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Edison BOE proposes to give $11.4 million increase in state aid back to taxpayers By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

ith a significant increase in state aid for the 2021-22 school year of $11.49 million, school officials are proposing to give the increase back to the taxpayers. Schools Superintendent Bernard Bragen announced the decision at a Board of Education (BOE) meeting on March 18. He said the board’s Finance and Facilities committee made the recommendation to provide the relief and he supports the decision. “I have been in this game for 32 years, I’ve never been a part of that,” he said. “It’s a monumental event and it will significantly impact our tax rate.” The Edison BOE approved the preliminary $274.23 million 2021-22 budget, which is the same amount of the 2020-21 budget resulting in a zero tax increase. “We were able [to propose a zero tax increase] through efficiencies going over several ways to save money,” Bragen said. The proposed school tax bill for 2021 (Continued on page 14)

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Edison council supports renaming Dismal Swamp Conservation Area in honor of Peter J. Barnes III By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

eter J. Barnes III was instrumental in preserving hundreds of acres of land in the township including the approximately 660 acres of the Dismal Swamp Conservation Area.

With that, the Edison Township Council approved a resolution recommending the renaming of the Dismal Swamp Conservation Area (DSCA) to the Peter J. Barnes III Preservation Area at a meeting on March 22. Middlesex County Commissioner Charles Tomaro said Barnes was the type

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from John P. (JP) Stevens High School after Mark Polansky, a 1974 graduate of JP Stevens, who served as a former NASA astronaut, and Hale Park [on New Talmadge Road and Alexis Lane] after a family that did a lot for the community,” he said.

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BULLETIN BOARD The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office will hold a town hall meeting on use of force as part of the 21 County 21st Century Community Policing Project. Middlesex Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone, in partnership with the Middlesex County Association of Chiefs of Police and the NAACP, will discuss the recently issued and revised Attorney General’s directive regarding the use of force from 6-7 p.m. April 8. To join the webinar, visit https://bcove. video/3vOe3gj Questions may be submitted in advance to useofforce2021@co.middlesex. nj.us The Metuchen-Edison Historical Society will present a free virtual program featuring Todd DeFeo, author of “The Northeast Corridor,” at 7:30 p.m. April 15. Registration is required for the Zoom event by emailing metuchenedisonhistory@gmail.com The presentation will be preceded by a brief business meeting serving as the historical society’s annual meeting. Copies of the book are available for sale. For more information, visit www. metuchen-edisonhistsoc.org The YMCA of MEWSA (Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy) will hold a virtual wine tasting fundraising event at 7 p.m. April 23 via Zoom. Participants will receive four bottles of wine, a list of suggested food pairings and a goody bag. The cost is $125 per household, which includes four bottles of wine and a surprise gift. Visit www.ymcaofmewsa.org/giving/ virtual-wine-tasting-event for more information and pricing. All proceeds will go to the YMCA of MEWSA’s Annual Support Campaign.

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Middlesex County Commissioners’ deputy director passes away By JENNIFER AMATO Managing Editor

