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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Planning Board hearing for the Berkeley 9 Estates in the former WOBM pit has been postponed yet again. A developer wants to build houses and commercial structures attached to a quiet neighborhood off Route 9, near Grant Concourse.
Radio station WOBM used to have property out there but it’s vacant now. It’s just an expanse of dirt trails. It’s known locally as the WOBM pit, especially by riders of off-road vehicles. The actual plan for the development could change by the time it gets heard. In 2019, it
was 60 homes and some commercial property. At a recent Planning Board meeting, township plan ner James Oris said it was senior housing. Requests to his office to determine if the number of homes had changed, or if there were amenities like a clubhouse, were not returned for this article.
─Photo by Chris Lundy He said to the planning board that the developer had met with the public. One part of the feedback was that the residents were concerned about overcrowding in schools. As senior housing, that would reduce that issue. They would be standalone homes, as (Pit - See Page 4)
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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – When you have a good cause, people simply want to help. In this case, the good c a u s e i s No r t h e r n Ocean Habitat for Humanity. They partner with families who are looking for a “handup, not a hand-out” in owning their first
home. The families put in “sweat equity” in helping to build the house that they will eventually live in. Recently, a “raising the wall” ceremony was held for their 20 th home. It’s located on a property on Grand Central Parkway in Berkeley Township. The land was part of an
estate given to Habitat. Nicole Abreu will be moving into that 20 th house in Aug ust or September, once it’s done. She’s a single mom with two child ren. Her oldest is already in Berkeley schools so it worked out that he’ll be able to stay in district. Roofing by Carl’s,
a division of Carl’s Fencing, Decking and Home Improvements, donat e d t he roof. “We’re happy that we can be a part of this and a part of the community. We feel very blessed ,” said Ca rl Del Pizzo Sr., who has been a board member with Northern Ocean Habitat for five years.
He said that the company is privileged to join the other sponsors to contribute to the new home, and hopes to be involved in NOHFH’s 21st home starting in the fall. Randy Laing, owner of Chap Construction, had his company frame the house as a 100% (Habitat - See Page 5)
June 26, 2021
COVID Report More Positive Than Past
By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – As the liaison to the Ocean County Health Department, Commissioner Gerry P. Little has delivered his share of bad news since officials began reporting COVID-19 updates last March. For a long while, the focus was on documenting numbers – both positive cases and coronavirus-related deaths. Then, fast forward and Little’s report included acknowledging the difficulty in securing sufficient COVID-19 vaccine allocations. During the height of the virus, health department officials gave daily reports of positive test results in excess of three digits. It also was not uncommon for individual municipalities to document more than 100 cases in one day. Hospitals in Ocean County went on divert several times. Nursing homes became overrun with COVID-19 outbreaks. And – thousands ultimately lost their lives to the novel coronavirus. In a county with more than a third of residents over 65, the struggle hit close to home. The next battle was locating enough vaccines for those considering it as an option. When Little delivered his COVID-19 report at the most recent Ocean County Commissioner’s meeting, the first thing he did was remark on the smiling faces he saw from the dais. County directors concerned about crowding meetings returned to the meeting room for the first time in ages. Most assembled felt comfortable with removing their masks. “We have to thank our health department for this massive response,” said Little. “Overnight, we only had 19 new confirmed cases, which brings the total to 65,804.” Only eight municipalities throughout the county reported at least one case on the day of Little’s report. Lakewood led the list, followed by Toms River and Jackson, which each documented three confirmed cases each. “Long-term care facilities had six of the cases,” Little added. “For comparison purposes, there was a time that fifty nursing homes in the county that had an outbreak.” (COVID - See Page 4)
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Continued From Page 1 opposed to apartments or condos. The Planning Board recently passed a resolution allowing the developer a postponement until April of 2022. The developer was not present at the Planning Board meeting. The hearing had been postponed multiple times already. A petition against the development is at change.org/p/mayor-carmen-amato-sayno-to-berkeley-nine-estates “Our roads are already overburdened with horrendous traffic…Our water aquifer CANNOT withstand even MORE impervious surface being laid, without proper replenishment due to those roads,” the petitioner stated. “This developer is asking the planning board to accept their application
A lot of trails run through the property.
for MANY variances. Variances that seek to change the current specifications the town already has in place. Zoning that was put in place to meet state regulations should NOT be overlooked and overturned simply because enough MONEY was thrown at the issue! We cannot DRINK money, when the water runs dry! And the only ones that will have enough to BUY water will be those responsible for the desecration!! We’ll be busy being over taxed to death for all the new things the town will need to accommodate this.” Residents have been concerned that if the developer might win approval to build more homes than currently allowed. This is an example of a variance, and the developer would have to make their case to the Planning Board for it to happen.
