2023-01-14 - The Manchester Times

Manchester Sees New Leadership And New Council Members During Reorganization Meeting

Lakehurst Looks At Tough Budget Year

By Bob Vosseller

MANCHESTER –It was a who’s who of Ocean County GOP as well as a large turnout of residents who came out to witness the dawn of a new era of leadership for the township during its 2023 reorganization meeting.

Robert Arace was sworn in as mayor and his run-

ning mates Roxanne Conniff and Joseph Hankins were sworn into council. The oath of office was administered by New Egypt Bible Baptist Church Pastor/Plumsted Township Committeeman Dominick Cuozzo.

The new mayor is a former Township Zoning

Ordinance Restricts Animal Ownership In Residential Zones

By Bob Vosseller

LAKEHURST –

Borough officials passed an ordinance that would prevent farms from developing in residential areas.

Kieran Duff y and his wife have a num-

ber of farm animals such as goats, rabbits and pigs who live on their property located near Horicon Lake.

Duffy said they do not operate a business on their property.

While the Duffys are grandfathered from the

ordinance, they will not be allowed to replace any of their animals should they die or should they decide to sell them. The issue of what would happen if the animals are discovered to be pregnant was left unclear during

the meeting though it was said that the matter required further investigation.

Duffy questioned Mayor Harry Robbins and the members of council about the ordinance and how it would impact his homestead.

He asked the mayor, “if I lose an animal, I’m not allowed to replace it? Is that what you are saying?”

“That is correct,” the mayor replied. “Right now, you are grandfathered into (Zones - See Page 9)

By Bob Vosseller

LAKEHURST – New Year’s Day was bright and sunny, a perfect day for the borough’s annual reorganization meeting that saw the swearing in of three returning council members - but this year’s budget preparation may present a challenge.

Mayor Harry Robbins welcomed everyone to

the noon meeting which lasted less than a half hour. Councilwoman Bernadette Dugan was sworn in for a two-year unexpired term, having been chosen last year to fill the vacant seat of Councilman Gary Lowe who died early in 2022. Sworn in for full three-year terms on the council were Brian (Year - See Page 18)

–Photo courtesy Manchester Township New Egypt Bible Baptist Church Pastor/Plumsted Township Committeeman Dominick Cuozzo, left, sworn in by new Manchester Township Mayor Robert Arace who is joined by his wife Deanna.

–Photos By Bob Vosseller Councilman Steven Oglesby is sworn by Borough Attorney Ian Goldman as his 4-year-old granddaughter Lilly Moreno holds the Bible.

Lakehurst Councilman Brian DiMeo takes the oath of office from Borough Attorney Ian Goldman for a new term joined by his daughter Isabel who held the Bible.

Ocean County Commissioners Sworn In For New Terms

By Bob Vosseller

OCEAN COUNTY – John P. Kelly was surrounded by family, friends, colleagues, staff, and elected officials from the state and local levels as he was sworn in for his 10th term on the Board of Ocean County Commissioners. His oath of office was administered during the recently held reorganization meeting of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners.

Joining Kelly were his children Jimmy and Dawn Marie who stood by his side holding the Bible. He served as the Board’s Director in 2022 and has been a member of the Board since 1993.

Kelly said he looked forward to working with his fellow Commissioners and the Ocean County staff to provide the best programs and services for County residents.

“It’s a privilege to have been re-elected to this seat on the Board of Commissioners. I look forward to a New Year providing services for our residents and making sure Ocean County remains affordable,” he added.

Ocean County Commissioner Virginia E. Haines was sworn in for her third three-year term on the Board by former state Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli and accompanied by her nephew Grant Chedester and his wife Darlene.

“To my colleagues on the Board – Jack, Joe, Bobbi Jo and Gary – I look forward to working with all of you in the New Year. Together we will continue to provide good government for our residents,” Haines said after being administered the oath of office.

Haines added, “every New Year provides us with an opportunity to look back and reflect and to look ahead - to grow and to improve on what we already have. It also gives us the chance to be stronger and better than the year before.”

Commissioner Joseph H. Vicari, the longest serving Commissioner in the state with more than 40 years on the Board was named Director of the Board this year and Commissioner Gary Quinn was named Deputy Director.

Vicari stressed the importance of producing results for County residents and that by the Board working together as a team they will provide services and programs for residents while also providing the fiscally conservative policies of the Board.

“Whether it’s our Road Department, our Office of Senior Services, our Veterans Services Bureau, our Department of Parks and Recreation, Transportation, Public Safety, we deliver results. We provide assistance to our residents that we can measure,” Vicari added.

He noted, “we set our goals high. We want to hear from our constituents, we want to know what they like and don’t like.”

Vicari said that while this year’s budget preparation is just under way, he anticipates the county’s property tax rate to decrease for the seventh consecutive year.

“We will continue to meet the needs of our residents in the New Year,” Vicari said. He quoted one of his favorite presidents, Dwight D. Eisenhower, stating, “if a political party

Crestwood Village 3 Travel Club Trolley Tour

WHITING – Crestwood Village 3 Travel Club will be hosting a Trolley Tour with lunch at the Lobster House on June 8. Don’t be green with envy on this trolley tour when you see how well the rich lived in the 1900s in the most elegant part of town. You’ll see the broad streets & summer

“mansions” on the east side during your trolley tour – an area marketed as “New Cape May” at the turn of the 20th Century. Today, new beachfront second homeowners have continued the tradition, running the gamut from the merely wealthy to the fabulously rich. Time for shopping at the

quaint Washington Street Mall in Cape May is included in your day.

Cost is $140 and includes: Mansion Trolley Tour, free time at Washington Street Mall, deluxe motorcoach transportation, lunch at Lobster House (menu choices - broiled flounder, broiled scallops or chicken francaise).

does not have its foundation in the determination to advance a cause that is right and that is moral, then it is not a political party; it is merely a conspiracy to seize power.”

Deputy Director Quinn echoed the sentiments of his colleagues on the Board as did Commissioner Barbara Jo Crea.

Quinn said, “I want to extend my appreciation to the Ocean County staff. From our Administrator to the rank and file, the men and women that work for Ocean County are the ones who implement our programs and make certain we can advance the mission of our County government and provide the best possible service.”

Crea also extended her thanks to the staff of the county, specifically noting the departments she serves as board liaison.

“We cannot provide the important services we do without the dedication and hard work of our department directors and the staff,” she said. “With our support and their efforts, the County will continue to be a great place to live, work and retire.”

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Board member, served as president of the Township Chamber of Commerce and is also involved in local civic organizations.

Arace told the audience, “Whether you voted for me or not I promise to continually work hard for you to the best of my ability. Now the real work begins. Campaigning seemed hard but now good government is more difficult. Our administration will fight to protect and preserve the rural character of our township. We will work to slow the development of undersized lots in Pine Lake Park. We will ensure that the long-awaited cell tower in Whiting will be activated.”

Mayor Arace also promised to introduce a rent leveling ordinance within the fi rst 60 days of his administration “to protect seniors in Whiting. We will diligently work on smart economic development to attract new businesses for our citizens in town and to enhance the quality of life.”

Other priorities listed by the mayor included addressing longstanding flooding issues in Pine Lake Park, and bringing in more amenities for Manchester’s families and youth.

He also thanked “the hard-working and dedicated employees of our town, police officers, firefighters - both volunteers and paid - along with our town hall employees. I look forward to 2023 and to working for each and every one of you.”

Conniff said after being sworn in, “Rob said what Joe and I have in our hearts - that we are so excited to work for Manchester and to work beside all the town hall employees.

We’ve been given a warm welcome and we are excited to work for all of you, especially when it comes to the economic development. “We know our town definitely needs this and is desperate for something in Manchester. I’ve lived here my entire life and I am happy to have my family here and I am very happy and humbled to be here to serve you,” she added.

Hankins was a bit emotional as he took the oath of office surrounded by his grandchildren Kacie, Nathan, Daniel, Kara, and Carlee. A supporter and campaigner of his remarked, “that’s okay Joe we all worked hard to get here.”

Hankins laughed at his own emotions during his swearing in noting “if you can get through your own retirement speech without bawling that’s something and I made it through that one but not this one. I realize we are here not only for the residents but those residents of the future.”

Amid the many congratulations and well wishes for the future, the choice of a council president and council vice president provided some awkward moments as nominations came forward.

The first was from Councilman Sam Fusaro who nominated Michele Zolezi to serve as this year’s council president. She served in 2022 as council vice president and seconded the motion. Hankins, Conniff and Councilman James Vaccaro voted against the nomination.

Vaccaro then nominated Conniff for that position of leadership. It was seconded by Hankins. Zolezi abstained to that motion while the rest of the Council voted to pass the gavel to Conniff which drew much applause

from the audience.