iddlesex County Commissioner Kenneth Armwood, who was serving as the deputy director of the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners, has passed away at age 46. Armwood died on March 29. “It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved and highly regarded deputy director, Kenneth Armwood. As a lifelong resident of Piscataway and a graduate of Rutgers University, Deputy Director Armwood was emblematic of Middlesex County – an advocate for all, and one we were incredibly proud to call a fellow county commissioner,” the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners said in a statement. As a lifelong resident of Piscataway and a graduate of Rutgers University, Armwood’s public service began at age 19 when he was elected to the Piscataway Township Schools Board of Education. While on the school board, he served as a member of the Middlesex County Task Force on School Violence, which created an emergency response manual for schools throughout the county; it has since been used as the model for a state program, according to his biography listed on Middlesex County’s website. Armwood’s experience in government also includes his election to the Piscataway Township Council (200413), where he served as council president in 2008 and 2013. As a councilman, Armwood was involved in the renovation of Quibbletown Park, where the All Children’s Playground was designed for children with or without disabilities so they all can play together, according to his bio. Upon joining the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners (formerly the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders) in March 2013, Armwood oversaw the county’s Business Innovation, Education and Opportunity Committee, which fosters economic, cultural, artistic and educational development. He was named the board’s deputy director in 2020. Armwood’s list of achievements included establishing the Annual Business Summit, bringing leaders into the county’s economic journey; overseeing the distribution of funding from Middlesex County’s Arts Trust Fund supporting one of his passions, the arts; driving the creation of online programs connecting employers, employees, residents and job-seekers, which included the launch of SkillUp; and advocating for education for all, developing programs tailored for individuals of all ages and for veterans, labor union apprenticeships, according to the statement from the commissioners. “Most recently, true to who he was, he championed the name change of our board to ensure our title is reflective of the community we serve – an inclusive, diverse peoples who represent the greatness of this county,” the statement reads.

Middlesex County Commissioner Kenneth Armwood, who is the deputy director, has passed away at age 46.

“His accomplishments were many, but what we will remember most of all is Kenneth Armwood’s friendship, kindness and the inspiration he gave us. He gave his all, always. He will be deeply missed. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends and the community that loved him during this difficult time,” the commissioners said. “Today we lost a dear friend and colleague on the Middlesex Board of Commissioners … such a sad day for all of us, may he Rest in Peace. He was a shining star and truly loved his job and loved to serve his community,” Commissioner Charles Tomaro wrote in a social media post. Armwood also worked for East Brunswick. “It is with great sadness that I must inform the residents, business community, municipal staff and the community at large of the passing of Kenny Armwood, the East Brunswick economic development officer. Kenny had become such an integral part of the township since assuming his position about a year ago. His big personality and warm disposition made him such a magnet for friends and strangers alike,” Mayor Brad Cohen said in a prepared statement. Cohen said Armwood had the biggest heart that touched many people around him. “For the township, he was just hitting his stride as he seemed to have found the perfect role for his talent and skills. I can safely say East Brunswick was certainly his second home after his native Piscataway,” Cohen said. “In his role as the deputy director for the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners, he was able

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to extend his reach beyond East Brunswick and even the county. Kenny truly lived and breathed the role and responsibility of a public servant,” the mayor said. Metuchen Mayor Jonathan Busch was one of the first political figures to post a tribute on Facebook at about 1 p.m. March 29. “I do not need to tell you that Kenny was an extraordinary man. Over the last couple of years, Metuchen came to know his warmth, energy, spirit and deep commitment to public service. The Kenny that Metuchen knew made sure representation mattered and spoke to every person who spoke to him like they were the most important in the room because they were,” Busch said. “Kenny was always an active participant in the borough’s efforts, including when he came by last weekend to show his support and solidarity with the AAPI community. “Kenny’s presence will be deeply missed throughout our community, but we are committed to continuing his legacy of leadership and inclusion in everything we do. So long friend, may your memory be a blessing,” Busch wrote in his post. “I first came to know Kenny when he worked at the Edison Job Corps. It was clear he was devoted to civil rights and helping under-served communities, ensuring the next generation could build a better future. My deepest condolences go out to his family and friends during this extremely difficult time. His dedication to our community left an indelible mark on Middlesex County,” Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) said in a prepared statement. “I am heartbroken by the passing of Middlesex County Commissioner Kenneth Armwood. Starting in public service at age 19, Ken lived and breathed public service. He was a true champion for Middlesex County and he had so much still to do and give back. A huge loss for our state,” Gov. Phil Murphy said in a prepared statement. State Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez (D-Middlesex) released a statement and said, “Commissioner Ken Armwood was the embodiment of the servant leader and a role model to elected officials at every level of office in both Middlesex County and throughout New Jersey. Ken’s passion, enthusiasm and dedication to helping his community was infectious and aided him in changing the lives of anyone who had the pleasure of knowing and working with him. “I will sorely miss Ken’s generosity, genuine friendship and tremendous leadership. May he rest in peace and may we all continue to aspire to the standard of excellence Ken Armwood put forward every single day,” Lopez said in the statement. Visitation was held April 2-3 at the Crabiel Home for Funerals, Milltown. A funeral service was held April 5 at the Piscataway High School football stadium. Burial was private at Lake Nelson Memorial Park, Piscataway. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Kenneth Armwood Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o 2 Pucillo Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873.

