The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 28 - No. 48
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Superintendent Meets With Parents Over Coffee
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March 11, 2023
6-Figure Salary Positions Discussed By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Last year the governing body created the position of Director of Utilities, a measure designed to eliminate a third-party vendor as a required consultant, but that position has gotten a second look and is now being modified. Resident Mary Irwin asked about the revised position of Director of Utilities in the Department of Public Works during a recent council meeting. She said the position “was carved out and it no longer falls under the Division of Utilities. It was taken out and it was my understanding that this was done to save the township money because we had been spending a lot of money because we don’t have someone who has the proper license to fill the position.” Irwin noted that the previous council approved it but now it is being looked at again.
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–Photo courtesy Manchester Schools Superintendent John Berenato initiated the forum as a way to get to know parents in the school district and hear their concerns, answer their questions and to sip a bit of coffee.
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By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Having some java with John Berenato has helped bring parents and the office of the school superintendent a bit closer together. During his first weeks in the role, he initiated the “Java with John” forum as a way to get to know parents in the school district and hear their concerns, answer their questions and to sip a bit of
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coffee. He just celebrated his one-year anniversary as superintendent and is still holding these events. A recent session held at the Whiting Elementary School was filled to the brim with attendees eager to impart their views and to hear his updates on school district news. Locations for the event rotate around the schools of the district.
Former Fire Chiefs Honored At Memorial Exhibit
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Human Relations Commission Wants Unity In Ocean County
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – Just say “hello.” It seems simple enough. It is part of the Ocean Count y Human Relations Commission’s suggestion to help bring unity within a ver y diverse county. As part of their overall
goal, members meet monthly either virtually or in person to discuss what positive change they can work toward. “What we are working towards is the elimination of violence and racism and we are working with people developing programs that break the
silence people have and working towards a dialogue. This committee is through the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office,” Commission Chair Reisa Sweet said. “What we are focusing on is the elimination of violence because we are experiencing a time
of so much division,” Sweet said noting a rise in anti-Semitism incidents in Ocean County as well as incidents of hate crimes throughout the state. “The Prosecutor (Bradley Billhimer) has been very supportive and it is a program where we try
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to get everyone to really listen to each other and to talk about issues,” she added. Sweet noted that the Commission has a fine example with one of its members who served as an inspiration, Reverend William Simmons, (Unity - See Page 7)
–Photo courtesy NJ Fire Museum Manchester Councilman Joseph Hankins, right, joins State Trooper RJ Frank Copeland who is holding the photo of his grandfather, former Ridgeway Fire Chief Frank Copeland. By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – Former Ridgeway Fire Chief Frank Copeland
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