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Freeholders select Waste Management to operate landfill By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor

he Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has authorized the award and execution of a landfill facility service agreement with Waste Management of New Jersey Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, the corporation will operate the Monmouth County Reclamation Center in Tinton Falls. During a meeting on Dec. 8, Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone said the county is not selling the landfill property or the infrastructure at the landfill, but is hiring a corporation to operate the sprawling facility. Arnone and freeholders Susan M. Kiley, Lillian G. Burry, Patrick Impreveduto and Dominick DiRocco voted “yes” on a motion to pass a resolution which designates Waste Management of New Jersey Inc. as the landfill’s new operator. Arnone said the decision to have the county step away from operating the landfill was made because the deficit associated with the facility was “getting deeper and deeper, through no fault of the county employees who work at the landfill.” He said representatives of the county’s Human Services Department will meet with the employees who will be displaced by the change in the landfill’s operator and discuss their employment options. “At the present time, we are holding county positions that are currently open

for people coming from the landfill. That might not be the case if we wait three to five years if we kick the can down the road. “We are very confident every employee at the landfill is going to have a bona fide offer (of employment). People who can retire will be given that opportunity and may actually go to work for Waste Management. We will also have certain staff on site,” Arnone said. County officials said the decision to engage a corporation to operate the landfill will yield millions of dollars in savings. Earlier this year, county officials began a search for qualified companies to operate and maintain the landfill. In February, the county received qualifications from Waste Management of New Jersey Inc. and Urbaser Inc., both of which were deemed qualified by the county. In July, the county received a proposal from Waste Management of New Jersey Inc., which is a Delaware corporation that is authorized to do business in New Jersey. The county did not receive a proposal from Urbaser Inc. Negotiations were conducted between representatives of the county and Waste Management and an agreement was reached, according to the resolution. The awarding and execution of the agreement is subject to the consent and approval of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the terms of the requirements contained in the county’s permits for the landfill.

Gov. authorizes funding for project at Red Bank library By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor

ov. Phil Murphy has signed A-4942 into law and the legislation authorizes nearly $87.5 million to be distributed to proposed projects for the first round of funding from the Library Construction Bond Act. The funding will provide improvements to New Jersey public libraries, including Americans with Disabilities Act compliance upgrades for disabled residents, plus heating, ventilation and air conditioning improvements, and projects to improve

public access to information and modernize community space, including procuring new technology, according to a press release from Murphy’s office. The initial grant round will also fund 10 new library buildings. A second round of awards is planned for the first quarter of 2021, according to the press release. “Our public libraries serve as community bedrocks, providing resources and information to thousands of New Jerseyans,” Murphy said. “With this bill signing, libraries will receive critical funding to address accessibility issues for our disability

community and provide necessary safety improvements for adequate ventilation systems, as well as upgrading technology that will help shrink the digital divide in communities across the state.” The Red Bank Public Library will receive $150,000 and Library Director Eleni Glykis said the library “will be using the grant funding to complete an overall $300,000 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) rehabilitation project. Existing infrastructure that inhibits the library from being a barrier-free building will be addressed and corrected.

“The project will include upgrading the main entrance and renovating the current bathrooms to be more ADA accessible and upgrading the existing elevator to better meet increased demand and usage. “The library already offers over 400 programs annually with over 50,000 visitors to the facility a year. These enhancements to our building will ensure the library continues to be the dynamic force that meets our diverse and vibrant community’s ever-changing needs,” Glykis said. (Continued on page 7)

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Get outside and embrace ‘friluftsliv’ this winter

riluftsliv might be a hard word to pronounce, but it is a concept to embrace this winter amid the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Meaning “open-air life” in Norwegian, friluftsliv (pronounced free-loofts-liv) is deeply ingrained in Nordic culture. Scandinavians are renowned for their love of the outdoors, no matter the season or weather. There’s even a popular saying: “There is no bad weather, only bad clothes.” At Scandinavian latitudes, where winter means scarce daylight and frigid temperatures, friluftsliv is an incredibly helpful attitude. Why not try it out this winter for the sake of our health and sanity? After the first COVID outbreak this past spring, socializing outside with friends and family became a way of life for many. It was easy in the warm months to spend leisurely hours walking with friends, hanging out at parks and beaches, and dining outdoors. But as winter’s chill sets in, a different mindset is needed to avoid either spending the next several months in isolation or spreading COVID-19 at indoor gatherings. Friluftsliv is all about connecting with nature, either alone or socially. Numerous studies have shown that time spent outdoors boosts physical and mental health.

