The BERKELEY Times Vol. 28 - No. 16
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Parks And Recreation Projects Underway
October 1, 2022
Billboard Radiothon Breaks Fundraising Record For
Ocean Of Love
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The HJB Fitness Park Elementary School By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – New feat ures – and new locations - have been developed for residents on the mainland and for those who live as far as
-Photo courtesy Central Regional Schools was opened in Seaside Heights at the location of the Hugh J. Boyd, Jr. the barrier island. In one collaboration, the township is donating land to the county in order for improvements to passive park recreation.
The Ocean County Parks Department has a rail trail near Mill Creek, township planner James Oris said. “We own a few properties that would enhance
the park.” By deeding this property over to the county, it allows their park department to incorporate it into their own (Parks - See Page 4)
Carnival Raised Funds For Local Schools
By Chris Lundy BAYVILLE – Brick & Central’s Summertime Carnival served as a fundraiser for schools in both areas. Superintendent Triantafillos Parlapanides sent a letter to the beneficiaries of the night, which included parent
teacher associations from Ocean Gate, Bayville, Clara B. Worth, H&M Potter, Berkeley Township Elementary, Central Regional and Brick as well as the Island Heights Foundation. Housed on the grounds of Cent ral Region-
al High School, the su m mer event featured rides, games of chance, and more family-friendly entertainment. There was a $2 entry fee and people bought ride tickets and unlimited ride wristbands. (Carnival - See Page 7)
By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS R I V ER – WRAT 95.5 radio personality Gotts put a new spin on topping the charts as this year’s repeat celebrity for the Ocean of Love Radiothon Billboard. The fundraiser for children with cancer
raised $165,749 within 72 hours – with more money still coming in. The initial total represents the largest dollar amount raised over two decades of the annual event and far exceeds the 2022 goal to raise $109,000. Gotts climbed at least (Honig - See Page 6)
Columbus Day Weekend: Parade, Music, Food And More By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Performers from Italy will once again be part of the annual Italian Heritage Festival and Ocean County Columbus Day. The Italian Street Festival will kick off on October 7 at 4 p.m. on Grant Avenue and Ocean Terrace in the borough. The festival resumes at 10 a.m. on October 8 and October 9. There will be bands, exhibits, mummers and
plenty of surprises. The parade will be held at 1 p.m. on October 9 and will feature floats, bands and entertainment. “The parade has become one of the most ethnic in the state and is the highlight of the three-day Italian Festival,” Parade Chairman Michael Blandina said. This year marks 31 years of celebrating the county’s Italian heritage and culture. (Parade - See Page 5)
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