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A baby boy from Milltown is the first to be born in the new year at Saint Peter’s University Hospital. The baby arrived at 3:29 a.m. Jan. 1, 2021, at the New Brunswick hospital, born to father Chirag and mother Bhumika Patel of Milltown. Baby Aryan weighed in at 7 pounds, 15 ounces.
Monroe mayor remembered as ‘tireless’ By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer
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ith the passing of Mayor Gerald Tamburro, the Monroe Township Council is in the process of appointing an interim mayor to serve until a special election is held in November. Council President Miriam Cohen, by state law, assumes the role of acting mayor during the process of filling the mayor vacancy. The council will complete the appointment of an interim mayor process over the next 30 days, said Stacey Kennedy, public information officer for the
township. “Mayor Tamburro was a tireless and passionate advocate for Monroe Township residents and served the township with love and pride,” Cohen said. Tamburro passed away at the age of 84 surrounded by his family on Dec. 31, according to information posted on the township’s website. Funeral services for the mayor were arranged at DeMarco Funeral Home on Jan. 3. Flags were flown at half-staff for seven days to honor Tamburro for his decades of service. Councilman-at-Large Stephen Dalina,
who has served on the council since 2011, said Tamburro “loved Monroe and fought very hard to make it the best place possible to live in New Jersey. “While he was always a gentleman and an honorable leader it was fun to get behind ‘feisty’ Jerry when he led the charge to improve the quality of life in our town,” Dalina said. “He will be missed.” Tamburro – always well-dressed in a suit, tie and polished shoes – became involved in public life shortly after moving to the Greenbriar adult community in 1997. (Continued on page 7)
nited States Capitol Police (USCP) Officer Brian D. Sicknick passed away due to injuries sustained while on-duty. Sicknick was responding to a riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 and was injured while physically engaging with protesters, according to information provided by the USCP. He returned to his division office and collapsed, according to reports. He was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries at approximately 9:30 p.m. Jan. 7. The death of Sicknick will be investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch, the USCP and federal partners. Sicknick joined the USCP in July 2008, and most recently served in the department’s First Responder’s Unit. “USCP Officer Brian Sicknick embodied the selfless spirit of his native state,” Gov. Phil Murphy said in a prepared statement. “Officer Sicknick was a product of South River and a graduate of the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools. “Before joining the Capitol Police, he was Staff Sgt. Sicknick with the New Jersey Air National Guard. He was a fire team member and leader with the 108th Security Force Squadron, 108th Wing, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, and his six years of service included overseas deployments in support of Operation Southern Watch and Operation Enduring Freedom. “Officer Sicknick gave his life protecting the United States Capitol, and by extension, our very democracy, from violent insurrection. His needless murder at the hands of a mob bent on overthrowing the Constitution he had dedicated his life to upholding is shocking. It is my fervent hope that the rioters whose actions directly contributed to his death are quickly identified and brought to justice,” Murphy said in the statement.
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A night of firsts in Spotswood Council swears in female mayor, Black councilwoman, youngest councilman By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer
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tarting off the year by making local history, newly elected Mayor Jackie Palmer was sworn into office, making her the Borough of Spotswood’s first female mayor. Borough Clerk Patricia DeStefano administered the oath of office to Palmer, with her family by her side, during the swearing-in ceremony in the municipal building’s courtroom on Jan. 6. More than 45 residents attended the swearing-in ceremony and reorganization meeting virtually via video conference; however, some residents did attend the meeting in person. “I just want to say that I am really grateful and thankful to our residents for electing me for this four-year term. I am up for the challenge and excited to get to work. I want to welcome Councilman Edward Lesko and Councilwoman Marylin Israel to the dais, and wish them the best of luck in their next four years as well,” Palmer said. “Council President Ted Ricci, I am looking very much forward to working with you, and Councilman Charlie Spicuzzo and Councilman Larry Kraemer as well. So thank you, and I can’t wait to get to work.” Filled with a night of firsts, DeStefano also swore in Lesko, 23, who has become the youngest person appointed to the Borough Council. “My first job was actually in Spotswood Junior High School where I worked at MJ’s Restaurant. … I started at Immaculate Conception school. Then after second grade, I went over to the public schools here in town where I believe I received a stellar education. From there, got my associate’s [degree] from Middlesex County College in two years in business; I ditched that, then [studied] political science in two years at Rutgers University.” Right now working part-time, Lesko said he was part of a Congressional race that ended in November. “I’m just grateful for the town to my family, all my supporters that helped me get this far. I look forward to working with the council, the mayor and getting to see many new faces and new people,” Lesko said. Continuing the borough’s historic swearing-in ceremony, DeStefano also swore in Israel, the borough’s first Black American woman appointed to the council. “Tonight I would like to thank the Spotswood residents for electing me. As
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Marylin Israel, left to right, Edward Lesko and Mayor Jackie Palmer
