Barnegat - Manahawkin Community News: November 2010

Monday, November 29, 2010

Christmas Time in Ireland at Parish Hall in Little Egg Harbor

Christmas in Ireland Show comes to Little Egg Harbor on Friday, December 3rd.

Tony Kenny, the renowned Irish entertainer, will be performing his Christmas in Ireland Show at St. Theresa Parish Hall this Friday, December 3, at 7 PM in Little Egg Harbor/Tuckerton Tickets are $30.00 in advance, $35.00 at the door.

Tony Kenny, Ireland's 1998 "Entertainer of the Year", has thrilled audiences around the world with his exceptional talent. Tony began his musical career as the star of the internationally acclaimed stage musicals, Jesus Christ Superstar and Joseph's Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, where critics described his performances as "powerful and compelling."

After receiving dozens of awards for his stage and television performances, Tony turned his beautiful voice and theatrical talent to the world of Irish music when he joined the cast of the world famous Jury's Irish Cabaret in Dublin. This show won Ireland's National Entertainment Awards' "Show of the Year" honors. Tony has entertained millions of people from around the world, and takes his show on a tour of the United States each Spring and Autumn.

December 3, 2010 7PM Christmas in Ireland

St Theresa Parish Hall

450 Radio Road

Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087

Telephone: 609-296-2504

Ticket Price: $30.00

Originally part of Burlington County, Little Egg Harbor took its name from the portion of a bay called Egg Harbor by the Dutch sailors because of the eggs found in nearby gull nests. The first known account of the town was made by Captain Cornelius Jacobsen May in 1614. Little Egg Harbor Township in Ocean County, New Jersey, has a population was 15,945. Tuckerton is a Borough surrounded by Little Egg Harbor Township, has a population was 3,517.

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Jersey Shore Waterfront Properties for Under $300,000

Waterfront Property in Little Egg Harbor

Searching for your waterfront dream home? There are over 70 houses available in Little Egg Harbor Township for under $300,000. All these homes in Little Egg Harbor or Tuckerton are at least 3 bedroom and are on the waterfront. Boaters and fisherman, this is your chance to own waterfront property in a prime location at a great price.

Originally part of Burlington County, Little Egg Harbor took its name from the portion of a bay called Egg Harbor by the Dutch sailors because of the eggs found in nearby gull nests. The first known account of the town was made by Captain Cornelius Jacobsen May in 1614. Little Egg Harbor Township in Ocean County, New Jersey, has a population was 15,945. Tuckerton, a Borough surrounded by Little Egg Harbor Township, has a population was 3,517. Little Egg Harbor Map

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Sunday, November 28, 2010

PBA Sets up College Fund for Local Officer's Children

The Policeman's Benevolent Association Local 352 has started a college fund for the two young children of Officer Jason C. Marles, who was killed early Thursday morning by a drunk driver.

Marles, a graduate of Central Regional High School in Berkeley, is survived by his 5-year-old daughter, Taryn, and a 4-year-old son, Landon.

Marles was heading home on the Garden State Parkway after an extended shift that included a drunken-driving patrol. According to State Police, shortly after 3 a.m. Thursday, the 1995 Jeep Cherokee he was driving was slammed in the rear by a Manchester driver who later was charged with vehicular homicide and drunken-driving. Marles was killed as a result of the crash.

A funeral service for Marles will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Carmona-Bolen Home for Funerals in Toms River, the Marles family announced. After the service, Marles will be interred at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Toms River.

Donations to Marles' children's college fund can be made to PBA Local No. 352, P.O. Box 562, Island Heights, NJ 08732.

Karl Hess

Toms River, NJ Condos For Sale

Toms River Condos For Sale

For some people, houses are more work than they have time for and a condominium is more in line with Toms River the amount of upkeep they can fit in their schedule. When you own a condominium you share the public spaces like gardens, pools, tennis courts, and/or gyms; upkeep of these communal places is done by a person who's hired to maintain them which is paid for by your strata fees.

There are twenty-seven, 3 bedroom, and 2 bath condominiums available in Toms River for under $300,000. These condos are in various locations like Saratoga, Penny Layne, River Pointe, Bey Lea, and Laurel Chase.