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ackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center is the first hospital in New Jersey to operate a new portable MRI that can be wheeled to the bedside of critically ill patients. The world’s first portable MRI called

Swoop enables clinicians to obtain neurological images of critically ill patients at the point of care quickly and conveniently, according to information provided by Hackensack Meridian Health. (Continued on page 9)

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Insurers move from ‘sick care’ toward ‘well care’ TRICARE, the health care program for uniformed service members, has decided to waive the cost-sharing requirement of up to three visits to a physical therapist for low back pain. They’ve said that the goal is to encourage more use of “high-value” treatments for low back pain. TRICARE tells us in their summary of this demonstration what they mean by high vs low-value care: “Increasing the value of health care refers to improving patients’ quality of care and outcomes, improving patients’ access to care, and reducing overall costs of care. In contrast, low-value care refers to interventions that: are not proven to benefit patients; may harm patients; result in unnecessary costs; or waste health care resources.”

or injections are always bad. For a small percentage of people with back pain, they’re the right treatment. But, most people should start with treatments that have the best outcomes for the lowest cost. If those treatments tend to focus on putting the person in pain in power to actively participate in their care rather than making them dependent on someone to “heal” them, that’s even better. Physical therapists know this and have been providing care that fits this model

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Real Central NJ Soccer kicks off men’s season on May 12 Real Central NJ Soccer’s (RCNJ) men’s schedule will kick off May 12 in the Mid-Atlantic division against in-state rivals the Ocean City Nor’Easters. The team then heads into Pennsylvania to play West Chester United Soccer Club on May 15. RCNJ will host last year’s national runners-up Reading United on June 16. The club’s matches will be played at the Mercer County Community College soccer complex in West Windsor, with kickoff times set for 7 pm. “We’re thrilled to be preparing for our first season as a club,” men’s General Manager Ira Jersey said in a prepared

statement. “It’s exciting to think that our club might be the first event many families attend post-COVID. But we’ll follow all the state and local protocols to keep the environment safe as well as fun.” The club’s men’s team will play in USL League Two in the fourth tier of US Soccer. USL League Two is a national league and the leader in pre-professional soccer in North America. Most Major League Soccer college draft picks and many players in the two USL professional leagues were scouted during their time in the league, according to the statement. Other teams in the division include Philadelphia Lone Star FC, Lehigh Valley

United and Northern Virginia’s Evergreen FC. “We’re in one of the league’s more competitive divisions,” Coach Patrick Snyder said in the statement. “We’ll face strong clubs with rich histories in the sport. But we’ve put together an exciting squad made up of some great local talent; including some guys I’ve watched for years.” The top two teams in the division will face off against others in the Eastern Conference for League playoffs in late July. The single-elimination knockout tournament then culminates in the national championship match on July 31. The club has already announced 10

players including many local standouts. Three players are vying for Haitian or New Zealand youth international team spots. The club’s men’s team roster has been fully committed and additional announcements will be made through the opening matchday, according to the statement. The club’s women’s program will play in the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) and will announce its schedule shortly. Fans can see the complete schedule and buy tickets at www.realcentralnj.soccer Join the club’s mailing list at https:// subscribe.realcentralnj.soccer/signup