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Continued From Page 1 Testing sites are seeing less traffic in comparison to the number previously swabbed at the direction of Ocean County health officials. Only four people showed up for COVID-19 tests last Tuesday. According to Little, over 247,926 Ocean County residents are fully vaccinated. This accounts for 49 percent of county residents over the age of 18. Ocean County authorities arranged for additional vaccination sites throughout the county, including sessions at the Ocean County Fire Training Academy on June 28. In addition, many libraries have taken on vaccine schedules.
The numbers have already increased in the week since Little’s report. Of the 510,000 Ocean County residents considered eligible for the vaccine, nearly 284,000 received at least one dose of the vaccine. Over 252,000 are now fully vaccinated. Mortality statistics offer a dark picture of COVID-19 devastating impact in Ocean County. Lost lives currently total 2001, with Lakewood, Manchester, and Toms River all reporting more than 300 who succumbed to the virus. Little said that vaccines are available in several locations throughout the county, including the RWJ Barnabas Healthcare Arena, Southern Regional High School, and a drive-thru clinic at Ocean County College.
─Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Commissioner Gerry Little delivers updated COVID-19 report.
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Continued From Page 1 donation, said Kristine Novakowski, executive director of Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity. “Woodhaven Lumber donated all the lumber needed for the house, which was truly amazing due to the major price increases and demand for lumber.” Other contributors included Ferguson, Christone Electric, Kiely, Benjamin Franklin plumbing, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, Jersey Coast Appliance, Lowe’s, Russo Gutters and Exteriors, United Site Services, and Family First Funding. It could be said that it takes a village to build a home. Ownership of a house is very difficult on two incomes, let alone
The Berkeley Times, June 26, 2021, Page 5 one. Renting an apartment is easily more than $1,000 a month that you don’t get any equity from. Then, you don’t even have the money for the down payment on a house, let alone mortgage payments. While this provides an immediate help for a family, it serves a long-term goal as well. Children raised in a safe home are more likely to succeed. They are more likely to have the foundation to be in a better place when they start their own families, and so on. It’s because of this, that the assistance is truly generational. One family is helped now, but the impact will be felt by their grandchildren. For more information, ideas on how to help, or an application to be considered for the home, visit NOHFH.com.
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First Residents Of Ocean Medical Center Graduate
By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – Being honored as the first class of residents at Hackensack Meridian Ocean Medical Center, the 2018 inaugural class have officially graduated and will begin their practice in Family Medicine and Psychiatry specialties. Not only are these doctors the first to enter the Graduate Medical Education (GME) program, but they completed a three-year residency program during one of the toughest times with the COVID-19 pandemic. “Today is a significant milestone as we further our mission to provide the clinical foundation for doctors to skillfully and safely treat patients now and in the future,” Jason Kreitner, MHA, FACHE, president and chief hospital executive said. “I am honored to be joined here with our first resident graduating class and their families. No one could have predicted a pandemic during your clinical training right, did you sign up for this? Expect this? Did anyone ever think this just a year and a half go? You continued to shine with compassion during this pandemic. You really got Ocean Medical Center through one of the most challenging times this organization has ever been through. Your support to our nurses and our team - when we needed you guys, you were there for us.” The 2018 inaugural class consisted of eight family medicine and six psychiatry residents. At the graduation ceremony held of June 18 at the Remembrance Garden, nine residents received diplomas. The other five psychiatry residents from this class have opted to obtain optional psychiatry tracks that require additional training and will graduate in the coming years. “This first class of residents have experienced both rewarding and challenging three years of on-the-job training,” Vincent J. Vivona, D.O. J.D., FACP, FCLM, CHCQM, chief medical off icer said. “Residency is the busiest and most intense time in their career; however, the past 18 months of training during the COVID-19 pandemic was testament to their dedication and strength with a purpose to sharpen their clinical skills in medical procedures, patient care, and quality control.”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the wake of a bipartisan bill introduced by Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) and Congressman Trent Kelly (MS-01) that would address what the head of the National Guard Bureau, Army General Daniel Hokanson, called “one of my most pressing concerns”, several military and service member support organizations have endorsed the Healthcare for our Troops Act. The bill, H.R. 3512, which would make no-fee healthcare available to the over 800,000 Americans serving our nation in the Reserve and National Guard, is co-sponsored by the two co-chairs of the National Guard and Reserve Caucus, Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13) and Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-04), as well as
Kim: Healthcare For Our Troops Act Endorsed By Military Support Organizations Congressman Scott DesJarlais (TN-04), Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33), Congressman Jim Cooper (TN-05), Congresswoman Marie Newman (IL-03), Congressman Kaialiʻi Kahele (HI-02), and Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10). This bill has the support of: National Guard Association of the U.S. (NGAUS), Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the U.S. (EANGUS), Association of the United States Army (AUSA), Chief Warrant Officers Association of the U.S. Coast Guard, Naval Enlisted Reserve Association, Reserve Organization of America (formerly Reserve Officers Association), Air
Force Sergeants Association, the Wounded Warrior Project, VoteVets, and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. “You would think members of the force America counts on to be always ready, always there would all have health insurance, but that’s not the case. In fact, we’ve had to send National Guard soldiers and airmen to the frontlines of the worst public health crisis in a century without medical coverage. This legislation would ensure that never happens again. We applaud it,” said retired Brig. Gen. J. Roy Robinson, the NGAUS president. “It would also provide the Guard with a game-changing recruiting and retention tool, which would go a long way toward paying for this coverage,” he added. “It’s the right thing to do for the Guard and the
nation.” “The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) would like to express our gratitude to Rep. Andy Kim for his hard work and dedication to the National Guard and his efforts to ensure medical readiness for our servicemembers,” said Command Sergeant Major (Retired) Karen Craig, President of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States. “Ensuring that National Guard servicemembers are ready to answer our nation’s call is always of the utmost concern. Medical readiness is one of the most critical aspects of ensuring our members are prepared at a moment’s notice and providing healthcare is the key to ensuring this happens.”