Due to the close proximity of neighbors and the shared nature of the condominium, they can also cost distinctly less than a stand-alone house will, particularly when you factor in location and perks like a pool or gym facility.

As with any purchase, make sure that what you think you want to have is what will actually work best for you. Take the time to look into what your needs are and what you have the time or money to actually utilize or upkeep. Making a purchase that accurately reflects your needs will keep you happier in the long run.

If you're interested in buying, selling or investing in Real Estate in Toms River, Ocean County or along The Jersey Shore, click on TheJerseyShoreHomeFinder.com and get free access to thousands of home listings.

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Toms River's unique scenery with access pristine beaches and river make it one of the most beautiful places to live in New Jersey. Toms River can be seen in various TV and news media including MTV's "Made" and "Jersey Shore" (season 1 and 3), HBO's "Boardwalk Empire", and the original "Amityville Horror" movie. In 1998, Toms River Little League won the Little League World Series and made it to the Regional Championships numerous times since then. UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar also hails from Toms River. The township also has the 2nd largest Halloween parade in the world.

In three of the last 4 years, Toms River was ranked in the top ten safest "cities" in the United States, of the 378 cities nationwide.

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Saturday, November 27, 2010

Stafford Township Unveils Historic Rail Car

Restored Rail Car in Stafford Township to be used as Classroom and Meeting Space

Eight years ago a corroded old Central Railroad of New Jersey rail car was found in the woods of the now defunct military site, Camp Evans in Wall Township. The Stafford Township Historical Society decided they wanted to bring it back to Manahawkin and restore it.

It took 6 years and $60,000 to refurbish the 73-foot rail car, which was supposed to take much less time and money, but the restoration, is finally complete. In the next few months, the rail car will be opened and used as a classroom and meeting space with room for 70 people and comes with all the mod-cons - seating, heating, air conditioning and television which will allow Stafford Township children to learn about our history.

The rail car was originally built back in 1922 for the Central Railroad of New Jersey and was used to carry passengers North Jersey and Pennsylvania to The Jersey Shore from the 1850's to the 1970's.

The Central Railroad of New Jersey, commonly known as the Jersey Central Lines or CNJ, with origins in the 1830s, lasting until 1976 when it was absorbed into Conrail with the other bankrupt railroads of the Northeastern United States. Its main line ran from Jersey City west through New Jersey to Phillipsburg and across the Delaware River to Easton and Scranton in Pennsylvania. Branches stretched into southern New Jersey, The Jersey Shore and to the Delaware Bay.

The CNJ was acquired by the Philadelphia and Reading Railway in 1883. Though that was later canceled, the Reading continued to exert major influence over the CNJ, and used it for its New York City terminal. The Central Railroad was extremely important to the growth of southern Ocean County and started the tourism trade for the area including Long Beach Island. For more information on the CNJ, click here.

If you're interested in buying, selling or investing in Real Estate in Stafford Township, Ocean County or along The Jersey Shore, click on TheJerseyShoreHomeFinder.com and get free access to thousands of home listings. If you'd like to keep up with the very latest real estate market conditions in your neighborhood or anywhere in Ocean County and on The Jersey Shore, click here.

Stafford Township is in Ocean County, New Jersey. The township population was 22,532 and was formed by Royal Charter on March 3, 1750. It was incorporated as one of New Jersey's first 104 townships by on February 21, 1798, and became part of the newly-formed Ocean County on February 15, 1850.

Stafford Township is the gateway to the resort communities on Long Beach Island, with Route 72 providing the sole road access, ending in Ship Bottom as it crosses Manahawkin Bay via the Manahawkin Bay Bridge. The Garden State Parkway and Route 9 pass through the township and provide access to Route 72 which would allow an easy commute of about make at 1.5 hours to Philadelphia and 2 hours to downtown Manhattan.

Friday, November 26, 2010

Black Friday in Toms River

Black Friday in Toms River Real Estate

Just like the (in)famous shopping day to find great deals at the malls, there are some incredible deals available in the Toms River, NJ real estate market too. There are over seventy five 4 bedroom homes for sale in Toms River for under $300,000. As I said, all of these Toms River homes for sale are a least 4 bathrooms and 2 bathrooms with over 1800 square feet of living space.

