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Teen constructs sign in pursuit of Eagle Scout rank By STEVEN BASSIN Staff Writer

n the fall of 2019, Boy Scout James Simone set out on a mission to attain the rank of Eagle Scout. Reaching the highest rank the Boy Scouts award had been his dream since second grade. At the time, the young man was 17 and a senior at Raritan High School in Hazlet. He is a member of Troop 137 which is chartered by Hazlet’s North Centerville Fire Company. One project Simone embarked on was to replace the old, rotting wooden sign that sat outside the entrance to the James J. Cullen Center at the municipal complex. On a day in November, Simone, his parents Toni and Jim Simone, and fellow scouts from Troop 137 knocked down the old sign and put a new sign in place at the Union Avenue location. “Becoming an Eagle Scout has been a goal of mine since I joined the Boy Scouts,” he said this week. “It was a lot of work getting all the materials for the sign. I’m happy with how it came out and hopefully the sign will stay up for a long time.” A date for an Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony for Simone has yet to be scheduled. As part of the project, Simone had to obtain the necessary permits and municipal approvals for the new sign, which he designed. He helped to build the frame that holds the sign and he received assistance from a local sign maker, Michael Placko, with the project.

Simone held fundraisers at Cheeburger Cheeburger in Holmdel, at TGI Friday’s in Hazlet and at MJ’s Pizza Bar & Grill in Hazlet to help raise money for materials and tools. The fundraisers netted $659 and Simone contributed the last $30 that was needed. The new sign features the colors (green and white) of Hazlet’s youth sports teams and high school sports teams. The young man said people have complimented him on the sign and he said, “I hope it will reflect Hazlet in the right way.” The other project Simone led on that November day was helping to collect and sort non-perishable food items for the RAINE Foundation’s annual Thanksgiving food drive. A Thanksgiving Day basket is delivered to families in need and any left over items are donated to area food banks, he said. Simone thanked the 35 members of Troop 137 who assisted him with both projects and said he could not have completed the projects without them. “It was really great to see just how many people came out and helped me,” he said. Simone has since turned 18, graduated from high school and is planning to study musical technology at Rowan University, Glassboro. He said he has good memories of being a part of Troop 137 and said he hopes to remain active with the organization. “Being a part of the Boy Scouts had the most influence on me. It made me who I am today,” Simone said.

James Simone stands in front of the sign he and fellow members of Boy Scout Troop 137 constructed at the Hazlet Municipal Complex. The young man undertook the project as he is working to attain the rank of Eagle Scout.

Holmdel approves Middle Road site for affordable housing By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor

olmdel Township Committee members have put their stamp of approval on a 4-acre parcel on Middle Road that could eventually be the location of 50 affordable housing units. During a meeting on July 28, Holmdel Mayor Gregory Buontempo, Deputy Mayor Cathy Weber, Committeeman Rocco Pascucci and Committeeman Prakash San-

thana voted “yes” on a motion to adopt a zoning overlay ordinance that will permit residential development at the location. Committeeman Tom Critelli was absent from the meeting. The type of units (i.e., homes, apartments, townhouses) that may be built at the location was not specified by municipal officials. During a lengthy public hearing that preceded the adoption of the ordinance, res-

idents of neighboring Hazlet and the attorney who represents the Hazlet Township Committee objected to various aspects of the zoning overlay ordinance. The property on Middle Road (Route 516) in Holmdel is near a neighborhood in Hazlet that includes Azee Drive, Marsand Drive and Gerald Terrace. Attorney Andrew Bayer, who represents Holmdel on affordable housing issues, said a court found that the Middle Road loca-

tion meets the criteria for the development of affordable housing. Bayer said the potential construction of a 50-unit affordable housing development at that location would give Holmdel 100 credits toward its 279-unit affordable housing obligation. Holmdel has been involved in litigation with the Fair Share Housing Center,

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Legislators want school to begin with all-remote learning

ew Jersey Assembly Democrats Mila Jasey, Pamela Lampitt and Joann Downey have announced they are planning to introduce legislation that would – if passed in the Assembly and Senate and signed into law by Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy – require school districts to provide virtual or remote instruction during the beginning of the 2020-21 school year. Under the proposed bill, public schools would begin the 2020-21 school year with only virtual or remote instruction, with the exception of special education and related services that must be delivered in person, according to a July 29 press release from the New Jersey Democrats. Beginning Oct. 31, reopening schools for in-person instruction would be evaluated on a monthly basis by Murphy, in consultation with the Commissioner of Education and the Commissioner of Health. Reopening schools would be contingent upon a number of factors, including New Jersey’s phased reopening and public health data on the spread of COVID-19. School district administrators would develop guidelines and plans for in-person instruction that adhere to public health guidance, according to the press release. Additionally, under the proposed measure, school districts may delay the start of the 2020-21 school year by up to two weeks from the district’s regular start date.

