Chris Christie Endorses Donald Trump
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has announced his support for Donald Trump. “It is my great honor to receive the endorsement of the Governor. We have had a wonderful relationship for many…
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Author Talk and Book Signing with Local Author Jennifer Renson
New Jersey native Jennifer Renson’s passion for writing has produced three poetry books, “Delightfully Dark,” “Eo,” and “Uncharted” as well as her first novel, “Carousel.” Visit the Jackson Brach of Ocean County…
Public Hearing on March 22 over Seaside Heights Beach Swap
SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Green Acres Program will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. March 22 to discuss a request by Seaside Heights to dispose…
Another housing project using Sandy funds? 5 things to know
WALL TOWNSHIP – Dozens of residents packed a special meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment on Wednesday night to hear, and scrutinize, the plans for a proposed affordable housing development on…
Ocean County Affordable Housing Could See Sizable Bump After Court Ruling
Affordable housing advocates won a notable victory when an Ocean County Superior Court judge issued a ruling that could force hundreds of municipalities to welcome large numbers of new affordable housing units…
Storm leaves more than 1K without power, delays school in Monmouth, Ocean counties
The storm that brought rain and strong gusts of wind to New Jersey overnight caused nearly 2,000 customers in Monmouth and Ocean counties to wake up without power on Thursday morning. As…
Fifteen NJ State Police matters pending before OAL.
On February 18, 2016, I wrote about contested disciplinary charges against State Troopers Kenneth Franco and Georgina Sirakides that I had obtained by making an Open Public Records Act (OPRA) request to…
Jackson Man Indicted on Tax Charges, Tampering
JACKSON-A Monmouth County grand jury has returned an indictment charging the director of Management Information Systems in Middletown Township for underreporting his income on his 2010-2014 tax returns and failing to disclose…
Great Adventure Hosting Job Fair This Weekend
JACKSON, N.J. ─ February 24, 2016 ─ This Sunday, Six Flags Great Adventure will host its final spring job fair from 10 am to 4 pm in the Employment Center. 4,000 employees…
Jackson Council Raises No-Bid Contract Threshold to $40,000
JACKSON-Officials in Jackson Township have raised the threshold at which no-bid contracts can be awarded by the municipal government to $40,000. The action was in response to a July 1, 2015 change…
Cape May Company Cited by DEP for Illegal Dumping on Deal Beach
DEAL — A federal sub-contractor violated New Jersey’s anti-dumping laws when it disposed of excavated material on the beach in Deal, state officials said on Tuesday. Agate Construction Co. of Ocean View…
Food vendors sought for Toms River Food Fest on May 14
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 11 a.m.…
Gangwise – Tools for Teens and Adults
The Ocean County Library will offer four upcoming Gang Awareness Programs throughout the county for teens, parents, educators, clergy and other concerned adults about the growing menace of gangs in our communities.…
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 housing law.…
OPRA's "immediate access" provision tested in GRC filing.
The New Jersey Government Records Council has been asked to enforce a former Clifton City councilwoman’s right to “immediate access” to a contract between the Clifton Board of Education and a contractor…
Brick School Hosts Workshops to Discuss Special Education Advisory Group
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 Hendrickson Ave.…
49ers Send Care Package to Homeless Man Paid to Pour Coffee on His Head
SAN FRANCISCO-As a massive winter storm approached, Ron Leggat, the Ocean County, New Jersey homeless man was hunkering down in a softball field dugout. That was a day after he was promised a…
Ocean County Senior Services Has List of Free income Tax Assistance Providers
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 Tax-Aide volunteers…
Seaside Heights-bound motorists asked to use alternates to Route 37 eastbound
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 than Route…
THE GARDEN STATE PHILHARMONIC TO PRESENT MUSE OF FIRE PLAY WITH PLAYWRIGHT DAVID KATZ
TOMS RIVER/OCEAN COUNTY/JERSEY SHORE – The Garden State Philharmonic is more than half way through its 60th anniversary season. Thus far, audiences have experienced a mix of traditional classics, humorous opera selections…