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County officials delay budget adoption; eye possible tax relief By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor
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ith the possibility that a proposed tax increase on Monmouth County property owners could be reduced, the members of the Board of County Commissioners have decided to hold off on the adoption of the 2021 budget. On Feb. 11, the commissioners introduced a $453 million budget to fund the operation of the county in 2021. The budget includes a tax levy of $317.6 million to be paid by residential and commercial property owners. That projected tax levy represents a $6.1 million increase from the 2020 tax levy of $311.5 million. The 2021 budget was set for adoption by the commissioners on March 25. However, during the workshop session that preceded the board’s regular meeting, Director Thomas Arnone said the commissioners would hold off on adopting the budget after receiving information which indicates funds the county will receive from a $1.9 trillion federal stimulus bill may be able to be put toward tax relief. President Joseph Biden signed the $1.9 trillion stimulus bill into law on the afternoon of March 25 as the county commissioners were meeting. Arnone said county officials expect to receive funding through this latest legislation. He said funds from the first federal
stimulus bill that was signed by President Donald Trump during the coronavirus pandemic were used to support Monmouth County businesses, the arts and education. Arnone said it is time to consider using the next round of federal funds for taxpayer relief. “This board has decided to pull back and hold off (on adopting the budget) until the end of the month,” Arnone said during a live-stream of the commissioners’ meeting. “Hopefully we will be able to give some relief to the taxpayers.” The move to delay the budget’s adoption was supported by Arnone and commissioners Ross Licitra, Nick DiRocco, Lillian Burry and Deputy Director Susan Kiley. “It makes sense from a prudent budgeting perspective” to wait until the commissioners have clarity on how the county’s share of the federal stimulus package may be used, DiRocco said. Officials did not say how much money Monmouth County may receive from the $1.9 trillion package. Once the 2021 budget has been adopted, the financial impact of the budget on a property owner’s tax bill will not be known until a county tax rate has been determined for each of the county’s 53 municipalities. 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.
Allentown council members introduce 2021 municipal budget By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor
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he members of the Allentown Borough Council have introduced the 2021 municipal budget and scheduled a public hearing for April 6. At that time, residents may ask questions or make comments about the budget. Council members introduced the budget during their March 2 meeting, which was conducted in a virtual manner during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Council President John A. Elder III, Councilman Robert Strovinsky, Council-
man Michael Drennan, Councilwoman Martha Johnson and Councilwoman Erica Torsiello voted “yes” on a motion to introduce the budget. Councilman Dan Payson was absent from the meeting. According to a budget document posted on the borough’s website, municipal appropriations will increase by $140,000 from $2.99 million in 2020 to $3.13 million in 2021. Allentown’s residential and commercial property owners support municipal operations through the payment of a local tax levy.
The tax levy will increase by $100,000 from $1.58 million in 2020 to $1.68 million in 2021. Municipal taxes are one item on a property owner’s total tax bill. Allentown property owners also pay Upper Freehold Regional School District taxes and Monmouth County taxes. The amount an individual pays in property taxes is determined by the assessed value of his home and/or property and the tax rate that is set by each taxing entity (i.e., municipality, school district and county). According to the budget document, Allentown’s municipal tax rate will increase
from 82 cents per $100 of assessed valuation in 2020 to 87.2 cents per $100 of assessed valuation in 2021. In 2020, the average home in Allentown was assessed at $291,600. The owner of that home paid about $2,391 in municipal taxes (.82 x 2,916). In 2021, the average home in Allentown is assessed at $292,860, according to Chief Financial Officer June Madden. The owner of that home will pay about $2,554 in municipal taxes (.872 x 2,928). On the revenue side of the 2021 budget,
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DEP’s proposed land swap with gun club is bad deal for environment
