Meeting Information
Deanna Sperling, MAS, RN, NE-BC, President and Chief Executive Officer of RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Center, Toms River was recently the featured speaker at the Ocean County Mayor's Association monthly breakfast gathering. She provided an update to all the attendees on the state of mental health in Ocean County as well as a detailed overview of the Center and all its programs and services. From 100 adult and older adult inpatient beds to outpatient services, the clinicians provide diagnoses and treatments for any behavioral health disorder from depression and anxiety to complicated grief and post traumatic stress disorder as well as any chronic psychiatric disorder such as schizophrenia. Joe Cuffari who oversees the Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services (PESS) units was also in attendance. With one phone number (800.300.0628) it is a simple and efficient process to be admitted and access all programs and services at not only the Center in Toms River but all the psychiatric services (eating disorder unit, addictions services and treatments options for children and adolescents, etc) within RWJBarnabas Health in NJ.
Ms. Sperling also discussed the Center's on going collaboration with numerous Ocean County and law enforcement agencies.
For additional questions, follow up or any assistance, Ms. Sperling can be reached at 732.914.3810. For more information on the Center go to www.rwjbh.org/behavioralhealth.
OCMA President Mayor Curtis welcomes the members and guests.
OCMA Vice President Marshall introduces the guest speaker Deanna Sperling.
Guest Speaker - Deanna Sperling
OCMA Secretary Mayor Amato delivers the treasurer's report on behalf of OCMA Treasurer Mayor Emeritus Boyle.
Ocean County Commissioner Vicari gave a presentation on the new NJ ANCHOR program which replaces the NJ Homestead Benefit. He also mentioned additional programs available to our seniors.
Mayor Emeritus and Scholarship Golf Classic Chair gives thanks to all who made the 31st annual golf classic scholarship fundraiser a success; approaching $750,000 in Ocean County scholarships is though support from all our members and businesses alike. Thank you all!
On WEDNESDAY, September 21, 2022, the Ocean County Mayors' Association will hold a business meeting at the Grove Restaurant (formally Legend Restaurant) adjacent to the Howard Johnson Hotel located at 955 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey. Registration begins at 8:30 AM. The guest speaker shall be:
DEANNA SPERLING, CEO AND PRESIDENT - RWJBH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
I hope that you will be able to attend our Association monthly meeting. You are also welcome to bring guests.
* LIMITED SEATING CAPACITY of 50. Kindly RSVP no later than Friday, September 16, 2022 by calling (732) 644-0657 (voice or text), or by email at [email protected] (please indicate number of attendees, and names if possible).
On WEDNESDAY, October 19, 2022, the Ocean County Mayors' Association will hold a business meeting at the Grove Restaurant (formally Legend Restaurant) adjacent to the Howard Johnson Hotel located at 955 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey. Registration begins at 8:30 AM. The guest speaker shall be:
Kerry Pflugh – Executive Director
New Jersey Conference of Mayors
I hope that you will be able to attend our Association monthly meeting. You are also welcome to bring guests. There is a $20.00 per person meeting fee. Payment receipts available upon request at sign in.
* LIMITED SEATING CAPACITY of 50. Kindly RSVP no later than Thursday, October 13, 2022 by calling (732) 644-0657 (voice or text), or by email at [email protected] (please indicate number of attendees, and names if possible).
Due to the last-minute cancelation of our guest speaker, there will not be a December 2022 meeting. We are sorry for this inconvenience but look forward to seeing everyone in January 2023.
The OCMA wishes you and yours the best of holidays, and the happiest of new year's.
January 25, 2023 (Wednesday), the Ocean County Mayors' Association will hold a business meeting at the Grove Restaurant (formally Legend Restaurant) adjacent to the Howard Johnson Hotel located at 955 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey. Registration begins at 8:30 AM. The guest speaker shall be:
County of Ocean - Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy
I hope that you will be able to attend our Association monthly meeting. You are also welcome to bring guests. There is a $20.00 per person meeting fee. Payment receipts available upon request at sign in.
* LIMITED SEATING CAPACITY of 50. Kindly RSVP no later than Friday, January 20, 2023 by calling (732) 644-0657 (voice or text), or by email at [email protected] (please indicate number of attendees, and names if possible).
On THURSDAY, December 14, 2023, the Ocean County Mayors’ Association will hold a business meeting at the Ocean County Vocational Technical School located at 350 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick, New Jersey. Registration begins at 8:30 AM. The guest speaker shall be:
Ocean County Vocational Technical School
Karen L. Homiek, Superintendent
* LIMITED SEATING CAPACITY of 50. Kindly RSVP no later than Friday, December 8, 2023 by calling (732) 644-0657 (voice or text), or by email at [email protected] (please indicate number of attendees, and names if possible).
