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County Commissioners Extend Toms River Library Soup Kitchen Lease Again
TOMS RIVER — Many of the homeless who were living in a downtown parking garage homeless encampment are gone, and the Ocean County Board of Commissioners has once again extended the lease…
Lakewood swears in new firefighters at commissioners meeting
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — The Lakewood Fire Department officially swore in two new career firefighters and appointed a new volunteer during a recent meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners. Volunteer firefighter Aldo…
Ocean County Commissioners Who Opposed Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Flip Fop After Political Backlash
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — They opposed his “One Big Beautiful Bill”, but now they are having regrets, only after sparking a political firestorm in one of New Jersey’s biggest conservative strongholds. The…
Ocean County Commissioners announce new five-lane highway connecting Jackson, Lakewood, and Toms River
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has launched a major infrastructure project to widen Cross Street into a five-lane corridor, creating a new east-west connector to serve the…
Ocean County’s Republican Commissioners Unite Against Trump’s D.O.G.E. Cuts at Monthly Meeting
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Commissioner Board has taken a unified stand against President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, which proposes deep cuts to Medicaid funding. This…
Ocean County commissioners to appoint residents to boards on Wednesday
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners will vote Wednesday on a series of appointments and reappointments across several key advisory and governance boards, including tourism, education, and workforce…
Ocean County commissioners to vote on over $70 million in new spending bills
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is set to vote Wednesday on a series of ordinances totaling more than $70 million in infrastructure and facility upgrades, including road…
Ocean County Commissioners pay $20,500,000 for property owned by GOP megadonor
Manchester,. NJ – Republican megadonor Larry Bathgate, a Lakewood attorney, has cashed in on a $20,500,000 land sale with the Ocean County Natural Land Trust. Bathgate, owner of a property on Ridgeway…
It has been over 100 years since a Jackson resident served on Ocean County Board of Commissioners
JACKSON, NJ — For over 100 years, the tradition will continue. Jackson Township will not have a representative on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, continuing the longest stretch of nonrepresentation for…
Young Adult Police Commissioners Collect Over 600 Pounds of Trash at Monitor Merrimac Overlook Park
NEWPORT NEWS, VA — On Wednesday, members of the Young Adult Police Commissioners participated in a beach cleanup at Monitor Merrimac Overlook Park, the Newport News Police Department’s designated “Adopt-A-Spot.” The site…
Court Decisions Don’t Matter: Bucks County Dem Commissioners Vote to Count Bad Ballots
BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Two Democratic county commissioners have come under fire after voting to count disputed ballots despite a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling, prompting accusations of violating the rule of law.…
Ocean County Poster Contest Winners Showcased at Commissioner’s Meeting
TOMS RIVER, NJ—In recognition of National County Government Month, Ocean County students participated in a poster contest, showcasing their views on the best qualities of their county, home to over 650,000 residents.…
Lakewood Fire Commissioners and Fire Chief Issue Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Tips
Lakewood, NJ — The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners and Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr have issued safety guidelines for using lithium-ion batteries, which power various devices such as smartphones, laptops, e-scooters, e-bikes,…
Future Ocean County Commissioners Want Haines Off OCC Board
Ocean County Republican Candidates Advocate for Building Trades Representation on College Board OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – Lavish vacations paid for by the county. That was the news recently from former President of…
Fani Willis Still Hasn’t Responded To Commissioner’s Request For Information Relating To Alleged Misuse Of Funds
Fani Willis Still Hasn’t Responded To Commissioner’s Request For Information Relating To Alleged Misuse Of Funds Harold Hutchison on February 2, 2024 Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis did not respond to…
Somerset County Commissioners Honor National Muslim Heritage Month
Somerset County, NJ – In a meaningful recognition of diversity and cultural contributions, the Somerset County Board of Commissioners celebrated National Muslim Heritage Month this January. This annual event is dedicated to…
Commissioner’s Employee Spotlight – Ana Rodriguez
Senior Auditor Ana Rodriguez, Office of Trade Regulatory Audit, has dedicated her time and talents to teaching free piano lessons to children and teens for more than a decade. Photo by Ana…
Commissioners Approve $250k for Design of New Sheriff’s HQ
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy wants a castle of his own and wants to move his headquarters from the Ocean County Justice Complex to a new headquarters building…
Ocean County commissioners announce homeless trust fund
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has established a homeless trust fund to help the homeless community in Ocean County. The move comes as calls for a permanent…
There’s going to be Plenty of Building in Jackson, County Commissioners Forecast
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – During a heated debate over preserving the last working farm in Lakewood Township, the Ocean County Board of Commissioners forecasted ‘plenty of homes’. That statement came after Commissioner…
County Commissioners at odds Over Preserving Last Farm in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A farm in Lakewood was the topic of a heated debate among Ocean County Commissioners, who have been at odds with each other for several years now politically. Ocean…
FTC Commissioners yet to meet on Amgen-Horizon deal – CNBC
(Reuters) – Commissioners at the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have not yet met to discuss Amgen’s acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics, CNBC reported on Tuesday. The news comes a day after reports…
No budget for homeless shelter in Ocean County this year, commissioners report
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Despite growing calls by Ocean County Commissioners Virginia Haines and Gary Quinn, the county will not budget for one in the 2023-24 budget. The Board of Commissioners announced…
Local Air and Marine Operations Agents and a U.S. Border Patrol Agent Received the Commissioner’s Humanitarian Award
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A crew from the Air and Marine Operations (AMO) Marine Unit received the prestigious U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner’s Humanitarian Award for their heroic rescue on Lake Ontario,…
Bedminster receives $300,00 from Somerset County commissioners for community garden
BEDMINSTER, NJ – A new community garden will be built at River Road Park in Bedminster thanks to a $300,000 donation from the Somerset County Open Space Fun. The check was presented…
Three Ocean County Commissioners Slapped With Federal Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
Ocean County Commissioner Joseph Vicari was slapped with a lawsuit by a female county worker who claims the longest serving elected official in Ocean County has sexually harassed for the past twenty…
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