Wanamassa firefighter Michael Evans was awarded the “Community Trail Blazer Award” at the annual awards reception of the Vin Gopal Civic Association held on April 3 at Mar Belo Restaurant in Long Branch. Evans has been a member of the Wanamassa Fire Company since 1980 and has served as chief in 1989, 1999, 2008, […]
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Ocean Plans Hiring Police Officers
The Ocean Township Police Department is now accepting resumes for the position of police officer. Requirements include: • Applicant must be between 18 to 35 years of age, and a citizen of the United States. • Possess an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, or shall have been honorably discharged from active duty, […]
Continue readingGolf Course Reopening for Season in Ocean
The William F. Larkin Golf Course at Colonial Terrace, 1003 Wickapecko Dr., in the Wanamassa section of Ocean Township opens for the season Sat., March 30. This municipal regulation nine-hole golf course offers more than 2,600 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par 35. Hours are 7 a.m. to dusk, seven days […]
Continue readingCandidates Running Unopposed in Ocean Township Fire Elections
By DON STINE Taxes will remain relatively stable in Ocean Township’s two fire districts for 2019. Ocean Township’s Oakhurst Fire District 1 has Fire Commissioners Russ Williams and Tom Reu, both incumbents, running for seats of the five-member board. Both are longtime firefighters. They are running unopposed. This year’s total $2,229,186 budget, has a $1,858,735 […]
Continue readingOcean Museum Hosting Annual Tea
This year the tea has a new location: the Woman’s Club of Asbury Park in the Wanamassa section of the township The Township of Ocean Historical Museum will hold it’s “By the Sea” 15th Annual Spring Tea Sat., April 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Woman’s Club of Asbury Park in Wanamassa. Seating […]
Continue readingGreen Leaf Resort Partners with Associated Humane Societies
Green Leaf Pet Resort of Ocean Township and the Associated Humane Societies of Tinton Falls are working hand-in-hand to improve the lives of the dogs at their shelters – and the owners who are fortunate enough to adopt them. This partnership began this past holiday season when Green Leaf Pet Resort donated all proceeds from […]
Continue readingOcean Councilman Launches Re-Election Campaign
Ocean Township Councilman Rob Acerra this week announced his campaign for re-election to the Ocean Township Council. The non-partisan election will take place on Tues., May 14. Over the last four years Acerra has fought against higher taxes and for more openness and transparency in local government. He voted against tax increases, helped to stabilize […]
Continue readingOcean Plans to Purchase Yeshiva Site for $2 Million
By DON STINE Ocean Township has entered into a contract to purchase the 2.9-acre property on Logan Road, where a yeshiva had been planned, for $2 million. The yeshiva’s controversial proposal, to house up to 80 to 96 college-age male students, was a major source of controversy in the township. “There was overwhelming support by […]
Continue readingOcean Bans Sale of Medical and Recreational Marijuana
By DON STINE The sale of both recreational and medical marijuana is now banned in Ocean Township under an ordinance adopted by the Township Council last week. “Recreational (and medical) marijuana related facilities where marijuana is grown, produced or sold shall not be permitted as a use or conditional use in any zone notwithstanding any […]
Continue readingOcean Township Police Department is Hiring
The Ocean Township Police Department is accepting resumes for the position of Police Officer. The requirements are as follows: • Applicant must be between 18 to 35 years of age, and a citizen of the United States. • Possess an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, or shall have been honorably discharged from […]
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