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Allentown will seek bids for improvements to Pondview Drive
By MARK ROSMAN
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project that will see improvements made to a street in Allentown has taken a step forward follwing action by the Allentown Borough Council. During a meeting on July 14, council members authorized the Roberts Engineering Group, the borough’s engineer, to put the Pondview Drive improvement project out to bid. Council President Robert Strovinsky, Councilman Dan Payson, Councilman John A. Elder III, Councilwoman Martha Johnson, Councilwoman Angela Anthony and Councilman Michael Drennan voted “yes” on a motion to pass a resolution to seek bids. Following the meeting, Strovinsky told the Examiner that Allentown has been awarded $225,000 through the New Jersey Department of Transportation Trust Fund to make improvements to Pondview Drive between North Main Street and the cul-desac. “The borough anticipates advertising the contract for bid toward the end of the summer. This will allow for construction to start by the fall. Construction could be completed before the end of the year if weather permits. “The improvements will include the
replacement of damaged curbs and sidewalks, the replacement of inlet castings and repaving the entire road. Only the damaged sections of curbs and sidewalks will be replaced,” Strovinsky said. He said municipal officials “want to make sure the sidewalks are safe. That is our No. 1 priority, to make Pondview Drive a safe street.” During public comment, Linda Cotte of Pondview Drive noted that she brought the conditions on Pondview Drive to the attention of borough officials in 2017 and 2018. Upon hearing the borough will seek bids for the improvements, Cotte said, “I want to thank Councilman Strovinsky for his hard work and dedication in getting this project approved.” During his opening remarks at the meeting, Mayor Thomas Fritts said municipal officials have been receiving reports of vehicles speeding on Main Street and on Church Street. He said speeding is not only an issue in Allentown, but across the state. “Police officers’ attention in some cases is on the pandemic,” Fritts said. “Police across the state are dealing with the coronavirus. But our officers are pulling trucks over on Main Street, specifically construction vehicles. This continues to be a priority and it is being addressed.”
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Photographs taken by Allentown resident Linda Cotte show deteriorating conditions on Pondview Drive. Municipal officials have received $225,000 from the New Jersey Department of Transportation and have authorized the borough engineer to seek bids from contractors pursuing a contract to complete repairs on the street.
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Climate change in New Jersey: warmer and wetter
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oes New Jersey seem rainier than usual? Are the winters milder? How about high tide flooding at the
shore? It’s not your imagination. According to a new report by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, increased rainfall, warmer temperatures and more coastal flooding are all happening right now due to a changing climate. The Scientific Report on Climate Change is the state’s comprehensive effort to gather the latest and most reliable information on the current and anticipated impacts of climate change. “Many of the impacts of climate change are already familiar to New Jerseyans, including increasing temperatures, rising sea levels and more frequent and intense storms,” Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe said. “As our climate continues to change, it is urgent that New Jerseyans understand what future impacts are likely to occur, and when,” she said. Here are some key findings: • New Jersey’s average temperature is already 3.5 degrees higher than the first records from 1895. Continued warming at historically unprecedented levels is projected, with the state’s average annual temperature expected to rise another 4.1 to 5.7 degrees Fahrenheit by 2050. • Annual rainfall in New Jersey is expected to increase 7% to 11% by 2050, and it could occur in more intense rain events
that cause localized flooding. soil moisture more quickly. Groundwater • By 2050, there is a 50% chance that levels will drop, resulting in loss of headsea level along New Jersey’s coastline will water wetlands. Critical vernal pond habirise by 1.4 feet, and a 17% chance it will tats for rare species will dry and disappear rise by at least 2.1 feet. This will increase at far more alarming rates than what is alcoastal flooding during sunny days and ready occurring. storms, threatening infrastructure, resi• Wildfire seasons could lengthen and dents and businesses. intensify, increasing the risk to New Jersey Sea level is projected to further increase communities. by as much as 3 to 6 feet by 2100. To put • If carbon dioxide emissions continue this in perspective, most of the streets on unabated, the ocean will become more barrier islands between Barnegat Bay and acidic, impacting important marine and the Atlantic Ocean are about 5 to 8 feet estuarine life and New Jersey’s fishing inabove sea level. dustry. • Temperature