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Majority of COVID deaths in Monroe being recorded at long-term facilities By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer
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Signs at Thompson Park in Monroe Township stand as a friendly reminder for members of the public to socially distance themselves as parks reopened May 2 in continued efforts to flatten the curve of the novel coronavirus.
Spotswood hires first female police officer By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer
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ecoming the first female officer appointed to the Spotswood Police Department, Patrolwoman Brittany Johnson has been hired as the police force’s 25th member. Chief of Police Michael Zarro said Johnson was hired on April 6 and is currently enrolled in the Field Training Officer (FTO) program. “She has very little experience; Johnson came from the Allenhurst Police Department [where] her experience was as a Class II Special Officer but very limited,” Zarro said. Zarro said Johnson went to attend a
special session of a Police Training Commission course offered at the Monmouth County Police Academy, which is the equivalent of a full-time academy. Now that Johnson has been hired by the department she gets immediately waived by the New Jersey Police Training Commission as a full-time officer, he said. On April 20, the Borough Council adopted an ordinance amending the municipal code to hire a new police officer. Zarro said Sgt. John Pfieffer and Patrolman Paul Silvestro are out on leave due to serious injuries. The first officer’s injury, Zarro said, “is a residual effect from a near head-on collision with then-Patrolman John Pfeiffer, who is now a sergeant. He was hit almost
head-on on Manalapan Road many years ago and he suffered a pretty serious shoulder injury. This is now his third surgery and now the anchor screws into the rotator cuff have pulled out. He is now going to have a possible fourth surgery.” Zarro said to be a realist, Pfeiffer might not make it back from this injury because it’s recurring. He said Pfieffer will have a fourth surgery on the same affected area. “[In October 2019] Patrolman Paul Silvestro was rear-ended on Helmetta Boulevard which forced the trunk of his vehicle into the rear of his front seat right behind his headrest. … Ptl. Silvestro has very serious injuries including a possible hip (Continued on page 9)
onroe Township had lost 66 residents to COVID-19 - 50 from long-term care facilities, or 76% - and 16 community-wide, as of press time. Mayor Gerald Tamburro, in a message to residents on May 4, said he was proud of the Monroe community for protecting each other by staying home. “It is a real sacrifice. It is painful. And as I have said before, it is the opposite of who we are as social beings,” he said. “But our efforts to stay home are slowing the virus, and right now it’s the only tool we have. Without the sacrifices that we have each made over the past seven weeks, there would have been so many more cases, many more deaths, more crowded hospitals and greater suffering. That is why we must continue our social distancing practices.” Yet even with community efforts, the virus has taken a significant toll with the loss of 66 residents, Tamburro said. “Those are the current official numbers, but I think time will show with more testing and confirmations, the real number is sadly much higher,” he said. Fifty residents, or 76% of the COVID-19 deaths in the community, are in private long-term care communities. “As a township, we have given much of our PPE (personal protective equipment) supplies to these facilities to help fight the coronavirus,” Tamburro said. “I have contacted Gov. [Phil] Murphy and the Commissioner of Health [Judith Persichilli] to provide additional assistance, and I agree the National Guard must be dispatched across the state to help in this specific crisis.” Tamburro, in his message, recognized the doctors, nurses, medical workers, essential workers, township emergency medical services, grocery store workers, pharmacists, police and firefighters, (Continued on page 6)
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Spotswood family pledges birth defect awareness despite canceled walk By VASHTI HARRIS
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espite having to postpone their Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Walk, resident Marylin Israel and the Spotswood Police Department still were able to raise $2,740 for the cause. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a birth defect that occurs during fetal development, causing a hole in an infant’s diaphragm that ultimately allows the organs to crown the abdomen, leaving limited room for the lungs to grow. About 1,600 babies are born with CDH every year in the U.S. but only 800 survive, according to Israel. “My grandson [Asher Garcia] was diagnosed with CDH during a 20-week ultrasound. After five long months in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, he [has since] returned home and he is a true blessing and a warrior,” Israel said. Asher is now nine months old and doing well, his grandmother said. “CDH is a devastating and complex birth defect. Not a lot of people are aware of it,” Israel said. With the awareness walk originally scheduled for April 18, it was postponed because of social distancing in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic; however it will be rescheduled. Israel said residents can still donate at https://chop.donordrive.com/ under “Asher CDH Survivor.” The $2,740 raised as of press time will benefit the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
