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Planning goals discussed in Allentown By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor
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ction is expected to be taken in the upcoming months by Borough Council members who may act to refine and define certain elements of Allentown’s master plan. A master plan is the document that guides the growth and development of a municipality. During the Jan. 19 meeting of the mayor and council, attorney Michele Donato, who represents the Allentown Planning Board, provided an update to the governing body and members of the public on various aspects of Allentown’s development and some of the ordinances that govern development. The council meeting was conducted in a virtual manner during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “Andrew Thomas of Thomas Planning Associates reviewed many of the borough’s ordinances and the Planning Board has acted to bring your ordinances up to date,” Donato told Mayor Thomas Fritts and members of the council. “Board members worked on this (project) for meeting after meeting.” (Continued on page 4)
The Art Society of Monmouth County is presenting the Toni Wilczewski “Virtual” Memorial Photography Exhibit sponsored by Tom Wilczewski in memory of his wife, Toni, a past president of the art society. Members’ works will be viewable at the website www.artsocietyofmonmouthcounty.org now through Feb. 28. A virtual reception will be held via Zoom on Jan. 30 from 1-3 p.m. when a slideshow of the art will be followed by the announcement of the awards. To “attend” the reception, visit the above website and under “Subscribe to Our Email List” provide email information so an “invite” to the Zoom session may be sent. The photograph pictured here is Green Rose with Camera Lens by Vincent Matulevich.
Prosecutor warns residents to beware of COVID-related scams
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onmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni is urging residents to beware of becoming victims of COVID-related scams. During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, scams targeting citizens, in par-
ticular elderly residents, have taken a new twist and a new sense of urgency, according to a press release from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. Con artists are calling senior citizens and offering early access to the COVID-19
vaccine for some form of payment, offering to ship the vaccine directly to individuals for a deposit or a fee, offering to place individuals on a waiting list, or offering added medical testing and treatment when obtaining the vaccine, according to the
prosecutor’s office. The offers come from scammers pretending to be a doctor’s office, an insurance company or a COVID-19 vaccine
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Staff welcome students’ return to in-person learning By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer
MILLSTONE – Some students who are enrolled in the Millstone Township K-8 School District have physically returned to school for the ďŹ rst time since November. Jan. 11 marked the resumption of inperson instruction for Millstone students whose parents selected an option which permits their children to be in a school building. The district operates the Millstone
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Township Primary School, the Millstone Township Elementary School and the Millstone Township Middle School. As of Jan. 22, however, the primary school returned to fully remote instruction for its pupils, according to district administrators. In-person instruction remained in effect at the elementary school and the middle school, where a half-day schedule is being followed. For the previous two months, all of the Editorial: 732-358-5200 Fax: 732-385-8868 Email: news@njexaminer.com Sports Email:
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district’s students had only been receiving remote instruction because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. After employing a hybrid model of education that combined in-person instruction and remote instruction on alternating days during the initial weeks of the 2020-21 school year, district administrators changed course and allowed students to physically attend school ďŹ ve days a week if their parents choose that option by October. Parents also had the option to select fully remote instruction for their children. In mid-November, administrators shifted course and moved to a model of fully remote instruction for all of the district’s students. Superintendent of Schools Christopher Huss cited a rise in coronavirus cases as the reason why children were no longer permitted to be in the school buildings. As noted by Huss, the COVID Regional Risk Assessment currently deems Monmouth County to have a high risk for the virus. State ofďŹ cials recommend, but do not mandate, that a fully remote instructional model be employed by school districts in a high risk area.
In mid-December, Huss announced Jan. 11 as the scheduled physical return date for students. He reafďŹ rmed that return date in a Jan. 6 letter. Because Monmouth County is still designated as a high risk area for the virus, the school district will employ a shortened daily schedule for students. Huss said Millstone will continue to follow that model until the number of coronavirus cases decrease in the region and the area maintains a moderate risk designation for three consecutive weeks. Students whose parents selected the fully remote option for their children will continue to receive their education in that instructional model, according to the superintendent. “I continue to appreciate (parents’) cooperation, patience and exibility as we strive to provide the best education possible in the midst of a public health crisis,â€? Huss said. Pupils returned to the primary school for in-person instruction on Jan. 11, but less than two weeks later the evolving situation necessitated that the building move to a fully remote instructional model.
