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Construction of a new Applegarth Elementary School may be on the horizon in Monroe

By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

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Scout Bryce Maher of Boy Scout Troop 501 led a pet food drive in February for his Life Rank project. Along with the rest of Troop 501, friends and neighbors, he collected more than 30 items of pet food, two pet blankets and two gift cards totaling nearly $100 that were donated to New Beginnings Animal Rescue of East Brunswick. Bryce, left, is pictured with Karen Scott, president of New Beginnings. For more information about Troop 501, email BSATroop501NJ@gmail.com.

he construction of a much-needed Applegarth Elementary School may be on the horizon.

In February, the Monroe Board of Education (BOE) approved a resolution to authorize and direct the administration to engage a limited design study to explore design costs for the construction of a new school facility at the site of Applegarth Elementary School, 277 Applegarth Road, similar to the Claremont Elementary School in Franklin Township, Somerset County; and to authorize and direct the district administration to solicit proposals for professional services including, but not limited to, the architect and cost engineers previously contracted by Franklin Township to design Claremont Elementary for reasons of cost, efficiency and consistency.

The resolution also authorized and directed the administration to engage the district, architect and engineer of record to update the project costs estimated for additions to Barclay Brook and Brookside elementary schools and Monroe Township High School.

Peter Tufano, BOE chair of the of the Buildings, Grounds and Transportation Committee, said the committee had discussed student growth. He said committee members visited Claremont Elementary School along with members of the administration including Schools Superintendent Dori Alvich.

He said the committee found the school to be “a beautiful well laid out school,” however the school had some short comings in the area of the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system and some floor finishes.

“Overall [it was] a construction type that the board would like to see further research considered for future construction,” he said.

Alvich said the classrooms at Claremont School are similar to the elementary schools in Monroe with cubicles.

“Some of the things that this school has done that our district hasn’t done in the past is it was built to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental design) standards,” she said, explaining it was designed for the environment. “For example, the windows on the north side of the building are smaller than the windows on the south side of the building to let in more light. The classroom ceilings were built on a slant for better lighting for temperature regulation and canopies over windows monitors light coming into the classrooms.”

Alvich said the HVAC system at Claremont was highly efficient, however, the Franklin district was not happy with it. The building was designed for some of the special education population with a sensory room as well as designed to the curriculum with a dance room. They built a cafeteria, gym and stage area, which Alvich said is similar to what Monroe sees at Oak Tree (Continued on page 8)

East Brunswick receives $5M extra in state aid for 2021-22 school year

By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer

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ith Gov. Phil Murphy releasing 2021-22 state aid numbers for school districts, Superintendent Victor Valeski addressed the impact of funding for the East Brunswick Public School District.

The proposed FY2022 budget provides $578 million in additional K-12 school aid and nearly $50 million in additional preschool funding. When paired with ad-

ditional investments in Extraordinary Special Aid and stabilization aid, the FY2022 budget increases school funding by $700 million, according to a prepared statement from Gov. Phil Murphy’s Office dated Feb. 25.

Murphy’s four budgets will have increased direct pre-K through 12 spending statewide by nearly $1.5 billion.

School districts will be able to use state funds in conjunction with federal resources to address COVID-19-related learning

loss, stand up mental health programs, train educators and remediate buildings, among other uses, according to the statement.

For Kindergarten to grade 12 state aid during the 2021 fiscal year, the East Brunswick Public Schools District will receive $20,584,897. The district will receive $1,491,445 for transportation aid, $5,355,986 for special education aid, and $176,418 for security aid, according to information provided by the New Jersey De-

partment of Education (DOE).

For the 2022 fiscal year, the school district will receive $25,892,000, which is a $5,307,103 increase compared to the 2021 fiscal year, according to information provided by the DOE. “Our equalization aid consists of two components: the recapture of state aid that is now being restored since the dramatic educational cuts in 2010-11; and, the amount of additional state aid resulting from the (Continued on page 8)

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Spotswood council adopts snow removal requirements

By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD – The Borough Council adopted an ordinance amending the municipal code to add snow removal requirements for residents living at commercial and multi-family premises.

Occupants of all commercial premises, shopping centers and multifamily dwellings will be responsible for removing litter from the sidewalk, walkways, pedestrian areas and parking areas during every day the premises are open for business, according to the council.

The area must be swept or otherwise cleaned as often as necessary to maintain it free of litter, spillage and other debris, according to the council.

