The Berkeley Times

03/03/2025

Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick said the attacks are politically motivated.

TOMS RIVER – Mayor Daniel Rodrick was served tenure charges signed by Superintendent Jessica Alfone to have him removed from his teaching position at the Middletown School District. The charges, dated December 19, put Rodrick on administrative leave effective December 20, 2024. He started work...

03/03/2025

Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore privately predicted that Bill Spadea would win with a 60/40 split as the voting process was underway.

TOMS RIVER – Bill Spadea clinched the gubernatorial endorsement at the Ocean County Republican Convention, securing 129 votes to defeat Jack Ciattarelli, who received 83. The Ocean County Republican Organization also endorsed legislative and county-level candidates in an effort to strengthen Repub...

03/03/2025

In recent years, the cemetery has garnered some attention not only across town, but more nationally. https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/featured/explore-history-at-bricks-oldest-graveyard/

03/03/2025

Speaking on his own behalf, Todd Garris said that his termination affects the safety of every Toms River resident.

TOMS RIVER – For many township residents, the words “Keep Kids Alive, Drive 25” represent their community’s commitment to safety. But for one...

03/02/2025

The JBJ Soul Kitchen’s new pop-up is testing the waters on Washington Street, operating out of the old church attached to the library in downtown Toms River.

TOMS RIVER – New eateries are not uncommon in Downtown Toms River, but a one that opened recently offers the distinct difference in helping food...

03/02/2025

This is a highly trained statewide group administered and managed by the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management that responds to complex incidents and events nationwide.

BERKELEY – It’s in a firefighter’s blood to race to the scene of a fire and help those in need. Sometimes that takes them across the country. Two members of the Bayville Volunteer Fire Company, Chief John McKay and firefighter Antonio Nieves, travelled to California on January 27 to help wit...

03/02/2025

Mayor John Bacchione, Town Council, and Berkeley Township Recreation are excited to announce Winterfest! The township is celebrating our 150th Anniversary and this event will include Iceless Ice Skating, Food Trucks, Inflatables, a DJ, and more!
The event will be held on March 29, 2025 from 3:00-7:00p.m.
$10 wristbands include unlimited skating and inflatables.
We hope to see you there!

03/02/2025

A local chiropractor with an office in Jackson has been charged with Criminal Sexual Contact after allegedly touching a woman patient inappropriately during a treatment.

JACKSON – A local chiropractor with an office in the township has been charged with Criminal Sexual Contact after allegedly touching a woman patient inappropriately during a treatment. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office said the woman who made the claim went to see 68-year-old James Royle of N...

03/01/2025

A 77-year-old remains hospitalized in critical condition after being hit by a car while crossing a street in Manchester.

MANCHESTER – A 77-year-old remains hospitalized in critical condition after being hit by a car while crossing a street in the township. Manchester Township Police confirmed the accident around 3:51 p.m. on February 28 left Martha J. Mosley of Whiting with severe injuries to her entire body. Police...

03/01/2025

The latest edition of The Berkeley Times is now available in print and online.
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03/01/2025

March is here!

02/28/2025

After nearly 37 years of teaching and counseling students, Ocean County resident Michele Cucinotta didn’t just retire. Instead, she went on a brand-new mission to spread joy in an unexpected way – spreading smiles, one stone at a time.

STAFFORD – After nearly 37 years of teaching and counseling students in the Barnegat School District, Manahawkin resident Michele Cucinotta...

02/28/2025

While investigating the fire, officials determined that there were two separate origins - one upstairs and one downstairs.

SURF CITY – A Pennsylvania woman was charged with setting a home on fire and eluding police, authorities said. Juliette Tournier, 29, of Montgomery, Pennsylvania, was charged with Aggravated Arson in connection with an incident that occurred in Surf City on February 19. This charge is in addit...

02/28/2025

It’s not unusual for elected officials to praise their own first responders. It’s a little different for elected officials to come from another town to thank your first responders.

BERKELEY – It’s not unusual for elected officials to praise their own first responders. It’s a little different for elected officials to come...

02/28/2025

An Ocean County man allegedly tried to arrange a meeting with two young girls for s*x, but didn’t realize he was talking to an undercover police officer.

LACEY – A Lanoka Harbor man allegedly tried to arrange a meeting with two young girls for s*x, but didn’t realize he was talking to an undercover police officer. Daniel J. Dagostino, 39, of Lanoka Harbor, was charged with two counts of human trafficking (1st degree and 2nd degree), two count...

02/28/2025

A former teacher at the Ocean County Performing Arts Academy was sentenced for Endangering the Welfare of a Child but will not serve jail time.

TOMS RIVER – A former teacher at the Ocean County Performing Arts Academy was sentenced for Endangering the Welfare of a Child but will not serve...

02/28/2025

A man admitted to providing drugs that caused the overdose of a victim at a Toms River hotel.

TOMS RIVER – A man admitted to providing drugs that caused the overdose of a victim at a Toms River hotel. William Anderson, 60, of Browns Mills, pled guilty to Manslaughter. He faces seven years in prison at his sentencing on May 2. Police were called to the Pelican Inn on February […]

02/27/2025

If you hear a series of loud explosions on Friday around the area, don't be alarmed.

OCEAN COUNTY – If you hear a series of loud explosions on Friday, February 28 around the area, don’t be alarmed. No, it’s not the Joint Base training. No, aliens aren’t invading and it isn’t that asteroid that has been in the news lately. It will be the end of the Kingda Ka Roller Coaster ...