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rom chasing fireflies to gazing at the stars, there is something magical about a family camping trip. And there is no better place for one than the Monmouth County Park System’s family campground in Turkey Swamp Park. Located on Georgia Road in Freehold Township, the campground opened for the season on April 1 and features 64 wooded campsites (52 of which can be reserved while 12 are available on a first come, first served basis). All campsites are pull-through and offer water and electric hookups, according to a press release from the park system. The facility also features drinking water, a dump station, picnic tables, modern restrooms with hot showers and laundry, and fire rings for charcoal cooking and campfires. Quiet hours are in effect from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. The rate is $42 per night for a tent or recreational vehicle/trailer site. The campground also offers three cabins. These cabins have two rooms and feature a double bed and two sets of bunk beds as well as lights and electrical outlets. Outside each cabin is a water spigot and a picnic area with a fire pit. The cabins also offer air conditioning. One of the cabins is ADA accessible. The cost of each cabin is $79 per night or $380 per week. Turkey Swamp Park features a lake where visitors can bring or rent canoes,
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Visitors to Turkey Swamp Park in Freehold Township can enjoy canoeing on the park’s lake.
kayaks, rowboats and paddleboats. Rentals are available weekends starting May 1 and daily starting June 19. Visitors with a New Jersey fishing license (under age 16, license not required) can try their luck with the bass, crappie, catfish and bluegills that call the lake home.
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The park also offers picnic areas with charcoal grills, four playgrounds, more than 8 miles of multiuse trails and plenty of open space, according to the press release. Reservations are available for stays of at least two nights (Friday through Sunday) and are accepted online through a new res-
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The ’80s Teen By David Cohea, ReMIND Magazine
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f you were a high schooler in the 1980s, so much was cool beans. In school it was Trapper Keeper notebooks, lectures on chalkboards and using the card catalog in the library. You passed notes in class and played dodgeball in gym. Many schools had computer classes where you learned COBOL and Pascal and saved files on 8-inch floppy disks that held an incredible 128KB. Social divisions included preppies, jocks, greasers, stoners and nerds. Bomb threats were common, and when it came to sex and drugs you were told to Just Say No. At prom you could pretty well expect a theme based on one of the smash hits of the decade — “Time After Time,” “Forever Young” or “Take My Breath Away.” When it came to fashion, with girls it was monogrammed sweaters and oversized tops over slim-fitting Guess
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jeans, a tight-fitting tee over trousers topped with a “boyfriend jacket,” a sport coat cut like a men’s blazer. Lots of neon colors, sweatshirts with the neck cut to sit off one shoulder, leg warmers, bandanas, jelly shoes, lace socks and cross jewelry. You might get a Laura Ashley dress for the prom. Hair reaching for the heavens was cemented in place with a fog of Aqua Net hairspray. For boys, it was acid-washed jeans with a matching jean jacket (often festooned with buttons), parachute pants and shirts buttoned all the way up with a skinny tie or a bolo, flannel shirts, white sneakers, bomber jackets, even spandex. Mullets became popular as the prom photo complement for dates in Big Hair. Technology really infiltrated popular culture in the ’80s, or at least appeared to (now it all seems so quaint): cassette boom boxes and mixtapes, Walkman personal stereos, video games and early home computers. Still, some things were decidedly old school, like skateboards and talking half the night on the family’s landline.
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On TV there were plenty of shows popular with teens — Growing Pains, One Day at a Time, Wonder Years, Family Ties — and they featured heartthrobs like Kirk Cameron, Michael J. Fox and Ricky Schroder. With cable TV came MTV and an explosion of music that was also visually enticing. Major artists like Madonna, Michael Jackson, Prince, Cyndi Lauper, George Michael, Whitney Houston, the Police and Guns N’ Roses were favorites and covered the various styles of music including synth pop, new wave, heavy metal, goth, rap and alternative. Teen movies were very popular in the ’80s, and high schoolers filled the local cinema Octoplex to watch Risky Business, Footloose, Back to the Future and Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. You can almost define the ’80s teen by watching John Hughes movies like The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Sixteen Candles. And thanks to the introduction of VCR players in 1977, what you didn’t catch at the theater you could eventually watch at home.
