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Monmouth County commissioners introduce $453M budget By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor
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he Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has introduced a $453 million budget to fund the operation of the county in 2021. Commissioners Ross Licitra, Nick DiRocco, Lillian Burry, Deputy Director Susan Kiley and Director Thomas Arnone voted “yes” on a motion to introduce the budget during a meeting on Feb. 11. A public hearing on the budget will be held at the Monmouth County Hall of Records, Freehold Borough, at 2 p.m. March 11. At that time, comments on the budget may be presented by taxpayers or other interested persons. Officials said that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, county buildings are not open to the public. The March 11 meeting will be available via a Facebook live-stream. A link to the meeting will be available at the website www.facebook.com/MonmouthGoyNd As a result of the national and state declarations of emergency, members of the public are requested to participate remotely. Monmouth County Director of Finance Craig R. Marshall provided a synopsis of the 2021 county budget revenues and appropriations during a workshop meeting that preceded the commissioners’ regular meeting on the afternoon of Feb. 11. One significant item of interest to property owners is that the county tax levy is increasing by $6.1 million, from $311.5 million in 2020 to $317.6 million in 2021. The county tax levy is paid by residential and commercial property owners to help support the operation of the county. Marshall showed the following rev-
enues for 2021: surplus anticipated, $33.5 million; miscellaneous revenues, $101.9 million; and amount to be raised by taxation, $317.6 million. The total revenues equal $453 million. Marshall showed the following appro-
priations for 2021: general government, $30.28 million; land use administration, $1.31 million; code enforcement and administration, $326,319; insurance, $53.49 million; public safety, $103.55 million; public works, $36.09 million; human ser-
vices and health, $41,92 million; parks and recreation, $21.95 million; education, $38.77 million; other common operating functions, $779,875; utility expenses and
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The deadline for entries into the Monmouth County Park System’s 2021 Creative Arts and Music Festival is March 15. Interested artists are invited to submit images for consideration. This juried art show and sale is open to artists of every medium. Rules and an entry form are available at www.MonmouthCountyParks.com. The Creative Arts and Music Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 1 at Thompson Park, Lincroft. The festival will feature fine art vendors, live music, creative activities and food vendors.
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ov. Phil Murphy has signed adult use cannabis reform bills into law, legalizing and regulating cannabis use and possession for adults 21 years and older (A-21 – The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance and Marketplace Modernization Act) and decriminalizing marijuana and hashish possession (A-1897). Murphy also signed S-3454, clarifying marijuana and cannabis use and possession penalties for individuals younger than 21 years old, according to a Feb. 22 press release from the governor’s office. Adult use cannabis is also referred to as recreational marijuana. The laws will not take effect immediately as regulations must be developed as to how and where the product will be sold in the Garden State. No estimate was provided by the governor’s office as to when or where adults will be able to legally purchase marijuana for recreational use. New Jersey has a program in place that permits certain individuals to legally obtain marijuana for medical use. “Our current marijuana prohibition laws have failed every test of social justice, which is why for years I have strongly supported the legalization of adult use cannabis. “Maintaining a status quo that allows
tens of thousands, disproportionately people of color, to be arrested in New Jersey each year for low-level drug offenses is unjust and indefensible,” Murphy was quoted as saying in the press release. “In November, New Jerseyans voted overwhelmingly in support of creating a well-regulated adult use cannabis market. Although this process has taken longer than anticipated, I believe it is ending in the right place and will ultimately serve as a national model. “This legislation will establish an industry that brings equity and economic opportunity to our communities, while establishing minimum standards for safe products and allowing law enforcement to focus their resources on real public safety matters. “We are taking a monumental step forward to reduce racial disparities in our criminal justice system, while building a promising new industry and standing on the right side of history,” Murphy said. “I am excited to get to work building on the successes of the medical (marijuana) program and standing up the adult use cannabis industry,” said Dianna Houenou, incoming chair of the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC). Under A-21, the CRC will promulgate
