Board of Chosen Freeholders
2013 Organization Comments by Freeholder Director John P. Kelly
 Freeholder John P. Kelly
 Director
 Freeholder James F. Lacey
 Deputy Director
 Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr.
 Freeholder Gerry P. Little
 Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari
Office of the Freeholders
Mailing address:
  P.O. Box 2191
  Toms River, NJ 08754-2191

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  Toms River, NJ
  Phone: (732) 244-2121
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Carl W. Block
101 Hooper Ave. Admin Building
Toms River, NJ 08754
Phone: (732) 929-2147
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 Scott M. Colabella,
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Ocean County Clerk's Office
P.O. Box 2191
Toms River, NJ 08754-2191
Phone: (732) 929-2018
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 Joseph D. Coronato
Office of the Prosecutor
119 Hooper Ave.
Toms River, New Jersey 08753
Phone: (732)-929-2027
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 Acting Sheriff William T. Sommeling
Ocean County Sheriff's Office
120 Hooper Ave
Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: (732)-929-2044
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 Jeffrey Moran
Office of the Surrogate
118 Washington Street
P. O. Box 2191
Toms River, NJ 08754-2191
Phone: (732)-929-2011
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FEMA Assistance Deadline May 1

Residents who were impacted by Superstorm Sandy have until May 1 to register for disaster assistance.
 Click here for information

Changes Coming to DRCs

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Little Egg Harbor Township and Manahawkin will be closing April 20.
 For additional information on changes at the DRCS click here to read the release

Disaster Assistance Deadline Now May 1

Citizens affected by Superstorm Sandy now have until May 1 to apply for disaster assistance.
 Click here for more information

Green Acres Scoping Meeting

The County of Ocean will hold a public meeting May 2 at 6:00 p.m. at the Toms River Town Hall to receive public comment as to the proposed appx 3.9 acre diversion of a portion of County-owned lands located at Block 394, Lots 136 and 9 in the Township of Toms River.
 Click here for details

Beware of Scam Artists

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, residents need to be vigilant of scam artists.

 Click here to read information on how to protect yourself from scam artists

FEMA Assistance

The following are ways to apply for assistance:

•Apply Online at DisasterAssistance.gov
•Apply via a smartphone at m.fema.gov
•Apply by Phone:
•Call (800) 621-3362.
•Call TTY (800) 462-7585 for people with speech or hearing disabilities.

Or visit the FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers at
Brick Civic Plaza
278 Chambers Bridge Road
Brick Township.

1 Bell Crest Plaza Storefront 4C
953 Fischer Boulevard
Toms River, NJ

Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily. They are closed on Sundays.

SBA Opens Assistance Office in Manahawkin

For information on SBA assistance please read the attached release.

 Click here to read the release

Helpful Websites

The following are the websites providing information for residents of Long Beach Island towns and the northern barrier island towns in Ocean County.

 www.tomsrivertownship.com
 www.seaside-heightsnj.org
 www.lavallette.org
 www.seasideparknj.org
 www.twp.brick.nj.us
 http://twp.berkeley.nj.us/index.aspx
 www.mantoloking.org/

For Long Beach Island information visit the Long Beach Island Joint Emergency Operation Center website at  www.lbieoc.org/home.html

Emergency Lines for Emergency Calls Only

The Ocean County Sheriff's Department asks that residents do not call 9-1-1 or the Office of Emergency Management unless it is an actual emergency. Information on evacuations, shelters and other storm-related activities is available on the county and local municipal websites or by calling non-emergency numbers. For county information please call 732-929-2000.

Senior Services Area Plan

The 2013-2015 Area Plan Contract Summary outlines Ocean County's plan for addressing the current and future needs of our senior population :
 2013-2015 Area Plan Contract Summary (PDF)

Helping Prevent West Nile Virus

The West Nile Virus is mainly transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito; therefore, on-going elimination of mosquito breeding is the key to prevention.

To read about steps you can take to prevent the spread of mosquitoes  click here.

Here are some helpful videos about the West Nile Virus.
 West Nile
 West Nile Precautions
 West Nile Mosquito Breeding

Buy In Ocean County

For an important message on patronizing local businesses from Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari  Click here

Reporting a power outage or a street light out?

Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari encourages residents to report power outages and streetlight outages to the utility companies servicing the area.

For First Energy customers which include Jersey Central Power & Light call 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) or call Customer Service at 800-662-3115 or visit online at  www.firstenergycorp.com and click on "Report an outage."

For Atlantic City Electric customers call 1-800-642-3780 or go online at  www.atlanticcityelectric.com and click on link to report streetlight outage.

Silver Alert System

Ocean County wants the public to be aware of the state's Silver Alert System which could serve as a lifeline in cases of missing persons who suffer from dementia or other cognitive impairment.

 Click here to read important information on this program.

Fire Prevention for Seniors

Help Retire Fire is a fire prevention program provided by the Ocean County Fire Marshal's Office and supported by the Board of Freeholders and Ocean County Sheriff William L. Polhemus and focusing on the needs of senior citizens.

 To access the information click here

Grass Too High on State Road?

