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Public hearing scheduled for $83M budget By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor
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he Middletown Township Committee has introduced an $83.45 million budget to fund the operation of the municipality in 2020. The budget was introduced during a committee meeting on April 20. A public hearing on the budget has been tentatively scheduled for May 18. Mayor Tony Perry, Deputy Mayor Anthony Fiore, Committeeman Rick Hibell, Committeeman Kevin Settembrino and Committeewoman Patricia Snell voted “yes” on a motion to introduce the budget. Details of the budget were presented by Chief Financial Officer Colleen Lapp. The 2020 budget will be supported in part by the collection of $55.2 million in taxes from Middletown’s residential and commercial property owners. In 2019, the municipal budget totaled $80.32 million and was supported by a local tax levy of $54.15 million. For 2020, appropriations are up $3.13 million and the tax levy is up $1.05 million from the previous year. Officials said the 2020 budget as introduced “represents an ongoing commitment to minimizing costs while maximizing revenue and services.” “Despite the global pandemic and declining revenues, the Township Committee has once again delivered a fiscally responsible budget without reducing services, continuing to invest in our parks and recreational facilities, and spearheading initiatives that protect Middletown’s most vulnerable residents,” Perry said. “This budget represents the fiscal solvency and stability to withstand this crisis and lost revenues; however, it hinges on Middletown and the state getting back on its feet,” the mayor said. Lapp said 32.5% of the $83 million budget would be accounted for in salaries and wages; 18.67% in operating expenses; 15.2% in insurance costs; and 9.36% in (Continued on page 7)
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The Keyport waterfront was a hub of activity on the afternoon of April 28, even as residents of and visitors to the borough were dealing with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Bicycle riding, jogging and cruising the Raritan Bay in a speed boat kept people busy on a sunny spring day.
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PHOTOS BY ELIZABETH WILTSHIRE
One-year-old John Halat, left, enjoys a cupcake as he celebrates his birthday in an image captured by photographer Elizabeth Wiltshire as part of her Front Porch Project to support Jersey Cares. Families such as the one of Aberdeen Township residents Jeff and Whitney Taylor and their daughter, Kylee, 9 months, right, wanted a way to remember these challenging times. Jeff Taylor is a detective with the Sayreville Police Department.
Front porch pix capture moments during days of quarantine By BARI FAYE SIEGEL Correspondent
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ith her son John’s first birthday days away, Erin Halat of Freehold realized that April 15, 2020, would be remembered for many reasons beyond her son’s milestone. While there was no big gathering of family and friends, little John got to have his (cup)cake and eat it, too, as photographer Elizabeth Wiltshire was there to capture the moment for posterity. “Like many families, I like to take yearly pictures to mark the milestones of our family. This year our son John was turning 1,” Halat said. “We had a photography session booked, but when it was cancelled I was worried we wouldn’t get any photographic proof of his day. I didn’t want to wait too long and miss his 1-year-old moments,” she said. Wiltshire, a resident of Freehold and a sophomore at Fordham University, the Bronx, N.Y., started a special project in and around Monmouth County to help people remember their time in quarantine in a positive way. Photographs, she said, offer people a wonderful way of capturing
time in a flash – literally. The Front Porch Project offers residents a $50 mini photo session in front of their home. Wiltshire is donating a portion of the proceeds from the project to Jersey Cares and the family receives several photographs to share with friends and family and to keep for the memories. Jersey Cares, based in Livingston, Essex County, “identifies initiatives that use community engagement and volunteer service to support low and moderate income young adults develop the skills they need to prepare for college and careers,” according to JerseyCares.org Money donated from the Front Porch Project will enable the agency to help more initiatives. Wiltshire, a self-taught photographer, likes to do portrait photography, but shelter in place guidelines during the coronavirus pandemic are making that impossible at the moment. So she thought of a way to keep her skills sharp and give back. “We set a time for the session and people bring out their whole family, including their pets,” she said. “I stand 8 to 10 feet away and capture the moment.”