“We can’t predict how the virus will impact New Jersey this fall. ... For the safety of all, our best course of action is to focus our efforts on improving remote instruction, closing the digital divide and keeping our students safe.” — Assemblywoman Joann Downey (D-Monmouth) If a district chooses this option, it must conduct professional development for teachers on delivering virtual or remote instruction, according to the press release. New Jersey’s schools were ordered to close in mid-March by Murphy at the start of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. For the remainder of the school year, students received a remote (virtual) education at their homes. Murphy recently directed school administrators to develop, in collaboration with community stakeholders, a plan to reopen schools in September in a manner that best fits a district’s local needs. Guidance from the governor’s office describes the health and safety practices administrators should prioritize, including social distancing, the wearing of face masks, limiting capacity in classrooms and

an increase in sanitation and disinfecting of surfaces. Now, however, legislators are looking to delay students’ return to their schools. “No one can deny the benefits of inperson instruction, especially for our younger students. However, the safety of our children must always come first,” said Downey (D-Monmouth), chair of the Assembly Human Services Committee. “We also must keep in mind our valued teachers, many of whom have health concerns or fear bringing the virus home to their families. “We can’t predict how the virus will impact New Jersey this fall, but we do know it will likely be complicated by flu and allergy season. “For the safety of all, our best course of action is to focus our efforts on improv-

ing remote instruction, closing the digital divide and keeping our students safe,” Downey said. “The reality is the pandemic isn’t over. School is set to begin in just a few weeks and it is not clear that a safe and comfortable environment can be maintained for students and staff,” said Jasey (D-Essex, Morris), chair of the Assembly Higher Education Committee. “We have heard from school administrators, medical professionals, educators, students and parents on school reopening, and the common sentiment being expressed is the same – our schools lack the guidance and support needed to safely reopen,” said Lampitt (D-Camden, Burlington), chair of the Assembly Education Committee. ” … Until we can ensure the safety of our students and school staff, we must focus our efforts on how we can enhance remote and virtual learning to provide students with the highest quality education possible,” Lampitt said. Also, under the bill, school districts may hold outdoor events for students, teachers and parents to meet one another and foster relationships during the remote learning period. These events must comply with state and federal health and safety guidelines for COVID-19, according to the press release. The press release does not indicate when the legislation may be introduced.

JBJ Soul Kitchen offering meals to go at Red Bank location RED BANK – JBJ Soul Kitchen, a nonprofit community restaurant with a location in Red Bank, announced it is offering meals to go for curbside pickup. Patrons can enjoy healthy, three-course meals at home while paying it forward to feed individuals and families experiencing food insecurity, according to a press release. The JBJ Soul Kitchen restaurants in Red Bank (207 Monmouth St.) and Toms River (1769 Hooper Ave.) are open for outdoor seating and are offering a complimentary child’s entrée with the purchase of one regular entrée, according to the press release. “The emergence of COVID-19 has bolstered our commitment to helping individuals and families in need,” said Dorothea Bongiovi, founder and program director. “Since we recently transitioned back to

our pay it forward model, about 83% of our meals are being served to those struggling with food insecurity. We want to spread the word that those in need can still count on us for a delicious meal served with dignity. “At the same time, those who wish to support our mission can stop by to enjoy a meal outside or order a meal online for curbside pickup. Together, we can do what we can to help our community during this challenging time,” Bongiovi said. Bongiovi is the wife of singer Jon Bon Jovi. Paying guests donate a minimum of $20 for a three-course meal, including soup or salad, an entrée, and a dessert. When ordering, diners also have the ability to donate extra meals for those in need, according to the press release. Guests who are unable to pay are invited to enjoy a meal and learn how volun-

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teering at the restaurant can support their individual and family needs; from access to available resources in the community through the JBJ Soul Kitchen partner network to tasty meals in a friendly atmosphere, according to the press release. For 13 weeks during the quarantine mandated by the New Jersey government, JBJ Soul Kitchen provided grab-and-go meals to individuals in need. The restaurants served a combined total of 7,800 meals to individuals, families, community partners and front-line workers, according to the press release. “Thank you to our dedicated staff, patrons, donors and community partners for helping sustain this effort during this challenging time,” said Lou Morreale, general manager. JBJ Soul Kitchen Red Bank is open Wednesday through Saturday from 5-7

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Residents file nominating petitions to run for school board

hen they go to the polls on Election Day, Nov. 3, residents in most New Jersey communities will elect members of their local school board. In the Hazlet Township Public Schools, three three-year terms on the Board of Education will be on the Nov. 3 ballot. Current board members Victor Iannello, Jodie Moreno and John Granite are running unopposed to retain their seats In the Holmdel Township Schools, three three-year terms on the Board of Education will be on the Nov. 3 ballot. The five candidates seeking the three seats are Eileen Briamonte, Jamie Collins, Peter Reddy, Irfan Lateef and Zhenling “Linda” Zhang. Briamonte, Reddy and Collins currently serve on the board. In the Keyport Public Schools, three three-year terms on the Board of Education will be on the Nov. 3 ballot. Current board members John Hausmann, Ann Marie Panzarelli and Jennifer Tevis are running unopposed to retain their seats. In the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District, there will be two threeyear terms for Aberdeen Township residents and one three-year term for a Matawan resident on the Nov. 3 ballot. The three candidates seeking the two seats in Aberdeen Township are Allison Friedman, Radmila Grinberg and John P. Delaney. Friedman is a current member of the board. The two candidates seeking the one seat in Matawan are Kevin W. Ahearn and Rachel Schienvar. Ahearn is a current member of the board. In the Middletown Township Public schools, three three-year terms on the Board of Education will be on the Nov. 3 ballot. The 10 candidates seeking the three seats are Robin Stella, Nicholas A. DiFranco, Pamela Rogers, Raymond Jankowski, Kelly Brodin, Pam Smith, Patricia Reed, Jacqueline Tobacco, Frank Capone and Harmony B. Heffernan. Stella, Rogers and DiFranco currently serve on the board.

