Vol. 13 - No. 23
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–Photos courtesy Friends of Ortley Beach Ortley Beach residents protested the Ocean County Freeholders meeting to urge them to have the Ocean County Utilities Authority to turn the land over to them. This aerial view shows the land in question. By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Ortley Beach is primarily known for its beachfront homes. But there is a large property owned by the Ocean County Utilities Authority that the residents want as a park. Anthony Colucci, president of the Ortley Beach Voters and Taxpayers Association, was the first of several residents who petitioned the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders to urge the OCUA to provide a portion of the property as a park. They also protested outside before the meeting began. “It’s a vacant five acre tract that’s been unused for decades. Ortley Beach is growing and the need for recreational space is growing,” he said. “Our children are playing in the street. They should be playing in the grass.” (Ortley - See Page 6)
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Toms River Responds To Rosh Hashanah Letter By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A letter telling Jewish families that their homes will be safe if they go away for Rosh Hashanah was interpreted by some as giving favor to one group in town, but officials say that they protect everyone equally. The Sept. 14 letter from police offered Toms River residents the option to share their contact info so the police can keep an eye on their home when they are away for the new year holiday. It also urged that people make sure they lock their doors and set their alarms. “For the residents that are home for Rosh Hashanah we want you to know that we will be having additional patrols at the times of prayer services,” the letter read. The letter went on to describe the township’s regulations on having temporary structures on homeowner property, as some celebrants would be using them for part of their observance. The letter was published on The Lakewood Scoop’s online publication and made the rounds on social media. Also on the
Three New Vikings Lead OCC Teams By Chris Christopher It’s an often used saying. “You can’t tell the players without a scorecard.” At Ocean County College, the motto could be, “You can’t tell the coaches without a scorecard.” There are three new coaches, including one who leads two teams. The Vikings’ head wom–Photos courtesy Ocean County College en’s soccer coach is JenniOCC’s head women’s soccer coach Jennifer Ritter. Cross country coach fer Ritter. (Vikings - See Page 4) Jen Nelson. Men’s basketball coach Patrick Boylan.
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Lakewood Scoop is a similar letter from Lakewood’s Chief Gregory Meyer. It urged residents to make sure their homes are locked if they are going away. “We will be increasing our day and night time patrols paying close attention to heavily gathered places around town. You will see the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department and the New Jersey State Police in and around town over the holidays as well,” the Lakewood letter read. Readers of the Scoop commented that the Toms River letter was a nice gesture by the town. Others in social media questioned why one portion of the population was getting special treatment, when every religion has holidays that cause people to go out of town. Mayor Thomas Kelaher said the police will always go where they are needed, and would never choose one population over another. The letter originated from Ralph Stocco, a retired sergeant who works as the public information officer for the police. However, (Letter - See Page 6)
Ocean County Students Rally For Dreamers By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Around 30 Toms River high school students gathered with signs, artwork and strong words during the evening of Sept. 22 on the side entrance of the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library. They came out to support those (Dreamers - See Page 30)
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