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Employees’ jobs saved by county By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor

he operation of the Monmouth County Reclamation Center in Tinton Falls has been transferred to Waste Management of New Jersey Inc. in an agreement that will save county taxpayers $17.3 million during the next five years. Thomas A. Arnone, director of the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, made the announcement during the board’s March 25 workshop meeting. In December, the county’s governing body authorized the award and execution of a landfill facility service agreement with Waste Management of New Jersey. Under the terms of the agreement, the corporation will operate the reclamation center. Garbage from the county’s municipalities is transported to the facility. Arnone previously said the county is not selling the landfill property or the infrastructure at the reclamation center, but is hiring a corporation to operate the sprawling facility. Speaking during the workshop meeting, Arnone said county officials promised the employees who worked at the landfill that every effort would be made to save their jobs as the switch to a private operator was completed. Arnone said that promise was fulfilled. He said there were 66 employees at the reclamation center; five individuals who were eligible for retirement have retired; one individual has joined Waste Management of New Jersey; and the remaining employees have received jobs in other county (Continued on page 11)

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Senate approves legislation to spur countywide, K-12 school regionalization

n March 25, the members of the state Senate unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Democratic Senate President Steve Sweeney, Democratic Sen. Vin Gopal and Republican Sen. Declan O’Scanlon to encourage the voluntary creation of K-12 regional and countywide school districts in an effort to improve educational quality and efficiency. According to a press release, the bill, S-3488, establishes criteria for state-funded regionalization studies, increases flexibility on regionalization cost apportionment, bars any regionalization that would have a segregative effect, protects accrued tenure and seniority, and provides significant financial incentives for districts losing state aid because of declining enrollment to regionalize by extending the schedule for their Adjustment Aid cuts from four years to eight years. “This will be the first major overhaul of New Jersey’s school regionalization statute in over 25 years,” said Sweeney (DGloucester, Salem, Cumberland). “It is designed to improve the quality of education by ensuring coordination of curriculum from grades K to 12, provide the enriched educational experience smaller districts cannot offer, and generate long-term savings that can be used to hold down property taxes or reinvest in expanded educational programs.” “Our legislation removes significant barriers to regionalization, including a statutory provision to recalculate state aid that would have made it more costly for some districts to regionalize than to remain separate,” said Gopal (D-Monmouth). “Furthermore, it extends the timeline for Adjustment Aid cuts from four years to eight years for districts that regionalize. Most importantly, it is a voluntary process that provides local districts with greater flexibility to design a regionalization phase-in that makes sense for all,” Gopal said. According to the senators, officials in Salem County are currently conducting a countywide school district feasibility study with a state-funded Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP) grant, and officials in Pinelands Regional in Ocean and Burlington counties and Roosevelt in Monmouth County are using LEAP grants for K-12 regionalization studies. The new legislation provides an expedited preliminary approval process to enable districts that are losing Adjustment Aid to readjust their 2021-22 school budget to factor in the increased state aid they would receive for participating in regionalization studies in the first year, according to the press release. “This bill does not force schools to con-

solidate, but it removes some of the impediments that can prevent districts from moving forward with plans that can benefit taxpayers and students,” said O’Scanlon (R-Monmouth). “For school districts to make informed decisions, feasibility studies are essential. We don’t want the costs associated with these studies to discourage districts from exploring options that could save money in the future,” he said. The legislation establishes an eightyear phase-out of Adjustment Aid cuts – stretched out from the current four years – for districts participating in a LEAP regionalization study that continues only if they move forward and implement a regionalization plan, according to the press release. Through 2028-29, newly established countywide districts or K-12 districts would receive the greater of the state aid to which the newly established district would be entitled, or the sum of the aid of the consolidated districts including the eight-year Adjustment Aid phase-out. Studies into the feasibility of establishing a countywide school district or a K-12 regional district incorporating any existing regional high school and its current sending districts would automatically receive preliminary approval for participation, according to the press release. The legislation would permit regionalization studies to be undertaken without a formal vote by all sending districts to participate. In those cases, the regionalization study would include an option for merger of just the officially participating districts and a second option for full regionalization that would also include sending districts not signing a participation letter that might choose to join the newly created regional district after seeing the study results. Only districts signing participation letters would be eligible for a reduction in their Adjustment Aid cuts, according to the press release. The bill requires the state education commissioner to certify that regionalization would not have an increased segregative effect in any affected district, and provides for accrued tenure and seniority rights to carry over into any newly created or expanded regional districts. “We believe all students would benefit from the curriculum coordination and enhanced learning opportunities that come from attending a K-12 or countywide district,” Sweeney said. “But regionalization is particularly important for small districts with declining enrollments that are (Continued on page 9)

