The BERKELEY Times Vol. 28 - No. 45
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April 22, 2023
─ Photo by Chris Lundy Cars often back up onto the Parkway at exit 80, so a new traffic light will have a device to allow more drivers to go through. By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY - Significant changes will happen on the Garden State Parkway between miles 80 and 83 as exits are renumbered and lanes and offramps are altered.
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority, which also oversees the Parkway, put out the plan, asking for feedback from drivers. One of the biggest changes is that there w i l l be a “Col le c -
tor-Distributor roadway.” This is a few lanes in each direction, separated from the rest of the Parkway by a median. Drivers getting onto the Parkway will first be on this Collector-Distributor until
either they get off at another Toms River stop or go on to the rest of the Parkway. Between 81 and 82, there will be new roadways added, separated from the main Parkway (Parkway - See Page 5)
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – County officials recently moved to purchase property in Berkeley and Manchester townsh ips t h roug h re c ommendation of the County National Land Trust Fund Advisory Committee. Me m b e r s of t h e Ocean County Board of C o m m i s s i o n e r s unanimously voted to approve the purchase in Berkeley Township and two properties in Manchester Township for preservation. Board of Commissioners Deputy Director Commissioner Gary Q ui n n provided a n overview about both properties during a re-
cent meeting of the Board. The Berkeley one involved 4.99 acres located in the Mill Creek Headwaters Project Area. The money appropriated for the purchase was an amount not to exceed $244,800 plus up to $1,100 for property tax adjustments. This purchase encompasses a number of properties on Lakeside Boulevard, Hillside Boulevard, Wheaton Avenue, Cedar Plaza, Route 9, Van Hise Lane, Hickory Lane, Manhattan Avenue, Station Road, Halsey Avenue, Harbor Inn Road, Grant Concourse, Navesink (Land - See Page 11)
Local 5K Takes Steps To Help Others
Other Industries Suggested For Oyster Creek Land
─Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Holtec has set a tentative completion date of 2029 for the decommissioning of Oyster Creek.
By Stephanie Faughnan LACEY – A presentation touched on which industries could save the community from the looming economic catastrophe triggered by the imminent shutdown of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station.
The closure of the nuclear plant has already impacted local jobs and will ultimately have a profound effect on tax revenue. Until 2018, Oyster Creek was one of the largest employers in the county, generating $70 million in wages. Authorities estimate
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a tentative completion date of the decommissioning in 2029, with fuel removal to begin in 2030. A study was performed with an initial focus of maintaining employment opportunities and bringing people into the community to work. (Creek - See Page 4)
─Photo courtesy Little Carly Foundation Last year’s 5K was a well attended fundraiser. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – This 5K really has people going places. The Little Carly Foundation is hosting the event from 10 a.m. to
1 p.m. on April 29 at Veterans Park in Bayville. The route will start at the pavilion, loop around Central Regional High School, (5K - See Page 4)
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