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New Jersey beaches can open, with restrictions in place By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor

hen the Memorial Day weekend begins on May 22, New Jersey’s beaches will be open for business. On May 14, Gov. Phil Murphy signed an Executive Order allowing beaches, boardwalks, lakes and lakeshores to open with social distancing measures in place. The order takes effect on May 22 and was issued as New Jerseyans continued to deal with the impact of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. “I’m thrilled to announce the Jersey Shore will be open to families across our state and region in a way that is consistent with protecting the public health of every beach-goer,” Murphy said. “This action will ensure New Jerseyans can enjoy our state’s greatest natural resource ahead of the summer months,” the governor said. According to a press release, under Murphy’s Executive Order, the following amenities will remain closed on private and public beaches, boardwalks, lakes, and lakeshores: water fountains, picnic areas, playgrounds, pavilions, indoor recreational facilities, and other buildings and facilities, such as visitor centers. Bathrooms, showering areas and changing areas may open. To limit physical interactions, the order requires municipalities, lake commissions, private club associations or entities, and other local government to implement rea-

sonable restrictions, including imposing non-discriminatory capacity restrictions; requiring that members of the public practice social distancing; removing, tapingoff or otherwise blocking all benches and tables; prohibiting special events such as festivals, concerts, fireworks, and movies; and prohibiting all organized or contact activities or sports. The restrictions also apply to public piers, docks, wharfs, boat ramps and boat landings throughout the state. Any unit of county or local government, and private beach clubs, may impose additional restrictions to the ones listed above and retain the legal authority to close beaches or boardwalks if they choose to do so, according to the press release. The Executive Order recommends, but does not order, that people wear a face covering while in public settings at the beaches, lakes and lakeshores when social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. Restaurants and bars on beaches, boardwalks, lakes and lakeshores are still limited to delivery and take-out services only, and amusement parks and arcades, and other places of public amusement on the beaches, boardwalks, lakes and lakeshores must remain closed. Any outdoor seating, such as tables or benches, must be removed, taped off, or otherwise blocked, according to the press release. In a press release, state Sen. Declan O’Scanlon (R-Monmouth) and state Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso (R-Monmouth)

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Gov. Phil Murphy has announced that New Jersey’s beaches, boardwalks, lakes and lakeshores may open on May 22 with social distancing measures in place. Murphy made the announcement during his daily coronavirus briefing on May 14.

said they were “pleased that Gov. Murphy has listened to our repeated calls to open our beaches in time for Memorial Day. This a critical move for shore communities as we continue to progress with reopening

our state after flattening the curve. “Residents reacted positively following the (state and county) parks reopening and followed guidelines set in place. As (Continued on page 9)

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his time of year, New Jersey is popping with color from blooming flowers and shrubs and beautiful songbirds. One of the brightest is the rubythroated hummingbird, which returns to the Garden State each spring to breed and raise young. These tiny birds – weighing only a little more than a nickel – are the only hummingbirds native to New Jersey. They spend winters in Mexico and Central America and fly north in the spring to breed, the males arriving ahead of the females. Their arrival coincides with the emergence of insects and flowering wildflowers and shrubs. Males have bright emerald green feathers and an iridescent red throat patch that flashes in the sunlight. Females and juveniles don’t have the ruby throat patch and their green coloring is more subdued. The speed of the hummingbirds’ flight and their ability to hover make them fascinating to observe. If you are outside enjoying the fresh air and warm weather, you might first notice a hummingbird buzzing past in a blur, like a super-fast bumblebee. If you are lucky, it might pause to sip nectar from a flower or perch on a slim tree branch. Newcomers to bird-watching should be sure not to confuse hummingbirds with day-flying clearwing sphinx moths, which look like little fuzzy flying lobsters and are also known as hummingbird moths. In the spring, male hummingbirds put on acrobatic aerial displays to attract females. Their maneuvers include repeatedly