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Pilot program to test viability of compost as organic soil amendment MIDDLETOWN — Municipal officials in Middletown have announced a partnership with High Time Farm in Somerset County to conduct testing on the compost the township creates through its leaf collection as a viable organic soil amendment. This is the first pilot program of its kind in New Jersey and the results could be an important step toward moving away from harsh chemical fertilizers to grow plants, according to a press release from the township. This year-long pilot program is part of Middletown’s ongoing commitment to find ways to increase sustainability in an economical way, according to the press release. “Last year, Middletown was the first municipality in the state to invest in a (plastic foam) recycling machine and we look to build upon our environmental successes with this program,” Mayor Tony Perry said. The results of the study will help municipal officials determine how residents’

leaves can be transformed into a regenerative soil amendment for land across town. “This will enable us to potentially eliminate the use of chemical fertilizers and it is more cost-effective,” Perry said. The partnership began when the New Jersey Composting Council (NJCC) introduced Middletown Sustainability Manager Amy Sarrinikolaou to a fellow member, Stacy Vogel of Homestead Slow Food in Pottersville, to discuss using Middletown’s compost as a soil amendment for her farming soil rehabilitation needs, according to the press release. “Middletown seemed like the perfect partner because as a fully certified Class C recycling facility, the township has a large enough leaf recycling operation to provide what I would need for my crop testing,” Vogel said. “They can also screen the compost, making it usable as an excellent and natural source of nutrition for crops, flowers and lawns.” After initial quality testing, Vogel and Middletown officials were able to work out

Middletown police officer pleads guilty to falsifying accident report

police officer in the Middletown Police Department has pleaded guilty to falsifying a report after getting into an accident with his police cruiser, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced. On July 17, Thomas E. Foster, 33, of Keyport, entered a guilty plea before state Superior Court Judge Ellen TorregrossaO’Connor to one count of fourth degree falsifying records, according to a press release from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. Foster acknowledged he falsified a report detailing an accident with his patrol car on July 3, 2019. By pleading guilty, Foster will face probation, but will be permitted to apply for the Pre-Trial Intervention program, according to the press release. His plea also calls for forfeiture of his position as an officer with the Middletown Police Department and permanently forfeiting public office in New Jersey, according to the press release. Foster has been suspended without pay from his job since being charged in June. In July 2019, Middletown police began an investigation into Foster’s actions. Because a preliminary investigation revealed his actions may have been criminal, the

Middletown Police Department referred the matter to the prosecutor’s office, according to the press release. An investigation revealed that on July 3, 2019, Foster was the assigned officer to a road repair project on Cedar Avenue in Middletown. While working that job, Foster got into an accident with his patrol car. Foster filed a Police Vehicle Accident and Damage Report with his department, alleging that while he was reversing his vehicle out of a parking spot, he “contacted a telephone pole,” which was near his home and only a few blocks away from the road work. It was later discovered Foster was involved in a motor vehicle accident during which he backed the police cruiser into a parked pickup truck on Cedar Avenue, causing damage to both vehicles, according to the press release. Foster is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 21. In New Jersey, first-time offenders convicted of a fourth degree offense are entitled to a presumption of a probationary sentence and not jail time, however, every case is evaluated based on its unique facts and circumstances, according to the press release.

the parameters and goals of the program, according to the press release. Middletown will provide approximately 800 cubic yards of compost toward Vogel’s pilot program. In return, Vogel, supported by the NJCC, will provide the advanced testing results, drone footage and documentation throughout the trial. The goal of the testing is to demonstrate the viability of organic, all-natural compost as a replacement for synthetic fertilizer when growing crops, according to the press release. Composting has been shown to have multiple benefits from soil porosity, nutrient uptake, pathogen destruction and disease suppression for crops. “If the testing concludes, as expected, that our compost does in fact improve soil quality as well as crop quality, it will have tremendous implications for the agriculture of New Jersey and beyond,” Sarrinikolaou said. “Rather than thinking of our leaves as

waste, it can be repurposed to improve the growth rate and quality of crops, flower gardens and yards, as well as eliminate the need for chemical fertilizers which are currently being used to provide the soil with nutrients,” Sarrinikolaou said. During the project there will be several testing sites on the farm and a control group to determine how the crops using compost as a soil amendment perform in comparison to those that do not. There will also be soil testing throughout the process to determine how the compost application improves the overall quality of the soil, according to the press release. Beginning in August, Middletown will be offering screened compost to residents at no cost. The screened compost can be used as a natural way to repair and enhance yards. Interested individuals may visit www. middletownnj.org for updates.

County freeholders oppose exclusive use of mail-in ballots

he Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has unanimously passed a resolution opposing the exclusive use of mail-in ballots for the Nov. 3 general election and all future elections. The freeholders took the action during a July 23 meeting, according to a press release from the county. “My fellow freeholders and I are gravely concerned as the exclusive mail-in ballot ‘experiment’ (for the July 7 primary election) has been difficult at best and should not be conducted when selecting individuals to lead boards of educations, political parties and bodies of government,” Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone said. “As we have seen repeatedly in the past, using mail-in ballots increases the risk of voter fraud and causes delays in counting ballots,” he said. This year, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal has already charged individuals with illegally collecting and processing ballots in an election, which occurred in Paterson, according to the press release. The Attorney General’s charges against

the two winning Paterson City Council candidates allege that votes had been cast in the names of deceased residents and those who have indicated they did not receive vote-by-mail ballots, according to the press release. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, New Jersey law permitted residents to request mail-in ballots for any reason, therefore enhancing voter choice, while other individuals still preferred to cast their ballot electronically on Election Day in order to fully assess the latest information available, according to the press release. “The freeholder board believes voter choice should refer to ‘how to vote,’ in addition to ‘who to vote for,’ in any given election cycle,” Arnone said. “On behalf of the board, I urge the secretary of state and the 21 county clerks to use in-person voting in conjunction with mail-in balloting come Nov. 3. After regularly corresponding with the Governor’s Office about this matter, we hope a decision is made before our next meeting,” he said.

