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Four candidates seek two seats available on Milltown Council By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer
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Even though school is yet to begin in person for the 2020-21 school year due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, children are using the new large motor/sensory playground at the Parkview School. Milltown Education Foundation members and their children celebrated the completion of the playground on Sept. 26. See story, page 8.
Three incumbents seek to regain seats on Milltown BOE By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer
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hree incumbents are facing no challengers on the ballot as they seek to regain their three-year seats on the Milltown Board of Education. The general election is on Nov. 3. JoAnne Demetrio, 66, has lived in the borough for 43 years. She has two adult daughters who live in Milltown, and six grandchildren ages 4-13. Demetrio, a retired teacher, taught in the Milltown Public Schools for 32 years. She earned a master’s degree in elementary education and certifications in reading recovery and national board. In the community, Demetrio’s involvement revolves around her grandchildren and the Board of Education (BOE).
“I attend all their sports events,” she said. “I also participate in the community activities as part of my board committees, PTO (Parent Teacher Organizations), [and] MEF (Milltown Education Foundation) activities.” Demetrio said she is running for another term on the board because “as an educator, my whole life has revolved around educating children.” “I think I offer an expertise and insight to the educational experience that is useful to the board,” she said. “My special interest is in curricula. I think it is important that we keep up with changes and ensure that our children are given the opportunity to be exposed to the most current information possible. I have been involved as the curriculum chair and hope to continue as a board member. Milltown has done an out-
standing job educating our children and I take pride in being a part of contributing to the process.” Jim Lloyd, 42, who has lived in the borough for seven years, is seeking his third term on the board. He and his wife have two daughters, 9 and 11, enrolled at Joyce Kilmer Middle School. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University, a law degree from Fordham University School of Law and a master’s degree in public policy from Rutgers University. He is employed as a researcher at Rutgers University’s Center for Health Services Research. In the community, Lloyd has coached many seasons of soccer and basketball for Milltown Recreation. He served as a (Continued on page 11)
wo Democratic candidates are running against two Republican candidates for two, three-year seats available on the Milltown Borough Council. Democrats James Pareti and Margaret O’Donnell are seeking their first elected seats in the general election on Nov. 3. Pareti filled an unexpired term at the beginning of the year. They are facing GOP incumbent Councilman Ronald Dixon and John Collins, a former councilman. John Collins, 63, has lived in the borough for 32 years. He is widowed. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the New Jersey City University and an associate’s degree from Middlesex County College. He is employed as an accountant and fiscal analyst. In the community, Collins is a 41-year member of the Milltown Rangers, having served as treasurer, a trustee and financial secretary, a 15-year member of the Sons of the American Legion, member of the Board of Health, member of the Municipal Pool Committee, past member of the Board of Adjustment from 2010-2014 and past member of the New Municipal Building Committee. Collins was appointed to the council in March 2006 and was elected and served from 2007-09. The former councilman said he is running for re-election “to keep Milltown a great place to live and improve the quality of life for the residents.” If re-elected, Collins said he will focus on changing the water supplier and lower water rates, have the roads paved and try to lower taxes. “Also, I would like to put five 15-minute parking spots in the municipal building parking lot so residents could pay their bills and have easy access to municipal services effective 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.” Ronald Dixon, 75, has lived in the borough for 15 years. He is married with four children and seven grandchildren. (Continued on page 16)
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Eight candidates will vie for three, three-year terms on Monroe board By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer
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ight candidates will vie for the three, three-year terms available on the Monroe Board of Education (BOE) for the election in November. The candidates include incumbent Kathy Kolupanowich; and newcomers Sarah Aziz, Kathleen Belko, Karen Bierman, Jacob Koppel Egierd, Michael Elgawly, Kate Rattner and Christine Skurbe. Incumbents Jill DeMaio and Steven Riback are not seeking re-election. Aziz is running on the Accountability Honesty Dedication slate, Belko is running on the Change We Need slate, Bierman is running on the Transparency Participation Integrity slate, Egierd is running on the Real Change Now slate, and Skurbe is running on the Premier Affordable Education slate. The general election is on Nov. 3. Sarah Aziz, 43, was raised in Jamesburg and has lived in Monroe for four years. She is married with three children, ages 12, 9 and 4. She is a 1995 graduate of Monroe Township High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Rutgers University. She currently is inactive, but is a certified public accountant Sarah Aziz (CPA). In the community, Aziz is a member of the WoodlandMill Lake Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and the local chapter of the League of Women Voters. She is also a parent of a special needs child and advocate for children with disabilities on the Children and Youth Subcommittee of the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities. Additionally, she is the administrator of the Monroe Township Education Facebook group where she posts summaries of BOE meetings and shares the latest in education news on the state, local and national level. “As a parent of three children in our public schools, including one with special needs, the success of our schools is personal to me,” she said. “Serving on the BOE would allow me to make sure that all the children in Monroe Township, including mine, have access to a top-notch education. I also want to work to find cost-effective solutions for our overcrowding crisis and
make sure we can address this problem without compromising the safety of our students or burdening our taxpayers.” If elected, Aziz said she would concentrate on the school’s budget. “I have worked as a CPA and financial analyst, but put my career on hold to care for my family,” she said. “Because of my professional background, I am best qualified to ask the tough questions and make the right connections to keep our schools financially strong and our tax dollars safe. I will work with our administration to find fiscally responsible solutions and ensure that our budget reflects the needs of our schools and the community. I will also work with businesses to find resources for our schools and continue the fight for fair funding.” Kathleen (Katie) Belko, 56, is a 21year resident of the township. She is widowed with four children, a 20-year-old and three 17-year-olds. She earned a master’s degree in nursing from Chamberlain University. She is employed as a registered nurse specializing in education and informatics. In the community, Belko has been an officer and volunteer with Monroe Special Sports, Kathleen Belko liaison to the Monroe Township Baseball Association, member of Music Parents Association, co-leader of the Special Education Parent Advocacy Group for Monroe, and a parent volunteer in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts during events. “This past year has been a tumultuous one for the BOE of Monroe Township and I want to see a change in the tenure of the board,” she said. “The focus has not been on the education or responsibility to our community. I am running because I believe our BOE needs change, not change for change sake, change that emphasizes fiscal accountability, transparency and integrity. A board with greater focus on fiscal accountability, transparency and integrity will have a brighter perspective, limitless possibilities, and more in-depth knowledge on how to provide quality education for Monroe students.” If elected, Belko said her goal is for the communication of the board and administration to become “continual, upfront and honest.” “Our concern should be the parents and [for the] community [to] understand where
