Independent | 2-24-2021 by centraljersey.com - NEWSPAPERS

ABERDEEN • HAZLET • HOLMDEL • KEYPORT • MATAWAN • MIDDLETOWN

WEDNESDAY, February 24, 2021

njindependent.com

Start date for assessments pushed back

COURTESY OF MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM

The deadline for entries into the Monmouth County Park System’s 2021 Creative Arts and Music Festival is March 15. Interested artists are invited to submit images for consideration. This juried art show and sale is open to artists of every medium. Rules and an entry form are available at www.MonmouthCountyParks.com. Event organizers said musicians who will perform at the festival have already been selected. The Creative Arts and Music Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 1 at Thompson Park, Lincroft. The festival will feature fine art vendors, live music, creative activities and food vendors.

he New Jersey Department of Education has announced it is postponing the planned start date of all assessments until April 5. Department administrators said they recognize the disruption to education due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “While the U.S. Department of Education has not indicated that it will allow states to waive their statewide assessment obligations for the 2020-21 school year,” the department said in a memo, “the DOE has heard requests from many stakeholders to explore all options regarding flexibilities prior to administering the statewide assessment systems.” New Jersey School Boards Association Executive Director Dr. Lawrence S. Feinsod said, “It is our hope the state will give consideration to eliminating formal student assessments for this year, due to the unique circumstances of the pandemic. It would provide welcome relief to boards, superintendents, students and staff.” In its memo, the state Department of Education said it will provide updated information as soon as possible, as well as support for school district administrators as they continue to tentatively schedule and plan for the spring administration of the statewide tests.

Monmouth County commissioners introduce $453M budget By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor

he Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has introduced a $453 million budget to fund the operation of the county in 2021. The budget was introduced during a meeting on Feb. 11. Commissioners Ross Licitra, Nick DiRocco, Lillian Burry, Deputy Director Susan Kiley and Director Thomas Arnone voted “yes” on a motion to introduce the budget. A public hearing on the budget will be

held at the Monmouth County Hall of Records, Freehold Borough, at 2 p.m. March 11. At that time, comments on the budget may be presented by taxpayers or other interested persons. Officials said that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, county buildings are not open to the public. The March 11 meeting will be available via a Facebook live-stream. A link to the meeting will be available at the website www.facebook.com/MonmouthGoyNd As a result of the national and state

declarations of emergency, members of the public are requested to participate remotely. Monmouth County Director of Finance Craig R. Marshall provided a synopsis of the 2021 county budget revenues and appropriations during a workshop meeting that preceded the commissioners’ regular meeting on the afternoon of Feb. 11. One significant item of interest to property owners is that the county tax levy is increasing by $6.1 million, from $311.5 million in 2020 to $317.6 million in 2021.

The county tax levy is paid by residential and commercial property owners to help support the operation of the county. Marshall showed the following revenues for 2021: surplus anticipated, $33.5 million; miscellaneous revenues, $101.9 million; and amount to be raised by taxation, $317.6 million. The total revenues equal $453 million. Marshall showed the following appropriations for 2021: general government, $30.28 million; land use administration,

(Continued on page 11)

2 INDEPENDENT

NEWSPAPER MEDIA GROUP • www.centraljersey.com

February 24, 2021F

Middletown disburses $422,500 in COVID-19 relief grants MIDDLETOWN – The Township Committee ceremoniously presented the representatives of eight small businesses with a check for $15,000 on Feb. 9 through the Middletown Economic Relief Program (MERP): All Natural Dry Cleaners, Code Ninjas, Greens & Grains, Middletown Pancake House, Monmouth Museum, No Limits Cafe, Rock’n Music Academy and Zeek’s Tees. MERP funding was officially approved at the Feb. 16 Township Committee meeting where it was announced that 29 small businesses and nonprofit organizations across town will be awarded $422,500 through this initiative, according to a press release from the township. Of the 29 small businesses that applied, 26 were awarded $15,000, and the other three were awarded $10,000, $10,500, and $12,500 since that is the amount the business owner requested, according to the press release. The relief program was launched in October to help provide financial assistance to eligible small businesses and nonprofit organization in Middletown that have been affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The program’s funding was provided through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act

and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development via the Community Development Block Grant program. Shortly after a MERP press conference was held on Oct. 15, Middletown-based businesses and nonprofit organizations that fit the criteria outlined by township administration and the Planning and Community Development Department were invited to apply for the grant. In addition to the Township Committee, U.S. Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners Director Tom Arnone, Middletown Economic Development Committee Chairman Abe Littenberg, township officials and some local small business owners attended the event. “During this challenging environment, we are very excited to be able to provide some financial assistance to our dedicated and hard-working small business owners who continue to serve our community as well as employ locally,” said Mayor Tony Perry, who also serves on the board of the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce. “Business owners will have this money in their hands before the end of the month and we hope it will not only enable them to stay afloat, but also thrive as COVID restrictions ease up,” the mayor said.

Deputy Mayor Rick Hibell is a business owner and understands firsthand the financial burden the pandemic has had on community. “This is one way we are able to give back to our small business owners who have been putting their heart and soul into trying to adapt to the continuous blows COVID has dealt,” he said. Small business owners who have been awarded funds through MERP have expressed how this financial assistance can help them meet the challenges presented by the pandemic, according to the press release. “Mayor Perry and the Township Committee are so deeply committed to this community and understand the critical needs of nonprofits and small businesses affected by the ongoing limitations due to COVID,” said Erika Hellstrom, executive director of the Monmouth Museum (765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft). “The funding enables the museum to continue moving forward during these truly uncertain times.” “Diners who don’t yet feel comfortable with inside dining are not venturing out to restaurants, yet our bills and expenses remain unchanged from pre-COVID levels,” said Kitsa Mavrode, owner of the Middletown Pancake House (1610 Route 35).

“We intend to use the MERP funds to continue hiring local residents, extend table spacing, and erect an outdoor tent and tables when warm weather arrives,” Mavrode said. “This financial relief will give us the opportunity to rebuild our student base and move forward in our 15th year of offering music instruction in Middletown,” said Howard L. Edwards Jr., owner, Rock’n Music Academy (500 Route 35, Union Square Shopping Center). “Like many small business, we are still recovering from the effects of the 2020 shutdown and capacity restrictions due to COVID,” said Stadi Sinclair, owner of Code Ninjas (498 Route 35, Union Square Shopping Center). “Having lost over 60% of our customers, the MERP grant will provide a financial safety net that will us allow us to pay staff and operational costs while we rebuild and regain students,” she said. “Because of the pandemic, we are down quite a bit in sales,” said Frank Zechman, owner of Zeek’s Tees (515 Route 36, Belford). “This is normally a very slow time for us, plus being hit with all of this snow, so I thank Middletown Township for helping out our small businesses to help get through this very tough time.

1February 24, 2021

NEWSPAPER MEDIA GROUP • www.centraljersey.com

INDEPENDENT 3

bakery. catering. gourmet deli. floral. grocery. meat. produce. seafood. CK

A FAMILY P

799 LB

Chairman’s Premium Beef Hanger Steaks

A FAMILY P

$199 LB

or Sweet,&HPoat rsley se Chee

Chairman’s Prime Bone In Center Cut Pork Chops

$499

Farm Fresh Cauliflower

fresh $899

Fresh Tilapia Fillet

Sugar Sweet Halo Clementines

99 $ EACH

2/$6

2/$4

$799

plain or whole wheat Mulino Bianco Fette Biscottate Toasts 11.11oz

2/$5 Divella Fusilli Con Buco

2/$5 Manhatten ten Special All Varieties 28oz

thur fri sat sun mon tues wed 18

Not Responsible For Typographical Errors. We Reserve The Right To Limit Quantaties. Sale Items While Supplies Last.

Boar’s Head American Cheese

Boar’s Head Bologna or Liverwurst

Boar’s Head Classic or Buffalo Chicken Breast

authentic prepared entrees

game6day ready!

$ 99 LB

HEALTHY CHOICE!

PASTA PALOOZA!

