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New York Giants with Middlesex County Freeholder Charles Tomaro at the Hands of Hope Food Pantry in Edison. See story, page 3.
Metuchen Downtown Alliance awarded grant funding for COVID-19 Response
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hortly after receiving $19,000 as one of AARP’s Community Challenge 2020 grantees, Metuchen Downtown Alliance (MDA), the non-profit, volunteerdriven downtown management and revitalization organization for Metuchen, has received $295,958 in Main Street New Jersey COVID-19 Relief Program funding from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. “This grant funding allows us to give direct support to local businesses at a time they need it most,” Isaac Kremer, executive director of the MDA, said in a prepared statement. Three years into its five-year strategic plan, MDA’s continued work downtown, including public space activations, store-
front improvements, a one-stop-shop online business directory, expanded outdoor dining, and more, has made Metuchen a model example for downtown resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the ability to quickly pivot toward 40 reopening grants and additional business resources, according to the statement. However, as the pandemic continues, MDA remains steadfast in its search for additional funding. “Every dollar we can direct to small businesses in this time of need gives them a chance to stretch their dollars further to survive this pandemic,” Kremer said in the statement. The $1.6 million Main Street New Jersey COVID-19 Relief Program pro-
vides district management organizations that actively participate in the Main Street New Jersey Program funding for eligible COVID-19 response, recovery and revitalization efforts in small business districts. Funded by the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund, program funds can only be used for expenditures incurred between March 1 and Dec. 30, 2020, such as personal protective equipment and sanitizers, COVID-19 protocol training for employees, permits and fees, and equipment required to reopen and conduct business safely, including outdoor furniture and heaters, plexiglass barriers, additional technological devices, and more, according to the statement. The AARP Community Challenge grant
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he Edison Police Department has reestablished the Traffic Unit and the Community Oriented Policing Unit. Police Chief Thomas Bryan and newly promoted Deputy Chief Howard Askelson re-established the units. “Edison is a large and diverse municipality, which requires a multitude of law enforcement initiatives to provide complete and excellent services to our great community,” Bryan said. The new Traffic Unit will ensure residents and other motorists traveling on roadways will operate safely with enhanced enforcement to correct distracted driving, Bryan said. “We will be able to pay close attention to the problem areas that we have received complaints about, which will enhance our residents’ quality of life,” he said. The Community Oriented Policing Unit will build ties and work closely with members of the community, giving citizens more control over their quality of life issues, Bryan said. “In essence, our officers will become part of the neighborhood to get a better sense of residents’ needs and help residents develop a greater trust in our officers,” he said. The Community Oriented Policing Unit will utilize the S.A.R.A method (Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment) to rationally understand what is going on in a specific area to provide the maximum results to township residents. The unit is made up of Police Sgt. Donald Ship, an African American male, Officer Jennifer Iorio, a Chinese and Spanish American female, and Officer Shirley Dong, a Chinese American female. The unit, formed less than two months ago, launched Operation Thanksgiving. With the success of Operation Thanksgiving, Ship said he decided to launch a
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he Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS) received a donation of 1,500 Thanksgiving turkeys that were distributed to two dozen partner agencies throughout the county. The turkeys were delivered to MCFOODS’ distribution center on Kennedy Boulevard in East Brunswick on Nov. 19 by the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, who received the turkeys via Stop & Shop’s Turkey Express program. “In a year when food insecurity has increased sharply throughout the state and the rate of food insecurity among children has nearly doubled in Middlesex County, we are incredibly grateful for this donation,” Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios said in a statement provided by the Middlesex County Office of Communication. “Because of Stop & Shop’s Turkey Express program, thousands of Middlesex County residents can celebrate one of our country’s most beloved traditions: a turkey dinner on Thanksgiving. On behalf of the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, I thank Stop & Shop for their donation, Community FoodBank of New Jersey for their coordination in this effort, and former New York Giants players Joe Morris, David Tyree, and Jonathan Casillas for their assistance in off-loading these turkeys at the MCFOODS Distribution Center this morning.”