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The Ghosts of Gettysburg live on Civil War battlefield

hen Jacob Alexander Sipe returned to Gettysburg, Pa., to pay homage to his dead Civil War comrades, something strange happened to him. He heard the faint cries of the dead 40,000 men buried there and saw an apparition of a dead Union soldier cross before him. It was not the first time visitors heard the sounds and saw the ghost of a Union or Confederate soldier walking the battlefield. Many of Sipe’s old Fourth Pennsylvania Cavalry buddies experienced the same thing. And nearly a century later, former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who had retired to Gettysburg, trusted a colleague not to tell anyone what he saw and heard. Jacob Sipe is my great-great-grandfather who entrusted his experience to my mother when she was only 10 years old. She used to ride with him in his horse and buggy and he told her they were going to Oklahoma. Shortly thereafter, Sipe, a farmer by trade, would pull up at his patch of land and both would retrieve strawberries, tomatoes and potatoes. Jacob had survived four years in the nation’s bloodiest war. So many Union and Confederate soldiers were killed at Gettys-

burg that searchers were still finding them I was with him on the famous destructive as late as 1996 when tourists discovered ride south by General Phil. Every engagethe remains of a young soldier. ment he entered, I was with him.”‘ Of the 94,000 Union troops with my When Jacob was born, George Washgrandfather in the July 1-3, 1863, Gettys- ington was still fresh in the minds of Amerburg battle, 23,000 became casualties. Of icans. Franklin, Jefferson, Adams, Hamilthe 73,000 Confederate troops, 28,000 ton, Monroe, Andrew Jackson, all of these were casualties. men were still living or had been dead just Thousands of men were buried on the a few years. battlefield in ad-hoc graves. In the haste to Jacob had seen America emerge as a bury the dead, some critically wounded, struggling frontier country to the most but unconscious soldiers, powerful nation in the were mistakenly buried world. alive. He saw the western GUEST COLUMN Corpses were later exfrontier pushed to the Pa• humed and Union soldiers cific Ocean. He saw the ANTHONY GALLI were reburied with honors addition of Louisiana and in the National Park Cemmany other states to the etery. More than a decade nation. He saw America later the remains of dead Confederate sol- defeat Mexico, helped put down the Rebeldiers, often discovered in trenches with lion, and the first World War. Union dead, were reburied in Richmond, The man had never seen an electric Savannah and Charleston. light, an airplane and any other modes of When Jacob turned 100, the New Castle transportation except for his horse and News of Pennsylvania interviewed him. buggy and canal boats propelled by mules, When asked if he had seen any military ac- and many of the other conveniences we ention, “the old man straightened up and with joy today. a proud gleam in his eye said, ‘You bet I Jacob never forgot his Fourth Pennsylwas. I was with General Phil Sheridan in vania Cavalrymen or the ghosts of Gettysthe old Fourth Pennsylvania Cavalry and I burg. served in every battle General Phil was in. He told a neighbor he felt he would

soon be joining them on the battlefield. The next day while plowing his field, he suffered a stroke. He died a day later at the age of 104. All of the newspapers called him the oldest working man in the United States, still plowing his field and hauling produce and bags of coal. Others reported him as the last Union veteran of the Civil War. The little great-grandchild he told of the Ghosts of Gettysburg became my mother. She passed down to me his kepi hat with the insignia of “The Grand Army of the Republic” on it, his revolver, his two Cavalry sabers and the Civil War medal he was awarded. I am also responsible for two books about the Fourth Pennsylvania Cavalry and Commander Emeritus of New Jersey’s Lincoln Camp of the “Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.”