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Aberdeen Township resident Whitney Taylor heard about Wiltshire on Facebook and said she immediately wanted to schedule a photo shoot. The photos Wiltshire took show Taylor and her happy family, including her husband, Sayreville Police Detective Jeff Taylor, and their daughter, Kylee, 9 months. “We are used to memorializing happy times,” Taylor said. “But during these days, when things are so different, I thought it was important to capture a moment in time when things could be so much better. In the future, with these photos, we can remember these days and see how far we have come.” Wiltshire has also captured a front lawn Easter Egg Hunt and an 18th birthday drive-by celebration, among many family shoots. She may be reached at ewiltshire@ gmail.com “This is a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays and graduations. These are all special times when we would be gathering with loved ones. The least I can do is to help people capture their special moments,” Wiltshire said, noting that while proms may not be held
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this spring, she would be happy to take photos of girls in their dresses as a special keepsake. Halat added, “I know looking back I will be able to remember the crazy time we spent stuck at home together for weeks on end. Both kids are little, so it will be a great reminder to me of our young family, but also a glimpse into world history for them. They will be able to say they lived through COVID-19 and have proof of the quality time we got to spend together. “Plus, the photos came out great. Elizabeth captured some truly candid moments that really showed the kids’ personalities. I can’t wait to get them printed and displayed, and to share them with our extended family,” she said. Wiltshire said she started the Front Porch Project as a way to make people happy. “This is a very hard time for people emotionally and it’s great to be able to give people a little bit of a sense of normalcy. They can dress up and smile and they will have a photo to keep while they are also doing something nice for Jersey Cares,” she said. Entertainment............................................... 16 Legals........................................................... 11
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Hazlet committee takes stand against pipeline project in Raritan Bay By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor
HAZLET – The members of the Hazlet Township Committee have reaffirmed their “strong opposition” to the proposed construction and installation of a 23-mile-long methane gas pipeline through Raritan Bay from Old Bridge to Rockaway, N.Y. According to the governing body, “construction of the pipeline will negatively impact the health of the Bayshore, coastal ecosystems, marine life, benthic habitats and coastal communities.” During a meeting on April 21, the committee members passed a resolution urging Williams-Transco to eliminate any further consideration for a pipeline and urging the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to conduct a public hear-
ing on the proposed Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) project in the Bayshore area to allow residents to voice their opinions on the matter. According to the resolution, “The alleged purpose of the proposed project is to transport 400 million cubic feet of methane gas, extracted through the environmentally destructive process of hydraulic fracturing, from the Marcellus Shale to New York, thereby significantly contributing to climate change.” On Jan. 21, Williams-Transco submitted a new application for the proposed project to the DEP, which marks the fourth time the applicant has sought approval from the department for the project. Hazlet officials said the project “will in no way serve the interests of New Jersey, or its residents, and will only supply climate
altering methane-gas to Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island, N.Y.” According to the resolution, the pipeline “will have severe negative impacts to the Raritan and Lower New York bays, such as disruption of roughly 14,165 acres of the seabed of the Raritan Bay, the discharge of 690,000 gallons of drilling fluid and chemicals into the bay, there-suspending over 1 million tons of toxic muck contaminated by PCBs, dioxin, lead, mercury and arsenic, and the destruction of over 1,000 acres of benthic habitat that houses marine fish, shellfish and larva.” The pipeline will endanger marine and wildlife in a number of ways, including the sieving of more than 3.5 million gallons of seawater that will destroy any living thing that is caught in the process, and the creation of loud sounds and powerful
vibrations that accompany pipeline development, according to the resolution. Hazlet officials said the pipeline would adversely impact industries in Monmouth County’s Bayshore communities, disturb commercial and recreational fishing and shell fishing activities, and potentially damage the tourism industry. On June 5, 2019, the DEP denied Williams-Transco’s application for the development of the pipeline based, in part, on the significant impacts to the water quality and ecosystem of the Raritan Bay and Lower New York Bay, according to the resolution, which states that the DEP “has failed to conduct a public hearing in the Bayshore area on the proposed project during any of the previous three permit evaluations.”