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he New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is proposing to transfer approximately 43 acres it owns in Jackson to the Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club in exchange for approximately 86 acres the club owns in Upper Freehold Township. The DEP will be holding two public hearings and is seeking comments on the proposed exchange of land. The first public hearing will be held on March 31 at 6:30 p.m. The second public hearing will be held on April 15 at 3 p.m. Instructions for participating in the hearings, as well as the public hearing notice, how to submit written comments and a copy of a report analyzing the proposed exchange can be found at http://www. nj.gov/dep/greenacres/notices.html The Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club is located at 126-142 South Stump Tavern Road in Jackson. This land swap is a bad deal for New Jersey and for open space. The Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club is leasing land from the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area (WMA) that belongs to all of us. This lease violates the public trust because the club is polluting the environment and creating noise issues. Now the DEP
wants to give the club the land they are ing at buying the property for $246,000. currently sitting on in exchange for another Instead, they let the gun club buy the proppiece of property in Upper Freehold. erty to use for the land swap. This is almost The gun club has already polluted this as if it is a set-up. land and now they want to take ownership The land is not of equal value, it is landso they don’t have to be responsible for locked and environmentally sensitive with cleaning it up. wetlands. It makes no sense that the DEP The lead from bullets and spent ammu- let the gun club buy the land for the sole nition at the rifle club is impacting the Col- purpose of making a land swap. This needs liers Mills WMA. It is running off into Cat- to be looked into more. egory 1 streams, leaching into the soil and We are also concerned that the contract poisoning wildlife. The noise from the gun does not include a conservation easement range also impacts people or a stipulation to prevent hiking and enjoying the development. wildlife refuge. The DEP property in GUEST COLUMN The property that is Jackson is currently part of • owned by the club and the Colliers Mills WMA. JEFF TITTEL proposed for conveyance According to the DEP, a to the DEP is in Upper portion of that property Freehold Township next has been polluted by the to the Pleasant Run WMA. The land was accumulation of lead discharge at the adpurchased by the club in February 2019 for jacent Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club. $246,086. The land exchange would include creating According to the Proposed Land Ex- a buffer between the WMA and the range change Report, the club’s land in Upper to ensure the safety of the public. Freehold is valued at $2,652 per acre, Lead shot or bullets are usually either while the DEP’s land in Jackson is valued pure lead or made up of lead alloys that at $3,500 per acre. contain other harmful chemicals like arThe more you look into this deal, the senic and hydrocarbons. These pollutants worse it gets. The DEP was originally look- get into the soil, ground water wells and
streams, and can poison wildlife and impact public health. This is especially concerning because New Jersey has a lead crisis. Lead can also lead to childhood development problems and other serious health issues. We do not believe the land the gun club is offering the state is of greater or equal value. It is landlocked and environmentally sensitive with a lot of wetlands. Instead of doing a land swap, the DEP should be closing this rifle club and protecting this public land by forcing them to clean up their mess. There is nothing wrong with doing land swaps when it makes sense. In this case, we should not be letting this private gun club get away with polluting state-owned land. The DEP needs to hold the Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club accountable for their mess. The club has contaminated state land that is part of a Wildlife Management Area and it should not be let off the hook. We also need to make sure this never happens again by getting rid of private gun clubs on state land. Jeff Tittel is the director of the New Jersey Sierra Club.
Behavioral treatment center will assist people from throughout New Jersey By JENNIFER AMATO Managing Editor
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bout seven years ago, Marlene Brandt, a Rutgers University graduate and local philanthropist, watched her 17-year-old daughter suffer from severe depression, the inability to function in school, unhappiness, and a feeling of very little will to go on. Brandt searched New Jersey without finding a treatment center to properly address her daughter’s needs and realized she would have to travel to Massachusetts or Baltimore, Md., as the closest areas. In Boston, her daughter received “lifechanging” treatment for about two months, but the situation led Brandt to develop the concept for a state-of-the-art treatment center much closer to home. Thus, the Brandt Behavioral Health Treatment Center and Residence in North Brunswick, Middlesex County, was born.