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Celebrate 50 years of organic farming with NOFA-NJ
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hen Mark Canright’s father, John, opened his organic farm in Somerset County in 1974, many customers did not know what “organic” meant or why it was important. “Farmer John’s Organic Produce was the first farm in New Jersey that called itself ‘organic.’ We spent a lot of time explaining to people what it was,” recalled Mark, a teenager at the time and now the owner of his own preserved organic farm in Asbury, Hunterdon County. Growing produce without chemical fertilizers or pesticides was a novelty, at least here in the Garden State. John Canright, a former biology teacher, was influenced by Rachel Carson’s 1962 book “Silent Spring.” The groundbreaking book sounded the alarm on the health impacts of chemicals, especially the pesticide DDT. While organic farming was new to New Jersey when Farmer John’s opened, it was more common in New England. The Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) was founded in 1971 by visionary farmers in Vermont and New Hampshire. Today an umbrella organization supporting chapters in seven states, including New Jersey, the NOFA is celebrating its 50th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the NOFA-NJ chapter is promoting the
state’s organic farms with virtual events. owned by Mark Canright and Amy HanStarting in April, NOFA-NJ will offer sen; and Cabbage Throw Farm, run by monthly virtual tours of organic farms, Dean Buttacavoli on the Comeback Farm paired with cooking classes. property; The virtual classes will be taught by • June 8: Honey Brook Organic Farm in Kim Rizk, co-owner of Jammin’ Crepes, a Pennington, owned by Sherry Dudas and Princeton restaurant that features fresh, lo- Jim Kinsel. Honey Brook started its CSA cally grown organic produce. program at the Watershed Institute lands in The featured farms all offer Communi- 1991; ty Supported Agriculture (CSA) packages • July 7: Jeff’s Organic Produce in of weekly seasonal produce. Cream Ridge, owned by Karley Corris and “Farms will be highlighted throughout Jeff Lidzbarski. Established more than 15 the growing season,” exyears ago, Jeff’s Organic plained Stephanie Harris, Farm grew out of ER & GUEST COLUMN Son Farm, started in 1977; current secretary and longtime board member of the • Sept. 9: Genesis Farm • NOFA-NJ chapter, and an in Blairstown, founded in MICHELE S. BYERS organic farmer herself. 1980 as a project of an orA CSA box from each der of Dominican nuns; farm will be taken to Kim, who will dem• Oct. 14: Cherry Grove Farm in Lawonstrate ways to cook the produce. rence Township, founded in 1987 by the “It will be an ever-changing cooking Hamill brothers on land farmed by their show using different fresh, organic ingre- ancestors. dients,” Harris said. Farm tours/cooking classes are $20 for The “Loving and Cooking With Your the general public and $15 for NOFA-NJ CSA” tours will be held at 6 p.m. on the members. The cost for the entire series is second Thursday of the month. $100 for the general public and $70 for Here’s the schedule so far: NOFA-NJ members. • April 8: Blue Moon Acres in Penning“It’s been a long time since I have had ton, established in 1992 by Kathy and Jim to explain to anyone what organic is,” said Lyons; Mark Canright. • May 13: Comeback Farm in Asbury, There is hardly a supermarket to be
found these days that does not carry organic produce, and organic produce is also widely available at roadside stands, farmers’ markets, specialty food stores and through CSA delivery. There is also an increasing awareness that organic agriculture is better for pollinators like bees, butterflies and birds. The song “Big Yellow Taxi” found Joni Mitchell singing, “Hey farmer, farmer, put away your DDT … I don’t care about spots on my apples … Leave me the birds and the bees … Please.” Now is a great time to learn more about organic farming. Visit the NOFA-NJ website at https://nofanj.org/ and click on the calendar tab for a listing of events. Besides the monthly CSA farm tours and cooking classes, NOFA-NJ is also running education programs for farmers and home gardeners. Don’t miss the virtual talk on May 16 with Mark Bittman, a food journalist, author and former columnist for The New York Times. Currently, he is a fellow at the Union of Concerned Scientists. The event is free, but donations are encouraged. Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills. She may be reached at info@njconservation.org
Revised parental notification bill signed by Gov. Murphy
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ov. Phil Murphy has signed a bill into law that requires law enforcement officers to provide written notification to the parent or guardian of individuals under the age of 18 who commit a first offense of unlawfully possessing or consuming an alcoholic beverage, cannabis, marijuana or hashish. Murphy signed the bill on March 26, according to a press release. According to the new law, parents would be notified the first time their underage child is caught using or possessing marijuana or alcohol. The legislation, S-3565, revised the recently enacted adult use cannabis law that required parental notification by law enforcement officers for second and third violations.