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the board stands on the important issues,” she said. “I will advocate for the board committee meetings to be videoed for review by the community, I will also advocate for our public comments to be open at a committee meeting. This BOE needs to also direct administration to increase open communication with parents and community members. I want to also see that our board meetings be not only videoed but live streamed on an official Monroe Township BOE social media page.” Karen Bierman, 49, has lived in the township for five years. She has a 15-yearold son in high school. She is a graduate of Boonton High School with some college. She is employed as a high level executive in strategic operations and logistics. In the community, she is “Andrew’s mom,” actively involved in Boy Scouts, recreational Karen Bierman basketball and high school football. She recently served on the ad hoc committee for the BOE to study and make recommendations toward student growth and housing challenges. “I would like to see transparency, integrity [and] participation highlighted [on the BOE],” she said. “I often witness fracture and frustration among board members and the community participants and would like to contribute a positive influence toward focusing the board on providing their best for our children, educators, parents and community members.” If elected, Bierman said she has three core items of focus: helping formulate a successful referendum to facilitate additional housing for students; assist in the fight for fair funding from the state; and negotiate/advocate for stronger teacher contract to facilitate teacher retention in the district. Michael Elgawly, 54, has lived in the township for 24 years. He is married with three children, ages 14, 11 and 7. He earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in finance. He is employed as an economics instructor at a Michael Elgawly
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state university. In the community, Elgawly is involved in his children’s sports on the Monroe soccer teams and is a volunteer for his church in Monroe. “I am running for BOE because I believe the current board does not have our kids, parents and teachers in their best interest,” he said. “In addition, we need to have greater fiscal responsibility. Monroe residents have had enough of the disproportionate rise in property taxes.” Elgawly said the board needs to address the increase in enrollment due to the increase in developments in Monroe. “New schools and/or additions to the existing schools will need to be erected,” he said. “This will require a BOE member that is going to account for every dollar spent.” Kathy Kolupanowich, 66, has lived in the township for 34 years. She is married with three children, who are all graduates of the Monroe Township School District. She has a 2-yearold grandson, who will attend the Monroe schools. She attended the Katherine Gibbs Business School. She was employed as an executive secretary for Otis Elevator Company and Johnson & Johnson before deciding to Kathy Kolupanowich become a stay-athome mom. She has been a member of the BOE for 21 years. In the community, Kolupanowich spent 20 years on the elementary, middle and high school Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) and held officer positions at each level. She volunteered her time to the organizations and programs her children participated in (recreation sports, Girl Scouts, cheerleading, band parents) and sat on many school district committees as a parent. “As a BOE member, I’ve sat on every district committee, including negotiations, and have given countless hours to improving the educational opportunities in our district,” she said. “Currently, I’m the treasurer of the Monroe Township Education Foundation, BOE rep to the Monroe Township Recreation Advisory Board, a member of the local League of Woman Voters and Friends of the Library, and was appointed to the Mayor’s Open Space Task Force for (Continued on page 17) Real Estate.................................................... 18
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Spotswood council president, former candidate run for mayor’s seat
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SPOTSWOOD – Borough Council President Larry Kraemer will face off against former mayoral candidate Jackie Palmer for the open mayor seat that holds a four-year term in Spotswood. Election day is on Nov. 3. Current Mayor Edward Seely will not run for re-election. Kraemer, 63, has been a borough resident for the past 23 years. “I made the decision to run after finding out Mayor Edward Seely would not be seeking re-election,” Kraemer said. “I didn’t want the citizens of Spotswood to feel like they had to settle for a mayor because there was only one option; I wanted them to have a choice.” Having been on the council for two years, Kraemer works as a high/low operator for the Mercedes Benz Distribution Center in Robbinsville. “For the past 14 years, I have been a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) lieutenant for the Township of Woodbridge Township. Additionally, for the past 12 years I have been on the Board of Directors for the New Jersey Run for the Fallen,” Kraemer said. “The run is an organization of military runners and support
staff whose mission is to run one mile for each New Jersey active service member who has died during the global war on terror.” If elected as mayor, Kraemer said the top three issues he wants to tackle would include settling the lawsuits against the Larry Kraemer town, because officials need to move forward and focus on more important issues, such as taxes; taxes are a major concern for all and he would like to find ways to lower them, if possible. If not, he would like to find ways to prevent them from being increased; and he would like to continue the work the current administration has begun to dredge and clean DeVoe Lake. Palmer, 46, has been a borough resident for 21 years. She is a freelance project manager for two large insurance companies and is a small business owner. “Spotswood is in need of new leadership and ideas. We need to restore an administration that has integrity, respect and
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accountability to our residents. It’s time for a change. The issues and platforms that I ran on four years ago are still the same today,” Palmer said. As an experienced project manager with more than 20 years of experience in Human Resources, Leadership and Management, Jackie Palmer Palmer said she brings the ability to not only see and manage the day-to-day details of running a municipality but she can also see the 30,000-foot view to help identify gaps and challenges that are not always seen when working day-to-day in the details. “I am a dedicated leader and want Spotswood to continue to be a place where people want to live, work and raise a family. We have a great community and I know it can be even better,” Palmer said. Throughout her years in the borough, Palmer was on the Spotswood Zoning Board; a Parent Teacher Association (PTA) life member, former treasurer and
past president; a Spotswood Soccer Club coach; Spotswood Youth Baseball board member; a Neighborhood Watch/Community Policing participant; and on the EMS review committee appointed by the mayor. “Spotswood’s taxes are extremely high. Lake Devoe needs continued attention. It is a challenge for small businesses to start up in Spotswood and grow,” Palmer said. “We need a strong advocate to the county and state for the needs of Spotswood residents. We need to enhance our community communications and encourage resident involvement.” If elected as mayor, Palmer said the first order of business is to restore fiscal responsibility in the borough. With continued increases in taxes and extensive municipal bonding for projects, the borough needs to review exactly where it stands financially and have a plan to stabilize while still enabling it to be more proactive in town projects as opposed to reactive. “As I said earlier, we need an advocate for Spotswood at the county and state level. I am passionate about ensuring that Spotswood receives not only what is entitled to but also find creative ways for financing including additional grants and holding our professionals accountable,” Palmer said.