If you'd like to keep up with the very latest real estate market conditions in your neighborhood or anywhere in Ocean County and on The Jersey Shore, click here.

Toms River's unique scenery with access pristine beaches and river make it one of the most beautiful places to live in New Jersey. Toms River can be seen in various TV and news media including MTV's "Made" and "Jersey Shore" (season 1 and 3), HBO's "Boardwalk Empire", and the original "Amityville Horror" movie. In 1998, Toms River Little League won the Little League World Series and made it to the Regional Championships numerous times since then. UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar also hails from Toms River. The township also has the 2nd largest Halloween parade in the world.

In three of the last 4 years, Toms River was ranked in the top ten safest "cities" in the United States, of the 378 cities nationwide.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Ocean County Waterfront Property for Under $300,000

Waterfront Property for under $300,000 in Ocean County, NJ

Lagoon Sunset There are 15 waterfront homes for sale in Ocean County for under $300,000. That's right, 3 bedrooms with 2 bath homes on the water where you can pull your boat up to your backyard! There is no better time to invest in your waterfront home than right now. Interest rates are still at or near historic lows. Great deals are available throughout the county. Now is the time to buy your waterfront home in Ocean County, NJ while these opportunities are still available.

Ocean County, NJ is extraordinarily diverse; the county has a total area of over 900 square miles. Over 600 of it is land and almost 300 square miles is water. It is the second largest county by area in New Jersey. Much of the county is flat and coastal, possessing many great beaches, but there are also State and National Parks located throughout the area, including the Pine Barren Forests.

With some 3000 acres of beaches and nature trails, the sprawling enclave of Island Beach State Park dominates the central part of the county's coast. It should be at the top of any nature lover's itinerary. Island Beach State Park is the perfect place for bird watching and hiking on self-guided trails

To its north, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, and Point Pleasant Beach are classic shore towns with rides, arcades, amusements, and plenty to do. To the south is Long Beach Island, with its numerous seafood restaurants, great crabbing, and the Barnegat Lighthouse and LBI museums.

a Island Beach State Park Ocean County is located 50 miles east of Philadelphia, 70 miles south of New York, and 25 miles north of Atlantic City, making it a prime destination for residents of these cities during the summer.

If you're interested in buying, selling or investing in Real Estate in Ocean County or anywhere along The Jersey Shore, click on TheJerseyShoreHomeFinder.com and get free access to thousands of home listings.

If you'd like to keep up with the very latest real estate market conditions in your neighborhood or anywhere in Ocean County and on The Jersey Shore, click here.

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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Wild Turkeys in New Jersey

Wild Turkeys on The Jersey Shore

Wild Tom As a boy growing up on The Jersey Shore, we'd be out looking for animals, whether actually hunting or just observing, there was always waterfowl, rabbits, squirrels, deer, the occasional pheasant and very rarely a fox, but never a wild turkey. There wasn't even a slim chance of seeing a turkey other than the butterball my mom brought home for Thanksgiving. The only place I had seen a wild turkey was at a relative's cabin in northwestern Pennsylvania. It was a rarity for anyone to see ANY wild turkeys anywhere in the entire state. Today, it's quite a different story as the American Wild Turkey as made a strong comeback on The Jersey Shore, Ocean County and throughout New Jersey.

The NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife's Turkey Restoration Project represents one of the greatest wildlife management success stories in the history of the state.

By the mid-1800s, turkeys had all but disappeared in New Jersey due to habitat changes and killing for food. Division biologists, in cooperation with the NJ Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, reintroduced wild turkeys in 1977 with the release of 22 birds. In 1979 biologists and technicians began to live-trap and re-locate birds to establish populations throughout the state. By 1981 the population was able to support a spring hunting season, and in December, 1997, a limited fall season was initiated.

There is now an abundance of wild turkeys throughout the state with turkeys found wherever there is suitable habitat. Even in South Jersey, where wild turkeys had been struggling just a few years ago, intensive restoration efforts have improved population numbers significantly. The population is estimated at 20,000 - 23,000 with an annual harvest of more than 3,000.

There was even a wild turkey trotting around toll booths at the 14B interchange of the Turnpike in Jersey City last year....something I would never believed possible just a few years ago.