On April 6, Mayor Edward Seely presented a proclamation to Israel, declaring April 19 “Asher Garcia Day” and “Con-
defects, the yellow represents the survivors and the babies who are still fighting in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the white represents the 50% of babies who did not survive. “Words cannot express how grateful I am to Mayor Seely to honor my grandson Asher with a proclamation proclaiming April 19 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Day in the Borough of Spotswood, and furthermore proclaiming April 19 Asher Garcia Day,” Israel said. “Seely has shown me Photo COURTESY OF MARYLIN ISRAEL how caring and supportive The family of little Asher Garcia is trying to bring he is when it comes to children, especially children with awareness to congenital diaphragmatic hernia. medical conditions. Deeply in my heart, I thank Seely and genital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness gratefully appreciate that recognition.” Day” in the borough. On April 19, Israel said she, her famCouncil President Larry Kraemer read ily and residents posted pictures of their the proclamation on behalf of Seely. “There are many families living in New support for Asher on Facebook with the Jersey with babies who have been diag- words, “We Support Asher.” “I want to thank immensely the nosed with and survived CDH, including Spotswood Parent Teacher Association for one of our own, Marylin Israel, whose grandson Asher was born with this defect, their support towards Asher,” Israel said. though many families have endured the “I am truly blessed to live in such a great horrible pain and grief associated with the town where people come together to show loss of loved ones to this condition,” Krae- their love and support towards my family. It takes a village.” mer said. Kraemer said Seely encouraged all resiContact Vashti Harris at dents to show their support for Asher on vharris@newspapermediagroup.com. April 19 by wearing blue, pink, yellow or white. Israel said these colors represent the CDH ribbon. Blue and pink represent birth
Monroe Library officials use 3D printer to make face shields for frontline heroes By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer
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t takes approximately an hour-and-ahalf to 3D print the visor portion of a face shield. Then, additional materials including plastic sheets, an elastic cord and foam are used to fully assemble the shield. That is what Steve Hrubes, Maker Studio coordinator at the Monroe Township Public Library, is doing with the library’s 3D printer from his home. So far, 130 face shields have been made and donated to health care professionals.
“After the library closed to the public, I was trying to figure out an additional way to use the library’s resources for the benefit of the community,” he said. “Having read about the lack of PPE (personal protective equipment) at hospitals, I did a little research and ran across an article of a 3D printer company in New York that had developed a 3D printable face shield.” Hrubes contacted the company, Budmen Industries, a technology, art and design business, for more details. “Their design has undergone review in a clinical setting and is approved by
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the National Institutes of Health,” he said. With support of Monroe Township Library Director Leah Wagner, Hrubes uses the library’s 3D printer from his home to make the shields. Face shields have been donated to Saint Peter’s Hospital in New Brunswick, Jersey City Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan, Monroe Village Senior Living Community, My InstaDoc Urgent Care of Marlboro and Monroe Park Pharmacy. For more information, visit www. monroetwplibrary.org/.
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Steve Hrubes, maker studio coordinator at the Monroe Township Public Library, is using the library’s 3D printer from his home to make face shields for frontline heroes.
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SPOTSWOOD–The Borough Council approved a resolution adopting a $15.4 million municipal budget to fund the various operations and services provided by the municipality. Mayor Edward Seely said the total municipal budget amount is $15,462,738, which consists of two separate entities that include the current F=fund amount of $11,850,978 and the water-sewer utility amount of $3,611,760. The 2019 total municipal budget amount was $14,879,570, which is a $583,168 increase, according to information provided by the borough. “[The current fund] ‌ budget provides for and maintains the same level of services that borough residents currently enjoy. The borough continues to aggressively pay down debt,â€? Seely said. The council approved a resolution adopting the budget during the council meeting on May 4 via video conference. Seely delivered his annual municipal budget presentation.