regulations to govern the medical and adult use industries and oversee the applications for licensing of cannabis businesses, according to the press release. The legislation further provides for the state Legislature to reinvest cannabis revenues in designated “impact zones,” directs the CRC to promote diversity and inclusion in business ownership, and contains employment protections for people who engage in lawful behavior with respect to cannabis, according to the press release. A-1897 reforms criminal and civil penalties for marijuana and hashish offenses and provides remedies for people currently facing certain marijuana charges. The bill prevents unlawful low-level distribution and possession offenses from being used in pretrial release, probation and parole decisions, and provides certain protections against discrimination in employment, housing and places of public accommodation, according to the press release. A-1897 also creates a pathway to vacate active sentences for certain offenses committed before enactment of the enabling legislation. Murphy also signed S-3454 into law, clarifying penalties for marijuana and cannabis possession and consumption for in-
dividuals younger than 21 years old. The legislation corrects inconsistencies in A-21 and A-1897 concerning marijuana and cannabis penalties for those underage, according to the press release. In July 2019, Murphy signed legislation (the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis Act) to reform New Jersey’s medical marijuana program and expand patient access to medical marijuana, ensuring that medical treatment is affordable and accessible for those who need it most. In December 2019, Murphy signed expungement reform legislation, giving individuals entangled in the criminal justice system the opportunity to fully participate in society, according to the press release. S-4154 eliminated fees for expungement applications and created a petition process for “clean slate” expungement for residents, as well as requiring the state to implement an automated clean slate expungement system. Furthermore, the bill required that lowlevel marijuana convictions be sealed upon the disposition of a case, preventing those convictions from being used against individuals in the future, according to the press release.
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andace Cameron Bure returns to star in Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: How to Con a Con, the latest installment in the hit mystery franchise premiering Sunday, March 14, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Bure is joined by returning co-stars Niall Matter, Marilu Henner, Lexa Doig and Peter Benson. When one of Aida Teagarden’s (Henner) real estate clients is found murdered, her sleuthing daughter, Aurora (Bure) sets out with her fiancé, Nick (Matter), to solve the murder. They discover that someone is operating a con artist scheme in Lawrenceton and the stakes have just become deadly. Aurora, Nick and the Real Murders Club go undercover in a sting operation designed to con a con into revealing themselves
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before they can strike again. Three hit ABC shows all return on Thursday, March 11 with all-new episodes. Station 19 will air at 8 p.m. ET/ PT, with Grey’s Anatomy returning at 9 p.m. ET/PT, followed by A Million Little Things at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The CW Network will air the third season of the action-packed series Bulletproof as a three-episode special event premiering Monday, March 15, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, with the subsequent episodes airing March 22 and 29. This event finds the British NCA detectives and best friends, Aaron Bishop (Noel Clarke) and Ronnie Pike Jr. (Ashley Walters), heading to South Africa in search of a much-needed vacation from their London day job. Unfortunately for them, rest and relaxation will have to wait, as they get swept up in the kidnapping of a young girl and soon find themselves delving into the
criminal underbelly of Cape Town. Guy Fieri is back with the toughest bracket-style culinary competition where 16 of the best chefs from the East and West coasts go head-to-head in suddendeath cooking battles on Tournament of Champions II. The action-packed, sports-like tournament kicks off on Sunday, March 7, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the Food Network. Each 90-minute episode is filled with unpredictable action, fierce rivalries,and shocking upsets. The chefs’ skills will be pushed to the limit in each round as they face new ingredients, tougher cooking styles and more interesting equipment options on the randomizer machine that determines the parameters for each cook off, including the protein, produce, equipment, cooking style and time. The pressure is intense, and emotions are high as the elite chefs enter this blind competition.