increases • Harmful algal blooms could intensify air polluin New Jersey’s lakes tion, which in turn would GUEST COLUMN may increase in frequency threaten respiratory and and intensity, disrupting • cardiovascular health. swimming and fishing, MICHELE S. BYERS These impacts are likely to and posing risks to the be worse for lower-income state’s drinking water supcommunities and commuply reservoirs. nities of color, which already are disproThe report is a wake-up call for immeportionately affected by pollution. diate action toward reducing emissions of • Although overall precipitation is in- carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases creasing, the time between rain events may like methane. Proactive and aggressive become longer, causing droughts. This steps now will help to keep climate change could reduce the Garden State’s agricul- impacts as minimal as possible. tural capacity, leading to decreased food New Jersey cannot avoid these impacts, production, increased food prices and eco- but taking action now can help keep them nomic losses to farmers. In addition, some at the lower end of the potential ranges. crops currently grown in New Jersey may The encouraging news is that New Jernot do well in warmer temperatures. sey is already taking action. The state’s en• In addition to dry periods between ergy master plan sets a goal of 100% clean strong storms, higher temperatures will in- electricity by 2050, generated by solar and crease evaporation from water bodies, and wind power. Electrifying the building and vegetation will transpire water and deplete transportation sectors and shifting away
from fossil fuels will help. New Jersey can also employ “natural solutions” to climate change, using the ability of trees, vegetation and soils to sequester carbon. That means preserving as much forested land as possible, letting forests mature, planting native trees on fallow lands and in urban and suburban landscapes (and protecting them from deer and invasive species), restoring wetlands, and transitioning to sustainable agricultural practices that sequester carbon. The report also provides New Jerseyans with information to plan for the changes we know are coming. “This report will empower governments, businesses and people across the state to better understand how climate change is impacting and will continue to impact all aspects of life in New Jersey,” said David Rosenblatt, the state’s Chief Resilience Officer and Assistant Commissioner for Climate and Flood Resilience at the DEP. “The more we learn about and experience the impacts of climate change in New Jersey, the clearer our urgent need for resilience planning becomes,” he said. To read the report, go to https://www.nj. gov/dep/climatechange/?utm_medium =email&utm_source=govdelivery
Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills. She may be reached at info@njconservation.org
Millstone Township officials adopt $6.8M budget for 2020 By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer
MILLSTONE – The Township Committee has adopted a $6.88 million budget to fund the operation of Millstone Township in 2020. The budget will be supported in part by the collection of $3.32 million in taxes from residential and commercial property owners. Other revenue includes the receipt of $852,717 in state aid and the use of $750,000 from the town’s surplus fund. Millstone Township’s 2019 budget totaled $6.45 million and was supported by the collection of $3.13 million in taxes
from property owners. Other revenue included $841,753 in state aid and the appropriation of $600,000 from the surplus fund. From 2019 to 2020, appropriations have increased by $430,000 and the tax levy has increased by $190,000. In 2019, the municipal tax rate was about 16.7 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The average home was assessed at $527,345. The owner of that home paid about $880 in municipal taxes. In 2020, the municipal tax rate is projected to increase to 17.6 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The average home is assessed at $528,310. The owner of that
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home will pay about $930 in municipal taxes. Municipal taxes are one item on a property owner’s tax bill, which also includes Millstone Township K-8 School District taxes, Monmouth County taxes and a fire district tax. An individual pays more or less in taxes based on the assessed value of his home and/or property, and the tax rate that is set by each taxing entity. In the 2020 budget, $1.17 million is appropriated for public works; $971,730 for general government; $855,722 for insurance; $498,520 for Uniform Construction
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Code and code enforcement; $283,639 for statutory expenditures; $241,000 for utilities; $231,600 for shared services; $127,500 for municipal court and public defender; and $108,000 for parks and recreation. Other appropriations include $94,700 for land use administration; $54,000 for public safety; $40,900 for health and human services; and $20,700 for landfill. Millstone Township has 29 employees in 2020, the same number of employees as in 2019. The township does not have a police department. Police services are provided by the New Jersey State Police.