The owner or operator of every commercial premise, shopping center and

multifamily dwelling will be responsible for clearing parking areas, driveways, walkways, sidewalks and other pedestrian areas of snow, and for otherwise making such safe for vehicle and pedestrian traffic within 24 hours after the snowfall ceases, according to the council.

In areas where ice forms on the ground surface, action will be taken to render the surface safe for the movement of vehicle and pedestrian traffic, according to the council.

Snow removal of privately owned multifamily dwelling roadways, parking lots and sidewalks must commence within two hours after snowfall ceases to ensure that emergency vehicles can reach residents as determined by the chief of police, emergency management or the mayor, according to the council.

No owner, tenant/occupant of premises or contractor removing snow at any premises having parking spaces reserved for handicapped drivers may block access to those parking spaces reserved for handicapped drivers by plowing, piling or placement of snow or ice in such spaces, according to the council.

The council approved and adopted the ordinance amending the borough code to adding snow removal requirements for commercial sites and multi-family residences on March 1 during the council meeting via video conference.

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Family members of those living in long-term care facilities demand new visitation policy post-vaccination rollout

By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

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ormer Milltown Mayor Gloria Bradford spent 13 years as the voice of the borough.

“She was the first woman mayor, very independent and strong,” her daughter Diane Salkeld said as she described her mother.

Now Salkeld is the voice for her mother, who is suffering from dementia and lives in an assisted long-term care (LTC) facility. Bradford has spent the year – like so many in LTC facilities – battling isolation and separation from family and friends due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Salkeld, along with Family Advocate Care Experience (FACE NJ) for Seniors, a group of 1,000-plus family members of residents in LTC communities in New Jersey, is raising awareness of the life-threatening effects of isolation and demanding a new visitation policy by the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) to allow safe, in-room caregiving visits by family members immediately.

The group held an email writing campaign effort on Feb. 28 calling on Gov. Phil Murphy, DOH Commissioner Judith Persichilli and state senators and assembly members to address their concerns.

“It’s been a year, it’s time,” Salkeld said. “We’ve been patient. We feel it’s time with all the vaccinations.”

As a result of vaccinations rolling out across all LTC facilities in the state, FACE NJ is asking “What’s The Plan?” and demanding a clear state mandate that allows family caregiving visits in all New Jersey care communities given the vaccination rollout, which began on Dec. 28.

“Residents in LTC communities are failing to thrive and are rapidly declining from one year of isolation,” said Bill Borrelle, founder of FACE NJ. “While the vaccines give us hope that visitation restrictions will change, thousands of vaccinated residents still sit in isolation with no social interaction or essential caregiving from their families. We are asking the NJ DOH for a plan.”

FACE NJ is in the midst of a weeklong series of events throughout the state to mark the one-year anniversary of policy that has required LTC residents across the nation to live in isolation, separated from their families.

One part of the overall effort has been

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Family Advocate Care Experience (FACE NJ) for Seniors, a group of 1,000-plus family members of residents in long-term care communities in New Jersey, is raising awareness of the life-threatening effects of isolation and demanding a new visitation policy by the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) to allow safe, in-room caregiving visits by family members immediately. One part of the overall effort has been a Traveling Sign Campaign – #IsolationKillsToo – which made a key stop at Gloria Bradford Borough Park in Milltown on March 9-11. Pictured above: Diane Salkeld, right, and Ginger Vukas, left.

a Traveling Sign Campaign – #IsolationKillsToo – that moved over 300 signs, en masse, to various locations across the state to highlight the debilitating effects of isolation on those in LTC communities including cognitive decline, physical deteriora-

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tion, weight loss, anxiety, depression and “failure to thrive.”

“The signs have names of people who are in isolation now,” said Ginger Vukas, of Randolph, who shared her mom, Virginia Ross, lives in a LTC facility in Warren. “I love the place she is at … all we are asking for is a change in guidelines post-vaccinations. Family is essential to the physical and emotional care giving of their loved ones.”

Vukas said very few changes have been made with visitations at LTC facilities as the state is opening up. She said visits are limited with loved ones and do not include in-room visitations.

Many of the signs had names of loved ones and some had “Mom,” “Dad,” “Pop,” “Grandma” and “Pop and Grams,” to name a few.

