The BERKELEY Times Vol. 31 - No. 52
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International Artist Returns Home To Bayville
Beach Ready For Summer, After Badge Issues
Father’s Day
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Photo by Bob Vosseller Shannon joins her friends Steve Stacy and Betty Lally of Stafford who came out to see her and congratulate her on her new book project during a book signing event at the Vinyl Dinosaur in Bayville. By Bob Vosseller BAYVILLE – The Vinyl Dinosaur can take you back in time with its books, DVDs, records and other memorabilia but most recently the store hosted a special Beatles-themed event featuring internationally known artist Shannon. Shannon (MacDonald) is well known for her photorealistic style and she spent 15 years as the resident artist for Liverpool’s foremost Beatles hotel in the world. The event here in Ocean County wasn’t just part of a book signing but a return to her hometown from Liverpool, England. The artist recently launched her new Beatles book, “Hard Day’s Night Hotel (The Inside Story),” with Cavern Club owner Bill Heckle. The limit-
ed-edition, 224-page coffee table book was available for purchase during her appearance. The book features over 110 paintings of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr that define the Beatles/Liverpool landmark. “Coming home to Bayville is the perfect place to share the ‘Inside Story’ of both the hotel and my own life’s work,” Shannon remarked. “This event isn’t just about a book; it’s a celebration of the music and art that connects us all, from the Jersey Shore to the Cavern Club.” She added, “why am I having this engagement at a record store? That’s where it all started for me… on a shiny piece of black vinyl spinning on an old
Oyster Creek Could Have Four New Nuclear Reactors By Stephanie Faughnan LACEY – The Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station could once again produce nuclear power under a concept being explored by Holtec International that would place four small modular reactors at the Lacey Township site after decommissioning is complete. The concept was discussed during a recent nuclear energy conference hosted by Rowan University’s Steve Sweeney Center for Public Policy, where state officials, lawmakers and industry representatives examined
how nuclear energy could help meet New Jersey’s growing demand for electricity. The discussion comes as New Jersey officials examine ways to meet growing electricity demand while maintaining carbon-free generation. During the conference, Holtec Director of Government Affairs and Communications Patrick O’Brien identified Oyster Creek as a logical location for future nuclear development. “The easiest place to site new nuclear is
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By Michela DiLorenzo BERKELEY - White Sands beach in South Seaside Park is ready for summer crowds, despite issues with beach badges after South Seaside Park’s de-annexation from Berkeley to join Seaside Park. The small strip of land between Seaside Park and Island Beach State Park used to belong to Berkeley, but is in the process of joining Seaside Park. The two towns are working out the particulars now, and beach badges are a topic that had a rocky transition. The Borough of Seaside Park announced on March 31 that badges from Berkeley Township purchased for White Sands are not eligible for the 2026 summer season. White Sands badge holders had the opportunity to receive full refunds at the Berkeley Township Municipal Building on select days throughout May. White Sands badges must now be purchased through the Borough of Seaside Park. They can be purchased online through the Seaside Park Beach Department or in person, at the Bathhouse on the Seaside Park boardwalk between N and O Streets. While Seaside Park and Berkeley collaborated to ensure that the transition of services between townships was smooth during the (Beach Badges - See Page 10)
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The Truth Behind Boardwalk Games, Prizes And Scales By Stephanie Faughnan SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Just about every Jersey Shore visitor seems to have some skepticism about boardwalk games. They think the basketball hoops are too small. The bottles are impossible to break. The football target somehow fails to register a winning throw. And perhaps the most common suspicion of all is that the crane machine is programmed to drop the prize just before it reaches the chute. Those theories have become part of the Shore experience itself, passed from one generation to
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the next alongside memories of rides, arcades and saltwater taffy. A group of state, county and local officials recently set out to answer those questions during New Jersey’s annual Safe Summer initiative in Seaside Heights. The program highlights the inspections that take place behind the scenes at boardwalks and businesses throughout the summer season. Joining the event were Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs Jeremy E. Hollander, Ocean (Boardwalk Games - See Page 11)
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