Grilled Chicken Teriyaki over Cauliflower Fried Rice

Your Choice of Penne Vodka, Baked Ziti, Stuffed Shells, Manicotti or Linguini with Garlic & Oil

CHEESEY

cheese

& charcuterie 16oz all varieties Vantia Sharp Cheddar Organic Italian Semolina Pasta Authentic Italian Passata 24.3oz

2/$5

hite

Yellow or W

Livoti’s Homemade Baked Turkey Breast

2/$4

100% Italian Authentic Authentic Italian Whole Peeled Extra Virgin Olive Oil 750 ML or Crushed Tomatoes 28oz

2/$5

This Week’s Sale FEBRUARY - MARCH 2021

$499

specialty groceries Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil 5oz

Livoti’s All Natural Thin Sliced Chicken Cutlets

$499

LIVOTI’Sspecialties

Fresh Wild Alaskan King Salmon Fillet

$599

Sugar Sweet Red Seedless Grapes

Sugar Sweet Jumbo Honeydews

$599

299 LB

from the sea

LB ld Cleaned Wi sh Fre Large Shrimp

Livoti’s Hand Stuffed Eye Round Roast Beef

ACK FAMILY P $

DELICATESSEN

$899

Chairman’s Reserve Premium Beef Bottom Round Roast Beef

$199

$149 Farm Fresh Stringbeans St

$499

All Varietie

Livoti’s Homemade Pork Ring Sausage

FRESH & LOCAL 2/$3 PRODUCE Farm Fresh Fa $199 $299 EA EA Iceburg Lettuce Icebur

$399

$ 99 LB

CHICKEN CAPRESE

Chicken Cutlets layered with our Homemade Fresh Mozzarella & Tomatoes with a Balsamic Glaze

THE BAKERY

$ 99 EA

1899 EA

9 ounces

2/$6

$ 99 EA

2/$5 Egglands Best 1 Dozen XL Eggs

Oreida Potatoes Assorted 28 - 32oz.

aberdeen

732.566.2500

Livoti’s Homemade Oreo or 7 Layer Cookie Cheesecake

marlboro

848.444.9600

middletown

732.275.1144

LIVOTISOLDWORLDMARKET.COM

Assorted Homemade 4pack Muffins

freehold

732.410.4550

4 INDEPENDENT

NEWSPAPER MEDIA GROUP • www.centraljersey.com

February 24, 2021F

YOUR TURN

Efforts are taking shape to address injustice to Black farmers

ogan Davis has a dream of running his own organic farm, one that would use no-till, “regenerative” methods to enrich the soil, grow healthy foods and sequester carbon that contributes to climate change. As a young Black farmer, he faces many challenges. The vast majority of farmers in New Jersey and throughout the United States are White, and many have the advantage of coming from families that have farmed the same land for generations. Logan doesn’t have family farmland to inherit or older family members with farming skills to pass on. He also feels that, at times, he has been taken less seriously as a farmer because of his color. But he is optimistic he will succeed through new initiatives designed to encourage Black people to return to farming, following decades of systematic racism that separated them from the land. “One of the biggest disparities between Black and White farmers in America is our lack of access to land,” Logan notes. “The history of America is one of systemic barriers to Black land ownership and intergenerational wealth transfer. “Another disparity is the lack of access to agricultural knowledge. Techniques are often passed down through the generations and links to the land have been broken in most African American families.” Today, Logan is hoping to lease preserved farmland in the Sourland Mountains of central New Jersey, a place with a rich agricultural history. He is hoping his farm will sustainably produce organic fruits and vegetables, and serve as a resource for Black and other marginalized people who want to learn to farm.

He also wants to share his knowledge NJ) is leading an initiative to enable more of regenerative agriculture at Capital City Black farmers to enter farming. Booker faFarm in Trenton, an urban farm serving a vors making reparations for what he calls mostly minority population. “an ugly history of profound discriminaRegenerative agriculture is a system tion by our own government.” of farming principles and practices that The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s increases biodiversity, enriches soils, im- actions “caused a loss of millions of acres proves watersheds and enhances ecosys- of Black-owned farmland over the last tem services. century, accelerating in the past 50 years,” “These practices were mostly originat- Booker said in his keynote remarks at the ed by Black and Brown people,” he points Northeast Organic Farming Association of out, although credit has not always been New Jersey (NOFA-NJ) Winter Confergiven where it is due. Logan would like to ence in January. help right that wrong. Booker is one of the In the past century, sponsors of the Justice GUEST COLUMN for Black Farmers Act, Black farmers have not been on a level planting which includes reforms • field. within the U.S. DepartMICHELE S. BYERS For years, they were ment of Agriculture and a systematically denied cruproposed system of land cial U.S. Department of Agriculture loans grants for eligible Black farmers. for the purchase of land, equipment, seeds “When it comes to farming and agriculand livestock – effectively forcing many ture, we know there is a direct connection out of business. between discriminatory policies within the According to the U.S. Census of Ag- USDA and the enormous land loss we have riculture, 100 years ago there were more seen among Black farmers over the past than 925,000 Black-run farms, accounting century,” Booker said. for more than 14% of all farms in the Unit“The Justice for Black Farmers Act will ed States. By 2017, the number of Black- work to correct this historic injustice by run farms had dropped to under 35,000, or addressing and correcting USDA discrimiless than 2% of the U.S. total. nation and taking bold steps to restore the As America faces a national reckoning land that has been lost in order to empower over racial injustice and a new administra- a new generation of Black farmers to suction sets its agenda for the next four years, ceed and thrive,” the senator said. the time may be right for a renaissance of Land grants would help many Black Black farmers. Among the Biden adminis- farmers, but even greater efforts are needed tration’s top priorities are addressing racial from both government and nonprofit orgainequality and fighting climate change, two nizations: interests that come together in farmers like • Land – The New Jersey Department of Logan Davis. Agriculture runs the Farm Link program, In addition, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D- matching farmers seeking land with own-

ers looking to sell or lease. Nonprofit land preservation groups that acquire farmland could do something similar with their underused acres; • Education – There is a lot to know if you want to run a successful farm – especially a sustainable organic farm using climate-friendly practices. Organizations like NOFA-NJ offer beginning farmer and mentoring programs. And if the Justice for Black Farmers Act becomes law, it will include a USDA program to teach young adults from socially disadvantaged communities the skills needed to pursue careers in farming and ranching; • Urban farming – Many Black farmers got their start through urban farming. Most of New Jersey’s cities – including Newark, Trenton and Camden – have a network of urban farms and community gardens. One great example is Capital City Farm, which provides produce to a local soup kitchen and nearby residents. More urban farms should be established using this model to produce fresh, healthy foods for urban communities and encourage more non-White people to enter farming. As our society tackles several major challenges – including climate change and providing food for a growing population – sustainable farming offers great promise. Correcting past injustices and enabling people of all races to become part of these efforts benefits everyone.

Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills. She may be reached at info@njconservation.org

Award winning Nassau Film Festival returns (virtually) May 15-23

he Nassau Film Festival screens short films and music videos (30 seconds to 20 minutes) in the following categories: fiction, documentary, animation, student fiction, horror, music videos, trailers, and episodic. The sixth annual edition of the festival will be presented this year, in a virtual manner, from May 15-23. Best of Festival Awards are presented in each category and attendees have a chance to network with actors, actresses, directors, writers, producers and directors of photog-

on the web: www.centraljersey.com

raphy at a special festival event. Audience members will also have the opportunity to participate virtually in question-and-answer panel discussions with filmmakers whose films are selected to screen at the festival. Festival Founder and Director Lew Goldstein got the idea to start the festival after noticing a gap in the area for individuals who focused on short films. “As the festival has grown, more filmmakers are realizing this is a festival which is drawing serious attention in the film

Automotive................................................... 12 Classified...................................................... 16 Crossword.................................................... 11

community,” Goldstein said. “While we will be doing a virtual festival in 2021 consisting of the best worldwide short films of 2020, it is our hope that by May 2022 everyone will feel more comfortable about entering the historic Princeton Garden Theatre again to watch films on the big screen and to enjoy the festival atmosphere in person,” Goldstein said. The Nassau Film Festival highlights independent films from filmmakers representing countries on six continents. Over the years, the festival has ear-

Editorials......................................................... 5 Entertainment............................................... 10

marked funds that have been donated by patrons and sponsors to assist nonprofit organizations such as the American Cancer Society, Womenspace, Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen. Support this year will assist the Feeding America’s Community Food Bank of New Jersey which has a COVID-19 Response Fund that is helping to ensure local food banks can feed individuals in need right now, including children who rely on school meals. Details: nassaufilmfestival.org Focus on Seniors............................................. 6 Legals........................................................... 15

1February 24, 2021

NEWSPAPER MEDIA GROUP • www.centraljersey.com

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD More than $45,000 was raised this year at LADACIN Network’s Virtual Plunge. The virtual event kicked off on Jan. 16 and ran through Jan. 30. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the agency decided to shift the LADACIN annual plunge to an all-virtual event for 2021. The Virtual Plunge left it up to the participants as to where, when and how they would plunge, according to a press release. Plungers and supporters came up with creative ways to show their plunging talents. There were slip and slides, buckets of icy cold water, kiddie pools and even some brave souls plunging into the ocean. The event was held to support LADACIN’s educational, therapeutic, social, residential and support services for more than 3,500 infants, children and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays living in Monmouth and Ocean counties, according to the press release. To learn more about LADACIN Network, visit www.ladacin.org Brookdale Community College administrators have announced the names of the students who received the Wilbur Ray Scholarship for the spring 2021 semester. The recipients are Belinda Asamoah, Catherine Abin, Bobby Caze, Christopher Dang, Brianna Doremy, Monica Gonzales, Natalie Millan, Taiphane Orange, Lorena Pacheco and Kettlyn St. Louis. The fall 2020 Wilbur Ray Scholarship awardees were Bobby Caze, Eduardo De La Cruz, Natalie Millan, Ariadny Nascimento, Jean Guerdy Paul and Lauren Sangalang. The scholarship is named in honor of the late Sgt. Wilbur Ray who was a longtime member of the college’s police force and an active volunteer in the Long Branch community, according to a press release. The scholarship continues Ray’s legacy as Monmouth County students of color who attend Brookdale are eligible to apply. For the

Independent Mark Rosman

Managing Editor

Joe Eisele

Publisher

Perry Corsetti

Chief Operating Officer

2020-21 academic year, 16 scholarships totaling $8,000 were awarded to Brookdale students to help them pay for tuition and books. Brookdale Community College is the county college of Monmouth County. For more information about the Wilbur Ray Scholarship, visit https://www.brookdalecc.edu/wilbur-ray Join N.J. Health Care Networking Group for the March 10 Zoom meeting from 9:30-10:30 a.m. N.J. Health Care Networking Group is a free organization for anyone in the health care industry, including those who provide ancillary products and services. FieldWorker is in the V.I.P. member spotlight and is hosting the March meeting. To register, email Lisa@PreferredCares.com. Those who register will receive the Zoom code to join the March 10 meeting. Meetings take place once a month.

