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Tinton Falls introduces $26M budget By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor
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Signs of the times as seen in Red Bank on April 23 during a coronavirus pandemic that kept its deadly grip on New Jersey. Bow Tie Cinemas and Winks Hair and Lash Studio are two of many businesses in the borough that suspended operations in mid-March and remain shuttered as the calendar prepares to turn to May.
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he Tinton Falls Borough Council has introduced a $26.59 million budget to fund the operation of the municipality during 2020. The budget was introduced during the council’s April 21 meeting. A public hearing on the budget has been scheduled for May 19, at which time it may be adopted. According to a presentation, the $26.59 million budget will be supported through the collection of $16.15 million in taxes from the borough’s residential and commercial property owners. Officials will use $3.63 million from the borough’s surplus funds (savings) as revenue in the budget. State aid will total $1.49 million. Tinton Falls’ 2019 budget totaled $26.53 million and was supported in part by the collection of $15.87 million in taxes from property owners. Officials used $3.87 million from surplus as revenue in the budget and received $1.49 million in state aid. In 2019, the municipal tax rate was 47.2 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. Municipal taxes on a home assessed at $360,000 were about $1,700. In 2020, the municipal tax rate is projected to decrease to 46.5 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. Municipal taxes on a home assessed at $360,000 will be about $1,674. Municipal taxes are one item on a property owner’s tax bill. Property owners also pay Tinton Falls School District taxes,
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f you get sick and live in central New Jersey, stay put, says Samantia Wright, a licensed nurse practitioner and owner of Excellent Way LLC. Wright will come to you and examine, diagnose and prescribe treatment in the comfort of your own home. Think old time house calls for the modern age. “Although we are all talking about and worried about COVID-19, there are many other healthcare conditions that still exist,” Wright said. “Infections, flu, diabetes, heart disease – these all require medical attention now.” Wright handles diagnosis, treatment (prescriptions) and management of colds and the flu, as well as ear, sinus and strep infections, and more. In addition to sudden onset illness, Wright helps patients manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension and more at home. “With some conditions, there is nothing better than having a healthcare professional listen to your lungs, look in your ears, touch the rash, etc. People often require a physical assessment for a true diagnosis,” she explained. At present, Excellent Way is not providing COVID-19 testing, nor does Wright prescribe narcotics for pain management. Recently, David Nassar, 23, of Freehold, was sick and did not want to go out in public. He called Excellent Way and Wright made a same-day house call. “Sam was so skilled and nice. It was great to be able to receive such good care
at home, especially at a time when the ER is the last place I would want to go,” he said. Wright founded Excellent Way prior to the COVID-19 outbreak. She wanted to focus on caring for people with mobility issues. She got the idea after seeing patient after patient who could not get around easily, including an 82-year-old man, get hurt on the way to a doctor’s appointment. “Bill couldn’t get a ride and decided to take the bus. He fell trying to climb the bus steps and wound up cutting his head, had to have stitches and was diagnosed with a concussion. Bill was kept overnight in the ER for observation. It broke my heart that he didn’t have another option,” she said. That is when the idea of Excellent Way was born. “With our aging population, it’s very difficult for people to get to and from doctors independently. You have to rely on your family member or friend to take off work to get you to the doctor,” Wright said. “That’s where I come in. House calls are back in style.” Wright has more than a decade of experience treating patients in healthcare facilities including Hackensack Meridian and CentraState Medical Center. She accepts Medicare and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield. Individuals without insurance pay $99 for an at-home visit. For more information, call 732-5875251 or visit www.medicalhousecallsnj. com
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Freeholders will bond for improvements at reclamation center By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor
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he Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has introduced a bond ordinance that will, if adopted, fund a series of improvements at the Monmouth County Reclamation Center, Tinton Falls. Solid waste from the county’s municipalities is transported to and placed at the landfill. During a meeting on April 21 in Freehold Borough, the freeholders voted 5-0 to introduce the measure which provides for the issuance of $8 million in bonds or
notes to finance the planned upgrades. The ordinance does not required a cash down payment from the county. A public hearing on the ordinance has been scheduled for the freeholders’ May 14 meeting, at which time the ordinance may be adopted. Four “yes” votes will be needed to adopt the bond ordinance. The planned improvements at the reclamation center include, but are not limited to the following work: rebuilding of flare C (burns off methane gas that comes from the landfill); leachate seep improvements on the west slope; installation of wells;
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improvements to the leachate plant; installation of environmental high density polyethylene caps; acquisition of equipment; replacement of a scale; and removal of underground storage tanks. The period of usefulness for the improvements is 15 years. The estimated cost of the work is $8 million, which represents the initial appropriation made by the county, according to the ordinance. In reviewing the proposed ordinance, Craig R. Marshall, the county’s director of finance, told the freeholders the two most expensive components of the project are
