The ceremony featured remarks from Ocean County Library Director Sue Quinn, Deputy Director Bacchione, Ocean County Library Commission Chair Henry Mancini, NJ 9th District Assemblyman Grey Myhre, New Jersey State Librarian Jennifer Nelson and Stafford Mayor Robert E. Henken. The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office also marked the occasion with a ceremonial flag raising at the new building.

A New Chapter in Stafford

On Oct. 5, Ocean County Commissioner Director Frank Sadeghi, Deputy Director Jennifier Bacchione, liaison to the Ocean County Library system, and Commissioner Sam Ellenbogen joined Ocean County Library staff, Stafford Township officials, project partners and community members to celebrate the grand opening of the new Stafford Branch, located at 179 South Main Street in Manahawkin.

Ocean County Commissioner Deputy Director Jennifier Bacchione and Commissioner Rob Arace, liaison to Ocean County Parks and Recreation, attended the 44th Annual Old Time Barnegat Bay Decoy and Gunning Show on Sept. 26 and 27 at Tip Seaman County Park and the Tuckerton Seaport.

Celebrating Barnegat Bay Traditions

Ocean County Commissioner Deputy Director Jennifier Bacchione and Commissioner Robert S. Arace, liaison to Ocean County Parks and Recreation, attended the 44th Annual Old Time Barnegat Bay Decoy and Gunning Show on Sept. 26 and 27 at Tip Seaman County Park and the Tuckerton Seaport.

Led by Ocean County Commissioner Director Frank Sadeghi, Ocean County’s annual Day of Remembrance Ceremony marked the 25th anniversary of the devastating events of Sept. 11, 2001, at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and United Airlines Flight 93. Coming together as an Ocean County family, Commissioner Sadeghi was joined by Commissioners Robert S. Arace, Deputy Director Jennifier Bacchione and Sam Ellenbogen; Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer; members of Toms River Fire Co. 1; Toms River Schools Superintendent Mike Citta; Rabbi Moshe Gourarie; Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy; Surrogate Jeff Moran; Ocean County Deputy Clerks John Catalano and Ashley Lamb; 9th District State Sen. Carmen F. Amato Jr.; Assemblyman Brian Rumpf; Assemblyman Gregory E. Myhre; local officials and first responders; numerous members of County staff; and members of the public.

Ocean County Remembers

Led by Ocean County Commissioner Director Frank Sadeghi, Ocean County’s annual Day of Remembrance Ceremony marked the 25th anniversary of the devastating events of Sept. 11, 2001, at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and United Airlines Flight 93.

Ocean County proudly hosted the annual summer meeting for County and Municipal Consumer Agencies (CAMCA) on Friday, July 24.

Protecting Consumers, Together

Ocean County hosted the annual summer meeting for County and Municipal Consumer Agencies (CAMCA) on Friday, July 24.

Ocean County Commissioners Sam Ellenbogen and Jennifier Bacchione attended the Ocean County Disability Resource Fair on July 17 at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library. Hosted by the Ocean County Department of Human Services, the fair connected residents with valuable resources and services offered by state, county, and local organizations.

Supporting Accessibility

Ocean County Commissioners Sam Ellenbogen and Jennifier Bacchione attended the Ocean County Disability Resource Fair on July 17 at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library.