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Mayor’s Veterans’ Advisory Committee
for
Manchester Township
MISSION STATEMENT
It shall be the Mission of the Mayor’s Veterans’ Advisory Committee to support the Township’s services and activities relating to the veteran population, including, but not limited to, participation in services and ceremonies honoring or commemorating veterans, acting as a clearinghouse for information and services that benefit veterans, advocating for Township veterans on issues that affect their lives, and provide assistance for the maintenance of all veteran memorials within the Township.
COMMITTEE PURPOSE
It is the Purpose of the Mayor’s Veterans’ Advisory Committee for Manchester Township to:
– Assess the condition of all Veteran-related monuments within the Township and raise funds needed to properly maintain such monuments.
– Assess the needs of veterans and recommend services and resources to address those needs.
– Advise the Mayor and Town Council, when requested, regarding the development and implementation of new services and resources involving veterans.
– Create awareness of the issues faced by veterans and maintain a forum for veterans to give feedback on issues that affect their lives.
Veterans Advisory Committee
| Roger P. Grenier | Chairman |
| Stanley Perlman | Vice Chairman |
| Art Wright, Jr. | Member |
| Joseph Rucci, Jr. | Member |
| Robert Jacobs | Member |
| John Holzer | Member |
| Vito Jadelis | Member |
| Al Adler | Member |
| Matt Pagliano | Member |
| Mark Gallagher | Member |
| Bobby Ippolito | Member |
| William N. Peck | Member |
| Craig Wallis | Council Liaison |
| Tracey Lynch | Secretary |
The following businesses in Manchester support our veterans by providing discounts to those who have served our Country.
| All Star Bagel (Rt. 37) | 10% off |
| Applebees (Rt. 70) | 10% off the Veteran’s entrée |
| Cafe Napoli (Rt. 70) | 10% off |
| Carmona-Bolen Home for Funerals (Lacy Road) | 5% off cremation, 10% off burial |
| Dairy Queen (Rt. 70) | 10% off |
| Gregory’s Seafood (Rt. 37) | 5% off |
| JB’s Diner (Rt. 70) | 10% off for Active Duty only |
| Lakehurst Dry Cleaners (Rt. 70) | 10% off |
| Lowes (Rt. 70) | 10% off |
| Martucci’s Flashback Diner (Lacey Road) | 10% off |
| Spirits Xpress (Rt. 37) | 10% off |
Thank you to all those businesses for your support.
If you are a local business in Manchester and you offer discounts to veterans please contact: tlynch@manchestertwp.com
We would like to recognize our Veteran owned businesses in town:
- Manchester Kum Sung Martial Arts – Rt. 70
- Chuck’s Ice Cream Company – Whiting
Banner Donation Form
Veterans Advisory Committee
Fund Raising Efforts
Donation of Vehicles to assist Disabled American Veterans
Below please find some additional veteran resources:
- Mental Health & PTSD Support
https://www.va.gov/lakewood-vet-center/ - Military Cemetery Support
www.wreathsacrossamerica.org - Homeless Veterans
https://www.va.gov/homeless/ - Veteran Career Services
www.bridgingthegap.vet - Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve
www.esgr.mil - Ocean County Veteran Services
https://co.ocean.nj.us/oc/veterans/