BOROUGH TO HOST BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE FOR ROUTE 166 AND FLINT ROAD IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE

Officials in the Borough of South Toms River are happy to announce an upcoming Business Roundtable with businesses and property owners along the Route 166 and Flint Road area. The Roundtable discussion will be on Thursday, January 25 at 6pm. It will be held at the Municipal Complex, located at 19 Double Trouble Rd. South Toms River, NJ.

To date, the Borough has removed over 100 abandoned boats, installed new sidewalks and curbing, and provided safer ingress and egress along the stripmall section.  “We now look to expand on these improvements and capitalize on the business community’s knowledge to create a thriving business environment,” stated Mayor Oscar Cradle.

“With aggressive plans to redevelop our waterfront, expand recreation, and install a new Bike Path on the South side of Route 166, we have many initiatives to share with our community and look forward to working with our businesses,” stated Councilman Rolzhausen, and Redevelopment Liaison.

“Sustainability it key. We have a shared interest with the business community to maximize the value of the overall community; and the conversation for the future starts today,” stated Joseph Kostecki, Borough Administrator. “By establishing Redevelopment areas and expanding recreational access through grants, we are reducing the risk for businesses at no expense to the taxpayer, while further expanding our ratable base to stabilize taxes for years to come. Government doesn’t create jobs; it creates the environment for businesses to thrive.”

Moreover, the Borough will be taking an additional step of submitting a Town Center Designation application to the State of New Jersey, which will allow property owners on Flint Rd and Route 166, to utilize up to 80% impervious coverage of their property, and maximize their property value.  Businesses and property owners interested in the Borough’s improvement initiatives are encouraged to attend this free, public event. Any business who wishes to present an idea should contact Joseph Kostecki Borough Administrator. To ensure available space, please R.S.V.P to Joseph Kostecki at Joseph.Kostecki@Boroughofsouthtomsriver.com or at (732) 349-0403 ext 1.

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