Park Staff Celebrates National Trails Day

BEACHWOOD – In celebration of National Trails Day, the staff of Jakes Branch County Park led a 3.5-mile hike and cleanup through Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund property, NJ Pulverizing. The group hiked and cleaned up a little along the way!

2023 Sounds of Summer Concert Series

BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen Amato and Berkeley Recreation are happy to announce the return of the “2023 Sounds of Summer Concert Series.”

The first show will be June 28. The entertainment for the evening will feature opening act Rock “N Rhythym followed by The 70s Concert Experience, Super Trans Am.

Come on out for a great evening of entertainment. Since we’re close to In - dependence Day, a fabulous fireworks display will finish the evening. Mayor Amato would also like to thank our generous sponsors. Without their financial support, none of the summer entertainment would be possible. Don’t forget to bring a chair!

Refreshments are always provided by our area non-profit groups and organizations that use these concerts as fundraisers for their group.

Holiday City Berkeley, Jamaica Boulevard/Barbados Drive, Berkeley Township, Ocean County, New Jersey may have aquatic pesticides applied on or between 12 June 2023 and 11 July 2023 for aquatic vegetation control with ClipperSC (flumioxazin), and/or Aquathol K (endothall), and/ or Tribune (diquat dibromide) and/or CaptainXTR (copper), Cutrine Ultra (copper), Navigate (2,4-D), and/or ProcellaCOR EC (florpyrauxifen-benzl), and/or RenovateMAXG (2,4-D + triclopyr), and/or SonarOne (fluridone) by boat or ground equipment by Princeton Hydro, LLC (NJDEP #97186A), 35 Clark Street, Trenton, NJ 08611. There may be an irrigation/watering restriction for up to 30-45 days following the application of SonarOne, Navigate, and Renovate MAXG. There may be a 3-45 day irrigation/ watering restriction following the application of Tribune and ClipperSC. Upon request, the pesticide applicator or applicator business shall provide a resident with notification at least 12 hours prior to the application, except for Quarantine and Disease Vector Control only, when conditions necessitate pesticide applications sooner than that time. Emergency Information, contact NJ Poison Information and Education System 800-222-1222, National Pesticide Information Center 800-858-7378 for routine health inquiries, information about signs/symptoms of pesticide exposure, Pesticide Control Program 609-984-6666 “This number is for pesticide regulation information, pesticide complaints and health referrals”. Other information contact Tyler, Princeton Hydro, LLC, Senior Field Operations Manager 908-237-5660.

Cremation Only Package $1600

Package includes: Removal from hospital or facility within 25 miles of funeral home, all funeral home service fees, and required cremation container MCDDT-01. Package excludes residential removal fee and Crematory charges.

Cremation With Memorial Package $1900

Package includes: 2-Hr Memorial Visitation (during regular business hours) a complimentary select Urn, removal from Hospital or Facility with-in 25 miles of Funeral Home, all Funeral Home service fees, required cremation container MCDDT-01. Package excludes residential removal fee and Crematory charges.

Ocean Gate Police Now Hiring

OCEAN GATE – The Ocean Gate Police Department is accepting resumes/applications for the position of Special Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO) II. SLEOs may eventually be considered for full-time employment when there is a vacancy. Applicants MUST be New Jersey

PTC Certified and possess a current, waiverable SLEO II certification from an approved police academy. Minimum qualifications include:

• Must be a citizen of the United States;

• Must be a resident of the State of New Jersey;

• Must be at least 18 years of age;

• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently;

• Must be sound in body and of good health and be able to perform the physical functions of the duties assigned;

• Must be of good moral character and shall not have been convicted of any crime or offense involving moral turpitude or dishonesty that would make him/her unfit to perform the duties of a police officer;

• A minimum of a high school diploma or a GED equivalent;

• Must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license in good standing. Potential applicants will be required to submit to the following selection process:

• Application;

• Verification of qualifying credentials;

• Verification of a non-disqualifying criminal history;

• Verification of at least three personal references;

• A review of the applicant’s driving history;

• A review of the applicant’s prior law enforcement experience;

• A review of the applicant’s prior work history;

• A review of the applicant’s current and past credit history;

• Oral interview.

Following a conditional offer of employment, applicants are required to submit to: Physical examination; Drug screening; Psychological/psychiatric examination.

Successful applicants if hired will then undergo a 6-week Field Training Program. The Borough of Ocean Gate is an equal-opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants can drop off a resume and cover letter in person at Police Headquarters to our Administrative Assistant, Susan Russo during the hours of 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday or resumes can be emailed to Oceangatepdrecruiter@gmail.com.