Chris Lundy

1 month 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.

1 month 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.

1 month 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.

1 month 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.

1 month 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.