Crash cleared on Garden State Parkway exit in Berkeley Township
BERKELEY TWP., NJ – A crash on the Garden State Parkway northbound near Exit 77 to Keswick Road briefly slowed traffic Monday morning before all lanes were reopened, according to the New…
UC Berkeley Failed To Disclose $220 Million Deal That Benefitted Sanctioned Chinese Companies: REPORT
UC Berkeley Failed To Disclose $220 Million Deal That Benefitted Sanctioned Chinese Companies: REPORT Philip Lenczycki on May 23, 2023 A California university did not report hundreds of millions of dollars in…
Mayor Amato, Berkeley Council oppose toll hikes on Parkway, Turnpike
Berkeley Township, NJ – On Monday night, the Berkeley Township Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing the proposed toll increases on the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. The resolution was…
Investigation finds fatal fire in Berkeley accidental
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Wednesday, at around 1:30 pm, a 59-year-old man was discovered in a residence on Tortola Street during a firefighting operation conducted by multiple Berkeley Township fire companies.…
Quick response helped contain brush fire in Berkeley Township
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On April 3, a brush fire was reported near Louis Ave in Berkeley Township. Patrolman Alex Houle was the first to respond to the scene, where he was…
Man charged for stealing outdoor decorations from homes in Berkeley Township
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On April 27, Joseph Miceli, 65, was arrested for stealing outside decorations from two residences in Berkeley Township. Patrolman Michael Drybola responded to a report of stolen property…
Berkeley minivan fire caused by faulty equipment
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On April 16, Officer Collin Robertazzi and Patrolman Ed Hendrickson responded to Double Trouble Rd. for a report of a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, they observed a 2013…
Berkeley police arrest two on outstanding warrants
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – In a series of incidents, Berkeley Township Police arrested two men on outstanding warrants. On April 8, Patrolman Shane Leighton and Officer Michael Gallicchio responded to Lacey Police…
Recreation and open space component of Berkeley Township master plan to be revised
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Berkeley Township Planning Board has announced that it will be holding a hearing to consider amendments to the Recreation and Open Space Inventory Element of the Master…
$1.9 million parcel purchased for open space in Berkeley Township
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners and Berkeley Township partnered to preserve 46 acres of land in Berkeley Township this week. The land will be added to the…
Berkeley Township Provides Free Child Passenger Safety Seat Safety Inspections
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Berkeley Township’s Mayor Carmen Amato and Police Chief Kevin Santucci have collaborated to promote child safety by announcing a new initiative. The Berkeley Township Police Department, in partnership…
Hit-and-Run Crash in Berkeley Township: Police Seek Information
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Saturday, a hit-and-run occurred in the parking lot of 657 Route 9. The caller reported that a dark grey 2008-2012 Ford F150 Super cab struck a utility…
Berkeley Mayor Amato advises of impending winter nor’easter
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato is advising residents to prepare for an inbound nor’easter that could affect the community tonight into tomorrow night. Amato said reports from the…
Prosecutor’s office investigating Berkeley Township brush fire homeless camp
BERKLEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A fire at a makeshift homeless encampment at Johnson’s Pit in Berkeley Townships is being investigated as a possible arson. According to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer…
Christmas tree pickup to begin in Berkeley today
BERKELEY TWP, NJ – If you want the township to pick up your Christmas tree, Berkeley Township officials announced the service would begin on Tuesday. The township asks residents to have their…
Roadways flooded along Barnegat Bay in Berkeley and South Seaside Park
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Roadways are flooded along the waterfront in Berkeley Township on both sides of the Barnegat Bay and Mayor Carmen Amato is urging residents to avoid the area until…
Berkeley Township officials participate in Wreaths Across America
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Members of the Berkeley Township governing body and police officers joined together to honor America’s fallen veterans on Saturday. Mayor Carmen Amato, Chief Kevin Santucci, Councilman James Byrnes,…
Biden Admin Launches Investigation Into UC Berkeley Over Alleged Antisemitism
Biden Admin Launches Investigation Into UC Berkeley Over Alleged Antisemitism Kate Anderson on December 15, 2022 The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced that it is launching an investigation…
Berkeley Mayor warns residents of coastal storm
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato is advising residents of a possible coastal storm on Thursday that will last through Friday. According to the National Weather Service, rainfall between…
Black bear spotted in Berkeley Township
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police in Berkeley Township are advising residents of multiple sightings of a black bear within the township. The Berkeley Township Police Department said there is no cause for…
New Italian speciality store has Berkeley Township residents excited
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – If you’re Italian and living at the Jersey Shore, you know that finding a good, authentic Italian specialty store is hard to come by. We have a few,…