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• This rate is higher than the national average of 46% and greater than any of New Jersey’s neighboring states. • The projected food insecurity rate has risen from 8.2% to 12.9%. • The increase in child hunger in New Jersey is particularly startling – the rate has risen 75% due to COVID-19 (up to 1 in 5 children from 1 in 9). PHOTOS COURTESY OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY OFFICE OF COMMUNICATION • In Middlesex County, the child food New York Giants players are among the volunteers who helped distribute some of the insecurity rate has nearly doubled – 18.4% 1,500 turkeys donated to families in Middlesex County. from a pre-pandemic level of 10.2%. This holiday season, Stop & Shop’s The COVID-19 pandemic has caused Turkey Express program will deliver more a sharp increase in food insecurity in than 21,000 turkeys to hunger relief orgaMiddlesex County and nationwide, ac- nizations in New Jersey, New York, Concording to the statement. Throughout the necticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, COVID-19 pandemic, MCFOODS has or- according to the statement. ganized food distribution events and food “More of our New Jersey neighbors collection events, all contact-free and so- than ever before may not have access to cially distanced, to combat the severe need holiday meals this year,” Carlos Rodriin the county. guez, president and CEO of the CommuTo date, MCFOODS has received and nity FoodBank of New Jersey, said in the distributed over 3.9 million pounds of statement. “I’m grateful to the Middlesex food in 2020 as compared with 2.2 mil- County Board of Chosen Freeholders for lion pounds in all of 2019, according to the their partnership throughout the pandemic, statement. Stop & Shop for their turkey donation and “Stop & Shop is proud to make this do- ongoing support, and former New York nation and help so many Middlesex Coun- Giants players Joe Morris, David Tyree ty residents in need,” Stefanie Shuman, and Jonathan Casillas for their help at this Community Relations manager for Stop & morning’s distribution. Together, we are Shop, said in the statement. “We’re thank- ensuring special Thanksgiving meals for ful for partners like Community FoodBank those who need it most.” of New Jersey and MCFOODS who share For more information on MCFOODS, in and support our commitment to eradi- visit www.middlesexcountynj.gov/Govcate hunger in the communities we serve.” ernment/Departments/mcia/Pages/McFeeding America reports a dramatic in- foods/mcfoods.aspx crease in hunger in New Jersey since the For more information about Commustart of the pandemic in March: nity FoodBank of New Jersey, visit http:// Volunteers help load food for distribution to multiple agencies in Middlesex County. • 56% increase in food insecurity cfbnj.org throughout New Jersey a result of COFor more information about Stop & VID-19 – an additional 432,000 residents. Shop, visit www.stopandshop.com. Classified...................................................... 15 Crossword.................................................... 14
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is intended to fund quick-action programs and long-term progress toward making communities more livable for residents of all ages, according to the statement. MDA will use the grant to support the continued recovery and revitalization of the more than 40 downtown restaurants and 60 retail businesses in Metuchen impacted by interruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As one of 184 grantees selected nationally, MDA will also designate more than $17,000 in cash and $21,000 in volunteer time toward completing projects funded by the grant by Dec. 18, including installations of parklets and lighting, repurposing sidewalks, streets, parking lots, and alleys for continued socially-distanced public activities, the elimination of intersections dangerous to pedestrians, and retail assistance designed to increase online sales. “Businesses need to create an atmosphere where customers feel safe to spend time and shop, and I feel the funding earned by the MDA has enabled that to happen,” Gary Tilbor, owner of See-More TV & Appliance Center in Metuchen, said in the statement. Jenny Lai, owner of Picture Perfect Studios in Metuchen, said the MDA’s commitment to finding additional funding goes a long way. “It shows that this town really does care about its residents, shop owners and visitors,” she said in the statement.