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“The most important piece of advice during this unusual time is to be overly skeptical of any unsolicited offers of any kind, to stay vigilant no matter how convincing the voice on the other side of the phone may be. “Just because it is on the internet does not make it safe or true. Do not share personally identifiable information ever over the phone; that includes Social Security numbers, Medicare ID numbers, your date of birth, or credit card or bank account information; obtaining this information to defraud you is the ultimate objective,” Gramiccioni said. Federal authorities are warning the public about several emerging fraud schemes related to COVID-19 vaccines after receiving complaints about scammers using the public’s interest in COVID-19 vaccines to obtain personally identifiable information and money through various schemes, according to the prosecutor’s office. The public should be aware of the following potential indicators of fraudulent activity: • Advertisements or offers for early access to a vaccine upon payment of a deposit or fee; • Requests asking you to pay out of pocket to obtain the vaccine or to put your
center. The scammer will ask for personal information or medical information to determine if an individual “qualifies” for the vaccine. Information sought will often include a Social Security number, a Medicare ID number, date of birth, credit card or bank account information, or other personal information, according to the press release. “We live in a world where scammers will try anything to get your personal information, medical information, and even your life’s savings using devious tactics. They are willing to pretend to be anyone just to take advantage of you. Please be vigilant; if it seems questionable, then trust your instincts that it is,” Gramiccioni was quoted as saying in the press release. Other scams are found on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other popular platforms showing ads from unknown sources advertising access to the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the prosecutor’s office. Federal authorities have created a public awareness campaign that includes information to help identify these scams and where to find other information about the schemes.
name on a COVID-19 vaccine waiting list; • Offers to undergo additional medical testing or procedures when obtaining a vaccine; • Marketers offering to sell and/or ship doses of a vaccine, domestically or internationally, in exchange for payment of a deposit or fee; • Unsolicited emails, telephone calls, or personal contact from someone claiming to be from a medical office, an insurance company, or a COVID-19 vaccine center requesting personal and/or medical information to determine a recipient’s eligibility to participate in clinical vaccine trials or obtain the vaccine; • Advertisements for vaccines through social media platforms, email, telephone calls, online, or from unsolicited/unknown sources; Tips to avoid COVID-19 vaccine-related fraud: • Consult your state’s health department website for up-to-date information about authorized vaccine distribution channels and only obtaining a vaccine through such channels; • Check the Food and Drug Administration’s website (fda.gov) for current information about vaccine emergency use authorizations;
• Consult your primary care physician before undergoing any vaccination; • Don’t share personal or health information with anyone other than known and trusted medical professionals; General online/cyber fraud prevention techniques: • Verify the spelling of web addresses, websites, and email addresses that look trustworthy. but may be imitations of legitimate websites; • Ensure operating systems and applications are updated to the most current versions; • Update anti-malware and anti-virus software and conduct regular network scans; • Do not enable macros on documents downloaded from an email unless necessary and after ensuring the file is not malicious; • Never provide personal information of any sort via email; be aware that many emails requesting personal information may appear to be legitimate; An individual who believes he or she has been the victim of a COVID-19 fraud should immediately report those concerns to their local police department, according to the press release from the prosecutor’s office.
