2021-01-09 - The Berkeley Times

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The BERKELEY Times Vol. 26 - No. 30

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Health Department Begins Vaccinations

Berkeley: A Look Back At Almost Every Story Of 2020 By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – As the new year spreads out before us, we like to take a moment to recall the stories that impacted people in 2020. Except that one. You know the one. The story that impacted every single person in the world. You’ve heard enough about that one. Let’s talk instead about the smaller, localized stories. Because despite the 24-hour news coverage, real life still happened. South Seaside Park To Stay After five years of testimony, the Planning Board made a recommendation to the township that South Seaside Park should not de-annex (secede) from the township. South Seaside Park (SSP) is located between Island Beach State Park and Seaside Park. Residents have claimed that they have more in common with (Look - See Page 4)

−Photo by Chris Lundy The Manitou Park schoolhouse may be dilapidated now, but it will one day be renovated thanks to a grant the township has received.

−Photo by Chris Lundy Michael Signorile (left) gets sworn in by Mayor Carmen Amato. The new councilman’s wife, Debbie, is holding the Bible.

County Leader Gerry Little To Retire

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Gerry Little was sworn in as a Freeholder but will retire as a Commissioner. The 72-year-old announced that he will not seek re-election in 2021. Freeholder was a term for the five elected officials who oversee county operations. State law changed this title to “commissioner” for 2021. Little, of Surf City, was appointed in

2003 to fill the term of the late James Mancini. He has held the seat ever since. Multiple attempts at reaching Little for this article have been unsuccessful. All five County Commissioners are Republican. That party always endorses the incumbent during election time. This November, there will have to be a new name on the ballot. A few prominent Republicans are circling the seat.

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Berkeley Councilman John Bacchione has already stepped up and put his name in the running. The New Jersey Globe reported that Little Egg Harbor Mayor Barbara Jo Crea has thrown her hat in the ring as well. County Republican Chairman Frank Holman said that four or five have expressed interest, but they won’t know who the serious candidates are until (Retire - See Page 8)

−Photo courtesy Ocean County Medical Reserve Corp Volunteer Bill Cohen is administered the vaccine by Scott Carter, public health nurse. By Chris Lundy TOMS R IVER – Health care workers lined up for their vaccinations against COVID-19 at the appropriately named RWJ Barnabas Health Arena at Toms River High School North. Health care workers are among the first phase of people being given the vaccine right now, according to state and federal rules. Several locations have been set up as vaccination locations. This particular one was the first one being manned by the Ocean County Health Department. The county started with 1,500 doses of the Moderna vaccine on December 29. The first day saw 250 doses. Those designated as Phase 1A were allowed first shot at the vaccine. Right now, the vaccines are being given to people working in these

categories: hospitals, long care facilities, outpatient clinics, home health care, pharmacies, emergency medical services, and public health. It also includes people aged 75 years and older who are also residents of long-term care facilities. They are being done by appointment at OCHD.org. If you are not in the health care field, then you are encouraged to continue to social distance, wear masks, and avoid gatherings. “It’s important that we adhere to the schedule developed by the federal government and the state Department of Health,” said Ocean County Public Health Coordinator Daniel Regenye. “While we expect the demand will be high, there is a process we are required to follow. Hopefully the supply of vaccine will (Health - See Page 9)

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