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Littenberg named Distinguished Citizen of the Year By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor

usinessman Abe Littenberg has been honored as Middletown’s Distinguished Citizen of the Year. Township Committee members saluted Littenberg and his wife, Linda, during the April 19 meeting of the governing body. In addition to presenting Littenberg with a key to the township, Mayor Tony Perry presented Littenberg with a plaque containing a statement in which municipal officials said, “This prestigious award is hereby bestowed upon Abe Littenberg for being a philanthropic community leader and ardent supporter of Middletown businesses, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. “This past year has thrown many small business owners and residents into challenging economic situations and Abe has made it his mission to help others get back on their feet again. “Abe Littenberg is an effective, efficient and compassionate business leader who has spent countless hours helping other business owners navigate this pandemic, as well as helping facilitate a COVID-19 economic recovery plan. “He was able to execute this all while ensuring his own Middletown-based companies, Guttenplan’s Frozen Dough and A Child’s Place, a school he owns with his wife Linda, could adapt to the pandemic and continue to thrive. “As chairman of the Middletown Economic Development Committee (MEDC), Abe supported the township’s ‘Takeout Thursday’ initiative and small business recovery efforts. “With the help of MEDC and Lincroft Village Green Association board members, Abe created a database of local restaurants to provide an easy way for community members to order meals from their favorite establishments during the lockdown TO

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Middletown Mayor Tony Perry, right, presents businessman Abe Littenberg with his award as the township’s Distinguished Citizen of the Year. Linda Littenberg joined her husband as he accepted the honor during a recent Township Committee meeting.

period. “As a partner of Guttenplan’s, a facility that produces frozen dough for local supermarkets and nationally for Jersey Mike’s, Abe also worked with Middletown social services and local food banks to donate bread to those struggling with financial burdens.

“Abe and Linda Littenberg have also been recognized for their philanthropic efforts by Lunch Break, and Abe will be accepting the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce Corporate Good Neighbor Spinnaker Award on behalf of Guttenplan’s in June. “The Township Committee is honored

to have this opportunity to recognize Abe Littenberg for his distinguished service and dedicated entrepreneurial and communityminded spirit. His personal and passionate commitment to bettering the lives of those around him is admired and appreciated. (Continued on page 9)

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• The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, Freehold Township, will present “Famous Jews You Never Heard Of,” a talk by Rabbi Michael Klein, rabbi emeritus of Congregation Ahavat Olam, Howell, on May 23 at 2 p.m. Admission is free (donations are welcome). To make a reservation and receive the Zoom link, call 732-252-6990, email jhmomc@optonline.net or visit www. jhmomc.org

• The Art Society of Monmouth County will host the Ruth Crown Memorial Art Exhibit sponsored by the Crown family in memory of their mother, water colorist Ruth Crown, a founding member of the Monmouth Arts Gallery, the endowment from which funded the formation of the Art Society of Monmouth County. The exhibit will display a wide range of members’ artwork at https://www.artsocietyof monmouthcounty.org/

Enjoy a boat tour around the scenic Manasquan Reservoir Look for turtles, egrets, herons, ospreys and other wildlife in their natural habitat during a boat tour of the Monmouth County Park System’s Manasquan Reservoir. Led by a park system naturalist, these 45-minute tours leave from the Visitor Center, Windeler Road, Howell.

Tours are offered at the top of the hour from 2-5 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, May 1 through Sept. 6. Wednesday afternoon tours are offered at 2, 3 and 4 p.m. from July 7 through Aug. 25. Evening tours are offered at 6 and 7 p.m. on the first Friday of June, July and August.