One of the key locations for the traveling sign display was Gloria Bradford Borough Park in Milltown on March 9. The

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signs stayed erected through March 11 before moving to its next location.

Gloria Bradford Borough Park is named in honor of Bradford, who was the longest serving mayor in the borough’s history from 1999 to 2012. Bradford, a lifelong resident of the borough, had a long history of devoted service to her community and made enormous strides for women in politics. She was decades ahead of her time – the first woman to run for and elected to the Milltown Borough Council, the first woman elected as mayor of Milltown and the longest serving mayor in the borough’s history at 13 years.

In addition, Bradford also had a 32year career at Johnson & Johnson and held many volunteer hats in the community including president of the Milltown Public Schools Parent Teacher Association, president of the Milltown Fire Department Auxiliary, president of St Paul’s Consistory, a Girl Scout leader, a Cub Scout den mother and Sunday School teacher.

Her family includes her daughter Diane, her son Alan Bradford, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Other events include a peaceful gathering in front of the War Memorial in Trenton at 11 a.m. on March 12. Family members will speak about their personal experiences.

The next day at noon on March 13 family members will gather on the beach at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park in Long Branch to honor those family members who have died of COVID in isolation in LTC communities throughout the state.

Names of loved ones will be read out loud, flowers will be placed by a wreath, music will be played and the wreath will be tossed out to sea.

For more information visit FACE NJ’s public “One Year of Isolation” Facebook page – “One Year, Two Shots, Now What?”

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governor’s proposed increase of aid to education,” Valeski said. “We continue to be thankful and appreciative of Murphy’s commitment to restoring and expanding educational funding.”

Valeski said the Board of Education had already committed a substantial amount of funding to build and sustain a technological bridge between teachers and students.

“By doing so, we were prepared to move to a remote instructional environment one year ago because we had the technology and infrastructure to support and sustain

that shift,” Valeski said. “We will continue to support instructional technology and infrastructure investments in anticipation of future educational adaptations that can enhance every student’s experience in East Brunswick Public Schools.”

Valeski said the township has been underfunded for many years, and it has been a long road toward recovering from the massive $7.9 million cut in FY2011.

At the time, state aid was cut roughly $5 million and the district was forced to reallocate nearly $1.3 million to fund a charter school. As a result, programs and services were drastically cut and approximately 100 employees were let go.

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would otherwise be facing another wave of cuts that would hinder or diminish essential academic and student support services,” Valeski said.

Valeski said having restored additional state resources are critical to supporting the township’s return to full operation for all students.

“All while maintaining safe and healthy environments in all schools, as well as providing essential academic, social and emotional support for our students and their families throughout our complete recovery from the pandemic and, for what we envision, many years beyond,” Valeski said.

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attempted to address the dire needs of student enrollment growth through referendums; however, voters defeated both referendums.

Voters defeated a two-question, $146 million referendum in March 2019. The first question asked voters if they were in favor of building a new middle school on a 35-acre site at Applegarth and Cranbury Station roads. The school would have housed 1,000 students and cost $75 million to build. The first question was defeated by 995 votes.

The second question asked voters if they were in favor of building an addition to Monroe Township High School at a cost of $71 million. The proposed high school addition was contingent on the passage of the middle school question. The second question was defeated by 1,152 votes.

In 2018, a $68.8 million referendum that proposed the construction of a new middle school was defeated by 143 votes.

A third proposed referendum was deferred due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Elementary School. Also, the school has a playground in the back.

“The school was kind of built farm like with metal [façade], not brick,” she said.

“It is a cheaper fit into the landscape of Franklin Township, which is a very rural area.”

After some discussion about whether or not the design costs needed to go through the open bidding process, School Business Administrator Michael Gorski said the [New Jersey Department of Education] gives BOE’s latitude in procurement looking at quantitative measures of what something costs and quantitative measures of what professionals offer.

“The motive of the committee was to create efficiency and consistency by using the same people who just completed [Claremont Elementary],” he said.

In 2018 and 2019, the Monroe district

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dled with the annual allocation of district resources to fund a charter school that was not needed in East Brunswick. For FY2022 alone, that is more than $3.6 million of the district’s budget for which we have no say,” Valeski said.

Additionally, Valeski said last year, after the district’s budget was approved, its state aid was reduced from $21,892,774 to $20,237,359 as it entered the beginning of the pandemic. The more than $1.65 million difference was bridged by one-time adjustments in order to keep the district moving while enduring a pandemic. Some of those adjustments required the abolishment of some positions.

