Vol. 4 - No. 30
I N T HIS W EEK ’ S E DITION
THE SOUTHERN OCEAN
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| January 21, 2017
Stafford Reorganizes For Year County To Buy WaretownBarnegat Tract
New Clerk, Council Pres.
Letters To The Editor Page 6.
From Your Government Officials
–Photo by Chris Lundy An open space purchase will surround Wells Mills County Park, with 95 acres bought through the county’s Natural Lands Trust funds.
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Doctor Izzy “Sound Objections” Page 14.
Dear Pharmacist “Three Tips To Help You Stay Sober”
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Inside The Law “Delay, Deny And Defend” Page 17.
Dear Joel “Cash Rules Everything Around Me”
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Fun Page Page 17.
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–Photo by Chris Lundy Stafford council appointed Alan Smith as its president for the year. He was sworn in by Sen. Christopher Connors (R-9th), who is also the town’s attorney. By Chris Lundy STAFFORD – The Township held its reorganization meeting on January 10, appointing new officials and renewing contracts. The most significant
change was that the Township Council appointed Linda Martin as acting clerk. Martin is currently the town’s registrar of vital statistics. She will receive a $12,000 stipend as
Wells Mills Road Project Nears Completion
By Catherine Galioto WARETOWN – The one-way traffic and sensor traffic light will soon be dismantled as the county completes road work at Daniels Bridge on Wells Mills Road. In its latest commuter update, the county roads
department says traffic changes will last through the end of the month. Currently, drivers approach the work area to discover it is a one-lane road with a 24-hour signal controlling alternating traffic. (Project - See Page 5)
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part of her acting clerk role, Business Administrator James Moran said. She will be only working as an “acting” capacity while she finishes up some other duties. Then, she is
expected to be hired as the clerk. They also accepted the resignation of clerk Kim Hodgson. Moran would not discuss Hodgson’s departure, (Reorganizes - See Page 4)
By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY – The county is hoping to grow the amount of land preserved around the existing Wells Mills County Park, and plans to use $635,000 in open space funds to buy the 95 acres. The purchase is near the county park and the scout campgrounds in western Barnegat and Waretown.
Ocean County Freeholder John Bartlett said the purchase uses the county’s Natural Land Trust fund to buy land in need of preservation that is often at risk for development. In the case of this tract, the parcel surrounds land already preserved but used for the park and campgrounds. This land will not be turned (County - See Page 4)
Residents Seek Expanded Center For Beach Haven West
By Chris Lundy STAFFORD – As the new community center opens, and plans for expanded services are being made, Beach Haven West residents complained about the lack of plans for a full kitchen facility. The old community center was on Mill Creek Road and was destroyed by Super Storm Sandy. In response, the township built a new community center at 775 East Bay Avenue. This building officially opened last month. Then, when there were still more needs for smaller group meetings and events, the township
bought a building from the school district. This building is located at 25 Pine Street, and it is adjacent to the East Bay Avenue building. Beach Haven West residents have said that these buildings do not have what their old Mill Creek building had, such as a full kitchen and other amenities. “All we’re asking for is to be made whole,” said Beach Haven West resident Joanne Sitek. They were promised a replacement that would be as good as or better than the previous building. (Residents - See Page 5)
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