a new councilwoman, I am honored and humbled to represent our great town as the first Black American female ever elected to the council,” Israel said. “This is a historic moment for me and first as well and I’m looking forward to working with the other council members and the new mayor to improve the town. I know 2020 has been hard on all of us, but we pulled through. I know with a newly elected office you’re going to face challenges, but we can get through it. “As we go into this new year, we will take what we have learned last year and we will continue moving forward. In closing, I want to thank the Spotswood residents again for the privilege and the opportunity to serve our community. I can assure you, I will do my absolute best to make Spotswood a wonderful place to live. Together, we will continue to keep our town beautiful, well-rested and a safe place. A place we can call home and be proud of,” she said. Once the swearing-in ceremony concluded, the council nominated and appointed Ricci as council president. Ricci said he welcomes the borough’s newest appointed officials and looks forward to working with Palmer, Israel and Lesko. “I’d like to welcome the new council members and Palmer. We will have arguments, but we’ll work through them for the benefit of the town. That’s what it’s all about,” Ricci said. Spicuzzo said, “I just wanted to say congratulations to new council members,
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East Brunswick baseball field receives top honors from sports management assoc. By JENNIFER AMATO Managing Editor
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ay Cipperly Field at the Middlesex County Vo-Tech campus in East Brunswick has been named the baseball field of the year for 2020 for schools and parks. Sports Turf Managers Association, the professional association for 2,700 men and women who manage sports fields worldwide, annually presents the industry’s highest honors to members who manage baseball, football, soccer, softball and other sporting playing surfaces at the professional, collegiate, schools (K-12), and parks and recreation levels. Keith Fisher, grounds foreman for the field, was recognized for his efforts. “2020 has been a trying year for everyone, and sports field managers were forced to adapt and find innovative ways to ensure high-quality field conditions for all athletes,” Kim Heck, CAE, CEO of STMA, said in a prepared statement. “Each of our winners displayed a commitment to excellence while upholding the unwavering
commitment of STMA members to field safety and playability.” Fisher been working with Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools for little over a year. He came from a similar role in the Toms River Regional School District, and prior to that spent time with the New York Yankees, Lakewood BlueClaws and Atlantic City Surf. “As the grounds foreman for the school district, I’m in charge of all playing fields and general grounds. We have staff at each school that is on site and manages the fields and grounds during the seasons. “My particular role on Cipperly Field
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Ray Cipperly Field at the Middlesex County Vo-Tech campus in East Brunswick has been named the baseball field of the year for 2020 for schools and parks.
is to manage it to a high-level playing surface, which includes mowing the grass daily, working the dirt and keeping the right amount of moisture so the field maintains its beautiful color,” Fisher said in an interview. “We cut the grass every day on Cipperly Field during the baseball season and every other day during the growing season. We work on the dirt areas every day during the baseball season, which includes working on the home plate and mound areas, including the bullpens. “Also, we have to manage the irrigation daily to keep the moisture at the right level. We also maintain the warning track areas
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so there is a safe transition from the grass to the warning track and the same with the infield dirt to grass. “In the fall we will aerate, then overseed with a ryegrass blend and then top-dress with sand. As far as winter goes, once the grass stops growing we leave it alone, it needs its rest by now,” Fisher said. Cipperly Field is primarily used during the season by the East Brunswick Tech Tigers varsity baseball team, but the school hosts other events such as the Greater Middlesex Conference tournament semifinals and finals, and state championship games. A panel of 14 judges independently scored entries based on playability, appearance of surfaces, use of innovative solutions, effective use of budget, and implementation of a comprehensive agronomic program. “We won [this award] because of the support from our Facilities Department, Mr. Fran Cap, our administration, the Board of Education, our athletic director Michael Pede, and the employees past and present who helped create the baseline of the current field: Scott Thomas, Fred Broxmeyer, Kevin Mikutsky. Also, the passion of the guys before me, Ray Cipperly, Ryan Radcliffe, Mike Morvay – without those guys, the field isn’t what is. “My passion to have a safe, beautiful playing field for the athletes who play here
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is what made Cipperly Field stand above the rest,” Fisher continued. “I am beyond honored to receive this award. It is something I have strived for since I started in the industry in 1998. “I have always told my kids that if you are going to put your name behind whatever you do, make sure you give it your best and I have pushed for that in every field I worked on. When I was hired last October, I told the superintendent and the board I was going to try and win the STMA Field of the Year and I was able to back that up,” he said. Winners will receive a plaque, be recognized at the virtual STMA annual Awards Banquet, and be featured in a 2021 issue of SportsField Management, the official monthly publication of STMA. “It is a tremendous honor for our Ray Cipperly field to be named by Sports Turf Management as field of the year. Our staff, led by Keith Fisher, works tirelessly to maintain the quality playing field Ray created years ago. “The district is extremely supportive in this adventure by providing the funding to do many of the things Keith needs to do. Keith and his crew are to be commended for this honor,” Michael J. Pede, director of Athletics, Physical Education and Health for Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools, said in an interview.
