Pension, Health Care Reform Bill Heads to Assembly

Opponents of the reforms, which were approved by the Senate on Monday, have called the legislation an attack on the middle class.

Checchia To Run As Write-In Candidate in November

After primary bid falls short, Republican says he hopes write-in campaign will challenge official party candidates

Senate Passes Pension and Health Care Reform Bill

Bill passed by 24-15 margin heads to state Assembly

Township Committee to Meet Once A Month Through Summer

No meeting tonight; Committee to gather only twice more through end of August

Water Quality Violations Attributed to Lab Error

DEP agrees with township that positive coliform tests in Barnegat's water last year were likely due to problems in the lab, not in the water supply, says official

Howard Effron Running As Independent in Committee Race

Local blogger and former Democratic primary candidate running for one of two open seats in November

JCP&L Lowers Rates, Says It Has Power to Beat the Heat

Company offered annual report to freeholders Wednesday

Lisella and Blumenthal Take Primary

Endorsed Republicans beat out challenger, will run for Committee in November

Township to Enter Shared Contract With Ocean Twp. For Trash Pickup

Five-year contract will save Barnegat up to $1.8 million, says township

Committee Meeting Highlights

New solid waste contract, budget cuts and a departure

Endorsed Republican Candidates Face Challenger in Today's Primary

Incumbent, running mate vying for Committee seats claim third candidate is a Democratic plant

Odd-Even Watering Restrictions In Effect Until End of Summer

Violations carry $500 fine

Primary Election Guide

What you need to know before heading to the polls

Committee Agenda Highlights

Trash contract to be awarded to Waste Management

Gov. Christie Coming To Toms River Tuesday

Christie's 19th town hall to held at Armory on Whitesville Road

Fees for Bouncing Checks to Governments Could Rise

Legislators introduce bill to boost bad check fees on residents

Township Committee Unhappy with Preliminary Budget

Reassessment determines tax increase

Senator: Ocean County Hard Hit by Budget Woes

Christopher Connors sits in as Barnegat township attorney

Barnegat Township Committee Introduces Municipal Budget

Increase in tax rate attributed to lower property values

Cox Committee Looking At Options To Tackle Leaky Roof

Members brainstorm ways to increase use of the historic house

A Changing Vision for The Next Five Years and Beyond

Barnegat Township Planning Board approves master plan

Developer Gets Permission For Slightly Higher Roofs In Whispering Hills

Planning Board approves height variance for townhouses

Report of Medical Waste on LBI Beach Unfounded

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces date Surf City's beach restoration will begin

Committee Meeting Highlights

Details from the Monday, May 23 township meeting

Budget Introduction Postponed Until Friday

Last-minute adjustments to 2010 budget required, officials said

County's Bond Rating Dipped to 'Negative,' but Freeholders Say Impact is Minimal

AAA bond rating not at risk, Bartlett says

Mayor: DOT to Get Final Approval to Even Up Route 9

Grade differential between north and southbound lanes, blamed in bus crash, would be removed if paving continues

DEP Claims Final Say on Beach Access Rules at Public Forum

Many Jersey Shore residents don't want to see control of beach access given to municipalities

Committee Meeting Postponed A Week to Allow for Budget Prep

Municipal budget presentation will take place at rescheduled meeting next Monday, says administrator

District: Feds Say No Current Barnegat Employees Suspected of Wrongdoing in Fraud Case

Company Barnegat schools contracted with defrauded district with false bills and offered gifts to previous athletic director, according to indictment and Barnegat officials.

Zoning Board Approves Affordable Housing Development Variances

Township's plan to have Walters Group build 94-unit development on Route 9 moves forward

Free Military Beach Badge Legislation Passes in Assembly

9th District legislators sponsor bill granting municipalities permission to give out free or reduced-cost beach access to active members of the military

Committee Meeting Recap

New contract agreements for township employees, COAH plans, a new field on Lower Shore Road and more

The Election by the Numbers

Who voted for what in the township? Check out our district-by-district analysis of polling place data

What You Were Saying at the Polls

Barnegat residents weighed in Wednesday on spending

UPDATED: Budget Passes; Two Incumbents Keep Seats While Olker Ousts Quiroz

Machine error led to late results from county

Election News Updates

Throughout the afternoon and evening, we'll be talking to voters as they hit the polls to weigh in on the school budget and Board of Education candidates

Election Day: What You Need to Know

Voters decide today on school budget, BOE candidates

UPDATED: Challenger Candidates in BOE Race Will File Complaint Over Campaign Signs

Campaign manager Scott Sarno says former Committee member and state Senate candidate Dorothy Ryan has repeatedly pulled up campaign signs from Heritage Bay entrance

BOE Candidates Express Frustration Over Heated Campaign

Both camps say there's mudslinging going on in the lead-up to election day