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Boy Scout Troop 76 will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner
Saturday, March 4th from 3-7 p.m. at the Bayville Volunteer Fire Company Number 1, located at 445 Atlantic City Blvd.
$10.00 per adult and $5.00 per child
Please support the Boy Scouts and their fundraising initiatives to send the troop to summer camp.
For more information, contact Edward F. Cammarato, Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 76 201-248-4999.
Lacey Roller Hockey will allow Berkeley Twp. residents to join their league.
2017 Spring Registration will be held Friday February 24th from 6-8pm at the Lacey Recreation Center, 818 West Lacey Road Forked River, NJ (located behind the police station).
They will be offering an instructional league this year with Coach Skip Lytle. He will teach fundamentals along with helping current players hone their skills.
Joining Lacey Roller Hockey is a great opportunity for all ice hockey players to practice during the off season.
If anyone has any questions please feel free to contact Pattie at 609-709-4497 or visit http://www.laceyrollerhockey.com.
From the Toms River School District:
The National Honor Society at High School North hosted a “North’s Got Talent” cabaret with 16 show stopping numbers. The fundraiser was a huge success and everyone had a wonderful time. All proceeds were donated to the HSN Senior Memorial Scholarship Fund.
From the Toms River School District:
Congratulations to HSN Authentic Science Research senior Nicolette Carbonetto for being the only Toms River student selected to do an oral presentation of her research at the Junior Science & Humanities Symposium hosted by Rutgers University. The oral PPT presentation is the highest level of competition at the symposium. Additionally, ASR seniors Christine Apostolico, Darrion Carrington, Stephanie Javier, Joe Signorelli and Matt Signorelli were chosen for the competitive poster board session at the JSHS. Good luck to the scientific Mariners!
The Toms River High School North Girls Bowling team won the South Jersey Group IV State Sectional Championship.
TOMS RIVER-On January 4th, The New Jersey State Police notified the Toms River Police Department of a serious crash involving one of their own officers.
Twenty eight year old Officer Brett Hansen was traveling on the Garden State Parkway in his personal vehicle near mile marker 90. He was off duty at the time his vehicle collided with a large truck.
Officer Hansen, who has been assigned to the patrol division since being hired in August 2015, sustained life threatening injuries.
Before joining the Toms River Police Department, Hansen worked for the Camden County.
The town police departments came together to show their support for Hansen and his family by playing a hockey game at Winding River Skating Center in Toms River on Saturday, February 18th.
Hansen’s injuries were severe. He had serious facial damage, losing his left eye and he may never see again out of his right eye. Hansen’s mother said he remains in a coma and it is not known yet how badly his brain has suffered damage.
His recovery could take years, but on May 17th, his benefits run out as he is forced to go on disability. Being a young officer, disability payments will be minimal and the family has set up a Go Fund Me account.
To date, $32,000 has been raised by the Ocean County and New Jersey police community at large.
While the Toms River Police won the hockey game, it was a bigger win for Team Hansen and the great Toms River region who came to support a young man who dreamed of one day becoming a police officer.
According to a public notice published this week, Feldchild, LLP seeks to build multiple shops and buildings for contractors at 504 Whitesville Road in Jackson and their attorney, Raymond F. Shea is challenging the township for an interpretation of zoning regulations that could prohibit the project.
Feldchild LLP is a business registered in Colorado and the owner identified as Rabbi Yechezkel Feldberger, former rabbi of Congregation Zera Abraham based out of Denver, Colorado.
According to county records, the property has switched hands several times since 2014. It was originally owned by Blanche Horowitz, fka Blanche Honigman of Lakewood, NJ. It was then transferred to Quack Properties, a company with a P.O. Box in Seaside Park prior to the 2014 transfer.
In 2015, it was then transferred to Winding River, LP. a limited partnership company out of Nevada with a mailing address of 561 Winding River Court, Brick, NJ. The property at 561 Winding River Court is owned by Big Business, LP, another limited partnership company.
In 2016, Winding River, LP sued Quack Properties for $50,000 in punitive damages in a breach of contract lawsuit.
The property in question is just north of the intersection of Faraday and Whitesville on the southbound side of Whitesville Road.
A hearing has been scheduled before the zoning board on March 1st at 7pm at town hall.
