Toms River Educators Host Autism Summit
Toms River Regional Schools organized and hosted a half day Autism Summit for special educators at its Hooper Avenue administrative offices March 2. The event was led by TRRS Supervisor of Preschool…
Weekend Winter Storm Cuts Power to 131,000 Homes in New Jersey
Additional Linemen, Hazard Assessors and Support Personnel from FirstEnergy Utilities and Electrical Contractors Traveling to New Jersey to Assist MORRISTOWN, N.J., March 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Service has been restored to more…
Jackson’s Great Adventure to be World’s First Solar Powered Theme Park
by Kristen Fitzgerald, SFTP JACKSON-Six Flags Great Adventure and its partner KDC Solar today announced that construction will begin soon to make the New Jersey property the world’s first solar-powered theme park.…
Berkeley Township Officials Say “No” to Jersey Shore Oil Drilling
BERKELEY-Berkeley Township has officially opposed the federal government’s plan for possible off-shore drilling along the New Jersey coast. “Berkeley Township stands united with other coastal towns in opposition,” Amato said. “Our summer tourism…
Massive New Howell Waste Facility Could Receive Final Approval by Committee Next Thursday
HOWELL-A large solid waste management facility to be built on Randolph Road in Howell Township could be getting the final nod from the Monmouth County Solid Waste Advisory Council (SWAC) next Thursday. RELATED: RESIDENTS…
School District Signs $637k Deal with RWJBarnabas for Arena Sponsorship
Toms River Regional Schools today announced a multifaceted partnership with RWJBarnabas Health on a five-year agreement to become the official healthcare partner to the Toms River School District. Through this alliance, RWJBarnabas…
Welcome the Holiday Season with the Lighting of the Official Ocean County Christmas Tree on December 6
TOMS RIVER – The Public is invited to join Ocean County officials, Toms River school children and assorted elves at the annual lighting of the county’s Christmas tree on Wednesday, December 6th…
Jackson Residents Overwhelmingly Vote Dey Back on School Board
JACKSON-Sharon Dey, a long time school board member who narrowly lost her re-election bid in 2016 came back strong on Election Day to win her 2017 election campaign. Also winning on election…
Lakewood Vaad Endorses Wall Street Millionaire Phil Murphy for Governor
LAKEWOOD-The influential council of the Lakewood VAAD has endorsed Wall Street Millionaire Phil Murphy for Governor in next week’s election. The VAAD citied Murphy’s long and deep connections to the Orthodox body…
Watchdog Group Accuses Jackson Council of Wrongdoing Over Affordable Housing Ordinance
Highview Homes, LLC, will not have to go before the township zoning board to build 216 affordable housing apartment units in a 7 building, three-story apartment complex on Larsen Road courtesy of…
District, Legislative Efforts Help Restore State Funding for Toms River Schools
$3.3 million cut reduced to zero Oct. 18, 2017, Toms River— This past June, the state announced a revised funding plan that would cost Toms River Regional Schools $3.3 million, despite…
‘Transforming Schools from the Inside Out’ the Theme for Series of Workshops Hosted by District’s Elementary Professional Academy
TOMS RIVER-The impact of social and emotional well-being on overall health is undeniable, even as associated strategies continue to evolve and be explored. A more holistic, inclusive, and relationships-based approach to mental…
Governor Christie Dumps $20 Million into Barnegat Bay
Press Release Trenton, NJ – Governor Chris Christie and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin today visited Ocean County’s Cattus Island Park in Toms River to announce a comprehensive action plan…
Toms River Regional Schools Named 2017 Distinguished Organization of the Year
The Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce has named the Toms River Regional School District its 2017 “Distinguished Organization of the Year.” In a notification letter to Superintendent David Healy, the Chamber…
Jackson Township Council Successfully Blocks Public Eruv
JACKSON-The Jackson Township council on Tuesday night met to discuss an ordinance that will effectively block the construction of a public eruv utilizing existing utility poles and wires across some neighborhoods in…
Increase in Crisis Interventions Opens Door for Police Taser Use in Ocean County
Manchester Township — Approximately 50 patrol officers and supervisors successfully completed the two day Conducted Energy Device or ‘Taser’ operator’s training this month which was taught by a contingent of certified…
Concert Series Returns to Berkeley This Summer
BAYVILLE-Mayor Carmen F. Amato, Jr. is proud to announce the Sounds of Summer Concert Series will return to Veterans Park this summer. “I am pleased to announce the return of our popular…
Leaked Emails: Dems Think Obama's Nonprofit Army Destroyed The Democratic Party
Some Democrat organizers blame former President Obama’s grassroots nonprofit for helping destroy the Democrat party, leaked emails show. The leaders and activists didn’t take news of the nonprofit, Organizing For Action “relaunching”…
Trump Touts Elimination of Anti-Coal Regulations and Recognizes Women Business Leaders in America
Washington, DC-President Donald Trump hailed his elimination of anti-coal regulations and meeting with women business leaders in America as two of his major successes this week in the Oval Office during his…
Trump's Busy First Week as President of the United States Summarized
WASHINGTON, DC- Much to the dismay of his liberal opponents, but to the pleasure of the other half of America who supported this new president, Donald Trump’s administration outlined the President’s first…