soaring up to 100 feet in the air and plungTo fuel all that flying, hummingbirds ing toward the ground. sip sugary nectar from flowers using After mating, male ruby-throats are long, hollow tongues that work like soda pretty much out of the picture, as females straws. They are critical pollinators for nanest and raise young on their own. tive plants with tubular flowers and their Female hummingbirds use nature’s high metabolism requires many times their original stretchy fiber – silk from spider body weight in nectar each day. webs – to bind dandelion and thistle down But hummingbirds also need protein. into a nest the size of a large thimble. They “flycatch” mosquitoes and midges Like jeans made of spandex, these nests in mid-air, and pick spiders and caterpilstretch and expand as the hatchlings grow. lars off leaves. Because of their protein It takes sharp eyes to spot hummingbird requirements, they prefer to nest near wetnests, as they are built on tree branches 10 lands and stream corridors where insects to 40 feet high and cleverly camouflaged are plentiful. with lichen and moss. It’s easy to attract rubyHummingbirds can GUEST COLUMN throated hummingbirds to rapidly rotate their wings your backyard with bright• over 90 degrees at the ly colored flowers and MICHELE S. BYERS shoulder socket. Every nectar feeders. Plant flowwing upstroke relies on ers like trumpet vine, bee back muscles equally as balm, lobelia, salvia, butpowerful as the breast muscles that power terfly weed, petunia, hibiscus, mandevilla, the downstroke. morning glory and native coral honeysuckNo beat of a wing is wasted simply le; hummingbirds especially like plants “lifting” the wing back to a starting posi- with bright red, orange and pink blossoms. tion as in typical birds. Hovering is actu- You will hear their distinctive chattering ally flying straight up, balanced against peeps as they zip from flower to flower. the downward pull of gravity. If you could Set up a feeder outside your window for magically switch off the force of gravity, maximum viewing pleasure. Most feeders the hummingbird would accelerate straight are colored red to grab the hummingbirds’ up like an Apollo rocket launch. attention and some have tiny perches to enBecause of their speed and agility, tice visitors to stay longer. hummingbirds are bold and fearless. They Mixing hummingbird food is simple. are highly territorial about food sources Add a quarter-cup of table sugar to one cup and will dive-bomb competitors for flow- of water, but leave out the food coloring ers and feeders. They have even been because it could be harmful to the birds. known to attack other species – including Hang the feeder in a place that gets midday bald eagles, which weigh 1,600 times as and afternoon shade. Clean the feeder and much. change the sugar water often because it can

ferment in summer heat. Also, take care not to place the feeder in a place where hummingbirds will be vulnerable to cats. But don’t wait, because hummingbird season is short. By mid-August, most males will begin their southward migration and females and juveniles will follow a few weeks later. The ruby-throated hummingbird population has probably increased over the last 50 years due to the abandonment of farmlands, the overall increase in thickets and shrubby habitats, and the prevalence of feeders. However, dangerous agricultural insecticides pose a threat in certain localities. If you are really into hummingbird watching, share your observations. Each year, thousands of citizen scientists track migrations, which helps researchers determine whether patterns are shifting due to climate change or other factors. One great site where you can report bird sightings is eBird, a project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology – www.ebird.org Another excellent site is www.hummingbirds.net, a website with constantly updating maps showing the annual hummingbird migration. For more information on identifying, observing and feeding hummingbirds, visit the Cornell Lab of Ornithology website at www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/ruby-throated_hummingbird/id Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills. She may be reached at info@njconservation.org

Freeholders approve funding for improvements at landfill By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor

he Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has adopted a bond ordinance that will fund a series of improvements at the Monmouth County Reclamation Center, Tinton Falls. Solid waste from the county’s municipalities is transported to and placed at the landfill. During a meeting on May 14, the free-

holders voted 5-0 to adopt the measure which provides for the issuance of $8 million in bonds or notes to finance the planned upgrades. A cash down payment is not required. The planned improvements at the reclamation center include, but are not limited to, the following work: rebuilding of flare C (burns off methane gas that comes from the landfill); leachate seep improvements on the west slope; installation of

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wells; improvements to the leachate plant; installation of environmental high density polyethylene caps; acquisition of equipment; replacement of a scale; and removal of underground storage tanks. The period of usefulness for the improvements is 15 years. The estimated cost of the work is $8 million, which represents the initial appropriation made by the county, according to the ordinance. Craig R. Marshall, the county’s director

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of finance, previously told the freeholders the two most expensive components of the project are the improvements to the leachate plant ($3.9 million) and the installation of the polyethylene caps ($3.1 million). On May 14, Marshall said certain improvements that will be made at the landfill under the terms of this bond ordinance will eventually result in the county saving money in the cost of the reclamation center operations.

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New Jersey DEP denies permits for pipeline through Raritan Bay

he New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has rejected a permit application submitted by Williams Transco to build the Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) project, which included a 23-mile-long pipeline from Monmouth County’s Bayshore region through Raritan Bay to Rockaway, N.Y. As part of the project, the company was also proposing to construct a compressor station in Franklin Township, Somerset County. The DEP’s action followed a May 15 decision by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration to reject the New York segment of the project. The Williams Company operates the Transco pipeline, a 10,000-mile interstate transmission pipeline system that transports much of the natural gas consumed in the northeastern United States. The system includes more than 50 compressor facilities and currently features more than 500 miles of pipe and five compressor facilities in New Jersey, according to information provided by Williams regarding NESE. NESE is a proposed $1 billion enhance-

ment of existing Transco infrastructure in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. On May 15, the DEP’s Division of Land Use Regulation determined the project does not comply with the Freshwater Wetland Protection Act, and denied the associated Freshwater Wetlands Individual Permit, Flood Hazard Area Individual Permit, Waterfront Development In-Water Individual Permit, Water Quality Certificate, Waterfront Development Upland Individual Permit, Coastal Wetland Individual Permit and Water Quality Certificate. Following the DEP’s ruling, Jeff Tittel, director of the New Jersey Sierra Club, said in a statement, “This is a big victory … Gov. (Phil) Murphy and the DEP stood up for the environment by denying the permits for this dangerous pipeline. “This a big win for climate change and a big blow for the battle against fracking. Since New York also denied it, this is a one-two punch against this project and may be a knockout. “The proposed fossil fuel project would cut through the already polluted and sensitive Raritan Bay and New York Bay. An explosion or leak from their proposed compressor station could threaten communities

