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Two men charged with assaulting Sicknick at Capitol By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer

corporated on Feb. 22, 1911, as The Eureka Fire Co. No. 1. In 1922, the company was disbanded and two new companies were incorporated: Eureka Engine Company No. 1 located on South Main Street and the Eureka Hose Company No. 1 located on Cottage Avenue, according to its website. On Feb. 1, 2020, Eureka Engine Company No. 1 and Eureka Hose Company No. 1 were relocated to its new headquarters on

Pennsylvania man and a West Virginia man were criminally charged related to their alleged conspiring to injure officers and assault federal officers, among other charges. According to court documents, Julian Elie Khater, 32, of State College, Pennsylvania, and George Pierre Tanios, 39, of Morgantown, West Virginia, were charged on March 14 in connection with a complaint filed in federal court in Washington, D.C., charging them with conspiring to injure officers and assaulting federal officers, among other charges, at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, according to a prepared statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office dated March 15. Khater was apprehended as he disembarked from an airplane at Newark Airport, according to the statement. Tanios was apprehended at his residence in West Virginia, according to the statement. Khater and Tanios are each charged with one count of conspiracy to injure an officer; three counts of assault on a federal officer with a dangerous weapon; one count of civil disorder; one count of obstructing or impeding an official proceeding; one count of physical violence on restricted grounds, while carrying dangerous weapon and resulting in significant bodily injury; and one count of violent entry and disorderly conduct, act of physical violence on Capitol grounds, according to the statement. According to the affidavit in support of the criminal complaint, Khater and Tanios were at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, and were observed in video footage working

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Milltown officials are in the process of moving forward with the sale of two firehouses in the borough.

Sale of Milltown firehouses moving forward By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

ow that the Milltown Fire Department has a new home on Washington Avenue in the Public Works Complex, borough officials are in the beginning stages of moving forward with the sale of the two firehouses. “The borough will do its due diligence and have [the firehouses] appraised and see where we go from there,” Mayor Trina

Mehr said at a Borough Council meeting on March 8. Councilman Nick Ligotti said since the project began in 2016, the former administration and the new administration, with cooperation of the Milltown Fire Department, have shared with the public the firehouses would be sold to recoup some of the cost involved in the new firehouse. There are plans to move the monuments outside the firehouses to the new firehouse. The Milltown Fire Department was in-

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Residents, elected officials express frustration with Altice service to BPU By CHARLES DAYE Staff Writer

ndividuals and municipal officials from around New Jersey who purchase communications services from Optimum/ Altice USA voiced criticism about the company to members of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) on March 16. Some individuals who spoke during a virtual public hearing called for an independent investigation of the company. The speakers’ concerns focused on internet and cable television services provided by Altice. The quality of services being provided by Altice have been a topic of public discussion in many Garden State communities for several months and the BPU responded to municipal officials who have lobbied for a hearing. Former North Brunswick Council President Ralph Andrews recalls that township residents’ concerns over Optimum’s service did not just happen overnight. “Prior to the pandemic and March 2020 shutdowns, residents were complaining of increasing fees and declining service and customer service support from Optimum, commonly referred to as Optimum-Altice,” Andrews said in a statement released by Burton Trent Public Affairs on behalf of the Township of North Brunswick on March 15. Cablevision of Raritan Valley, also known as Optimum-Altice USA, provides telephone, cable and internet service to multiple communities in Central Jersey, including North Brunswick. “Then the pandemic hit. Scores of people started working from home and students at all grade levels were homeschooling,” Andrews said in the statement. “Resident frustration with Optimum-Altice service outages and poor customer service was mounting. Complaints on the township’s Facebook page were multiplying. The council and mayor’s office were inundated with calls for help. We realized we had to escalate our involvement. Poor internet service was affecting people’s livelihoods and students’ ability to succeed.” The North Brunswick governing body prepared to petition the BPU. Joining the Townships of Hamilton and Robbinsville in a formal request for a BPU investigation,

the municipalities cited not only the company’s poor performance, but the lack of a response to their earlier requests for assistance, according to the statement. North Brunswick’s efforts to get the attention of the BPU paid off, according to the statement. In its issuance of the Notice of a Public Hearing, the BPU said “after review of various complaints from municipal and government officials requesting a board investigation and intervention in this matter, found that there is sufficient cause to convene a public hearing to afford both the officials and Altice customers the opportunity to voice their concerns about the services received from Altice; as well as afford the company the opportunity to respond to these concerns before determining what corrective action may be warranted and should be taken in this matter.” North Brunswick resident Marty Angstreich told the BPU during the March 16 hearing that, “I and too many of my neighbors continue to suffer from less than acceptable internet and wifi service, faulty and inefficient hardware and software equipment, poor customer service, and bills that are completely out of sync with the value they should bring. “Too many times my family has had to resort to using our Verizon wireless phones as hotspots to compensate for (Altice) network issues, at a cost above and beyond what we are paying (Altice). “We lose hours and days trying to get through to customer service to address our problems, only to waste more time performing the same troubleshooting tasks over and over again to no avail. “I am sick and tired of paying through the nose for subpar service and knowing (Altice) doesn’t care one way or another about me. I am tired of waiting endlessly on hold with service reps who are ill-prepared to provide customer service and supervisors who often provide little to no added value. “I am tired of texts coming in and out dozens of times with no actual problem resolutions. I am tired of (Altice) increasing my monthly bill while continually changing cable packages I have subscribed to for years. “Raising my costs and reducing the features, inherently reducing the value of their services. I am tired of constantly losing my