Holmdel reaffirms opposition to Northeast Supply Enhancement project By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor
HOLMDEL – Members of the Holmdel Township Committee have reaffirmed their opposition to the proposed Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) project. During a meeting on April 28, committee members passed a resolution which states their objection to the proposed construction and installation of a 23-mile-long methane gas pipeline through Raritan Bay from Old Bridge to Rockaway, N.Y. The project is being proposed by Williams-Transco. The committee’s resolution states that the 26-inch diameter pipeline that would
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seabed of the Raritan Bay, the discharge of 690,000 gallons of drilling fluid and chemicals into the bay, there-suspending over 1 million tons of toxic muck contaminated by PCBs, dioxin, lead, mercury and arsenic, and the destruction of over 1,000 acres of benthic habitat that houses marine fish, shellfish and larva.” Hazlet’s elected officials said the pipeline would endanger marine and wildlife in a number of ways, including the sieving of more than 3.5 million gallons of seawater that would destroy any living thing that is caught in the process, and the creation of loud sounds and powerful vibrations that accompany pipeline development.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD With high school theaters going dark throughout the State of New Jersey, the Axelrod Performing Arts Center, in conjunction with local non-profit Cabaret for Life ([CFL), is turning the spotlight on high school musical theater students with the NJ High School AXE Awards. Four winning seniors will each receive $1000, while the top male and female underclassman will each receive $500. The award money is provided byCFL in memory of Amy Fredericks, a local music director and teacher who frequently volunteered for the organization. The awards are open to all current high school students who live in Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties. Any senior cast in a leading or supporting role in a 2020 high school musical is eligible,
whether or not the show went on. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors who had leading, supporting or featured roles can also submit. The six categories for the AXE Awards are Best Actor in a Musical, Best Actress in a Musical, Best Supporting Actor in a Musical, Best Supporting Actress in a Musical, Best Non-Senior Actress in a Musical and Best Non-Senior Actor in a Musical. Entrants have through May 8 to fill out the registration form available at www.axelrodartscenter.com/post/nj-highschool-axe-awards and submit a performance video. A panel of theater professionals will select finalists, and an online vote will determine the five winners on May 18, with winners announced after Memorial Day.
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MIDDLETOWN – Members of the Lincroft Fire Company want to assist people in need during the coronavirus pandemic. The fire company will hold its first Drive Thru Food Drive on May 9. Donated items will be delivered to local food banks. “This is the first time we are doing something like this and we hope it can help those who have fallen on hard times because of the coronavirus,” Lincroft Fire Company Vice President Michael Nimon said. Individuals may drop off food at the Lincroft Fire Company, 601 Newman
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“We want to give people the satisfaction of helping those in need by giving back in a way that is safe for everyone,” Nimon said. “It’s all about giving back and making everyone feel better during these hard times.” During the pandemic, the fire company has received support from the community. Nimon said firefighters have received donations of personal protective equipment and local officials have kept them informed about everything that is happening in regard to the pandemic. “We have gotten a lot of responses from people about the food drive and how great of an idea it is,” he said. “It’s great to see people in our community take notice of
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debt service payments. The CFO said some full-time municipal positions have been or would be converted to part-time positions when a full-time employee retires or leaves a position. In 2019, the municipal tax rate was 47.8 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The average home in the township was assessed at $444,180. The owner of that home paid about $2,123 in municipal taxes. In 2020, the municipal tax rate is projected to remain stable at 47.8 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The average home in the township is assessed at $448,197. The owner of that home will pay about $2,142 in municipal taxes. Municipal taxes are one item on a property owner’s tax bill. Property owners also pay Middletown Township Public Schools taxes and Monmouth County taxes. The amount an individual pays in property taxes is determined by the assessed value of his home and/or property, and the tax rate that is set by each taxing entity. Lapp said for each $1 in taxes that is paid by a property owner in Middletown, 62 cents goes to the school district, 23 cents goes to the municipality and 11 cents goes to the county. According to municipal officials, “key drivers to the budget this year include planning for increased costs in response to a new law protecting firefighters and other first responders, and operational storm reFor 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. To submit a community announcement, send details via email to news@njindependent.com, via fax to 732-385-8868 or via mail to Newspaper Media Group, the Independent, 198 Route 9, Suite 100, Manalapan 07726.