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County marks completion of Route 34/537 improvements
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he Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has marked the completion of the state Route 34 and county Route 537 intersection improvement and bridge replacement project in Colts Neck. The official completion date was Jan. 14, according to a press release from the county. The project included the widening of Route 34, the widening of Route 537, the replacement of an existing traffic signal with state-of-the art technology, the replacement of a Route 537 bridge, the replacement of a Route 34 bridge and the installation of bio-retention basins, according to the press release. “The intersection improvement project at Route 34 and Route 537 set out to improve the safety and operations of the intersection as well as to decrease the use of local roads as alternate routes to avoid congestion,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the county’s Department of Public Works and Engineering. “Throughout construction the county worked closely with local businesses, including Delicious Orchards, Colts Neck Stillhouse and the Orchards at Colts Neck
REGIONAL INTEREST shopping plaza to minimize disruptions to their operations. “At some points, work was staggered on certain sections of the roads based on their business hours to keep their driveways open,” Arnone said. “For nearly two decades and throughout my time in public service at the municipal and county levels, I had the persistence of vision to bring this intersection improvement to the forefront of our priorities as elected officials and brought this essential project to fruition,” Commissioner Lillian G. Burry was quoted as saying in the press release. “For years, residents, business owners and motorists experienced lengthy delays and hazardous driving conditions at one of the busiest intersections in Monmouth County. The completed project has drastically altered how people travel in and through Colts Neck, especially during commuter peak hours,” she said. “As a resident of Colts Neck myself, I am personally gratified to see us reaching this significant milestone and I applaud our Monmouth County Department of Public
Works and Engineering and our partners on the state level for their tireless efforts to make this project a reality,” Burry said. The project was made possible through Monmouth County’s partnership with the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). As the intersection of Route 34 and Route 537 falls under the DOT’s jurisdiction, this project would have typically been run by the state. However, Monmouth County was given an opportunity to be the lead for this work so the project could advance. The project was completed almost entirely with federal aid grant and state aid Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) dollars under the DOT and county agreement, according to the press release. The state provided 75% and the county provided 25% of the total $23.3 million project cost. Of those costs, design totaled $1.5 million, right-of-way acquisition totaled $1.6 million, construction totaled $17.7 million and construction support and inspection to-
taled $2.5 million, according to the press release. The county share was $5.5 million. Of the $5.5 million, the county used $5.2 million from its state aid TTF allocations and $300,000 from county capital funds to pay for non-participating construction items. “The county kept in constant communication with the community, such as disclosing that temporary lane closures or reroutes went into effect, and made this a continuous priority,” Arnone said. The county assembled a project design team that included Greenman-Pedersen Inc., Amy Greene Environmental (a Davey Company), and Prestige Environmental. County officials awarded a construction contract for these improvements to Rencor Inc. of Somerville. In addition to Rencor, the construction team included Pantaleo Electric Inc., M.L. Ruberton Construction Co., Protec Documentation Services, Clean Earth Matters, LLC, LC Equipment Inc., the Vann Organization, ANS Consultants Inc. and Multifacet Inc. The construction inspection and administration design consultants included T&M Associates Inc., Amercom Inc. and GTS Consultants, according to the press release.
Contest celebrates family, loved ones during challenging times
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ew Jersey Human Services has announced that teens from across the state can begin submitting entries for the 26th annual New Jersey Teen Media Contest, which highlights Human Services’ mission to support families. The contest, run by Human Services’ Division of Family Development, is open to all New Jersey middle school and high school age children. The contest will once again accept entries in the hand-painted/ hand-drawn and written word categories, according to a press release. The 2021 contest challenges teens to illustrate – through art or the written word – how they and their loved ones have supported each other through all of the changes that have happened this year, from remote schooling to finding new ways to stay connected to friends and family. “These have been challenging times and so much has changed in the world around us,” Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson was quoted as saying in a press release. “From spending time with our families
and loved ones while socially distanced, to doing activities on a computer we usually do in-person, this year affected us all in many ways. With that in mind, we again look forward to the creativity of New Jersey teens and to celebrating their talents,” Johnson said. All entries must be postmarked no later than March 31. Winners will be selected in first, second and third places in the middle school and high school groups, for each of the two entry categories. Typically, winning students are recognized at an awards ceremony in mid-May, but a final decision on an awards ceremony will be made at a later date based on the status of the public health emergency and related health and safety guidelines, according to the press release. Winning entries from the contest will be included in the 2022 Office of Child Support Calendar, as well as potentially being included as part of the office’s marketing materials. The 2021 calendar can be viewed or
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Planning goals discussed in Allentown (Continued from page 1)
The goal of everyone’s work is to protect Allentown’s historic areas and qualities, Donato explained, and she discussed various planning tools, guidelines and standards for development and/or changes to existing structures. Different types of uses in the borough’s business district “have been geared to national standards. This lets you know exactly what a use is,” the attorney said. An historic preservation ordinance with mandatory regulations will be a key element in this discussion, said Donato, who called Allentown “a jewel” and added that volunteers Jan Meerwarth and Allison
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Arnone had taken the lead on much of the initiative. Donato recognized the efforts of the Historic Preservation Commission and said “people buy (homes) here because they respect the historic value of the town.” She said certain proposed standards and guidelines “will give people many advantages at no cost to them.” Enabling ordinances may be introduced at future council meetings. Fritts said the review of the master plan and related issues that was undertaken by members of the Planning Board, members of the Historic Preservation Commission and professionals who represent the borough “was done with love and care for the community.”