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East Brunswick amends Route 18 corridor redevelopment plan
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EAST BRUNSWICK – Continuing a plan to redevelop East Brunswick’s busiest area, the Township Council has adopted an ordinance accepting the Route 18 Corridor Redevelopment Plan amendments. On April 24, 2017, the mayor and council adopted a resolution which directed the Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation to determine whether the areas commonly known as Redevelopment Area 1A, 2A, 3A and 6A qualified as a Condemnation Redevelopment Area in accordance with the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, according to the council. In June 2018, the council adopted the redevelopment plan. In March 2019, the Redevelopment Agency adopted a resolution and as extended by a previously approved resolution which designated River Development
Equities LLC as the exclusive redeveloper of the redevelopment area, according to the council. On Nov. 9, the council asked the Planning Board to review proposed amendments to the Route 18 Corridor Redevelopment Plan, according to the council. The board, at its public meeting on Dec. 9, did review the resolution of the agency dated Sept. 5, which was presented to the board by DMR Architects Planner Francis Reiner, according to the council. Based on its review of the Sept. 5 resolution, the agency and testimony of Reiner on Dec. 9, the board agreed with the findings from the resolution dated Sept. 5 from the agency and recommended that the proposed amendments be adopted by ordinance by the council. “As discussed in our last meeting, this is just an amendment for this redevelopment plan to come into compliance with the revised designs that the current developer has brought to us in our planner,”
Councilman and Redevelopment Agency Chairman James Wendell said. Before the council adopted the ordinance, Councilman Kevin McEvoy asked Wendell when the council would be able to see the revised designs. “The designs are in the process of being put to paper. What we are voting on tonight is the written redevelopment plan, not the actual civil engineering [plan], but it is expected to come before the Planning Board, and of course [the council] and the Redevelopment Agency at some time over the next three months with some real concrete plans,” Wendell said. The council approved and adopted the ordinance to accept the amendments made to the Route 18 Corridor Redevelopment Plan on Dec. 28 during the council meeting via video conference. The amendments that were made to the plan include: • Reducing the minimum number of residential units in the Town Center Zone
from 600 units to 400 units; • Increasing the maximum number of residential units in the neighborhood/highway commercial zone from 300 units to 500 units; • Increasing the maximum allowable percentage of dwelling units under 550 square feet from 5% to 10%; • Reducing the minimum combined side/rear yard setbacks from 25 feet to 20 feet to all exterior property lines and confirming the zero feet is permitted for all interior property lines thereby permitting the construction of buildings or other improvements at or nearer to the interior property lines of parcels compromising the property; • Revising the minimum parking requirements such that 1.0 space will be required for each multi-family unit types. This ordinance takes effect immediately upon its adoption.
the Feb. 16 session. This program series is offered through East Brunswick Public Library’s Just For The Health Of It consumer health and wellness information initiative. To learn more about these resources and programs, visit www.justforthehealthofit.org.
gols of the Monroe Township Police Department at sjangols@monroetwppolice. org Assemblyman Joe Danielsen’s “Head to Toe” clothing drive is seeking donations of hats, scarves, mittens/gloves and socks for children ages 3-16. Any donations must be clean and washed, and placed in a Ziploc bag and left in the designated box outside his office at 334 Elizabeth Ave., Somerset, on the second floor. The drive will last until Feb. 15. For more information, call 732-2473999 or email asmdanielsen@njleg.org.
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD Four films focusing on climate change and its impact will be featured in the East Brunswick Public Library’s first-ever virtual film festival beginning with the National Geographic documentary, “Chasing Ice,” Jan. 19-20. The Option Green Virtual Film Festival is part of the ongoing partnership between the library and the Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission. Each year, the two organizations host free events on environmental topics led by experts in the field. The film series is funded by the American Library Association’s “Resilient Communities: Libraries Respond to Climate Change” pilot program. The films will be available for online viewing. Participants can sign up for these free screenings online at www.ebpl.org/op-
tiongreen. Links to view the films will be sent to ticket holders at the start time of this event, and will expire 48 hours later. Following each screening, there will be an ongoing, discussion on the EBPL Discord server. Attendees will receive the link in their ticket. The upcoming series includes: “Chasing Ice,” Jan. 19-20, tells the story of National Geographic photographer James Balog’s journey to the Arctic to document Earth’s changing climate. The film won the 2014 Emmy for Outstanding Nature Programming. It runs 75 minutes and is rated PG-13. “How to Let Go of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can’t Change,” Feb. 16-17 is directed by Academy Award-nominee Josh Fox. The film
shows the consequences of climate change across 12 countries on every continent. It runs 127 minutes and is rated TV-14. “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind,” March 16-17, is Is based on the = true story of 13-year-old William Kamkwamba, who finds inspiration from a science book. He builds a wind turbine to save his famineravaged village in Malawi. This film is rated TV-PG and runs 113 minutes. “Fire and Flood: Queer Resilience in the Era of Climate Change,” April 20-21, examines how the LGBTQ communities of Puerto Rico and Santa Rosa survived Hurricane Maria and wildfires, in late 2017. The film explores the vulnerability of LGBTQ communities to climate disasters. This film is not yet rated but runs 102 minutes. Trailer not available.