INDEPENDENT 5

HALCYON PHARMACY

formerly located at 347 E Matawan Rd Matawan, NJ 07747

HAS CLOSED

Patrons have the right to obtain copies of their prescriptions and/or patient profiles for a one-year period from: Vitalis Pharmacy 3495 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Jersey City, NJ 07307

NM-00453602

For a complete list of community events, visit www.centraljersey.com. Any calendar items not appearing in the printed version of the newspaper will appear online.

Puzzle answers

Editorial: 732-358-5200 Fax: 732-385-8868 Email: news@njindependent.com Sports Email:

sports@njindependent.com

Advertising: 732-358-5200 Fax: 732-385-8868 Email: sales@njindependent.com Home Delivery

Call circulation 800-989-9969 Email: circ@njindependent.com Fax: 732-385-8868 Online at njindependent.com

Volume 51, Number 8 The Independent is published Wednesday by Newspaper Media Group, LLC, 198 Route 9 North, Ste. 100, Manalapan, NJ 07726. For mail subscription information, call 800-989-9969. NM-00453327

6 INDEPENDENT

NEWSPAPER MEDIA GROUP • www.centraljersey.com

February 24, 2021F

Focus on Seniors

Now Revealed: Learn the secret method to reclaim your smile and eat what you want

would like to share a secret with you that solves the dental problems many people have suffered with for many years.

By Robert Korwin, DMD, MAGD, MICOI

GREAT MORTGAGE RATES! Rates effective as of 2/15/2021. Call for current rates. Interest rates and APRs are ﬁxed for the full loan term for both products.

CONVENTIONAL MORTGAGES - 2.43% APR - $9.37 PER THOUSAND - 2.54% APR - $6.67 PER THOUSAND 2.875% INTEREST RATE - 2.91% APR - $5.48 PER THOUSAND 2.99% INTEREST RATE - 3.03% APR - $4.21 PER THOUSAND

10 YEAR

2.375% INTEREST RATE

15 YEAR

2.50% INTEREST RATE

20 YEAR 30 YEAR

Application fee of $470.00 is refunded at closing (fee includes the appraisal, credit report and ﬂood search) APR based on a loan of $548,250.00. Purchase or Reﬁnance, owner occupied, 80% LTV ratio. Payments do not include amounts for taxes and insurance if applicable, actual payment obligation will be greater. Subject to credit approval. Rates subject to change without notice.

FIRST LIEN HOME EQUITY LOAN FIXED RATE 5 YEAR 10 YEAR 15 YEAR 20 YEAR 30 YEAR

- 2.375% APR - $17.69 PER THOUSAND 2.625% INTEREST RATE - 2.625% APR - $9.48 PER THOUSAND 2.75% INTEREST RATE - 2.75% APR - $6.79 PER THOUSAND 3.125% INTEREST RATE - 3.125% APR - $5.61 PER THOUSAND 3.25% INTEREST RATE - 3.25% APR - $4.35 PER THOUSAND 2.375% INTEREST RATE

NO CLOSING COSTS Owner occupied 80% LTV ratio. Payments do not include amounts for taxes and insurance if applicable, actual payment obligation will be greater. Subject to credit approval. Rates subject to change without notice. In order to qualify for the rate, an automatic payment debit from a Freehold Bank account is required. Without automatic payment debit the rate will be .25% higher.

732-462-6700 myfreeholdbank.com

68 West Main St., Freehold, NJ 07728 3649 US Highway 9 Freehold, NJ 07728

How many times have you begun your Just like a diamond, zirconia is almost day wondering how to eat, which side of unbreakable, is uniquely beautiful and can your mouth hurts the least and how can you be shaped into a replacement for your teeth enjoy your favorite crunchy or chewy foods that is almost a duplicate of the teeth you without pain? Even whether grew up with. to eat those foods at all? Have I have helped many patients you given up eating in public or who are all thrilled that they with friends because of embaruncovered this secret to a beaurassment? tiful, functional, long lasting, Many years ago, I was exeffortless smile. My practice tremely fortunate to begin provides the surgery for imhelping many patients find the plants and zirconia bridges all almost instant, painless soluat one location with one very tion for these dental problems. experienced dentist. Please call My patients comfortably eat to be introduced to this process whatever they want, smile confor yourself. fidently without hiding a hand in front of their mouth, and their Dr. Robert Korwin DMD, dentistry can last almost indefiMAGD, MICOI, practices at nitely with extraordinarily little Advanced Dentistry with a maintenance. Robert Korwin DMD, Gentle Touch, 500 Route 35 MAGD, MICOI The secret to smiling and in the Union Square Shopfunctioning normally is the imping Center, Suite 562, Second plant supported bridge made of Floor, Red Bank. a miracle material called zirconia. I avoid For more information, call 732-219the older plastic materials because they 8900 or visit drkorwin.com break, stain, fade and absorb odors.

Chronic Pain? Burning? Numbness?

Central New Jersey Acupuncture & thy. Wellness now provides a breakthrough Dr. Yuliya Chernyak, DAOM, LAc, is non-pharmaceutical pain relief treatment a renowned authority figure in the field of that can treat your peripheral acupuncture, especially when it neuropathy. Our program reduccomes to chronic and seemingly es or even eliminates symptoms hopeless cases. With 12 years of only in 12 weeks. clinical experience, she brings a Can you imagine that for missing link of healthcare to the yourself? Monmouth County. Have you lost hope or been Finally, a local doctor has told “to just live with the pain”? a proven solution for your peDo you feel like your peripheral ripheral neuropathy. Call Cenneuropathy is something you tral New Jersey Acupuncture have to live with because noth& Wellness at 732-285-4184 to ing else has worked? You don’t schedule your consultation (a need to accept that. Don’t suffer $200 value). any longer. There are options. During your consultation, We are passionate about Dr. Yuliya Chernyak you will receive a neuropathy what we do, and our patients are sensory deficit exam and we excited about the results they are will listen – really listen – to getting. Many patients report being pain- your concerns. If you qualify for this profree for the first time in decades. Our office cedure, we can start your treatment that specializes in treating peripheral neuropa- same day.

1February 24, 2021

NEWSPAPER MEDIA GROUP • www.centraljersey.com

INDEPENDENT 7

Neuropathy Treatment Breakthrough Monmouth County, NJ - The most common method your doctor will recommend to treat your neuropathy is with prescription drugs that may temporary reduce your symptoms like Gabapenin, Lyrica, Cymbelta and Neurontin, and primarily antidepressant or anti-seizure drugs. These drugs may cause you to feel uncomfortable and have a verity of harmful side effects. Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the nerves often causing weakness, pain, numbness, tingling and the most debilitating balance problems. This damage is commonly caused by a lack of blood flow to the nerves in the hands and feet which causes the nerves to begin to degenerate due lack of nutrients flow. As you can see in Figure 1, as the blood vessels that surround the nerves become diseased, they shrivel up. This prevents the nerves from getting the needed nutrients to Figure 1 continue to survive. When these nerves begin to "die" they cause you to have balance problems, pain, numbness, tingling, burning, and many additional symptoms. The main problem is that your doctor has you to just live with the problem or try the drugs which you don't like taking because they make you feel uncomfortable. There is now a facility right here in Hazlet that offers you hope without taking those endless drugs with serious side effects. Three factors to effectively treat neuropathy: 1) Discovering the cause 2) Determining percentage nerve damage 3) Determining if you are a candidate

avoiding surgery, getting rid of their walkers for canes, being able to socialize and feel normal after a few short weeks of our Acupuncture Neuropathy Program (ANP). ANP promotes release of endorphins into the muscles, spine, and brain. As a result, your body changes its response to pain and your symptoms lessen. It also improves blood flow, which relieves circulation issues and repairs nerve damage. The amount of treatment to allow nerves to fully recover varies from person to person and can only be determined after a detailed neurological and vascular evaluation. As long as you have not sustained at least 85% nerve damage, there is hope. In an effort to protect our patients, both current and future, we has made the difficult decision to limit the number of patients seen in the clinic. Only 20 new neuropathy patients will be accepted before the end of March so call (732) 2854184 now to schedule a consultation and test.

SAY

TO NEUROPATHY O N

Burning Pain or Numbness in Your Feet or Hands? Loosing Your Balance and Independence? Struggling with Daily Activities and Can't Play with Your Grandchildren?

LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST

$40

(Reg. $200) Three goals of treatment at our clinic: 1) Improve circulation (blood flow) 2) Targeted nerve regeneration 3) Decrease brain based pain By the time a patient comes to our clinic, they have been told that there is nothing can be done and to just live with it. However, in our office we routinely see miracles of patients

Consultation & Test

CALL TODAY

(732) 285-4184

1 Bethany Rd, Ste 83 Hazlet, NJ 07730

www.cNJacu.com

8 INDEPENDENT

NEWSPAPER MEDIA GROUP • www.centraljersey.com

February 24, 2021F

1February 24, 2021

NEWSPAPER MEDIA GROUP • www.centraljersey.com

www.valuecitynj.com

INDEPENDENT 9

10 INDEPENDENT

NEWSPAPER MEDIA GROUP • www.centraljersey.com

ENTERTAINMENT BEST BETS

February 24, 2021F

TV, Movies, Celebrities & More

Superheroes Are Super Parents in CW’s ‘Superman & Lois’ By Taylor Neumann

uperman and Lois Lane are the king and queen of comic book lore, and now they are headed to a TV near you. Superman & Lois (Tuesdays) is the newest addition to The CW’s universe of superhero television shows, and it promises a new take on perhaps the medium’s best-known couple. In this new iteration, Clark Kent (Tyler Hoechlin) and Lois Lane (Elizabeth Tulloch) are attempting to raise their family — teen sons Jonathan (Jordan Elsass) and Jordan (Alexander Garfin) — after moving back to Smallville from Metropolis. “They’re struggling with all the things that parents struggle with,” said co-creator and showrunner Todd Helbing. “So how do two of the busiest people on the planet do that? And juggle

Pictured: Elizabeth Tulloch as Lois Lane and Tyler Hoechlin as Clark Kent.

their jobs and raising kids at the same time, which I think is something that is really relatable to a lot of people in the world.” Another facet of the drama is showing Lois Lane as truly a hero in her own right, saving the world in a different way than her super humanly skilled husband but no less effective. “Lois Lane just inherently is a symbol of strength. She’s fearless — she has no qualms telling people of all statures and status what she thinks of them,” explained Helbing. “In the comics, she’s always sort of presented as this damsel in distress, but we didn’t want to do that ever with her.” She’s a working mom, continuing her career at the Daily Planet as one of the most famous journalists in the world. This also gives her a different perspective on quote-unquote “bad guys” — during the first season, both Superman and

Lois will each have their own villain to conquer. Smallville itself is another aspect of the show that will seem familiar to fans of the genre, but has been updated to reflect more of our society today. “The Smallville that everybody knows and loves, when we come back to it, those days are in the past,” Helbing said.” And we address this in the pilot, but one of the characters says, ‘What used to happen is people would leave the town and they would go get educated, they’d find their skill set, and then they’d bring that back to the town that helped raise them. And that doesn’t happen anymore.’ … And so part of the story for the series is Clark and Lois coming back to Smallville. … How do you save a small town that you love dearly, and that raised you?”

1February 24, 2021

NEWSPAPER MEDIA GROUP • www.centraljersey.com

Budget

Golden Age of Television

ACROSS 1. *Quiz show whistleblower, ____ Stempel 5. Time std. 8. “____ Like it Hot” movie 12. Walkie-talkie word 13. Wild hog 14. Blender setting 15. Coniferous tree 16. Of long ago 17. Gastric problem 18. *A show that had a Ball 20. Surveyor’s map 21. Changes to a manuscript 22. Mai follower 23. Get a move on 26. *Superman portrayer 29. Knot-tying words 30. Like unskilled work 33. Play with a bow 35. New Mexico’s state flower 37. Will Ferrell’s Christmas classic 38. On the radio 39. Nobel Peace

(Continued from page 1)

$1.31 million; code enforcement and administration, $326,319; insurance, $53.49 million; public safety, $103.55 million; public works, $36.09 million; human services and health, $41,92 million; parks and recreation, $21.95 million; education, $38.77 million; other common operating functions, $779,875; utility expenses and bulk purchases, $9.3 million; contingent, $160,000; statutory expenditures, $43.6 million; federal and state grants, $9.57 million; capital improvements, $550,000; and debt service, $61.36 million. The total appropriations equal $453 million. The impact of the 2021 county budget on a property owner’s tax bill will not be known until a county tax rate for each of the county’s 53 municipalities is determined. The county taxes that a property owner pays will be determined by the county tax rate that is established for his municipality and the assessed value of his property. County taxes are one item on a property owner’s overall tax bill, which also

INDEPENDENT 11

includes municipal taxes, school taxes and other assessments. In 2018, the county budget totaled $447.95 million. Residential and commercial property owners paid $304 million in taxes to support the budget. In 2019, the county budget totaled $449.6 million. Residential and commercial property owners paid $305.5 million in taxes to support the budget. In 2020, the county budget totaled $452.8 million. Residential and commercial property owners paid $311.5 million in taxes to support the budget. In 2021, the county budget totals $453 million. Residential and commercial property owners will pay $317.6 million in taxes to support the budget. Monmouth County’s budget covers the cost of providing maintenance for 1,000 lane miles of roads, more than 900 bridges, 17,000 acres of county parks, emergency management, 911 communications, law enforcement through the prosecutor’s office and the sheriff’s office, elections, deed recording and passport services in the county clerk’s office, probate and adoptions through the surrogate’s office, and more, according to county officials.

Letters to the editor and Your Turn guest columns may be sent via email to news@njexaminer.com. Letters should be limited to 250 words. Your Turn guest columns about issues of local interest should be limited to 700 words. All submissions may be edited for length, grammar, content and libelous statements.

Answers are on page 5

Prize capital 40. Beat around the bush 42. Toddler 43. SAT administrator 45. Software plug-ins 47. Facebook photo option 48. Indulgence of impulses 50. Brees or Barrymore 52. *“Dragnet” sergeant 56. Old Brazilian coins 57. Pakistan’s official language 58. *“Your Show of Shows” comedian Reiner 59. Novelist Zola 60. Not made up 61. *“The ____ of Night” 62. Extinct bird 63. Call minus c 64. Gloom’s companion DOWN 1. Arizona tribe 2. Bad to the bone

3. Nevada city near Lake Tahoe 4. Warrant for officer promotion with no pay 5. As opposed to stay in 6. Chagall and Anthony 7. 3-pointer in basketball 8. *“Toast of the Town” host 9. Willy of “Free Willy” 10. Track event 11. Always, to a poet 13. Reference to the writer 14. Between larvae and adults 19. Allergic reaction to bee sting 22. ____ Aviv 23. *Ranger’s call to Silver 24. Sunbaked, archaically speaking 25. Wall or pedestal support 26. Kon-Tiki, e.g. 27. One of the Muses

28. Offspring 31. Getting warm 32. Not in good health 34. Tiny leftovers 36. *Abbott’s comedic partner 38. Online purchase 40. *Marjorie Reynolds in “The Life of Riley” 41. Scolding 44. Schoolmarm’s whip 46. Defrosted 48. Popular winter boot brand 49. Put it to the metal 50. Audition tape 51. SWAT attack 52. France/Switzerland border mountain range 53. Carpenter’s groove 54. Ben Affleck’s 2013 Oscar winner 55. Original matter 56. *Buttons or Skelton

12 INDEPENDENT

NEWSPAPER MEDIA GROUP • www.centraljersey.com

February 24, 2021F

ON THE ROAD PETER PERROTTA

2021 Chevrolet Suburban 4WD High Country

hen I think of the Chevrolet Suburban, it is kind of hard for me not to think about the U.S. Presidential motorcades featuring all those blacked-out Suburbans which I am sure are bomband bulletproof. The Secret Service commandeers a “presidential” Suburban limo for our beloved leader which has been reported to have several identical versions for security reasons. The potential bad guys will never know which Suburban the Peter Perrotta president might be traveling in on any particular day. While I would never be pretentious enough to fantasize that I am the president, when you settle behind the wheel of one of these monstrous SUV’s, you do feel rather “presidential” – or at least like you might be worthy enough to be one of those Secret Service agents who gets to drive him around. I recently jumped behind the wheel of the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban 4WD High Country for one week so I can entertain my On The Road fans on what it is like to drive one of these rather large SUVs. First off, the enormity of this vehicle could be a bit unsettling – at first – but one does get used to it. For the record, the 3.0 liter turbo diesel High Country Suburban I tested, weighs 6,072 pounds, holds 28 gallons of diesel fuel and features the following dimensions: it is 225.7 inches long; 81.1 inches wide; 75.7 inches tall. Beyond the enormity of all that, it has a maximum cargo space – with the second and third rows folded down – of 144.7 cubic feet and can tow up to 8,300 pounds. Wow! There is nothing like good ol’ American ingenuity folks and if that doesn’t impress you, I’m not sure what will. But, lo and behold, this beast is not as fossil fuel happy as you might think. Two of the biggest changes Chevy made to the Suburban for 2021 are offering it up in a much more fuel consumption friendly 3.0 liter, in-line, six cylinder turbo diesel engine and adding a fully independent rear

2021 Chevrolet Suburban

suspension. The Duramax turbo diesel on my tester puts out 277 horsepower at 460 pound feet of torque and is coupled with a very smooth 10 speed automatic transmission. The EPA estimates that this six cylinder turbo diesel gets an overall rating of 22 miles per gallon – 20 mpg in city driving and 26 mpg on the highway. For a vehicle of this size, that’s not too shabby. The EPA estimates that this version of the Suburban would cost – on average – about $2,050 per year to run as it uses 4.5 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven. The regular gas V-8 versions of the Suburban are not quite as fuel efficient, however. The 5.3 liter V-8 in a 4WD Suburban gets 15 mpg in city driving and 19 on the highway. The 6.2 liter V8 4WD version gets 14 mpg in city driving and 19 on the highway. The addition of the fully independent rear suspension is a winner in my book. By adding that feature it does two important things. It allows Chevy to redesign the rear cargo area to be completely flat – without those odd looking rear wheel humps – and it affords this Suburban a really smooth and

comfortable ride. With the addition of the fully independent rear suspension and the inclusion of an adaptive air ride suspension – included in the High Country Deluxe option package – this Suburban had a dream like ride quality to it. I found it to be extremely comfortable and shock absorbing. Of course, none of this luxury and innovation comes cheap. My tester carries a bottom line sticker price of $82,495. The base price of the High Country 4WD Suburban is $75,300. Added options on my tester included: $5,500 for the High Country Deluxe package; $1,995 for a rear seat entertainment system; $350 for a power sliding floor center console; $1,500 for the Duramax turbo diesel engine and $1,295 for destination and delivery. The Deluxe High Country package is loaded with goodies including: power retractable side steps; adaptive cruise control; enhanced emergency braking; power panoramic sunroof; air ride suspension and a very advanced trailering system. Overall, I found my week behind the wheel of the High Country diesel Suburban to be rather enjoyable.

