Vol. 24 - No. 52
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THE MANCHESTER
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| April 13, | October 27,2019 2018
Manchester & Lakehurst Receive State Road Grants
Government Page 8.
Community News!
By Kimberly Bosco MANCHESTER – Manchester Township and the Borough of Lakehurst have each received grants from the New Jersey Department of Transportation to improve local roadways and bridges. Manchester will receive $319,163 for improvements to Schoolhouse Road and Lake-
hurst will receive $187,692 for improvements to Willow Street. The state’s Municipal Aid “Commitment to Communities” program will dole out a total of $161.25 million to 537 towns. The program provides grants for roadway preservation, roadway safety, quality of life, mobility, bikeway, pedestrian safety, and
bridge preservation projects. “Supporting New Jersey’s communities through funding for infrastructure maintenance and renewal is a core component of good government, and stands at the top of this administration’s priorities,” said Governor Phil Murphy in (Grants - See Page 4)
Don’t miss what’s happening in your town.
Pages 9-15.
Dr. Izzy’s Sound News 9 Tips To Help Detect Hearing Loss
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Dear Pharmacist
Calendula Soothes Reflux And Skin Problems
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Inside The Law Page 23.
Business Directory Page 26-27.
By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – A not her tow nsh ip park is getting some much-needed improvements. The township will next provide a facelift to Bowker Field, between Manchester Boulevard and School Lane in Whiting. Maser Consulting laid out its plans for the park at the township council’s March 25 meeting. The plan calls for a new playground with a rubber safety surface. The park will also get new basketball and tennis courts, wh ich w il l i nclude pickleball markings. Residents and guests will get to enjoy a paved nature trail, and a stamped-concrete sidewalk that will lead to the park’s veterans (Field - See Page 4)
Classifieds Page 29.
Horoscope Page 33.
Wolfgang Puck Page 35.
Bowker Field To Be Renovated
Construction work is being done along the border of Bowker Memorial Field.
–Photos by Jennifer Peacock
How Will Minimum Wage Increases Affect Taxes?
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Workers in New Jersey will eventually be making $15 an hour, but how will this affect municipal taxes in towns that employ people making minimum wage?
T he Ne w Je r s e y Leag ue of Mu n icipalities opposed the legislation because it impacted towns, which have to operate within a 2 percent cap on raising taxes. They worried that it would put towns in a difficult position:
either raise fees or reduce services. Michael F. Cerra, assistant executive director of the league, said that municipal officials have been talking about reducing or eliminating services or reducing seasonal hires. They
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are more likely to increase fees than taxes. “Raising property taxes is always the last, worse option,” he said. This is the case in Lacey, where fees for programs will go up rather than taxes, business administrator Veronica
Laureigh said. The minimum wage increase would apply to the seasonal rate employees, she said. Full time staff is already paid more than minimum wage, so they would not be affected. A laborer starts at
$19.14 and clerical staff starts at $18.95. To address the increase to seasonal pay, the township plans on increasing such things as summer camp regist ration and beach badge fees. (Taxes - See Page 5)
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