Central Jersey

The November timetable and an interactive stop finder help riders plan trips. Listed departures are scheduled times, not live bus tracking.

Kollel Ohr Shmuel started off the new zman this month at its main branch at Bais Medrash Lutzk and in branches across the globe.

Ray Coles says engineers are planning road expansion and traffic lights at the intersection. He also promised a safety review at 14th Street and Cedar Row.

A new Lakewood Development Corporation policy suspends loan forgiveness after payments fall more than 30 days behind, The Lakewood Scoop reports. The rules apply to new loans; existing agreements are not automatically changed.

A rider drove onto the Route 9 sidewalk near Todd Plaza Monday afternoon, according to a report. It has not been confirmed whether the rider was involved in that night's separate harassment incident.

Rep. Chris Smith will be at Pizza Plus in downtown Lakewood today at 2:30 PM to greet residents.

Clocks fall back one hour at 2 AM on Sunday, November 1. Chaveirim of Central Jersey reminds residents: when you change your clock, remember to change the battery.

Early voting for the 2026 general election closes November 1. Here are Lakewood's early-voting hours, mail-ballot drop box and Election Day instructions.

New Jersey submitted 130 census tracts for federal designation. Lakewood and Jackson are among the municipalities represented, but the nominations are not final Treasury approval.

Thousands are expected to gather today for a historic Kabbalas Panim and Atzeres Tefilah, welcoming the Gedolei Yisroel from Eretz Yisroel who arrived on behalf of Keren Olam Hatorah: Maran Harav Dov Landau shlita, the Mashgiach Rav Don Segal shlita, R' Yakov Hillel shlita, Harav Avrohom Salem shlita, Harav Bunim Schreiber shlita, Harav Shimon Galei shlit"a, HaRav Chaim Mordechai Ausband shlit"a, and others.

Chaveirim of Central Jersey is proud to announce the addition of eleven new members to its growing volunteer organization. Each of these individuals has demonstrated a commitment to serving the community and helping others in times of need, further strengthening Chaveirim’s mission of providing reliable emergency assistance throughout the region.

Hatzolah of Central Jersey, the Lakewood Fire Dept., Chaveirim of Central Jersey, and Lakewood Shomrim have issued an urgent reminder to take proper precautions and avoid serious – and entirely preventable – dangers associated with carbon monoxide poisoning.

Today, the Lakewood Police Department’s Special Response Team honored the lives lost on September 11, 2001, through sweat, grit, and teamwork.

At Lakewood Volunteer First Aid & EMS Building.

Hatzolah of Central Jersey held a collaborative forum on Monday evening, bringing together its administrative team and dozens of local physicians and medical professionals. The meeting was designed to enhance communication, foster collaboration, and provide medical providers with deeper insight into Hatzolah’s operations and protocols.

This week the dedicated chaveirim members were spotted assisting the community throughout town, aiding with multiple calls around Lakewood and beyond.

Hatzolah of Central Jersey is proud to announce the opening of a new emergency dispatch center in Toms River, further enhancing our organization’s ability to respond rapidly and effectively to the growing number of emergency calls across the region.

On day two of the Keren Olam HaTorah campaign in Lakewood, a gathering took place at the home of R’ Yitzchok Rokowsky, drawing supporters and marbitzei Torah. R Yitzchok was the one who after initial concerns about the handling of funds direct involvement and oversight ensured that every donation was managed with full integrity. A tremendous hakaras hatov is owed to him for his leadership.

A delegation of Gedolei Yisroel visited Lakewood on Tuesday to build support for the Olam HaTorah in Eretz Yisroel at the homes of R’ Ari Stern and R’ Baruch Jeremias bhishtatfus Rabbonim and Askonim of Lakewood. There was a live video hookup to Maran Harav Dov Landau Shlit”a in Bnei Brak with divrei chizzuk.

Two Lakewood police officers have been awarded the 2025 Valor Award for their lifesaving actions during a structure fire last year in Ocean County. Officers Michael Sheehan and Julian Guzman were recognized for their bravery and decisive action during a May 4, 2024 emergency that unfolded at 419 Joe Parker Road.

Harav Malkiel Kotler Shlit"a Met with Maran Rosh HaYeshiva Harav Dovid Cohen Shlit"a this morning at his home.

CJ Chaverim is thrilled to welcomes it's new members to their expanding response team of over 200 members!