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N.J. township charging illegal fees to owners of vacant properties, lawsuit says
A New Jersey man has filed a class action lawsuit against Atlantic County and Hamilton Township, claiming homeowners are paying illegal registration fees for vacant and abandoned properties. Leonard Hooker, 66, of Mays Landing, claims in court papers the county and township have engaged in a series of unlawful practices...
Despite toxic waste worry, New Jersey offshore wind farm wins an approval
SEA GIRT — The federal government gave a key approval Tuesday to an offshore wind farm in New Jersey, even as residents in the town where its power cable would come ashore worry it could go through underground toxic waste that's still being cleaned up. The U.S. Bureau of...
See all homes sold in Middlesex County, Sept. 23 to Sept. 29
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Middlesex County reported from Sept. 23 to Sept. 29. There were 89 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,511-square-foot home on Highland Street in East Brunswick that sold for $540,599.
Little Point Bookshop owner got so much more than she expected in Point Pleasant Beach
POINT PLEASANT BEACH - Growing up in Freehold, Kelly Coyle Crivelli loved to read and established a successful career in publishing. So it came as no surprise in 2019 when she opened The Little Point Bookshop, a Point Pleasant Beach-based bookstore and community hub dedicated to helping people of all ages embrace a love of reading. ...
See all homes sold in Berkeley, Sept. 23 to Sept. 29
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Berkeley reported from Sept. 23 to Sept. 29. There were 3 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,328-square-foot home on Roseau Court in Toms River that sold for $409,000. Bayville.
7 new businesses moving into N.J.'s Bell Works. See the list.
Bell Works New Jersey — the massive site of the former Bell Labs campus in Monmouth County — has reached 98% occupancy, the site’s owner recently announced. The building at 101 Crawfords Corner Road in Holmdel has new seven tenants from multiple industries. The new leases belong to:
Sunscreen use in NJ schools is currently banned without doctor’s note
TRENTON — New Jersey parents, did you know this?. Sunscreen is currently labeled as an over-the-counter drug in New Jersey and has been for decades. That means that technically it's banned in schools — with students not able to have it with them or use it while in school.
Rabid Raccoon Reported in East Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Middlesex County Office of Health Services is reporting that a raccoon tested positive for rabies in East Brunswick Middlesex County, in the vicinity of Frost Ave and Kings Rd. This is the fifth (5) rabid animal reported within Middlesex County for 2024 and the second (2) rabid animal reported in East Brunswick. The Middlesex County Office of Health Services continues to monitor rabies cases within the municipality. Residents should report wild animals showing signs of unusual behavior to the Police Department. Additionally, it is recommended that residents should avoid contact with wild animals and immediately report any bites from...
Only One NJ Restaurant Makes NY Times’ Best Restaurants in America 2024 List
New Jersey has done it again. This time, a South Jersey local gem, Sweet Amalia Market & Kitchen, has been named one of the top 50 restaurants in the country by the New York Times. Located in Newfield, this restaurant has been getting serious buzz for its fresh, locally sourced...
Congratulations To Isabelle Parga Our Student of the Week
Congratulations To Isabelle Parga Our Student of the Week. 92.7 WOBM AND GATEWAY TOYOTA OF TOMS RIVER HONOR ISABELLE PARGA OF TOMS RIVER HIGH SCHOOL EAST AS THIS WEEK'S STUDENT OF THE WEEK. ISABELLE IS CAPTAIN OF THE GIRL'S GOLF TEAM, A MEMBER OF THE STEAM ACADEMY, TRE AMBASSADORS, FRENCH CLUB, INTERACT CLUB, AND CO-PRESIDENT OF THE MEDICAL CLUB.
VOTE NOW: 94.5 PST’s School Spirit Competition – 2024
Hey PST Nation, you could win a grand for your high school band with 94.5 PST’s “Bands & Fans Competition." We asked you to nominate your favorite local high schools with the most spirit. We got THOUSANDS of nominations so we took the top ones and now need you to vote for your favorite! Thanks to our sponsor: Monmouth University — Named one of US News & World Report's Best Colleges.
Manasquan's New Shade Tree Ordinance: A Plan to Protect and Rebuild Our Tree Population
MANASQUAN, NJ – At a recent Manasquan Council meeting, Mayor Mangan discussed a new Shade Tree Ordinance, developed in collaboration with the Shade Tree Commission, that will introduced at a future meeting. The commission's chair, Brian Mallin, presented the ordinance, highlighting the importance of protecting and replenishing the town's tree population.Mayor Mangan began the discussion by explaining, “Tonight, we are presenting an updated Shade Tree ordinance. Parts of the ordinance are modeled after Spring Lake’s, with modifications tailored to our own needs. We want to extend a special thanks to Spring Lake Council Member Syd Walley,...
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