Coloring Contest a Halloween Treat

More than 300 elementary school pupils across Ocean County participated in the 2023 Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs Halloween Safety Coloring Contest displaying their artistic talents while raising awareness to be safe while enjoying Halloween activities. Each winner was presented with a Congratulatory certificate from the Ocean County Board of Commissioners. Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Joseph H. Vicari also reviewed the posters and spent some time acknowledging the winners. The 2023 winners are: 4th – 5th Grade category – Sofia O, first place, Kaitlyn Valenzuela, second place, and Taylor Harris, third place; 2nd – 3rd Grade Category, Anthony Mastropierro, first place, Abigail Violet Berrutti, second place, Sargi Ubhi, third place; Kindergarten and 1st Grade Category, Madison Dura, first place, Liliana Carscadden, second place and Callie Poss, third place; Special Needs category, Manveer Singh, first place.