and destroy important habitat while adding even more pollution. “Even though New York and New Jersey denied the fossil fuel project, Transco may still come back. However, given how strong both state denials were, I doubt it would ever get approved. “ … This is the fourth time NJDEP rejected these permits. Four strikes, you’re out! Hopefully this will be the last time once and for all. Finally, after four years, we have a huge win,” Tittel said. Matt Smith, state director of Food and Water Action, said, “After almost four years, an inspiring mobilization of grassroots activists and local residents in central New Jersey won a tremendous victory against a multibillion-dollar fossil fuel company. “By rejecting this dirty, dangerous and unnecessary pipeline project, Gov. Murphy has protected the health and safety of these communities and the remarkable recovery of the Raritan Bay, and has shown he is committed to his administration’s climate goals,” Smith said. Williams Transco has 30 days to request a hearing in New York and New Jersey. Laura Creekmur, vice president of

communications and corporate social responsibility for Williams, said, “We are disappointed with the decisions of New York and New Jersey to deny the NESE project’s permits. “While we continue to believe in the fundamentals of this project, we will not re-file in New Jersey or New York at this time. “The decision to pause this important infrastructure project is unfortunate for the region as the design and construction would have generated valuable economic activity in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and would have directly and indirectly supported more than 3,000 jobs during the construction period. “Natural gas remains a critical part of our country’s energy mix that creates affordability for utility customers and ensures reliability while renewables scale. “Williams is committed to meeting the demand for a clean alternative to heating oil and diesel, and we are prepared to deliver reliable and affordable natural gas to meet the clean energy needs in the areas in which we operate,” Creekmur said.

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County taxes. The amount an individual pays in taxes is determined by the assessed value of his home and/or property, and the tax rate that is set by each taxing entity. According to school district administrators, the 2020-21 budget contains staffing and academic investments that include a new robotics teacher, a dance teacher, a math coach and a community partnership specialist leader of education teacher; and funding for academic, arts and athletic programs such as robotics, Model UN, culinary arts and fencing. The cost of employee benefits will decrease from $12.87 million in the current school year to $12.82 million in the upcoming school year. The cost of instruction will increase from $17.91 million in 201920 to $18.31 million in 2020-21, according to budget documents. Under the terms of a state law known as S-2 that was enacted in 2018 and determines how state school aid is allocated, Holmdel will see its state aid increase from $2.58 million in 2019-20 to $3.04 million in 2020-21, according to district administrators. Holmdel, which educates children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, projects an enrollment of 3,079 students in October. The district had 2,990 students enrolled in October 2019 and 2,986 students in October 2018. The district consists of the Village School, the Indian Hill School, the W.R. Satz Middle School and Holmdel High School.

Holmdel school board adopts $67M Public hearing on Keyport budget scheduled for June 16 budget for 2020-21 academic year By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor

KEYPORT – The Keyport Borough Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2020 municipal budget on June 16. Council members introduced the $10.95 million budget on May 5 and may vote to adopt it following the public hearing. Council members Dennis Fotopoulos, Matthew Goode, Delia Sosa McDermott, Victoria Pacheco and Joseph Sheridan voted “yes” on a motion to introduce the budget. Councilman Isaiah Cooper was absent. Keyport’s residential and commercial property owners will pay $6.93 million in a local tax levy to support the municipal budget and an additional $259,095 in taxes to support the maintenance of the Keyport Public Library, according to the budget. Other revenues in the 2020 budget include the receipt of $714,000 in state aid and the appropriation of $970,000 from the borough’s surplus fund (savings). Keyport received the same amount of state aid and appropriated $1.59 million from the surplus fund in 2019. The total budget was $10.86 million and the tax levy for municipal purposes was $6.34 million. Property owners paid $240,280 as the library tax. In 2019, the municipal tax rate was 85.2 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The average home in the borough was assessed at $271,300. The owner of that home paid $2,311 in municipal taxes. In 2020, the municipal tax rate is projected to be 87.6 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The average home in the borough is assessed at $280,000. The owner

of that home will pay $2,453 in municipal taxes. Municipal taxes are one item on a property owner’s tax bill, which also includes Keyport School District taxes and Monmouth County taxes. An individual pays more or less in taxes based on the assessed value of his home and/or property, and the tax rate that is set by each taxing entity. The largest single appropriation in the 2020 budget is the salaries and wages that will be paid to Keyport’s police officers, $2.55 million (approximately 23% of the budget). There is an $80,000 appropriation for the acquisition of police vehicles. The repayment of debt in 2020 will account for slightly more than $1 million (approximately 10% of the budget) with appropriations for the following line items: $760,000 for the payment of bond principal, $200,000 for the payment of bond anticipation notes and capital notes, and $180,950 for interest on bonds. Other appropriations include $425,000 for road repairs and maintenance, salaries and wages; $310,000 for garbage and trash removal, other expenses, contracted; $132,486 for dispatch/911 services provided by Monmouth County; $455,320 for employee group health insurance; $217,600 for workmen’s compensation insurance; and $173,600 for liability insurance. During 2020, Keyport officials will pay $468,228 to the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System of New Jersey; $203,124 to the Public Employees Retirement System; and $175,000 to the Social Security System.