Ocean County, NJ is extraordinarily diverse; the county has a total area of 2,372 square kilometres, 1,648 square kilometres of it is land and 724 square kilometres of it (30.53%) is water. It is the second largest county by area in New Jersey. Much of the county is flat and coastal, possessing many great beaches, but there are also State and National Parks located throughout the area including the Pine Barren Forests. If you're interested in buying, selling or investing in Real Estate in Ocean County or anywhere along The Jersey Shore, click on TheJerseyShoreHomeFinder.com and get free access to thousands of home listings.

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Home for Sale Lacey Township, NJ

Lacey Township Homes for Sale

There are numerous great real estate deals to be found in Lacey Township, Ocean County; if you're looking for a beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 bath waterfront home with almost 3000 square feet of living space and over 80 feet of bulkhead; they can be found in Lacey Township for under $700,000. There are homes priced well below tax assessed value that would be a great bargain anytime.

Lacey Township, in Ocean County, New Jersey and is considered part of The Jersey Shore region. The township population is 25,346. It was named for Continental Army General John Lacey. A little know fact: Murray Grove, located within Lacey Township is a Unitarian-Universalist retreat and conference center in Lanoka Harbor, traditionally considered the site where Universalism in America began.

If you're interested in buying, selling or investing in Real Estate in Lacey Township, Ocean County or along The Jersey Shore, click on TheJerseyShoreHomeFinder.com and get free access to thousands of home listings.

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Saturday, November 20, 2010

Fishing on The Jersey Shore

Don't Miss Out on the Striped Bass and Bluefish Run along The Jersey Shore

November is an exciting time for both the beach and boat angler as the migration of striped bass and bluefish along The Jersey Shore will reach its peak. The largest concentrations of both of these species will be found this month and famous "Jersey Blitzes" will continue. Fishermen will also have an opportunity at targeting and landing some of the biggest bass and bluefish of the season.

Striper

As air temperatures get colder and water temperatures drop on The Jersey Shore, the greatest activity and feeding takes place as falling water temperatures are the impetus that triggers striped bass and bluefish to feed as they bulk up for their migration to the south. Grady White Boats

During November it will not be uncommon to land stripers that will weigh in excess of 30 pounds and bluefish that will flirt with the 15 pound mark. On average however most striped bass will range in size from 10-25 pounds and bluefish will average from 8-10 pounds. As a matter of fact, last week a 12 year old girl just caught a 48 pound striper off of Cape May...a state junior record! The world record is 78 lbs caught near Atlantic City.

During the first several weeks of the month inshore boat action for stripers and blues will occur anywhere from just outside the inlet to one mile off the beach. Look for visual signs of surface commotion along with diving gulls, gannets, and terns that will mark the locations of the pods. In the surf look for bait that is tight to the beach in your location. If no bait is there, move to another spot. Latter in the month trolling deep anywhere from 30-70 feet of water will consistently put trophy catches on board at this time of year.

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Friday, November 19, 2010

Residential and Commercial Growth in Barnegat

New Homes in Barnegat continuing to be built.

Experts project Ocean County's population will grow at nearly triple the rate of the rest of the state through 2016.

A study by the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development's Division of Labor Market and Demographic Research found that the county's population increased from 208,470 in 1970 to an estimated 573,678 in 2009. This 175.2 percent increase in population far exceeded the state's growth rate of 21.5 percent during that same period.

The study also projected that Ocean County will continue to grow at a faster rate, at 11 percent, than the state's 4.6 percent in the decade between 2006 and 2016. And by then, the study said, it will be the fifth most populous county in the state.

If any substantial future growth does happen in southern Ocean County, much of it would likely happen in Barnegat Township.

Since 1970, the township's populations has jumped from 1,539 to 22,643 - an increase of 1,371 percent. And the township still has 2,500 to 3,000 housing units already approved that have yet to be built.

Even through the economic downturn, 120 to 150 homes a year have been built. Development is still very active in Barnegat and in all likelihood will continue.

There are restrictions on development in Barnegat, such as ordinances regulating building height - to prevent high rises - and state restrictions on where growth can occur. The township's state-regulated "growth zone" encompasses the Ocean Acres section of the township and some land west of the Garden State Parkway and recently opened parkway entrance/exit at Exit 67 has already started attracting new businesses, such as a CVS, Wawa and is expected to attract even more commercial businesses.