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Allentown hoops squad hoping for chance to play 2021 season By STEVEN BASSIN Staff Writer
Editor’s note: Allentown High School was forced to close on Jan. 21 because of a COVID-19 outbreak in the school. Inperson instruction is scheduled to resume on Feb. 3. All current winter sports are on pause until that date. This article was written as the outbreak occurred.
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he players on the Allentown High School girls basketball team waited with all of the other high school basketball players in the state during the fall to see what New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association administrators would choose to do with the 2020-21 season in the face of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. NJSIAA administrators eventually decided to allow teams to play an abbreviated season beginning in January, instead of the traditional start after Thanksgiving. Basketball teams were permitted to hit the court on Jan. 11. Allentown girls basketball coach Dana
Wells smiled as she watched her players take the court for the first time; happy for some normalcy during a turbulent time. “We were waiting for (the season) to be canceled, but thankfully we were able to start on Jan. 11,” Wells said. “It was very exciting to be back in the gym. The girls were really excited to be back out there. Their excitement and enthusiasm to play was great to see.” Practices have been different due to the virus. Players are spaced 6 feet apart and each player uses her own ball during drills. Each player wears a mask during the individual drills. The ball that is used during scrimmages is sanitized regularly. Wells said the new way of doing things has not phased her players. “Bottom line, our girls know what they have to do to play. We are all in this together,” she said. In 2021, Allentown will have a roster filled mostly with underclassmen. Junior Brianna Schweitzer and sophomore Kayla McCrea return to the starting lineup. Schweitzer was the team’s second leading scorer a year ago and she connected on
56 three-point field goals. McCrea led the team in assists (73) as a full-time starter in what was a banner campaign. Allentown took a hit during the offseason as last year’s leading scorer Maddie McCrea went down with an injury and is out for the season. Wells expects Schweitzer and Kayla McCrea to step up as leaders and has seen each player serve as a role model to the team’s newcomers. “I have seen positive things from our leaders. Being a Redbird is about leading with your heart and being a good teammate,” the coach said. Sophomore Caitlin Landgraf is one of the players who will be asked to help fill Maddie McCrea’s shoes in the frontcourt. Wells believes Landgraf is capable of big things under the basket. Freshman Miranda Ricciardi will be another option in the frontcourt. Alexa Cruz, Sydney Townsend, Chloe Conti and Bella Conti are freshmen Wells said could make an impact. Junior Emily Pellegrino is a newcomer
to the varsity and is expected to play a key role in the backcourt, Wells said. “This is a talented group of kids. The team chemistry is there. They are happy to be back on the court. We want to teach these kids to do things the right way and help them grow,” she said. Teams will be permitted to play a maximum of 15 games this season and there will not be a state tournament. Allentown will only play teams from its own Colonial Valley Conference. Wells knows that any game her team gets to play this season will be a bonus and that she and her players need to treat every day they spend together like it might be their last one as a squad. Playing hard, playing smart and playing together are the three things Wells stresses to her players, as well as taking things one day at a time. “These girls have had so much taken from them and we want to compete and play in every game if possible. The memories we make this season during the pandemic will last forever,” the Redbirds’ coach said.