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Gov. signs Emergency Bond Act; O’Scanlon hits borrowing plan
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n July 16, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law the New Jersey COVID-19 Emergency Bond Act which authorizes the state to borrow up to $9.9 billion to address the fiscal crisis that has arisen as a consequence of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. “The passage of this legislation is an important step in New Jersey’s recovery from the economic ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Murphy said. “While this is by no means a silver bullet, the ability to responsibly borrow is es-
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sential to meeting our fiscal needs in the coming year,” the governor said. Taking a different view of the legislation was state Sen. Declan O’Scanlon (R-Monmouth), who said, “this devastating scheme is fiscally indefensible and unconstitutional. There is a legal opinion that says we cannot borrow without voter approval to fill a hole in our budget. In the most unaffordable state in the nation, it is unfathomable the Governor and Democrats would propose a ‘solution’ of this magnitude.” Editorial: 732-358-5200 Fax: 732-385-8868 Email: news@njexaminer.com Sports Email:
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According to a press release from the Governor’s office, under the law, the state has the authority to issue bonds totaling $2.7 billion for the remainder of the extended Fiscal Year 2020, which runs through Sept. 30 and up to an additional $7.2 billion for the nine-month Fiscal Year 2021 that runs from Oct. 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, for a combined amount of up to $9.9 billion to be issued over the two periods. The state is authorized to borrow through the issuance of general obligation bonds that can be sold to investors or through the federal government’s Municipal Liquidity Facility, which was established to help states and local governments across the country deal with the fallout from the global pandemic, according to the press release. The state is also authorized to refinance bonds issued pursuant to the bond act. Debt service on this bond issuance will be repaid through the state’s General Fund, according to the press release. “The current economic crisis is virtually unprecedented in both its severity and swiftness,” Murphy said. “Our unemployment numbers and drop in revenue have both far outpaced the worst months of the Great Recession (2008-09), so while we see this bill as an important step, our ul-
timate recovery will depend on a number of factors, including additional federal aid and savings within state government.” In a statement, O’Scanlon, who is a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, said that “faced with significant budgetary challenges that deserve responsible solutions, Murphy plans to pile on unimaginable levels of debt that will burden every New Jersey resident for the rest of their life, as well as the next generation that has yet to be born.” He said borrowing $10 billion will produce a bill for taxpayers of more than $40 billion over the next 35 years. “Young people in this state are just graduating and starting out. They could buy a home, pay it off over 30 years and still be left shouldering the burden of this reckless tactic for another five to 10 years,” O’Scanlon said. “Nobody living here signed up for that. “Instead of tackling the problem head on and making the painful cuts and decisions the people elected him to do, Murphy wants to write a check that is guaranteed to break the back of many residents already living paycheck to paycheck,” the senator said. New Jersey Republican leaders have said they will challenge the legislation in court.
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MILLSTONE – Municipal officials have adopted an ordinance which states that accessory apartments developed in Millstone Township will be made available for very low income households. The ordinance was adopted on June 17. Income limits defined as very low, low and moderate have been established for regions throughout New Jersey in accordance with
affordable housing regulations. Township Committee members said the action will help the municipality meet its state mandated obligation to provide opportunities for the development of affordable housing, which 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.
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for use variances from $350 to $500; minor subdivisions, use variances and conditional uses from $750 to $1,000; and final major subdivisions, final major site plans and general development plans and municipal agreement reviews from $500 to $1,000. Further increases proposed by the ordinance in application fees include residential preliminary major site plans from $1,000 to $2,500; non-residential preliminary major site plans from $1,000 to $1,500 and $50 per acre, with 0.05 cents per square foot for the proposed building area (not to exceed $5,000); in-house administrative site plan review from $250 to $500; hardship or bulk variances from $350 to $500 each; variances for frontage on unimproved streets before the zoning board from $350 to $1,000; extension requests for hardship/bulk variances from $250 to $350; and tax map revision fees from $150 for the lot and $25 per unit to $200 for the lot and $50 per unit. In escrow amount, the ordinance will increase minor subdivisions from $3,500 to $5,000; minor site plan approval from $3,000 to $5,000; in-house administrative site plan review from $2,000 to $2,500; appeals of decisions by administrative officials to the zoning board, interpretations of the land use and development regulations or zoning map by the zoning board and extension of time requests for use variances from $1,500 to $2,000; variances for frontage on unimproved streets before the zoning board from $1,000 to $1,500; and extension of time requests for hardship/ bulk variances from $500 to $1,000. The ordinance proposes removing the $300 additional cost per lot/unit from the $8,000 escrow amount for residential preliminary major site plans, making the new escrow amount $8,000. Additionally, on June 3, committee members introduced an ordinance that will, if adopted, prohibit individuals from operating any motor vehicle – including two-wheel vehicles, mini-bikes, trail bikes, motor scooters and go-carts – in a manner that will endanger or is likely to endanger the safety or property of any person, including the operator of the vehicle, or damage public property. The ordinance will also prohibit individuals from damaging or defacing structures, buildings, parking lots, benches, signs or any other property owned by the township in park areas or on municipally owned property. Letters to the editor may be sent to news@njexaminer.com. All submissions may be edited for length, content, grammar and libelous statements.
