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unch Break, a Red Bank-based social service organization that provides food, clothing, fellowship, life skills and employment training, is celebrating 38 years of caring for the well-being of hundreds of families and individuals living at or below the poverty line in Monmouth County and beyond. The organization’s origins date to 1983 as a food pantry organized by Norma Todd and community leaders to alleviate hunger, according to a press release. Lunch Break has since flourished into a service agency and life skills program to help participants achieve self-sufficiency. During 2020, Lunch Break saw what its directors called an unprecedented demand for groceries — 111% more food pickups over 2019, according to the press release. The same holds true for Lunch Break’s “grab and go” meals — Continental breakfast and lunch served six days a week — with a 22% increase over 2019. In 2021, the need for food continues to increase as Lunch Break honors its promise to “never miss a meal,” thanks largely, in part, to the support of generous community members and partners, and dedicated volunteers, according to the press release. Beginning in March 2020 at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, Lunch Break quickly adapted to modified food and grocery services, offering “grab and go” meals and contactless grocery pickups with help from front-line staff and volunteers. Some programs met remotely through Zoom conferencing. The Life Skills Center conducted virtual coaching sessions and employment and financial tutorials for up to 100 participants a month in 2020, 45 of whom gained employment, according to the press release. “I always wanted to try working in a hospital and the Life Skills Center made it possible … which is huge because it’s so hard to get into such a high demand job field,” said Wanda, a Life Skills Center participant. A COVID-19 emergency response Fund was established in 2020 for direct payments to vendors for outstanding utility, cable and car payments, as well as housing payment assistance. During 2020, Lunch Break received a $5,000 COVID-19 response grant from
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OceanFirst for operations, according to the press release. “In 38 years we have survived just about everything from natural disasters like Hurricane Sandy, to economic downturns and now, the COVID-19 pandemic,” Executive Director Gwendolyn Love was quoted as saying in the press release. “This not only shows the passion and commitment of our volunteers and donors for their neighbors, but a giving spirit that is truly from the heart. I am humbled by the love and support we receive every day,” Love said. Reflecting on 2020’s challenges, Life Skills Program Manager Mary Ann LaSardo found remote conferencing to be a way around some of the obstacles to learning. “Perhaps the best lesson learned was
with our English as a Second Language classes. Prior to the pandemic our classes were held on Monday evenings. “We usually had 25-plus students, but we often heard that transportation and day care were problems for some in attending classes. “We now do classes via Zoom and we have added a few more students and removed the obstacles. “It has been so successful, we will continue during post-pandemic times to offer at least one ESL class via Zoom,” LaSardo said, Among Lunch Break’s accomplishments during 2020 were the following: • Health and wellness initiatives involving nutritional meal planning and grocery options for preventive health care and ac-
commodations for health-related dietary restrictions; • Homebound delivery of nutritious meals provided six days a week, 52 weeks a year, including holidays; • Thanksgiving “grab and go” meals provided in addition to delivering to Lunch Break’s homebound clients; • Every week, more than 100 hot meals are delivered to displaced individuals in the Pan American Motel; • Clara’s Closet distributed clothing to more than 3,200 individuals; • Outreach Clothing Program distributed 7,175 bags of clothing to individuals throughout Monmouth County; • The Suit Up Program provided 95 individuals with business attire;
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Ground broken on new medical building in Eatontown EATONTOWN – Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) together with Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH), both RWJBarnabas Health facilities, have broken ground on RWJBarnabas Health Family Care and Wellness at the Monmouth Mall, Eatontown. The new facility will provide the region with access to comprehensive women’s services, pediatric services, wellness education and resources, a laboratory and blood drawing station, and an Urgent Care Center, according to a press release. Currently under construction, the fourstory, 82,000-square-foot medical and wellness facility is slated for completion in October, according to the press release. The new medical office building being built adjacent to Boscov’s department store will further MMC’s mission to become more accessible to residents across Monmouth County, according to the press release. Monmouth Medical Center is based in Long Branch. “By connecting the trusted pediatric and women’s services of Monmouth Medical Center with the outstanding offerings of Children’s Specialized Hospital, patients needing expert care will have access to treatments right in their own backyard,” said Eric Carney, president and CEO of MMC. “This state-of-the-art, centrally located building will expand much needed access to exceptional care for women and children, as well as offer important health education and wellness services for the entire community,” Carney said. The new location will cater to a variety
