2019-11-02 - The Toms River Times

Vol. 15 - No. 27

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Resilience Recognized: The Survival Of Tourism Post-Sandy

Candidates Plan Toms River’s Next 4 Years

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Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Page 18.

Dear Pharmacist Page 19.

Inside The Law Page 22.

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–Courtesy Toms River Police Cpl. Chris Raia These photos show the difference from post-Sandy to after rebuilding. By Kimberly Bosco N EW J ER SEY – Where were you this time, seven years ago? It m ig ht seem li ke an odd question, one wh ich most people might not have answer to. However, if you visited or lived on the Jersey Shore in 2012, you can probably recall exactly where you were. It was this time seven

years ago that Superstorm Sandy slammed into the east coast with a truly fearsome force. Sandy made landfall in New Jersey on October 29, 2012. In the nine days that the storm ravaged the shore area, it took 147 American lives and caused at least $70 billion worth of damage. National Geographic coined it a “raging

freak of nature.” thing like that? Well, “No one ever saw that according to Lancelcoming or expected lotti, resilience is key. it to be what is was,” Seven years later and Dana Lancellotti, Di- the Jersey Shore has rector of Business De- made a full recovery velopment and Tourism in many ways, boasting in Ocean County told higher revenue from tourism and even better Jersey Shore Online. So how does a place attractions that the ones come back from some- (Tourism - See Page 5 )

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Business Directory Page 24-25.

Horoscope Page 31.

Wolfgang Puck Page 31.

Actor Comes Home To Star In “Guys And Dolls”

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – All Nathan Detroit wants is to host a crap game. He gambles more than he bargained for. It’s the love of the game – and the money – that inspires much of the madcap action in “Guys

and Dolls.” Nathan Detroit is in the middle of it all, and that’s why Jared Gertner loves to play that character. He’ll be donning the suit for Axelrod Theater’s upcoming run of the musical. Gertner, who now (Star - See Page 8)

Vacant Kmart Getting New Occupant

By Kimberly Bosco and Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Following the closure of the Kmart in Toms River earlier this year, the space will finally be getting a new tenant. Floor & Décor is “a leading specialty retailer of hard surface flooring, offering the broadest instock selection of tile, wood, stone, related tools and flooring accessories at everyday low prices,” according to the company’s website.

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| November 2, 2019

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – What will Toms River look like four years from now? With development encroaching, and money being tight with taxpayers, everyone wants to make sure their elected officials have a plan. Republican Councilman Maurice “Mo” Hill is running against Democrat Jonathan Petro for a four-year term as mayor. For this newspaper’s election coverage, both candidates were asked the same three questions. Their answers have been spaced out over three articles since the issues are so important. Previously, they have discussed taxes and development (If you missed them, you can find these articles on JerseyShoreOnline.com). This is the final story, in which they were asked where they see Toms River in four years. Their answers are being presented alphabetically by last name. They have only been lightly edited for clarity and to provide definitions for terms that lay people might not know. The election is Nov. 5. Maurice Hill’s Next Four Years “In four years I see Toms River with a vibrant revitalized Downtown area that is thriving with quality apartments, restaurants and shops,” Hill said. “I anticipate our schools will be successful with their pursuit of adequate State funding to provide the quality education our children and grandchildren deserve. “I would hope that the New Jersey Department of Transportation will finally address the failing transportation infrastructure not only in Toms River but in Ocean County,” he said. “As the county continues to grow the State MUST widen and improve Routes 9, 70 and 72 to meet the transportation needs of the residents of Toms River and the over 600,000 residents of Ocean County. “Finally, I hope to be seeking my second term as the Mayor of Toms River,” he said. Jonathan Petro’s Next Four Years “Toms River will continue to face many challenges over the next four years,” Petro said. “The mayor will not have an easy job. (Plan - See Page 4)

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