The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 28 - No. 27
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─Photo courtesy Manchester High School Talon editors-in-chief Val Kohan at left, and Sam Verdi present the new site at talonnews.org. By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – As Roger Grimsby would say, “Here, now, the news:” The Talon, a revamped student news website at talonnews. org has taken flight. Students of the Communications and Journ a l ism prog r a m at
Manchester Township High School recently announced the launch of their updated website whose mission is to provide students, staff and parents with up-to-date, accurate information that relates to what’s going on at the “Home of the Hawks.”
Like most news media outlets, The Talon’s core values are honesty, truth, accuracy, and objectivity. “I’m really proud that the journalism/communications program was able to revitalize The Talon on a new outlet,” senior Val Kohan said.
Kohan is the co-editor-in chief of The Talon. She said that “letting our voices be heard through our articles is a pivotal moment in our high school careers.” Senior Co-Editor-inChief Sam Verdi echoed Kohan’s excitement
─Photo By Bob Vosseller Italian folkloric group Gruppo Folkcloristico took part in the Ocean County Columbus Day Parade.
By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – T h i s ye a r’s O c e a n County Columbus Day Parade enjoyed perfect weather capping off the third day of the Italian Heritage Festival. Families lined the street waiting for the star t of the parade. Mike and Debbie Cruz
of L aval let t e we re standing nearby the stage - having picked up some lunch from one their favorite vendor. “We do this every other year and it is a nice day to relax and have some fun,” Mike Cruz said. He was enjoying a platter of penne vodka pasta while his wife ate
a nice sized eggplant sandwich. “We have a great time here,” she said. Across from the couple was TJ’s Zeppole’s stand. Workers there were busy baking and sprinkling powdered sugar on their top product. When asked how many
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By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – More than 60 people turned out for a recent Manchester Coordinating Council (MCC) meeting and the turnout was connected to strong concerns and opposition to several pending bills in the State Legislature. The MCC represents all the senior communities in the township and their meeting at the Crestwood Village V clubhouse featured discussion of pending legislation that could have a major impact on their communities if passed. These bills covered “common interest communities,” which in Ocean County are mostly senior communities, run by homeowner associations. Those present listened to guest speaker, attorney Ron Catelli of The Catelli Law Firm of Red Bank. He shared his concerns about New Jersey legislators from Bergen, Middlesex, Hudson and Burlington Counties (Senior - See Page 4)
Mayor Supports Seniors Against Proposed Bills
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Township Mayor Robert Hudak wrote to New Jersey Senate President Nicolas Scutari with concerns about pending bills in the State Legislature that many seniors and public officials feel would adversely impact age restricted communities across the state. These bills were among four that were the subject of a recent Manchester Coordinating Council (MCC) meeting that drew more than 60 people including homeowner association leaders to the Crestwood Village V Clubhouse. Red Bank Attorney Ron Catelli of the Catelli Law Firm was the special guest speaker at that MCC meeting. He explained the situation and along with resident and MCC legislative liaison Judy Noonan of Whiting, stressed the need for seniors to take action to oppose (Mayor - See Page 20)
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