Joe Vicari

Joe Vicari will not seek re-election amid disfunction, disarray in Ocean County GOP

TOMS RIVER, NJ – After decades of community service, Ocean County Commissioner Joseph Vicari will not seek re-election in November. Vicari said he plans to retire from public service after 43 years…

February 2, 2023

Joe Vicari, New Jersey’s longest serving elected official running for Governor

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Joe Vicari, of Toms River is New Jersey’s longest serving elected official and now he’s running for Governor. Since 1981, the electorate of Ocean County have consistently re-elected…

March 20, 2021

Joe Vicari rides commanding victory into 40th year as Ocean County Freeholder

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Phil Murphy might have changed the name for political correctness, but whether you call Joe Vicari a freeholder or county commissioner, one fact remains the same, he’s the…

January 4, 2021

Freeholder Haines Says Joe Vicari Opposed Her Since Her Backroom Political Appointment in 2016

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Freeholder Virginia Haines said she feels like her fellow Freeholder, Joseph Vicari doesn’t like her and opposes her out of principle since her appointment to the Board of…

March 20, 2021

Ocean County Freeholder Joe Vicari Joins State Democrats in Call to Ban Vaping

TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Freeholder Joseph Vicari joined state Democrat Senate Leader Steven Sweeney to outright ban the sales of vaping products in New Jersey. According to the CDC, this year, 530 people…

September 23, 2019

Congressman Smith Joined by Freeholder Joe Vicari Lobby to Ban Jersey Offshore Oil Drilling

Congressman Chris Smith today was joined by Ocean County Freeholder Joseph Vicari at the signing of New Jersey’s STOP Offshore Oil and Gas Act event. “Today, I spoke at the signing of…

April 20, 2018

Shore Construction Union Backs Joe Vicari for Freeholder in Ocean County

Dear Editor, It is with great pleasure to announce The Monmouth & Ocean Counties Building and Construction Trades Council, has endorsed Joe Vicari for his re-election to the Ocean County Board of…

September 22, 2017

Flashback Friday: Freeholder Joe Vicari and the Victorian Era Kiln

In 1993, a turn of the century kiln was found while excavating a parking lot between 213 Washington Street and the old Methodist cemetery to its west. There was once a house…

March 31, 2017

Ocean County Freeholder Joe Vicari: Throw Out Bail Reform and Start Over

TOMS RIVER-As the follies of New Jersey’s bail reform continue to add up, one Ocean County elected official says it’s time to lock up the flawed bail reform system and throw away…

February 15, 2017

Toms River Township Recognizes Lifelong Community Service of Former Mayor Joseph Vicari

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Township Council recognized retired Ocean County Commissioner Joseph Vicari on Tuesday night, honoring his extensive public service career and community contributions. The ceremony included a…

November 14, 2024

Commissioner Vicari warns of Ukraine charity scams

TOMS RIVER, NJ – As Russia’s invasion on Ukraine, directed by President Vladimir Putin rages, Ocean County Commissioner Joe Vicari today warned residents and seniors to watch out for scam artists seeking…

March 14, 2022

Haines, Vicari feud exposes deep rifts in Ocean County GOP machine as public political executions continue to divide the party

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County GOP machine was once a well-oiled syndicate where everyone discussed deals behind closed doors, then presented a united front in front of the public. Now,…

January 8, 2022

Ocean County Freeholder Vicari Tells Murphy to Suspend Toll Hikes

TOMS RIVER, NJ – When they’re not handing out pay to play jobs to political allies, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders is now finding ways to spend down the $60,000,000…

September 18, 2020

LETTER: Air Force Veteran Says Freeholder Vicari Delivered on Veterans Issues

TO THE EDITOR: As a veteran, I know the importance of leadership. I wish to share information on the strong leadership exhibited by Ocean County Freeholder Joe Vicari. Freeholder Vicari knows the…

September 19, 2017

Vicari named Freeholder Director; Kelly, Haines sworn in

TOMS RIVER-On Wednesday, Joe Vicari became the 2017 Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders Director while Jack Kelly and Virginia Haines were sworn in again after winning their November election. “I have…

