Jackson: Still Up to Old Tricks?

September 11, 2022
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The relationship between Jackson Township officials and its Orthodox Jewish community has hopefully turned more positive, but at least some public officials are still up to their old tricks. At the September 7th meeting of the Jackson Zoning Board, at least one board member seemed to revive an old antisemitic accusation- one that triggered a […]

The following question was presented to the Dayan, Rabbi Shmuel Honigwachs Dear Rabbi Honigwachs,I gave someone a synthetic diamond as a gift, and he does not know it is not real. Is it geneivas daas if I don’t tell him? What if someone were to be mekadesh a women with it? What do YOU think […]

At its upcoming September 15th meeting, the Lakewood Township Committee is set to pass a resolution approving the launch of the long-awaited $1.6 million expanded UEZ loan program. Although the UEZ’s online application and service portal, to be built by Duvy’s Media, is still in development, the loan applications will be available on the UEZ […]

HUD’s new 2023 Fair Market Rates (FMR) seem to be drastically out-of-touch with the facts on the ground in Ocean County. The FMR is determines how much HUD will pay for rental assistance. Rates in Ocean and Monmouth Counties are being held abysmally low, compared to other areas around New Jersey, despite the steep actual […]

Weather This Upcoming Week in Lakewood

September 10, 2022
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Lisa Scheller, a Jewish philanthropist and activist running for Congress in one of the nation’s most closely watched races, will attend a Republican Club meeting in Lakewood on Tuesday, September 13. The meeting will be held at Eagle Ridge at 7:30 pm Scheller, a granddaughter of Jewish immigrants, is the CEO and president of Silberline […]

BDE: Reb Yanky Meyer, OBM

September 9, 2022
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We regret to inform you of the passing of Reb Yanky Meyer, a widely respected and influential baal chessed and askan. He was 59. Reb Yanky is best known for founding MIsaskim, the organization that assists people dealing with personal loss. He was also a Hatzolah member and a chaplain for the New York City […]

Governor Murphy and the New Jersey Department of Education (DOE) announced yesterday that 27 school districts will receive Preschool Expansion Aid (PEA) to establish or expand access to high-quality preschool programs in the 2022-2023 school year. The over $26 million allocated in the FY2023 Budget ensures that nearly 2,150 additional three- and four-year-old children will have […]

NJ Tax Relief: How to File

September 9, 2022
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New Jersey’s new, $2 billion ANCHOR tax relief program will be open for filing from mid-September through December 30th. The program provides about a thousand dollars in rebates on homeowner’s or rental expenses. Here’s how you can get yours. Step One: Are you a renter or homeowner? ·         You can apply […]

Last Thursday, 300 construction business owners, contractors and subcontractors  from Lakewood, Toms River and Jackson gathered for a poolside event at the home of GCC Framing’s Avi Goldner, for one purpose: Achdus- unity.  This was actually the 3rd annual Contractor’s Achdus event, a moment on the yearly calendar which local building professionals look forward to. […]

Updated Statement from OK Kosher

September 8, 2022
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Route 9 Construction to Begin Monday

September 8, 2022
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The first stage of the three-year project to upgrade Route 9 will begin Monday, September 12th. Road closures and detours in both Lakewood and Toms River will be in place, as work will be done in both townships simultaneously to speed completion time. The initial work, set to take 5 days, will involve moving utility […]

Lakewood Hospital Wants to Hear from You

September 8, 2022
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Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus (MMCSC). Located in central Lakewood, is moving to improve its relationship with the community. The hospital is working to recruit more patronage from local residents, and wants to be a better source of employment for the neighborhood. MMCSC has published a survey, asking residents to communicate their thoughts on the […]

The Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) has begun distributing bottled water to 5,500 customers in Clifton, New Jersey in response to complaints of a brown tint in the water. PVWC is continuously flushing hydrants in an attempt to resolve the issue, and reports an improvement. No boil-water advisory has been issued, and flushing will continue […]

Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has made a wealth of information on police agencies’ internal affairs investigations available online in a searchable dashboard. The database can filter data by the law enforcement agency, type of allegations involved, and what, if any, disciplinary action was taken. It is believed to be the most comprehensive compilation […]

Update: Missing Boy Found

September 8, 2022
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Update: Meshulem has been found. It seems that he was placed on the wrong bus, and arrived at an unfamiliar school. Original article: Meshulem Kleinman (Feishy), a four-year-old boy from Monsey, has been missing since 8:30 this morning. The child, who has autism was last seen on Decatur and Stephen Place. A Chaverim vehicle is […]

Rabbi Ari Spiegel is a noted lecturer and speaker, well known for his warm Divrei Chizuk in Lakewood and beyond. Rabbi Spiegel was a long time Rosh Chabura and is the son of the Roumanisher Rav of the Lower East Side, Rabbi Yaakov Yitzchok Spiegel. He is the mechaber of the Sefer Kol Yaakov and […]

This past Sunday LNN Presented the following question from Dayan Rabbi Shmuel Honigwachs. Dear Dayan Honigwachs,There was a story that grabbed national headliners recently regarding trees that were cut down in the center of Lakewood. Apparently, homeless people used to congregate under these trees and would disturb the people passing by. Advocates for the homeless […]

At Tuesday’s meeting, the Lakewood Township Planning Board declined to rule on an application seeking to build 125 duplexes on 17.5 acres at the intersection of Cross and James Streets. The application was carried to the November 17th hearing, giving board members and attorneys time to research whether the application had beat a deadline to […]

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