Chris Lundy

News Editor at Jersey Shore Online

News Editor at The Toms River Times

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Articles

Ocean County Man Claimed Disability To Rip Off Social Security

1 week ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Chris Lundy

TOMS RIVER – A local man stole $270,933.10 from Social Security by claiming that he was disabled and could not work. Krzysztof Niedzielski, 49, of Toms River pled guilty to theft of public money and making false statements to the Social Security Administration.
Ocean County Man Charged With Variety Of Drugs

1 week ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Chris Lundy

TOMS RIVER – A local man allegedly had meth, marijuana, and cocaine in a home police said he used for drug dealing. Jonathan Acosta, 39, of Toms River, was under police surveillance and was pulled over. They searched his home and allegedly found 21 grams of methamphetamine, approximately one-half pound of marijuana, a quantity of cocaine, and materials indicative of narcotics distribution.
Sign Language Students Learn New Ways Of Expressing Themselves

2 weeks ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Chris Lundy

BERKELEY – When you pass through the Central Regional Middle School library, there’s a sign telling you to be quiet. But there are ways to communicate without making a sound. Students at both the middle and high schools have been learning American Sign Language to better interact with those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. The idea started as a club during the height of the pandemic and now it has grown to a 10-week program.
Veterans Village Groundbreaking Announced

2 weeks ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Chris Lundy

BERKELEY – A veterans village of 124 new homes as well as veteran services will break ground in a ceremony at the corner of Route 9 and Sloop Creek Road. The village is being built by Tunnel To Towers, a nonprofit with the goal to make sure no veterans go homeless. The development will be 99 apartments and 25 single-family homes. There will also be services provided on site for the veterans, such as case management, behavioral health and financial literacy.
The Penguin Plunge: Money Is Raised When The Temperature Drops

2 weeks ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Chris Lundy

MANCHESTER – An unforgettable morning raised money so that local children will have an unforgettable night. At the Penguin Plunge, three dozen volunteers leaped into the cold waters of Harry Wright Lake. They raised money for the special needs students of Regional Day School to have a prom at the end of the school year. The school is located in Jackson but is a division of the Manchester School District. Before the plunge, folks gathered around, getting themselves psyched up.
New Street Repair Ordinance In Toms River Questioned

2 weeks ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Chris Lundy

TOMS RIVER – The township changed how street repairs are done after a utility company does work, and the timeline for fixing holes was questioned at a recent Township Council meeting. Tony Averso said that the street he lives on, Rico Avenue, got ripped up by a company doing work but it wasn’t repaired right away despite the fact that there is a new law on the books that governs that. Mayor Daniel Rodrick said that the companies have to do a patch at first.
Ocean County Family Takes Care Of Stray, Runaway Farm Animals

2 weeks ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Chris Lundy

BERKELEY – Runaway Farm grew out of a family’s love for animals and it all started quite organically. For years, the Leighton family – Jen, Chris and their daughter Keira – have cared for farm animals in need, starting up a nonprofit to further those goals. Currently, the Hickory Lane property is home to eight pigs, seven goats, two horses and a miniature cow. Where did they come from? A surprising number of them were strays.
Tentative Central School Budget Introduced

3 weeks ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Chris Lundy

BERKELEY – The Central Regional Board of Education introduced a $53,363,700 budget at their most recent meeting. Of this total, $42,500,000 would be raised in taxes. The budget hearing, which is open to the public, is going to be at the April 30 Board of Education meeting. The board would vote to approve the budget after that. More details about the budget will be presented then. Recording Meetings?
School Budget Introduced In Toms River

3 weeks ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Chris Lundy

TOMS RIVER – The Board of Education voted to introduce a tentative budget and filed paperwork for the sale of their office building at 1144 Hooper Avenue. The tentative budget is currently $293,544,234, of which $209,344,304 would come from taxes. Superintendent Michael Citta said the district is looking at a 2.5% tax increase, and there still remains a $22.5 million deficit.
Youth Celebrate Their Patriotism

4 weeks ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Chris Lundy

BERKELEY – Six local students were honored for their patriotism and their skill in discussing democracy at a recent Township Council meeting. The Veterans of Foreign Wars run two competitions every year. The Voice Of Democracy is for speeches recorded by 9th-12th grade students and the Patriot’s Pen is for essays by 6th-8th grade students. They are competing for scholarships. If they place, their work is then sent up to the next region for even larger prizes.