Vol. 15 - No. 20
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Solar Farm Possible At Ciba Property
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A solar farm has been proposed to be built on the former Ciba-Geigy property off of Route 37, and the concept will be before the planning board on Sept. 18. The property is known locally as the Ciba or Ciba-Geigy property, however, it is more accurately described as the BASF property, named after the current owners. Decades of dye manufacturing on the site created tons of chemical waste that was dumped into the ground and into the Toms River. The applicant is an LLC called Toms River Merchant Solar. It is part of EDF Renewables,
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| September 14, 2019
(Solar - See Page 5)
–Photos by Bob Vosseller (Above) The walk was also a time to remember those lost along the way. (Right) A sea of yellow shirted participants are ready to take a two-mile walk along the boardwalk in Seaside Heights on the morning of Sept. 7. By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – It was a day of hope and support for those affected by addiction during the 6th Annual Celebration of Hope held at the borough’s boardwalk. Under the blue sky, mild temperature and
sunshine, a sea of yellow shirted participants lined up on the Hiering Avenue boardwalk for the event, sponsored by Hope Sheds Light on Sept. 7. Hope Sheds Light was started after the Rosetto family lost their son
Marc in 2012 to a hardfought battle against substance abuse and heroin experimentation. Feeling isolated and unable to find the help they needed during Marc’s struggles, they
formed the non-profit group to provide direction, resources and hope for recovery and to also share personal experiences to assist with long-term recovery.
River event that was held on Labor Day. It was celebrated with games, prizes, music, activities, food trucks and more. Arrivals were given an international passport and invited to learn from others. There were more than 200 handed out – one to a family – in the first 45 minutes, Police Chief Mitch
By Kimberly Bosco All along the Jersey Shore today, locals reminisce about that major storm of 2012, calling it “Sandy,” like a familiar old friend. But Superstorm Sandy was no friend to the Jersey Shore. Let’s look at the figures: A 2013 survey conducted by Monmouth University in the wake of Superstorm Sandy estimated that 56 percent of New Jersey coastal homes and businesses suffered great damage from the storm. Of that number, one in ten reported that their property was totaled. A five-year anniversary report by CNBC counted 117 lives lost to Sandy from the Jersey Shore up through New York, as well as $62 billion in damage. The Monmouth University survey additionally measured the preparation factor, claiming
(World - See Page 18)
(Hurricanes - See Page 6)
(Hope - See Page 5)
How To Go Around The World Without Leaving Toms River
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Our cultures tell us where we came from. It provides a background, and a solidarity with others who share the same culture. However, sometimes it means we don’t mingle with others who have different cultures. That’s why it was so important for all of them to be invited to the Around The World In Toms
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