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sponse savings.” They said Middletown “continues to realize savings through a variety of revenue-enhancing shared service agreements with other municipalities, the Middletown Board of Education, and Monmouth County.” Workers compensation increased $500,000 due to an increase in claims in 2019 and planning for increased costs due to a new law protecting firefighters and other first responders, according to the Township Committee. The has been an increase in the medical and prescription appropriation by $250,000 due to the township’s claims history, and contractual police salary increases of ap-
proximately $400,000. Through purchasing more fuel-efficient vehicles and a favorable commodities market, the township has saved about $100,000 in fuel costs, according to municipal officials. Lapp said one key component in the budget is Middletown’s commercial properties, which account for 2.48% of the tax base, but pay 10.33% of the $55 million municipal tax levy. “That (payment by commercial property owners) helps to ease the burden on our residential property owners,” she said. Settembrino thanked Lapp, her staff and the administration for producing what he called “a fantastic budget” and he said,
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“The (stable tax rate from 2019 to 2020) shows the restraint of this administration and municipality.” Fiore said he was concerned “with a lot of people and businesses who are hurting right now in Middletown (during the coronavirus pandemic). We need a reasonable plan that balances health and making the world work; we need that (soon).” Perry thanked Lapp and Township Administrator Tony Mercantante for their work on the budget. He said the 2020 spending plan “maintains the services (residents) expect and deserve (and) it maintains the safety and well-being of our township employees.”
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usinesses throughout Monmouth County are being affected in different ways by the coronavirus pandemic of 2020. During this time of uncertainty, business operators have been able to turn to area chambers of commerce for assistance. The Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, based in Red Bank, has been keeping its members informed about ongoing developments during the pandemic that has claimed the lives of more than 6,700 New Jerseyans. And the chamber will work with businesses when those that have been closed by order of the governor are given permission to reopen in what may be a “new normal,” Executive Director Jennifer Eckhoff said. “We want to help our members the best we can during these times,” Eckhoff said. “We want to be a resource for our members and help them go through the right channels to make their businesses better for when things return to a new normal.” Businesses that are members of the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce are in Red Bank, Eatontown, Fair Haven, Rumson, Sea Bright, Tinton Falls, Oceanport, Monmouth Beach, Little Silver, Shrewsbury and Middletown. Most of the chamber’s members are not in the retail sector and individuals have been able to mostly work from home during the pandemic, Eckhoff said. Since March 23, the chamber has been offering free Zoom sessions twice a week for members. Each session provides information that is intended to help members build their business. Guest speakers share their expertise about business matters and offer tips to help business operators keep their operation going during the pandemic. The chamber posts information on its website at https://emacc.org/ about virtual workshops that are being offered by vari-
ous organizations and other news that can help members work effectively during the pandemic. “We want to show our members we are all in this together,” Eckhoff said. “These Zoom calls promote good practices that can help our members keep their businesses going.” Eckhoff said the chamber’s directors are hoping that by the fall they can resume holding small gatherings for the members to help them network and find ways to promote their business. The chamber’s directors also want to ensure their members are well informed in case a second wave of the pandemic emerges during the winter. “We want our members to be prepared for the new normal and how to go about things if we have another coronavirus crisis in the winter,” Eckhoff said. The Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce, based in Freehold Borough, has also provided assistance for its members during the pandemic that has changed the way business is being done in Monmouth County. Chamber President Tamer Gouda said the organization is still holding a weekly Perkolator Networking Breakfast for members, but it is holding the gathering virtually. The networking event focuses on how business operators should handle issues during the pandemic, Gouda said, adding that guest speakers are addressing issues members need to be aware of at this time. Chamber members who are still operating are being encouraged to let the organization’s directors know their status so updates can be posted on the chamber’s website at www.monmouthregionalchamber.com “We are trying to help our members handle the crisis as best we can,” Gouda said. “We are limited in some ways, but still looking to do what we can to help our members and their businesses.”