Like I said, once you get use to the enormity of this vehicle you can settle in and enjoy its comfort. It still isn’t the kind of vehicle you want to try to take into Center City Philadelphia or New York City and try your hand at parallel parking with. It cruises quite nicely on the highway. It’s not all that nimble in city driving, obviously. The four wheel drive system works rather well in inclement weather. I found that in snow and ice conditions the 4X4 gave me a shot on confidence on the icy and snowy roads. I found the 3.0 liter turbo diesel to be enough power but a tad sluggish in spots. I would have liked to try the version with the larger V-8 gas engines to compare. At the end of the day, if you have a fairly fat wallet, a few kids, a couple of dogs and a boat to trailer this would certainly be a large SUV to have on your radar screen if you were in the market.

Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears regulaarly. For questions and comments, he may be contacted at pperrotta@comcast.net

Letters to the editor and Your Turn guest columns about issues of local interest may be sent to news@njexaminer.com

NEWSPAPER MEDIA GROUP • www.centraljersey.com

Middletown officials offer support for pending state legislation By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor

MIDDLETOWN – Members of the Township Committee are in support of pending state legislation that, if passed in the Senate and Assembly and signed into law by the governor, could help a resident of Middletown. At its meeting on Feb. 16, the governing body passed a resolution expressing support for legislation “expanding offenses eligible for expungement upon successful discharge from Drug Court.” The legislation is S-2951/A-4771. According to the resolution, New Jersey’s laws “generally provide for the expungement of records and information relating to all prior arrests, detentions, convictions and proceedings upon the completion of a term of special probation or satisfactory completion of a substance abuse program, subject to certain exceptions.” The pending legislation that has received the committee’s support “would expand the offenses that are eligible for

expungement upon a defendant’s successful discharge from Drug Court, including individuals convicted of certain excepted offenses that are found to be drug or alcohol dependent at the time of commission of the offense.” Specifically, according to municipal officials, “this bill would help make individuals eligible for expungement, such as Middletown resident Nikki Tierney, who has turned her life around following addiction to raise three kids as a single mom and graduate with a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling with a specialization in addiction studies, but remains ineligible to become a licensed alcohol and drug counselor due to her non-violent conviction from over one decade ago. “The Township Committee finds the goals of the bill to be laudable and supports the Legislature’s effort at providing individuals such as Nikki Tierney with a second chance at leading a law-abiding life through expungement,” municipal officials said in stating their support for the pending legislation.

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

New Jersey American Water is accepting applications for green project funding through its Environmental Grant - Program. The program offers grants of d $1,000 to $10,000 for qualifying innovaftive, community-based environmental r projects that improve, restore or protect y watersheds, surface water and/or ground water supplies throughout the company’s .service areas, according to a press release. - New Jersey American Water will award the grants on a competitive basis and select - projects based on various criteria inn cluding goals, impact, innovation, design eand sustainability. y The nature of the project’s collaboration with other community organizations as e well as its overall community engagement Iwill also be considered. All applicants are e expected to outline specific, measurable goals for projects in their proposals, acy cording to the press release. a At the conclusion of the grant project, ethe lead organization must provide a writu ten report about the project’s results/impact. Grant recipients will be notified in mid-April. - Established in 2009, New Jersey Amersican Water’s Environmental Grant Protgram has provided more than $352,000 in funding, according to the press release. More information and application requirements can be obtained directly at newjerseyamwater.com/community

Hackensack Meridian Bayshore Medical Center, Holmdel, was named a top general hospital and received an “A” safety rating by the Leapfrog Group. The highest performing hospitals on the Leapfrog Hospital Survey are recognized annually with the Leapfrog Top Hospital award. Top Hospitals have better systems in place to prevent medication errors, higher quality on maternity care and lower infection rates, among other qualities. Hospitals that are eligible to receive a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade must have received an “A” in the most recent round of scoring to be eligible, according to a press release. “Bayshore Medical Center has long been a trusted name here in northern Monmouth County and due to the extraordinary efforts of our medical staff and team members, we are elevating that recognition statewide,” said Frank Citara, chief hospital executive, Bayshore Medical Center. “The care and safety of our patients and their families is second to none and the work of our team members to improve each day is unparalleled. This recognition is a reflection of every individual who works here at the hospital. Our commitment to providing our community with the best healthcare possible will always remain our top priority and this recent recognition only underscores that promise,” Citara said.

INDEPENDENT 13

Your Guide to

WINTER HOME SERVICES

TO ADVERTISE HERE PLEASE CALL 732-358-5200

HOLMDEL ROOFING COMPANY Formerly No More Leaks Rooﬁng

www.holmdelrooﬁng.com email:WGlebocki@aol.com

Specializing in all kinds of Roof Repair, Balconies and Siding with the guarantee If your roof is less than 30 years old,

We resolve any problem in a professional way.

WE HAVE 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL ROOFS We are the leader in all kinds of roof repair with guarantee.

Call or text

20 BRAND NEW AFFORDABLE CONDOS FOR SALE AT ABERDEEN PLACE Homes are located at Athens Way, Cliffwood, NJ 07721. The ﬁrst two Condos will be available in the summer of 2021. HOA fees are $117.67 per month.

1 Bedroom Condos

2 Bedroom Condos

3 Bedroom Condos

Income Level

Sale Price

1 Very Low

$ 57,540

1 Mod

$165,828

1 Very Low

$75,100

2 Low

$145,341

2 Moderate

$205,047-$15,583

1 Low

$172,657

1 Moderate

$245,708

Maximum Gross Income by Family Size Household Size

Very Low

Low

Moderate

$22,941

$38,235

$61,175

$26,218

$43,697

$69,915

$29,495

$49,159

$78,654

$32,772

$54,621

$87,393

$35,394

$58,990

$94,385

$38,016

$63,360

$101,376

Although any income eligible households may apply, residents and workers of Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean Counties will be selected before residents of other counties or states. Join the Aberdeen ownership waiting list at www.AffordableHomesNewJersey.com by April 19, 2021 to be included in the ﬁrst random number drawing. If you do not have an email address, call 609-664-2769 extension 5.

NM-00453361

1February 24, 2021

14 INDEPENDENT

NEWSPAPER MEDIA GROUP • www.centraljersey.com

February 24, 2021F

To join the meetings: https://chime.aws/4006472388 Dial in Number (206) 462-5569 Conference ID #: 40064722388 Conference Pin #: 40064722388 on February 25, 2021 at 7:30 oʼclock p.m. During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of the full ordinance will be available at no cost and during regular business hours at the Clerkʼs office for the members of the general public who shall request the same or on the Boroughʼs Website ubnj.net. The summary of the terms of such ordinance follows: Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER XIX (ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION) OF THE GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF UNION BEACH TO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS REGARDING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL. BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Union Beach, County of Monmouth, and State of New Jersey that Chapter XIX (Environmental Protection) of the General Ordinances of the Borough of Union Beach is hereby amended or supplemented as follows: PURPOSE Purpose: The purpose of this ordinance is to amend or add certain definitions, general provisions, design standards and general zoning provisions to incorporate changes to clarify the requirement for Stormwater Management and Control as recommended by the New Jersey State Environmental Protection Agency. Chapter XIX (Environmental Protection) of the General Ordinances of the Borough of Union Beach is hereby amended or supplemented in its entirety. BOROUGH OF UNION BEACH NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE 2021-297 The ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the governing body of the Borough of Union Beach, in the County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, on January 21, 2021. It will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the governing body to be held at the Municipal Building, 650 Poole Avenue, Union Beach. This meeting will be teleconferenced using the following information enabling those who wish to join the meetings: To join the meetings: https://chime.aws/4006472388 Dial in Number (206) 462-5569 Conference ID #: 40064722388 Conference Pin #: 40064722388 on February 25, 2021 at 7:30 oʼclock p.m. During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of the full ordinance will be available at no cost and during regular business hours at the Clerkʼs office for the members of the general public who shall request the same or on the Boroughʼs Website ubnj.net. The summary of the terms of such ordinance follows: Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER XIII (LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF THE GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF UNION BEACH TO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS REGARDING ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES. BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Union Beach, County of Monmouth, and State of New Jersey that Chapter XIII (Land Use and Development Regulations) of the General Ordinances of the Borough of Union Beach is hereby amended or supplemented as follows: PURPOSE The purpose of this ordinance is to amend or add certain definitions, general provisions, design standards and general zoning provisions to incorporate changes to clarify the requirement regarding decks, driveways and curb cuts as recommended by the Zoning Official. Chapter XIII (Land Use and Development Regulations) of the General Ordinances of the Borough of Union Beach is hereby amended or supplemented as follows (new text is double underlined, text to be deleted is struck through and notations to the reader and changes in subparagraph designations either with or without changes to content are italicized): SECTION 1 Chapter XIII (Land Use and Development Regulations), Section 13-5 (General Provisions), Subsection 13-5.8 (Accessory Buildings) shall be amended as follows: 13-5.8 Accessory Building and Structures. Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, accessory buildings and Structures shall conform to the following regulations. a. An accessory building attached to a principal building shall comply in all respects with the yard requirements of this chapter for the principal building. Detached accessory buildings shall be located in other than the front yard, and if located in a side or rear yard area, shall be set back as indicated in Section 13-10, Zoning District Regulations, for the specified distance, except that in the R-8 Residential Zone, storage sheds containing less than 100 square feet of floor area may be located not less than three feet from any side or rear lot line. Any storage shed having a floor area of 100 square feet or more shall be not less than five feet from any side or rear lot line. b. through g (No Change) h. Any lot shall not contain more than one two accessory storage shed structures, in addition to a detached garage. The combined floor area of any two storage shed accessory structures shall be no more than 180 square feet. i. through j (No Change) SECTION 2 If any section, subsection, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. SECTION 3 The Municipal Clerk is hereby directed, upon adoption of the Ordinance after public hearing thereon, to publish notice of the passage thereof and to file a copy of this Ordinance as finally adopted with the Monmouth County Planning Board as required by N.J.S.40:55D-16. The Clerk shall also forthwith transmit a copy of this Ordinance after final passage to the Borough Tax Assessor as required by N.J.S. 40:49-2.1. SECTION 4 This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final passage and publication according to law and filing with the Monmouth County Planning Board. Independent, 2/24/2021,Fee: $156.96, Affidavit: $20.00

