Freeholder Vicari Proposes E-ZPASS Commuter Discount
AN E-ZPASS DISCOUNT for commuters along the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike would go a long way to ease the burden of last year’s gasoline tax increase, said…
Freeholder Director Vicari To Lead 2020 Census Count Efforts for Ocean County
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari will lead Ocean County’s 2020 Census Count efforts. “Every 10 years, as mandated by the U.S. Constitution, our nation conducts a census…
Freeholder, Mayor Talk Business in Ocean County
Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari joined South Toms River Mayor Oscar Cradle and John V. Crisafulli, association chairman, at a recent meeting of the Central Ocean Business Association to talk…
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…
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…
Freeholder Vicari: Abandoned Gas Stations Must Go
by OC Board of Freeholders TOMS RIVER – Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said he hopes the demolishing of a former gas station on Route 37 starts a trend. “We have dilapidated…
Freeholder: Democrats' School Funding Bill Hurts Sandy Stricken Communities
From the Desk of Freeholder Joseph Vicari TOMS RIVER- Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari is calling upon state leaders to produce a funding formula for school aid that is fair…
Freeholder Tries to Get Grip on Loose Mylar Balloons
by Ocean County, NJ MYLAR BALLOONS, those metallic covered novelty decorations that come in a host of shapes and sizes, may be fine for parties or graduation celebrations, but they can be…
Freeholder Vicari Honors Arbor Day at H&M Potter School
It has been more than 140 years since J. Sterling Morton founded Arbor Day. His simple idea of setting aside a special day for tree planting is now more important than ever.…
Freehold Borough school district to sue state over lack of school funding
FREEHOLD BOROUGH — The borough’s school district intends to sue the Department of Education over millions in state aid the district claims it’s not receiving. A resolution that sets the stage for…
Ocean County Freeholder Vicari Now Faces Republican Primary Challenger
TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Freeholder Joseph Vicari is now facing a primary challenger for the Republican nomination for his seat in the June primary. Vicari, who received the endorsement from the Regular Republican…
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…
Freehold Township High School Wins Monmouth County Consumer Bowl
HOWELL, NJ – Freehold Township High School came up winners in the 2017 Monmouth County Consumer Bowl, a game-show-style competition for teams of high school students held Feb. 14 at the Monmouth…
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…
Freeholders Oppose Flounder Restrictions
OMS RIVER – Noting the importance of the fishing industry on Ocean County’s economy, County officials are supporting federal and state representatives and recreational and commercial anglers who are in opposition to…
Freeholders Seek $1 Million for Airpark Improvements
Ocean County is applying to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for two grants to cover the cost of improvements to the Ocean County Airport, Route 530, Berkeley Township. “While the funds…
County Freeholders Seeking $500,000 For Walking Trail Project Through South Toms River
PRESS RELEASE FROM Ocean County Board of Freeholders In anticipation of constructing a segment of the Barnegat Branch Trail that would run through South Toms River and serve as the trails northern…
Ocean County Freeholders Weigh in on Joint Base Tanker News
Press Release from the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders The announcement to locate a new generation of military fuel tanker aircraft at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst has been met with full support…
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…
Beck Announces Increased State School Funding for Freehold & Red Bank
Senator Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth) announced that additional school funding for Freehold, Red Bank and other under-adequacy districts is included in New Jersey’s proposed FY2017 budget. Sen. Jennifer Beck was joined by Freehold Borough…