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Allentown budget keeps municipal tax levy flat By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor
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he Allentown Borough Council has adopted a $2.98 million budget to fund the operation of the municipality during 2020. The budget that was adopted during the council’s April 21 meeting does not include an increase in the municipal tax levy from 2019 to 2020. Council President Robert Strovinsky, Councilwoman Angela Anthony, Councilwoman Martha Johnson, Councilman John A. Elder III, Councilman Michael Drennan and Councilman Dan Payson voted “yes” on a motion to adopt the budget. Drennan chairs the borough’s Finance Committee and presented the budget. The council meeting was live-streamed during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Drennan was joined in Borough Hall by Mayor Thomas Fritts and Municipal Clerk Laurie Roth. The other council members and Chief Financial Officer June Madden joined the meeting by telephone. Drennan said the 2020 budget would be supported in part by the collection of $1.58 million in a local tax levy from Allentown’s residential and commercial property owners. That is the same amount of taxes that was collected in 2019. Municipal officials will use $566,000 from surplus funds (savings) as revenue in the budget and expect to receive $131,595 in state aid. The remainder of the borough’s revenue in 2020 will come from grants and miscellaneous revenues. When the 2020 budget was initially developed by borough officials and Madden, the spending plan proposed an increase in the municipal tax rate of 7.5 cents per $100 of assessed valuation, according to Fritts. When Madden discussed the budget during a Feb. 25 council meeting, she re-
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Allentown Councilman Michael Drennan, who chairs the Finance Committee, reviews the borough’s 2020 municipal budget during the Borough Council’s April 21 meeting. The meeting was live-streamed during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
ported that the projected increase in the municipal tax rate had been revised downward to 3.5 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. Then the coronavirus pandemic hit and municipal officials took another look at the budget. To keep the $1.58 million tax levy flat from 2019 to 2020, officials increased the amount of surplus funds to be used as rev-
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enue this year from a projected $500,000 to $566,000. The appropriation of the additional $66,000 from surplus funds eliminated the anticipated 3.5-cent increase in the municipal tax rate. Drennan said Allentown’s municipal tax rate will hold steady at about 82.2 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. In 2019, the average home in Allentown
was assessed at $290,842. With a tax rate of 82.2 cents, the owner of that home paid about $2,390 in municipal taxes. In 2020, the average home in Allentown is assessed at $291,600. With a tax rate of 82.2 cents, the owner of that home will pay about $2,396 in municipal taxes. Municipal taxes are one item on a
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Traveling nurse practitioner says house calls are back in style By BARI FAYE SIEGEL
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f you get sick and live in central New Jersey, stay put, says Samantia Wright, a licensed nurse practitioner and owner of Excellent Way LLC. Wright will come to you and examine, diagnose and prescribe treatment in the comfort of your own home. Think old time house calls for the modern age. “Although we are all talking about and worried about COVID-19, there are many other healthcare conditions that still exist,” Wright said. “Infections, flu, diabetes, heart disease – these all require medical attention now.” Wright handles diagnosis, treatment (prescriptions) and management of colds and the flu, as well as ear, sinus and strep infections, and more. In addition to sudden onset illness, Wright helps patients manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension and more at home. “With some conditions, there is nothing better than having a healthcare professional listen to your lungs, look in your ears, touch the rash, etc. People often require a physical assessment for a true diagnosis,” she explained. At present, Excellent Way is not providing COVID-19 testing, nor does Wright prescribe narcotics for pain management. Recently, David Nassar, 23, of Freehold, was sick and did not want to go out in public. He called Excellent Way and Wright made a same-day house call. “Sam was so skilled and nice. It was great to be able to receive such good care
at home, especially at a time when the ER is the last place I would want to go,” he said. Wright founded Excellent Way prior to the COVID-19 outbreak. She wanted to focus on caring for people with mobility issues. She got the idea after seeing patient after patient who could not get around easily, including an 82-year-old man, get hurt on the way to a doctor’s appointment. “Bill couldn’t get a ride and decided to take the bus. He fell trying to climb the bus steps and wound up cutting his head, had to have stitches and was diagnosed with a concussion. Bill was kept overnight in the ER for observation. It broke my heart that he didn’t have another option,” she said. That is when the idea of Excellent Way was born. “With our aging population, it’s very difficult for people to get to and from doctors independently. You have to rely on your family member or friend to take off work to get you to the doctor,” Wright said. “That’s where I come in. House calls are back in style.” Wright has more than a decade of experience treating patients in healthcare facilities including Hackensack Meridian and CentraState Medical Center. She accepts Medicare and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield. Individuals without insurance pay $99 for an at-home visit. For more information, call 732-5875251 or visit www.medicalhousecallsnj. com
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Freeholders will bond for improvements at reclamation center By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor
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he Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has introduced a bond ordinance that will, if adopted, fund a series of improvements at the Monmouth County Reclamation Center, Tinton Falls. Solid waste from the county’s municipalities is transported to and placed at the landfill. During a meeting on April 21 in Freehold Borough, the freeholders voted 5-0 to introduce the measure which provides for the issuance of $8 million in bonds or