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the improvements to the leachate plant ($3.9 million) and the installation of the polyethylene caps ($3.1 million). In other business, Freeholder Lillian Burry reported that May 15 is the date when a decision will be made regarding the 2020 Monmouth County Fair, which is a joint venture between the Monmouth County Park System and the Rutgers Cooperative Extension. The fair is traditionally held in late July at the East Freehold Showgrounds in
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onmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising residents the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the enforcement deadline of the federal REAL ID Act from October 2020 to Oct. 1, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a press release from Hanlon, the federal government enacted the REAL ID Act after the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks to require more secure identification for domestic travel and access to certain federal facilities. Residents will now have additional time to comply with the law. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, starting in October 2021, individuals must have a REAL IDcompliant driver license/identification to fly within the United States, unless they use a U.S. passport or another federally approved form of identification. Until that date, a standard New Jersey
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Monmouth Regional High School District taxes, Monmouth County taxes and a fire district tax. The amount of taxes an individual pays is determined by the assessed value of his/ her home and/or property and the tax rate that is set by each taxing entity. According to the budget presentation, expenses in 2020 will include $11.7 million for salaries and wages for borough employees; $7.87 million for other expens-
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es; $2.92 million for statutory expenses; and $2.63 million for debt service. In the presentation, municipal officials said, “Overall, the budget is a fiscally sound and responsible plan. The budget contains no gimmicks or structural issues. “The budget provides necessary funding for all municipal services and for continued capital investment in the borough’s infrastructure, parks and equipment. “The budget allows for the regeneration of surplus used. State aid will remain the same for the 11th straight year.” Municipal officials said Tinton Falls’ operating expenses have increased by
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0.75% from 2019 to 2020. Total budgeted salaries and wages, which are a component of operating expenses, have been held to an increase of 1.24% and debt service remains consistent with the prior year. The budget presentation includes statements from Moody’s Investors Service as of October 2019 in which the agency said Tinton Falls “has a low debt burden that is favorable in relation to its assigned rating of Aa2. The net direct debt to full value (0.6%) is lower than the U.S. median. “The credit position for Tinton Falls is very strong and its Aa2 rating slightly exceeds the median rating of Aa3 for cities
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Red Bank council awards contract for White Street improvements By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor
RED BANK – The Red Bank Borough Council has awarded a contract to Lima Charlie Construction, Freehold Borough, for improvements to White Street. Council members awarded the $975,975
contract to the firm during a meeting on April 22. Lima Charlie Construction was the low bidder among six bids that were received by the borough from firms seeking the contract. The other bids were submitted by
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striping and storm drainage. Borough Engineer Greg Valesi of CME Associates wrote that the contract “is expected to be funded in part with funds from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust and the New Jersey Department of Transportation.” The successful bidder was required to comply with all provisions of state law “for the participation of small business enterprises owned and controlled by social and economically disadvantaged individuals,” Valesi wrote in the document. In other business at the meeting, council members appointed James K. Courtney and Andrew J. Todd to the position of Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II with the Red Bank Police Department effective May 1 at a rate of $20 per hour. The appointments were recommended by the police chief. Class II special officers are authorized to exercise full police powers and duties similar to those of a permanent, regularly appointed full-time police officer, according to www.oceancountypoliceacademy. org Class II special officers may only carry a firearm while engaged in the actual performance of their official duties and when specifically authorized by the police chief, according to the website. Yngstrom, Horgan, Zipprich, Ballard and Triggiano voted “yes” on the motions to appoint the Class II special officers.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD With high school theaters going dark throughout the State of New Jersey, the Axelrod Performing Arts Center, in conjunction with local non-profit Cabaret for Life ([CFL), is turning the spotlight on high school musical theater students with the NJ High School AXE Awards. Four winning seniors will each receive $1000, while the top male and female underclassman will each receive $500. The award money is provided byCFL in memory of Amy Fredericks, a local music director and teacher who frequently volunteered for the organization. The NJ High School AXE Awards are open to all current high school students who live in Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties. Any senior cast in a leading or supporting role in a 2020 high school musical is eligible, whether or not
the show went on. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors who had leading, supporting or featured roles can also submit. The six categories for the AXE Awards are Best Actor in a Musical, Best Actress in a Musical, Best Supporting Actor in a Musical, Best Supporting Actress in a Musical, Best Non-Senior Actress in a Musical and Best Non-Senior Actor in a Musical. Entrants have through May 8 to fill out the registration form available at www.axelrodartscenter.com/post/nj-highschool-axe-awards and submit a performance video. A panel of theater professionals will select finalists, and an online vote will determine the five winners on May 18, with winners announced after Memorial Day. For more information, email adeprisco@axelrodartscenter.org.