The center will accommodate a treatment facility, plus a two-story residential building with eight beds for young adults ages 16 and 17, and eight beds for young adults ages 18 to 24, who suffer from mood and anxiety disorders, but who are not at imminent risk of hurting themselves or others. Members of the North Brunswick Planning Board conducted a courtesy review of the plans presented by representatives of Rutgers University on March 9. The portion of the treatment center that is in North Brunswick is part of Rutgers University’s Cook/Douglass campus off Ryders Lane in an educational and biological research zone, according to Frank Wong, a licensed professional planner representing Rutgers as assistant vice president of planning and development. The Rutgers Equine Science Center is on the 5-acre property. Two dilapidated buildings will come down. An area for hazel-
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nut research is winding down, Wong said. “The setting itself is a peaceful and therapeutic one and part of that for the residents is part of the healing process and part of the therapeutic environment,” said Dr. Frank A. Ghinassi, a licensed clinical psychologist and president and CEO of Rutgers Behavioral Healthcare. Ghinassi said the usual length of treatment in the residences would be two to six weeks for individuals who need daily treatment or for individuals who are traveling a long distance to attend. Each unit will have a single bed and a bathroom. The treatment center will offer in-patient or outpatient therapy, consisting of individual or group therapy, partial hospitalization, peer support and medication delivery as warranted. The outpatient facility is expected to treat 70 to 75 patients per day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The residences are expected to accommodate 200 people per year and the
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facility will be staffed all day, every day. “We are extraordinarily excited about this program. This offers a level of treatment complexity and treatment completeness across residences and outpatient that is unparalleled in New Jersey,” Ghinassi said. Ghinassi said although the program is beginning with Brandt’s philanthropy, there will be a business model to accept insurance plans, to serve undocumented individuals and to become self-sustaining. Brandt’s gift allows for the construction of the facility. Ghinassi said the facility mirrors the key examples of Rutgers University’s mission: evidence-based treatment for patients and their families; advancing the sciences through research of anxiety and depression; and training the next generation of healthcare providers. Ghinassi said there will be a national search to recruit a research director.
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Together, We Are Strong By Paul Hall
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umandra stood for years as a home for both humans and dragons who lived together in harmony. Thanks to attacks from the sinister monsters called the Druun, the peaceful land ended and Kumandra was divided into five very distinct regions: Heart, Tail, Spine, Talon and Fang. But there are those who still dream of a reunification of the land. Raya (voice of Kelly Marie Tran) does not understand how invested in the peace her father is as the leader of Heart. He believes that the lands can be reunited, but a peaceful gathering turns into chaos as the communities have their own agendas and unleash the evil Druun and splinter the pieces of the stone at the center of Heart. The situation rips Raya’s heart out and sends her on a quest for years. Her journey takes her far from her homeland in Heart and deep into the other four regions. Starting in Tail, some six
years after the fracture, Raya searches desperately to put her past behind and focus on reuniting the long-lost pieces of the stone. But her trust in others remains shattered and doesn’t show any signs of repair. The journey through multiple lands will lead her to a variety of characters who embody a spirit that seems hard to recreate. Everyone, and everything, wants to help Raya, but will she allow them? The journey is long, hard and requires trust, but it is the restoration of faith that may just save Kumandra. Raya and the Last Dragon is a film that the world needs right now. A film that deals with many imperfect people and attitudes that mimics our current world. Although we are different as individuals, we have let that fractured nature of society get in the way of true trust and devotion. As an animated film, this beautiful spectacle explodes from the screen and into our hearts, and because it is animated,
it has the ability to reach multiple generations of individuals. It’s hard to change old ways, whether it is Raya redeveloping trust or us as a people trusting our fellow man. We can all learn from this tale, and we can all enjoy the ride, and that is what makes this a great film. Stunning visuals, electrifying voice work and relatable characters are all front and center.
Trust takes all of us — one woman, one man at a time. We all have a lot to offer; if we can only work together, it’s amazing to think of the powerful force we could be. Together, we are strong. It is time for us to trust each other and work as one. Paul’s Grade: ARaya and the Last Dragon Rated PG Voices of: Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina, Gemma Chan Directors: Don Hall, Carlos López Estrada, Paul Briggs, John Ripa
Why is this NCIS: New Orleans’ last season? Question: How come CBS is canceling NCIS: New Orleans? I really like that show. If they wanted to cancel one of those NCIS shows it should have been NCIS: Los Angeles. That show has gone downhill since Hetty is only on it occasionally. The best part is LL Cool J. —Sandra Matt Roush: As you can imagine, the shockwaves from CBS turning the lights off of any of its NCIS shows are intense. (Same thing happened when CBS began winnowing its schedule of CSI shows back when that was the dominant crime-drama franchise.) There’s no way to address a cancellation that will satisfy a show’s fans, and adding to the confusion this time is the fact that New Orleans is the youngest (seven seasons) within the franchise — the mothership is in its 18th year and Los Angeles its 12th. While it may seem premature to NOLA‘s fans, this
is pretty much in keeping with CBS’s history of refreshing its schedule and retiring many of its procedurals, even those with solid ratings, after roughly seven seasons (i.e., Cold Case, Elementary, Without a Trace), a point at which a show can become much more expensive to produce. NOLA was never quite as self-sustaining ratings-wise as its predecessors, and I’ve read that it hasn’t been as lucrative in the syndication market, which along with the high costs of location filming could be other contributing factors. To submit questions to TV Critic Matt Roush, go to: tvinsider.com
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Commissioners want part of marijuana legislation repealed By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor
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he Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is calling on state officials to repeal legislation that became law less than a month ago. Specifically, the county’s governing body wants S-3454, which was passed in the state Assembly and Senate and signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy, to come off the books. The new law was a topic of discussion and action during the March 11 meeting of the county commissioners. The meeting was conducted in a remote manner during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. S-3454 became law as part of a package of legislation that legalized adult use marijuana (also called recreational marijuana). Voters approved a referendum in the Nov. 3, 2020, election that legalized a controlled form of marijuana and the Legislature codified how that process will occur. According to a resolution passed by the county commissioners, S-3454 “addresses marijuana and cannabis use and possession penalties for individuals younger than 21 years old and imposes criminal penalties on law enforcement officers.
