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On the article Move to Halt Flood Insurance Rate Hikes Blocked By Pa. Senator
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On the article Flood Maps Could Alter Shoreline 'Considerably' and at 'Unimaginable' Cost, Mayor Says
John
2:24 pm on Saturday, January 26, 2013
ReplyHaving personally experience the storm on the island in Ortley Beach and having had to opportunity to survey the damage immediately after the storm, I must say that the FEMA map as presented is pretty accurate. Moving forward any adjustment is made, I for see them being lowered. Many unique circumstances took place during this unprecedented storm. Much of the damage that took place on the barrier island was due to poor planning/building of dunes. Toms River needs to admit to the lack of pro action and now step up and do the right thing for the community that has being paying for but not receiving services. The Mayor and the Engineer are clearly most concerned for the mainland residents. It,s time for our government to represent us all equally. All Toms River residents must demand better from our local leaders!
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On the article Council President: If Easements Are Not Granted, Property Owners Should Strengthen Dunes
John
11:35 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
ReplyIf Toms River Twp had built the existing dunes properly would we be having this conversation? It's interesting how our government keeps placing the barrier island residents under the bus! It's time for OUR government to represent all of its residents fairly and not based upon their full time or part time status.
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On the article Township and FEMA to Meet, Discuss Flood Maps
John
9:44 am on Wednesday, January 23, 2013
ReplyVery clear who Tom's River is most concerned about. The barrier island is clearly being sacrificed at the benefit of the mainland. The Two engineer states that he's concerned about the mainland lagoon properties new flood designations while throwing the island residents under the FEMA flood map bus. Wake up island residents, we need our own government!
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On the article 'Homeless in Seaside Park' Frustrated with Red Tape
John
5:00 pm on Tuesday, January 22, 2013
ReplyFaith,
You couldn't have worded that any better! That is exactly what has been going on, and we have all been much to patient. It is time to let the whole country know how we have been forsaken. Everyone needs to take a page out of Faith's book and write your local government, media and anyone else who may be able to get our questions answered. -
On the article Resident Plans T-Shirt Fundraising for Ortley Beach Community
John
6:26 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
ReplyI like the design with the water tower but can't find it on the website, is the water tower design available?
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On the article Early Jan. Utilities Meeting Expected to Shed Light on Ortley Repopulation Schedule
John
10:10 am on Friday, December 28, 2012
ReplyCan anyone reach out to Lavellette, this is a clear cut case of our mainland government ignoring our communities needs. It's time to become part of a community that represents its residents and understands the needs, concerns and how to maintain Dunes to protect their property. It's time to FREE ORTLEY BEACH!
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On the article Water Restored, Safe to Drink on Barrier Island
John
9:53 am on Friday, December 28, 2012
ReplyOrtley Beach..............
No reentry, no electric, no use, no taxes? -
On the article No Ocean Breach Reported During Friday's Storm
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On the article Toms River Lost 20 Percent of Tax Base From Sandy - Mayor Says
John
12:56 pm on Saturday, November 17, 2012
ReplyAs an Ortley Beach resident I take exception to you winney mainlanders. I have flood insurance that I pay for to rebuild my home. As far as the infrastructure goes, do you feel any damage to mainland Toms River or Brick should not be rebuilt? Exactly! If you do the math the barrier islands account for 33% of the real estate tax base for Ocean County and for many, many, many years have not used or been provided the same services as mainlanders. I know all mainlanders are not as ill advised as some commenting above, so please know this is only meant for the uneducated few.
We will rebuild and we'll be better than ever..........in time.
John
9:10 pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2013
I am A PA resident that also owns a home at the New Jersey Shore. There are many PA residents that own second home up and down the Jersey shore, we love it as much as those of you who live there full time. Whether full time or part time we are all in this together. Senator Toomeys decisions was short sighted and ill advised. I took the time to write the senator voicing my concern and asking him to reconsider. You all should do the same.