Berkeley's Amherst Beach Renamed After World War II Veteran

BERKELEY, NJ — Clifford B. Wright was a lifelong Bayville resident, a World War II veteran and a founder of the Bayville First Aid Squad. Berkeley Township found another way to carry on his legacy.

Amherst Beach was renamed the Clifford B. Wright Memorial Beach. Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato and members of the Township Council attended the renaming ceremony at Berkeley Shores.

Wright served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He met his wife, Ethel, shortly after. Clifford and Ethel were married for 65 years. They had three children and several grandkids and great-grandchildren, according to Wright's obituary. He died in 2014 at age 86.

The veteran was a member of the Bayville Fire Department and was one of the founders of the Bayville First Aid Squad. He served Bayville's community for 58 years. He was a Life Member of the New Jersey State First Aid Council for over 60 years, a Life Member of VFW Post 9503, and served on the Berkeley Township School Board for six years.

Bayville also has a Clifford B Wright Street.

Berkeley Dedicates Park To Mastapeter's

Berkeley Township also dedicated a parcel of land to the Mastapeter family, naming it Mastapeter Park. The family lost its home on Amherst Beach after Superstorm Sandy hit.

The Mastapeter's sold the land to the Township for below market value. Since then, Berkeley Township has expanded the waterfront property, created a passive-recreation area and developed a playground.

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