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Volunteer Firefighter Sworn In Recently

The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners and Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr announced the appointment of volunteer firefighter, Emily M. Komsa. This appointment was confirmed recently at the Board of Fire Commissioners’ meeting at Fire Headquarters, 733 Cedar Bridge Avenue, Lakewood, New Jersey, where she was sworn in with honor and commitment. Emily Komsa is the…


The Future of Work: Designing Work for Humans-Join HR Professionals Dec 12

Work is broken. Two thirds of employees are disengaged. Voluntary turnover has more than doubled over the last decade. Find out why this is happening at the breakfast meeting of JSAHR (Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources), open to the public, on Thursday, December 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Jumping Brook Country…


December Shows at the Strand Theater

The Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, is featuring several shows this December. Don’t miss A Medium Gallery Show with Linda Shields, The Jersey Shore Medium on December 6. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.; the show begins at 7:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $30.00 for the Orchestra and ADA Handicap. At just eight years old,…


New Improved Roads, Signals, and More: Infrastructure Improvements Completed in Lakewood

Regardless of where you live or drive through in Lakewood, you have likely encountered newly improved roads and/or sidewalks in recent weeks. Infrastructure improvements were recently completed in all corners of Lakewood, including new streets; new signals; new sidewalks; new pavement; and drainage improvements. At the same time, preparation work has also advanced for several…


Lakewood Fire Department Deploys RAC Unit to Support State Forest Fire Response in Jackson Wildfire

The Lakewood Fire Department is actively assisting in the response to the Jackson wildfire, a major forest fire impacting the Jackson, N.J., area. In collaboration with regional fire services, the Lakewood Fire Department has deployed its RAC (Rehab and Care) Unit, operated by Lakewood EMS, to provide critical support to firefighters on the front lines….


Change Your Clocks – Change Your Batteries

“Test Your Smoke Alarm” Competition One way keep yourself and your family safe is to follow the rule: When you change your clocks on November 3, change the batteries in your smoke detectors. On Daylight Saving Time November 3, 2024, The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners, Fire Chief Jonathan T. Yahr, Fire Prevention Specialist Sima…


Lakewood Fire Department among the Top Fire Departments in the Nation

Contact insurance brokers or providers to discuss potential reductions in property insurance premiums The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners and Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr announced that effective November 1, 2024, the Lakewood Fire District will achieve a significant improvement in its Insurance Services Office (ISO) Public Protection Classification (PPC) rating, moving from a rating of…


November Shows at the Strand Theater

The Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, is featuring its November shows. On November 8, local favorites The Legion of Prog- A Celebration of 70s & 80s Progressive Rock will present faithful recreations of classic 1970s and ’80s progressive rock music – music by great bands like Yes, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Rush, Emerson Lake &…


Getting the Most Out of Medicare’s 2024 Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment for Medicare Advantage and Part D drug plans begins October 15 and runs through December 7. During these 53 days, seniors are given an opportunity to reassess their coverage, and find and sign-up for better options for the coming year. Toby Stark, an agent with Stark Associates Insurance Agency, Tinton Falls, NJ, says,…


Employment Law Update- Legal Seminar – Join HR Professionals Nov. 14

Learn about Federal and state-level critical issues facing employers, and the latest strategies and solutions for them at a three-hour legal seminar during the breakfast meeting of JSAHR (Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources), open to the public, on Thursday, November 14 from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. at Jumping Brook Country Club, 210 Jumping Brook…