The BERKELEY Times Vol. 29 - No. 16
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October 7, 2023
Photo courtesy Central Regional Madeline Dutton (center) enjoys the ceremony with her granddaughter, Madison Demand, and Central athletics director John Scran. By Chris Christopher BERKELEY - Not even the pouring rain could stop an outpouring of love at Central Regional High School. Madeline Dutton, who guided the Golden Ea-
gles’ field hockey teams to nearly 500 wins and numerous titles, was honored by about 100 people, including nearly 40 of her former players, during a ceremony in the school’s small
gymnasium. The team’s field was named the Madeline Dutton Field. The ceremony was originally scheduled to take place at the field. “Most of you who know me know this
spent pretty much of my entire adult life here. I would not change a thing except for getting artificial turf a little sooner. Pam Boyd (who played under Dutton and earned a berth on the United States’ women’s Olympic handball team) could have played any sport male or female and been an allstate player. Madison (Demand, who played under Dutton) has two players on her team whose parents played for me. “I can’t say a bad thing. I got the most athletic teams anyone could have ever had... Our girls were fortunate and talented. Anyone who is a true athlete wants to work and put the time in to get better. We stressed teamwork. You are only as good as the player next to you. Thanks to the parents of the players. They (Dutton- See Page 4)
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – It is difficult to determine if the people around you are having financial struggles, but officials said that it’s more prevalent than you realize. This concept came up in a few different ways at a recent Township Council meeting. A volunteer with the local first aid squad, Patricia Sperber, said she responded to a call where the patient was a pregnant woman living in the woods. She had to be taken to the hospital. She asked if there was any kind of shelter nearby. Police Chief Kevin Santucci said that the Atlantic City shelter is the closest one. Berkeley Police recently joined a new program through the State Attorney General’s Office, in conjunction with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office called Arrive Together. If a police officer is called out to a situation where a social worker might be needed, one will be dispatched from a health care partner. The social worker will assess the needs of the subject and will be able to refer them to the services they need. Some of these might be physical needs such as food and shelter. Some of these might be psychological help, drug or alcohol counseling, veterans assistance, or any of a number of other services. Councilman Thomas Grosse said that when (Officals - See Page 4)
Bulkheading Starting At Holly Park
Photo by Chris Lundy Residents have been wanting the park back for more than a decade.
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Activity was finally seen at Holly Park, which has been little more than a chunk of receding sand since Superstorm Sandy hit in 2012. That storm wrecked the coastline, tore up the bulkheading, and utterly demolished the Beach Club building.
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Township officials have been fighting with the State Department of Environmental Protection on rebuilding. The town wants to restore the beach to its original footprint. The state thinks that Sandy drew new lines and they should follow nature. Pilings appeared recently as the town prepared to
replace the old bulkheading exactly where it was. Township Engineer John LeCompte said it would take about three weeks. Councilman James Byrnes mentioned it during a recent Township Council meeting. “Next spring, it will be the envy of every town on the shore,” he said.
Holly Park resident Maggie Lugo said she was so happy to see progress. She complimented the governing body and the professionals who worked on this project The shore neighborhood is east of Route 9, north of Butler Boulevard and south of Eugene Furey (Park - See Page 4)
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