BRICK – Registration is being accepted for the Spring Field Hockey Clinic offered by the Brick Township Recreation Department. The clinic is open to girls grades 2 through 8. The …
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TOMS RIVER – Ocean County begins its hazardous waste collection program with the first pickup in Stafford Township on April 16. The free program provides county residents with a way …
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Toms River Township Bans Real Estate Soliciting in North Dover
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTownship Administrator: Unchecked real estate canvassing is fertile ground for blockbusting. TOMS RIVER-A large portion of the North Dover section of Toms River Township has been declared as off-limits to door …
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BERKELEY – The Berkeley Township Schools Early Childhood Education is holding an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. March 16 at Berkeley Township Elementary School, 10 Emory Ave. in …
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TOMS RIVER – Toms River Intermediate East School will host a Makerspace event as part of the 2nd annual New Jersey Makers Day. The March 19 event will be from …
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TOMS RIVER – Ocean County will focus on the requirements and regulations that need to be met by home improvement contractors as the theme of Consumer Protection Week, which begins …
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Barlo & Associates Architect is Brick Township Chamber’s Business of the Week
BRICK – Barlo & Associates Architect, LLC is the Brick Township Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Week. Lead by chamber past president Paul Barlo, the award-winning firm has more …
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JACKSON – Jackson Mayor Michael Reina and the Jackson Township Department of Recreation and Senior Services will hold a Breakfast with the Bunny event at 11 a.m. March 19 at …
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TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Township is seeking food vendors for its 6th Toms River Food Fest on May 14 along Washington Street in downtown. The event is from …
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A former Miss New Jersey winner critically injured in a crash last week died this morning at Cooper University Hospital in Camden. Cara McCollum, 24, of Margate, died at 4:31 …
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BRICK – Brick Mayor John Ducey and the Township Council presided over the Township’s 166th Birthday celebration on Feb. 20. First-grader Olivia blew out the 166 candles on the birthday …
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TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education recently recognized three individuals for their achievements. Jesel Bhatt of High School North was recognized for being selected to …
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Howell Officials Discuss Mandated Affordable Housing with State Senate President
HOWELL – Howell Township Mayor William Gotto and Deputy Mayor Robert Nicastro recently met with New Jersey Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney on Feb. 18 to discuss the mandated affordable …
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BRICK – The Brick Township School District will discuss starting and operating an effective Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG) on Feb. 23 at Brick Board of Education Office, 101 …
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TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Regional Schools has named its 2015-2016 Teachers of the Year and Educational Services Professionals of the Year. Here they are by school: High School …
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HOWELL – The Howell Township Council has voted to reduce the annual sewage utility user charge by $80 for its ratepayers for 2016. The new rate will be effective for …
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HOWELL – The Howell Township Governing Body will introduce its proposed 2016 Municipal Budget on Feb. 22. The budget seeks to maintain a municipal tax rate equal to or lesser …
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BRICK – A Superstorm Sandy Recovery Workshop will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Brick Presbyterian Church, 111 Drum Point Road in Brick. The …
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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Office of Senior Services offers residents a list of volunteer income tax counseling sites for those unable to afford tax preparation services. The AARP …
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Brick Township Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Applications Now Available
BRICK – The Brick Township Chamber of Commerce’s Educational Foundation is accepting applications for its 2016 scholarships. The awards are available for graduating high school seniors as well as adults …
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SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The New Jersey Department of Transportation is advising motorists who are driving to Seaside Heights for special events between now and May to seek alternative routes other …
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Visitors to Seaside Heights this weekend and during the St. Patrick’s Day weekend events may have to seek alternative routes, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The …
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LAKEWOOD – The Ocean County Police Academy will graduate 29 new officers during a ceremony on Feb. 19 at Georgian Court University. The 10 a.m. ceremony will include a keynote …
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TOMS RIVER – Residents of Toms River are reminded to have working carbon monoxide alarms at home to prevent accidental gas poisonings from heaters turned on during the winter. Fire …
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TOMS RIVER – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County holds its 16th Bowl for Kids’ Sake at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 28 at the Playdrome in Toms River and at …