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Vol. 22 - No. 6
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Yacht Club Celebrates 100 Years Of Slowing Down, Relaxing And More
–Photos by Bob Vosseller and PBYC (Below) Pine Beach Yacht Club Commodore Chris Higham holds a certificate commemorating the club’s 100 years. The July 4 parade featured several boats and floats from the PBYC, as part of the celebration.
July 16, 2016
Mayor: Sandy Continues To Fuel Township Budget Numbers
By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – A 1.75-cent tax increase in the new township budget is in part due to the continued effects of Superstorm Sandy on Berkeley’s tax base, officials said. Residents face an annual municipal tax bill of $0.6175 per $100 of assessed valuation, or about $39 more each year, said Township Chief Financial Officer Fred Ebenau.
“If these pieces of legislation would become law, we would be able to eliminate the slight increase in the 2016 introduced budget.” –Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato By Bob Vosseller PINE BEACH – “Slow Down...Relax...Enjoy” is the motto of the Pine Beach Yacht Club and for 100 years the organization has done so much more than that. PBYC also works to promote safe boating, appreciate the beau-
ty of the Toms River waterfront and provide instruction for new boaters. Commodore Chris Higham was in full uniform as he held up a certificate honoring the organization presented by Pine Beach Mayor Lawrence Cuneo on July 4. This year’s Fourth
of July festivities in the community including honoring the organization, which has a headquarters based on the riverfront at 700 Riverside Drive. The mayor credited the orga-
nization for a being an active force in the community: “They have done some wonderful things over the years and have helped our youth to (Celebrates - See Page 22)
Township council approved the $46 million budget unanimously in a special meeting held 10 a.m. July 11. Councilmen Tom Grosse and Keith Buscio were absent. The budget changed since its introduction, and will use more surplus after FEMA reimbursement from Superstorm Sandy is trickling in at a slower pace. Whereas $1.2 million from FEMA was anticipated, (Sandy - See Page 22)
Nearly 7 Decades Of Ocean County Fair
By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – For nearly 70 years the Ocean County Fair has created family memories, whether showcasing the 4-H achievements of local students and farms, or with its festival atmosphere. But the history of the fair is one that has showcased the trends of the time, now incorporating food trucks where in decades past there’d be baking contests or exhibitions on who
had the best jam. Jeff Adams, president of the Ocean County Board of Agriculture who oversees the fair, shared several historical programs and articles from the fair’s past, which dates back to 1947, when it was more of an agricultural field day than the rides, concerts and food vendors that are a part of today’s festivities. Adams said the focus is still on those traditional 4-H fair activities, and in fact, many
of those pursuits are seeing renewed interest. “We have gotten calls, asking if some of the years’ past elements would be coming back,” Adams said. Next year, when the fair turns 70, would be a great opportunity to incorporate much more fair history into the line-up. While the number of participants in the farm and animal demonstrations remain steady, Adams said this year (Fair - See Page 4)
–Photo by Catherine Galioto The 2016 Ocean County Fair sets up at Miller Airpark for its run July 13 to 17.
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