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Four candidates run for two seats on Spotswood Borough Council
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SPOTSWOOD – One incumbent and three newcomers will face off to secure the two open Spotswood Borough Council seats. Election day is Nov. 3. Councilman Jose Rivera will go up against newcomer candidates Marylin Israel, Edward Lesko and Diane Charlesworth to earn one of the two open seats on the council, with each seat holding a four-year term. Councilman John Melillo is not seeking re-election. Council President Larry Kraemer put in a bid for the mayor’s seat. Diane Charlesworth has lived in the borough since 1995. She said her age is irrelevant: “let’s just say I’m a ‘seasoned citizen,’ ” she said. Charleworth is retired, but spent more than 30 years in the eyeglass business, selling eyeglass lenses wholesale for different manufacturers to various optical labs in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island. “After attending council meetings for about two years, I decided to run for the council because I saw a need for leadership in the challenges that Spotswood will be facing in the next few years,” she said. In 2015, Charlesworth said she founded a knit/crochet group, Stitch in Time, where members meet weekly at the Spotswood Senior Center. “In addition to working on our own personal projects, we do a lot of charity work, such as making sleeping mats from recycled plastic shopping bags that get distributed to homeless veterans through the American Legion,” Charlesworth said. “We also make hats and scarves that get distributed through the CUP Food Pantry in Spotswood, for those who are less fortunate than we are.” Charlesworth said the group has a few members who are retired nurses from the Mother and Child Department at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, and through this connection they are able to donate handmade baby blankets to many newborns. “We need to definitely tighten our belts when it comes to spending because there are several lawsuits that the borough is facing from current and former employees,” Charlesworth said about the changes needed in Spotswood. “We need to settle these lawsuits and mitigate current employee issues and concerns by ensuring that a new business administrator is trained appropriately and has the necessary skills when hired. “Also, we need to bring more ratable businesses into the borough, especially since the Schweitzer Mill will be closing at the end of the year. There are several empty commercial spaces located
throughout town that could be operational and helping to lessen the tax burden on the residents,” she said. Marylin Israel, 59, has been a borough resident for more than 10 years. “I have decided to run again because I truly love Spotswood. For the love and passion I have for the town, running again speaks volume that shows that my intentions are real,” she said. “I need a change for my town. Spotswood needs a facelift. I will be honored to represent the town that I love with respect, integrity and grace.” Before retiring, Israel was working for a law firm as a senior paralegal for 10 years. “I am a member of the liturgy committee for Immaculate Conception Church in Spotswood, [where I] serve as an eucharistic minister and a reader,” Israel said. “I
am a member of the Board of Trustees for Spotswood Public Library and I am also a member of the Friends of the Spotswood Public Library.” Israel said she is also a Neighborhood Watch member. If elected to the council, Israel said some issues she wants to tackle are the continuation of improving DeVoe Lake, controlling the municipal budget, stopping unnecessary spending, creating more activities for seniors on weekends, and more programs for children. Edward Lesko, 22, is a lifelong borough resident, and is currently a field organizer for a congressional campaign in north New Jersey. “I work seven days a week, upwards of 12 hours a day, and will be doing so
through Nov. 3. Here, I oversee a group of more than 60 volunteers,” Lesko said. “While that might sound like a lot, the experience continues to be rewarding, both personally and professionally.” Lesko said he decided to run for a seat on the council to inspire residents, especially young adults, who have not previously been involved. “I want them to believe that it is never too late, or too early, to find their voice. I personally know people from many different age groups who are under the impression that because they have not previously been involved, or because of their age, that they don’t feel they have the right to start,” Lesko said. “This should not be the case. Every resident deserves to be heard and
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The East Brunswick Public Library is hosting the “Path to 2020 Elections” program to explore the election process. Frank Argote-Freyere explains the Electoral College in the lecture “Who Really Elects the President: the Workings of the Electoral College” at 7 p.m. Oct. 27. His presentation explores how the Electoral College was created by the founding fathers as a way to manage an unruly public and, if needed, overturn the election results. The lecture will be presented on the Zoom platform. These programs are all sponsored by the Friends of the East Brunswick Public Library. For information, visit www.ebpl.org.
Raritan Valley YMCA will hold the following drive-in movie nights at the Y, 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick: “Into the Spider-verse” at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 9, and “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Rain dates are Oct. 10 and 31, respectively. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $20 per car. This event is sponsored by the Raritan Valley YMCA and Point Community Church. All attendees must remain in their cars or in front of their cars with face mask and social distancing practices. Register online at raritanvalleyymca. org. To document the experiences of the community while living through the COVID-19 pandemic, the East Brunswick Public Library has been collecting submissions to a COVID-19 Community Time Capsule. The time capsule can be viewed online at www.ebpl.org/history The library is still taking submissions at this time.
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committeeman for the Milltown Democratic Organization and frequently participates in events at the Milltown Public Library. “I’m running for the BOE because I believe in the school district and I want to be involved and help wherever I can,” he said. “My six years on the board have given me experience that I think will contribute to the district continuing to excel. I’ve been through a number of budget and contract negotiation cycles at this point, and I think those experiences are valuable for the next ones. I think I’m in a place where I can build on the trust I’ve established to keep the district strong.” Lloyd said he recently moved to the Public Relations Committee on the BOE. “I’d like to continue to focus my efforts on the connection between the district and the larger Milltown community,” he said. “Maintaining open lines of communication, bringing members of the community into the planning process, and making sure that what we on the board are doing reflects what Milltowners value. There are a lot of things that a school district can’t talk about due to privacy protections, but in those areas where communication can be more open, I plan to continue and expand the ongoing efforts to engage the community.” Mary O’Mara, 40, who has lived in the borough for 10 years, is seeking a second term on the board. She has two children, ages 13 and 6. She earned a bachelor’s degree in music from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., and is in the process of earning a master’s of music education from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. She is employed as an orchestra teacher in the East Brunswick Public Schools. “I have always been involved in volunteer work and wanted to do something where I feel my skills would be an asset,” she said. “I did not always have a good sense of what the public schools were like in Milltown, so I thought being on the [BOE] would be a great way to be an active parent and community member. There is a lot to learn during your first term on the board, so I am running for re-election to put to better use all that I have learned over the last three years.” O’Mara said as a middle school teacher, educators have been challenged by the transition to virtual learning. “I would also like to try and incorporate my background in arts education and make sure that those subject areas remain part of educating the children of Milltown to help develop critical thinking, empathy and creativity,” she said.