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Tittel, advocate for environmental causes, to retire from Sierra Club

eff Tittel, the director of the Sierra Club’s New Jersey Chapter, has announced he will retire as of May 1. According to a press release, for nearly 23 years Tittel has been an advocate for the environment. He has been involved in every major piece of environmental legislation that has been passed in New Jersey since 1998. Tittel worked for the passage of the following legislation: • Saving Sterling Forest – This 25-year battle resulted in one of the most significant open space victories in the nation. Ultimately, 20,000 acres of forest were saved in one of the largest coalitions of environmental groups and government entities ever assembled; • The New Jersey Highlands Act – 2004: The Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act is a landmark piece of legislation

that put critical protections in place for one of New Jersey’s most environmentally sensitive and ecologically important areas; • New Jersey’s Clean Car Program – 2004: Sometimes characterized as New Jersey’s “first major climate response bill,” the program brings New Jersey in line with California’s automobile emissions requirements, which are the strictest in the nation; • Global Warming Response Act – 2007, updated 2019: Under this law, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection must assess the state’s greenhouse gas emissions, and find ways to reduce emissions by 80% by 2050; • Plastic bag ban – New Jersey’s bill is one of the most comprehensive in the country; • Banning fracking in the Delaware River Basin – this recent ruling by the Delaware River Basin Commission was

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lauded by environmental groups across the country. Tittel worked closely with the Delaware Riverkeeper Network and the Water Defenders on the campaign that resulted in this decision. “I would like to thank everyone who I had the pleasure of working with over the years as New Jersey Sierra Club’s director and the accomplishments we made together,” Tittel was quoted as saying in the press release. “You have been part of my extended family and I will miss our camaraderie. “We worked from one end of New Jersey to the other and everywhere in between, whether it was working to protect the Pinelands, cleaning up toxic sites, protecting our parks, reducing climate change impacts, saving open space in the Highlands, protecting our clean water and more. “Moving on was a hard decision. How-

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ever, given that I have spent 51 years as an environmental activist and almost 23 years as the New Jersey chapter director, I felt it was time to make a change,” Tittel said. Rich Isaac, chair of the Sierra Club’s New Jersey Chapter, said, “Jeff has worked tirelessly in Trenton working to protect our state’s clean air, water and soil, to fight for the rights of people living in overburdened communities and to combat climate change. He will leave some very big shoes to fill.” Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) said Tittel “knows more about environmental issues on the state and federal levels than anyone I know.” New Jersey State Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg (D-Bergen) said, “It is hard to imagine the Sierra Club

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Monmouth County historic preservation grants presented during virtual event

he Monmouth County Historical Commission awarded preservation matching grant awards totaling $61,215 for 10 restoration projects at the 2021 Grants Presentation ceremony held virtually last month. “The annual awards ceremony for the Preservation Awards Program looked different this year, but it was still my sincerest honor to present grants to these organizations who have devoted so much to the preservation of historical structures in Monmouth County,” said Monmouth County Commissioner Lillian G. Burry, the liaison to the Historical Commission. “Monmouth County has a rich history and I commend each of these organizations for their commitment to preserving structures for the next generation to learn from and enjoy,” she said. The Historical Commission is dedicated to remembering the past and preserving history for residents and visitors to learn about Monmouth County’s past, according to a press release from the county. The projects eligible for funding are preservation, restoration or rehabilitation of historic structures, which are owned by nonprofit organizations or municipalities, and are accessible to the public. The program covers structural work for projects

