10th Annual Penguin Plunge Hits The Lake Residents Seek Censure, Recall Of Committeeman

By Bob Vosseller PLUMSTED – Township Committeeman

Dominick Cuozzo is facing calls for censure and a petition for recall.

A censure is nothing more than an official condemnation but has no lasting effect; a recall would remove him from office.

the pastor of the Bible Baptist Church in the township, took office in January of 2022.

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER –

There was a shark spotted at Harry Wright Lake recently. Also spotted was a penguin, a mayor, council president, school superintendent, police officers and more than 100 other plungers.

The occasion marked the 10 th annual Regional Day School Penguin Plunge to help raise money for two big spring events. Regional Day School is a school for students ages 3-21 with special needs. While the school is part of the Manchester Township

School District, it is located at 890 Toms River Road in Jackson Township.

All proceeds from the event will go directly to the Regional Day School students for their upcoming prom and graduation.

The school’s principal, Lisa Michal - lis, said, “this event started with an idea from a former school secretary and then Manchester resident, Linda McCarthy. She was our school’s prom coordinator and wanted to enhance the experience for our students, ages 14 and (Plunge - See Page 4)