Bob Vosseller

2 weeks ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Bob Vosseller

MANCHESTER – The average homeowner will see a $108 tax increase for a house valued at $366,000 now that the 2025 budget has passed.   Business Administrator Carl Block stressed that this year’s budget will mean a decrease for some taxpayers and an increase for others based on the value of their homes. The township recently underwent a revaluation.   Mayor Joseph Hankins made the first budget presentation of his tenure.

2 weeks ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Bob Vosseller

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST – U.S. Navy Commander Terrance Flournoy is retiring after 31 years of distinguished service.   Flournoy, a proud graduate of Tappan Zee High School’s Class of 1982 and a native of Piermont, NY, began his military career in 1994 when he attended the Recruit Training Command Great Lakes for Airman Apprenticeship Training Program School.

3 weeks ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Bob Vosseller

JACKSON-PLUMSTED – Memorial Day parades are a tradition in the townships of Jackson and Plumsted and both enjoyed good weather and good turnouts for their May 26 observance of the solemn occasion.   Jackson’s parade began in the morning with various civic groups, emergency responders, churches, veterans groups and some members of the Township Council lining up at the Holman Elementary School prior to proceeding down Manhattan Street and ending in Johnson Park.

3 weeks ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Bob Vosseller

MANCHESTER – The subjects of renewable energy and concerns over offshore wind industrialization were discussed during a recent township Environmental Commission meeting.   Mayor Joseph Hankins, Councilwoman Sandy Drake and Councilwoman Michele Zolezi were among those who came to that session to listen to members of the Save The East Coast.org organization.

3 weeks ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Bob Vosseller

OCEAN COUNTY – With spring in the air, environmentalists inspired local teachers in crafting green lessons at the 28th Annual Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators Roundtable.   This year’s event, which featured the theme of “Caring for Our Precious Natural Resources: Considering Conservation, Climate and Community,” was held at the Lighthouse Center for Natural Resource Education in Waretown.   It was coordinated by the Ocean County Soil Conservation District (OCSCD).