Ocean Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey
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Ocean Township is a township
located in east central Monmouth County
, New Jersey
. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 27,291.
Oakhurst
(2010 Census population of 3,995) and Wanamassa
(pop. 4,532) are census-designated place
s and unincorporated areas located within Ocean Township.
on February 21, 1849, from portions of Shrewsbury Township
. Portions of the township have been taken to form Long Branch
(April 11, 1867), Eatontown
(April 4, 1873), Asbury Park
(March 26, 1874), Neptune Township
(February 26, 1879), Sea Bright
(March 21, 1889), Allenhurst
(April 26, 1897), Deal
(March 7, 1898), Monmouth Beach
(March 9, 1906), Interlaken
(March 11, 1922) and Loch Arbour
(April 23, 1957). The original boundaries of the township stretched from the Shrewsbury River
to the southern tip of Avon-by-the-Sea
.
, the township has a total area of 11.1 square miles (28.7 km²), of which 11 square miles (28.5 km²) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²), or 0.81%, is water.
Ocean Township is bordered by Eatontown
and West Long Branch
on the north; Long Branch
, Deal
, Allenhurst
and Interlaken
on the east; Neptune
and Asbury Park
on the south; and Tinton Falls
on the west.
Ocean Township's many neighborhoods include West Allenhurst, Colonial Terrace, Deal Park, Oakhurst
, Shadow Lawn Manor, West Deal, Wanamassa
, and Wayside
.
of 2000, there were 26,959 people, 10,254 households, and 7,341 families residing in the township. The population density
was 2,443.3 people per square mile (943.7/km²). There were 10,756 housing units at an average density of 974.8 per square mile (376.5/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 84.48% White, 5.67% African American, 0.15% Native American, 6.27% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.58% from other races
, and 1.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.51% of the population.
There were 10,254 households out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples
living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the township the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $62,058, and the median income for a family was $74,572. Males had a median income of $52,376 versus $35,439 for females. The per capita income
for the township was $30,581. About 3.6% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.
passes through in the east, but the closest stations are Allenhurst
and Elberon
.
Ocean is accessible by a few major roads. The Route 18 freeway traverses the western part while Route 35 passes through in the east. Route 66 runs along the southern border with Neptune and Route 71 straddles the eastern border with Deal and West Long Branch.
The Garden State Parkway
is located west of Ocean in neighboring Tinton Falls.
form of government. The Township Committee is elected at large by the voters in nonpartisan
elections to serve four-year terms of office on a concurrent basis. At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor. The five-member Council sets policy and adopts local ordinances while the Council-appointed Township Manager oversees the day-to-day administration of the Township. The Council sets policy for the municipality. The Mayor presides over the Council and, as a member, has a voice and a vote in its proceedings.
, members of the Township Council are Mayor
William F. Larkin, W. Michael Evans, William J. Garofalo, Donna L. Schepiga and Christopher P. Siciliano. The terms of all five councilmembers end on June 30, 2011.
On October 10, 2002, former mayor Terrance D. Weldon pleaded guilty in United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
in Newark
to taking $64,000 in bribes. His arrest was part of the first phase of a federal investigation known as Operation Bid Rig
. On August 25, 2007, after almost 5 years, Weldon was finally sentenced to 58 months of prison by Senior U.S. District Judge William Walls.
and Ocean Township. Schools in the district (with 2008-09 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics
) are
Ocean Township Elementary School (K-4; 455 students),
Wanamassa Elementary School (K-4; 360 students),
Wayside Elementary School (K-4; 652 students),
Ocean Township Intermediate School (5-8; 1,327 students) and Ocean Township High School
(9-12; 1,386 students).
), is the site of the township's July 4 celebration, and the Italian American Association of the Township of Ocean's annual four-day festival. Ocean Township also contains Weltz Park, an undeveloped parcel of the Monmouth County
Park System.
Ocean Township maintains a membership-based pool and tennis club for residents.
Township (New Jersey)
A township, in the context of New Jersey local government, refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government. As a political entity, a township is a full-fledged municipality, on par with any town, city, borough, or village, collecting property taxes and providing...
located in east central Monmouth County
Monmouth County, New Jersey
Monmouth County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey, within the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 630,380, up from 615,301 at the 2000 census. Its county seat is Freehold Borough. The most populous municipality is Middletown Township with...
, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 27,291.
Oakhurst
Oakhurst, New Jersey
Oakhurst is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Ocean Township, in Monmouth County, New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP population was 3,995.-Geography:Oakhurst is located at ....
(2010 Census population of 3,995) and Wanamassa
Wanamassa, New Jersey
Wanamassa is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Ocean Township, in Monmouth County, New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP population was 4,532...
(pop. 4,532) are census-designated place
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
s and unincorporated areas located within Ocean Township.
