The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 30 - No. 22
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August 31, 2024
Photo by Denise Maynard Members of the Manchester Township and Lakehurst Borough police departments battle it out as to who can consume the most donuts. By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – While rainy weather pushed it back a week, police from the township and Lakehu rst Boroug h combi ned forces for National Night Out which drew a large attendance. National Night Out
was created as a means for community police departments to foster communication with residents in an enjoyable environment. The event enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a (Forces - See Page 4)
Photo by Bob Vosseller Lakehurst resident Maria Colatarci sells some of her homemade bracelets at a vendor table.
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – A family displaced by a massive flood in their home shared their experience and concerns of additional development during a recent council meeting. Robert Garino, a resident of 7th Avenue in Pine Lake Park told the mayor and council about the recent flooding of his home involving three to four feet of water. “I have a dead end drain right in front of my house between two poles where all the water comes into and overflows, so not only was the water not clean but all the water from the other drains were coming into that drain,” Garino said. “It was bubbling up and knee high in front of my house and it was waist high inside of my house. This also happened in January. My daughter was living down there and she lost everything. She had been living there for nine years and we thought this was a freak accident,” he added. This latest incident caused the family to leave their home. “We are currently living at my sister’s house. There was water going into the main panel and it was deemed unsafe and unlivable, so my family, my pets have been homeless,” since the Aug. 6 incident. “My house has been completely destroyed. The whole house smells of mold and the grading is off. Pine Lake Park (Drainage - See Page 5)
Larry’s Home Breaks Ground, Offering Support To Veterans In Need
By Stephanie Faughnan LITTLE EGG HARBOR - A groundbreaking ceremony was held to mark the start of construction on Larry’s Home, a transitional housing facility for Ocean County male veterans struggling with addiction. The event drew nearly a hundred people, including government officials, veterans, and community members. The project, spearheaded by the
non-profit organization Just Believe, Inc., is a testament to the power of community and the unwavering dedication to helping those in need. Larry’s Home is named in honor of Lawrence “Larry” Robertiello, a beloved friend of Just Believe CEO Paul Hulse, who tragically passed away from an accidental drug overdose after returning from military service. Hulse said that the groundbreaking
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was a monumental day for not only Just Believe but also the veterans who are among the homeless the organization serves. He thanked his team for their commitment to ensuring Larry’s memory would live Photo by Stephanie Faughnan on through the transitional home. “As of this week, we will have Just Believe members, government officials, and community housed 171 people since January leaders unite with hard hats and shovels during the ceremo2024, including families out of nial groundbreaking of Larry’s Home, a new transitional (Veterans - See Page 7) housing facility for veterans in Little Egg Harbor.
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