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The Spotswood Public Library will offer meditation workshops. Daya Sharma will lead a meditative workshop at 7 p.m. Jan. 13. Jim Rose, retired executive with Johnson & Johnson, will discuss how to use meditation as a tool to balance your life at 7 p.m. Feb. 2. Nirav Sheth will focus on transforming your life and finding joy and serenity at 7 p.m. March 4. To register, visit spotslibrary.org/calendar
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including Lesko. I’ve been in this town for 43 years out of my 44. so I know what it’s like to be here. My first job was actually the old Spotswood pharmacy. So it’s nice to see someone your age and young getting involved. … Israel, we’ve been friends a long time, with your bubbly personality I just want to give you a hug and I look forward to working with you also. [Palmer] we’re going to work good together. We might have our disagreements and stuff, but we’ll work through it and we’ll make it work for the town.”
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l(Continued from page 1) c - Prior to taking on the duties of mayor, Tamburro, a Democrat, had been elected as the Second Ward council member in l2001, and served as council president for eight years. e He was a member of the Monroe Township Planning Board, and previously served -as chairman of the Affordable Housing eBoard, chairman of the Master Plan Retview Committee, council representative to the Americans with Disabilities Act Comgmittee, vice chairman of the Middlesex 7County Planning Board, and member of the New Jersey Training School Citizens -Review Committee. Tamburro was elected in November 2015, and sworn-in as the township’s may,or on Jan. 1, 2016. He was re-elected in r2019. n Born in Newark, Tamburro grew up in Nutley. He joined the U.S. Army in 1957 and was discharged in August 1964. He attended Seton Hall University, where he earned a degree in banking. After college he and his childhood pal from Nutley, the late Paul Lubertazzi, landed their first banking jobs at Boonton National Bank in the 1960s. r He is also a graduate of the Stonier sGraduate School of Banking at Rutgers yUniversity. e Tamburro was married for 60 years gto the late Carole (Lombardo) Tamburro. aThey raised I six children in a seven-bedroom home -in East Brunswick. The couple moved to ]Monroe in 1997 in retirement. e Many dignitaries expressed sadness ,and sent their condolences to Tamburro’s efamily through statements, including Gov. Phil Murphy, Middlesex County Demo-
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cratic Chairman Kevin P. McCabe and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12). District 14 Democratic legislators Senator Linda Greenstein and Assemblymen Daniel Benson and Wayne DeAngelo issued a joint statement. McCabe said Tamburro was a “dedicated family man, consummate professional, and served his community as a distinguished leader” and “someone I considered a trusted confidant and friend. “On behalf of the Middlesex County Democratic Organization, I send my sincere condolences to his family, to Monroe Township which he so deeply loved, and his close friends in Greenbriar at Whittingham,” he said. Murphy said “Mayor Gerald Tamburro was an example of the right person going into public service for the right reasons. “Instead of spending his retirement from the private sector in quiet pursuits, Jerry dedicated his last two decades to the
people of Monroe, his adopted hometown, which responded by electing him to township council and twice as their mayor. “Jerry’s legacy of service will be his tireless work to protect Monroe’s taxpayers and their quality of life, and the pride he took in never having let a developer pull a fast one against the township. “More than anything, however, Jerry was a friend to many and a loving family man,” Murphy said. “He lost his wife of 60 years, Carole, last year and I take some solace in knowing he and Carole are now reunited,” the governor continued. “He was a good and unwavering personal friend, even in those early days when he didn’t have to be, and his support was always truly meaningful.” Coleman said she had the pleasure of working with Tamburro since she became a member of Congress six years ago. “I will remember him fondly as someone who loved Monroe Township and
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fiercely fought for his constituents,” she said. Tamburro is survived by his two sons, Gerald Tamburro, Jr. and his wife June of Bridgewater, and Peter Tamburro and his wife Alba of Monroe Township; and four daughters, JoEllen Schmidt of Shallotte, NC, Susan Kinsey and her husband Kevin of San Juan Capistrano, CA, Lynn Manza of East Stroudsburg, PA, and Cynthia Lombardi of Robbinsville. He is also survived by a sister Carol of Boca Raton, Florida; a sister-in-law, Dolores Stanek of Little Falls; and nine grandchildren, Kristen Tamburro, Jayme Schmidt, Alex Schmidt, Johnny Tamburro, Grant Kinsey, Olivia Lombardi, Marissa Manza, Caroline Kinsey and Joseph Manza; as well as three great grandchildren Acacia, Benjamin and Cayden.