Seely said the budget provides for personnel increases throughout the borough, including new personnel and anticipated contractual increases for existing employees. The use of surplus to offset taxes was increased by $30,625 and revenues anticipated were also increased in order to minimize the 2020 tax increase, which may impact future budgets, he said. Seely said the costs the borough has no control over include the increase in recycling costs of $60,000 and the increase in reserve for uncollected taxes of $10,000. Borough Administrator Dawn McDonald said the local tax levy is $7,413,575 compared to the 2019 local tax levy amount of $7,129,075, which is a $284,500 increase. McDonald said the municipal tax rate is $1.00 compared to the 2019 municipal tax rate amount of $0.96, which is a $0.04 increase. The amount of money from surplus being used as revenue in the budget is $1,170,519, which is a $30,625 compared to the 2019 surplus used as revenue amount
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of $1,139,894, according to McDonald. t McDonald said the total state aid amount is $715,651. Although state aid -numbers have not been released, municipalities have been advised that no municipality will receive less than last year’s amount. The 2019 municipal budget’s state aid amount was $715,651. e McDonald said the average assessed home value is $255,913, which means residents will see an annual increase of $98.76 or a monthly increase of $8.23. The 2019 average assessed home value was $255,481, which is a $432 increase. “The borough does not have any input or control over school, county or library taxes. There is an increase in our health plan costs related to the new full-time personnel being hired,” McDonald said. g Capital improvements are in the budget include a new ambulance for EMS; three ,police patrol cars; a new masonry dump truck for the Department of Public Works; cdiesel heated asphalt transporter hot box for Public Works; milling, resurfacing and line striping of Old Stage Road; various
roadway improvements offset by a New Jersey Department of Transportation grant of $555,000; and the dredging of Devoe Lake funded by a $2.5 million state grant. McDonald said the council authorized the hiring of an additional police officer in April. In addition, the former part-time Borough Clerk Assistant Alyssa Guglietti was upgraded to a full-time deputy municipal clerk retroactive to Jan. 1. “Last, but not least, funds have been allocated in the budget to create two new part-time positions [that include] deputy municipal court administrator and a human resource officer in the mayor’s office,” McDonald said. McDonald said the borough’s Utility Manager Fred Walter retired on May 1. This position has been filled by the borough’s current Utility Operator Kevin Busund. None of the borough’s departments are being eliminated or consolidated. For more information about the municipal budget, visit www.spotswoodboro. com.
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surgery, he has been out since that date,” Zarro said. “That has caused a double manpower overtime on two shifts that is compounded by the fact that Pfeiffer is sergeant, by contract the senior patrolman gets elevated to sergeant’s pay. This causes a third prong overtime issue, I call it a bleed because it is a complete bleed of manpower resources for the police department.” When interviewing candidates, Zarro said Johnson was one of the department’s top candidates due to her doing well during the interview process. Zarro said Johnson is currently on week four of the eight-week FTO program. Once she completes the program she will start as a full-time officer. “We’ve always prided ourselves on being diverse and this is part of being diverse,” Zarro said. “We know what fits here in our selection process and from 28 years of enforcement experience, I know what’s going to work here and what’s not going to work. [Johnson] interviewed and
she’s been nothing but spectacular.” With the police department on an emergency schedule because of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Zarro said he anticipates Johnson will go on active duty on June 6 or so, once the department goes back to its normal schedule. “[Johnson] wanted to be a Spotswood officer because she liked the way things worked as opposed to where she came from. So she wanted it so bad she sat at the desk as a dispatcher even though she was an officer,” Zarro said. “She learned the whole communication center, hopeful she would get a shot at being a police officer. “I asked [Johnson] for homework to know the streets and know where she’s going. Part of law enforcement is half the battle is knowing where you’re going and figuring it out when you get there … and she came to work an hour early and drove around the streets on her own without being prompted,” Zarro continued. “I can’t be more proud of anybody that would do something like that and show that kind of dedication.”
