Chris Lundy

News Editor at Jersey Shore Online

News Editor at The Toms River Times

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Articles

Police Unity Tour Rides In Memory Of Fallen Officers

1 week ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Chris Lundy

OCEAN COUNTY – Hundreds of police officers rode their bicycles on a four-day journey to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. to remember their brothers and sisters who are no longer with them. Lt. Nicholas Szymanski of the Marlboro Township Police Department is the national delegate for the Police Unity Tour for Section 10, which includes areas of central New Jersey.
EMS, Fire Companies Recognized

1 week ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Chris Lundy

BERKELEY – With the Jones Road wildfire in the rear-view mirror, officials recognized the town’s first aid squads and fire companies for their dedication. The Township Council meeting was during National EMS Week, so the governing body issued a proclamation in honor of the groups that respond to medical emergencies here and in neighboring towns.
Move To Take Toms River Church Gets July Date

2 weeks ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Chris Lundy

TOMS RIVER – An ordinance to acquire several properties – which includes Christ Episcopal Church – has been set for second reading at the Township Council’s July meeting. The ordinance would allow the town to acquire – through purchase or eminent domain – the church property as well as a few small waterfront properties. Mayor Daniel Rodrick told The Toms River Times that the July meeting will give him time to talk to the property owners.
$62.8M Budget Adopted In Berkeley

2 weeks ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Chris Lundy

BERKELEY – This year’s municipal budget will see a slight increase, as the costs of running a town goes up. The total budget for 2025 will be $62,814,771.24. This is an increase of 729,419.49 from last year’s $62,085,354.75. The amount of this that will be raised by taxes will be $42,707,196.65. This is an increase of $2,803,096.93 from last year’s $39,904,099.72 The tax rate will be .785 cents (less than a penny) per $100 of assessed valuation. This is an increase from last year’s rate of .740.
Affordable Housing Struggle Updated In Toms River

2 weeks ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Chris Lundy

TOMS RIVER – At a recent Township Council meeting, officials took the next step to tell the state that they have satisfied their affordable housing requirements. Decades ago, a lawsuit stated that the town of Mt. Laurel was essentially zoning poor people out. In the court decision that followed, all towns were required to set aside a certain portion of homes for low-to-moderate income residents. The way this was decided has changed over the years, but every New Jersey town was impacted.
Controversial Housing Meeting Has Change Of Date

2 weeks ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Chris Lundy

BRICK – The date of a decision for a controversial rental housing project has been moved up. The plan is to build high-density housing on a 5.34-acre site located at 100 Drum Point Road. The Board of Adjustment did not vote on the project at their May 7 meeting. Originally, officials said that public comment will continue and the Board will likely vote on the application on Wednesday, July 30 at 7 p.m. However, that meeting has been moved up to May 29.
Ocean County Sheriff Discusses Law Enforcement With President Trump

2 weeks ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Chris Lundy

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy visited the White House recently as part of a trip with the National Sheriffs Association. The sheriffs were in Washington, D.C. to discuss security and other matters related to police work with President Donald Trump. The National Sheriffs’ Association is a professional association that provides information and education about such topics as police training, court security, and acquiring grants.
Ocean County Man Arrested On Weapons, Drug Charges

3 weeks ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Chris Lundy

LACEY – A man allegedly carrying a ghost gun and hollow point ammunition is now facing weapon charges as well as drug charges. Aidan Marshall, 19, of Lacey was being watched by officers as part of an investigation into firearms and narcotics distribution, police said. On May 15, he was seen leaving his home with a small bag. When police tried to make contact, he allegedly ran into the woods and ditched the bag. Marshall was found underneath some brush and was arrested without further incident.
No Injuries In Mobile Home Park Fire

3 weeks ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Chris Lundy

TOMS RIVER – A fire that broke out at the Roberts Mobile Home Park in Toms River was extinguished without any injuries, officials said. The fire started at around 2:15 p.m. on May 15, said Chief Inspector Matthew Janora with the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention. Smoke was seen coming out of the front of one of the homes. The firefighters encountered flames throughout the unit.
Fire Cadets To Take On More Responsibility

3 weeks ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Chris Lundy

BERKELEY – The cadets who are learning to become firefighters will soon be taking the next step in their training, able to ride firetrucks to calls after being trained to do so. Bayville Fire Chief John McKay said there have always been kids helping out around the firehouse, eager to learn. Several of the company’s ranking officers even started out as cadets. Usually, the cadets – or Junior Firefighters – watch and learn, or do tasks like washing the trucks or racking the hoses.