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Lakewood Twp Announces Acting Positions

Lakewood Township Committee has announced the acting positions in the Code Enforcement and Inspections offices. Jeremy Kuipers – Acting Construction Official Janelle Witham – Acting Department Head Terry Guadlip – Acting Building Subcode Official Lakewood Mayor Ray Coles and the entire Township Committee wish these officials much success. For more information, contact the Lakewood Township…


Broadway Comes to Congregation B’nai Israel

Congregation B’nai Israel (CBI), 1488 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, is hosting, “Bimah to Broadway,” Sunday, April 30, at 2:00 p.m. This Spring concert, open to the public, will feature Broadway show tunes with Jewish roots in special performances by cantors, congregants, and students. Among the songs selected are “Anything You Can Do (I Can…


LIC Approves All Chem Solar Project

The Lakewood Industrial Commission (LIC) recently approved a lease amendment authorizing the development of a large solar energy project proposed by All Chemical Transport Corporation (All Chem) at its parking facility, 2000 Swarthmore, Lakewood, N.J. All Chem is a highly regulated DOT (Department of Transportation) trucking company. The solar project will provide power for All…


Exhibitor Space Available for 2023 Biz Expo Hosted by Jersey Shore Chamber on April 25

Six-foot exhibitor tables with a cloth are still available at a member rate of $249 at 2023 BizExpo sponsored by The Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce (JSCC), Wall Township, Tuesday, April 25, at the Jumping Brook Country Club, 210 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune, NJ 07753 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. The public is invited, free…


Photography Workshop at Strand Theater Gallery

The Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, is calling all foodies and shutterbugs to the first of many community art events in the Gallery. Bring your camera to a hands-on workshop Saturday, April 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Strand Theater’s Gallery for a “Food Photography Workshop with Andrei Jackamets,” a commercial…


Join the Purim Extravaganza at Congregation B’nai Israel

Congregation B’nai Israel (CBI), 1488 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, is hosting a Purim Extravaganza Monday, March 6 at 6:00 p.m., an evening of fun for all ages and free for everyone, with a Shushan Café featuring snacks, Hamantaschen, refreshments, and Mordechai’s Frozen Bar. From 6:00 to 6:50 p.m. enjoy the Megillah reading and a…


Wag’s Show and Special Album Release at the Strand Theater

“The Wag’s 25th Anniversary & Album Release Show” will be held at the Strand Theater on March 25 at 7:00 p.m. From the Bayshore area of New Jersey, this four-piece unit has been entertaining audiences for 25 years with pop/rock, featuring four alternating lead vocalists, catchy melodies, and sophisticated harmonies. The Wag’s are celebrating 25…


Lakewood Twp to Hold Free Rabies Clinic

Lakewood Township has announced that it will hold a Free Rabies Clinic on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Public Works Building, 1 America Avenue, Lakewood, NJ. All dog and cat owners are urged to take advantage of this opportunity to have their pets inoculated against rabies. Dog licenses…


Strand Theater Board Held Its Reorganization

The board of the Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, held its reorganization meeting this February. Each executive officer will serve a one-year term. Amy Freeman was elected the president of the Strand’s executive board; Andrei Jackamets is the vice president; Karen Stafford-Smith is the treasurer; and Jeff Gerstenblatt is the secretary. Strand board members…


Crisafulli Becomes VP, Senior Business Development Officer of First Commerce Bank

John Crisafulli, Toms River, who has more than 20 years of experience in many banking positions, including 15 years in management, has been promoted to Vice President, Senior Business Development Officer of First Commerce Bank, 105 River Avenue, Lakewood. With 10 offices state-wide, including a new expansion in Jackson, First Commerce is considered a community-based,…