“Finally, the district has been informed of a state aid increase for FY2022 and of which $420,712 of that increase must be budgeted for charter schools; however, there can be no dispute that, in the absence of the restoration state aid, the district

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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD The Blackhawks Girls Lacrosse team will hold a clothing drive from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 27 at Bicentennial Park near the baseball diamond, 176 Hardenburg Lane, East Brunswick.

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Middlesex County mourns loss of Freeholder Valenti, a trailblazer for Latinx in politics

By JENNIFER AMATO Managing Editor

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essages of support are pouring in for the family of Blanquita (Bird) Valenti, a longtime Middlesex County Freeholder and New Brunswick City Councilmember.

“It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of a colleague and friend, former Freeholder Blanquita Valenti. Blanquita was an inspiration across the county, particularly for those in the minority community, as she not only shattered convention by becoming the first Latina to win a countywide election in Middlesex County, but she founded one of the county’s most active human services organizations, the Puerto Rican Action Board (PRAB). A mother and grandmother, Blanquita’s love for the youngest in our community was reflected in her career, spending almost four decades as an educator in both high school and university settings,” the Middlesex County Board of Commissioners, which was previously named the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, released in a statement on March 10.

“Each of our lives are made greater to have known and served on the board with Blanquita and for those of us that benefitted from her mentorship. Her kindness was

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a signature, felt deeply by those who had the privilege to spend time with her, and she leaves behind a rich legacy of change driven by her service. Our thoughts are with Blanquita’s loved ones at this time.

We hope they find peace in remembering

the countless ways Blanquita touched and transformed the community she loved so much.”

Valenti passed away on March 9 at age 87 at her home in New Brunswick.

Born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, to the late Esteban A. and Blanca (Sanchidrian) Bird, she graduated from Rosemont College in Pennsylvania, according to her obituary provided by Selover Funeral Home in North Brunswick.

She taught Spanish at John F. Kennedy High School in Woodbridge for 32 years before her retirement.

She earned a master’s degree in teaching from Seton Hall University and in Spanish and Latin American literature from Rutgers University.

She served on the board of directors for Saint Peter’s University Hospital and Middlesex County College and was a founding and charter member of the Puerto Rican Action Board and a founding member of ASPIRA, Inc. of New Jersey.

Among her many accolades, she was named “Woman of the Year” by the New Brunswick Sister Cities Association.

She helped achieve non-homelessness for veterans, was named “Who’s Who” for advancing the culture of the Latino American Business Community and was honored in a joint resolution of the NJ State Senate

and General Assembly paying tribute to her meritorious record of service, leadership and commitment, according to her obituary.

Valenti served on the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders for 15 years, from 2004 to Dec. 31, 2019; and the New Brunswick City Council from 1990 to 2010, the first Latino City resident to do so, and was chosen by her fellow council members to serve as council president and council vice president, according to information provided by the City of New Brunswick.

She was also the first Latina woman to serve on the New Brunswick Board of Education and additionally served on the New Brunswick Planning Board from 1996 to 2005, according to the statement.

Valenti’s late husband, Carl, an attorney and former City Commissioner, served many years on the New Brunswick Free Public Library Board of Trustees. In 2008, the library dedicated the Carl T. Valenti Community Room in recognition of his service to New Brunswick, according to the statement.

Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin (D-Middlesex) released a statement saying, “Blanquita Valenti was a dedicated

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public servant and historic trailblazer. After shattering glass ceilings for the Latinx community across Middlesex County, she devoted her time to bettering local schools, advocating for seniors, veterans and people with disabilities, and improving quality of life for families.

“She will be remembered for her compassion, her determination and her unwavering commitment to her community. Middlesex County is better for her efforts, and we are forever grateful for her service.”

Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez (D-19) released a statement saying, “Blanquita’s legacy as an elected official will endure as she embodied what all elected officials aspire to be. She was thoughtful, compassionate, and above all else communityminded. Blanquita worked tirelessly every day on behalf of the residents of Middlesex County and her voice will certainly be missed. She will continue to inspire me, and I am forever grateful for her friendship and service.”

