Vol. 15 - No. 10
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What’s New At The Ocean County Fair?
Government Page 9.
Route 9 Widening Project Planned
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Pages 10-13.
Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Page 18.
Dear Pharmacist Page 19.
Inside The Law Page 21.
Classifieds Page 23.
Business Directory Page 24-25.
Fun Page Page 26.
Horoscope Page 31.
Wolfgang Puck Page 31.
–Photos by Chris Lundy The chainsaw carver had his work for sale during last year’s fair. (Left) The same ride vendor will return this year. (Right) By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Fair has been a mainstay for more
than seven decades, but there are still new things to see and do. There is a balancing act
between bringing new things in to keep it fresh, and maintain favorites that people want to see,
said fair manager Jeff Adams. “There are a couple of (Fair - See Page 4)
7-Eleven Closure Might Lead To Larger Development By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The closure of the 7-Eleven at the corner of Route 37 and Oak Ridge Parkway might lead to bigger things. The convenience store was found shuttered on June 27, permanently closed for business. It had a simple, handwritten sign that said “Closed For Business.” The closure seemed abrupt to those who frequented the location. There are no plans before the township for the future of that property, said David Roberts, the township planner. The township is aware of a buyer that has been picking up property in that location, including the 7-Eleven, but they have not made any plans public as of now, he said. -Jennifer Peacock contributed to this story
| July 6, 2019
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A long-sought widening of Route 9 is slated to begin in the spring of 2022. It aims to alleviate congestion in several difficult intersections. The plan encompasses a length of the state highway starting just north of Indian Head Road in Toms River to just beyond 2nd Street in Lakewood. The project is in the final design phase now, and letters are expected to go out in the fall to property owners for the state to acquire some property to make the road changes. For the most part, the state would be buying a sliver of land in order to widen it, said officials from Arora and Associates, the consulting engineers on the project. In some cases, entire lots would need to be purchased in order to put in stormwater retention basins. The project is expected to cost $50 million, said David Hutchinson, project manager with Arora, who gave a presentation recently in Lakewood. Any time a lane has to be closed for construction, it will be done at night, according to paperwork provided by the State Department of Transportation. It is expected to be finished in 2024. Generally speaking, the project will be adding a two traffic signals in Lakewood, and address safety and traffic issues by adding turn lanes in key spots. There will also be milling and paving (Widening - See Page 6)
County Joins Suit Against Opioid Manufacturers By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – Ocean County is joining litigation against opioid manufacturers and marketers. The Board of Chosen Freeholders adopted a resolution that authorized Sanders Phillips Grossman, Garden City, New York, to file a complaint joining 200 other complainants in the National Prescription Opiate Litigation. The complainants were originally all political subdivisions but now include individuals,
–Photo courtesy of Regina Poulillo
(Opioid - See Page 5)
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