The council president sets the agenda and runs the meetings.

Zolezi joined the council in 2021 and ran with Robert Hudak. Arace and his team won the election over Hudak and his team last year. Both teams are Republicans, but it showed a divide in the party.

Hankins then nominated Vaccaro for council vice president. Zolezi again abstained while the rest of council approved the motion granting the position to the second longest serving member on the council.

Fusaro, the senior member of council, announced late last month his intention to resign from the council later this month after decades of service. He joined the council in 1990 and now he and his wife are in the pro-

cess of moving to Toms River Township. The Manchester Republicans will be reviewing nominees and a recommendation will be made to the Council as part of that process.

Among the guests present were Republican Chairman George Gilmore, Ocean County Commissioners Gary Quinn, Bobbie Jo Crea, 9 th District Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, 9 th District Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove, Sheriff Michael Mastronardy, Lakehurst Mayor Harry Robbins and Lacey Committeeman Mark Dykoff.

During the meeting appointments were made for the township’s professional services and establishment of meeting dates for 2023.

Residents can view more details concerning the municipality at the Manchester website: ManchesterTwp.com/town-council.

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$500M Loan To Modernize Water Infrastructure

Capitol Comments

program was created by Congress in 2018 under the bipartisan America’s Water Infrastructure Act.

Capitol Comments

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) celebrated the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement of a $500 million loan to the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to modernize wastewater and drinking water systems serving over 9 million people throughout New Jersey. This is the first loan issued through the State Infrastructure Financing Authority Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (SWIFIA) program, which provides loans exclusively to state infrastructure fi nancing authority borrowers, commonly known as state revolving fund programs. The

“Rebuilding New Jersey’s aging water and wastewater infrastructure and expanding access to clean, safe water while creating good paying jobs is exactly the type of smart investment our communities and environment need,” said Sen. Bob Menendez. “I’m proud to have fought for many of the provisions in the bipartisan America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018, which created SWIFIA, and will benefit millions of New Jersey families up and down the state with essential funding for state revolving fund programs. I thank the Biden Administration for recognizing this critical opportunity and choosing New Jersey as the fi rst state in the country to receive a SWIFIA loan, which will ultimately have positive life-changing impacts for communities throughout the Garden State.”

“This historic infusion of federal funds will help New Jersey implement vital water infrastructure projects,” said Sen. Cory Booker. “I have championed pro-

grams to ensure every American has access to safe, clean drinking water. I am excited the EPA is issuing its fi rst SWIFIA loan to New Jersey. This funding will create hundreds of jobs and advance water infrastructure projects to address contaminants in drinking water, install water fi ltration systems, and replace lead pipes across our state.”

Thanks to EPA’s SWIFIA loan and funding from the New Jersey State Revolving Fund, over 90 communities across the Garden State will be able to implement critical water infrastructure projectsremediating contaminated groundwater, replacing lead service lines, and installing fi ltration systems to protect drinking water from PFAS contamination. These infrastructure investments will help communities maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, manage flooding, and improve climate resiliency. Projects that will receive SWIFIA funding are located throughout the state, including in 36 smaller communities and 39 disadvantaged communities.

“From critical resilience projects to the replacement of lead service lines, New Jersey remains at the forefront of innovative water infrastructure solutions,” said New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. “The EPA’s SWIFIA loan will further solidify

New Jersey’s status as a national model for water infrastructure, which serves as the foundation for healthy communities. In addition to helping our state secure safe, healthy, and effi cient wastewater and drinking water systems for all New Jerseyans, the EPA’s support will also help generate good-paying jobs in our expanding water workforce.”

“Improving New Jersey’s water infrastructure is a team effort, and we are grateful to our partners at U.S. EPA and the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank for their work to close the State’s latest WIFIA loan,” said New Jersey Commissioner of Environmental Protection, Shawn M. LaTourette. “This loan will support the Murphy Administration’s continuing efforts to modernize water infrastructure in communities across the Garden State–ensuring the highest standards of protection for public health and the environment, as we create good-paying engineering, construction, and other jobs for New Jersey families.”

The SWIFIA program is housed within EPA’s WIFIA program. SWIFIA loans allow state infrastructure fi nance authorities to offer additional low-cost fi nancing to communities and accelerate implementation of important water infrastructure projects.

Bipartisan Legislation Will Establish Information Literacy Education

but is not limited to, digital, visual, media, textual, and technological literacy.

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation (S588) establishing the requirement of K-12 instruction on information literacy under the implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. The signing of this bipartisan legislation reaffi rms the Governor’s commitment to leading the nation in public education while preparing students for lifelong learning by equipping them with the skills they need to accurately assess information.

The bill requires the New Jersey Department of Education to develop New Jersey Student Learning Standards in “information literacy,” which is defined as a set of skills that enables an individual to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, and effectively use the needed information. Information literacy includes,

“Our democracy remains under sustained attack through the proliferation of disinformation that is eroding the role of truth in our political and civic discourse,” said Governor Murphy. “It is our responsibility to ensure our nation’s future leaders are equipped with the tools necessary to identify fact from fiction. I am proud to sign legislation that is critical to the success of New Jersey’s students and essential to the preservation of our democracy.”

Primary sponsors of the bill include Senators Michael Testa and Shirley Turner, and Assemblymembers Daniel Benson, Pamela Lampitt, and Mila Jasey.

The bill requires the Commissioner of the Department of Education to convene a committee, including certified school library media specialists and teaching staff members, to assist in developing the information literacy standards. The standards will be reviewed by experts as they are developed. This will provide an opportunity for collaboration among teachers and

school library media specialists to advance information literacy in the K-12 learning standards. The proposed information literacy standards will also be subject to public input prior to their adoption by the State Board of Education.

“Information literacy is more important now than ever before, especially with the growing prevalence of social media and online news,” said Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan, Acting Commissioner of Education. “Students for generations will be well-served by this legislation, which sets into statute the requirement for schools to provide instruction on information literacy.”

Each school district will incorporate instruction on information literacy in an appropriate place in the curriculum of students in grades kindergarten through 12 as part of the district’s implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. The guidelines will include, at a minimum, the following:

• the research process and how information is created and produced;

• critical thinking and using information resources;

• research methods, including the difference between primary and secondary sources;

• the difference between facts, points of view, and opinions;

• accessing peer-reviewed print and digital library resources;

• the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information; and the ethical production of information.

“Teaching children about information literacy will help them to weigh the flood of news, opinion, and social media they are exposed to both online and off,” said

Senator Michael Testa (R-1st). “This law isn’t about teaching kids that any specific idea is true or false, rather it’s about helping them learn how to research, evaluate, and understand the information they are presented for themselves.”

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Senator Cory Booker

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“If they all pass away then you can’t replace them,” Councilwoman Patricia Hodges clarified. “The intent of the ordinance is to prohibit farm animals because it is a residential area. There isn’t enough land support to support their wellbeing, generally speaking.”

Duffy noted that since there was no ordinance to prohibit such animals, he and his wife proceeded with having the animals who he stressed were being well cared for. “We go to great lengths to keep the area clean, the animals fed and to maintain their wellbeing.

“Otherwise, I understand completely (the point of the ordinance). I’m trying to maintain what I have and not lose all of them,” Duffy said. “Males and females have been penned together. I could put a stop to that from this point on, but I didn’t know this was coming. I do sell animals from time to time.”

“Without this ordinance, any resident, anywhere in the town, could start a farm,” Council President Steven Oglesby noted. “That is the challenge. It would be another matter if it was on the outskirts of town but there isn’t an ordinance in place anyone could do exactly the same thing.”

Duff y read a portion of the ordinance

saying, “existing farm animals would not be permitted to breed.”

Marlena McCann spoke in support of Duffy who is her neighbor. She also noted the need for a young animal to remain with its mother and not be prematurely separated.

Resident Bruce Margeson also brought up to the governing body that if an animal on Duffy’s property was found to be pregnant, that it was a living creature and should be counted as part of Duffy’s existing animal population. “If the animal is pregnant, that means the animal is already on the property. It’s like a (human) baby. If that animal is pregnant, the calf or whatever, is already grandfathered in.”

“Obviously if there is proof that the animal is pregnant, that will be taken into consideration. We’re going to use common sense here,” Borough Attorney Ian Goldman said.

Goldman said if the animals were found to be pregnant contrary to the ordinance later on, “there will be an investigation and there will be consequences.”

Margeson said there were simple ways to establish “how far along that animal is.”

“Then it will be taken into consideration,” Mayor Robbins added. “It is unfortunate but if we do something and stretch it for you, then where would it end? Then the next person would have something. It would be a case of ‘you let him have it, why not I?’ It has to be across the board, it really does,” the mayor said.