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) commented in a statement, saying, “It is with deep sadness that we mourn the loss of former Freeholder Blanquita Valenti. She was the first Latina to serve on the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, a champion for children and a gentle lady with an iron will. In her 15 ) years on the board, Blanquita helped create

programs and services to support children, older adults and people living with disabilities, provide more affordable housing and tackle veterans’ homelessness in the county. Her four decades of public service included more than 30 years as an educator, positions on several community boards and organizations in New Brunswick and throughout Central Jersey, and as an advocate on issues affecting the Latino community. Blanquita has left her mark and will be sorely missed. I express my sincere condolences to her family and all those whose lives have been impacted by her work and leadership.”

Visitation was held March 12 at Selover Funeral Home in North Brunswick. Funeral services were March 13 from Selover Funeral Home, followed by a Mass at St. Mary of Mt. Virgin Church in New Brunswick. Entombment followed in St. Peter’s Cemetery in New Brunswick.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Supportive Services for Veteran’s Families at www.communityhope-nj. org or to Women Aware, 250 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick 08901 or to the New Brunswick Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick 08901.

For more information on Valenti’s service to the county, visit www.middlesexcountynj.gov/Spotlight/Pages/December-2019.aspx

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Spotswood council adopts ordinance requiring car removal during snowstorms

By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD – The Borough Council adopted an ordinance requiring that all residents must remove their vehicles off roads during snowstorm emergencies.

Before adopting the ordinance, Chief of Police Michael Zarro said this year brought some extraordinary circumstances, and extraordinary circumstances call for extraordinary measures.

“It’s not our goal of the police department to ticket the residents, we try to go above and beyond all the time for our residents, but we were at a really critical point. The mayor and I were in constant communication and we were monitoring the weather,” Zarro said. “We had some changes in the weather where it became sleet, and some ice and some rain and a combination, which limited some of the snow that we were anticipating in the snow, we were at a critical point.”

During the last major snowstorm, Zarro said there were lanes compromised or squeezed due to the snow and cars on the roads.

“We were at a point where we had discussed the declaration of emergency to remove cars from the road and we were hoping not to do that,” Zarro said. “We may or may not have another year like this, but we wanted that language in there because our response time in the pandemic, in an emergency is what we pride ourselves on here, [meaning] EMS, fire and police. We were compromised, getting up and down the roadways … to get us to houses.”

While the borough’s emergency services were receiving calls, Zarro said the need to climb over piles of snow, unplowed driveways and compromised roadways takes out critical and sensitive response time.

“That’s not because of us, but unfortunately, we’re going to have a liability on that and that’s something that I cannot accept,” Zarro said.

The police department, Zarro said, prides itself on using its Nixle service in order to inform residents about emergencies early.

“Although we have about 3,400 subscribers, I would implore people to get on Nixle. We send out early mornings, I’m religious about that … and I spearhead that as the chief,” Zarro said. “Before any storms, I speak with Office of Emergency Management (OEM), we send out the warnings to move cars off the road due to the cumulating snow.”

After speaking with OEM, the fire chief and Zarro, Mayor Jackie Palmer said they have all agreed that it is best that no cars be on the roads during a snowstorm. Having residents park their cars on one side of the road would not work.

“From a planning perspective, on one side of the road would be just atrocious for them, and … when people clear their cars off, we would have to replow again. So the main problem it would cause is that we would have to do it twice or more,” Palmer said.

Councilman Larry Kraemer said that one of his neighbors doesn’t have a driveway and that he has no choice but to park his car on the street. So, he does not want to get a fine for parking on the street during a future snowstorm.

Council President Ted Ricci also voiced the same concerns about where residents should park their cars if they don’t have a driveway.

Borough Attorney Victoria Flynn said based on how the language is drafted in this ordinance it would not affect residents who live on non-busy streets and that this ordinance will mostly apply to residents who live on busy roadways.

Councilman Charlie Spicuzzo said

he agreed with Zarro; however, he asked that for residents who live on busy streets that don’t have a driveway, if the borough could provide alternative parking for them.

“In terms of having additional places to park within the borough. I suggested to Board of Education Member Daniel Lennan that the board could take a look at allowing people to park in the parking lot of the high school,” Palmer said. “Typically when there’s snow, there’s no school or it’s virtual. If there’s an overflow parking we talked about that a little bit last time we don’t have the space in the borough municipal lot here.”

Palmer said that’s not something the governing body can determine at this time.

The main purpose of this ordinance is about making sure the roads are clear.