On MONDAY, February 5, 2024, the Ocean County Mayors’ Association will hold a business meeting at the Grove Restaurant (formally Legend Restaurant) adjacent to the Howard Johnson Hotel located at 955 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey. Registration begins at 8:30 AM. The guest speaker shall be:
Keith Bonchi, Esquire
General Counsel - Tax Collector’s & Treasurer’s Association of New Jersey
TOPIC: SYNOPSIS OF S2334
Intent of this Bill is to provide a balanced approach by allowing delinquent taxpayers to save their surplus equity in their property while at the same time retaining the incentive to keep third-party investors coming to tax sales.
New Jersey State League of Municipalities
Michael F. Cerra – Executive Director
I hope that you will be able to attend our Association monthly meeting. You are also welcome to bring guests. There is a $20.00per person meeting fee. Payment receipts available upon request at sign in.
* LIMITED SEATING CAPACITY of 50. Kindly RSVP no later than Wednesday, January 31, 2024 by calling (732) 644-0657 (voice or text), or by email at [email protected] (please indicate number of attendees, and names if possible).
No Meetings in July, August and November
On WEDNESDAY, October 30, 2024, the Ocean County Mayors’ Association will hold a business meeting at the Ocean County Vocational Technical School located at 350 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick, New Jersey. Registration begins at 8:30 AM. The guest speaker shall be:
Pamela J. Monaco, Ph.D – President, Ocean County College
David N. Grubb
– Senior Partner, PERMA Risk Management Services
Thomas J. Merchel – Public Entity Vice President, Conner Strong & Buckelew
I hope that you will be able to attend our Association monthly meeting. This meeting sponsored is sponsored by Yezzi Associates, members are complimentary.
I hope that you will be able to attend our Association monthly meeting is sponsored by Yezzi Associates, members are complimentary.
* LIMITED SEATING CAPACITY of 50. Kindly RSVP no later than Friday, October 25, 2024 by calling (732) 644-0657 (voice or text), or by email at [email protected] (please indicate number of attendees, and names if possible).
Pamela J. Monaco, Ph.D – President, Ocean County College
David N. Grubb – Senior Partner, PERMA Risk Management Services
Thomas J. Merchel – Public Entity Vice President, Conner Strong & Buckelew
On WEDNESDAY, June 19, 2024, the Ocean County Mayors’ Association will hold a business meeting at the Grove Restaurant(formally Legend Restaurant) adjacent to the Howard Johnson Hotel located at 955 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey. Registration begins at 8:30 AM. The guest speaker shall be:
David W. Behrend - Executive Director
North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (Covers All Ocean County)
I hope that you will be able to attend our Association monthly meeting. You are also welcome to bring guests. There is a $20.00 per person meeting fee. Payment receipts available upon request at sign in.
* LIMITED SEATING CAPACITY of 50. Kindly RSVP no later than Friday, June 14, 2024 by calling (732) 644-0657 (voice or text), or by email at [email protected] (please indicate number of attendees, and names if possible).
On WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2024, the Ocean County Mayors’ Association will hold a business meeting at the Grove Restaurant (formally Legend Restaurant) adjacent to the Howard Johnson Hotel located at 955 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey. Registration begins at 8:30 AM. The guest speaker shall be:
Katrina Angarone - NJ DEP Assistant Commissioner for Watershed and Land Management
I hope that you will be able to attend our Association monthly meeting. You are also welcome to bring guests. There is a $20.00 per person meeting fee. Payment receipts available upon request at sign in.
* LIMITED SEATING CAPACITY of 50. Kindly RSVP no later than Friday, April 19, 2024 by calling (732) 644-0657 (voice or text), or by email at [email protected] (please indicate number of attendees, and names if possible).
April Meeting To Be Announced.
March 8, 2023 (Wednesday), the Ocean County Mayors' Association will hold a business meeting at the Grove Restaurant (formally Legend Restaurant) adjacent to the Howard Johnson Hotel located at 955 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey. Registration begins at 8:30 AM. The guest speaker shall be:
New Jersey State League of Municipalities Michael F. Cerra – Executive Director
I hope that you will be able to attend our Association monthly meeting. You are also welcome to bring guests. There is a $20.00 per person meeting fee. Payment receipts available upon request at sign in.
* LIMITED SEATING CAPACITY of 50. Kindly RSVP no later than Friday, March 3, 2023 by calling (732) 644-0657 (voice or text), or by email at [email protected] (please indicate number of attendees, and names if possible).
April 12, 2023 (Wednesday), the Ocean County Mayors’ Association will hold a business meeting at the Grove Restaurant (formally Legend Restaurant) adjacent to the Howard Johnson Hotel located at 955 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey. Registration begins at 8:30 AM. The guest speaker shall be:
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Commissioner Shawn LaTourette
I hope that you will be able to attend our Association monthly meeting. You are also welcome to bring guests. There is a $20.00 per person meeting fee. Payment receipts available upon request at sign in.
* LIMITED SEATING CAPACITY of 50. Kindly RSVP no later than Friday, April 7, 2023 by calling (732) 644-0657 (voice or text), or by email at [email protected] (please indicate number of attendees, and names if possible).