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efore the foreign invasion of imported luxury automobiles into the American market, Cadillac once stood as the proud icon of success. If you were lucky enough to own one – big fins and all – it was a sign that you had made it (at least on the surface). Duke Snider, Hall of fame centerfielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers, once said, “My high salary for one season was $46,000 and a Cadillac.” On his 1964 Peter Perrotta football card, Jim Brown, perhaps the greatest running back ever, posed with his brand new, baby blue ’64 Caddy prominently placed in the background. A lot has changed, obviously, in the decades that followed. Nowadays, ball players rock out with their Mercedes Benz G63 AMG wagons with a price tag north of $150,000. Or, the just as expensive 8-series BMW M sport. This week I am reviewing the 2021 Cadillac XT4 AWD Premium Luxury small SUV with a price tag of $51,435. But, even in this segment of the market, Cadillac struggles to keep up with the foreign competition. Case in point, in its overview of the 2021 XT4, the editors at Car and Driver wrote: “Overall refinement (of the XT4) isn’t quite on the same level as its key rivals…the Audi Q3, the BMW X1 and the Mercedes Benz GLA.” I’m not sure if I completely agree with that assessment, but I point it out as testament to what Cadillac is up against these days. To be fair, I’m not sure that it’s even relevant to compare the XT4 to its Germanmade rivals. Why do I say this? Because the Q3, the X1 and the GLA are German imports that, for the most part, are engineered with the typical European-style ride to them, mixed in with some luxury accoutrements. They are more sporty than luxury styled and lend themselves to feeling the road underneath you as you drive them. The Cadillac XT4 – and most Caddys in general – are engineered completely opposite of that.
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First introduced in 2019, the XT4 was designed to appeal to what those older ball players sought decades ago: luxury and comfort. On the outside the fairly new XT4 model is elegantly styled with a very angular but attractive stance. Moreover, the ride is not European, but American. The XT4 floats along quite nicely and comfortably either on the highway or around town. It’s roomy, easy to steer and navigate and has great eye appeal as well. I must admit, the one week I just spent test driving the 2021 XT4 AWD Premium Luxury SUV was thoroughly enjoyable and fun, as well. This SUV is very easy to drive, comfortable and its interior buttons, switches and infotainment system are easy to use and function quite nicely. I test drove the 2020 XT4 last year, but it seemed like I liked it a bit more when I drove it for the second time this year. In my second go-round with the XT4, the handling seemed more precise to me and the ride was not as squishy and more down to earth, which I liked. Powering the 2021 XT4 is a 2.0 liter,
turbo-charged, four cylinder engine that puts out 237 horsepower. It pairs with a nine-speed transmission and is offered in front or all wheel drive versions. This XT4 seemed amply powered to me. I did not zero to 60 time test it. But, the folks at Car and Driver had it clocked at 7.8 seconds for the zero to 60, which won’t win you too many Gran Prix races. The base price for the Premium Luxury model I drove is $42,295. However, my tester was loaded with option packages, which included: $2,500 for the comfort and technology package; $1,500 for embedded navigation and a 13-speaker Bose sound system; $1,500 for an enhanced visibility package; $1,100 for a driver assist package; $850 for a cold weather package; $625 for Garnet metallic paint and $470 for a driver awareness package. The comfort and technology package includes: eight-way power seats; heated and cooled seat with massage and lumbar; wireless phone charging. The enhanced visibility package that is available includes a rear camera mirror; parking assist; rear pedestrian alert and HD
surround vision. The EPA’s fuel economy ratings for the XT4 come in at 24 miles per gallon overall – with 29 miles per gallon for highway driving and 22 mpg around town. The EPA estimates that it will cost $2,050 a year in fuel to run this XT4 as it uses, on average, 4.2 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven. In the government’s 5-star safety crash test ratings, the XT4 scored an impressive five stars on its overall vehicle score. It received five stars for the side crash test, four stars for the rollover test, five stars for the front driver’s side test and four stars for the front passenger side test. Overall, I feel the XT4 stacks up quite nicely when you compare it to the other competitors in this crowded small, luxury segment. If you are considering leasing or purchasing a small, luxury SUV or crossover, the XT4 should be one to have on your short list.