of healthcare needs and medical services, with a focus on women’s and children’s health. Monmouth Medical Center will offer pediatric subspecialty practices, including cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, surgery, urology, pulmonology and infectious diseases, according to the release. CSH will provide medical and therapy services, including developmental and behavioral services, psychiatry, neurology and physiatry. Therapy services will include audiology, speech language, occupational, physical and psychology. “We are thrilled to bring Children’s Specialized Hospital’s innovative therapies and medical treatments to children and families with special health care needs in Monmouth County,” said Warren E. Moore, president and CEO, Children’s Specialized Hospital, and senior vice president, Children’s Services, RWJBarnabas Health. In addition, the facility features comprehensive women’s services, including maternal/fetal medicine physician offices, a uro-gynecological practice, and a lactation center. The building will also serve as the new home for MMC’s Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Center. A wellness center dedicated to community health will offer screenings, education and support services for all residents. Programs offered to MMC’s Cancer Support Community will also be hosted in the building. Ample parking will be provided with street-level parking on three sides and the nearby existing three-story parking garage, according to the press release.
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British government report: Don’t undervalue ‘nature’s capital’
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n the world of finance, “capital” usually refers to monetary wealth, often needed for starting and maintaining a business. Businesses without enough capital may be doomed to failure. Did you know nature has capital? Nature’s capital includes water, air, geology, soil and the planet’s diverse plant and animal species. These assets are collectively known as “natural capital” and just like monetary capital, they can be depleted – with potentially disastrous consequences. With an economist’s eye, a new British government report warns that corporations face serious financial risks due to the depletion of natural capital, including the loss and extinction of plant and animal species, air and water pollution, soil depletion, and habitat degradation. “The Economics of Biodiversity: The Dasgupta Review” describes the impacts of the world’s loss of natural capital: lower crop yields, reduced fish catches and disrupted corporate supply chains, as well as more flooding and other natural disasters. The report was published in February. “At their core, the problems we face today are no different from those our ancestors faced: how to find a balance between what humanity takes from nature and what we leave behind for our descendants,” wrote the report’s lead author, Partha Dasgupta, an economist and professor at the University of Cambridge. “While our ancestors were incapable of affecting the Earth system as a whole, we are doing just that.” The report reaches several conclusions: • Economies, livelihoods and well-be-
ing all depend on nature – Nature provides “Biodiversity is declining faster than at food, water and shelter; regulates the cli- any time in human history,” the report said. mate; maintains nutrient cycles and oxy- “Current extinction rates, for example, are gen production; and provides recreation around 100 to 1,000 times higher than the opportunities and spiritual fulfillment. The baseline rate and they are increasing. These planet, however, also absorbs waste, in- declines are undermining nature’s produccluding carbon dioxide, plastic and other tivity, resilience and adaptability, and are pollutants. in turn fueling extreme risk and uncertainty • Human society has failed to engage for our economies and well-being.” with nature sustainably, to the extent that There are no easy solutions to this isour demands far exceed nature’s capacity sue, but the first step is to understand that to supply the goods and services we rely human economic activity exists within naon. ture, not apart from it. “Estimates of our total impact on nature That means societies and businesses suggest we would require 1.6 Earths to must ensure that demands on nature do maintain the world’s curnot exceed its capacity, rent living standards,” the and they must find ways GUEST COLUMN to restore nature’s ability report said. • Unsustainable use of to rebound from stresses • nature is endangering the placed on it. MICHELE S. BYERS prosperity of