To report unattractive weeds and grass too tall that might be causing site distance problems along state Highways in Ocean County including Routes 37, 35, 72 and 70, call the state Department of Transportation dispatch number at 609-588-6212. The call is taped and logged into a state data base.
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Victorian Museum Tours

Location : Ocean County Historical Society
Address : 26 Hadley Ave.
Town : Toms River Township
Phone : 732-341-1800
All Year
Every Tues. & Thurs.
Between 1 pm and 3 pm
Donation $3

Contact:732-341-1880
 Ocean County Historical Society / Museum

Jenkinson's Aquarium Feeding Schedule

Location : Jenkinsons Aquarium
Address : 300 Ocean Avenue
Town : Point Pleasant Beach Borough
Phone : 732-899-1659
Daily
Sept. - June
(except Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, and New Year's Day)

Daily
Aquarium: 10 am - 5 pm
Seals: 10 am, 1 pm, 4 pm
Penguins: 11 & 3:30 pm

Mon. Wed. & Sat.
Atlantic Sharks: 1:30 pm

Tues.,Thurs. & Sun.
Pacific Sharks: 4 pm

Tues. Fri. & Sun.
Alligators: 1:30 pm

$6 - $10, children 2 and under free.

Contact:732-899-1659
 Jenkinsons Aquarium

Do Your Own Thing

Location : Ocean County Artists Guild
Address : 22 Chestnut St
Town : Island Heights Borough
Phone : 732-240-3111
All Year
Thursdays
10:00am - 3:00pm
Paint or sketch in the studio.

Contact:732-270-3111
 Ocean County Artists Guild

Art Exhibits

Location : Ocean County Artists Guild
Address : 22 Chestnut St
Town : Island Heights Borough
Phone : 732-240-3111
May
Reception, May 5: 1pm - 4pm,
Gallery Hours: Tues. - Sun.: 1pm - 4pm
Gallery 1: Bill Unger: Adventures in Color-Acrylic/Oil, Gallery 2: Barbara Keller-The Wonderful World of Mutts & Cats-Mixed Media, Studio: Print Show.

Contact:732-270-3111
 Ocean County Artists Guild

Department of Art Faculty Exhibit

Location : Georgian Court University
Address : 900 Lakewood Avenue
Town : Lakewood Township
Phone : 732-987-2263
May 13 - 30
M. Christina Geis Art Gallery
Gallery Hours: Mon. - Fri.: 8:30am - 7pm
732-987-2263, www.georgian.edu
Art exhibit.

Contact:732-987-2263
 Georgian Court University

Live Comedy Shows

Location : Uncle Vinnies Comedy Club
Address : 520 Arnold Ave.
Town : Point Pleasant Beach Borough
Phone : 732-899-3900
All Year Round
Wed. - Sat.
Call or check website for show times and ticket prices
Ocean County Comedy Club.

Contact:732-899-3900
 Uncle Vinnies Comedy Club

Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Safari Off Road Adventure Open

Location : Six Flags Great Adventure and Wild Life Animal Park
Address : Route 537
Town : Jackson Township
Phone : 732-928-2000
Daily: Mar.23 - Apr. 1, May 22 - Sept. 2
Saturday & Sunday: April, Sept. 7, 8,
Fri., Sat. & Sun.: May 3 - 5, Sept. 13 - 15,
20 - 21, 27 - 29, Oct. 4 - 6, 18 - 20, 25 - 27
Thurs., Fri., Sat. & Sun.: May 9 - 12, 16 - 19
Fri., Sat., Sun. & Mon.: Oct. 11 14
Call or check website for times and admission prices
A 160-acre theme park with thrill rides, family rides, shows and special events and a 350-acre one-of-a-kind Safari Off Road Adventure animal park united as one property to become the world's largest theme park.

Contact:732-928-2000
 Six Flags Great Adventure

Coins from A to Z (Afghanistan to Zanzibar

Location : Ocean County Library - Waretown Branch
Address : 112 Main Street
Town : Waretown (Ocean Township)
Phone : 609-693-5133
Gallery Hours: Mon.: 1pm - 9pm, Wed. & Fri.: 1pm - 5pm, Tues. & Thurs.: 10am - 5pm, Sat.: 10am - 1pm
Art exhibit, view some coins from the collection of a member of the Ocean County Coin Club, odd US 3 cent piece and the Half Dime or German Notgeld.

Contact:609-693-5133
 Ocean County Library

Oh, You Beautiful Doll

Location : Ocean County Library - Waretown Branch
Address : 112 Main Street
Town : Waretown (Ocean Township)
Phone : 609-693-5133
Gallery Hours: Mon.: 1pm - 9pm, Wed. & Fri.: 1pm - 5pm, Tues. & Thurs.: 10am - 5pm, Sat.: 10am - 1pm
Art exhibit by Pham Condello.

Contact:609-693-5133
 Ocean County Library

Mother and Daughter Artists, Alison Amelchenko and Tara Amelchenko

Location : Ocean County College - Arts and Community Center
Address : College Drive
Town : Toms River Township
Phone : 732-255-0500
May 10 - May 31
Gallery Hours: Mon. - Fr.: 8am - Noon, Saturdays: when classes are in session
Art Exhibit.

Contact:732-255-0500
 Ocean County College Arts & Community Center

John Stetson's Ladies Only Psychic Party

Location : Sea Oaks Country Club
Address : 99 Golf Club Drive
Town : Little Egg Harbor Township
7pm
$30, demonstrations of psychic entertainment.

Contact:609-296-0656
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