commonly known as “bricks and mortar” endeavors, according to the press release. “Since 1990, the Historical Commission continues to provide support for preservation undertakings in Monmouth County,” said John Fabiano, executive director of the Historical Commission. “Once again, we have a variety of dedicated grantees that are moving these preservation projects forward.” The 2021 Preservation Grant recipients are: • Allentown Historic Preservation Commission – Borough Annex exterior painting; • Freehold Borough – Historic Firehouse doors restoration; • Monmouth County Historical Association – Association Headquarters chimney restoration; • Freehold Township Historic Preservation Commission – Georgia Road Schoolhouse cedar shake replacement; • Friends of Monmouth Battlefield – Craig House windows replacement and repair; • Howell Heritage and Historical Society – MacKenzie Museum and Library brick repointing; • The Parker Homestead 1665, Little Silver, – Parker Homestead kitchen resto-

ration; • Millstone Township – Baird House front porch replication; • Ocean Grove Historic Preservation Society – Old Neptune High School Wing wall restoration; • InfoAge Learning Center – Camp Evans Building 9400 exterior painting, Wall Township. In addition, the Monmouth County Historical Commission issued history regrants to 13 applicants totaling $29,185 through New Jersey’s County History Partnership Program, according to the press release. This Partnership Program supports existing local history organizations by providing grant funding for General Operating Support (GOS) and Special Projects (SP) to those same organizations, as well as other nonprofit entities, such as municipalities, libraries and local cultural organizations. Funding for these matching grants is provided entirely by the New Jersey Historical Commission, a Division of the Department of State. The 2021 History Regrant recipients are: • Asbury Park African-American Music Project – SP for Turf Club educational booklet;

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without Jeff Tittel. He was never shy, never retiring, never someone who is afraid to fight for the values of the Sierra Club, as well as his own. “He has contributed mightily to a cleaner environment for me and for all the generations who come after us. His leadership will be missed, but I know he has built an organization that will continue to fight for a better, cleaner future,” Weinberg said. Matt Smith, New Jersey director of Food and Water Watch, said, “Nobody has a better handle on New Jersey environmental policy than Jeff Tittel. And like the great basketball guards of the modern game, Jeff understands you need a strong inside and outside game to excel. “With his leadership, the New Jersey Sierra Club organized a powerful network of volunteer groups in every region of the state. And unlike some contemporaries who rely on expensive lobbying and slick public relations campaigns, Jeff has consistently paired his policy expertise and political savvy with a deep commitment to grassroots organizing. “This combination has made him one of the most effective environmental guardians in Garden State history, whose contributions to the movement will be felt for generations to come,” Smith said. Tittel co-founded Empower NJ, a 120plus member coalition that is working to stop new fossil fuel infrastructure projects in New Jersey, according to the press release.

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he critically acclaimed action-drama Gangs of London, from award-winning filmmaker Gareth Evans, will make its U.S. television debut Sunday, April 4, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on AMC. Set in the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic and multicultural cities, the series stars a multi-talented ensemble cast. For 20 years, Finn Wallace (Colm Meaney) was the most powerful criminal in London. But now he is dead – and nobody knows who ordered the hit. With rivals everywhere, it’s up to the impulsive Sean Wallace (Joe Cole), with the help of the Dumani family, headed by Ed Dumani (Lucian Msamati), to take his father’s place. If the situation wasn’t already dangerous enough, Sean’s assumption of power causes ripples in the world of international crime. Perhaps the one man who might be able to help him and be his ally is Elliot Finch (Dìrísù). But as the wind of fate blows, Elliot finds himself transported to the inner workings of the largest criminal organization in London. PBS’ American Masters turns up the volume on the

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life and legacy of a jazz music legend with Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story, premiering Friday, April 2, at 9 p.m. ET (check your local PBS listings). The documentary film features new conversations with Doc

Severinsen as well as original interviews with Questlove, Chris Botti, Arturo Sandoval, Bob Saget and Martin Mull. After more than 30 years as the colorful bandleader of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Severinsen continues to defy nature well into his 90s with a grueling schedule of touring, performing and teaching. The film traces the life and groundbreaking career of the unstoppable musical icon, revealing his personal trials and underscoring a remarkable journey of inspiration and obsession. In 1992, when Carson retired from The Tonight Show, Severinsen moved to Mexico with his third wife. However, the band leader could not give up performing. ABC will premiere its new comedy series Home Economics on Wednesday, April 7, at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT. The series takes a look at the heartwarming, yet super uncomfortable and sometimes frustrating relationship among three adult siblings (one in the 1%, one middle-class, one barely holding on.) The comedy stars Topher Grace (also executive producer), Caitlin McGee, Jimmy Tatro, Karla Sousa, Sasheer Zamata, Shiloh Bearman, Jordyn Curet and JeCobi Swain. The series is inspired by the life of writer and executive producer Michael Colton.

