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─Photo by Bob Vosseller Officials demand the Department of Veterans Affairs to fast track a new facility to replace the aging James J. Howard clinic (pictured here) in Brick Township. By Bob Vosseller Ocean County Free- member of the New JerJohn P. Dorrity has OCEAN COUNTY – holder Director Joseph sey Congressional dele- served as the director of The county needs a new H. Vicari said, “our gation, and Rep. Andy the Ocean County Veterclinic for its over 40,000 veterans fought for us Kim to fast track this ans Services Bureau for veterans and officials when we needed them project.” years and his reputation are tired of the federal and now, we are ready Freeholder Gerry P. Lit- for being an outspoken government’s “needless to fight for them. The tle, who is liaison to the advocate for veterans’ delays” in building one. facility and the location Ocean County Veteran’s benefits and services is That was the view are simply too small.” Service Bureau, said the well known around the expressed through a While plans for the VA needs to explain the state. unanimously approved clinic seemed to be pro- reasons behind the latest Dorrity recalled the resolution by the Ocean gressing, issues with the delay. “We have been efforts in the 1980s to County Board of Cho- federal bidding process patient, but now it is time secure the current facilsen Freeholders ask- led the VA to cancel to move ahead and get ity. “It was the first of its ing the Department of a contract to build the this project done.” type in the country and Veterans Affairs to fast clinic. Both Freeholders sent when it was first distrack a new facility to Vicari added, “we are a letter on May 26 to cussed it was planned as replace the aging James working closely with Smith and Kim pledging a mini-hospital. We were J. Howard clinic in Brick Congressman Chris them any assistance the very proud of it when it (Clinic - See Page 2) Township. Smith, who is the senior county could offer.
Supporters Celebrate Trump On Flag Day
By Bob Vosseller POINT PLEASANT B E AC H – I t w a s billed as one of two rallies in support of President Donald J. Trump but it had more of an atmosphere of a beach party - which was fine for those who turned out for the Flag Day gathering. Ab out 20 Tr u m p
suppor ters tur ned out in shorts, bathing su it s, re d hat s a nd red, white and blue attire for the oceanfront event which ran from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the boroug h. A second rally was held at the Middletown Shopping Center Kings Highway that day. “The idea is to get
people to come out and gather with those who support Donald Trump for president and to network, have a good time and talk and share different ideas with people,” event organizer Daryl Brooks, Trenton, said. “We’re all having a nice time and we’ve been organizing and
protesting to open up New Jersey so we are out here networking,” he added. On Memorial Day a large rally was held at the borough’s Silver Lake Parking lot calling for a relaxation if not full out cancellation of Gov. Phil Murphy’s COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and
quarantine citing the economic impact on businesses throughout the state and questioning the medical data that was used to make that decision. A number of small American f lags were placed on the beach and birthday cake was served up to attendees
June 20, 2020
Council Chooses New Member
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Attendees of a recent Township Council meeting learned who would fill the vacant seat left when Councilman Barry Calogero resigned and also witnessed a “zoom bomb” which hijacked part of the session. Steve Chisholm Jr. will serve the remainder of Calogero’s term which expires at the end of the year. Chisholm was chosen by the members of the council who are all members of the Jackson Republican party. Calogero resigned in early May from the council citing health and family concerns. He was expected to run for re-election this year along with Councilman Ken Bressi whose term is also up at the end of December. Name Rose To The Top Chisholm’s name “rose to the top” Councilman Andrew Kern said. The sentiment was echoed by Councilman Ken Bressi. Councilman Alex Sauickie said of the appointment process, “over the last month (Council - See Page 4)
Mayor: State Not Reopening Fast Enough
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The governor announced that the stay-at-home orders have been rescinded and that some businesses can have people inside, but the reopening of the state is not going quickly enough for Mayor Michael Reina. “We have to wait for our graduations to take place in July,” he said during a recent Township Council meeting. “Very disappointing governor - sorry - and it is also disappointing that my kids can’t practice on fields in squads. We are fi nding more about the pandemic, masks and six-foot social distancing. We want to take all our precautions but we want our businesses open fully. Twenty five percent is not enough. “Our businesses have suffered; our residents have suffered; our school children have suffered; and we are still pussyfooting around
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