EVACUATIONS: Jersey Shore Towns Clearing Out Ahead of Irene

List of communities issuing evacuations ahead of Hurricane Irene

Barnegat To Issue Mandatory Evacuation for Several Neighborhoods

Pinewood Estates, Brighton at Barnegat and bayfront areas to be evacuated starting 8 a.m. Saturday

Barnegat Readies for Possible Storm

Approach of Irene has township preparing for potential high wind, flooding

Heritage Bay Residents Raise Concerns Over New Shopping Center Plans

Mignatti Companies in the process of submitting site plan application for center at the corner of West Bay Avenue and Sandpiper

Forecasters Urge Caution as Hurricane Irene Approaches

New Jersey is in the 5-day cone of uncertainty for the season's first hurricane

Ocean County Maintains 'AAA' Bond Rating

Bond sale slated for Aug. 25 is back on

NJ Officials Hurricane-Ready in Face of Increase in Predictions

Emergency management workers encourage residents to be prepared

Record $917,436 To Towns for Recycling

County pays the dividends on collection back to towns

County Plans Next Leg of Branch Trail

Freeholders expected to award contract this week for construction of 1.5-mile stretch from Waretown to Oyster Creek

County Gears Up for Medicare Changes

Seniors can use county services throughout fall

Christie: Shore Environment, Economy are Key

Governor highlights environmental achievements in lighthearted Shore stop

Residents Give Christie a Show of Support

Many who turned out to see the governor sign legislation at the Barnegat dock today said they want to see Christie run for President

Christie Signs Bills Allocating $650 Million for Water Quality Protection

In front of a crowd at the Barnegat municipal dock, the governor signed legislation that steers money to local municipalities for stormwater infrastructure projects

PHOTOS: Crowd Turns Out for Christie Bill Signing in Barnegat

Residents, officials were on hand as governor signed legislation designating water clean-up grant funds

Loss of Jobs, Energy Source Concerns Speakers at State Hearing on Oyster Creek

Board of Public Utilities encourages state to replace generating station with other energy source come 2019

Debt Ceiling Debate: Who is at Fault?

Former New Jersey Secretary of State DeForest Soaries says the vitriolic debate is a reflection of a new, negative era of Republican leadership

What's Your Take on the Debt Ceiling Compromise?

Congress met in the middle and raised the debt ceiling. What do you think of the deal?

Committee Meeting Highlights: Sewer Repairs, New Trucks to be Purchased

Resident questions whether committee members put in full-time hours

Committee Meeting Agenda Highlights

Bond ordinance for sewer repairs to get second reading

Ocean Acres, Harvey Cedars Post Offices Studied for Possible Closure

Barnegat Committeeman says locals should be concerned about nearby retail locations shuttering

Few Districts Used Windfall for Tax Relief, Despite Deadline Being "Local Decision"

Majority of districts, like Barnegat, did not amend current year's tax levy with extra state aid

National Debt Ceiling Debate Stalls County Freeholders

Delay in bond projects

Discussion of Parkway Widening Project Coming to Stockton College

A public information center coming Aug. 4.

State Aid on the Line as Barnegat Reviews 'Best Practices' List

Up to 5 percent of state aid hinges on township's ability to answer yes to 41 of 50 checklist items

Plan to Connect Route 9, Western Boulevard Moves Forward

Freeholders hire firm to plan an extension to Western Boulevard in Bayville

State DEP: Twice Monthly Water Testing of Barnegat Bay Next Step In Solving Its Problems

Commissioner Martin says water data will help establish where efforts needs to be to help a dying bay

Nuke Response Hearing Focuses On Japanese Disaster

Residents voiced their concerns about Oyster Creek Generating Station and its similarities to Fukushima Daiichi in Japan

Public Hearing To Be Held On State's Nuclear Emergency Response Plan

The Department of Environmental Protection and State Police will be available to discuss the emergency response plan for the county

School Aid Increase Won't Be Applied Until Next Budget Cycle, Says Administrator

Board of Ed will likely use at least a portion of unexpected state aid windfall to keep 2012-13 taxes down, says Dean Allison

Pinto Bros. Solid Waste Trucks And Containers Variance To Be Considered Next Month

Due to the fact that only six Zoning Board members could vote last night, applicant Andrew Pinto of South Plainfield, chose to move the consideration of his case to the next Zoning Board meeting, on Aug. 9.

County Offers Cars to Those In Need, Thanks to Donations and Grants

Program meant to facilitate people getting to work.

Residents Voice Budget Concerns in Public Hearing

Several complain of lack of transparency in budget process.

Committee Meeting Highlights

Details from the July 5, 2011, Township Committee meeting

Township Committee Meeting Agenda Highlights

Cap bank ordinance gets first reading tonight.

Menendez, Pallone Talk Beach Replenishment

Lawmakers discuss recent replenishment funding, which will add to beaches in Monmouth and Ocean – but not LBI.

Ocean Ride Bus Program At Risk as Casino Tax Revenue Declines

Casino tax dollars fund transportation system; funding fell to $1.8 million in FY2012.

New Jersey PBA to File Suit Against Pension, Health Reform Legislation

PBA to challenge elimination of COLA for retirees, health contributions into retirement for officers with less than 20 years, and the altering of existing collectively bargained health plans.

Officials, Employees Still At Odds Over Pension and Benefit Reform Following Assembly Vote

One local PBA members says a legal battle is next

Assembly Approves Pension and Health Care Reform Bill

Vote dragged into the evening following a day of protests in Trenton.

Township Clerk Kay West Retiring After 20 Years On the Job

West, clerk since 1991, says she loved her busy years in Town Hall