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HOLMDEL – The members of the Holmdel Township Schools Board of Education have voted unanimously to adopt a $67.77 million budget for the 2020-21 school year. During a meeting on May 6, President Victoria Flynn, Vice President Eileen Briamonte, Lori Ammirati, Jamie Collins, Brian Foster, Chiung-Yin Cheng Liu, Peter Reddy, Michael Sockol and Terence Wall voted “yes” on a motion to adopt the budget. In 2020-21, Holmdel’s residential and commercial property owners will pay $59.6 million in a local tax levy to support the operation of the school district. The district’s 2019-20 budget totaled $67.44 million and was supported by a $58.58 million tax levy. Total spending for the upcoming school year has increased by $330,000 and the tax levy has increased by $1 million. In 2019-20, the school tax rate was $1.368 per $100 of assessed valuation. The average home in Holmdel was assessed at $676,993. The owner of that home paid about $9,260 in school taxes. In 2020-21, the school tax rate is projected to increase to $1.374 per $100 of assessed valuation. The average home is assessed at $687,244. The owner of that home will pay about $9,442 in school taxes. School taxes are one item on a property owner’s tax bill. Property owners also pay Holmdel municipal taxes and Monmouth

Freeholder director urges beachgoers to ‘Know Before You Go’

he Monmouth County Board of Freeholders held a press conference in Belmar on May 18 to advise residents and visitors who are planning on heading to the beach this summer to “Know Before You Go,” which emphasizes the importance of beachgoers researching badge sales and parking information before traveling to their destination. Shore municipalities have begun implementing new rules and regulations as New Jersey continues to flatten the curve of COVID-19, according to a press release. “Monmouth County is known for its

beautiful beaches and shore towns that make it a desirable location for a day trip or vacation getaway,” Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone said. “While Monmouth County beaches will be open this summer, there will be several new policies in place for the safety and well-being of visitors and employees,” he said. Arnone encouraged visitors to research the new regulations in place for their desired destination before they leave their home. “Due to social distancing protocols in

place, the beach you may have enjoyed in the past may not be selling daily badges or they may only be selling badges online,” Arnone said. “New policies like this that will be in place this summer make it critical for visitors to research their destination to ensure a smooth trip to our part of the Jersey Shore,” he said. “We would like everyone to enjoy the beach season, but please follow the rules that have been put in place to ensure everyone’s safety,” Belmar Mayor Mark Walsifer said.

“In Belmar, we will be selling daily beach badges. If sections of our beach become overpopulated, patrons will be directed to other areas of the beach so social distancing can be achieved,” he said. Tourism visitation to Monmouth County in 2019 reached 8.8 million, ranking the county as the fifth most visited county in New Jersey for the year, according to the press release. For more information about shore municipalities’ rules and regulations for summer 2020, visit www.visitmonmouth.com

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Aberdeen council takes stand for state environmental rights By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer

ABERDEEN – In a show of support for environmental accountability, members of the Township Council in Aberdeen Township have passed a resolution backing a Green Amendment to the state constitution. Council members took the action during a meeting on May 7. The proposed amendment states that every person has a constitutional right to a clean environment, including the right to clean air, pure water and healthy habitats. The amendment, if it becomes law, would require New Jersey to preserve public natural resources and to prevent

individuals from destroying or damaging public natural resources, according to the council. The right of residents to clean water, clean air and a healthy environment are not given any protection in the state constitution, according to the council. The governing body said there are still thousands of sites where the soil needs to be cleaned up and from which contaminants continue to migrate into and pollute ground water; brownfields that need to be put to productive use; public drinking water supplies and school water systems that need to be rid of lead, solvents and chemicals; and places where the air is still unhealthy, especially when ozone peaks in the summer heat.

The American Lung Association noted that 11 of New Jersey’s 21 counties received an “F” rating from the group when comparing smog levels to health-based air quality standards, according to the council. The governing body said the biggest threat to New Jersey’s environment is climate change, which impacts the Jersey shore and may result in the eventual loss of the state’s barrier islands, habitat and wetlands, and detrimental changes to coastal living. A bill has been introduced in the state Senate, co-sponsored by senators Linda Greenstein (D-Mercer and Middlesex) and Christopher Bateman (R-Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex and Somerset), which proposes the Green Amendment.

