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─Photo courtesy Manchester Environmental Commission Environmentalists use barrels to collect rain to water plants. By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – A recent torrential rain storm that hit Ocean County reminded township’s Environmental Commission Chairwoman Peggy Middaugh of two words: rain barrels. A rain barrel captures rain from the roof by placing an attachment to the downspout and directing the rainfall to collect in the rain barrel. Most have a spigot to attach to a hose to water the flowers and shrubs in the garden.
That was the perfect weather for rain barrels, Middaugh said. She recently announced that Save Barnegat Bay is collaborating with Manchester Township and the Manchester Environmental Commission for the township’s second Rain Barrel Workshop on Wednesday, June 24 from 6-7 p.m. “You should attend this workshop if you would like to receive a free rain barrel and learn how to install and maintain it for your home. This is a vir-
tual zoom meeting and will be one hour long,” she added. Registration is required and the interactive 60-minute session is open to the interested public. The Rain Barrel will be available for pick up on June 25 - 26 beginning at 9 a.m. at SBB HQ at 117 Haines Road, Toms River. There will be a rain barrel question and answer session held on July 1 at 6 p.m. It will also be a Zoom meeting. Partic-
ipants will have to purchase their own silicone caulk and plumbers’ tape to complete the assembly of the rain barrels. Middaugh said that rain barrel builders will need GE Silicone 1 All Purpose 100% Silicone Caulk. Although the program is free, donations are always appreciated to help keep this program alive. Donations can be made at savebarnegatbay.org/ donate/. Rain Barrels will be provided to Manchester residents who attend.
Supporters Celebrate Trump On Flag Day
By Bob Vosseller POINT PLEASANT BEACH – It was billed as one of two rallies in support of President Donald J. Trump but it had more of an atmosphere of a beach party - which was fine for those who turned out for the Flag Day gathering. About 20 Trump supporters turned out in
shorts, bathing suits, red hats and red, white and blue attire for the oceanfront event which ran from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the borough. A second rally was held at the Middletown Shopping Center Kings Highway that day. “The idea is to get people to come out and gather with those who support Donald Trump for
president and to network, have a good time and talk and share different ideas with people,” event organizer Daryl Brooks, Trenton, said. “We’re all having a nice time and we’ve been organizing and protesting to open up New Jersey so we are out here networking,” he added. On Memorial Day a
large rally was held at the borough’s Silver Lake Parking lot calling for a relaxation if not full out cancellation of Gov. Phil Murphy’s COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and quarantine citing the economic impact on businesses throughout the state and questioning the medical data that was used to make that
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decision. A number of small American f lags were placed on the beach and birthday cake was served up to attendees in honor of the President’s birthday which happened to fall on Flag Day, June 14. A Trump re-election banner was flying as well. “We really just want (Flag - See Page 4)
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Township Mayor Kenneth Palmer said that due to recent record level increases in water caused by lawn irrigation, steps needed to be taken to conserve water. In a recently issued statement, the mayor said that “during summer months, customer demands for water increase dramatically due to lawn irrigation. Reducing water use during peak periods is essential to our provision of an uninterrupted supply of water, particularly in emergencies, such as fires.” Mayor Palmer outlined several mandatory lawn and landscape watering restrictions that will became effective “in our Eastern Service Area beginning June 12, until further notice.” The Eastern Service Area generally includes the portion of the Township lying along Route 37 and east of the Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Station/Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst. Watering shall be defined as the sprinkling, watering or irrigation of shrubbery, trees, lawns, grass, ground covers, plants, vines, gardens, vegetables, flowers, or any vegetation. Properties with odd numbered street addresses may water only on odd calendar dates (such as June 29) except for the 31st of a month on which watering is prohibited. Properties with even numbered street addresses may water only on even calendar dates (such as June 30). Watering is not permitted between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 pm. and watering of any single area shall not exceed 30 minutes in a day. These restrictions shall apply to all residential and commercial properties served by Manchester Township that are located in the Water Utility’s Eastern Service Area except for public parks, public recreation areas and nurseries. Hanging plants are exempt and any newly seeded or sodded lawn areas for up to thirty days after initial seeding or sodding are also exempt provided there is a small sign visible from the street in the front yard indicating “new seed” or “new sod” and the date of (Water - See Page 12)
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