Specifically, if enacted, the Healthcare for our Troops Act would: • Ensure every service member has healthcare • Provide premium-free/zero cost sharing medical and dental coverage for Selected • Reserve members eligible for TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) • Address financial barriers to seeking mental health care • Improve readiness • Prepare service members for no-notice deployments • Provide comprehensive treatment for illnesses and injuries which affect medical readiness, regardless of duty status • Require a study on eliminating annual physicals during drill and replacing them with forms to be completed by civilian providers to assess medical readiness
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the vast majority of which will face annual premium hikes. Despite their spin that Risk Rating 2.0 will deliver significant savings for policyholders, FEMA confirmed during questioning from Sen. Menendez that eight-in-ten NFIP policyholders will actually see their premiums rise. “The Senator’s right,” said David Maurstad, FEMA’s Deputy Associate Administrator for Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration. “Eighty percent of policyholders will see their policies go up.” “I think what I find even more frustrating is that we call Risk Rating 2.0 ‘Equity in Action’ when I think this new rating system is anything but equitable,” said Sen. Menendez. “The more and more expensive this insurance becomes, the less the pool that will exist and the premiums will continue to go up as there are less people in the pool, not to mention the ratable losses
for communities across the nation, when you can’t sell the property at the end of the day because you can’t afford flood insurance… There’s a real impact for a very large number of people and it’s not only the impact, it’s the size of the impact.” The senator cited Keansburg, a largely blue collar, working-class community on Raritan Bay in Monmouth County with a median income of $52,000 that was devastated by Superstorm Sandy, in which 90% of its nearly 2,000 NFIP policyholders will see rate hikes under Risk Rating 2.0. “Under Risk Rating 2.0, 90 percent of policyholders in Keansburg would be seeing premium increases in the first year and the increases continue to compound in years to come,” Sen. Menendez pointed out, making the case that hardworking families will bear the cost of steep premium hikes. During his testimony, Maurstad misstated that all
217,000 NFIP policyholders in New Jersey will see premiums cut by an average $85 a month. In reality, FEMA’s own data shows 80 percent of New Jersey policyholders will see premium increases, with hundreds facing annual hikes over $1,000 and with no end in sight. Se n. Me ne ndez also pressed Maurstad on other areas to find cost-savings with the NFIP instead of putting an outsized burden on policyholders, namely the slashing the high compensation for WYO (Write-Your-Own) private insurance companies and freezing interest payments on the program’s debt to be reinvested in mitigation efforts. Maurstad confirmed that every $1 spent in mitigation saves the NFIP $6 in claim payouts after a flood. “I like anything the federal government can do 6-to-1 at the end of the day,” Sen. (Government - See Page 9)
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Menendez responded. Sen. Menendez renewed his call for sweeping reforms to the NFIP as the program is due to expire in September without reauthorization from Congress. He is currently working towards introducing new, bipartisan NFIP reform legislation built upon legislation he led in the last Congress with Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.). The National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform (NFIP Re) Act of 2019 tackles systemic problems with f lood insurance, lowers the cap on annual premium increases to ensure policies are affordable for homeowners, puts the NFIP back on solid fiscal ground, and reframes the nation’s entire disaster paradigm to one that focuses more on prevention and mitigation to spare the high cost of rebuilding after f lood disasters. Last month, Sen. Menendez questioned exper t wit nesses du r i ng a Ban k i ng Committee hearing on the need to make
The Berkeley Times, June 26, 2021, Page 9 the NFIP more affordable, to revamp its broken claims process that left many Superstorm Sandy survivors holding the bag, and to invest more in mitigation efforts to reduce risk and the ultimate cost to rebuild after a f lood. Sen. Menendez first exposed the problem of widespread lowballing of f lood insurance claims during Congressional hearings he chaired in 2014, and then successfully pushed FEMA to reopen ever y Sandy f lood insu rance claim for review, which compensated Sandy victims with more than $260 million in additional payments they were initially denied. Sen. Menendez authored the Superstorm Sandy Relief and Disaster Loan Program Improvement Act, which extended and expanded access to federal disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). His Homeowner’s Flood Insurance Affordability Act was signed into law in 2014 to address skyrocketing rates many Sandy survivors were encountering. In 2013, he shepherded the original $60 billion federal Sandy aid package through Congress.
