The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 29 - No. 26
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Photo courtesy Manchester Schools The Manchester Township High School Hawks are commanding the field during a big game held earlier this month. By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township
High School Hawks Football Team made history early this season with
a winning streak while sporting their new white uniforms at away games.
New Children’s Specialized Hospital Officially Opens
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – It was a celebration trifecta at the Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH) noting its official opening, the conclusion of a special fundraising campaign that exceeded its mark and the dedication of a special display for retired Major League Baseball player Todd Frazier. While the new hospital has been operating Photo by Bob Vosseller for a few months now, this marked the grand opening for the new outpatient center at 1251 Children’s Specialized Hospital staff, the Vargas and Frazier families cut the ribbon on the new building. (Hospital - See Page 17)
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It was the first time in school history the team (Hawks - See Page 4)
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Property owners will be going back to Jersey Central Power and Light while the energy aggregation program is rebid, officials said. There was a special meeting held that focused on this program. At a Township Council meeting after it, Councilman James Vaccaro reported that “no contract was awarded. The bidding process will be kept open for 90 days.” “Everyone who was under the old energy aggregation program will be going back to JCP&L who has the lower cost per kilowatt hour, a little over 10 cents per kilowatt hour versus the bidder’s rate of 11.59 cents per kilowatt hour,” he added. Vaccaro said, “we anticipate going back into the market place to solicit bids for energy aggregation sometime in March of 2024.” Council President Roxie Conniff said “residents don’t have to do anything; it will automatically happen. We will probably go back out to bid in the spring just to make sure we are getting the lowest rates possible.” Residents had other concerns about utilities, such as high water bills. “There are some things that have affected many villages (within the township). It has to do with the water company and the bills,” said (Energy - See Page 5)
Non-Profit To Aid Homeless At New Headquarters
By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER - Paul Hulse, founder and CEO of the Just Believe organization, stood before a gathering of well-wishers as he cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the organization’s new headquarters. With
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enthusiasm and a sense of purpose, Hulse recounted the inspiring journey that led to the momentous occasion. “Four years ago, we started Just Believe w it h a hope a nd a dream,” said Hulse. “It was something I’ve always wanted – to help
the homeless here in Ocean County.” Hulse credited Pastor Paul Gifford as a significant inspiration in his mission, recounting their collaboration on the Code Blue program in the basement of a Toms River church. The (Aid - See Page 16)
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