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Governor swears in East Brunswick mayor, councilmen virtually By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer
EAST BRUNSWICK – Safely behind their computer screens, Gov. Phil Murphy swore Mayor Brad Cohen and Councilmen Sterley Stanley and Michael Spadafino in to their next terms in office. In November, Cohen won the mayoral election, securing his second four-year term. He was first elected mayor in 2016. Murphy said, “I’m humbled and deeply thankful to have been invited to administer these to three outstanding individuals, each of whom I consider friends. … It’s an incredible honor to be with you. I’m humbled to be invited to do this. East Brunswick is a quintessential New Jersey community in a quintessential County of Middlesex.” Before the swearing in ceremony on Jan. 4, Rev. Thomas Walsh of Saint Bartholomew Catholic Church delivered the invocation. Cohen’s daughter, Rachel Cohen, led the Pledge of Allegiance. With his family by his side and Murphy at the center of his computer screen, Cohen recited the oath of office in front of more than 120 residents during the Township of East Brunswick’s annual reorganization meeting via video conference. “Gov. Murphy, it was indeed an honor
having you swear us in this evening, truly an honor. I also want to thank my family. Clearly, nobody gets to where they are by themselves,” Cohen said. “My wife’s been a big support, and taking time away from my family to participate in helping run the town is a big sacrifice, and my daughter who ran our campaign for us and helped us get a majority that I don’t think we’ve seen in this town in years, and my son has always been supportive.” Cohen also thanked his runningmates Sterley and Spadafino, along with the East Brunswick Democratic Organization and the Middlesex County Democratic Organization. “I want to especially thank all the directors and staff of the township who took a mayor four years ago who knew nothing about municipal government and we worked together and made a good team. Of course, we have to thank the residents,” Cohen said. “I do appreciate all of the residents of the township, including those that didn’t vote for our team. Clearly, we’re in office where are we’re running a town for everybody, not just those people that voted for us.” Outlining the issues his administration plan to tackle for the next four years, Cohen said it goes without saying that the
Gov. Phil Murphy administered the oath of office to Mayor Brad Cohen and councilmen Sterley Stanley and Michael Spadafino during East Brunswick’s reorganization meeting on Jan. 4.
township’s number one job is to try to find that delicate balance between being fiscally responsible with the people’s money and providing the services that they want. “With (COVID-19), we need to finally say ‘goodbye and good riddance’ to COVID-19. It’s clearly a national, state and local focus, not only for the health and welfare of all of our citizens, but the economy as well,” Cohen said. “We now know how intertwined those two really are. We acted very early in this pandemic which resulted in lower than average COVID-19 rates for our township. We will continue to keep the community well informed, especially as we move down to a vaccination phase.” Cohen said the township will work extremely closely with the state and county government’s Departments of Health to make sure they get vaccinations out as rapidly as physically possible. Despite many Americans losing their jobs due to the ongoing pandemic, Cohen said the township did not lay off or furlough any of its township’s employees, which he is very proud of. “When it comes to redevelopment, the only way that we can increase tax revenues and reduce the burden of property taxes, which is still everybody’s number one complaint, is by ‘smart’ redevelopment,” Cohen said. “We intend to develop a true transit-oriented development on our most important route a commercial corridor. Along with the other redevelopment areas of town, it’s going to provide housing opportunities, both in the full market arena and will follow through with our court-
mandated affordable housing obligation.” Cohen said the township’s redevelopment projects will bring jobs and will invigorate the township’s ailing retail centers in a way that adapts to a post COVID-19 world. “The tax incentives that we’re going to do [brings] much-needed revenues to the town for repairs, infrastructure improvements, redevelopment fees, which then could be used for the recreational facility that everybody in town would like us to build, or school building repairs that are desperately needed,” Cohen said. “It can be done in a way that gets done through redevelopment and not property tax dollars.” Over the last four years, Cohen said there has been a groundswell of community involvement, bringing on new boards and commissions such as the East Brunswick Arts Coalition, the Sustainability Committee, and the Beautification Committee. “The dividend on diversity really has shown itself during this pandemic. When people came from all corners of the community, and volunteered their time, their donations of money and food and volunteerism helped those who are in greatest need during the pandemic. See, when you reach your hand out, people will actually respond,” Cohen said. In response to the murder of George Floyd, Cohen said the township created a “Reimagining Policing Pledge” where the township worked with its police department and discussed in detail issues that are