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erhaps in these trying times that surround us, harkening back to a bit of old school “Americana” will be good for our souls right now. For me, nothing speaks to the soul of my American consciousness more than spotting one of those old Chevy, Ford or Dodge pickup trucks with a “For Sale” on it by the side of the road. It’s usually a step above a rotted barn find, probably runs, but its going to need some work. And, for any us Peter Perrotta who have driven across many states – when that was possible – you know that the automotive landscape changes quite drastically when you get south of Maryland and west of Reading, Pennsylvania. All of a sudden, it seems like everyone has an American pickup truck – usually a Dodge Ram, Chevy Silverado or a Ford F-150. “Where I come from, your truck is a reflection of who you are,” says A&E reality TV star Jase Robertson, an accomplished hunter and fisherman from West Monroe, Louisiana. Of the pickup offerings from the big three American automakers, currently the Dodge Ram 1500 pickup seems to be currying the most favor among the respected auto review critics. With that in mind, I recently road tested the popular 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 Rebel Crew Cab 4 X 4 pickup truck to see what all the fuss was about. Now mind you, while this truck is more than capable of doing some heavy lifting and creative off-roading, this is not your typical barn find or work truck. It’s far too luxurious and way too expensive to be limited to just dirty work. The Ram 1500 Rebel I tested has a base price of $47,990. However, it was loaded with $21,620 in glitzy options. When you add in the $1,695 for destination and delivery, the MSRP sticker price registered at $71,305. Now folks, that’s a lot of cabbage to be paying for a pickup truck. At that price,
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you want to make sure if you do take it offroading you sure as heck don’t end up upside down in a Pinelands sand ditch. When you go shopping for your pickup truck, it can get a bit confusing. Each model is offered in a number of different trims with crew cab or extended cab body styles and several different engines and bed sizes. So, it’s a good idea to do your homework beforehand. Base prices for the Ram 1500 range anywhere from $32,950 for the entry level Tradesman to $55,110 for the top-of-the-line Limited. Other models offered include the Big Horn (base price $38,035), and the Laramie ($41,735). The Ram 1500 is offered in rear wheel and 4WD and has three available engines: 3.0 liter V6 turbo diesel (260 HP); 3.6 liter V6 (305 HP) and the 5.7 liter V8 (395 HP). My tester was a 4WD Crew Cab that was powered by the first time offered 3.0 liter V6 turbo diesel, coupled with an 8 speed automatic transmission. While the new turbo diesel was miserly on gas – 24 mpg overall with 29 on the highway and 21 in city driving – I found it to be a wee bit underpowered at times. This vehicle is massive. It has an overall length of 233 inches, weighs 5,355 pounds and has a towing capacity of 11,340 pounds. The options included: $4,995 for the 3.0 liter turbo diesel engine; $3,000 for the level 2 equipment group that includes heated seats and steering wheel, parking sensors, power
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adjustable pedals and more; $2,995 for the Rebel package that includes, 8- and 12-way power seats, a Wi-Fi hot spot, a 19-speaker Harmon Kardon premium sound system, a 12-inch touch screen with navigation ; $1,805 for the air suspension; $1,495 for a dual pane panoramic sun roof. The truck, which is ruggedly attractive and looks like its ready to rumble at any minute, is also outfitted with a Black Appearance Package that includes a black front bumper with black back plate, a black RAM front grille badge and oversized 18-inch gloss black wheels. My tester had a Diamond Black Crystal Pearl exterior and luxury trimmed black leather seats. Simply put, this truck is quite attractive. It makes you want to just jump in and take off. Overall, I was extremely impressed with this truck. It is loaded with luxurious creature comforts inside and has a very comfortable ride and almost noiseless cabin. Almost every auto critic who reviews the Ram 1500 mentions that this truck comes
standard with a rear coil spring suspension that is head and shoulders about the leaf spring rear suspensions offered up by Ford and Chevy. I totally agree. Moreover, my tester added the air suspension as an option which made the truck even more comfortable to drive. Inside the cabin is very roomy, both upfront and in the rear. The interior accoutrements and ergonomics are spot on. Dodge’s Uconnect infotainment system is one of the easiest to operate and is extremely intuitive. It is very easy to sync up your phone, connect your iPod and enter a navigation destination – a task that is not as easy in some other models these days. Moreover, the upgraded Harmon Kardon 19-speaker audio system is an audiophile’s dream. It is capable of producing ear splitting concert quality surround sound. A few other neat features of this truck which should be noted include: a split tailgate, so you don’t have to lower the entire gate; the ability to raise and lower the suspension height to four different settings at the push of a button; a locking differential for off-roading; and lockable side storage cabinets on the out side of both sides of the pickup bed. The Ram 1500 gets an impressive 5-star overall rating in the government’s crash tests as well. Moreover, the EPA estimates the annual fuel cost to run this truck to be $1,950 as it uses about 4.2 gallons of diesel fuel per every 100 miles driven. While the pickup field is crowded, the Dodge Ram 1500 is an impressive entry into this arena. Anyone, who is considering buying or leasing a pickup would be remiss not to consider one of the Ram 1500 models.