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Monmouth freeholders extend public access restrictions
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n behalf of the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone and Freeholder Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley held a press conference on April 27 to provide updates on the COVID-19 situation in the county. Arnone talked about the $108 million Monmouth County received in federal stimulus money through the federal CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act, according to a press release. “We are in the process of working with the eight other counties who were given federal stimulus money to come up with guidelines and protocols for the stimulus money. We will be developing timelines and guidance for the municipalities to submit for reimbursement,” Arnone said. “County Administrator Teri O’Connor and I will be in contact with the administrators and mayors of each town to communicate these guidelines and protocols,” he said. Arnone provided an update about the Take Out in Monmouth initiative, which
encourages residents to order from local businesses that are open. Originally including restaurants and then wineries, breweries and garden centers, the Take Out in Monmouth website, www.takeoutinmonmouth.com, now includes a list of vendors that registered for the now-postponed Made in Monmouth event, according to the press release. “It’s encouraging to see the amount of website views greatly increase as this initiative progresses,” Arnone said. “Monmouth County residents are showing their support for these small businesses and their employees during this difficult time.” More than 13,000 individuals have visited the Take Out in Monmouth website, with more than 26,000 total views since it went live in early April, according to the press release. The freeholders also announced that all public access restrictions to county buildings and programs have been extended through May 15. This includes all Monmouth County Library branches and the Monmouth County Park System buildings. “I want to reiterate that I do not support
the indefinite closure of all county parks in New Jersey,” Arnone said. “The freeholders understand how important these parks and open spaces are for our residents’ mental health and wellness and we are going to be increasing our efforts to open the parks and golf courses.” Kiley spoke about Monmouth ACTS, which is working to provide recommendations for improving identified issues and are pinpointing how COVID-19 is impacting county residents while implementing the necessary response. “As human service needs expand due to the unpredictability of the virus, Monmouth ACTS has streamlined communications at monmouthacts.org/covid19,” said Kiley. “One example of an identified need is behavioral health and the county’s Division of Behavioral Health and the Mental Health Association (MHA) of Monmouth County have partnered and enlisted the services of more than 60 volunteer licensed counselors to provide behavioral health support to residents in need.” The county COVID-19 hotline will serve as the point of contact and provide
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even years ago when Mercedes introduced the CLA sedan model to the American market, it was supposed to be a game changer for the German automaker known for producing some of the finest luxury automobiles in the world. This entry level sedan was aimed at capturing the Mercedes buyer at a younger age in their buying cycle and hopefully keeping them as customers until they matured and started making the big bucks. At Peter Perrotta that point, the logic was they could then afford the more expensive E or S class models. I was working for Mercedes at the time of the CLA launch and I recall one Mercedes product executive telling me at that time that the future for Mercedes is “smaller and smaller.” “Get ready,” he said. “You are going to see them start introducing smaller and smaller cars into the US market.” He reasoned that Mercedes was not only intent on capturing the American buyer at an earlier age in their buying cycle but producing more fuel efficient cars, as well. Keeping with that same trend, last year, Mercedes introduced the A class sedan into American and Canadian markets for the first time. The A class is smaller than the CLA and now represents Mercedes’ entry level sub compact sedan model. I test drove the Mercedes Benz A220 4matic sedan for one week recently to see how well this relatively new offering in the U.S. market holds up against its competition. Overall, I was impressed with this new model. While the 2.0 liter inline, 4 cylinder turbo charged engine (188 horsepower) is a bit weak for this model, it is sufficient enough to pass the test for the rigors of ev-