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South River clerk discusses voting protocols for 2020 By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer
SOUTH RIVER – With citizens across the country having to use mail-in ballots this election season, South River Borough Clerk Bill Bray informed residents about the voting process and upcoming drop-off locations. Bray said the ballots have been mailed out, and it appears that many people in the borough have received their ballots. “There were some limited reports of 20 instances where ballots are sent out without a ballot in the ballot package,” Bray said. “This is countywide. I’m unaware of anyone locally that has happened to, but there is a number on the ballot package that people can call to get a replacement ballot.” Bray said the borough’s ballot dropbox has been installed; however, the borough has not unlocked it yet because it’s waiting for the video camera to be installed which is going to happen very soon. Then, the borough will be able to unlock its ballot box. “In the meantime, people can use other drop boxes. We have a list on [our] website, they can send their ballot back to the
Board of Elections through the mail,” Bray said. “Judging by the delivery of the ballots now might be a good time. They seem to be operating efficiently, where they can hold on to their ballot and bring it to their polling place on Election Day.” Generally speaking, Bray said if a resident lives north of the railroad tracks, he or she would go to the VFW Hall located at 31 Reid St. If a resident lives south of the railroad tracks, he or she would go into St. Mary’s Coptic School, located at 80 David St. Council President Raymond Eppinger, along with Council Donna Balazs, also spoke about what residents should look out for when filling out their ballot sheet on Sept. 28 during the council meeting via video conference. “[Some residents] believe that they’re going to be able to show up on Election Day and if they show up at the VFW or at the Coptic school that they will be able to vote on a machine,” Eppinger said, “but [in fact] if you show up and say ‘I lost my ballot’ the only thing you’re going to get is a different set of paper which would be a provisional ballot. There’s nobody voting on a machine.”
For the majority of voters, Bray said they have two ways to vote. The first is by submitting a paper mail-in ballot, and the second is by submitting a paper provisional ballot. “There will be voting machines at the polling place, but these are for disabled voters. So, for example, someone who is blind, or someone who is paraplegic and can’t fill out a ballot because they can’t operate a writing utensil,” Bray said. “So I would encourage everyone to send in the mail-in ballot. There are many different options to drop it off, go onto our website, we have the link posted there where you can register to track your ballot and ensure that your vote gets back to the Board of Elections and is going to be counted.” Bray said the Board of Elections is going to begin counting ballots 10 days before Election Day, which is on Nov. 3. Eppinger asked Bray to explain how residents can track their mail-in ballot. “Through the New Jersey Secretary of State, we have a link to their webpage and you can register so you can track your ballot,” Bray said. “On your ballot package shows a unique number that it has which helps to aid in that tracking so that you can
make sure it gets received and accepted, which means they have verified your identity and your signature. “When you open up your packet there’s this inner envelope that goes into it and it has this tab you fill out with your certification, they verify the ballot; they rip that off so the envelope containing ballot comes anonymous. Once your ballot is accepted it goes in the bin and waits to be opened and counted,” he said. Due to the mail-in ballot coming with paperwork, Balazs asked voters to follow the directions carefully. Citizens who forget to sign one spot or pull off the tab, their votes would be considered incorrectly filled out and disqualified. “Don’t forget to look at both sides of the ballot because on the flip side there is the Board of Education elections and three public questions. So … remember … there are additional things to vote on besides what’s on the front page,” Eppinger said. For more information, visit www.southrivernj.org/clerk or call 732-257-1999, ext. 525. Contact Vashti Harris at vharris@newspapermediagroup.com.
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Spotswood school board vice president runs against newcomer for seat By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer
SPOTSWOOD – Board of Education Vice President Bertrand Louis will face off against resident Daniel Lennan for the one open seat that holds a three-year term on the Spotwood Board of Education. Daniel Lennan, 43, and his wife have been borough residents since early 2001. “I think there are things that can be improved in our district and I want to help drive those changes and improvements,” Lennan said. “Nothing I would like to see happen is going to get done by me sitting off to the side and just talking about it. I always encourage people to get involved and help out if they want to see something get better.” Lennan said he has questions about why certain things are done and the only way he is going to get the answers is to be involved in the process that makes the decisions he wants to know more about. “Really, I am running because I want to help. I know that I have the ability to improve on many of the issues parents come and talk to me about and I look forward to the opportunity to do so,” Lennan said. Lennan works as an outside sales representative for a construction equipment company covering Staten Island and southwest Brooklyn, New York. Previously serving as the board liaison for the Spotswood Parent Teacher Association (PTA), Lennan also was vice president and coach for the East Brunswick/ Spotswood Golden Bear Chargers football and cheer organization from 2012-15. “During my time as PTA liaison, and more so now that I have announced I am running, the number one issue people come to me about is communication. Open and transparent communication between the school district and the community is very important especially now as we just began a school year like never before,” Lennan said. “I don’t want that to be misconstrued as me saying that I think the district hides things from the parents or students, that is not what I am saying. I feel communication is a skill that needs to be improved and with my background and experience I know I can help make that better for our community.” Lennan said he has noticed that many parents will come to him, go to the PTA or other groups in the schools with questions or issues when really they need to go to the board. “[T]he biggest reason I get for them not doing that is they are uncomfortable or think it won’t help. That is a big problem. People need to know that there is someplace they can go for help when they need it,” Lennan said. With the state facing a financial shortfall in the wake of the coronavirus pan-
demic and subsequent shutdown, Lennan said the fiscal decisions the board makes over the next few years will be that much more important. “The board has a financial responsibility not only to the staff and administration of the schools but to the towns our schools Daniel Lennan serve as well,” Lennan said. “There is no way around the fact that at some point the bill for the stayat-home order will come due. We will need to face that head-on and some tough decisions will have to be made.” While he does not look forward to that time, Lennan said he also will not shrink away from it. The board needs to do what is best for the students without taxing the town to oblivion, he said. He thinks there are places the district could save money for the district without a major impact on the quality of the schools. Bertrand Louis, 43, and his family have been borough residents since 2007. “I am excited to humbly seek re-election because I believe I have effectively helped our organization focus on our mission and I will continue to do so over the next three years if I am elected,” Louis said. “Here is our mission: ‘We are dedicated to excellence in education by inspiring and challenging our students to achieve their full potential while becoming productive citizens of the global community.’ “ Louis said his record as a board member has solidified the board’s intention to focus on its mission since he joined the board in 2014. During his time on the board, Louis said he has helped the board pass two referendums in 2015 and 2017; negotiate two labor contracts with the district teacher’s union, with the first being a three-year contract in 2014 and a five-year contract in 2017; in source its transportation program in 2015 instead of outsourcing it to a vendor. This change allowed the district to have more control over the program and ultimately saved a few thousand dollars in the process; and build a strong professional team of educators to execute its mission. “As a member of our financial committee, we generally start our annual budget by aligning our resources, our investments, with our vision by framing the steps to take or the path we will follow to achieve our mission,” Louis said. “Our goal as a team is to provide our professional educators the resources/investments they need and get out of their way so that they can do what
