The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 28 - No. 45
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−Photos by Bob Vosseller (Above) The Barn doors will soon be open. The eatery located at 1330 Route 70 in Whiting has been trying to open for more than year but finally, it has overcome obstacles from municipal code and state environmental requirements. (Below) Food packages are lined up for delivery for those in need. By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – When will The Barn doors open? That has been a question for more than a year now and there is now hope that it will happen soon. The Barn located on Route 70 has been trying to open the doors of her restaurant and has run into obstacles with municipal code and state required environmental requirements.
It was more than a year ago that owner Patricia Donahue told The Manchester Times, “we plan to open a warm and inviting restaurant called The Barn located at 1330 Route 70 in Whiting. We plan to serve American style comfort food.” Donahue and many other individuals have been working to bring life to t h is u n ique
ment welcomed patrol officers Chris Kimbiz, Taylor Schandall, and Michael Sullivan to their ranks. They were swor n in by Mayor Robert Arace in the presence of family, friends, police, and township personnel.
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“These are all vacancies we have in the police department not new appointments. We had some retirements,” Chief Rober t Dolan said. The ceremony also featured the promotions of several patrol
officers. Joseph Reilly was promoted to sergeant and there were the moves of Patrolmen Conner Yatauro to the Traffic Safety Section and Jesse Tate and Michael Gardner to the detective bureau. The ceremony also
included the presentation of the Corporal distinction to veteran officer Michael Terranova. Chief Dolan said, “when selecting ind iv id u a l s for a ny position within the
(Officers - See Page 5)
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Councilwoman Appointed To EPA Committee
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Councilwoman Michele Zolezi was recently appointed to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Local Government Advisory Committee. “I a m ext re mely honored to have been appointed to the US Environmental Protection Agency - Region 2 Local Government Advisory Committee. I look forward to using my environmental, professional, and local government experience to help advise on environmental issues of concern to local governments and smaller communities,” Zolezi said. She is among 15 new appointees and seven returning members of the committee. She will help advise on
environmental issues of concern to local governments and smaller communities, EPA Administrator Michael Regan said. Members were selected from a pool of more than 80 candidates. Selections for the one- and two-year terms were made in accordance with the LGAC charter to achieve balance and diversity in terms of geographic location, gender, ethnicity, and stakeholder perspective. “W hen I read the EPA announcement, I thought, this would be a perfect use of my environmental background and local government experience to add value and make a difference, not only to our local, county, and state level but across the nation. I (EPA - See Page 20)
Sadness And Anger At Vigil For Adriana Kuch
(Barn - See Page 16)
Officers Sworn In And Promoted During Special Ceremony
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Three new members of the Township Police Department took the oath of office recently while others were promoted and honored for their service. The Police Depart-
February 18, 2023
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – A vigil in memory of Adriana Kuch was attended by dozens of people who want to make sure what happened to her never happens to anyone else. Adriana, 14, committed suicide after being attacked in school and then bullied on social media because her attackers shared the video of it online. Close friends of the family gathered on the stage at Veterans Park and brought flowers. (Vigil - See Page 4)
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