notes to finance the planned upgrades. The ordinance does not required a cash down payment from the county. A public hearing on the ordinance has been scheduled for the freeholders’ May 14 meeting, at which time the ordinance may be adopted. Four “yes” votes will be needed to adopt the bond ordinance. The planned improvements at the reclamation center include, but are not limited to the following work: rebuilding of flare C (burns off methane gas that comes from the landfill); leachate seep improvements on the west slope; installation of wells;
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improvements to the leachate plant; installation of environmental high density polyethylene caps; acquisition of equipment; replacement of a scale; and removal of underground storage tanks. The period of usefulness for the improvements is 15 years. The estimated cost of the work is $8 million, which represents the initial appropriation made by the county, according to the ordinance. In reviewing the proposed ordinance, Craig R. Marshall, the county’s director of finance, told the freeholders the two most expensive components of the project are
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the improvements to the leachate plant ($3.9 million) and the installation of the polyethylene caps ($3.1 million). In other business, Freeholder Lillian Burry reported that May 15 is the date when a decision will be made regarding the 2020 Monmouth County Fair, which is a joint venture between the Monmouth County Park System and the Rutgers Cooperative Extension. The fair is traditionally held in late July at the East Freehold Showgrounds in
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Millstone designates three sites for affordable housing By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer
MILLSTONE – Three agreements have been authorized by the Township Committee that will clear the way for a trio of projects that will help Millstone Township meet its obligation to provide opportunities for the construction of affordable housing in the community. The obligation to provide affordable housing has been mandated by New Jersey’s courts, which determined the former New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing was not enforcing regulations to create affordable housing which the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled must be constructed throughout the state. Affordable housing is defined as housing that is sold or rented at below market rates to individuals and families whose income meets certain guidelines. According to township officials, Millstone’s obligation is 231 affordable housing units. On March 18, committee members passed three resolutions authorizing agreements to create residential developments that will contain affordable housing units. Two agreements are with the Afford-
able Housing Alliance (AHA) and one agreement is with Gerald Baldachino of Baldachino Properties. The AHA is a nonprofit corporation that works with municipalities to assist with affordable housing compliance. AHA has previously assisted Millstone Township with other affordable housing developments. The agreement with Baldachino will provide for a proposed development that will be a mix of market rate housing and affordable housing, according to municipal officials. The plan from Baldachino Properties may propose a maximum of 240 units, with 48 units designated as affordable housing. The location would be at 710-711 Perrineville Road (Route 1), which is owned by Baldachino, and is a 45-acre parcel. One agreement with AHA will provide for a project to be known as CKV Millstone Woods. According to the resolution, the proposed development will have 49 singlefamily homes, all of which will be marketed as affordable housing. The location is 27 Burnt Tavern Road.
The second agreement with AHA will provide for a project to be known as Shu Lee Apartments at 8 Novad Court, off Route 537 near Interstate 195. The development will consist of 30 rental apartments, all of which will be designated as affordable housing, according to the resolution. The parcels at 27 Burnt Tavern Road and 8 Novad Court are owned by Millstone. The resolutions for the proposed developments at those locations state that Mill-
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stone officials have committed to transferring ownership of both parcels to AHA at no cost to facilitate the construction of the affordable housing and to enhance the economic feasibility of the projects. With the exception of the Baldachino development, which will include market rate housing and affordable housing at the same location, municipal officials have said that in meeting the 231-unit obligation, Millstone’s affordable housing projects will consist entirely of affordable housing units. Editorial: 732-358-5200 Fax: 732-385-8868 Email: news@njexaminer.com Sports Email:
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property owner’s total tax bill. Allentown property owners also pay Upper Freehold Regional School District taxes and Monmouth County taxes. The amount an individual pays in property taxes is determined by the assessed value of his home and/or property and the tax rate that is set by each taxing entity. Drennan said when Upper Freehold Regional School District taxes and Monmouth County taxes to be collected from Allentown’s property owners are added to the $1.58 million to be collected in municipal taxes, the borough’s property owners will pay a total of about $6 million in prop-
erty taxes in 2020. Allentown’s municipal budget for 2019 totaled $2.48 million and was supported by the collection of $1.58 million in taxes from the borough’s property owners. Other revenue in the budget included $375,000 from surplus funds and the receipt of $131,595 in state aid. “I want to congratulate the Finance Committee,” Fritts said. “It was a fight to go through the budget with a fine-tooth comb and look at how we were spending money over the last few years.” Selected appropriations in the 2020 municipal budget include the following line items: police salaries and wages, $526,000, up from $486,500 in 2019; police other ex-
penses, $52,395, up from $50,071 in 2019; garbage and trash removal, $190,000, up from $155,000 in 2019; Also, payment to the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System of New Jersey, $125,517, up from $111,082 in 2019; payment to the Public Employees Retirement System, $38,468, down from $39,478 in 2019; employee group health insurance, $70,000, up from $61,400 in 2019; And, aid to the Hope Fire Company, $34,000, no change from 2019; contribution to the Allentown First Aid Squad, $12,597, down from $22,560 in 2019. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Allentown had a population of 1,788 residents in 2018.
