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School districts finalize plans for virtual, in-person graduations By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer
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he Class of 2020 for Woodbridge Township School District’s three high schools want to graduate on their respective football fields. That is the overwhelming response school officials received in a survey they sent out to the students, Schools Superintendent Robert Zega said. The superintendent said after a long discussion on June 4, central administration, principals, and members of the Wood-
bridge Board of Education made the decision the district will hold live graduations for Colonia High School, John F. Kennedy Memorial High School and Woodbridge High School on July 8 on their respective football fields. Gov. Phil Murphy announced on May 27 modified in-person events or drive-in graduations can be held starting on July 6. “We will have three separate high school graduations just like we normally do,” Zega said in his weekly message to (Continued on page 10)
School districts may face significant cuts in state aid in wake of pandemic By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer
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chool districts in Edison, Metuchen and Woodbridge may face significant cuts in school state aid for the 202021 school year in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Phil Murphy has proposed cutting $335 million in his 2020-21 school funding budget proposal. The Edison Board of Education approved its $277.19 million 2020-21 budget
at a meeting on May 6 with the expectation of receiving $27.82 million in state aid, an increase of $4.46 million from 2019-20. With the proposed cuts, the Edison School District would receive $24.35 million, a $2.97 million reduction for the district. “A reduction in state aid of almost $3 KATHY CHANG/STAFF million is significant,” Edison Schools Superintendent Bernard Bragen said. “We A group of high school and college students in Woodbridge took a stand calling for an end will work with our board of education to to anti-blackness and the act of complicity when it comes to racism following the death of
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Pastor offers ‘live and help live’ philosophy for young black generation By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer
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group of township high school and college students took a stand, calling for an end to anti-blackness and the act of complicity when it comes to racism following the death of George Floyd. Floyd, an African American man, died after Minneapolis Police Department Officer Derek Chauvin, a white man, knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes after pinning him to the ground during an arrest on May 25. Chauvin was charged with second-degree murder on May 29. Three other officers, Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng, were charged with aiding and abetting Floyd’s murder on June 3. The group reached out to Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac to hold the rally. They urged people to not let the recent protests be just a phase or convenience at this time and to get out to vote, educate and advocate to fix a broken system during a peaceful protest and rally at Parker Press Park on June 7. Pastor Neva Lawson of First Baptist Church in Sewaren served as the rally’s keynote speaker. He told the crowd he was born in North Carolina, went to a segregated school and was told he would not go to college. Lawson said it’s important not to fall into the philosophy of “live and let live.” “The more accepted philosophy is ‘live and help live’,” he said. “I want you to pursue your dreams, I want you to have a successful career, but your children and your generation are counting on you to make the changes that are necessary so live and help live.” Lawson said he apologizes to the current generation for letting them down in some areas. “I’m sorry I don’t see everything the way you feel, but I want you to realize years have groomed me and years have leveled me out,” he said. “To me it’s a blessing to be able to stand and look at this crowd, look at all his God’s children and how he’s brought us all together. Look at the harmony in this place. When you march, you are not marching alone. There were generations that went before and generations that gave their lives. You are marching for them … you’re marching for your own children and the generations that come after them. So keep on marching and keep on protesting … realize that we are
all in this together and by Almighty God, we shall all be free.” The crowd chanted “No justice, no peace” and “Black Lives Matter” as they walked down Main Street, Amboy Avenue and Green Street. The crowd also chanted the names of those who have recently been allegedly killed along with Floyd, including Breonna Taylor, who was fatally shot by police in Louisville, Kentucky, in March; and Ahmaud Arbery, a black man, who was allegedly killed by a white father and son as he was running through their Georgia neighborhood in February. Many people who attended the peaceful protest and rally held signs, which read “Vote Racism Out,” “Silence is Violence,” “Watch your six, it’s six feet apart, not six feet deep,” “If you think your mask makes it hard to breathe, imagine being black in America,” and “To be silent is to be complicit.” The group of high school and college students also spoke about their experiences with racism growing up not only in the township, but in the classroom. Schools Superintendent Robert Zega, through his weekly message to parents on June 5, said he sent out a letter in response to correspondence he received about Floyd. “The letter outlines from the school district’s perspective what we need to do and how we need to address this moving forward,” he said. “Basically the spirit of the letter is it’s not enough to teach children not to hate or not to harass other people because they’re different. It’s not enough to teach children that that’s wrong. What we need to do is we need to teach our young people how to actively eliminate hate, it’s not enough not just to do as an individual, we need to try to stop other people from doing it in a non-violent manner, but effective manner. If it means the protests that are going on then that’s what we need to do. As a school district we need to show our students the historic importance of social demonstrations … our students want to be heard, our students need to be heard, and out students will be heard on these matters.” Zega said he looks forward to forming relationships with students to cultivate ideas they have. “[The students] will be the ones to change tomorrow, not the teachers,” he said.