Java With John February 1 At Whiting Elementary School

MANCHESTER – Manchester Township School District’s Superintendent of schools John Berenato’s next Java with John event has been rescheduled from January 25 to February 1. These events are an opportunity for parents and community members to meet with the

superintendent, ask questions and provide feedback about the school district.

The next Java with John event will be February 1 at 6 p.m. at Whiting Elementary School. The event will be open to all Manchester parents and community members.

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BOROUGH OF LAKEHURST LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE

2023 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that in compliance with N.J.S.A. 10:4, notice is given that the regular meetings of the Borough of Lakehurst Local Emergency Planning Committee are as follows:

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

The meetings are scheduled to commence at 5:00 p.m. at the Lakehurst Emergency Services Complex, 2 Proving Ground Road, Lakehurst, New Jersey.

Iain James Emergency Management Coordinator

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN COMPLIANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 10:4-18, notice is hereby given and posted that the scheduled regular meetings of the Redevelopment Agency of the Borough of Lakehurst are as follows:

July 20, 2023

February 2, 2023

March 2, 2023

April 6, 2023

May 4, 2023

June 1, 2023

August 17, 2023

September 7, 2023

October 5, 2023

November 2, 2023

December 7, 2023

Meetings are scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. Meetings can be canceled due to lack of quorum, illness, weather conditions, lack of agenda items, or by direction of the Chairman. Additional meetings may be called as required.

Redevelopment meetings are held in the Community Center, 207 Center Street, Lakehurst, New Jersey.

Maryanne Capasso, RMC Municipal Clerk

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Crestwood Village II Travel Club

WHITING – Crestwood Village II Travel Club has announced the following upcoming trips:

Tropicana Casino and Show: On March 30, we travel to Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City to see the show “My Mother is Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m in Therapy” starring comedienne Steve Solomon. It is a hilarious show about what happens when two cultures come together. This has been a sellout show at past venues.

Tickets are $94 and includes bus transportation, drive gratuity, show and $25 casino bonus. Bus will board Harmony Hall at 12:30 p.m. and leave at 12:45 p.m. Arrives Atlantic City at 2 p.m. Return bus boards at 7:45 p.m. and leaves at 8 p.m. Arrives Whiting at 9:15 p.m.

Tickets will on sale in the Harmony Hall Activity Room beginning December 2 from 9 to 10 a.m. and Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. until February 24. No re-

funds unless event is cancelled.

Diva’s Gone Wild at Philadelphia’s Gay Bingo: On April 15, we travel to Philadelphia for a fun fi lled evening at Gay Bingo with a bunch of wild drag queens with wacky humor, outrageous costumes and a hilarious intermission show. We play nine games plus three special games which includes the cover all with the winner getting $1,000. Gay Bingo has been playing in Philadelphia for over 20 years with sellout crowds. Bus will board at 4 p.m. and leaves 4:15 p.m. Return bus leaves at 10 p.m.

Tickets are $75 and includes admission, reserved seating, bingo for nine games, bus transportation and driver tip.

Tickets will be on sale in the Harmony Hall Activity Room beginning December 2 from 9 to 10 a.m. and Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11a.m. until March 15. No refunds unless event is cancelled.

For more information, contact Linda at 732-716-1928 or Fran at 732 581-2290.

Crestwood Village 1 Casino Bus Trip

WHITING – Crestwood Village 1 will be hosting a Casino Bus Trip to Harrah’s Atlantic City on February 23.

Bus departs at 10 a.m. at Friendship Hall. Arrives at Harrah’s at 11:15 a.m.; Leaves

Harrah’s at 6:30 p.m.; Arrives at Friendship Hall at 7:45 p.m.

Tickets on sale at the Crestwood Village 1 Auditorium, 92 Fairway Lane, on Tuesday’s from 9 to 11 a.m. No refunds unless trip is cancelled.

Atlantic City Bus Trip

LAKEHURST – The Lakehurst Fire Department is hosting an Atlantic City bus trip on January 20. Cost is $50 and gets you a bus ride from Lakehurst down to the Tropicana Resorts Hotel and home,

and a $20 slots voucher. The bus leaves at 3 p.m. and gets home around 11 p.m. Call 732-657-1106 with any questions or to reserve a ticket now. Limited seats available.

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Joint Base Training Noise Moderate For January

By Alyssa Riccardi

LAKEHURST – As the new year begins with a bang, those aren’t fi reworks you’re hearing anymore. It’s the soldiers training at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

Every month, JBMDL releases their “Noise Level Calendar” so residents know when to expect mild or severe noise. This is to deter calls to local 911 dispatchers. The calendar is labeled with three different

levels of noise: slight noise, moderate noise and abundant noise.

For the month of January, expect to hear moderate noise. Key days include: January 16 through 22; and January 27 through 30.

For the rest of the month, days are scheduled for low noise. No high noise is expected. Noise levels are subject to change without notice due to training requirements and weather, JBMDL said.

Life Line Screening

MANCHESTER – Life Line Screening, the nation’s leading provider of preventive health screenings, will offer affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings on March 14 at 9 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church of Manchester.

A package of four screenings to identify cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions will be offered:

Carotid artery ultrasound that scans the carotid arteries for buildup of fatty plaque-one of the leading causes of strokes.

Abdominal aortic aneurysm ultrasound screening for an abdominal aneurysm that

could lead to a ruptured aorta. Heart Rhythm Screening (AFIB) A quick and easy test using a 6-lead EKG placed on the arms and legs to identify the presence or absence of an irregular heartbeat. Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening-Evaluates for PAD in the lower extremities, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Schedule your appointment today and receive special package pricing. Register by calling toll free 1-866-964-1386, text the word “circle” to 797979, or register online at llsa.social/HC.

Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspection And Installation Event

MANCHESTER – With school back in session, now is the perfect time to ensure that your child safety seat is properly secured by traffic safety experts! Join for the Manchester Township Police free Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspection and Installation Event.

Did you know that nearly half of all car seats are installed incorrectly? Parents have a long list of things they do out of love for their

children, and making sure they are safe while driving in a vehicle should be a top priority.

This event, held on the first Wednesday of every month from 3 to 7 p.m., takes place at Manchester Division of Emergency Services, 29 Colonial Drive.

Know for sure that your child is buckled in safely and correctly — every trip, every time. Get help from a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician!

Crestwood Village 1 Dance

WHITING – Crestwood Village 1 will be hosting a dance on March 17 from 6 to 10 p.m. Music by DJ Louie. Set-ups included; BYOB and anything you would like to eat at your table.

Doors open at 5:45 p.m. and close 7 p.m.

Tickets are $10, 412 at the door. On sale at Crestwood Village 1 Auditorium on Tuesdays mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. Tables can be reserved when tickets are purchased in blocks of eight. No refunds unless dance is cancelled.

Manchester Township Democratic Club January Meeting

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Democratic Club will hold its next meeting on January 21. Breakfast: 9:30 a.m.; Meeting: 10 a.m. Location: Presbyterian Church of Lakehurst, 101 Orchard Street, Lakehurst.

Al-Anon Meetings Available Locally

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PUBLIC NOTICE

IN COMPLIANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 10:4-18, notice is hereby given and posted that the scheduled regular meetings of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Lakehurst are as follows:

January 1 and 19, 2023 July 20, 2023

February 2 and 16, 2023 August 17, 2023 March 2 and 16, 2023 September 7 and 21, 2023 April 6 and 20, 2023 October 5 and 19, 2023 May 4 and 18, 2023 November 2, 2023 June 1 and 15, 2023 December 7 and 21, 2023, and

Work sessions are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. prior to the regular meeting. The regular meeting will begin immediately following the work session. The Reorganization Meeting will be held at 12 noon on January 1. Meetings can be canceled due to lack of quorum, illness, weather conditions, lack of agenda items, or by direction of the Mayor. Additional meetings may be called as required. The Mayor and Council may determine the need exists for a closed/executive session for discussion of permitted matters during any of the scheduled meetings.

Council meetings are held in the Community Center, 207 Center Street, located at the corner of Pine and Center Streets, Lakehurst, NJ.

If any member of the public wishes to discuss any matter with the Mayor and Borough Council, it would be advisable to give details to the Clerk’s Office, in advance, so that the matter may be placed on the agenda and any necessary research done to allow for an appropriate response.

Maryanne Capasso, RMC Municipal Clerk

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AUG. 2 BACK TO THE FUTURE…..THE MUSICAL $224/pp Includes Orchestra Seat & Lunch.

MAR. 9 PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW AT THE CONVENTION CENTER $149/pp

Includes Lunch On The iconic Moshulu.