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• Dove Hospice Services of New Jersey is seeking volunteers to provide support to hospice patients and their families throughout Monmouth County. Volunteers visit with patients in their home, which can also be nursing facilities and/or assisted living facilities, at least once a week. Visits can also be virtual and are made during the day or early evening. Details: Deborah Adams, 732-405-3035, or email deborah@dovehs.com

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or 45 years, 180 Turning Lives Around, a private nonprofit organization in Monmouth County, has provided support and advocacy for victims of sexual violence in the aftermath of a highly emotional and traumatic experience with the assistance of its dedicated Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) volunteers. 180’s specially trained, confidential victim advocates, with countywide law enforcement and the Forensic Nurse Examiners program, provide emotional support and assistance to victims, and their significant others, during accompaniments for timely and sensitive hospital medical examinations, and police and grand jury pro-

cedures, according to a press release. 180’s volunteers also provide telephone support, which includes at the time of crisis, addressing medical and emotional needs, information regarding the justice system, and referrals for services. The volunteers also provide support and advocacy for the survivor’s significant other and adult survivors of childhood sexual assault, according to the press release. The organization’s directors are inviting the community to join 180’s life-changing mission. 180 will conduct the mandatory, 40-hour SART training course for new volunteers from June 1-24 (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays) from 6-9:30

p.m., remotely via Zoom. Basic requirements for volunteers to apply include that they must be 18 years of age or older, have access to reliable transportation, possess a valid driver’s license, be willing to serve on an on-call shift basis, participate in an interview process and submit to fingerprinting and background checks. 180 is committed to a socially and culturally diverse team to best serve the community. Bilingual capability is helpful. Prior knowledge of or training in sexual violence is not required, according to the press release. To obtain an application, contact Kate

Gerahty at kateg@180nj.org or call 732264-4360, ext. 3308. The deadline to apply is May 21. According to the organization’s directors, 180 is dedicated to providing comprehensive supportive services – emergency safe housing, counseling, legal advocacy, creative arts therapies for children, education and advocacy for individuals in Monmouth County who are affected by domestic violence and sexual violence. Anyone who is a victim of sexual violence may call 180’s confidential hotline 24 hours a day at 1-888-264-RAPE (7273). For more information, visit www.180nj. org. In an emergency, dial 911.

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n the face of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Phil Murphy has announced the easing of restrictions for a variety of activities and higher outdoor capacity limits, effective May 10. Editor’s note: As the Independent went to press on May 3, Murphy’s office issued an updated press release which indicated that the effective date for the easing of some restrictions had been moved up to May 7. Residents should check with venues and individual event organizers for the most current regulations that are in place. Additional restrictions will be lifted on May 19 in conjunction with the states of New York and Connecticut, according to a press release from Murphy’s office. “Our robust COVID-19 vaccination program is starting to show results through lower COVID-19 case metrics, including a decline in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations,” Murphy said.

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Aberdeen council plans for sewer upgrades By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer

ABERDEEN – The Township Council has introduced a $185,000 bond ordinance that will help fund $417,000 worth of sewer improvements in Aberdeen Township. The ordinance was introduced April 15. Council members scheduled a public hearing for May 6 and may adopt the ordinance following the public hearing. The improvements would consist of line rehabilitation and related televising equipment; pump replacement at each

pump station; manhole rehabilitation; improvements and upgrades at pump station No. 3; the acquisition of an autodialer; and the acquisition of pump station alarms, according to municipal officials. Although no down payment is required, officials will pay $232,000 to fund the portion of the improvements that will not be covered by the bond ordinance. Those funds will come from previously adopted budgets, according to the council. In other business, council members took action to seek state funding that will

permit Aberdeen police officers to employ body worn cameras for the first time. The New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Office of the Attorney General, offers a body worn camera grant program. Police Chief Alan Geyer said officials are applying for funding for the first time. The grant program is designed to provide eligible law enforcement agencies with state funding to assist in the purchase of body worn cameras, ancillary equipment and storage.