In other business, Fritts thanked residents for continuing to observe social distancing guidelines during the health crisis. He said that as of April 21, there were four reported positive cases of COVID-19 in Allentown. Fritts said the borough’s Heritage Park remains open for exercise and fresh air. Payson commented on the situation, saying, “Our emergency services personnel – police, fire and medical – are doing an amazing job maintaining safety in our town while keeping themselves safe. As residents, we are really appreciative for them.”
Audit shows no issues with Millstone school district’s financial records MILLSTONE – No recommendations for corrective action were made following the 2018-19 audit of the Millstone Township K-8 School District. Members of the school district’s Board of Education accepted the comprehensive annual financial report (audit) for the 201819 school year at a recent meeting.
The fiscal year covered by the audit ended June 30, 2019. In accordance with state law, the governing body of every municipality and school district must have an annual audit of its books, accounts and financial transactions. The school district’s audit was conducted by the firm of Holman Frenia
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n behalf of the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone and Freeholder Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley held a press conference on April 27 to provide updates on the COVID-19 situation in the county. Arnone talked about the $108 million Monmouth County received in federal stimulus money through the federal CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act, according to a press release. “We are in the process of working with the eight other counties who were given federal stimulus money to come up with guidelines and protocols for the stimulus money. We will be developing timelines and guidance for the municipalities to submit for reimbursement,” Arnone said. “County Administrator Teri O’Connor and I will be in contact with the administrators and mayors of each town to communicate these guidelines and protocols,” he said. Arnone provided an update about the Take Out in Monmouth initiative, which encourages residents to order from local businesses that are open. Originally including restaurants and then wineries, breweries and garden centers, the Take Out in Monmouth website, www.takeoutinmonmouth.com, now includes a list of vendors that registered for the now-postponed Made in Monmouth event, according to the press release. “It’s encouraging to see the amount of website views greatly increase as this initiative progresses,” Arnone said. “Monmouth County residents are showing their support for these small businesses and their employees during this difficult time.” More than 13,000 individuals have visited the Take Out in Monmouth website, with more than 26,000 total views since it went live in early April, according to the press release. The freeholders also announced that all public access restrictions to county buildings and programs have been extended through May 15. This includes all Monmouth County Library branches and the Monmouth County Park System buildings. “I want to reiterate that I do not support the indefinite closure of all county parks in New Jersey,” Arnone said. “The freeholders understand how important these parks and open spaces are for our residents’ mental health and wellness and we are going to be increasing our efforts to open the parks and golf courses.” Kiley spoke about Monmouth ACTS, which is working to provide recommendations for improving identified issues and are pinpointing how COVID-19 is impacting county residents while implementing
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even years ago when Mercedes introduced the CLA sedan model to the American market, it was supposed to be a game changer for the German automaker known for producing some of the finest luxury automobiles in the world. This entry level sedan was aimed at capturing the Mercedes buyer at a younger age in their buying cycle and hopefully keeping them as customers until they matured and started making the big bucks. Peter Perrotta At that point, the logic was they could then afford the more expensive E or S class models. I was working for Mercedes at the time of the CLA launch and I recall one Mercedes product executive telling me at that time that the future for Mercedes is “smaller and smaller.” “Get ready,” he said. “You are going to see them start introducing smaller and smaller cars into the US market.” He reasoned that Mercedes was not only intent on capturing the American buyer at an earlier age in their buying cycle but producing more fuel efficient cars, as well. Keeping with that same trend, last year, Mercedes introduced the A class sedan into American and Canadian markets for the first time. The A class is smaller than the CLA and now represents Mercedes’ entry level sub compact sedan model. I test drove the Mercedes Benz A220 4matic sedan for one week recently to see how well this relatively new offering in the U.S. market holds up against its competition. Overall, I was impressed with this new model. While the 2.0 liter inline, 4 cylinder turbo charged engine (188 horsepower) is a bit weak for this model, it is sufficient enough to pass the test for the rigors of everyday family style driving. This is not an aggressive sports car, mind you. However, at its entry level base prices – $32,800 for the front wheel drive version and $34,800 for the AWD 4matic – it offers a lot of bang for the buck and is reasonably priced enough to be affordable, providing you don’t load it up with too many extras. The car that I tested for the week was
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the 4matic version with the base price of $34,800; however, my tester stickered at $43,745 with options. The options on my tester included: $500 for 18-inch wheels; $850 for dynamic body control; $460 for Sirius XM radio; $580 for heated front seats; $310 for ambient lighting; $200 for wireless charging; $2,250 for the driver assistance safety package; $1,150 for the multimedia package; $1,650 for the premium 1 package and $995 for destination and delivery. Included in the driver assistance package are active brake assist, active distance assist, active lane keeping, emergency stop assist and more. The multi-media package includes navigation; and the premium 1 package includes a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster with touchscreen, keyless go and more. Standard features in the base model include: the 2.0 liter, 4 cylinder turbo engine with the 7-speed, dual clutch, automatic transmission; pano roof; Bluetooth; power driver’s seat; keyless start; dual zone climate; rearview camera; brushed aluminum trim and more. The caveat, however, is that whenever you introduce an entry level model like this, you risk alienating the traditional Mercedes buyers who are used to impressing their friends with the quality and luxuriousness of their cars.