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Around The Jersey Shore Where To Catch Fireworks This July 4th
By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – What’s a better way to celebrate America’s birthday than watching a colorful fireworks show in your community. Last year, several towns had to cancel their annual fireworks display due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With restrictions being lifted, towns are gearing up and preparing for a fun-filled holiday. So mark your calendars! Listed below are places where you can see this year’s Independence Day fireworks shows: Barnegat: July 2 (rain date July 5); Barnegat High School. Beachwood: July 4; View from either side of the Toms River in Beachwood and Island Heights.
Brick: July 1 & July 8; Windward Beach Park Freehold: July 10; Michael J. Tighe Park. Jackson: July 2 through 4 at Six Flags Great Adventure; July 10 at Johnson Park. Lacey: July 3 (rain date July 5); Lacey Township High School. Lakewood: July 2 through 4; FirstEnergy Park. Red, White and BlueClaws Weekend with post-game fireworks following games. Lavallette: July 4; Centennial Gardens and Gazebo. Point Pleasant Beach: July 4; Jenkinson’s boardwalk. Seaside Heights: July 4; Seaside Heights boardwalk. Toms River: July 4; Shelter Cove Beach.
Cops: Lakewood Home Used To Deal Cocaine
By Chris Lundy LAKEWOOD – Police arrested two people for using a home in Lakewood to distribute cocaine. The arrests come after a month-long investigation which ended with a search of a home in Lakewood on June 8. The address was not provided by police. Inside, they found about 10 grams of cocaine, “a large quantity of materials indicative of illegal drug distribution,” a digital scale, and $4,700 in cash. Taishaun Cosme, 26, of Brick, was charged with Possession of Cocaine with Intent to
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Around The Jersey Shore 4-H Members Win State Art Awards
OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County 4-H members recently competed in the New Jersey 4-H Animal Art Contest held virtually. 4-H members from throughout the state exhibited more than 225 entries in the 2-D Art, 3-D Art, Photography, and Video divisions within five animal categories - 1) Dog, 2) Equine, 3) Livestock (beef, dairy, goats, sheep, and swine), 5) Small Animals (rabbits, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, herpetology, and poultry) and 6) Other (alpacas, llamas, wildlife, and cats). The Ocean County participants for the 2021 NJ 4-H Animal Art Contest were: • Isabella Andreacci, a member of the D.O.G. club, in Dogs, Photography • Gianna Buckney, a member of the Wise Quackers club, in Small Animals, 2-D Art • Gianna Buckney, a member of the Wise Quackers club, in Dogs, 2-D Art • Julia Buckney, a member of the Wise Quackers club, in Other Species, 2-D Art • Addison Gerhard, a member of D.O.G. club, in Dogs, Photography • Kyra Huebner, a member of D.O.G. club, in Dogs, Photography, won Best in Division – Senior • Maura O’Brien, a member of Fantastic 4-Her club, in Other Species, Photography • Maura O’Brien, a member of Fantastic 4-Her club, in Dogs, 2-D Art “We are proud of the accomplishments of the 4-H members from our county! The virtual New Jersey 4-H Animal Art Contest provided an opportunity for 4-H members to engage in creative activities and showcase their art and photography skills on a state level.” Amelia Valente, Ocean County 4-H Program Associate said.
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MANAHAWKIN – The Southern Ocean County Animal Facility in Manahawkin will conduct all business by appointment only until further notice. Call the facility at 609-978-0127 to set up an appointment for adoptions, reclaims, surrenders, rabies clinics and other shelter-related business. (Walk-in’s will not be permitted at this time.) The Northern Ocean County Animal Facility in Jackson is closed for renovations and will not open until further notice. For more information in regards to safe distancing and other COVID-19-related guidance and information, visit ochd.org. The OCHD has also set up a COVID-19 Information Call Line number for residents and clinicians’ questions regarding the coronavirus. The number is 732-341-9700 ext. 7411. Call the NJDOH hotline available around the clock for questions at 1-800-222-1222.
