HAZLET: A Border patrol officer, and her daughter have lost their lives in a house fire in Hazlet. “At this moment of sadness in our community, please join Mayor Michael Sachs, the Hazlet Township Committee and Police Chaplain Barry Mulligan in lighting a candle to remember our neighbors Jacqueline and Madelyn Montanaro and show support to their family, friends and colleagues as they process this tragic loss. A Community Candlelight Vigil will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 17 near the gazebo at Hazlet’s Veterans Park, 1776 Union Avenue. Candles will be provided. Light refreshments will be offered immediately following the vigil at the adjacent James J. Cullen Center by the RAINE Foundation. Please use the Green Acres Drive entrance, as the Union Avenue entrance to the park will be closed. Ample parking is available in the Swim Club lot.”

DONATIONS

As the Hazlet community tries to wrap ours heads around such a tragic event, please keep the Montanaro family in your thoughts and help support them if you can. We have vetted 3 different organizers that are taking collections for this family.

1) The Raine Foundation is collecting gift cards that can be dropped off at the Hazlet police department and will go directly to the family.

2) We have vetted a gofundme below and the proceeds are going to the family as well.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/scbpo-jackie-montanaros-family

3)The Monmouth County Council of the Boy Scouts where Mr. Montanaro is employed is also collecting funds for their Alumni Disaster Fund which will help the family with their immediate needs.

http://www.monmouthbsa.org/alumni