Tuesday November 11 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: 44° Windy with a mix of clouds and sun. Winds  at 20 to 30 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

November 11, 2025, the United States marks Veterans Day post offices will be closed  and mail will not be delivered because it is a federal holiday. Major banks also closed

There will be nationwide events including a wreath-laying at Arlington National Cemetery and a major parade in New York City featuring over 20,000 service members. 

- Mega Millions jackpot  $900 Million

Cash Option: $415.3 Million

Drawing: Tonight 11pm

- The United Kingdom has stopped sharing intelligence with the United States on suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean, fearing its data could be used for lethal U.S. military strikes it says are illegal.

Trump: The Miracle Mile Shopping Center in Chicago, once considered our Nation’s BEST, now has a more than 28% vacancy factor, and is ready to call it quits unless something is done about the murder and crime, which is prevalent throughout the City. CALL IN THE TROOPS, FAST, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE! “Just the News

- Nichum Aveilim Shiva for hayalda Faigy Fuerst A"H at 51 Lapsley Ln Lakewood shachris 8am Mincha 1:30pm  maariv 7:30pm  break 5:30 - 7:30pm 

- More Lakewood, NJ post election data

82% White

Median Household Income: $69,521

37% Bachelor's Degree, 92% High School Grad

2025 Gov:

Mikie Sherrill: 10% (3,819)

Jack Ciattarelli: 90% (35,541)

2024 Presidential election

Kamala Harris: 12% (4,640)

Donald Trump: 87% (34,173)

- Mikie Sherrill Yesterday: we recognize the 87th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the “night of broken glass,” where Nazis brutally attacked Jewish homes, businesses, and synagogues across Europe. As we remember these horrific acts, we recommit to fighting antisemitism and supporting the Jewish community here in New Jersey. I will continue to push for resources to promote Holocaust education and to ensure that houses of worship have the support they need so our friends and neighbors can pray peacefully, safely, and with pride.

Light snow flurries fell this morning in Lakewood 

 - Last night at the zoning board meeting, there was some exciting news. As the meeting stretched late into the night, the board secretary received a phone call during testimony notifying her of the birth of her seventh great-grandchild — a baby boy! She shared the wonderful news with the audience, who responded with a cheerful “Mazel tov!” and a brief celebration followed. The moment even sparked a lighthearted conversation about what day of the week the bris would take place.

It was business as usual at the zoning board meeting as members approved plans for a new Hatzolah garage on East County Line Road, between Brookhill and Raintree.

A separate application, submitted alongside the Hatzolah proposal, sparked heated debate. The plan called for two office buildings nearby, but residents spoke out one after another, warning that an additional 150 cars would overwhelm the residential neighborhood. The board chairman initially told the applicant’s attorney that it was within the board’s discretion to consider a bifurcated application, but after strong public opposition, the board voted to deny the project.

Also on the agenda was a proposal for a dormitory and residential building for Yeshiva Meshech Chochma, located off Williams Street. The board took testimony only on the dormitory portion and decided to postpone the residential section for a future meeting. The dormitory was approved with minimal opposition while some neighbors spoke in favor. All other applications were carried over to the next scheduled meeting.(except for the bris)

- Wacky Wednesday deals at Shloimys kosher family pack Salmon $8.99

- New Jersey residents paid more than $18 billion in school taxes last year — a $500 million increase from the year before as overall property taxes continued to rise, according to an NJ Advance Media analysis of state data

-  Gvir Tax: The New Jersey state Senate Transportation Committee approved a bill that would impose a per-seat or per-flight tax on nonessential helicopter flights in the state.

The bill would also impose a sales tax on these flights and dedicate the revenue to NJ TRANSIT. The tax would amount to $100 per seat or $400 per flight, whichever is greater.

- Is the shutdown over?

Not so fast. The Senate on Monday passed a funding package to end the record-breaking shutdown, putting the federal government on a path to reopening in the coming days.

- Giyus: In recent days, Shas chairman Aryeh Deri personally halted the advancement of the draft law. The reason: fear of backlash from the Charedi public  the protests, the posters, and especially the fierce campaign waged against him within the Sephardic community once it became clear that the law included quotas and sanctions.

Deri set a clear condition: not a single word about the law would come from him without the explicit approval and signatures of the Lithuanian Roshei Yeshiva, Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch and Rav Dov Landau.

- With the winds blowing and leaves falling, the roads in Lakewood and Jackson have become hazardous in some areas as piles of leaves sit waiting for the once-a-month pickup. In Jackson, some zones have already passed their final pickup date while many trees still hold their leaves  for example, Zones 4 and 2 had their last pickup on November 10.The accumulated leaves take away parking spots, cover sidewalks, and in some areas leave no shoulder, forcing cars closer to pedestrians. Bagging leaves is not permitted, since plastic bags are not allowed in landfills. As a result, the current system has landscapers blowing leaves into the streets, where they often remain for weeks awaiting collection.

- There’s ongoing speculation about the Log Flume ride at Six Flags Great Adventure, as repairs continue. Some parkgoers have suggested the ride may be permanently closed; however, there’s been no official statement from the park, and it appears the attraction is still under construction.

- A new housing development called Beaver Crossing is coming soon to the corner of Massachusetts and Cross Street in Lakewood. The project will feature 111 units, mostly duplexes with some single-family homes, built in several phases. Prices start at $1.15 million, and the first homes are expected to be ready within the next few months. listed with feder 

- The Lakewood Township and LRRC joint food distribution was limited to 1000 families and filled up quickly after being announced. No additional distributions have been announced to accommodate more families at this time.

- The Agudah National Action Summit will be a two-day event this year, replacing the usual annual convention. The summit features several specialized tracks, with registration fees ranging from $200 to $400. The Mental Health Professionals track has already reached capacity, and a waitlist is now in place for those still hoping to join.

- A week after Rabbi Moshe Indig, prominent askan in the Satmar community which follows Harav Aharon Teitelbaum shlita, endorsed Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, the askan tells Belaaz that not only was his move made with the full backing of the Rebbe, it was in line with Satmar’s long-standing policies. Belaaz

- White House officials are reportedly angered at Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte for persuading the president to propose 50-year mortgages. The idea, which caught the White House off guard, sparked backlash from conservatives, business leaders, and lawmakers. While the plan could lower monthly payments, critics note it would slow equity growth for homeowners. The National Association of Realtors cautioned that such loans wouldn’t solve housing affordability issues but said they could still be viable if properly underwritten.

- Several Democrats criticized their Senate colleagues for voting to advance the House stopgap bill that ended the government shutdown. Senators Chris Murphy and Bernie Sanders called it a mistake, while Representatives Ro Khanna and Seth Moulton accused Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of ineffective leadership, with Khanna urging that he be replaced.(Politico)

- Ocean County plans to sue the state of New Jersey  to demand that the state government stop the diversion of funds from the 911 System and Emergency Response Trust Fee, said county Commissioner Robert S. Arace.

- Wacky Wednesday deals at Shloimys kosher family pack Salmon $8.99