internet service, which has an impact on my daughter and I while trying to work remotely and earn a living,” Angstreich told the BPU. The Howell Township Council asked the BPU to order a reduction in charges for residents who pay for services provided by Altice because of what officials assert is the company’s failure to provide adequate and proper service. During the March 16 public hearing, Howell Councilwoman Pamela Richmond said Altice has about 15,000 customers in Howell. “For the vast majority, (Altice) is the only cable and broadband internet provider available. Starting before the COVID-19 pandemic, Howell residents have raised substantial complaints with Altice’s internet and cable service, as well as its customer service. “These complaints have only worsened since the inception of the pandemic. The service got so bad, and the complaints so numerous, that in the fall of 2020 Howell created a forum for residents to submit their complaints about Altice online,” Richmond said. Howell residents submitted more than 700 complaints about issues such as hourlong service blackouts, slow internet speed, customer wait times and the company’s unresponsiveness. “This poor level of service to our residents is unacceptable. It is also imperative that the residents of Howell, and New Jersey, have access to quality internet and cable service. Such services are essential; especially during the pandemic (so) residents (working at home) may earn a livelihood and so children (receiving instruction at home) may receive a quality education,” Richmond said. She called on the BPU to investigate the issues being raised. The suggestion was raised to provide Altice with meaningful competition and allow other companies to seek customers in the company’s service areas. “Competition will spur Altice to make capital investments in Howell, which will result in better service and lower rates to our residents,” Richmond said. Jackson municipal officials have filed two complaints with the BPU regarding the services being provided to residents who

are Altice customers. They said Altice executives are seeking to blame the COVID-19 state of emergency for the company’s inability to provide adequate service. However, the Jackson representatives said the complaints regarding the company’s level of service existed prior to the pandemic. Residents from several counties who spoke during the BPU’s public hearing also pointed to issues that existed prior to the pandemic. Andrew Kern, president of the Jackson Township Council, told the BPU that “it is essential to acknowledge Jackson has been receiving complaints from our 60,000 residents about Altice since 2019, well before the COVID shutdowns.” “Customers suffer the loss of their TV signal, or the screen becomes pixilated. Customers need to reboot their cable box over and over during a program. TV programs are not recording, or are partially recording, because the cable (service) was out during that time,” Kern said. Regarding internet service, Kern said, “Residents suffer a complete loss of the internet, or their wifi will not connect to the internet, and they need to reboot their router and their modem throughout the day, and loss of internet for hours at a time. “Internet speeds are not what was advertised. I pay $133 a month for Optimum 400 and the highest speed test I have ever seen was not above 274 mps. Jackson has hundreds of teachers and thousands of students living in our town. Teachers are forced to piece together lessons because either they or their students lose connection during classes,” he said, explaining that streaming services are constantly interrupted. Kern said Altice should be held accountable by the BPU. “For service, the biggest complaint is that there has been a serious degradation of service since Altice took over. Waiting on hold for over an hour (to speak with the company) is expected. The frustration of the customer service operators comes through in their voices. “Being told that equipment needs to be replaced and not having the needed equipment on the truck when the service team comes out, and being told that equipment is the problem because it is inferior to (previous) equipment. (Continued on page 13)

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together to assault law enforcement officers with an unknown chemical substance by spraying officers directly in the face and eyes, according to the allegations. During the investigation, it is alleged that law enforcement discovered video that depicted Khater asking Tanios to “give me that bear s*it.” Tanios replied, “Hold on, hold on, not yet, not yet… it’s still early,” according to the prepared statement. Khater then retrieved a canister from Tanios’ backpack and walked through the

crowd to within a few steps of the police perimeter. The video shows Khater with his right arm up high in the air, appearing to be holding a canister in his right hand and aiming it at the officers’ direction while moving his right arm from side to side, according to the statement. The complaint affidavit states that Officer Brian Sicknick, who has family in South River, as well as officers identified as C. Edwards, and D. Chapman, who were all standing within a few feet of Khater, each reacted to being sprayed in the face. The officers retreated, bringing their hands to their faces and rushing to find water to wash out their eyes, according to the state-

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ment. Sicknick died the next day from his injuries. The FBI’s Washington Field Office, with assistance from the FBI Pittsburgh and Newark Field Offices, the United States Capitol Police, and the Metropolitan Police Department, are investigating the case, according to the statement. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, with assistance from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey, are prosecuting the case, according to the statement. “The attack on the U.S. Capitol and on our police officers, including Brian Sicknick, was an attack on our democracy,” U.S. Capitol Police Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman said in a prepared statement from the U.S. Capitol Police. “Those who perpetrated these heinous crimes must be held accountable, and, let me be clear, these unlawful actions are not and will not

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be tolerated by this department. I want to thank our skillful USCP investigators as well as our FBI and MPD partners for their work to identify and arrest those responsible for these violent acts, as well as Acting U.S. Attorney Channing Phillips and his staff for their prosecution of these cases.” The multi-jurisdictional investigation into Sicknick’s death is ongoing and USCP will provide further comment when it is complete, according to the statement. Sicknick was injured while protecting Congress during the riot at the U.S. Capitol. After the attack, he was taken to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on the evening of Jan. 7. Sicknick joined the Department in July 2008 and most recently served in the department’s First Responder’s Unit. His family requests their privacy be respected during this time, according to the statement. Anyone with tips can call 1-800-2255324 or visit tips.fbi.gov.

