The BERKELEY Times Vol. 31 - No. 17
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Animal Adoption Takes Center Stage At Rock 2 Adopt
October 18, 2025
Age-Restricted Apartments Approved
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Photos by Chris Lundy (Left) Puppies from the Jersey Shore Animal Shelter stole hearts. (Right) The Chardonairs perform on the “pawcoustic stage.” By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Animal lovers and music lovers have a lot in common, as they both enjoy some of the best things in life, and they came out to the Rock 2 Adopt event to enjoy some tunes and meet some pets. The organizer, Donna Torres said that when she announces a date for this event, bands quickly sign on. All of them are animal lovers. Torres has been organizing this for 12 years, although this is the first time it’s been at Veterans Park in Bayville. It used to be at Popcorn Park Zoo in Lacey, but the fest outgrew that location. It’s probably because there’s so much going on. There was the main stage of Veterans Park. There was a line of food trucks selling ice cream, coffee, and other treats. This served as a kind of sound wall, because behind this was a
“pawcoustic stage” for performances of a lower decibel level. Titan Championship Wrestling set up a ring off to the side, gifting people with a free performance of athletic showmanship. There were 34 vendors selling such things as jewelry, art, and baked goods. Floral arrangements and 3-D printed toys were side by side with hand-made soaps and lotions. Brick resident John Bernyk was selling guitars that he made out of cigar boxes. He even performed on the pawcoustic stage. The appropriately named Baron Black had sugar skulls and lanterns he carved from wood. Ultimately, the goal is to find homes for homeless animals, Torres said. When it was at Popcorn Park, “we adopted
The Halloween Parade Is Coming To Get You
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – “They’re coming to get you…” is part of an infamous quote from the original “Night Of The Living Dead.” On All Hallow’s Eve, the parade will be coming down Main Street to get you, too. Preparations are well underway for one of Ocean County’s biggest holiday
traditions - the 2025 Toms River Fire Company No. 1 Halloween Parade. The annual event will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 31. The parade steps off from the corner of Main Street and Highland Parkway. The parade will travel south on Main Street (Route 9) turning left onto (Parade - See Page 4)
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Photo by Chris Lundy This rendering shows what the apartments could look like. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – A group of 24 age-restricted apartments were approved by the Zoning Board on Route 9, but neighbors are concerned about contamination and flooding. The parcel of land is on the southbound side, just south of the abandoned gas station and the post office. The dwellings will be limited to 48 and older, with no one younger than 19. There will be 24 total units. The six, one-bedroom units will be 734 square feet where 950 is required. The 18, two-bedroom units will be 1,032 square feet where 1,100 is required. Given how small the units are, Zoning Board members suggested a deal that could be worked (Apartments - See Page 5)
Columbus Day Parade Postponed, But Italian Festival Thrives
Photo by Chris Lundy The delicious aroma of fried zeppole filled the air.
By Chris Lundy and Bob Vosseller JERSEY SHORE – Although the Columbus Day parade was postponed, the Italian Heritage Street Festival brought ethnic food, music and flair to Seaside Heights. The organizers noted that the parade and Italian Festival originally scheduled for Sunday, October 12 will be held on Sunday, October 19. A unique Seaside Heights experience, the 34th annual Ocean County Italian Street Festival kicked off last Friday night against the backdrop of a water (Festival Thrives - See Page 5)
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