History
The Township of Ocean was created by an act of the New Jersey LegislatureNew Jersey Legislature
The New Jersey Legislature is the legislative branch of the government of the U.S. state of New Jersey. In its current form, as defined by the New Jersey Constitution of 1947, the Legislature consists of two houses: the General Assembly and the Senate...
on February 21, 1849, from portions of Shrewsbury Township
Shrewsbury Township, New Jersey
Shrewsbury Township is a township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 1,141.-History:...
. Portions of the township have been taken to form Long Branch
Long Branch, New Jersey
Long Branch is a city in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was 30,719.Long Branch was formed on April 11, 1867, as the Long Branch Commission, from portions of Ocean Township...
(April 11, 1867), Eatontown
Eatontown, New Jersey
Eatontown is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 census, the borough population was 12,709.What is now Eatontown was originally incorporated as Eatontown Township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 4, 1873, from portions of Ocean Township and...
(April 4, 1873), Asbury Park
Asbury Park, New Jersey
Asbury Park is a city in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, located on the Jersey Shore and part of the New York City Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was 16,116. The city is known for its rich musical history, including its association with...
(March 26, 1874), Neptune Township
Neptune Township, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 27,690 people, 10,907 households, and 6,805 families residing in the township. The population density was 3,366.8 people per square mile . There were 12,217 housing units at an average density of 1,485.4 per square mile...
(February 26, 1879), Sea Bright
Sea Bright, New Jersey
Sea Bright is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 1,412.Sea Bright was formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 21, 1889, from portions of Ocean Township, based on the results of a...
(March 21, 1889), Allenhurst
Allenhurst, New Jersey
Allenhurst is a Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 496.Allenhurst was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 26, 1897, from portions of Ocean Township...
(April 26, 1897), Deal
Deal, New Jersey
Deal is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 Census, the borough population was 750.Deal was incorporated as a borough on March 7, 1898, by an act of the New Jersey Legislature, from portions of Ocean Township....
(March 7, 1898), Monmouth Beach
Monmouth Beach, New Jersey
Monmouth Beach is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 3,279....
(March 9, 1906), Interlaken
Interlaken, New Jersey
Interlaken is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 820.Interlaken was formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 11, 1922, from portions of Ocean Township, based on the results of a...
(March 11, 1922) and Loch Arbour
Loch Arbour, New Jersey
Loch Arbour is a village in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2010 Census, the village population was 194, making it the fifth smallest municipality by population in the state of New Jersey....
(April 23, 1957). The original boundaries of the township stretched from the Shrewsbury River
Shrewsbury River
The Shrewsbury River is a short stream and navigable estuary, approximately 8 mi long, in central New Jersey in the United States....
to the southern tip of Avon-by-the-Sea
Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey
Avon-by-the-Sea is a Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 1,901...
.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the township has a total area of 11.1 square miles (28.7 km²), of which 11 square miles (28.5 km²) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²), or 0.81%, is water.
Ocean Township is bordered by Eatontown
Eatontown, New Jersey
Eatontown is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 census, the borough population was 12,709.What is now Eatontown was originally incorporated as Eatontown Township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 4, 1873, from portions of Ocean Township and...
and West Long Branch
West Long Branch, New Jersey
West Long Branch is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 8,097. It is the home of Monmouth University....
on the north; Long Branch
Long Branch, New Jersey
Long Branch is a city in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was 30,719.Long Branch was formed on April 11, 1867, as the Long Branch Commission, from portions of Ocean Township...
, Deal
Deal, New Jersey
Deal is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 Census, the borough population was 750.Deal was incorporated as a borough on March 7, 1898, by an act of the New Jersey Legislature, from portions of Ocean Township....
, Allenhurst
Allenhurst, New Jersey
Allenhurst is a Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 496.Allenhurst was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 26, 1897, from portions of Ocean Township...
and Interlaken
Interlaken, New Jersey
Interlaken is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 820.Interlaken was formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 11, 1922, from portions of Ocean Township, based on the results of a...
on the east; Neptune
Neptune Township, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 27,690 people, 10,907 households, and 6,805 families residing in the township. The population density was 3,366.8 people per square mile . There were 12,217 housing units at an average density of 1,485.4 per square mile...
and Asbury Park
Asbury Park, New Jersey
Asbury Park is a city in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, located on the Jersey Shore and part of the New York City Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was 16,116. The city is known for its rich musical history, including its association with...
on the south; and Tinton Falls
Tinton Falls, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 15,053 people, 5,883 households, and 3,976 families residing in the borough. The population density was 965.7 people per square mile . There were 6,211 housing units at an average density of 398.4 per square mile...
on the west.
Ocean Township's many neighborhoods include West Allenhurst, Colonial Terrace, Deal Park, Oakhurst
Oakhurst, New Jersey
Oakhurst is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Ocean Township, in Monmouth County, New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP population was 3,995.-Geography:Oakhurst is located at ....
