New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District Join us Friday, Jan. 25, at the Legend Restaurant adjacent to the Howard Johnson Hotel, 955 Hooper Avenue, Toms River. Registration begins at 8:30 AM. Members are welcome to bring guests. There is a $15.00 per person meeting fee. Receipts available upon request at sign in. Seating is limited to […]
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Due to the unprecedented natural disaster that befell our county on October 29 and 30 and its enduring impact, we have suspended our November and December meetings. We will hold our next regular meeting in January. Information will be posted here as available. Meanwhile, our hearts and prayers go out to all of those whose
Office of Local Government Assistance, N.J. DEP At our October meeting, Cindy Randazzo updated the mayors on progress at New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection, where she helps local governments find their way through thickets of regulation. She noted that the administration has identified 145 conflicting regulations at the agency and is working to ease
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Ocean County College At our September meeting, Dr. Larson (top) briefed the mayors on the state of the college. “Ocean County College is doing well,” he said, noting that OCC maintains a “substantial reserve.” Dr. Larson said that while enrollment had fallen by 4% this year, the decline was largely attributable to the overall economy
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Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Virginia Rettig spoke about the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge where she serves as Refuge Manager. The refuge comprises more than 47,000 acres of wetlands in segments on Barnegat Bay from Brick at the north end to Smithville in the south — critical habitat for migratory birds and
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Community Medical Center, Toms River Dr. D’Ambrosio discussed the new robotic radiosurgery system called CyberKnife now available at Community Medical Center. CyberKnife technology is used to treat tumors with an intense, highly accurate beam of radiation. Because of its design, CyberKnife can attack a tumor from various angles, killing off cancerous cells while doing minimal
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New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Martin spoke to and answered questions from a packed audience. We thank the commissioner for his time and the mayors and guests for their interest. The Ocean County Mayors’ Association has been found tax exempt by the IRS. Donations are deductible. Documentation of this determination and related financial
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New Jersey Division of Local Government Services Tom Neff, Director of the state Division of Local Government Services, part of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, said the Christy Administration is working to reduce discretionary or supplemental state assistance to poorly managed communities, many in North Jersey. “We don’t throw money at problems any
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New Jersey League of Municipalities At our February meeting, Bill Dressel offered an update on initiatives in Trenton that are likely to impact New Jersey municipalities. One such measure to encourage shared municipal services would require approval by voters in effected towns. But if the local electorate votes no, the estimated savings of the declined
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N.J.’s 3rd Congressional District On this first visit with the Association, Rep. Jon Runyon updated the mayors on recent developments in Washington, D.C. The congressman said he was frustrated by partisanship and the failure of legislators to find common ground and build on it. He said he was working hard on behalf of shore interests,
