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12/1/2023 : Ocean County Extends Its Greenbelt with Purchase of Almost 27 Acres Off Route 9 in Berkeley Township
11/29/2023 : Commissioner Crea to Serve as 2024 Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners
11/29/2023 : Federal Funds Will Help in the Construction of a New Hangar at the Ocean County Airport
11/29/2023 : Be a Santa for a Senior and Donate to Meals on Wheels
11/20/2023 : Buying Local Makes for a Bright Holiday Season
11/20/2023 : Director Vicari Joins Turkey Meals Giveaway at Bon Jovi's Soul Kitchen
11/16/2023 : Director Vicari Addressed Issues with Dangerously Low-Hanging Cables and Crooked Utility Poles with State BPU Officials
11/3/2023 : Conservative Fiscal Policies Help Board of Commissioners Keep AAA Bond Rating and Low Interest Rates
10/31/2023 : Director Vicari Warns Seniors of Telephone Scams
10/31/2023 : Director Vicari Asks Gov. Phil Murphy to "Slow Down" New Jersey's Approval of More Offshore Windfarms
10/26/2023 : Director Vicari Addresses High Cable TV Rates, Poor Cell Phone Reception and Dangerous Hanging Wires with Verizon Executives
10/24/2023 : Director Vicari Calls the Growing Number of Pharmacy Closings a Potential Crisis for Senior Citizens and the Entire County
10/24/2023 : With Election Day Close By, Voters are Reminded There is More Than One Way to Cast a Ballot
10/20/2023 : Ocean County Mental Health Awareness Committee to Host Trunk or Treat
10/18/2023 : Ocean County Consumer Affairs Keeps an Eye Out for Credit Card Surcharges
10/18/2023 : Ocean County Veterans Service Bureau Opens Satellite Office in Manchester Township
10/18/2023 : Ocean County Police Academy Receives Generous Donation from Dr. Caesar DePaço and Mrs. Deanna Padovani-DePaço
10/13/2023 : After Heavy Rains, Don't Get Soaked Buying a Flood-Damaged Car, Director Vicari Says
10/12/2023 : Ocean County Health Department to Recognize Pretty in Pink/Handsome in Blue Day on Oct. 25
10/5/2023 : Ocean County Salutes the Graduates of Basic Police Class 115
10/5/2023 : As Halloween Approaches, Director Vicari Says Safety Comes Before Scares
10/3/2023 : Boat Flare Disposal Program Rescheduled for Oct. 21
9/29/2023 : Director Vicari Receives Reassurances from Rep. Smith That Any Government Shutdown Will Not Impact Social Security Payments
9/27/2023 : Ocean County Parks to Host Six Week Chronic Disease Self Management Program
9/27/2023 : New Mobile Outreach Unit Brings Social Services into Communities Across Ocean County
9/22/2023 : Director Vicari Outraged the State Budget "Christmas Tree" List Includes Zero Funding for Ocean County
9/22/2023 : Forecasted High Winds Cause Changes to Ocean County's Annual Decoy and Gunning Show Schedule
9/21/2023 : Ocean County Continues to Call for Representation on the State Board of Public Utilities
9/21/2023 : Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs Investigates Lakehurst Business Accused of Selling Illegal Vapes
9/14/2023 : Congressman Smith Secures Over $1.8M in Federal Funds to Upgrade Recycling for Ocean County Residents
9/12/2023 : Ocean County Recycling Programs Back for the Fall
9/7/2023 : Ocean County Appoints New Director of Consumer Affairs
9/7/2023 : Summer Shoulder Season Comes with Plenty to Enjoy in Ocean County
9/6/2023 : Ocean County Seniors Offered New Transportation Options
9/5/2023 : Director Vicari Calls on State Leaders to Block Latest Gasoline Tax Increase
9/5/2023 : Ocean County Residents Encouraged to be Prepared for Weather Events; Peak of Hurricane Season is Here
8/21/2023 : Commissioner Vicari Reminds Residents to Check Their Mailboxes for State Anchor Rebate Notices
8/17/2023 : Ocean County Towns Encouraged to Apply for State Boardwalk Preservation Funds
8/17/2023 : Don't Be Scammed While Donating to Aid Hawaii's Fire Victims, Ocean County Commissioner Joseph H. Vicari Warns
8/15/2023 : Director Vicari Says the Federal Government Must Address the Ongoing Prescription Drug Shortage
8/11/2023 : Ocean County to Hold Boat Flare Disposal Program in September
8/10/2023 : Ocean County Commissioner Vicari Raises Concerns About Power Grid Reliability