The proposed amendment states that every person has a right to a clean and healthy environment … and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and aesthetic qualities of the environment. The state will not infringe upon these rights, by action or inaction; and that New Jersey’s public natural resources … are the common property of all the people, including present and future generations. The state will serve as a trustee of these resources and will conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all people. The senators’ bill awaits action in the state Legislature and could eventually be subject to a vote by residents as a ballot question.

Enter a digital poster, size 11-inch by 11-inch (1080 by 1080 pixels) as a jpg file; a poem, short essay or lyrics, 300 words max, as a pdf file; or a 30-60 second video as an mp4 file. Entries must include a reference to 2nd Floor Youth Helpline 888-222-2228. Provide accurate and factual information from other reliable sources. Incorporate the mes-

sage and phrase “Apart But Not Alone.” Attach the submission and email to contest@empowersomerset.com. Subject line should state County, Name, Contest Submission. Include first and last name, name of high school, grade, project title, contact phone number and email, and parent/guardian name and contact information for approval.

Winners will be chosen by regional community leaders and celebrity judge Joetta Clark Diggs, a four-time Olympian. Prizes range from $100 to $400. Winning entries will be posted on various social media outlets. Deadline is 10 p.m. on May 31. Winners will be announced on June 8.

NEWS BRIEFS Quaran-Teen-Ed: Apart But Not Alone is a PSA contest for New Jersey high school students. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Express your creativity by sharing how you are coping and keeping your mind and body healthy. The PSA will provide support to other youth who may be going through a difficult time.

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we have stated, opening outdoor locations like beaches is a safe and common sense reopening action since residents can spread out for social distancing. “We stressed the beach opening issue continuously and loudly to the administration over the last few weeks and it appears that today the governor has listened. “This is yet another step, just one of many, that we will have to take in the coming weeks to bring our state back, both for the economic and mental health of our state and residents,” O’Scanlon and DiMaso said. In a press release, Jeff Tittel, director of the New Jersey Sierra Club, said, “We want to make sure everyone gets to celebrate, not only people who own homes or live in beach towns. The people of New Jersey have paid for these beaches and have the right to enjoy them. “For far too long, many towns along our coast have tried to block access to people who do not live in their communities. The Attorney General has to make sure the beaches will be opened to all, but more importantly, we think the governor should sign an Executive Order to make sure there is public access and uphold the Public Trust Doctrine. “Towns like Long Branch, Avalon, Deal, Loch Arbour and others have historically tried to block access. We are concerned they will use the pandemic as an excuse, but the state cannot let them get away with it. They want our money to fix or maintain their beaches, but they don’t want us. “We have been fighting this battle for over 40 years and we will keep fighting to make sure our beaches are accessible for everyone. The beaches of New Jersey belong to everyone, and everyone should be able to enjoy them with proper social distancing,” Tittel said.

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Monmouth County awarded federal funding for local projects

onmouth County has received North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) board approval of an additional $31 million in federal funding for the replacement of the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge and $800,000 in federal funding for a study of Laurel Avenue in Holmdel. “I am happy to report the NJTPA board approval of the additional funding necessary for our much needed replacement of the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge. We are finalizing our contract documents to replace a current movable bridge with a new movable bridge structure relocated to the south and anticipate being ready for construction by the end of this year,” said Monmouth County Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone, who represents the county on the NJTPA Board of Trustees. “With NJTPA programming the additional $31 million, this bridge replacement project will be fully federally funded in the amount of $104 million,” he said on May 12.

The projects are among four throughout the region that the NJTPA Board of Trustees approved at its May 11 meeting. According to a press release from the county, the two separate projects are as follows: • Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge (S-32) carries Route 520, Rumson Road, across the Shrewsbury River between Rumson and Sea Bright. This bridge serves as one of two evacuation and emergency routes in times of tidal flooding and coastal storms. The existing aging structure is at the end of its service life and requires complete replacement. Monmouth County is proposing a movable structure to replace the current structure, at a cost of $31 million; • Laurel Avenue (Route 52) serves residents of Holmdel and Middletown as a major connection between the Garden State Parkway and Route 35, where there is significant commercial activity. There is a pinch point at the grade-separated intersection of South Laurel Avenue and the NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line between Commons Way and Continental

Boulevard in the study area. There are also vertical clearance issues with the railroad bridge. The study will identify the project purpose and need, as well as assess various alternatives in an effort to identify a preliminary preferred alternative through coordination with various stakeholders and the public, at a cost of $800,000. “This NJ Transit bridge on Laurel Avenue has a low vertical clearance (12-feet, 5-inches) and routinely gets hit by trucks traveling along Laurel Avenue. Subsequently, the bridge is in a substandard condition,” Arnone said. “The purpose of this study is to develop and assess various alternatives for this grade separated railroad crossing and we will be working closely with NJ Transit and the New Jersey Department of Transportation for potential improvements,” he said. The NJTPA is the federally authorized Metropolitan Planning Organization for 6.7 million people in the 13-county north-

ern New Jersey region, according to the press release. Each year, the NJTPA oversees more than $2 billion in transportation improvement projects and provides a forum for interagency cooperation and public input. It also sponsors and conducts studies, assists county planning agencies and monitors compliance with national air quality goals. The NJTPA board consists of 15 local elected officials representing 13 counties (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren) and the cities of Newark and Jersey City, according to the press release. The board also includes a governor’s representative, the New Jersey Department of Transportation commissioner, the NJ Transit executive director, the chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and a citizen’s representative appointed by the governor.

