Monday October 7 News Updates Lakewood

Day 5 of עשי"ת

 Weather: 75° sunny skies for the afternoon. High near 75F

No Rain in the forecast through first days of Sukkos but Temps could be in the low 40's at night

- Hurricane Milton now boasts sustained winds of 180 mph, making it a dangerous Category 5 storm as it nears Florida's west coast. Milton could be one of the most destructive hurricanes in history, with a pressure of 898MB — a rare occurrence, last seen in 2005's Hurricane Wilma.

- Application for 66 duplex homes on Prospect Street adjourned to November meeting after facing heavy opposition tonight from neighbors 

- Power outages in some areas of Lakewood  and Jackson border cross prospect over 5000 customers out. JCP&L investigating. Estimated restoration ETA 10:30pm

- Pro Hamas mobs  chasing down Jews in the streets of New York today

- The Mashgiach Rav Don Segal shlita will deliver a sichas Musser today at BMG Beren hall 7pm

- There will be Hespedim tonight for Rav Avrohom Ausband ZTL at Yeshiva Ohr Chaim Meir 9:00pm 1065 Cross st

Trump arrives at the Ohel watch live Here

- Hurricane Milton Intensifies Into A Category 4; Prompts Hurricane And Storm Surge Watches In Florida

- Ohel Chabad Lubavitch in Queens, NY is under heavy security today in preparation for a visit from Donald Trump

- Gas in Lakewood at $2.97

- Kaparos available at 5th st bet Clifton Ave and Lexington 

- Many Girls still not in school for this year from k-12 including newly families who moved into the greater Lakewood area

-Lakewood zoning board meeting 7:00 pm watch live stream Here  see agenda Here 

Applications for 3 yeshivah dormitories, approval of cell tower on GCU property, 66 lots on Prospect street, the Satmar mikva application for E Kennedy has been postponed.

- The Jackson Township Council is set to vote on an important ordinance Tuesday night that could significantly impact developers seeking to cram housing units together in Jackson.  Ordinance 33-24 would amend the municipal land use code to reduce the number of homes that developers are allowed to build per acre within the Highway Commercial Mixed-Use (HCMU) Zone.

- Tax Dollars LDC director to receive an additional $9,000 annually for travel expenses on top of the 170k salary 

- A 23-year-old man was found dead outside his family’s home on Cedar Street  in Lakewood early Tuesday morning, police said. Officers responded to the residence shortly after 7 a.m. following reports of an unresponsive male. Upon arrival, they discovered the man lying in the front yard. Authorities have not released his name. Despite immediate assessment, life-saving measures were deemed unnecessary, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene, according to officials. Police provided no further information. The investigation has since been closed, with no further details provided.

- New figures released by the ADL  show that the number of antisemitic episodes in the United States surged to the highest ever recorded in a one-year period following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, with New Jersey reporting 830 incidents - the third-most of any state. (One Jersey)

- Hamilton Marketplace, in Hamilton, New Jersey  one of the most visited shopping centers in New Jersey was purchased by Paramount Realty for over $100 million, the company announced on Sept. 24. Paramount is a New-Jersey commercial real estate company with offices in Lakewood and Lancaster, Pennsylvania, according to the company’s website.

- Message from Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick:

“As we mark the anniversary of the October 7th massacre, our hearts are once again heavy with the memory of the lives lost to an act of senseless violence and hate. This day serves not only as a moment to mourn but also as a powerful reminder of the urgent need to stand against antisemitism and all forms of bigotry and discrimination. The tragedy of October 7th starkly highlights the devastating consequences of hate unchecked. It is a call to action for each of us to actively participate in creating a society where every individual can live without fear of persecution or violence because of their race or religion. Toms River Township stands with the people of Israel and supports their continued right to defend themselves from senseless acts of terror.”