If you're interested in buying, selling or investing in Real Estate in Barnegat, Ocean County or along The Jersey Shore, click on TheJerseyShoreHomeFinder.com and get free access to thousands of home listings. If you'd like to keep up with the very latest real estate market conditions in your neighborhood or anywhere in Ocean County and on The Jersey Shore, click here.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Mortgage Rates Start To Climb

If there are folks out there waiting to refinance their mortgage or to buy a home in the hopes those mortgage rates would go down even further may have lost their opportunity. Generic Graph

Mortgage rates have been at or near record lows, jumped this week to their highest level since August, according to Freddie Mac's weekly survey, released Thursday.

Rates on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage leaped to an average 4.39% for the week ending Nov. 18, its highest rate since early August, up from 4.17% last week, according to Freddie Mac's survey of conforming mortgage rates. The mortgage averaged 4.83% a year ago. The 15-year loan, climbed to 3.76 percent from 3.57 percent, the lowest level since that survey began in 1991.

A combination of factors, including a fear of inflation and reaction to the Federal Reserve's plan, known as QE2, to purchase up to $600 billion in government bonds, likely led to the spike.

To calculate average mortgage rates, Freddie Mac collects rates from lenders across the country on Monday through Wednesday each week. Rates often fluctuate significantly, even within a single day.

Rates on five-year adjustable-rate mortgages averaged 3.4 percent, up from 3.25 percent, the lowest rate on records dating to January 2005. Rates on one-year adjustable-rate home loans were unchanged at 3.26 percent.

The rates don't include the add-on fees known as points. One point is equal to 1 percent of the total loan. Contact your mortgage broker or banker for more information. If you don't have a mortgage broker, feel free to contact me for local brokers.

BUT, let's not forget that mortgage rates are still very, very low in historic terms.

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Stafford Twp & LBI Firemen's Turkey Bowl

Firefighters from the Stafford Township Volunteer Fire Company and Long Beach Island fire departments Stafford Fire Dept will square off Saturday night in the fourth annual Turkey Bowl football game at Southern Regional High School.

But this year, organizers decided to turn the event into a fundraiser. Stafford Township Assistant Fire Chief Jack Johnson said Capt. Heidi Michael suggested at the end of last year's game that the 2010 event should be a venue for collecting food and funds for local foodbanks.

What: The fourth annual Firemen's Turkey Bowl

When: Saturday Nov. 20, 7 p.m.

Where: Southern Regional High School varsity football field, Route 9, Stafford Township. Spectators are asked to bring a canned good and $1 for the Stafford Volunteer Fire Company's Scholarship Fund

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Stafford Township is in Ocean County, New Jersey. The township population was 22,532 and was formed by Royal Charter on March 3, 1750. It was incorporated as one of New Jersey's first 104 townships by on February 21, 1798, and became part of the newly-formed Ocean County on February 15, 1850.

Stafford Township is the gateway to the resort communities on Long Beach Island, with Route 72 providing the sole road access, ending in Ship Bottom as it crosses Manahawkin Bay via the Manahawkin Bay Bridge. The Garden State Parkway and Route 9 pass through the township and provide access to Route 72 which would allow an easy commute of about make at 1.5 hours to Philadelphia and 2 hours to downtown Manhattan.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Baba Booey at Ocean County Library

Meet Gary Dell-Abate, Author of They Call Me Baba Booey!

Ocean County Library, Toms River Branch Friday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m.

One of pop culture's great enduring unsung heroes: Gary Dell'Abate, Howard Stern Show producer, miracle worker, professional good sport, and servant to the "King of All Media," for the first time tells the story of his early years and reveals how his chaotic childhood and early obsessions prepared him for life at the center of "the greatest show on earth." There are many things you may not know about "Baba Booey;" for example, he attended Adelphi University, receiving the Richard F. Clemo Award at the end of his senior year, for outstanding contribution to the department. So come on out to the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library and meet the man behind the show.

If you're interested in buying, selling or investing in Real Estate in Toms River, Ocean County or along The Jersey Shore, click on TheJerseyShoreHomeFinder.com and get free access to thousands of home listings. If you'd like to keep up with the very latest real estate market conditions in your neighborhood or anywhere in Ocean County and on The Jersey Shore, click here.

