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Potential Disaster with Catastrophic Potential Avoided in Lakewood
With the help of many organizations working together, a potential disaster with catastrophic potential was avoided in Lakewood, N.J. On November 25, 2022, at about 3:00 p.m., a motor vehicle accident occurred at the Currey Building, 220 E. Fourth Street, Lakewood, N.J. The accident involved a single motor vehicle and the gas service that serviced…
Family Planning Center — New Name and New Location
The Family Planning Center of Ocean County, formerly at 290 River Avenue, Lakewood, has moved to Bey Lea Commons, 40 Bey Lea Road, Unit B103, Toms River, and has changed its name to LivWell Healthcare. LivWell Healthcare is a non-profit healthcare organization, focusing on sexual and reproductive healthcare, and free education. Gina Polese-Grosso, MSW, LCSW,…
HR’s Role in Career Mapping & Transition: Why YOU Matter – Meeting Dec 8
A 2022 Index revealed that 68 percent of workers would stay longer if their employer made an effort to upskill/reskill them. Yet, 49 percent say they don’t know where to begin their development or see a clear path at their firm. On the flip side, companies report top reasons for not investing in talent are…
New Initiative Provides the Lakewood Community with Reflective Belts to Ensure Visibility of Nighttime Pedestrians
The Lakewood office of the Rothenberg Law Firm met with multiple elected, law enforcement, and community safety officials to discuss its new initiative to provide the Lakewood community with reflective belts to ensure that nighttime pedestrians are visible to motorists. Lakewood is considered one of the most congested townships in New Jersey and the general…
Christmas Train Show at the Lakewood Museum
The Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders, 500 Country Club Road, off County Line Road, Kuser Hall, Pine Park, Lakewood, is inviting the public to a Christmas Train Show at Sheldon Wolpin Historical Museum on Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Enjoy seeing both modern and traditional trains,…
Dr. A. Gupta Was Honored by Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus
Dr. Avinash Gupta, Toms River, a long-time Lakewood cardiologist, Chief of Cardiology and President-elect of the medical staff at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus (MMCSC), was honored recently for his public health work, free medical service, voluntary health care, and dedicated service to the poor at the annual Humanitarian Gala of MMCSC. Dr. Gupta has…
Strand Theater Fundraiser
Because of the cancellation of several shows due to COVID at the Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, N.J., the Board of the Strand is holding a 50/50 fundraiser with the proceeds benefitting the theater. Tickets cost $10.00 and the grand prize ticket holder will win 50 per cent of the total sales. The drawing…
Rob Sickel to Donate Walkie-Talkies to Pt. Pleasant Borough Schools
After the Uvalde shooting in Texas, Sickel asked the Pt. Pleasant Borough School district if there was anything it needed after a recent school shooting to feel more prepared or safe. When they requested walkie-talkies, Sickel gladly provided funding for them. The Point Pleasant Borough Board of Education recently voted unanimously to accept a donation…
Lakewood Chamber Sponsors Free Networking Event November 9
The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a free evening networking event, November 9, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Town Appliance Rooftop, 10 South Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, N.J. Enjoy cocktails, soft drinks, and hors d’oeuvres. This event, open to Chamber members and non-Chamber members, is sponsored by N.J. Natural Gas and Town Appliance….
JSAHR In-Person Legal Seminar Nov. 10 – Attorneys to Give Employment Law Updates
The Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources (JSAHR) is hosting a half-day legal in-person, interactive seminar presented by the employment law firm of Jackson Lewis on November 10 from 8:15 a.m. to Noon at Jumping Brook Country Club, 210 Jumping Brook Road, Tinton Fall, NJ 07753. The seminar will cover critical issues facing employers today,…