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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD The Metuchen Arts Council is joining with the Metuchen Human Relations Commission to schedule a virtual “Community Conversation” around the issues highlighted in 2021 Windows of Understanding Public Art Project. Those issues include food insecurity, youth engagement, trauma and recovery, public health and climate change. All Community Conversations will start at 7:30 p.m. and can be accessed via Facebook live at www.facebook.com/ MetuchenHumanRelationsCommission/. The next event is scheduled for April 21. In observance of Earth Day, Edison Greenways Group and artists Laura Curtis and Mickey Waring will explore the issue of climate change. In addition to the Community Conversations, the Metuchen programming for the Windows of Understanding Project will include an exhibition in the Metuchen Public Library Gallery of all the art discussed in the Community Discussion. A virtual exhibit will also be mounted and available for viewing from the Metuchen Arts Council website at www. metuchenartscouncil.com.

For more information on Windows of Understanding, including a complete list of featured organizations, participating storefronts, and a full calendar of free events, visit http://www.windowsofunderstanding.org or on Instagram at @windowsofunderstanding, #weseethroughhate. Hiding in Plain Sight: Working Together to Prevent Youth Suicide will be presented by the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the New Jersey Department of Health, New Jersey Poison Information and Education System, Monmouth University SRF Suicide Prevention Research and Training Project and the School of Nursing and Health Studies, New Jersey Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner, New Jersey Department of Children and Families, the New Jersey Traumatic Loss Coalition, and the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office. The free virtual conference will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon on April 29. Register at https://us02web.zoom. us/webinar/register/WN_OK4X_jzXTIqHYvDtrLW5PA

The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce announced Cruise Night Season for 2021. The scheduled dates are May 5, June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1 and Oct. 6 from 6-8:30 p.m. Rain dates will be the following Wednesday. There will be prizes for first, second and third place at each event. Sponsorships are available. For more information, call 732-5482964 or email metuchenchamber@optimum.net The Terra Nova Garden Club of Edison is offering a $400 scholarship to an Edison resident and high school senior who is planning to attend college in the fall and has a significant interest in agriculture, horticulture or environmental sciences. Applications along with criteria can be obtained at all Guidance Offices in all Edison high schools.

The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold the 75th annual Bernie Cohn Golf Classic from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 13. Tee time is 9 a.m. at the Banks Course, Forsgate Country Club, 375 Forsgate Dr., Monroe. Sign up at mcrcc.org or https://shotgunflat.wufoo.com/forms/z1qupopx0qkzr0t/ United Way of Central Jersey is continuing to provide VITA services to prepare taxes this season for individuals and families making $65,000 or less. All taxes will be prepared remotely via video conferencing and/or phone. To schedule an appointment, visit https://uwcjtaxprep.as.me/schedule.php For VITA Lockbox locations, visit https://tinyurl.com/VITALockbox To prepare your own taxes for free, visit www.myfreetaxes

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The Swoop Portable MR Imaging System is made by Hyperfine Research. “JFK University Medical Center prides itself on being at the leading edge of defining new standards of care for the diagnosis and treatment of stroke and neurovascular conditions,” said Amie Thornton, chief hospital executive, JFK University Medical Center, in a statement released by Hackensack Meridian. “Introducing Swoop portable MRI is the latest example of our commitment to providing our patients with the most technologically and clinically advanced care available anywhere.” “As one of the top stroke and neurovascular centers in the state, we are so very proud to be the first in New Jersey and one of the early adopters in the US, to utilize this MRI technology,”said Siddhart K. Mehta, M.D., Stroke and Neurovascular Center, JFK University Medical Center, said in the statement. “Our mission is to provide an outstanding level of comprehensive and specialized inpatient and outpatient care to patients who have neurovascular disease. With this technology, we are furthering our mission to provide a coordinated approach with the use of the most current and effective treatments and technology.” Unlike traditional MRIs, Swoop was intentionally designed with technology that is usable in intensive care units and other hospital rooms where metal objects are common, making the experience more convenient for patients and providers, according to the statement. “It is very exciting to bring Hyperfine to JFK,” Blake Caplan, administrative director, Neuroscience Institute at JFK University Medical Center, said in the statement. “The ability to bring MRI to the bedside will help our center elevate the level of care and solve a number of logistical problems legacy solutions present.” Some of the potential advantages of mobile MRI include: • Scanning patients in the Emergency Department, decreasing wait times and speeding diagnosis • Scanning COVID-19 patients at the bedside, decreasing the risks of transporting infectious patients through the hospital