“The second piece of that is that why are we special when every town around us is doing this, has done this, or it has this in place,” Palmer said. “East Brunswick has it – East Brunswick is massive. If they could figure out how to get everybody’s cars off the road. Why can’t little tiny Spotswood figure it out?”

After a lengthy discussion, the council approved and adopted the ordinance requiring vehicles to be removed off the streets during snowstorms on March 1 during the council meeting via video conference.

Upon the declaration of an emergency, there will be no parking on streets or sections of streets where temporary emergen-A 1 cy no-parking signs are displayed, accord-5 ing to the council agenda.

8 The chief of police or, in his/her ab-t sence, the ranking police officer is autho-1 rized to declare an emergency and to direct1 the posting of the emergency no-parking1 signs when weather conditions, accidents,t fires or public celebrations dictate or re-1 quire the avoidance of hazards or other1 1 conditions which interfere with the freer flow of traffic, according to the council. 1 An unoccupied vehicle parked or stand-1 ing in violation of this section will be2 deemed a nuisance and a menace to theN safety and proper regulation of traffic, and2 any police officer may provide for its re-m moval. The owner will pay the reasonable2 costs of the removal and storage whichp 2 may result before regaining possession offi the vehicle, according to the council.

2 Unless another penalty is expressly pro-w vided by New Jersey statute, every person3 convicted of a violation of a provision of3 this chapter, or any supplement, will bew liable to a penalty of not more than $1503 or imprisonment for a term not exceed 15r 3 days, or both, according to the council.

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ON THE ROAD PETER PERROTTA

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hen the powers that be at Cadillac were looking for someone exciting to help them launch their kickoff press junket for the newly redesigned 2021 Escalade, they turned to Spike Lee. Yes, that same Brooklyn-born Hollywood film maker who directed “Do The Right Thing,” “She’s Gotta Have It,” “Malcolm X” and many other critically acclaimed movies.

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What’s the connection?

It’s in the screen.

No, not the big screen.

But, the 38-inch diagonal display screen on the dash of the new Escalade that features a pixel density of a 4K television and is being championed by GM as the industry’s first curved OLED screen (Organic Light Emitting Diode).

According to the folks at Cadillac, “the technology delivers bold imagery, perfect blacks and the largest color range of any automotive display in production today.”

I recently jumped behind the wheel of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade 4WD Sport Platinum for one week to get a firsthand look at all of this new dynamic tech being offered.

The exterior of the new Escalade is bolder and more aggressive, but it’s really on the inside with the large screen tech and with the new rear independent suspension that this new Escalade shines.

The new screen is actually a three-inone. It includes a 7.2-inch diagonal touch control panel and driver information center to the driver’s left, a 14.2-inch diagonal cluster display behind the steering wheel and a 16.9-inch diagonal infotainment screen to the driver’s right.

Simply put folks, this screen is mindblowing in its capabilities. On top of that, the new interior accoutrements inside the cabin are sumptuously luxurious as well.

But back to the innovative screen for a moment.

The vividness of the new screen enables Cadillac to offer up a newly available augmented reality-enabled navigation system, which uses camera produced real life street views with directional overlays displayed

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This is an eye-popping feature which at first can seem a bit unsettling because it’s so real. But, after I got used to it, I embraced it.

It also features surround vision, a standard feature that employs four exterior cameras to provide 2-megapixel bird’s eye view of the scene around the vehicle.

And, if that’s not enough, night vision is an available feature which uses infrared technology to enhance forward visibility, including detection of pedestrians and large animals projected on the center cluster display.

But one shouldn’t buy a vehicle of this magnitude, size and expense just because Spike Lee makes a cool commercial and short film promo for it. Or, for the screen alone, right?

Who knows? For some, that may be enough motivation. But, at the end of the day, you can’t drive the screen around.

To go with the new fully independent rear air suspension, the new Escalade offers up two engines: a 6.2 liter V-8 and a new turbo-diesel inline six cylinder. Both are paired with a smooth 10-speed automatic transmission.

The tester I drove for a week was equipped with the 6.2 liter V-8 which puts out 420 horsepower and is capable of deac-

tivating half of its cylinders when cruising to save fuel.

I really put this Escalade through its paces for the week I drove it – logging a lot of miles which included two 230-mile round trips out to Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, for a sports card show I was displaying at.

Needless to say, the long drives were effortless and enjoyable. This new Escalade rides smooth as silk and the independent rear suspension coupled with the air suspension in my tester makes it feel like you are riding on air.

