“Restore the Shore” Jersey Auction with the BlueClaws

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Fifty communities impacted by Superstorm Sandy will be represented as part of a “Restore the Shore” jersey auction during Opening Weekend at FirstEnergy Park. BlueClaws players, coaches, and select staff members will be wearing special “Restore the Shore” jerseys, each with a different town name on the back, at the first four BlueClaws games of the season next Thursday through Sunday. … [Read more...]

Toms River schools superintendent to retire before contract ends

TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Seal

The Superintendent of The Toms River Regional School District, Frank J. Roselli, has informed the township Board of Education that he will retire at the end of the school year following a heart attack earlier this month. Roselli, 61, of Toms River had a four and a half-year employment contract with the district to serve until June 30, 2015.  But a provision allows for his service to be … [Read more...]

Dunes vs. property rights in storm-battered NJ

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  Despite the devastation that Superstorm Sandy brought to the shore, not everyone wants the government to build sand dunes to protect their homes. Coastal towns can't move forward with beach replenishment and dune projects until all the oceanfront property owners sign easements, giving government the right to access their land to perform the protective work. Gov. Christie wants … [Read more...]

Upgraded sirens coming soon to Oyster Creek

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Exelon continues long-term investment in emergency preparedness FORKED RIVER, NJ (March 14, 2013) — Exelon Generation is investing $ 2 million to upgrade all 42 emergency sirens in the 10-mile radius around Oyster Creek Generating Station. New sirens with battery back-up technology will be installed next to the existing sirens by early June. The Oyster Creek upgrade is part of an $ 11 … [Read more...]