A 2019 study published in the journal outdoor gear makes great holiday gifts for “Nature” found that spending just two those who will be joining you outside; hours a week in natural environments like • Look for new parks, forests and trails parks or green spaces increases happiness to explore with friends. Hiking is great in and feelings of well-being. cold weather and many hikers prefer it to “According to United Nations listings, the hot, humid conditions of summer. You Scandinavian countries consistently rank will warm up quickly once you start movas the happiest countries on Earth,” points ing, so make sure to dress in layers. out Oliver Luke Delorie, author of the This state we’re in has an incredible book “Friluftsliv: Reconnect with Nature,” variety of trails in all regions and for all published earlier this year. ability levels. And without leaves on trees, Friluftsliv is not limited to hard-core you will get better views of birds, wildlife outdoor activities like and scenery. winter camping in the Summer is not the GUEST COLUMN only• time backwoods, snowshoeing to visit the beach. • in deep powder, or gliding New Jersey’s beaches – across a frozen fjord. 130 miles of them, all MICHELE S. BYERS It’s a lifestyle choice nearly empty in winter – of enjoying moments outare great for walking. doors. Think lunchtime strolls with friends, As a bonus, you will get soothing bicycling around town, or bundling up and views of breaking waves and may be lucky enjoying a steaming mug of cocoa in the enough to spot diving winter birds like snow. loons and gannets, and marine mammals The Norwegians even have a special like whales, dolphins and seals. word, utepils, for drinking a beer outdoors! • Make the outdoors the center of your Here are some ideas for getting into the social life. After warming up with a brisk spirit of friluftsliv this winter: walk, enjoy an outdoor picnic where it’s • Dress for the weather, because you easy to avoid ants, flies and mosquitoes. If won’t have fun if you are cold and wet. local lakes and ponds freeze over, organize Wear essentials like a warm parka, wool a skating party. hat, snow-proof boots, longjohns and inIf it snows, try sledding or cross-counsulated gloves or mittens. By the way, try skiing … or have a snowman build-

ing contest. Toast marshmallows around a campfire, just as you would in summer. Remember to wear a mask and keep socially distanced. An added bonus: a face mask helps keep your face from freezing! • If you have a yard, deck or patio, prep your outdoor spaces for winter entertaining. This would be the year to invest in improvements to extend the outdoor season, such as patio heaters, fire pits, warm seat cushions, blankets and hand warmers. • If you are interested in meeting new people or going on guided adventures, consider joining an outdoor club. Organizations like the Appalachian Mountain Club of New York-North Jersey and the Outdoor Club of South Jersey offer hikes and events in all seasons – all subject to COVID-19 precautions. The state parks system also sponsors walks, hikes and events year round – see its calendar at https://www.state.nj.us/dep/ parksandforests/calendar/index.html • Check out conservation groups in your area for hikes and other events. Connect with nature this winter for your health and happiness. Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills.

Outdoor therapy veterans legislation signed into law

egislation authored by U.S. Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) to help veterans of the armed forces heal through outdoor recreational therapy has been signed into law by President Donald Trump. Smith’s bipartisan Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act, which was endorsed by more than 120 veteran service organizations, outdoor recreation groups and conservation organizations, will provide increased access to federal lands for the purposes of veterans’ medical recovery therapy, according to a press release from the congressman’s office. Smith’s bill, which was cosponsored by 136 bipartisan lawmakers, was included in a package of veterans’ legislation, the Veterans’ COMPACT Act, which passed unanimously in the House of Representatives in September and was passed unanimously by the Senate in November. Trump recently signed the legislation into law. “Research has shown that outdoor recreation can be an effective form of treatment, rehabilitation and healing for

veterans,” said Smith, who is the author of the Veterans Health Programs Improvement Act and 13 other veterans laws. “While many nonprofit organizations, veteran service organizations and private companies have used the outdoors to help heroes heal, providing greater coordination among key federal agencies will open new opportunities for veterans on public lands and other outdoor spaces,” said Smith, who has twice served as chair of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. The new law will require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish an interagency task force on the use of public lands to provide medical treatment and therapy to veterans through outdoor recreation, according to the press release. After undertaking a comprehensive analysis, the task force will submit recommendations to Congress, within one year, on how to eliminate barriers and provide more public outdoor space for use by the nation’s veterans.