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Works Complex — Flood Mitigation Project, which included a new firehouse. The complex is located on the former Susan Hutton dress factory at 50 Washington Ave., which the borough purchased in 2014. The borough is in the process of providing a virtual tour of the new Public Works Complex and firehouse facility for the public, which will air on Milltown TV 15.

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hat a difference a year makes. It was March 12, 2020, when COVID-19 arrived and our assisted living communities locked down. Visitation was stopped, residents had to be isolated in their apartments, marketing was suspended. Supporting the communities through the COVID-19 pandemic became a 24/7 focus. The pandemic has impacted all of us – residents, staff, families and our health care partners. And although we deeply feel the pain of every loss in our communities, there is a sense of pride in knowing Chelsea did push forward through a most difficult time with a deliberate, professional and compassionate focus to minimize the spread of this infection and use emerging technologies and treatments to provide state-of-the-art care. Early on, Chelsea clinical leadership informed our mitigation strategies, while operations leadership ensured every community had the equipment needed to safely care for residents. Finding personal protective equipment

became a full-time task in itself, a task for which we received zero assistance from the government until much later. Furthermore, the actions, or inactions, of a small number of substandard longterm care facilities cast a shadow over everything we did in the eyes of the government, the media and some members of the public. Today, with a strong infection control program and our embedded mitigation strategies, we are proud to report that as of the end of last week, we had only one COVID positive case among residents. The majority of our 22 buildings have been COVID-free for months. Any residents who test positive may now receive monoclonal antibody treatments right in our buildings, thus eliminating major symptoms and illness. We are vaccinating our residents on an ongoing basis. Our families have shown infinite patience with our safety measures. Our staff is now accustomed to our protocols, which have become almost second nature.

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We are cautiously optimistic the worst may be over. We are still bound by the regulations of the New Jersey and New York departments of health, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has already issued new guidelines that allow people who are fully vaccinated to have family gatherings without masks. We foresee a day, hopefully soon, when we can do the same in our communities. We urge the state health departments to consider relaxing some of the protocols for those who are vaccinated. Chelsea Senior Living continues to offer safe, homelike living environments for

older Americans. In-person family visits are allowed in our buildings that are disease-free. Our buildings are open for visits by prospective residents and new residents have been moving in without incident since the late summer of 2020. The pandemic is not over yet, but we have the tools and the confidence to stay out of its way. Tom Kranz Director of Communications Chelsea Senior Living Fanwood

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Middlesex College joins campuses in effort to be ‘Voter Friendly’

iddlesex College is one of more than 200 colleges and universities in 37 states and the District of Columbia designated as a “Voter Friendly Campus.” The initiative, led by national nonpartisan organizations Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project (CVP) and NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, held participating institutions accountable for planning and implementing practices that encourage their students to register and vote in the 2020 election and in coming years, according to information provided by Middlesex College. The mission of the Voter Friendly Campus designation is to bolster efforts that help students overcome barriers to participating in the political process. Middlesex College was evaluated based on a campus plan about how it could register, educate, and turn out student voters in 2020, how it facilitated voter engagement efforts on campus, and a final analysis of its efforts – all in the face of the upheaval caused by

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“It takes a week for an appointment with a tech who comes out and cannot or does not fix the problem completely, and then another service call is needed and another week is lost. Our residents deserve to get what they are paying for and Altice should be held accountable by the BPU for not living up to their claims,” Kern said. On behalf of residents, Jackson is seeking a refund of fees paid by residents since changes occurred in 2019. “We ask that the reduced fees remain until infrastructure and residential equipment has been upgraded or replaced and performs as advertised,” Kern said during his remarks. Residents from Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex and Morris counties urged the BPU to allow Verizon/Fios into their areas to compete with Altice. Many people said the inadequate service cannot be blamed on the pandemic because the problems with Altice existed prior to 2020. Altice USA released a statement after the meeting. “Altice USA is proud to serve our Optimum customers in New Jersey and we value our partnership with the Board of Public Utilities and other government officials in the state. Altice is committed to ensuring that all our New Jersey customers receive reliable service and have positive experiences when they engage with us. “We recognize that some of our customers experienced frustration particularly as broadband demand surged with the shift to remote learning and working. While dealing with the impacts of the pandemic, we simultaneously accelerated and increased our investments in New Jersey, resulting in more than $28 million in network investment in 2020 with plans to invest approximately double this amount in 2021 to ensure continued service quality. “Our teams continue to work diligently to continuously enhance the service experience for our customers and we plan to follow up on the individual issues raised by those who provided information through the Board of Public Utilities,” the statement reads. Comments on this matter may be filed either at board.secretary@bpu.nj.gov or filed electronically through the board’s External Access Portal upon obtaining a MyNewJersey Portal ID. Once you establish a MyNewJersey account, an authorization code is required which you can request by emailing the NJBPU’s IT Helpdesk at BPUITHELPDESK@bpu.nj.gov. For more information, consult NJBPU’s e-Filing FAQs. Comments may be filed in either Word or PDF formats and should include in the subject “In the Matter of Request for an Investigation into the Operations of Altice USA

