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Monmouth County director highlights MedStar expansion, shared services and fiscal stewardship in 2026 address
Summary
Commissioner Director Tom Arnone used the State of the County address to spotlight growth in MedStar emergency services, expanded shared services with all 53 municipalities, and continued fiscal measures including a roughly $520 million budget and targeted grant funding.
Commissioner Director Tom Arnone told a packed audience that Monmouth County will continue to invest in public safety, shared services and long-term fiscal planning in the county's 2026 State of the County address.
"MedStar began answering calls for service on 02/05/2024," Arnone said, and described rapid program growth: "As of today, MedStar program employs over a 150 personnel, has 30 ambulances, and has answered calls for service in 40 separate municipalities." He credited the sheriff's office leadership and said the program improved response times to "5 minutes and 27 seconds"…
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