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BUSINESS BRIEFS The Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority plans to release a key parcel through its public bidding process in the upcoming weeks. The approximately 80-acre site, also known as Parcel B, is at Fort Monmouth’s Route 35 entrance in Eatontown. This gateway project is slated for a medium density, mixed use project with residential and commercial uses. “The revised Request for Offers to Purchase for this parcel was drafted with the Fort Monmouth Reuse and Redevelopment Plan’s vision in mind,” FMERA Executive Director Bruce Steadman said. “However, as a result of the implications of recent market shifts, specifically in retail, we expect to be more flexible on the mix of commercial uses permitted. All bidders will be required to construct 302 residential units as a part of the project,” he said. The redevelopment of Fort Monmouth is a multi-year reinvestment to repurpose the former military installation. Prior to its closure, the fort had approximately five million square feet of building area. Most of the buildings left behind are targeted for demolition. So far, the reuse and redevelopment has activated one million square feet of commercial space and more than 200 residential units, along with civic and entertainment uses. Twenty parcels have been sold and 16 parcels are under contract, in negotiation, or in the development pipeline. Visit www.fortmonmouthnj.com for more information.
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Freehold Twp. approves sites for affordable housing By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Township Committee has adopted an ordinance that is intended to help Freehold Township meet its obligation to provide opportunities for the development of affordable housing in the community. During a June 30 meeting held at the Freehold Township Senior Center, which residents were permitted to attend in-person, all five committee members voted to adopt the municipal legislation. The public hearing and the adoption of the ordinance were required by the end of June through a state Superior Court settlement agreement that reduced Freehold Township’s affordable housing obligation and granted the township immunity to builder’s remedy lawsuits, according to municipal officials. “This is about survival,� said Township Administrator Peter Valesi, who explained the affordable housing issue to residents before the ordinance was adopted. “It’s about helping Freehold Township survive an abrupt change in zoning for affordable housing.� The obligation to provide opportunities for the development of affordable housing has been mandated by New Jersey’s courts. 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 municipal officials, Freehold Township’s obligation is 878 affordable housing units. The number was reached through the settlement agreement with the Fair Share Housing Center, Cherry Hill, which advocates for affordable hous-
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REGIONAL INTEREST from the Trotters Way entrance to the Freehold Raceway Mall). Three additional parcels have been identified by municipal officials as locations for affordable housing: • 34 affordable housing units are planned to be developed on the Brock Farms property at the corner of Route 537 and Siloam Road; • 45 affordable housing units are planned to be developed at the Freehold Mall strip mall (not to be confused with the Freehold Raceway Mall) on Route 9 north; • 30 affordable housing units, along with 30 bonus credits, are planned to be developed through an expansion of the Chesterfield apartment complex on Route 537, east of Freehold Borough. Through these six projects, Freehold Township officials said they would meet the 878-unit obligation by having a total of 902 affordable housing credits. By exceeding the 878-unit obligation, Valesi said Freehold Township was better protected in case plans for a specific project fall through. “This gives us some cushion,â€? he said. Some of the proposed projects drew concern from residents who cited the potential negative impact new construction could have, such as an increase in traffic, reduced property values and less available parking. Resident J.J. Mistretta, who lives in the Chesterfield apartment complex, voiced concern about the planned expansion of that community. Mistretta said the area is already densely populated and told township officials anything larger than a two-story building would have a detrimental impact. “We are a quiet community,â€? she said about the Chesterfield apartments. “Everywhere else is spread out, but we are not. We are densely populated. We can’t have a three story-building where we are. Three people got so nervous, they sold and left.â€? While resident William Linton commended the governing body for rezoning the Three Brooks Road area as residential, he expressed concern about new homes increasing traffic intensity on the road. He noted the area does not provide any activities for children. “There are no public areas,â€? Linton said. “There is nowhere for the kids to go.â€?
