There were a lot of changes in 2020 when it came to the election process and how you cast ballots and where and so forth but with less Covid rules and restrictions in place this year, things are getting back to normal at the polls as well.
Perhaps by the general election in the fall, even more changes could be coming.
For now, there are a few things you need to know which will clear up any confusion about casting a ballot in person or submitting one via the mail or drop box.
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In 2020, it was a primarily mail-in ballot election conducted in July for the primaries, not the case this year, it ll be in-person and in June.
Some towns and beaches have fees to get onto the sand, but a new bill that just received approval in the state senate would allow towns to waive fees for military veterans.
First responders are our first line of defense in our communities, those who protect and serve, are a friendly ear and come to the rescue without hesitation.
It s a special kind of calling and all these men and women go above and beyond often to keep us safe, sometimes without us even realizing all that they do.
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We can say thank you everyday but groups like the 200 Club of Ocean County ensure that these men and women who go above and beyond, our heroes among heroes are recognized for what they do.
The 200 Club of Ocean County will be honoring 38 such individuals at their annual awards reception on June 11 at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center on Route 37 in Toms River at 6:00 pm.
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“As the Monmouth County Sheriff, I take great pride in serving as part of this newly created strike force and look forward to actively participating and representing the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, which runs the 911 Communications Center, the largest shared service in the county,” Sheriff Golden said in a statement. “I thank the FCC for its dedication to taking action in creating this advisory committee to end diversion fees. This will help ensure that funding will be spent on upgrading 9-1-1 systems, which will enhance the safety and well-being of our residents during emergencies.”