The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 27 - No. 12
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High School Grads Leave The Nest
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July 3, 2021
New Mayor Named In Manchester
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−Photo courtesy Manchester Township Robert Hudak takes the oath of office as Manchester Township’s newest mayor on June 28 surrounded by his family. The oath was administered by Township Clerk Sabina Martin.
−Photos courtesy Manchester Schools Graduates of the Manchester Township H igh School Class of 2021 toss their hats into the air at the end of their graduation ceremony. (Right) Graduates noted some of their future plans on the graduation caps that were seen during the ceremony. By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – It has been a unique and difficult school year for students due to the COVID-19 pandemic but high school graduates got some great weather for their recent commencement. The Class of 2021 had perfect sunny and comfortable weather for their June 23 graduation
that - unlike last year - was held live and included parents, friends and family. The graduates entered in two lines, boys in blue and girls in gold, as the MTHS band played the traditional “Pomp and Circumstance.” Many of the students had decorated their caps for the ceremony, displaying their creativity
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – A new era began on June 28. Surrounded by his wife and children, Councilman Robert Hudak was sworn in as the new mayor of the township. Former Mayor Kenneth with artwork, flowers, photos and slogans. Principal Dennis Adams opened the ceremony. The school’s NJROTC Honor Guard presented the colors as Student Government Executive Board Vice President Miles Davis led the flag salute. Then the MTHS Senior (Grads - See Page 16)
Governor: Masks Won’t Be Mandated In Schools
By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – Answering a question being posed by parents at many recent school boa rd meet i ngs across the state, students will not be required to wear masks in schools unless the district mandates it this fall, according to
Governor Phil Murphy. He made the announcement during a recent press conference. Full in-person instruction is also being mandated by the state this fall. The New Jersey Department of Health is prepared to announce updated health and safety guidelines for
the upcoming school year, according to the governor. He said he was encouraging health officials to “work collaboratively with the community on a masking policy that works for everyone.” He noted those that feel more comfortable wearing masks would be able to do
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so. He also said that the state anticipates updated guidance from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) later in the summer. New Jersey will consider any updates from the federal agency prior to the first day of the (Masks - See Page 4)
Palmer resigned recently after the New Jersey Senate voted to confirm his nomination to serve as a judge in the Superior Court. Councilman Sam Fusaro nominated Hudak to be (New Mayor - See Page 4)
Outgoing Mayor Says Goodbye
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Ken Palmer enjoyed serving as mayor of the township since 2015, but becoming a superior court judge is his “dream job” and in order to take on that role, he had to tender his resignation as mayor. On June 24, the New Jersey Senate voted to confirm −Photos courtesy Man- Palmer’s nomination to chester Township serve as a judge in the New Mayor Ken Palmer gets Jersey Superior Court. Gova fond farewell party by ernor Phil Murphy nominatmembers of the town- ed him on June 10 and his ship staff. name was placed on a list of nominees to the New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee. “This is my dream job,” Palmer told JerseyShoreOnline. com. “Becoming a judge has always been my career (Goodbye - See Page 5)
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