The BERKELEY Times Vol. 30 - No. 20
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Photo courtesy Deborah Stackpole Shore areas, particularly those along the Barnegat Bay, are prone to becoming unsafe from floodwaters. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Low-lying areas near great bodies of water are likely to f lood, but residents there have seen their streets become undrivable so often that it is becoming a danger. Several residents spoke at the latest Township Council meeting about these issues. As
one person put it, if an Amazon package doesn’t get delivered right away because of the flooding that’s not a big deal. But if an emergency vehicle can’t get through the road, then it’s a life or death situation. Balsam Drive resident Deborah Stackpole said that there was an incident when the police couldn’t get through the street because of
the f looding. She also noted that one neighbor is on oxygen and often has water on their property. Rob Stager of Island Drive said “I was aware we bought a house on a flooding street. It’s one thing for it to flood in heavy rain. It’s another if it’s sunny (Flooding - See Page 4)
The Toms River Halloween Parade: Where Horrors Lurk By Chris Lundy town area. As evening grew dark, TOMS RIVER – Where else but people lined up on the sides of the Toms River could you see a haunted road to watch. Witches and werepirate ship sail down Main Street? wolves snacked on pizza and a pirate W here else could disco zombies carried a stainless steel water bottle follow marching robots? Where else instead of a bottle of grog. One womcould children duel with glowing an wore an elegant dress and antenna swords while waiting for the horror that suggested a moth, while the crypto begin? tid mothman silently glided through Toms River, of course! The sec- the crowd, eyes glowing. Photo by Chris Lundy The Central Regional Marching Band shambled ond-largest Halloween parade in During the day, it had been hotter America descended upon the down(Parade - See Page 5) down the street as zombies.
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Bob Popovics Photo courtesy Shady Rest Restaurant Facebook By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Renowned fishing legend and restaurant owner Bob Popovics passed away from injuries sustained from a hit-and-run earlier this year. He was 75. The Shady Rest Facebook page thanked everyone who visited him after he had been transferred into hospice care. They also appreciated ever yone’s kindness during this difficult time. The initial announcement ended with “Rest easy Marine. Your watch has ended.” They have continued to share how much the man meant to the family and have spoken about starting a scholarship in his name. Scores of people have poured out their heart to the family. Popovics had touched lives through his restaurant and through his avid sportsmanship. Long time sports anchor for WOBM Kevin Williams said “The world lost a good man.” His was one of more than 1,000 comments on the first day alone, (Local Legend - See Page 4)
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