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Cemetary Plots CEMETARY PLOTS Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Gill Lane, Iselin NJ Block 5 , Section : " Y " , Plot 3 , Graves - 1 & 2 (2 Sps/Dbl. Depth) non-sectarian section Serious inquiries only,willing to negotiate. 732-841-1031
Furniture KITCHEN SET- Glass Top Table with 4 Cushioned Chairs. Pier 1, Grey Iron. Excellent condition. Paid $1,000. Asking $225. (Other items available) Call 732-577-8866
OUTDOOR FURNITURE Black Rattan Set. Table with Glass Top, Sofa & 2 chairs. Excellent condition, 1 year old. Asking $150. Call 732-577-1071
Furniture SOFA SLEEPER QUEEN Size, La-Z-Boy. Exc. cond., very clean! $300. ETHAN ALLEN 4 PIECE WALL UNIT, $400. Must see! (Gloves & masks required) 732-264-3811 or 732-778-5226
General Merchandise HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Wheelchairs, walker and other misc. items. $400. for all. Call 732-915-0105
JIGSAW PUZZLES
25+, 1,000 pieces each Springbox, Cobble Hill and Ravensburger. Assembled once and returned to original packing. Asking $200.
Call 609-259-3285
Merchandise Wanted WANTED Lionel Trains & old toys. Any cond. 732-381-1225
Schools CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE CLASSES AVAILABLE Call 732-339-1933
Carpet Install Repair/ Sale
ED'S CARPET
RE-STRETCHING SALES-BINDING REPAIRS 732-591-9168 Ceramic Repair/Install
CUSTOM CERAMIC TILING New -Repair Remodel. Free est., John Cherry
732-290-9086
Ceramic Repair/Install
GROUT CLEANING
Re-grouting - Re-caulking Sealing - Specialty Cleaning, Slip Prevention for Floors, Tubs & Showers. Now offering STEAM CLEANING: effectively kills 99% of bacteria, germs, viruses on bathroom, kitchen and other h/h surfaces. Free est. Grout Geek Inc. 732-521-3809
Cleaning Domestic
A POLISH CLEANING SERVICE
Always a good job, over 20 years experience. Reasonable rates. References. Call 732-904-4861
Cleaning Domestic J.M. CLEANING SERVICE Houses -Apts. -Condos Over 15 yrs. Exp., Free Est. We follow COVID guideline Call 732-351-6406
Drywall/Sheetrock T.A.F. Drywall Specializing in small jobs for the homeowner. Sheetrock,Taping,and Spackle. Dustless sanding system. Free estimates. COVID FREE. 732-668-2096
Floor Finishing
DELUXE WOOD FLOORING
Sanding - Refinishing Installations. Free est. 732-238-4287 deluxewoodflooring.com
FOREVER FLOORING
NOW 98% DUST FREE SANDING!! • Restoration • Repairs • Installation • Free Estimates
Call 732-642-2253
Garage Doors GARAGE DOORS Replace, Repairs, Spring Repairs, 24 HR service. Licensed/Insured ML Installations 732-673-3105
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Handypersons
Lawn Mower Repair
AFF HOME SERVICES and REPAIRS Slow moving or clogged drains, Tub/shower caulking, wall repairs, leaky roof. No job too small! Free estimate Call John, 732-744-6609
M.A.C. REPAIRS Lawn, garden, snow, ATVs, bikes, used equipment. Pickup & delivery available 732-462-0743
DAN'S HANDYMAN SERVICE Odd jobs done inside & out. Call Dan, 732-238-2429
DON'S CUSTOM MASONRY Small Repairs/Patios /Pavers, Chimneys. Lic#13VH02546700 Free est. Fully insured. Call 732-251-4352
DAVILA & SON RENOVATIONS
Small handyman jobs to big remodeling jobs, bathrooms, kitchens/basements. Monmouth/Middlesex. Local area. Cell # 215-239-5358 HANDYMAN Painting, Tiling, Remodeling, Baths Cabinetry, Kitchens. Neat, clean, reliable. Free est. Kyle 732-395-9329
Masonry/Paving
RICCARDI MASONS All types of masonry. No job too small. Free Est. 732-695-2183
Odd Jobs/Cleanups
ACE JUNK & TRASH REMOVAL ALL DEBRIS REMOVED!!
visit us: aceremovalllc.com 732-521-5500 10% off w/ad
Home Improvements
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REPAIR OR NEW Interior Work, Decks, Baths, Kitchens, Additions Free Estimates
Clean-Outs, Junk Removal, Demolition. Best Prices Visa/MC/Amex
E. ANDRÉ
Painting/Wallpapering
732-322-3820
Property Services, LLC Family Owned & Operated HOME IMPROVEMENT and REMODELING * Kitchens & Bathrooms * Ceramic and Porcelain Tile Floors * Wood /Laminate Flooring * Sheetrock & Painting * Crown Molding/Trim work * Windows & Doors Free estimate*Great rates!