they do best, which is educating our students.” Back in 2014, Louis said the board confirmed that it needed to address the district’s roofs, HVAC systems, locker rooms, bleachers, track surfaces and safety concerns, among others. He said the board put forth a Bertrand Louis game plan to issue a referendum. Louis said the board worked with its administrators, the PTA and members of the community to assist in communicating the benefits of passing the referendum for about $9.2 million. “Part of our strategy was to let the community know that we would lose $3.1 million in state funding if we fail to pass the referendum. We were essentially borrowing about $6 million to fund projects costing $9.2 million,” Louis said. “We successfully passed the referendum and were able to upgrade our facilities. Spotswood residents saw an increase of $9.80 a month on their tax bill. As an experienced municipal bond analyst, I helped in coordinating with our financial advisors, bond counsel and auditors to make sure that everyone was on the same page.” Louis said the board oversaw the completion of the projects in October 2016. As a member of the board’s Negotiations Committee, Louis said dealing with contract negotiations is not fun, but is a vital part of the job. Although he has his own issues with collective bargaining, he came to understand why it is important in education. “Having successfully negotiated two contracts in the past … I have learned that our staff has some very legitimate concerns,” Louis said. “Respecting all members on the other side of the table, listening to their concerns, articulating our positions clearly, and understanding the true motives
behind those concerns generally are keys to successful negotiations.” Louis works as a mutual funds portfolio data analyst/project manager. If re-elected to the board, he said there are several issues he plans to tackle that include reopening the district’s schools safely, improving communication between the district and parents, and using better data to measure the board’s performance and help students achieve their full potential. “Our number one priority today is for us to reopen schools as quickly and safely as possible while we are providing quality education in a challenging remote learning environment. In my line of work, I have learned that ‘quickly and safely’ generally does not go together,” Louis said. “That’s why we believe that we have a major challenge in front of us, which is to be extremely transparent with our key stakeholders: parents, students, staff, general community, Office of Emergency Management and county officials, as we are making decisions and dealing with regulations coming from the Department of Education.” Louis said he believes that as a board member and a governing body, the board needs to have an administrative team that the community is very confident about and who can improve the schools. “Currently, we have a team of professional educators who truly acts with transparency, in good faith and in the best interest of our students and community,” Louis said. “If that was not the case, I would fail in my duty of care and fiduciary duty.” As a data analyst, Louis said his second plan is to address the board’s need for better data to measure its performance and help students achieve their full potential. “I have learned about education over the last six years and I am still learning about the intricacies of the inner workings of the classroom; however, I do know how to analyze data, analyze returns on financial investments, ask questions about our operations, financial performance, student progress and district performance. … With the right insight and relevant data, I believe we will continue to improve our schools.”
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He is a graduate of Edison High School and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam era. He attended Rutgers University and Glassboro State, now Rowan University. He took career development classes at the University of Virginia for Drug Enforcement Administration and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Academies, is a graduate of the U.S Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Academy Class 16 in Washington D.C., and is a graduate of the FBI Academy Class 148 in Quantico, Virginia. Dixon is a retired law enforcement officer. He spent 30 years with the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office as a lieutenant investigator and eight years as a police officer in Edison. He was assigned to the U.S. Justice Department Drug Enforcement Agency for 15 years. In the community, Dixon has served as post commander for American Legion Joyce Kilmer Post 25 in Milltown from 2005 to present to aid veterans and their family. He currently is a volunteer as a member of the Office of Emergency Management for both Middlesex County and Milltown. Dixon has served on council from 2009-11 and 2015 to the present. “I’ve spent my professional life serving and protecting residents; now retired, I’m active in town and want to continue my public service as an elected official,” he said. “My background allows me to make educated decisions pertaining to the well-being of the borough. Demonstrated during my council experience, I’m available [around the clock] to assist others and address any of our residents’ concerns and take action. I am able to work with all political parties and have no political agenda.” If re-elected, Dixon said his main concern is the changing landscape of Milltown and its impact on the residents, ensuring that some of the current developments don’t negativity impact them. “While change is good, my interest is on ensuring that we continue the principles and values of ‘The Greatest Little Town in the Land’,” he said. Margaret O’Donnell has lived in the borough for 21 years. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University. She is employed as a manager of Military and Veteran Engagement Programs at Rutgers Business School. In the community, O’Donnell has served as a Sixth District Committeeperson for almost seven years and has lobbied for pedestrian and traffic safety programs including “Slow Down in Our Town.” She has been a long-time volunteer coordinator for Milltown Recreation’s Adult
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Volleyball programs and was recently appointed to serve on the Milltown Planning Board. In addition, she is a member and active volunteer at Rutgers Gardens and ( for one of the Rutgers University Alumni Association charter groups. “I am running for Milltown Borough Council because, as they say, ‘all politics are local,’ ” she said. “Decisions made by the Borough Council affect home values, tax rates and our quality of life. I want to maintain the effective programs, while improving upon anything that’s not up to par. Before this year, I witnessed a 5-year trend of tax increases that concerned me, I didn’t see enough ‘bang for our buck.’ I want to join Mayor Trina Jensen Mehr in improving communication with residents and providing transparency so that our fellow residents can have confidence in their local government.” O’Donnell called herself a “utility player” who is capable of quickly stepping in to whichever capacity to best serve the council. “However, given the opportunity, I would like to start by helping Finance, Planning and Administration to continue to thoughtfully and carefully examine areas of potential savings and efficiencies,” she said. “The budget passed in August 2020 proves that if spending can be controlled, we can realize minimal tax increases, while still providing the necessary services to residents.” James Pareti, 28, has served a vacated seat on the council since January. He is a lifelong resident of the borough and is engaged. He earned his bachelor’s degree in science applied mathematics and minor degrees in economics and philosophy. He is employed as a business analyst at Prudential Financial. On the council, Pareti serves as the chairman of the Recreation Advisory Committee, committee member for the Department of Utilities and Environmental Commission, and the council liaison to the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Library Board of Trustees. In the community, he serves as a volunteer coach for boys basketball at Spotswood High School. Pareti said after serving as an appointed councilman, he wants to continue to serve the people of Milltown by focusing on quality of life improvements. “I know how important it is for our residents, particularly our youth, to have as many opportunities as possible to participate in community programs,” he said. “I want to work with the Department of Public Works and the Recreation Department to explore park improvements and add additional recreational programs. I also plan to work with Middlesex County through our shared services partnership to make these improvements in the most costeffective way possible.”