The V-8 was plenty powerful enough the get you on and off the interstate with great ease.

While it’s certainly slick, smooth and comfortable, the new Escalade is massively big and not terribly fuel efficient.

It has a 24-gallon fuel tank that gets awfully thirsty very quickly. The EPA fuel economy ratings for the new Escalade are 16 miles per gallon overall – with 19 mpg for highway driving and 14 mpg in city driving.

EPA estimates it will cost – on average – $3,050 a year in fuel to feed this monster.

And monster it is. The new Escalade is a whopping 211.9 inches long, 81.1 inches wide, 76.7 inches high.

While this Escalade is plenty slick and

smooth, its overwhelming “bigness” can be a bit much at times. This vehicle cruises quite nicely on the highway, but, truth be told, it’s not overly nimble or athletic.

There were a few times when I thought about driving it into Center City Philadelphia to go pick up some supplies I needed, but thought better of it. I can’t imagine trying to parallel park this vehicle.

The test vehicle I drove carries a bottom line sticker price of $112,095. The base price of the 4WD Sport Platinum is $102,995.

Added options on my test vehicle included: $2,000 for night vision; $1,995 for 12-spoke gloss black alloy wheels; $1,750 for retractable, power step assist with perimeter lighting; $1,225 for the Crystal White Tricoat exterior paint; $700 for a console cooler; $135 for puddle lamps that display the Cadillac logo and $1,295 for destination and delivery.

There is plenty positive to offer in this newly redesigned Escalade, a staple in the Cadillac line up since 1998. However, its hefty price tag and large stance has to be considered when you so shopping for a full sized, three row, luxury SUV.

Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears regularly. He may be reached at pperrotta@comcast.net

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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD The East Brunswick Public School District offers General Education Inclusive Preschool classes. This preschool program is open to all 3- and 4-year-old children who reside in East Brunswick.

Children must be 3 years of age by Oct. 31, 2021, and not age eligible for kindergarten (5 years of age by Oct. 31, 2021) in order to participate in the program in September.

The classes are taught by certified teachers and supported with paraprofessional aides. This program provides an inclusive educational environment for preschool children aligned with the New Jersey Preschool Teaching and Learning Expectations. This program includes both typically developing and special needs preschool children.

This tuition-based program is five days per week, two-and-one-half hours per day and follows the 10-month school calendar.

Both AM and PM sessions are available.

Tuition is not assessed for families eligible for free and reduced lunch. Information on eligibility for free and reduced lunch and the application is available at www.ebnet.org/preschool and at each elementary school.

Transportation for this program is the responsibility of the parent/guardian.

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Send completed applications to Assistant Superintendent of Student Activities/ Services, East Brunswick Public Schools, 760 Route 18, East Brunswick 08816.

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A lottery drawing will occur in April if

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For more information, call 732-6136750.

The East Brunswick Public School District Community Programs Department is again offering summer in-person Kindergarten Readiness Academy and Summer Early Learning Academy programs to all East Brunswick residents, as well as surrounding communities.

The Kindergarten Readiness Academy is designed to provide students entering kindergarten with continued quality programming prior to kindergarten. Participation in this program will focus on essential kindergarten readiness skills, therefore providing a head start for all participants.

These essential kindergarten skills are aligned with the East Brunswick Kindergarten curriculum.

Additionally, the program enables us to provide comprehensive transition information for children to their Kindergarten teacher.

The Summer Early Learning Academy will offer a fun-filled summer care program for 3- and 4-year olds who will not be entering Kindergarten in September 2021. Activities and themes are designed

to promote children’s social and cognitive development.

Both programs will also concentrate on closing the learning gap that research shows traditionally occurs over summer months. They will provide your child a summer of fun including Science, Carnival, Olympic and Ocean-themed weeks, plus more. Kindergarten Readiness Academy and Summer Early Learning Academy will have full- and half-day programs, running from June 28 to Aug. 10, with the option to attend three weeks, or all six weeks.

Registration is open, and there will be a discount incentive to register for the 6-week programs prior to April 1. v Visit www.ebnet.org/elasummer for registration instructions and program details.

American Legion Post 253 will hold Friday Night Lenten Dinners through April 2.

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The menu on April 2 will include tortellini alfredo with salad and garlic bread for $7.

