The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 26 - No. 11
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−Photo courtesy Dani-Lynn Andrulonis Damasco Manchester resident Dani-Lynn Andrulonis Damasco, left, joins her grandchildren Jayla, Veronica, Aiden and Dominick. By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Township resident Dani-Lynn Andrulonis Damasco is no stranger to hospital beds. When she was 2 years old she underwent open heart surgery to correct transposition of the great vessels. The surgery was successful, and Dani had a normal
childhood growing up. “My mom was my cheerleader,” she said “and I never was viewed as needing a ‘crutch’. My family was ‘this is Dani and this is how it is.’” Dani had no significant health issues and periodically (Story - See Page 4)
June 27, 2020
Council Discusses Two Redevelopment Projects
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Council members approved the introduction of ordinances concerning two redevelopment projects recently. The first ordinance involved adopting a redevelopment plan at 2121 Lake Rd., a non-condemnation development area. This ordinance will be heard for second reading on July 13 as it requires review by the Township Planning Board. The Lake Road project is to build a self-storage facility between Lacey Road and Station Road in Whiting. The property is in the WTO/P zone (Whiting Town Office / Professional). A second introduction concerned the redevelopment plan for 132 Route 37, another non-condemnation redevelopment area. It was formerly known as Coopers and is located next to the golf range. It will also be read at the council’s July 13 meeting for the same reason as the prior introduced ordinance. The Route 37 proposal is to build a rehab center on the north side of Route 37, just east of the Manchester Family Golf facility. The Zone there is HD3 (Highway Development 3) which requires a minimum of three acres. The two redevelopment plans are at an early stage of the township’s (Projects - See Page 7)
Local Officials Cautious About Virus, But Eager To Reopen By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Township officials are urging to residents to remain cautious noting that the COVID-19 pandemic is not over yet despite the move to the governor’s gradual reopening of the state. However, some council members are also calling for the governing body to do what it could to encourage higher office holding officials to put some pressure on Gov. Phil Murphy to move a bit quicker in allowing some recreational facilities to open up and
to allow businesses to reopen. During a recent council meeting Council President Sam Fusaro encouraged residents not to “get a feeling of comfort yet though we are starting to open up. There is no vaccine yet. We still have to watch what we do and take care of ourselves so please be cautious and enjoy all the restaurants that are opening in Manchester.” Mayor Ken Palmer discussed the status of township facilities that are being reactivated by the lifting of some restrictions in the state.
“Regarding our recreation, our lakes are open and we had a very good week. The paddle boats at the lake are open but the splash pad is not. There are restrictions from the governor’s office about splash pads so we have not opened those,” Mayor Palmer added. The mayor noted while parks were open, equipment and basketball courts were still closed “but we are moving in the right direction although relatively slow.” The township approved a resolution which
authorized temporary outside dining involving outdoor seating of township restaurants which began following the governor’s order on June 15. This is being done in cooperation with the fire marshal and zoning board offices. In some cases, establishments who have an alcohol beverage permit needed to get an extension of premises with the state Alcohol Beverage Commission. Councilman Robert Hudak said he was (Officials - See Page 4)
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