Toms River's unique scenery with access pristine beaches and river make it one of the most beautiful places to live in New Jersey. Toms River can be seen in various TV and news media including MTV's "Made" and "Jersey Shore" (season 1 and 3), HBO's "Boardwalk Empire", and the original "Amityville Horror" movie. In 1998, Toms River Little League won the Little League World Series and made it to the Regional Championships numerous times since then. UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar also hails from Toms River. The township also has the 2nd largest Halloween parade in the world.

In three of the last 4 years, Toms River was ranked in the top ten safest "cities" in the United States, of the 378 cities nationwide.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

"New" Tax Credit for Parents of Students

Attention parents who are paying for thier children's college expenses (aren't we all?):
Mortar Board

There is still time left to take advantage of the American Opportunity Tax Credit, a credit that will help many parents and college students offset the cost of college.
This tax credit is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and is available through Dec. 31, 2010. It can be claimed by eligible taxpayers for college expenses paid in 2009 and 2010.
Here are six important facts the IRS wants you to know about the American Opportunity Tax Credit:
1. This credit, which expands and renames the existing Hope Credit, can be claimed for qualified tuition and related expenses that you pay for higher education in 2009 and 2010. Qualified tuition and related expenses include tuition, related fees, books and other required course materials.
2. The credit is equal to 100 percent of the first $2,000 spent per student each year and 25 percent of the next $2,000. Therefore, the full $2,500 credit may be available to a taxpayer who pays $4,000 or more in qualifying expenses for an eligible student.
3. The full credit is generally available to eligible taxpayers who make less than $80,000 or $160,000 for money

married couples filing a joint return. The credit is gradually reduced, however, for taxpayers with incomes above these levels.
4. Forty percent of the credit is refundable, so even those who owe no tax can get up to $1,000 of the credit for each eligible student as cash back.
5. The credit can be claimed for qualified expenses paid for any of the first four years of post-secondary education.
6. You cannot claim the tuition and fees tax deduction in the same year that you claim the American Opportunity Tax Credit or the Lifetime Learning Credit. You must choose to either take the credit or the deduction and should consider which is more beneficial for you.
Complete details on the American Opportunity Tax Credit and other key tax provisions of the Recovery Act are available at IRS.gov/recovery.
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Monday, November 15, 2010

Toms River Home for Sale, Ocean County, NJ

Home for Sale, Toms River, Ocean County, NJ

Tasteful 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms modified Cape Cod home in the heart of Toms River. This house has over 1800 square feet of living space not including the partially finished basement. Hardwood floors, granite counter tops, built-ins throughout with a wet bar. Home has deck and pool. Great appeal to potential buyers as house was originally listed at $375,000, now offered at $350,000. Within walking distance of restaurants and shopping, so if you're looking for a traditional home "in town" this is your answer.

Toms River's unique scenery with access pristine beaches and river make it one of the most beautiful places to live in New Jersey. Toms River can be seen in various TV and news media including MTV's "Made" and "Jersey Shore" (season 1 and 3), HBO's "Boardwalk Empire", and the original "Amityville Horror" movie. In 1998, Toms River Little League won the Little League World Series and made it to the Regional Championships numerous times since then. UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar also hails from Toms River. The township also has the 2nd largest Halloween parade in the world.

In three of the last 4 years, Toms River was ranked in the top ten safest "cities" in the United States, of the 378 cities nationwide.

If you'd like to keep up with the very latest real estate market conditions in your neighborhood or anywhere in Ocean County and on The Jersey Shore, click here.

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Tour of Homes on LBI

LBI Garden Club Holiday Tour of Homes

The LBI Garden Club will be hosting the event on Dec 9 and 10, 10 am to 4 pm. The tour will feature 7 homes decorated for the holidays by the club. A tea and boutique will also be provided. Tickets are $30.00; visit the club website, thegardencluboflbi.com.

The Garden Club of Long Beach Island was organized in 1958 and federated in 1960. The club is a member of The National Garden Clubs, Inc.-Central Atlantic Region and The Garden Club of New Jersey-District Eight. Our meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 11:30 A.M. at the First Methodist Church, corner of New Jersey and Beach Avenues in Beach Haven Terrace, NJ.