8/4/2023 : Walmart's Efforts to Create Sensory Friendly Shopping Hours Commended
8/4/2023 : Ocean County to Use Amercan Rescue Plan Act Funds To Assist Human Services, Recreation and Businesses
7/26/2023 : It's Official - Brick Township Breton Woods Property Preservation as Open Space Finalized
7/18/2023 : School Board Candidates Have Until July 31 to File Nominating Petitions for Nov. 7 Election
7/13/2023 : Ocean County Debuts New Recycling Guide for Businesses
6/15/2023 : Recycling Igloos Get a Makeover By Brick Memorial High School Students
6/15/2023 : Ocean County to Create Homelessness Trust Fund
6/13/2023 : Flag Day June 14 Celebrates Our Nation and Our Freedom
6/9/2023 : Ocean County Police Academy Graduates 47 New Officers
6/9/2023 : Ocean County Parks Kicks Off Summer with Picnic Party
6/7/2023 : Ocean County Library Breaks Ground on New Library Branch in Stafford Township
5/31/2023 : Ocean County Voters Have Options When It Comes to Casting Votes
5/30/2023 : Ocean County Celebrates National Trails Day June 3
5/22/2023 : Washington Leaders Must Protect Social Security While Debt Ceiling Debate Continues, Vicari Says
5/9/2023 : Ocean County Hosts the Unity Tour Rose Ceremony; Officers Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice Honored
5/3/2023 : The Nature Conservancy Finalizes Land Donation to Ocean County
4/20/2023 : Ocean County Partners with Berkeley Township to Preserve 46 Acres Off Route 9
4/20/2023 : Director Vicari Addresses Dangerous Low-Hanging Utility Cables with Governor Murphy and the Board of Public Utilities
4/10/2023 : Ocean County Offers Program to Safeguard Mortgage Documents; Protect Against Identity Theft
4/6/2023 : Ocean County Awards Contract for New Library Branch in Stafford Township
4/6/2023 : Ocean County Awards More Than $107,000 in Tourism Grants
3/31/2023 : Residents Encouraged to Stay Alert for Severe Weather
3/30/2023 : New Jersey Anchor Rebates Being Distributed in Ocean County
3/30/2023 : Ocean County Offers New Program to Properly Dispose of Boat Flares
3/16/2023 : Ocean County to Join State Program That Will Benefit Low Income Residents in Need of Medical Care
3/16/2023 : Ocean County Commissioners Approve Purchase of New Voting Machines
3/15/2023 : Veterans Attending OCC Can Now Access Services on Campus
3/7/2023 : Ocean County Commissioners Introduce 2023 Budget; Tax Rate Down; Essential Services Funded
3/3/2023 : Director Vicari Says Devasting State School Aid Cuts Will Hurt Students and Taxpayers
3/2/2023 : Ocean County Commissioners Vote to Preserve 32 Acres in Breton Woods Section of Brick Township
2/17/2023 : Ocean County Seeks State Funds to Create All Inclusive Playground at Enos County Park
2/16/2023 : Commissioners Call for Moratorium on Offshore Wind Energy Projects; Joins Growing Chorus of Concerns
2/14/2023 : Ocean County Police Academy Graduates 38 New Officers During Feb. 14 Ceremony
2/9/2023 : Ocean County's Free Residential Document Shredding Program Kicks Off March 29
2/8/2023 : Ocean County Meets Energy Benchmarks; Received Incentives Totaling Over $1 Million
2/3/2023 : Ocean County Prepared to Allocate Portion of ARPA Funding
1/30/2023 : Dates for Ocean County's Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Announced for 2023
1/27/2023 : Ocean County Officials Warn, Be Careful of Ocean Ride Scam
1/26/2023 : Ocean County Will Fund the Local Costs for a Beach Replenishment Project Along the Northern Barrier Island
1/26/2023 : 32 Acres in Brick Considered for Preservation by Ocean County
1/25/2023 : Apron Rehabilitation Complete at Ocean County Airport; Pilots Finding a Smooth Surface for Taxiing and Parking
1/19/2023 : Ocean County Supports Toms River and Save Barnegat Bay's Efforts to Make Changes to Ciba-Geigy Settlement
1/18/2023 : Accreditation Assessment Team to Examine Ocean County Sheriff's Office; Invites Public Comment
1/11/2023 : Ocean County Continues to Help Seniors with Meals and Outreach
1/11/2023 : Partnership Brings About Housing for Veterans
1/11/2023 : Director Vicari Writes to President Joe Biden Requesting More Federal Aid for Ocean County Programs
1/5/2023 : Ocean County Commissioners Organize for 2023