current and The report recomfuture generations – Many mends that corporations ecosystems, from forests to coral reefs, recognize the true worth of nature and have already been damaged beyond repair structure businesses to sustain it: “Nature or are at imminent risk of exceeding their needs to enter economic and finance de“tipping points.” Low-income countries, cision-making in the same way buildings, whose economies most rely on nature’s machines, roads and skills do.” goods and services, stand to lose the most Citizen action is needed, as are educafrom ecological collapse. tional programs to help people understand • Deep-rooted, widespread institutional and connect with nature. Citizen engagefailure is at the root of the problem – The ment would not only improve public health report asserts that nature’s true worth is not and well-being, but would also improve accurately reflected in market prices, be- choices about investments. cause so much has been available for free. For example, the report said, consumPricing distortions have led society and ers should insist that financiers invest suscorporations to under-invest in protecting tainably and that companies disclose enand restoring nature and to over-invest in vironmental conditions along their supply “produced” assets like roads and buildings. chains; people should also boycott prodSpecies diversity is especially at risk. ucts and services that cause harm to nature
and biodiversity. “Putting things right will take collaborative action by every nation on Earth,” naturalist David Attenborough wrote in the report’s introduction. “It will require international agreements to change our ways. Each ecosystem has its own vulnerabilities and requires its own solutions. There has to be a universally shared understanding of how these systems work and how those that have been damaged can be brought back to health,” Attenborough wrote. Preserving natural lands and protecting habitats is another key step in protecting biodiversity. The good news for New Jersey residents is that this state we’re in has already preserved about a third of its land mass and is committed to saving even more. And the worth of natural capital has been on the state’s radar for years. In 2007, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection released a report, “Valuing New Jersey’s Natural Capital,” which assigned dollar values to various “ecosystem services” provided by the land. To read “The Economics of Biodiversity,” visit the website https://www.gov.uk/ government/publications/final-report-theeconomics-of-biodiversity-the-dasguptareview Three versions are available: the full 600-page report, a 100-page abridged version, and a 10-page “headlines” version.
Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills.
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
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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 presi-
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dent of planning and development. The Rutgers Equine Science Center is on the 5-acre property. Two dilapidated buildings will come down. An area for hazelnut 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.
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Bulldogs bid to be among Shore Conference’s top teams
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There may not be any team championships up for grabs during the abbreviated 2021 wrestling season, but that fact is not deterring Coach Bryan Heller and his Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School grapplers from wanting to achieve excellence as a team and as individuals. As the coronavirus pandemic continues, the Bulldogs are focused on reaching the top Shore Conference postseason pod during the final week of the regular season and proving they are the best team in the conference before seeking individual success at the regional and the state tournaments. “There are going to be pod championships where they are going to put the top four teams in one pod and we want to be in the mix for that,” Heller said. “We have never had a Shore Conference title as a wrestling program. Other teams in the school have. It is part of our school’s culture that we want to be Shore Conference
champs. That is our team’s focus.” Heller, a Rumson-Fair Haven graduate and former NCAA Division I wrestler, is in his eighth year at the helm. A year ago, he guided the team to its first Shore Conference division title since 2003. The Bulldogs won 15 dual meets during 2019-20 and reached the finals of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 2 team tournament. Rumson-Fair Haven returns all five wrestlers who advanced to the state tournament a year ago. Junior Shay Addison (170) and seniors Jack Kelly (182) and Max Brignola (152) lead the charge. All three won medals and a spot on the podium at the 2020 state tournament. Heller said each young man is motivated to win a state title in 2021. “Those three are definitely hungry to win a state title,” the coach said. Senior Tyler Brignola (160) and junior Aidan Shaughnessy (120) are the remaining two 2020 state tournament qualifiers returning to the lineup.