On FRIDAY, June 30, 2023, he Ocean County Mayors’ Association will hold a business meeting at the Grove Restaurant (formally Legend Restaurant) adjacent to the Howard Johnson Hotel located at 955 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey. Registration begins at 8:30 AM.The guest speaker shall be:
CHILDRENS SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL & RWJBHMark Montenero - Chair
I hope that you will be able to attend our Association monthly meeting. This is a sponsored meeting, registrants are complimentary.
* LIMITED SEATING CAPACITY of 50. Kindly RSVP no later than Friday, June 23, 2023 by calling (732) 644-0657 (voice or text), or by email at [email protected] (please indicate number of attendees, and names if possible).
On WEDNESDAY, September 13, 2023, the Ocean County Mayors’ Association will hold a business meeting at the Grove Restaurant (formally Legend Restaurant) adjacent to the Howard Johnson Hotel located at 955 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey. Registration begins at 8:30 AM. The guest speaker shall be:
Patrick Ahearn, CEO of RWJBH
Community Medical Center
I hope that you will be able to attend our Association monthly meeting. This is a sponsored meeting, registrants are complimentary.
* LIMITED SEATING CAPACITY of 50. Kindly RSVP no later than Friday, September 8, 2023 by calling (732) 644-0657 (voice or text), or by email at [email protected] (please indicate number of attendees, and names if possible).
SUMMER BREAK - SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER
* Check back here when meeting information is announced.
*The OCMA will not meet in November. Check back for the December meeting information.
County of Ocean - Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy
Business Meetings
January 25, 2023 (Wednesday), the Ocean County Mayors' Association will hold a business meeting at the Grove Restaurant (formally Legend Restaurant) adjacent to the Howard Johnson Hotel located at 955 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey. Registration begins at 8:30 AM. The guest speaker shall be:
I hope that you will be able to attend our Association monthly meeting. You are also welcome to bring guests. There is a $20.00 per person meeting fee. Payment receipts available upon request at sign in.
* LIMITED SEATING CAPACITY of 50. Kindly RSVP no later than Friday, January 20, 2023 by calling (732) 644-0657 (voice or text), or by email at [email protected] (please indicate number of attendees, and names if possible).
March 8, 2023 (Wednesday), the Ocean County Mayors' Association will hold a business meeting at the Grove Restaurant (formally Legend Restaurant) adjacent to the Howard Johnson Hotel located at 955 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey. Registration begins at 8:30 AM. The guest speaker shall be:
New Jersey State League of Municipalities Michael F. Cerra – Executive Director
I hope that you will be able to attend our Association monthly meeting. You are also welcome to bring guests. There is a $20.00 per person meeting fee. Payment receipts available upon request at sign in.
* LIMITED SEATING CAPACITY of 50. Kindly RSVP no later than Friday, March 3, 2023 by calling (732) 644-0657 (voice or text), or by email at [email protected] (please indicate number of attendees, and names if possible).
The Grove Restaurant
On WEDNESDAY, May 25, 2022, the Ocean County Mayors' Association will hold a business meeting at the Grove Restaurant (formally Legend Restaurant) adjacent to the Howard Johnson Hotel located at 955 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey. Registration begins at 8:30 AM. The guest speaker shall be:
Eric Carney – President and CEO, Monmouth Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus "Overview of Healthcare Services, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, Lakewood, NJ"
I hope that you will be able to attend our Association monthly meeting. This is a sponsored meeting; first 25 registrants are complimentary. After 25 registrants the fee will remain $20.00 each. Payment receipts available upon request at sign in.
* LIMITED SEATING CAPACITY of 50. Kindly RSVP no later than Friday, May 20, 2022 by calling (732) 644-0657 (voice or text), or by email at [email protected] (please indicate number of attendees, and names if possible).
The Grove Restaurant
On WEDNESDAY, October 18, 2023, the Ocean County Mayors’ Association will hold a business meeting at the Grove Restaurant (formally Legend Restaurant) adjacent to the Howard Johnson Hotel located at 955 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey. Registration begins at 8:30 AM. The guest speaker shall be:
NJDEP – Kimberly Cenno and Helen Pano
“TMDL – Total Maximum Daily Loads”
Specifically, the basics of the science used to derive a target nitrogen criteria and how it will address eutrophication in Barnegat Bay and the role the municipalities would play in the implementation of the nonpoint source loading reductions over time to achieve the target.
I hope that you will be able to attend our Association monthly meeting. You are also welcome to bring guests. There is a $20.00 per person meeting fee. Payment receipts available upon request at sign in.
* LIMITED SEATING CAPACITY of 50. Kindly RSVP no later than Friday, October 13, 2023 by calling (732) 644-0657 (voice or text), or by email at [email protected] (please indicate number of attendees, and names if possible).
The OCMA will not meet in November. Check back for the December meeting information.