Call 732-955-6434
732-262-9779
Pop's Painting Free estimates
NO JOB TOO SMALL. Call 732-742-5014 Roofing/Siding J & R ROOFING & SIDING UNBEATABLE RATES Exp. & Ins. 732-672-8965
ATTENTION CONTRACTORS!
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Roofing/Siding
ANTHONY JOHN'S
ROOFING
Repairs & New, Shingles or Flat. Solar panels are no problem. Masonry Work Chimney Repair Waterproofing Friendly Professional Svc. Call today for free estimate. 24 hr. emergency service
732-900-6087
Window Washing PROFESSIONAL WINDOW CLEANING Fully Ins. * Free Estimates Call 732-738-7770
Autos for Sale HYUANDI SONATA 2017 4 door. 32,000 miles. Good cond. Ask. $13,700. Call 732-915-0105
Auto/Truck Wanted AAA WANTED Junk&Running CARS, TRUCKS, WHATEVER We Buy It All $CASH$ 7 Day Pick Up. 732-536-8030 $200 to $25,000 PAID
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Action Construction
OWNER OPERATED
• 24 Hour Emergency Service • All Of Your Residential Electrical Needs • Same Day Service
Professional Home Remodeling at Reasonable Rates
Call George for free Estimate
732-742-2185
Major Credit Cards Accepted
Lic# 13VH02579300
Contractors
Free Estimates • Lic. #14030 Bonded/Insured
The Name You Know & Trust
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732-238-8519
www.spitalettoelectric.com email: info@spitalettoelectric.com
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Full Renovations Home Improvements
Additions Add a Level Custom Basements Kitchens Baths
We Accept All Major Credit Cards NM-00450967
Electrical
Interior Exterior We Accept Credit Cards
• Additions • Attics 10% • Basements OFF • Bathrooms ANY JOB Booked By • Carpets 2/28/21 • Carpentry Min. $300 • Ceramic Tile • Counter Tops • Decks • Doors • Dormers • Sheetrock • Flooring (we are dustless)
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Fully Insured • Free Estimates • Owner Operated
NM-00450338
Free Est. • Bonded & Ins. • Lic. # 15903
732-238-1049 VDElectric@msn.com
Handypersons
Exterior All Types of RooďŹ ng Flat & Shingles Repair or New Deck Repair & Staining Chimney & Fencing Shed Repairs Powerwashing
732-759-5897
NM-00450012
732-613-1115 973-818-0880 www.buildwithasjr.com
TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200 Home Improvements
CERTIFIED
Commercial & Residential
Interior Carpentry Painting Repairs Basement WaterprooďŹ ng No Job Too Small or Big!
Quality Service – Quick Response Free Estimates ~ 24 hr. emergency service
Veteran Discounts Available
Home Improvements
IMPROVEMENTS
Serving Monmouth, Old Bridge, Parlin & surrounding.
Free Estimates • Insured • Owner-Operated
732-952-5131
732-900-6087
• Hardwood Floors • Kitchens • Laminate Floors • Moldings • Odd Jobs • Painting • Power Washing • Repairs • RooďŹ ng • Sheds • Siding • Wallpaper • Windows
ALL WORK GUARANTEED !!! (Cell)
Specializing in
Call Mike for an estimate.
• Additions • Attics • Basements • Bathrooms • Carpentry • Ceramic Tile • Counter Tops • Decks Over 30 years • Doors Experience • Dormers • Dry Wall • Flooring • Gutters
(OfďŹ ce)
www.keyfloorshic.com
TIMCO HOME
No job too small. All levels of home repairs & improvements. Carpentry • Painting • Tile/Molding • Powerwashing
Over 2,500 SatisďŹ ed Customers
NJ Lic# 13VH06672000
Home Improvements
New Construction Addition’s Basement Remodels Service Upgrades Trouble Shooting & Repairs Outdoor Lighting We Call Ceiling Fans Recessed Lighting You Back!