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the New Jersey Training School.” Kolupanowich said she has always said “the most important gift we can give our children is a quality education.” “We’ve come a long way in 21 years, but there is still more to do,” she said. “Getting our students/staff safely back into the classroom; working with the MTEA [Monroe Township Education Association] to come up with a fair contract; advocating for a new, fair funding formula from the state; (and) finding space for our unhoused students. I bring to our board experience, history, passion, and a desire to continue educating the next generation of students. I would also be the only senior representation on the BOE.” Kolupanowich said the four areas she stated are all important, but can’t be accomplished without the support of the community. “I believe communication needs to be improved between the school district, parents and the community so that everyone is aware of what we are doing,” she said. “Although information can be found on the district website, we need to find other ways of getting our message across. We hear a lot of the negatives, but we need to focus on all the positives and accomplishments that our district has achieved.” Jacob Koppel Egierd, 25, is a lifelong resident of the township. His sister and cousin are juniors at Monroe Township High School [MTHS]. He is currently working towards a master’s degree. He earned a bachelor’s degree in cognitive neuroscience from Rutgers University. He earned Jacob Egierd a certificate in environmental planning and minor degrees in biology, philosophy and political science. He also earned a certificate in conflict management/counterterrorism from the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya in Israel and did coursework in Mandarin and Chinese calligraphy from Beijing Language and Culture University. Egierd is a data analyst for the Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research at the Rutgers Center on Policing and is an enumerator for the U.S. Census 2020. “Both of my parents and much of my
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family grew up in Monroe Township and graduated from [MTHS],” he said. “My grandparents live in one of Monroe’s senior communities, Encore. I grew up going to PTA meetings with my mother Leslie Koppel, a county freeholder, and have been active in Monroe ever since; from cutting new trails at Thompson Park for the Middlesex Conservation Corps to speaking up against developers at Monroe Town Council meetings.” Egierd said “Monroe schools are already great, but we need to keep making positive change. “I’m equipped with the experience necessary to make the right decisions regarding the current pandemic and to prepare Monroe students for tomorrow’s modern, global, technologically-oriented economy,” he said. If elected, Egierd said he would like to focus on student development. “Monroe Township schools need to do more to prepare students for the myriad of paths available to them after high school, from starting their own businesses, to getting into top-tier universities, to pursuing technical or creative professions,” he said. “As a student myself and recent MTHS graduate, I understand how to improve the experience of Monroe students more than any other candidate.” Kate Rattner, 36, has lived in the township for seven years. She and her husband have three children, ages 9, 3 and 1. She earned a bachelor’s degree in music education from Rutgers University, Kate Rattner a master’s degree in music education from Auburn University, and a master’s degree in school counseling from Seton Hall University. She is a small business owner in the recruiting industry. In the community, Rattner is a troop leader with the Girl Scouts and a member of the Woodland-Mill Lake PTO. She also serves as the secretary for her religious institution and was a recreation soccer coach for the Monroe Township Soccer Club. “I am running on the board because I want to be a positive influence for change,” she said. “We need people who are willing to work together. I have young children and I want to make our schools the best they can be.” If elected, Rattner said she wants to work on communication with township residents. “Many people are unaware in regards
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to information about our schools and our BOE,” she said. “I’d like to see better usage of social media, mobile apps, and emails to all residents to let them know what is going on.” Chrissy Skurbe, 47, has lived in the township for 18-anda-half years. She and her husband have three children, ages 18, 15 and 7. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communications and political science from Rutgers University. She for- Christine Skurbe merly was a marketing/public relations professional before becoming a stay-at-home mom for 15 years. In the community, she was the founding president of the Oak Tree PTA in 2008 and remained the president for six years. She served as president of the Barclay Brook/ Brookside PTA for the 2015-16 school year. She founded the Monroe Township Middle School Parent Staff Association in 2018 and was the president for one year. She is a member of the Monroe Township League of Woman Voters and served as a member of the Monroe Township District Education Council from 2008-18. “I am running for a seat on the Monroe Township BOE because I want to bring
the much-needed change to our school district,” she said. “I have seen our district start to fall in rankings and become a huge financial burden on our taxpayers. We need to stop using the taxpayers as a blank check while focusing on providing the premier education our children deserve. In order for our students to succeed in a competitive environment, we need to increase our STEM [science, technology, engineering and mathematics] and STEAM [science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics] programs. Many families moved to Monroe over the last two decades because our school district ranked high in many areas. This led to stable and increased property values in our community. If we do not change the current path of decline, it will affect more than just our children’s future.” If elected, Skurbe said she would like to see the board concentrate on more fiscally responsible spending. “Our taxpayers in Monroe Township have seen taxes more than double in the last 10 years,” she said. “Our senior community as well as our younger families cannot continue to afford the increasing taxes year after year. We need to focus on increasing revenue through other means beside taxes. We need to continue to advocate for and demand our legislators revamp the school funding formula and fairly fund schools across New Jersey.”
Grace Catherine DePinto (1918-2020) Grace Catherine DePinto, 101, of East Brunswick, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2020 at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey, in the company of her beloved sons. Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, on October 3, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Peter Vincent Traphagen and Agnes Cecelia Kennedy, and lived her entire life in northern and central New Jersey. Grace, her sisters, Agnes and Dolores, and her brother, Peter, graduated from Demarest (now Hoboken) High School, where they were acquainted with Frank Sinatra, an attendee and arranger of band performers at the high school. Grace also graduated from Our Lady of Grace Parochial School in Hoboken, New Jersey. Grace’s family owned a thriving horse carriage business throughout Hudson County that faltered during the Great Depression. The Julia A. Traphagen Elementary School in Waldwick, New Jersey, was named after Grace’s Aunt Julia, who taught for over 50 years in the Waldwick School District. Grace was college-educated and professionally accomplished in the midst of this country’s Great Depression and World War II. She received her bachelor degree from Upsala College and her nursing and gerontology credentials from St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing in Hoboken, NYU College of Nursing, Rutgers University and Kean College. Following a career as a Registered Nurse at New York’s most prestigious hospitals, Grace applied her medical expertise as an employee of the State of New Jersey, evaluating care and operations at nursing homes throughout the State. Grace instructed and volunteered for many years with “Candy Stripers,” educating and training young women aspiring to the field of nursing, and was also credentialed as a substitute teacher in the State of New Jersey. Grace married Sebastian Maurice DePinto, also of Hoboken, New Jersey, in July 1953. He had a long career as an accountant with AT&T and Western Electric, served in the Army in World War II and received his bachelor degree from Pace University and his master degree from Columbia University. Sebastian passed away in 1986. Blessed with good health, Grace lived independently until late in her life when she resided at The Chelsea Assisted Care in East Brunswick. Grace was a long-time parishioner at St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church in East Brunswick and a life-time fan of the New York Yankees. Grace had three siblings, each of whom are deceased: Peter Traphagen, Agnes Traphagen and Dolores Visconti. Surviving are her sons David DePinto of Hollywood Beach, California, his wife Beatrice, and grandsons Joseph and Vincent; Gary DePinto of Manalapan, New Jersey; Paul DePinto of Chatham, New Jersey, his wife Katey, and grandsons Michael and Thomas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Cremation was held privately and a memorial mass was held at St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church in East Brunswick. Donations may be made in Grace’s name to Consolata Missionaries (www.consolata.us).
