Vol. 24 - No. 9
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THE MANCHESTER
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| June 16, 2018
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Community News!
Manchester Celebrates Its Creativity
Pages 11-15.
Manchester Police Welcome Two New Patrol Officers
Letters Page 8.
Government Page 9.
Dr. Izzy’s Sound News
5 Tips to Keep Your Technology Going Strong
Page 20.
Dear Pharmacist Page 21.
Inside The Law Page 28.
Business Directory Page 28-29.
Classifieds Page 27.
Fun Page Page 26.
Wolfgang Puck Page 35.
Horoscope Page 35.
–Photo by Chris Lundy Families head through the halls of Manchester Township High School, looking at the art on the walls. By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – “I did this,” a boy said, as he pointed to his artwork on the wall. His was among many “hand drawn monsters” that were part of his fifth grade class. His work was hanging up in the Manchester Township High School gym, and the whole building had been converted into an art museum for the 5th Annual Manchester Township Youth
Incumbents To Run Again In Lakehurst
By Chris Lundy LAKEHURST – Three incumbent council members won the 2018 Primary Election and will have a place on the ballot in November. The three Republicans ran unopposed. There were two, three-year council seats. Gary L. Lowe won 65 votes and James W. Davis, Jr. won 60 votes for those spots. There was also a one-year unexpired term on the council. Robin Busch received 62 votes and won the right to run for that spot in November.
Arts Festival. One side of the building was for the younger kids, and the other side was for older students. Many pieces were grouped together by theme or assignment. A senior showcase was set up where several students were given space to show off a selection of their work. They hung out with their work, greeting passersby. The high school Drama Club (Creativity - See Page 4-5)
–Photo courtesy Manchester Township Police By Kimberly Bosco MANCHESTER – Manchester police welcomed two new patrol officers following a few recent retirements from the force. Ptl. Jesse Tate and Ptl. Jordan Weed were sworn in by Mayor Kenneth T. Palmer recently at the
Municipal Complex Civic Center, surrounded by friends, family, and township officials. Tate, 24, recently completed Ocean County Police Academy Special Class II Training, 43rd Class and was formerly employed by (Police - See Page 18)
$5 Million Set Aside For New Park
By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – The county is moving forward with its plans for a park in Manchester. The Board of Chosen Freeholders at its recent meeting approved a $5 million appropriation for the land acquisition, permitting, design and development of acreage at Routes 571 and 549 across from Ridgeway Liquors to create the county’s 28th park.
The township owns 247 acres, and 13 acres are privately held. With wetlands restrictions, 120 acres is developable. The county and township have been in quiet talks for about two years to fill in the “last hole in the county park system,” which Freeholder John C. Bartlett said is in Manchester Township. Ridgway Boulevard - Route 571 - runs through the parcels, which may actually work into a logical split: one side could have passive
hiking trails that are ADA accessible on the eastern end, the other could have soccer and other playing fields on the western end, though the plans are subject to change. Bartlett stressed the park is a regional park, not a township park, but the county would consider what would most benefit Manchester residents, as they would likely be the ones to use the park most. (Park - See Page 18)
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