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Holmdel officials introduce bond Aberdeen Township debuts ordinance for capital improvements municipal YouTube channel By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor

HOLMDEL – A public hearing will be held during the Aug. 11 meeting of the Holmdel Township Committee on a bond ordinance that will fund local capital improvements. During a meeting on July 28, Mayor Greg Buontempo, Deputy Mayor Cathy Weber, Committeeman Prakash Santhana and Committeeman Rocco Pascucci voted “yes” on a motion to introduce the bond ordinance. Committeeman Tom Critelli was absent. The bond ordinance provides an appropriation of $2 million and authorizes the issuance of $1.9 million in bonds or notes to finance a portion of the costs. Holmdel officials will provide a $100,000 down payment as required by New Jersey’s Local Bond Law. Municipal officials are proposing the following capital improvements: • Improvements to various municipal buildings in Holmdel, (total cost, $995,000; bonds or notes, $945,250); • Acquisition of vehicles, including but not limited to front-end loader and utility vehicles (total cost, $430,000; bonds or notes, $408,500); • Acquisition of equipment, including but not limited to, fire, first aid, informa-

tion technology, police and public works departments (total cost, $575,000; bonds or notes, $546,250). In other business, committee members approved a $5,750 fee estimate proposal for geotechnical engineering services from Johnson Soils Company, Glen Rock, regarding a proposed firehouse at 4 Crawfords Corner Road. The committee’s 4-0 vote on a resolution on July 28 followed an action on Feb. 11 which authorized Township Administrator Cherron Rountree “to explore the feasibility of locating a new firehouse on the township’s municipal complex property.” Johnson Soils Company will evaluate the subsurface conditions at the property, perform a subsurface investigation and prepare a report of its findings and recommendations, according to the resolution. Finally, the committee members voted 4-0 to appoint William E. Antonides Jr. as Holmdel’s chief financial officer. Antonides has served as the township’s acting CFO since April 2019. He is a certified municipal finance officer. His term of office will be four years, retroactive to Jan. 1, 2020. His initial starting salary will be $158,000. Committee members congratulated Antonides on his appointment and thanked him for the job he has done as the acting CFO for the past 15 months.

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ABERDEEN – Municipal officials in Aberdeen have launched a YouTube channel to entertain and educate residents. “It all comes down to communication and to finding as many avenues as possible to get the word out to residents about what is happening here,” Mayor Fred Tagliarini said. Public Information Officer Brittany Shea said the channel launched May 1. The mayor said officials are already communicating with residents in various way and said “YouTube is a very exciting platform for us to use video.” In recent weeks, officials have posted videos about outdoor dining options in the community. “Several council members and I have been going around to restaurants, filming the owners and talking to them about how they are doing” as the state reopens following the darkest days of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, Tagliarini said. Shea said residents can learn about upcoming videos by visiting Aberdeen’s

BUSINESS BRIEFS OceanFirst Foundation of Toms River has awarded $150,000 in grants to 66 nonprofits throughout central and southern New Jersey through its Arts and Cultural Grant Program. Grants awarded support a range of activities including live theater and music, museums, galleries, festivals, and other special events happening throughout the year. The following Monmouth County organizations have received a grant: Allaire Village; Art Society of Monmouth; Belmar Arts; Garden State Film Festival; Guild of Creative Art; Middletown Arts Center; Monmouth County Historical; Phoenix Productions; Red Bank RiverCenter; and T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center. OceanFirst Foundation also awarded $92,500 to 34 central and southern New Jersey nonprofits to provide summer camp experiences to youth in need of safe, affordable, and fun camp programs. Grants were awarded to the following area organizations: Asbury Park Music Foundation (Monmouth), Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth County (Monmouth),

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Facebook page and municipal website, or by signing up for township email blasts. “YouTube is another great way for us to connect with our residents and in the near future we will be providing recreation programs via the channel,” Shea said. Tagliarini said Shea is considering adding a yoga or a “Mommy and Me” program to the YouTube channel. “YouTube has given us so much (more) flexibility to get the word out about what’s happening in town, good and bad. Tagliarini said a video about the Blue Rock Cafe has been viewed 1,100 times. “I would like to give a shout-out to one of our dispatchers, Adam Sabre … who is helping us on his own to produce these videos. He did a great job on the Blue Rock Cafe video,” the mayor said. Videos of Township Council meetings are also available on the YouTube channel “It comes down to communication, which is especially important at the present time. … From my perspective, it’s about providing information to our residents,” Tagliarini said. Search for Aberdeen Township YouTube channel to see the videos.