A longtime friend of mine, who worked for Mercedes for many years, said, “There is no exclusivity anymore. Anyone can buy a Mercedes now.” He explained that at one time, it used to be a big deal to see a Mercedes drive down the road. But, now, with the proliferation of the lower priced models, the brand is a lot more commonplace. I understand my friend’s sentiment. And, when I was selling Mercedes, I did hear a number of my regular customers bemoan the fact that these new models were “watering down” the brand. But, at the same time, the CLA, when introduced, did bring a younger buyer into the market who were genuinely excited about being able to lease or buy a Benz. At the end of the day, though, the success of these new models will depend largely on whether or not they continue to sell and to do that the general motoring public will have to continue to see value in these cars. My opinion is that there is enough meat on the bones, so to speak, in this A220 model to sustain itself in a crowded field. To start with, the exterior of the car has enough style and pizzazz to attract attention. At first glance, this looks like it could be an expensive ride. On the inside, the fit and finish of the A220 4matic is above average, it doesn’t
give off the feel of an inexpensive car. It is comfortable and stylish with a faux leather seats, panoramic roof, faux leather wrapped dash with cool looking throwback circular air vents and brushed aluminum trim. As you drive this car, the sight lines are good, the ride is supple and a bit stiff at times, but still exciting enough to be enjoyable. The backseat room is sufficient for three kids. The only real issue with the A220 is trunk space. It doesn’t have a great amount of cargo space inside the trunk. However, it is adequately powered and fuel efficient. The EPA fuel ratings for the A220 are 28 mpg overall – 34 mpg in highway driving and 28 mpg in city driving. The average annual fuel costs estimated at $1,750 as it is rated as using 3.6 gallons of gas per every 100 miles. This particular model has not been received a government crash test rating yet. Overall, I think that the A220 can be a player in this crowded sub compact sedan space. This vehicle should appropriately be on anyone’s short list of cars to consider if they are thinking about leasing or buying a car in this class. Peter Perrotta’s column appears regularly. Comments are welcome. Contact him by email at pperrotta@comcast.net
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ohn Logan’s (Skyfall) 2014-16 Showtime series Penny Dreadful was a delightfully dark tribute to the “penny dreadfuls” of its title — the cheap 19thcentury fiction publications that dealt with often lurid subject matter. Befitting that, Logan’s original series was set in Victorian-era London and featured iconic literary creations of that time, from Frankenstein and his monster to Dracula. After Logan completed what he planned for Penny Dreadful, Showtime told him they wanted to work with him again if he had another idea. Eventually, an idea did come to Logan for a story that, while far removed from the time and place of the first series, was closely related enough in terms of subject matter and presentation that it could be considered a “spiritual descendant” of the original. That idea has blossomed into Penny Dreadful: City of Angels (Sundays). With all-new characters and storylines, this series leaves London’s Gothic Victorian darkness for sunny 1938 Los Angeles. Logan’s latest creation again boasts a strong ensemble cast, including Nathan Lane, Natalie Dormer, Daniel Zovatto, Adriana Barraza and Rory Kinnear, the only
(L-R): Daniel Zovatto as Tiago Vega and Nathan Lane as Lewis Michener in Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, “Santa Muerte.” Photo Credit: Justin Lubin/SHOWTIME.
returning cast member from the original. Like its predecessor, City of Angels is set during an era that featured plenty of what by then was known as “pulp fiction” — cheap magazines that trafficked in sensationalistic stories like detective yarns and horror tales. This
series incorporates similar themes in its own plotline that begins when a grisly murder shocks L.A. The investigation leads into an epic story that reflects the city’s history while also introducing a supernatural aspect. “The more I thought about this idea,” Logan explains, “the more I thought it could fit under the rubric of Penny Dreadful, [and that] the sort of melodramatic and pulpy plot elements that also fed the first series could feed this series.” While the supernatural in City of Angels isn’t linked to characters as famous as Dracula, it is intriguing. It comes from Mexican-American folklore in the form of Santa Muerte, a personification of death usually portrayed as a skeletal woman in a robe, a figure familiar to anyone who has seen a Day of the Dead celebration. “As much as [City of Angels] is its own beast with its own DNA,” Logan continues, “the same creative vision [of Penny Dreadful] is behind it. … To carry that positive energy forward in this show was gratifying for me.” The actors were also grateful to work with Logan. “The writing is extraordinarily brilliant,” raves Lane, who plays a detective investigating the murder. “It’s [like] Raymond Chandler meets Rod Serling, and it’s such a refreshing take on the detective genre.”