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The Tamarack Women’s 9-Hole Golf League is welcoming new members for the 2021 season on Thursday mornings from April through October.

While the league is nine holes, ladies are welcome to play the remaining nine holes following league play each week.

Golf experience is required for membership.

Interested lady golfers should contact membership Chair Linda Schuller at lindaschu@comcast.net for further information.

Through March 31, visit Stop & Shop at 1600 Perrineville Road, Monroe, to purchase a specially marked floral bouquet, and Stop & Shop will make a donation to the Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County’s kosher food pantries to feed families in need.

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Eligibility income limits including income from assets are: One person $54,950 Two persons $62,800 Bethany Manor Annex manages the complex in conjunction with the US Department of HUD and New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Agency.

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J&E Metal Fabricators, Inc. P: 732-548-9650 F: 732-548-9589

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Metuchen, NJ.

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Help Wanted Part Time

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EMPLOYMENT

Bethany Manor II (Annex), a subsidized (tenants pay 30% of their gross monthly income for rent) senior citizen building located at 500 Broad Street in Keyport, NJ will be accepting applications to add to an existing waiting list for one bedroom units. If you are 62 years of age or older, you may request an application to be mailed. Applications will be available for distribution Tuesday, March 23, 2021 until Friday, March 26, 2021. Requests can be made by calling 732-264-9550 that Tuesday through Friday between the hours of 9AM and 12 Noon and 1PM and 4PM. Persons with disabilities who need assistance in filling out the application within the prescribed time frame may contact the business office. No more than two applications will be given out per request. Applications would have to be returned by mail, postmarked no later than Monday, April 5, 2021 to: Bethany Manor Annex Housing Applications, 500 Broad Street OFC, Keyport, NJ 07735.

When the application is returned, eligible applicants will be placed on the waiting list in the order of their submission.

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Healthcare MARISOL'S HOME Caregivers Services.

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732-912-9312 We care for you!

Ceramic Repair/Install Drywall/Sheetrock

CUSTOM CERAMIC TILING New -Repair Remodel.

Free est., John Cherry

732-290-9086

GROUT CLEANING

Re-grouting - Re-caulking Sealing - Specialty Cleaning, Slip Prevention for Floors, Tubs & Showers.

Now offering STEAM CLEANING: effectively kills 99% of bacteria, germs, viruses on bathroom, kitchen and other h/h surfaces.

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Cleaning Domestic

Instruction

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Carpet Install Repair/Sale

Decks

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Piano Lessons - Youth, Adults, Reasonable rates.

Grandparents, 732-548-6888.

References. Call 732-904-4861 *Online Lessons Available*

ED'S CARPET

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T.A.F. Drywall Specializing in small jobs for the homeowner.

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Dustless sanding system.

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COVID FREE. 732-668-2096

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ALL- BORO ELECTRICAL

Free est. All calls returned.

Generators & more!

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DELUXE WOOD FLOORING

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Electrical

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732-579-2490

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732-759-5897

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CERTIFIED

Commercial & Residential

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Interior Carpentry Painting Sheetrock Basement Waterproofing

Free Estimates • Insured • Owner-Operated

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TIMCO HOME

IMPROVEMENTS Specializing in • Custom Seemless Gutters Leaf Guards • Roofing Siding - Windows • Bathroom And Kitchen Remodeling Free Est. • Fully Ins. • 35 Years Experience NM-00453950

732-572-2678

FULLY INSURED

NM-00454276

NM-00450442

Over 2,500 Satisfied Customers

No job too small.

All levels of home repairs & improvements.

Carpentry • Painting • Tile/Molding • Powerwashing

Home Improvements

Gutter Covers Roofing & Chimney Repairs

Lawn Care

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

NM-00450972

INSTALLATION REPAIRS CLEANING

Home Improvements

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C.H.E.A.P.

Any Service of $1,000 or more

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NM-00453965

Free Estimates • Fully Insured

Must present coupon at time of estimate.

Exp. 3/31/21

Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.

NM-00453963

Gutters

$200 OFF

Any Service of $1,500 or more

Must present coupon at time of estimate.

Exp. 3/31/21

Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.

** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 1 Cord $185.00 • 1/2 Cord $100

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INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE

LANDSCAPING INC.

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www.dslandscapinginc.com

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NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A

FREE ESTIMATES

Expert Repairs for

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NJ lic #13VH06010100

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NJ Lic#8843

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3rd Generation

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