The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 30 - No. 13
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Photo Provided By Manchester Schools Graduating Manchester High School seniors gathered on the field in the fi rm of one large letter “M” for their graduation day ceremony. By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Under clear skies came smiles on the faces of the Manchester Township Middle School 8th Grade class and later during a sunset ceremony, the Manchester Township High School Class of 2024 all of whom enjoyed their graduation on the field and receiving their diplomas.
Soon to be full Superintendent Diane Pedroza spoke on behalf of the Manchester Township Board of Education and noted the special guest of the day, former School Superintendent David Trethaway. “It is my honor to congratulate proud parents and families, dedicated faculty and staff, and most importantly, the remarkable Class of
2024. It is both an honor and a privilege to stand before you today as we celebrate this significant milestone in your lives. As someone who has journeyed from being a teacher in this district to now serving as your superintendent, I am fi lled with immense pride and joy for each of you,” she said. (Hawks - See Page 7)
June 29, 2024
Council Carries Ordinance And Revisits Shared Service Agreement With Plumsted By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER– Township officials carried an ord i n a nce t h at wou ld amend a section of township code pertaining to stormwater management during a recent Township Council meeting. “There are some quest io n s t h a t h ave b e e n raised by the Planning Board,” Business Administrator Carl Block said. Council President Roxy Conniff said, “we have some concerns expressed from the council about how this will affect the residents and our HOA and we are still waiting for some direction from the state.” While carried, the ordi nance did i nclude a public com ment per iod where resident Hank Glenn asked, “in reading
the ordinance, I have a tree on my property and it is only 12- foot, it is a pine tree and it is dying slowing, in order to get rid of it I’d have to get a permit and it would cost me $625 or $650 to get rid of that tree? How about if I plant a tree do I need a permit for that?” “No, but you’d save some money on that,” Councilman Joseph Hankins joked. “You would fi rst have to buy the tree.” Tow n sh ip At t o r n e y Lauren Staiger explained that “this is a model ord i n a nce t hat is bei ng required by Pinelands (Commission) it is not something that the township came up with on its own but because this was sent to the township for con side r at ion a nd (Ordinance - See Page 4)
Lakehurst Ready To Celebrate Independence Day
By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – The borough is ready for the Fourth of July holiday. A red, white and blue poster was put up on the front door of the Community Center where attendees of the latest council meeting
could note the activities coming up next week. Fireworks will be held on July 3 at dusk, an Independence Day parade will be held at 11 a.m. on July 4 and the annual car show will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. that same day. All the fun will occur
on Union Avenue including the Lakehurst Elementary School at 301 Union Avenue and at Horicon Lake. The annual car show will feature more than 80 trophies, a live DJ, food vendors, a gift auction, a coloring contest, a kid’s choice for
best Fourth of July decorated car, dash plaques and more. This event is being hosted once gain by the Lakehurst Historical Society. The Borough is handling the fireworks display. “Things are moving along nicely,” Councilman James Davis who
oversees the car show said last week. For further details about next week’s activities visit https:// lakehurst-nj.gov/ Councilman Robert McCarthy noted last week that that the borough is in need of a lifeguard. “We no life-
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guard so there is no swimming at the lake (Lake Horicon). He also recently reported that he has been meeting with the Borough’s Personnel Committee concerning some items to be worked on. Council President Steven Oglesby reported
that a few years ago “ we we r e wor k i ng with Maria Sessa from JCP&L upgrading our street lighting to LED lighting. We did about 10 streetlights and then Ms. Sessa retired.” The council president
(Celebrate - See Page 7)