January 6, 2017

U.S. Marine, Veteran Prosecutor Seeks To Defeat 73-Year-Old Career Politician in Ocean County Race

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Rory Wells, a Republican candidate seeking the position of Ocean County Clerk, is gaining momentum just weeks after launching his campaign at a kickoff rally. Wells is looking…

May 14, 2025

Iranian Born Republican Frank Sadeghi Wins Ocean County Commissioner Election

TOMS RIVER, NJ – When he came to America from Iran, he was a foreigner in a strange land with little more than the clothes on his back. Now, Frank Sadgehi runs…

November 8, 2023

Don’t Charge Your EV or Use AC During Heat Wave? County Official Deeply Concerned

TOMS RIVER, NJ – During a recent heat wave, officials from the state of New Jersey recommended that residents lowered their air conditioner temps and to avoid charging their electronic vehicles during…

August 10, 2023

There’s going to be Plenty of Building in Jackson, County Commissioners Forecast

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – During a heated debate over preserving the last working farm in Lakewood Township, the Ocean County Board of Commissioners forecasted ‘plenty of homes’. That statement came after Commissioner…

May 21, 2023

County Commissioners at odds Over Preserving Last Farm in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A farm in Lakewood was the topic of a heated debate among Ocean County Commissioners, who have been at odds with each other for several years now politically. Ocean…

May 21, 2023

Ocean County has a low-hanging cable problem, commissioner says

Toms River, New Jersey – Ocean County Commissioner Joe Vicari is worried about thick cables dangling above the heads of residents and tourists alike throughout Ocean County. Now, he is calling for…

April 20, 2023

Good things are happening in Jackson, new GOP chairman says

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Regular Republican club is growing, according to recently elected GOP President Mordy Burnstein. Burnstein, who succeeded former GOP President Todd Porter said things are moving…

March 22, 2023

Jackson Republicans claim seat at political table in Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP chairman George Gilmore is known as a fighter who knows how to win elections, especially when it comes to elections under his purview. Gilmore has…

March 10, 2023

GOP Chairman seeks to decertify Toms River GOP club at county convention

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore is purging the Republican party of anyone who opposed his return to power after a federal tax conviction. Gilmore has already worked…

March 5, 2023

Joe Vicari will not seek re-election amid disfunction, disarray in Ocean County GOP

Joe Vicari, New Jersey’s longest serving elected official running for Governor

Joe Vicari rides commanding victory into 40th year as Ocean County Freeholder

Freeholder Haines Says Joe Vicari Opposed Her Since Her Backroom Political Appointment in 2016

Ocean County Freeholder Joe Vicari Joins State Democrats in Call to Ban Vaping

Congressman Smith Joined by Freeholder Joe Vicari Lobby to Ban Jersey Offshore Oil Drilling

Shore Construction Union Backs Joe Vicari for Freeholder in Ocean County

Flashback Friday: Freeholder Joe Vicari and the Victorian Era Kiln

Ocean County Freeholder Joe Vicari: Throw Out Bail Reform and Start Over

Toms River Township Recognizes Lifelong Community Service of Former Mayor Joseph Vicari

Commissioner Vicari warns of Ukraine charity scams

Haines, Vicari feud exposes deep rifts in Ocean County GOP machine as public political executions continue to divide the party

Ocean County Freeholder Vicari Tells Murphy to Suspend Toll Hikes

LETTER: Air Force Veteran Says Freeholder Vicari Delivered on Veterans Issues

Vicari named Freeholder Director; Kelly, Haines sworn in

U.S. Marine, Veteran Prosecutor Seeks To Defeat 73-Year-Old Career Politician in Ocean County Race

Iranian Born Republican Frank Sadeghi Wins Ocean County Commissioner Election

More Power Problems for Toms River, Lights Out Again

Don’t Charge Your EV or Use AC During Heat Wave? County Official Deeply Concerned

County Commissioners at odds Over Preserving Last Farm in Lakewood

Ocean County has a low-hanging cable problem, commissioner says

Good things are happening in Jackson, new GOP chairman says

Jackson Republicans claim seat at political table in Ocean County

GOP Chairman seeks to decertify Toms River GOP club at county convention

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