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important in terms of social justice, its operations, procedures and policy. “We have a very aggressive agenda with very big and very bold plans. I tend to shy away from the council those who continue to fill the airwaves with all the ways that we’re going to fail, I don’t want to hear that. I’d rather have those show me how we can open the doors of opportunity,” Cohen said. “I believe that very much in a post COVID-19 East Brunswick, we’re going to have the winds behind us and that there’s nothing that we can’t achieve together. In the words of Walt Disney, ‘It always seems impossible until it’s done.’ “ Once sworn into office, Councilman Michael Spadafino thanked Murphy, Councilman Kevin McEvoy, East Brunswick Democrats Chairman David Londensky, residents, and his wife Kathy, who was right by his side while he recited the oath of office. “I’m proud to service these residents as a councilman for seven years and I am excited about the future, finding our way through recovery from this pandemic, and onward to growth and prosperity,” Spada-
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fino said. Along with help from his two daughters, Stanley also thanked Murphy, his family, the residents, members from the Middlesex County Democratic Organization, the volunteers on the townships various boards/committees, the township’s employees, and the East Brunswick Police Department. “A special thanks to our township employees and our police force. They are the integral part in helping us fulfill the vision for East Brunswick. Our town is a modern example of unity in diversity,” Stanley said. “We will continue championing this cultural harmony and a community environment in which all residents feel encouraged to express their faith and values. My fellow residents, let’s stand proud about diversity of various faiths and cultures, believe in your town, and believe in your leaders who are unwavering in their commitment to serving.” Councilwoman Sharon Sullivan was nominated and approved to become the council president for 2021. Contact Vashti Harris at vharris@newspapermediagroup.com.
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EAST BRUNSWICK – The East Brunswick Police Department’s newest patrolman was sworn in by Mayor Brad Cohen on Jan. 4. Grant Korten, 26, was born and raised in East Brunswick. He graduated from Ramapo College of New Jersey with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and criminology and is currently in progress for a master’s degree from the University of Cincinnati, according to a prepared statement from the police department. In his off-time, Korten coaches soccer at East Brunswick High School. Korten started his law enforcement career with the police department as a Special Law Enforcement Officer Class I, according to the statement. In June 2016, Korten graduated from the Cape May County Police Academy as a Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II. He then took a part-time position with the Avalon Borough Police Department before accepting a full-time position with the Collingswood Police Department, where he served as a field training officer and was
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Milltown mayor’s motto for 2021 is to ‘get things done’ By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer
MILLTOWN – Mayor Trina Mehr’s motto for the borough as it heads into 2021 is to “get things done.” “That’s what we are here for, that’s what we need to do,” Mehr said during the Borough Council’s re-organization meeting on Jan. 4. “We’re working for the residents of Milltown. If it’s a bigger project, let’s plan and start capital planning. If it’s something smaller, let’s take care of that low hanging fruit right away. We have a great team. If we all work together, we can accomplish a great deal for Milltown.” In 2020, each borough department adapted to the changes of the novel coronavirus pandemic “phenomenally,” Mehr said during her mayoral address. “We all know what a challenge it was to get things done,” she said. “I’m really thankful and proud that every single person did a phenomenal job to keep up all services.” Mehr said during the past year borough officials have been adapting to make things more efficient, with municipal court services moving to virtual court and the combination of the building and zoning departments. Many infrastructure improvements are
ongoing or have been completed within the last year. Milling and paving are underway for Tracey Drive, which is expected to be completed by the spring, improvements to the borough’s water storage tank has been completed, and the Department of Public Works (DPW) and new firehouse complex has been completed. In the future, Mehr said there will be a virtual tour of the new DPW and firehouse complex facility provided for the public. In 2021, Mehr said the borough will use municipal aid grants for improvements. The borough received $550,000 for improvements in the area of West Foch Avenue and $520,000 for improvements to the Clayton Court roadway and drainage systems. In October, the borough received $750,000 from the state to help the borough reline its aging water main infrastructure in continued efforts to provide residents clean water. During the re-organization meeting, James Pareti and Margaret O’Donnell were sworn into their council seats. The Democratic candidates won the two, three-year terms that were available on the council in the election on Nov. 3. Also during the meeting, Councilman Randy Farkas was nominated to serve another year as council president.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD East Brunswick Public Library’s Take A Business Break Series continues in 2021 with two virtual programs presented by Edward Mendlowitz, CPA, Emeritus partner at WithumSmith+Brown, PC. The first program, “How To Be Your Own Investment Manager: Making Sense of the Stock Market,” is held on Jan. 28 at noon. The program will explain how to research stocks, decide when to sell them, and be concerned about dividends. The other program, “How to Read, Analyze and Understand Financial Statements,” is on Feb. 25 at noon. It is based on Mendlowitz’s MBA course, and attendees will receive a free PDF of his 160-page book. Mendlowitz explains the seven elements of a financial statement, their purpose and how to use each to better understand your business. The free programs are held online using the Zoom platform. For more information or to register for either program, visit the library’s virtual program calendar at www. ebpl.org.
