NASI Project: 760 Close In Age Shidduchim and Counting

The difficulties girls in our communities are having vis-à-vis shidduchim are well recognized and well known. Much has been written on the subject. However, far too many people do not begin to grasp the extent of the tragedy taking place, nor do they grasp the cause. Please find a recent study of...

SCHI: Thank you Lakewood for your Support

Two weeks ago, hundreds of Lakewood women spent their evening at the annual SCHI Chinese auction. The event was an amazing success. Friends and family of SCHI gathered to show their support for this unbelievable institution. SCHI, the School for Children with Hidden Intelligence, was founded fifteen years...

What’s My Home Worth? By: Yanky Steinberg

If you’ve been thinking about selling your home or property, a comparative market analysis or CMA is a great way to help you determine the actual value of your home. You can conduct your own comparative market analysis by contacting the local tax office, by accessing information available on the web...

Clarifying the Mortgage Process Part II By: Chesky Neiman

To put it simply, obtaining a mortgage is a way to own a home by paying for it in small increments agreed upon by you and the lender. Over time, you will be able to pay for your home in full. The guarantee of payment means the lender will have ownership of the property you have bought until the time when...

Reader Submitted: Thank You for writing about the driving on Route 9 South

Kudos to the person who wrote in about Route 9 South,(!!!!) While we are on the subject of driving, numerous times, I have had to short stop for someone abruptly pulling out in front of me, which is extremely aggravating especially when the road is clear behind me! From someone who would like to suggest...

Bret Schundler Solves Election Date Conflict

Commissioner of Education Bret Schundler has announced a change of date for next April’s school elections, which were originally scheduled to take place on the first day of Pesach. The Commissioner utilized the right to change the date of the election from Tuesday, April 19, to Wednesday, April 27, under...

Reader Submitted: Why can’t pedestrians accept responsibility

In response to the letter writer regarding pedestrians almost getting hit by cars, I have never seen a bigger disregard for car traffic by pedestrians than in Lakewood. Adults and children alike cross when and where they want, often not paying attention to cars driving on the road. I recently had to...

An exclusive interview with the owner of Tasty Express

By: D.Z.K Tasty Express is a new business, built with a lot of thought, by its English-born entrepreneur-owner, Shmuli Schwinger. Having spent the past six years studying and managing all areas of edible-items trade, you can be sure that all food produced from his kitchens will be delicious and well...

Lifescope: How do I prepare my son for Sleep Away Camp?

Moderated by Shloimy Blau The Voice of Lakewood welcomes your questions regarding real life issues on such topics as chinuch, shalom bayis and hashkafah, for its bi-weekly column. Questions selected will be answered by Lakewood rabbonim and mechanchim(os). Please fax questions to 732-901-5742 or email to...

Plan for Princeton and 4th Townhouses is Pulled from Zoning Board Agenda

A plan to build townhouses at the corner of Princeton Avenue and Fourth Street was pulled from the Zoning Board agenda this past Monday night, although it had the endorsement of the neighbors and all parties involved. The issue was a proposed plan to construct five town homes with partial above-ground...

Kelm Woods, Brisk Lane to Become One Way

Two Westgate streets will become one-way only, following a petition from residents, according to a Township ordinance. Kelm Woods Avenue will become one-way eastbound and Brisk Lane one-way northbound if the ordinance is passed on second reading at the next Township Committee meeting scheduled for July...

Farmer’s Market Held in Downtown without consent of Township Committee

The Downtown Commission organized a farmer’s market, which took place in the municipal parking lot on First Street between Madison Avenue and Clifton Avenue. One vendor sold his produce this past Sunday morning, with space available for more vendors. The Commission had proposed the idea for the farmer’s...

Q & A from the Lakewood Bais Horaah: Tisha Bav

Questions were addressed to Rabbi Avrohom Aba Freundlich, Rosh Bais Horaah. Q: My baby just started solids, and she’s really gobbling down the meat. Must I try to give her something milchig during the Nine Days, or can she continue with meat? A: She can continue with the meat. Q: A woman recently had a...

Reform on the Way in Protecting Resale of Stolen Goods

After a recent spate of robberies, the Township has acted quickly, drafting a precious metals ordinance that safeguards stolen items by delaying the deadline for when they can be resold. The ordinance outlines stricter licensing guidelines for jewelry stores and establishes a seven-day period before an...

Is Hershel Herkowitz the only person in the State who cant run For the Lakewood Township Committee?

A little known law preventing the loser of a primary election to run again in the general election will prevent Hershel Herskowitz from challenging Senator Bob Singer in the November general election. The law, known as the “sore-loser law” states that the loser in a primary election cannot then run as...

New Licensing Center Opens in Lakewood

A new training facility for state licensing education is now open in Lakewood. Where other training businesses focus on specific business knowledge or computer literacy, the Licensing Training Center of NJ is only focused on state licensing requirements for both pre-licensing and continuing education...