The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 30 - No. 4
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Photo by Bob Vosseller Frank Lepore takes a swing during the Leisure Village West Bocce & Social Club benefit for autism.
Photo by Bob Vosseller Manchester Police Chief Robert Dolan, left joins incoming chief Antonio Ellis who will start his service in that role on May 1.
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – There was a hole in one, a few divots and plenty of laughs but residents of Leisure Village (LVW) weren’t just puttering around when it came to a recent fundraiser that benefited autism research. The senior community’s Bocce & Social Club gathered for a morning of golf at the nine-hole Willow Hall Golf Course. Fourteen foursomes took part in the fundraiser. Printed sponsored signs will be posted at every hole and fun events are planned, including
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – From COVID-19 survivor to police chief, Antonio Ellis has had an interesting career path in the police department. With the announcement that Chief Robert Dolan will soon retire, the Township Council voted on the hiring of Ellis as his successor. “Congratulations,” Mayor Robert Arace said regarding both Dolan’s retirement from
closest to the pin, longest drive, best score, along with a putt-putt contest with donations for POAC. POAC Autism Services is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, According, to their website, “each year the organization provides hundreds of events for the autism community including: training for parents and educators; recreational and support services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families; and training for police and first responders which is saving the lives of children/adults with autism
Former Assemblywoman Appointed To OCC Board By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to appoint former Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove to the Ocean County College Board of Trustees. A retired educator with over 30 years of experience teaching American history and civics at Southern Regional High School, Gove replaces Carl V. (OCC - See Page 4)
Photo by Chris Lundy Former Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove (R-9th).
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throughout the state.” The agency sponsored the first statewide program for the early detection of and intervention for children with autism and supports and promotes legislative issues that affect those with autism and their families. POAC has also supported and directed millions of research dollars. In addition to friends and family of LVW, 13 Manchester High School students accompanied staff and coaches and helped out during the event. The Bocce & Social Club Board, along with (Fundraiser - See Page 7)
the force and Ellis’s start as the new chief on May 1. “He’ll be sworn in on May 1 at 8 a.m.” “I’m very sad to see you go. I’ve been working with you for the past 16 months and it has been phenomenal the service you brought to the town. I expect you to continue our friendship once you walk out the door. I really do appreciate everything you have done,” the (Chief - See Page 5)
Energy Aggregation Window Closing Soon By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – The bidding process for energy aggregation will remain open for 120 days, even though the township is currently not moving forward on it. The township sought bids from energy companies, in hopes that a third party might provide savings compared to JCP&L’s rates. What happens with deals like this is that a third party
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supplies the electricity, but JCP&L charges for use of the power lines. After the bids were in, it was determined that the lowest price offer received came in 3.3 percent higher than the average JCP&L tariff price. Councilman James Vaccaro said during a Township Council meeting that while there has been “a recommendation of no award” at this (Aggregation - See Page 17)
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