JACKSON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that FELDCHILD, LLP has applied to the Jackson Zoning Board of Adjustment for an Interpretation with respect to Article VII Section: 244-97A & D as it relates to an application for site plan to the planning board with respect to Lot 6 in Block 22401 for multiple contractor offices and shops of 10,000 square feet each. Both uses are expressly permitted in the zone but the local ordinance is silent with respect to multiple uses in one or multiple buildings. Applicant contends that the PM-1 zoning district does not expressly prohibit multiple buildings or multiple uses within said buildings. Alternatively, should the board determine otherwise, the applicant seeks whatever variances may be necessary to advance the proposed permitted uses to be processed through a site plan. Said application shall include a request for any and all other variances and/or waivers as may be required by submission and discussion of the plans. . The aforesaid has been scheduled for a hearing before the Jackson Township Zoning Board , at the Jackson Township Municipal Building, 95 West Veterans Highway, Jackson, New Jersey on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. The application, maps and supporting documents are on file in the Jackson Township Zoning Board in the municipal building and are available for public inspection during normal business hours for a period of 10 days prior to the date of hearing. RAYMOND F. SHEA, JR., ESQ. RAY SHEA LAW, LLC Attorney for Applicant 2105 W. County Line Road Jackson, New Jersey 08527 (732) 364-7333 ($46.20)
JACKSON-Antonio Romeo DiSantillo, owner of the now close Casanova Ristorante and Romeo’s Plaza in Jackson has applied to the township to receive a liquor license for the currently closed restaurant.
The restaurant was the scene of what Ocean County Prosecutors are calling a “Murder for hire” plot.
According to testimony in court, DiSantillo claimed an associate, Hector Calderon shot and killed Peyman Sanandaji. Court filings show Romeo DiSantillo owed Sanandaji $140,000.
Closing arguments in the case are expected to be heard today and a verdict is expected to be handed down in the near future.
From a township public notice:
TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that application has been made to the Township of Jackson for a person to person transfer from Happy Time Cafe, Inc. to Antonio Romeo DiSantillo for premises located at 10 South New Prospect Road, the Plenary Retail Consumption License # 1511-33-021-00 1. Objections, if any, should be made immediately, in writing, to: Ann Marie Eden, Clerk, Jackson Township, Municipal Building, 95 W. Veterans Highway, Jackson, NJ 08527. Antonio Romeo DiSantillo.
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BAYVILLE-Mayor Carmen F. Amato, Jr. is proud to announce the Sounds of Summer Concert Series will return to Veterans Park this summer. “I am pleased to announce the return of our popular and now expanded “Sounds of Summer Concert Series” for 2017,” Mayor Amato said.
This year, in addition to the regular Wednesday night shows, Berkeley Township will be adding two weekend shows to the lineup. “The series will start on Saturday, June 10th from 11:00am to 3:00pm, in conjunction with our Berkeley Township DARE Car Show, and we will feature long-time Jersey Shore talent, Rock N’ Rhythm – a five-part vocal group with a tight harmonious sound of both traditional Doo-Wop and contemporary styles,” Amato added.
“The first night of our Wednesday night Concerts, will begin on June 28th. Beginning at 6pm, we will feature opening act Julian, a man with a 1,000 voices, with Dominique, who sings a wide variety of music. The main act will be Michael DelGuidice & Big Shot, celebrating the music of Billy Joel. We will also have a fabulous fireworks display after the show,” Mayor Amato said.
July 12th, beginning at 6pm, we will feature Gerard Esposito, one of New Jersey’s most requested entertainers singing songs from VEGAS to BROADWAY, followed by the fabulous headliner, The Duprees.
July 26th, beginning at 6:30pm and again at 7:30pm, we will have the Cast of Beatlemania, a Beatles Tribute Band. The first set will feature the early years of that exciting era when the Fab Four ruled the world of rock ‘n’ roll. The second set will be the later years featuring music from Sgt. Pepper album.
August 2nd, beginning at 5pm, will be our Sixth Annual “Night out Against Crime.” Mayor Amato stated, “The Berkeley Township Police Department will be on hand along with our Township First Aid Squads, Township Fire Departments and other public safety agencies to greet residents and show the different types of equipment that they utilize. All of these public safety agencies will have their vehicles and equipment on display, as well. Our DARE Program will also be there with games and prizes for the children to enjoy.” The group performing at 7:30pm will be Radio Nashville, covering the Best Modern Country Music from the North of Nashville.