“New Jersey residents were not aware at the time of their vote (in November) that this would eventually lead to the New Jersey Legislature voting to make law enforcement officers ‘guilty of a crime’ if they notify parents of children under the age of 18 that their child was caught with marijuana or alcohol, on the first offense,” the commissioners said in the resolution. The resolution states that S-3454 “is treacherous to law enforcement officers because it creates a penalty of third degree deprivation of civil rights if an officer uses the odor or possession of marijuana or alcoholic beverages as the reason for initiating an investigatory stop of a person.” The commissioners unanimously called for the repeal of S-3454. Commissioner Ross Licitra said, “The repeal of this bill is needed for public safety.” Commissioner Nick DiRocco said, “At best, this effort eluded legislators. At worst, they did not tell the public about it. The legal marijuana issue is governed by (entities) that are looking out for their own interests.” Commissioner Susan Kiley said, “You count on people like cops and teachers to
steer kids in the right direction. You are penalizing officers who are trying to do the right thing.” Commissioner Lillian Burry joined her colleagues in calling for the law’s repeal. Director Thomas Arnone said, “I have heard the governor feels there needs to be change here and it will be addressed.” In previous comments about S-3454, Arnone said, “Not only does this (law) keep parents in the dark about what may be happening in their child’s life, it also shows children there are no major consequences if they are found using marijuana or alcohol for the first time. “Parents should have the right to know if their child is using or in possession of marijuana from the first encounter and be given the chance to discuss its consequences before it potentially becomes a larger issue.” In a press release addressing the issue, state Sen. Robert Singer (R-Monmouth and Ocean) was quoted as saying, “People are starting to realize some of the concerning provisions of New Jersey’s new marijuana laws that will cause real problems if we don’t address them now. “Parents are worried that parental no-
tification is now prohibited when kids are caught with drugs or alcohol. They have a right to know if their 12-year-old is smoking pot. “Police officers are concerned the new laws treat them like criminals. They are not the enemy and we should not hamstring their efforts to keep kids away from drugs and alcohol,” Singer said. In the Senate vote on S-3454, Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Monmouth) voted “yes,” Sen. Declan O’Scanlon (R-Monmouth) voted “no,” Sen. Sam Thompson (R-Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex and Burlington) voted “no” and Singer voted “no.” In the Assembly vote on S-3454, Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling (D-Monmouth) voted “yes,” Assemblywoman Joann Downey (D-Monmouth) voted “yes,” Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso (R-Monmouth) voted “no,” Assemblyman Gerard Scharfenberger (R-Monmouth) voted “no,” Assemblyman Ron Dancer (RMonmouth, Ocean, Middlesex and Burlington) voted “no,” Assemblyman Robert Clifton (R-Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex and Burlington) voted “no,” Assemblyman Sean Kean (R-Monmouth and Ocean) voted “no” and Assemblyman Edward Thomson (R-Monmouth and Ocean) voted “no.”
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on the screen. This is an eye-popping feature which at first can seem a bit unsettling because it’s so real. But, after I got used to it, I embraced it. It also features surround vision, a standard feature that employs four exterior cameras to provide 2-megapixel bird’s eye view of the scene around the vehicle. And, if that’s not enough, night vision is an available feature which uses infrared technology to enhance forward visibility, including detection of pedestrians and large animals projected on the center cluster display. But one shouldn’t buy a vehicle of this magnitude, size and expense just because Spike Lee makes a cool commercial and short film promo for it. Or, for the screen alone, right? Who knows? For some, that may be enough motivation. But, at the end of the day, you can’t drive the screen around. To go with the new fully independent rear air suspension, the new Escalade offers up two engines: a 6.2 liter V-8 and a new turbo-diesel inline six cylinder. Both are paired with a smooth 10-speed automatic transmission. The tester I drove for a week was equipped with the 6.2 liter V-8 which puts out 420 horsepower and is capable of deac-
tivating half of its cylinders when cruising to save fuel. I really put this Escalade through its paces for the week I drove it – logging a lot of miles which included two 230-mile round trips out to Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, for a sports card show I was displaying at. Needless to say, the long drives were effortless and enjoyable. This new Escalade rides smooth as silk and the independent rear suspension coupled with the air suspension in my tester makes it feel like you are riding on air. The V-8 was plenty powerful enough the get you on and off the interstate with great ease. While it’s certainly slick, smooth and comfortable, the new Escalade is massively big and not terribly fuel efficient. It has a 24-gallon fuel tank that gets awfully thirsty very quickly. The EPA fuel economy ratings for the new Escalade are 16 miles per gallon overall – with 19 mpg for highway driving and 14 mpg in city driving. EPA estimates it will cost – on average – $3,050 a year in fuel to feed this monster. And monster it is. The new Escalade is a whopping 211.9 inches long, 81.1 inches wide, 76.7 inches high. While this Escalade is plenty slick and
smooth, its overwhelming “bigness” can be a bit much at times. This vehicle cruises quite nicely on the highway, but, truth be told, it’s not overly nimble or athletic. There were a few times when I thought about driving it into Center City Philadelphia to go pick up some supplies I needed, but thought better of it. I can’t imagine trying to parallel park this vehicle. The test vehicle I drove carries a bottom line sticker price of $112,095. The base price of the 4WD Sport Platinum is $102,995. Added options on my test vehicle included: $2,000 for night vision; $1,995 for 12-spoke gloss black alloy wheels; $1,750 for retractable, power step assist with perimeter lighting; $1,225 for the Crystal White Tricoat exterior paint; $700 for a console cooler; $135 for puddle lamps that display the Cadillac logo and $1,295 for destination and delivery. There is plenty positive to offer in this newly redesigned Escalade, a staple in the Cadillac line up since 1998. However, its hefty price tag and large stance has to be considered when you so shopping for a full sized, three row, luxury SUV.
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Allentown residents concerned about warehouse development By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor
ALLENTOWN – Residents of Allentown and Upper Freehold Township spent more than an hour on the evening of March
2 expressing their concerns to municipal officials about an approved commercial development in neighboring Robbinsville. In recent weeks, municipal officials in Robbinsville have approved the construction of warehouse distribution centers at
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the Mercer Corporate Park on Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Robbinsville-Allentown Road is Church Street in Allentown. It is also designated as county Route 526. The property in Robbinsville on which the warehouse distribution centers are proposed to be constructed backs up to a residential zone along Pondview Drive in Allentown. Residents of Allentown and Upper Freehold Township are concerned about the volume of truck traffic the commercial development may bring to the area, among other concerns associated with a large project. Mayor Thomas Fritts and members of the Borough Council listened to the residents’ comments and offered some information about efforts that are being made to mitigate the impact of the Mercer Corporate Park. “There have been behind-the-scenes negotiations on this (project) for months. We have a land use attorney working on behalf of Allentown. The developer (of the Mercer Corporate Park) has no obligation to Allentown. His only obligation is to meet the legal standards (for development) in Robbinsville,” Fritts said. The mayor said Allentown does not have much leverage in the situation, but he said, “we have many things we have negotiated behind the scenes that we are not at liberty to discuss (tonight). They are still being negotiated. “Over the next 45 to 60 days, you will hear from our professionals that we have been able to gain some additional protections” regarding what is happening at Mercer Corporate Park. “It has been a tireless battle with a municipality (Robbinsville) that owes us nothing except to meet (required) standards,” Fritts said. The mayor told residents who were attending the remote meeting it was no surprise that the members of a Robbinsville
board approved the project because the warehouse distribution center is what Robbinsville officials have zoned portions of their community to accommodate. Residents had an opportunity to comment and those who addressed Fritts and the council members touched on several issues, including the Mercer Corporate Park in Robbinsville, a proposed warehouse in Upper Freehold Township, and ongoing issues with trucks that pass through Allentown every day on their way to and from an Amazon facility on Old York Road in Robbinsville. Linda Pontell said, “The traffic of the 1980s is not the traffic of 2021. We must work with Monmouth County to come up with a better solution to these trucks.” Jera Piper expressed concern that the development of the Mercer Corporate Park could impact Allentown’s water and said, “It’s a serious situation.” Fritts reminded Piper the developer in Robbinsville “is only obligated to meet what is regulated.” Joe Fiordaliso told borough officials he has “serious concerns about (these) proposed warehouses and the heavy truck traffic.” He said he worked on traffic issues in the administration of two governors and volunteered his assistance to Allentown officials as they continue to deal with the issue. Susan Matson said she represents a new group that has formed in recent weeks, The Allentown Sustainability Coalition. Matson said she is specifically concerned with the environmental aspects of development and its impact on local endangered and threatened species. No conclusions were reached during the council meeting. Fritts said he will be meeting with Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners Director Thomas Arnone and Monmouth County Engineer Joseph Ettore to continue the discussion about truck traffic in Allentown.
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the document indicates municipal officials will use $444,500 from the borough’s surplus account and receive $131,595 from the state. In 2020, municipal officials used $566,547 from surplus to hold the tax levy flat at $1.58 million during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic and received $131,595 from the state. On the appropriations side of the 2021 budget, the document indicates municipal officials will fund the following selected
appropriations: $92,300 on legal services; $97,500 on engineering services and costs; $70,000 on employee group heath insurance; $535,000 on police salaries and wages; $34,000 on aid to the volunteer fire company; $210,000 for garbage and trash removal; $112,700 on a payment to the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System of New Jersey; and $170,000 on the payment of bond principal. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Allentown has a population of just under 1,900 residents.
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Dumbstruck In Love A Decade Of TV Romance By Matt Roush, ReMIND Magazine
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hy do fools fall in love? It’s more fun that way, especially when it comes to all of those characters who were struck dumb by matters of the heart in a wave of popular 1990s TV comedies. Top of the will-they-or-won’t-they list, dominating the decade’s pop-culture water cooler chatter, were those friends with benefits from NBC’s top-rated sitcom Friends. New generations continue to fall for this funky and funny sextet of young New Yorkers. It seemed everyone had a rooting interest in the relationship of Ross and Rachel, played with varying degrees of charm and exasperation by David Schwimmer and Jennifer Aniston. Their on-and-off courtship was delightful to behold, also mad-
dening whenever one or the other insisted on a “break,” but we never doubted they were meant for each other. More of a surprise, their BFFs Monica (Courteney Cox), Ross’ sister, and sardonic Chandler (Matthew Perry), each famously unlucky in love, found each other after four seasons of living across the hall. (It happened in London, when they were attending Ross’ misguided wedding to Emily.) Fans cheered, but a shocked Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) screamed, “My eyes! My eyes!” when she first spotted them in a clinch. She got over it. Sometimes it was love at first sight, like with Dharma & Greg, the daffy romantic comedy that made a star of Jenna Elfman as Dharma, the raised-by-hippies free spirit who impulsively marries buttoned-down San Francisco lawyer Greg (Thomas Gibson). Worlds collide as opposites attract, and yet a good time was had by all. One of the more unusual ’90s pairings, because by its nature it stayed platonic,
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was that of Will & Grace, the enduring hit (revived in 2017, 11 years after it went off the air) that was groundbreaking for its time in depicting a gay lead character, Will (Eric McCormack). His roommate and soulmate, Grace (Debra Messing), was a neurotic interior decorator who leaned on Will for emotional support. Each had turbulent dating lives — Grace was even married for a time (to Harry Connick Jr.) — but they always ended up back together, bonding over trashy TV and takeout food like any other unconventional New York couple. Such as Jamie and Paul Buchman of Mad About You, which like Will & Grace enjoyed a recent revival in 2019. Played
by four-time Emmy winner Helen Hunt and series co-creator Paul Reiser, their glory years of the 1990s were spent in a frenetic urban domestic bliss, adding a daughter, Mabel, in the sixth season. This show was mad about classic comedy, inviting legends like Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks, Jerry Lewis and Ed Asner as guests. Carl Reiner even reprised his role from The Dick Van Dyke Show as Alan Brady, prompting Jamie to declare “Oh, Paul!” in homage. Is it news to you that Paul once leased his old bachelor pad to a certain Cosmo Kramer of Seinfeld fame? There’s also a Seinfeld connection to another wackily married ’90s couple, Doug and Carrie Heffernan (Kevin James and Leah Remini) of the decidedly middle-class The King of Queens. Her dad, Arthur, who lived in their basement, bore a striking resemblance to George Costanza’s similarly cranky father Frank. He often got on deliveryman Doug’s case, and nerves, but King‘s real fascination for viewers was what long-suffering Carrie ever saw in her man-child of a husband. It takes all kinds. And with all due respect to Rachel and Monica, if there was a “That Girl” of 1990s TV rom-comedy, it was Ally McBeal, the pratfalling and hallucinating heroine (Calista Flockhart) who grooved to her own lovelorn but kooky tune — occasionally with a mocking Dancing Baby. Sometimes, love means never having to say you’re normal. Matt Roush is “TV Guide Magazine’s” senior critic and is a nationally respected television journalist.
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The administration of Gov. Phil Murphy has announced plans to spend $1.2 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funds to address the academic and mental health impacts of the pandemic on New Jersey students and educators, according to a press release from the New Jersey School Boards Association. As part of an initiative the governor is calling “The Road Forward,” the funds will be made available to districts, including grants dedicated specifically to research-based instructional and mental health interventions. “We know our students and educators have had a difficult year,”‚ÄØ Murphy said. “Providing our school communities with increased flexibility and support is essential to move our education system forward. The additional federal funds will allow districts to best meet the individual needs of their students during this challenging time.” “Educators and students have endured a great deal over the past 11 months,” ‚ÄØsaid Acting Education Commissioner Angelica Allen-McMillan. “These additional federal funds will support targeted initiatives to enhance academic enrichment and mental health interventions for all students and educators.”
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• Additions • Attics • Basements • Bathrooms • Carpentry • Ceramic Tile • Counter Tops • Decks Over 30 years • Doors Experience • Dormers • Dry Wall • Flooring • Gutters
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Over 2,500 Satisfied Customers
Home Improvements
KEY CONSTRUCTION
• Additions • Attics 10% • Basements OFF • Bathrooms ANY JOB Booked By • Carpets 3/31/21 • Carpentry Min. $300 • Ceramic Tile • Counter Tops • Decks • Doors • Dormers • Sheetrock • Flooring (we are dustless)
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
NM-00454659
Handypersons
jbelectricalnj.com
Cell: 908-907-5170 732-845-3333
Fully Insured
Lawn Care
NM-00453963
CALL OUR CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT TO ADVERTISE HERE 732-358-5200
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Home Improvements
NM-00454276
BUSINESS & SERVICE
Gutters
Working for a Greener NJ! Call for your FREE Estimate DAVID J. GUDZAK 732-257-5973 NM-00455204
Lawn Care
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Landscaping
Lawn Care
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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
March 17, 2021
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BUSINESS & SERVICE
CALL OUR CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT TO ADVERTISE HERE 732-358-5200
UNITED
Masonry/Paving
Residential/Commercial/Municipal
Tree Service, Inc.
Serving the area for over 31 years! Best from Europe!
Free Estimates Fully Insured Over 20 Years Experience 24 Hour Emergency Service Senior Citizen Discount
All Phases of Brick, Stone & Concrete Work Free Designing Available
NM-00455123
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-00453969
Lawn Care
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Lic#13VH06178600
NM-00452771
Painting/Wallpapering
Custom Painting Satisfaction Guaranteed
Quality Work • Affordable Wallpaper Removal • Sheetrock Repair Taping/Spackling • Interior/Exterior Reliable Prompt Service
DISCOUNTS 732-605-0362 AVAILABLE Over 30 yrs. • Free Est./Ins.
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ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER
CLEAN-UPS
NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A
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FREE ESTIMATES
Landscaping
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Painting/Wallpapering
Certified brick paver and retaining wall installer
EXPERT
Free Estimates - Fully Insured
Masonry/Paving
Nothing is better than a woman’s touch! Same day free estimate • Licensed & Insured
Call Jade
908-416-5219
732-906-0385
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
Painting/Wallpapering
LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC
For All Your Painting Needs Call
FULLY INSURED
Interior/Exterior Painting
732-713-1528 TOM 732-713-2008 BRIAN
Reasonable Rates Neat & Reliable
NM-00454624
LANDSCAPING • TREE SERVICES • STUMP REMOVAL RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE BULK MATERIAL DELIVERY
24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE
5 Star Rated on Google
Plumbing
Glenn Kaune’s
Masonry/Paving
When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter
• Interior & Exterior Painting • Wallpaper Removal • Sheetrock Repair • Taping & Spackling • Color Change • Popcorn Removal
Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured
732-525-8118
PRECISION PAINT & POWERWASHING
(732) 534-0548
www.poloniaconstruction.com
CALL NICK
PAINTING
• All Phases Of Painting • Interior/Exterior • Moulding Installation •No Job Too Small
MASON
Painting/Wallpapering
3rd Generation
POLISH
(Patios, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Sidewalks)
732-207-3933 732-617-TREE
Painting/Wallpapering
NM-00454618
Landscaping
NM-00454669
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NM-00455389
Lawn Care
TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
NM-00455382
Over 30 Years Experience
Call Mike 917-273-3234
plumbing & heating “Honest, Neat and Professional Service”
www.mattcoplumbing.com
732-418-0011 Metuchen, NJ 08840 | info@mattcoplumbing.com
TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
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March 17, 2021
ORS O D S& W O WIND
When we say this sale ends on March 31st, we mean it! You only have 31 days to get this discount, along with the FREE upgrade to our SmartSunTM glass!1 And know that we’ve adjusted our operations to serve you in the safest way possible. There are limited appointments available. Please call today to book your visit.
Sale ends March 31st!
SAVE
$325
on every window1
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SAVE
$850
on every entry and patio door1
FREE
Upgrade
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to our SmartSun™ Glass to help keep your home even more comfortable1
$200 OFF
the entire project1
Valid on initial visit only—not to be combined with any other offer. Minimum purchase of 4 or more windows and/or doors at time of initial visit. Financing provided by unaffiliated third parties and is subject to credit requirements. Interest is billed during the promotional period but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid before the expiration of the promotional period.
NO NO NO
Money Down
Payments
Interest
Call to book your virtual or in-home appointment
for 1 year1
Now offering virtual appointments, too!
609-460-8202
Cannot be combined with prior purchases, other offers, or coupons. Offer not available in all areas. Discount applied by retailer representative at time of contract execution and applies to minimum purchase of 4 or more windows and/or entry or patio doors as part of Instant Rewards Plan which requires purchase during initial visit to qualify. Entry door discount applies to one complete ProVia front entry/storm door system with sidelights or transom, and glass door panel. No payments and deferred interest for 12 months available, subject to qualifying credit approval. Not all customers may qualify. Higher rates apply for customer with lower credit ratings. Interest is billed during the promotional period but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid before the expiration of the promotional period.There is no minimum monthly payment required during the promotional period. Financing for GreenSky® consumer loan programs is provided by federally insured, federal and state chartered financial institutions without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender or familial status. Financing not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Renewal by Andersen retailers are independently owned and operated retailers, and are neither brokers nor lenders.All financing is provided by third-party lenders unaffiliated with Renewal by Andersen retailers, under terms and conditions arranged directly between the customer and such lender, which are subject to credit requirements. Renewal by Andersen retailers do not assist with, counsel or negotiate financing, other than providing customers an introduction to lenders interested in financing. NJ Consumer Affairs License #: 13VH01541700. NYC Consumer Affairs License #: 1244514. Nassau Consumer Affairs License #: H0810150000. Suffolk Consumer Affairs License #: 43991-H. NYC 1307704. Rockland County License #: H-11942-07-00-00. Renewal by Andersen of Central/Northern NJ and Long Island are independently owned and operated affiliates operating in the NJ/NY metropolitan area. “Renewal by Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are marks of Andersen Corporation. ©2021 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. ©2021 Lead Surge LLC. All rights reserved. 1