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Rodrick Brings Battle to End Free Healthcare for Politically Appointed Less-Than-Part-Time MUA Commissioners to Court

The township and Mayor Daniel Rodrick filed suit Oct. 30 in Ocean County Superior Court. They want a judge to declare that health and pension benefits for seven part-time utility commissioners break a $2,000-a-year pay cap. TOMS RIVER, N.J. — After months of threats, Mayor Daniel Rodrick's fight over health benefits for Toms River Municipal…

Toms River, NJ · 1d
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Jersey Shore Online

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Toms River Honors Essay Winners, Veterans Day Parade Marshals

TOMS RIVER – The mayor and Township Council honored student essay contest winners and named two local veterans as grand marshals ahead of the Veterans Day parade. The parade proclamations were signed by Mayor Daniel Rodrick and read by Dave Corby, identified during the meeting as a leader of the Toms River Veterans Commission.

Toms River, NJ · 12h

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Toms River Council’s ‘Blow It Up’ Remarks Becomes Legal Evidence in Court Battle Waged by MUA Commissioner Phil Brilliant

The township's lawyer argues the council's push to livestream full meetings, public comment included, was about "scoring cheap political points," not transparency. Both sides are due back before Judge Francis Hodgson Jr. at a virtual hearing Nov. 16. TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Five words said during a September council meeting are now at the center…

Toms River, NJ · 1d
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5 Burlington County Pizzerias Locals Have Trusted for Decades, From Columbus to Marlton

Burlington County has a pizza story that runs deeper than most people realize. Some of its best pies come from places that have been serving the same towns for 30, 50, even 70 years. This list covers five pizzerias spread from Columbus to Marlton, including a flea market stall, a...

Burlington County, NJ · 1d
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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 · 3d

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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 · 11h

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Ocean County Communities Come Together to Help Families in Need This Thanksgiving: Food Pantries and Turkey Donations

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, organizations, churches, businesses, and volunteers throughout Ocean County are working to make sure local families have food on the table for the holiday. For many households, the rising cost of groceries can make preparing a traditional Thanksgiving dinner difficult. Fortunately, local food pantries and...

Ocean County, NJ · 11h

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Sherrill announces plan to boost New Jersey’s economy

Gov. Mikie Sherrill signing EO No. 28 to launch the "New Jersey Means Business" Economic Development Strategy. - courtesy Tim Larsen/Office of the Governor via Flickr. Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced Nov. 10 the “New Jersey Means Business” Economic Development Strategy, a statewide initiative centered on making the state more attractive for business investment, job growth, and innovation.

New Jersey · 1d

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New Jersey updates building codes, gives applicants until Feb. 17 to use previous standards

NEW JERSEY — New Jersey has adopted updated building codes that introduce new safety requirements, strengthen fire protections and improve energy efficiency, with a six-month grace period allowing certain construction permit applications to be reviewed under the previous standards. The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs outlined the changes...

New Jersey · 1d

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Brick To Vote On Raising EMS Base Rate From $800 To $1,500

An ambulance transport in Brick Township could soon come with a much higher base charge. The Township Council is set to consider final passage of an ordinance this week raising the township’s EMS base rate from $800 to $1,500 per transport. The base charge covers dispatch of EMTs, basic...

Brick, NJ · 2d

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New Jersey and Mark Cuban take on high drug costs

Asbury Park Press reporter Michael L. Diamond discusses his reporting on an initiative by Gov. Mikie Sherrill and billionaire Mark Cuban to target pharmacy benefit managers and curb rising prescription drug prices for New Jersey public employees. Diamond details the questions surrounding a newly formed state working group tasked with finding cost-saving solutions, including the controversial inclusion of current manager OptumRx.

Asbury Park, NJ · 1d

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Coastal VIM Moves Back to Manahawkin

Coastal Volunteers in Medicine announces the opening of its new location at 53 Nautilus Drive, Suite B-1 in Manahawkin and also welcomes a new executive director. “We also want to recognize Patrick Moeller of Callan & Moeller Construction, who generously donated the entire cost of renovating our new clinic, including materials and construction,” said Arian Selmani. “His incredible generosity helped make this move possible, and we couldn’t be more thankful.”

Stafford Township, NJ · 12h

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Freehold’s Born to Run Race Set for Nov. 27; Annual Count Differs by Source

The Born to Run 5-Mile Race is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 27, in downtown Freehold, but its annual count is unclear. The event’s RunSignUp page calls it the 39th annual race, while TAPinto’s report describes it as the 40th. The cited records do not settle the discrepancy. Race-day...

Monmouth County, NJ · 1d

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Town hall chaos in NJ: Viral clashes, data center fights

Director of the Rebovich Institute for New Jersey politics Micah Rasmussen discusses the recent chaos that comes from New Jersey town halls.

New Jersey · 2d

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New Jersey’s Cranberry Story Runs Through Ocean County, From the Bog to the Can

A New Egypt grower helped found Ocean Spray, and Pine Barrens bogs still turn out roughly half a million barrels a year. NEW EGYPT, N.J. — The cranberry sauce on your Thanksgiving table has a New Jersey back story, and a good part of it happened in Ocean County. In 1917, Elizabeth Lee, a cranberry…

Ocean County, NJ · 6h

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NJ schools increase security after incidents involving neighbor

Parents in Burlington County are raising concerns after a series of incidents involving a man who lives next to a school campus prompted two straight days of shelter-in-place measures. Southampton Township School District officials said their campus was placed under a shelter-in-place for a second day on Wednesday, Nov. 11...

Burlington County, NJ · 5h

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Thompson Bridge Road In Jackson To Close November 10–26 For Roadwork

Motorists in Jackson Township are being advised of an upcoming road closure along Thompson Bridge Road beginning Tuesday, November 10, and continuing through Thursday, November 26, 2026. According to the Jackson Township Police Department, the roadway will be closed to regular traffic while Earle Company conducts work in the area....

Jackson, NJ · 2d

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🎄THIS New Jersey CHRISTMAS LIGHT WALK HAS A HEART!❤️

Thousands of colorful lights, festive photo ops, possible visits from Santa and four wonderful charities! Discover the holiday magic at Ludwig Family Farms.

Farmingdale, NJ · 1d