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ABC’s Fall Lineup By Rick Gables ABC’s primetime fall lineup will include David E. Kelly’s new drama Big Sky, Kari Lizar’s new comedy Call Your Mother and the revival of Supermarket Sweep with Leslie Jones. It should be noted that returning series American Idol, The Bachelor, black-ish, For Life and mixed-ish will premiere later in the new season. The initial schedule of programming includes: Mondays — Dancing with the Stars and The Good Doctor; Tuesdays — The Bachelorette and Big Sky; Wednesdays — The Goldbergs, American Housewife, The Conners, Call Your Mother and Stumptown; Thursdays — Station 19, Grey’s Anatomy and A Million Little Things; Fridays — Shark Tank and 20-20 (2-hours); Saturdays — Saturday Night Football; Sundays — America’s Funniest Home Videos,

Supermarket Sweep, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire and The Rookie. Hallmark Channel will premiere its movie Love on Harbor Island Saturday, Aug. 8, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Rising Seattle interior designer Lily Summers (Morgan Kohan) is a small-town girl at heart. Working for a corporate condo company, Lily is on the verge of her dream promotion to be Senior Interior Designer by her 30th birthday. When her boyfriend Bradford (Jeff Gonek), who manages the company, takes Lily to dinner offering her “the proposal of her dreams,” she thinks that it’s the promotion she’s wanted until he gets down on one knee. Interrupting the moment, Lily gets a call from back home about her Aunt Maggie (Brenda Matthews) having a bad fall. Lily jumps on the first flight home and promises Bradford a “redo” when she gets back to the city. As she exits the seaplane at the

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dock on beautiful Harbor Island, Lily is awkwardly greeted by Marcus (Marcus Rosner), the ruggedly handsome seaplane pilot. Aunt Maggie confides in Lily that she needs to sell the inn as it has become too much work for her now that she’s getting older. Lily decides to stay for as long as needed to help sell the inn and offers

her expertise to stage it, wanting Aunt Maggie to get top dollar as well as find a buyer who will care for it the way her family did over the years. Together, Lily, Aunt Maggie, PHOTO CREDIT: ABC/ART STREIBER Christie, her Freddie Highmore best friend, in The Good Doctor and Marcus fix up the inn and get it into better shape than it has been in quite some time. Will Lily sell the home and head back to the city? Or will she finally discover that home really is where the heart is?

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Cherry Hill, for a number of years regarding this issue, according to the attorney. When the committee opened the public hearing, attorney James Gorman, who represents the Hazlet Township Committee, raised several issues. The items Gorman discussed included the public notification regarding the ordinance, environmental constraints on the property, and the amount of impervious coverage that would be permitted on the Middle Road lot. “Hazlet is not looking for a war. Hazlet is not saying don’t build (at this site). We are saying build what fits. You cannot fit 50 units here. You can fit in the 30s (units), but not 50. Don’t squeeze it on this site. I’m asking you to understand what you are doing,” Gorman said over the phone during the meeting that was being conducted remotely. Bayer said Hazlet received proper notice regarding Holmdel’s planned actions, and said a previous proposal for the Middle Road site included 60 housing units. The attorney said a final compliance hearing on Holmdel’s affordable housing plan has been scheduled for Aug. 5. Hazlet Mayor Michael Glackin spoke after Gorman and said there is a drainage issue on the subject property. He said a parking lot for the proposed development in Holmdel would be 5 feet from homes in Hazlet. Hazlet resident Kyle Faron said he did not believe the Middle Road site was appropriate for what is being proposed, stating, “This (50-unit plan) should not be rammed into a site that can maybe fit 30 units.”

The ordinance regarding the Middle Road site was introduced in February and had been carried to the July 28 meeting. Gorman suggested the matter might wind up in court. After the public hearing was closed, Buontempo commented on the affordable housing issue, saying, “No one is thrilled to be going through this, but if we did not act we would be faced with the possibility of a builder’s remedy lawsuit. This was by far the best option for Holmdel.” Bayer said if a developer is successful in a builder’s remedy lawsuit, “he can suspend a town’s zoning regulations and high density development can be allowed regardless of location (in a community) and regardless of the Township Committee’s preferences.” By taking the action on July 28, “You (Holmdel officials) have kept control of your zoning and you have not allowed builders to be in control of that,” Bayer said. The committee members voted 4-0 to adopt the zoning overlay ordinance for the Middle Road property. Holmdel’s municipal planner, Jennifer Beahm, said if a proposal is made to construct housing at the Middle Road location, the application would be subject to a review and public hearing before the Holmdel Planning Board. The issues mentioned by Gorman, Glackin and the Hazlet residents who spoke that evening – environmental constraints, site coverage and traffic – would be reviewed and considered by the Planning Board members and the board’s professionals, Beahm said. During a meeting in June, Weber, Pascucci and Santhana voted “yes” on a motion to pass a resolution that confirmed the need for the construction of an affordable

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housing community at 625 South Laurel Ave., Holmdel. The South Laurel Avenue site was also part of the litigation with the Fair Share Housing Center, which advocates for the construction of affordable housing throughout New Jersey. A settlement agreement includes a township-sponsored, 50-unit, income-restricted family residential housing community at 625 South Laurel Ave. The Township Committee has authorized Holmdel to enter into a developer’s agreement with Holmdel Family Apartments LLC as the entity that will construct, own and operate that residential community, according to the resolution.

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Operation HOPE directors outline DCA awards $125,000 shared benefits of equine-assisted therapy services grant to Monmouth County