“Marijuana was legalized for adults, not for children or teenagers,” said Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Monmouth). “Parents need to be notified if their underage child is using marijuana or alcohol so they can take the appropriate steps to protect them from the potential harmful effects of substance use at young ages and to help them make responsible decisions. “Allowing parents to remain involved and informed can help to make sure that first time offenders do not become repeat offenders,” Gopal said. The legislation signed by Murphy requires parental notification upon the first violation for underage possession or consumption of alcohol, cannabis items, marijuana or hashish by individuals under the age of 18.
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The previous law required the parent or guardian of the minor to be notified after a second violation and provided information on how to access community-based services. An individual’s parent or guardian would also have been notified for any subsequent violations, with the minor subject to a referral to community services, according to the press release. After Murphy signed the revised legislation, Sen. Declan O’Scanlon (R-Monmouth) and Sen. Anthony M. Bucco (RMorris and Somerset) issued a press release and said it “fails to address impractical complications in the laws which could brand law enforcement officers as criminals for minor procedural gaffes committed during interactions with minors.”
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“This (revised legislation) is a step in the right direction for New Jersey families, but to be frank, this legislation misses a major problem when it comes to fixing this mess,” said Bucco, who was a Republican co-sponsor with O’Scanlon. “For parents to be notified, police would have to be willing to risk criminal penalties when interacting with juveniles suspected of using or possessing marijuana or alcohol. “Our colleagues on the other side of the aisle are willing to fix a very important component of the problem they have created, but their prioritization of the parental notification fix is a smoke screen that distracts from the nebulous conditions they (Continued on page 16) Sports............................................................. 8
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Far From Nobody, Odenkirk Rules
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ndividuals around the world live their lives in relative anonymity — going to work, completing daily chores, and spending time with their family and friends. It could be just the routine of it all or a lack of motivation, but in the film Nobody, life is all about hiding out, keeping safe and starting fresh. Hutch Mansell (Bob Odenkirk) is living the life of a nobody. A day includes breakfast, commuting, taking out the trash and all of the monotony that goes along with just existing. When his family is robbed one night, Hutch drops a notch or two in the eyes of his son and friends as he refuses to get involved. He’s a simple man and, some might say, simply a nobody. But as with any individual, there is more to Hutch than meets the eye. When the mild-mannered family man
realizes that not only was some money taken during the attack but his daughter’s bracelet is gone as well, things get personal. But revenge will take a bit of a detour and we will soon find out if Hutch is simply a nobody or really a somebody. While his family is in the dark, there are those who know Hutch’s past and those who know the John Wick-esque hell that is ready to be unleashed. Odenkirk is the right man for the role of Hutch. He glides with ease from common man just surviving the day-to-day grind to aggressive retaliator who will rectify any wrong. It’s a thing of beauty to watch, as you totally believe his performance in either role and that’s vital to the success of Nobody. If you don’t accept Odenkirk, you won’t accept the entire film. Alongside Odenkirk is a strong yet unremarkable villain in Aleksey Serebryakov, and a crowd-pleasing role for Christopher Lloyd. But make no mistake, regardless of
the supporting cast — which also includes the underused Connie Nielsen — this is Odenkirk’s film to succeed or fail in. Yes, Nobody falls in a long line of revenge films throughout the years, but it manages to be both fun and violent, and it feels real. Odenkirk resonates with viewers in a way that feels relatable and that alone makes the film a winner. I cannot tell a lie: I loved Christopher Lloyd as well, but this type of film needs to be witty and fun to last, and it does. In the sea of films in the marketplace
that deal with revenge, Nobody is far from iconic, but there is definitely somebody on the other end of the chaos. Paul’s Grade: B Nobody Rated R Stars: Bob Odenkirk, Aleksey Serebryakov, Connie Nielsen, Christopher Lloyd Director: Ilya Naishuller