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Lately, I’ve been working on my herbal garden and just planted some rosemary and lavender. I saw dill plants available for purchase, but those won’t grow as a perennial in my Colorado area which is zone 6 because the herb won’t survive temperatures below 25 degrees. Our winters always include temperatures in single digits, or below! So, a dill plant is not an option in my herb garden, however it might be for you, and today’s article is to tell you why a dill pickle’s good or you! I’m going to share the medicinal benefits of this delicious and ancient weed! The dill plant is related to the “carrot” family of plants which sounds bizarre. Dill is an “umbellifer” which means it is related to asafoetida, caraway seeds, celery powder, parsley, coriander seeds and fennel. An allergy to one of the spices may mean you have a cross sensitivity to the others listed here. Anethum graveolens, commonly called dill or dill weed, has been used for eons because it has incredible health benefits for your intestinal tract. It can help with diarrhea, f latulence, indigestion and stomach pain. It stimulates appetite too. Active constituents in dill stimulate and activate digestive juices and bile so it aids digestion. Dill has a lot of iron, magnesium and vitamin B6. Since it contains many antioxidants like vitamin C, and natural beta carotene, it reduces damage from free radicals. It’s great for kidney and urinary tract health, as well as the brain, heart and eye tissue. As an added perk, dill may help
to lower LDL cholesterol very slightly. Just a note of caution, dill supplements have mild diuretic properties so if you take a supplement, that might mean you lose water more rapidly. This is helpful for people with hypertension, however, the it could be a problem for some people who take lithium for example. Talk to your doctor about using a dill supplement which is concentrated. This warning does not apply if you are sprinkling a dash of dried dill spice, or adding a sprig of fresh dill on your meal. Here are 8 ways you can incorporate fresh dill into your day: 1. Put on top of vegetables during the last two minutes of roasting 2. Add it to potato salad 3. Use it in soup 4. Make a tzatziki sauce and add dill 5. Make dill pickles! 6. Put it on top of fish before you cook 7. Make a “tea” by steeping sprigs of dill for 5 minutes in water, add honey/lemon 8. Scissor a small sprig of dill into your garden salad Some people wonder if drying dill is better than freezing it. I recommend freezing it and it’s very easy. Rinse fresh dill of impurities in water and shake off the excess, then pat the sprigs dry. Lay them out on a cookie sheet and put in freezer to flash freeze them. Later on, you can transfer the frozen dill sprigs to a storage bag and keep in the freezer for up to 6 months. If you are supplementing with dill tablets, please make sure you ask your doctor if it’s right for you, especially if you already take blood pressure pills or diuretics.
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BEACHWOOD – Bring harmony to your mind and body by practicing simple meditation and physical postures. Tak ing some time out for you rself. Create some space in your mind, and some f lexibility in your body. We could all use a little self-care this summer. Start your weekend with
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Around The Jersey Shore Autism Resources Available Online
OCEAN COUNTY – Individuals and families concerned with the impact of COVID-19 on autism related services now have a comprehensive list of agencies and organizations that are providing facts and support, right in the Ocean County Library website. The OCL Autism Caregiver Resources guide features links and describes the focus of reputable nonprofit organizations, state and local agencies, social media groups, and even a free iOS or Android app for family networking. Groups on the list cover the full age range
from preschool to adult, and provide support in matters of education, social skills, behavior management, and health, especially regarding COVID-19 information. Caregivers will find useful approaches for discussing social distancing, schedule and routine development, home schooling, and caregiver self-care techniques. There also are links to organizations that provide fun, instructive activities and games. For more details, visit theoceancountylibrary.org/resources.
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BAYVILLE – The Emmanuel Community Church will be sponsoring a Soccer Camp this summer for boys and girls ages 5 through 13, August 2 to 6 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Forest Hills Soccer Field, Forest Hills Parkway in Bayville.
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“Elements of Trust” Vacation Bible School
BAYVILLE – The Emmanuel Community Church, located at 331 Wheaton Ave. in Bayville, is inviting the community to “Elements of Trust” - their Vacation Bible School that will be held July 12 to 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. This free event is for children who have completed
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BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen Amato would like to congratulate all the Berkeley Soccer Associations participants for a great, fun season. Special thanks to the coaches and parents who pitched in to make it such a success. Berkeley Soccer Associations 2013 Girls finished their season undefeated winning the MOSA Premier division with a 9-0-1 record.
The girls scored 49 goals and only allowed 17 against. This team has a great future ahead of them representing Berkeley Soccer. This spring accomplishments so far: • Berkeley Jersey Shore Spring Cup Champions • Jersey Shore CHAMPIONS Cup Champions • MOSA Premier - Champions.
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Greetings from Mayor Vaz
We are offering this special section in the “Toms River Times,” “Berkeley Times,” and “Manchester Times” as a hello, thank you, and invitation to our neighbors across the
Barnegat Bay from Seaside Heights. Your neighbors in Seaside Heights take very seriously our responsibility as stewards of a phenomenal collection of recreational opportunities for our neighbors and for people who aren’t blessed to live near the ocean. I invite you to enjoy these pages and be reminded of the many opportunities we provide you to enjoy our beautiful ocean front. We look forward to welcoming you. Anthony E. Vaz Mayor
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Seaside Heights was born to be New Jersey’s foremost seaside resort. Whether you’re here for a day, a weekend, or a summer, you’ll find plenty to enjoy and create new memories. Mix and match for a great day. Splash in the sparkling waters. Breathe the fresh ocean air. Feel the sand between your toes and the sun refreshing your soul. Swim on a sizzling summer day. Stroll The Classic American Boardwalk.