the exhibition process, provided promotional materials and give an artist’s talk during their exhibition, offering the public insight into their artistic process, according to the press release. All opening receptions and gallery talks are free and open to the public. There will be a significant virtual component, such as the current virtual exhibit, www.monmouthmuseum.org/virtualgallery Should the museum remain temporarily closed, planned exhibits and their activities will take place online. The artists selected

for this series represent the diversity of talent in the state and demonstrate creativity in a wide variety of media, according to the press release. The selection committee will choose six artists invited from a pool of curators and visual arts professionals who are based in the global and greater New York art markets. The evolving series will include inviting independent curators from diverse backgrounds to help create the exhibitions. Submission are accepted now through

June 15 online through Submittable. More information and the link to submit can be found at www.MonmouthMuseum.org under the Artist/Call for Entries tab. A submission fee of $20 is required and includes a portfolio of up to 10 pieces. More information and guidelines are available on the website. Additional updates will be posted on the Museum’s Instagram account @themonmouthmuseum and on the Facebook page @monmouthmuseum.org

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everal years ago, when I was doing some research for helping my wife select a car to buy, I stopped into a Mini Cooper dealership and kicked some tires. I was always fascinated by the original “look” of these very European-flavored cars. I test drove a couple of the models and was fairly convinced my wife would find these cars “cute” and fun to drive. Boy, was I wrong. My wife shot Peter Perrotta down the proposal to put her in a Mini Cooper faster than I could get the words out of my mouth. “I hate the way those cars look. No way,” she said emphatically. Truth be told, I was obviously more attracted to the Mini Cooper and its unique style influenced by its British roots and racing heritage, than she was. Now, years later, nothing much has changed. I recently road tested the 2020 Mini “John Cooper Works” Countryman ALL4 (AWD) for one week and never enjoyed my behind-the-wheel time as much. My wife still isn’t thrilled with the look of this car. But, if you add what my 21-year-old son thinks into the equation, then it starts to tilt in my direction. “I think it looks kinda cool,” he says. Let’s face it, this car is still a bit odd looking – it’s obviously not for everybody – and it’s not without its flaws – it’s a bit snug and has a rigid and noisy ride – but, who cares? I used to have an editor that called everything she liked a “hoot”. Well folks, this car is a hoot to drive. And, all new for 2020 is the edition of a pulsating 2.0 liter Mini twin-power turbo, four cylinder engine that puts out an impressive 301 horsepower and 331 pound feet of torque for the John Cooper Works

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edition. This engine is the most powerful ever offered in the Mini Cooper Countryman and when you combine it with the new 8-speed automatic transmission and the three Mini driving modes – sport, mid and green – it makes for quite an impressive sports package. For most of the week I drove this Mini Cooper Countryman, I selected the sport mode as soon as I flipped the switch to start it. It lets you configure the chassis style – more rigid and less forgiving for the sport mode – and shifting pattern – more aggressive and featuring a sports car like growl with every shift – up or down. The John Cooper Works sport suspension features MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear struts. When you combine that with the 19-inch wheels and its Pirelli performance summer tires, it lends a quite impressive and exciting sports car feel to this car. Not only is this car fast, but its handling is spot on, too. Once you settle behind the wheel of this car and feel the snugness of the performance seats, you just take off and go. You can drive this car very aggressively without ever feeling compromised that it’s not safe. It literally sticks to the road like glue.

Obviously, the Mini Cooper didn’t get that way by accident. It harkens back to its British racing roots. John Cooper originally designed the first Mini Cooper in the U.K. in 1961 as a racing tuner car. In 2002, Cooper’s son, Michael, created the car marque model John Cooper Works for the Mini. And, in 2007 German automaker BMW acquired the rights to the name and bought out the company in 2008. BMW, long noted for producing performance-oriented models, lent its expertise into the mix to get the Mini Cooper to where it is today. The 2020 Mini Cooper Countryman comes in four models: base, John Cooper Works, S and a plug-in hybrid. The base model starts at $28,400. My tester John Cooper Works all wheel drive model has a base price of $41,400. The tester I drove was equipped with an $850 driver assistance package and a $7,000 iconic trim package and touchscreen navigation package. When you add in the $850 destination charge, the MSRP sticker price clocked in at a pricey $50,100. The Iconic Trim package includes dynamic damper control, power tailgate, panoramic moonroof, auto dimming mirrors, Sirius Satellite radio, Harman Kardon premium sound system and the Mini heads up display.