Will NCIS: New Orleans be picked up by another network? Question: Disappointing to hear of the end of NCIS: New Orleans. It remains my favorite. I suspect too many cast changes did not help. Any chance it will migrate to another network? —Gary J Matt Roush: The NCIS franchise is made by and for CBS. These aren’t the sort of shows that get snapped up by rivals. Maybe if there was interest in producing more episodes for streaming on Paramount+, that would be the only lifeline. But as we’ve explained earlier in this space, CBS is known for jettisoning its crime dramas after a certain number of years (often seven) to keep refreshing the lineup. Question: With the rumored new NCIS: Hawaii spinoff, any chance David James Elliott would be cast? They kind of teased the possibility during the Season 11 episode when he and Catherine Bell repur-
posed their JAG characters. —Matt Matt Roush: There’s always a chance. I won’t know what they’ve got in store for the Hawaii-based spinoff until they announce that it’s going forward (or not). It seems more likely to me that if they bring back Harm and Mac, it would be for a JAG reboot to take advantage of the residual affection for the show that started it all. But anything’s possible, and having an established star at the helm would give it an immediate boost. To submit questions to TV Critic Matt Roush, go to: tvinsider.com
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Katey Sagal is A Force To Be Reckoned With In ABC’s ‘Rebel’ By Kate Hahn
In my life, I wouldn’t call me timid, by any means, but I let a lot of things roll. You know how sometimes you’ll have some fiery stuff going on inside? This is a great outlet to let it fly. Rebel says things you’re thinking but don’t say. She can be offensive. But she’s not wrong.
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atey Sagal brings her energy to the new ABC drama Rebel (April 8) as fiery consumer advocate Annie “Rebel” Bello.The hard-charging story, spiked with sharp humor, is inspired by the current life of Erin Brockovich, whose early career was chronicled in a hit 2000 film. Age hasn’t dimmed her intensity — or Rebel’s. “She’s angry a lot. She’ll get in your face. She calls it how she sees it. She’s passionate,” Sagal says of the character, created by her longtime friend, Grey’s Anatomy showrunner Krista Vernoff. The actress got to know Brockovich, who executive produces, over lunch and phone calls. She shares more.
Is she like you at all? Rebel’s got three kids, and she’s juggling a career, two ex-husbands, and one current husband. I related. I have three kids, have always been a working mom, hopefully juggled things as best I could, and am on my third husband. But with Rebel’s husband [John Corbett] there’s conflict ahead. He admires what she does but she’s married to it. He’s feeling neglected. Something has to give.
You’ve recently guest-starred on comedies Shameless and The Conners. Why was this the series that made you want to dive back into a heavy drama? Katey Sagal: The Erin Brockovich of it, for sure. Everybody knows what it means to “Erin Brockovich” something. It’s a verb. Playing a consumer advocate was really interesting to me, particularly given the time we’re in. She gives voice to people who are voiceless. She’s on the side of common sense and what’s right. At this time in my life, I like being involved with things that help. She’s helping victims hurt by a medical device. What research did you do? To understand what [Rebel] is fighting I did research into the unregulated part of big pharma and medical devices, and watched a documentary called The Bleeding Edge. I was shocked. There’s other advocacy [on the show], too. Rebel is, like Erin, a famous person who gets emails constantly from people coming up against big companies; being harassed by their landlord; about to lose a job for unjust reasons. Just how fun is it to shoot the scenes where she tells people off?
They’re so passionate. Rebel keeps it sexy. Women my age can be hot and vital and vibrant and smart. I’ve always thought this country treats age in such a disrespectful way. Anywhere else in the world, you’re respected for getting older. Were you surprised that an American TV series would be built around an older woman? It’s groundbreaking, the fact that I’m in my 60s. Men of a certain age have always been in leading roles, but you don’t find that many women. I have to honor Krista and ABC for breaking that horrible trope of ageism. It’s a misconception that as we get older, we get invisible. Rebel definitely gets noticed. What does her style say about her? Somebody asks if she’s a lawyer, and she says, “What? Do I look like a lawyer?” She’s the antithesis of corporate, and wears that proudly. She comes off as large and in charge, a badass in leather pants and T-shirts. Rebel is kind of rock ‘n’ roll, cool, tough. She’s regular people. How dangerous is she? She’s not an outlaw. She doesn’t carry, but she’s not unfamiliar with a gun. When she gets it in her mind that something is unfair and has to stop, she’s relentless.