Ride the Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach amusements. Unwind with a game of mini golf or arcade classics. Catch a fish, crab, wave, sunrise or sunset. Indulge in classic boardwalk food Or just sit back, relax, and take it all in
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The food scene in Seaside Heights is as diverse as the many other opportunities for enjoyment in the oceanfront resort town. Food from traditional boardwalk grab-and-go to fresh seafood and casual sit-down offerings are an important element of any resort community. Seaside Heights is no exception. The impact of the COVID pandemic has shuff led Seaside Height’s dining scene somewhat. But, many favorite restaurants and stands are back at full stride, some have moved to new spaces,and new soon-to-be-favorites are opening. Klee’s, Spicy, and Hemingways have for years headlined the list of favorites for those preferring a leisurely sit-down meal. Two new casual, but sumptuous restaurants, Hooks and Drifters, have opened on the Boulevard. The Ocean
Club restaurant is opening in the new The Pier at Seaside on the oceanfront. And new grab-and-go stands on the Boardwalk abound. Boardwalk outdoor dining has grown steadily, also, as the pandemic era initiative to assist restaurants with space restrictions became so popular that the Borough has continued it. For pizza and cheesesteak fans, there are numerous restaurants throughout town that compete to be the best in their specialty. And, of course, for those seeking to satisfy their desire for sweets, providers of ice cream, frozen custard, and other delights abound. Visit exit82. com/restaurants/ for more information.
These five new residences on Hancock Avenue are typical of the fast-paced residential development in Seaside Heights. In the midst of a nationwide real estate homes built and sold in the half-million boom, Seaside Heights is continuing range with over 100 new units proposed. growth of new home construction that Most of the new homes are sold before began before the nationwide boom. being built. According to Michael Loundy, the owner According to Loundy, Seaside Heights of Seaside Realty, people re-discovered originated as a town with a lot of small Seaside Heights as a compact ocean and seaside cottages. Between the impact of bayfront town with a desirable lifestyle Superstorm Sandy and changes in lifea few years ago. The investment in new styles, many of those cottages are have homes has accelerated since then. outlived their useful lives and are being Recently there have been at least 40 new replaced with more feature-full homes.
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A SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION PROVIDED BY YOUR FRIENDS IN SEASIDE HEIGHTS.
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FROM $649,900 Two Bayfront recreation areas provide additional enjoyment options for visitors to Seaside Heights. Two bayfront recreation areas overlooking floor with bay views. the beautiful Barnegat Bay are enjoyable Sunset Beach is north of Rt 37 on the features that people might tend to not assobayfront. This area provides a sandy beach ciate with Seaside Heights. The town is one with shallow water that is ideal for families of the few on the Atlantic that is so compact with small children. The area also has hosts that it is just a short walk from enjoying the a classic Stewart's Root Beer, a sit-down ocean to delighting in the bay. restaurant, a boat launching ramp, kayak The southern recreation area is on Rt 35 rentals, a dock for fishing and crabbing, and a south of Rt 37 on the border of Seaside livery operation that rents boats for a fishing Park. This area features a dock for fishing and crabbing. and crabbing, as well as a livery operation The beach is protected by lifeguards in seathat rents personal watercraft and pontoon son, and a beach badge is required. Parking boats. Dock Outfitters manages the southis free. Sunset Beach is a popular place from ern area and offers a well-stocked tackle which to enjoy beautiful sunsets. shop as well as a café that features a second https://exit82.com/bayfront/
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Over 60 flavors of fudge, and the largest selection of candy on the boardwalk! A familiar commercial site on the Boulevard undergoes renovation while The Pier at Seaside on the southern end of the Boardwalk nears completion. Seaside Heights is experiencing an evolution to a year-round family destination and investors in new businesses are taking notice while existing businesses are responding by expanding. Borough government has an exciting vision for the town as an enjoy able oceanfront community with a larger proportion of year-round residents and businesses. The town leaders welcome developers and business people to come to them with their ideas and their own dream for a thriving business. At the same time, existing businesses are expanding, either adding to their existing space, or moving
within town to larger space. Two examples: PJ’s Place, a popular seafood restaurant recently moved from its location on the Boulevard to larger space on Ocean Terrace, by the Boardwalk. Heavy Reel Brewing, the popular micro-brewery, took advantage of the pandemic hiatus to move to much larger space a few blocks north of its prior location. Major construction on commercial projects continues on the Boardwalk and Boulevard with more planned. Seaside Heights considers itself a YES town and invites potential investors to meet with town leaders to explore creative projects. Visit exit82.com/business/ for more information.
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Enjoy Lots of Free Events
There are many ways to get wet and cool in Seaside Heights, The Breakwater Beach water park with numerous water activities join the ocean and bay as refreshing and enjoyable options.
Amusement games from classic midway wheels to skill games like the Frog Bog delight all ages on the Seaside Heights Boardwalk and Casino Pier.
