The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 28 - No. 40
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January 14, 2023
Manchester Sees New Leadership Lakehurst And New Council Members Looks At Tough During Reorganization Meeting Budget Year
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–Photos By Bob Vosseller Councilman Steven Oglesby is sworn by Borough Attorney Ian Goldman as his 4-year-old granddaughter Lilly Moreno holds the Bible.
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–Photo courtesy Manchester Township New Egypt Bible Baptist Church Pastor/Plumsted Township Committeeman Dominick Cuozzo, left, sworn in by new Manchester Township Mayor Robert Arace who is joined by his wife Deanna. By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER –It was a who’s who of Ocean County GOP as well as a large turnout of residents who came out to witness the dawn of a new era of leadership for the township during its 2023 reorganization meeting. Robert Arace was sworn in as mayor and his run-
ning mates Roxanne Conniff and Joseph Hankins were sworn into council. The oath of office was administered by New Egypt Bible Baptist Church Pastor/Plumsted Township Committeeman Dominick Cuozzo. The new mayor is a former Township Zoning (Meeting - See Page 5)
Ordinance Restricts Animal Ownership In Residential Zones
By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – Borough off icials passed an ordinance that would prevent farms from developing in residential areas. Kieran Duffy and his wife have a num-
ber of farm animals such as goats, rabbits and pigs who live on their property located near Horicon Lake. Duffy said they do not operate a business on their property. While the Duffys are grandfathered from the
ordinance, they will not be allowed to replace any of their animals should they die or should they decide to sell them. The issue of what would happen if the animals are discovered to be pregnant was left unclear during
the meeting though it was said that the matter required further investigation. Duff y questioned Mayor Harry Robbins and the members of council about the ordinance and how it would impact his homestead.
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He asked the mayor, “if I lose an animal, I’m not allowed to replace it? Is that what you are saying?” “That is correct,” the mayor replied. “Right now, you are grandfathered into (Zones - See Page 9)
Lakehurst Councilman Brian DiMeo takes the oath of office from Borough Attorney Ian Goldman for a new term joined by his daughter Isabel who held the Bible. By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – New Year’s Day was bright and sunny, a perfect day for the borough’s annual reorganization meeting that saw the swearing in of three returning council members - but this year’s budget preparation may present a challenge. Mayor Harry Robbins welcomed everyone to
the noon meeting which lasted less than a half hour. Councilwoman Bernadette Dugan was sworn in for a two-year unexpired term, having been chosen last year to fill the vacant seat of Councilman Gary Lowe who died early in 2022. Sworn in for full three-year terms on the council were Brian (Year - See Page 18)
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