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Fourteen members of the Christian Brothers Academy Class of 2021 celebrated their commitments to play college athletics on April 14. The following CBA senior student-athletes committed during spring signing period: Jason Asare, University of Chicago, Track and Field; Ethan Beyer, Muhlenberg College, Soccer; Chris DeSousa, Penn State University, Cross Country/Track; And, Henry Escandon, Catholic University, Baseball; Colin Farrell, Gettysburg College, Basketball; Adrian Foley, Columbia University, Crew; Joseph Giamanco, Hofstra University, Golf; Also, Joseph Marini, Catholic University, Baseball; Jack Martinek, Stevens Institute of Technology, Swimming; Brendan McHugh, Tufts University, Crew; John Morreale, Stevens Institute of Technology, Fencing; And, Sam Nini, Davidson College, Wrestling; Christian Ricci, Cornell University, Track and Field; and Colin Stevens, Sacred Heart University, Volleyball. These 14 seniors join the 13 classmates who made their college athletic commitments in the fall of 2020, according to a press release. “On behalf of the entire CBA community, I would like to congratulate these young men and their families on their great achievement,” Director of Athletics Michael Mazzaccaro said. “Through countless hours of hard work spent on both academics and athletics, these student-athletes have proven themselves worthy of competing and excelling at the next level.” Letters to the editor may be sent to news@njexaminer.com. All submissions may be edited for length, content and grammar.

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Matawan ready to compete with top teams in conference By STEVEN BASSIN Staff Writer

MATAWAN – There has been no slowing down the Matawan Regional High School softball team to begin the 2021 season. Under first-year coach Jess O’Brien, Matawan scored 68 runs in its first six games en route to a 6-0 start. “The players came out hard from the first day of practice and are excited to play,” O’Brien said. “They are such a talented group and they are so fun to coach.” After losing the 2020 season to the coronavirus pandemic, O’Brien said her players came ready to work when practices for the 2021 season began on April 1. “They work hard and they want to have hard practices. Our bonding experience was me pushing them to be the best they can be,” the coach said. Junior first baseman Chloe Montalvo leads the Huskies with 11 hits (five doubles) through six games. Losing her sophomore season did not stop Montalvo from training hard to make an impact in 2021. In addition to playing with a travel team, Montalvo dedicated her time to completing virtual workouts Matawan had in the off-season and hitting off a tee to be ready to go this spring. “It definitely feels good to be back after losing out on last year,” Montalvo said. “We have a good group this year and we all gel really well together. It’s been great.” Montalvo is second on the team with seven RBI through six games. Junior Kaysey Antos and senior Michaela DeGeorge have each driven in eight runs. Antos drove in six runs during Matawan’s 31-0 victory over Red Bank Regional on April 30 in Little Silver. “Our bats are always alive,” Antos said after the win. “Our pitching is very good

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Matawan Regional High School pitcher Allie Porbansky winds and delivers a strike during the Huskies’ victory over Red Bank Regional on April 30 in Little Silver.

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The senior second baseman said it has been fun being back on the diamond with her teammates and said she is enjoying playing her last year of softball. “I’m glad we came back with a strong squad and that we are scoring a lot of runs,” DeGeorge said. “Everyone gets along. We all just want to win as a team.” Senior Alissa Eimont was Matawan’s top hitter in 2019 with 34 hits. She scored a team-high 18 runs scored and stole 16 bases. Batting third this season, Eimont had seven hits and four RBIs through six games. Four of her hits have gone for extra bases, including Matawan’s first home run in the win over Red Bank Regional. The biggest impact Eimont has made this season has been in the pitching circle. She is 5-0 with 67 strikeouts through 32 innings pitched and she has only allowed two runs. With a 6-2 victory over Middletown South on May 1, Matawan has outscored its opponents 68-7 to start the season. The hot start has fueled the drive the Huskies have had since practices began to be one of the top teams in the Shore Conference and to make a run at a state championship. That first step will come while competing for the Shore Conference B North Division crown against teams like Saint John Vianney, Middletown North and Colts Neck, which is 5-0 and has defeated St. John Vianney. O’Brien knows her players are excited to play the top teams and believes those challenges with help the Huskies in their pursuit of winning a state title. “Those games are going to be challenges for us and I think our girls are going to be up for it and focused on trying to beat those teams,” the coach said. Matawan was scheduled to host Red Bank Regional on May 4 and to play St. John Vianney on May 6.