Fireworks, massive kite spectaculars, and lots of music events provide a fantastic schedule of free events for visitors to Seaside Heights. A full schedule of entertainment and events has returned to Seaside Heights. There are typically events held throughout the year, both by the town and by outside organizations, and following last year’s pandemic restrictions the rebound this year is phenomenal. Starting July 1 there is an abundant schedule of entertainment, most of it free, to add to your enjoyment of Seaside Heights. Come for an event and then enjoy a great variety of food, shopping, arcade play, Casino Pier, and The Classic American Boardwalk. Or, if you are planning to visit Seaside Heights, check to see what additional free entertainment is available for your
pleasure. Fireworks return July 4 and every Wednesday until just before Labor Day. The Kites in the Heights Tuesday Evening kite shows continue to grow in popularity. And this year, the Bubble Storms that children enjoy so much will again join the kite shows. Music events are plentiful, including a number of tribute concerts on the beach featuring the music of music legends such as Styx, Yes, and Billy Joel. There is too much to cover in a short article, so we encourage you to look for the event schedule page elsewhere in this section and to visit exit82.com/events/ regularly for the most current event and entertainment information.
Seaside Heights honors the dedication of those who keep our country safe through their service in our armed forces. That gratitude is shown through free beach access and discounts at Seaside Heights businesses for active duty and retired military personnel. The Borough of Seaside Heights offer s free access to the beach for active and retired military personnel and their dependents (spouses, civil union partners, and children) with a valid form of Military ID. The business community also provides
discounts for active and retired military personnel, with a valid form of military ID, on amusements, food, retail, lodging, and parking. Military-friendly businesses are indicated by the “Military Discounts Available” sign displayed in their front windows. Details of offers for active-duty and retired military personnel are available at https://exit82. com/military-friendly/ The Borough of Seaside Heights thanks you for your service.
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2021 Seaside Heights Events
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Beach Volleyball Clinic, Great American Volleyball Big Joe Henry Variety Show Fireworks Ray Anderson’s David BowieTribute Band Concert Arts & Crafts by the Sea Rock N Roll Chorus Concert Movies on the Beach - The Lion King Concert Jukebox Legends Dad & Me Beach Day Kites in the Heights Ron Albanese’s Kiddie Rock N Roll Comedy Show Big Joe Henry Variety Show Fireworks Styx Tribute Concert by Return to Paradise Broadway Meets the Beach Monster Energy Concert Movies on the Beach - The Secret Life of Pets 2 2 for 1 Beach Day Concert Jullian & Dominique Friend & Me Day Kites in the Heights Miss Jolie Children’s Music Big Joe Henry Variety Show Fireworks Crosby, Stills and Nash Acoustic Guitar Williams Honor, Jersey Shore Country Movies on the Beach Raya & The Last Dragon Concert Gerard Esposito Dog Royalty Days Kites in the Heights Ron Albanese’s Kiddie Rock N Roll Comedy Show Fireworks Tribute Concert Splintered Sunlight Grateful Dead Broadway Meets the Beach Bad Fish Concert Matthew Piazzi & the DeBonairs Movies on the Beach Moana Concert - Joey Arminio & The Family Kites in the Heights
6:00-8:00pm Sunset Beach 7:00 - 9:00pm Boardwalk 9:30 - 10:00pm Beach 7:30 - 9:00pm Beach 11:00-7:00pm Boardwalk 7:00 pm Carteret Stage 8:30 - 11:00pm Carteret Beach 7:00 - 9:00pm Franklin Stage ALL DAY Beach 4:00 - 7:00pm Carteret Beach 7:00pm Carousel Pavilion 7:00 - 9:00pm Boardwalk 9:30 - 10:00pm Beach 7:30 - 9:00pm Beach 7:00pm Carousel Pavilion TBA 8:30 - 11:00pm Carteret Beach ALL DAY ALL BEACHES 7:00 - 9:00pm Franklin Stage ALL DAY Beach 4:00 - 7:00pm Carteret Beach 7:00pm Carousel Pavilion 7:00 - 9:00pm Boardwalk 9:30 - 10:00pm Beach Carousel Bldg 7:30pm Beach stage 8:30 - 10:30pm Carteret Beach 7:00 - 9:00pm Franklin Stage 9:00am - 5:00pm Boardwalk 4:00 - 7:00pm Carteret Beach 7:00pm Carousel Pavilion 9:30 - 10:00pm Beach 7:30 - 9:00pm 7:00pm Carousel Pavilion 7:00 pm 8:30 - 10:30pm 7:00 - 9:00pm 4:00 - 7:00pm
Carteret Stage Carteret Beach Franklin Stage Carteret Beach
Fireworks 9:30 - 10:00pm RV Rally Family Motor Coach Association ALL DAY TWC Event TBA Jersey Pizza Crawl Wine Festival (Disco 54 concert TBA) TBA Wine Festival (Super Trans concert TBA) TBA Little Walk for Brain Cancer TBA Antique Car Show Vintage Auto Club of OC 9:00am - 3:00pm Charity 5K, Little by Little, Inc. (Haiti Benefit) 8:00-12:30 Cheap Thrills Motorcycle Show & Swap (Hershey) 10:00-10:00 7th Annual Rock the Farm Tribute Festival 12:00-10:00pm St. Jude’s Walk TBA
Beach North Bayfront
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Boardwalk Boardwalk/Beach Boardwalk/Beach Boardwalk Bay Blvd/Grant Boardwalk 1415 Boulevard Grant Parking Lot
FALL AND WINTER Oct 2 Oct 9 Oct 24 Dec 31
Saturday Saturday Sunday Friday
Car Show Bring ‘Em Out Promotions 4 x 4 Beach Take Over Jeep Rally Seaside Half Marathon First Night
Seaside Heights offers a tremendous variety of activities and events available for your enjoyment in Seaside Heights. Schedules change for various reasons and we suggest that you visit www.exit82.com/events/ for the most recent information.
