By Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff The $6 million in federal funds secured to extend Railroad Avenue will also help with stormwater drainage and add to the Barnegat Branch Rail Trail, according to Rep. Chris Smith. Smith, who secured the funds, shared more details about the planned project in a news release. Read more: $6M In Federal Funds Will Extend Road In Lacey “During peak travel time, the Route 9 corridor in Lacey Township develops heavily, leaving no alternative paths to travel to other par... Read more

The Manchester Township Police Department is set to receive an infusion of $1.1 million to bolster its staffing and replace its aging police vehicles. The $1,148,000 in federal funding was part of federal spending bills passed recently by Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden to keep the federal government operating, Rep. Chris Smith announced. "This federal support will enable the Manchester Police Department to continue delivering critical emergency and law enforcement services ... Read more

Lacey Township is slated to receive $6,000,000 in federal funding secured by Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) for a major extension to Railroad Avenue that will help alleviate traffic congestion along Route 9 and provide greater mobility for residents traveling throughout the town and the surrounding area. “During peak travel time, the Route 9 corridor in Lacey Township develops heavily, leaving no alternative paths to travel to other parts of the town or its neighboring communities,” said Rep. ... Read more

The Borough of Lakehurst is slated to receive $2,250,000 in federal funding secured by Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) to upgrade and expand its water treatment plant that provides safe drinking water for Ocean County residents. “Clean, safe drinking water is not a luxury—it’s an essential necessity of everyday life,” said Rep. Smith, who personally secured the funds for the project as one of his congressional earmarks that were signed into law on Saturday as part of a negotiated budget. “This ... Read more

The Manchester Police Department is slated to receive $1,148,000 in federal funding secured by Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) to maintain proper law enforcement staffing levels and replace an aging fleet of police cruisers needed to patrol the town and respond to emergencies in a timely manner. “This federal support will enable the Manchester Police Department to continue delivering critical emergency and law enforcement services to a geographically large municipality,” said Rep. Smith, who pe... Read more

The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County in Wall Township is slated to receive $1,200,000 in federal funding championed by Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) for a major renovation and revitalization project that will allow its Camp Zehnder program to expand its childcare services for low-income and moderate-income working families in the area. A 140-acre day camp serving families in Southern Monmouth and Northern Ocean Counties, Camp Zehnder provides affordable and accessible outdoor learning opportun... Read more

The Borough of South Toms River is slated to receive $750,000 in federal funding secured by Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) for critical upgrades to the heating and cooling system at the municipal recreation center that serves as an important hub for the small, tight knit community. “The South Toms River recreation center is a centerpiece of services, support and outreach offered to residents in the South Toms River community,” said Rep. Smith, who personally secured the funds for the project a... Read more

Critical humanitarian and infrastructure improvement projects in Lakewood championed by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) are slated to receive more than $4,691,450 in federal funding. The funds were personally secured by Smith through his congressional earmarks that were signed into law on Saturday as part of a negotiated budget. NEW SENIOR CENTER. Smith said $3,000,000 of the funds will go toward establishing a public, handicapped-accessible senior center—in conjunction with local government and privat... Read more

With the strong support and vote of Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), the House of Representatives today voted overwhelmingly (352-65) to require TikTok to sever its ties with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in order to help protect the data of tens of millions of Americans—especially children—and mitigate national security risks posed by the brutal regime. The bipartisan Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (HR 7521) now moves to the Senate for consideration. “This ... Read more

Berkeley Township is slated to receive $1,000,000 in federal funding secured by Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) for a critical extension to Western Boulevard that will relieve traffic hazards and gridlock on Route 9 and help greenlight further redevelopment plans for the town. “These federal dollars will go a long way to provide much-needed relief of significant traffic hazards and gridlock on Route 9 through additional avenues for those traveling throughout the town and surrounding area,” said... Read more