Holmdel resident and a Freehold Township resident are bringing an equine-assisted therapy program to Monmouth County that will offer assistance to individuals who are dealing with mental health issues. Operation HOPE is directed by Brooke Lichter of Holmdel and Sara Velez of Freehold Township. They said the program focuses on providing equine-assisted psychotherapy to first responders and their family members. The program also facilitates equine-assisted activities and therapies to children, teenagers and adults who are dealing with mental health issues. “Anxiety, depression, trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder all share the challenge of disconnection from self, from other people and/or the community,” Lichter and Velez said. “By engaging with the therapeutic team of a mental health professional, a horse professional and one or more horses, we can impact and improve the physiology and the psychology of our clients, creating lasting change well beyond the therapeutic benefits of simply being with animals,” they said. According to Operation HOPE, Lichter and Velez are licensed social workers and certified through the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGLA) as equine specialists in mental health and learning. “Horses are majestic and beautiful animals,” Lichter and Velez said. “They are sensitive animals, compassionate, intuitive

and honest, and each has their own unique personality. These are just some of the reasons why horses make for great partners in therapy sessions. “Equine therapy is on the ground (not riding) and collaborative, joining the efforts of a licensed clinical mental health professional and a horse professional who work side by side with horses to reach the individual’s goals,” they said. “Horses mirror people’s emotions and this is what makes them so unique. Just the act of petting an animal releases Oxytocin, the feel good hormone, in the human and the horse and that is mutually beneficial. Horses are social in nature, respond to nonverbal communication and are extremely sensitive, therefore providing immediate feedback.” Lichter and Velez said the benefits of equine-assisted therapy would include an increase in one’s ability to trust others, a decrease in stress and anxiety, increased self-acceptance and self-confidence/selfesteem, increased feelings of personal safety and an increase in a person’s ability to understand boundaries. They said the therapy helps to increase social skills, interpersonal interactions and social interactions, and leads to an increase of interest in attending school, while decreasing social withdrawal. “We are looking to open our doors to the brave first responders who have been essential during the coronavirus outbreak,” they said. For more information, visit operationhopenj.com or call 732-497-8078.

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD The County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey is offering scholarships to law school students seeking careers as prosecuting attorneys, graduate students with a commitment to child advocacy, and to police officers hoping to attend college or graduate school to advance their careers in law enforcement. The annual scholarships, each amounting to a one-year grant of $3,500, will be paid directly to the recipients. To be eligible for the Oscar W. Rittenhouse Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must be accepted for admission to a law school and must have an interest in pursuing a career as a prosecutor. To be eligible for the Andrew K. Ruotolo Jr. Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must be accepted for admission to a law school or a graduate school. Applicants must exhibit an interest, and commitment to, enhancing the rights and well-being of

children through child advocacy programs. To be eligible for the Harris Y. Cotton Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must be accepted for admission to a law school. The applicant must have an interest in pursuing a career as a prosecutor with an emphasis in domestic violence or hate crime prosecutions. To be eligible for the John H. Stamler Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must be a sworn law enforcement officer seeking educational advancement on a college or graduate level to improve his or her effectiveness as a law enforcement officer. Applications must be postmarked by Sept. 4. Applications are available online at www.burlpros.org. Applications should be sent to Prosecutor Scott Coffina, Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office, 49 Rancocas Road, Mount Holly 08060; or email SCoffina@ co.burlington.nj.us

n behalf of the Board of Freeholders, Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone announced that Monmouth County has been awarded $125,000 through the New Jersey Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP) Challenge Grant to expand its Community Rating System (CRS) assistance program. “The LEAP Challenge Grant will be applied to develop the first regional shared service in New Jersey between a county and its CRS towns and/or CRS-aspiring communities with new management software,” Arnone said, “I would like to thank the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for their thorough evaluation of the county’s shared services and the grant awarded, which will be used to implement the Monmouth County CRS Management Software pilot program,” he said. The county’s proposal was to provide communities of every size and capacity with the technical assistance needed to reduce time, cost and effort in managing CRS programs, which serve to improve flood mitigation and readiness, according to a press release. Although the county has made great strides in helping towns advance CRS programs, participation is voluntary and the program continues to be an administrative and financial burden for many communities, according to the press release. Participation in the CRS program requires towns to appoint a dedicated custodian of record, known as the CRS coordinator, who will organize all CRS activities among municipal departments, according to the press release.

This management software provides participating communities with the ability to upload, store, maintain and easily access all important CRS documentation and resources in one location. e By removing some of the financial,t technical and administrative obstacles,e these selected coordinators will have more time to improve and expand municipal pro-r grams, according to the press release. w In 2013, the county launched the CRS“ assistance program to help “level” thet playing field by providing towns with pre-i viously unattainable CRS technical assistance. b This county-wide shared service con-s tinues to be provided by the Monmouth County Division of Planning and Office ofh Emergency Management at no cost to anyn community wishing to participate in or ad-n vance within the CRS program, accordingp to the press release. The cost estimate for in-kind resourceso is based on continued county staff involve-r ment in overseeing the implementationn and long-term sustainability of the program. Procurement and/or development ofp the software platform will be coordinatedw through the county’s Office of Shared Ser-h vices, according to the press release. The county’s CRS user group coordina-F tors, housed in the Division of Planning,M will provide program assistance to municipal partners and serve as the liaisons be-e tween participating towns and the softwarew provider. This is similar to what is done in-d house with the county’s Geographic Infor-t mation Systems program, according to the press release. w h l c

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD New Jersey Blood Services, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for volunteers whose tasks at blood drives will include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Must have transportation. All training is provided. Details: Call or text Sharon Zetts at 732-850-8906, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents struggling with substance use issues may call 1-844-ReachNJ to speak with counselors ready to offer assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week. ReachNJ is a free, confidential hotline that provides individuals with concerns about their own or a family member’s substance use immediate help and treatment referrals. The help line is always answered by

