The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 30 - No. 24
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September 14, 2024
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Photos by Bob Vosseller Lt. Charles Brooks and other officers patrol Crystal Lake, which has been the site where trespassers have drowned over the years. By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Municipal and county law enforcement have been working very hard to keep trespassers out of the Heritage Minerals property but it’s a difficult task. They say educating the public about the danger is important in preventing more tragedies. Police Chief Antonio Ellis has spoken during Township Council meetings about the property which over the years has been the site of several drownings. The department has repeatedly reminded the public that the 7,000-acre property known as the “ASARCO” tract is private property, Numerous signs note that the Heritage Min- closed for recreational or any other use. The land used to belong to the American Smelting erals property is private property and that trespassers should stay out and that violators and Refining Company, and was later operated by will be prosecuted. (Police - See Page 4)
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By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Council members remembered those lost during the events of September 11, 2001 and recognized local first responders during their latest meeting. The Council first approved ordinances concerning a land donation to Ocean County; parking, loading and vehicular access, and a correction to the township zoning map during the latest council meeting. Ordinance 24-17 regarding storm water management was carried as officials are awaiting further details from the state regarding this ordinance which will be heard on final reading during the council’s November 25 meeting. Ordinances were also introduced that involved CAFRA area and Pinelands National Reserve Area Zoning Districts and reg-
ulations, the $41,628 purchase of property known as Whiting Terrace by the township to Karen Mandel and the $30,000 sale of land at 1409 7 th Avenue to developer Jeffrey Jerman. The Council also introduced ordinances for salary and position raises of bargaining and non-bargaining unit employees. All the ordinances introduced will have a public hearing and second reading during the council’s September 23 meeting. Remembering Sept. 11 Councilwoman Michele Zolezi noted the service at Town Hall and extended her sincere condolences “to those families who lost family members on that day (September 11, 2001). W hen people t al k about September 11,
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Fulfill Celebrates 40 Years Of Compassion
By Liz Ciocher OCEAN COUNTY – T h e Fo o d b a n k o f Monmouth and Ocean Counties, redubbed Fulfill several years ago, is coming on 40 years of activism in the community. Fulfill takes a lot of steps in helping secure food and end hunger in this part of New Jersey,
including running food pantries, soup kitchens and many other programs. Millions of meals have been provided to those in need through the help of Fulfill. “The charitable food distribution network provides a really important, vital service. Food’s a survival need. Something you can-
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three different food banks in the tri-state area. Prior to working with Fulfill, she spent 10 years with the food bank of New York City. Fulfill has two main locations across Monmouth and Ocean cou nt y, residi ng i n Ne pt u ne a nd Tom s River. Neptune is the organization’s main fa-
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