Freshman Hudson Skove is expected to make an immediate impact at 195 pounds. He is a member of a family which has a long history of wrestling success at Long Branch High School. Hudson’s father is Thomas Skove, who wrestled at Long Branch, and his uncles are Andrew, Luke and Jude Skove, who won state titles at Long Branch. Heller has high regard for Skove and believes the frosh can make a run at reaching the state tournament based on his performance during off-season competition. Sophomore Ryan Boyer will join the lineup at 160 pounds after winning three matches at the varsity level a year ago. Heller said he believes the amount of talent his team has from 152 to 195 pounds can “rival any team in the state”. The Bulldogs will be tested by several of the best teams in the Shore Conference, among them Brick Memorial, Christian Brothers Academy and Saint John Vianney. District tournaments will not be contested this year. Wrestlers will be placed
in a region tournament through a selection process. New Jersey’s eight traditional regional tournaments will be combined into four regional tournaments from which wrestlers will advance to the state tournament. “Ultimately, whether it’s qualifying through the district and regional tournaments to get to the state tournament, or a process like this year, you have to perform and get the job done,” Heller said. At the end of the day, the coach just wants to see his athletes get the chance to wrestle and to “seize the opportunity” because they will never know which match could be their final match because of the COVID-19 situation. “I hope all of them get to compete a number of times and relish every time they get to compete,” Heller said. “Just like the NCAA Tournament last year, you never know if this will be the last one for a while. You should be grateful for every chance you get to compete and seize the opportunity.”
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STAYING HEALTHY IS PART OF STAYING SAFE. We’ve all spent the past few months taking extra precautions in order to stay safe. But right now, staying healthy is just as important. If you or a loved one is experiencing severe symptoms such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, vision or balance problems or severe abdominal pain, go to the closest emergency room or call 911.
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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 facility will be staffed all day, every day. “We are extraordinarily excited about
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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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NEWS BRIEFS Autism Speaks, a national advocacy group that promotes research and solutions for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), presented Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) with its Congressional Leadership Award in recognition of his “leadership on behalf of individuals with autism and their families.” Autism Speaks, founded 16 years ago by grandparents of an autistic child, has made extraordinary advancements for those with autism, building upon the lega-
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hen the powers that be at Cadillac were looking for someone exciting to help them launch their kickoff press junket for the newly redesigned 2021 Escalade, they turned to Spike Lee. Yes, that same Brooklyn-born Hollywood film maker who directed “Do The Right Thing,” “She’s Gotta Have It,” “Malcolm X” and many other critically acclaimed movies. What does Spike Lee have to Peter Perrotta do with Cadillac? What’s the connection? It’s in the screen. No, not the big screen. But, the 38-inch diagonal display screen on the dash of the new Escalade that features a pixel density of a 4K television and is being championed by GM as the industry’s first curved OLED screen (Organic Light Emitting Diode). According to the folks at Cadillac, “the technology delivers bold imagery, perfect blacks and the largest color range of any automotive display in production today.” I recently jumped behind the wheel of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade 4WD Sport Platinum for one week to get a firsthand look at all of this new dynamic tech being offered. The exterior of the new Escalade is bolder and more aggressive, but it’s really on the inside with the large screen tech and with the new rear independent suspension that this new Escalade shines. The new screen is actually a three-inone. It includes a 7.2-inch diagonal touch control panel and driver information center to the driver’s left, a 14.2-inch diagonal cluster display behind the steering wheel and a 16.9-inch diagonal infotainment screen to the driver’s right. Simply put folks, this screen is mindblowing in its capabilities. On top of that, the new interior accoutrements inside the cabin are sumptuously luxurious as well. But back to the innovative screen for a moment. The vividness of the new screen enables Cadillac to offer up a newly available augmented reality-enabled navigation system, which uses camera produced real life street views with directional overlays displayed
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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. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears regularly. He may be reached at pperrotta@comcast.net
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Monmouth officials 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 notification 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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Commissioners delay adoption of budget; 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 scheduled for adoption by the commissioners during their meeting 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 relief for taxpayers. 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 was 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 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 a property owner pays will be determined by the county tax rate that is established for his municipality and the assessed value of his property. County taxes are one item on a property owner’s overall tax bill, which also includes municipal taxes, school taxes and other assessments. Monmouth County’s budget covers the cost of providing maintenance for 1,000 lane miles of roads, more than 900 bridges, 17,000 acres of county parks, emergency management, 911 communications, law enforcement through the prosecutor’s office and the sheriff’s office, elections, deed recording and passport services in the county clerk’s office, probate and adoptions through the surrogate’s office, and more, according to county officials.
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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