Vol. 23 - No. 52
In This Week’s Edition
THE BERKELEY
TIMES
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| June 2, 2018
Berkeley Farmers Market Returns
Berkeley Island County Park Re-Opens Community News! Don’t miss what’s happening in your town.
Pages 10-15.
Government Page 7. –Photo by Chris Lundy A variety of fresh produce was available at the Farmers Market.
Dr. Izzy’s Sound News
Keeping You Informed: Over-the-Counter Devices
Page 18.
Dear Pharmacist Page 19.
Inside The Law Page 22.
Business Directory Page 24-25.
Classifieds Page 23.
Fun Page Page 26.
Wolfgang Puck Page 31.
Horoscope Page 31.
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Berkeley Tow nsh ip Farmers Market opened for the season, serving up fresh produce, as well as some products that you can’t find in any store.
–Photos by Jennifer Peacock Berkeley Island County Park, which hosts the county’s first splash park, re-opened recently. By Jennifer Peacock BERKELEY – May 23 was Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato’s 50th birthday. The Ocean County Freeholders gifted him with a park re-opening. “Carmen has been no slouch in pestering us either about (completing the park),” Freeholder director Gerry Little jested. “(Councilman) Jimmy Byrnes was number one but Carmen has been right behind him the whole time, pestering about this park, this wonderful park,” With a literal lock and symbolic wooden key, Freeholder John Bartlett re-opened Berkeley Island County Park, which suffered catastrophic damage
Berkeley Breaks Ground On New Turf Field Veterans Boulevard. He a d i ng dow n t he driveway, most of the ball fields are on the right. The turf field is being installed on the left. It will be used for various sports, includ-
(Farmers - See Page 5)
Memorial Day Mission: Stand Up Against Hate
(Park - See Page 8)
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Local officials and the Pepe family broke ground on the turf field at Sam Pepe Memorial Stadium near Veterans Park. The park is located on
There were tables of fresh fruits and vegetables, of course, courtesy local farm markets. Add it ionally, t here were some more creative products, like soy candles, spice blends,
ing football, soccer, and a lacrosse program that is in the works. “Initially the field will be used for games, but its use could be expanded for practices and other purposes in
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the future,” Mayor Carmen Amato said. “This state-of-the-art field is also maintenance-free and has the potential to be used 24/7 since we won’t need to utilize (Turf - See Page 5)
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – At mosques, synagogues, and churches this weekend, there will be a common refrain: “Love Thy Neighbor.” They will be urging their congregations to stand up against hatred, racism and anti-Semitism. This is a joint effort between more than 30 faith-based leaders spanning every denomination in Ocean County and the County Prosecutor’s Office. On Fridays, mosques will spread the message. On Saturday, temples. And on Sunday, churches. The movement is trying to make people take a step forward and get to know someone who is different from you, whether that difference is based on faith, race, or culture. And hopefully (Mission - See Page 5)
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