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Matawan Regional High School’s Alissa Eimont gets a high five from teammate Michaela DeGeorge (6) after hitting a home run against Red Bank Regional High School during the Huskies’ victory over the Bucs on April 30 in Little Silver. Matawan is off to 6-0 to start in the 2021 softball season.

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of different facilities and be offered experience through internships, according to the press release. “Sports arenas need hospitality majors to fill many needs,” said Michelle Zuppe, professor, culinary arts/hospitality management. “It is a good class for students to have who are looking for a job in the sports industry or who want to advance to a bachelor’s program to one of the many colleges and universities with Brookdale agreements. This course will help expose students to lots of options.” “The hospitality and travel and tourism industry should be coming back in a big way and Brookdale has opportunities to offer,” said Norah Kerr-McCurrry, interim institute dean, business and social sciences.

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or decades of Christian Brothers Academy runners, there is one building on the Lincroft campus that holds a special place in their hearts: the Round Barn. Like many of the structures on campus, the Round Barn is a remnant of the property’s past, the former site of Whitney Greentree Stables, where many real Colts were trained – hence the school’s choice of a mascot, according to a press release. Prior to the property’s purchase in 1958 by CBA’s founders, the barn’s 300-yard track was used exclusively to train horses. Since the 1960s, the barn has been used as an indoor running facility for the newage Colts, CBA’s nationally recognized running programs, according to the press release. On April 18, more than 125 alumni and friends of the academy descended on the campus for one “last lap” in the Round Barn. “I have great memories from my years attending CBA and one of those memories was lacing up my track spikes and running in the Round Barn,” Phil Hinck ’71 said. “There were very few places where you could actually have a good indoor workout, especially when the weather outside was cold, wet and snowing, and the Round Barn was one of them,” he said. Hinck was one of the many alumni who – quite literally – brought their old running sneakers and took a jog around the barn. It was the meeting of generations of past, current and future Colts. Old friends shared a laugh, fathers brought their young sons, and current student-athletes heard stories from alumni. Tom Heath, the coach who was integral in the success – and mystique – of the Round Barn, was there to bid farewell

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MIDDLETOWN – The Township Committee has adopted an ordinance that will implement a voter-approved increase to the annual collection rate of the Middletown Open Space, Recreation, Floodplain

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Snell, Committeeman Kevin Settembrino and Committeeman Ryan Clarke. No one from the public commented on the ordinance when given the opportunity to do so. During the Nov. 3, 2020 election, residents cast their ballots on a public question and voted to increase the local open space tax rate. Perry said 67% of the residents who voted on the public question cast a “yes” vote. Several days after the vote, Perry said, “I want to thank the voters for an overwhelming victory” on the public question. “We are now able to move forward (on open space preservation) … this (decision) gives us added dedicated revenue to preserve farmland, to protect our beaches … This is a big win for our township.” Perry has said the $1.1 million in tax revenue that will be generated on an annual basis through the increase in the open space tax rate would only be used for the acquisition of additional open space in the community. As the ordinance was considered for adoption, the mayor said, “This process has gone on for several months. I want to thank the 67% of voters who stood tall. They made it clear they want to preserve land. I also want to thank the Township Committee for standing up and doing what is right. “The Township Committee is incredibly proud of this initiative and it is now set in stone. We are grateful we will have the opportunity to preserve more open space, to make upgrades and to preserve farmland,” Perry said. According to the ordinance, the funds accumulated in the trust fund must be expended for any or all of the following purposes, or any combination thereof, as determined by the governing body: • acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes; • development of lands acquired for recreation and conservation purposes; • maintenance of lands acquired for rec-

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run time of no longer than 30 minutes. At this time, the festival is only open to New Jersey residents. The submission guidelines and form can be found at www.middletownarts.org/mac-one-acts The deadline for entries is May 10 at 11:59 p.m. and the selection of finalists will be announced on May 14. For more information, email artscenter@middletownnj.org or call 732-7064100. Reservations will be available on the MAC website beginning May 14 with a suggested donation.

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