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─Photo by Bob Vosseller An old nightclub/tavern on the property of Rova Farms has some interesting history but the long defunct structure will soon be demolished as part of Jackson Township’s plan to utilize the property for open space purposes. By Bob Vosseller ern where performers noted that the pandemic Business AdministraJACKSON – Work like Bruce Springsteen slowed down work on tor Terence Wall told to clean up the Rova entertained large audi- some projects. The Jackson Times that Farms property was de- ences. The demolition “One of those projects the familiar site will layed due to the corona- of that building is part was construction work soon be vanishing from virus but is getting back of the project. at Rova Farms. I am the landscape of the on track, a township During a recent Town- glad to see that we are Rova Farms property. official said. ship Council meeting, moving forward toward “The building is in the The proper ty was C o u n c i l m a n A l e x what needs to happen stages of our engineer purchased for preser- Sauickie highlighted for Rova Farms to be- preparing for demolivation in 2019. It once a resolution about the come what we expect it tion.” featured a popular tav- land preservation. He will be,” Sauickie said. (Rova - See Page 2)
55+ Communities Fight Insurance To Reopen
By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COUNTY – Age-restricted communities faced with the threat of COVID-related lawsuits just got a step closer to seeing things open up for them. Ocean County serves as home to more over 55 retirement developments than any other county in
New Jersey. All require payment of homeowner association fees to access standard amenities, such as the clubhouse and pool. Many communities denied or restricted entry to their clubhouses and pools last summer. The concern wasn’t just the spread of COVID-19 – but the risk of liability
exposure. Nearly a decade ago, insurance companies inserted pandemic exclusions in the policies they wrote for condominium associations and other similar developments. Simply put, this meant an insurance company could legally deny pandemic-related claims brought against
the homeowners’ association. Residents responded in an uproar, saying it seemed impossible to prove where someone became sick. However, with the claim denial would also come the cost to defend against it. While the insurance company would pay for attorneys for other liabil-
ity cases, homeowner associations would need to come up with retainers for legal representation against pandemic-related lawsuits. The New Jersey Senate recently passed S-3584, a bill that grants senior communities immunity from most COVID-19 related lawsuits. If the (Reopen - See Page 7)
June 12, 2021
Open Space, Road Improvements Approved By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – County officials recently purchased properties throughout Ocean County to preserve them as open space. The Natural Lands Trust Fund Advisory Committee makes recommendations to the Ocean County Commissioners, who then decide upon buying the land. They made the decision at a recent Commissioners meeting. The largest plot of land was approximately 8.62 acres on Prospertown Road in Jackson in an amount not to exceed $70,000 plus up to $1,000 for property tax adjustments. The second property is on Pancoast Road in Ocean Township and totals around 1.74 acres. The purchase cost will not exceed $10,000. At the meeting where these decisions were made, Brick resident Sam Foster asked, “for all these purchases, there were will be public access for things like hiking and no building there?” (Road - See Page 17)
Wreaths Across America Comes To Shore
By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – When Deborah O’Neil invited Wreaths Across America to bring its traveling exhibition to the community, she hardly expected it to come so soon, but it arrived a few days after Memorial Day. That date was highly appropriate considering the organization’s mission which is to “honor those who serve and their families, and teach future generations about the sacrifices made to preserve our freedoms.” O’Neil retired a few years ago as a police communications supervisor and has made the support of veterans a top priority. “It all began about a year ago. I learned (Wreaths - See Page 4)
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