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t the start of the 2020 coronavirus people as youngsters) gathered on the front pandemic in March, Gov. Phil Mur- lawn and the adjoining street watching the phy and New Jersey Attorney Gen- performance. eral Gurbir S. Grewal decided they needed Police broke up the gathering and the to publicly shame individuals who alleg- homeowner, who is a local attorney, was edly committed â&#x20AC;&#x153;crimes.â&#x20AC;? charged with reckless endangerment, disAs the pandemic took hold and forced orderly conduct and two separate charges residents to remain in their homes, Gre- related to violating Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s emergency wal began to release descriptions of the orders. â&#x20AC;&#x153;crimesâ&#x20AC;? that had allegedly been commitOn July 30, attorney Mitchell Ansell ted by residents who found themselves liv- told me his client, John Maldjian, had aping in a world turned upside down. peared in Rumson municipal court, virtuTwo men whose names were released ally, on June 24. Ansell said the most serious charge, by Grewal are residents of communities violating the governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s executive order, served by Newspaper Media Group. I am not proud that as someone who was dismissed by the state after the facts of has a say in the editorial direction of this the incident became known. He said Maldjian pleaded guilty to violating a newspaper, I helped to allow the Rumson noise ordinance and was names of those two men to be fined $1,000 and ordered to perpublished in print and online. form community service. Their alleged â&#x20AC;&#x153;crimesâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; disAnsell said Maldjian was orderly persons offenses â&#x20AC;&#x201C; did not hosting a Facebook Live event rise to the level of having their on the evening of April 3 and names published. had dubbed the event â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stay At Grewalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s practice of naming Home.â&#x20AC;? He said when the music people who have been charged began, the number of people outwith disorderly persons offenses side Maldjianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home was under has since ceased. IN THE the permitted number. On March 22, a resident of Other people arrived and were Freehold was at a supermarket in NEWS Manalapan. Mark Rosman in a location where Maldjian could not see them, according to According to Grewal, a store the attorney. employee was concerned the man â&#x20AC;&#x153;This case exposes the dangers of social was standing too close to her and an open display of prepared foods, so she requested media,â&#x20AC;? Ansell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The incident was initially reported as my client sponsoring an that he step back as she covered the food. Instead, the man allegedly stepped for- outdoor concert, which was not the case. ward to within 3 feet of her, leaned toward It was never his intention to have a public her and purposely coughed. He allegedly gathering.â&#x20AC;? I am publishing Maldjianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name today laughed and said he was infected with the because it was initially published and becoronavirus. Not a smart move on his part, but not cause the most serious charge against him murder either. was dismissed in court and people should The man, who owns a business in an- know that. Playing a guitar should not cost other county, was charged with making someone their reputation. terroristic threats, obstructing the adminA pandemic is something none of us istration of the law or other governmental have ever lived through. To be fair, the function, and harassment. governor has tried to protect New Jerseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The case is being prosecuted by the Di- citizens in the best way he has seen fit. vision of Criminal Justice in the Attorney Not everyone agrees with all of his moves. Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office. Frankly, I would not want that job. As of July 24, the charges filed against But we can ask the people in power to the man were still pending and there is cut the rest of us a little slack if we screw nothing new to report in the case, accord- up, lose our temper for a moment, or do ing to a spokesman for Grewal. something socially improper during this I am not publishing the manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to- unprecedented time in our lives. day because he has not been convicted of Disorderly persons offenses need not be a crime. turned into high crimes by those who have On April 3, police in Rumson discov- the power to do so and by doing so, ruin an ered a homeowner playing an acoustic gui- individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name and reputation. tar on the front porch of his home. There were about 30 people between Mark Rosman is the managing editor of the ages of 40 and 50 (I now refer to those the Independent.

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he days of the big, long and large finned Cadillac sedans are long gone. A distant memory mostly enjoyed in old movies anymore, those Caddys were the pride of my old neighborhood in the Bronx in the ’60s. Sundays were usually reserved for going to church and then finding a nice shady spot where you could wash and wax your Caddy before preening it around the neighborhood. Like most Italian American famiPeter Perrotta lies in my neighborhood, we didn’t have much money, but we enjoyed great food and we some how always managed to have a big-finned Cadillac as our family car. My dad was a fairly large man and with six kids he reasoned it was one of the only cars that could fit his brood. There weren’t any three row SUVs back then. Besides that, I could still hear him saying, “There’s nothing like the ride of a Cadillac”. Well, many decades later, I must admit there still isn’t anything like the ride of a Cadillac. I recently spent one week behind the wheel of the all new 2020 Cadillac XT6 Premium Luxury AWD mid-sized, threerow SUV, and if smoothness, comfort and luxury are what you are after, this vehicle certainly fits the bill. While the XT6 is a brand new addition

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to the Cadillac lineup for 2020, it is based on the same platform as GM’s Buick Enclave, which was last redesigned in 2018. Cadillac offers the new XT6 in front and all wheel drive versions and in two trim lines, the Premium Luxury – like my tester – and the Sport model. The XT6 only comes with one engine choice, a 3.6-liter, V-6 coupled with a 9-speed automatic transmission. This engine puts out 310 horsepower. While I found the ride of this new XT6 to be very comfortable, I must admit that I felt that at times, this engine was a tad bit underpowered for this SUV. Don’t get me wrong, this XT6 could perform all the necessary everyday driving functions quite well. It has adequate acceleration and passing skills. However, there were times when I “punched” the accelerator that I expected a more robust response. But, to be honest, at the end of the day, that’s not what Cadillac is all about. Cadillac has long built its reputation and following, not on performance, but instead on offering comfort and luxury. And, for those reasons, this Caddy holds true to form. I found the XT6 to be very roomy and spacious and it offers that floating on air ride quality one can only find in a Cadillac. I truly believe that most car brands carry their own unique DNA. And, when I first took the wheel of this new model Caddy and took it down the road, it didn’t take me long to harken back to the days when my dad used to say, “There’s nothing like the ride of a Caddy”. The base price on my XT6 tester was $54,695. This XT6 featured $8,100 in added optional equipment and $995 for destination charge. The total MSRP sticker price came in at $63,810.