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Society keeps interest in historic site alive on internet HIGHLANDS – For six decades, the happened next: The society launched a Twin Lights Historical Society thrived daily Facebook series titled “Twin Lights where other organizations sometimes People,” which featured mini-bios of indistruggled, drawing a steady stream of visi- viduals with a connection to the lighthouse tors with the spectacular panoramic vista — often direct, yet just as often tenuous. from its two towers, as well as a superb “That was part of the fun,” he says, small museum and eclectic museum store. “seeing how people from Babe Ruth to When the COVID-19 pandemic be- Thomas Edison to Robert E. Lee to Isaac gan in 2020 and state officials ordered the Asimov were linked to Twin Lights. lighthouse in northern Monmouth County “The guy who invented the Vulcan ‘live to shut its doors, the society found itself long and prosper’ greeting for ‘Star Trek’ adrift, with no obvious way to remain rel- hung out in Highlands. Just a ton of great evant and engage new visitors. stories. During the first few months of the pan“People also rediscovered dozens of lodemic, trustee Mark Stewart dug into the cal legends and shared their memories. No society’s immense collecsurprise, the bootleggers tion of nautical, lifesaving around here were especialGUEST COLUMN ly popular. and New Jersey cultural artifacts and began posting “We received a lot of • several images each week help and input from the MURIEL J. SMITH on Facebook. legion of historians who The society’s curator, live in the area, which was Joanne Sutton, and her volunteer corps had very helpful,” Stewart said. photographed and catalogued every item, The “Twin Lights People” series drew so there was plenty to choose from. more than 350,000 views between July The effort was purely experimental, and October, not including the hundreds Stewart admits. of “shares” it generated, and the society’s “I wanted to see if people actually val- social media following increased by more ued what we do here,” he explains. “From than 25%, enabling the organization to mid-March to the end of June, we had keep in touch with its fans and update them 50,000 views and a ton of shares, so ob- as reopening day approaches. viously that told us people wanted to stay In November, the society began devotconnected to us and to one another, which ing its Facebook page to lighthouse keepwas gratifying. But there did not seem to be ers around the world and their remarkable any rhyme or reason to what people liked.” stories in a series entitled “Jeepers KeepAt the Feb. 17 board meeting of the ers.” Twin Lights Historical Society, Stewart, That campaign is closing in on 100,000 an author and historian with a background Facebook views and, according to Stewin branding and marketing, reported what art, winning new followers in the broader
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The “Twin Lights People” profile about Highlands restaurateur Jack Bahrs was viewed more than 15,000 times when it was posted online in July 2020.
lighthouse-lover community. The “Jeepers Keepers” posts will continue every few days at least through summer. Since Twins Lights closed its doors to the public in March 2020, people have “visited” the lighthouse via social media about a half-million times. Needless to say, when the site reopens,
the society will continue to engage fans with fun facts and photos and compelling storytelling. Next up? “What do Madleine Albright, Tom Carvel, Johnny Weissmuller and Albert Einstein have in common?” Stewart asks. “They all watched the Twin Lights poke above the horizon as they entered New York harbor as immigrants. “That’s a powerful common denominator and we want to tell the stories of the immigrant experience as it relates to this area. “I know they are worth telling because I have seen how emotional people get when they climb the towers here and realize they are looking down on the moment their ancestors knew they had ‘made it’ to their new home.” At the February board meeting, the society agreed to launch this as-yet-unnamed Facebook series in the spring or summer, and is planning to involve local schools in the research and writing of these mini-bios. This initiative will be a small piece of the society’s larger plan to involve more young people in the site through new interactive exhibits and family activities. The entire “Twin Lights People” and “Jeepers Keepers” series can be found on the society’s Facebook page or by searching for the hashtags #TwinLightsPeople and #JeepersKeepers A link to the Facebook page can be found on the new twinlightslighthouse.org website.
Muriel J. Smith is a local historian and author. Her books include “The ABCs of Highlands.”
Kiley, Beson will seek nominations to run for county commissioner Republican Sue Kiley of Hazlet and Democrat Mike Beson of Ocean Township have announced their intention to run for a three-year term on the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners this year. There are five members of the board (formerly the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders; the name changed in January). All five commissioners are elected at large by voters in the county’s 53 municipalities.
