Vol. 7 - No. 21
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| November 16, 2019
Incumbents Sweep, Except Some School Boards
Letters Page 7.
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By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – It was a close race in Barnegat Township this year, but ultimately the incumbent won out. Albert Bille (R) took home the majority with 2,889 votes, winning another three-year term on the Township Committee. Democratic candidate Peg Houle ran a strong race but received only 43 percent, 2,229 votes. On Nov. 6 after the election, Houle took to her
campaign Facebook page, stating: “The election did not go the way we wanted. Many thanks go to all of you for your endless support.” Bille’s reelection will make 2020 his tenth year on the governing body. However, on the Barnegat Township Board of Education, the newcomers took home the victory. Richard Quelch, Robert Sawicki, and Sean O’Brien – campaigning to be the “new voice” of Barnegat’s Board of Education – ousted two
incumbents in this election including board president Scott Sarno. Quelch won 1,619 votes; Sawicki won 1,644; and O’Brien won 1,919. It was a big win for the trio, who ran against five other candidates for three, three-year terms on the board. On Nov. 6, O’Brien posted the following statement to his social media page: “Yesterday was one of the more surreal experiences I have ever (School - See Page 5)
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Dr. Izzy’s Sound News
Open Space Tax Expands Into History, Recreation
Revving Up Green Initiative With DEP Grant Funds
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Dear Pharmacist Page 17.
Inside The Law Page 19.
Fun Page Page 20.
Classifieds Page 22.
Business Directory Page 21.
Wolfgang Puck Page 27.
–Photos by Kimberly Bosco The Cox house in Barnegat is a historic location that officials want to repair. By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – With the passage of a referendum, the county will now be able to use open space funds to acquire and maintain property for more than
just open space. The question on the ballot asked people if they wanted open space tax funds to be used for the acquisition and maintenance of property for historic or recreation-
al purposes. There were 55,851 people who agreed with this, and 44,883 who disagreed. For the most part, there will be no change, said Freeholder Director (Open Space - See Page 5)
By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD – The grass is always greener in Stafford Township, and soon enough the transportation will be too. Stafford Township was recently approved for a grant through the NJ Department of Environmental Protection’s “It Pay$ to Plug In” program. “It Pay$ to Plug In” provides funding amounts of up to $6,000 per charger to offset the cost to purchase and install electric vehicle charging stations, according to NJDEP. This program allows for dwellings, businesses, and public spaces to “go green” by providing the space and chargers for electric vehicles, which dramatically reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality. Although Stafford is still awaiting a grant agreement from the NJDEP to determine funding, Mayor Gregory Myhre believes the program to be in the best interest of Stafford residents. “It Pay$ to Plug In” is available to businesses, governments, multi-unit dwellings, nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in New Jersey. With this, Stafford Township is taking one more step towards a cleaner, greener future for New Jersey. Governor (Green - See Page 4)
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