Ocean County Approves Purchase Of New Voting Machines

By Bob Vosseller

OCEAN COUNTY – The County will be buying new voting machines that will be put into use during the Primary Election in June.

greater ease for casting a ballot especially during early voting when a paper ballots are produced as part of the voting process.

“By replacing all of our voting machines we will provide uniformity and familiarity for the voters. Training our poll workers will be easier and we will not have to merge data between two different brands of voting machines,” Haines said.

The purchase will involve a newer software version of the Election Systems and Software machines which include greater safety protocols ensuring ballots can only be read once.

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Commissioner Virginia E. Haines, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Elections said 850 Election Day voting machines and 72 early voting machines are being purchased from Election Systems and Software at a cost of $9.4 million. Haines said, “following a thorough review of voting machines available to us, we chose Election Systems and Software based on reliability and efficiency. This purchase also includes all ancillary equipment, software, licensing and maintenance costs.” nursing and rehabilitation center www.rosegardennj.com

The Ocean County Board of Elections conducted an in-person assessment of New Jersey certified election machines at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library, on November 21.

Commissioner Haines said that based on the presentations, “it was determined the best machine would be Election Systems and Software, LLC, Express Vote XL Voting systems.”

County officials noted these machines provided

Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Joseph H. Vicari said “the new machines have received a thorough review by the Board of Elections and the Board of Commissioners. It’s important our voters know we did our due diligence before deciding on which new voting machine would be purchased.”

It is anticipated that the County will receive a $2 million credit from Election Systems and Software for the voting machines it currently has. The new voting machines are expected to be delivered in the next several weeks.

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Over-The-Counter (OTCS) Hearing Aids Revisited

Last fall, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration published final rules establishing a new class of hearing devices — those available over the counter (OTC). Though specific to the United States, the new category may understandably spark questions for anybody seeking hearing care.

What does it mean for you? More than ever, it’s important to seek hearing help from a trained hearing care professional. Hearing loss is complex, and self-treating could worsen an existing problem. Working with a highly trained provider can help you make safe, effective decisions for your ear health.

Here’s What Else You Should Know… OTC Hearing Aids Are for Adults Only

The new class of FDA-regulated hearing instruments are approved only for those 18 and older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. They are not available for children and might not align with one’s actual hearing loss, which could be greater than perceived.

The Right Fit Plays a Big Role To maximize comfort and functionality, hearing aids must be custom fitted to each individual and programmed to support their listening lifestyle. Hearing professionals are espe- cially skilled in helping ensure the right fit now and in the future as your hearing needs change.

You May Need Other Support Hearing loss can go hand in hand with tinnitus (ringing in the ears) or balance issues and is also associated with serious conditions such as dementia. A comprehensive hearing evaluation may help uncover additional care needs that self-treating would likely not detect.

Self-Treatment Bypasses Critical Diagnostics It takes a trained professional to get to the bottom of hearing loss, which can have causes ranging from earwax buildup to head trauma, noise exposure, infection, disease, or even some medications. Self treating without the benefit of a diagnostic evaluation can mean missing key answers.

In a world of choices, deciding the right approach for your hearing wellness can feel overwhelming. Remember, price is only an issue in the absence of value! We’re here to help with the personalized advice and care you deserve. So, don’t wait. Call to schedule your appointment today!

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