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A group of high school and college students in Woodbridge took a stand calling for an end to antiblackness and the act of complicity when it comes to racism following the death of George Floyd. The group led a peaceful protest and rally at Parker Press Park on June 7.
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dison’s top official is speaking out against the death of George Floyd, hate crimes and racial injustice. Mayor Thomas Lankey released a statement on June 5: “These are painful and difficult times. The murder of George Floyd further exposed the deep divisions that still exist in our country and has shown us all how much more work needs to be done to root out racism in our communities. The police officers responsible for this atrocious event have been rightfully charged and will face the consequences for this horrific crime, but that does not begin to put an end to the pain felt by so many across our country. “As mayor, and as an individual who cares for those around me, I realize that the best thing I can do at this moment is listen. There are so many people in this country that have been impacted by the evils of racism long before the tragic events in Minneapolis and they are using this spotlight to tell their story. It is up to me, and to all of us, to listen to these experiences and use this moment in history to effectuate longlasting meaningful change in our society. “I have also received emails asking for new regulations for our police in Edison. I will say, unequivocally, that I stand with the
great men and women of the Edison Police Department. We have taken great strides in focusing on infusing our department with a diversity that reflects our very diverse community. We have all worked hard to maintain open dialogues with all of our community leaders and, as a result, we have great working relationships and great friendships with these leaders and within the various communities throughout our town. “We take great pride in our department and the men and women who pledged an oath to protect our streets and neighborhoods. Resident safety is our job 24/7 and we have always made that our priority. Our officers are among the best trained in the state, with multiple training sessions throughout the year as mandated through the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office and the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office. We are constantly examining best practices adopted by other agencies and our current regulations have even been endorsed by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police. “The training undertaken by each and every member of the Edison Police Department is extensive and effective in teaching our officers about community policing, (Continued on page 7)
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fighting against racism, bias management, diversity in policing and proper use of force techniques. We also implemented the use of body-worn cameras a few years ago to not only provide a record of each encounter between law enforcement and the public, but also to help continue to build trust between police and those they have sworn to protect. This body-worn camera footage is reviewed by supervisors and is also used as an additional training tool for our officers. “These are truly difficult times and we are all experiencing them together. My office has a tremendous working partnership with our police, our fire and all of the first responders serving our community on the front lines. Over the last few months we have all seen what happens when we work together, fighting against the deadly COVID-19. Through social distancing and staying home where possible and generally looking out for each other we have been able to save countless lives. “But the enemy we are confronting now is vastly different. Hundreds of years of racism cannot be wiped out overnight but the peaceful protests, the frank discussions taking place and the voices crying out for change are helping to begin to open lines of communication. I know that for me, it has given me a lot to consider and the conversation has only just begun,” Lankey said. Bernard F. Bragen Jr., superintendent of schools, also sent a message to the school district condemning the actions surrounding Floyd’s death. “It is important that our community members know that we cannot sit idly by without having an open, honest and frank discussion about how much more work needs to be done in our society so this never happens again. As a school community, we must set an example of what it really means to support all of its members and, more importantly, we must ensure that our community knows that we are truly here for them during this uneasy time. The reality that inequities exist in our society where segments of our populace enjoy more privilege than others cannot be debated. Today more than ever, it remains incumbent on all of us to work toward a fairer society that lives up to expectations of which all races and cultures can be proud. While there is a great amount of work that needs to be completed collectively, we must also make a personal commitment to use our own stations to raise all members of our community. Everyone must enjoy equal access and respect across all domains of our society. “As a school district, we remain committed to our students and their wellbeing. This includes the provision of safe places were sensitive discussions about race and privilege can occur in an atmosphere of support and understanding. It is our hope that out of this tragedy and its aftermath, that our country and school community will work to gain a greater understanding
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Metuchen council members call for improved human relations, changes to housing zones By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer
METUCHEN – Metuchen’s Human Relations Commission is taking steps to combat racism in the borough. Councilwoman Sheri-Rose Rubin, liaison to the commission, said during her comments at the Borough Council meeting on June 8 that members were expected tot take part in a rally on June 13. She said commission members were planning to have a table at the event to talk about their role to ensure equality and acceptance of all members of the community. Rubin said the commission, in collaboration with the Metuchen Public Library, is putting together a virtual education program at the end of June, which will be a 60-90 minute series of different sessions on how to be a better ally. Also, the commission, in collaboration with the library, is working on a book club of literature on anti-racism. The mayor and council fielded some public comment on police policy reform during the June 8 meeting. Mayor Jonathan Busch said he signed former President Barack Obama’s Mayors Pledge to form a commission made up of residents to help review borough policies and use of force procedures.