MAR.19 IRISH CABARET STARRING ANDY COONEY @ HUNTERDON HILLS PLAYHOUSE $136/pp Hampton, NJ. 2pm dinner show.

MAR.30 MOSES AT SIGHT & SOUND THEATRE LANCASTER, PA $144/pp Includes Lunch at Shady Maple & Center Orch Seat.

MAR.30 MY MOTHER’S ITALIAN, MY FATHERS IS JEWISH I’M IN THERAPY $99/pp Includes $25 Slot Play, $15 Food Voucher, and Show.

MAY 23-27 5 DAY GREAT SMOKEY MOUNTAINS ADVENTURE $1098/pp Dbl. Occ. Package Includes 2 Nights stay Dolly Parton Resort, 1 night in each direction,2 Live Shows, 4 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners, Step on Guide, Moonshine Distillery Tour, Hollywood Car Museum and more.

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Girl Scouts Honored Memorial Flag Makes The Rounds

–Photo by Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST - Girl Scout Troop 50175 was honored by Mayor Harry Robbins for their projects in Lakehurst. Scout Isabella DiMeo built a pantry box that is located in the parking lot of the Presbyterian Church. Another project was completed by Scout Molly Pease.

–Photo courtesy Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Whiting WHITING - Alex Bires has taken this American flag all over United States. It is signed in observance of 9/11. Eddie Bires, left, is a Philadelphia police officer and Eddie Anzolone, is a retired New York City firefighter.

New Year, New CoachJanuary Staff Spotlight

MANCHESTER – The Manchester School District welcomed new staff members to our family this school year. Please help welcome Thomas Farrell who is the new Head Football Coach of Manchester Township High School Football Team. A little bit about Mr. Farrell: “I come from a family of educators and football players. I began my coaching career at New Egypt High School in 2018 where I had the honor of working two seasons under Steve Fence. In 2020, I accepted my fi rst teaching job at Parsippany High School where I taught Video Production and was also the football team’s Defensive Coordinator. I then moved my career closer to home where I took a teaching and Assistant Football Coach position at Shore Regional before having the honor of being brought on as the Head Football Coach here in Manchester. Our team motto is to DIG: Discipline, Intellect, Grit. I tell the Hawk’s to keep digging. I expect our players to put in hard work on and off the field, with the priorities being their family and their grades before football.”

“Not only am I proud to bring my football experience to Manchester Township High School, but I am a teacher fi rst. I bring my extensive experience in the media industry to Manchester High School students through a potential new Communications and Media Academy program. My professional background in communications, broadcast and digital journalism lends to the high school’s current communications and journalism curriculum. I played football and graduated from Stonehill College in 2017 which is where I majored in Media Communications. From there I moved on

– Photo courtesy Manchester Schools to achieve my Masters Degree from Syracuse University in Broadcast and Digital Journalism. I have had the honor to have worked at numerous, top media outlets such as NFL Films, NJ1015, and Fox TV. These experiences are what I bring to the classroom for our students, daily.”

“I currently reside in Manchester with my wife, Sophie, and our dog Pinot. To be able to give back to the community as a teacher and head coach in the town we love and live in, is an honor. Sophie is the head coach of our household and an ICU nurse at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune. We both grew up and attended school in Ocean County. I would not be where I am without my wife’s support of not only switching careers during a pandemic but following my dream of being a Head Football Coach.”

“Be on the lookout for the Manchester Hawks out helping in the community, doing well in school, and bringing positivity and love to the school district! You can follow our adventures on Twitter @CoachTFarrell.”

Fire Co. Needs Volunteers

LAKEHURST – Volunteer fi refighters and fi rst aid squad members are urgently needed. Staffing remains at an extremely critical level, which could affect the longterm future of these vital organizations. These organizations exist for you, but community involvement is required for them to

continue. Training is provided.

Please consider helping your community as a member of either the fi rst aid squad or the fi re department.

Contact Borough Hall at 657-4141 or 657-4161 for additional information or to volunteer your services.

Bereavement Support Group

WHITING – The group meets on the last Friday of the month from September to June except for January at 1 p.m. in the D&E room of Crestwood Village VI, Deerfield Hall, 6 Congasia Road, Whiting. The speaker is Anthony Lipari, a grief

counselor. The meeting is informative and covers the stages of grief. Refreshments are served and there is social time. You do not have to register you can just show up.

Contact Rosie Weaver at 732-881-1044 for more information.

Heroes Against Hate Honored

By Bob Vosseller

MANCHESTER – The Jewish Federation of Ocean County (JFOC) recently held their annual Community of Caring celebration in Whiting. The event served to honor individuals and organizations in the community who are standing up against hate.

The Community of Caring Celebration and dinner was held at The Barn in Whiting, home of the Joel E. Perlmutter Memorial Food Pantry, one of the organizations JFOC supports with food insecurity grants. Pat Donaghue who operates and owns The Barn and works to assist those in need of food, spoke about the services they provide and thanked the Federation.

JFOC Development and Programs Manager Sharron Greenberg said, “when it comes to hate, bigotry, and discrimination no one community stands alone and the way to counter hate is to stand up for others.”

During the event JFOC members recognized those in the community who are upstanders and encourage more to stand up, to speak out, and to make a difference.

This year’s Heroes Against Hate honorees include:

• Exit 82 Theatre for their work on behalf of the LGBTQIA+ community

• Trevor Kalb, a student, for starting a banned book club

• Ian Rosenzweig, a student, for his effort confronting anti-Semitism in his school

• Brick Police Chief James Riccio and Sgt. James Kelly for creating the “Cops and Clergy” program

The organization is making a donation in honor of the honorees to the nonprofit organization of their choice.

According to Keith Krivitzky, Managing Director of the Jewish Federation, the Federation’s focus, “is on encouraging people in our community to be UPSTANDERS - letting their voices be heard when they see incidents of hate or bigotry - especially when it is happening to others.”

During the event, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer addressed the 80-plus community members in the room. He highlighted that “however proud we are of living in New Jersey, our state has some of the highest hate crime statistics in the country.”

He said programs like diversity clubs in schools sponsored by the Prosecutor’s Office and the Federation’s Heroes Against Hate can make a real difference.

The evening’s program also highlighted the dedication of the volunteers who produce the Jewish Federation’s monthly Jewish Journal: Anise Singer, Rabbi Robert Rubin, and Shelly Newman. Rabbi Stephen Gold also lit candles for the second night of Chanukah.

The Heroes Committee chairing the event included: Fran Gimple, Annabel Lindenbaum, Shelly Newman, Lauren Gordon, Lauren Rosen, Elinor Goldberg, Rabbi Stephen Gold, and Michael Berman. Information on the event can be found at jewishoceancounty.org/ communitycaring

– Photo courtesy Jewish Federation Of Ocean County Student Trevor Kalb was among those honored at the recently held Jewish Federation of Ocean County Community of Caring celebration held at The Barn in Whiting.

Emergency Services Employee Spotlight

MANCHESTER – Manchester Township Emergency Services has decided to provide the diligent staff with the opportunity to introduce themselves to whom they serve! They will display a spotlight for the employees every month so you can learn about who they are. This month they are highlighting EMT/FF Levar Wright.

Levar joined the Manchester Township Emergency Services as an EMT/FF in September of 2021. He is a full-time member in the Division of Medical Services and is per diem in the Division of Fire.

Prior to joining Manchester, Levar earned his firefighter certification in 2017 and then his EMT in 2020.

Levar is a Captain for the Neptune City Fire Department, having been elected to the position for 2023 after being a lieutenant for the department for the past two years. Levar also works per diem for the Millstone Township Fire District and West Windsor Emergency Services.

Levar is also one of the lead instructors for junior firefighter program which teaches kids about the fire service before they are old enough for the academy.

One of his co-workers describe as “a type of

partner to always have your back. He has a lot of knowledge in both EEMT/FF Wright MS and Fire. He puts his knowledge and skills to work every day to help those around him.

In his free time. he enjoys hanging out with friends and family, or spending his free time at the firehouse or the gym.

–Photo courtesy Manchester Township Emergency Services

Stay Connected With Manchester Twp.

MANCHESTER – It’s easy to stay informed with what’s happening in Manchester Township! Follow Facebook pages, sign up for free Nixle Emergency Notification System for instant alerts, and bookmark the official Township websites for important updates from our Police Department, EMS and Town Hall.