, Shadow Lawn Manor, West Deal, Wanamassa
Wanamassa, New Jersey
Wanamassa is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Ocean Township, in Monmouth County, New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP population was 4,532...
, and Wayside
Wayside, New Jersey
Wayside is an unincorporated community located within Ocean Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey.-Notable residents:Notable current and former residents of Wayside include:...
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 26,959 people, 10,254 households, and 7,341 families residing in the township. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 2,443.3 people per square mile (943.7/km²). There were 10,756 housing units at an average density of 974.8 per square mile (376.5/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 84.48% White, 5.67% African American, 0.15% Native American, 6.27% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.58% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.51% of the population.
There were 10,254 households out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the township the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $62,058, and the median income for a family was $74,572. Males had a median income of $52,376 versus $35,439 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the township was $30,581. About 3.6% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.
Transportation
A brief stretch of the North Jersey Coast Rail LineNorth Jersey Coast Line
The North Jersey Coast Line is a New Jersey Transit commuter rail service operating between New York Penn Station or Hoboken Terminal and Bay Head, New Jersey...
passes through in the east, but the closest stations are Allenhurst
Allenhurst (NJT station)
Allenhurst is a railway station in Allenhurst, New Jersey, United States. It is served by trains on New Jersey Transit's North Jersey Coast Line. The station has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since the year of 1980....
and Elberon
Elberon (NJT station)
Elberon is a railway station in the Elberon section of Long Branch, New Jersey. It is served by trains on New Jersey Transit's North Jersey Coast Line, and has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1990....
.
Ocean is accessible by a few major roads. The Route 18 freeway traverses the western part while Route 35 passes through in the east. Route 66 runs along the southern border with Neptune and Route 71 straddles the eastern border with Deal and West Long Branch.
The Garden State Parkway
Garden State Parkway
The Garden State Parkway is a 172.4-mile limited-access toll parkway that stretches the length of New Jersey from the New York line at Montvale, New Jersey, to Cape May at New Jersey's southernmost tip. Its name refers to New Jersey's nickname, the "Garden State." Most New Jersey residents refer...
is located west of Ocean in neighboring Tinton Falls.
Local government
Ocean Township operates under the Faulkner Act (Council-Manager)Faulkner Act (Council-Manager)
The Faulkner Act, or Optional Municipal Charter Law, provides for New Jersey municipalities to adopt a Council-Manager government.The council consists of 5, 7, or 9 members elected by the public...
form of government. The Township Committee is elected at large by the voters in nonpartisan
Nonpartisan
In political science, nonpartisan denotes an election, event, organization or person in which there is no formally declared association with a political party affiliation....
elections to serve four-year terms of office on a concurrent basis. At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor. The five-member Council sets policy and adopts local ordinances while the Council-appointed Township Manager oversees the day-to-day administration of the Township. The Council sets policy for the municipality. The Mayor presides over the Council and, as a member, has a voice and a vote in its proceedings.
, members of the Township Council are Mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
William F. Larkin, W. Michael Evans, William J. Garofalo, Donna L. Schepiga and Christopher P. Siciliano. The terms of all five councilmembers end on June 30, 2011.
On October 10, 2002, former mayor Terrance D. Weldon pleaded guilty in United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
The United States District Court for the District of New Jersey is the federal district court whose jurisdiction is the state of New Jersey....
in Newark
Newark, New Jersey
Newark is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Newark had a population of 277,140, maintaining its status as the largest municipality in New Jersey. It is the 68th largest city in the U.S...
to taking $64,000 in bribes. His arrest was part of the first phase of a federal investigation known as Operation Bid Rig
Operation Bid Rig
Operation Bid Rig is an ongoing, long-term investigation into political corruption in New Jersey conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Internal Revenue Service, and the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey since 2002...
. On August 25, 2007, after almost 5 years, Weldon was finally sentenced to 58 months of prison by Senior U.S. District Judge William Walls.
Federal, state and county representation
Ocean Township is in the 6th Congressional district and is part of New Jersey's 11th Legislative District.Education
Ocean Township is part of the Ocean Township School District, a consolidated school district serving students in grades K - 12 in both Loch ArbourLoch Arbour, New Jersey
Loch Arbour is a village in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2010 Census, the village population was 194, making it the fifth smallest municipality by population in the state of New Jersey....
and Ocean Township. Schools in the district (with 2008-09 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics
National Center for Education Statistics
The National Center for Education Statistics is the part of the United States Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences that collects, analyzes, and publishes statistics on education and public school district finance information in the United States...
) are
Ocean Township Elementary School (K-4; 455 students),
Wanamassa Elementary School (K-4; 360 students),
Wayside Elementary School (K-4; 652 students),
Ocean Township Intermediate School (5-8; 1,327 students) and Ocean Township High School
Ocean Township High School
Ocean Township High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school located in Ocean Township, in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, as part of the Ocean Township School District...
