October 2025
OPENING
A meeting of the Ocean Grove Community Association (OGCA) was held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10 am at the Camp Meeting Community Room, 28 Pilgrim Pathway, Ocean Grove. The meeting was called to order by Joyce Klein, President at 10:02 am. The Pledge of Allegiance was followed by announcements. All Guests were welcomed.
Announcements included an update how to report problems to Neptune Township and get a response. After regular pressure from Trustee Joan Venezia, the Township will report back on complaints brought to its attention at Township Committee meetings. For example, a a cockroach issue on Abbott Avenue near the JSAC was brought to its attention. At the last meeting, the Acting Business Administrator reported that the problem had been investigated and DPW determined that the problem was a result of an infestation in a utility box in a nearby manhole. All infestations found were remediated.
GUEST SPEAKER
Dr. Tami Crader, Superintendent of Schools, Neptune Township. Dr. Crader’s presentation included numerous slides that painted a comprehensive picture of the Neptune Schools. It included details of school performance, staffing, cost figures and State aid information. She discussed, at length each of these areas, with specific focus on the huge reduction in State aid and its disastrous impact on the school budget and the funding implications. A very lengthy question and answer exchange followed.
BUSINESS MEETING
Committee Reports
- Robert Ingato, chair of the Membership Committee reviewed the results of the OGCA survey recently conducted. Detailed slides portrayed the results. The OGCA will follow up with some suggestions that were made. Questions/ discussion followed.
- Robert Ingato also gave a Legal Committee report that included an update on the Second Amended Redevelopment Plan for the North End. A First Reading of the new amendment is on the Township Committee’s agenda for its October 27, 2025 meeting. A beach access decision from the Commissioner of DEP is expected in November.
- Chair of the Green Committee Phillip Orton provided an update on the efforts of his Committee. He also provided information on the suggested benefits of the New Jersey Community Solar Program. More information on the solar program will be coming.
CLOSING
The meeting adjourned at 11:50 am. Respectfully submitted by Theresa Checki, Secretary of the OGCA.