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He said the borough’s participation in the national commitment to action will ensure the Metuchen Police Department remains one of the strongest and most compassionate departments in the state. “If the George Floyd incident taught us anything, we can never be too careful on the way we address residents and citizens,” Busch said, adding he has been working closely with Metuchen Police Chief David Irizarry on ways the department and borough can work together on the issues of police policy reform. Councilman Todd Pagel said in other ways to ensure equality, he moved for a conversation to begin on zoning regulations with members of the planning and zoning boards as well as the Human Relations Commission. “I know housing stock in Metuchen there’s not much in the middle for middle income and lower income residents,” he said. “We can do more to increase our housing availability through affordable housing through other zoning measures. It’s something tangible we can do to make Metuchen a more welcoming place.” For more information about the Human Relations Commission, visit www. metuchennj.org. For more information about the mayor’s pledge, visit www. obama.org/mayor-pledge/.
EDISON – With current limited manpower and equipment, the township’s re-established Edison Water Utility has become a reactive department, not a proactive one it kicked off as in January, according to Robert Smith, director of the Edison Water Utility. “We are doing as much as we can with the staff we have … we just don’t have the manpower to physically do all the work necessary,” he said. An ordinance to increase the 2020 per gallon water rates the township charges residential and non-residential users for the discharge prompted a discussion about the Edison Water Utility at a Township Council meeting on May 27. The water rates are proposed to increase .2 cents, from 4.2 cents per gallon to 4.4 cents per gallon of water consumed for metered water users, or $12.81 from $261.45 to $274.26. The rate increase does not affect senior citizens. The council is expected to vote on the proposed water rate increases at a meeting on June 10. Council Vice President Sam Joshi said the increase in the water rates were a reflection of the re-established Edison Water Utility. Councilmen Richard Brescher and Ajay Patil expressed concerns about the rate increases. Patil said he would like to see a present systematic plan before any increases are made. Smith began his role of managing the township’s new water and sewer utility’s day-to-day operation, supervising personnel and overseeing maintenance, in November 2019. For six weeks, Smith was building the new Edison Water Utility essentially from the ground up. He had been working on building a high quality team of 22 members. Effective Jan. 1, the utility started to operate and manage the water distribution system previously managed by New Jersey American Water. Smith said the department has addressed the water and sewer system’s biggest needs in a five-year capital plan, which include connections to the three township pump stations. “These are probably the worst pump stations I’ve ever had to deal with,” he said. Edison’s water and sewer infrastructure has not been upgraded in 60 to 70 years and needs to be replaced. In 2019, the township had proposed a $811.3 million new publicprivate partnership with Suez North America, a Paramus-based water and wastewater
company, to see if it was the right fit for the township. However, public dissent against the proposed partnership led to a petition and a referendum. The Edison Water Utility was re-established following the passage of a referendum in September 2019 which mandated that the public water distribution system be operated and managed by the township. Smith said since he came on board, 1015% of 300 miles of water and sewer lines have been televised and cleaned. He said the current skeleton staff of nine members, which includes the supervisor, televises and cleans the lines when they have time. “We found multiple lines with roots through them and we cut the roots out,” he said, adding a force main could be a major problem to the township in the near future. “We are in dire need to get this sewer system rectified. We have a notice of [a New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection] civil administration penalty from 2018.” The township has to also send in monthly reports to the Middlesex County Utility Authority, Smith said. “If we do not show progress in quarterly reports they will not give us any further treatment, which means they will not assess sewage for industry and commercial buildings [in the township],” he said. A waste water report was conducted from 2017 into 2018 by Mott MacDonald, an engineering, development, management consultancy firm in South Iselin. Smith said in response to Patil’s request for a new study, he noted a company like Mott MacDonald would cost more than $1 million. He said he would suggest to conduct a study internally due to the current staffing levels. Before the impact of the coronavirus, the township and council were moving the water and sewer infrastructure into the 21st century with the approval of three separate contracts through resolutions for Mott MacDonald to provide additional engineering services on March 11. One resolution authorizes Mott MacDonald to provide additional engineering services in connection with technical updates required for the GIS (Geographic Information System) database supporting the water utility in the amount of $50,000. A second resolution authorizes Mott MacDonald to develop a SCADA system for the water utility in the amount of $87,800. The township does not have a SCADA system in place. And the third resolution authorizes (Continued on page 9)
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Mott MacDonald to connect with necessary calibration and model updates to the Water System Hydraulic Model supporting the water utility in the amount of $66,134. Patil said he would also like to see the reformation of the Water Advisory Committee, which had been disbanded. The committee had been formed after the referendum, which included township officials, council members and residents. In 1997, Edison officials entered into a contract with New Jersey American Water to operate and manage the township’s water system in the south end.