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• Improved monitoring of patients in the Neuro Intensive Care Unit as they recover “We are proud to be working with JFK Neuroscience Institute and its certified comprehensive stroke center at JFK University Medical Center to bring this category-defining technology to the people of New Jersey,” Dr. Khan Siddiqui, chief medical officer of Hyperfine, said in the statement. “The institute’s adoption of Swoop delivers a new diagnostic tool for essential, timely action in complex medical cases such as stroke, and will enable clinicians to enhance the excellent quality of patient care that JFK is known for.”

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Middlesex College student newspaper wins 12 awards from New Jersey Press Association

uo Vadis, Middlesex College’s student newspaper, won 12 awards – including three first-place finishes – in the 2021 New Jersey Press Association (NJPA) annual competition. “We are proud of our student journalists,” Middlesex College President Mark McCormick said in a prepared statement. “Our student newspaper is a central organ of communication for the Middlesex College community. I look forward eagerly to reading the new issue each Wednesday during the academic year. I am glad to see that the hard work of our students is being recognized by the NJPA.” The first place wins were for overall website, critical writing and editorial writing. The overall website award was presented to Richa Nayak of North Brunswick, Shakera Blakney of New Brunswick, Tatwa Vaidya of Edison and Caprice BenifieldSanchez of North Brunswick. The judges noted it was a very strong website, with “clean design. Easy to navigate. Good entry point for user engagement. This is a really nice website,” according to the statement. Cassandra Maisonet of North Brunswick won first place for critical writing in the Arts and Entertainment section for “GoPuff is a Last Resort for Snack Cravings; Netflix Delivers Again.” “Great example of knowing your audience,” the judges said, according to the statement. “Relevant topics to the college crowd and the writer gives a first-person experiential account.” Enrique Medel of New Brunswick, Austin Reinhart of the Fords section of Woodbridge, and Carolina Fus of Parlin also took

first place in the Editorial Writing category for “The Issues with Social Media,” which was also awarded second place in the opinion writing category. “Great insight on a hot-button topic,” the judges reported, according to the statement. Two February 2021 issues took second place, one for the entire staff in general excellence, which cited Gabrielle Ignotis of Spotswood, Benifield-Sanchez, Blakney and Vaidya. The other was for layout and design, presented to Benifield-Sanchez, Blakney, Delaila Aguilar of Edison and Jazmine Brown of Piscataway. Julia Block of Sayreville took second place for “Color Me Mine Has Fun For All; Disney Blog Helpful For Park Visits”; Benifield-Sanchez came in second with “Author Turns Passion into a Career”; Block, Jada Davis of the Avenel section of Woodbridge and Harsh Godhani of South Brunswick were awarded second place for their editorial, “Struggling Builds Character”; Blakney took second place for the news story “MCC Forms DEI Advisory Board; George Street Playhouse Is Back and Online Only.” Third place was presented to Sanjana Butala of New Brunswick for “Can Science Become God?; Student Encourages Others to Find Ikigai,” and “Americans Must Vote” by Blakney, Maisonet and Bettina Dimache of Edison. English Professor Melissa Edwards, the faculty advisor, said she was thrilled with the results. “Sometimes students become too insulated in the thought that the paper is just for their satisfaction, to fulfill a grade requirement for a class, or that the paper is only for the people reading it on our campus,” she said in the statement. “In reality, a college

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Tomaro said the renaming of the DSCA after Barnes is fitting for what he had accomplished for the township. Barnes suddenly passed away on Feb. 22. He was 64. He served for 12 years on the Edison Township Council from 1996 to 2007. He served twice as council president. In an interview in 2016 when Barnes was nominated to be a Superior Court judge, he said while on the council, he led efforts with Tomaro to protect open space. Tomaro said the open space tax had to be put on the ballot three times before it finally passed on the third try. “Peter hit the ground running, going door to door with [the late] Jane Tousman, Walt Stochel and Bob Takash and getting voters to vote on the open space tax,” he said, noting over the years through the open space tax and matching funds through the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Green Acres program has allowed the township to purchase more properties than otherwise they would be able to.

