The BERKELEY Times Vol. 28 - No. 40
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The old AT&T building is a historic building but has seen better days. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The old AT&T building had been extremely useful in its day, but now officials are trying to figure out if there’s any modern uses for it. The township recently
applied for grant money that would pay for planning and remediation of the property. In 1929, it was a shortwave t r a n s m i s sion station for overseas communication. Nearby was a field of 493
wooden poles and 19 metal antennae. It had been instrumental in the coordination of the Normandy invasion in 1944, historians had said. Now, it’s little more than a shell. The two-story rein-
March 18, 2023
–Photo by Chris Lundy forced concrete building sits in the swamps of Good Luck Point on Bayview Avenue. It used to be near the “telephone pole farm” but those came down years ago, except for (Town - See Page 6)
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Central Regional officials have put into place plans to help students deal with emotional emergencies and tightened policies on bullying, but parents say more needs to be done. The district had released an action plan in the days after the suicide of Adriana Kuch. The freshman was recorded being attacked by several girls. This led to widespread disgust with bullying and demands that the officials respond. A Parent Steering Committee and a Student Steering Committee gave stakeholders a voice at the table. Acting Superintendent Douglas Corbett said their recommendations entailed character education, exploring the root causes of disruptive behavior, and developing a system for anonymously offering suggestions for improvements without repercussions. The following changes have been made: • The district will launch the HELPme App developed by STOPit Solutions of Holmdel. • The free App provides connections and access to resources for basic needs, 24/7 immediate crisis support, and a two-way communication channel with the school that protects privacy and dignity. • Upgraded security monitoring of school premises, new classroom phone systems and an upgraded PA system. • Staff are reviewing the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) policies and (Central - See Page 5)
Chef’s Night Out: More Than Just The Food
–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan OCVTS instructor Chef Gary Lesniak and the high school senior culinary arts students cooked up a fantastic array of Asian street food.
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By Stephanie Faughnan LACEY – Saucy Asian delights, shucked oysters, and specialty desserts were just a few of the options that Ocean County Vo Tech (“OCVTS”) students dished out at the 26th Annual International Chef’s Night held for their benefit. The annual fundraiser held at the Lacey Elks earlier this month brought in over $70,000 this
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