ALL DAY
Bay Blvd/School Hiering Lot/Beach
12:00-5:00 pm
Arcades
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It’s officially summer at the Jersey Shore. Bruce Springsteen certainly does have a point! (Photo by Love Imagery)
Upcoming Toms River Blood Drive Announced
TOMS RIVER – New Jersey Blood Services would like to announce that it is conducting a blood drive on July 1 from 1-7 p.m. at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 1528 Church Road. It is open to the public. Blood products have a short shelf life – from five to 42 days, so constant replenishment is necessary. Each day there are
patients who depend on the transfusion of red blood cells, platelets and plasma to stay alive. But blood and blood products can’t be manufactured. They can only come from volunteer blood donors who take an hour to attend a blood drive or visit a donor center. To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive, call Toll Free: 1-800-933-2566. Visit: nybloodcenter.org.
EDUCATORS! Have a special event planned for your class? Let everyone know by placing a news release in this paper! Call 732-657-7344 to find out how!
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Dear Joel
By Joel Markel
I’ll Keep My Mask On, Mind Your Business
Dear Joel, The mask mandates are being lifted and I couldn’t be happier. In the places where wearing a mask is my choice, I have been approached by several mask wearing people who have been pretty aggressive. They keep asking me why I’m not wearing one and trying to make me feel bad about my decision to go mask-free. Is it right for them to ask me such personal questions? Answer: People are returning to normal at their own pace. I agree it’s pretty nervy for a complete stranger to lecture you, so tell them politely but firmly that you are obeying the current re-
strictions while still exercising your own decision. It’s ok for them to be concerned, but it’s not ok for them to tell you what you should be doing. Thank them and remind them that they have made their choice, now you should be allowed to make yours. Thanks for writing. Joel Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio.com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM.
If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566 (800603-CARE (2273). “Home health care with feeling. (“Home Health Care with Feeling”)
Do you have something you want everyone to know? Is there an issue that needs to be addressed? Write a letter to make yourself heard.
BERRIES GIVE THIS SNACK CAKE A BRIGHT POP OF COLOR AND FRESH FLAVOR By America’s Test Kitchen
Vegetable oil spray 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces and softened 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup whole milk 3/4 cup blueberries 3/4 cup raspberries
combined, about 30 seconds. 4. Carefully add half of the flour mixture. Mix on low speed until combined, about 30 seconds. With the mixer running, slowly pour in milk and mix until combined, about 30 seconds. Add the remaining flour mixture. Mix on low speed until well combined, about 30 seconds. 5. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl and stir in any remaining dry flour (the batter will be very thick). Add blueberries and raspberries and gently stir until just combined. Scrape the batter into the parchment-lined baking pan and smooth the top. 6. Bake until the cake is golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. 7. Transfer baking pan to a cooling rack and let the cake cool completely in the pan, about 2 hours. Remove the cake from the baking pan and discard the parchment. Cut the cake into pieces and serve.
1. Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray the inside bottom and sides of an 8 inch square metal baking pan with vegetable oil spray. Line the bottom of the baking pan with an 8-inch square piece of parchment paper. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a large bowl if using a handheld mixer), combine softened butter and sugar. Beat on medium-high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. 3. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until
Recipe notes Here are two ways to speed up the butter softening process: 1. Counter method: Cut the butter into 1-inch pieces (to create more surface area). Place the butter on a plate and wait about 30 minutes. Once the butter gives to light pressure (try to push your fingertip into the butter), it’s ready to use. 2. Microwave method: Cut the butter into 1-inch piecesand place on a microwave-safe plate. Heat in the microwave at 50% power for 10 seconds. Check the butter with the fingertip test. Heat for another 5 to 10 seconds if necessary.
BERRY SNACK CAKE Serves 12
(For 25 years, confident cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.) (c) 2021 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.
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