Point Beach Council Turns Down Snooki and JWoww

Council may consider charging for film permits

The Point Beach Council agreed unanimously on Tuesday night to not allow MTV to film the "Snooki and Jwoww" reality show on public property in town. Through the brief discussion about the MTV request for a permit to start shooting the two "stars" going out to local night spots, starting Thursday, Mayor Vincent Barrella said perhaps the council should think about charging for film permits. They are now free, said Point Beach Business Administrator Chris Riehl. He noted that the town charges the American Cancer Society to conduct a fundraiser on the boardwalk annually. "And yet, MTV would get a free pass," Barrella noted, adding the council should think about developing a fee for film permits. That prompted mention of the town's special …

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Mayor: Toms River Parks Worth Highlighting

Mayor itemizes some of the park features in Toms River

Column as submitted by Mayor Thomas Kelaher: In my last article I highlighted the activities of our Public Works Department.  In this issue I would like to present our Department of Parks, Buildings, Grounds and Public Lands.  This department, of course, has township wide responsibility; as set forth in its title to be responsible for all township properties.  The obligation to look after our parks, in particular, is somewhat extensive and I would like to list all of the parks that come under the jurisdiction of this department:  The department has the obligation of maintaining the physical condition of all of the above mentioned parks; such as lawn mowing, fencing, lighting, security, maintenance of equipment such as swing sets, tennis …

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Kelaher Begins Second Term as Mayor; Councilmen Hill, Sevastakis to Lead Council

Annual reorganization meeting sees parting words from Councilman McGuckin

2011 is over, but many of the same issues, projects and faces will be around in 2012, officials at the annual reorganization meeting of Toms River said this evening. Sworn into his second term, Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher laid out the agenda for the coming year. He said he expects the 2012 budget to again be challenging to put together, in that state aid levels have fallen off dramatically over his last term. However, the mayor pointed to 2011 as a year of great cooperation and hard work in spite of financial obstacles. Kelaher said that they literally weathered the storm in 2011, facing the additional cost of blizzards while being forced to keep budgets under a 2 percent cap. 2012 Kelaher said the significant financial hurdles of 2011 were …

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Toms River Reorg Meeting Set for 5:30 p.m. Jan. 3

Swearing in of new terms, announcement of annual appointments

It's time to start a new term and set all the appointments for the coming year. At 5:30 p.m. Jan. 3 the Toms River Township Council will hold its annual reorganization meeting. The meeting, which will also be streamed live on the township website, will be held in Toms River Town Hall on Washington Street. Having won the election, incumbent councilmen Maurice Hill, John Sevastakis and George Wittmann will be sworn in to start their new terms. Mayor Thomas Kelaher will be sworn in to his second term as mayor. The council will vote on the professional appointments for the township, such as township attorney and engineer. Vacancies and annual appointments to the township committees and boards will be established, as will the calendar of …

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orlando

5:10 pm on Tuesday, January 3, 2012

so what job will the township give him ??   more ›

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Mayor Candidate Profile: Thomas Kelaher (R)

Candidates for the Toms River Township Mayoral spot respond to questions posed by Toms River Patch

Incumbent Thomas F. Kelaher; Cranmoor Dr., Toms River, Republican candidate for mayor. Biography: What are your key concerns about Toms River? My number one concern, like other Toms River residents is maintaining a fair & stable tax rate.  I understand the plight of homeowners who are struggling. As Mayor, I will continue to work with our council and administration to cut costs while doing everything we can to deliver essential services. What issues do you hope to address? I will continue to listen to the taxpayer and work to reduce their tax burden. Following Governor Christie’s mandate of capping Budget increases at 2 percent will be my priority. What do you think should be done to resolve those issues? Government needs to live within …

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From the Desk of Toms River Mayor Thomas Kelaher

Mayor explains some highlights from the past weeks

Submitted by Mayor Thomas Kelaher: Last week I attended the funeral service of Bud Aldrich, former member of the Township Committee for eight years, two years of which he served as the mayor of Toms River. Bud did an outstanding job during the eight years that he served this township, and will be remembered not only for that service to the town, but also for his 35 years as a founding Board of Directors member of the Toms River YMCA.  In addition to his success as a businessman in Toms River, Bud also found time to be a Scoutmaster of many years for a local Boy Scout Troop.  Days before, I attended the Toms River Fire Department funeral service for long-time fire fighter and retired Toms River Fire Dispatcher Ernest “Stubby” Stubbington. …

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