The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 29 - No. 25
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Senior Olympics More About Fun Than Competition
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Mayor Robert Arace and his confidential aide and senior services liaison Judy Noonan are called upon to do many things in the course of their work for the township. A round of pantyhose bowling is now on their list of accomplishments. Recently, the mayor and Noonan visited the senior community of Pine Ridge South in Whiting on the occasion of their special athletic event, the Senior Olympics. The event began with a golf cart parade with a number of golf carts and a few bicycles decorated in red, white and blue heading up to the club house Jeanne Petrowski held a plastic torch for the event. She is the longest resident of the development having lived there for over 34 years. “She is our torch bearer,” Master of Ceremonies Rich Rosin said. “This is the
Town To Get Stricter With Landlords
Photos by Bob Vosseller (Above) Members of the Pine Ridge South senior community in Whiting prepare for the patriotic parade that preceded this year’s Senior Olympics games. (Below) The first golf cart and bicycle parade rolls out as part of the opening ceremonies.
Fire Department Receives Air-Paks
Ocean County’s Rich History Comes Alive
complemented by the distinctive cadence of the fife and drum. Dressed in period-appropriate attire, Eliza Vincz-Lichack, Erik Linchack, and Matthew Skic showcased their undeniable musical talent and shared their deep passion for history. As a researcher of Revolutionary War military music, Erik played a pivotal role as the primary contributor and (History - See Page 5)
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Township officials are looking to get a bit tougher concerning regulations on rental units as a means of protecting tenant rights. Mayor Robert Arace told The Manchester Times that “generally we’re looking to get a bit stricter about rentals. Occupancy maximums, occupancy limits, giving Code Enforcement the authority to go back to ensure that before a CO (certificate of occupancy) is issued that everything on a particular check list is met and to go back to make sure there aren’t people exceeding occupancy limits.” He said there are safety issues and other concerns in given units and he wants to make sure that they are taken care of. The town wants to ensure that landlords are providing a safe environment for tenants to live. It’s also to make sure that the town’s resources – such as Code Enforcement or police – are not going to the same place on a repeated basis, the mayor added. He said another ordinance was passed “that (Landlords - See Page 4)
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By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS R IVER – As visitors stepped into Ocean County’s Third Annual History Day, they were instantly transported back in time by the captivating melodies of Revolutionary-era music. The enchanting sounds woven together by three members of the “Ministers of Apollo” featured instruments such as the harpsichord and delivered mesmerizing vocal renditions, all
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Photo by Stephanie Faughnan War reenactors were side by side with other historical groups.
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By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Manchester Volunteer Fire Company Deputy Chief Pat Howell received two Scott AirPaks during a recent Tow n s h i p C o u n c i l meeting. Police Chief Robert Dolan pointed out the two devices saying, “at the end of 2022, Governor (Phil) Murphy made $10 million available in ARP (American Rescue Plan) money for assistance to firefighters.” Dolan added, “looking at the needs of all the
volunteer fi re companies we had the opportunity to purchase these. They are expensive at $8,000 each and through Director (of Emergency Services Robert) Baran’s efforts along w it h cou ncil passing a resolution to apply for the grant we received it for $3,400 - so half of it we don’t have to pay.” “They finally came in and these are being presented to the Manchester Township Volunteer Fire Company,”
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