The club maintains the Edith Duff Gwinn Gardens at the Barnegat Light Museum and the Beach Haven Library, organizes a Holiday Tour of Homes on Long Beach Island, provides programs for local nursing facilities, provides scholarships for local school students, has a seedling sale of plants that grow well on the island, provides programs for seniors and creates and maintains floral arrangements for the libraries and Historical Museum.

If you'd like to keep up with the very latest, up to the minute, real estate market conditions in your LBI Map neighborhood or anywhere in Ocean County and on The Jersey Shore, please visit RealtorKarlHess.com and click on Market Snapshot.

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Home in Forked River, Lacey Township, Ocean County, NJ

Home in Forked River, Lacey Township, Ocean County, NJ Sold

A house that was for sale in Forked River for just seventy days sold last week for $350,000. The home, a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms, 2500 square foot colonial was originally listed for $362,000. Taxes for this home in Forked River are $5,200. The house sold for $382,000 in 2006. The total assessed value is for $372,000.

Forked River is an area located within Lacey Township, in Ocean County, on The Jersey Shore with a population of almost 5,000.

Many Ocean County residents commonly refer to all of Lacey Township as Forked River with the first word pronounced with two syllables (FOR-ked or FORK-ed). Pronouncing the first word with one syllable (forkt) is a sign of a new resident or outsider.

Forked River is a great place to raise a family with good schools, dining and recreational activities, and as you can see by the picture, easy access to boating, fishing and The Jersey Shore beaches. Forked River is located on Route 9, minutes from the Garden State Parkway and Routes 70 & 72, which makes commuting to Philadelphia or New York simple.

If you'd like to keep up with the very latest, up to the minute, real estate market conditions in your neighborhood or anywhere in Ocean County and on The Jersey Shore, please visit RealtorKarlHess.com and click on Market Snapshot.

Friday, November 12, 2010

Great Deals on Waterfront Homes in Ocean County, NJ

Sold: Waterfront Home in Stafford Township, Ocean County, NJ
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There are some incredible deals out there for potential home buyers if you know where to look. Check this

out: Home in Beach Haven West, a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home waterfront home sold for $275,000. House comes with bulkhead and deck. The home was put on the market approximately 2 months ago at an asking price of $339,000. The tax assessed value is as follows; 80 Land: 270,600.00 Build: 102,100.00 Total $372,700.00. This house sold for $1.00 on in 1994.
Stafford Township is in Ocean County, New Jersey. The township population was 22,532 and was formed by Royal Charter on March 3, 1750. It was incorporated as one of New Jersey's first 104 townships by on February 21, 1798, and became part of the newly-formed Ocean County on February 15, 1850.
Stafford Township is the gateway to the resort communities on Long Beach Island, with Route 72 providing the sole road access, ending in Ship Bottom as it crosses Manahawkin Bay via the Manahawkin Bay Bridge. The Garden State Parkway and Route 9 pass through the township and provide access to Route 72 which would allow an easy commute of about make at 1.5 hours to Philadelphia and 2 hours to downtown Manhattan.
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Thursday, November 11, 2010

The History of Veterans Day

The History of Veterans Day

World War I - known at the time as "The Great War" - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of "the war to end all wars."

In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations..."

In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower issued the first "Veterans Day Proclamation'"

The Uniform Holiday Bill was signed on June 28, 1968, and was intended to ensure three-day weekends for Federal employees by celebrating four national holidays on Mondays: Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Columbus Day. It was thought that these extended weekends would encourage travel, recreational and cultural activities and stimulate greater industrial and commercial production. Many states did not agree with this decision and continued to celebrate the holidays on their original dates.

The first Veterans Day under the new law was observed with much confusion on October 25, 1971. It was quite apparent that the commemoration of this day was a matter of historic and patriotic significance to a great number of our citizens, and so on September 20^th 1975; President Gerald R. Ford returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of November 11, beginning in 1978. This action supported the desires of the overwhelming majority of state legislatures, all major veterans' service organizations and the American people.

Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

Karl Hess, USAF (Ret)

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Sold: Home in Beach Haven West, Stafford Township, NJ

Waterfront Home Sold in Beach Haven West, Manahawkin, Stafford Township, Ocean Couny, NJ.

