The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 27 - No. 34
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–Photos By Bob Vosseller (Above) An access ramp is seen beside the Lakehurst Historical Society Museum on Center Street. It was built by local Boy Scouts under the direction of Sean Becker. (Right) Lakehurst Mayor Harry Robbins holds the scissors and prepares to cut the ribbon beside Lakehurst Historical Society President George Oglesby and Boy Scout Sean Becker. By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – It wa s a mov i ng a nd emotional day for the Becker family. It was the culmination of Sean Becker’s Eagle Scout
project, and a proud day for his father, Robert, and his mother, Susan. Mayor Harry Robbins, LHS President George Oglesby and Sean gathered in front of a red,
white and blue ribbon beside a new ramp that Sean and several fellow scouts built in recent weeks. The ramp met all the criteria for the American Disabilities Act and
Concerns Rise Over Bank Closures In Ocean County
By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – With many Ocean County residents, especially senior citizens, concerned about the increase in brick-andmortar bank branch closures, officials have passed a resolution asking banking officials to
review the practice. “Many seniors and business owners have voiced their concerns to the Ocean County Office of Senior Services and the Ocean County Depar tment of Consumer Affairs that their local bank branches, which they
have patronized for years, are suddenly closed,” Ocean County Commissioner Joseph H. Vicari, Chairman of Senior Ser vices, said. “And, bank employees are redirecting them to ‘nearby’ branches which, based (Banks - See Page 5)
that alone, was quite an accomplishment. “This is very emotional for me because my mother did so much in Lakehurst and she was
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Volunteer Fire Company To Receive Town Funding
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Township officials are moving forward on a $100,000 funding plan to cover the expenses of equipment for the township’s volunteer fire companies. Some members of the volunteer squad have made public accusations that they are getting forgotten with the introduction of a paid squad, and described how some of their gear is expired or in bad shape. A second meeting between Mayor Robert Hudak, Council President Craig Wallis, Councilman James Vaccaro, Business Administrator Brandon Umba, the chiefs of the township’s volunteer fire companies and several others was scheduled for November 30. The first meeting was held last month. Mayor Hudak told The Manchester Times that during the first meeting “we discussed the volunteer fire departments needs and talked about some of the issues raised at the council meeting. It was a very productive meeting and we are going to continue having meetings to keep the line of communications open.” Business Administrator Brandon Umba explained during a recent council meeting, the introduction of an ordinance appropriating funds was for “various fi refighting equipment for various fi re departments within (Funding - See Page 7)
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Officer Thanks Hospital For His COVID Care
By Chris Lundy CAMDEN – A Manchester police officer who recovered from a coma returned to Cooper University Hospital to thank those who took care of him. Lt. Antonio Ellis spent contracted COVID-19 in spring of 2020. His battle made headlines as the community rallied to support him with the phrase “364 Strong,” named after his badge number. He finally made it home after his
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hospital stay and rehab on June 17, 2020. He received a special escort home by his brothers and sisters in blue. “Although I spent almost 45 days here at Cooper, most of it I spent in a coma, which means I didn’t have a chance to properly thank a lot of you when I left,” Ellis said in a segment that was broadcast on CBS. He was surrounded by staff and well-wishers. (Officer - See Page 5)
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