ences and staff remains our No. 1 priority.” Impacted shows and events include, but are not limited to: Spring Gala (May 16). The event is being postponed to a future date; “Lackawanna Blues” (June 6 – 28). Theater directors are examining moving

this production to the upcoming season. All patrons with tickets to this production are being contacted directly by the box office. Keep connected through the theater’s website and social media channels: Face-

The touchscreen Navigation package includes Mini navigation, wireless charging, Apple Carplay and more. I found the interior room in the Mini Countryman to be adequate. It’s not overwhelmingly roomy, but at the same time you don’t feel cramped inside. Moreover, the back seat is fairly roomy as well, considering this is a sub-compact crossover. But more impressively, with the second row of seats folded, I was able to fit my road bike easily into the back cargo area, without having to take the front wheel off, and take off for the bike trials in Philadelphia. The upfront switches and controls from the cockpit and the center console are quite a bit different than most American cars. However, it really didn’t take me long to get used to syncing my phone, my music and working the touchscreen navigation. The 2.0 liter, four cylinder turbo engine with the 301 horsepower gets an EPA estimated 26 miles to the gallon of gas on average – 30 mpg on the highway and 23 in city driving. The EPA estimates that the average annual fuel cost is about $1,900, as it uses about 3.8 gallons of gas per 100 miles of driving. This model has not been rated by the government’s five star crash test yet. Similar to what BMW offers, the Mini Countryman comes with a four-year, 50,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty; four year unlimited mileage roadside assistance and a 12-year, unlimited mileage rust perforation limited warranty. It also comes with complimentary Mini maintenance for three years of 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This includes all scheduled maintenance work like oil changes, air filters, brake fluid, spark plugs and vehicle checks. I would definitely recommend this subcompact crossover for anyone who is a true driving enthusiast and doesn’t mind spending a few extra bucks for the experience. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears weekly. Comments and suggestions are welcome. You can contact him via email at peter@capitalmotorcars.com.`

NEWS BRIEFS Two River Theater, Red Bank, is postponing all programming through June 30, according to a press release. Theater directors said, “While we are eager – to put it mildly! – to return to the theater soon, the safety of our artists, audi-

book, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter. The theater is releasing new content including artist features, at-home activities, crafts, classes and workshops each day.

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Family Resource Associates stays connected using remote learning, telehealth

ndividuals enrolled in one of more than 20 classes offered by Family Resource Associates (FRA), which serves people of all ages who have developmental or acquired disAbilities, are now using remote learning to stay in touch. “It is fabulous to have over 70 of our students joining our daily remote learning sessions being taught by our highly qualified instructors,” said Nancy Phalanukorn, executive director of FRA, in a statement provided by the organization. “Many of our students have taken computer-based classes for years, giving them a real ease and functional use of the computer at home.” Students from the Monmouth/Ocean county area are connecting through Google Classroom, Classroom Dojo, Zoom and other standard apps. “Every day our students take on new lessons, persevere in their focus and work hard to participate in activities with various

apps,” Jen Lindsay said in the statement. “They also love this new way of interacting with their friends and classmates.” One parent said her son loves remote learning so much that he may be resistant to coming back into the real classroom. “Parents have been a true asset for making this happen,” Lindsay said in the statement. “It is clear that technology can level the playing field for all of us.” To ensure the entire FRA community stays active, hip-hop dance and karate classes have also moved to remote instruction with 10 sessions offered throughout the week. Most of the 100 students join their regular class. Job coaches at FRA were able to move directly to remote services as well, according to the statement. Interns in the Monmouth Medical Center Project SEARCH program continue to make strides. Learning transferable work skills in real job set-

tings, these interns had to leave their positions as COVID-19 took the forefront of the hospital’s medical attention. This vocational program, supported by the NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, NJ Division of Developmental DisAbilities and public schools, has fully supported the transition to remote learning, according to the statement. “This sudden shift in learning delivery has actually supported our interns in being resilient and adaptable when things just don’t go as planned,” Phillip Duck, director of EmployAbility, said in the statement. Before COVID-19, FRA was seeing more than 250 children from birth to 3 years old with developmental delays and disabilities each week in their homes and daycare centers. With the social distancing orders in effect, even services for babies have changed. “FRA’s team of 60 early intervention

specialists has now been trained to give high quality Telehealth services to our little ones as well,” Phalanukorn said in the statement. One FRA parent shared, “I was so happy to see how successful the structure of a telehealth session works from a parent’s view. My daughter was engaged, and her physical therapist was able to prompt me to assist her in a better way. Telehealth is truly perfect for early intervention, as the end goal is to develop a home program that we, the parents, can carry over to use the materials we have readily available during our routine/daily activities. We cannot wait to see the continued progress my daughter makes.” To learn more about FRA-PossAbilities for People with disAbilities, visit www. frainc.org or call 732-747-5310.