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t was the news that most high school spring sports coaches and athletes across the Greater Middlesex Conference expected but didn’t want to hear: on May 4, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that schools in New Jersey would be closed for the rest of the school year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The domino effect of schools not reopening resulted in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) cancelling the spring sports season. “Following today’s announcement by Gov. Murphy, the NJSIAA has officially canceled New Jersey’s 2020 high school spring sports season,” the committee said in a press release. “This decision was not made lightly and we are disappointed for the thousands of New Jersey student-athletes who will be unable to compete this spring. While we remained hopeful to the end, and left open every possibility, competition simply is not feasible given the circumstances.” The decision is yet another unfortunate ramification of COVID-19, with athletes missing out on their senior season to teams losing out on a spring that could hve featured state and conference championships. “The news wasn’t surprising, but didn’t make it hurt less,” said Michael Murray, baseball coach for Saint Joseph Regional High School in Metuchen. The squad that was scheduled to take the diamond this spring for the Falcons would have featured 15 to 16 senior players. Murray held a team meeting on Zoom a day after the news broke and said that his players were of course very disappointed, but was impressed by their reactions, especially the seniors. St. Joe’s was geared up for a great spring with a dominant pair of aces at the top of its rotation in senior right-hander Adam Boucher and sophomore lefty Donovan Zsak, the coach said. The Falcons went 20-10 last year and made a strong run to the NJSIAA South Jersey, Non-Public A championship game. Murray felt his team had a chance to make another run at winning a sectional title and be in the running to win the conference tournament. Feeling nothing but heartache for all his players, especially his seniors for not getting the chance to play out this season, Murray said he will do whatever it takes to give his players some sort of season or
game competition this summer if restrictions are lifted. Murray, who is also the school’s athletic director, has been in contact with other coaches in the state and the conference about setting up a tournament or a round of games this summer. The team’s annual green and black inter-squad game that is usually played during the preseason is another idea Murray is considering, with the Falcons’ current squad facing off against a team filled with alumni. A GMC senior all-star game is another possibility, Murray said. “We’re trying to be as creative as possible to organize some sort of games this summer for the players,” Murray said. “Give the seniors some closure from everything that has happened to them.” Old Bridge High School baseball player Eddie Nugent is hoping that there will be some sort of games this summer for he and his teammates to participate in. The senior was hopeful that there would be a season, even though it seemed unlikely that would be the case. After the announcement by the governor, Nugent admitted it was like losing everything. His team wasn’t going to get the chance to try to repeat as conference champions and compete for a state championship. He was losing out on his senior season and a chance to earn the recognition of being an all-conference player. He instead will get the opportunity to compete in both football and baseball when he attends Susquehanna University. But before he goes off to college, Nugent
wants one more chance in any shape or form to play on the diamond with his Old Bridge teammates, he said. “Without the guys I played with in high school, I’m not where I am at today,” Nugent said. “These guys are my family. I owe it to them to give it everything I got to play one more game with them and go out the right way.” Joe Yannone never thought that March 13 would be the last time he would coach his Monroe Township High School boys lacrosse team. The team’s sixth practice ended up being its last of the season. “It was tough,” Yannone said. “We always assumed we would be back. There was always hope to have some closure to the season. We didn’t really get a chance to say goodbye.” Monroe will miss out on a shot at a three-peat and its fourth conference championship in five years. Yannone said he felt really good about his squad during the preseason and believed his team had a chance at a special season. Monroe’s was fueled by a strong upperclassmen nucleus that was led by senior goalie Josh Estavillo and junior midfielder Matthew Dorian. Yannone hopes that there will be a chance for his squad to have a chance to play some other teams from the Greater Middlesex Conference and is definitely a fan of a GMC senior all-star game. One thing for sure that Yannone hopes people take from this situation is how special all four years of high school sports are to student-athletes.