August 9th will be our Annual Beach Party at White Sands Beach in South Seaside Park at 23rd Avenue. From 5:30pm to 8:30pm Alotta Colada, a jamming island party band with great music, props and a lot of energy, will entertain crowds for the evening.
August 23rd, beginning at 6pm, we will feature local talent Jukebox Legends singing all the great songs of the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s, followed by New York Bee Gees, delivering songs from every decade of the Bee Gees catalog.
September 10th is Berkeley Township Community Pride Day. Community Pride Day begins at 10 am with rides and inflatables for the kids. We will have many vendors, local non-profits and community groups. The late afternoon will begin our musical entertainment with Sounds of the Street, a popular Doo-Wop group followed by The Infernos Band, America’s #1 Show Band and the area’s premier live performance group. After the show, we will have a fabulous fireworks display.
Our Finale will be Sunday, September 17th, from 11:00am to 3:00pm in conjunction with the Ocean County Car Show. Entertainment will be provided by the Rip Chords, best known for their 1964 smash hit, “Hey Little Cobra.”
As always, the cost of the summer entertainment is funded 100% by community and business donations. These donations fund Berkeley Township’s entire Summer Concert Series, our Beach Party, Berkeley Pride Day and other summer events. The funds are raised through the Mayor’s golf outing, our summer program book and outdoor stage advertising.
The first fundraiser, The Annual Mayor’s Golf Outing, is scheduled for June 1st. If you’re interested in being a sponsor or playing in the golf outing, you can contact Berkeley Recreation at: 732-269-4456.
Mayor Amato said, “As you can see we have a great mix of talented groups in our summer line up. There’s something for everyone! Please come on out for a great summer of entertainment and don’t forget to bring a chair! Refreshments are always provided by our local non-profit groups and organizations that use these concerts as their fundraisers. We hope to see you at the show!!!”
PHOTOS: Mayor Amato kicking off the 2016 Sounds of Summer & Mayor Amato, Jukebox Legends & Councilwoman Judy Noonan
TEANECK-Police in Teaneck arrested a man that has been in and out of the Bergen County Jail at least 31 times since 2002 on new burglary charges on Friday.
Ali Beretay, aka “Touch”, aka “Usher” has a rap sheet that includes burglary, criminal trespass, assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest and more was let out of jail after a pretrial hearing held under New Jersey’s new bail reform law.
According to jail records, Beretay was also charged with defiant criminal trespassing on February 7th and was also released after a bail reform pretrial hearing.
New York City jail records show Beretay was also arrested on January 25th for 3rd degree felony burglary and released.
According to judges in Bergen County, Beretay obviously poses no threat to the community and pinky-promised the judge to return to court for his hearing(s) on the new charges.
Beretay charge sheet courtesy of Bergen County Jail, provided by NJBailReform-Why NJ is Less Safe Facebook page.
Some Democrat organizers blame former President Obama’s grassroots nonprofit for helping destroy the Democrat party, leaked emails show. The leaders and activists didn’t take news of the nonprofit, Organizing For Action “relaunching” to protect Obamacare well, as they believe the shadow army drained valuable resources and energy from the official Democrat grassroots effort during the election.…
Teachers tasked by taxpayers with educating their children are instead inserting their own anti-Trump biases into their lesson plans. A Staten Island, New York, educator teacher placed an anti-President Trump question onto a middle school homework assignment — and then defended it as “freedom of speech,” reported The New York Post. “Please keep your political views…
by Al DellaFave, OCPO
TOMS RIVER-Andrew Mayer, 29, was sentenced today on his plea to Cruelty to Animals in the Third degree. The State was seeking a sentence of 364 days in the Ocean County Jail as a condition of Probation, along with restitution to the various rescue agencies that had requested it (of all the agencies involved in the rescue, only the NJSP and TR Fire District One replied asking for restitution, $6273.76 and $8,370.60 respectively). Also the State requested that Mayer be banned from companion animal ownership for 5 years.
Judge James Blaney sentenced Mayer to 180 days in the Ocean County Jail. He agreed with the State that some incarceration is appropriate for the reckless act that lead to a large rescue operation and caused the demise of his dog, Rolo. He did not sentence him to any probation. He did order him to pay $1,000 restitution to each of the two agencies seeking restitution, as he felt Mr. Mayer should take some financial responsibility for his actions. The judge did not deem a ban on companion ownership as necessary in this case, as Mayer expressed remorse and his acts were deemed reckless and no intent to harm his dog. He was also sentenced to pay minimum fines of $155. The Sheriffs officers took custody of Mayer and he was escorted to the County Jail. The related Criminal Mischief in the third degree charge and Pollution of water summons were dismissed as part of the sentence.
