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“Chalk It Up” Draws Fun To Lakehurst By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – Just “Chalk It Up” to a fun filled, artistic event that was designed to keep young people active during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Borough Councilman Brian Dimeo reported during a May 23 council meeting that there was a chalk coloring contest taking place on borough sidewalks. The event was promot e d t h roug h t he youth and recreation page. The contest ran from May 22 through May 27 and a winner was to be named by June 1. “Hopefully we’ll see some artwork from the
kids,” Dimeo said. In visiting the borough’s Facebook page a few examples could be found of some creative chalk work. Some even involved the artist. Dimeo said the idea behind the contest was have children enjoy some outside time and to have some fun with an activity that they could enjoy during the current social distancing requirements. An activity they could enjoy without anyone around but that could be appreciated by eve r yone who wou ld walk down the streets of the borough and shared by adults and other children as well.
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−Photos courtesy the Lakehurst Youth And Recreation Page Photos feature the artwork of young people who used chalk and a bit of imagination to decorate the sidewalks in the borough for a contest sponsored by the borough late in May.
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Toll Increase, Toms River Parkway Changes Proposed
By Chris Lundy TRENTON – The Turnpike Authority issued a plan to increase tolls throughout the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike which will include improvements in Ocean County and beyond. The tolls will increase by 27 percent on the Parkway and 36 percent on the Turnpike for passenger vehicles.
Commercial vehicles will see an increase as well. The tolls are expected to go into effect Sept. 13. In Ocean County, the Barnegat toll will increase from $1.50 to $1.90 and the Toms River toll will increase from 75 cents to 95 cents. The tolls on the ramps in Waretown, Lacey, Berkeley, Lakewood and Brick will (Toll - See Page 7)
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Manchester Planning Graduation
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – While Gov. Phil Murphy gave the nod to live high school graduation ceremonies to occur in July, some school districts that made plans to hold them virtually next month are retaining their plan. Manchester’s school district could end up having both but no decision has been made as of press time. “At this time, we will continue to make every effort to provide a live ceremony under the new guidelines for our seniors. However, regardless of the announcement, the high school will be proceeding with the virtual ceremony recordings,” School Superintendent David Trethaway stated in a letter to parents this week on the district’s website. Trethaway said, “this is critical as this will be available regardless of any changes in the restrictions. I understand that several of our seniors and families may be unable to attend the later graduation date due to military or some family commitments. Therefore, it is important for all of our seniors to have the opportunity to be recorded getting a diploma and having their family witness that event as well as the entire ceremony.” The superintendent added, “the recording will also allow an unlimited amount of people to witness the ceremony, whereas the live ceremony will probably be limited in attendance.” “It is important to plan in advance with a virtual ceremony but be flexible enough and hope for the restrictions to be lifted to also (Graduation - See Page 7)
Lakehurst Officials Ponder Return To Community Center
By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – Borough Mayor Harry Robbins and Council briefly discussed the idea of holding live council meetings again at the community center but the idea was nixed as not being viable. Even with social distancing and masks included, during the current COVID-19 pandemic conditions, the governing body and staff would number close to 10 people all by itself. The 10-number limit restricts inside live gatherings at the current time.
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Council President Steven Oglesby asked “as the state was starting to loosen up on some of their restrictions as our meetings are typically experiencing a low resident turnout could we hold meetings at the community center with appropriate social distancing with everybody?” Currently the borough council meets through a phone in a conference line unlike some towns that run their sessions online through Zoom. (Officials - See Page 4)
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