Monday, May 13, 2013
A Patch letter to the editor
The following column was submitted by New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Mary E. O'Dowd: As New Jerseyans continue to rebuild and recover from Superstorm Sandy, mold and its remediation have become a challenging issue for many residents and communities. It can cause property damage and be a health concern when it grows inside homes and is not properly dealt with. Exposure to mold can cause coughing or wheezing as well as irritation of the eyes, nose, throat and skin. To help homeowners ensure that their residences are cleaned and remediated properly, the New Jersey Department of Health created and released a pamphlet entitled Mold: Guidelines for New Jersey Residents. This pamphlet can help residents identify mold in their homes…
Monday, April 15, 2013
Letter to the editor
The following letter to the editor was submitted by Jennifer Velez, commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Human Services: It’s hard to believe how quickly time has gone by since Superstorm Sandy devastated many of our New Jersey communities, damaging homes and businesses and wreaking widespread havoc on the lives of Garden State families in its path. In the wake of Sandy’s destruction, we also saw the character of our New Jersey communities. Our people stood up in remarkable ways to help each other, to stabilize our state, and to take care of each other – because it’s what New Jerseyans do. The extensive physical damage from the rare superstorm was immediately evident, with storm-beaten homes, buildings and scattered debris …
Sunday, March 10, 2013
A Toms River Patch letter to the editor
The following letter to the editor was submitted by Toms River Patch reader Colin Weir: The rearranged intersection of Route 166, Old Freehold Road and Presidential Boulevard is incredibly dangerous. Cars coming down Old Freehold Road to turn left onto Route 166 South routinely blow through after the protected left turn phase is over, nearly hitting cars going straight across 166 from Presidential Boulevard onto Old Freehold Road. I have been nearly hit on three occasions since October when trying to exit the ShopRite plaza to head north on Old Freehold Road. Toms River needs to re-evaluate this intersection before someone gets killed by a left-turning driver that isn't paying attention.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Fire destroyed home where mother and son live
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Sunday, February 17
The following letter was submitted by Alyssa M. Turner, public relations coordinator for Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity: Shortly before the chill set in the air, Maria and Steven Bertolini were able to return to their rehabbed home on Cedar Grove Road which was devastated by a house fire. A good portion of their home was destroyed. Maria, who was working two jobs while attending Georgian Court University, was diagnosed with a degenerative disease of the retina forcing her on to disability. As a single mother, Maria was also caring for Steven who was developmentally disabled. Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity would like to thank all contractors, volunteers, Mayor Kelaher, and the Municipality of Toms River on behalf of the Bertolini …
Sunday, February 10, 2013
A Toms River Patch letter to the editor
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Sunday, February 10
The following letter was submitted by Arthur Pennell, president of Toms River PBA No. 137. The members of the Toms River PBA No. 137 would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all of those who assisted our community during Hurricane Sandy and the devastation, which followed the storm. We would like to recognize the efforts of the local, state, out of state law enforcement agencies, and the State PBA whose assistance was critical in assisting us in rescues of not only our citizens but also citizens in neighboring communities. Their presence, also enabled us to return to our normal law enforcement duties to the community, far sooner than would have been possible without their assistance. We would also like to commend all the volunteer …
Friday, February 8, 2013
A letter to the editor submitted by Councilman John Sevastakis
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Friday, February 8
The following letter to the editor addressing dealing with the Federal Emergency Management Agency was submitted by Councilman John Sevastakis: The mainland of Toms River, as well as Ortley Beach and every other waterfront neighborhood, including my own were shaken to the core by Superstorm Sandy more than 3 months ago. Since that time, I personally have been balancing my role as a husband and father trying to secure a temporary home for my family, a businessman whose income is depended upon to support my family and a Councilman-at-Large whose obligation it is to act in the best interest of all of our taxpayers and citizens regardless of which section of town they live in. Never has there been a time as an elected official that I have …
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
A Toms River Patch letter to the editor
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Tuesday, February 5
The Toms River Township Council at its last meeting introduced an ordinance creating tenure for the Director of Public Works after five years of service. According to the ordinance, the director shall be appointed by the mayor with the consent of the council. Current Director Lou Amoruso has served in the position for that long, he said at the time. The township attorney said that tenure is required by state law, but that the director could be relieved if determined to be underperforming. The council is scheduled to hear public comment and vote on the ordinance during its Feb. 11 meeting, 6 p.m. at town hall. Former Mayor Paul Brush submitted this letter to the editor addressing the topic: To the Editor, Toms River Patch, The Toms River …
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Column as submitted by Toms River Mayor Thomas Kelaher
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Thursday, January 31
The following is a column as submitted by Toms River Mayor Thomas Kelaher regarding a recently published chart showing the amount of disaster aid municipalities have received from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Toms River appears to have received less money than other areas, but Kelaher explains that is because Ocean County is fronting the funds for debris removal. The township has received inquiries from residents over the disparity of FEMA Relief Aid being given out to shore towns, especially hardest-hit Toms River, and Mayor Tom Kelaher wants to set the record straight. In response to the Toms River Patch article, "CHART: Sandy Relief Aid: Who's Received Money, And How Much?" it seems as though Middletown received $2.3 million…
Monday, January 21, 2013
Former Ocean County Director of Human Services upset with confusing mandates, insurance delays
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Monday, January 21
An open letter to: President Obama, All the members of Congress, Governor Christie and members of New Jersey Senate and Assembly and to local mayors and council members MY DESCENT INTO MADNESS BY WAY OF THE RABBIT HOLE Super Storm Sandy has displaced seven people in my family. We all lived in Seaside Park, New Jersey. We are no different from the thousands of people who are facing what seems like insurmountable obstacles towards rebuilding our homes, our lives and our communities. During the height of the storm our local rescue workers, emergency personal and police were heroic in their efforts to save lives and mitigate damages. The weeks following the storm were also filled with countless stories of families, neighbors, friends and …
Sunday, January 20, 2013
A Toms River Patch letter to the editor
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Sunday, January 20
Below is a letter to the editor submitted by Fischer Boulevard resident Joseph A. Lypowy: Last year, Toms River moved its school board elections to November which I think does promote greater voter participation. Another reform that I think should take place is to eliminate the so called "non-partisan" school board elections, which is a total joke. The school board elections are and always were fiercely partisan behind the scenes. The pretense and charade that they are "non-partisan" reminds me of the story "the Emperor’s New Clothes" where the townspeople pretend the emperor is wearing invisible clothes when really he is parading through the town naked. The recent appointment of school board attorney proves my point, where the previous…
KC
12:00 am on Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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