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eryday family style driving. This is not an aggressive sports car, mind you. However, at its entry level base prices – $32,800 for the front wheel drive version and $34,800 for the AWD 4matic – it offers a lot of bang for the buck and is reasonably priced enough to be affordable, providing you don’t load it up with too many extras. The car that I tested for the week was the 4matic version with the base price of $34,800; however, my tester stickered at $43,745 with options. The options on my tester included: $500 for 18-inch wheels; $850 for dynamic body control; $460 for Sirius XM radio; $580 for heated front seats; $310 for ambient lighting; $200 for wireless charging; $2,250 for the driver assistance safety package; $1,150 for the multimedia package; $1,650 for the premium 1 package and $995 for destination and delivery. Included in the driver assistance package are active brake assist, active distance assist, active lane keeping, emergency stop assist and more. The multi-media package includes navigation; and the premium 1 package includes a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster with touchscreen, keyless go and more. Standard features in the base model in-
clude: the 2.0 liter, 4 cylinder turbo engine with the 7-speed, dual clutch, automatic transmission; pano roof; Bluetooth; power driver’s seat; keyless start; dual zone climate; rearview camera; brushed aluminum trim and more. The caveat, however, is that whenever you introduce an entry level model like this, you risk alienating the traditional Mercedes buyers who are used to impressing their friends with the quality and luxuriousness of their cars. A longtime friend of mine, who worked for Mercedes for many years, said, “There is no exclusivity anymore. Anyone can buy a Mercedes now.” He explained that at one time, it used to be a big deal to see a Mercedes drive down the road. But, now, with the proliferation of the lower priced models, the brand is a lot more commonplace. I understand my friend’s sentiment. And, when I was selling Mercedes, I did hear a number of my regular customers bemoan the fact that these new models were “watering down” the brand. But, at the same time, the CLA, when introduced, did bring a younger buyer into the market who were genuinely excited about being able to lease or buy a Benz.
At the end of the day, though, the success of these new models will depend largely on whether or not they continue to sell and to do that the general motoring public will have to continue to see value in these cars. My opinion is that there is enough meat on the bones, so to speak, in this A220 model to sustain itself in a crowded field. To start with, the exterior of the car has enough style and pizzazz to attract attention. At first glance, this looks like it could be an expensive ride. On the inside, the fit and finish of the A220 4matic is above average, it doesn’t give off the feel of an inexpensive car. It is comfortable and stylish with a faux leather seats, panoramic roof, faux leather wrapped dash with cool looking throwback circular air vents and brushed aluminum trim. As you drive this car, the sight lines are good, the ride is supple and a bit stiff at times, but still exciting enough to be enjoyable. The backseat room is sufficient for three kids. The only real issue with the A220 is trunk space. It doesn’t have a great amount of cargo space inside the trunk. However, it is adequately powered and fuel efficient. The EPA fuel ratings for the A220 are 28 miles per gallon overall – 34 miles per gallon in highway driving and 28 in city driving. The average annual fuel costs estimated at $1,750 as it is rated as using 3.6 gallons of gas per every 100 miles. This particular model has not been received a government crash test rating yet. Overall, I think that the A220 can be a player in this crowded sub compact sedan space. This vehicle should appropriately be on anyone’s short list of cars to consider if they are thinking about leasing or buying a car in this class.
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Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears weekly. Comments are welcome. You can contact him by email at pperrotta@comcast.net.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD Monmouth County has received nearly $108 million in federal stimulus money. The $107.97 million comes as part of the CARES Act, the $2.2 trillion stimulus package signed into law last month, according to a press release provided by the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders.
The money is to be used to offset the unexpected expenditures related to COVID-19 from March 1, 2020 through Dec. 30, 2020, according to the press release. “We are grateful to the federal government and our congressional delegation for this funding that will help us continue to
serve the residents of Monmouth County,” Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone said. “The county remains on the front lines of the response to this pandemic and will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the health and safety of our residents.
“While the money has been given directly to the county to offset costs, we are planning to use this funding to provide relief to all 53 of our municipalities. I plan on reaching out to the mayors once we receive more guidelines on how we can use these funds,” Arnone said.
