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Seaside Heights Settles Suit Over Swinging Boardwalk Lights

Seaside Heights has settled a lawsuit over swinging boardwalk light fixtures, bringing a legal dispute involving the borough's boardwalk lighting to a close. The project traces back to a contract the borough awarded to replace its boardwalk lights, a job that officials said was fully covered by a $4,795,362 state boardwalk preservation grant, according to earlier reporting from Shorebeat. The planned work called for replacing the existing lights with stainless-steel fixtures and LEDs. The old-style lighting required more frequent bulb changes and drew more energy, the outlet had reported.

Seaside Heights, NJ · 1d

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Deer Crashes on the Rise in Ocean County

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — Drivers in Berkeley Township are being urged to stay alert behind the wheel as new crash data reveals the community is among the top five Ocean County municipalities for deer-related vehicle accidents. With November marking the peak of deer collision season in New Jersey, the...

Ocean County, NJ · 10h

Jersey Shore Online

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Ocean County Asphalt Factory Plan Won’t Be Decided In 2026

BRICK – A sixth hearing for an application before the township Board of Adjustment to improve a 1950s-era asphalt plant, focused mostly on the cross-examination of Greg Wagner, who is the division manager of Stavola Industries and who had given testimony at the previous hearing. The Stavola asphalt plant...

Brick, NJ · 1d

Jersey Shore Online

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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 · 3d

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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 · 6d

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Ocean County Logs 228 Home Sales, From $85,000 to $6.5 Million

Ocean County recorded 228 residential property transfers during the week of Oct. 26, according to NJ.com. The median sale was a 1,364-square-foot property on Yellowbank Road in Toms River. It went for $525,000. At the top sat a $6.5 million home at 14 20th St. in Surf City. The three-bedroom,...

Ocean County, 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 · 3d

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Toms River’s Ocean County Mall Comeback Heads Into Christmas, With Chick-fil-A and Sephora Next

Toms River's Ocean County Mall heads into Christmas with Sephora coming soon, HomeSense and P.F. Chang's on the old Sears land, and Chick-fil-A approved.

Toms River, NJ · 2d

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Toms River’s Winding River Rink Offers Welcoming, Fun Family Outing This Fall and Winter

Public skate runs Friday morning plus Saturday and Sunday afternoons at the township rink on Whitesville Road, where the manager says skaters range from 4-year-olds to an 85-year-old speed skater. TOMS RIVER, N.J. — If Friday’s cold rain has the kids climbing the walls, Toms River has a place for them to burn off some […]

Toms River, NJ · 1d

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

Toms River's attorney cites Councilman Robert Bianchini's 'We'll just blow it up' remark in asking a judge to reconsider the council livestream ruling.

Toms River, NJ · 3d

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Homeowners in 3 New Jersey Counties Have Until Jan. 15 To File Property Tax Appeals

If you own a home in Burlington, Gloucester, or Monmouth Counties and think your assessment is too high, you have until Jan. 15 to file a tax appeal, according to NJ.com. That date lands months before the April 1 deadline that applies in most of the state. Why the split?...

Burlington County, NJ · 1d

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2 Veterans Villages under construction in South Jersey aim to help homeless vets

A major effort to help veterans facing homelessness is taking shape in South Jersey, where the Tunnel to Towers Foundation is building new housing developments that will offer more than just a place to live. The foundation is constructing New Jersey's first Veterans Village along Route 9 in the Bayville...

Ocean County, NJ · 2d

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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 · 5d

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See all residential properties sold in Toms River area, Nov. 2 to 8

The following is a listing of all residential property transfers in Toms River area reported during the week of Nov. 2. There were 44 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,672-square-foot property on Dover Pines Avenue in Toms River that sold for $525,000.

Toms River, NJ · 2d

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Council Looks At Work Done On Rova Farms

JACKSON – Township officials and residents heard more about the costs and work performed on the Rova Farms Park project. Residents questioned the amount of money paid to a politically-connected engineering firm, saying nothing had come of it. The council president said that they did receive some plans, and those would be made public on the town’s website.

Jackson, NJ · 16h

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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 · 1d

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Montclair Bulldogs Rally Past Toms River to Reach Pop Warner Regional Final

The Montclair Bulldogs 12U football team sacked the quarterback four times, intercepted two passes and recovered two fumbles Saturday, beating the Toms River Seahawks 16-6 at Union High School on Nov. 7 to advance to the Eastern Regional championship game of the Pop Warner National Tournament. Toms River, the NJ...

Montclair, NJ · 17h

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NISSIM IN LAKEWOOD: Six Families Left Homeless As Raging Inferno Destroys Three Homes; Miraculously, Everyone Escapes Alive [VIDEO & PHOTOS]

What could have been an unimaginable tragedy in Lakewood early Tuesday morning instead became a story of extraordinary Nissim, as approximately six families escaped a rapidly spreading inferno that completely destroyed one home and severely damaged two adjoining residences on Park Avenue. The massive fire erupted at approximately 2:00 a.m.,...

Lakewood Township, NJ · 3d

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Letter: Please Make That Call

I’m writing as a friend of someone affected by the fire in Lakewood earlier this week. Families literally lost everything, with very limited insurance covering only a small part of what they lost. It is heartbreaking to think about the task of starting over. This letter is not about...

Lakewood Township, NJ · 1d

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