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According to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Center for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), between 11% and 20% of veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, 12% of those who served in Desert Storm have PTSD in a given year, and 30% of those who served in Vietnam, will have had PTSD in their lifetime. According to the press release, during House debate, Smith recounted how one combat wounded veteran who served in Iraq and was suffering from severe depression, anxiety and PTSD responded to outdoor therapy. Smith said the veteran made three visits to Veterans Administration psychiatric wards and a substance abuse rehabilitation facility, but said it was a backpacking trip led by the Sierra Club that changed his perspective. Smith quoted the veteran’s own words: “When the depression, anxiety and everything else that comes with PTSD creeps back into my life, I know just what to do: Strap on a pack and get outside.’’

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RED BANK – The Count Basie Center for the Arts has announced the reopening of the Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre, employing an elevated flooring platform which will allow patrons to sit at seated, socially distant tables and enjoy performances in the center’s 94-year old historic venue. The venue’s new pop-up stage configuration extends the length of the theater stage nearly halfway across the room, providing the space necessary to seat up to 150 patrons at cabaret style tables, according to a press release. Like the Basie Center’s new performance space, The Vogel, pop-up stage performances will be presented with strict COVID-19 safety measures in place: • Shows will be seated with tables sold in Table For Two, Table For Four and Table For Six configurations only; • Tables will be positioned 6 feet apart, with the front row of tables 12 feet from the performers. Only 150 seats will be available for performances at this time; • Drinks and concessions will be sold table-side; i.e., no lining up at bars;

• Patrons must wear a mask at all times while inside the theater, except when actively eating or drinking; • Patrons are expected to abide by social distancing norms; • Temperature will be taken at the door. Patrons with a body temperature of 100.4 or higher will not be permitted to enter. A refund will be issued; • Fans must remain seated at their purchased table, unless using the restroom or exiting. There is no re-entry; • For nights with two shows, entry for the second show will begin once the previous crowd is cleared and the venue is cleaned/sanitized; • For late shows, New Jersey mandates bar service must cease at 10 p.m. Last call will be 9:45 p.m.; • Tables will not be permitted to be split and resold. Patrons holding resold tickets will be denied entry and refunds will not be offered; • Patrons will be required to remain seated unless getting up to leave or use restrooms.

Restrooms will be limited to two patrons at a time; • These events will use Ticketmaster’s touch-less, mobile entry system. No paper tickets will be accepted; • Venue security will enforce ground rules, which will follow current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state guidelines for indoor events. “When Gov. (Phil) Murphy announced in October that performance venues could reopen, we immediately started to think of the safest, most economical way to present performances in our historic theater,” said Adam Philipson, president and CEO of the Count Basie Center for the Arts. “The pop-up stage configuration is a cool and unique set-up we have used at galas, but more importantly, it allows us to achieve the distancing measures we have found to be key in the success of presenting shows next door at The Vogel,” he said. The Basie Center debuted The Vogel, its second performance space, in October. Both venues, as well as the Basie’s Academy of the Arts, the Monmouth Conservatory of Music and the Basie Center Cinemas

facilities operate under the organization’s COVID-19 operations guide, which has been endorsed by Hackensack Meridian Health’s Keeping America Safe Program, according to the press release. “The Count Basie Center for the Arts has lost in excess of $8 million since the onset of the pandemic,” Philipson said. “Producing these performances, as well as holding safe and socially distant onsite classes and films at Basie Center Cinemas, is crucial to our survival. “But none of this is possible without safety being at the forefront of everything we do. We are as dedicated to creating and maintaining safe environments as we are in our mission to inspire, educate and entertain through the arts.” The first performance in the pop-up stage configuration will be local artist Chris Pinnella on Dec. 19. Tickets go on sale Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. through theBASIE. org. Pop-up stage performances at the Basie’s Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre are made possible by the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, according to the press release.

