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Toms River teacher paycheck deductions funding lawsuit against NJ
TOMS RIVER — Faculty and staff are being asked to help with the district's legal battle against the state over school funding. The Toms River Regional School District Board of Education announced in July it would file a lawsuit after a $137 million cut for the 2024-25 academic year left the district with a $26.5 million deficit.
Take care of your fur babies! Hazlet Township to Host Free Rabies Clinic for Dogs and Cats.
Hazlet, NJ – Hazlet Township will be offering a free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday, October 5, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Department of Public Works building, located at 39 Leocadia Court, off Laurel Avenue. This event is open to all Monmouth County residents and will be held rain or shine.To ensure your pet’s license renewal in January 2025, the rabies vaccination must be valid through October 31, 2025. Residents are encouraged to bring their pets on a leash or in a carrier for safety. For deceased pets or...
Jackson Council Ordinance to Fix High Density Housing Loophole at Adventure Crossing
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Adventure Crossing, once envisioned as a major entertainment district featuring sports fields, hotels, a convention center, restaurants, and other high-end attractions, has yet to meet those…
Middletown BOE Meeting Highlights Achievements and New Initiatives
MIDDLETOWN, NJ — The Middletown Township School District Board of Education held its monthly meeting, focusing on student achievements, ongoing projects, and strategic initiatives for the upcoming school year. The meeting featured reports from Middletown High School North and South student representatives, updates on curriculum improvements, and the launch of new district-wide programs.The meeting began with student representatives from Middletown High School North and South sharing recent highlights and upcoming events. At High School North, the newly installed turf field was put to use for the first time during the school's victorious football game against Lacey...
Middletown NJ Launches Innovative Truancy Mediation Program
MIDDLETOWN, NJ — In a new collaboration, the Middletown Township Committee and the Board of Education convened for a joint meeting to introduce a new initiative aimed at addressing truancy issues and supporting families more effectively. The meeting, held at the Middletown Township Municipal Building, brought together local officials, educators, and community members to discuss the development and launch of a Truancy Mediation Program.The idea for this initiative was sparked by Middletown’s municipal judge, who noticed an alarming number of truancy cases being processed through the municipal court. Realizing that public court proceedings were not the...
County Launches Feasibility Study On Local Airport
WALL – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners have announced its plans to assess the Monmouth Executive Airport. The County has hired international aviation consulting firm, Merchant Aviation, LLC, to perform a comprehensive business feasibility analysis of the airport. The analysis will entail a full examination of the conditions, safety, and finances of the airport.
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,...
A Journey Into Manchester And Lakehurst’s Storied Past
LAKEHURST – Residents learned the fascinating story of how the two closely knit communities of Manchester and Lakehurst were formed including their industry, agriculture, environment, recreation areas and the people who made these communities unique. Librarian Michael Mahoney delved into the history during the latest Lakehurst Historical Society meeting...
Residents oppose Verizon cell tower plan for Jersey Shore beach
A proposal to install 5G cell towers in another Jersey Shore town is facing a backlash. Verizon Wireless wants to install six cell towers in Spring Lake, a small borough along the Jersey Shore in Monmouth County. But, the company faced opposition during a recent public meeting. If you purchase...
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...
Jersey Shore Chamber to host 4th annual Women’s Conference
WALL TOWNSHIP — The Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce [JSCC], located in Wall Township, is hosting its 2024 Jersey Shore Women’s Conference, Oct. 16 and 17 at The Shore Club, Spring Lake Heights. The conference will host Jersey Shore leaders in business and industry who are committed to advancing women and commerce.
Red Bank Zoning Board to Review Garage Construction
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Zoning Board will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), meeting on Thursday, October 3, 6:30pm. A public workshop will begin at 6:00pm.At the upcoming Red Bank Zoning Board meeting, two agenda items will be reviewed:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERFisher Place Garage ProposalApplicants Tamberly and Stephen Zacks are proposing the construction of a detached two-car garage on their Fisher Place property. The new garage will be 18 feet tall, covering 580 square feet, and will be located in front of their homeRiverside Avenue Development Originally scheduled for review, the application by Milelli...
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