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Barnes served for seven years in the New Jersey General Assembly from 200713 before serving as a New Jersey state senator for three years. While a senator, he served as vice chairman of the Law and Public Safety Committee, a member of the Budget and Appropriations Committee and the State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee. In the Senate, Barnes sponsored significant bills, including the 2% budget cap for property tax relief; and the requirement of school districts, nonpublic schools and institutions of higher education to report allegations of sexual assault to law enforcement and institutions of higher education to post information on sexual assaults on their website and provide the information to prospective students. He had also pushed legislation to establish a pilot program in Edison Township requiring the Attorney General to perform police internal affairs functions. The Dismal Swamp is the largest contiguous wetlands in northern Middlesex County, the 1,250-acre DSCA is one of the last remaining viable wetland ecosystems in highly urbanized Central New Jersey. Known as the “Everglades of Central New

Jersey,” the DSCA spans portions of Edison, Metuchen and South Plainfield, according to its website. The DSCA is designated “priority wetlands” by both the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and provides much needed habitat for an estimated 175 species of birds, 25 species of mammals, and 25 species of amphibians and reptiles. The Dismal Swamp also acts as a floodplain for the Bound Brook and its headwaters. Its plant life absorbs excess water and helps to filter out impurities before they empty into the Raritan River Watershed, according to the website. With the advocacy of Edison Wetlands Association (EWA), a non-profit organization, and local citizens, Edison preserved 270 acres of wetland and forest to create the Dismal Swamp Conservation Area. EWA purchased the Triple C Ranch, a 5.27-acre property in the heart of the Dismal Swamp, in 2001. Previously owned by Christopher C. Christensen, the ranch is one of the last remaining farms in northern Middlesex County. Council President Robert Diehl said the renaming of the Dismal Swamp for Barnes

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is perfect. “I don’t know if there would be a Dismal Swamp Commission without Peter Barnes,” he said. “The Dismal Swamp Commission was founded in [former Gov. Jon] Corzine’s era. We lost funding early on when Gov. [Chris] Christie became governor. The funding anticipated for the Dismal Swamp, we did not have.” Barnes encouraged township officials to keep the Dismal Swamp Commission alive despite no funding. “The Dismal Swamp is a beautiful jewel [in the township] and is something we need to preserve,” Diehl said. Part of the plan is to provide an educational center at the preserve, which will be named after Jane Tousman, who was a member of the Dismal Swamp Commission and served as a long-time environmental activist in the township before she passed away in 2014. Diehl said an educational center would also help bring revenue into the township with surrounding townships. For more information visit njdismalswamp.org.

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hen I think of Jeeps, I can’t help but recall Bill Holland, the first managing editor I ever worked for back in the late ’70s. Holland was a throwback Damon Runyonesque character. He was a U.S. military veteran who loved to tell stories. He drove old military manual transmission Jeeps with no side doors or roofs. He usually moored a barley running boat in one of the Delaware marinas. On a nice spring day, if you were fortunate enough to be in his company, he would say, “Come on kiddo, hop in.” The next few hours would be priceless. You would ride shotgun with him down to the marina in this Jeep that would shake you up like a milk shake. All the while, HolPeter Perrotta land would be telling you old war stories you could barely hear over the roar of the Jeep’s engine and the wind. The boat ride was much of the same. The wind and cacophony of the boat’s engine were too much to overcome Holland’s storytelling and after a few beers it became increasingly more difficult to keep your footing on board. Nevertheless, at the end of the day, it was always an adventure you would cherish forever. In those days, people who drove Jeeps were few and far between. Nowadays, its’s the “in” thing to drive a Jeep. I recently jumped behind the wheel of a 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4X4 Willys edition to bring my readers up to speed on this latest trend. First off, a lot has obviously changed