In response to Linton’s comments, Valesi said the governing body did not know if a playground would be installed on Three Brooks Road, but mentioned it is a possibility. As a result of the settlement agreement, municipal officials must also designate three overlay zones for future affordable housing on Route 9 properties that are currently developed. The three overlay zones will be 10.6 acres at the Chadwick Square strip mall and adjacent parcels on Route 9 north; 7 acres at the Bank of America building on Route 9 south (adjacent to the Brookdale Community College Freehold Campus); and a Red Roof Inn and 7 acres at a former Verizon building on Route 9 north, according to municipal officials. The overlay zones will permit 12 units per acre, with the permitted use as mixed use commercial and residential, and the commercial component not required. Any residential developments that are constructed in the overlay zones will be required to have 20% of the units that are available for purchase and 15% of the units that are available for rent designated as affordable housing. Prior to adopting the proposed ordinance, the committee members passed a resolution which set forth their reasons for its adoption after the Freehold Township Planning Board reported the legislation is inconsistent with the township’s master plan. The resolution states the ordinance will encourage compliance with the township’s affordable housing obligation by implementing the affordable housing settlement agreements; further implement an updated development fee ordinance and mandatory affordable housing set-aside requirements; and encourage development compatible with surrounding uses and developments. The resolution also states the ordinance is consistent with the guidelines for affordable housing development and will be further addressed in future amendments to the housing plan element and the land use plan element of the master plan. Those elements were not able to be addressed in time before the ordinance’s adoption because of the June deadline.
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earl Harbor brought the United States into World War II. Over time, we have seen many stories of the battles of the war onscreen. The battlefields are well known and the airstrikes are legendary but less frequently we have seen the stories of those who served as personal protectors to the merchant ships supplying the Allied forces. Greyhound tells the story of one of these missions to reinforce the troops. Capt. Ernest Krause (Tom Hanks) has recently been promoted and put in charge of the Greyhound, a United States warship tasked with protecting a convoy of merchant ships crossing the Atlantic during multiple days without air cover. It is in those days that Krause and his crew are tested in skill and resolve. A wolf pack of German U-boats, including the Grey Wolf, has them in their sights and will stop at nothing to attack.
The journey is filled with wins and losses. Some of the confrontations are mere brief skirmishes, while others are extended battles that take place for hours. All of these encounters test Krause’s ability to lead his men through adversity. His men equally admire his strength and determination while questioning whether he is overly invested and not taking care of himself like he should. The men on the Greyhound are a true cross section of those who served — they stumble and pick themselves back up, they look out for one another and when the call for all hands on deck is issued, they truly bring all hands on deck. But can they survive the barrage of attacks on the convoy and their own beloved ship? A film that I just wish I could see on the big screen, Greyhound is a tightly wound 91 minutes of action with a brief build that quickly leads to intense moments on the high seas. Hanks is swift and in charge of the team and is able to
—- through simple body language and facial expressions — tell a story of a man on his first mission wanting to do everything right by his men, his God, and with respect to all. Hanks portrays a man who is obviously leading his first crossing and finding his sea legs in command. It is hard for new bosses to know when to take charge, and when to trust those around them in all walks of life. Hanks makes us relate to the captain’s drive, his fear and his faith. Greyhound begs to be seen in the closest environment to a full-blown theater experience one can muster. Put it on the biggest screen in the house, turn the volume up and turn the lights out. Remember those who have come before us — not perfect men by any means, but men who had each others’ backs and truly put their lives on the line to keep the entire convoy safe. Director Aaron Schneider delivers a film that is high on tension as it bounces between the vast ocean landscape to the tight quarters of a ship meant to run fast
and protect men and machine. There is a true feeling of dread at the most notable times and subdued reflection at others. Over its brief runtime, Greyhound gives viewers a look at one story that dotted a war filled with countless tales that could be told. Its account of a little seen aspect of World War II is riveting and filled with moments of heroism and bravery. Little victories and large ones take the efforts of many individuals. In war there are personal battles that need to be won along with the totality of the mission, and each person is important for its success. It takes everyone to survive to fight the next day, and each “next day” should be celebrated. It seems greyhounds run fast on land and water. Paul’s Grade: B / BGreyhound Rated PG-13 Stars: Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham, Elisabeth Shue Director: Aaron Schneider
