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–Photos By Bob Vosseller (Above) Nick Debenedetto, 12, joins his mother Silvania and father Nick Debenedetto Sr. at his lemonade stand at Lacey Day. A banner proclaiming Lacey Day on the 150th anniversary of the township is seen above the entry point to Gille Park. (Right) Troop 61 Scout Sean Boyd, 11, gets dunked for a good cause. By Bob Vosseller LACEY – It wasn’t just any Lacey Day but a Lacey Day held on the 150 th anniversary year of the township
which made it just a bit more special. Beautiful weather made the event picture perfect and allowed for a myriad of township
Women’s March Rallies For Reproductive Rights
By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – Nearly 200 people flooded Huddy Park as part of the nationwide Women’s March to stand up for abortion access. The mixed crowd of men, women, and children lined the curb of the park’s entrance on East Water Street while numerous passing motorists blared their horns in support. Lynda Fote, president of the Ocean
County Chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW), addressed the gathering and stated that she takes the attack on women’s reproductive rights quite personally. She graduated from high school in 1964 and college in 1968. “I spent my adolescence and my young adulthood when birth control was not easily available, particularly (March - See Page 8)
organizations such as its fi re companies, fi rst aid squads and others to showcase their services. It also gave them a chance to re-
cruit more members. For one young man, Nick D eb e ne det t o, Lacey Day was one more opportunity to (Day - See Page 4)
October 9, 2021
Marijuana Ballot Question Lights Up Controversy
By Bob Vosseller LACEY – While voters in the township overwhelmingly approved the legalization of marijuana in a state ballot question last year, echoing the majority of voters in New Jersey, the issue of whether it should be sold and cultivated locally remains an issue of debate. Earlier this year, Township officials approved an ordinance that bans the sale and cultivation of cannabis in the community. That measure needed to be taken by August 22. The State Legislature issued a deadline to municipalities to allow, ban or restrict marijuana sales and cultivation in their communities. Township Committeemen Mark Dykoff and Timothy McDonald proposed a referendum question on the local ballot in November asking residents what their opinion was on the issue. Both officials are seeking re-election in this year’s election. During recent meetings Mayor Peter Curatolo reminded residents that November’s general election features a referendum question on the ballot. “The question on the November ballot is to have recreational marijuana being sold and cultivated in our town. I reason that this is not a good idea,” he said. The mayor added his reasoning for opposition was that it could lead to, “self-medication, minors using it, overwhelming police response, and possible damage to property values for commercial and residential. This (Marijuana - See Page 8)
Hope Sheds Light Walk Returns For 8th Annual Event
–Photo By Bob Vosseller Sporting their bright yellow shirts, several hundred participants of this year’s Hope Sheds Light Walk take to the Seaside Heights boardwalk.
By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – After a year’s absence, walkers donning bright, uplifting yellow shirts returned to the borough boardwalk for the 8th Annual Celebration of Hope Walk. The annual two-mile (Hope- See Page 5)
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