“You really appreciate something more when it’s taken from you,” Yannone said. “This shows how special each of your four years in high school are.” Each year is crucial in an athlete’s growth as well, echoed South Brunswick High School girls track and field Coach Stefan Moorhead, who believes underclassmen will be affected in their development by the season being canceled. Moorhead said he has been stressing to his junior, sophomore and freshman athletes to train as hard as they can on their own this summer so they can reach the level of performance that they would’ve had the opportunity to reach this spring if sports resumed. As for the seniors on the South Brunswick girls track and field squad, disappointment fills the heart of Moorhead, who said he wishes his 15 senior athletes would’ve gotten a final chance to compete and be with their friends this spring. Moorhead said he is up to running a meet or two this summer, but those plans have not yet been spoken about. The team will try to get together during the summer for a mock meet or practice when allowed, Moorhead stated. The South Brunswick High School athletic department will hold a Virtual Senior Day to honor all its senior student-athletes later this month, he said. “It will be a nice way to honor them for all their hard work,” Moorhead said. “Our seniors are disappointed and feeling the loss of not being able to compete this spring.”
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PAINTING • ROOFING DRIVEWAYS • SEAL COATING DECK REPAIRS • POWER WASHING CONCRETE & FOUNDATIONS
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Landscaping
TREE SERVICE
No Job Too Small or Big!
CALL 732-925-0563
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C.H.E.A.P.
Quality Service – Quick Response Free Estimates ~ 24 hr. emergency service
Free Estimates • Senior Discounts
Now accepting major credit cards
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CERTIFIED
Commercial & Residential
Exterior All Types of RooďŹ ng Flat & Shingles Repair or New Deck Repair & Staining Chimney & Fencing Shed Repairs Powerwashing
Landscaping
A&C TREE SERVICE
Home Improvements
JB GUTTERS S
Electrical
• Roofing Siding - Windows
Free Estimates • Insured • Owner-Operator
Gutters
VDElectric@msn.com
• Custom Seemless Gutters Leaf Guards
• Hardwood Floors • Kitchens • Laminate Floors • Moldings • Odd Jobs • Painting • Power Washing • Repairs • Roofing • Sheds • Siding • Wallpaper • Windows
ALL WORK GUARANTEED !!!
Gutters
732-238-1049
Specializing in
A&S JR. LLC Lic # 13VH03221500
NEXT DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
www.newjerseyguttercleaning.com
IMPROVEMENTS
HOME IMPROVEMENTS • Additions • Attics • Basements • Bathrooms • Carpentry • Ceramic Tile • Counter Tops • Decks Over 30 years • Doors Experience • Dormers • Dry Wall • Flooring • Gutters
800-640-7781
WITH THIS AD Exp. 5/15/20
TIMCO HOME
Over 2,500 Satisfied Customers
FULLY INSURED
Free Est. • Bonded & Ins. • Lic. # 15903
SPITALETTO ELECTRIC OWNER OPERATED
• Gutter Installation • Pipe Vent Collars • Powerwashing • Painting / Staining
Home Improvements
Free Estimates • Fully Insured
Lawn Care
NM-00428122
The Name You Know & Trust
Home Improvements
NM-00429859
Contractors
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Landscaping
D&S
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
LANDSCAPING INC.
Paver Walkways Patio • Driveways Snow Plowing
COMPLETE LANDSCAPE DESIGN 732-549-6387
www.dslandscapinginc.com
NM-00428688
CertiďŹ ed brick paver and retaining wall installer
CLEAN-UPS
NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A
FREE ESTIMATES
BUSINESS & SERVICE
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Lawn Care
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Landscaping
G.S. LAWN SVC & LANDSCAPING, LLC
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Spring Clean-Ups
24 HOUR PROMPT/EMERGENCY SERVICE
ALL WORK GUARANTEED Residential & Commercial Lic. #13vH08853200 • Weekly Mowing • Fertilization Program • De-Thatching & Seeding • Re-Sodding lawn • Complete Landscape Restoration & Installation • Mulch, Stone, Topsoil Installed & Delivered • Trimming & Pruning • Gutter Cleaning • Drainage • Pavers
Will Serve The Monmouth Areas For Tree Work & Landscaping Only
$100 OFF Any Service of
$200 OFF Any Service of
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 5/31/20
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 5/31/20
NM-00428654
$499 or more
$999 or more
** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 1 Cord $175.00 • 1/2 Cord $100 PROMPT/EMERGENCY
732-257-1170
www.budgetpropertymaintenance.com
FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES Lawn Care
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OWNER OPERATED
Landscaping
Landscape Restoration Experts
Now Accepting Most Credit Cards Fully Insured • Free Estimates Visit our website: www.gslawnsvclandscaping.com Facebook: G.S. Lawn Service & Landscaping, LL.C.
