The BERKELEY Times Vol. 30 - No. 48
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May 24, 2025
EMS, Fire Companies Recognized
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Photo by Chris Lundy Firefighters were thanked by the mayor and council for their response to the Jones Road wildfire.
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Photo courtesy Berkeley Police Lt. Tim Pizzella, Sgt. Robert Flanegan, Sgt. Shawn Bowens, Ptl. Miki Baranyay and Ptl. Joe Chester represented Berkeley police in this year’s Police Unity Tour. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Hundreds of police officers rode their bicycles on a four-day journey to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. to remember their brothers and sisters who are no longer with them. Lt. Nicholas Szymanski of the Marlboro Township Police Department is the national delegate for the Police Unity Tour for Section 10, which includes areas of central New Jersey. He estimated that they had about 400 bicyclists from his section alone, joined by
another hundred support crew members. They rode in remembrance of officers who were lost on duty. One of them was from 50 years ago. Manchester Patrolman Robert Tobias was struck and killed by a vehicle while performing a traffic stop on Route 70 on May 17, 1975. The 23-year-old had only been an officer for one year. According to the Officer Down Memorial Page, the driver who struck him received several charges, including being in possession of a controlled substance. (Police Unity - See Page 4)
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – With the Jones Road wildfire in the rear view mirror, officials recognized the town’s first aid squads and fire companies for their dedication. The Township Council meeting was during National EMS Week, so the governing body issued a proclamation in honor of the groups that respond to medical emergencies here and in neighboring towns. Representatives from the volunteer groups of Holiday Heights, Bayville, and Holiday City At Berkeley were honored as well as the township’s EMS squad that is under the authority of the police department. Mayor John Bacchione commended the first aiders who go above and beyond for residents. The final count of the Jones Road wildfire was 15,300 acres claimed, no injuries. It wasn’t as long ago as you might think. The fire (EMS & Fire - See Page 4)
Teacher Reaches New Heights With US Air Force Thunderbirds
Photo courtesy Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Regional Day School Teacher of the Year Ellie Hyland flew with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. VETERAN & FIRST RESPONDER
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By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – A Regional Day School teacher who was recently named teacher of the year climbed to new heights thanks to the U.S. Air Force. The school’s Teacher of the Year, Ellie Hyland, 23, was selected by the Air Force to fly with the Thunderbird air demonstration squadron as their honored guest during the Power of the Pines Open House and Air Show held at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Her adventure first took flight when the Thunderbirds reached out to JBMDL and inquired if there were any
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Teachers of the Year who might be interested in being considered for a flight opportunity. A few of Manchester’s top teachers wanted to fly high, joining the hundreds of applicants from the tri-state area in hopes of being chosen. While a forecast of rain and hail threatened to postpone her flight on the morning of May 16, Hyland went up on schedule and had an incredible time with the USAF Thunderbirds. She flew 9G, making her the fastest woman in the world that morning. School District Public Information Officer Dina Silvestri (Teacher - See Page 5)
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