Republicans hold a 5-0 majority on the board. Kiley, who is serving the final year of her first three-year term, and Beson issued press releases which state they will seek the nomination of their respective political party at conventions to be held in March. The seat held by Kiley is the only term on the board that will be on the ballot in November. The other county commissioners are Tom Arnone of Neptune City, Lillian Bur-
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in January 2019. She is the board’s liaison to the Monmouth County Human Services Department. Kiley has served as the board’s deputy director in 2020 and 2021. Prior to her election to a position in county government, Kiley served on the Hazlet Township Committee as a committeewoman, deputy mayor and mayor. Kiley’s professional background includes a 30-year career in the healthcare industry, first as a registered nurse and then in healthcare sales.
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he future is now. Like it or not – and I have some friends who don’t like it one bit – but within 5 to 10 years the gasoline burning car will be a thing of the past. The automotive consumer will only be able to purchase new cars or trucks that offer rechargeable electric motors that give off zero air polluting emissions. If you don’t believe that you are sadly mistaken. Every major auto manufacturer Peter Perrotta is currently making plans to make the switch and pumping billions of dollars into building factories that will produce these mass market electric vehicles. Ford’s electric only car producing plant is already open in Dearborn and other manufacturers have them as well. In order to phase-in this innovative “green” concept, we have a lot of manufacturers who are already weaning their consumers on to the thought of this by offering up hybrid versions of vehicles that can perform multi-functions on this playing field. Enter the 2021 BMW 530e Sedan. This innovative sedan, a staple in the BMW lineup since 1972, can be driven as a gas engine car, in hybrid mode – which switches back and forth between gas and electric on an as needed basis – or as a pure plug-in electric. The editors at Car and Driver said “that may seem like a restaurant menu item that’s attempting to marry too many styles of cuisine into one dish.” The operative word there is “seem.” While it may seem, at first blush, that that may be true. In fact, it isn’t. I recently popped behind the wheel of the 2021 BMWe Sedan for one week and I must say all of this technology works quite well. Moreover, this M Sport package enhanced sedan that I drove loses none of its traditionally sporty BMW luster. It remains a thrill to drive – offering a great combination of performance handling and luxury. How does it all work? The $70,485 530e sedan I tested for one week features a 181 horsepower 2.0 liter gasoline engine complemented by a 107 horsepower electric drive unit all in-
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tegrated with a smooth shifting 8-speed Steptronic transmission. Moreover, when you shift the driving control switch – located on the center console – to “Sport” you get to select a new “X-tra boost” feature that offers up an additional 40 horsepower for up to 10 seconds when the throttle is depressed to the kickdown position. Thus, the combined horsepower of the new 530e is 288 horsepower at 310 pound feet of torque – an increase of 40 horsepower over previous 530e models. Additionally, a high voltage lithium-ion battery module is on board to provide storage capacity for electric only driving. This truly is a versatile vehicle. The base price of the rear wheel drive model I tested is $57,200. Added options on the tester included: $2,500 for the M Sport Package; $1,850 for the premium package; $1,700 for driver assistance plus; $1,000 for a luxury seating package; $800 for a parking assist package; $500 for a shadowline package; $650 M Sport brakes; $190 for a heated steering wheel; $2,500 for Ivory White Nappa leather; $500 for Phytonic Blue Metallic paint and $995 for destination and delivery. According to the EPA estimates, this vehicle gets a combined 26 miles per gallon city and highway driving when its driv-
en as a gasoline only vehicle. The EPA also estimates that it can get a whopping 64 miles per gallon when driven as a combined electric and gas vehicle on a three hour charge. The EPA estimates that the annual average fuel cost of driving the 530e to be a very impressive $1.450. When fully charged this 530e has an “all electric” range of 21 miles. There’s the rub folks. Thus far, my experience with pure electric vehicles has been somewhat positive. However, currently, you have to spend too much time at the charging station and the range of these vehicles if you are using the pure electric mode is limited. I’m all for a world of zero emissions automobiles, but, truth be told, in order for the general automotive motoring public to fully embrace this new all electric technology, the car makers are going to have to find out a way to recharge these electric vehicles faster. On top of that, once fully charged, these pure electric vehicles are going to have to have a much larger driving range then what’s currently available on the market. My guess is, they will figure out a way to get it done. According to the EPA’s fuel economy and environment ratings this version of