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The options included: $2,350 for an enhanced visibility and technology package; $2,095 for upgraded 20-inch polished wheels; $1,300 for a driver assist package; $1,000 for an upgraded Bose audio system with 14 speakers; $750 for heated rear seats and an air quality package; and $625 for the Manhattan Noir metallic exterior paint. Some of the items included in the technology package include: rear camera mirror; automatic parking assist with braking; HD surround vision; heads up display and an 8-inch color gauge display. The driver assist package includes: adaptive cruise control; automatic emergency braking and automatic seat belt tightening. As far as the EPA transportation department fuel ratings, this Cadillac could do better. The EPA fuel ratings for this model come in at an overall of 20 miles per gallon – featuring 24 mpg in highway driving and 17 in city driving.

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The EPA estimates that the average annual fuel cost for driving this XT6 to be about $2,000 as it is rated at using 5 gallons of gas for every 100 miles driven. The government’s crash test ratings for this new vehicle are incomplete. It got the highest ratings of five stars for both the driver and passenger frontal crash tests. It got 4 stars for the rollover test. However, it was not rated for an overall score or the side crash test. As far as the interior ergonomics go, I found the new XT6 to be above average, but not outstanding. The interior quality and build are solid, but not over the top. All the XT6 models come with touchscreen infotainment, Apple carplay and Android Auto, on board Wi-Fi, wireless smartphone charging and Cadillac’s latest version of its CUE (Cadillac User Experience) infotainment software that is all displayed on an 8-inch screen. The infotainment system easily functions. I was able to sync my phone and iPod music system and use the navigation system without much problem. However, I found the navigation system to be frustrating at times. Instead of taking me on the most direct routes to where I was going, it had a penchant for rerouting me on a roundabout route instead. Moreover, when I was stuck in traffic in Center City Philadelphia one day, it had me circling the same block over and over. I’m not sure why this was, but there must be a software glitch that could easily be corrected. Overall, I was fairly impressed with this new addition to the Cadillac line up. I would say that anyone who is considering buying or leasing a mid-sized, three row, luxury SUV should give this vehicle serious consideration. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears regularly. Comments and questions are welcome. He can be contacted at peter@capitalmotorcars.com

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The #thankyouNJfarmers social media photo contest will select two winners each week who will each receive a $250 gift card for fresh produce to a Jersey Fresh market of choice, plus a Jersey Fresh NJshaped cutting board, according to a press release. An overall winner will receive a $500 gift card to a Jersey Fresh market of choice. Funding for this program is provided by USDA grant allocations. The contest will run through Sept. 1 with the final weekly winners being announced Sept. 2. The overall winner will be announced Sept. 9, according to the press release. To enter the contest, share photos of Jersey Fresh farmers, farms, markets or produce with the hashtag #thankyouNJfarmers and make sure to mention the farmer, farm or market name. Using the #thankyouNJfarmers hashtag

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One-Month-Only Window & Patio Door Flash

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E A S L This is a Flash Sale, and that means it won’t last! You only have 31 days to get this discount and SmartSun™ glass upgrade!1 There are limited appointments available, and you must book yours before August 31st!

SAVE $325 on every window1

FREE Upgrade

to our SmartSun™ Glass to help keep your home even more comfortable1

PLUS

SAVE $850 on every patio door1

NO NO NO

Money Down Payments

for 1 year

Interest

$200 OFF

your entire project1

Valid on initial visit only—not to be combined with any other offer. Minimum purchase of 4 or more windows and/or patio doors at time of initial visit. Financing provided by third parties and is subject to credit requirements. Interest is billed during the promotional period but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid before the expiration of the promotional period.

Call to book your virtual or in-home appointment

609-460-8202

Cannot be combined with prior purchases, other offers, or coupons. Offer not available in all areas. Discount applied by retailer representative at time of contract execution and applies to minimum purchase of 4 or more windows and/or patio doors as part of Instant Rewards Plan which requires purchase during initial visit to qualify. No payments and deferred interest for 12 months available, subject to qualifying credit approval. Not all customers may qualify. Higher rates apply for customer with lower credit ratings. Interest is billed during the promotional period but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid before the expiration of the promotional period. Financing for GreenSky® consumer loan programs is provided by federally insured, federal and state chartered financial institutions without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender or familial status. Financing not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Renewal by Andersen retailers are independently owned and operated retailers, and are neither brokers nor lenders. All financing is provided by third-party lenders unaffiliated with Renewal by Andersen retailers, under terms and conditions arranged directly between the customer and such lender, which are subject to credit requirements. Renewal by Andersen retailers do not assist with, counsel or negotiate financing, other than providing customers an introduction to lenders interested in financing. Savings comparison is based on the purchase of a single unit at regular list price. See your local Renewal by Andersen location for details. NJ Consumer Affairs License #: 13VH01541700. NYC Consumer Affairs License #: 1244514. Nassau Consumer Affairs License #: H0810150000. Suffolk Consumer Affairs License #: 43991-H. NYC 1307704. Rockland County License #: H-11942-07-00-00. Renewal by Andersen of Central/Northern NJ and Long Island are independently owned and operated affiliates operating in the NJ/NY metropolitan area. “ENERGY STAR” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. “Renewal by Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are marks of Andersen Corporation. ©2020 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. ©2020 Lead Surge LLC. All rights reserved.