The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 28 - No. 14
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–Photos By Bob Vosseller A parade celebrated America’s independence on a weekend when Lakehurst was celebrating it’s 100th anniversary. First responders drove their vehicles in the parade. By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – The Borough has enjoyed multiple celebrations in recent weeks, including a fun filled afternoon at Horicon Lake, an Independence Day Parade down Union Avenue and a Vintage Car Show on the grounds of the Lakehurst Elementary School. Public officials, local organization members and residents enjoyed each of those activities that noted not only the Fourth of July holiday but the community’s centennial which was postponed last year due to COVID-19 restrictions. The celebrations did have some obstacles during the weekend of Independence Day. The July 2 pa-
rade and car show had to be pushed back due to the threat of rain. The parade, sponsored by Lakehurst Youth and Recreation, was enjoyed instead on July 4. It featured Girl Scouts from several troops and a large number of first responder vehicles like police cars, ambulances and fire trucks. “It’s a great day,” Mayor Harry Robbins remarked wearing the colors of the day which were red, white and blue as he strode in the parade beside Councilman Brian Dimeo and Councilwoman Patricia Hodges. Council President Steven Oglesby (Celebrate - See Page 5)
Gilmore Will Again Chair Ocean County GOP
By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COUNTY – Thirteen may well be Ocean County Republican boss George Gilmore’s new lucky number. Gilmore will once again head the Ocean County Republican Organization after he defeated Sheriff Michael Mastronardy by a vote of 333 to 320 – a difference of just 13 votes. Voting members were the 737 County Committee members elected in the June primary. While vacancies were filled
by candidates, others were determined by write-in votes. Some districts have no representation. Nearly 89 percent of eligible members voted. Three polling areas were set up throughout the county, with the main station at Ocean County College. Satellite locations also allowed voters to cast their ballots in Manahawkin and in Lakewood. At the Southern Ocean County location, the vote was 75 to 45 in Gilmore’s favor. In Lakewood,
Mastronardy secured the majority with 71 votes, while Gilmore received a total of nine. Not all of the hundreds who flocked to the Ocean County Republican Committee’s meeting were eligible to vote as party county committee members. State, county, and local elected officials were among the group gathered at Ocean County College voting headquarters. Gilmore continued to work the room
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July 16, 2022
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – The township moved a step toward renewable energy technology with an ordinance that authorizes and encourages “electrical vehicle supply/service equipment (EVSE) and make ready parking spaces.” Councilman James Vacca ro, who has been pushing for the r e newable e ne rg y master plan concerning wind, geo thermal and more extensive use of solar panels, thanked the Council for voting in support of the ordinance. “ T he ord i n a nce moves us forward to
meet the commitment to our residents for electric vehicle utilization needs in the future. We now must aggressively explore grant opportunities from the state and federal government for funding of our EV program,” he said. The township could look for grants from such agencies as the State Department of Environmental Protection and Board of Public Utilities, he said. He noted that electric cars, trucks and buses will require ch a rg i ng st at ion s t h rou g hout t ow n . They could be used (Town - See Page 16)
Base Testing Groundwater For Contamination
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER –The township has entered into an access agreement with the Joint Base McGuire-Dix Lakehurst that involves a road opening permit and water testing. Business Administrator Brandon Umba explained to the members of the Township Council and the public during a recent Council meeting that the matter also involves “ground water testing within the township. The Joint Base was previously used as a training facility for extinguishing fires with fire firefighting foam.” He noted material within that foam “was a chemical known as PFAS and the base is completing a routine testing of the groundwater to ensure that it is free of PFAS. We (Contamination - See Page 7)
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