Dr. Kirsten Fermaglich will discuss her groundbreaking book on Jewish name changing in 20th century America during a Zoom presentation at 7 p.m. Jan. 14. “A Rosenberg by Any Other Name” reveals that name changing was a broadbased, voluntary response to an upsurge in antisemitism. Rather than trying to escape their heritage, most name changers remained active within the Jewish community, achieving White middle class status and avoiding antisemitism. Relying on court documents, oral histories, archival records, and contemporary literature, Fermaglich contends that name changing had a lasting impact on the culture. Free and open to the public, the event is presented by the Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life at Rutgers University and is the Center’s Raoul Wallenberg Annual Program funded by Leon and Toby Cooperman. Advance registration is required at BildnerCenter.Rutgers.edu.
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East Brunswick Elks Lodge 2370 held a Feed the Hungry Christmas/Hanukkah food drive in partnership with Aldersgate Community Outreach Center in East Brunswick. Food was provided for approximately 100 families, at a total of $826. Pictured is Jeannie Lebowsky, left to right, Colleen Murphy, Andrea Evans, and Mary Tarant.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD Starting off the new year by celebrating Financial Wellness Month, the East Brunswick Public Library will present “Financial Freedom: Building Wealth To Live The Live You Love” at noon on Jan. 22. The next generation may be taking a different path through life than the generations that came before them. Their perspective on finances may be very different than that of their parents. However, the fundamental aspects of mapping out a financial future are the same today as they have always been—planning, budgeting, saving, investing and building good credit. This webinar focuses on the key steps attendees need to take toward achieving financial freedom. The program is free and open to the public, and will be held virtually using Zoom. To register, visit www.ebpl.org.
Recognizing the bravery and commitment of volunteer firefighters and first responders, New Jersey American Water announces its 2021 grant program for volunteer fire departments, ambulance squads and first aid squads located within the company’s service areas. To apply, organizations must complete the application available at www.newjerseyamwater.com under News & Community, Community Involvement. The maximum grant amount awarded to any organization is $2,000. The deadline to apply is March 12. Interested applicants can find more information and apply online at www.newjerseyamwater.com/community. Grant recipients will be notified at the end of March.
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• Hardwood Floors • Kitchens • Laminate Floors • Moldings • Odd Jobs • Painting • Power Washing • Repairs • Roofing • Sheds • Siding • Wallpaper • Windows
ALL WORK GUARANTEED !!! Free Estimates • Insured • Owner-Operated
732-613-1115 973-818-0880
(Office) (Cell) NM-00450012
www.buildwithasjr.com
TO PLACE YOUR AD HERE CALL 732-358-5200
Kitchen Remodeling
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Insurance Claims
Powder Room Remodeling Specialists Basements Finishing General Repair
73 2 -354- 6 4 6 4 NM-00448700
Home Improvements
AJ’s Home Improvement, LLC 732-900-6087
CERTIFIED
Commercial & Residential
Exterior All Types of Roofing Flat & Shingles Repair or New Deck Repair & Staining Chimney & Fencing Shed Repairs Powerwashing
Interior Carpentry Painting Repairs Basement Waterproofing No Job Too Small or Big!
Quality Service – Quick Response Free Estimates ~ 24 hr. emergency service
Veteran Discounts Available
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Landscaping
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• Custom Seemless Gutters Leaf Guards • Roofing Siding - Windows
NM-00449287
Will Serve The Monmouth Areas For Tree Work & Landscaping Only
24 HOUR PROMPT/EMERGENCY SERVICE
$100 OFF
732-572-2678
Any Service of $1,000 or more
Electrical
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 1/31/21
SPITALETTO ELECTRIC OWNER OPERATED
Free Estimates
VDElectric@msn.com
Lawn Care
Free Est. • Fully Ins. • 35 Years Experience
Bathroom Remodeling
732-238-1049
TIMCO HOME IMPROVEMENTS • Bathroom And Kitchen Remodeling
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New Construction Addition’s Basement Remodels Service Upgrades Trouble Shooting & Repairs Outdoor Lighting We Call Ceiling Fans Recessed Lighting You Back!