DAVID J. GUDZAK NM-00429373
Lawn Care
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732-257-5973
Landscaping
New Beginnings Landscaping Now Booking Seasonal Contracts for 2020 Season
Spring & Fall Clean Ups Lawn Mowing - Fertilization Top Soil, Mulch, Shrub Trimming, New Plantings, Seeding, Powerwashing We deliver materials!
Call 908-309-1430 ask for Mike Give your property a New Beginning Lawn Care
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Landscaping
EXPERT
Lawn Care
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Landscaping
Masonry/Paving
UNITED
Residential/Commercial/Municipal
FULLY INSURED
24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE
732-713-1528 TOM 732-713-2008 BRIAN
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POLISH
Tree Service, Inc.
MASON
(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 www.poloniaconstruction.com
CALL NICK
NM-00428712
732-207-3933 732-617-TREE
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Masonry/Paving
732-525-8118
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PT MASONRY
Expert Repairs for  Over 40 years experience
PHIL SCALI 732-609-0786 Colonia, NJ
Insured
NJ lic #13VH06010100
Masonry/Paving NJ Lic. 13VH3323100
Masonry/Paving Fully Insured
LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC
LANDSCAPING • TREE SERVICES STUMP REMOVAL • SPRINKLER REPAIR BULK MATERIAL DELIVERY
Serving the area for over 31 years! Best from Europe!
NM-00429725
Lawn Care
FREE ESTIMATE
Serving all of New Jersey since 1998
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Brick Pavers - Natural Stone Concrete - Driveways - Patios Sidewalks - Steps - Retaining Walls
1-800-757-7747 BrickPaverExpert.com
Specializing in all types of paving for Driveways & Parking Lots
CELL # 732-810-9511
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NM-00429774
Please visit our website or call for more info.
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CALL OUR CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT TO ADVERTISE HERE 732-358-5200 Painting/Wallpapering
Power Washing
3rd Generation
SPECIALIZING IN • Houses • Decks • Fences • Concrete • Brick Pavers • Pool Areas • Deck Staining Also• Polymetric Sanding FREE ESTIMATES
PAINTING
• All Phases Of Painting • Interior/Exterior • Moulding Installation •No Job Too Small
When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter
(732) 534-0548
Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured Lic#13VH06178600
NM-00425169
Painting/Wallpapering
NM-00428224
Pool Care
Family Pool Service 
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Free Estimates - Fully Insured
732-906-0385 Plumbing
Pool Openings & Closings
Liner Replacements •Pump & Motor Work
All Pool Services Call 732-763-3262 NM-00429284
foster@familypoolservice.com
Roofing/Siding
CISLO SIDING plumbing & heating
All Types of Siding Windows • Roofing
732-548-0110
732-418-0011
Free Estimates • Fully Insured
Metuchen, NJ 08840 | info@mattcoplumbing.com
25th Anniversary
www.cislosiding.com
NM-00429381
www.mattcoplumbing.com
“Honest, Neat and Professional Service�
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Spring has Sprung... and with it comes the sneezing, runny nose, congestion and itchy watery eyes of seasonal allergies! • Hay Fever & Rose Fever We are here to help you as • Eczema & Hives we cope with COVID-19 together. • Skin Allergies Our Office will care for you through Telemedicine if you • Food Allergies have a Fever, Cough and Allergy • Nasal & Sinus Allergies Symptoms. Please call about our Telecare Services • Asthma & Chronic Cough • Animal & Insect Allergy • Low Immunity & Recurrent Infection
Philip Pasternak, MD
FAAP, FACAAI, FAAAAI Diplomate American Board of Allergy, Asthma, Immunology
Call for your Appointment Most Insurances & HMOs Accepted —Including MEDICARE
ALLERGY, ASTHMA, & SINUS CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
(732) 254-4000
NEW LOCATION NM-00429835
911 East County Line Rd. Lakewood 21 Brunswick Woods Dr., East Brunswick