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Vol. 22 - No. 10
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June 25, 2016
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CLASS OF 2016 LEAVES HAWKS’ NEST
Manchester Twp. High School class of 2016. For additional photos of commencement, see page 4. By Jennifer Peacock Providence granted Manchester’s graduating Class of 2016 a gorgeous late spring night June 15 on which to walk across the field one last time as a high school student, but always a Hawk. Principal Dennis Adams gave his gradu-
ating seniors a bit of wisdom from the road. “I would like to leave you with a few words of wisdom before you embark on the next chapter of life. I call it the road to success. Driving rules apply at all times. Always honor stop signs – they allow you to think about your choices, goals and destinations
before you proceed...Always wear your seatbelt because you never know when a pothole or construction may dangerously deter your path...Keep your car in drive; neutral is for those who begin to doubt themselves, but you are the talented, skillful, motivated Class of 2016. You are a
Mayor Vetoes Redevelopment Plan For Heritage Minerals
By Jennifer Peacock M A NCHESTER – Af ter council narrowly approved, in a 3-2 vote, the Heritage Town Center Redevelopment Plan that received the Planning Board’s unanimous seal of approval, the mayor and council announced it had withdrawn the plan. June 20, about a week after the council discussion, the mayor announced he had vetoed it. “Hearing the DEP’s concerns and those of our residents, I, along with the Town Council, have decided to withdraw the plan. As such, earlier this morn-
ing I vetoed Ordinance 16-022,” wrote Mayor Kenneth Palmer in a June 20 statement. The redevelopment plan, the fruit of a year’s labor of Palmer’s redevelopment committee, created by Maser Consulting and vetted for its economic impact by Richard Reading & Associates, proposes the development of 6,543 residential units that would support a retail “Town Center.” The plan also calls for a 5-mile boulevard to connect Routes 70 and 37. The plan has received little (Plan - See Page 7)
–Photo by Jennifer Peacock Currently sitting as private property with No Trepassing signs at its borders, the Heritage Minerals site is under consideration for redevelopment.
–Photo by Manchester Board of Education winner destined for greatness,” Adams said. Senior Class President Maya Planter spoke a few words to not only her classmates but those in attendance. “Your attendance shows your dedication and passion not only for this community, (Nest - See Page 4)
Vandalism Continues At Soccer Fields
MANCHESTER – The Lakehurst Manchester Soccer Association continues to see its fields and facilities victim to theft, vandalism and other destruction. Kathleen Peluso of the Lakehurst Manchester Soccer Association said it’s been just over 2 months since the last article detailing continued vandalism at the township soccer fields, and in that time Manchester Police have been called out multiple times to investigate continued vandalism. “During this time reported incidents include continued vehicles driving on the fields, attempted break in’s to both the (Vandalism - See Page 4)