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Two Jersey Shore towns among Safest Towns for Senior Living

If you didn't know, New Jersey's a pretty popular state. Besides the many beaches and boardwalks that are the state's main attractions, one reason retirees are flocking here is due to New Jersey ranking as one of the safest states in America. In fact, a 2026 report revealed the state's violent crime rate of 2.64 per 1,000 people is lower than the national average of 4.4. And World Atlas, the resources and geography website identified 10 Safest Towns In New Jersey For Senior Living ready to retire or relocate. The list unveils towns that offer residents short drives between dense suburban downtowns, working Jersey Shore beach towns, and the Skylands rural townships near the Pennsylvania border. Included on the list of ten are two locals towns on the Shore. Below is what writer's said about the towns from Monmouth and Ocean County. Here's what Red Bank and Barnegat can provide to seniors looking for peaceful living. Red Bank Riverview Medical Center anchors the local hospital network. Parker Family Health Center provides free medical care to uninsured residents. The Red Bank Senior Center handles transportation, weekly shopping trips, exercise, and art classes. The Count Basie Center for the Arts is the

Barnegat Township, NJ · 3d

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Possible tornado reported in Chesterfield with storms causing damage across New Jersey

Burlington County, NJ · 6h

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Homes at or under $1 million in Monmouth County in the week of Nov. 2

Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region during the week of Nov. 2 to 8. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Monmouth County, all of which featured properties at the price point of $1 million or under.

Monmouth County, NJ · 14h
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2 Monmouth public elementary schools among best in NJ, according to US News

U.S. News & World report has releases its the Best K-8 schools rankings for 2027. In this edition, more than 80,000 public elementary and middle schools in the U.S. are ranked at district and state levels. Among the 80,774 public schools with elementary and/or middle school grades, 65,042 – about 81% – were ranked in either the elementary or middle schools ranking. The ranking factors are weighted 25% each for math proficiency, math performance, reading proficiency and reading performance. U.S. News ranks only public K-8 schools because, unlike their private counterparts, they participate in common statewide math and reading assessments within each state that consistently allow comparison of academic performance the report stated. In New Jersey, U.S. News analyzed 107,223 pre-K, elementary and middle school to find the best K-8 schools in the Garden State. Two schools from Monmouth County ranked in the top 15. Below is where: H W Mountz Elementary School, Spring Lake: No. 8 Monmouth County H W Mountz Elementary School is a school located in Spring Lake, NJ, which is in a large suburb setting. he student population of H W Mountz Elementary School is 130 and the school serves PK-8. At H W Mountz Elementary

Monmouth County, NJ · 4d

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The Hole-In-The-Wall New Jersey Restaurant That Locals Happily Drive Hours To Reach

New Jersey has a secret, and that secret is sitting on Main Street in Belmar wearing thatched umbrellas and a sign that says “Authentic Mexican Food.”. Los Barbaros Birria is the kind of restaurant that makes you genuinely angry at yourself for not finding it sooner. Let’s get one...

Belmar, NJ · 5d

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K. Hovnanian moving headquarters to this landmark Monmouth property

HOLMDEL -- New Jersey homebuilder K. Hovnanian Companies is moving its corporate headquarters back to Monmouth County after signing a long-term lease for space at Bell Works, the reimagined former Bell Labs building on Crawfords Corner Road. K. Hovnanian is moving into 72,388 square feet on the third floor of Building 3 at Bell Works, according to the announcement made by JLL, which represented K. Hovnanian in the lease deal. The transaction includes a sublease with iCIMS, one of Bell Works' anchor tenants, followed by a direct-lease extension with Inspired by Somerset Development, Bell Works' owner. The deal secures K Hovnanian's long-term presence at Bell Works. The company is relocating its headquarters from a large building in Old Bridge, just off the Garden State Parkway's Exit 120. K. Hovnanian moved to offices to the Old Bridge office park, formerly occupied by iCIMS, after its sold its Red Bank headquarters to OceanFirst Financial in 2017 . Holmdel news: See plans for proposed data center at Bell Works Inspired by Somerset Development has transformed the former Bell Labs building in Holmdel, a historic facility designed by architect Eero Saarinen, into an office, retail and lifestyle hub. Besides attracting large employers such as

Holmdel, NJ · 1d

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Here's When NJ's First Wayfair Outlet Is Opening

It's the first one of its kind in the Garden State

Ocean Township, NJ · 1d

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N.J. engineering firm tied to construction site in deadly Brooklyn building collapse

The president of a Linden engineering firm is listed in New York City records as the engineer on plans to stabilize the soil during excavation next to the Brooklyn building that collapsed Wednesday, according to Engineering News-Record. Jieming Wang, president of LMW Engineering Group, is named on a permit filed...

Brooklyn, NY · 16h

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This Tiny BBQ Food Truck In New Jersey Is Worth The Drive From Anywhere In The State

Somewhere in Monroe Township, New Jersey, there’s a gray food truck sitting in a gravel lot, and it’s quietly making people question every other meal they’ve ever eaten. Bearded One BBQ isn’t asking for your attention, but once you find it, you’re going to have a very hard time thinking about anything else.

New Jersey · 5d

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Ocean County Man Hits $250,000 Slot Jackpot

ATLANTIC CITY — A $50 wager brought an Ocean County man a $250,000 payday at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Nov. 9, according to the casino. The man hit the jackpot at approximately 4:50 p.m. while playing an IGT Double Diamond Wheel of Fortune slot machine. His winnings amounted to 5,000 times his bet.

