Seaside Heights to Switch to County Dispatch for Police, EMS

Seaside Heights has signed an agreement to switch its emergency communications from an in-house team to the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department....

One More Island Traffic Light Will be Blinking This Fall

Forget pumpkin spiced lattes and wearing sweatshirts – the real confirmation that fall is upon us comes when the island’s traffic...

Lavallette Forced to Add Surcharge to Electric Bills

Lavallette council members begrudgingly approved a surcharge for both residential and business electricity accounts Monday night, following the outcome of litigation...

Lavallette Bans the Release of Balloons Under New Ordinance

Next time you’re celebrating in Lavallette, make sure to keep the balloons sufficiently tied down. The borough council on Tuesday night...

Lavallette Beach Badge Revenue Tops $1M for Second Year

Despite some rainy weekends, Lavallette’s beach badge revenue for the 2018 season nearly eclipsed a record, officials said. Councilman Michael Stogdill...

Lavallette Looks for State Funding to Beautify Business District

A project that allowed Lavallette to install brick pavers and aesthetically-pleasing, antique-style street lights in the downtown business district was never...

County Tells Lavallette to Increase Lifeguard Stands Next Season

With larger beaches may come the need for an increased lifeguarding staff in Lavallette next season. Borough officials said at a...

Lavallette Consulting With DOT to Ban Liquor Store ‘Sign Guy’ From Route 35

Last month, Lavallette residents and elected officials aired complaints about a liquor store employee who is paid to stand beside a...

Lavallette Hires New Municipal Court Judge

Lavallette has replaced its longtime municipal judge following his retirement earlier this year. The borough council voted this week to hire Arnaldo...

Lavallette Wants Liquor Store ‘Sign Guy’ to Move

A liquor store employee holds a sign on Route 35 advertising the business. (Photo: Daniel Nee) Just as bridges, water towers...