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Library staff is still serving the public during COVID-19 pandemic
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eports from the professional staff at last week’s meeting of the Monmouth County Library Commission, conducted via conference call, were a vivid and outstanding testimony to how the county libraries are helping residents through this pandemic, through making it possible for every card holder to take advantage of educational, recreational and cultural programs and activities. Assistant Director Heidi Amici and her team of county library employees have done an outstanding job of not only making so much available online through advanced technology and hard work, but also
offering a broad variety of novels, autobiographies and history online to meet every taste. With all libraries closed during the pandemic, both the teen and children’s library staffs have also risen to the challenge of providing entertainment and education online. Both departments have provided so much for young people, whether it is learning a new language or seeing what latest novels are garnering the attention of their peers. And all it takes is a library card for residents in the communities served by the Monmouth County Library. I would urge
Governor’s order changes date of primary
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xecutive Order No. 120 signed by Gov. Phil Murphy has postponed the 2020 primary election from June 2 to July 7 in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Executive Order includes the postponement of the primary for President, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, county and municipal elections, as well as political party county committee elections in Monmouth County. All statutory election deadlines have changed and are now calculated by using the July 7 election date. This did not affect any deadlines that occurred prior to April 11, with the exception of the deadline for the change of party affiliation which was moved via the Executive Order from April 8 to May 13.
Based on the new primary election date of July 7, the voter registration deadline for the election will be June 16 and the deadline to apply for a mail-in Ballot by mail will be June 30. The primary election timeline with revised deadlines from the state Division of Elections is now available on our Elections Website at MonmouthCountyVotes.com and on our free Monmouth County Votes mobile app. Any questions regarding the primary election can be directed to the county clerk’s Elections Division at 732-431-7790 or ClerkOfElections@co.monmouth.nj.us Christine Giordano Hanlon Monmouth County Clerk Freehold Borough
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April 20. “The hue and cry from the public and the commissioners is to open the parks, but to do it discretely. People’s mental health is a crucial part of fighting the pandemic and exercise and the outdoors are mental health boosters. “It is also related to domestic violence, as parks give people a place to go, even if it’s only for an hour, to remove themselves from a domestic violence situation. The message we are getting is one of concern. Can we get through to the governor?” Burry asked. Freeholder Director Thomas Arnone said Murphy “knows where we stand” on the county’s desire to reopen the parks. “Everyone has a mental state; this all comes into play,” he said. Burry said she hoped the situation regarding the parks can be resolved soon.
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• Custom Seemless Gutters Leaf Guards • Roofing Siding - Windows • Bathroom And Kitchen Remodeling Free Est. • Fully Ins. • 35 Years Experience
Quality Service – Quick Response Free Estimates ~ 24 hr. emergency service
Veteran Discounts Available
NM-00428631
Home Improvements
SPITALETTO ELECTRIC OWNER OPERATED
NM-00428644
IMPROVEMENTS
ALL HANDYMAN SERVICES
Landscaping
Tree Removal Trimming-Pruning Stump Grinding Firewood
PAINTING • ROOFING DRIVEWAYS • SEAL COATING DECK REPAIRS • POWER WASHING CONCRETE & FOUNDATIONS
CALL 732-925-0563
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A&C TREE SERVICE
JOHN’S CONSTRUCTION
Free Estimates • Senior Discounts
732-572-2678
Lawn Care
732-354-3788
NM-00428122
NM-00427857
Free Est. • Bonded & Ins. • Lic. # 15903
TIMCO HOME
CERTIFIED
Commercial & Residential
Exterior All Types of RooďŹ ng Flat & Shingles Repair or New Deck Repair & Staining Chimney & Fencing Shed Repairs Powerwashing
www.buildwithasjr.com
NM-00428629
V & D ELECTRIC, LLC. AJ’s Home Improvement, LLC • • • • • • • •
732-613-1115 973-818-0880
Home Improvements
732-900-6087
24 HOUR PROMPT/EMERGENCY SERVICE
732-257-1170 1st Lawn Cut 20% 20%
FREE (With Sign-Up for Season) Exp. 4/1/20
Free Estimates • Insured • Owner-Operator
(Office)
Free Estimates • Fully Insured Reasonable Prices NM-00427346
Now accepting major credit cards
Landscaping
Will Serve The Monmouth Areas For Tree Work & Landscaping Only
ALL WORK GUARANTEED !!!