(9-12; 1,386 students).
Recreation
Ocean Township has five named parks. The largest, Joe Palaia Park (formerly the Deal Test SiteDeal Test Site
The Deal Test Site is located in Ocean Township, New Jersey.The Joe Palaia Park was originally started as the Foxburst Farm, a tract which is now the southern portion of the park. It was purchased by Western Electric, , in 1919. The site was later expanded with an additional purchase by AT&T in...
), is the site of the township's July 4 celebration, and the Italian American Association of the Township of Ocean's annual four-day festival. Ocean Township also contains Weltz Park, an undeveloped parcel of the Monmouth County
Monmouth County, New Jersey
Monmouth County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey, within the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 630,380, up from 615,301 at the 2000 census. Its county seat is Freehold Borough. The most populous municipality is Middletown Township with...
Park System.
Ocean Township maintains a membership-based pool and tennis club for residents.
Noted residents
Notable current and former residents of Ocean Township include:- Lou BarbaroLou BarbaroLouis Barbaro was a professional golfer and club pro....
(1916–1976), professional golfer. - Bob DavisBob Davis (quarterback)Robert Ellersie Davis, Jr. is a former American collegiate and Professional Football quarterback. He played at the University of Virginia...
(born 1945), former NFL quarterback whose career included three seasons with the New York JetsNew York JetsThe New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. - Eric NiesEric NiesEric Nies , is a former male fashion model and reality television personality. He first gained fame as a cast member on MTV's The Real World: New York, before going on to appear that show's spinoffs and other reality shows, such as The Grind and Confessions of a Teen Idol.-Family:Nies is the son of...
(born 1971), actor, male fashion model, dancer, and singer, best known for being a cast member in the first season of MTVMTVMTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
's The Real WorldThe Real WorldThe Real World is a reality television program on MTV originally produced by Mary-Ellis Bunim and Jonathan Murray. First broadcast in 1992, the show, which was inspired by the 1973 PBS documentary series An American Family, is the longest-running program in MTV history and one of the...
. - Adam Sarafian (born 1986), national champion pole vaulter in 2004.
- Bruce SpringsteenBruce SpringsteenBruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen , nicknamed "The Boss," is an American singer-songwriter who records and tours with the E Street Band...
(born 1949), musician. - Ashley TisdaleAshley TisdaleAshley Michelle Tisdale is an American actress and singer who rose to prominence portraying the candy-counter girl Maddie Fitzpatrick in Disney Channel's The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and the female antagonist Sharpay Evans in the High School Musical film series...
(born 1985), of Disney's The Suite Life of Zack and CodyThe Suite Life of Zack and CodyThe Suite Life of Zack & Cody is an American sitcom created by Danny Kallis and Jim Geoghan. The series premiered on Disney Channel on March 18, 2005 with 4 million viewers, making it the most successful premiere for Disney Channel in 2005. It was one of their first five shows available on the...
and High School MusicalHigh School MusicalHigh School Musical is a 2006 American television film, first in the High School Musical film franchise. Upon its release on January 20, 2006, it became the most successful film that Disney Channel Original Movie ever produced, with a television sequel High School Musical 2 released in 2007 and...
. - Phil VillapianoPhil VillapianoPhilip James Villapiano is a former American football linebacker in the NFL. He played in four Pro Bowls and was a part of the Oakland Raiders Super Bowl XI winning team....
(born 1949), NFL linebacker for the Oakland RaidersOakland RaidersThe Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. - Wendy WilliamsWendy Williams (radio host)Wendy Williams Hunter is an American media personality and New York Times bestselling author. She calls herself the "Queen Of All Media" and hosts her own syndicated talk show, The Wendy Williams Show. Williams has gained notoriety for her on-air spats with celebrities...
(born 1964), radio shock jockShock jockShock jock is a slang term used to describe a type of any radio broadcaster who attracts attention using humor that a significant portion of the listening audience may find offensive. The term is usually used pejoratively to describe provocative or irreverent broadcasters whose mannerisms,...
and host of The Wendy Williams ExperienceThe Wendy Williams ExperienceThe Wendy Williams Experience is a gossip show on Vh1. Wendy Williams was mainly shown hosting her radio station . Charlamagne was the co-host. On the show, Wendy spoke about gossip, fashion, the latest Celebrity news, and gave advice to callers. She also interviewed celebrities. and is noted for...
.
External links
- Ocean Township official website
- Ocean Township School District
- Data for the Ocean Township School District, National Center for Education StatisticsNational Center for Education StatisticsThe National Center for Education Statistics is the part of the United States Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences that collects, analyzes, and publishes statistics on education and public school district finance information in the United States...