New Leadership at the Ocean County Clerk’s Office
The Ocean County Clerk’s Office marked a new beginning on Jan. 8 as its leadership team was officially sworn in during a ceremony at the Ocean County Administration Building, Toms River.
Ocean County Kicks Off 2026
Ocean County leadership came together on Jan. 7 for the 2026 Organization Meeting of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners at the Ocean County Administration Building.
Joining the Ocean County Board of Commissioners
In a low key swearing in at the Ocean County Administration Building, Toms River, Ocean County’s newest Commissioners Sam Ellenbogen and Ray Gormley were administered the oath of office Jan. 2 signaling the beginning of their first three-year term on the Board.
Decades of Dedication: Honoring Commissioners Kelly & Haines
On December 17, 2025, Ocean County bid farewell to two pillars of public service—Commissioners John P. “Jack” Kelly and Virginia “Ginny” E. Haines—during their final Board of Commissioners meeting.
Lighting the Way
The Ocean County Board of Commissioners joined residents, local officials, and members of the Jewish community to celebrate Hanukkah during the County’s annual Menorah Lighting ceremony on Dec. 15 at the Ocean County Administration Building in Toms River.