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Vol. 21 - No. 52
Business Directory ..................26 Classifieds................................27 Community News...............10-15 Dr. Izzy’s Sound News..............20 Fun Page..................................28 Dear Pharmacist.......................21 Inside The Law ..........................25 Letters to the Editor......................8 Wolfgang.................................35 WWW.MICROMEDIAPUBS.COM
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Honoring Those Missing In Action
MANCHESTER – Feral cats will no longer be trapped and euthanized in Manchester Township. The township council passed an ordinance at the end of March that now requires feral cats be trapped, neutered, and returned (TNR) to its habitat. The administration said that while residents want feral cat populations controlled, they preferred TNR to euthanasia. The New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Animal Welfare, defines feral cats as “domestic animal species living in an unsocialized or wild state; they are one or more generations removed from a home environment. Feral cats may live in a group or “colony”, usually in an area where they find food and shelter.” The Office differentiates between feral and “free-roaming” cats, which are “not necessarily considered to be feral, but which frequently roam outdoors and interact with feral cats and wildlife. They may be “outdoor cats” with a specific owner, stray pets, feral, or may have originated in one household and are now fed or cared for by other households in the neighborhood.”
–Photos courtesy Manchester Township A “chair of honor” ceremony featured local officials and veterans groups, to install a symbolic chair display to honor those missing in action. By Catherine Galioto MANCHESTER – The latest municipality to install a chair of honor, also known as a Missing Man chair, is Manchester Township, who will now keep
the symbolic display in place to honor those soldiers who have gone missing in action or have yet to come home. The ceremony was held in (Action - See Page 5)
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Council Tables Ordinance Regulating Flying Drones
By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – Rather than move forward and adopt an ordinance regulating drones in town, the Manchester Township Council tabled its ordinance at the suggestion of township attorney Angela Koutsouris. She said the feedback from the public has been both positive and negative about the proposed regulations. While safety is a concern, other residents who fly drones and other recreational small aircraft complained about the restrictions, as well as the lack of a public space in town for persons to fly their craft.
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She asked that more of the public have an opportunity to discuss it, and the Council will hold a workshop on the topic at 6 p.m. May 9 at its regular council meeting. Gavin Rozzi, editor and publisher of Ocean County Politics takes professional aerial photos using his drone. He bristled against the possibility of Council placing local restrictions on drones, saying the Federal Aviation Administration already has regulations,
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Manchester Outlaws Euthanasia OfByFeral Cats Jennifer Peacock
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–Archive Micromedia photo of aerial drone
Mayor About Town
–Photo courtesy Mayor Palmer’s Office MANCHESTER – Mayor Ken Palmer continues his “Neighborhood Meeting” series, visiting with residents throughout Manchester, and discussing town events, recreation programs, (Town - See Page 5)
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