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The East Brunswick Library is offering the following programs: • Films focusing on climate change and its impact will be featured in the East Brunswick Public Library’s first-ever virtual film festival. 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/ optiongreen. 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 “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. • The Family Resource Network will host an online program about health insurance. “Coverage 2 Care” is a health insurance literacy presentation at noon on March 25. Coverage to Care helps consumers understand what health insurance is, how to choose coverage, and why it is essential to select coverage.

The presentation helps consumers understand their health coverage after they have enrolled and connect to primary care and preventive services that are right for them to live long and healthy lives. Both programs are presented by Renata Svincicka and Yamilet Zegarra of the Family Resource Network. Registration is requested for both free programs. To register, visit www.ebpl.org/ calendar or call 732-390-6767. • Stockton University professor Linda J. Wharton hosts “Gender Equality and the Constitution: The Unfinished Business of Reform” at 7 p.m. March 25. She will discuss the renewed push for ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment and explain why expanding protection for gender equality is needed. To reserve a seat, visit www.ebpl. org/womenvote or call 732-390-6767. • Seniors can join “Are You Living Your Best Life Today?” at noon on March 31. This will be an interactive talk that centers around the concept of maturing adults living their best life now. Seniors will be shown how to rekindle their passions and natural talents and bring more richness into life. In addition, attendees will be reminded to get their affairs in order, so families can live with less stress and more joy. This program is hosted by Adrian Allotey, of You Are Not Alone Elder Care. The programs are presented online using Zoom unless otherwise noted. Registration is requested for these free programs. To register, visit www.ebpl.org/ calendar or call 732-390-6767, unless otherwise noted. The East Brunswick Public School District Community Programs Department again is offering the Early Learning Academy preschool classes.

This parent-pay program is for 3- and 4-year-old children residing in East Brunswick and surrounding areas. To be eligible for the 2021-22 school year, 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). Children must be toilet trained. The curriculum design and implementation is based on the New Jersey Department of Education’s Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards and the Preschool Implementation Guidelines. Certified supervisors with expertise in the field of early childhood and school readiness oversee the planning and preparation for the program. The program provides parents the opportunity to register their child for a fiveday/week developmentally appropriate learning experience within the school district. This tuition-based program is five days per week. Half-day (a.m. or p.m.), midday extension, and full-day including early morning and/or after school care are available. The program is located in a designated section in the Hammarskjold Middle School, with security and its own designated pick-up and drop-off doors. Transportation for this program is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. The Early Learning Academy (ELA) Pre-School Registration will begin April 5. Visit www.ebnet.org/ela for full registration instructions, including fees and all required forms. A non-refundable registration fee plus the first month’s tuition must be received to reserve a spot in the program. Credit card payments are accepted (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover) as well as via e-check. For more information or questions

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a partnership with health care thought leaders devoted to providing ongoing insight around the pandemic and patient care. MJH has grown under Hennessy’s leadership to 60 brands, producing over 975 events and reaching 7.3 million unique visitors per month online and 2 million via print, according to the statement. “2020 was a year unlike any other, but I am so proud of our team and the success we had in the marketplace,” Hennessy said in the statement. “In 2021, I look forward to investing in additional areas of growth within the business while simultaneously continuing our position as thought leaders in the industry. It is a true honor to build upon the legacy my father, Mike Hennessy Sr., has established here at MJH Life Sciences.” The 2021 honorees will be celebrated during a virtual awards ceremony on March 25. For more information on MM&M’s 40 Under 40 list, visit www.mmm-online. com/welcome/83508/single/~40-under40~mmm-40-under-40-2021/ For more information on MJH Life Sciences, visit www.mjhlifesciences.com/.

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here was a time when if you menr tioned to someone that they should 5 consider purchasing a vehicle made . by South Korean auto maker Kia, you k might get a sour re. action. Maybe a twisted face look. Or, just a quick, “No, I’m looking to get a Honda or Toyota.” Needless to say, those days are long gone, folks. In fact, in many - ways and in several t head-to-head comparisons of prod- uct line, I would 5 venture to say that e South Korean car Peter Perrotta a makers Kia and Hyundai have not t only caught up to their more mature Asian s competitors Honda, Toyota and Nissan, but d have surpassed them in some areas. d Kia, for one, is on a tremendously hot h roll right now with redesigning some of the y key cars and SUVs in its lineup and coms ing up with big popular winners. d In 2020, Kia introduced the Kia Telluy ride, a mid-sized crossover SUV, into its - lineup to great fanfare. It was immediately popular. Most dealers sold out of the Tel- luride quickly and were charging premium n prices over sticker and getting it. This year, Kia also completely redes signed the Optima sedan, a vehicle it has . had in its lineup since 2011, rebadging it - the K-5 and making it a much sportier and elegant looking choice. - But, the folks at Kia are not about to rest on their laurels at this point. Why stop when you are on a roll, right? Enter the 2021 Kia Sorento, another mid-sized SUV or crossover in their lineup. For 2021 Kia scrapped the softer curvier look of the former generation Sorento and came up with an all-new design from the ground up – inside and out.

