2021-05-29 - The Berkeley Times

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The BERKELEY Times Vol. 26 - No. 50

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New Plans For Abandoned Mall

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─Photos by Chris Lundy (Above) Debris like this remains behind the Beachwood Mall site. (Right) This is a conceptual drawing for what the Route 9 front of the development would look like. It will not look like this in the final form; rather it was just to give the governing body a rough idea. By Chris Lundy change. Representa- uses for the property. will redevelop the spot. BERKELEY – Ware- tives from the redeAdditionally, the prop- Years ago, they intendhouse space, a con- veloper met with the erty is a good location ed on making a mix venience store, gas Township Council re- for a solar field, he said. of commercial, office/ station, a solar field, cently to update them It can be tied right into professional, and resirecreation and a fast on their plans. the grid there. dential buildings. They food restaurant are posThe plan was just for Another possibility is had planned big box sible things that could the front 40 acres or so, a recreational location, spots, pad sites, and a replace the dilapidat- facing Route 9. like a Goodsports com- downtown walkable ed mall on Route 9 in Township planner plex or a pool, he said. feel. Bayville. James Oris said that M & M Realty PartHowever, the economy This is very early warehousing and distri- ners and Lennar Cor- is far different now, exin the planning stag- bution would need to be poration formed a joint plained Ron Aulenbach, es, and things could added to the approved vent ure where they (Mall - See Page 4)

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Business Owners: Help Wanted We Need Workers

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – The problem of f inding workers these days would seem to be harder than you’d expect even as the summer season fast approaches. That is why Ocean County Commissioner

Joseph Vicari asked a prominent business owner to share his story during a recent meeting of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners. Joe Leone Introna, a noted caterer and Italian food store operator

in Point Pleasant Beach spoke about a worker shortage that is not only impacting his business but one he fears will impact the upcoming tourism season and the county’s economy. Vicari told Jersey Shore Online.com prior

to the meeting, “You can’t do that. You have can’t cheat the system. to play by the rules. If you are unemployed Legal is legal, illegal is that is one thing, but illegal. You just can’t you can’t find a loop- do that.” “This is very importhole. Some people are collecting money from ant to us because it the state and also work- hurting our industry. ing under the table and It is hurting our food collecting money. You (Workers - See Page 10)

May 29, 2021

Ocean County’s “Uncle Sam” Is Living Legend

─Photo by Bob Vosseller Joseph Placente is seen dressed in his patriotic attire and cap while carrying “Old Glory” on the sidewalk near the Ocean County Courthouse on Washington Street following a 2016 Veterans Day parade in Toms River. By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – His name is Joseph Placente but on Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July and Veterans Day, he is (Legend - See Page 7)

Murphy Lifts Indoor Mask Mandate

By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – Governor Phil Murphy announced that beginning May 28, the indoor mask mandate was dropped. With Memorial Day weekend coming up, Murphy makes the huge announcement as many restaurants and business prepare for the busy holiday. Along with stopping the mask mandate, Murphy also announced that the six-feet, social distancing requirement will end. Individual businesses and other entities which oversee indoor spaces may continue to require that employees and customers/guests wear face masks. Masks will continue to be required in the following places: (Mask - See Page 6)

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