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t was six days into the new year, and Bill Mumy was pumped. The holidays were over, and he was eager to see what 2020 had in store. On the agenda this particular Monday was an interview with ReMIND magazine. As he settled back into a comfy chair, Mumy reminisced about his early work in television and the coincidental casting that ultimately followed. “As a kid, I had an overwhelming urge to be on TV,” he says, “so my mom wisely suggested that we should see how I felt on
the set of a real show.” The gamble paid off. At age 4, Mumy appeared for two weeks on Romper Room, and says there was no turning back. Emboldened by his “work” on the popular children’s show, Mumy’s resumé was about to build. But first, he would have to play the part of a real-life patient. Inspired by superheroes, Mumy was pretending to be one when he jumped off a bed and broke his leg. Laid up in a cast for two months, he planted himself in front of the TV. Favoring Zorro (portrayed, ironically, by Guy Williams, his future TV dad on Lost in Space), Mumy points out, “If it hadn’t been for Guy, I wouldn’t have broken my leg!” Fast forward to 1965. As a child star, he had been getting steady work, but Mumy was now on the brink of becoming
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a household name: He was offered the role of Will Robinson on a new science-fiction series about a family of space colonists, and it was too good to pass up. “I loved Lost in Space,” he says, “and Will was a superhero. He was exactly the reason why I wanted to get into television in the first place.” The show ran for three seasons and produced 83 episodes, which can still be enjoyed on MeTV. And while Mumy admits that he doesn’t follow the reruns, he was pleased to be a part of the team that assembled the Blu-ray package that features the entire series. Of course, it’s not just all nostalgia. In 2018, viewers were thrilled to see a grownup Mumy embody the role of Dr. Zachary Smith (a.k.a. “the real Dr. Smith”) on the popular Netflix reboot. As for the current show, the actor is a fan. “The tone is perfect,” he says. “It harkens back to the original concept that [creator/ writer] Irwin Allen had for the series.” Interestingly, even though a number of Mumy’s onscreen credits tie in with space (Babylon 5, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and a still-in-production Space Command), Mumy doesn’t feel that he’d be
an enthusiastic space traveler himself. “I don’t even like to fly to San Francisco!” says the L.A.-based actor. Which is probably just as well, because it would take Mumy away from all of his projects on Earth. When he’s not in front of the camera, he is the ultimate multihyphenate: a writer, producer, voice-over artist, radio host, singer, musician and composer, who’s toured with the likes of Devo, America and Shaun Cassidy. He is also half of the novelty rock duo Barnes & Barnes with Robert Haimer. Friends since they were 12 and still performing “when we feel like it,” the two are noted for their quirky 1978 song and video “Fish Heads” — an “odoriferous event,” says Mumy, recalling how the fish they purchased at a Santa Monica market stunk to high heaven as the multi-day shoot wore on. As our interview drew to a close (Mumy had to babysit his toddler granddaughter), the 66-year-old reflected on his life. “It’s moving at turbo speed, but I’m not complaining.” As Anthony Fremont (one of his characters on The Twilight Zone) might say, “It’s good, it’s real good!”
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ia, Fagen and Fly are high-ener- places. It is especially great that many of gy dogs who love to run through the dogs they train are adopted from shelwoods and fields for hours, their ters. noses to the ground. According to the Working Dogs for While it’s all play to them, their outings Conservation website, dogs are suited to have a serious purpose: sniffing out inva- sniffing out plants and animals because sive plants and insects, and helping scien- their sense of smell is 10,000 to 100,000 tists learn about the locations and move- times stronger than that of humans. ments of New Jersey’s endangered and Dogs have at least 220 million scent rethreatened animals. ceptors in their noses, as opposed to only Dia, Fagen and Fly are “conservation about five million for humans. In addition, dogs,â€? trained to use their sensitive noses dogs can smell continuously – not just on to detect specific animals and plants. They inhale. can find target species far more efficiently What kind of temperament does it take than people, who rely on eyesight alone. to be a conservation dog? According to Dia, a Labrador retriever, and Fagen, a Josh and Gretchen, the ideal candidate is Belgian malinois, work with handler Josh- energetic, driven, confident, physically fit ua Beebe of the nonprofit New York-New and not fearful of rough terrain or tight Jersey Trail Conference to sniff out inva- places. sive plants and insects. Conservation dogs must also be highly Fly, a cattle dog mix, helps biologist motivated to work for their reward – usualGretchen Fowles of the state’s Endangered ly a vigorous session of tug and fetch with and Nongame Species Program track rare their handlers after a successful search. animals for her research. “They love it,â€? said In addition, the nonGUEST COLUMN Josh. “It’s like the dream profit Clean Ocean Action job for these dogs – run• has brought in dogs from ning around in the woods, MICHELE S. BYERS Maine-based Environlooking for stuff. It really mental Canine Services to is their favorite thing. It’s track down sources of pathogen pollution, a game for them.â€? like raw sewage, in the Navesink River in He noted that the extreme energy and Monmouth County. drive that make conservation dogs great at For Dia and Fagen, a typical day on the outdoor tracking can make them less desirjob might mean sniffing through a vineyard able as household pets, saying, “A lot of or farm to detect invasive spotted lantern- these dogs are those that have trouble getflies – a serious threat to agriculture – or ting adopted.â€? Without the conservation trotting through parks and nature preserves dog program, some might not have found in search of invasive plants like Scotch homes. broom. Gretchen describes Fly – who came “With invasive species, early detection from a shelter in Wyoming – as a “hardis key to eradicating them,â€? notes Beebe. working and focusedâ€? dog who loves play“We’ve got to get in there while popula- ing with her ball. tions are still relatively small.