The BERKELEY Times Vol. 31 - No. 9
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Florida Marlins win the Fall Classic in 1997. The owner of a 162-132 career record and a 3.80 earned run average. Leiter also pitched for the New York Yankees and the New York Mets and earned the Roberto Clemente Award in 2000 for his extensive humanitarian work. He was a major leaguer from 1987-2005 and is now a commentator on the MLB Network. There’s Mark Leiter Sr., a brother of Al Leiter. The 1981 Central graduate posted a 65-73 record and a 4.57 ERA, pitching for the Yankees, the Detroit Tigers, the California Angels, the San Francisco Giants, the Montreal Expos, the Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners and the Milwaukee Brewers from 1990-2001. The righty was selected in the fourth round by the Baltimore Orioles in 1983. He played for Connors State College and Ramapo College. There’s Mark Lewiter Jr. The former Toms River North standout, now a Yankees reliever, has also pitched for Photo courtesy Kurt Leiter the Phillies, the Blue Jays and the Chicago Cubs. The Phillies called the righty’s name Kurt and Cam Leiter enjoy a moment. in the 22nd round (661st overall) in 2013 out of the New Jersey Institute of Technology. By Chris Christopher BERKELEY - There’s a Leiter Lineage in professional He’s a 2009 North graduate. Leiter Jr. wears his dad’s No. 56 jersey on the mound. baseball. There’s former Central Regional High School fastballer There’s Jack Leiter, whose dad is Al Leiter. The 2019 Delbarton School graduate pitchAl Leiter. The lefty pitched on the Toronto Blue Jays’ World Series es for the Texas Rangers after accepting championship teams in 1992 and 1993 and helped the (Cam Leiter - See Page 4)
August 23, 2025
House Added To Proposed Development
Photo by Chris Lundy Development like this on Southern Boulevard is filling in neighborhoods between Route 9 and the Garden State Parkway. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY - The Township Planning Board approved a minor expansion of a project, adding another house in the Pinewald section of town. William Stevens, planner and engineer, spoke on behalf of Berkeley Holdings 1, LLC. The company wanted to turn three already-approved lots into four conforming lots. “Conforming” means that the lots meet the town’s requirements, such as size. These single family homes will be on Southern Boulevard, with Nolan Avenue to the north. There was a discussion of stormwater management, to ensure that there would be places for the rain to go. Stevens said that each property will have its own basin. Ernie Peters, engineer for the town’s Planning (Development - See Page 4)
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What Happens When Dottie’s House Closes? By Stephanie Faughnan BRICK - When “Patty” first walked into Dottie’s House more than a decade ago, she broke down in tears. The modest three-bedroom apartment was more than just a place to live. It was, as she described it, “a beautiful little home” - a safe space where she and her children could begin again. Patty is not her real name, but a pseudonym to protect her family’s privacy. A stay-at-home mom, she had made the painful choice to leave an emotionally abusive marriage, bringing her many children with her. Like so many survivors, Patty didn’t realize what she had endured was domestic violence until a friend gently gave it a name. Her first stop had been her mother’s house, but it was far too crowded to be a long-term solution. In desperation, she called Homes Now, a nonprofit offering affordable rentals. Though nothing (Dottie’s House - See Page 5)
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Ocean County Seniors Find More Than Meals At Community Café
Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Cynthia Bryant shares a joyful moment with Lorraine Flohr, site manager of the Meals on Wheels of Ocean County Community Café.
By Stephanie Faughnan MANAHAWKIN - Jenny Caban never expected to find love again at 80 years old, and certainly not over lunch. But when she first locked eyes with Felix Martinez, 90, at the Meals on Wheels Community Café in Manahawkin, the spark was undeniable. “It was love at first sight,” Jenny recalled with a wide smile. Within a few years, the couple became such a fixture at the café that staff staged a mock wedding for them in 2022, complete with a borrowed gown, (Seniors - See Page 12)
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