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More Than 200 Applicants Take Police Physical Exam
February 13, 2016
“Shop Manchester” Tax Reward Program Advances
By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – The Township is another step closer to a proposed tax reward program. Municipal Clerk Sabina Skibo said about 17 Man-
–Photo courtesy Manchester Township Police Instructors help administer the physical exam, part of the application for the Manchester Police Department. MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Police Department administered the Physical Agility Examination, the first phase of testing for the position of Police Officer and Class II Special Officer recently. More than 200 applicants
participated in the event which took place at the Manchester High School between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The event began with Manchester Police Chief Lisa Parker welcoming the applicants. “This is the first step in
the process of becoming a member of the best police department in the state. I expect each and every one of you to put forth your very best effort, good luck,” Chief Lisa Parker said. The Physical Agility Examination consisted of
the following exercises: pull-ups, push-ups, situps, squat thrusts, and a 1 mile run. Those applicants who achieved a minimum combined passing score, advanced to the boxing component which consisted (Police - See Page 4)
Whiting Charity Celebrates 5th Year
WHITING – Project Pride, based out of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Whiting, celebrated its fifth anniversary with a fashion show featuring items from the Mother Seton Sellar, a second hand clothing store sponsored by the group. After being told by a guidance counselor from Manchester High School that local students were living out of their cars, youth coordinators, Rosemary MacMaster and Debbie Milecki, felt there was an excellent opportunity to create a community service project for the Parish youth. Their corroboration lead to the birth of Project Pride.
The original focus was to provide a resource center for local teens to get clothing, toiletries, school supplies and food. With an active Parish Food Bank, Project Pride then created the Mother Seton Sellar where teens could come in and get basic necessities. Clothing items were and still are generally $1, but given for free to those who cannot afford to pay anything. After Superstorm Sandy, the mission of Project Pride evolved. Parish teens took over half the inventory of the Sellar and donated it to a shelter on the barrier island. Shortly after the (Charity - See Page 4)
chester businesses have expressed interest in joining the “Shop Manchester” program, which rewards customers with property tax relief. Back in May, Council invited Carmine de Falco, president and CEO of PropertyTaxCard.com, a part of Fincredit, to talk to them and residents about the shop local program that has been a success in towns, including the program’s flagship town, Marlboro. That town’s deputy mayor Larry Rosen –Photo by Jennifer Peacock spoke to business owners Manchester Mayor Ken- at a breakfast in August to neth Palmer last summer discuss the benefits of the addresses business owners program to the business about the details and ben- owners and residents. “One of the things I’ve efits of the proposed “Shop (Tax Reward - See Page 5) Manchester” program.
$1.2M Land Purchase Latest Step In Saving Joint Base, Officials Say
By Daniel Nee JACKSON – Ocean County officials say a new land purchase is the latest example of a long-term effort to lobby in favor of keeping Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey and maintaining its mission. The county freeholder board approved the purchase of a 25 acre site in Jackson Tow nship that backs up to Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Station at its February 3 meeting,
which officials say lies in the flight path of military aircraft. The plot of land had planning approval for about 25 homes. “This county and the people of this county… we support the Joint Base and we’re doing our part to screen it by using our Natural Lands Trust money to create buffers to the base,” said Freeholder John C. Bartlett. “This area is not just the flight path, this is as the planes get low. (Purchase - See Page 4)
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