HOME IMPROVEMENTS A&S JR. LLC Lic# 13VH03221500
• Gutters • Hardwood Floors • Kitchens • Laminate Floors • Moldings • Odd Jobs • Painting • Power Washing • Repairs • Roofing • Siding • Wallpaper Removal • Windows
HARDWOOD SPECIALIST • NEW JERSEY’S BEST
Over 25 Years Experience
NM-00450972
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
V & D ELECTRIC, LLC. AJ’s Home Improvement, LLC
muzioconstruction.com muzioconst@optonline.net Lic#13VH00073300
NM-00450961
Home Improvements
KEY CONSTRUCTION
SPITALETTO ELECTRIC
Handypersons
NM-00450971
Building Remodeling
• Custom Seemless Gutters Leaf Guards • Roofing Siding - Windows
FAST AND RIGHT
73 2 -354- 6 4 6 4 FALC O D E S I G N HOME IMPROVEMENTS
• • •
Kitchen Remodeling
• • •
Insurance Claims
Bathroom Remodeling Powder Room Remodeling Specialists Basements Finishing General Repair
• Bathroom And Kitchen Remodeling Free Est. • Fully Ins. • 35 Years Experience NM-00449287
732-572-2678
Free Estimates
73 2 -354- 6 4 6 4 NM-00448700
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Landscaping
Lawn Care
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Landscaping
UNITED
Masonry/Paving
Residential/Commercial/Municipal
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Will Serve The Monmouth Areas For Tree Work & Landscaping Only
24 HOUR PROMPT/EMERGENCY SERVICE
$200 OFF
Any Service of $1,000 or more
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 1/31/21
NM-00449291
Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.
Any Service of $1,500 or more
** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 1 Cord $185.00 • 1/2 Cord $100
732-257-1170
OWNER OPERATED
Lawn Care
/
Landscaping
C.H.E.A.P. TREE SERVICE
• 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 Areaâ€?
732-548-1653
NM-00449299
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-00449305
All Phases of Brick, Stone & Concrete Work Free Designing Available www.poloniaconstruction.com
NM-00448878
732-207-3933 732-617-TREE
Lawn Care
/
Landscaping
EXPERT
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PAINTING
LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC
• All Phases Of Painting • Interior/Exterior • Moulding Installation •No Job Too Small
LANDSCAPING • TREE SERVICES STUMP REMOVAL • SPRINKLER REPAIR BULK MATERIAL DELIVERY FULLY INSURED
When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter
732-713-1528 TOM 732-713-2008 BRIAN
Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured
(732) 534-0548
24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE
Masonry/Paving
NM-00445988
Lic#13VH06178600
Painting/Wallpapering
s Year
Free Estimates - Fully Insured
732-906-0385 Plumbing
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
Plumbing
Glenn Kaune’s Custom Painting Satisfaction Guaranteed
Quality Work • Affordable Wallpaper Removal • Sheetrock Repair Taping/Spackling • Interior/Exterior Reliable Prompt Service
CLEAN-UPS
NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A
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Painting/Wallpapering
CertiďŹ ed brick paver and retaining wall installer
FREE ESTIMATES
732-525-8118
CALL NICK
www.budgetpropertymaintenance.com
FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES
MASON
Free Estimates Fully Insured Over 20 Years Experience 24 Hour Emergency Service Senior Citizen Discount
Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.
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POLISH
(Patios, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Sidewalks)
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 1/31/21
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Serving the area for over 31 years! Best from Europe!
NM-00450447
$100 OFF
Tree Service, Inc.
Painting/Wallpapering
DISCOUNTS 732-605-0362 AVAILABLE Over 30 yrs. • Free Est./Ins.
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ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER
plumbing & heating “Honest, Neat and Professional Service�
www.mattcoplumbing.com
732-418-0011 H
Metuchen, NJ 08840 | info@mattcoplumbing.com
TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
NM-00450062
Lawn Care
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