The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 30 - No. 3
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Photo courtesy Manchester Schools Visitors from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst came out to read to students during Military Child Month. By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – They are resilient, resolute and relentless - they are children of military parents in the Manchester Township School District. Students who attend
township schools and whose parents are part of the military were recognized by members of the school district and representatives of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. When students returned
from spring recess, they found attributions posted around the buildings that applaud, celebrate, and provide continued support to township students who are from military (Students - See Page 4)
Autism Fair Connects Families To Key Resources
By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – Forget the stereotype of hushed whispers and dusty shelves – the Ocean County Librar y is proving libraries are more than just books. Most recently, the Toms River Branch held its seventh Autism Resources Fair - empowering families by offering them a wealth of resources and
a supportive community. Imagine the overwhelming flood of information that washes over parents after receiving an autism diagnosis. While potentially vast, the internet can feel like an unnavigable ocean of conflicting advice and questionable sources. Wendi Smolowitz, a librarian who works for the Ocean (Families - See Page 5)
Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Gianna Vazquez met a mermaid at the Autism Resources Fair.
House Size Limited On Undersized Lots By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Pine Lake Park residents made their voices loud and clear in support of an ordinance that would limit the size of homes on undersized lots within that section of the community. Every town in New Jersey is required to set aside a percentage of development for affordable homes. A new ordinance passed recently at a Township Council meeting impacts undersized lots in the R-10 Zone. Buildings on lots that do not meet the minimum lot size, minimum lot frontage, minimum lot width or improvable lot area requirements as specified are required to meet additional requirements and are subject to the building height limitations. A lot of 50 feet or less has a minimum building height of 20 feet and a maximum building height of one
story. A lot width of 90 feet or less must have a maximum building height of 25 feet and a maximum building height of 1.5 stories. The ordinance states that single story dwelling units on undersized lots of record in the R-10 Zone (Pine Lake Park area) are a valuable form of affordable housing and present a way to expand on the township’s housing supply that is both cost effective and consistent with sound planning and that single story dwelling units offer low-cost housing within existing neighborhoods while maintaining the architectural character of a neighborhood. Jeffrey Jerman, a developer from Point Pleasant, strongly opposed that ordinance and spoke for around 10 minutes about why it should not be implemented. (House - See Page 7)
New Officer Hired
By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – The Borough appointed a part time police officer, noted a cleanup project at Horicon Lake and discussed the repair of two town vehicles during the latest council meeting. Jean Verrier was appointed as a part-time officer of the Lakehurst Police Department. Meanwhile, Bryan LeVance was chosen as superintendent of the Water and Sewer Utilities and Daniel Dries as public works supervisor. The mayor and council also voted during their work session to hire Anthony Farmer as 90day probationary public works laborer and Dawn Martinez as a part-time clerk-typist. A closed session was held concerning the approval of mem-
bership for an applicant to the Lakehurst Fire Department and Mayor Harry Robbins explained afterwards in open session that the applicant did not meet part of the criteria required of membership. Another resolution approved a contract between the Borough and the Lakehurst Police Association. Councilwoman Patricia Hodges said, “I wanted to commend the DPW on their work. It was all well done and I am pleased.” She was referring to recent bulkheading that had been performed. A sand mitigation project will take place in the near future. Council President Steven Oglesby also commended the DPW. “I want to thank Public Works for all the work (bulkheading) they (Officer - See Page 4)
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