Ocean County, NJ · 2d

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‘I'm tired of this town': Racist letter targeting NJ family sent to residents

Police and prosecutors in New Jersey are investigating a racially charged letter mailed to multiple residents in Clark Township, including several council members, that allegedly singled out a local family and suggested they be targeted for retaliation. The correspondence has sparked outrage and renewed concerns about alleged racial discrimination in...

Clark, NJ · 3d

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This New Jersey 55+ Community’s Giant Clubhouse, With A Gym, Two Pools, And Stage Shows, Turns Neighbors Into Friends

Some neighborhoods have a mailbox cluster and a bench. One community in central New Jersey has roughly 40,000 square feet of things to do under one roof. There is a gym, an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a stage with booked shows, a card room, and even a sauna. For active adults over 55, a building like this can be the difference between knowing the neighbors by sight and knowing them by name.

Monroe Township, NJ · 18h

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Tornado watch for Monmouth, Ocean counties

Monmouth and Ocean counties are under a tornado watch until 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, the National Weather Service said. The watch includes much of central New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. In addition, a severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Monmouth and northwest Ocean counties until 5:15 p.m. Nov. 12. Just after 5 p.m., Asbury Park Press reporters across Monmouth and Ocean counties were reporting soaking rain and “pencil eraser-sized hail” falling across the region, which had left a layer of ice on the ground now and was drowning out conversations inside homes. Manchester Police sent out a public robocall at 5:55 p.m. urging the public to stay off the roads due to “slippery roadways” as a result of the severe weather. In New Jersey, the tornado watch includes eight counties in addition to Monmouth and Ocean. The other counties are Burlington, Camden, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex and Somerset. The severe thunderstorm warning includes northwestern Ocean, central Monmouth, the eastern central portion of Mercer and southeastern Middlesex counties. At 4:39 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located 14 miles northwest of Toms River, moving east at 25 mph, all according to the weather service. Frequent and life-threatening lightning was also causing

Monmouth County, NJ · 11h

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🎄 READY FOR A LITTLE CHRISTMAS MAGIC? THIS OCEAN COUNTY DRIVE-THRU LIGHT SPECTACULAR IS BACK! ✨

Looking for some holiday magic? Load up the family car, turn on the Christmas music and enjoy a festive drive through Waretown's Holiday Light Spectacular this December!

Ocean County, NJ · 1d

Jersey Shore Online

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Historic Ocean County Cemetery Gets New Life As Headstones Are Restored

TOMS RIVER – The Old Methodist Cemetery sits on the corner of Hooper Avenue and Washington Street. Downtown Toms River grew up around it; the hustle and bustle forgetting the people buried here. But a new movement is underway to preserve the tombstones that represent the last document of many peoples’ lives.   Sure, […] The post Historic Ocean County Cemetery Gets New Life As Headstones Are Restored appeared first on Jersey Shore Online .

Ocean County, NJ · 2d

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State takeover of Lakewood schools clears judicial hurdle | Exclusive

TRENTON – A state judge will allow the Department of Education's takeover of the Lakewood Board of Education to continue. The judge issued a ruling last month denying the district’s request to have the hostile intervention stopped. The ruling, which the district immediately challenged with an appeal, was issued Oct. 1 but only made public this week. It moves the district a step closer to a state takeover, which was first announced by the state education department in January. Another hearing, however, will still have to be held to consider the state’s original claim that a takeover is necessary. That hearing has yet to be scheduled. Administrative Law Judge Susan Scarola issued the latest ruling that stated, “the commissioner may seek full state intervention,” later adding that Lakewood Schools have “shown insufficient compliance with quality performance indicators.” Lakewood school officials did not respond to requests for comment on the latest ruling. Scarola’s decision comes months after she held a hearing on the matter in June, during which Lakewood school board attorney Joshua Forsman sought to have the state’s intervention halted. Forsman called a full takeover “the most drastic remedy available” and “extreme.” In the 30-minute session before Scarola - the

Lakewood Township, NJ · 1d

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Toms River Mayor Rodrick Accuses Council of Sabotaging Housing Deal to Help “Developer Friends”

In a video message ahead of Toms River's township council meeting Tuesday night, Mayor Dan Rodrick says the township council majority is pushing Toms River toward builder's remedy lawsuits that could bring back the downtown towers and thousands of apartments. TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick is accusing the Township Council majority…

Toms River, NJ · 1d

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Where to Find the Best Thanksgiving Pies in Ocean County, NJ

10 Best Bakeries in Ocean County, NJ to Order Your Thanksgiving Pies This Year. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and if there’s one thing that deserves a spot on every holiday table, it’s a delicious homemade-style pie! Whether you’re a fan of traditional pumpkin pie, apple crumb, pecan, blueberry, or something a little different, Ocean County has plenty of bakeries and local favorites worth checking out.

Ocean County, NJ · 2d

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NJ flash floods shut down Route 35 in Middletown

Yes, parts of New Jersey are under a tornado watch and flash flood watch 9until 7 p.m. today. The watch, issued just before 1 p.m., covers Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Salem, Somerset and Warren counties. Forecasters say the main threats are damaging winds and large hail, with an isolated tornado possible. By Friday, the same storm is expected to strengthen into a nor’easter, pulling in the coldest air of the season and possibly the first wet snowflakes in northwest New Jersey.

New Jersey · 13h

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New Jersey Public School Cellphone Ban

In January of 2026, the New Jersey state legislature passed a law banning the use of smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, and smart glasses in all public and charter schools, kindergarten through twelfth grade. Basically, the use of any internet-enabled device that is not used strictly for academic purposes, like a school-issued computer, in a New Jersey public or charter school is illegal. But why was this law passed?

New Jersey · 3d