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he New Jersey Conservation Foundation is celebrating May by inviting New Jerseyans to participate in a statewide “bioblitz” to document nature in backyards, neighborhoods, parks and nature preserves. “We encourage as many New Jersey residents as possible – from every part of the state – to become a citizen scientist and join this effort,” said Bill Lynch, who organizes educational events for the foundation. “There are so many opportunities to explore your neighborhood and beyond to search out the plants and animals that call it home,” he said. “Springtime brings the incredible spectacle of bird migration, blooming wildflowers and so much more,” said Lynch. “Join fellow outdoor lovers from around
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n a classic “Honeymooners” episode, Ralph Kramden bemoans the fact that he could never hit the high note on his old trumpet. His ever-present sidekick, Ed Norton, advises that in order to improve in life, you have to sit down and make a list of your good points and bad points. Norton tells his best friend that once he composes the list, he needs to work on improving the bad points, while maintaining the good points. Peter Perrotta That is sort of exactly how I feel about the – the first totally fully electric vehicle I have ever reviewed. There are plenty of good points to rave about with this groundbreaking electric car, but at the same time there are some things – namely the cumbersome charging process – that I think need to improve. The broad stroke benefits of this car – which by the way was named Motor Trend’s Car of the Year in 2017 – are simple. It is efficient and at the same time peppy (the equivalent of 200 horsepower) while only costing about 93 cents to drive 25 miles. It has a tremendous positive impact on the environment (burning no fossil fuel and emitting no toxins into the atmosphere). And, it has some panache – while it looks like a stumpy wedge – it is actually loads of fun to drive. On the other side of the ledger, I’d have to say that the charging process and trying to strategically locate where the charging stations are in relation to where you will be driving takes some getting used to. In my honest opinion, if you are not the type of person who is enthused about realizing the environmental benefits of owning a car like this, then this is not the car for you, because you will not be excited enough to
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withstand the extra work and time needed to make sure the car is charged. You also have to invest more time planning your route when it’s time to take a longer trip and not just scoot about town running errands. It’s not as easy as just gas and go. The 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV has an impressive estimated 259 mile driving range when fully charged – a 21 mile improvement over last year’s model. By comparison, its competitors clock in at the following ranges: Nissan Leaf, 226 miles; Tesla Model 3, 250 miles; Kia Niro, 239 miles and the Hyundai Kona, 258 miles. OK, so how do you charge the thing? There are basically four methods to charge the Bolt EV. Since I live in a second floor condo, it was not practical to plug the Bolt in overnight. However, if you use a household standard 120 volt plug, it will charge at a rate of 4 miles of range per hour – meaning it would take you 25 hours just to give it a 100 mile charge. If you use an upgraded 240 volt home charging system, it would take you about 10 hours to give it a 100 mile charge. To me, both those home charging methods take a bit too long, unless, of course,
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time is not an issue for you. For me, the best and most efficient way to charge this car was at either the ChargePoint or EVgo charging stations. What I quickly learned was that when you use these commercial charging stations there are two ways to charge – at a stage two level charging station or a stage three level charging station, which they call the DC or direct charge method. The level two charging stations take about 5 hours to give it about a 100-mile charge – a fact I felt was still too much time. Like, who has five hours to spend in their car at a charging station? Nope, folks, the only way to go with this car, is to use the DC or direct charge, level 3 charging stations. In my personal experience, when I used the DC charging stations, it took me about two hours to give it a 125-mile charge. So what I found myself doing was planning it out so I took my lunch, something to read and my cell phone when I went to charge it so I could entertain myself properly during the charge time. While the environmental benefits of the Chevy Bolt EV are obvious, the economic advantages are not so – especially with the price of a gallon of gas these days well under $2 per gallon.