since the days of Bill Holland. The fashionable Jeeps the millennials now favor come chock full of the latest creature comforts: removable side doors which you can pop back on once you finish your ride in the country; air conditioning; Bluetooth device connectivity; voice activated navigation; and automatic rollback soft tops, just to name a few. The 2021 Wrangler Unlimited 4X4 Willys edition I drove for one week carries a bottom line sticker price of $50,265 – with a base price of $31,975. Added options included: $5,695 for the customer preferred package; $995 for an upgraded 7-inch navigation screen; $995 for heated seats and remote start; $4,190 for the sun and sound package and more. The customer preferred package includes 17-inch black aluminum wheels, LED headlamps, rock protected side rails, heavy duty disc brakes, deep tint sunscreen windows and more. The sun and sound package includes: a sky, one touch power soft top; a premium Alpine sound system; GPS navigation; removable rear quarter windows and more. My tester was powered by a 2.0 liter, in-line four cylinder turbo charged engine with an electric motor boost and comes paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. This power plant is capable of producing 270 horsepower. Overall, the Jeep Wrangler performs much better off road. That is where this vehicle really shines. This Jeep Wrangler is far more comfortable in the dirt, mud or sand then on a smooth paved interstate. I like that fact that Jeep maintains the old style manual shift differential shifter to be used to place the vehicle in four wheel low or high modes. I prefer this set up over the more modern push buttons. When I took this Wrangler off the beaten path on the sandy trails of the Pines, it was extraordinary. It is literally capable of chewing up anything under foot. On the other hand, don’t expect it to

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be equally as comfortable out on the open paved roads. I took this Wrangler on a couple of long highway jaunts. You should expect to feel the road and all of its nooks and crannies when you drive around town with the Wrangler. It is not a particularly refined ride when driving this type of vehicle around town or on the highway. That being said, the popularity of the Jeep Wrangler these days seems to indicate that its owners seem to be willing to compromise its lack of refinement on road to the advantages gained when you take this rig off road. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Jeep Wrangler and the brand has several special edition models it is putting out to honor the occasion. The big news for the 2021 Wrangler is the introduction of two new engines for the model: a plug-in hybrid 4XE and a fire-

breathing 470 horsepower V-8 that comes available in the top-of-the-line Rubicon 392. The four-cylinder tester I drove for a week gets an EPA rated 22 miles per gallon overall – 24 mpg in highway driving and 21 in city driving. The EPA estimates that it would cost about $1,850 a year to operate this Wrangler as it uses about 4.5 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven. The 2021 Wrangler Unlimited I drove received 4 star out of 5 crash test marks for the frontal crash test for both the driver and passenger sides. It received a 3 star rating for the rollover test. It was not given an overall rating score yet.

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will decrease by $34. The proposed tax levy decreases from $235.01 million in the 2020-21 school year to $223.64 million at an average assessed value of $178,300 for 2021-22. Bragen said the administration and BOE are committed to the programs and staff members in place and looking forward to continuing to provide “nothing less than excellence.” The superintendent said contingencies are in place if the anticipated increase in state aid falls through, which includes working with the district’s health provider and health broker to potentially save as much as $5 million in a self-insured plan. Also, Bragen said there is $10 million within the budget capital reserves – some $2 million set aside for roofing repairs and $6 million for the upgrades to Lincoln Elementary School, which could offset a reduction in state aid. The BOE approved its $277.19 million 2020-21 budget at a meeting last May with the expectation of receiving $27.82 million in state aid, an increase of $4.46 million from 2019-20. However, the state reduced state aid last year, which left the district with $24.35 million, a $2.97 million reduction for the district. Some members of the public asked whether or not the district was making the right decision with where to put the

