Vol. 24 - No. 39
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Freeholders Reconvene For 2019, Remember Freeholder Bartlett
By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – If you weren’t there before 3 p.m., you weren’t getting a seat. The meeting room in the Ocean County administration building was beyond packed for the county freeholder’s reorganization Jan. 2, and recognized by most as a bittersweet time. While the guests—which included senior Congressman Chris Smith and former Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, among others—celebrated the reelection of Gerry P. Little, welcomed newcomer Gary Quinn, and erupted in applause as Virginia Haines was named fi rst woman freeholder director in 40 years, a somberness settled in when remembering that for
–Photos by Jennifer Peacock (Left) Gary Quinn at the dais. (Right) Virginia Haines after being named freeholder director. the first time in four decades, the longest serving freeholder in the state’s history, John C. Bartlett Jr., was not there. After battling cancer, Bartlett died at home Dec. 12 surrounded
by his loved ones. He was 71. The scene looked quite different just a year ago, outgoing Freeholder Director Little said before Haines was officially voted in as (Freeholders - See Page 4)
| January October 12, 27,2019 2018
Mayor, Council Set Plans For New Year
By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – A woman will take the helm of council for the first time ever in the township. Councilwoman Joan Brush was chosen to lead the f ive-member council for 2019. Long-time Councilman Samuel Fusaro will serve as her vice president. “I appreciate the help I get, the wonderf ul staff, and the depar tment heads. Ever yone is always offering their help,” Br ush said. “It’s nice to be around good people. I enjoy it and I want to thank everyone for the opportunity to be here.” Craig Wallis, James Vaccaro and Charles Frattini Sr. round out the 2019 council. (Council - See Page 5)
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School Board Members Sworn In By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – The Manchester Board of Educat ion looks a little d if ferent for 2019. Long-time board member and president Donald Webster Jr. lost h is se at in the November general elections. Out of six candidates running for –Photo courtesy Manchester schools two seats, voters Bryan Jenner, Christopher Nolan and Deborah Pease are sworn chose incumbent in. Ch r istopher No lan and newcomer was also sworn in as the representative Bryan H. Jenner. Both were sworn in at to Manchester. the Board’s annual reorganization meetThe Board installed Jackie Bermudez as ing Jan. 3. president, and Kenneth Pate as vice presDeborah Pease, reelected to the Lake- ident. Pate had served as the board’s vice hurst Board of Education in November, (School - See Page 4)
Toms River Officials Look To Replace Kmart By Jason Allentoff and Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – First it was Sears. Then it was Toys R’ Us. Now Kmart has announced they are closing its Toms River location. The Route 37 store, which has been in business for decades, is one of 80 locations that Sears Holdings needs to close as they deal with their ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. Since the announcement was done during the holid ay season, Toms River officials are starting the new
year looking for a replacement tenant for the property. It’s no secret that internet sales have seriously impacted brick and mortar retail shopping, business administrator Don Guardian said. Therefore, any business that replaces it will have to be something that you can’t get online. This is why gyms, yoga studios, offices and medical uses are more likely to move into empty properties. Years ago, when one large retail chain moved out, another would move (Kmart - See Page 5)
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