Vol. 23 - No. 15
In This Week’s Edition
THE BERKELEY
TIMES
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Your FREE Weekly Hometown Newspaper For Bayville, Berkeley, Beachwood, Pine Beach, Ocean Gate and South Toms River | September 16, 2017
Community News!
Residents Take Pride In Community Day
PLANNER QUESTIONED IN SOUTH SEASIDE PARK CASE
Don’t miss what’s happening in your town.
Pages 8-13.
Letters To The Editor Page 7. –Photos by Chris Lundy (Clockwise from left, Charlotte Mandrik, 2, of Lanoka Harbor, does sand art with Jade Deaber from Berkeley’s recreation department. Children lined up for rides and inflatables. Central Regional Field Hockey coach Agnes Whitfield paints shirts for the team’s fundraising tie dye party. The head of Dino the Bayville Dinosaur was on display in front of the Berkeley Historical Society tent.
Dr. Izzy’s Sound News How To Increase The Longevity Of Your Hearing Aid
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Dear Pharmacist How To Prepare A First Aid Kit During Severe Weather
Page 17.
Inside The Law Injured At Work? Know Your Rights To Critical Benefits!
Page 19.
Dear Joel Indecisive Wife
Page 18.
Classifieds Page 21.
Wolfgang Puck Page 27.
Horoscope Page 27.
By Chris Lundy BER K ELEY – It was perfect weather for the 27th Annual Berkeley Pride Day,
held at Veterans Park. The day opened at 10 a.m. Rides and inflatable bounce houses
–Photo by Chris Lundy Attorney Joseph Michelini, right, begins cross examining Berkeley’s township planner, Stanley Slatechka, at the Planning Board meeting. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The attorney for a group of shore residents trying to leave the township questioned the motivation of the town’s planner during a recent planning board hearing. South Seaside Park, located just north of Island Beach State Park, has been trying to de-annex, or leave, Berkeley Township. They have (Planner - See Page 6)
(Pride - See Page 5)
Anglers Argue Over Fishing Limits By Jennifer Peacock STAFFORD – A trip to Annapolis, Maryland might be what saves the 2018 New Jersey fishing season. Saltwater anglers and their allies crowded the Stafford Township municipal chambers, where the (Anglers - See Page 5)
–Photo by Jennifer Peacock Tenacity, coming in before sunrise at the Manasquan Inlet. The Magnuson Act not only dictates seasons and limits on recreational anglers, but commercial vessels as well. Tenacity, of Tenacious Fishing Corp. of Montauk, New York, has a federal fishing permit.
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Little Leaguers Honored
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Township Council celebrated the hard work of three Little League teams. “This level of success is such a rare achievement given the many obstacles these teams must face along the way,” said Jon Bentevigna, president of the Berkeley Little League. “It demonstrates that these young players embody Little League’s core values of character, courage, and loyalty.” He went on to credit the parents and coaches for their time and dedication in helping the younger generation to prosper. The 8-year-old All-Stars, led by manager Tom Snyder, won the tournament
hosted by Toms River, he said. They had a 4-1 record, in which they outscored their opponents 31-13. The 9-year-old All-Stars, led by manager Chris Leiswski, won all five games of their tournament hosted by Barnegat. They outscored their opponents 53-14, even besting their rival Holbrook Little League 3-2. The 13 and 14-year-old players were the Junior Division team, the Michigan Wolverines. With manager Todd Sajweicz, they won the District 18 season championship 15-0. The All-Star team then advanced to the sectionals. They lost to Howell (Honored - See Page 4)
Michael T. Sutton, Manager • N.J. Lic. No. 4128 Benjamin “Matt” Wade, Advance Planning Director • N.J. Lic. No. 5028 David Kalinowski, Director • N.J. Lic. No. 3925 Steven J. Andrews, Director • N.J. Lic. No. 4435 “We are dedicated to exceeding expectations and delivering a standard of service that is 100% guaranteed.”