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t took me awhile to figure it out. But, one day recently, as I was staring at the front end of the 2020 Mazda CX-30, it came to me. The design folks at Mazda are minimalists. It seems like a simple thought, but it really did take me awhile to latch onto that thought. If you look at the front end of this car, an SUV first introduced into the Mazda lineup last year, it at once looks, a bit bold, a bit sculpted Peter Perrotta and most definitely minimalist, all at the same time. That same theme is carried over into the interior ergonomics of the 2020 Mazda CX-30, which I recently test drove for one week. The interior is sleek and solid looking, but at the same time low-key. It gives you a pleasant feel, without being too ostentatious. While that may seem like a simple thing to accomplish, from a design standpoint, it really isn’t. By going the minimalist route, one always risks producing a product that comes out flat, or boring. In my mind, Mazda most certainly succeeds in putting forth the minimalist design approach. However, at the same time, it makes cars that are built with a good, sound quality and are just bold and edgy enough to appeal to the mass market consumer. Interestingly enough, while I call this a minimalist approach, the powers that be at Mazda call it something else. Mazda calls their themed design concept – which, by the way, is carried over into all their models – the Kodo design philosophy. What is the Kodo design philosophy? Taken right from the Mazda media guide, it states: “Kodo design aims to ex-
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press feelings and experiences of power and beauty that come with the image of things in motion. Mazda wants this image of motion to be evoked from Mazda design even when the models are sitting still. Therefore, Mazda design incorporates energetic and graceful elements to replicate sense of flow.” It continues: “Inspirations used to develop the beauty of motion include natural elements, such as wind and water, as well as animal movement and athletic display.” I really can’t tell you if what I call minimalism and what Mazda terms the Kodo philosophy are one in the same. But, they seem to share some common ground: to make the experience of driving a Mazda comfortable and almost seamless. In that, the folks at Mazda, succeed. The CX-30 I drove for the week was the Premium Package AWD model. It carries an MSRP sticker price of $31,370 and had very little added options. The only options added to the base price of $29,600 were $275 for a frameless automatic dimming mirror, $450 for a navigation SD card and
$1,045 for destination and delivery. This car is comfortable to drive. Is easy to get in and out of. And carries out most of the routine functions of what the modern day car needs to do on an above average level. It is powered by a 2.5 liter, four cylinder engine that puts out 186 horsepower at 186 pound feet of torque. This engine is coupled with a six speed automatic transmission. The power and driving dynamics of this CX-30 are solid, but, at the same time, somewhat flat. When you put the gear selector into the “sport” mode the CX-30 perks up a bit, giving it that extra boost off the line or for making aggressive passes. But, at the end of the day, this CX-30 is not what I would call a “driving enthusiasts” vehicle. It checks all the right boxes for handling, comfort, visibility and such, but if you are looking for a more dynamic driving experience, it falls a little bit short in that regard. The CX-30 is offered in four differ-
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annual golf tournament at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club, Howell, on Aug. 10. Visit https://njvvmf.z2systems.com/ np/clients/njvvmf/eventRegistration. jsp?event=141& for registration information. Cost is $395 for an individual golfer or $1,580 for a foursome. The event ben-
ent trim levels: base ($23,000); Select ($25,000); Preferred ($27,300) and Premium ($29,300). The Department of Transportation’s EPA fuel ratings for this model come in at 27 miles per gallon on average – with 32 mpg’s on the highway and 27 around town. The EPA estimates that the average annual fuel cost of running the CX-30 to be $1,500 per year as it uses about 3.7 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven. This particular vehicle has not received a rating for the government’s 5-star crash safety test yet. My tester was a handsome Polymetal Gray Metallic with black leather seats inside. It comes with an abundance of standard features, like navigation, heated seats, power moonroof, 18-inch alloy wheels and premium audio with 12 speakers and much more. While I give this vehicle generally solid marks, all around, if there is one thing I would have the folks at Mazda change, it would be its infotainment system. The 8.8 inch multi-functional color display, mounted at the top of the center of the dashboard, is adequate, but for a vehicle of this quality it should be a bit more dynamic. The controller functions for the infotainment system can be a bit confusing at times. However, the biggest drawback to the infotainment system is the voice recognition command system. When I am driving, I like to use the voice command systems of all the cars I test. If gives me a way to test out their functionality and is much safer, as well. I found the Mazda voice command system in this CX-30 to be inferior. I found myself having to repeat myself several times just to get it to perform simple functions like making a phone call or inputting a navigation address. It got to be quite frustrating, at times. A software upgrade is in order for this operation.
Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears regularly. Questions, comments and suggestions are welcome. He can be contacted at peter@capitalmotorcars.com
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NM-00435149
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NM-00435371
732-207-3933 732-617-TREE
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