“Like” Township Facebook Pages: • Town Hall: Facebook.com/ManchesterNJ

• Police: Facebook.com/ManchesterPoliceNJ

• EMS: Facebook.com/ManchesterTwpEMS

• Recreation: Facebook.com/ManchesterNJRecreation

Bookmark Township Websites:

• Town Hall: ManchesterTWP.com

• Police: ManchesterPoliceNJ.com

• EMS: ManchesterEMS.com

Sign Up for Free Nixle Phone, Text & Email Alerts:

• Text 08759 to 888777 to register on a cell phone, or visit ManchesterPoliceNJ.com/ Nixle and complete the form to register a land line phone. If you do not have a computer or cell phone, call 732-657-2009 ext. 4304 or 4604 to register for alerts, or ask a family member or friend to sign you up.

Volunteers Needed For Municipal Drug Alliance

MANCHESTER – Looking for a way to make a difference in someone’s life and give back to your community?

Volunteers are needed to serve on the Manchester Township Municipal Drug

Alliance to help keep residents healthy and drug free! We need you!

For more info, please contact Barbara Sprechman, Manchester Drug Alliance Coordinator, via email at bsprechman@aol.com.

Crestwood Village III Travel Club News

WHITING – Crestwood Village 3 Travel Club has announced the following upcoming trips for 2023:

February 28 - Resorts Casino in Atlantic City: Price $35. Trip includes roundtrip transportation including driver gratuity and a Casino Bonus of $20 Slot Play. Casino bonuses are subject to change without notice. Valid Government issued ID required to receive Casino Bonus. Gather at Unity Hall, 250 Schoolhouse Road, at 8:45 a.m. and return at 5:45 p.m.

May 12 - Trip to Algonquin Theater “HELLO DOLLY”: Price $55. Trip includes round-trip transportation on a 29-passenger bus, show ticket and bus driver gratuity. Only folding walkers can be accepted. Sorry, due to space limitations, no wheelchairs can be accommodated on the bus. There are only 29 tickets, so don’t be disappointed. Get your tickets now. Gather at Unity Hall at 6:15 p.m. and return 12 a.m.

June 8 - Cape May Trolley Tour and Lunch: Price $140. Trip includes round-trip transportation including driver gratuity, Trolley Tour, free time at Washington Street Mall, lunch at Lobster House - menu choices, broiled flounder, broiled scallops or chicken franchaise.

Gather at Unity Hall at 9:15 a.m. and return approximately 5:30 p.m.

August 10 - Trip to Sussex County Farm & Horse Show/NJ State Fair: Price $50. This is Senior Day at the Fair. This fair is one of the biggest in the State of NJ. There are all kinds of animals to look at and watch, special music and events specific for seniors as well as horse show events, many crafters and vendors and every imaginable food item. There are inside displays as well as areas to sit and rest. If you are from the Sussex County area, this may be your opportunity to meet up with a friend at the fair. Trip includes round-trip transportation, admission ticket and bus driver gratuity. Trip is rain or shine so dress appropriately, wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen. Gather at Unity Hall at 7:45 a.m. and return at 6 p.m.

November 16 - Lunch at Shady Maple and Miracle of Christmas Show at Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster, PA: Price $175. This fabulous show will only

be running for eight weeks and hasn’t been done for the past five years so seats will be fi lling up quickly. We have great center seats reserved for this special show. If you are interested, we are collecting a $50 deposit now to reserve your seat, another $50 payment will be due by May 15 and the balance of $75 will be due by August 15. Gather at Unity Hall at 8:30 a.m. and return at 8:30 p.m.

Deposits will only be refunded if trip is cancelled. Tickets for trips will be on sale on Monday mornings at Unity Hall, 250 Schoolhouse Road, from 9 to 11 a.m. For reservations or information, call Rose Kantenwein at 732-408-5441. Make all checks payable to CV3 Travel Club.

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Continued From Page 1 DiMeo and Steven Oglesby.

Dugan’s son Paul held the Bible for her while DiMeo’s daughter Isabel held the Bible for him. Oglesby’s 4-year-old granddaughter Lilly Moreno of Lacey Township carefully held the Bible for him as Borough Attorney Ian Goldman administered the oath of office to each of them in separate installations of office.

Oglesby was unanimously approved to serve another year as council president.

Borough professional staff were approved for office and council committee assignments were read early on during the session.

“Happy New Year everyone, I’m happy to be here,” Dugan said during the Council comments period.

Mayor Robbins expressed, “a happy, healthy new year to everyone. I consider it an honor to speak with this group of people who make the decisions for the borough. Everybody’s heart here is in the same place and it’s all about helping our community”

The Finance and Administration Committee is made up of Councilmembers Dugan and DiMeo; Personnel will have Councilman Robert McCarthy and Oglesby; public safety is McCarthy and Councilman James Davis; Public Works is Councilwoman Patricia Hodges and McCarthy; Building and Grounds will be Hodges and Davis; Youth and Recreation will be Dugan and DiMeo; Shade Tree will be Oglesby; Board of Education will

be Davis and the mayor will serve on the Joint Base liaison position. The ordinance committee will consist of Hodges and Oglesby.

Mayor Robbins told The Manchester Times after the meeting that the borough was bracing for a fi scal challenge in the new year. “The budget is going to be tighter than it has ever been. It is going to be a tight budget and this might be our last year for the borough calendar (made up of historic and scenic photographs of the community with important event dates included). It is very nice.

“We have the cannabis (licensing and operation) to get under control. We feel it is in place. We have one more application for the additional zone and the deadline for that is the end of this month. Burger King (on Route 37 in the Borough) submitted plans to the Land Use Board. It has the same footprint. I don’t really see an issue with it unless they add anything (to the building),” the mayor added.

The new Wawa convenience store within the Borough is also underway and the mayor said he was confident that there will not be a traffic issue with it. “It will flow good. Besides that, we will just take one issue at a time. If something comes up, we’ll take care of it. That is all we can do. We really do have a solid team here.”

Early in the meeting the mayor announced the winners of the holiday home decorating contest which include: First place-507 Union Avenue, Second place 25 Pine Street, Third place 502 Chestnut Street and in the mobile home category, 5 Geneva Road.

Th ink Positive, Talk Positive, Feel Positive

WHITING – Meet up discussion group. Open to all the villages. Learning together how to: start every day on a positive note; practice gratitude; be thankful for your blessings; focus on the good things; identify your areas of negativity; practice positive talk; spend time with positive people; do something nice for someone; focus on the present, not the past; talk about forgiveness. The purpose of this group is to find encouragement and inspiration with new friends,

through positive talk. Come join the process towards changing your life, sharing ideas, thoughts and life experiences together. Expect participation and open conversations, in a mature manner, as this is not a debate type meeting. Call Angela: 732350- 6057 or John: 732-849-5689. Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Doors open 6:45 p.m. Session wraps up at 8:15 p.m. Last Friday of every month at Crestwood Village 6 Clubhouse 6, Congasia Road Whiting.

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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Hearing & Vision Work Together

Hearing actually enhances sight, According to a UCLA study, both senses work as a team to help you perceive and participate in the world around you. Study participants ran through a series of trials to correctly identify the direction in which a display of dots moved. Hearing the direction in which the dots were collectively traveling enhanced participants’ ability to see the direction of the movement.

Visually challenged seniors are more likely to experience hearing loss, A study published in the medical journal JAMA Ophthalmology uncovered links between age-related vision and hearing problems. Researchers found that even after considering age, the two conditions are somehow linked and “have a cumulative effect on function and well-being, significantly affecting both physical and mental domains.”

Vision and hearing loss accompany cognitive decline; Research shows that either condition is connected to reduced brain functioning over time. One study found that participants with the most profound vision impairment had the lowest average scores on cognition tests. And hearing-challenged seniors on average may experience significantly reduced cognitive

function at least three years before their normal-hearing counterparts.

Healthy eyes and ears help you keep your balance. It’s pretty obvious that seeing your best helps you stay upright, but many people may not realize that the inner ear also plays an important role in maintaining balance. Conversely, untreated hearing loss could nearly triple your risk of a fall, per a study from Johns Hopkins. We all know that eyes and ears play a huge role in experiencing life’s adventures. Seeing and hearing the people, places, and moments that matter create wonderful, lasting memories. What fewer people know is that sight and hearing are intertwined. Here are four reasons to make regular checkups for hearing and vision an important part of your wellness plan:

Hearing and vision work together to help you live your best life, so remember to keep them both healthy. Start with a hearing checkup by contacting us today! 732-818-3610 (Toms River & Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin).

Dr. Izzy & his Staff are always available to answer any hearing care questions you may have. Visit us at www.gardenstate hearing.com.

Dr. Isidore Kirsh Ph.D., F.A.A.A.

Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist

Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

How To Properly Take Gabapentin And Restore Lost Nutrients

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

The focus of the blog today is on the number one selling anti-convulsant drug in America, and it’s known chemically as gabapentin. One popular brand name for gabapentin is Neurontin.

