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Library board president to be grand marshal of Memorial Day parade
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oan Ruddiman, the president of the Allentown Public Library Association, will serve as grand marshal of the 2021 Allentown Memorial Day parade on the morning of May 31. The 68th annual parade is presented by the Allentown Lions Club. Parade Chairman Robert H. Schmitt Jr. said that as the library board president, Ruddiman “has tirelessly served the people of the historic borough for many years. “A true friend to the communities of Allentown and Upper Freehold, a passionate champion for literacy, education and public access to information, Joan personifies the core values of Lionism: citizenship, leadership in the community, and above all else, service to others. “We are thrilled to announce her unanimous selection as the 2021 parade grand marshal by the Lions Parade Committee and hope all in the community will join us in congratulating Joan, and her husband John, for this most deserved honor,” Schmitt said. The Memorial Day parade and memorial service will honor Americans who died while serving in the nation’s armed forces. The parade will start at 10:30 a.m. at the north end of Main Street near the Allen Drive marshaling area, proceed south through town, turn left on High Street and proceed to the Upper Freehold Regional School District grounds. A memorial service will follow the parade on school grounds. Residents of all communities are welcome to attend the parade and the memorial service. According to a press release, Ruddiman’s parents, Mary and Hal Runner, moved to Lakeview Drive before Joan was born in 1953. Mary Runner was a beloved
teacher in town and Hal Runner was a longtime Allentown Lion and Borough Council member. Joan and her husband John moved back to the house on Lakeview Drive in 1980 after her mother died to care for her dad. They never left, raising their three children in the borough, all of whom are Allentown High School graduates. Jake is a history professor at Wake Forest University, Jillian is a human resources executive with Enterprise Corporation, and Jayne, after a decade of teaching, is now home-schooling her two young children, according to the press release. Joan and John are also Allentown High School graduates. Joan was an English major, graduating from Douglass College at Rutgers University. Within a year, she returned to the Graduate School of Education for a Reading Specialist degree. Years later, when Jake was entering college and the girls were middle school and high school students, Joan began a doctoral program at Teachers College, Columbia. Her dissertation was a focus on her middle school teaching and life-long interest in reading engagement. Ruddiman retired from the West Windsor-Plainsboro schools in 2015. Being “Noanie” to her five grandchildren in three different states is a top priority, but she is far from “retired” as she continues to support educational programs in the state through New Jersey History Day and the New Jersey Historical Commission. Within a month, her first children’s book will be published, according to the press release. The Allentown Public Library has been at the center of Joan’s life since she was a child. When John and Joan (Continued on page 6)
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ov. Phil Murphy has announced that upon the conclusion of the 2020-21 school year, portions of Executive Order 175 allowing remote learning will be rescinded, meaning that schools will be required to provide full-day, in-person instruction as they were doing prior to the COVID-19 public health emergency that began in March 2020. “When schools across New Jersey first closed their doors in March of last year, little was known about COVID-19 and how it spread. But over a year has passed and we are now facing a very different reality,” Murphy was quoted as saying in a press release from his office. “With our health metrics trending decisively in the right direction, the significant progress we have made in our vaccination effort, and vaccines now available to those
as young as 12, we are in a position to get our students back into the classroom full-time come fall. We know there is no substitute for in-person education and know a full opening of our schools is critical to the well-being of our students,” Murphy said. Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan, New Jersey’s acting commissioner of education, said, “Over the past year we have made the health of our students and school staff a top priority, and stakeholders in all of our school communities have done a commendable job of weathering this storm. “Now we turn a corner, and students, educators and parents throughout New Jersey can look forward to the full return to safe in-person instruction at the start of the 2021–22 school year. Local educational agencies will continue to adhere to individualized education programs, 504
plans and the home instruction needs of their students,” Allen-McMillan said. According to the press release, while school district administrators will be required to fully open buildings beginning at the start of the 2021-22 school year, remote learning will be permitted in the event there is a localized outbreak or other emergency. If buildings are open for in-person instruction, parents or guardians will not be able to opt out of in-person instruction, according to Murphy. Summer camps and summer educational programming for the summer of 2021 will not be impacted and will still be required to follow relevant health and safety protocols, according to the press release.
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ecently, the world witnessed a mur- ity citizens, but they have been irresponder trial involving former police sible and vindictive toward officers who officer Derek Chauvin, who was report the wrongs committed by officers watched by the world as he knelt on the and superior officers. neck of a Black male suspect who was acWe must stop being focused only on cused of allegedly passing off a counterfeit making more money, special assignments, currency. and rank at the cost of depriving others of The act that was committed lends itself their liberty. to much other police brutality where offiRegardless of your ethnicity as a police cers have escaped consequences. Is it the officer, if your colleague or a citizen rebody camera footage, private cell phone ports something that you also witnessed as footage, or simply the public’s exhaustion a potential violation or if you know about of these acts, as to why Chauvin was con- a violation and fail to act or support your victed? Perhaps the “Blue Wall of Silence” colleague, you are just as evil as those who was overshadowed by calls for justice. committed the evil act. I understand the public’s frustration I also ask all citizens to simply respect very well, as I, too, am frustrated with the police officers who give a command, recriminal justice system. It is further troub- gardless of what you may think about the ling when you hear officers (White offi- command. Your failure to do so may result cers) complaining that the involved offi- in consequences you cannot handle or surcers should not have been vive. As in Black Lives fired and charged for the Matter, it also matters for death of George Floyd. GUEST COLUMN all lives, and especially Sadly, when a citizen is in your communities. If • responsible for the death we continue to harm our of a police officer, police DR. MICHAEL CAMPBELL neighbors at an alarming professionals and citizens rate without expected concall for an arrest and prossequences, then how do ecution of those responsible. Why should you expect others and the police to respect things be any different for the Black citi- your respective race? zen? I witnessed wrongs committed by my I have been an advocate for those who colleagues in a New Jersey police departare not able to articulate their negative po- ment, and upon compiling proofs of the lice encounters where some in Middlesex wrongs and speaking about it publicly, my County have been told by officers “[Exple- former police union president and his foltive] get out of my town, go back to New- lowers placed calls to their union lawyer in ark where you came from,” and on another a show of solidarity and retaliation to reoccasion, “We don’t want your kind over move me from the union where I have paid here, go back across the highway where my dues in that local for 18 years. you belong.” That swift action by them (president, When you also have officers and supe- union members and Superior Officers rior officers uttering, “The town has gone Association members) on Feb. 13, 2020, to [expletive] due to [expletives]” at a po- demonstrated their cowardice and poor lice union function, it undermines the ef- moral compass as they targeted me for reforts of many good citizens who are try- porting acts of racial profiling against Afriing to repair the negative images of what can Americans and Latino citizens. a police officer is. I have spoken out about We can never bridge a dividing gap these negative images and behaviors of between law enforcement and minority line officers. citizens if we continue to treat the minority Some of those who hold ranking posi- class of citizens as though they are inferior tions are ill-equipped to handle the emerg- to the majority race. ing social conflicts. In some cases, these As a police officer and a department leaders are illegitimate as they posture in which prides itself as stars and heroes, you their positions and watch as their subordi- have an obligation through your sworn nates violate their sworn oath to serve and oath to do the right thing and to stop folprotect all citizens. lowing the consensus, and instead be the Just as the nation tries to correct the consensus. wrong that is dividing the nation and the police, many police leaders have been Dr. Michael Campbell of Howell is a derelict, as they not only contribute to the former member of the North Brunswick problems in their town between the minor- Police Department in Middlesex County.
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Millstone receives grant for project at historic property By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer
MILLSTONE – A $10,000 grant from Monmouth County has been received by Millstone Township officials for a project that will replicate the front porch of an historic property in the community. During a recent Township Committee meeting, officials reported they had received a letter from the Monmouth County Historical Commission regarding the front porch replication of the Thomas Baird House. In the letter, the commission announced that Millstone would receive a $10,000 grant for the project. Township Committeeman Christopher Morris, who is the governing body’s liaison to the Millstone Township Historic Preservation Commission, congratulated the commission for receiving the $10,000 grant. Morris said the grant must be matched by the township. The Thomas Baird House, which is also
known as the Baird Homestead, is at 24 Baird Road. According to the nonprofit organization Friends of Millstone Township Registered Historic Properties, the structure is a Greek Revival farmhouse. The homestead is the former residence of its namesake Thomas Baird, the son of Revolutionary War veteran David Baird, who built the house on the homestead circa 1830. Baird and his family grew wheat, rye and corn on the property. The Baird family was among the first families in Millstone to plant extensive orchards. The family eventually grew fruit trees and large ornamental trees which were shipped by train to Maryland and Delaware, according to the Friends. Baird was a founder and the first vice president of the Monmouth County Agricultural Society, which was formed in 1853. He was elected as a county freeholder. The homestead has been owned by Millstone Township since 2012.
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County honors Gramiccioni as prosecutor prepares to leave office By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor
Christopher Gramiccioni, who has served as Monmouth County’s prosecutor since July 2012, will step down from the office on June 1. In a letter to Gov. Phil Murphy, Gramiccioni wrote, “It has been one of my life’s greatest honors to serve as prosecutor and chief law enforcement office of this fine county for most of the past decade. I am truly grateful to you and Gov. (Chris) Christie for the support your administrations have shown our law enforcement community. “Please know that I stand at the ready to assist my successor in any transition deemed necessary. The true testament to a fine organization is that it can function effectively through change. “The Office of the Monmouth County Prosecutor is in good shape to handle these winds of change,” Gramiccioni wrote. During a meeting of the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners in Freehold Borough on May 13, the members of the county’s governing body recognized Gramiccioni for his service as prosecutor. Reading from a proclamation, Commissioner Lillian Burry said Gramiccioni was named Monmouth County’s acting prosecutor in July 2012. He served with that title until he was confirmed as prosecutor in August 2016 during the administration of Republican Gov. Chris Christie. With his current appointment nearing an end, Gramiccioni made the decision to step down. It will fall to Murphy, who is a Democrat, to nominate a new prosecutor. Gramiccioni’s tenure as prosecutor included his deployment to Afghanistan with American armed forces during 2014.
Gramiccioni, a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, served a ninemonth tour of duty and assisted with the transition of power to the Afghan government. The county commissioners’ proclamation commended Gramiccioni for his “commitment and dedication” to Monmouth County. Gramiccioni offered praise and credit to the employees in the prosecutor’s office “who work behind the scenes to make things happen.” Commissioner Ross Licitra, who retired from the prosecutor’s office at about the time Gramiccioni was beginning his tenure there, spoke about the office’s connection with the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA). Following his career in the prosecutor’s office, Licitra joined the MCSPCA and oversaw the agency’s animal welfare enforcement efforts. At present, Licitra is the executive director of the MCSPCA. “Prosecutor Gramiccioni’s acceptance of the MCSPCA into the prosecutor’s office set the bar for New Jersey for the enforcement of animal welfare laws,” Licitra said. Licitra said state legislators followed the lead of Gramiccioni – who as Monmouth County’s top law enforcement officer brought animal welfare under his purview – and enacted a law which did the same in prosecutor’s offices throughout the rest of New Jersey. Christie signed a bill into law that moved the law enforcement powers related to animal cruelty cases from the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to the various county prosecutor’s offices.
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Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni accepts a proclamation from Monmouth County Commissioner Lillian Bury as he prepares to leave office.
Monmouth announces emergency rental assistance program The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has announced that an emergency rental assistance program, Monmouth County ERAP, is accepting applications. The purpose of the program is to prevent evictions and homelessness by providing rental assistance for eligible households in Monmouth County making less than 80% of area median income in accordance with the federal program guidelines, according to a press release from the county.
“The Monmouth County ERAP will allow eligible households to receive up to $15,000 for rental costs incurred on or after March 13, 2020,” Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone said. “These costs can include rental arrears, prospective rent up to three months to prevent homelessness or housing instability, and household-related expenses such as relocation fees, late fees associated with rental payments and security deposits. “It is important for tenants and land-
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lords to work together on the applications in order to receive the relief funds as quickly as possible,” Arnone said. Tenant eligibility requirements include: • Must reside in the rental unit in Monmouth County as their primary residence; • Must have experienced a loss of household income, incurred a significant cost or is facing a financial hardship due directly to COVID-19; • Must meet program income eligibility requirements;
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• One or more individuals within the tenant’s household can demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability such as past due rent, utility shut-off notice, eviction notice or threat of eviction. Landlord eligibility requirements include: • The rental property in question must be in Monmouth County;
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Millstone officials set June 2 for public hearing on budget By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer
MILLSTONE – The Township Committee has introduced a $7.79 million budget to fund the operation of Millstone Township this year. The budget, which may be amended prior to its final adoption, was introduced by committee members on May 5. Voting “yes” on a motion to introduce the budget were Mayor Gary Dorfman, Committeewoman Nancy Grbelja, Committeeman Al Ferro and Committeeman Michael McLaughlin. Committeeman Chris Morris was absent from the meeting. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for June 2 and the governing body may adopt the budget that evening. The $7.79 million budget will be supported by the collection of $3.82 million in taxes from Millstone’s residential and commercial property owners. Other revenue for 2021 includes the appropriation of $1 million from the township’s surplus fund (savings) and the receipt of $841,753 in state aid.
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• The landlord must be either the owner of record in accordance with property tax records, business interest or authorized managing agent. According to the press release, the county has received direct funding in the amount of $18.46 million from the U.S. Department of Treasury under the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. For more information, visit www.monmouthcountyerap.com or call 848-8011297 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, or 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday.
ON CAMPUS Brian Buechele of Allentown has been placed on the Fall 2020 dean’s commendation list at Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, Pa., in recognition of academic achievement.
Millstone Township’s 2020 budget totaled $6.94 million and was supported by the collection of $3.32 million in taxes from property owners. Other revenue included the appropriation of $750,000 from the surplus fund and the receipt of $852,717 in state aid. From 2020 to 2021, appropriations have increased by $843,586 and the tax levy has increased by $502,496. Selected appropriations in Millstone Township’s 2021 budget include the fol-
notes, $137,328; The 2021 municipal tax rate has not yet been released by township officials. Municipal taxes are one item on a property owner’s tax bill, which also includes Millstone Township K-8 School District taxes, Monmouth County taxes and a fire district tax. An individual pays more or less in taxes based on the assessed value of his home and/or property, and the tax rate that is set by each taxing entity.
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moved to town, she became an Allentown Public Library Association board member and John took on accounting tasks. During the past 40 years, Joan has been involved with the restoration of the burned out former Baptist Church into the permanent home of the library. “It is quite amazing to me, after all these years, to share in the success of the Allentown Public Library Association. I am most fortunate to be the president of a board of remarkably talented people who keep the building and grounds running at top form. It is a huge honor to represent the library, the APLA board and Allentown as the grand marshal of this iconic Lions Club Memorial Day parade,” Ruddiman said. “We are incredibly excited to be able to put the parade on for the folks of Allentown, Upper Freehold and Millstone,” Schmitt said. “This year’s grand marshal is Dr. Joan Ruddiman … and we are thrilled to be honoring her for her hard work and dedication to the community. The Lions are pleased and fortunate to have so many of our previous participants return after last year’s necessary hiatus” due to the coronavirus pandemic. The 2021 parade will feature Grand Marshal Dr. Joan Ruddiman, the Hope Fire Company, the Allentown High School Redbird Marching Band, the Allentown First Aid Squad, Jerry Rife and the Rhythm Kings, the Allentown Police Department.
And, the Ancient Order of Hibernians Bagpipe Band, elected officials from Allentown and Upper Freehold Township, the New Egypt Fire Company, Larry the Lion, the Shamrock and Thistle Pipe and Drum Band, The Allentown Village Initiative, the Knights of Columbus AHR Color Guard Dragons Lacrosse Team. Also, special music provided by DJ Nebbs, the Upper Freehold Professional Fire Co., the Allentown High School FFA and their salute to the area’s agricultural heritage, Allentown-Upper Freehold Little League baseball and softball teams, Uncle Sam, Allentown Troop 180A Boy Scouts, Allentown Boy Scout Troop 55. And, the Jacobstown Fire Company, Allentown Cub Scout Pack 180, the Allentown-Robbinsville Girl Scouts, Clever Clover 4-H Horse Association of Millstone, the Civil Air Patrol Color Guard, Crescent Temple Provost Guard, Shrine Clowns, Tin Lizzies, Chesterfield Hose and Crosswicks Fire Company, the FEZ Float, the Allentown Garden Club, MidJersey Antique Cars and more. “We are gratified to be able to bring some joy back to people after a long period of stress and isolation. That being said, we will be following all current CDC, state and federal guidelines for the parade and the memorial service that follows. Our motto is ‘We Serve’ and this year we, as an organization, feel that sense of obligation and need to serve more than ever,” Lions Club President Steve Stein said.
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• The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County presents “Eric Mendelsohn: Synagogue Architect with a Vision” on June 6 at 2 p.m. Admission is free (donations are welcome). To make a reservation and receive the Zoom link, call 732-252-6990, email jhmomc@optonline.net or visit www.jhmomc.org
• The Cream Ridge Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. June 21 at the New Egypt Firehouse, 59 Main St., New Egypt. All lot owners are invited to attend. Details: 609-758-8663.
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You Had Me at Aloha By Rick Gables Two When Calls the Heart alums, Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith, star in Hallmark Channel’s new original movie You Had Me at Aloha, which premieres Saturday, June 5, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Filmed entirely on location in Oahu, the movie is part of the network’s annual “Summer Nights” programming event. When the host of a popular travel show resigns, the network enlists Paige (Hutton), to step in for the next season set in Hawaii. Unbeknownst to her, they have also hired Ben (Smith), who likes to push everything to the extreme. As these two new co-hosts clash over their opposing ideas for production, they grapple with the fact that not only do they need each other to further their careers, but they also balance each other on and off the screen. PBS will premiere NOVA: Ship That Changed the World on Wednesday, June 2, at 9 p.m. ET (check your local listings.) Five centuries ago, the Age of Exploration and Europe’s imperial colonization of far-off lands was launched by a revolution in ship design that made longdistance ocean voyages practical. But exactly how this momentous innovation happened eludes historians. Now,
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the excavation of a rare intact wreck discovered off the coast of Sweden offers vital new clues to a maritime mystery. Scott McGillivray returns to HGTV for season two of Vacation House Rules, premiering Saturday, June 5, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Relying on his years of smart real estate and renovation experience, Scott will teach families how to take their vacation property and unlock its full rental potential. With his guidance, even the most neglected and unlivable properties will be transformed into unique, gorgeous and profitable vacation homes for visitors to enjoy. In the new season, a gloomy cottage is transformed into a family-friendly retreat, a lakeside cabin is elevated to a five-star winter sanctuary, and an abandoned art studio gets upgraded to a chic vacation rental. TBS will premiere the American version of the The Cube on Thursday, June 10, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Based on the UK mega-hit and hosted by NBA All-Star Dwyane Wade, this high-octane series spotlights contestant pairs who must demonstrate skill, nerve and determination as they endure seemingly simple physical and mental tasks, all while confined in an intimidating glass box. Working on their own or as a team, each pair has nine lives to complete seven games in hopes of winning the $250,000 jackpot. New challenges are introduced each episode.
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ome of us have dream jobs, others own dream cars. I have never owned a dream car, but for many years when I was a fulltime working journalist, I was working my dream job – I was getting paid to be a writer. Sometime in the early 2000s – my memory is a bit fuzzy – I left the full-time world of professional journalism and embarked on a second career in the car business. I started out selling Honda’s and ended up selling Mercedes Benz. When you enter the world of Mercedes, it truly is an eye-opening experience. I met people who not only had their dream jobs but enjoyed their dream cars as well. Many of my upper crust Mercedes clients not only owned one dream car, but several, as well as a few dream houses. The SUV I am reviewing this week – the 2021 Mercedes Maybach GLS600 4matic – is Peter Perrotta at the top of the list of dream cars. In fact, it was a dream for me to get to drive this elegant, state-of-the-art machine for one week that carries a hefty price tag of $171,600. This vehicle, a brand new trim level of the GLS model for Mercedes, is a show stopping head turner. Several people gave me the thumbs up sign as I passed them on the road, gas station attendants ogled, it and others just dead stopped me to tell me how much they admired my ride. Instead of trying to explain to everyone that it’s not my car, I’m just driving it for a week to review it, I’ve learned to just nod my head in response and smile – there is a lot less to explain that way. This Maybach Mercedes is nothing short of opulent, inside and out. From the very first moment you press the unlock button on the key fob and the side steps elegantly slide out automatically, you know you are in for a treat. Once inside this world of luxury, the amenities are overwhelming.
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There are the executive recliner-like leather rear seats that are a finger’s touch away from a center console mounted Samsung Galaxy tablet and a refrigerated wine or champagne cooler. The rear seats come with brushed suede covered mini pillows for which you can prop your weary head. There are champagne flute holders in the rear console as well as folding tables to rest your bubbly and foie gras on. From the driver’s cockpit you settle behind a leather-wrapped steering wheel, to the right of which sits a dazzling stateof-the-art infotainment screen. The suede head liner and huge panoramic moon roof lend a nice airy feel to the cockpit. The Burmester 3D surround sound music system fits in well with the Italian Nappa leather seats and the black flamed natural ash wood trim. And once it gets dark out, the interior ambient lighting pops on outlining the entire silhouette of the interior in a soft purple light that makes you feel like you are inside a fancy casino. Simply put, this SUV is not understated at all. If you aren’t into in-your-face opu-
lence then this isn’t the vehicle for you. So, how does this state-of-the-art machine with all its dripping rich-like toys ride? As expected, this car doesn’t just ride down the road it floats around on a pillowy airmatic suspension. This four wheel drive Maybach Mercedes is powered by a twin-turbo charged V-8 engine that puts out an impressive 558 horsepower that is also assisted by a 48 volt hybrid EQ booster that gives it a little extra boost when needed. This big, luxury SUV is capable of going from zero to 60 mph in an impressive 4.8 seconds. The EPA fuel consumption ratings for this Maybach are 15 miles per gallon in city driving and 19 mpg on the highway. It has not been crash test rated for safety yet. My overall driving impression of the Maybach Mercedes is generally good, with some reservations. While you can’t argue with its power and comfortableness, I thought this SUV is a tad sluggish in the handling department. This isn’t a vehicle you can just whip
around hair pin turns with, you have to more or less guide it smoothly around the tight turns. One other picky point is in order to fit in the wine chiller or champagne cooler in the rear seat, the refrigerated compartment of the cooler takes up a good chunk of the rear cargo area behind the second row, limited the usual cargo space one has in most SUVs. The editors at Car and Driver were equally impressed with this SUV’s opulence giving it high marks for having an “extremely luxurious” cabin, “silky smooth” ride and “flashy” exterior styling. Car and Driver gave the Maybach low marks for having a “princely” price tag, limited cargo space and for its “flashy” exterior styling. Of course, if you have the money to be able to afford an SUV of this ilk then I would certainly say that it should be near the top of your list for consideration. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears regularly. He may be contacted at pperrotta@comcast.net.
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What You See Is Not Always What You Get By Paul Hall
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ust look. What you see can vary wildly from person to person. Introduce other factors including drugs, alcohol and a variety of stresses, and those perceptions can get even muddier. Such is the case in the new film The Woman in the Window. Anna Fox (Amy Adams) is living a life of solitude in New York. Past events have taken their toll on the former child psychologist and now she spends her days alone with minimal human interaction. As Anna peers out her window, she connects with the neighbors in her own way. She knows all about the prayer group across the way and has talked to the real estate agent about the new family who has moved in across from her. She knows how much they paid and will undoubtedly soon know everything she can. After meeting Ethan Russell (Fred Hechinger) the son
and Jane Russell (Julianne Moore) the wife, she has a picture of Alistair Russell (Gary Oldman) the father and the family who is across the street. That picture has crystalized and is not a flattering impression for Alistair. While doing her nightly snooping, she witnesses Jane being abused and ultimately tragically attacked. What did she see in her new neighbors’ dwelling? Was what she thought she saw actually what occurred, or did her variety of medications and alcohol consumption cloud her vision? It is a film by director Joe Wright (Darkest Hour, Atonement) that feels very Rear Window, Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film starring the incomparable James Stewart, and that is very intentional. The slow burn of Wright’s effort takes a deliberate approach to unveiling pieces of information that fit together like a large
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modern thriller that feels transported from the 1950s and refreshed for our pleasure. So many of us look at films through different eyes and so many will look at The Woman in the Window differently. I liked its style and the beauty of the setting and appreciated Adams for everything she brought to the table. What you see may not always be what you get, but with Adams you are bound to get excellence. Paul’s Grade: B The Woman in the Window Rated R Stars Amy Adams, Fred Hechinger, Gary Oldman, Julianne Moore Director: Joe Wright
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Concert, Underground Railroad walking tour scheduled ALLENTOWN – Residents of all communities are invited to visit Allentown this summer for a series of special events. “Artist on the Avenue” will be held every second Friday evening from June through September. The first free concert is scheduled for June 11 at 7 p.m. with Sideways Willy performing at Bruno’s One Sweet Ride, 19 S. Main St., according to a press release. Sideways Willy has played classic and contemporary rock in the Allentown area since 2013. The group is made up of local dads happy to be back and making music again. The group’s performance on June 11 will be in honor of their drummer and the former owner of One Sweet Ride, Jim Bruno, who passed away last winter, according to the press release. Bruno’s daughter, Heather, is continuing the musical tradition first given to the community by her dad with a twist: Throughout the free concert, Heather will offer a variety of snacks, picnic foods and treats with all proceeds benefiting the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. Other local small businesses will be on site. Concert-goers will be welcome
to browse unique merchandise from The One-Eyed Turtle and Inspired to Create, and learn about music classes available at Mill Pond Arts, according to the press release. The Allentown Village Initiative (TAVI) is a partner in helping to bring the “Artist on the Avenue” event to the community through Allentown Arts. Allentown Arts will present a free walking tour, “They Came for Freedom – the Story of the Underground Railroad in Allentown,” on June 19 at 10 a.m. in Pete Sensi Park, Main Street. Allentown was a stop on the Underground Railroad, according to the press release. Local historian John Fabiano will tell the story during a free 90-minute walking tour. “They Came for Freedom” will lead participants past historic homes, shops, cemeteries and landmarks which played a part in helping escaped slaves from the South reach freedom in the North. The tour is sponsored by TAVI to commemorate “Juneteenth” – the date in 1865 when Union soldiers reached Galveston, Texas, with news that President Abraham Lincoln had signed the Emancipation
Proclamation two-and-a-half-years earlier, freeing slaves in Confederate states. Until then, news of the Emancipation Proclamation had been withheld and the status quo of slavery had been maintained in this city of the deep south, according to the press release. The development of the Underground Railroad began in the late 18th Century as a network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved African-Americans to escape into free states and Canada. The effort was assisted by abolitionists and other individuals sympathetic to the cause of the escapees. The enslaved individuals who risked escape and those who aided them are collectively referred to as
Springsteen exhibit reopens FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA) has announced plans to reopen “Springsteen: His Hometown” at the museum in Freehold Borough on Memorial Day weekend, beginning May 27. The exhibit, which provides a compre-
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DECKING & ROOFING All types of decking work: Composite Pressure Treated Repairs • Stain
Free Est. • Sr. Discounts Visit our website: www.aplusconstructionllc.us
Home Improvements
AJ’s Home Improvement, LLC 732-900-6087
Exterior All Types of Roofing Flat & Shingles Repair or New Deck Repair & Staining Chimney & Fencing Shed Repairs Powerwashing
NM-00462093
NJ Lic# 13VH06672000
www.keyfloorshic.com
732-952-5131
Handypersons
Electrical
Handypersons
Home Improvements
JOSHUA PETRO HOME IMPROVEMENTS
NM-00461653
WITH THIS AD Exp. 6/04/21
NM-00462090
NM-00460809
VDElectric@msn.com
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
NM-00462103
New Construction Addition’s Basement Remodels Service Upgrades Trouble Shooting & Repairs Outdoor Lighting We Call Ceiling Fans Recessed Lighting You Back!
732-238-1049
No Job Too Small or Big!
Veteran Discounts Available
Over 25 Years Experience
Free Est. • Bonded & Ins. • Lic. # 15903
Interior Carpentry Painting Sheetrock Basement Waterproofing
Quality Service – Quick Response Free Estimates ~ 24 hr. emergency service
V & D ELECTRIC, LLC. • • • • • • • •
CERTIFIED
Commercial & Residential
Fully Insured • Free Estimates • Owner Operated
Electrical
All types of roofing: Shingles • Flat Roof Roof Coating
732-857-1938 7 32 857 193 38
HARDWOOD SPECIALIST • NEW JERSEY’S BEST
Cell: 908-907-5170 732-845-3333
www.buildwithasjr.com
Home Improvements
HOME IMPROVEMENTS • Additions • Attics 10% • Basements OFF • Bathrooms ANY JOB Booked By • Carpets 05/28/2021 • Carpentry Min. $300 • Ceramic Tile • Counter Tops • Decks • Doors • Dormers • Sheetrock • Flooring (we are dustless)
732-673-3105
732-613-1115 973-818-0880
(Office)
KEY CONSTRUCTION
GARAGE DOORS RS
Lic # 13VH06595700
Free Estimates • Insured • Owner-Operated
Handypersons
CONTRACTOR
732-579-2490
• Hardwood Floors • Kitchens • Laminate Floors • Moldings • Odd Jobs • Painting • Power Washing • Repairs • Roofing • Sheds • Siding • Wallpaper • Windows
ALL WORK GUARANTEED !!!
All calls returned promptly , Next day availability
NM-00462082
SERVICE UPGRADES
A&S JR. LLC Lic# 13VH03221500
• Additions • Attics • Basements • Bathrooms • Carpentry • Ceramic Tile • Counter Tops • Decks Over 30 years • Doors Experience • Dormers • Dry Wall • Flooring • Gutters
Gutter Covers Roofing & Chimney Repairs Call for free estimate
732-238-8519
Residential/Commercial
Over 2,500 Satisfied Customers
INSTALLATION REPAIRS CLEANING
We Install Generac Generators Free Estimates • Lic. #14030 Bonded/Insured
JB ELECTRICAL
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
EAMLESS GUTTERS & LEADERS
OWNER OPERATED
Decks
Home Improvements
JB GUTTERS S
SPITALETTO ELECTRIC
CALL OUR CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT TO ADVERTISE HERE 732-358-5200
EXAMINER 13
Gutters
NM-00462207
BUSINESS & SERVICE
Electrical
All Types of Roofing Flat or Shingle • Repair or New Decks Stained and Repaired Fencin Fencing • Masonry • Painting ting Powerwashing Free Est. Friendly vice. Friendly, Professional Service.
732-900-0051 or 917-624-7581 732-900-00
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BUSINESS & SERVICE
Lawn Care
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Landscaping
New Beginnings Landscaping Spring & Fall Clean Ups Lawn Mowing - Fertilization Top Soil, Mulch, Shrub Trimming, New Plantings, Seeding, Powerwashing
CALL OUR CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT TO ADVERTISE HERE 732-358-5200
We deliver materials! Lawn Care
• Custom Seemless Gutters Leaf Guards • Roofing Siding - Windows
Landscape Restoration Experts ALL WORK GUARANTEED Residential & Commercial Lic. #13vH08853200
Free Est. • Fully Ins. • 35 Years Experience
732-572-2678
TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200 Lawn Care
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Landscaping
Lawn Care
Spring Clean-Ups
• Bathroom And Kitchen Remodeling
NM-00462111
Landscaping
G.S. LAWN SVC & LANDSCAPING LLC
TIMCO HOME IMPROVEMENTS Specializing in
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• Weekly Mowing • Fertilization Program • De-Thatching & Seeding • Re-Sodding lawn • Complete Landscape Restoration & Installation • Mulch, Stone, Topsoil Installed & Delivered • Trimming & Pruning • Gutter Cleaning • Drainage
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NM-00462223
Now Accepting Most Credit Cards Fully Insured
Working for a Greener NJ! Call for your FREE Estimate
732-257-5973
24 HOUR PROMPT/EMERGENCY SERVICE
$250 OFF
Any Service of $1,000 or more
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 6/18/21
NM-00462124
Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.
Any Service of $2,500 or more
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 6/18/21
Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.
** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 1 Cord $185.00 • 1/2 Cord $100
732-257-1170
Lawn Care
OWNER OPERATED
Lawn Care
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All Phases of Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance
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Landscaping
• Spring CLEAN-UPS • Landscaping Design & Maintenance • Tree & Shrub Pruning • Retaining Walls • Top Soil • Mulch • Stone • Pavers • Vinyl & Wood Fencing Installation
Paver Walkways Patio • Driveways Snow Plowing
732-548-1653
COMPLETE LANDSCAPE DESIGN 732-549-6387
www.dslandscapinginc.com
Free Estimates • Fully Insured
• Free Estimates • Fully Insured
WWW.PRIMECUTLANDSCAPING.COM
Landscaping
LANDSCAPING INC.
NM-00462220
Lawn Care
• Design & Landscaping • Upgrades & Renovations • Plant Warranty • Hardscape/Outdoor Kitchens • Interlocking Pavers
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Since 1988
FOR LANDSCAPE DESIGN
NM-00461101
Landscaping
UNITED Tree Service, Inc.
(Patios, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Sidewalks) Free Estimates Fully Insured Over 20 Years Experience 24 Hour Emergency Service Senior Citizen Discount
CALL NICK
NM-00461662
732-207-3933 732-617-TREE
Masonry/Paving
Certified brick paver and retaining wall installer
CLEAN-UPS
NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A
FREE ESTIMATES
Landscaping
Masonry/Paving
EXPERT
• Walkways/Patios/Driveways • Topsoil • Seed • Sod • Retaining Walls • Pavers Clean & Seal • Spring/Fall Clean-Ups FULL COLOR • Debris Removal • Mulch COMPUTER IMAGING • Lawn Care • Fertilizer • Weed Control
732-287-5205
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Residential/Commercial/Municipal
Commercial & Residential
• 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” NM-00462219
Lawn Care
Free Estimates • Fully Insured
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
TREE SERVICE
Call 908-309-1430 ask for Mike Give your property a New Beginning
(732) 238-2050
D&S
COMPLETE LANDSCAPING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
Certified Paver Installer
Lawn Service LLC.
Lawn Care
Landscaping
NJ LIC# 13VH07629700
M.R.S.
C.H.E.A.P.
www.budgetpropertymaintenance.com
FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES
Landscaping
TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
Will Serve The Monmouth Areas For Tree Work & Landscaping Only
$100 OFF
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LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC
LANDSCAPING • TREE SERVICES • STUMP REMOVAL RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE BULK MATERIAL DELIVERY FULLY INSURED
24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE
732-713-1528 TOM 732-713-2008 BRIAN
NM-00459499
Home Improvements
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BUSINESS & SERVICE
CALL OUR CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT TO ADVERTISE HERE 732-358-5200
EXAMINER 15
Plumbing
Power Washing
David J. McConnell
USA
POWER WASHING PLUS, LLC Remove Green Algae and Mold using Hot Water and/or Soap
Houses, Patios, Walkways, Roofs...
732-257-6254
Glenn Kaune’s
Serving the area for over 31 years! Best from Europe!
Custom Painting Satisfaction Guaranteed
Quality Work • Affordable Wallpaper Removal • Sheetrock Repair Taping/Spackling • Interior/Exterior Reliable Prompt Service
MASON
All Phases of Brick, Stone & Concrete Work Free Designing Available
NM-00460838
POLISH
DISCOUNTS 732-605-0362 AVAILABLE Over 30 yrs. • Free Est./Ins.
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ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER
732-525-8118
s Year
732-906-0385 Painting/Wallpapering
PAINTING
CELL # 732-810-9511
&
FREEHOLD NM-00461664
Please visit our website or call for more info.
Painting/Wallpapering
When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter
• Interior/Exterior Painting • Deck and Fence Stain and Paint • Powerwashing • Wallpaper & Plaster Removal • Sheetrock Repair
NM-00460834
Lic#13VH06178600
All Pool Services Call 732-763-3262 foster@familypoolservice.com
IV CROWN CHIMNEY • ROOFING • GUTTERS • MASONRY
plumbing & heating “Honest, Neat and Professional Service”
SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNTS Free Estimates Fully Insured Fast Reliable Service 24 hours a day 7 days a week No job or repair too small
732-418-0011 Metuchen, NJ 08840 | info@mattcoplumbing.com
Power Washing
ANY GUTTER ROOF OR CHIMNEY JOB
$100 OFF GUTTER CLEANING
$50 UP
www.mattcoplumbing.com CALL NOW
ANY NEW COMPLETE ROOF
$600 OFF Coupons must be presented at time
CHIMNEY OR FIREPLACE FLUE CLEANING
AVERAGE HOUSE
$29.50 up
ANY STEP JOB
CHIMNEY RAIN CAPS
201-328-2582 $250 OFF
$48.99 up
Roofing/Siding
JOHN’S PRO ROOFING, LLC. Roofing & Chimney Repairs Leak Repairs * Shingles * Flat Roofs Roof Replacements Missing Shingles? Give me a call!! No job too small or too big! Residential/Commercial * Licensed/Insured
SPECIALIZING IN • Houses • Decks • Fences • Concrete • Brick Pavers • Pool Areas • Deck Staining Also• Polymetric Sanding
Nothing is better than a woman’s touch!
732.619.6829
Same day free estimate • Licensed & Insured
908-416-5219
Pool Openings & Closings
Liner Replacements •Pump & Motor Work
Roofing/Siding
5 Star Rated on Google
NM-00460528
Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured
Family Pool Service
Plumbing
Call George 908-208-7438
PRECISION PAINT AND POWERWASHING
Angie's List "A" Rated!
Pool Care
NM-00460731
Neat, Clean, Reliable References & Experience
PAINTING (732) 534-0548
#13VH04604300
OWNED & OPERATED
www.usapowerwashingplus.com
Plumbing
Painting/Wallpapering
3rd Generation
• All Phases Of Painting • Interior/Exterior • Moulding Installation •No Job Too Small
No Job Too Small NJ Lic#8843
Wallpaper Removal & Small Repairs Power Washing NM-00461501
732-415-8762
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
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR
Serving all of New Jersey since 1998
Specializing in all types of paving for Driveways & Parking Lots
Free Estimates - Fully Insured
TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200 Masonry/Paving
H
Painting/Wallpapering
www.poloniaconstruction.com
Plumbing • Heating Home Improvements
Painting/Wallpapering
NM-00460538
Masonry/Paving
Veteran, 1st Responder and Senior Discounts Fully Insured • Free Estimates VETERAN
NM-00460840
FREE ESTIMATES
15% OFF WITH THIS AD
732-351-3518 • johnsconstructionllc.net Roofing/Siding
ROOFING CONTRACTORS
(732) 257-6640 • Free Estimates
Complete ROOF Replacement Special
Senior Citizen Discount
$500 OFF
Any Complete ROOF Replacement Fully Insured • NJ Licensed
www.bsgroofing.com
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