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Residents of all ages invited to participate in cleanup By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer
MILLSTONE – The ongoing coronavirus pandemic will not prevent the 15th annual stream cleanup in Millstone Township from taking place, according to the event’s organizers. The stream cleanup – which asks residents to sign up to collect trash at various locations in the community – is sponsored by the Millstone Township Environmental Commission and the Watershed Institute. The 2021 event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on April 17. Participants will gather at the Millstone municipal building, 215 Millstone Road, to begin the day. Pre-registration is required and interested individuals may register at https:// thewatershed.doubleknot.com/event/millstone-stream-cleanup-9am-start/2794010 Volunteers must register online by noon on April 16, according to the Watershed Institute. In light of the pandemic, a number of safety regulations will be implemented this year, according to the Watershed Institute. A maximum of 25 individuals will be allowed to participate at a cleanup site, in accordance with current state guidelines. Each participant will be required to wear a face mask or another face covering at all times unless a distance of at least 15 feet is maintained between other participants. The Watershed Institute will require participants to maintain a minimum of 6 feet between one another at all times, except for members of their own team, and participants must check their temperature before arriving. A temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher will prohibit an individual from participating in the cleanup. Individuals may not participate in the cleanup if they are feeling ill that day or if they have had a fever, shortness of breath or a cough within two weeks of the event. According to the Environmental Commission, participants must bring their own water bottle and gloves to the event. Snacks and water will not be provided this year. Trash bags and hand sanitizer will be provided, but participants should bring their own hand sanitizer to help maintain distance. Long pants and closed-toed shoes are recommended for participants. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times, according to the Environmental Commission. A minimum of one Letters to the editor may be sent to news@njexaminer.com
adult is required to be present with every three children. This year, participants will be permitted to perform their own cleanup away from others. Participants may identify the area(s) they are cleaning by contacting the Watershed Institute at https://survey123. arcgis.com/share/5e1bda0421dc4294a354 35695a805b46
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An additional 70,000 to 75,000 trout will be stocked during the week of May 10, bringing the spring stocking total to more than 570,000 trout. There will be no in-season closures on any waters. Most trout being stocked will average more than 10 inches in length, according to the press release. From April 10 to May 31, the minimum legal catch size is 9 inches, with a daily limit of six trout in most trout waters. Beginning June 1 and continuing through March 20, 2022, the catch size will remain the same and the daily limit will drop to four trout. The Bonus Broodstock Program is suspended for 2021 due to an accelerated stocking program. Instead, approximately 6,000 2-yearold and 3-year-old broodstock, ranging in size from 14 inches to 26 inches and weighing up to 7 pounds, will be stocked
this spring in waters across the state that are suitable for fish of that size and which do not conflict with management goals. For spring trout fishing information, visit www.njfishandwildlife.com/trtinfo_ spring.htm Rules and regulations regarding freshwater fishing in New Jersey can be found in the 2021 Freshwater Fishing Digest at www.njfishandwildlife.com/digfsh.htm Print copies of the digest are also available at license agents. Anyone age 16 or older must obtain a New Jersey fishing license and trout stamp to fish for trout. Anglers may purchase these at www.nj.wildlifelicense.com/ or through license agents. For a list of agents, visit www.njfishandwildlife.com/agentlst. htm Anglers may also save money through the Buddy Up and Save! program. Introduce a family member or a friend to fishing
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Toll Brothers proposes housing on Millstone Twp. border By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor
MANALAPAN – Representatives of Toll Brothers Inc. are expected to return before the Manalapan Planning Board on April 8 to resume a public hearing regarding a proposed residential community on Iron Ore Road. Toll Brothers is seeking preliminary and final major subdivision and site plan approval to consolidate several parcels and to subdivide the property to construct 224 market rate townhouses in 65 buildings and 96 multi-family affordable rental units in Manalapan’s AH Diocese Affordable Housing Overlay zone. All 320 housing units would be available to individuals of all ages, according to information presented by the applicant during a hearing before the board on March 11.