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n lieu of its annual gala, Hackensack Meridian – Meridian Health Foundation hosted a virtual event, raising more than $600,000 for the Hackensack Meridian Health Circle of Compassion program, which provides compassionate, timely and equitable financial assistance to team members affected by a disaster or personal monetary hardship. Called the Circle of Compassion Virtual Celebration – Essential Workers, Essential Needs, the virtual event took place on Nov. 19 and featured updates from Hackensack Meridian Health leadership, moments of gratitude for frontline caregivers and special appearances by Jon Stewart and other New Jersey celebrities. The event can be viewed at bit.ly/MHFVirtualEvent, and although there is no cost to view the program, 100 percent tax deductible gifts can still be made at HackensackMeridianHealth.org/MHFCelebration. Support at certain tiers specific to this program will also result in recognition at the Hackensack Meridian Health Reflection Garden at Roosevelt Park in Edison, which is scheduled for completion in the spring of 2021. “Our team members are true heroes,” Robert C. Garrett, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health, said in a prepared statement. “I am grateful for their sacrifices and could not be prouder of the care they provide our community, not just during the pandemic, but every day, even though they may also be facing challenges of their own. Many families these days rely on two incomes, and although Hackensack Meridian Health has been able to preserve our entire workforce, many of our team members’ partners have not been as fortunate. The Circle of Compassion program was born out of a desire to support those colleagues, many of whom are facing dire circumstances, but who still bravely come to work every day to care for others. From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank everyone who has contributed to this important cause.” To date, the Circle of Compassion program has provided financial assistance to more than 1,300 team members, raising more than $2 million and awarding more than $1.5 million to team members who have demonstrated emergent need. Donations from generous community members have been received, however the program was kickstarted by gifts from 100 percent of the senior leadership team at Hackensack Meridian Health. “Our team is by far Hackensack Meridian Health’s most valuable resource, which is why it is imperative that we support them in every way possible: mentally, emotion-
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never thought they would find themselves in a position to need financial assistance.” The virtual event also commemorated the conclusion of the six-year Giving Heals capital campaign, which has raised nearly $200 million in support of oncology initiatives, enhancing the patient experience, broadening access to research and academics and improving clinical outcomes for patients at eight Hackensack Meridian Health medical centers. “The Giving Heals campaign, and all the donors who have supported it – whether through major gifts, remembering the organization in their wills, or simply by giving what they could, when they could – have had a tangible impact on the organization,” Joseph Stampe, president
and chief development officer, Meridian Health Foundation, said in the statement. “It is through generosity and giving that we can have a profound impact, not just on the health of our communities, but also on our own wellbeing. It has been a true honor to partner with the community on this important campaign and I am thankful for the support we have received over the years. I hope that everyone who contributed to Giving Heals has felt its true meaning and experienced its benefits, knowing they have helped so many.” To make a contribution in support of the Circle of Compassion event and cause, visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org/MHFCelebration. For more information, call 848-444-3275 or email michelle.casserly@hmhn.org. For additional information on Hackensack Meridian Health, visit www.HackensackMeridianHealth.org.
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Edison cancels tree, menorah lightings due to COVID restrictions Due to the Executive Order limiting the number of people permitted to attend outdoor gatherings, the Township of Edison canceled the Christmas tree lighting in Clara Barton scheduled for Dec. 3; the menorah lighting at the Jewish Commu-
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“COPS for TOTS” campaign, an initiative to benefit township residents in need of holiday toys. “While all collection efforts are welcomed, the Community Oriented Policing Unit who is in direct contact with the community can utilize these toys to directly impact the lives of Edison residents,” Ship said. The COPS for TOTS campaign will have its official kick off on Nov. 27. Several entities have partnered with the Community Oriented Policing Unit. To partner with the Edison Community Oriented Policing Unit or schedule a toy pickup, call 732-248-6462 or email COP@edisonpd. org. For more information on the Community Policing Unit, visit the Edison Police Department’s social media pages on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Incumbent, two newcomers win seats on Edison Board of Education By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer
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out of the backfield, and the junior took it all the way up the left sideline for a 49-yard touchdown to give Edison a 35-28 lead going into the fourth quarter. After Hillsborough tied the game again in the fourth quarter, Edison answered right back with senior running back Qwentin Rose dashing in for his second touchdown of the night from 23 yards out to put the Eagles back in the lead, up 42-35 with 7:28 left to play. Hillsborough climbed back to tie the game with 2:18 left to play on a touchdown pass from Jay Mazuera to Will Dixon. On the very next possession, Yascko fumbled the football as the Hillsborough defense forced its fifth turnover of the night with Luke Popadiuk getting the fumble recovery. It led to Sean Levonaitis rolling in for his third rushing touchdown of the night on a 21-yard score with 1:58 left to play. Just like that, Edison found themselves down a touchdown with under two minutes to go and needed one last rally to have a shot at victory. Yascko delivered that rally for Edison. The sophomore quarterback threw a 24yard completion to senior tight end Dominic Lapelosa that brought Edison down to the Hillsborough 1-yard line, leading to Yascko running in for a one-yard touchdown a play later. The Eagles now had the decision to either tie it up with the extra point or go for the two-point conversion to take the lead. As his offense huddled up the sideline before he made a decision, Fulham asked his players what they wanted to do and saw the confidence in their eyes to go for the win. It was the right decision as Yascko rolled into the end zone to help Edison retake the lead. “I knew if I didn’t get in that we would’ve lost, so I had to get in,” Yascko said. “It was great to take those steps into the end zone and know that I gave my team the lead.” The Edison defense was able to hold off Hillsborough on the final drive of the game to cap-off the victory and secure the second winning season in four years for the program. For a season that was in doubt back in the summer, Fulham is happy that his squad got the chance to play six games this fall and is proud of them for overcoming adversity with the COVID-19 shutdown. “For us to play six games and be successful in those games is very satisfying,” Fulham said. “I’m happy for our 23 seniors. We wanted to send those guys out the right way. We have a lot of sophomores and juniors playing for us and it was something to set the tone for the offseason and going into next year. We were able to accomplish that. It feels great.”
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fter being sidelined due to COVID-19 and missing two straight games, the Edison High School football team got its shot to return to the gridiron for one last time this fall on Nov. 20. Hosting Hillsborough High School in their season finale under the lights, the Eagles put on a show for their hometown crowd in a high scoring thriller that saw Edison end the season on a thunderous note. Seven touchdowns and a successful two-point conversion try by sophomore quarterback Matt Yascko with 52.9 seconds left to play led Edison to a 50-49 victory over Hillsborough to finish out the season with a mark of 4-2. “It’s a tribute to the way we practiced when we came back,” Edison Coach Matt Fulham said. “We focused a lot on conditioning because I knew it was going to be the biggest factor. The kids embraced it. Being in shape
allowed us to win a shootout game like this against a seasoned team. Hillsborough is an unbelievable team and for us to compete with them, took a lot of conditioning and a good week of practice.” Yascko had a career-night for Edison under center, recording five total touchdowns in the contest, including powering in for his only rushing score of the season to make it a 49-48 contest in the final minute. His five-touchdown performance gives Yascko a total of 11 scores for his sophomore campaign. “It feels great come out with a hard fought win,” Yascko said. “We were executing on offense and finding ways into the end zone. It’s awesome momentum going into next season.” The sophomore quarterback threw for a career-high 383 yard and tossed four touchdown passes through the air in the victory against Hillsborough. Two of Yascko’s four touchdown passes came in the first half, the second one helping Edison take a 21-13 lead into halftime.
Following a 28-yard pass to senior wide out Zakaria Nasser that brought Edison down inside the Hillsborough five-yard line, Yascko found Nasser in the end zone three plays later on a three-yard score to help the Eagles retake the lead. Yascko and Nasser hooked up again in the third quarter after Hillsborough roared back to take the lead. The sophomore quarterback floated a perfect 35-yard touchdown pass to Nasser up the right sideline that cut Hillsborough’s lead to 28-27. Nasser finished with four catches for 88 yards in the contest. Sophomore wide receiver Malcolm Stansbury led Edison with seven catches on the night for 101 yards and one touchdown catch. “Our offense came out and played really well,” Yascko said. “(Hillsborough) was playing Cover 2 a lot of the game, so we took advantage of throwing the ball in the middle of the field and our receivers were making great catches all night.” Yascko fired a quick pass to Jaden Peart
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Incumbents win seats in uncontested Board of Education races in Metuchen, Woodbridge By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer
Incumbents won the three, three-year seats that were uncontested during the Board of Education races in Metuchen and Woodbridge in the election on Nov. 3. In Metuchen, Hazel-Anne M. JohnsonMarcus received the most votes with 5,501, Brian D. Glassberg received 5,338 votes and Dan Benderly received 4,793 votes. There were 248 write-in votes, according to results certified by the Middlesex County Clerk’s Office on Nov. 20, Glassberg and Johnson-Marcus ran on the slate Equity and Action. Glassberg will begin his fourth term in January. “I’m proud to be able to serve on the Metuchen Board of Education for three more years,” he said. “I know that so many people put their trust in the board to do our best by their children and our community,
especially in these challenging times. I take that responsibility seriously in every decision I make. As a lifelong educator, I’m in the trenches every day and know acutely what needs attention. As a parent of a second grader, I know how much of a difference teachers make in our children’s lives.” Glassberg said he looks forward to establishing a more equitable education for all students. “This means a world-class education for everyone, starting by offering full-day kindergarten and all through graduation,” he said. “We need to meet the educational and psychological needs of all students, even if we continue in a hybrid learning environment. Curricular changes need to be made to diversify content, and teachers need training to deliver that content effectively. Long-term, our facilities need upgrading to make the learning environment healthier for our students and staff, and to create spaces that will meet our needs for
the next 20 years. We can only achieve these necessary goals with a strong partnership between the board, the teachers, staff, administration, parents and the community. We’ve taken positive steps this past year, and I hope to keep that momentum going.” Benderly has served on the board since 2008. During the election, Benderly said he will continue to ensure students get a high quality general, math and science education, advocate for programs to develop every child to their fullest potential, drive innovation for the benefit of all of our children, encourage appropriate differentiation at all levels, leverage available data and analysis tools to meaningfully measure performance, promote collaboration with teachers and parents and exercise fiscal responsibility. Johnson-Marcus will begin her first elected term in January. She filled the vacancy seat of former board member Benjamin Small on Aug. 25.
During the election, she said she would like to focus on equity. “We need to focus on reducing the disparity in learning outcomes and creating an equitable education system that meets the needs of all students in our Metuchen schools,” she said. “Along with my running mate, Mr. Brian Glassberg, we are working to ensure that we have a district staff that is reflective of the diversity of our borough and the State of New Jersey, and that is well trained to ensure inclusive schools. Work has already begun to implement a more inclusive curriculum that diversifies the content presented in our Metuchen schools.” In Woodbridge, Marie Anderson received the most votes with 28,030, Brian Molnar received 27,035 votes and Frank Della Pietro III received 24,979 votes. There were 1,387 write-in votes, according to results certified by the Middlesex County Clerk’s Office on Nov. 20.
Democratic Assemblywoman Nancy Pinkin wins county clerk election By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer
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ssemblywoman and East Brunswick resident Nancy Pinkin has won 223,186 votes, making her Middlesex County’s newest clerk. Republican and South Plainfield Councilman Joseph Wolak won 135,302 votes. There were a total of 373 write-in votes and 358,861 total votes, according to the Middlesex County Clerk’s Office, which certified the election results on Nov. 20. “I have served at the local level for nine years [and] I’ve been in the assembly for seven so I believe I have the track record for getting the job I have been assigned to do done. I think that voting is a very key part of our democracy, and there have been, before the election, a lot of issues and concerns about voting security so it’s something that I’ve always been passionate about and I’m looking forward to working on,” Pinkin said. Wolack said Republicans have a difficult time gaining traction in the county. “The election results were essentially as I had expected. It seems most people vote party lines and judging by the vote count, this year was another example. The people have voted and that’s the result, but it’s very difficult for the minority party to give a good challenge in Middlesex County,” Wolak said. “I believe its been over a decade or two since a Republican has won a seat in the county. I only wish people would stop to think how much better their lives have been since the last election and if their answer is ‘not much better’ than I would think it would be time for a challenger with new fresh ideas. How can our
society have a paradigm shift if the same worn governmental philosophy is used and the same party is the majority for decades? I hope this can change in the future.” Wolak said it was a good run, and
thanks the more than 100,000 people who voted for him. “I enjoyed the run, but it would have been an exciting thing for Middlesex County if I was able to come out the victor
and install some of the new fresh ideas into running our government. Let’s hope this happens next year,” Wolak said. Contact Vashti Harris at vharris@newspapermediagroup.com.
