The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 29 - No. 14
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Officials Debate Replacing Old Fire Equipment By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Members of a local volunteer fire company said that the town needs to help buy new equipment, but some town officials said the equipment doesn’t need to be replaced. Members of the Whiting Volunteer Fire Company, including Captain Tom Donner, asked the Township Council if they would receive funding to replace 22-year-old tires on one of their vehicles among other equipment concerns. Fire Chief Ian Engel later spoke with The Manchester Times about the issue. He noted that while the fire company doesn’t follow the guidelines of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) which is not recognized in the state, “we want to make sure we are in compliance with everything.” He noted that the fire company had
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Photos By Bob Vosseller (Above) Lakehurst Poppy Princess Madison Jones waves to the crowd at this year’s Borough Independence Day Parade. (Right) “Danny Boy” is the name of this ruby red convertible whose driver seems to be asleep at the wheel but he made it to his destination at the end of Independence Day Parade route in Lakehurst Borough. By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – Classic Cadillacs were a popular sight during the recently held Fourth of July Parade and Car Show held along Union Avenue on Independence Day. One
was spot ted parked with a tiger - not in the tank but in the tail end of the car. Another had a youngster in a miniature version riding down the street. The parked vehicle
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with the stuffed tiger was one of a la rge number of vintage automobiles that were among this year’s display at the Lakehurst Historical Society’s
annual Fourth of July Car show that filled a field at the Lakehurst Elementary School and a portion of the street on Union Avenue.
Ms. Senior NJ Celebrated
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GOP Leaders Endorse Democrat Prosecutor
By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – Breaking the mold of traditional partisan politics, the Ocean Count y Com missioners have asked Governor Phil Murphy to reappoint Bradley D. Billhimer to a second five-year term as the county’s prosecutor. All five members of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners are promi-
nent Republicans; Billhimer is a Democrat. During a recent meeting, the Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution requesting Murphy to consider Billhimer’s reappointment. The resolution highlighted Billhimer’s commitment to justice and his efforts to address the evolving needs of Ocean County. It praised his es-
tablishment of various community outreach programs, including Ocean County Cares and the Escape the Vape Taskforce, as well as his initiatives to combat the opioid epidemic. Bi l l h i me r’s work i n strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the faith-based community was also commended. (Prosecutor - See Page 7)
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Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Ocean County Commissioner Director Joseph Vicari presents a proclamation to Manchester resident Ferlie Almonte, Ms. Senior New Jersey 2023.
Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer at a presentation given to high school and college students.
By Stephanie Faughnan and Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – A beaming Manchester resident was all smiles as she was presented with a special proclamation from the Ocean County Board of Commissioners to commemorate her recent (Senior - See Page 4)
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