The applicant is represented by attorney Salvatore Alfieri of the firm Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri, Jacobs, LLC, Matawan. In addition to the homes, the applicant is proposing to construct a 4,450-squarefoot clubhouse, two pools and several tot lots. Testimony from the applicant’s representatives indicated the clubhouse and pools would only available to the residents of the townhouses. Planning Board Chairwoman Kathryn Kwaak questioned the applicant’s statement that the clubhouse and pools would not be available to the residents of the affordable housing units. Alfieri said his client would examine Kwaak’s concern about limiting the use of the clubhouse and pools to the residents of the townhouses. Alfieri called on engineer Jay Kruse of ESE Consultants to describe Toll Brothers’
REGIONAL INTEREST plan for the property for members of the board, its professionals and members of the public who were viewing the meeting. Kruse said the 57-acre parcel is at the border of Manalapan and Millstone Township, on Iron Ore Road, just north Route 33 westbound. Residential properties on LaValley Drive and the Quail Hill Boy Scout camp on LaValley Drive border the location where Toll Brothers is proposing to building the homes, he said. Access to the development is proposed from Iron Ore Road. The property has limited frontage on Route 33 near the UA Local 9 Plumbers and Pipefitters training center at the corner of Route 33 west and Iron Ore Road.
Kruse said the 96 affordable housing units (one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments) would be constructed in four three-story buildings on two lots. The residents of the apartments would park in parking lots near their building. According to the application, there would be 160 three-bedroom townhouses with a two-car garage and a two-car driveway, and 64 three-bedroom townhouses with a single-car garage and a single-car driveway. Kruse said the townhouses would have about 2,100 square feet of living space. He testified that a small portion of the
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am writing to urge the Upper Freehold Township Zoning Board of Adjustment to reject the variances needed for the warehouse proposal at Westhaven Farm on Route 524. I believe careful thought went into the current zoning rules and they are sufficient for our community. The best situation would be to preserve that farm, it is just beautiful; but if this is not possible, at least restrict whatever is built there to the current zoning rules. Route 524 from Route 539 to Route 571 is part of the Upper Freehold Historic Scenic Byway. Please preserve this area by not
allowing unsightly, polluting industry. Our township has no infrastructure for large industrial complexes or high-density housing. I do not believe we should start down that road. The amount that taxes would have to go up in order to handle water, sewer, police, etc. would be unsustainable by the taxpayers; not to mention ruin everything that others in the past have fought for – preserving the farmland and beauty of our community. Donna Guadagno Upper Freehold Township
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room at one of the four apartment buildings. The community room would be available to the residents of all 96 apartments. The board’s planner, Jennifer Beahm, said the proposed market rate townhouses, which would be for sale units, have “dimension and texture.” She said the affordable housing apartment buildings, which would be rentals, are “institutional looking” and “look flat.” Beahm asked the architect to review the plans for the apartment buildings and Greene said those buildings would be given another look. As the evening’s presentation wound down, board members John Castronovo and Steven Kastell expressed concern about the amount of parking being provided in the development. Both men said they believe some residents may use off-street parking spaces that would otherwise be used by visitors in addition to the parking spaces that will be provided in their garages and driveways. The Toll Brothers application was carried to the board’s April 8 meeting.