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In 2017, the township amended the contract, which ended that year, and extended it for two years so options could be considered, including the benefits of private operation of the water and sewer systems. Municipal officials said New Jersey American Water wanted to buy Edison’s water system, but they were not interested due to loss of control. In June 2019, New Jersey American Water agreed to extend its contract to operate and provide water service to south Edison until Dec. 31, 2019. The Edison Water Utility began operations on Jan. 1. For more information visit www.edisonwaterutility.org.
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parents on June 5. “The students will be on their field seated six-feet apart with their masks and cap and gowns and have a very similar ceremony to what we usually do.” Zega said it depends on regulations from the state Department of Education and local health officials, but said school officials will fight in efforts to allow the graduating classes to gather one last time in a safe manner. The last day of school for the Woodbridge Township School District is June 10. The previous drive-ins for the senior classes are re-scheduled for July 8. The district is holding a community “Class of 2020 congrats” recognition on June 10 at 8:20 p.m., which is 2020 in military time. “We encourage the community to step out of their houses, honk their car horns, and rattle their pots and pans,” Zega said. “We encourage our graduates to go out
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in front of their houses in their caps and gowns and throw their caps. This is for community recognition for our graduates because they’ve been through a lot and certainly deserve our recognition.” Zega said further graduation announcements will come. For more information visit www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us. Metuchen Schools Superintendent Vincent Caputo said students overwhelmingly told school officials they did not want mini-ceremonies. He said with the changes on outdoor gatherings, it changes what they can do to celebrate the Class of 2020. Caputo said at a Board of Education meeting on June 9, they will go through the process and if they receive approval from the state and local officials to hold a graduation in July, they will share the information with the students and their families. The last day of classes for the Metuchen School District is on June 19. The graduation would normally be held on the foot-
ball field the evening of the last day of school. A professional virtual graduation will takes its place. Caputo said the district will hold a virtual senior awards program on June 15. He acknowledged the community in supporting the scholarships and grants for the students during the challenging times of the pandemic. Seniors and their families can make an appointment the week of June 15 and have a walk up diploma session and get a professional photograph taken with the 2020 on the scoreboard as the background. In Edison, the district will hold virtual graduations for Edison High School (EHS) and John P. Stevens High School on June 16. Graduations for the high schools normally have been held back to back at the Rutgers Athletic Center in Piscataway. The high schools held virtual senior awards, which are on YouTube. The Edison community is asked to
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mitigate this impact and try to reduce the effect on our educational programming.” The Metuchen Board of Education adopted its $42.47 million budget at a meeting on April 28 with the expectation of receiving $1.8 million in state aid, an increase of $263,750 from 2019-20 With the proposed cuts, the Metuchen School District would receive $1.62 million, a $179,934 reduction for the district. Metuchen Schools Business Administrator Michael Harvier said the board has not received any guidance from the state and has not made any decisions on the proposed cuts. The Woodbridge Board of Education adopted its $263.66 million budget at a meeting on April 30 with the expectation of receiving $53.24 million in state aid, an increase of $11.9 million from 2019-20. With the proposed cuts, the Woodbridge School District would receive $45.12 million, an $8.12 million reduction for the district. “Of course any cuts to the budget we proposed earlier this spring will be disappointing,” Woodbridge Schools Superintendent Robert Zega said. “We will make the best of the situation and provide the best instruction for all students. Our staff has done an outstanding job, innovating and adapting during our school closure, and I would expect nothing less should we have to do more with less next year.” For a complete list of community announcements, visit emsentinel.com or www.centraljersey.com. Any calendar items not appearing in the printed version of the newspaper will appear online.
