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Commissioners

Concerns Mount Over Ocean County Commissioner’s Health Amid Clerk Election Bid

August 14, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Commissioner Jack Kelly’s reportedly declining health is sparking questions about the smooth operation of county government, potential succession plans, … Read more

County Commissioners Extend Toms River Library Soup Kitchen Lease Again

July 12, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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TOMS RIVER — Many of the homeless who were living in a downtown parking garage homeless encampment are gone, and the Ocean County Board of … Read more

New Jersey Group Seething After Commissioners Require Liability Insurance for Anti-Government Protest

July 9, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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NEWTON, N.J. — Advocacy group NJ 50501 is pushing back against a new Sussex County policy requiring individuals or groups to secure extensive insurance coverage … Read more

Ocean County’s New Commissioners Pushing Democrat Style Agenda with Arace and Sadeghi at the Helm

June 23, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners, long a bastion of conservative policy in one of New Jersey’s most reliably Republican strongholds, … Read more

Lakewood swears in new firefighters at commissioners meeting

June 19, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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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 … Read more

Ocean County Commissioners Who Opposed Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Flip Fop After Political Backlash

May 30, 2025 by Phil Stilton
Ocean county commissioners who opposed trump's one big beautiful bill flip fop after political backlash - photo licensed by shore news network.

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 … Read more

Ocean County Commissioners announce new five-lane highway connecting Jackson, Lakewood, and Toms River

May 28, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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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 … Read more

Ocean County’s Republican Commissioners Unite Against Trump’s D.O.G.E. Cuts at Monthly Meeting

May 25, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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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 … Read more

Ocean County commissioners to appoint residents to boards on Wednesday

May 17, 2025May 17, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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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 … Read more

Ocean County commissioners to vote on over $70 million in new spending bills

May 17, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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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 … Read more

Ocean County Commissioners pay $20,500,000 for property owned by GOP megadonor

May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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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. … Read more

It has been over 100 years since a Jackson resident served on Ocean County Board of Commissioners

May 1, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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JACKSON, NJ — For over 100 years, the tradition will continue. Jackson Township will not have a representative on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, … Read more

Young Adult Police Commissioners Collect Over 600 Pounds of Trash at Monitor Merrimac Overlook Park

April 25, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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NEWPORT NEWS, VA — On Wednesday, members of the Young Adult Police Commissioners participated in a beach cleanup at Monitor Merrimac Overlook Park, the Newport … Read more

Court Decisions Don’t Matter: Bucks County Dem Commissioners Vote to Count Bad Ballots

November 15, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Two Democratic county commissioners have come under fire after voting to count disputed ballots despite a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling, prompting … Read more

Ocean County Poster Contest Winners Showcased at Commissioner’s Meeting

July 30, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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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 … Read more

Lakewood Fire Commissioners and Fire Chief Issue Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Tips

May 14, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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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 … Read more

Future Ocean County Commissioners Want Haines Off OCC Board

April 17, 2024 by Local News Report
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Ocean County Republican Candidates Advocate for Building Trades Representation on College Board OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – Lavish vacations paid for by the county. That was … Read more

Fani Willis Still Hasn’t Responded To Commissioner’s Request For Information Relating To Alleged Misuse Of Funds

February 3, 2024 by The Daily Caller

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 … Read more

Somerset County Commissioners Honor National Muslim Heritage Month

January 29, 2024 by Charlie Dwyer
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Somerset County, NJ – In a meaningful recognition of diversity and cultural contributions, the Somerset County Board of Commissioners celebrated National Muslim Heritage Month this … Read more

Commissioner’s Employee Spotlight – Ana Rodriguez

December 7, 2023 by US Border Patrol

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 … Read more

Commissioners Approve $250k for Design of New Sheriff’s HQ

August 8, 2023 by Phil Stilton
Ocean county sheriff michael mastronardy

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy wants a castle of his own and wants to move his headquarters from the Ocean County … Read more

Ocean County commissioners announce homeless trust fund

June 15, 2023 by Phil Stilton
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TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has established a homeless trust fund to help the homeless community in Ocean County. The … Read more

There’s going to be Plenty of Building in Jackson, County Commissioners Forecast

May 21, 2023 by Phil Stilton
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JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – During a heated debate over preserving the last working farm in Lakewood Township, the Ocean County Board of Commissioners forecasted ‘plenty … Read more