Support The Businesses In Your Neighborhood!

M__Mr. Zapcic

S____Mr. Ciparis__

AYES: Mr. Zapcic, Mr. Rogers, Mrs. Bouw, Mr. Ciparis NAYS: Mr. Wrede ABSENT: Mr. Aveta ABSTAINED: Ms. Eteson (Alternate) Independent 2/24/2021 Fee: $35.64 Affidavit: $20.00 LEGAL NOTICE Please take notice that the February 18, 2021 meeting of the Governing Body scheduled for 7:30 p.m. has been postponed until Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 7:30 due to emergency weather conditions. This notice is being provided in accordance with the provisions of the Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 23, PL 1975, 10:4-12a. Action will be taken at the Meeting of February 25, 2021 on all items of the Agenda published for February 18, 2021 meeting. This meeting will be teleconferenced via Chime using the directions below for all that wish to participate: To join the meetings: https://chime,aws/4006472388 Dial in Number (206) 462-5569 Conference ID#: 4006472388 Conference Pin#: 4006472388 Independent 2/24/2021, Fee: $24.84 Affidavit: $20.00 RES. 15/2021 BE IT RESOLVED by the Township of Middletown Sewerage Authority that the schedule for its Regular Public Meetings shall here by be amended as follows: March 15, 2021 April 19, 2021 May 17, 2021 June 21, 2021 July 19, 2021 August 16, 2021 September 20, 2021 October 18, 2021 November 15, 2021 December 20, 2021 January 18, 2022 February 22, 2022 Meetings will be held at the Administration Office of the Authority, 100 Beverly Way, Belford, NJ at 7:30 p.m., with the exception of the August 16, 2021 meeting, which will begin at 7:00 p.m. The agenda for the regular meetings shall be as follows: 1. Treasurer's Report 2. Engineer's Report 3. Any such other business that may properly come before the Authority. 4. Public Comments The amended schedule shall supersede all prior published schedules. In consideration of Executive Orders 103 (Murphy 3/9/2020), 107 (Murphy 3/21/2020), and 108 (Murphy 3/21/2020) and N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., public notice is hereby provided that the public sessions may be held via conference call. If held via conference call, instructions to attend will be posted on the Authorityʼs website (www.tomsanj.com) a minimum of seven calendar days prior to the meeting. Please be advised that comments from the public may be submitted prior to the meeting. Comments submitted prior to the meeting must be sent via e-mail (publiccomment@tomsanj.com) or mail Attn: Executive Director, P.O. Box 205, Belford, NJ 07718 and contain the heading “Public Comment”. M__Mr. Wrede

S____Ms. Bouw

AYES: Mr. Zapcic, Mr. Rogers, Mrs. Bouw, Mr. Ciparis, Mr. Wrede NAYS: ABSENT: Mr. Aveta ABSTAINED: Ms. Eteson (Alternate) Independent 2/24/2021 Fee: $61.56 Affidavit: $20.00

LOCAL

The ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the governing body of the Borough of Union Beach, in the County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, on January 21, 2021.. It will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the governing body to be held at the Municipal Building, 650 Poole Avenue, Union Beach. This meeting will be teleconferenced using the following information enabling those who wish to join the meetings:

RES. 10/2021 WHEREAS, there exists a need for an Attorney for the Authority; and WHEREAS, funds are available for this purpose, and the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-et.seq.) requires that the Resolution authorizing the appointment without competitive bidding must be publicly advertised. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township of Middletown Sewerage Authority that: 1. Richard C. Leahey Jr., Esq. be and is hereby appointed as Authority Attorney, effective February 17, 2021 through February 22, 2022, to advise the Authority in reference to all legal matters before the Authority and perform all services of Legal nature which are necessary in the operation of the Authority. 2. The compensation shall be set forth between the Authority and the Attorney as outlined in the contract submitted to the Authority. 3. This appointment is being made without competitive bidding because it involves a member of a recognized profession licensed and regulated by Law and is, therefore exempt under N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5. 4. This appointment is made after request and receipt of proposals in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq. under the “Fair and Open Process” for contract awards. 5. A copy of this Resolution shall be published in the official newspaper of the Authority as required by Law within ten (10) days of its passage.

SHOP

BOROUGH OF UNION BEACH NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE 2021-296

Support The Businesses In Your Area!

Legal Notices

1February 24, 2021

NEWSPAPER MEDIA GROUP • www.centraljersey.com

INDEPENDENT 15

Professional discusses details of mixed use Matawan Junction project By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer

MATAWAN – At the start of the year, Matawan Borough Council members appointed Rexmonte, LLC, as the interim developer for the proposed Matawan Junction redevelopment project. During a recent video conference, Rexmonte representative Robert Wilt described the Matawan Junction redevelopment plan for council members. The redevelopment plan was co-created by Minno and Wasko Architects and Planners principal Dave Winno. Mayor Joseph Altomonte said, “We appointed Rexmonte as the interim developer, which gives us time to sort out the details of a developer’s agreement, and then we can appoint them as the developer. We are working with Rexmonte and our

professionals to hash out the details for a developer’s agreement.” In describing the Matawan Junction project, Wilt spoke about a proposed fourstory structure that would include 10,900 square feet of retail space, 103 residential units, 147 parking spaces and recreational space. The project would be constructed at the intersection of Main and High streets on a 2-acre lot. The property is at the eastern edge of the Matawan Transit Station Redevelopment Area and is a connection between the Aberdeen-Matawan train station and a surrounding neighborhood, according to Wilt’s presentation. At present, the parcel is underused and contains abandoned structures. The corner lot was previously used as a parking garage and gas station from 1940-84.

Because the lot is in the redevelopment area, mixed use retail is permitted on the ground floor and housing is permitted above the retail uses. Permitted uses include restaurants, bars and retail shops, according to Wilt. Municipal officials have said the intent of the Matawan Junction project is to help revitalize a northern gateway to Matawan; contribute to a vibrant, pedestrian-oriented community; and complement and provide an extension to Matawan’s historic downtown. The plan’s objectives and community benefits include promoting local jobs; economic development; business expansion opportunities; to clean, eliminate and prevent blight on a highly trafficked intersection; and to provide tax revenue, according to borough officials.

Rexmonte’s development team includes Greentree Construction Co., Wessex Management, and Minno and Wasko Architects and Planners. Altomonte said members of the public will have opportunities to comment on the Matawan Junction project during town hall meetings that will be announced. Rexmonte was designated as the exclusive redeveloper of the redevelopment area for a period of six months. The council’s approval is contingent upon the execution of an interim costs agreement through which Rexmonte will agree to reimburse Matawan for any and all reasonable interim costs in a form approved by Matawan’s special redevelopment counsel, and the successful negotiation and execution a formal redevelopment agreement with the borough, according to municipal officials.

visit www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732-842-4000.

tion, call 732-252-6990. Individuals who register will receive an email with the link after their registration is processed. The film, “The Art of Marc Chagall: War and Peace Through Yiddish Eyes,” introduced by Dr. Linda Burghart, Scholar in Residence at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, explores the development of Chagall’s work as life took him through Tsarist Russia, Nazi-controlled Europe, and post-war America. A questionand-answer session will follow the hourlong film.