Free Est. • Bonded & Ins. • Lic. # 15903
Specializing in
Fully Insured • Free Estimates • Owner Operated
Home Improvements
FREE Estimates Call 732-306-7113
Home Improvements
FAST AND RIGHT
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Roofing Repairs • Deck Repairs Cement Repairs Interior & Exterior Painting
NM-00448525
HARDWOOD SPECIALIST • NEW JERSEY’S BEST
732-952-5131
Over 25 Years Experience
Any Type of Home Improvement No Job Too Small
Ann 27 th Cele iversary brati on
NM-00448345
Interior HH Exterior We Accept Credit Cards
V & D ELECTRIC, LLC.
E.Z.L. CONSTRUCTION
NM-00448889
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Electrical
• 24 Hour Emergency Service • All Of Your Residential Electrical Needs • Same Day Service Free Estimates • Lic. #14030 Bonded/Insured
732-238-8519
www.spitalettoelectric.com email: info@spitalettoelectric.com
Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.
NM-00449291
Handypersons
Any Service of $1,500 or more
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 1/31/21
Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.
** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 1 Cord $185.00 • 1/2 Cord $100
732-257-1170
www.budgetpropertymaintenance.com
FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES Lawn Care
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OWNER OPERATED
Landscaping
C.H.E.A.P. TREE SERVICE
• Tree Removal • Trimming • Pruning • Stump Grinding • FIREWOOD • Lots Cleared Serving: Edison, FIREWOOD Metuchen, Colonia, Woodbridge, N.Brunswick, Highland Park and “We Are TheMilltown, Most Recommended surrounding. Tree Service In The Area”
732-548-1653
We Accept All Major Credit Cards NM-00449967
$200 OFF
NM-00449299
Free Estimates • Fully Insured
TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
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Lawn Care
(Patios, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Sidewalks) Free Estimates Fully Insured Over 20 Years Experience 24 Hour Emergency Service Senior Citizen Discount
CALL NICK
NM-00448878
732-207-3933 732-617-TREE
Lawn Care
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Landscaping
D&S
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
LANDSCAPING INC.
Paver Walkways Patio • Driveways Snow Plowing
COMPLETE LANDSCAPE DESIGN 732-549-6387
www.dslandscapinginc.com
NM-00449305
CertiďŹ ed brick paver and retaining wall installer
Painting/Wallpapering
LANDSCAPING • TREE SERVICES STUMP REMOVAL • SPRINKLER REPAIR BULK MATERIAL DELIVERY
732-983-1520
FULLY INSURED
24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE
Interior & Exterior Residential & Commercial Powerwashing Drywall Repair Taping & Spackling Handyman Services Snowplowing Services
732-713-1528 TOM 732-713-2008 BRIAN Masonry/Paving
Serving the area for over 31 years! Best from Europe!
POLISH
MASON
3rd Generation
PAINTING
• All Phases Of Painting • Interior/Exterior • Moulding Installation •No Job Too Small
www.poloniaconstruction.com
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732-525-8118
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(732) 534-0548
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Masonry/Paving NJ Lic. 13VH3323100
Free Estimates NJ State Fully Licensed & Insured
Painting/Wallpapering
All Phases of Brick, Stone & Concrete Work Free Designing Available
NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A
Painting/Wallpapering
Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured NM-00445988
Lic#13VH06178600
Painting/Wallpapering
s Year
Free Estimates - Fully Insured
732-906-0385 Plumbing
David J. McConnell 732-257-6254
Plumbing • Heating Home Improvements P Boilers Installed/Repaired P Water Heaters Installed P Drains & Sewer lines cleaned P Sewer & Water Mains installed P Kitchen & Bath Remodeling P Framing & Sheet Rock
No Job Too Small NJ Lic#8843
#13VH04604300
Plumbing
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Quality Work • Affordable Wallpaper Removal • Sheetrock Repair Taping/Spackling • Interior/Exterior Reliable Prompt Service
Brick Pavers - Natural Stone Concrete - Driveways - Patios Sidewalks - Steps - Retaining Walls
NM-00449535
Custom Painting
FREE ESTIMATE
BrickPaverExpert.com
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Glenn Kaune’s
Fully Insured
1-800-757-7747
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ART MOHR PAINTING
LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC
CLEAN-UPS
FREE ESTIMATES
Landscaping
EXPERT
Residential/Commercial/Municipal
Tree Service, Inc.
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NM-00450062
Landscaping
NM-00448879
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NM-00448548
Lawn Care
DISCOUNTS 732-605-0362 AVAILABLE Over 30 yrs. • Free Est./Ins.
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ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER
plumbing & heating “Honest, Neat and Professional Service�
www.mattcoplumbing.com
732-418-0011 H
Metuchen, NJ 08840 | info@mattcoplumbing.com
TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
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