The BERKELEY Times Vol. 27 - No. 26
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Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Page 16
Inside The Law Page 19
Dear Joel Page 19
–Photo by Chris Lundy While Route 9 was being paved, portions of the road were smooth while the other parts were still bumpy. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Drivers are breathing a sigh of relief as a stretch of Route 9 covering Berkeley has been repaved. In addition to the usual wear and tear that happens to a road that old, Route 9 also had a lot of cut outs from utilities. The end result was a bumpy driving experience. The final section of paving was completed on Tuesday, Novem-
ber 23, just before Thanksgiving. The last portion was the northbound lane from Pelican Drive to Longboat Avenue with alternating traffic using the southbound lane, said Steve Schapiro, Press Manager for the NJ Department of Transportation. The work was part of a $9.1 million improvement project that includes lighting, construction of curbs and ramps that are
compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act, sidewalks, milling and paving of approximately eight miles of Route 9 between Jones Road, Lacey and Longboat Avenue, Beachwood. In the future, traffic signals will be upgraded at 13 intersections. This was happening at the same time that New Jersey Natural Gas was digging in the road to (Repaved - See Page 5)
Are Food Banks Affected By Rising Grocery Prices?
By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – As food prices surge throughout the country, it’s affected the economy in more ways than ever. Higher prices have left many families and individuals struggling to have food on the table for themselves. Along with the inflating prices, many grocery stores and super markets are
experiencing a shortage in products to put on their shelves. With the COVID-19 pandemic still is full force over a year later, the increase in food cost is just another hurdle for most. These effects are hurting individuals more during the holiday season. Some residents now need to rely on
food banks and pantries to support themselves. But how are food banks adapting to the rising prices and the decline of supply? Fulfill, the local food bank that serves Monmouth and Ocean counties, said that the organization has been able to get the food they need. However, donations are (Food - See Page 4)
–Photo courtesy Fulfill Many Toms River residents lined up to get a Thanksgiving turkey at Fulfill’s holiday distribution.
December 11, 2021
District Urges State Not To Enforce Vaccines
By Chris Lundy BER KELEY – As regulations continue to change on how to counter the coronavirus pandemic, some school dist r icts are arguing that the restrictions shouldn’t get any tighter. Currently, all workers in schools have to be fully vaccinated or else be tested at least once a week. This has been in effect since October 18. Local officials want to make sure that their employees will still be allowed to be tested rather than required to be vaccinated.
Central Regional Superintendent Triantafillos Parlapanides sent a letter to the governor on behalf of the Board of Education “our many stakeholders, and most importantly the students and parents of the Central Regional School District.” If restrictions get tighter, “such a mandate will force teachers, support staff, and administrators that choose not to vaccinate for religious, medical or personal reasons, to be forced to resign their positions. Currently, we have over (State - See Page 4)
GoFundMe Raising Money For Bayville Teen’s Memorial Fund By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – A GoFundMe set up for an 18-year-old Bayville man has raised thousands of dollars for a memorial fund. Andrew Patrick Needham was driving on Route 532 in Woodland Township on November 26 when his car went off the road. It veered to the right, struck several trees and overturned, according to police.
To remember his life, the family has set up the Andrew Patrick Needham Vocational Education Scholarship Fund. You can donate to it by visiting GoFundMe.com and searching for “Andrew Patrick Needham.” “In his 18 years, A nd rew brought laughter, humor and so much love to all who knew him. His family and friends (Fund - See Page 5)
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