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD The Monmouth County Park System has extended its deadline for entries into its upcoming Creative Arts and Music Festival to March 15. Interested artists are invited to submit images for consideration. This juried art show and sale is open to artists of every medium. Those interested in entering are invited to submit images for consideration. The application fee is $15 per person, according to a press release from the county. Selected artists will have a 10- x 10foot booth to display their pieces. Entries

should be emailed or mailed with images of your work, entry form and fee. Rules and an entry form are available at www. MonmouthCountyParks.com The event organizers said musicians for the event have already been selected. The Creative Arts and Music Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 1 at Thompson Park, Lincroft. The festival will feature fine art vendors, live music, creative activities and food vendors. To learn more about the Creative Arts and Music Festival or the park system,

The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, Freehold Township, will present Marc Chagall: a talk and film led by Professor Maurice Mahler on March 14 at 2 p.m. This event will feature a different film than one that was previously shown at the museum. The program will be held on Zoom. Admission is $8 for museum members and $10 for non-members. To make a reserva-

Legal Notices CHILD FIND ATTENTION: Middletown Township Parents PARENTS/GUARDIANS WHO HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THE EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUR CHILD IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: • Communication • Motor/Physical • Cognitive • Emotional • Visual or Hearing • Social INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: • A preschool child, including homeless and migrant, between the ages of 3-5 and not eligible for kindergarten in September, contact: Office of Student Services • A school age child, including homeless and migrant, between the ages 6-21, contact: Office of Student Services, School Principal and/or Guidance Counselor Middletown Township Board of Education Office of Student Services (732)671-3850: Extensions 1034, 1037, 1038 www.middletownk12.org Independent 2/24/21 Fee: $25.92 Affidavit: $20.00

Support The Businesses In Your Neighborhood!

RES. 9/2021

RES. 8/2021 WHEREAS, there exists a need for an Auditor for the Authority and

WHEREAS, there exists a need for an Engineer for the Authority and

WHEREAS, funds are available for this purpose, and the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40: 11-1 et.seq.) requires that the Resolution authorizing the appointment without competitive bidding must be publicly advertised;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township of Middletown Sewerage Authority that:

1 William A. Meyler, C.P.A be and is hereby appointed as Authority Auditor, effective February 17, 2021 through February 22, 2022, to perform all auditing services required in the operation of the Authority.

1. Susan Brasefield of the firm Maser, PA. be and is hereby appointed as Authority Engineer, effective February 17, 2021 through February 22, 2022 to perform all engineering services required in the operation of the Authority, subject to negotiation of a professional services contract acceptable to the T.O.M.S.A. Executive Director and Attorney.

2. That the rate Schedule remain the same as the contract submitted to the Authority. 3. This appointment is being made without competitive bidding because it involves a member of a recognized profession licensed and regulated by Law and is, therefore exempt under N.J.S.A. 40a: 11-5. 4. This appointment is made after request and receipt of proposals in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44 A-20.4 et seq. under the “Fair and Open Process” for contract awards. 5. A copy of this Resolution shall be published in the official newspaper of the Authority as required by Law within ten (10) days of its passage. M__Mr. Zapcic

S____Mr. Ciparis__

AYES: Mr. Zapcic, Mr. Rogers, Mr. Wrede, Mrs. Bouw, Mr. Ciparis NAYS: ABSENT: Mr. Aveta ABSTAINED: Ms. Eteson (Alternate) Independent 2/24/2021 Fee: $44.28 Affidavit: $20.00

2. That the rate Schedule remain the same as the contract submitted to the Authority. 3. This appointment is being made without competitive bidding because it involves a member of a recognized profession licensed and regulated by Law and is, therefore exempt under N.J.S.A. 40a: 11-5. 4. This appointment after request and receipt of proposals in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A20.4 et seq. under the “Fair and Open Process” for contract awards. 5. A copy of this Resolution shall be published in the official newspaper of the Authority as required by Law within ten (10) days of its passage. M__Mr. Wrede

S_Ms. Bouw_

AYES: Mr. Zapcic, Mr. Rogers, Mr. Wrede, Mrs. Bouw, Mr. Ciparis NAYS: ABSENT: Mr. Aveta ABSTAINED: Ms. Eteson (Alternate) Independent 2/24/2021 Fee: $45.36 Affidavit: $20.00

16 INDEPENDENT

NEWSPAPER MEDIA GROUP • www.centraljersey.com

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

EMPLOYMENT WEEKLY

facebook.com/employmentweeklymagazine EmploymentWeeklyMagazine.com TO PLACE A RECRUITMENT DISPLAY AD CALL 732-358-5200 Healthcare

Help Wanted Full Time

Compassionate, patient, cheerful person to care for your loved ones. I can help with home and personal services such as bathing, dressing, medication, housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, running errands, shopping, driving to doctors appointments and more!

Please Call: 848-333-9081

HCWL and GHC IS HIRING REGISTERED NURSES New hires are welcome! Call 732-339-1933

JOBS ARE AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED AIDES (CHHA). Call 732-339-1933

Lawn Technician

Must have Drivers License. Paid Training. Call 732-738-6660 MAINTENANCE WORKER wanted for Senior Citizen building in Keyport. Under current Management position includes full medical and pension benefits at no cost to the employee. Experience required. Employment and application information can be found on the website: bethanyemployment.com Those applicants without internet access or to request an application should call 732-264-9550 Monday- Friday 10AM-12NOON and 1PM-3PM

PRECISION SHEET METAL SHOP

has openings for:

GENERAL SHOP HELPER/ GRINDER FINISHER

Help Wanted Full Time

MECHANIC- Must be able to read prints & setup & run various metal fabrication equipment.

Traffic Plan seeks FT Flaggers to set up & control traffic around construction sites. A valid driver license is a must, good pay & benefits. If interested please fill out an application on Tuesdays from 2-4 PM at 5300 Asbury Road, Farmingdale, NJ 07727 or go to trafficplan.com

PRESS BRAKE OPERATOR- Must be able to setup & run amada press brakes. F/T positions Top pay & benefits, 401K. Work hours: Mon.-Thurs., 6:30am to 5:00pm. J&E Metal Fabricators, Inc. Metuchen, NJ. P: 732-548-9650 F: 732-548-9589 www.metalfab.com Email: je@metalfab.com

Help Wanted Part Time DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

F/T or P/T Male or Female, for driving school. Call 732-583-1520

Your Success Starts Here:

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

EMPLOYMENT WEEKLY

Don’t Miss Our Job Listings New Every Week!

Healthcare MARISOL'S HOME Caregivers Services. We provide caring & affordable in-home care for seniors & disabled with illness & injury. Daily/live-in. Family own/ operated. NJ lic. Ins./Bonded. 732-912-9312 We care for you!

February 24, 2021F

CLASSIFIED

1February 24, 2021

Celebra-

NEWSPAPER MEDIA GROUP • www.centraljersey.com

BUSINESS & SERVICE

Automotive Merchandise ge

Rentals ts Apartments

Gara

Jobs

INDEPENDENT 17

198 ROUTE 9 NORTH, SUITE 100, MANALAPAN, NJ 07726

s Homes re vice

732-358-5200 FAX: 732-780-4678

CHARGE YOUR AD E-MAIL YOUR AD TO DEADLINES: FRIDAY P.M. DEADLINES: FRIDAY511AM gmclassiﬁed@centraljersey.com FOR LINE ADS, DISPLAY ADS MONDAY - FRIDAY 9A.M.-5P.M. AND BUSINESS & SERVICE ADS

CALL OUR CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT TO ADVERTISE HERE 732-358-5200 Building Remodeling

Action Construction

Professional Home Remodeling at Reasonable Rates

Merchandise Wanted

CASH Paid for COMIC Books No collection too large or too small. Will travel to buy. Call 908-377-6355 Schools CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE CLASSES AVAILABLE In Person and On Line Call 732-339-1933

Ceramic Repair/Install

CUSTOM CERAMIC TILING New -Repair Remodel. Free est., John Cherry

732-290-9086

GROUT CLEANING

Re-grouting - Re-caulking Sealing - Specialty Cleaning, Slip Prevention for Floors, Tubs & Showers. Now offering STEAM CLEANING: effectively kills 99% of bacteria, germs, viruses on bathroom, kitchen and other h/h surfaces. Free est. Grout Geek Inc. 732-521-3809

Cleaning Domestic

A POLISH CLEANING SERVICE

Always a good job, over 20 years experience. Reasonable rates. References. Call 732-904-4861 Clean by Regina - Exp. ref, free est, Res & Comm, 18 yrs exp. Homes, apts, condos/offices. Call 732-693-6982

Drywall/Sheetrock T.A.F. Drywall Specializing in small jobs for the homeowner. Sheetrock,Taping,and Spackle. Dustless sanding system. Free estimates. COVID FREE. 732-668-2096

GARAGE DOORS Replace, Repairs, Spring Repairs, 24 HR service. Licensed/Insured ML Installations 732-673-3105

Handypersons

ALL- BORO ELECTRICAL 732-888-3630

Home Improvements

Electrical

Free est. All calls returned. Generators & more! Lic.# 14112

Floor Finishing

DELUXE WOOD FLOORING

Sanding - Refinishing Installations. Free est. 732-238-4287 deluxewoodflooring.com

FOREVER FLOORING

NOW 98% DUST FREE SANDING!! • Restoration • Repairs • Installation • Free Estimates

Call 732-642-2253

Lawn Care / Landscaping FS LANDSCAPING Spring Clean Ups, Lawn maint., Chem. applications, mulch, sod, landscape design stone and gravel. Lawn seeding and repair, Aerating & dethatching. Drainage, irrigation, pavers, retaining walls. Snow Plowing 908-233-5600

AFF HOME SERVICES and REPAIRS Slow moving or clogged drains, Lawn Mower Repair Tub/shower caulking, M.A.C. REPAIRS Lawn, wall repairs, leaky roof. No job too small! Free estimate garden, snow, ATVs, bikes, used equipment. Pickup & Call John, 732-744-6609 delivery available 732-462-0743

DAN'S HANDYMAN SERVICE Odd jobs done inside & out. Call Dan, 732-238-2429

Floor Finishing

TO PLACE YOUR AD HERE CALL 732-358-5200

Garage Doors

AFFORDABLE!

