Ocean County Freeholder Board

The resignation of longtime Ocean County Freeholder James F. Lacey effective last Thursday and the likely departure of fellow Republican John P. Kelly, puts the governing body in a position it hasn't had to deal with in at least a quarter-century.

Veterans who end up in the Criminal Justice System for non-violent acts committed due to persistent mental illness, will be eligible for treatment and counseling under a two-year Veteran's Diversion Pilot Program (VDP) being launched by Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato on January 1st, 2016.

The Ocean County Freeholder Board is ready to officially adopt its proposed 2015 budget after a final public hearing Wednesday.

A grant program funded with state money to help non-profit organizations in Ocean County provide transportation for the elderly and disabled, is expected to continue to decline, warned the Board of Freeholders.

A pair of items to help protect the Barnegat Bay are expected to receive final approval today by the Ocean County Board of Freeholders.

2014 was challenging for the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, but there was good news too, according to Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari.

The Ocean County Freeholder Board gave final approval Wednesday to an acquisition deal with Toms River to contribute $1.9 million-dollars toward the $4.2 million-dollar purchase of the former Camp Albocondo property off Route 571.