â€? “That obsession with playing with a With their powerful sniffers, Dia and ball is what keeps her going – playing with Fagen can find tiny seedlings just sprout- her special toy is her reward for finding a ing from the ground, or plants hidden out particular target,â€? said Gretchen. “When of sight beneath heavy foliage. she finds a target, she is trained to lie down For Fly, a day at work might mean run- next to it (not touch it) to indicate she has ning through a Highlands forest searching found something.â€? for the scat of bobcats, an endangered speFly is not the first conservation dog used cies in New Jersey. by the Endangered and Nongame Species By testing the DNA of the scat, scien- Program. Fly replaces Bear, a bobcat tracktists are learning about the movements of ing dog who passed away two years ago. bobcats throughout the state. This knowl- Bear was also handled by Gretchen. edge helps protect bobcat habitat. How about a big woof and a tail thump Fly is also being trained to track Eastern to the conservation dogs and their handlers box turtles, a species of special concern in for helping New Jersey’s environment, agNew Jersey. riculture and scientific research? Dia, Fagen and Fly got their jobs thanks to the efforts of Working Dogs for ConserMichele S. Byers is the executive direcvation, a Montana-based nonprofit that has tor of the New Jersey Conservation Founpioneered the use of dogs’ extraordinary dation, Far Hills. She may be reached at sense of smell to protect wildlife and wild info@njconservation.org
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Freehold Township. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has put this year’s fair in doubt. “The Rutgers Cooperative Extension is under lockdown until Aug. 15 and many of the fair’s activities – the 4-H programs, the master gardeners and the FFA – fall under that agency,” Burry told her fellow freeholders. Burry, who is the county governing body’s liaison to the park system, also discussed the ongoing closure of New Jersey’s state and county parks which was ordered by Gov. Phil Murphy as the pandemic continues. She said that issue was discussed by the park commissioners during a meeting on April 20.
“The hue and cry from the public and the commissioners is to open the parks, but to do it discretely. People’s mental health is a crucial part of fighting the pandemic and exercise and the outdoors are mental health boosters. “It is also related to domestic violence, as parks give people a place to go, even if it’s only for an hour, to remove themselves from a domestic violence situation. The message we are getting is one of concern. Can we get through to the governor?” Burry asked. Freeholder Director Thomas Arnone said Murphy “knows where we stand” on the county’s desire to reopen the parks. “Everyone has a mental state; this all comes into play,” he said. Burry said she hoped the situation regarding the parks can be resolved soon.
NEWS BRIEFS The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders will purchase several parcels of land in Freehold Township and add the properties to Turkey Swamp Park. According to the Monmouth County Park System website, Turkey Swamp Park is a 2,300-acre wooded park that has a 17-acre lake for fishing, boating and ice skating. The park also features miles of trails, an archery range and playgrounds. During a recent meeting, the freeholders authorized the acquisition of land on Route 537 and on Hendrickson Road in Freehold Township. There are nine lots being purchased by the county, totaling 43.7 acres, according to a resolution. According to the resolution, the Monmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners deemed it “necessary and advisable to acquire and preserve certain lands and property for county open space preservation, natural resources conservation and public park and recreation purposes.” The freeholders said a formal offer of purchase in the amount of $240,000 has been accepted. The purchase is contingent upon a satisfactory title review and environmental review of the property. The funds for the purchase are covered under the Monmouth County Open Space, Recreation, Floodplain Protection, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund. The funds are available in the 2020 budget, which was adopted on April 7.
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Girl Scout troop supports church’s food pantry By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer
ALLENTOWN – A group of young ladies from a Burlington County Girl Scout troop has reached out to support the food pantry that is operated by the Allentown Presbyterian Church, High Street. The food pantry has seen an increase in the local need for assistance during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has left many individuals unemployed. The members of Troop 21348 from nearby Burlington County recently donated cases of Girl Scout cookies to the food pantry. The final weeks of the troop’s booth sales were cancelled as a result of the health crisis. Troop leader Ashley Williams explained that troops are typically charged by the Girl Scouts organization for cookies that are not sold. Because of the pandemic, the troop members were told they would not be charged for the unsold cookies, however, they were required to donate them. The young ladies from Troop 21348 learned the church’s food pantry was in
need of donations. “Our girls wanted to help out,” Williams said. “We know everyone is struggling.” According to Lisa Boss and Sandy Carduner, representatives of the food pantry, there has been an increased need for food as the pandemic put many people out of work. “We serve about 250 clients a month,” Boss and Carduner said. “We have seen an increase in new clients over the last few weeks due to the current economic conditions. “We are in desperate need of food donations. Our closets that are normally completely stocked with food are now nearly empty. Food that is donated to us goes out to our clients the same week we receive it. “We truly appreciate the generosity of Troop 21348. The Girl Scout cookies have brought smiles and joy to the faces of our clients,” Boss and Carduner said. Any individual who would like to make a donation to the food pantry may contact Lisa Boss at lisamsellers@hotmail.com or 609-516-6815.