According to the EPA’s Department of Transportation fuel use estimates, the average annual fuel cost to run the Bolt comes in at about $550 – which is very cheap. At the same time, the EPA says it costs about 93 cents in electricity to drive the car 25 miles. That translates to $1.86 (about what it costs for a gallon of gas these day) to go 50 miles. So yes, even with the falling price of gas, the question remains, is the Bolt worth it? The 2020 Bolt EV Premiere is offered in two models: the entry level and less optioned LT with a base price of $36,620 and the top-of-the-line Premiere, with a base price of $41,020. I test drove the Premiere model for one week, which carried a final sticker price of $43,735. Added options to my tester were: $750 for DC fast charging provisions; $595 for an infotainment package that included wireless charging, a Bose premium sound system, and rear charger ports. Also included was $495 for the Driver Confidence Package that includes following distance indicator, forward collision alert, lane keep assist and automatic emergency braking and $875 for destination and delivery. The Bolt EV also got some impressive marks on the government’s 5-star safety ratings, garnering a five star rating for the overall vehicle score. However, overall, I must say that despite having to get used to the charging issue, the Bolt EV has a lot to offer. For a compact car, I found it to be roomy, comfortable and easy to drive. It accelerates smoothly and evenly and handles quite well. Overall, anyone who is considering purchasing an EV vehicle, would be remiss not to include the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV on their short list of those models considered. Happy charging!
Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears weekly. Comments and suggestions are welcome. He can be contacted at peter@capitalmotorcars.com
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed Proposals will be received by the Township of Middletown Sewerage Authority at the Authorityʼs office located at the Treatment Plant site at 100 Beverly Way, Belford, New Jersey 07718, on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time, and at that time and place, publicly opened and read for the Township of Middletown Sewerage Authorityʼs 2020 Annual Contract for Sanitary Sewer System Cleaning and TV Inspection. Special Notice: Due to the current statewide health emergency, the Authority will not be accepting hand delivered bid packages. All bid Packages must be submitted via overnight or certified U.S. mail, and must be received by the Authority prior to the bid opening date/time. The public bid opening shall be held in the TOMSA parking lot outside the Administration Building. All attendees to the public bid opening are required to wear a mask or appropriate face covering and adhere to social distancing guidelines at all times. BID FOR: 2020 Annual Contract for Sanitary Sewer System Cleaning and TV Inspection. The Bid consists of annual contract for sanitary sewer system cleaning and TV inspection for the Township of Middletown Sewerage Authority. Contract documents for the proposed work, prepared by John Van Dorpe, P.E., Authority Engineer of the firm Maser Consulting, P.A., are available to prospective bidders upon formal request via e-mail. E-mail requests for Contract Documents shall be sent to MDaniello@maserconsulting.com with all supporting information including company name, contact person(s), address, phone, and fax number. The Contract Documents will be furnished electronically via password protected e-mail at no cost to the prospective bidder. Hard copies of the bid documents will not be available or issued at this time. Sealed bids must be made on the standard Bid Proposal Forms in the manner designated in the Contract Documents and must be enclosed in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of the bidder, and the name of the project on the outside of the envelope. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cash or bid bond in an amount of not less than ten (10%) percent of the bid, but not in excess of $20,000, payable to the Authority without any conditional endorsement as guarantee that, if the contract is awarded to the Bidder, he will, within ten (10) days thereafter, execute such contract and furnish a satisfactory Performance Bond. Upon failure to do so, he shall forfeit the deposit as liquidated damages and the acceptance of the bid will be contingent upon the fulfillment of this requirement by the Bidder. No interest shall be allowed upon any certified check or cash. Each bid must be accompanied by a Consent of Surety from a bonding company licensed to do business in the State of New Jersey guaranteeing