the 530e gets an 8 out of 10 rating for fuel economy and greenhouse gas ratings and a 7 out of 10 smog rating. Overall, beyond all of the dizzying aspects of the new powertrain technology, this BMW still behaves like a thoroughbred BMW. It’s smartly designed, sporty, fun to drive and luxurious at the same time. The 2021 BMW 5 series is the 7th generation of the 5 series sedan. The exterior of the 2021 features a new kidney grille with resculpted headlamps. The new grille is taller and wider. While most of the exterior and interior dimensions remain the same for 2021, the 2021 5 series sedan is 1.2 inches longer. The M Sport package benefits from redesigned front and rear bumpers, larger front air intakes with mesh inserts and a resculpted rear diffuser panel. The interior of the 2021 5 series now features an almost two-inch larger digital instrument display touchscreen for controlling navigation, music, phone and almost all other car functions. I find BMW’s iDrive 7 touchscreen and voice controlled system to be one of the best around once you get to what could seem at first to be a confusing system. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears regularly. He may be contacted at
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Law will keep parents in the dark about child’s use of marijuana
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am making this statement on behalf is sweeping aside the judgment of parents of myself and the Monmouth County over the lives of their children and is tying Board of County Commissioners. law enforcement’s hands with respect to The majority of New Jersey residents keeping kids and communities safe. last fall voted in favor of legalizing mariAs a result of this law, our law enforcejuana for use by adults at least 21 years of ment officers will be “guilty of a crime” if age. There is no question, nor debate, on they notify parents that an underage child the outcome of the ballot question. is using or is in possession of marijuana or However, New Jersey residents were alcohol on their first offense. not aware at the time of their vote that this Only if the child is found again using or in possession can a law would eventually lead to enforcement officer notify what we witnessed this GUEST COLUMN the child’s parents. past week – the New JerNot only does this keep sey Legislature voting to • parents in the dark about make law enforcement ofTHOMAS A. ARNONE what may be happening ficers “guilty of a crime” in their child’s life, it also if they notify parents of children under the age of 18 that their child shows children there are no major consewas caught with marijuana, and also alco- quences if they are found using marijuana or alcohol for the first time. hol, on the first offense. In typical Trenton fashion, the LegisParents should have the right to know if lature put on a cloak and dagger perfor- their child is using or in possession of marmance, leaving this new bill to be voted ijuana from the first encounter and be givon, passed and signed into law with less en the chance to discuss its consequences than one hour left before the legalization of before it potentially becomes a larger issue. marijuana was scheduled to become law. This is not a Republican or Democrat I find it truly disturbing and discourag- issue. This is a matter of right and wrong. ing that legislation with such serious implications for law enforcement officers and families was passed with little to no discusThomas A. Arnone is the director of the sion. Monmouth County Board of County ComBy passing this new law, the Legislature missioners.
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bulk purchases, $9.3 million; contingent, $160,000; statutory expenditures, $43.6 million; federal and state grants, $9.57 million; capital improvements, $550,000; and debt service, $61.36 million. The total appropriations equal $453 million. The impact of the 2021 county budget on a property owner’s tax bill will not be known until a county tax rate for each of the county’s 53 municipalities is determined. The county taxes that a property owner pays will be determined by the county tax rate that is established for his municipality and the assessed value of his property. County taxes are one item on a property owner’s overall tax bill, which also includes municipal taxes, school taxes and other assessments. In 2018, the county budget totaled $447.95 million. Residential and commercial property owners paid $304 million in
taxes to support the budget. In 2019, the county budget totaled $449.6 million. Residential and commercial property owners paid $305.5 million in taxes to support the budget. In 2020, the county budget totaled $452.8 million. Residential and commercial property owners paid $311.5 million in taxes to support the budget. In 2021, the county budget totals $453 million. Residential and commercial property owners will pay $317.6 million in taxes to support the budget. Monmouth County’s budget covers the cost of providing maintenance for 1,000 lane miles of roads, more than 900 bridges, 17,000 acres of county parks, emergency management, 911 communications, law enforcement through the prosecutor’s office and the sheriff’s office, elections, deed recording and passport services in the county clerk’s office, probate and adoptions through the surrogate’s office, and more, according to county officials.