57-acre site needs to be added to the Western Monmouth Utilities Authority’s service area to provide sanitary sewer service to the entire development. The engineer said a proposal to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection fill a m small area of wetlands on the property is - under review by the agency. h Architect Jeremy Greene, of Toll Ar- chitecture, a subsidiary of Toll Brothers, y discussed details of the townhouses and d the apartment buildings. He said the townhouses would be constructed in buildings of two, three and four units, with a basement and an optional loft. The four apartment buildings would not have an elevator, and would contain eight apartments per floor and 24 apartments per building. The majority of the apartments would have two bedrooms and fewer than 20% would have one bedroom, he said. Each apartment would have a washer and dryer, and heating and air conditioning units. g Greene said the developer has plans to d construct a 2,200-square-foot community n s • The Central New Jersey Women in Development (WID) hosts a monthly rounde table for nonprofit professionals online. At noon on April 15 the topic will be “Nonprofit s Tech Hacks to Increase Fundraising.” A panel discussion will take place on Zoom. Cost - is free to WID members and $15 for non-members. The discussion will include favorite s go-to event apps; photo apps; and general tips, tricks and tech hacks for nonprofit profesr sionals. Registration link: https://widmercer.org/events/ s - • The Monmouth County Park System will present Climb Time on April 25 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Clayton Park Activity Center, Upper Freehold Township. Try the park system’s 25-foot-tall portable climbing wall. Individuals must be 42 inches tall or taller to climb. Open to ages 8 and up; under 18 with adult. Free. Details: www.Mon) mouthCountyParks.com or 732-842-4000.
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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 Peter Perrotta shotgun with him down to the marina in this Jeep that would shake you up like a milk shake. All the while, Holland 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 car-
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ries 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 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 sev-
eral 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 firebreathing 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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Serving Monmouth, Old Bridge, Parlin & surrounding.
732-759-5897
Exterior All Types of Roofing Flat & Shingles Repair or New Deck Repair & Staining Chimney & Fencing Shed Repairs Powerwashing
Interior Carpentry Painting Sheetrock Basement Waterproofing
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Landscaping
Lawn Care
IMPROVEMENTS • Custom Seemless Gutters Leaf Guards • Roofing Siding - Windows
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Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 4/30/21
TREE SERVICE
732-548-1653
Free Estimates • Fully Insured
Lawn Care
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Landscape Restoration Experts
NM-00456570
$250 OFF
Any Service of $2,500 or more
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 4/30/21
Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.
• Weekly Mowing • Fertilization Program • De-Thatching & Seeding • Re-Sodding lawn • Complete Landscape Restoration & Installation • Mulch, Stone, Topsoil Installed & Delivered • Trimming & Pruning • Gutter Cleaning • Drainage Now Accepting Most Credit Cards Fully Insured
** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 1 Cord $185.00 • 1/2 Cord $100
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FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES Lawn Care
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732-257-5973
Landscaping
D&S LANDSCAPING INC.
Paver Walkways Patio • Driveways Snow Plowing
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Residential/Commercial/Municipal
Tree Service, Inc.
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CALL NICK
NM-00455123
732-207-3933 732-617-TREE
Lawn Care
Landscaping
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
NM-00456572
Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.
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Landscaping
Fall Aerating and Seeding • Fertilizing and weed control • Disease Control • Grassy Weed Control • Lawn Insect Control • Complete Lawn Renovation • Mosquito Control • Property Insect Control
Outdoor Kitchens - Pavers - Driveways - Patios - Walkways Curb Stone - Concrete - Vinyl Fencing - Planting - Trimming Mulch - Core Aeration - Seeding - Fertilizing - Grading - Drainage NM-00455815
NM-00456571
ALL WORK GUARANTEED Residential & Commercial Lic. #13vH08853200
Any Service of $1,000 or more
Landscaping
• Tree Removal • Trimming • Pruning • Stump Grinding • FIREWOOD • Lots Cleared Serving: Edison, FIREWOOD Metuchen, Colonia, Woodbridge, N.Brunswick, Highland Park and “We Are TheMilltown, Most Recommended surrounding. Tree Service In The Area”
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$100 OFF
732-572-2678
Lawn Care
Spring Clean-Ups
Will Serve The Monmouth Areas For Tree Work & Landscaping Only
Free Est. • Fully Ins. • 35 Years Experience NM-00456569
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• Bathroom And Kitchen Remodeling
Landscaping
G.S. LAWN SVC & LANDSCAPING LLC
TIMCO HOME
Specializing in
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732-251-2723
Lic#: 13VH08371300 Pest.#: 90823B Licensed & Insured
Lawn Care
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Fiorellolandscaping.com Landscaping
EXPERT
LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC
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24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE
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Lawn Care
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NM-00438101
Landscaping
609-686-2053
Masonry/Paving
New Beginnings Landscaping Spring & Fall Clean Ups Lawn Mowing - Fertilization Top Soil, Mulch, Shrub Trimming, New Plantings, Seeding, Powerwashing We deliver materials!
