Vol. 12 - No. 41
I N T HIS W EEK ’ S E DITION
THE TOMS RIVER
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Community News! Don’t miss what’s happening in your town. Pages 8-13.
Doctor Izzy Hearing Is A Whole-Health Issue. Page 16.
Fun Page Page 23.
Wolfgang Puck Try Making This Chocolate Cake. Page 27.
Dear Joel A nice, quiet little beach community Page 26.
Dear Pharmacist Page 17.
Inside The Law Understanding Non-Probate Assets. Page 19.
Letters To The Editor Page 6.
From Your Government Officials
Zoning Board To Hear Plans For Mosque On Route 9
By Catherine Galioto TOMS R I V ER – The Muslim Society of South Jersey has proposed a two-story mosque and school for Route 9, near the existing Masjid Bilal in Toms River. In an application before the zoning board, the Bilal Educational Academy/Muslim Society of South Jersey has proposed a 51,040 square-foot building two stories high for 1733 Lakewood Road/ Route 9, which is on the northbound side of the road between Silverton and Church roads. The township zoning board rescheduled the application for its February 23 meeting at the applicant’s request. The meeting begins 7:30 p.m. in town hall. The Bilal Educational Academy/Muslim So-
ciety of South Jersey will need a use variance and approval of its major site plan from the zoning board. The use variance is needed because the parcel, Block 172.04 Lot 12, is zoned as Rural Highway Business Zone, where a school use is requested. The applicant is also seeking approval to build a private school on a lot that is 5.568 acres, where a minimum of 10 acres is required. Their hearing was first scheduled in October and was adjourned until this month when the applicant submitted revised plans. The application was then scheduled for the January 26 zoning board meeting but has since been rescheduled for February 23.
After Local Megan’s Law Case, Officials Urge Reform
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By Chris Lundy LITTLE EGG HARBOR – An accused sexual offender allegedly re-offended in the township, police said, and due to failures in Megan’s Law and bail reform, he is back on the streets. Police Chief Richard Buzby said shortcomings
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| February 4, 2017
Huddy Park R eadies For Spring R eopening
–Photos by Catherine Galioto More details of the renovated Huddy Park came into view as the town prepares for a spring reopening. By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – Though the ceremony to rededicate Huddy Park as part of the township’s 250th anniversary will come in June, many of the newest upgrades are visible behind the closed park’s chain link fence and ready for a spring reopening. The silhouettes of colonial soldiers have begun to peek out from their perch guarding the new entrance to Huddy Park, the township’s first park, and the downtown landmark that has featured a replica Block House along the riverfront. Officials said Huddy Park will reopen this spring – for downtown events, weddings, and as requests to use the park come in to the Recreation Director.
The formal rededication will be on the Township’s birthday, June 24.. The new signage and archway were designed by Toms River Regional students as part of the park’s renovation. The total project also installed new bulkheads around the riverbanks and provided new walkways and landscaping. While the area saw damage due to Superstorm Sandy’s surge and years of wear and tear, the $1 million project is timed with the 250th anniversary of Toms River. The last time the park was renovated was for the 225th anniversary. In August, work on the new bulkheads began. This week, crews continued with work on new lighting along the installed walkways. The park has been closed since last summer’s groundbreaking.
Crews Dump Emergency Sand As Contract Continues In Ortley Beach
By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – Trucks hauling sand continued to line Oceanfront in Ortley Beach January 31, as crews dumped emergency sand into place on the beach. The emergency
contract with Cardinal construction began January 26, in response to erosion from the Nor’easter January 23. Officials said about 80 percent of the dunes were washed away in
the storm. The loading area for trucks was just south of the old Surf Club property. Last year, Toms River Township secured some state funding to offset the cost of the 2016 nor’easter
season, which topped $1 million in sand, and officials pledged to work with the state Department of Environmental Protection for funding to reimburse this year’s project.
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