The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 27 - No. 22
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–Photos By Bob Vosseller (Above) The Barn may be the “Cracker Barrel” of the area if its owner has her way in making this establishment into something unique. (Right) Manchester Councilwoman Michele Zolezi, left, joins Pat Donaghue, the founder, president and chief executive officer of Inspire-NJ, Gregory Kohr, the owner and president of Kohr’s ice cream Mayor Robert Hudak and Dee Pellegrino, a board member of the Mabie Family Foundation during their tour inside “The Barn” in Whiting By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER - People are always interested in new and different types of businesses opening up. If you ask Pat Donaghue, the founder, president and chief executive officer of Inspire-NJ, the community doesn’t need a Cracker Barrel
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Township Officials approved an ordinance that is aimed at curtailing the growth of invasive plants. In this case, bamboo. “Some people like bamboo but it always finds its way to grow onto the property of other neighbors. It is hard to get rid of it,” Council President Craig Wallis said. “This is just clarifying that the homeowner or landowner will be responsible
for clearing off these plants off their property,” Wallis said prior to the vote. The Council unanimously approved the measure. In a move similar to communities like Howell Township in Monmouth County and some Ocean County municipalities, the township is aiming to stop the uncontrolled g row th of bamboo plants which can cause damage to the property of neighbors. Officials also approved (Town - See Page 8)
AP High School Students Honored
because that is exactly the kind of food that The Barn will be offering. Donaghue said, “we will be offering and delivering hot, nutritious, supplemental meals to those in need daily. We will be also be delivering full
A 9/11 Survivor Recalls Our National Nightmare
By Stephanie Faughnan MANAHAWKIN – Many of the survivors of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 suffered physical injuries or eventually became sick from the toxic environment. But, for Manahawkin resident Susan Gennarelli, 57, the pain of that fateful day will stay with her forever.
September 11, 2021
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Two decades later, Gennarelli admits she suffered from survivor’s guilt for a very long time. She did not understand why her life was spared. However, as she ref lects back, Gen narelli believes something good evolved from the tragic events. –Photo by Veronica L. Yankowski “I’ve always had a pretty The devastation at Ground Zero will live on in people’s (Survivor - See Page 7) minds and hearts for a lifetime.
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–Photo courtesy Manchester Schools Some of the 17 Manchester High School Advanced Placement students pose for a photo. They were recognized during a recent Board of Education meeting. By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER– Seventeen advanced placement students of Manchester High School were recently recognized. The students scored four or five on Advanced Placement tests within the last school year. The AP tests allow students to get college credit for AP courses taken in high school. (Students - See Page 18)
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