that, if the proposal of the Bidder is accepted, they will furnish a Performance Bond in the face amount of the bid and the acceptance of the bid is contingent upon the fulfillment of this requirement. The Authority reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bid received, and to reject any and/or all bids as in its judgment may best serve the interest of the Authority. The Authority shall have a maximum of sixty (60) days from the receipt of bids to either accept or reject same. The Authority reserves the right to require a complete financial and experience statement from prospective Bidders showing that they have satisfactorily completed work of the nature required before furnishing proposal forms or specifications or before awarding the contract. The successful Bidder shall be required to comply with the following: A. Affirmative Action requirements (P.L. 1975, C.127, N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et. seq.). B. The provisions of the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25 et. seq). C. Anti-Kickback Regulations under Section 2 of the Act of June 13, 1934, known as the Copeland Act. D. Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act (N.J.S.A. 34:5A-1). E. Anti-Drug/Alcohol plan in accordance with 49 CFR Parts 40, 199 and 391. F. Business Registration Act Registration G. Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran as required by N.J.S.A 40A:11-2.1 H. Public Contractors Registration Act I. Addendum Acknowledgement J. Names and addresses of all stockholders owning 10% or more of the stock in accordance with the provisions of the Public Disclosure Law (P.L. 1988, c.33, N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2). BY ORDER OF TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLETOWN SEWERAGE AUTHORITY CHANTAL N. BOUW, CHAIRPERSON Independent 5/6/20 Fee: $93.96 Affidavit: $20.00
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NM-00428654
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TV, Movies, Celebrities & More
Happy Days By Rick Gables ABC will celebrate the legendary Garry Marshall on Tuesday, May 12, at 8 p.m. ET/PT with its 2-hour special, The Happy Days of Garry Marshall. In a one-of-a-kind, heartfelt tribute to a Hollywood legend, the stars of some of TV and film’s most iconic titles, including Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, Mork & Mindy, Pretty Woman and The Princess Diaries, come together for this celebration. Marshall’s family and friends share their favorite memories of the creative genius behind some of the most memorable series in television history. Garry Marshall also directed a wide range of critically acclaimed feature films. National Geographic Channel will premiere the second season of Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted on Sunday, May 10, at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The new season will feature Gordon Ramsay continuing his journey across the globe, embarking on exhilarating missions to unearth world cultures through food and adventure. Ramsay meets with indigenous people around the globe to learn about the cultures, dishes and flavors unique to each location. Every ingredient he harvests and dish he tastes will inspire
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Cast of “Happy Days”
a new recipe from scratch, created to represent the heart of that culture. Each episode concludes with Ramsay challenging himself with a local food legend by his side, putting his newfound skills to the test as they cook a feast together for the natives. Smithsonian Channel offers us the opportunity to explore the royal lifestyles and fascinating stories behind Britain’s stately homes with its new series, An American Aristocrat’s Guide to Great Estates, premiering Sunday, May 17, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Julie Montagu, Viscountess Hinchingbrooke, gives an all-access pass into some of Great Britain’s most magnificent homes, revealing their incredible histories and the aristocratic families, both past and present, who have taken up residence in each estate. The series offers an intimate tour of estates with priceless treasures, exquisite gardens, aristocratic dramas and deep secrets. In the new eight-part series, Julie explores the challenges of living in a national treasure and the creative ways owners keep their estates running. In the premiere episode, Julie travels to a remote corner of the country to visit a family that has been at the heart of British history for centuries. The Duke and Duchess of Argyll are raising their three children at the legendary home of the Campbell clan, a spectacular Gothic castle on the edge of Loch Fyne in the Scottish Highlands.