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NEWS BRIEFS The Chelsea at Shrewsbury, an assisted living community, recently presented a check to No Limits Café, a nonprofit organization that empowers and employs adults with intellectual disabilities. The Chelsea hosted a grab-and-go event that gave families and individuals an opportunity to buy dinner and a bottle of wine, with all proceeds going to No Limits Café. The event raised $555, according to a press release. “We are thankful for the kindness and

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2021 Buick Envision Essence FWD

ver the past few years, General Motors (GM) has spent a lot of time and money trying to “spice up” its Buick brand. First introduced in 1904 – 117 years ago – this iconic American brand had come to represent a solid, good quality automobile that perhaps lacked some pizzaz but was the kind of car your grandfather would own. In recent years, GM has jazzed up its Buick line making it more contemPeter Perrotta porary looking. It also juiced its ad campaign for the brand – especially television commercials – attempting to reach out to a younger generation demographic. Five years ago, it introduced a totally new compact crossover SUV to its lineup, the Envision. The Envision was truly unique. It was actually initially introduced in China in 2014 and was sold under its Chinese name: “Ang Ke Wei.” In the summer of 2016 it first went on sale in the United States making it the first Chinese-built GM vehicle to ever be sold in America. For 2021 Buick gave the Envision a makeover making it sportier and more aggressive looking while maintaining its luxury status. More than 90% of the Envision’s parts are made in China, including its engine and transmission. This vehicle’s final assembly plant is located in the Yantai Etdz province in China. I recently settled behind the wheel of a 2021 Buick Envision Essence FWD for one week to put this newly redesigned model through its paces. Overall, this version of the Envision is somewhat luxurious – not up to the snuff of a BMW or Mercedes – but it sits on the fringes of luxury. It is very comfortable. The ride is smooth – albeit not overly nimble or athletic – and it’s plenty roomy. The interior ergonomics are solid, but not overly impressive. The Essence version of the Envision I tested carries a base sticker price of

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$35,800. My tester had a bottom line sticker price – with added options and destination and delivery – of $39,990. The technology package, a $2,500 option, includes an upgraded 10-inch touch screen and a Bose 9 speaker sound system. One thing I really thought was a great new design feature for this Envision was how they positioned the 10-inch touch screen that literally controls all of the car’s functions. The front dash is designed such that the 10-inch touch screen protrudes out a bit and is angled toward the driver. This is a fantastic design concept that more car makers should embrace. It enables the driver to more easily see and interact with the touch screen without having to stretch your neck or hands around to touch or see the screen. In most cars these days, these screens, no matter how fancy or impressive, are still mounted flat into the dash and not angled towards the driver’s sight line. The design and layout of the screen in the Envision is truly awesome. It allows the driver to safely interact with the touch screen controls for navigation, phone, music or climate without having to take your

eyes off of the road. I think this is a much safer system than provided for in most vehicles these days. The Envision Essence I drove came equipped with a 2.0 liter, four-cylinder turbo charged engine that puts out 228 horsepower. This power plant is paired with a nine-speed transmission. I found the Essence model to be adequately powered and smooth. It won’t blow you away with its performance, but at the same time, it is more than capable in any traffic situation. There is a “mode” selector button located on the center console that enables the driver to select what type of driving style is preferred – sport, touring or eco. The sport mode gives the Envision a racier edge. For the most part, this car seemed to perform and prefer to be in the touring mode. I think the genetic makeup of this model is better suited for the more comfortable touring option. I must say, I logged quite a few highway miles in this Envision during the week I drove it and it is a very comfortable car to take on a long trip. It cruises smoothly and effortlessly under highway driving conditions.

