NJ Watchdog: 16 Prosecutor's Office Employees Collecting Pensions

Analysis finds 125 current retired law officers "double-dipping" with county and state jobs

Cirulli Appointed Mayor at Annual Reorganization Meeting

Bille appointed deputy mayor; Lisella and Morano sworn in for new terms

Committee Approves Plan to Bond for $2.1 Million for New Vehicles, Equipment

Committeeman Leonard Morano votes no, saying township shouldn't bond for purchase of police and public works vehicles

Township's Reassessment Pains Far From Over, Say Officials

Township Committee members and the administrator met with county and state officials earlier this month to try to hash out a plan for a more accurate town-wide property tax reassessment, but leaders here say there's still work to be done

Township Ready for Winter Weather, Says Administrator

A year after the devastating snowstorm that crippled the Shore area last holiday season, township says it's prepared for whatever winter delivers

Locals Offer Handmade Arts and Crafts Through Online Site

Etsy.com attracts sellers and buyers from all over the world – including right here in southern Ocean County

Committee Postpones Bond Ordinance Vote

Residents critical of police car purchases, part of $2.1 million bond

Resident Making Video Recordings of Township Meetings Available

Dec. 5 meeting posted on YouTube; resident and blogger seeking volunteers to help with future taping

Christmas Shipping Deadlines Approach

Last day to send First Class is Tuesday

Poison Experts Offer Safety Tips for the Holidays

The New Jersey Poison Information and Education System offers some simple but important safety tips for the season

Residents, Officials Continue to Question Trash Truck Parking Plan

Zoning Board hearing on waste management company's application for variance allowing garbage truck storage on Route 72 site to continue in January

What's Coming Up at Tonight's Zoning Board Meeting

Board expected to address trash truck storage variance

As Christie Calls for Elimination of Worker Payouts, Township Says It's Already Controlling Costs

Barnegat officials say township's liability limited due to unused sick and vacation time payout cap, but Governor pushing for a total end to practice of paying workers for unused sick and vacation days

Troubled JCP&L Needs Better Communication, Says Official

As north Jersey towns petition to switch providers in the wake of slow storm response, Barnegat's administrator says JCP&L should take a leaf from competitor Atlantic City Electric's book

Barnegat to Bond for $2.1 Million to Fund New Equipment

Ordinance introduced Monday will fund new ladder truck, police cars, trucks, computer equipment and more

What's Coming Up at Tonight's Township Committee Meeting

A look at the agenda for the 6:30 p.m. meeting

Committee To Approve $190K in Master Plan Funding

Appropriations will fund contractors involved in long-awaited plan update

Township Unveils New Website

Municipal site gets user-friendly makeover

Christie Claims Success at Municipal League Conference

Governor pointed to his administration's efforts on curbing local property tax increases and attracting business

New Recycling and Leaf Bins Available at Town Hall

Drop-off spots give residents chance to get rid of non-trash items

Howard Concedes Election Following Provisional Vote Count

Candidates say Marty Lisella still beat third-highest vote-getter Mike Howard by 11 points after 17 extra ballots counted

The Election by the Numbers

Who carried which districts in Barnegat's Township Committee race?

Candidates Eyeing Provisional Ballot Count Following Close Election

With only 11 votes separating second- and third-place finishers, Democrats say they'll challenge results

UPDATE: Incumbents Re-elected in Committee Race; Democrats to Challenge Results

Republican Marty Lisella and Democrat Len Morano top vote-getters in tight race; Dems say they'll challenge Lisella's win

GOP Incumbents Cruise to Victory in District 9, Freeholder Races

Connors, Rumpf, Gove easily best challengers; Vicari returning to freeholder board

Concerns Over Open Space Funds Again Raised to Committee

Open Space Committee chair addresses elected officials; township announced new recycling drop-off bins available to residents

Live Election Updates

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Election Day Guide for Barnegat

Read up on candidates, ballot questions, where to vote and more

Committee Elections: The Money Behind the Campaigns

Republicans received significantly more donations than opponents, including contributions from firms employed by Barnegat Township

Township Committee Campaign: Candidate Recap

See what the candidates in the race for Barnegat Township Committee compare on the issues

District 9 State Senate Candidates Talk on Local Issues

Cutting taxes, protecting the bay and planning for a day without Oyster Creek are key, say Connors and Ryan

CORRECTED: Where To Vote Next Tuesday

Election day is one week from today

Watch Thursday's Debate Online

Recording of live broadcast of candidates' forum available

Work to Begin Next Month on Parkway Connector

Freeholders hold ceremonial groundbreaking in Toms River for 1.3-mile project

Township Committee Candidates: Michael Howard

We're asking the five candidates for Barnegat Township Committee to answer some questions about why they're running for office

Township Committee Candidates: Martin Lisella

We're asking the five candidates for Barnegat Township Committee to answer some questions about why they're running for office

Residents Asked to Put Questions to Candidates at Tonight's Forum

Debate-style event will include input from the public

Township Committee Candidates: Leonard Morano

We're asking the five candidates for Barnegat Township Committee to answer some questions about why they're running for office

Township Committee Candidates: Howard Effron

We're asking the five candidates for Barnegat Township Committee to answer some questions about why they're running for office

Polhemus Has Final Say in Naming New Undersheriff

The death of Wayne Rupert over the weekend created a vacancy in Ocean County Sheriff's Department hierarchy