Vol. 23 - No. 49
In This Week’s Edition
THE BERKELEY
TIMES
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Manitou Park Gives Thanks
Beachwood Also Says No To Recreational Marijuana
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By Chris Lundy BEACHWOOD – The Borough Council sent a message to the governor that the sale of recreational marijuana will not be welcome in the borough. Gov. Phil Murphy had a campaign promise to legalize the recreational sale and use of marijuana. However, a fleshed out plan on what that would look like has not materialized. “We are not in favor of legalizing,” Mayor Ronald Roma said. The Township Council passed a resolution opposing the enactment of legislation that would open up the doors to recreational marijuana being used or sold. “With everything we know about recreational drug use, we would be remiss if we didn’t tell the governor” that they are against it, he said.
Pages 9-13.
Letters Page 7.
Government Page 8.
Dr. Izzy’s Sound News
Tech Roundup: Ways To Maximize Your Hearing
Page 16.
Dear Pharmacist Page 17.
Inside The Law Page 19.
Business Directory Page 20-21.
Classifieds Page 22.
Fun Page Page 23.
Wolfgang Puck Page 27.
Horoscope Page 27.
–Photos by Chris Lundy Clockwise, The Bayville Elks have a history of helping local organizations, like the one in Manitou Park. The Cobra One organization was thanked for their efforts in always making sure kids have something constructive to do with their time. Members of the Berkeley PBA received a proclamation for their help with Manitou recreation. Sgt. Christian Roth was thanked for his ongoing support of the program. Manitou Park Volunteer Fire Company members were thanked for their help. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – There is an active youth recreation program in Manitou Park centered around the basketball courts by the old school house. Rob Taylor has been running this program for many years. But he hasn’t been doing it alone. At a recent Township Council meeting, he wanted to honor the organizations that support the town’s program and make it possible. These included: • Manitou Park Volunteer Fire Company
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• Berkeley Police Benevolent Association • Police Capt. Christian Roth • Cobra One, a motorcycle group that does work with children in the community. The Bayville Elks Club The Elks, in turn, had their own award to give out, the Citizens Award, to Mayor Carmen Amato. “This man is the face of Bayville,” said Ron Schwieters, the Bayville Elks’ outgoing Exalted Ruler.
Local Kids Win County Fire Poster Contest By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Fire Prevention & Protection Association, along with freeholders John Kelly and Gerry Little, announced the association’s poster contest winners at the freeholder’s recent meeting. The state association sponsors a contest every
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year. Municipalities hold the first round of contests, and winners advance to the county, and then state, contests. “To get to this point, just to give some statistics, is that our guys judge probably 1,000 posters from the schools,” OCFPPA president Bill Gee
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Community Garden Ready For Season
–Photo by Chris Lundy Members of the Environmental Shade Tree Commission prepare the Community Garden for the season. By Chris Lundy BE ACH WO OD – The Beachwood Community Garden is get-
ting in shape for the season, and there are plots still available. (Garden - See Page 5)
Michael T. Sutton, Manager • N.J. Lic. No. 4128 Benjamin “Matt” Wade, Advance Planning Director • N.J. Lic. No. 5028 David Kalinowski, Director • N.J. Lic. No. 3925 Steven J. Andrews, Director • N.J. Lic. No. 4435 “We are dedicated to exceeding expectations and delivering a standard of service that is 100% guaranteed.”