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World Ocean Day Prompts Calls For Action garbage barges. He also noted the more recent beaching of a large whale dubbed “Wendy” who was buried a short distance from the press conference and he’s concerned that things are going backwards. “We can work together to increase citizen participation, and to raise public awareness of the vital need to protect the ocean, our many ocean marine species, our fishing industry and tourism and the very way of life of the Jersey Shore,” the mayor added. Peterson said he hoped to see “officials of all elected levels of government, up and down the Jersey shore” in joining COA
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Photos By Bob Vosseller (Above) Naturalist Trisha DeVoe joins the Bikini Boys Larry Watkins and Tom Oldewurteln at a sand sculpture during World Ocean Day. (Below) Clean Ocean Action representative Cindy Zipf, left, joins Seaside Park Mayor John Peterson and activist Leslie Mangold in a call to action to protect the ocean environment. By Bob Vosseller enues in the borough, involved with to close SEASIDE PARK – was originally sched- the Ciba-Geigy pipeCalli ng themselves uled to take place on line off Third Avenue “Ocean Rebels for the June 8 and was post- in Ortley Beach and COZ” members of Clean poned for a week due syringes washing up on Ocean Action (COA), to dangerous air levels the beach decades ago Mayor John Peterson, caused by smoke from from New York City (Ocean Day - See Page 4) naturalist Trisha DeVoe Canadian wildfires. and others came out to Those present noted promote for the aquat- that after four decades ic environment during of progress in ocean World Ocean Day. protection, new and old It was noted with some threats were being fast irony that the obser- tracked that could imvance, held at Funtown pact the ocean of today. Beach along Stockton Mayor Peterson reand North Ocean av- called the fights he was
Seniors Facing Affordable Housing Crisis Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Judy Noonan, the Confidential Aide to Manchester Mayor Robert Arace and Liaison for Senior Communities addresses the Ocean County Commissioners regarding senior affordable housing concerns.
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By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COUNTY - As the cost of living continues to rise, an increasing number of seniors are burdened by exorbitant housing expenses that exceed their fixed incomes. This predicament has
forced some to make difficult choices between paying for basic necessities and keeping a roof over their heads. In a letter addressed to Governor Phil Murphy, Commissioner Director Joseph Vicari asked the state to make funds available for rental and
housing assistance for older adults. “Your age friendly stores, offices and parks are of little use if our pa rents a nd g ra ndparents can no longer afford to live in New Jersey,” wrote Vicari. “Perhaps some funds (Housing - See Page 5)
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Ortley Residents Want More EMS Coverage
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – People living in the Ortley Beach section of town said they want a permanent solution to the lack of EMS coverage on the barrier island. Anthony Colucci, president of the Ortley Beach Voters and Taxpayers Association Inc., said that in the summer months, “people are waiting over 20 minutes for an ambulance to get here.” The Association has been asking the township to forge a deal with Tri-Boro First Aid Squad, which is in nearby Seaside Park. The township already has a shared service agreement with the Seaside Heights Fire Department for the same reason – they are close to the area if there’s trouble. Colucci thinks that having Tri-Boro as the first responder will help keep people safe. Colucci said that his plan would help the mainland as well, because this way, an emergency in Ortley doesn’t take an ambulance away from mainland Toms River. Last year, Colucci said he and Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill agreed to have an ambulance roving through Ortley from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the summer. “That’s not the answer,” Colucci said. “The answer (EMS - See Page 13)
Downtown Apartment Plan Changes
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The 10 -stor y apar t ment buildings planned for downtown Toms River will be reduced to six stories, but will still have the same number of tenants, officials said. The original plan for the land overlooking the river where the former Red Roof Inn was demolished included two, 10-story towers over ground-level retail and a boardwalk around the river. This boardwalk would be for passive recreation,
not for rides and games like in Seaside. The new plan would have the same amenities, except that it wouldn’t be as high, Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill said. The six stories would still have retail and the boardwalk, but the apa r t ments would not change the skyline as much. The redevelopment of that area - which includes the entire block, not just the former hotel property – has been criticized lately by people (Plan - See Page 13)
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