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Glenn Kaune’s
Serving the area for over 31 years! Best from Europe!
Custom Painting Satisfaction Guaranteed
Quality Work • Affordable Wallpaper Removal • Sheetrock Repair Taping/Spackling • Interior/Exterior Reliable Prompt Service
NM-00455389
POLISH
MASON
DISCOUNTS 732-605-0362 AVAILABLE Over 30 yrs. • Free Est./Ins.
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ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER
www.poloniaconstruction.com
732-525-8118
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Painting/Wallpapering
All Phases of Brick, Stone & Concrete Work Free Designing Available
Plumbing
s Year
Free Estimates - Fully Insured
732-906-0385
Masonry/Paving
David J. McConnell 732-257-6254
Plumbing • Heating Home Improvements P Boilers Installed/Repaired P Water Heaters Installed P Drains & Sewer lines cleaned P Sewer & Water Mains installed P Kitchen & Bath Remodeling P Framing & Sheet Rock
No Job Too Small NJ Lic#8843
#13VH04604300
NM-00454669
Masonry/Paving
Plumbing
Painting/Wallpapering
NM-00454624
For All Your Painting Needs Call
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Reasonable Rates Neat & Reliable
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NM-00455382
3rd Generation
PAINTING
Painting/Wallpapering Painting/Wallpapering
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Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured NM-00452771
Lic#13VH06178600
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PRECISION PAINT AND POWERWASHING
www.mattcoplumbing.com
Metuchen, NJ 08840 | info@mattcoplumbing.com
Power Washing
USA
POWER WASHING PLUS, LLC Remove Green Algae and Mold using Hot Water and/or Soap
5 Star Rated on Google
Houses, Patios, Walkways, Roofs...
• Interior/Exterior Painting • Deck and Fence Stain and Paint • Powerwashing • Wallpaper & Plaster Removal • Sheetrock Repair
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Nothing is better than a woman’s touch! NM-00457724
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Over 30 Years Experience
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plumbing & heating
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T WO C H A M P I O N S H I P CO U R S E S Our legendary Banks Course is renowned for its signature bunkers and our scenic Palmer Course for its picturesque bodies of water.
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have created that could easily ruin an officer’s career if not navigated flawlessly,” Bucco said. O’Scanlon said more changes are necessary to protect police officers from unfair criminal prosecution when they encounter underage individuals in possession of marijuana or alcohol. The recently enacted law allows law enforcement officers to be charged with depravation of civil rights for what O’Scanlon and Bucco called inconsequential errors that may be made when dealing with an individual under the now-legal age of 21. O’Scanlon and Bucco are sponsoring legislation, S-3577, which would prevent the legalizing of marijuana from becoming an attack on law enforcement officers and shielding the officers from irrational criminal charges, according to the Republican senators’ press release. Also commenting on Murphy’s signing of the revised parental notification bill was Thomas A. Arnone, the director of the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners. The county’s governing body had called on state legislators to revise the initial legislation that did not provide for parental notification following a first offense. “The Monmouth County commissioners came out strongly against the underage marijuana possession bill and I am glad to see our concerns regarding parental notification have been addressed,” Arnone told Newspaper Media Group. “Parents need to be aware of what their children are doing and since they cannot always be with them, sometimes parents need to rely on schools and law enforcement to be their eyes and ears. “The commissioners are very passionate about a parent’s right to know if their child gets into trouble and also the right of law enforcement to be able to protect our children and help them make good decisions,” Arnone said.
— Managing Editor Mark Rosman contributed to this article. Call Membership for more information about a 2021 Golf Membership! 732-656-8921 375 Forsgate Dr., Monroe Township, NJ 08831 forsgatecc.com
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• The Monmouth County Park System will host Splendid Spring Strolls on April 12 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Clayton Park, Upper Freehold Township (meet in the Emley’s Hill Road parking area). Join a park system naturalist on a peaceful trail walk. Sturdy footwear is recommended. The event is free. Details: www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or 732-842-4000.