Some people take this prescription medicine even though they do not suffer from epilepsy because it seems to help other conditions like pain management, neuropathy or insomnia.

Some off-label uses for gabapentin include anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and possibly even hot flashes.

Gabapentin is a favorite among prescribers because it offers many advantages over traditional anticonvulsants, and sedative-hypnotics. The dosage can be easily changed and titrated upward since it has a wide variety of strengths. Gabapentin may be taken without regard to meals. Do NOT stop gabapentin without a proper taper and physician supervision.

If you have trouble swallowing the capsules, you can empty the contents of the capsule and mix it into applesauce, yogurt, pudding, or grape jelly, really whatever you like! Do not do this if your formula is long-acting or sustained-release.

Knowing what nutrients your drug is stealing (ie the drug mugger effect) can help you solve side effects and that’s my primary goal today. I wrote a whole book to help people on this topic entitled, Drug Muggers which is available by book sellers and Amazon.

Gabapentin is known to reduce or deplete the following nutrients:

• Calcium which leads to bone brittleness

• Vitamin A which leads to visual deficit

• Copper and zinc which leads to hypothyroidism

• B complex which leads to neuropathy

• Vitamin D which leads to immune challenges

Please note the following caution nowhere am I suggesting that you stop your gabapentin. The list of nutrients below and their related deficiency symptoms may lead you to think that the medication is somehow bad for you and that is NOT what I am saying. I am just informing you of the nutrient depletions so that you can supplement properly, and feel better while you take your medication. It’s really for educational purposes, and not intended as advice.

You should have a conversation with your practitioner about what vitamin and mineral doses are right for you, as well as if you should even supplement or not. As for supplementation, if you choose to do that, you should start only one formula at a time. Never begin numerous items at once because there are too many variables and if you are intolerant to something, or reactive you won’t be able to tell which supplement caused the problem. I have a much longer version of this article, along with more cautions. That is posted at my website, suzycohen.com

This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com)

Ocean County Parks Accepting Christmas Trees For Recycling

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County residents are being encouraged to make recycling their Christmas trees part of their holiday cleanup.

“For more than 20 years, the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation has collected Christmas trees at a number of our parks throughout the County,” said Ocean County Commis-

sioner Virginia E. Haines, who serves as Chairwoman to the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation.

“With so many park locations around Ocean County to choose from, it is easy for our residents to access a nearby park where live trees can be dropped off after celebrating the holiday.”

Last year, more than 1,400 trees were

collected at the Ocean County Park sites, most of which went to the Ocean County Recycling Centers to be grinded into wood chips.

Wood chips are offered to residents, and are used for County landscaping projects or things like slope stabilization at Ocean County Natural Lands sites and trail work throughout the Ocean County

Park system.

In the past, the trees also have been used for beach replenishment projects.

“This program not only helps out our residents, but it also allows the County to use the recycled trees for County projects,” Haines said.

Christmas trees can be dropped off at the following Ocean County park locations from now through January 31:

• Cattus Island County Park, 1170 Cattus Island Boulevard, Toms River Township

• Cloverdale Farm County Park, 34 Cloverdale Road, Barnegat Township

• Wells Mills County Park, 905 Route 532, Ocean Township

• Ocean County Park, 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood Township

• Beaver Dam County Park, 3430 Bridge Avenue, Point Pleasant

• Jakes Branch County Park, 1100 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood

• Mill Creek County Park, 11 Chelsea Avenue, Berkeley Township

• Enos Pond County Park, 330 East Lacey Road, Forked River

• Robert J. Miller Airpark, 901 Route 530, Berkeley Township

• Freedom Fields County Park, 1160 Route 539, Little Egg Harbor Township

• Patriots County Park, 485 Bowman Road, Jackson Township

• Stanley H.”Tip” Seaman County Park, 120 Lakeside Drive, Tuckerton

• A. Paul King County Park, 2 W. Bay Avenue, Stafford Township

• Ocean County Golf Course at Atlantis, 261 Country Club Boulevard, Little Egg Harbor Township

• Ocean County Golf Course at Forge Pond, 301 Chambers Bridge Avenue, Brick Township

In addition, Ocean County’s two regional Recycling Centers accept Christmas trees year round during regular business hours (7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday), as well as glitter-free wrapping paper and clean and dry cardboard boxes.

“Our recycling centers allow for residents to recycle a lot of the festive wrapping paper and boxes that would otherwise get thrown away,” said Ocean County Commissioner Barbara Jo Crea, liaison to the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management. “Not only can trees be reused in a new form, but wrapping paper and cardboard boxes can also be reused.”

The Ocean County Southern Recycling Center is located at 379 Haywood Road, Manahawkin. The Ocean County Northern Recycling Center is located at 535 Oberlin Ave. South, Lakewood.

“Ocean County makes its recycling programs accessible and convenient so all of our residents have the opportunity to use them,” said the Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners John P. Kelly. “Our residents have embraced recycling since it was first implemented in the mid-1980s. It’s great to incorporate those efforts into the holiday season and throughout the year.”

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

& Reasonable Accommodations For Breastfeeding Mothers

Christopher R. Shea Esq.

By: Christopher R. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) amended the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) to include pregnancy, including medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, and recovery, as well as breastfeeding, as protected classifications under the law. The PWFA:

• Prohibits employers from treating pregnant or breastfeeding employees less favorably than other employees;

• Requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation upon the request of employees and based on the advice of a doctor, unless the accommodation poses an undue hardship; and

• Examples of pregnancy-related accommodations may include permitting increased breaks for increased water intake, bathroom use, or rest; providing assistance with manual labor; restructuring jobs; modifying work schedules; and temporarily transferring employees to less strenuous work.

• Prohibits employers from penalizing employees who request such an accommodation. Unlike other NJLAD accommodation claims, the PWFA contains its own “analytic structure” to determine a claim for failure to accommodate. Under the PWFA, an employee must show (1) that she was pregnant or breastfeeding; (2) that she made a request for a reasonable accommodation; and (3) that the employer failed to provide a reasonable accommodation.

Critically, employers are required to make such accommodations when an employee requests them, however, once the request is made based on the advice of a physician, the employer in most cases must provide the requested accommodations. With a physician’s note, the only way an employer can avoid having to provide the accommodations is if the

employer can show that the accommodations would impose an “undue hardship” on its business operations. This is typically a very high burden under the law, and is not easy for employers to meet. Some of the factors in this “undue burden” analysis are the overall size of the business; the size of the budget; the nature and costs of the accommodation; and whether the employee can still perform the essential functions of her job.

Notably however the Supreme Court recently stated that unlike the undue hardship defense in other NJLAD accommodation actions; an employee’s inability to perform an essential function of her job is merely a factor to be considered when assessing undue hardship in PWFA cases. As such, the Supreme Court has determined that PWFA cases are the only category of cases where a jury should determine the question of undue hardship.

In summary the PWFA law goes beyond the normal protections extended to disabled employees. In the context of disability laws, such as the NJLAD and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, employers should be cautious in their treatment of pregnant or breastfeeding employees’ special needs and should consider broad any and all forms of accommodations presented. This is particularly true, in the post, covid era where telework has been recognized as a reasonable accommodation by the judicial system and the equal opportunity employment commission.

If you believe you are a victim of employment discrimination based on pregnancy or breastfeeding, contact the Employment Lawyers at R.C. Shea & Associates at 732505-1212, or contact us online to schedule a consultation today.

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Meals On Wheels

Purchase Five New Trucks

OCEAN COUNTY – Meals on Wheels is extremely grateful for the tireless advocacy of Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) for helping to secure over $270,000 in Congressional Discretionary funding for Meals on Wheels of Ocean County to purchase five new meal delivery trucks.

The vehicles drive around the world 11 times a year delivering meals and making

sure seniors are safe and well. Usually, vehicles have a five-year life before their maintenance cost more than what they can budget and due to the global pandemic and cost of inflation, they have not been able to afford new ones. This funding for new trucks could not have come at a better time! Thank you again to Congressman Kim and Senator Booker

helping us serve Ocean County’s homebound seniors!

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Rita English, a resident of South Plainfield, was in Brick Township last week and captured these Bufflehead Ducks taking off along the Metedeconk River. Amazing and beautiful! If you would like to see your pictures in our Photo of the Week feature, email them to photos@jerseyshoreonline.com - you may win a prize!