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WANTED Lionel Trains & old toys. Any cond. 732-381-1225
Schools CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE CLASSES AVAILABLE In Person and On Line Call 732-339-1933
Ceramic Repair/Install
CUSTOM CERAMIC TILING New -Repair Remodel.
Electrical
ALL- BORO ELECTRICAL
Free est. All calls returned. Generators & more! Lic.# 14112
732-888-3630
Floor Finishing
DELUXE WOOD FLOORING
Free est., John Cherry
Sanding - Refinishing Installations. Free est. 732-238-4287 deluxewoodflooring.com
GROUT CLEANING
FOREVER FLOORING
732-290-9086
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
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
Handypersons
Clean by Regina - Exp. ref, AFF HOME SERVICES and REPAIRS free est, Res & Comm, 18 yrs exp. Homes, apts, condos/of- Slow moving or clogged drains, Tub/shower caulking, fices. Call 732-693-6982 wall repairs, leaky roof. No job too small! Free estimate Drywall/Sheetrock Call John, 732-744-6609 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
DAN'S HANDYMAN SERVICE Odd jobs done inside & out. Call Dan, 732-238-2429
Home Improvements
AFFORDABLE!
REPAIR OR NEW Interior Work, Decks, Baths, Kitchens, Additions Free Estimates
732-322-3820 E. ANDRÉ
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
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Lawn Care / Landscaping FS LANDSCAPING Spring Clean Ups, Lawn maint., Chem. applications, mulch, sod, landscape design stone and gravel. Lawn seeding and repair, Aerating & dethatching. Drainage, irrigation, pavers, retaining walls. Snow Plowing 908-233-5600
Lawn Mower Repair M.A.C. REPAIRS Lawn, garden, snow, ATVs, bikes, used equipment. Pickup & delivery available 732-462-0743
BUSINESS & SERVICE
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Odd Jobs/Cleanups
ACE JUNK & TRASH REMOVAL ALL DEBRIS REMOVED!!
visit us: aceremovalllc.com 732-521-5500 10% off w/ad
Abra-Cadabra Junk Be Gone
Clean-Outs, Junk Removal, Demolition. Best Prices Visa/MC/Amex
732-262-9779
Painting/Wallpapering
Masonry/Paving
Pop's Painting
DON'S CUSTOM MASONRY Small Repairs/Patios /Pavers, Chimneys. Lic#13VH02546700 Free est. Fully insured. Call 732-251-4352
NO JOB TOO SMALL. Call 732-742-5014
RICCARDI MASONS All types of masonry. No job too small. Free Est. 732-695-2183
J & R ROOFING & SIDING UNBEATABLE RATES Exp. & Ins. 732-672-8965
Free estimates
Roofing/Siding
Additions Add a Level Custom Basements Kitchens Baths muzioconstruction.com muzioconst@optonline.net Lic#13VH00073300
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
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
ATTENTION CONTRACTORS!
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732-358-5200
NM-00453395
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BUSINESS & SERVICE
CALL OUR CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT TO ADVERTISE HERE 732-358-5200
Over 25 Years Experience • • • • • • • •
Residential/Commercial
SERVICE UPGRADES
jbelectricalnj.com
Free Est. • Bonded & Ins. • Lic. # 15903 NM-00452726
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
Gutters
JB GUTTERS S EAMLESS GUTTERS & LEADERS
Cell: 908-907-5170 732-845-3333
INSTALLATION REPAIRS CLEANING
TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200 Electrical
SPITALETTO ELECTRIC OWNER OPERATED
• 24 Hour Emergency Service • All Of Your Residential Electrical Needs • Same Day Service Free Estimates • Lic. #14030 Bonded/Insured
732-238-8519
www.spitalettoelectric.com email: info@spitalettoelectric.com We Accept All Major Credit Cards NM-00453927
Gutter Covers Roofing & Chimney Repairs Call for free estimate
732-579-2490
NM-00450442
Fully Insured
HOME IMPROVEMENTS 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)
Ann 27 th Cele iversary brati on
HOME IMPROVEMENTS Over 2,500 Satisfied Customers 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
Fully Insured • Free Estimates • Owner Operated NM-00453930
CONTRACTOR
Home Improvements
KEY CONSTRUCTION
V & D ELECTRIC, LLC.