His acts on March 1, 2015, purposely, knowingly or recklessly failed to provide necessary care for and protection of his dog, Rolo, from harm by driving his pickup truck onto the frozen Toms River and as a result the vehicle cracked through the ice and his dog died.
Mayer then failed to notify authorities of this incident when he got safely to shore, resulting in a huge rescue operation that took place for hours involving the United States Coast Guard’s Aviation Unit, The New Jersey State Police Aviation Unit, NJ State Police/local marine units, multiple local police departments, fire companies and First Aid squads from Toms River, Beachwood, Pine Beach and Island Heights.
Mayer is released on his own recognizance to appear in court on a future date. The maximum he could face on each charge would be five years in New Jersey State Prison.
This case was a joint investigation by the NJ State Police, NJ SPCA, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, as well as the Toms River, Pine Beach, Beachwood and Island Heights Police Departments. Prosecuting attorney is Ocean County Assistant Prosecutor Heidi Tannenbaum-Newman.
Two individuals from Laurence Harbor were arrested following an extensive search by Manchester Township Police Officers on Thursday, February 16, 2017, after the stolen vehicle they were traveling in crashed into a wooded area.
At approximately 11am, during patrol operations on Manchester Boulevard, Ptl. Michael Terranova spotted a GMC Envoy reported stolen out of Old Bridge Township. When Ptl. Terranova attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver refused and sped away at a high rate of speed. In the interest of public safety and having a full description of the vehicle, Ptl. Terranova terminated the pursuit.
A short time later, officers passed through the Manchester Boulevard/Wranglebrook intersection and noticed vehicles pulled over on the side of the road, with occupants looking in the woods. Patrol officers stopped and discovered that the stolen GMC Envoy had lost control, left the roadway, and traveled approximately 100 feet into a wooded area before coming to a stop. Unable to open the damaged vehicle doors, the occupants climbed through windows and fled from the scene on foot.
An extensive search of the area began, as the members of the Manchester Township Police Investigations Bureau, Patrol Bureau, and Narcotics Enforcement Team were called to the scene, as was K-9 Officer Marc Micciulla and his partner, Storm, for tracking purposes. Also responding was the New Jersey State Police Aviation Unit for aerial support, and K-9 Officer Christine Casullo from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department. As a precaution, the nearby As We Grow Childcare was notified and placed on temporary lockdown, and a Nixle emergency message alerted the public to stay clear of the area.
Approximately 45 minutes after the search began, the suspects, George Noonan, 31, of Route 35 in Laurence Harbor, and Kristina Noonan-Bath, 32, of Norwood Avenue in Laurence Harbor, were found walking along Wranglebrook Road by Ptl. Christian Nazario, who placed them under arrest.
George Noonan was charged with possession of hypodermic needles, possession of drug paraphernalia, receiving stolen property, eluding, and hindering apprehension. Officers also found that he had multiple no bail warrants from numerous jurisdictions.
Kristina Noonan-Bath was arrested on warrants totaling $5,500 out of multiple jurisdictions. Both suspects were sent to Ocean County Jail pending court in default of bail. The Manchester Township Police Traffic Safety Officer Douglas Higgins is investigating the crash.
The Toms River Regional School Board recognized three high school students and their teachers for participating in the Waksman Student Scholar Program. The Waksman Student Scholars Program provides avenues for high school science teachers and students to participate in, contribute to and molecular biology research. These students had their DNA sequences published on the NCBI website, they have accomplished what no other student in our district has.
The Toms River Regional School District’s Board of Education recognized High School North coaches Josh Huber and John DeMarco for their quick thinking as well as their certified training that led to saving the life of a Donovan Catholic student during a wrestling meet in Lakewood on January 4, 2017.
“We are proud of our coaches and the real reason for victory that evening,” the board said.
Pictured with coaches Josh Huber and John DeMarco is Board Member Christopher Raimann, HSN Athletic Coordinator Paul Barnoski and Superintendent David Healy.
High School South celebrates Coach Stratton and the Boys Bowling Team for being names NJSIAA Group 3 Sectional Champs.