Mendham church monument to child abuse victims damaged

NEW JERSEY
Daily Record

Written by
Michael Izzo
@MIzzoDR

MENDHAM — A monument dedicated to victims of child sexual abuse has been destroyed for the second time in less than two years.

Local authorities say someone caused extensive damage to the 400-pound millstone that sits outside St. Joseph Church. No suspects have been identified.

Mendham Mayor Neil Henry said it appears the damage occurred late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning.

“It’s troubling that this happened again,” said Henry, who added that he was close to the situation because he personally knew some of the victims. “It’s beyond belief.”

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