House on David Street, Stafford Township, a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with 50 feet of bulkhead sold for $369,000. The home was put on the market approximately 5 months ago at an asking price of $424,000. The tax assessed value is as follows; Land: 201,800.00 Build: 134,800.00 Total $336,600.00. The house sold for $1.00 in 2001.

Stafford Township is in Ocean County, New Jersey. The township population was 22,532 and was formed by Royal Charter on March 3, 1750. It was incorporated as one of New Jersey's first 104 townships by on February 21, 1798, and became part of the newly-formed Ocean County on February 15, 1850.

Stafford Township is the gateway to the resort communities on Long Beach Island, with Route 72 providing the sole road access, ending in Ship Bottom as it crosses Manahawkin Bay via the Manahawkin Bay Bridge. The Garden State Parkway and Route 9 pass through the township and provide access to Route 72 which allows for an easy commute of about make at 1.5 hours to Philadelphia and 2 hours to downtown Manhattan.

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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Rutgers Professor wins Prestigious Award for Work on Barnegat Bay

The American Littoral Society has recognized Dr. Michael J. Kennish for his outstanding contributions to Barnegat Bay Sunset marine science by bestowing on him the 2010 Graham Macmillan Award, which is awarded annually to an individual or group for exceptional contributions to marine conservation and science.

Michael J. Kennish was recognized for his work on Barnegat Bay and ocean ecosystems on The Jersey Shore. Dr. Kennish is a research professor at the Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences, Rutgers University. The award was announced at the Society′s 49th annual meeting in Montauk, New York, on October 23.

The award was established in the 1970s in honor of Graham Macmillan, who founded the American Littoral Society′s nationally recognized volunteer, fish-tagging program in 1965 as a way to engage recreational fishermen in citizen science needed to advance coastal conservation. Award recipients are nominated and selected by the American Littoral Society′s Board of Trustees.

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Waterfront Home for Sale Beach Haven West Ocean County NJ

Home for Sale Beach Haven West, Manahawkin, Stafford Township

Beach Haven West Sunset Home for sale in Stafford Township, a 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with 60 feet of bulkhead is available for under $360,000. This home is located minutes to Barnegat Bay by boat with easy access to the Garden State Parkway. Don't miss a golden opportunity to own a waterfront home on The Jersey Shore.

Stafford Township is in Ocean County, New Jersey. The township population was 22,532 and was formed by Royal Charter on March 3, 1750. It was incorporated as one of New Jersey's first 104 townships by on February 21, 1798, and became part of the newly-formed Ocean County on February 15, 1850.

Stafford Township is the gateway to the resort communities on Long Beach Island, with Route 72 providing the sole road access, ending in Ship Bottom as it crosses Manahawkin Bay via the Manahawkin Bay Beach Haven West Bridge. The Garden State Parkway and Route 9 pass through the township and provide access to Route 72 which would allow an easy commute of 1.5 hours to Philadelphia and 2 hours to downtown Manhattan.

Friday, November 5, 2010

Legend of the Jersey Devil at the Albert Music Hall

Legend of the Jersey Devil at Albert Music Hall

November 6th at 8:00pm

125 Wells Mill Road
Waretown, NJ 08758
(609) 971-1593

Legend of the Jersey Devil, with the "Libby Prison Minstrels"

Since 1974 - The Best Place on the East Coast to Hear Live Country, Bluegrass, & Pinelands Music Concerts Every Saturday Night: 7:30 - 11:30 PM!

Albert Music Hall is: "The No. 1 Thing to Do at the Jersey Shore" - Asbury Park Press

One of "52 Things Every New Jerseyan Must Do" - NJ Monthly

Albert Music Hall has been inducted in the American Folklore Center, Local Legacies Collection Archive at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

The Pinelands Cultural & Historical Preservation Society and Albert Music Hall are registered in the Moving Image Collections Directory, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Albert Music Hall

The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders has Proclaimed the 3rd Saturday in each November to be: "Pinelands Cultural & Historical Preservation Society Day"

Did you Know? Albert Music Hall is listed, on the "Things to See and Do" map in National Geographic's 386-page book: "National Geographic Guide to America's Hidden Corners".

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