REPAIR OR NEW Interior Work, Decks, Baths, Kitchens, Additions Free Estimates

732-322-3820 E. ANDRÉ

Property Services, LLC Family Owned & Operated HOME IMPROVEMENT and REMODELING * Kitchens & Bathrooms * Ceramic and Porcelain Tile Floors * Wood /Laminate Flooring * Sheetrock & Painting * Crown Molding/Trim work * Windows & Doors Free estimate*Great rates!

Call 732-955-6434

Masonry/Paving DON'S CUSTOM MASONRY Small Repairs/Patios /Pavers, Chimneys. Lic#13VH02546700 Free est. Fully insured. Call 732-251-4352

Lic# 13VH02579300

Contractors

Masonry/Paving

The Name You Know & Trust



Roofing/Siding

RICCARDI MASONS All types of masonry. No job too small. Free Est. 732-695-2183

Odd Jobs/Cleanups

ACE JUNK &

TRASH REMOVAL

ALL DEBRIS REMOVED!!

visit us: aceremovalllc.com 732-521-5500 10% off w/ad

Abra-Cadabra Junk Be Gone



ANTHONY JOHN'S

Additions Add a Level Custom Basements Kitchens Baths

732-900-6087

J & R ROOFING & SIDING UNBEATABLE RATES Exp. & Ins. 732-672-8965

muzioconstruction.com muzioconst@optonline.net Lic#13VH00073300

Window Washing

Clean-Outs, Junk Removal, Demolition. Best Prices Visa/MC/Amex

732-262-9779

PROFESSIONAL WINDOW CLEANING Fully Ins. * Free Estimates Call 732-738-7770

Painting/Wallpapering Auto/Truck Wanted

TO PLACE Pop's Painting Free estimates YOUR AD CALL JOB TOO SMALL. 732-358-5200 NOCall 732-742-5014

AAA WANTED Junk&Running CARS, TRUCKS, WHATEVER We Buy It All $CASH$ 7 Day Pick Up. 732-536-8030 $200 to $25,000 PAID



NM-00453395

Electrical

V & D ELECTRIC, LLC.

ATTENTION CONTRACTORS!

Over 25 Years Experience • • • • • • • •

Call Our Classified Department To Advertise

732-358-5200

   

Full Renovations Home Improvements

ROOFING

Repairs & New, Shingles or Flat. Solar panels are no problem. Masonry Work Chimney Repair Waterproofing Friendly Professional Svc. Call today for free estimate. 24 hr. emergency service

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 NM-00452726

Merchandise Wanted

732-742-2185

Major Credit Cards Accepted

All advertising published in Newspaper Media Group are subject to the applicable rate card, copies are available online at CENTRALJERSEY.COM. All ads are subject to approval before publication. We reserve the right to edit, refuse, reject classify or cancel any ad at any time. Errors must be reported the ﬁrst day of publication. We shall not be liable for any loss or expense that result from the publication (whether published correctly or not) or omission of an advertisment. Please check your ad the ﬁrst day it runs. Ads may be canceled at any time. All charges are non-refundable.

WANTED Lionel Trains & old toys. Any cond. 732-381-1225

Call George for free Estimate

732-238-1049 VDElectric@msn.com

TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200

18 INDEPENDENT

NEWSPAPER MEDIA GROUP • www.centraljersey.com

February 24, 2021F

BUSINESS & SERVICE

CALL OUR CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT TO ADVERTISE HERE 732-358-5200 Gutters

CONTRACTOR

Residential/Commercial

JB GUTTERS S EAMLESS GUTTERS & LEADERS

SERVICE UPGRADES

INSTALLATION REPAIRS CLEANING

732-579-2490

NM-00450442

Fully Insured

KEY CONSTRUCTION

SPITALETTO ELECTRIC

Free Estimates • Lic. #14030 Bonded/Insured

732-238-8519

www.spitalettoelectric.com email: info@spitalettoelectric.com We Accept All Major Credit Cards NM-00453353

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Interior Exterior We Accept Credit Cards

• Additions • Attics 10% • Basements OFF • Bathrooms ANY JOB Booked By • Carpets 2/28/21 • Carpentry Min. $300 • Ceramic Tile • Counter Tops • Decks • Doors • Dormers • Sheetrock • Flooring (we are dustless)

Ann 27 th Cele iversary brati on

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

HARDWOOD SPECIALIST • NEW JERSEY’S BEST

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

NM-00453359

• 24 Hour Emergency Service • All Of Your Residential Electrical Needs • Same Day Service

Call Mike for an estimate.

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

Serving Monmouth, Old Bridge, Parlin & surrounding.

732-759-5897

NM-00451476

732-572-2678

Lawn Care

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Call for free estimate

Handypersons

OWNER OPERATED

Specializing in

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

Home Improvements

TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200 Electrical

TIMCO HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Landscaping

Gutter Covers Rooﬁng & Chimney Repairs

jbelectricalnj.com

Cell: 908-907-5170 732-845-3333

Home Improvements

www.keyfloorshic.com

732-952-5131

� ��

Over 2,500 Satisﬁed Customers 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

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

Will Serve The Monmouth Areas For Tree Work & Landscaping Only

24 HOUR PROMPT/EMERGENCY SERVICE

$100 OFF

Any Service of $1,000 or more

Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 2/28/21

Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.

ALL WORK GUARANTEED !!! Free Estimates • Insured • Owner-Operated

732-613-1115 973-818-0880

(Ofﬁce) (Cell) NM-00452068

www.buildwithasjr.com

AJ’s Home Improvement, LLC CERTIFIED

Commercial & Residential

Interior Carpentry Painting Sheetrock Basement Waterprooﬁng No Job Too Small or Big!

Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 2/28/21

Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.

732-257-1170

www.budgetpropertymaintenance.com

OWNER OPERATED

Landscaping

C.H.E.A.P. 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

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

Veteran Discounts Available

Any Service of $1,500 or more

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

Lawn Care

732-900-6087

$200 OFF

FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES

Home Improvements

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

NM-00451482

JB ELECTRICAL

Handypersons

NM-00450972

Electrical

NM-00451485

Free Estimates • Fully Insured

TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200

1February 24, 2021

NEWSPAPER MEDIA GROUP • www.centraljersey.com

INDEPENDENT 19

BUSINESS & SERVICE

CALL OUR CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT TO ADVERTISE HERE 732-358-5200

UNITED

Residential/Commercial/Municipal

Tree Service, Inc.

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

Masonry/Paving

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

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

NM-00451494

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-00451487

Lawn Care

Masonry/Paving

Lic#13VH06178600

NM-00452771

Painting/Wallpapering

Custom Painting Satisfaction Guaranteed

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

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

ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER

CLEAN-UPS

NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A

FREE ESTIMATES

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

Painting/Wallpapering

 



Certiﬁed brick paver and retaining wall installer

s Year

5 Star Rated on Google

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

Call Jade

908-416-5219

Plumbing

Glenn Kaune’s

TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200

When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter

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

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

732-525-8118

PRECISION PAINT & POWERWASHING

(732) 534-0548

www.poloniaconstruction.com

PAINTING

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

MASON

Painting/Wallpapering

3rd Generation

POLISH

CALL NICK

732-207-3933 732-617-TREE

Painting/Wallpapering

NM-00451561

Landscaping

Free Estimates - Fully Insured

732-906-0385

David J. McConnell 732-257-6254

Plumbing • Heating Home Improvements 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

No Job Too Small NJ Lic#8843

#13VH04604300

Plumbing

ATTENTION CONTRACTORS!

Call Our Classified Department To Advertise

732-358-5200

plumbing & heating “Honest, Neat and Professional Service”

www.mattcoplumbing.com

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

TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200

NM-00450062

NM-00452738

Lawn Care

20 INDEPENDENT

NEWSPAPER MEDIA GROUP • www.centraljersey.com

February 24, 2021

In the next 48 hours, get an exact price on new windows and doors. Within 48 hours, Renewal by Andersen can be at your home to perform a FREE Window and Door Diagnosis and give you an exact price that we’ll honor for one year. Many other companies mpanies take weeks to produce their estimate.

This offer is available for a limited time only!

SAVE

on every window

on every entry and patio door1

20% 1

20%

PLUS Installation is included1

Plus

NO NO NO

money down payments

interest

For

1 Year!

Not to be combined with any other offer. Minimum purchase of 4 or more windows and/or doors. 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.

Call now, and in the next 48 hours… 1) Get a thorough assessment of your current windows and doors and see where you may be losing energy.

2) Customize your new windows and doors with several styles, 9 beautiful exterior colors, 6 interior colors and many hardware and grille options.

3) We put your safety ﬁrst, so we’ve adjusted our operations to serve you in the safest Now offering virtual way possible. appointments, too!

Call to book your virtual or in-home appointment

609-460-8202

Cannot be combined with prior purchases, other offers or coupons. Offer not available in all areas. 20% 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. 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. 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. Savings comparison is based on the purchase of a single unit at regular list price. See your local Renewal by Andersen location for details. 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