County Commissioners at odds Over Preserving Last Farm in Lakewood

May 21, 2023 by Phil Stilton
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LAKEWOOD, NJ – A farm in Lakewood was the topic of a heated debate among Ocean County Commissioners, who have been at odds with each … Read more

FTC Commissioners yet to meet on Amgen-Horizon deal – CNBC

May 16, 2023 by Reuters
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(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. … Read more

No budget for homeless shelter in Ocean County this year, commissioners report

March 6, 2023 by Phil Stilton
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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Despite growing calls by Ocean County Commissioners Virginia Haines and Gary Quinn, the county will not budget for one in the … Read more

Local Air and Marine Operations Agents and a U.S. Border Patrol Agent Received the Commissioner’s Humanitarian Award

February 1, 2023 by US Border Patrol

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 … Read more

Bedminster receives $300,00 from Somerset County commissioners for community garden

October 22, 2022 by Phil Stilton
Commissioner deputy director melonie marano presented bedminster mayor lawrence jacobs with a check for $300,000 from the county’s recreational open space fund to build a community garden at river road park alongside the historic jacobus vanderveer house.

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 … Read more

Three Ocean County Commissioners Slapped With Federal Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

July 14, 2022 by Phil Stilton
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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 … Read more

Ocean County Jail Nearly Empty As Commissioners Approve $625,000 Recreation Upgrade

July 7, 2022 by Phil Stilton
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TOMS RIVER, NJ – At any given time, thanks to New Jersey’s catch and release programs for criminals under the state’s bail reform law, there … Read more

Ocean County Commissioners Blame Murphy, Trenton After Ballot Box Video Goes Missing

May 21, 2022 by Phil Stilton
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TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has finally reacted publicly after hours of election ballot box footage has gone missing, in … Read more

Latest FBI Probe of Ocean County Commissioners Proves Investigations Are Real

May 17, 2022 by Phil Stilton
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TOMS RIVER, NJ – It has been almost three years since I was invited to the FBI Red Bank field office as the federal government … Read more

Ocean County Board of Commissioners Say No to Marijuana for Off-Duty Cops

May 2, 2022 by Conservative Times
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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County’s Sheriff’s Officers, both civil service and those in Sheriff Michael Mastronardy’s growing personal team of special investigators, are not … Read more

Fiure Says Ocean County Commissioners Under FBI Investigation Followed Employment Laws

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 by Phil Stilton
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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Back in March, the Ocean County Board of Commissioners was served with a federal subpoenas seeking employment and hiring records over … Read more

Why the FBI is Investigating Ocean County Commissioners and Hiring Practices?

April 19, 2022April 18, 2022 by Phil Stilton
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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Last week, the Federal Bureau of Investigation showed their hand in a long-running anti-corruption investigation into politicians in Ocean County. Before … Read more

Ocean County Board of Commissioners Served with FBI Subpoena for Employment Records

April 13, 2022April 13, 2022 by Phil Stilton
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TOMS RIVER, NJ – A federal subpoena was issued by the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation and delivered to the Ocean … Read more

Board of Commissioners Say Meetings with State Trooper Alleged to be Lined Up for Administrative Job, not Employment Related

April 7, 2022March 17, 2022 by Phil Stilton
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TOMS RIVER, NJ – The members of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders has dismissed claims of a high-level shakeup of the administrative office, … Read more

Ocean County Commissioners Ginny Haines and Jack Kelly Have a Problem

March 13, 2022March 12, 2022 by Phil Stilton
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Toms River, NJ – Ocean County’s Republican Freeholders, now commissioners have a healthy track record of running for office unopposed, but this year, that might … Read more

Milwaukee prosecutor will not charge Wisconsin election commissioners

March 8, 2022March 7, 2022 by Reuters
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– The Milwaukee County district attorney’s office said on Monday it would not charge members of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, rejecting a sheriff’s call to … Read more

Ocean County Commissioners give high ranking employees third big raise of 2021

December 28, 2021 by Phil Stilton
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TOMS RIVER, NJ – While many in Ocean County pushed through the COVID-19 pandemic hoping to have a job, county workers remained employed, many working … Read more

DeSantis Appoints Holly Raschein to the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners

October 1, 2021 by Press Release
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Holly Raschein to the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners. Holly Raschein Raschein, of Tavernier, … Read more

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