Firefighters hired to work for Hope Fire Company By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer
UPPER FREEHOLD – Three new per diem firefighters have been hired by the Township Committee in Upper Freehold Township to work for the Hope Fire Company. During a recent Township Committee meeting, members of the governing body hired Kevin Hrudowsky, Patrick Donoher and Salem Bahr as on-call, per diem firefighters. Each firefighter will receive a per diem salary based on a rate of $16 per hour, according to a resolution. The Hope Fire Company serves Upper Freehold and Allentown. Municipal officials said per diem firefighters are needed to fill in for department personnel during vacation days and sick days, and under other circumstances that may arise that would prevent department personnel from fulfilling their duties. The committee’s action followed the resignation of Hrudowsky as a firefighter/ driver. His final day of work in that position
was March 31. He was hired as a full-time firefighter/driver in late 2017. Hrudowsky will remain with the Hope Fire Company as a per diem employee. In other business, the committee members acknowledged the resignation of David Moorhouse, a Department of Public Works equipment operator. Moorhouse was hired in January 2013. His final day in Upper Freehold was March 19. And, the committee members changed the start date for Hailey Dries, who has been hired as a clerical assistant in the Construction Department, from April 1 to an unspecified date in the future. According to a resolution, Dries’ start date was changed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The resolution states that municipal officials believe it is necessary to push her start date to a time when Gov. Phil Murphy issues guidance that employees may return to work with no restrictions. The position in the Construction Department has a probationary period for a minimum of four months and an annual salary of $27,000, according to the resolution.
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• Additions • Attics • Basements • Bathrooms • Carpentry • Ceramic Tile • Counter Tops • Decks Over 30 years • Doors Experience • Dormers • Dry Wall • Flooring • Gutters
Gutter Covers RooďŹ ng & Chimney Repairs Call for free estimate
732-579-2490 Fully Insured
(Cell)
New Construction Addition’s Basement Remodels Service Upgrades Trouble Shooting & Repairs Outdoor Lighting We Call Ceiling Fans Recessed Lighting You Back!
732-238-1049 VDElectric@msn.com
Electrical
732-238-8519
www.spitalettoelectric.com email: info@spitalettoelectric.com We Accept All Major Credit Cards-
Specializing in
Interior Carpentry Painting Repairs Basement WaterprooďŹ ng No Job Too Small or Big!
• Custom Seemless Gutters Leaf Guards • Roofing Siding - Windows • Bathroom And Kitchen Remodeling Free Est. • Fully Ins. • 35 Years Experience
Quality Service – Quick Response Free Estimates ~ 24 hr. emergency service
Veteran Discounts Available
NM-00428631
Home Improvements
SPITALETTO ELECTRIC OWNER OPERATED
NM-00428644
IMPROVEMENTS
ALL HANDYMAN SERVICES
Landscaping
Tree Removal Trimming-Pruning Stump Grinding Firewood
PAINTING • ROOFING DRIVEWAYS • SEAL COATING DECK REPAIRS • POWER WASHING CONCRETE & FOUNDATIONS
CALL 732-925-0563
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A&C TREE SERVICE
JOHN’S CONSTRUCTION
Free Estimates • Senior Discounts
732-572-2678
Lawn Care
732-354-3788
NM-00428122
NM-00427857
Free Est. • Bonded & Ins. • Lic. # 15903
TIMCO HOME
CERTIFIED
Commercial & Residential
Exterior All Types of RooďŹ ng Flat & Shingles Repair or New Deck Repair & Staining Chimney & Fencing Shed Repairs Powerwashing
www.buildwithasjr.com
NM-00428629
V & D ELECTRIC, LLC. AJ’s Home Improvement, LLC • • • • • • • •
732-613-1115 973-818-0880
Home Improvements
732-900-6087
24 HOUR PROMPT/EMERGENCY SERVICE
732-257-1170 1st Lawn Cut 20% 20%
FREE (With Sign-Up for Season) Exp. 4/1/20
Free Estimates • Insured • Owner-Operator
(Office)
Free Estimates • Fully Insured Reasonable Prices NM-00427346
Now accepting major credit cards
Landscaping
Will Serve The Monmouth Areas For Tree Work & Landscaping Only
ALL WORK GUARANTEED !!!
