NRC Spent Fuel Report 'Just Analytical,' Officials Say

NRC waste confidence report will analyze the storage of spent fuel over the course of 200 years onsite and elsewhere

Resident Advocates for Township Drug Detection Dog

Committeeman Sean Sharkey in communication with police chief regarding the possibility of a K-9 purchase

Amendments to be Made to Land Use and Zoning Ordinances

As township considers updating Master Plan, zoning laws must "tighten up," officials say

Lacey Lightning Baseball Team Honored by Township Committee

The Lacey Lightning 10U II travel baseball team has been undefeated for two consecutive seasons and won the last five league championships

Lack of Negotiations at Fault in Furlough Mishap

Committee members say they thought township was 'operating correctly' when days off were imposed in 2010

Law Prohibiting Underage Drinking on Private Property Passed

Law would fine violators $250 for the first offense and $350 for subsequent offenses

First Class Stamp Rises to .45 Cents

Customers with "Forever" stamps do not have to add more money to their stamps

VIDEO: Gov. Says Same Sex Marriage Should Be on Ballot

Christie announces Tuesday he is urging for the question to be part of November elections

Municipal Alliance Gets Local Judge's Take on Drug and Alcohol Problem

Drug and alcohol use is 'pervasive,' Lacey Municipal Court Judge Damian Murray says

Oyster Creek Stands By Closure Plan Despite Federal Court Ruling

'No similarities' between Vermont ruling and Lacey nuclear plant's planned shutdown, DEP says

Local Tide Table for the Week

Barnegat Bay tide table for Forked River

Could Federal Court Decision Impact Oyster Creek's Closure?

Federal judge rules for Vermont Yankee nuclear plant to remain open beyond its state-enforced shutdown date

BOE May Move Elections to November, Eliminate Budget Vote

Following signing of new law, the Board of Ed may consider passing a resolution that shifts board elections and gets rid of annual budget referendum

DEP Seeks Public Comment on Railroad Avenue Bypass Road

State soliciting opinions by Feb. 10 prior to issuing environmental approval to Lacey Township

Recreation Department Offers Cooking Workshops and More

Programs from cooking to volleyball and basketball are being offered this winter

Utilities Authority Receives Permit for New Water Treatment Facility

Two new wells are expected to be in service by the end of 2012, officials say

Committee Continues to Pursue Law Prohibiting Underage Drinking on Private Property

Law would fine violators $250 for the first offense and $350 for subsequent offenses

Oyster Creek Operates at Full Power After Condenser Tube Leak

The Forked River nuclear plant was powered down to 90 percent early on Wednesday

Planning Board Appointments and Meeting Schedule Set for 2012

Meeting times will remain the second Monday of the month

Solar Carports to be Installed at Forked River House Plaza

Planning Board unanimously approves application for solar carports under several conditions

Township Reports More Than $400K in Uncollected Taxes

Collection rate remains stable, township administrator says

Owner of Forked River House Plaza Seeks to Install Solar Carports

Applicant George Mackres will be before the township Planning Board on Monday at 7 p.m.

Local Tide Table for the Week

Barnegat Bay tide table from Jan. 8 to Jan. 14

NRC to Hold Webinar for Public on Nuclear Spent Fuel Storage

Webinar will be held on Jan. 31 at 2 p.m.

Zoning Board Appointments and Meeting Schedule Set for 2012

Meeting times will remain the first Monday of the month

NRC Seeks Public Comment on Nuclear Fuel Storage

The federal agency analyzes the effects of storing spent fuel from nuclear power plants for as long as 200 years

Zoning Board Approves Walmart Wind Turbines

OmniWind Energy Systems, LLC will be replacing 10 existing light poles in the Lanoka Harbor Walmart parking lot with wind turbines

Decision to be Made on Walmart Windmills Wednesday

OmniWind Energy Systems seeks variance relief to install turbines in store parking lot

Municipal Assignments Made for 2012

Committee members were assigned to various township departments and committees during the annual reorganization meeting

Township Committee Sets Caucus Schedule for 2012

Meetings will be held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

Democrats Oppose Appointments at Township Reorganization Meeting

Aside from township auditor and bond counsel, professional appointments remain the same for 2012

Dykoff Sworn in as Mayor; Most, Deputy Mayor

The township still faces difficult times in 2012, officials say

Public Works: Snow Plan in Place for 2012

Approximately 53 pieces of equipment are ready to go if and when a storm hits

Local Tide Table for the Week

Barnegat Bay Tide Table for Forked River

Recreation Department Offers Discounted Ski Slope Tickets

Tickets offered for Mountain Creek, Jack Frost/Big Boulder, Camelback and Shawnee Mountain

Dykoff to be Sworn in as Mayor at Sunday's Reorganization Meeting

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

Oyster Creek Passes Federal Emergency Exercise

The Forked River nuclear plant was exempted from an off-site FEMA emergency exercise due to Hurricane Irene

Local Tide Table for the Week

Forked River Barnegat Bay tide table from Dec. 25 to Dec. 31

Quinn’s Tenure as Mayor Comes to an End

Deputy Mayor Mark Dykoff will be sworn in as mayor at the township's reorganization meeting on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2012

State Grants Oyster Creek Discharge Permit

Oyster Creek Generating Station will continue to pump water from the Forked River and into Oyster Creek