The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 29 - No. 45
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Lakehurst Historical Society Cooks Up A Winter Fundraiser
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Photos By Bob Vosseller (Above) Soup and chili makers stirred up the pot to cook up a fun filled fundraiser complete with warm food provided by various local organizations during this year’s Lakehurst Historical Society’s Souper Bowl of Chili Challenge. (Right) Fleet Association 124 members Michael Smith and Janet Engel stand beside their prize-winning chili during the event. By Bob Vosseller L A K E H U R ST – While we don’t know whether the San Francisco 49ers or the Kansas City Chiefs will win Super Bowl LVIII area residents do know who picked up the hot pepper adorned award trophies for the recently held Souper Bowl – Chili Challenge.
That big event drew record attendance at the borough ‘s commu nit y center. The event served to spice up some winter doldrums thanks to the Lakehurst Historical Society’s annual bowl of fun. While Super Bowl is this Sunday, the Souper Bowl featured local emergency and com-
munity organizations who competed with their best tasting chilis and soups for trophies. A gift auction and 50/50 raffle was also part of the fun. An assortment of delicious baked goods was available for purchase.
LHS President Bernadette Dugan was busy at the back of the room serving up cupcakes, brownies and other sweet treats for a modest cost along with hot coffee and other beverages. (Fundraiser See Page 4)
Manchester Cell Tower Service Status Updated By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER –While Mayor Robert Arace addressed a number of issues during his State of the Township last month, one subject that residents are eager to hear further progress about, is the status of cell phone service within the Whiting section of the community. Mayor Arace provided an update to
The Manchester Times about the issue which has been a concern of residents for several years now predating the current mayor’s administration. “As to the cell tower on Route 530 with AT&T and Verizon we are currently working with Verizon to establish a clear location in Whiting down through 539 and we are in the
early stages and we are hoping to get a third Verizon array at the Department of Public Works building on 539 to triangulate Whiting,” the mayor added Last summer, Mayor Arace discussed with the council and the public, details of a meeting that was held with an engineering team at Verizon for the (Cell Tower - See Page 5)
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Manchester Mayor Outlines Goals For 2024
Photo By Bob Vosseller 4th District Congressman Chris Smith speaks during a recent township council meeting where he commended Mayor Robert Arace on his address to the public on the status of Manchester Township.
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By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – During his recent State of the Township Address, Mayor Robert Arace said the community was in the early stages of a dedicated housing division. “This division aims to implement st r ict housing standards prioritizing public health safety and the welfare of our community,” the mayor said. He noted that through a specific inspection schedule the division would address concerns related to overcrowding and occupancy limitations. “By set ting clear guidelines for maximum occupancy in dwellings. These efforts reflect our commitment to enhancing housing conditions and creating a safer living environment for all of our residents,” the mayor said. He also reviewed the rent leveling agreement developed by his administration last year and approved by the council.
While that ordinance was challenged in court causing its modification, Mayor Arace called the measure a successful move forward in protecting the rights mobile home owners. During his campaign run for mayor in 2022, he became aware “of an issue effecting our manufactured home communities. In the face of high inflationary pressure, some communities experienced annual rent increases in excess of six percent placing a significant burden on fixed income seniors who make up a substantial portion of these neighborhoods,” the mayor added, Mayor Arace said when taking office, he would address the issue promptly and in collaboration with the township council “we successfully drafted a township ordinance within the first 60 days of our administration to protect residents, particularly seniors from (Goals - See Page 5)
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