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Superintendent’s contract was political
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read Kathy Chang’s article pertaining to the extension of our schools superintendent’s contract with great dismay (Monroe Board of Education Extends Superintendent Contract Through 2024, Sentinel, Sept. 23). As one who has attended numerous school board meetings, this was a decision which should never have been made. If the board was attempting to correct the shabby treatment of its two previous superintendents (one of whom they settled with out of court) this was an inappropriate decision at a premature time. When our board president can say, “We felt it was good to give the district as well as Dr. Dori Alvich a feeling of home, be-
longing and feeling of consistency� my response is, what hypocrisy. Our teachers do not have a contract and yet there is no concern about them having a “feeling of home and belonging.� Educational quality has been deteriorating for years, teachers are leaving in droves, and taxes have been going up, and this irresponsible, smug board which lacks any fiscal integrity keeps making decisions which are harmful to the children, teaching staff and community. This decision was purely political as shown by a 6-3 vote. This was bad politics and bad educational timing. Ira Nelson Monroe Township
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considered. As a council member, I hope to bridge this gap and improve collaboration efforts.� Now that he has graduated from school, Lesko said he looks forward to having more time to devote to the community on a regular basis. In high school, he said he was a member of the National Honor Society, track and field team, and soccer team. “I enjoy running the annual Spotswood 5K and attending the Memorial Day Parade. I also am a former employee at MJ’s in Spotswood, where I became familiar with countless members of the borough,� Lesko said. “I hope to get more involved with the youth in our community, investing in them, and creating new ways to encourage engagement.� If he is elected, Lesko said one major is-
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sue he will work to address is Devoe Lake. The project has a hefty price tag that will not fully be covered with existing funds. “Our residents have grown tired of the condition of the lake, and they deserve to live in a town that has their quality of life as a priority. Another issue I feel strongly about is supporting the town’s small businesses,� Lesko said. “Now, more than ever, they need our support. We must utilize social media, word of mouth and other platforms to promote these stores and services. They are the backbone of the economy. “That being said, I propose we explore advisory groups that allow our business leaders the opportunity to come together to collaborate with each other, and with Spotswood,� Lesko said. Jose Rivera, 56, moved to the borough in 2005 with his family. “I don’t accept the status quo and am known to do my own research into issues. These past four years have been hard and at times, very uncomfortable, but it has also been worth the effort to move things forward in this town,� Rivera said. “I want to continue to ask the hard questions, find solutions to our problems and help make Spotswood even better than it is today.� Rivera is a retired officer for the State of New Jersey. He worked for the Corrections Department in the Parole Division and his last assignment was on the Fugitive Squad. “I am a member of the Spotswood Fire Department and have been serving as president for the past two years. I grew up in Perth Amboy and joined the fire department there when I was 18 years old, eventually rising to the rank of fire chief,� Rivera said. “In Perth Amboy, I also belonged to the volunteer First Aid Squad. I am also a member of the Knights of Columbus.� While finishing up his first term on the council, Rivera said he is also the borough’s Office of Emergency Management coordinator and has held that position for six years. “I was able to find a grant to start the [DeVoe] lake project but we will need much more in order to properly complete this. I will work with the administration to find this money because the Spotswood taxpayer cannot afford to pay for this,� Rivera said. “I also want to find a water supply solution for Spotswood so that we no longer need to rely on East Brunswick. I will work to find more grant money to improve our parks and to complete our road projects.� Rivera said he works closely with the Office of Aging and would love to find them additional grant money to help seniors who can’t afford to fix their homes. “Most importantly, we need to be better at being as transparent as possible with where our money is going and what exactly is happening in town,� Rivera said. “I will work with the administration to find additional avenues of communication to make this possible.�
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Novenas 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.
PRAYER TO ST. JUDE Oh Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near Kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return, I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Say three Our Fathers, three Hail Marys and Glorias. Publication must be promised. St. Jude pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. This Novena has never been known to fail. This Novena must be said for 9 consecutive days. Thanks.
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Will Match Any Competitor
Custom Decks
732-439-8951
Lic# 13VH04105800
visit: www.jschickandsons.com
Contractors
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Electrical
V & D ELECTRIC, LLC. Over 25 Years Experience • • • • • • • •
New Construction Addition’s Basement Remodels Service Upgrades Trouble Shooting & Repairs Outdoor Lighting We Call Ceiling Fans Recessed Lighting You Back!
NM-00440981
Free Est. • Bonded & Ins. • Lic. # 15903
732-238-1049 VDElectric@msn.com
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Home Improvements
JB ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Residential/Commercial
Over 2,500 SatisďŹ ed Customers A&S JR. LLC Lic# 13VH03221500
SERVICE UPGRADES
• Additions • Attics • Basements • Bathrooms • Carpentry • Ceramic Tile • Counter Tops • Decks Over 30 years • Doors Experience • Dormers • Dry Wall • Flooring • Gutters
jbelectricalnj.com
Free Estimates • Insured • Owner-Operated
Cell: 908-907-5170 732-845-3333 Electrical
SPITALETTO ELECTRIC OWNER OPERATED
• 24 Hour Emergency Service • All Of Your Residential Electrical Needs • Same Day Service Free Estimates • Lic. #14030 Bonded/Insured
732-238-8519
www.spitalettoelectric.com email: info@spitalettoelectric.com We Accept All Major Credit Cards NM-00441863
• Hardwood Floors • Kitchens • Laminate Floors • Moldings • Odd Jobs • Painting • Power Washing • Repairs • RooďŹ ng • Sheds • Siding • Wallpaper • Windows
ALL WORK GUARANTEED !!! WITH THIS AD Exp. 10/16/20
NM-00441864
SCHICK & SONS CONTRACTING
Gutters
Handypersons
732-613-1115 973-818-0880
(OfďŹ ce) (Cell) NM-00441869
www.buildwithasjr.com
Home Improvements
KEY CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONTRACTORS 2 HOME IMPROVEMENTS Interior HH Exterior We Accept Credit Cards
• Additio�s • Attics 10% • Baseme�ts OFF • Bathrooms Any JOB • Carpets Booked B� 10/30/20 • Carpe�tr� Mi�. $300 • Ceramic Tile • Cou�ter Tops • Decks • Doors • Dormers • Sheetrock • Floori�g (we are dustless)
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HARDWOOD SPECIALIST • NEW JERSEY’S BEST
Fully Insured • Free Estimates • Owner Operated NJ Lic# 13VH06672000
NM-00441867
Building Remodeling
www.ke�floorshic.com
732-952-5131
HZ’S CONTRACTOR LLC
908-583-4456
Bathrooms Basements Attics Additions Carpentry Painting General Home Repairs Window Replacement Patio Pavers
Custom Framing Repair or Replacement of: • Gutters • RooďŹ ng • Siding • Decks • Porches • Exterior Trim including Aluminum
OWNER OPERATED • FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO & CUSTOMER REVIEWS!