Home Improvements
Over 25 Years Experience
• Hardwood Floors • Kitchens • Laminate Floors • Moldings • Odd Jobs • Painting • Power Washing • Repairs • Roofing • Sheds • Siding • Wallpaper • Windows
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Over 2,500 Satisfied Customers
INSTALLATION REPAIRS CLEANING
NM-00428705
Lawn Care
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
EAMLESS GUTTERS & LEADERS
Full Renovations Home Improvements
Additions Add a Level Custom Basements Kitchens Baths
Home Improvements
NM-00428654
Contractors
OFF
A Spring Clean-Up OR Mulch Installation Exp. 4/1/20
OFF
TREE REMOVAL
($500 or more) Exp. 4/1/20
** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 1 Cord $175.00 • 1/2 Cord $100 PROMPT/EMERGENCY
732-257-1170
www.budgetpropertymaintenance.com
OWNER OPERATED
FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES Lawn Care
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Landscaping
C.H.E.A.P. TREE SERVICE
• Tree Removal • Trimming • Pruning • Stump Grinding • Lots Cleared FIREWOOD “We Are The Most Recommended Tree Service In The Areaâ€?
732-548-1653
NM-00428667
Free Estimates • Fully Insured
Lawn Care
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Landscaping
D&S
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
LANDSCAPING INC.
Paver Walkways Patio • Driveways Snow Plowing
COMPLETE LANDSCAPE DESIGN 732-549-6387
www.dslandscapinginc.com
NM-00428688
ATTENTION CONTRACTORS: TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
CertiďŹ ed brick paver and retaining wall installer
CLEAN-UPS
NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A
FREE ESTIMATES
BUSINESS & SERVICE
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Landscaping
G.S. LAWN SVC & LANDSCAPING, LLC
Spring Clean-Ups
Lawn Care
Tree Service, Inc.
(Patios, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Sidewalks) Free Estimates Fully Insured Over 20 Years Experience 24 Hour Emergency Service Senior Citizen Discount
Lawn Care
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732-257-5973
Landscaping
NM-00428712
732-207-3933 732-617-TREE
Masonry/Paving
Plumbing
Serving the area for over 31 years! Best from Europe!
POLISH
MASON
www.poloniaconstruction.com
732-525-8118
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Serving all of New Jersey since 1998
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Specializing in all types of paving for Driveways & Parking Lots
CELL # 732-810-9511
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Lawn Care
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Landscaping
Masonry/Paving
Power Washing
POWER WASHING PLUS, LLC Remove Dirt, Kill Algae, Mold, Bacteria, and Viruses w/Hot Water and/or Bleach/Soap. Houses, Concrete Driveways, Walkways, Patios, Gutters, Fences, Roofs... Veteran • 1st Responder • Senior Discounts
s Year
732-415-8762
Power Washing
SPECIALIZING IN • Houses • Decks • Fences • Concrete • Brick Pavers • Pool Areas • Deck Staining Also• Polymetric Sanding FREE ESTIMATES
Free Estimates - Fully Insured
732-906-0385 Painting/Wallpapering
PAINTING
• All Phases Of Painting • Interior/Exterior • Moulding Installation •No Job Too Small
LANDSCAPING • TREE SERVICES STUMP REMOVAL • SPRINKLER REPAIR BULK MATERIAL DELIVERY
When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter
(732) 534-0548
Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured NM-00425169
Lic#13VH06178600
ATTENTION CONTRACTORS: TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
Roofing/Siding
CISLO SIDING All Types of Siding Windows • Roofing
732-548-0110 25th Anniversary
Free Estimates • Fully Insured
www.cislosiding.com
NM-00427196
NM-00425303
FULLY INSURED
VETERAN OWNED & OPERATED
www.usapowerwashingplus.com Angie's List "A" Rated!
3rd Generation
LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC
732-713-1528 TOM 732-713-2008 BRIAN
732-418-0011 Metuchen, NJ 08840 | info@mattcoplumbing.com
NM-00428224
EXPERT
24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE
Please visit our website or call for more info.
www.mattcoplumbing.com
Fully Insured • Free Estimates
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plumbing & heating “Honest, Neat and Professional Service�
All Phases of Brick, Stone & Concrete Work Free Designing Available
CALL NICK
Visit our website: www.gslawnsvclandscaping.com Facebook: G.S. Lawn Service & Landscaping, LL.C. NM-00426956
Masonry/Paving
UNITED
Now Accepting Most Credit Cards Fully Insured • Free Estimates
DAVID J. GUDZAK
Landscaping
Residential/Commercial/Municipal
Landscape Restoration Experts
ALL WORK GUARANTEED Residential & Commercial Lic. #13vH08853200 • Weekly Mowing • Fertilization Program • De-Thatching & Seeding • Re-Sodding lawn • Complete Landscape Restoration & Installation • Mulch, Stone, Topsoil Installed & Delivered • Trimming & Pruning • Gutter Cleaning • Drainage • Pavers
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ATTENTION CONTRACTORS: TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
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