The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 31 - No. 9
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May 31, 2025
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Hometown Heroes Honored With Personalized Banners
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Community News Pages 9-16
Dr. Izzy Sound News Page 18
Inside The Law Page 21
Classifieds Page 25
Photos courtesy Manchester Schools (From top left) A member of the Junior ROTC presents flowers to a family member at a recent dedication ceremony where deceased veterans who were graduates of Manchester Township High School were honored. The Junior ROTC were a valued part of the assembly. The High School Chorus performed patriotic songs. By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – The township has long had the privilege of honoring its veteran population by way of lasting tributes. Recently, by way of the Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Committee, in conjunction with Manchester Township High School, a dedication was made of the first Hometown Hero Banners. The dedication took place at Manchester Township High School (MTHS) and now the banners adorn the entrance to MTHS and will serve to honor the com-
County Fights To Protect Seniors From Federal Cuts
By Stephanie Faughnan BERKELEY – Facing potential federal funding cuts, Ocean County officials and senior advocates are sounding the alarm about what’s at stake for one of the state’s largest elderly populations. Maria LaFace, Director of Ocean County Senior Services, led a public hearing at the Bayville VFW during Older Amer-
icans Month to gather testimony and warn of sweeping changes under consideration at the federal level. Many of those in attendance were community providers who assist seniors. Older Americans Act Ending? At the heart of LaFace’s concern is the Older Americans (Seniors - See Page 7)
munity’s Hometown Heroes who are veterans and graduates of MTHS. Manchester’s school district, township, and community gathered together at MTHS around family and friends to honor the lives and legacies of five extraordinary individuals who now have banners dedicated to their legacy at Manchester Township High School: Cpl. Nicholas Ott, Sgt. Ronald Kubik, Private First (Heroes - See Page 5)
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – The subjects of renewable energy and concerns over offshore wind industrialization were discussed during a recent township Environmental Commission meeting. (Environmental - See Page 4)
Memorial Day Service Provides Tribute To Fallen Soldiers
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – A large crowd came out to this year’s Memorial Day Parade that was held at World War II Park in the Whiting section of the township. This year’s ceremony included a speech by Mayor Joseph
Hankins. Several Township Council members were present along with members of the township’s Veterans Advisory Committee and the comPhoto courtesy Frank Nicolato munity’s police department Two Manchester Township emergency and various fi re companies responders present a wreath to honor and EMS units. fallen service personnel as part of this (Tribute - See Page 5) year’s township Memorial Day service.
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Photo by Bob Vosseller Kathleen DiFabio of Save The East Coast. org at a recent meeting of the Manchester Township Environmental Commission who spoke about the group’s position on off shore wind industrialization.
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