Todd Frazier

Scott from Blue Wave Printing in Toms River! So far he has donated almost $400,000 towards helping people because of Hurricane Sandy just by selling his Restore the Shore t-shirts and hoodies!

Mike Rittacco

Margaret Donnelly director of transportation for TRRS. She handled 2 extremely difficult situations this year with intelligence , grace and compassion : the school bus accident and Sandy. After the accident she was quick to respond in a professional and compassionate way. In addition as the OEM representative Margaret led the way in providing shelter, food, clothing, safety, and empathy for the community during Sandy and its aftermath . Her self sacrifice was recently recognized @ St. Joseph's church where she was voted humanitarian of the year

if we are following TIME guidlines.......

MIKE RITACCO

i believe carmin amato should be man of the year

"Who is the Toms River area’s Person of the Year — most influenced the news this year for better or worse”?
....."worse" - Yup, definately Ritacco

Can we start 2013 in a positive way? Margaret D. showed us how to come together as a community. That's what TR should be known for!

Frankie Edgar

Mastronardy for Sandy... he ran the show from Island Beach State Park up to Mantoloking.

but.... "for worse"... Ritacco.... but "for better"
he helped expose the BOE for rubber stamping and quid pro quo... which resulted "for the better" in 6 new members on BOE.

Why give the award to one person. I vote for Rex Ryan and the New York Jets.

The ER staff at CMC should at least get an honorable mention for its work during Sandy.

Sandy, without a doubt.

The entire Silverton Fire Department should be considered. From the very start, saving stranded residents, during the event giving shelter, food and clothing and current ongoing efforts to assist the community.

I agree with the Silverton Fire Department...As someone who lost their house to the storm, Silverton FD and Ladies Auxillary were there for us and other residents!

Scott from Blue Wave Printing!!

Definately NOT Mayor "ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ" Kellaher....
Time to take pose for a pic again, that's right, smile Mr Sleepy head.......that's a good boy!

MIKE MASTRONARDY hands down!!!

The nurse who swam to work at CMC the day after the storm, dedication IS her motto, for the Human race...Kudos.....

Anyone and everyone who came through the storm and reached out to help a friend or neighbor. Those who pitched in with cleanup and recovery. Volunteers who served meals, worked at shelters, helped with medical needs. All the unsung heros. All the first responders ...... How about Toms River PEOPLE of the year? I think that award should go to the community.

Lisa Vergona Fobian. She went above and beyond to help everyone who lost their homes during "Sandy". She put her life on hold and made sure these people had a good Christmas. God Bless Lisa!!!

Holding to the criteria "most influenced the news for better or worse" ..... Ritacco, hands down.

Scott Zabelski from Blue Wave Printing in Toms River. He's raised over $400,000 so far and donated it to local communities and families suffering from the effects of Sandy.

Chief Wahoo for being the biggest douche bag

Bobby Babaluski no doubt

Scott Zabelski!! Local guy who stepped up and is taking care of his hometown. Not another compares to his generousity!

Chief Thomas Boyd!! He help save 37 lives and was in Peoples Magazine.

For better or worse. Mick Ritaco the worst of the worst.

And the other members of the Seaside Heights Police Department.

Yes Boyd was there and did a great job.

I agree there shouldnt be one person, Although Silverton did help their citizens who needed rescue, so did all the fire companies ems and police officers in town. This is the Toms River Patch, Why not give it to the Toms River Twp Emergency Services in a whole. Police, Fire, and EMS. Do a little story on each squad and department in town, let them tell us of their sleepness nights this year and dedication to the citizens in town.

Ron Signorino, Jr.

Joining those who have nominated Scott Z. from Blue Wave!!

The entire Toms River Fire Department, no matter what it is they are there for the taxpayer's of Toms River.