The EPA fuel ratings for the 2021 Envision are 26 miles per gallon overall – 31 mpg for highway driving and 24 mpg in city driving. The EPA estimates that the annual fuel cost for operating the Envision comes in at around a modest $1,550 per year. It uses 3.8 gallons of gas for every 100 miles driven. This model of the Envision has not been safety crash tested under the government’s 5-star safety ratings yet. The editors at Car and Driver gave the Envision high marks for having a stylish exterior, low price compared to its competitors and smooth ride. They also said its acceleration was disappointing and its driving dynamics were not up to snuff. If you are in the market for a compact SUV crossover, I would recommend considering the Envision. It may not overwhelm you at first, but it is a choice that checks off enough boxes all around to make it a worthy contender. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears regularly. He may be contacted at pperrotta@comcast.net

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ast December, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit fans were thrilled when star Mariska Hargitay posted to her Instagram account a screen capture of a table read held via Zoom for an upcoming episode, accompanied by the understated caption, “Well … that happened …” Fans were excited that a new episode was in the works, sure, but they were especially amped-up when they noticed one screen name and picture in particular from among the several Zoom participants: “chrismeloni1.” Yes, it was Christopher Meloni, back — at least virtually, in that moment — with his old SVU family and getting ready to reprise his beloved character of

Detective Elliot Stabler. Meloni portrayed Stabler during the long-running crime drama’s first 12 seasons, from 1999-2011, earning an Emmy nomination for his work. Starting this month, Meloni is back to the character full time as he leads the new spinoff series Law & Order: Organized Crime. The series launches with a two-hour event on April 1 — its premiere episode will be preceded by an SVU crossover episode in which Meloni guest-stars. “Working with Mariska again was effortless,” says Meloni, sounding as excited to be back in the L&O universe as fans are at having him return, “and there was a sense of knowing without having to say anything. We just are, and you can’t plan for it, and it’s the most important

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with, including Dylan McDermott, Tamara Taylor (Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) and Danielle Moné Truitt (2017’s Rebel). The spinoff follows Stabler, who is returning to the NYPD to battle organized crime after a devastating personal loss. Meloni admits that he “can’t say much” about the series. “But Elliot has been finding his purpose. He took time to work on himself and focus on his family. What brings him back is a mix of business and pleasure, but both have been sidelined when we first see him.” Executive Producer Ilene Chaiken tells us that the series will follow one major case over the course of the season, but the episodes will each feature a selfcontained, close-ended story that resolves within the hour and relates to the larger case. Stabler certainly saw some of the worst of the worst types of criminals working in the SVU, but dealing with organized crime seems like it could present new kinds of challenges to him, and Meloni agrees. “This is a modern Mafia,” he says. “They have their hands in all the dark crevices like cryptocurrency and the dark web. It’s more high-tech, more sophisticated, and that’s just not where Stabler lives.”

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SERVICE UPGRADES

New Construction Addition’s Basement Remodels Service Upgrades Trouble Shooting & Repairs Outdoor Lighting We Call Ceiling Fans Recessed Lighting You Back!

Free Est. • Bonded & Ins. • Lic. # 15903

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Garage Doors

GARAGE DOORS RS

jbelectricalnj.com

Replace, Repairs, Spring Repairs, 24 HR service. Licensed/Insured ML Installation, LLC

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SPITALETTO ELECTRIC OWNER OPERATED

Lic # 13VH06595700

732-238-8519 www.spitalettoelectric.com email: info@spitalettoelectric.com

We Accept All Major Credit Cards -

NM-00456561

732-673-3105

WITH THIS AD Exp. 4/9/21

Handypersons Handypersons

Gutters

JB GUTTERS S EAMLESS GUTTERS & LEADERS

• 24 Hour Emergency Service • All Of Your Residential Electrical Needs • Same Day Service We Install Generac Generators Free Estimates • Lic. #14030 Bonded/Insured

10% o with ff this ad!