Home Improvements
Over 25 Years Experience
• Hardwood Floors • Kitchens • Laminate Floors • Moldings • Odd Jobs • Painting • Power Washing • Repairs • Roofing • Sheds • Siding • Wallpaper • Windows
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Over 2,500 Satisfied Customers
INSTALLATION REPAIRS CLEANING
NM-00428705
Lawn Care
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
EAMLESS GUTTERS & LEADERS
Full Renovations Home Improvements
Additions Add a Level Custom Basements Kitchens Baths
Home Improvements
NM-00428654
Contractors
OFF
A Spring Clean-Up OR Mulch Installation Exp. 4/1/20
OFF
TREE REMOVAL
($500 or more) Exp. 4/1/20
** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 1 Cord $175.00 • 1/2 Cord $100 PROMPT/EMERGENCY
732-257-1170
www.budgetpropertymaintenance.com
OWNER OPERATED
FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES Lawn Care
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Landscaping
C.H.E.A.P. TREE SERVICE
• Tree Removal • Trimming • Pruning • Stump Grinding • Lots Cleared FIREWOOD “We Are The Most Recommended Tree Service In The Areaâ€?
732-548-1653
NM-00428667
Free Estimates • Fully Insured
Lawn Care
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Landscaping
D&S
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
LANDSCAPING INC.
Paver Walkways Patio • Driveways Snow Plowing
COMPLETE LANDSCAPE DESIGN 732-549-6387
www.dslandscapinginc.com
NM-00428688
ATTENTION CONTRACTORS: TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
CertiďŹ ed brick paver and retaining wall installer
CLEAN-UPS
NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A
FREE ESTIMATES
BUSINESS & SERVICE
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Landscaping
G.S. LAWN SVC & LANDSCAPING, LLC
Spring Clean-Ups
Lawn Care
Tree Service, Inc.
(Patios, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Sidewalks) Free Estimates Fully Insured Over 20 Years Experience 24 Hour Emergency Service Senior Citizen Discount
Lawn Care
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732-257-5973
Landscaping
NM-00428712
732-207-3933 732-617-TREE
Masonry/Paving
Plumbing
Serving the area for over 31 years! Best from Europe!
POLISH
MASON
www.poloniaconstruction.com
732-525-8118
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Specializing in all types of paving for Driveways & Parking Lots
CELL # 732-810-9511
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Lawn Care
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Masonry/Paving
Power Washing
POWER WASHING PLUS, LLC Remove Dirt, Kill Algae, Mold, Bacteria, and Viruses w/Hot Water and/or Bleach/Soap. Houses, Concrete Driveways, Walkways, Patios, Gutters, Fences, Roofs... Veteran • 1st Responder • Senior Discounts
s Year
732-415-8762
Power Washing
SPECIALIZING IN • Houses • Decks • Fences • Concrete • Brick Pavers • Pool Areas • Deck Staining Also• Polymetric Sanding FREE ESTIMATES
Free Estimates - Fully Insured
732-906-0385 Painting/Wallpapering
PAINTING
• All Phases Of Painting • Interior/Exterior • Moulding Installation •No Job Too Small
LANDSCAPING • TREE SERVICES STUMP REMOVAL • SPRINKLER REPAIR BULK MATERIAL DELIVERY
When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter
(732) 534-0548
Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured NM-00425169
Lic#13VH06178600
ATTENTION CONTRACTORS: TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
Roofing/Siding
CISLO SIDING All Types of Siding Windows • Roofing
732-548-0110 25th Anniversary
Free Estimates • Fully Insured
www.cislosiding.com
NM-00427196
NM-00425303
FULLY INSURED
VETERAN OWNED & OPERATED
www.usapowerwashingplus.com Angie's List "A" Rated!
3rd Generation
LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC
732-713-1528 TOM 732-713-2008 BRIAN
732-418-0011 Metuchen, NJ 08840 | info@mattcoplumbing.com
NM-00428224
EXPERT
24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE
Please visit our website or call for more info.
www.mattcoplumbing.com
Fully Insured • Free Estimates
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plumbing & heating “Honest, Neat and Professional Service�
All Phases of Brick, Stone & Concrete Work Free Designing Available
CALL NICK
Visit our website: www.gslawnsvclandscaping.com Facebook: G.S. Lawn Service & Landscaping, LL.C. NM-00426956
Masonry/Paving
UNITED
Now Accepting Most Credit Cards Fully Insured • Free Estimates
DAVID J. GUDZAK
Landscaping
Residential/Commercial/Municipal
Landscape Restoration Experts
ALL WORK GUARANTEED Residential & Commercial Lic. #13vH08853200 • Weekly Mowing • Fertilization Program • De-Thatching & Seeding • Re-Sodding lawn • Complete Landscape Restoration & Installation • Mulch, Stone, Topsoil Installed & Delivered • Trimming & Pruning • Gutter Cleaning • Drainage • Pavers
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