Stafford To Adjust New Water And Sewer Rates For Businesses

New formula is to be based not just on meter size, but usage as well.

POLL: What Is The Worst Road Intersection In Barnegat?

Vote for what you believe is the hardest, most difficult crossroad to navigate through

Radio Road Bridge to be Replaced

State pledging $1 million towards project

Barnegat, Manahawkin And LBI May Benefit From Extension of Flood Insurance Program

The federal program is vital to coastal property owners and to the real estate industry.

Ocean Ride Program Receives $1.7 Million from State

County's transportation program going strong in its 35th year

COUNCIL WRAP: Stafford Looks At Electric Aggregation, Pawn Shops And Fireworks

Electric Aggregation Moves Forward; Pawn Shops and Fireworks Get Looked At; and First Responders Thanked for Storm Efforts.

UPDATE: Stafford Council In Hot Water Over Rate Increases

The delay in implementing a 2012 increase in water and sewer charges had residents seeing huge one-time increase in third-quarter bills.

Stafford To Pursue Possible Electric Aggregation Plan

The township is considering becoming a utility aggregator to lower rates as well as taxes for residents.

Stafford Township Investigating Cause of Tuesday's Pipe Ruptures on Cedar Bonett Island

The Water and Sewer Department has restored service to all those affected by the drilling accident as attention is now focused on a possible mistake in the marking of the drill site.

Five Things You Need to Know From Stafford Township Council Meeting on Tuesday

Lagoon dredging, sidewalk warnings, school offices moving and more.

Stafford Township May Be Getting Into Energy Business

Developing a Community Choice Power Supply Program presented during an energy aggregation proposal at the council meeting Tuesday evening.

Barnegat Approves $20 Million Budget; Taxes Will Remain Stable

Both the proposed operating budget and the tax levy are lower, compared to last year's.

Barnegat-Manahawkin Election Guide: Municipal, County And Federal

The candidates running in the townships and Ocean County.

Lacey Committee to Consider Recommendation to Rezone Property for New Power Plant

The township committee will vote on the recommendation at one of its upcoming caucus meetings

Controversial Former Stafford Mayor Now A County Sheriff Candidate

John MacMenamin, former Stafford mayor and police officer, wants to 'contribute back to the community.'

Federal Court Rejection of Long-Term Waste Storage at Nuclear Plants a 'Victory'

Nuclear Regulatory Commission must re-evaluate the risks associated with long-term storage of nuclear waste at power plants such as Oyster Creek Generating Station

Oyster Creek Critics: NRC Lacks Urgency Post Fukushima

Fukushima is a "low probability event," NRC says

Manahawkin Elections Update: Write-In Candidates for Mayor, Council

Two independents will challenge current Republican mayor, along with a Democratic candidate.

Stafford Township Adopts $39.7 Million Budget

Spending plan includes a total tax rate hike of 70.8 cents for the township, which is the smallest increase in at least 10 years, officials say.

Five Things You Need To Know About Monday's Barnegat Township Committee Meeting

The Lower Shore Softball Field's grand opening is Saturday morning.

Barnegat Woman Calls For Soil Testing on Tanner's Pit Property

Denise Pilovsky has been a resident of the township for 21 years and questions if a rare liver disease her daughters share is caused by contaminated soil.

The Primaries Are Under Way: Local Seats Face No Opposition

Polls are open in Manahawkin and Barnegat from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. today.

Popular Christian Performer To Play For Local Kids

Korn guitarist, who has gone through tough times in his life, will share a story of his journey to faith via a talk and a performance on June 9 at Bayside Chapel.

NRC Announces Second Public Meeting on Oyster Creek

In response to requests for a more 'traditional' public meeting after an Open House that environmentalists called a 'dog and pony show,' the NRC will be holding another forum on Wednesday, June 6

Pinewood Estates Management Pledge to Make Repairs

Township officials air residents' concerns; pool, roads, trees and more to be addressed

Resident Confronts Board of Education About Rising Taxes

Board, administration officials counter accusations delivered by former Board of Education member.

Legislators Propose 'Tax Credit for Tolls' Law

Measure aimed at staving off 'relentless' toll increases, Assemblyman says

Barnegat Quakers Calling For 'More Humane U.S. Budget'

Quaker lobbyist from Washington, D.C. to speak at the upcoming "Friends" meeting on how to convince politicians and advocate for cuts in defense spending in favor of "human needs."

Barnegat to Receive $37,000 Clean Communities Grant for Littler Cleanup

The annual grant is given to each New Jersey county and municipality with more than 200 homes.

Township Introduces $20 Million Budget

Both the proposed operating budget and the tax levy are lower, compared to last year's.

DOT Provides Update On Route 72 Causeway Bridge Construction Schedule

The work is set to start sometime in 2013, with bids going out at this time next year. Project expected to be completed by the end of 2019.

Barnegat Township Water Restrictions in Effect Now

Odd and even house number alternating system in effect; no watering on Mondays

LAST CHANCE: Potassium Iodide Pill Exchange In Manahawkin Today

Your kids' current KI pills will expire on April 30.

Planning Board Recommends Shoreline Sand and Gravel Area In Need of Redevelopment

Recommendation regarding the bankrupt mine with 140-acre industrial lot on West Bay Avenue to be considered next by the Township Committee.

Sports Nonprofit Seeks To Open Stadium, School for Athletes in Barnegat

Field hockey, football, lacrosse, soccer to be offered, with main focus on baseball, along with tutoring for young athletes' SATs and GPAs

Human Error a Trend in Oyster Creek's Annual Assessment Findings

Nuclear Regulatory Commission noted nine findings of low significance, all of which have been addressed by Exelon Corporation

POLL RESULTS: Concerns That Proximity to Oyster Creek May Impact Health?

Barnegat Patch readers are pretty evently split in their opinion.

Master Plan Subcommittee Reviews Ground Rules for Historic District

The subcommittee of the Planning Board finalizing master plan; discussion of historic district to continue next Wednesday

Township Officials Hopeful Change in Assessment Process is Coming

Meeting with Department of Community Affairs officials was productive, mayor, business administrator say

Two Democrats To Run For Committee Against Cirulli and Melchiondo

Government transparency and attracting ratables some of the issues to be raised in the election