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NM-00439774
Reg. # 13VH07820200
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Lawn Care
CERTIFIED
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Exterior All Types of RooďŹ ng Flat & Shingles Repair or New Deck Repair & Staining Chimney & Fencing Shed Repairs Powerwashing
Interior Carpentry Painting Repairs Basement WaterprooďŹ ng No Job Too Small or Big!
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Will Serve The Monmouth Areas For Tree Work & Landscaping Only
24 HOUR PROMPT/EMERGENCY SERVICE
$100 OFF
Quality Service – Quick Response Free Estimates ~ 24 hr. emergency service
Veteran Discounts Available
Any Service of $1,000 or more
Home Improvements
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 10/30/20
TIMCO HOME
IMPROVEMENTS
Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.
• Roofing Siding - Windows • Bathroom And Kitchen Remodeling Free Est. • Fully Ins. • 35 Years Experience NM-00439878
732-572-2678
Lawn Care
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Landscaping
Anthony’s Landscaping Over 30 Years in Business!
FALL CLEAN-UPS FULL SERVICE LANDSCAPING DESIGN
Power Raking Re-Seeding Emergency Tree Service
732-287-8282 Fully Insured • Free Estimates
NM-00439885
Specializing in • Custom Seemless Gutters Leaf Guards
Landscaping
Lawn Care
G.S. LAWN SVC & LANDSCAPING, LLC
AJ’s Home Improvement, LLC 732-900-6087
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$200 OFF
Any Service of $1,500 or more
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 10/30/20
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 Lawn Care
/
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TREE SERVICE
732-548-1653
NM-00439886
Free Estimates • Fully Insured
Lawn Care
/
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D&S
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
LANDSCAPING INC.
Paver Walkways Patio • Driveways Snow Plowing
COMPLETE LANDSCAPE DESIGN 732-549-6387
www.dslandscapinginc.com
Landscape d RRestoration t ti EExperts ALL WORK GUARANTEED Residential & Commercial
• Weekly Mowing • Fertilization Program • De-Thatching & Seeding • Re-Sodding lawn • Complete Landscape Restoration & Installation • Mulch, Stone, Topsoil Installed & Delivered • Trimming & Pruning • Gutter Cleaning Now Accepting Most Credit Cards Fully Insured
Working For A Greener NJ Call for your FREE Estimate DAVID J. GUDZAK 732-257-5973 Lic. # 13VH08853200
Lawn Care
NM-00439888
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Landscaping
UNITED
Residential/Commercial/Municipal
LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC
LANDSCAPING • TREE SERVICES STUMP REMOVAL • SPRINKLER REPAIR BULK MATERIAL DELIVERY FULLY INSURED
24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE
732-713-1528 TOM 732-713-2008 BRIAN Lawn Care
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Landscaping
• Fertilizing and weed control • Disease Control • Grassy Weed Control • Lawn Insect Control • Complete Lawn Renovation • Mosquito Control • Property Insect Control
CLEAN-UPS
Pest # 60069B NM-00438101
609-686-2053
(Patios, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Sidewalks) Free Estimates Fully Insured Over 20 Years Experience 24 Hour Emergency Service Senior Citizen Discount
CALL NICK
NM-00440518
732-207-3933 732-617-TREE
PT MASONRY
Expert Repairs for  Over 40 years experience
PHIL SCALI 732-609-0786 Colonia, NJ
Insured
NJ lic #13VH06010100
Masonry/Paving
Fall Aerating and Seeding
NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A
Masonry/Paving
EXPERT
CertiďŹ ed brick paver and retaining wall installer
FREE ESTIMATES
Landscaping
Tree Service, Inc.
C.H.E.A.P. • 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 Areaâ€?
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Fully Insured
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1-800-757-7747 BrickPaverExpert.com
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Serving the area for over 31 years! Best from Europe!
MASON
732-983-1520 Interior & Exterior Residential & Commercial Powerwashing Drywall Repair Taping & Spackling Handyman Services Snowplowing Services
All Phases of Brick, Stone & Concrete Work Free Designing Available
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www.poloniaconstruction.com
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Masonry/Paving
Painting/Wallpapering
3rd Generation
PAINTING
• All Phases Of Painting • Interior/Exterior • Moulding Installation •No Job Too Small
When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter NM-00441035
(732) 534-0548
Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured Lic#13VH06178600
NM-00438447
Masonry/Paving
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732-906-0385 Plumbing
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Plumbing • Heating Home Improvements P Boilers Installed/Repaired P Water Heaters Installed P Drains & Sewer lines cleaned P Sewer & Water Mains installed P Kitchen & Bath Remodeling P Framing & Sheet Rock
No Job Too Small NJ Lic#8843
#13VH04604300
Plumbing
Glenn Kaune’s Custom Painting
Serving all of New Jersey since 1998
Satisfaction Guaranteed
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FREEHOLD RED BANK PRINCETON 732-409-7700 732-741-PAVE 609-921-1933 Please visit our website or call for more info.
NM-00441037
Specializing in all types of paving for Driveways & Parking Lots
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Over 30 yrs. • Free Est./Ins.
ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER
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609-460-8202
Cannot be combined with prior purchases,other offers or coupons.Offer not available in all areas.25% discount applied by retailer representative at time of contract execution and applies to minimum purchase of 4 or more windows and/or patio doors as part of Instant Rewards Plan which requires purchase during initial visit to qualify. 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.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 byAndersen 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. Savings comparison is based on the purchase of a single unit at regular list price. See your local Renewal by Andersen location for details. 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. “ENERGYSTAR” is a registered trademark of the U.S.Environmental ProtectionAgency.“Renewal byAndersen” and all other marks where denoted are marks of Andersen Corporation.©2020 Andersen Corporation.All rights reserved.©2020 Lead Surge LLC.All rights reserved. 1