The BERKELEY Times Vol. 26 - No. 40
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Northern Ocean Habitat Breaks Ground On 20 th Home
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−Photos by Chris Lundy This property in the Pinewald section of Berkeley will be the site of a new home.
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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Northern Ocean Habitat For Humanity recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, and also the groundbreaking of its 20th home. The group partners with families who are looking for a “hand-up, not a handout” in owning their first home. The groundbreaking was delayed for a year because of the coronavirus, but shovels hit the dirt in the latest property on Grand Central Parkway in Berkeley Township. The land was part of an estate
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Forest Fire Destroys 167 Acres The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Deborah Allgair (Homeowner Services), Bob Conway (Construction Director), Cristine Keresztes (Program Services Manager/Volunteer Coordinator), Kristine Novakowski (Executive Director) and Lydia Bovasso (GCU Intern).
Former Little Egg Mayor Chosen For County Commissioner Race
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Barbara “Bobbi Jo” Crea, a Little Egg Harbor Committeewoman and former mayor, won the official endorsement of the Ocean County Republican Organization at their County Council. This means that she’ll have the party line for the primary election in the summer. If she wins that, she would have the party line for the general election in November. This
Businesses, Gatherings Can Increase In Size March 19
By Chris Lundy TRENTON – Gov. Phil Murphy said that the numbers of people getting sick and hospitalized from COVID-19 have come down to the point where it makes sense for businesses and gatherings to have a slight increase in people. The eased regulations will take place on March 19. Businesses can now open to 50% capacity, up from 35%. These include: restaurants, recreation, fitness, gyms, amusements, barber shops, salons and similar personal care shops. Indoor gatherings are capped at 25 people, up from 10. Outdoor ones are capped at 50, up from 25. These do not count religious and political events. Murphy thanked all the restaurants that have got creative in having outside tables. With the weather starting to get better, he expects them to thrive in the coming months. The mandates on social distancing and wearing
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is important because most people just vote for everyone in their party of choice. “I am humbled by tonight’s vote and honored to have received the endorsement of my fellow Ocean County Republicans. I want to thank Chairman Frank Holman for a fair and well-run convention from start to finish,” said Crea, who also offered her thanks to Berkeley Township Councilman John (Commissioner - See Page 9)
−Photo courtesy Beachwood Fire Company Firefighters tackle the blaze in a wooded area. By Chris Lundy LAKEWOOD – A forest f ire damaged buildings and closed the Garden State Parkway, sending up heavy plumes of smoke for miles around.
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A New Jersey Forest Fire Service fi refighter was hospitalized in critical condition. The Lakewood News Network reported that he went into cardiac (Fire - See Page 4)