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Two Seek Manchester Council Seat
Two Republicans Vie For Mayor
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – While the township is deemed a non-partisan community when it comes to their form of government, voters will choose between two Republicans in the contentious mayoral
race on November 2. Both candidates have running mates seeking council seats. Mayor Robert Hudak has Michele Zolezi who was appointed to the council filling his vacant spot in July. Robert Arace is running with Joseph
Hankins who has a long association in the township as a member of the fire company. The township had some dramatic changes during the early summer with Mayor Ken Palmer resigning in June to take a New Jer-
sey Superior Court judgeship. The remainder of his term was taken over by Cou ncil man Rob ert Hudak just days later. Hudak is the Assistant Planner in Toms River. (Mayor - See Page 4)
Columbus Day Parade Marks 30th Year
By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – It may have taken an extra week to get the weather right, but the Ocean County Columbus Day Parade marked its 30th year. The postponement from October 10 was due to the forecast of a downpour of rain that would have left spectators and marchers more than a little soggy. Holding off a week added to the anticipation for the viewers. The Kaufman family was ready for their first parade from an ideal viewing point, on the deck of their (Parade - See Page 8)
–Photo By Bob Vosseller Members of the U.S, Naval Sea Cadet Corps Squadron based in Lakehurst march in this year’s Ocean County Columbus Day Parade.
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Two candidates are seeking one open seat on the Township Council in November. Incumbent Councilwoman Michele Zolezi, who was appointed to the governing body in July, is facing challenger Joe Hankins. Hankins said, “I am 60 years old and 53 of those years I’ve spent as a Manchester resident. I am a retired Manchester Police Officer of 25 years and currently the Vice President of the New Jersey State Fireman’s Association. I am looking forward to the opportunity to serve our residents as their councilman because I believe Manchester deserves a team that will listen to their needs and work hard to improve the quality of life in our town. “We are in need of economic development but it must be done responsibly,” he said. “We need to preserve Manchester’s rural characteristics and prevent over development while giving life to our local economy to keep property taxes low for our residents and providing amenities they want to see in our town.” Hankins said “we’re blessed to live in a town that is a hidden gem in Ocean County. Our strengths lie in having a quiet, rural atmosphere where you can both raise a family or enjoy your golden years in retirement.” He added that “residents deserve more outreach from their local elected officials. They (Council Seat - See Page 5)
Vandalism Repair Could Cost Thousands
By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – Fixing vandalism at Horicon Lake and buying video cameras to deter more could cost the borough about $20,000, officials said. Cameras were called for as a security measure after damage was done to the new bathrooms. The small metal cube-like building housed two bathroom facilities. The bathrooms were added a few months prior to this year’s summer season.
The vandalism’s repair cost is still unknown as a piece of sheet metal to replace a wall area has not arrived yet, according to Councilman Gary Lowe. He did estimate that the repair cost could come to $4,500. The cameras to prevent are expected to cost below the $17,000 target mark. “Our hope is that the cameras…are available and we can get them soon,” Mayor Harry Robbins said. Lowe also noted that the cherry trees that will replace trees removed on streets in the
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borough due to the prior ones either dying or causing damage to sidewalks, will cost around $365 each. Lowe noted that “we will be checking for underground utilities before these trees are planted.” Mayor Robbins said “we need a head count for the trees and Dr. (Kenneth) Sloan had offered to help us out with the cost of the trees.” Lowe also provided an update on the borough public works department’s troubled backhoe. The backhoe will be having its engine replaced. “It is at a point where it is
losing too much oil so we are taking it out of service before we do a rebuild but it is not something we can work around.” Officials noted the resignation of Public Works Laborer John Wisniewski during the latest Lakehurst Council meeting. Councilman Brian DiMeo provided an update on the phone system replacement which began with the installation Borough Hall and Public Works. “They are only being used for internal use right (Vandalism - See Page 22)
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