I recently settled behind wheel of the all-new Sorento for one week putting the 2021 Kia Sorento X-Line AWD model through its paces. There’s a lot to like in this new Sorento. While not perfect, this generation Sorento, which is assembled in West Point, Georgia, has much more eye appeal pop. It is bolder, sportier and more rugged looking then its predecessor on the outside. It features a new tiger nosed front grille, a bolder looking wrap around front hood, slicker looking LED lights, a more muscular and athletic looking side shape and new alloy wheel choices. On the inside, it lends itself to a more ruggedly elegant look to go along with the sportier, bolder exterior. The X-line that I tested is a whole new trim level for the Sorento. It features more off-road capabilities, a 1-inch higher ground clearance, improved approach and departure angles, more advanced AWD with a snow and sport mode. Under the hood, it now offers a 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engine (191 horsepower), a 2.5 liter 4 cylinder, turbo engine (281 horsepower) and a state-of-the-art 1.6 liter 4 cylinder turbo hybrid with a 22 kilowatt electric motor to boost it (227 horsepower). My test vehicle was equipped with the 2.5 liter 4 cylinder turbo engine. It was paired with an 8 speed wet dual clutch automatic transmission. Overall, there is a lot to like in this newly redesigned Kia Sorento. It looks good. It is plenty roomy inside. The new platform and engine and transmission give it a smooth and aggressive ride. It is plenty powerful and handles and steers very smoothly. It takes bumps and off-roading well, too. My main criticism of this new Kia is with its infotainment system – the center screen that is now the central communication system and systems operation for all cars these days. It’s come to the point where these new infotainment systems – as they are called – are much like your smart phone or lap-

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top in that if they don’t interface with want you are asking them to do easily, life can be quite frustrating. My tester featured the upgraded 12.3 inch digital instrument cluster, a Bose premium sound system, surround view monitor and a blind spot monitor. While most manufacturers have upgraded the telematics systems in their vehicles to the point where they interface with the user smoothly and effortlessly, Kia seems to need to improve this part of their upgrades. The Kia infotainment system works, but I found it to be cumbersome and confusing to operate. You can’t easily navigate through what you need to do to sync your phone or music. The graphics provided on the screen for its functions are confusing and outdated and when you enter in an address for it to find for navigation it takes forever to search and find the address you input. The voice recognition system works well. Overall, I would say the redo is a success and this vehicle is well worth considering if you are in the market for a midsized crossover. But, if Kia wants to hit a

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grand slam instead of just a solo home run, it would do well to give its infotainment system an upgrade. The test car I drove for a week carries a bottom line sticker price of $44,285. The off-road friendly X-Line model is top of the line and carries an base price of $42,590, which includes the X-line package as standard equipment. The only other added options on my tester included: $200 for the X-line rust interior package; $210 for carpeted floor mats; $115 for carpeted cargo mats with seat back protection and an destination and delivery charge of $1,170. The EPA gas mileage ratings for the Sorento are 24 miles per gallon overall – 28 mpg for highway driving and 21 mpg in city driving. Its estimated annual fuel cost is $1,700. The new Sorento has not received a crash test rating from the government’s 5-star safety test yet.

Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears weekly. He can be contacted for questions and comments at pperrotta@comcast.net.

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Call 732-955-6434

Lawn Care / Landscaping FS LANDSCAPING Spring Clean Ups, Lawn maint., Chem. applications, mulch, sod, landscape design stone and gravel. Lawn seeding and repair, Aerating & dethatching. Drainage, irrigation, pavers, retaining walls. Snow Plowing 908-233-5600

Lawn Mower Repair

M.A.C. REPAIRS Lawn, garden, snow, ATVs, bikes, used equipment. Pickup & delivery available 732-462-0743

Masonry/Paving

Handypersons

DON'S CUSTOM MASONRY Small Repairs/Patios /Pavers, AFF HOME SERVICES and Chimneys. Lic#13VH02546700 REPAIRS Free est. Fully insured. Slow moving or clogged drains, Call 732-251-4352 Tub/shower caulking, wall repairs, leaky roof. McMULLEN CONSTRUCTION No job too small! Free estimate ALL PHASES OF MASONRY. Call John, 732-744-6609 SMALL JOBS WELCOME. Fully Ins. Call Tom, 732-536-1431

DAN'S HANDYMAN SERVICE Odd jobs done inside & out. Call Dan, 732-238-2429

HANDY BOB SERVICES

Small handyman jobs to big remodeling jobs, bathrooms, kitchens/basements. No job too small. Monmouth/ Middlesex. Local area. Cell # 215-239-5358

Home Improvements

AFFORDABLE!