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Around The Jersey shore

Our National Symbol – The Bald Eagle

By Renee A. Thomaier Retired New Jersey State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator

Considered a ‘sea eagle’ they reside and hunt along large lakes and rivers. The conspicuous white feathers of its head are where the name ‘bald’ came from. The female bald eagle is larger than the male in size. Adult females will reach a length of approximately 43 inches with a wingspan of eight feet. Adult males reach a length of about 36 inches with a six-and-a-half-foot wingspan. They will hunt fish out of the water using their talons (nails), but will also prey on

other birds, snakes, turtles, crabs, and small mammals. They will also consume carrion As far back as 1782, the bald eagle has been the United States’ national symbol, where at that time their numbers in the hundreds of thousands. It was due to human activities that their numbers declined over the next two centuries. Since they were a disturbance to livestock, our state and federal governments offered bounties to hunt them. Due to the devastating loss our government enacted the Bald Eagle Protection Act of 1940 making it illegal to kill bald eagles. In the period of 1917-1952, Alaskan bounty

hunters had killed more than 100,000 eagles. This protection act does not regulate Alaska. Despite this Act, the birds’ numbers continued to decline, mostly because DDT, a pesticide used in agriculture after World War II, came into use. Accumulating in the tissues of the birds, the shells of the eggs were thin and weak and easily broken. Fewer young could survive. The United States banned DDT in 1972. By 1978 our federal government declared the bald eagle endangered. All but a few northern states considered the bird endangered. The late 1980s saw the replenishment in numbers

in the wild and reclassified their status to threatened in 1995. The U.S. removed the bald eagle in 2007 from list of endangered and threatened species.

Research for this article was gathered from multiple sources so statistics may vary slightly. To reach me please call 732244-2768.

It is illegal to possess or relocate wildlife for any reason without the proper state and/or federal permits. Violating New Jersey laws protecting wildlife, which includes harm inflicted upon any animal, are punishable under the law.

Where one may be taken to be reprimanded

Rene of “Get Shorty”

Help in a bad way?

Wheaton who played himself on “The Big Bang Theory”

Cork’s country

Post-COVID, Poets Are Sharing Their Words With The World

By Jevon Melvin JERSEY SHORE – Throughout New

Jersey, writers and poets are working together with local establishments in hopes to create a platform to share their work with the community.

The Coffee and Words series, one of many events like it, feature a wide range of local creatives interested in showcasing their work with the public. The promotion of the series is primarily through social media such as Instagram, where crafters and listeners of the spoken word can find where and when these events take place in their area. The design of the series works as an outlet for artists a creation of space to share and connect with others who have similar interests in creative writing.

Cord Moreski, a local writer and host of Coffee and Words, began working with the Asbury Park Roastery more than a year ago after creating a home for poets and poetry readings. Located on the Asbury Park boardwalk, the audience had a chance to enjoy coffee while indulging in the poetic and literary atmosphere that New Jersey offers. With the development of the event in a post-COVID world, artists are celebrating the support of their community and finding local connections with others interested in their work all within the span of an event.

At the beginning of one recent Coffee and Words event, audience members and poets were given time to socialize and grab a cup before the readings started. It was an opportunity for everyone to get to know others before the event officially began. With the room’s air full of the smell of coffee and the

excitement of new faces, everything was ready to begin.

The evening featured writers such as Mwikali Words, Justin Johnson, Nick Yuk, YourbuddyTara, and others working toward the long-awaited revival of the upand-coming New Jersey poetry renaissance a literary movement aiming to grow the voices of contemporary and modern minds.

“I’m glad to be a part of the revival of the poetry renaissance,” said local poet Tara to the audience during her reading. With the rebirth of New Jersey’s poetry renaissance, local creatives re-establish their community in a newly modern post-COVID world with groundbreaking poetry for their audience to hear.

From the event’s features and open mic, the recent poetry explores various subjects people can relate to within a post-pandemic world. The main themes within the poet’s works focused on ideas such as dependence, self-esteem, overcoming obstacles, and embracing literary and artistic abilities.

“I appreciate the exchange between everyone, it means a lot,” Mwikali said before reading her powerful and original poems aloud to the audience. Tara and Mwikali are two of the stars of the event reading before the open mic session when the audience members are allowed to participate.

The open mic enables a change in what regular attendees of the poetry reading hear it’s a chance to listen to someone who might have never read before and has brand new work to share, or who instinctively wants to read their work aloud.

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BOROUGH OF LAKEHURST

PLEASE BE ADVISED that the reorganization meeting of the Borough of Lakehurst Land Use Board has been scheduled for Monday, January 23, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lakehurst Community Center, 207 Center Street, Lakehurst, New Jersey.

Maryanne Capasso,

Secretary Lakehurst Land Use Board

Russell D Petranto, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S. Vincent J. Migliori, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S. Matthew Regulski, D.P.M., C.W.S., F.A. P.W.C.A

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“There’s nothing like this in south Jersey,” said one fresh poet during the open mic session. The Coffee and Words series and interests of the poetry renaissance have become a utopia for lovers of creativity and writing, bringing in people from each section of New Jersey and surrounding states as features and audience members.

The event’s closing maintains the social

and networking part of the event attendees and poets can socialize and connect through conversation and coffee.

“Everyone is so nice and welcoming here, I always have a great time,” said Raquel Melody before her open mic reading. The series, created last March, is bi-weekly and exhibits a range of creative writers and poets from all walks of life. With the development of the event in the post-COVID world, artists are celebrating the support of their community and fi nding local connections with others.

Discover Your Ocean County ParksJakes Branch County Park

BEACHWOOD – “The Gateway to the Pines,” Jakes Branch County Park offers both active and passive recreation opportunities. The Jakes Branch Nature Center highlights the beauty, history and natural surroundings of the Pine Barrens through informational exhibits, live animals and environmental programs. Breathtaking views of the surrounding Pine Barrens Forest can be taken in from the observation deck perched five-stories atop the nature center. Jakes Branch County Park also offers families the opportunity to picnic, play sports, visit the playground, walk the discovery playtrail or hike and bike our eight plus miles of nature trails.

The nature center staff offers recreation and environmental education programs, both free-of-charge and for a nominal fee, through our quarterly Parks and Recreation

Program Guide/Newsletter. Group programs are offered free-of-charge to groups including: schools, scouts, clubs, churches, and civic organizations located within Ocean County. Arrangements can be made in advance by contacting the nature center.

Facilities: Accessible nature center and restrooms, hiking and walking trails, interpretive nature trails, bike trail, discovery play trail, cross-country skiing, open play field, softball fields, baseball fields, multi-use fields, tennis and pickleball courts, basketball courts, playgrounds

Our picnic area can accommodate up to 75 people and is available for a nominal fee. Reservations must be made a minimum of three weeks prior to your requested date. For the Pavilion Reservation & Rules Form call 732-506-9090.

Ocean County CERT Meetings

WARETOWN – Ocean County Community Emergency Response Team has meetings the second Wednesday of every month except July. Meetings /training will take place at O.C. Fire & EMS Training Center, 200 Volunteer Way, Waretown, NJ.

Courses include: Disaster Preparedness, Fire Safety, Medical Operations, Search & Rescue, Disaster Psychology, Terrorism, Hazardous Materials, and Incident Management.

For information, call Jim Spataro at 347524-7916, jamesspataro37@comcast.net.

Around The Jersey shore

Off Duty Officer Lauded For Lifesaving

handle of the cooler and he backstroked toward a bulkhead. A fi refighter in a boat swung toward them and helped him onto shore and to the waiting paramedics.

Ammerman, 41, received the Carnegie Medal, given to people who put their lives in danger to save the lives of others. Established by Andrew Carnegie in 1904, the award comes with a fi nancial grant and is designed to recognize and support those who perform acts of heroism while in civilian life in the U.S. and Canada.

Ammerman is a Senior Correctional Police Officer working at the Garden State Youth Correctional Facility, according to the State Department of Corrections.

Unsurprisingly, Ammerman said he doesn’t consider himself a hero.

Chad Ammerman

By Chris Lundy LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Off-duty State

Department

of Corrections

officer Chad Ammerman received a prestigious award for saving the life of an elderly boater in distress.

On June 21, 2021, a sailboat capsized in the waters off Little Egg. John L. McKenna, 82, was riding in it but was unable to get back in.

Fortunately, Ammerman was in the area and heard his cries for help. He called 911. Then, he grabbed an empty plastic cooler to use as a flotation device and jumped into the water. Bystanders helped guide him in the right direction from the shore. He swam about 300 yards to get to the man. When he reached him, he told McKenna to grab one

“I’m just grateful I could be in the right place at the right time that day to help,” he said. “I appreciate the Carnegie Hero Fund for recognizing me in this way.”

His superiors had more to say about him.

“Senior Officer Ammerman represents the best of NJDOC,” said Commissioner Victoria L. Kuhn. “When we say we are ‘NJDOC Strong,’ this is what we mean – a willingness to put others before self, to risk one’s own safety to save another. We’re proud the Carnegie Hero Fund has recognized his remarkable actions this way.”