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METUCHEN – Two Democrats won the three-year terms that were available on the Borough Council in the election on Nov. 3. According to results certified by the Middlesex County Clerk’s Office on Nov. 20, Tyler Kandel received the most votes with 5,783 and incumbent Councilman Daniel Hirsch received 5,664 votes to win the seats. They were challenged by Stephen Kitsko, a Republican, who received 3,115 votes. There were 97 write-in votes. Kandel said he is “truly grateful for all of the support from Metuchen voters and their confidence in me to become the newest member of the Metuchen Borough Council. “I am looking forward to making a significant contribution towards creating a better Metuchen and working through the major issues facing the borough as a result of the pandemic,” he said. “I want to thank Stephen Kitsko, the Republican candidate for council this year, for running a respectful campaign and for participating in the debate last month. I appreciate Mr.
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Lic# 13VH02579300
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V & D ELECTRIC, LLC.
NM-00445414
Free Est. • Bonded & Ins. • Lic. # 15903
732-238-1049 VDElectric@msn.com
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732-238-8519
www.spitalettoelectric.com email: info@spitalettoelectric.com
NJ Lic# 13VH06672000
We Accept All Major Credit Cards NM-00446866
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732-952-5131
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732-759-5897
Home Improvements
AJ’s Home Improvement, LLC 732-900-6087
CERTIFIED
Commercial & Residential
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NM-00445420
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NM-00446927
Over 25 Years Experience
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SPITALETTO ELECTRIC
NM-00446887
Handypersons
NM-00446873
Electrical
WITH THIS AD Exp. 12/11/20
NM-00446867
Building Remodeling
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24 HOUR PROMPT/EMERGENCY SERVICE
$100 OFF
Any Service of $1,000 or more
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 11/30/20
Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.
ALL WORK GUARANTEED !!! (Cell)
732-613-1115 973-818-0880
NM-00446897
www.buildwithasjr.com
Home Improvements
TIMCO HOME
IMPROVEMENTS Specializing in • Custom Seemless Gutters Leaf Guards • Roofing Siding - Windows • Bathroom And Kitchen Remodeling Free Est. • Fully Ins. • 35 Years Experience NM-00444985
732-572-2678
NM-00444989
Free Estimates • Insured • Owner-Operated
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Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.
732-257-1170
www.budgetpropertymaintenance.com
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OWNER OPERATED
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** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 1 Cord $185.00 • 1/2 Cord $100
Lawn Care
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Now Accepting Most Credit Cards
732-257-5973 Lic. # 13VH08853200
NM-00445277
• Additions • Attics • Basements • Bathrooms • Carpentry • Ceramic Tile • Counter Tops • Decks Over 30 years • Doors Experience • Dormers • Dry Wall • Flooring • Gutters
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(732) 238-2050
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Lawn Care
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732-548-1653
NM-00444992
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Lawn Care
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D&S
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LANDSCAPING INC.
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www.dslandscapinginc.com
NM-00444994
CertiďŹ ed brick paver and retaining wall installer
CLEAN-UPS
NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A
FREE ESTIMATES
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CALL NICK
NM-00445425
732-207-3933 732-617-TREE
Lawn Care
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24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE
732-713-1528 TOM 732-713-2008 BRIAN
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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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NM-00446902
www.poloniaconstruction.com
732-525-8118
Free Estimates NJ State Fully Licensed & Insured
Painting/Wallpapering
Painting/Wallpapering
DISCOUNTS 732-605-0362 AVAILABLE Over 30 yrs. • Free Est./Ins.
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(732) 534-0548
Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured NM-00445988
Lic#13VH06178600
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732-418-0011
Painting/Wallpapering
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No Job Too Small
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Plumbing
Quality Work • Affordable Wallpaper Removal • Sheetrock Repair Taping/Spackling • Interior/Exterior Reliable Prompt Service
NM-00445429
NM-00444951
Plumbing • Heating Home Improvements
Custom Painting
Brick Pavers - Natural Stone Concrete - Driveways - Patios Sidewalks - Steps - Retaining Walls
BrickPaverExpert.com
732-257-6254
Glenn Kaune’s
FREE ESTIMATE
1-800-757-7747
David J. McConnell
NJ Lic#8843
Fully Insured
NJ Lic. 13VH3323100
Plumbing
Free Estimates - Fully Insured
732-906-0385
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NM-00444807
Masonry/Paving
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NM-00445448