Vol. 16 - No. 21
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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – New commercial real estate is under construction on Hooper Avenue, south of Yorktowne Boulevard. Originally approved in 2009, the 10.1 acre site is owned by State Liquors, LLC, and borders both Hooper Avenue and Church Road. According to township records, it was approved for a mix of commercial uses, including retail, office and warehouse. There will be a one-story, 4,140-square-foot retail building, a two-story, 43,830-square-foot retail/office building, and a one-story, 10,800-square-foot office/warehouse building. It was originally going to have a driveway on Church Road as well as on –Photo by Chris Lundy Hooper, but the landowner next door Construction continues on the development on Hooper Avenue. would not allow an easement.
How To Increase The Longevity Of Your Hearing Aid
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Dear Pharmacist Three DIY Essential Oils To Help You Relax And Sleep
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Inside The Law Page 19.
Business Directory Page 22-23.
Classifieds Page 21.
Horoscope Page 27.
Wolfgang Puck Page 27.
Gedrich filed the suit because of an article written about her: “Job Given To Mayor Ducey’s New Democratic Party Underboss.” The Sept. 29 article was written about a Facebook post in which she announced her appointment as vice chair of the town’s Democrats. The article is written to imply she was given a patronage job at the town, which she was not. Gedrich is seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages, as well as legal fees. She is being represented by Gregory Cannon, an attorney in Englewood Cliffs. Rodrick won a seat on the Toms River Township Council in the 2017 election. He was one of three Democrats to unseat Republican incumbents. However, (Councilman - See Page 4)
By Pat Miller TOMS RIVER - If Toms River resident Robert Affa wants to take his kids skateboarding, he can’t do it in Toms River. Instead, the 41–year–old native usually travels 31 long miles to Long Branch and 31 miles back. Affa was one of two residents who spoke at the Oct. 10 Toms River Council meeting to ask again that township officials consider putting in a skate park in Toms River, which is the county seat. “We skate four to five times a week on a slow week,” he said, pointing (Skate - See Page 4)
Brick, Other Local Players Lead College Football
Councilman Center Of Defamation Case By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A Toms River Councilman was served a defamation lawsuit during a council meeting, but he says that he is the one who is being dragged through the mud. Robyn Gedrich, the municipal vice chair of the Brick Democrats, filed the suit recently against Councilman Daniel Rodrick. The lawsuit alleges that Rodrick owns “fake news” websites Ocean County Chronicle, Brick Beacon, and Toms River Weekly, and Facebook pages Jackson Watch, Brick Watch, Toms River Watch, and Toms River Taxpayers. It also alleges that he operates the group Citizens For Transparent Government, which paid Facebook to direct viewers to his sites. This spending, allegedly, violates campaign finance laws.
Residents Continue Push For Skate Park
–Photo courtesy of Jaylynn Nash/Wake Forest University Former Brick Township High School player Ja’Sir Taylor sees action in the defensive backfield at Wake Forest University. By Chris Christopher The sophomore defensive back One of the top defensive play- made three solo tackles and added ers on the Wake Forest University two assists in a 56-24 win over football team is Ja’Sir Taylor, Rice University in the regular the former Brick Township High season opener for both teams. In School standout. (Football - See Page 2)
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