Input Your Address To Find FEMA Base Flood Elevation

FEMA releases search engine allowing residents to learn more about base flood elevation

State Order Allows Township to Improve Forked River Beach Shoreline Without Permit

Lacey permitted to make emergency repairs to the beach after Sandy, making DEP permit application moot

Police Capt. Paprota Temporarily Named Officer in Charge

Paprota will remain in charge of the Lacey Township Police Department as the Committee continues to explore its options to replace former Chief of Police William Nally

Township Restores Forked River Beach to Pre-Sandy State

Additional rocks were added to the beach until the township decides on a more effective solution

Tax Increases In Shore Towns A Certainty After Superstorm Sandy

Budget increases due to storm costs, plummeting ratables make a nasty mix

Financial Department Continues to Take Corrective Action After Negative Audit

Although improvements have been made since $500,000 was misappropriated in 2009, the auditor still expresses an adverse opinion on the township’s financial records

Zoning Board Agenda, Jan. 7

The Board of Adjustment will hold its annual reorganization meeting along with its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday

Registration Underway for Winter Recreation Programs

A program for toddlers and their parents as well as those interested in art are being offered

Art Show to be Held Jan. 10

Registration is now open for the Recreation Department's winter art course

Committee Meeting Schedule Set for 2013

Meeting times will remain the first and third Thursday of the month

County Trimming Attendant Hours at Dog Parks

Parks' schedule will remain the same; permit fee being reduced, freeholder says

JCP&L Says It Will Improve Communication With Towns During Storms

Utility company lists communication enhancements

NRC Asked to Revise Plans, Regulations to Consider Post-Sandy Conditions

The NRC is 'failing to enforce its regulations,' anti-nuclear advocates said on a teleconference with the federal agency

Professional Appointments Remain the Same for 2013

For the second year in a row, Democratic Committeeman Sean Sharkey opposed the appointment of township attorney and labor counsel at Tuesday’s annual reorganization meeting

Committee Anticipates a 'Challenging' Year

Committee authorizes a temporary budget for first quarter of 2013

Most Sworn in as Mayor; Quinn, Deputy Mayor

Municipal assignments made for 2013

Lacey Holiday Closures

Places to go and not to go this holiday

Most to be Sworn in as Mayor at Tuesday’s Reorganization Meeting

Appointments will also be made for township attorney, engineer, prosecutor, auditor and other positions and committees

Township Proposes Scrapping Longevity, Adding Steps in Contract for New Patrolmen

A second reading of the resolution authorizing the execution of the contract with the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association Local 238 will be done at the next Committee meeting

Township Borrows $1 Million for Hurricane Sandy Expenses

The township got a .95 percent maturity interest rate

Final Sandy Debris Collection Saturday

Residents in Lacey's waterfront communities are asked to place household debris — not vegetative — curbside by Friday night

Forked River Beach Residents 'Just Targets' After Sandy, Winter Storm

Beach Boulevard resident pleads for short term remediation of erosion issue as shoreline sat along fences after Wednesday night storm

Committee to Hold Special Meeting Before New Year

The Committee meeting will be at the Municipal Building at 9 a.m. Return to Lacey Patch for live coverage

Residents Can Now Add Cell Numbers to Emergency Communications System

Prior to Hurricane Sandy, the system only accepted land lines

Public Meeting on Operation and Closure of Oyster Creek Rescheduled

The meeting, which was postponed due to Hurricane Sandy, will be held on Monday, Jan. 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean County Administration Building

Lacey Residents Call on Township to Address Erosion Along Forked River Beach

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, concerns of erosion have accelerated as the bay closes in on Forked River homes

Committee Approves Raises for Lacey Patrolmen

Ordinance also approved two additional increments to the pay scale

Township to Borrow $1 Million for Hurricane Sandy Expenses

To cover costs expended by the superstorm, the township must borrow funds until it begins to receive money from FEMA

Sandy Policy Enacted to Quicken Rebuilding Process for Homeowners

Residents who must restore or rebuild their homes after Sandy can do so within the same footprint without going before the Zoning Board of Adjustment

Committee Approves Additional — and Final — Debris Collection

Last chance to have household debris and brush picked up will be last weekend in December

Committee Agenda, Dec. 13

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Township Considering Options to Replace Retiring Nally

Prosecutor's Office confirms probe

Resolution Approved for Local Utilities Authority to Construct New Wells

The new wells will provide 1,500 gallons of water per minute

NRC to Hold Public Meeting on Anti-Oyster Creek Petition

The public can phone in to listen to the meeting on Thursday, Jan. 3

Bakery to Replace Former Fast Cash Location

Confection Connection is coming to Lacey from Manasquan

Planning Board Agenda, Dec. 10

Return to Lacey Patch at 7 p.m. for live coverage

Need Temporary Housing Due to Hurricane Sandy? Use This Online Tool

There are 64 properties listed throughout Ocean County

Letter: Township Offers Tax Relief Guidance for Property Depreciated by Sandy

A Material Damage Statement, which is attached to this story, must be submitted by Thursday, Jan. 10

Sandy Totals Molokai Drive Home, Family Seeks to Rebuild

Zoning Board of Adjustment approves the first of what may be many Hurricane Sandy-related applications to come

Oyster Creek Returns to Service Following Refueling and Maintenance Outage

Findings have been addressed, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission