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Title of ‘county commissioner’ will replace ‘freeholder’ in 2021 By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor
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he five officials who comprise Monmouth County’s governing body will reorganize for 2021 in a meeting to be held at 4 p.m. Jan. 7 at the Collins Arena on the campus of Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. The 2021 reorganization meeting will mark a milestone in Monmouth County government as the panel changes its centuries-old name from the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders to the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners. The name change complies with legislation Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law in 2020 that became effective on Jan. 1. The legislation requires the title of “chosen freeholder” to be changed to “county commissioner” and all “boards of chosen freeholders” to be known as “boards of county commissioners.” In a press release, Murphy was quoted as saying, “We have an obligation to ensure that governance in New Jersey is inclusive and representative of the tremendous diversity of our great state. Amid a national reckoning to re-examine vestiges rooted in structural racism, this action will eliminate the use of the term ‘freeholder’ in county government – a title that is an outgrowth of a time when people of color and women were excluded from public office.”
The members of the 2021 Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners will be Thomas A. Arnone, Susan M. Kiley, Nick DiRocco, Lillian G. Burry and Ross Licitra. All five commissioners are Republicans. In the Nov. 3 election, Burry and Licitra defeated Democrats Michael Penna and Moira Nelson in the race for two threeyear terms on the board. Licitra won his first term on the board, while Burry was re-elected to continue her service to the county. Official results posted online by the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office showed Burry receiving 199,277 votes and Licitra receiving 197,823 votes to win the seats. Penna received 163,321 votes and Nelson received 160,812 votes. There are 53 municipalities in Monmouth County. County government in New Jersey dates back to 1798. The responsibilities of the governing body include legislative and executive functions, including the oversight and regulation of county property and finances; the upkeep of 380 miles of county roads and nearly 1,000 bridges; maintenance of more than 15,000 acres of county park lands; preparing and adopting the county budget; authorizing expenditures and bonds; appointing county officials and members to boards, commissions and authorities; and supervising the administration of county government, according to the county.
Recount confirms Jones, Regan are winners in Eatontown election By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer
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ollowing a Dec. 28 recount in the race for two three-year terms on the Eatontown Borough Council, Democrat Danielle Jones and Republican Mark Regan remained the top vote-getters and were sworn in to office on Jan. 1. In the Nov. 3 municipal election, two terms on the council were sought by Jones, Regan, Republican James Corcoran and Democrat Mariel Hufnagel. Regan was the only incumbent running. When the election results were certified
by the Monmouth County Board of Elections on Nov. 20, Jones, with 3,250 votes, and Regan, with 3,228 voters, were the apparent winners. Hufnagel received 3,218 votes and trailed Regan by 10 votes. Corcoran received 3,105 votes, according to results posted online by the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office. On Nov. 19, the day before the election results were certified, Hufnagel filed a petition in New Jersey Superior Court seeking a recount and a recheck of the ballots. On Dec. 3, State Superior Court Judge Mara Zazzali-Hogan order a recount.
Following the recount on Dec. 28, Jones and Regan remained the winners of the municipal election. Jones gained two votes to finish with 3,252 votes. Regan lost two votes to finish with 3,225 votes. Hufnagel gained one vote to finish with 3,219 votes and Corcoran lost four votes to finish with 3,101 votes, according to the Eatontown GOP. “The recount is complete and Mark Regan will be your councilman again for the next three years,” Eatontown GOP representatives wrote. “Congratulations to Ms. Jones and especially to Mark for all of his hard work and dedication to Eatontown.”
On the six-member Eatontown Borough Council, Republicans held five seats and Democrats held one seat prior to the 2020 municipal election. The mayor’s office is held by independent Anthony Talerico. Republicans took control of the previously all-Democratic governing body in 2020 after a series of resignations from Democratic council members led to Republicans winning five available seats in the 2019 municipal election. With the victories of Jones and Regan, Republicans will hold a 4-2 majority on the council in 2021.
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Monmouth County Health Dept. begins vaccinating 1A category
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n accordance with mandates from the federal government and the New Jersey Department of Health, the Monmouth County Health Department (MCHD) has begun vaccinating groups who fall under the 1A category for the COVID-19 vaccination. The vaccination is given by appointment only at the MCHD, 50 E. Main St., Freehold, according to a Dec. 30 press release from the county. “The county health department has vaccinated 204 individuals who fall under the 1A category, more specifically healthcare and long-term care facility personnel,” Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone was quoted as saying in the press release. “Unfortunately, at this time, the New Jersey Vaccine Scheduling System portal is unavailable for the 1A category to schedule and track vaccination information for recipients. As a proactive measure, the health department has created an information form for individuals and groups within 1A to complete and send to covid19vaccine@ co.monmouth.nj.us,” Arnone said. MCHD will contact individuals and groups to confirm their appointment as soon as more vaccine becomes available.
Vaccination is strictly by appointment only, according to the press release. Monmouth County has been receiving 500 vaccines per week, for the last two weeks, with no guarantee of future deliveries at this time. The groups who fall under the 1A category include: Healthcare personnel: hospital, LTC workers, veterans’ home workers, home care workers, ambulatory and urgent care clinic workers, dialysis center workers, dental office workers, morticians and funeral home workers, pharmacy workers, other non-hospital healthcare facilities workers, public health workers (e.g., Federally Qualified Health Centers), group home workers, other paid and unpaid licensed and unlicensed healthcare workers, EMS personnel and other healthcare settings. Long-term care personnel: long-term care facilities, veterans homes, correctional facilities, prisons, juvenile centers, county jail, IDD group homes, mental health group homes, psychiatric hospitals and other long-term care settings. Additional information can be found at www.visitmonmouth.com/health
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County awards $3.47M in grants to municipal parks in 23 towns
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onmouth County officials have announced that the county has g awarded $3.47 million in dedicated park improvement grant funds to 23 municipalities in the county through the 2020 round of the Municipal Open Space Grant program. The program is the primary method in which the county assists municipalities in emeeting the recreational needs of residents. This program provides funding to municipalities in order to meet their local open -space acquisition, recreation, historic and conservation goals, according to a press srelease. There were 31 applications received prequesting an aggregate total of $5.47 million. Another $2 million in grant funds, combined with $1.47 million of reprogramed grant funds, allowed the county to award a total of $3.47 million in grant mfunding, according to the press release. - Municipalities in Newspaper Media ,Group’s coverage areas that have been lawarded funding through the 2020 grant round are: • Allentown, George Ashby Memorial tPark, Phase II, $125,000;
• Eatontown, Wampum Park site and ADA Upgrades, $50,000; • Freehold Borough, Liberty Park improvements, $250,000; • Holmdel, Allocco Park playground improvements, $200,000; • Millstone Township, Millstone Park, Phase II improvements, $250,000; • Shrewsbury Township, improvements to Eloise Nagel Park, $115,000; • Tinton Falls, Liberty Park, dog park improvements, $127,000. Since the inception of the program in 2003, 47 of Monmouth County’s 53 municipalities have been awarded more than $34 million for local parks and acquisition projects, according to the press release. As of 2020, 233 grants have been awarded, with 173 grants going toward park development projects and 60 grants going toward open space acquisition projects. Another $2 million has been allocated for the 2020 round of grant funding, bringing the total allocated through the program to $36 million, according to the press release.
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Aberdeen native teams up with library for special event By STEVEN BASSIN Staff Writer
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even years of hard work and research came to fruition for Aberdeen Township native Pete Croatto when his work “From Hang Time to Prime Time: Business, Entertainment and the Birth of the Modern-Day NBA” was released by Atria Books on Dec. 1. The book, which is published by Simon & Schuster, has been featured in Sports Illustrated, The Wall Street Journal and People.com Croatto will share details of his book which describes how the National Basketball Association came to be what it is today, and what it is like to be a freelance writer, in a virtual event sponsored by Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library. On Jan. 14 at 7 p.m., the library will hold an event through Zoom during which Croatto will speak to attendees about his book and the process he went through to produce the work. Registration for the Jan. 14 event is free. Visit https://www.matawanaberdeenlibrary.com and click on the Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library Program Calendar link for more information. “I’m very excited to be doing this event,” Croatto said in an interview. “This book looks at the rise of the NBA as an international business empire and covers its impact on race and social history. I think it will be fun for a variety of people.” Jen A. Miller, a columnist for The New York Times and the author of “Running: A Love Story,” will be the moderator and will interview Croatto.
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Since Miller and Croatto are full-time freelance writers, Croatto said part of the presentation will be a question and answer session during which people may ask both authors about avenues they should take if they aspire to be a freelance writer. “This will be a good resource for people … on how to be successful at freelance writing,” Croatto said. “I want people to pick up inspiration from the event. I want them to walk away with ‘Hey, I can do it.’ “ Croatto said he is looking at the virtual event as a homecoming to the area, where he said his passion for becoming a writer began at age 13. His parents, Dot and Lou, were instrumental in his journey to becoming a jour-
nalist and an author as they encouraged him to read a lot of books as a child. Dot worked in the field of publishing as a copy editor. Croatto’s parents still live in the house that he and his brother, Dave, grew up at in the Strathmore section of Aberdeen. Croatto said the library was a “home away from home” for him as he was growing up. He got his start in journalism when he attended Matawan Regional High School and began writing for the student newspaper, The HuskieView. He said he learned a lot from the newspaper’s adviser, Bonnie Sachs, who was “extremely encouraging and helpful” to him. While still in high school, Croatto took summer writing classes at Brookdale Community College to further his development as a writer and his passion for writing. After he graduated from high school in 1996, Croatto attended The College of New Jersey, Ewing, where he was a journalist/professional writing major. He graduated in 2000. Writing “From Hang Time to Prime Time: Business, Entertainment and the Birth of the Modern-Day NBA” was “a labor of love. It started in Aberdeen. It was learning to love to write by going to Brookdale for summer writing courses, and to Matawan Regional High School and loving to learn how to read. It’s a homecoming,” he said. Croatto has been writing professionally since 1998. He has published pieces for The New York Times, Grantland, Sports Illustrated, Philadelphia Magazine and GQ.com, among others.
An article Croatto produced for Grantland in 2013 about Marvin Gaye’s performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the 1983 NBA All-Star Game being the pivot point of the league becoming what it is today led him to the idea of writing a book about the league. After talking to people around the NBA like Golden State Warriors President and Chief Operating Officer Rick Welts and to Magic Johnson’s agent Lon Rosen, Croatto gathered the facts he used to produce his book. Seven years of “labor and love” later, Croatto has authored a book that takes the reader into the meetings that led to the merger of the American Basketball Association and the NBA in 1976, and discusses how NBA greats like Julius Erving, Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan grew in the game of basketball on and off the court with their star power and talents. The book describes how Magic Johnson and Larry Bird helped attendance skyrocket and racial lines dissolve, while diving into how the personality-driven coverage of key players by television launched NBA players into unprecedented celebrity status. Croatto said he believes everyone from basketball fans to avid readers will enjoy his book and said he hopes to share those feelings and more during his upcoming virtual event. “Without my time in Aberdeen, there wouldn’t be a book. It’s a book that caters to many people. If people from the community have time to join the event, I would love to see them there,” he said.
Residents asked to provide input on visiting popular county destinations
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raveling in and around Monmouth County year-round could be easier in the future with the help of residents and visitors alike. The Monmouth County Department of Planning, in cooperation with the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA), has announced a study called Monmouth Within Reach to gather public input and develop strategies and best practices for managing travel demand, according to a press release from the county. The goal of the study is to make it easier for people to get where they need and want to go in the county. Visit www.MonmouthWithinReach.com to learn more about the study and to provide input.
“This project is going to develop strategies and best practices to reduce congestion related to tourism and events by using the resources we have to more effectively manage the demands on our transportation network,” Monmouth County Commissioner Thomas A. Arnone said. “County commissioner” replaced the title of “county freeholder” on Jan. 1. Arnone is the liaison to the Monmouth County Public Works and Engineering Department and represents the county on the NJTPA Board of Trustees. Commissioner Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the Monmouth County Department of Planning, added, “We are hopeful that high levels of community involvement
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from residents and visitors can enable us to formulate recommendations that will make traveling in the county on heavy travel days smoother for everyone.” The Monmouth Within Reach study is being led by transportation planners from Monmouth County and the NJTPA, with professional assistance from Stantec and Stokes Creative Group Inc., according to the press release. County officials noted this study was approved for federal funding in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials said the study team recognizes that the pandemic impacted the public’s ability to attend events in 2020. The study team is using transportation data from
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2019 to review congestion levels related to tourism and events. County officials said the study team members look forward to an appropriate time for the study’s recommendations to be implemented when tourism and event attendance returns to normal, according to the press release. Visit www.MonmouthWithinReach. com to review frequently asked questions and take the community input survey relating to travel throughout Monmouth County; to identify areas of concern; and to recommend improvements. The survey results will be used to help develop potential strategies for the future, according to the press release. Real Estate...................................................... 6
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Congressman announces winners of 2020 Congressional App Challenge
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.S. Congressman Chris Smith (RNJ) has announced the winners of this year’s New Jersey Fourth Congressional District Congressional App Challenge, part of a nationwide competition for middle school and high school students to showcase their software appdeveloping skills and teamwork. The winning app (application), CollabraCart, was designed by Communications High School students Erin Hardiman of Spring Lake, Melody Lin of Freehold and Jacob Rosegarten of Morganville, according to a press release from Smith’s office.
“I am pleased to congratulate all the winning students at Communications High School,” Smith was quoted as saying in the press release. “The winning app, CollabraCart, is very timely in the COVID era in which we find ourselves. It can match people who are struggling to purchase groceries with individuals who are seeking to donate their time and/or money to help them. “During these unprecedented times when many of our fellow New Jerseyans are struggling to maintain their livelihood and feed their families, it was great to see Melody, Erin and Jacob work together and
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develop an app that will help others in our community,” the congressman said. At a user’s discretion, the service may stay anonymous and people may opt to connect with another user through a “Friends” feature. All money donated would be used for the payment of somebody’s groceries, according to the press release. Timed to coincide with Computer Science Education Week, which took place from Dec. 7-13, Smith said this year’s contest drew entries from Monmouth and Ocean counties. Twenty-nine students participated in teams and as individuals to design nine apps. Communications High School, a Monmouth County Vocational School District career academy in Wall Township, swept all three top spots. The second place app is Green Garden, designed by Brigid McCarthy of Manasquan, Abi Cohen of Marlboro and Rina Peshori of Holmdel. The students worked to aid the conservation of at-risk insect species through technology and engagement of an audience with a unique potential to create change. Green Garden serves a dual purpose of education and entertainment. Users take care of and grow their own virtual garden while learning how these efforts, when applied to real life, have the potential to help
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insect populations, according to the press release. The third place app is Roomiez, designed by Nate Riehl of Manasquan, Ava Turner of Middletown and Jake Polvino of Tinton Falls. Roomiez is an app that helps college students find roommates. The app prompts a user seeking a compatible roommate with multiple choice questions and the ability to select interest tags in various categories. The app saves the answers from each user and will only display other users with similar interests, sorting by the closest match first, according to the press release. In the Congressional App Challenge, students are permitted to create an app on any topic using any coding language or platform. The challenge encourages students to harness creativity to address issues in their own communities, according to the press release. This year, more than half of the entries directly or indirectly addressed issues caused by COVID-19. More than 91% of the students reported that they intend to continue coding and 95% of the students said they are more likely to pursue a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) after participating in the Congressional App Challenge, according to the press release. Middle school students and high school students from Smith’s Fourth Congressional District who are interested in participating in the 2021 contest may contact Smith’s Freehold Township office at 732780-3035 and visit www.congressionalappchallenge.us Towns in Smith’s district include: Allentown, Colts Neck; Eatontown, Englishtown, Fair Haven, Farmingdale, Freehold Borough, Freehold Township, Holmdel, Howell; Jackson, Manalapan, Middletown (part), Millstone Township, Red Bankb Borough, Rumson, Shrewsbury Borough,I Shrewsbury Township, Tinton Falls Borough and Upper Freehold Township. s a Read Digital Issues Online t Newspaper Media Group is offering a a new way for readers to access their t N news each week. S Visit www.centraljersey.com, go to the b “Papers” tab and scroll to the bottom i D to “Read Digital Issues Online.” Outside of the breaking news and up- o dates we post each day on the website, you'll be able to “flip through” each r week’s newspapers in their actual for- s mat. It’s the next best thing to holding your newspaper in your hands!
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‘Soul’ Sings By Paul Hall
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oe Gardner (voiced by Jamie Foxx) is a middle school band teacher. He shares his passion for jazz with his students and believes finding any bright shining star in the band is heaven. Music is in Joe’s heart, but his mother simply wants him to get a full-time position and, of course, the insurance that comes with it. But Joe still wants to perform, and perform he will in the new animated Disney/Pixar release Soul, available now on Disney+. An offer he can’t refuse comes to Joe, courtesy of a former student, and Joe’s talented performance lands him the opportunity to play with one of his favorite jazz singers, Dorothea Williams (Angela Bassett). But one wrong step and it will all go away and, of course, the man who is floating because of his good fortune takes that one step. One wrong step and one wrong turn has Joe off to “The Great Before.” It is a land that exists to assign new souls their personalities, quirks and interests. Older souls are paired with the new souls to help them unlock their inner makeup. And Joe, even though he shouldn’t be there, ends up paired with 22 (Tina Fey). It is up to
him to inspire 22 to round out the soul and prepare it for Earth. The pairing will lead to the two finding out more about each other than they intended as Joe just wants to go back and 22 is happy to exist in The Great Before. Where will the souls of Joe and 22 end up, and what events will take them there? This is a splendid film. Pete Docter, Kemp Powers and the animators at Pixar created characters who are intensely deep in their actual development and yet so simple on the screen that the juxtaposition allows us to sink into their being. Both of our main characters are loaded with layers that come through the screen with a vivid connection. Foxx becomes Joe, a man who oozes jazz from every pore. He is able to show us the will and desire not only from the
Will another service pick up ABC’s ‘Stumptown?’ Question: I am still incredibly bummed that ABC canceled Stumptown. Is it gone for good? —Pete
Matt Roush: I’ve seen no updates since the proverbial “being shopped around” reports at the time of cancellation. The longer time passes and actors and producers move on to new projects, the less likely are the odds of a rescue. Never say never, but for now, consider Stumptown truly canceled. And yes, I’m bummed, too. (But even more so to have it confirmed that the new version of One Day at a Time appears to have finally run out of lifelines.)
Question: I haven’t seen if HBO has renewed We Are Who We Are for a second season. Do you have any update? — Unsigned
Matt Roush: No news since last month’s finale. It hasn’t been renewed or
canceled at this point. It has been reported that series creator Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name) has created a bible of an outline for a second season, should it happen — which I expect it will — but he has other projects lined up and it’s unclear when this could happen, if it happens. It might be even more interesting if there were a significant time jump between seasons to revisit these unsettled and provocative characters at a new stage in their emotional journeys.
standpoint of music appreciation, but also as a man who is easily distracted from what is really important. Fey is so good as the seemingly aimless 22, who just can’t seem to keep a Guardian. She can do so much through simple voice inflection — when 22 is stressed, we feel stressed. And most of all, we fall in love with this character who could be any one of us at one point in our life or another, not knowing where we fit in.
Paul’s Grade: ASoul Rated PG Voices of: Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Graham Norton, Rachel House, Alice Braga, Angela Bassett Directors: Pete Docter, Kemp Powers
NEWS BRIEFS The Art Society of Monmouth County will showcase its Toni Wilczewski “Virtual” Memorial Photography Exhibit, sponsored by Tom Wilczewski, on the art society’s website from Jan. 12 through Feb. 28, with a virtual reception on Jan. 30 from 1-3 p.m. The Art Society of Monmouth County is accepting new members for the show. Visit artsocietyofmonmouthcounty.org for further information and details regarding the submission process. JAK Advisors, New York, will donate 40,000 N95 surgical masks to the Visiting Nurse Association Health Group. JAK Advisors supplies personal protective equipment and medical supplies to hospitals and state health departments.
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The jazz soundtrack adds its own element of feeling to the film. From the underwhelming — that’s the nice way to say it — performance of Joe’s middle school band to the jazz club audition and simple backings that exist throughout, the music becomes almost a character of its own. Soul is a journey that will take adults through the paces of life, evoking memories both good and bad. The film may have a harder time connecting with the really young kids, as the lovable characters don’t do enormous amounts of singing and dancing. This is an animated film for all that will remind you to let your soul sing, no matter where you are on your own journey.
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L.M.C.
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Roofing/Siding
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ROOFING
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NM-00448867
Electrical
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NM-00448345
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Gutters
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INSTALLATION REPAIRS CLEANING
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NM-00448401
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NM-00448889
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NM-00446897
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Home Improvements
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Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 1/31/21
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Landscaping
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Home Improvements
No Job Too Small or Big!
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Lawn Care
CERTIFIED
Commercial & Residential
NM-00448525
• Custom Seemless Gutters Leaf Guards
Home Improvements
AJ’s Home Improvement, LLC Exterior All Types of Roofing Flat & Shingles Repair or New Deck Repair & Staining Chimney & Fencing Shed Repairs Powerwashing
Specializing in
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(Cell)
Home Improvements
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TIMCO HOME IMPROVEMENTS
ALL WORK GUARANTEED !!! (Office)
Any Type of Home Improvement No Job Too Small
Serving Monmouth, Old Bridge, Parlin & surrounding.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
NJ Lic# 13VH06672000
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E.Z.L. CONSTRUCTION
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KEY CONSTRUCTION
Fully Insured
Handypersons
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Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.
NM-00449291
V & D ELECTRIC, LLC.
NM-00449278
Electrical
$200 OFF
Any Service of $1,500 or more
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 1/31/21
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** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 1 Cord $185.00 • 1/2 Cord $100
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UNITED
Lawn Care
(Patios, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Sidewalks) Free Estimates Fully Insured Over 20 Years Experience 24 Hour Emergency Service Senior Citizen Discount
CALL NICK
NM-00448878
732-207-3933 732-617-TREE
Lawn Care
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Landscaping
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NM-00449299
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Lawn Care
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Landscaping
D&S
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
LANDSCAPING INC.
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NM-00449305
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ART MOHR PAINTING
LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC
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FULLY INSURED
24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE
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Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured Lic#13VH06178600
NM-00445988
Plumbing
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Lawn Care
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