Dey: Conflicts Are Main Cause of School Board Failures

JACKSON-The seven-member Jackson Township School District Board of Education has run relatively low-key and successful for many years now and school board member Sharon Dey said the main reason is that the board…

OPINION: No Political Campaign Signs Near Toms River 9/11 Memorial

TO THE EDITOR: I get that we’re in the election cycle, but it would seem to me if you’re running for election in Toms River, you should know that planting those wire…

Trouble Continues to Plague Jackson Zoning Board after Another Member Resigns

JACKSON-Larry Schuster was appointed just over one week ago to the troubled Jackson Township zoning board, but this week resigned, before his first meeting. Schuster, the owner of Schuster’s Car Wash in…

Letter: Why I support Daniel Rodrick For Toms River Council

I can tell you from the late 80’s to the current timeframe Toms River has expanded, developed and utilized almost every lot or site in town! We have come full circle from…

Phil Murphy Chimes in on Eruvs

Written by Phil Murphy, Candidate for Governor, NJ Originally posted in The Times of Israel Over the course of my campaign for governor, I have been blessed to see the true wonder…

Toms River Council Candidate: End Special Deals for Developers on Lakewood Border

by Daniel Rodrick, Toms River Special deals given to developers by the Council and their appointed boards have resulted in the construction of 1400 new units of housing on the Lakewood border.…

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…

Ocean County Phases in Energy Audit Recommendations

TOMS RIVER – From the installation of a high-tech heat and power fuel cell to replacing lighting systems and upgrading existing heating and air conditioning systems, Ocean County is moving ahead with…

Vietnamese, Asian Fusion Restaurant Joins Successful Buy in Brick Program

by Brick Township, BRICK-Boba House is located at has joined the Buy in Brick Program! The business specializes in Vietnamese, Asian-fusion cuisine, and specialty drinks. They are offering a 10% discount on…

Surging Yankees will give favored Astros tough battle

The Houston Astros got some good news and some bad news on Wednesday night. The good news was that they would have home-field advantage for the American League Championship Series, with Game…

Yankees Defeat Indians, Advance to ALDS

Sir Didi: Knight of the Longball. Posted by New York Yankees on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 CLEVELAND — The hopes of a dominant run through the postseason. The potential, glorious return to…

Wall Street Millionaire Democrat Phil Murphy Unveils his Plan to Increase Government Spending in New Jersey

TRENTON-The two candidates for Governor to succeed Chris Christie in New Jersey, Kim Guadagno and Phil Murphy squared off in their first public debate last night. One candidate said New Jersey is…

Council Approved Larsen Road High Density Housing Application Submitted to Planning Board

JACKSON-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…

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…

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…

Mayor Ducey Welcomes Blaine’s Jewelry Box to Brick Business Community

Mayor John G. Ducey and Councilman Paul Mummolo were on-hand last weekend to cut the ribbon at Blaine’s Jewelry Box‘s newly renovated store. Blaine’s Jewelry Box is also a participating member of the…

Letter: Brick Mayor Ducey Delivered on Campaign Promises

Letter to the Editor by Eileen Della Volle, Brick Township John Ducey and his team made a lot of promises when they ran for Brick Mayor and Council and they kept their…

Democrat Phil Murphy Just Confirmed his First Increase, Guadagno Responds

TRENTON-As the New Jersey race for governor heats up to a mild lukewarm temperature, Democrat Phil Murphy announced his first increase of perhaps many should he win the office in November. …

Toms River Democrats Fire Salvo of Claims at Republican School Board Candidates

TOMS RIVER-Democrat backed school board members Michael Horgan, Steve Kaczala and Michele Williams fired the opening salvo in a contested race for control of the Toms River School Board last week. A…

Former Jackson Township Business Administrator Torres Guilty on Political Corruption Charges

TRENTON – Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced that Paterson Mayor Jose “Joey” Torres pleaded guilty today to a criminal conspiracy charge for directing that city employees perform work at a private…

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