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honk car horns, bang pots and pans and yell congratulatory remarks in support of the graduating seniors at 2:30 p.m. on June 16. Edison township police and fire departments will participate in the communitywide event by blaring their sirens and flashing their lights at the same time to help make it a true community-wide event. At 4 p.m., the virtual graduation ceremonies for the high schools will air on YouTube. In-person graduations are expected in Edison for the high schools on their respective football fields as the state expands outdoor gatherings later in the summer. In April, the parents of Edison High School seniors had started a change.org petition “Save EHS Class of 2020 Graduation!!” to hold an in-person graduation when allowed, which garnered more than a thousand of signatures.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD Editor’s note: In light of recent events related to coronavirus, some organizations have decided to cancel their upcoming programs. Please check the status of any event before attending. The Edison Farmers Market is open from 1-3 p.m. every Wednesday at the Jade Dynasty parking lot, 925 Amboy Ave., through October. The vendors include Asprocolas Acres, La Bonbonniere Bake Shop, Fresh Honey and Honey Products, Bebe’s All Natural and Elcha’s Eats. For more information about pre-order and pickup, visit Asprocolasacres.com, la-bonbonniere-bake-shoppe.myshopify. com, www.countrybirdandgarden.net, bebesallnatural.com, and elchaseats.com.
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LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC
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CLEAN-UPS
24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE
FREE ESTIMATES
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NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A
NM-00431382
Lawn Care
M.R.S.
Lawn Service LLC.
• Spring CLEAN-UPS • Landscaping Design & Maintenance • Tree & Shrub Pruning • Retaining Walls • Top Soil • Mulch • Stone • Pavers • Vinyl & Wood Fencing Installation
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Landscaping
Masonry/Paving
Painting/Wallpapering Fully Insured
NJ Lic. 13VH3323100
ART MOHR PAINTING
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Serving the area for over 31 years! Best from Europe!
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1-800-757-7747
Masonry/Paving
NM-00430791
Masonry/Paving
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PHIL SCALI 732-609-0786 Insured
Colonia, NJ
NJ lic #13VH06010100
ATTENTION CONTRACTORS!
732-358-5200
NM-00432540
732-418-0011 Metuchen, NJ 08840 | info@mattcoplumbing.com
Power Washing
SPECIALIZING IN • Houses • Decks • Fences • Concrete • Brick Pavers • Pool Areas • Deck Staining Also• Polymetric Sanding FREE ESTIMATES
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Masonry/Paving
Serving all of New Jersey since 1998
Specializing in all types of paving for Driveways & Parking Lots
CELL # 732-810-9511
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Painting/Wallpapering
3rd Generation
PAINTING
• All Phases Of Painting • Interior/Exterior • Moulding Installation •No Job Too Small
When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter
(732) 534-0548
Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured NM-00431741
Lic#13VH06178600
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Pool Openings & Closings
Liner Replacements •Pump & Motor Work
All Pool Services Call 732-763-3262 NM-00431373
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Roofing/Siding
CISLO SIDING All Types of Siding Windows • Roofing
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www.cislosiding.com
NM-00431319
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Masonry/Paving
plumbing & heating
Painting/Wallpapering
NM-00431327
All Phases of Brick, Stone & Concrete Work Free Designing Available
NM-00432325
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These days, many of us feel like our home is our safe haven; let us help make your home more secure and comfortable. We’re celebrating our 25th anniversary, and given what we’ve all recently been through, we wanted to give you our BIGGEST new customer DISCOUNT EVER. And know that we’ve modified our window replacement operations to strictly follow all CDC guidelines.
Now offering virtual appointments, too!
Until July 5th
save 25 with
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on windows and patio doors1
NO NO NO
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interest
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Valid on initial visit only—not to be combined with any other offer.Minimum purchase of 4 or more windows and/or patio doors at time of initial visit.Financing provided by unaffiliated third parties and is subject to credit requirements.Interest is billed during the promotional period but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid before the expiration of the promotional period.
Call to book your virtual or in-home appointment
609-460-8202
1 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.