REPAIR OR NEW Interior Work, Decks, Baths, Kitchens, Additions Free Estimates

732-322-3820

RICCARDI MASONS All types of masonry. No job too small. Free Est. 732-695-2183

Odd Jobs/Cleanups

Abra-Cadabra Junk Be Gone

Clean-Outs, Junk Removal, Demolition. Best Prices Visa/MC/Amex

732-262-9779

ACE JUNK & TRASH REMOVAL ALL DEBRIS REMOVED!!

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Jobs

Rentals Apartments

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198 ROUTE 9 NORTH, SUITE 100, MANALAPAN, NJ 07726

732-358-5200 FAX: 732-780-4678

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Painting/Wallpapering Novenas PAINTING - Interior/Exterior Ins. Reasonable. 732-343-4661

Pop's Painting & Powerwashing Free estimates

NO JOB TOO SMALL. Call 732-742-5014 Power Washing

A BARGAIN! POWERWASHING

Owner Operated/Insured Homes from $150. + cleaner Decks, patios, concrete. Do you want white gutters? call/text 732-558-2830 wizzpressurewashing.com

Roofing/Siding

ANTHONY JOHN'S

ROOFING

Repairs & New, Shingles or Flat. Solar panels are no problem. Masonry Work Chimney Repair Waterproofing Friendly Professional Svc. Call today for free estimate. 24 hr. emergency service

732-900-6087

J & R ROOFING & SIDING UNBEATABLE RATES Exp. & Ins. 732-672-8965

Window Washing PROFESSIONAL WINDOW CLEANING Fully Ins. * Free Estimates Call 732-738-7770

Autos for Sale

2012 Honda Civic EX-4 dr. sedan, 25,000 orig. mi., No accidents. Exc. cond. Sunroof, keyless entry, a/c, p/w, door locks, cruise, alloy wheels. Alarm, cd, mp3, blue tooth. $11,900 Call 732-617-8512

Auto/Truck Wanted AAA WANTED Junk&Running CARS, TRUCKS, WHATEVER We Buy It All $CASH$ 7 Day Pick Up. 732-536-8030 $200 to $25,000 PAID

Novenas

ST. JUDE NOVENA May the sacred heart of Jesus be the adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, hope of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day. By the eighth day your prayer will be answered. Say it for nine days. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank you, St. Jude.

G.B.

Contractors

PRAYER IS POWERFUL Oh, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine of splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. Oh, Holy Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this petition. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse in thee (3Xs). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3Xs). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so I can attain my goal. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. + Say this prayer 3 consecutive days and publish prayer after petition is granted. Do not despair. Additional advice and petition. Pray the Rosary regularly.

Electrical

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OWNER OPERATED

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Additions Add a Level Custom Basements Kitchens Baths

We Install Generac Generators Free Estimates • Lic. #14030 Bonded/Insured

732-238-8519

muzioconstruction.com muzioconst@optonline.net Lic#13VH00073300

NM-00455902

Electrical

www.spitalettoelectric.com email: info@spitalettoelectric.com

We Accept All Major Credit Cards -

Electrical

• • • • • • • •

CONTRACTOR

Residential/Commercial

SERVICE UPGRADES

Cell: 908-907-5170 732-845-3333

Gutter Covers Rooﬁng & Chimney Repairs Call for free estimate

732-579-2490 Fully Insured

Gutters

Over 25 Years Experience

JB ELECTRICAL

jbelectricalnj.com

INSTALLATION REPAIRS CLEANING

Gutters

V & D ELECTRIC, LLC.

EAMLESS GUTTERS & LEADERS

NM-00455904

NM-00455903

Electrical

JB GUTTERS S

• 24 Hour Emergency Service • All Of Your Residential Electrical Needs • Same Day Service

Full Renovations Home Improvements

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Gutters

SPITALETTO ELECTRIC

The Name You Know & Trust

S.S. PRAYER IS POWERFUL Oh, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine of splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. Oh, Holy Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this petition. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse in thee (3Xs). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3Xs). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so I can attain my goal. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. + Say this prayer 3 consecutive days and publish prayer after petition is granted. Do not despair. Additional advice and petition. Pray the Rosary regularly. F.A.M.

