The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 28 - No. 33
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–Photos by Bob Vosseller The modular home was delivered to its final location on Route 539. By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Nor mally, Nor ther n Habitat for Humanity calls on their volunteer and support sponsors to build a new home for a family in need but they recently had a unique experience thanks to a family who donated a modular home. The house was recently transpor ted from ou r mo du la r home the weather is looking Kristine Novakowski Normandy Beach to the move. The modular ideal,” Northern Ocean said last week. township. “The time home is prepped, the Habitat for HumaniNovakowski told The (Family - See Page 5) has finally arrived for foundation is ready and ty Executive Director
Will There Be Any Big Elections In 2023?
By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY - For those of us feeling election fatigue, there’s some good news: there will only be one huge election statewide in 2023. But, individual towns will have some nasty political battles. National Races There won’t be any races for U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Even though votes are still being counted as this
is being written, and Georgia’s Senate race has gone to a runoff, the national picture is unlikely to change next year. The only way change could happen is if someone retires (or gets arrested or dies) in the middle of their term. If Senator Bob Menendez, for example, steps down tomorrow and the Democrats pick Mikie Sherrill to –Photo by Bob Vosseller replace him (as an example), then It won’t be long before we see these signs again. This (Elections - See Page 4) one was in Toms River.
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Lakehurst Police Assessed For Best Practices
By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – Borough Police are seeking public input as they await a team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP). The team was scheduled to arrive on November 23, to examine all aspects of the Lakehurst Police Department policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services according to Police Chief Matthew J. Kline. “Verification by the team that the Lakehurst Police Department meets the Commission’s ‘best practice’ standards is part of a voluntary process to achieve accreditation, a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence,” the chief said. Those seeking to offer written comments about the Lakehurst Police Department’s ability to comply with the standards for accreditation are requested to email the Accreditation Program Director at hdelgado@njsacop.org or write the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission at 751 Route 73 North, Suite 12 Marlton, N.J. 08053. (Police - See Page 9)
Helpers Of Homeless Show Strength In Numbers
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Dozens of people who work or volunteer to help the county’s unhoused population met at St. Luke’s church in Toms River to discuss shortcomings in the system and work together to find solutions. It started with talks by Gemma MacCarrick Brennan, President of
St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Luke’s, and Pastor Sue Jones of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, who also heads up t he Toms R iver Housing and Homeless Coalition. Despite its name, the outreach is throughout the county. Brennan is a retired principal. She shared stories about meeting (Homeless - See Page 9)
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