JB ELECTRICAL
Handypersons
• Additions • Attics • Basements • Bathrooms • Carpentry • Ceramic Tile • Counter Tops • Decks Over 30 years • Doors Experience • Dormers • Dry Wall • Flooring • Gutters
ALL WORK GUARANTEED !!! Free Estimates • Insured • Owner-Operated
NJ Lic# 13VH06672000
(Office)
732-952-5131
(Cell)
www.keyfloorshic.com
Handypersons
• Hardwood Floors • Kitchens • Laminate Floors • Moldings • Odd Jobs • Painting • Power Washing • Repairs • Roofing • Sheds • Siding • Wallpaper • Windows
NM-00452068
732-613-1115 973-818-0880 www.buildwithasjr.com
Home Improvements
TIMCO HOME IMPROVEMENTS Specializing in
No job too small. All levels of home repairs & improvements. Carpentry • Painting • Tile/Molding • Powerwashing
Call Mike for an estimate.
Serving Monmouth, Old Bridge, Parlin & surrounding.
732-759-5897
• Roofing Siding - Windows • Bathroom And Kitchen Remodeling Free Est. • Fully Ins. • 35 Years Experience NM-00453950
Home Improvements
732-572-2678
Home Improvements
AJ’s Home Improvement, LLC 732-900-6087
CERTIFIED
Commercial & Residential
Exterior All Types of Roofing Flat & Shingles Repair or New Deck Repair & Staining Chimney & Fencing Shed Repairs Powerwashing
• Custom Seemless Gutters Leaf Guards
Interior Carpentry Painting Sheetrock Basement Waterproofing
No Job Too Small or Big!
Quality Service – Quick Response Free Estimates ~ 24 hr. emergency service
Veteran Discounts Available
JOHN’S CONSTRUCTION PAINTING • ROOFING FLAT ROOFS • ROOF COATING DECK REPAIRS • POWER WASHING CONCRETE & FOUNDATIONS
Free Estimates • Senior Discounts
CALL 732-925-0563
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NM-00454276
Electrical
NM-00450972
Electrical
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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. 3/31/21
NM-00453963
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 Area”
732-548-1653
NM-00453965
Free Estimates • Fully Insured
Lawn Care
/
Landscaping
D&S
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
LANDSCAPING INC.
Paver Walkways Patio • Driveways Snow Plowing
COMPLETE LANDSCAPE DESIGN 732-549-6387
www.dslandscapinginc.com
NM-00453969
All Phases of Brick, Stone & Concrete Work Free Designing Available www.poloniaconstruction.com
NM-00451494
732-207-3933 732-617-TREE
Lawn Care
/
Landscaping
EXPERT
3rd Generation
PAINTING
LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC
• All Phases Of Painting • Interior/Exterior • Moulding Installation •No Job Too Small
LANDSCAPING • TREE SERVICES • STUMP REMOVAL RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE 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
Lic#13VH06178600
NM-00452771
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
FREE ESTIMATES
Painting/Wallpapering
Certified brick paver and retaining wall installer NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A
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.
POLISH
(Patios, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Sidewalks)
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 3/31/21
Serving the area for over 31 years! Best from Europe!
NM-00452738
$100 OFF
Tree Service, Inc.
Painting/Wallpapering
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
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732-605-0362
Over 30 yrs. • Free Est./Ins.
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
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NM-00450062
Lawn Care
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