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U.S. Postal Service (USPS) carrier from Middletown is facing charges he stole prescription drugs issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from the mail, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced on May 7. Carpenito said Christopher F. Donohue, 60, of the Leonardo section of Middletown, has been charged by complaint with theft of mail containing prescription drugs. According to the complaint and statements made in court, Donohue was employed as a mail carrier at the USPS Post Office in the Belford section of Middletown. On March 2, Donohue allegedly stole an envelope containing prescription medication that was destined for delivery to a military veteran. The theft was consistent

with a series of other mail packages containing prescription medication issued by the VA which had gone missing from the Belford Post Office without reaching their intended recipients. On May 6, Donohue allegedly attempted to steal another package from the Belford Post Office. Law enforcement personnel had outfitted that package with a prescription bottle and inert pills as part of the investigation. Donohue was arrested and law enforcement personnel recovered the pill bottle and envelope from him incidental to his arrest. The charge of theft of mail by a postal employee carries a maximum penalty of up to five years in prison and up to a $250,000 fine, according to the U.S. Attorney.

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egal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ), based in Edison, has launched a major new statewide initiative to provide civil legal aid for victims in the Garden State enslaved by human traffickers and forced to do work or perform sex against their will. The new program, known at PROTECT, is taking calls on the LSNJ toll-free hotline, 1-844-576-5776 (1-844-LSNJPROTECT), from victims and those calling on their behalf. Callers will remain confidential and will be advised of numerous services available at LSNJ to help them cope with the impacts of human trafficking. “Put simply, it is modern day slavery,” LSNJ President Melville D. Miller said in a prepared statement. “Human trafficking is a horrendous ongoing problem, especially targeting women and youth.” Anisa Rahim, chief attorney for PROTECT, said, “Such exploitation is expected to become even more acute at times like this. COVID-19 is causing rising unemployment, economic uncertainty and heightened social isolation.” PROTECT, financed with state and federal anti-crime grants, has a core staff of several attorneys and paralegals. The initiative is available to all, regardless of age or immigration status. Comprehensive legal help will be provided for issues involving family law, immigration, public

benefits, expungement, health care access, employment and housing, among others, according to the statement. Social work support also will be available. Miller stressed that “data on the extent of trafficking in New Jersey greatly understate reality because so many victims cannot report what is happening to them. Still, the national Human Traffic Hotline received 10,000 calls from victims in 2018, including more than 200 from New Jersey, a chilling number.” “New Jersey is the gateway to New York and Philadelphia. The interstate road network and New Jersey’s large immigrant and diverse population is particularly vulnerable to traffickers,” Rahim said in the statement. A grim example of the extent traffickers infiltrate the state occurred in October 2017, when the FBI charged 42 people in New Jersey in a child sex trafficking investigation involving 82 children whose ages averaged 17, according to the statement. Miller emphasized that “traffickers prey on those who are poor and vulnerable – the disabled, runaways, and homeless youths who are especially victimized. By coordinating with law enforcement, health care providers, social services providers and others likely to encounter victims, we hope to be a factor in turning around this tide of new slavery.”

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Motion to approve minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 5, 2020 Memorialization case #19-03L: Palmer Beauty Supply, 549 Palmer Avenue; Block 156 Lot 4, R50 Zone. Applicant was granted Use Variance and Site Plan approval to construct a rear addition to an existing non-conforming commercial use. 6. New Business: New Case #20-02L: Rivera, 2 Nappi Court, Block 194.02 Lot 23.02, R-100 zone. Applicant is requesting to retain an existing 11ft x 15ft wood canopy with side, rear and lot coverage variances requested. New Case#20-03L: Rivera, 2 Kailley Court; Block 182 Lot 15.06, R-70 Zone. Applicant is requesting to retain and existing 12ft x 14ft gazebo, 14ft x 24ft paver patio, 8ft x 8ft shed and concrete decking surrounding pool. Front, rear, side and lot coverage variances requested. New Case#20-14L: Zingler, 22 Fir Place; Block 80 Lot 26, R-70 Zone. Applicant requesting to retain an existing 12ft x 16ft shed, 15'9"x 20'6" decking. Side and rear yard setback variances requested. New Case#20-05L: Vinciguerra, 38 Highland Avenue; Block 52 Lot(s) 5& 6 and Smallen 34 Highland Avenue Block 52 Lot 4, R-70. Applicant is seeking permission for a minor subdivision to change lot line. Lot area, lot width, lot frontage, side and rear yard setback variances requested. 7. Citizen Hearing 8. Adjournment Formal action may be taken at this meeting. Respectfully submitted: Sharon A. Keegan, Zoning Official PUBLIC ACCESS TO ZOOM MEETING: To access the virtual hearing, you must join the Zoom Meeting. To access the Zoom meeting, you will need access to a computer with internet access and/or dial in through a mobile land line phone to log into the meeting. To join the zoom meeting, follow the link below and type in the Meeting ID and Password. You will join the meeting and be able to listen and view the evidence shared on the screen at the meeting.

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Plumbing

NM-00430100

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