INSTALLATION REPAIRS CLEANING

Gutter Covers Rooﬁng & Chimney Repairs Call for free estimate

732-579-2490

NM-00455904

NM-00456786

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Electrical

Fully Insured

KEY CONSTRUCTION

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Interior Exterior We Accept Credit Cards

• Additions • Attics 10% • Basements OFF • Bathrooms ANY JOB Booked By • Carpets 4/30/21 • Carpentry Min. $300 • Ceramic Tile • Counter Tops • Decks • Doors • Dormers • Sheetrock • Flooring (we are dustless)

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Fully Insured • Free Estimates • Owner Operated NJ Lic# 13VH06672000

NM-00456563

Electrical

NM-00455338

Cleaning Domestic

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Lawn Care

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Over 2,500 Satisﬁed Customers

Serving Monmouth, Old Bridge, Parlin & surrounding.

732-759-5897

Home Improvements Home Improvements

A+ CONSTRUCTION PAINTING • POWER WASHING DECK REPAIRS • ROOFING FLAT ROOFS • ROOF COATING CONCRETE & FOUNDATIONS

732-857-1938 Free Est. Sr. Discounts

AJ’s Home Improvement, LLC CERTIFIED

Commercial & Residential

Exterior All Types of Rooﬁng Flat & Shingles Repair or New Deck Repair & Staining Chimney & Fencing Shed Repairs Powerwashing

Interior Carpentry Painting Sheetrock Basement Waterprooﬁng

No Job Too Small or Big!

Quality Service – Quick Response Free Estimates ~ 24 hr. emergency service

Veteran Discounts Available

Home Improvements

TIMCO HOME

IMPROVEMENTS Specializing in • Custom Seemless Gutters Leaf Guards • Roofing Siding - Windows • Bathroom And Kitchen Remodeling Free Est. • Fully Ins. • 35 Years Experience NM-00456569

(Cell)

www.buildwithasjr.com

NM-00454659

Lawn Care

Landscaping

G.S. LAWN SVC & LANDSCAPING LLC

Spring Clean-Ups

24 HOUR PROMPT/EMERGENCY SERVICE

ALL WORK GUARANTEED Residential & Commercial Lic. #13vH08853200

Landscape Restoration Experts

Any Service of $1,000 or more

Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 4/30/21

Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.

$250 OFF

Any Service of $2,500 or more

Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 4/30/21

Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.

• Weekly Mowing • Fertilization Program • De-Thatching & Seeding • Re-Sodding lawn • Complete Landscape Restoration & Installation • Mulch, Stone, Topsoil Installed & Delivered • Trimming & Pruning • Gutter Cleaning • Drainage Now Accepting Most Credit Cards Fully Insured

** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 1 Cord $185.00 • 1/2 Cord $100

732-257-1170

www.budgetpropertymaintenance.com

OWNER OPERATED

FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES Lawn Care

Working for a Greener NJ! Call for your FREE Estimate

732-257-5973

Landscaping

732-572-2678

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TREE SERVICE

• Tree Removal • Trimming • Pruning • Stump Grinding • FIREWOOD • Lots Cleared Serving: Edison, FIREWOOD Metuchen, Colonia, Woodbridge, N.Brunswick, Highland Park and “We Are TheMilltown, Most Recommended surrounding. Tree Service In The Area”

732-548-1653

NM-00456571

Free Estimates • Fully Insured

Lawn Care

Landscaping

D&S

INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE

LANDSCAPING INC.

Paver Walkways Patio • Driveways Snow Plowing

COMPLETE LANDSCAPE DESIGN 732-549-6387

www.dslandscapinginc.com

NM-00456572

Certiﬁed brick paver and retaining wall installer

CLEAN-UPS

NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A

FREE ESTIMATES

Landscaping

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$100 OFF

Free Estimates • Insured • Owner-Operated

732-613-1115 973-818-0880

Lawn Care

Will Serve The Monmouth Areas For Tree Work & Landscaping Only

ALL WORK GUARANTEED !!! (Ofﬁce)

Landscaping

C.H.E.A.P.

