Stafford Mayor Announces Changes Regarding Water/Sewer Bills, Dial-A-Ride Service


Among the things that have changed within Stafford Township during the past 10 days, two specific operations have not been altered yet. “Trash pickup throughout town remains on its regular schedule,” Mayor Greg Myhre said as he opened another “Mayor’s Forum” on the township website alongside Police Chief Thomas Dellane on Sunday, March 22. “Whatever day you normally put your […]

LBI Consolidated District Schools Remain Closed Through Spring Break


Long Beach Island Consolidated School District officials announced Monday schools will remain closed through Friday, April 17, with a target return date of April 20. based on new guidance from Gov. Phil Murphy, who over the weekend announced strict travel restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19. The district would have been closed for spring break from Monday, April 13 […]

Ocean County College Set to Be Used for COVID-19 Testing Site

Ocean County is moving ahead with plans to open a COVID-19 testing site at Ocean County College, Brian E. Rumpf, director of administration and program development for the Ocean County Health Department, said Monday afternoon. Rumpf, also an assemblyman for the state’s 9th Legislative District, said the county hopes to know by Tuesday a firmer date on which the testing […]

Case Closed: NJ Chief Justice Orders Courts on Hiatus Until March 30


Municipal court sessions across New Jersey have been suspended for two weeks in an effort to mitigate public exposure to COVID-19, the novel coronavirus that’s shut down state and local governments, schools and businesses around the country. On March 14, N.J. Supreme Court Chief Justice Stuart Rabner announced the 14-day suspension for individuals appearing on a traffic or parking ticket, […]

Learn at Home With New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium

Educational Resources for Parents, Students, Teachers

Education staff members at New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium are working diligently to create new content and activities for use remotely, at home and outdoors. “Our mission at NJSGC remains the same, even through trying times: to promote the wise use of New Jersey’s marine and coastal resources through research, education and outreach,” the organization states. There are already various […]

All Water Providers Asked to Suspend Shutoffs During COVID-19 Pandemic

‘Frequent and Vigorous Handwashing Critical in Limiting Spread of COVID-19’

The N.J. Department of Community Affairs, Department of Environmental Protection and Board of Public Utilities are asking every water system – private or public, including those operated by municipal governments – to commit to a suspension of any water shutoffs for reasons of nonpayment until the outbreak of COVID-19 has subsided. All water systems are directed to send their commitments […]

County Library System Closing Now Indefinite

Originally looking to reopen at the end of March, the Ocean County Library System will remain closed until further notice. Kate Sanchez, supervising librarian in charge of publicity, said this is due to Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order issued March 21, which among other measures, mandated the closure of all municipal, county and state public libraries, and all libraries and computer labs at public […]