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June
11, 2009
http://www.app.com/article/20090611/NEWS/906170302/1070/NEWS02 "Sleepy little
town" online at no cost to taxpayers
By CHELSEA MICHELS
TOMS RIVER BUREAU
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Though the borough
has been a pioneer when it comes to municipal wind power,
they have not always been on the cutting-edge of other
technologies. But that has changed now that borough
officials have unveiled their new Web site,
www.boroughofoceangate-nj.gov, complete with agendas,
borough contacts, ordinances and a calendar.
"We're a sleepy little town, but we're in the modern
age," said Councilman Richard Russell, who spearheaded the
site's development. "It's very important for us to have a
presence. It shows people what a beautiful little place we
have here, and we're trying to be good stewards of
government."
He said the first draft of the site launched
approximately two weeks ago, and it continues to be a work
in progress, with different applications and documents
constantly being added. |
"There's a lot of learning along the way, and hopefully the town will
embrace it," Russell said. "We put the time in, and I think it shows.
Again, we bring another great thing to the taxpayers at no cost."
Russell said the site was paid for by Action Termite and Pest
Control, his family's Toms River company, and he and his brother Mike
were responsible for gathering most of the site's material.
"It's a great thing," Mayor Paul J. Kennedy said. "I hope the public
will start using it because there's a lot of information they can't get
by calling the building. This is technology that Ocean Gate finally has
and can use to its benefit."
Kennedy pointed out that the borough offices are closed Fridays to
save energy and money, so the site additionally will allow residents to
get information when offices are not open.
He did not know why the borough had not created a site before, but
said it was never really discussed until recently.
"It's a better way to communicate, especially for those of us who
work. Rich has done a great job," he said.
Kennedy added that his quarterly newsletter has appeared on the site
before hard copies were even mailed out, and the borough eventually
might be able to cut the cost of certain mailings.
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June
10, 2009
Ocean Gate unveils new Web
site
Though the borough has been a pioneer when it comes to municipal
wind power, they have not always been on the cutting edge of other
technologies.
But that has changed now that borough officials has unveiled their new
Web site, complete with agendas, borough contacts, ordinances, and a
calendar.
"We're a sleepy little town but we're in the modern age,'' said
Councilman Richard Russell, who spearheaded the development of the site.
"It's very important for us to have a presence. It shows people what a
beautiful little place we have here and we're trying to be good stewards
of government.''
He said the first draft of the site launched approximately two weeks
ago, and it continues to be a work in progress, with different
applications and documents constantly being added.
"There's a lot of learning along the way and hopefully the town will
embrace it,'' said Russell. "We put the time in and I think it shows.
Again, we bring another great thing to the taxpayers at no cost.''
The Web site is
www.boroughofoceangate-nj.gov.
Read more in tomorrow's Asbury Park Press.
-- Chelsea Michels |
PRESS RELEASE: From the Office of
Councilman Richard Russell
Contact: Councilman Richard
Russell
Phone: 732-330-2861
Ocean Gate Website Opens
Collective Effort by Council Offers New Portal for Ocean Gate
Visitors and Residents
Ocean Gate, NJ, June 10, 2009: The Borough of
Ocean Gate is pleased to announce the opening of
www.boroughofoceangate-nj.gov.
Spearheaded by Councilman Richard Russell, the new Ocean Gate website will be a
useful tool for Ocean Gate Residents and Visitors. The site design was
donated by Action Termite and Pest Control, a family owned company based in Toms
River, New Jersey. Councilman Richard Russell serves as the Chief
Operating Officer for Action.
"We live in the information age and there is no better way to
disseminate information then the development of a web site" commented Councilman
Richard Russell. "Ocean Gate is a beautiful community and offers visitors
a wide array of activities to enjoy, our new website will contain up to date
information that will be easily accessible. It is an honor to be a part of
the development process and to be able to contribute to the community in this
way."
Ocean Gate's website will offer a calendar of events, a
directory of vital numbers and hours of operations, a portal for the Mayor's
Office and the Ocean Gate Police.
"The initial development of the site has been completed and
it is currently live" commented Councilman Russell. "Our job now is to add
more content to the site and to optimize the site so that it will be easily
found by search engines. Ocean Gate is a vital community and its citizens
are the cornerstone of any success, this new website has been created and
donated to the community with the hopes of becoming a vital tool for local
involvement in government and community affairs."
About Ocean Gate, NJ: Ocean Gate is a Borough in
Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census,
the borough population was 2,076. Ocean Gate was incorporated as a borough by
an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 28, 1918, from portions of
Berkeley Township.
Ocean Gate officials
prepare to build wind turbine
OCEAN
GATE — After more than two years of
paving the way to build the first municipal
wind turbine in the state, borough officials
have finally surpassed all the major road
blocks and plan a ground-breaking ceremony
next month.
According to
Mayor Paul J. Kennedy, the final step was
the approval by the state Department of
Environmental Protection's Coastal Area
Facilities Review Act, which was completed
last Friday.
"The biggest
piece of the puzzle has been completed. At
this point, the frustration is behind us,''
the mayor said today.
Kennedy, who,
along with retired Navy engineer Jim Fry,
was instrumental in the pioneering effort,
said the contractor is J. Fletcher Cramer
and Son from Hackensack, and the actual
turbine will come from Integrity Wind
Systems in Boulder, Colo.
Kennedy said the
turbine could be completed as early as
September.
Read more in
tomorrow's Asbury Park Press.
-- Chelsea
Michels
May 13, 2009
Ocean Gate plans ceremony for wind
turbine groundbreaking
Officials take final step with CAFRA
approval
By CHELSEA MICHELS
TOMS RIVER BUREAU
After more than two years of
paving the way to build the first
municipal wind turbine in the state,
the borough has finally surpassed
all the major roadblocks and
officials are planning a
groundbreaking ceremony next month.
According to Mayor Paul J.
Kennedy, who was instrumental in the
pioneering effort along with
resident and retired Navy engineer
Jim Fry, the final step was the
approval by the state Department of
Environmental Protection's Coastal
Area Facility Review Act, which was
done last Friday.
"The biggest piece of the puzzle
has been completed. At this point,
the frustration is behind us," said
Kennedy today.
He said the contractor is J.
Fletcher Cramer and Son from
Hackensack, and the actual turbine
will come from Integrity Wind
Systems in Boulder, Colo.
Kennedy said the tentative date
the turbine will be completed is in
early September.
"It's been a long uphill battle.
It's been stressful at times and
frustrating at times, but it's been
educational throughout," said
Kennedy. "It was a big learning
experience, and without the help of
Jim Fry, none of this would be
possible."
Kennedy said Cramer and Son will
be preparing the site after the
groundbreaking ceremony, will be
removing gravel, sand and debris,
pouring the footings, and building
the foundation.
He said he hopes the completed
turbine will inspire interest from
other towns who have usable wind
power.
"I'm looking forward to getting
it here and getting it set up and
proving to everyone that wind does
work," he said. "I believe once the
turbine is up and running, more
people will get involved once they
see the type of data we produce. It
should generate a lot more
interest."
He said the borough is also
looking to build a second turbine to
power the water treatment facility.
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