increase in state aid suggesting splitting the funds between the taxpayer as well as addressing the overcrowding issues in the district. Board President Jerry Shi said he understands the logic of putting the money back into the schools. He said with a population of 100,000-plus people, they felt it was the right decision to give it back and have residents decide if they want to donate funds back to the district. He said if residents want to donate funds to the district, the board has a policy to accept donations. Bragen said for many years Edison has not received its fair share of funding from the state and taxpayers are entitled to the funds. He said the board wrestled with the decision with the increase in state aid. “I don’t envy their position,” he said. “They are elected officials representing all of you, the public, and have to make that decision whether or not to give money back to the taxpayers as the intent of [Gov. Phil Murphy’s] increase of the S-2 funding formula or use [the funds] for capital improvements. I don’t have an answer, I see both sides. The board made their position and I support it.” Murphy unveiled his administration’s budget proposal in February. The proposed $18.1 billion fiscal year (FY) 2022 budget furthers the governor’s historic commitment to education, with $578 million in additional K-12 school aid and nearly $50 million in additional preschool funding. When paired with ad-

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ditional investments in extraordinary special aid and stabilization aid, the FY2022 budget increases school funding by $700 million. Murphy’s four budgets will have increased direct pre-K through 12 spending statewide by nearly $1.5 billion. School districts will be able to use state funds in conjunction with federal resources to address COVID-19-related learning loss, stand up mental health programs, train educators, and remediate buildings, among other uses. “The budget proposal unveiled this

week furthers our commitment to ensuring that school districts have the resources they need to the unique needs of their students and educators, an especially critical priority as districts manage challenges caused by COVID-19,” Murphy said. “I have long believed that investments in our students are investments in the future of our state, and now more than ever I am proud that our students continue to be a priority.” Final adoption and presentation of Edison’s 2021-22 school year budget will be held the first week of May.

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ing to the statement. Since 2017, Cortes has served as the cofounder and president of the Setroc Group, a New Brunswick-based, minority- and veteran-owned business that assists mid- to large-size firms and government agencies in expanding their media footprint in the Hispanic market via digital and broadcast media. She is currently completing an executive program at Penn State University in social impact strategy and will continue on to an MPA. As an avid runner and marathoner, she volunteers as a head coach for the organization Girls on the Run. Cortes takes over the position of county surrogate left vacant by former Surrogate Kevin J. Hoagland, who retired in December after 28 years of service. The Office of the County Surrogate will be on the ballot in the November 2021 general election. Cortes could not be reached by press time. The North Brunswick Democratic Organization will choose three candidates and decide who will replace Cortes’s vacant seat.

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Cortes currently serves on the North Brunswick Township Council, where she is the communications liaison. She filled the vacancy left by the late Robert Corbin in 2020 and was elected to the seat in the November election. From 2017-20, Cortes was a member of the North Brunswick Township Board of Education, where she chaired the board’s Community Relations Committee. She is a past member of the Board of Trustees of Middlesex College. Since 2017, she has been a vice chair and board member of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, which represents more than 119,000 Hispanic-owned businesses throughout New Jersey. Cortes is a media executive with nearly three decades of experience working for such companies as Fox News, ABC News, and, most recently, the Associated Press. As the director of digital media for the Associated Press, she managed a global news division, securing partnerships with Warner Brothers, Sony and Disney, accord-

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD Middlesex College is developing apprenticeship opportunities in Advanced Manufacturing through Career Advance USA, a U.S. Department of Labor-funded grant. Apprenticeships, developed and implemented in collaboration with employers, are earn-and-learn programs that combine formal classroom learning with on-the-job training. Those interested in the program should register for a virtual information session at middlesexcc.edu/manufacturing-apprenticeships. They will be held over Zoom at 10 a.m. Tuesdays, April 13 and May 11. The college is also looking for employers interested in developing workers. For more information about the grant and how to participate, visit middlesexcc. edu/manufacturing-apprenticeships or con-

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