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BUSINESS & SERVICE

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 NM-00455338

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732-238-1049 VDElectric@msn.com

Garage Doors

GARAGE DOORS RS

Replace, Repairs, Spring Repairs, 24 HR service. Licensed/Insured ML Installation, LLC Lic # 13VH06595700

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732-673-3105

WITH THIS AD Exp. 4/2/21

NM-00456133

CLASSIFIED

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BUSINESS & SERVICE

CALL OUR CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT TO ADVERTISE HERE 732-358-5200 Handypersons

Home Improvements

Lawn Care

Landscaping

Lawn Care

KEY CONSTRUCTION

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Interior Exterior We Accept Credit Cards

Over 2,500 Satisﬁed Customers A&S JR. LLC Lic# 13VH03221500

• Gutters • Hardwood Floors • Kitchens • Laminate Floors • Moldings • Odd Jobs • Painting • Power Washing • Repairs • Roofing • Siding • Wallpaper Removal • Windows

HARDWOOD SPECIALIST • NEW JERSEY’S BEST

Fully Insured • Free Estimates • Owner Operated NJ Lic# 13VH06672000

NM-00455909

HOME IMPROVEMENTS • Additions • Attics • Basements • Bathrooms • Carpentry • Ceramic Tile • Counter Tops • Decks Over 30 years • Doors Experience • Dormers • Dry Wall • Flooring • Gutters

• Hardwood Floors • Kitchens • Laminate Floors • Moldings • Odd Jobs • Painting • Power Washing • Repairs • Rooﬁng • Sheds • Siding • Wallpaper • Windows

732-952-5131

Handypersons

(Cell) NM-00454659

ALL WORK GUARANTEED Residential & Commercial Lic. #13vH08853200

Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 4/30/21

Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.

732-613-1115 973-818-0880

(Ofﬁce)

www.keyfloorshic.com

24 HOUR PROMPT/EMERGENCY SERVICE

Any Service of $1,000 or more

Free Estimates • Insured • Owner-Operated

www.buildwithasjr.com

$250 OFF

Any Service of $2,500 or more

Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 4/30/21

Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.

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

732-257-1170

www.budgetpropertymaintenance.com

OWNER OPERATED

FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES

Home Improvements

G.S. LAWN SVC & LANDSCAPING LLC

Spring Clean-Ups

$100 OFF

ALL WORK GUARANTEED !!!

Landscaping

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Will Serve The Monmouth Areas For Tree Work & Landscaping Only

NM-00453963

• Additions • Attics 10% • Basements OFF • Bathrooms ANY JOB Booked By • Carpets 3/31/21 • Carpentry Min. $300 • Ceramic Tile • Counter Tops • Decks • Doors • Dormers • Sheetrock • Flooring (we are dustless)

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Lawn Care

Landscape Restoration Experts

• Weekly Mowing • Fertilization Program • De-Thatching & Seeding • Re-Sodding lawn • Complete Landscape Restoration & Installation • Mulch, Stone, Topsoil Installed & Delivered • Trimming & Pruning • Gutter Cleaning • Drainage Now Accepting Most Credit Cards Fully Insured

Working for a Greener NJ! Call for your FREE Estimate DAVID J. GUDZAK 732-257-5973 NM-00455204

Landscaping

JOHN’S CONSTRUCTION

732-759-5897

Home Improvements

CALL 732-925-0563 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

Free Estimates • Senior Discounts

Interior Carpentry Painting Sheetrock Basement Waterprooﬁng No Job Too Small or Big!

Quality Service – Quick Response Free Estimates ~ 24 hr. emergency service

Veteran Discounts Available

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

Outdoor Kitchens - Pavers - Driveways - Patios - Walkways Curb Stone - Concrete - Vinyl Fencing - Planting - Trimming Mulch - Core Aeration - Seeding - Fertilizing - Grading - Drainage NM-00454276

Call Mike for an estimate.

Serving Monmouth, Old Bridge, Parlin & surrounding.

PAINTING • ROOFING FLAT ROOFS • ROOF COATING DECK REPAIRS • POWER WASHING CONCRETE & FOUNDATIONS NM-00455815

NM-00455910

No job too small. All levels of home repairs & improvements. Carpentry • Painting • Tile/Molding • Powerwashing

Call for your Free Estimate

Lic#: 13VH08371300 Pest.#: 90823B Licensed & Insured

Lawn Care

732-251-2723 Fiorellolandscaping.com Landscaping

Lawn Care

Landscaping

C.H.E.A.P.

D&S

INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE

• 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”

LANDSCAPING INC.

Paver Walkways Patio • Driveways Snow Plowing

TREE SERVICE

732-548-1653

NM-00453965

Free Estimates • Fully Insured

COMPLETE LANDSCAPE DESIGN 732-549-6387

www.dslandscapinginc.com

NM-00453969

Certiﬁed brick paver and retaining wall installer

CLEAN-UPS

NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A

FREE ESTIMATES

TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200

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BUSINESS & SERVICE CALL OUR CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT TO ADVERTISE HERE 732-358-5200 Landscaping

Masonry/Paving

UNITED

Residential/Commercial/Municipal

(Patios, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Sidewalks) Free Estimates Fully Insured Over 20 Years Experience 24 Hour Emergency Service Senior Citizen Discount

All Phases of Brick, Stone & Concrete Work Free Designing Available

732-207-3933 732-617-TREE /

Call Mike 917-273-3234 Painting/Wallpapering

PRECISION PAINT & POWERWASHING

Landscaping

• Fertilizing and weed control • Disease Control • Grassy Weed Control • Lawn Insect Control • Complete Lawn Renovation • Mosquito Control • Property Insect Control

NM-00438101

PAINTING When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter

(732) 534-0548

Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured

Lawn Care

Landscaping

Expert Repairs for

Painting/Wallpapering

Glenn Kaune’s Custom Painting Satisfaction Guaranteed

Quality Work • Affordable Wallpaper Removal • Sheetrock Repair Taping/Spackling • Interior/Exterior Reliable Prompt Service

EXPERT

Colonia, NJ

NJ lic #13VH06010100

Masonry/Paving Fully Insured

LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC

LANDSCAPING • TREE SERVICES • STUMP REMOVAL RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE BULK MATERIAL DELIVERY FULLY INSURED

24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE

732-713-1528 TOM 732-713-2008 BRIAN

FREE ESTIMATE

DISCOUNTS 732-605-0362 AVAILABLE Over 30 yrs. • Free Est./Ins.

ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER

TO PLACE YOUR AD HERE CALL 732-358-5200

908-416-5219

Plumbing

David J. McConnell 732-257-6254

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

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1-800-757-7747 NM-00454095

Painting/Wallpapering

Brick Pavers - Natural Stone Concrete - Driveways - Patios Sidewalks - Steps - Retaining Walls

BrickPaverExpert.com

Call Jade

Plumbing • Heating Home Improvements

Painting/Wallpapering

PHIL SCALI 732-609-0786

NJ Lic. 13VH3323100

Lic#13VH06178600

NM-00452771

PT MASONRY

Insured

Same day free estimate • Licensed & Insured

• All Phases Of Painting • Interior/Exterior • Moulding Installation •No Job Too Small

NM-00455389

Pest # 60069B

Nothing is better than a woman’s touch!

3rd Generation

Over 40 years experience

609-686-2053

• Interior & Exterior Painting • Wallpaper Removal • Sheetrock Repair • Taping & Spackling • Color Change • Popcorn Removal

Painting/Wallpapering

732-525-8118

Masonry/Paving

Fall Aerating and Seeding

5 Star Rated on Google

www.poloniaconstruction.com

CALL NICK

Over 30 Years Experience

NM-00455382

Serving the area for over 31 years! Best from Europe!

MASON

Lawn Care

Masonry/Paving

POLISH

Tree Service, Inc.

NM-00455123

Reasonable Rates Neat & Reliable

s Year

NM-00454618

For All Your Painting Needs Call

Interior/Exterior Painting

NM-00454624

Lawn Care

Painting/Wallpapering

Free Estimates - Fully Insured

732-906-0385

plumbing & heating “Honest, Neat and Professional Service”

www.mattcoplumbing.com

732-418-0011 Metuchen, NJ 08840 | info@mattcoplumbing.com

NM-00454669

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ORS O D S& W O WIND

When we say this sale ends on March 31st, we mean it! You only have 31 days to get this discount, along with the FREE upgrade to our SmartSunTM glass!1 And know that we’ve adjusted our operations to serve you in the safest way possible. There are limited appointments available. Please call today to book your visit.

Sale ends March 31st!

SAVE

$325

on every window1

SAVE

$850

on every entry and patio door1

FREE

Upgrade

to our SmartSun™ Glass to help keep your home even more comfortable1

$200 OFF

the entire project1

Valid on initial visit only—not to be combined with any other offer. Minimum purchase of 4 or more windows and/or doors at time of initial visit. Financing provided by unafﬁliated third parties and is subject to credit requirements. Interest is billed during the promotional period but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid before the expiration of the promotional period.

NO NO NO

Money Down

Payments

Interest

Call to book your virtual or in-home appointment

for 1 year1

Now offering virtual appointments, too!

609-460-8202

Cannot be combined with prior purchases, other offers, or coupons. Offer not available in all areas. Discount applied by retailer representative at time of contract execution and applies to minimum purchase of 4 or more windows and/or entry or patio doors as part of Instant Rewards Plan which requires purchase during initial visit to qualify. Entry door discount applies to one complete ProVia front entry/storm door system with sidelights or transom, and glass door panel. No payments and deferred interest for 12 months available, subject to qualifying credit approval. Not all customers may qualify. Higher rates apply for customer with lower credit ratings. Interest is billed during the promotional period but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid before the expiration of the promotional period.There is no minimum monthly payment required during the promotional period. Financing for GreenSky® consumer loan programs is provided by federally insured, federal and state chartered financial institutions without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender or familial status. Financing not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Renewal by Andersen retailers are independently owned and operated retailers, and are neither brokers nor lenders.All financing is provided by third-party lenders unaffiliated with Renewal by Andersen retailers, under terms and conditions arranged directly between the customer and such lender, which are subject to credit requirements. Renewal by Andersen retailers do not assist with, counsel or negotiate financing, other than providing customers an introduction to lenders interested in financing. NJ Consumer Affairs License #: 13VH01541700. NYC Consumer Affairs License #: 1244514. Nassau Consumer Affairs License #: H0810150000. Suffolk Consumer Affairs License #: 43991-H. NYC 1307704. Rockland County License #: H-11942-07-00-00. Renewal by Andersen of Central/Northern NJ and Long Island are independently owned and operated affiliates operating in the NJ/NY metropolitan area. “Renewal by Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are marks of Andersen Corporation. ©2021 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. ©2021 Lead Surge LLC. All rights reserved. 1