Home Improvements

732-900-6087

• Hardwood Floors • Kitchens • Laminate Floors • Moldings • Odd Jobs • Painting • Power Washing • Repairs • Rooﬁng • Sheds • Siding • Wallpaper • Windows

NM-00456570

Call Mike for an estimate.

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

Outdoor Kitchens - Pavers - Driveways - Patios - Walkways Curb Stone - Concrete - Vinyl Fencing - Planting - Trimming Mulch - Core Aeration - Seeding - Fertilizing - Grading - Drainage NM-00455815

NM-00455910

No job too small. All levels of home repairs & improvements. Carpentry • Painting • Tile/Molding • Powerwashing

NM-00455204

Handypersons

Lic#: 13VH08371300 Pest.#: 90823B Licensed & Insured

Lawn Care

732-251-2723 Fiorellolandscaping.com Landscaping

EXPERT

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

Lawn Care

Landscaping

New Beginnings Landscaping Spring & Fall Clean Ups Lawn Mowing - Fertilization Top Soil, Mulch, Shrub Trimming, New Plantings, Seeding, Powerwashing We deliver materials!

Call 908-309-1430 ask for Mike Give your property a New Beginning

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Landscaping

UNITED

Residential/Commercial/Municipal

(Patios, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Sidewalks) Free Estimates Fully Insured Over 20 Years Experience 24 Hour Emergency Service Senior Citizen Discount

All Phases of Brick, Stone & Concrete Work Free Designing Available

732-207-3933 732-617-TREE /

Landscaping

• Fertilizing and weed control • Disease Control • Grassy Weed Control • Lawn Insect Control • Complete Lawn Renovation • Mosquito Control • Property Insect Control

609-686-2053

Masonry/Paving

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

Painting/Wallpapering

Glenn Kaune’s Custom Painting Satisfaction Guaranteed

Quality Work • Affordable Wallpaper Removal • Sheetrock Repair Taping/Spackling • Interior/Exterior Reliable Prompt Service

ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER

732-257-6254

No Job Too Small NJ Lic#8843

#13VH04604300

Plumbing

Painting/Wallpapering

3rd Generation

plumbing & heating

PAINTING

“Honest, Neat and Professional Service”

• All Phases Of Painting • Interior/Exterior • Moulding Installation •No Job Too Small

NM-00454624

NM-00438101

Painting/Wallpapering

DISCOUNTS 732-605-0362 AVAILABLE Over 30 yrs. • Free Est./Ins.

David J. McConnell Plumbing • Heating Home Improvements

732-906-0385

Fall Aerating and Seeding

Free Estimates - Fully Insured

732-525-8118

Masonry/Paving

Pest # 60069B

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www.poloniaconstruction.com

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Lawn Care

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Plumbing

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Serving the area for over 31 years! Best from Europe!

POLISH

Tree Service, Inc.

NM-00455123

Painting/Wallpapering

NM-00454669

NM-00455389

Lawn Care

www.mattcoplumbing.com

732-418-0011 Metuchen, NJ 08840 | info@mattcoplumbing.com

When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter

Painting/Wallpapering

For All Your Painting Needs Call

(732) 534-0548

Power Washing

Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured NM-00452771

USA

Lic#13VH06178600

Painting/Wallpapering

Reasonable Rates Neat & Reliable NM-00455382

Over 30 Years Experience

Call Mike 917-273-3234

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PRECISION PAINT & POWERWASHING

Remove Green Algae and Mold using Hot Water and/or Soap

Houses, Patios, Walkways, Roofs...

5 Star Rated on Google

Veteran, 1st Responder and Senior Discounts Fully Insured • Free Estimates VETERAN

• Interior & Exterior Painting • Wallpaper Removal • Sheetrock Repair • Taping & Spackling • Color Change • Popcorn Removal

732-415-8762

www.usapowerwashingplus.com

Nothing is better than a woman’s touch! Same day free estimate • Licensed & Insured

Call Jade

908-416-5219

NM-00454618

Interior/Exterior Painting

POWER WASHING PLUS, LLC

OWNED & OPERATED

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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

SAVE

$850

on every entry and patio door1

FREE

Upgrade

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