William Sullivan, president of NJPBA 105, which represents correctional police officers, said “Our training and careers in the NJDOC extend well beyond our tour at our facilities. We appreciate his actions (Officer - See Page 32)

–Photo courtesy NJ DOC

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Continued From Page 31 and heroism in saving this gentleman. Our officers are the best in the nation and times like this show just that.”

According to the Carnegie Hero Foundation, more than 10,000 people have been given the award, 20% of them posthumously.

“We live in a heroic age,” Andrew Carnegie wrote in the opening lines of the

Commission’s founding Deed of Trust in 1904. “Not seldom are we thrilled by deeds of heroism where men or women are injured or lose their lives in attempting to preserve or rescue their fellows.”

To nominate someone for the Carnegie Medal, complete a nomination form online or write to the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, 436 Seventh Ave., Suite 1101, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. More information can be found at carnegiehero.org

Ocean County Commissioner Meeting Dates

OCEAN COUNTY – Regularly Scheduled Board Meetings are held at Commissioner Board Meeting Room #119 First Floor of the Administration Building 101 Hooper Avenue, Toms River on Wednesdays (unless otherwise indicated) at 4 p.m. Policy meetings shall be held immediately following the Regular Meetings of the Board of Commissioners, (if circumstances warrant such meeting and time permits) in Room

304, Third Floor, Administration Building 101 Hooper Avenue, Toms River.

Commissioner Meetings Regular Dates: January 4, Organization - 3:30 p.m.; January 18; February 1; February 15; March 1; March 15; April 5; April 19; May 3; May 17; June 7; June 21; July 6 (Thursday); July 19; August 2; August 16; September 6; September 20; October 4; October 18; November 1; November 15; December 6; December 20.

Planetarium Holds 50th Anniversary Show For Pink Floyd Album

TOMS RIVER – Fifty years after its conception, Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon is still considered the most recognizable album in rock history. Spending a record-breaking 741 weeks on the US top albums charts, the release cemented Pink Floyd’s reputation

as the premier rock band of a generation. What better way to celebrate the album’s 50th anniversary than to pair it with laser lights! After all, it’s the quintessential soundtrack to laser shows! Show will be on January 27 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Robert J. Novins Planetarium.

Family Awareness In Addiction Recovery

TOMS RIVER – Join Quantum Behavioral Health Services every last Wednesday of the month for informative discussions surrounding the role of family in addiction recovery. They will discuss things like boundaries, rebuilding trust, and repairing relationships.

Meetings are in person at their facility and can also be attended via live stream, by visiting qtreatment.com/family-awareness and clicking the link provided. They take place on the last Wednesday of every month from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Around The Jersey shore

Discover Your Ocean County Parks – John C. Bartlett , Jr. County Park At Berkeley Island

BERKELEY – Situated on a scenic peninsula jutting out into the calm waters of Barnegat Bay, John C. Bartlett, Jr. County Park’s location provides possibly the best view of the Bay in Ocean County. It also features a family-oriented spray park, playground, walking paths, small picnic areas, bait stations and more. The crabbing/fishing pier at the park is one of the County’s most popular. Bring a picnic lunch and spend the day sunning, fishing, or crabbing from the 100’ pier.

After sustaining severe damage in Hurricane Sandy, the park was redesigned and reconstructed. The shoreline was reinforced and made to be more storm tolerant. The fishing/crabbing pier was replaced. A children’s splash park was added along with a new, safer playground. New picnic areas, bocce, corn hole and horseshoe courts were added. There are new bathrooms and a new pavilion. The natural shoreline on the south-side was cleaned and repaired...

and much more.

Immediately after the storm we partnered with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the Barnegat Bay Partnership and Stevens Institute of Technology to incorporate new design and construction strategies including the use of living shorelines. Living shorelines mimic natural conditions by using nature’s own time-tested examples along with a small component of engineered structures like breakwaters and shoals. The result is a more sustainable and environmentally friendly shoreline. The most obvious benefit is a beautiful shoreline with native plants; but the ecological benefits include the creation of habitat for shellfish, fish, birds, and mammals. Living shorelines also improve the water quality by capturing runoff and providing for beneficial bacteria and other organisms. The long-term benefits include a stable, resilient shoreline that is able to withstand and recover from future storms.

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By Alyssa Riccardi

JERSEY SHORE – With the 2023 season set to begin on April 11, the team is looking to hire hard-working professionals for a variety of gameday staff positions.

The BlueClaws will host their annual Job Fair virtually between January 16 and 27.

BlueClaws To Host Virtual Job Fair

“The BlueClaws have always had tremendously dedicated and valued group of gameday staff members that are integral to our nightly operation,” said BlueClaws team president Joe Ricciutti. “We’re looking forward to another productive job fair as we welcome in our newest staff members for the summer!” Positions are available in the following

departments: Game Day Operations (box office, security, parking, bat boys, kids zone attendants), Concourse Level Food & Beverage (cashiers, food runners, cooks, portable cart operators, picnic attendants and grill cooks, kitchen positions, and more), Suite Level Food & Beverage (bartenders, suite servers, food runners, and party deck attendants),

Back-of-House Food & Beverage (both day and nighttime warehouse positions), Merchandise/Retail (Claws Cove positions), Production (camera operators, music & audio positions, instant replay, and PA-announcer), and Promotions (including on-field emcee, Claws Crew team members, and mascot performers).

“Our gameday staff members work in a fast-paced, fun and exciting environment all summer long, said Kayla Reilly, BlueClaws Director of Events & Operations. “It’s a true family, and we’re looking forward to another successful hiring season.”

How to apply:

General Gameday Positions - indeed. com/job/part-time-seasonal-game-daystaff-b6832697c2c1ca04.

Clean Team positions - indeed.com/job/ clean-team-member-541439bdf1ae788f.

Promotions Team positions - teamworkonline.com/baseball-jobs/southatlanticleague/jersey-shore-blueclaws/ promotions-staff-part-time-2031266

Production Team positions - teamworkonline.com/baseball-jobs/southatlanticleague/jersey-shore-blueclaws/ production-staff-part-time-2031265.

As part of the process, applicants will be able to select positions for which they would like to apply. A BlueClaws representative will be in touch to schedule a virtual interview to take place between January 16 and January 27. Any questions, email employment@bluclaws.com.

All positions are part-time and begin with on-boarding and training in March with Opening Night set for April 11th. Positions run through the team’s last home game in September, though there is opportunity for additional work at team and ballpark events as needed. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age by April 1 and pass a background check. Nights and weekends are required. Each position starts at $14.13 per hour.

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Sunday Worship Services of Holy Communion at 10 a.m. &Wednesday spoken Holy Communion at 9 a.m. Christ Lutheran Church

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Using some initiative can make a positive difference in the week to come. You might dream or believe anything you are told. Develop constructive strategies and take practical steps to overcome any family problems.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Loyalty is more than skin deep. Dig deep and you might find that a close friend or cherished partner is a true treasure. You may feel pressured to keep up your end of a bargain as the week begins to unfold.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gratitude is a key ingredient for contentment. Enjoy the things that you already have rather than hoping for things you don’t have. Wait until late in the week to make major purchases or decisions about investments.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Postpone taking on extra obligations or commitments until later in the week. Right now, your efforts could be subject to misunderstandings or cause disruptions. Someone may give you a good reason to mistrust their intentions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Look for the silver lining in every cloud of controversy. You might not agree on key issues but you can be tolerant of someone else’s point of view. Wait until late in the week to launch fresh initiatives or a new project.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Uphold high standards. Using substandard materials or cutting corners could ruin a project this week. Use a discriminating eye to help you achieve the highest level of quality. Being empathetic is a valuable gift.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Consider who you are dealing with. Consider giving good friends more leeway than business contacts in the upcoming week. Uplift your spirits with a brisk walk outdoors, hitting the gym, or playing sports with friends.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Hit the ground running this week. Your kindness and understanding will likely be needed if a loved one is feeling stressed in the week ahead. If any key vulnerabilities are a concern, mastermind a solution.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If someone is coming on too strong, try to take it in stride. Focus on creative projects in the week ahead but do not ignore job-related obligations. Got paperwork to do? Get it done and enjoy the relief.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A partner may have high expectations so do your best to deliver. Don’t let dreams and wishful thinking curtail your progress this week. Once you’ve made a firm decision, go full-speed ahead or you might be stuck in neutral.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Preparation and planning can prevent a poor performance. Get organized before you begin a new project in the week ahead. Be sure to observe social cues, consider adding more warmth to your approach.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Walk a balance beam in the week ahead. You can be generous with your time and talents without being extravagant or going to extremes. Don’t let misunderstandings fester this week; clear the air as soon as possible.

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