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TINTON FALLS – Members of the Tinton Falls Borough Council have awarded a contract to an engineering firm that will design improvements to municipal parks. On Dec. 1, council members awarded the contract to T&M Associates, the borough engineer, for services related to the borough’s 2021 park improvement program. Improvements are expected to be made at the Sycamore Recreation Complex, Lib-

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patio area adjacent to the concession building, and construct a new trash enclosure, according to T&M Associates. The improvements to Hockhockson Park will continue previous drainage improvements by installing underdrain around the perimeter of the park’s first field and between the parking lot and tee ball area. The existing storage containers will be replaced with a storage building, a new wireless control system for the existing field lights will be installed, new walkways will be constructed throughout the site, new batting cages will be added, concrete curb will be installed along the park frontage, and the park’s driveway entrance will receive Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades and be realigned as a traffic calming measure to reduce speeding into the park, according to T&M Associates. The improvements to Riverdale West Park will demolish the existing playground and replace it with new features and equipment, expand the parking lot, and construct various upgrades that will be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. T&M Associates estimates the improvements to the Sycamore Recreation Complex will cost $1.3 million; the improvements to Liberty Park will cost $427,000; the improvements to Hockhockson Park will cost $324,000; and the improvements to Riverdale West Park will cost $300,500. The preliminary construction cost estimate for the total improvements is $2.34 million.

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he Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) has announced that Kristina Guttadora of Allentown, a horticulture teacher at the Monmouth County Career Center in Freehold Township, is the 2020 ACTE Region I Teacher of the Year and was one of five finalists for the 2020 national honor. The award recognizes CTE teachers who have made significant contributions toward innovative and unique career and technical education programs and shown a professional commitment early in their careers, according to a press release from the New Jersey Department of Agriculture. “I love being in the classroom and playing a part in supporting students and assisting them in reaching their academic goals,” said Guttadora, who is the FFA adviser at the Monmouth County Vocational School. “To be the Region I Teacher of the Year is a great honor and to be considered for the national award is very exciting. The support of the administration and staff have provided me with the necessary tools for success,” she said. Guttadora received her bachelor of science degree in plant science at Rutgers University and her master’s degree in agricultural education from North Carolina State University, according to the press release. She worked as a high school agricultural educator and FFA adviser in Free-

hold Township High direction to serve as School for 10 years, the executive direcwhile staying actor of the New Jersey tively engaged in the Agricultural Society, National Association where she superfor Agricultural Eduvised the Farmers cators. She attended Against Hunger, regional conferences Agricultural Leadand was selected for ership and Learning the Teacher Turn the through Gardening Key and Outstandprograms. ing Young Teacher During her time award. in that position, GutFrom 2007-09, tadora connected Guttadora served as FFA chapters to the New Jersey Agvolunteer opportuniricultural Association ties with the organiof Educators presization. This career dent, according to the change enabled Gutpress release. tadora to broaden her “Ms. Guttadora understanding of the is a tremendous asindustry and make set to our teachprofessional connecing staff here at the tions throughout the Kristina Guttadora Monmouth County state, according to Career Center,” Printhe press release. cipal Nathan Kraemer said. “She provides She returned to teaching horticulture a wealth of experience and knowledge and in 2017 at the Monmouth County Career those qualities, along with her enthusiasm, Center, where she networks to strengthen have created an inspirational learning at- career and technical education and provide mosphere that puts our students in an ex- greater employment to her students. cellent position to succeed and realize their “Kristina is well known and respected potential.” in the agricultural community in New In 2011, Guttadora shifted her career Legal Notices

DATEBOOK The Monmouth Museum, Lincroft, has announced two exhibitions which will take place during the 2020-21 holiday season. The 42nd annual Juried Art Exhibition and the Member Miniatures show will be in the Main and Nilson galleries, respectively, from now through Jan. 3. Reserve a space ahead of time at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/125176537393. Details: 732-224-1988. The Monmouth Civic Chorus will present a virtual performance of “Joy to the World: From Our Homes to Yours” at 4 p.m. Dec. 20. This is a free event. Email marketing@ monmouthcivicchorus.org with the subject line “Joy to the World” to register. The virtual chorus of more than 60 voices will be joined by celebrated baritone Kenneth Wasser.

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Jersey,” New Jersey Department of Agriculture Secretary Douglas H. Fisher said. “She is very deserving to have her efforts recognized on the regional and national levels.” The Monmouth County Career Center’s horticultural program allows students to receive hands-on experience pertaining to floriculture, landscaping and turf management, according to the press release. The school operates a working floral and garden shop that is open to the public where students sell crops and products that are grown in the greenhouse and created in class. Customer orders are filled for special events and holidays and provide the students with the opportunity to gain retail and agricultural business skills, according to the press release. Students are taught golf course and landscape management techniques and receive live work experience on the school’s par three golf hole and the 12 acres of property on site. In both programs, the students learn plant and cut-flower identification, pest management, fertilizer applications and cultural techniques. The co-curricular organization FFA plays a major part of teaching students the skills they need to be successful in agriculture and other related careers, according to the press release.

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