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Brookdale Community College held an in-person graduation ceremony for members of the Class of 2020 on the Lincroft campus on July 30.
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rookdale Community College, the county college of Monmouth County, held a memorable 50th graduation ceremony at its campus in the Lincroft section of Middletown on July 30. With the ongoing 2020 coronavirus pandemic, the in-person commencement adhered to the state’s face covering and social distancing guidelines as graduates and their family members remained in their
vehicles most of the time, according to a press release from the college. “Brookdale certainly gleamed with pride and showed our steadfast commitment to student success,” Yesenia Madas, associate vice president of student affairs, said about the ceremony. Graduates drove onto campus and were greeted by faculty members, administration, police officers and staff waving signs,
cheering and showing their congratulations, according to the press release. The graduates and their families drove to a parking lot across from the back entrance to the Collins Arena, the building that would have housed the commencement ceremony in May if it had not been postponed due to the pandemic. A commencement stage was set up in the parking area.
Brookdale administrators were able to individualize the graduation experience for each student with a personal chance to celebrate their accomplishment and share that moment with those who helped the most along the way, according to the press release. Like every other year, each graduate
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Matawan-Aberdeen officials still working on plan to reopen schools By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer
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he school reopening plan that will be implemented by administrators in the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District remained uncertain as the week began. Administrators were reviewing the results of a survey regarding the reopening
plan that parents had been asked to complete and return by Aug. 13. The results were not available as of Aug. 17. The Board of Education was expected to hold a meeting on Aug. 18 during which updated information regarding the school reopening plan was expected to be provided to the community. New Jersey’s schools were ordered to close in mid-March by Gov. Phil 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. For the 2020-21 school year, Murphy initially directed school administrators to develop a plan to reopen schools in September in a manner that best fits a district’s local needs. The governor said a district’s plan had
to include in-person instruction and could include some remote instruction. Murphy later said district administrators had to provide an all-remote instructional plan for parents who do not want to send their children to a school. After administrators in some school districts said they would not be able to
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nder a sweltering summer sun and the occasional thunderstorm, Richard and Douglas Veit spent a couple of days digging square pits alongside the remains of a 19th century smokehouse on the grounds of the Taylor-Butler House in Middletown. The smokehouse, built into a small hillside just north of the grand Italianate mansion colloquially known as Orchard Home, was largely neglected when the Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA) acquired the grounds in 1999, according to a press release from the association. MCHA is planning to restore the smokehouse, once an integral part of the home’s domestic landscape, with grants from the 1772 Foundation, in cooperation with the New Jersey Historic Trust and the Monmouth County Historical Commission, according to the press release. “Most 19th century smokehouses are long gone by now, so MCHA is fortunate to have this opportunity,” said Joe Zemla, MCHA’s associate curator. “We are very appreciative of the work done by Rich and Douglas Veit in helping us preserve this unique piece of history.” In 1853, Joseph Dorset Taylor and his wife, Mary Holmes Taylor, left their New York home to return to the ancestral Taylor family farm, located on present-day King’s Highway in the Middletown Village Historic District. Here they built Orchard Home. At the time of its construction, the Taylor residence was considered the finest in Middletown, graced with all the modern amenities of the pre-Civil War era, according to the press release. Situated on acres of pristine orchard, the estate was equipped with a service courtyard, complete with an array of out-
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Richard Veit conducts an examination of the area surrounding a 19th century smokehouse on the grounds of the Taylor-Butler House in Middletown.
Although the Monmouth County Historical Association’s properties are currently closed due to the pandemic, visitors are welcome to visit the grounds of Orchard Home and MCHA’s other historic proper-
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The fire was called under control by Chief Russell Mount III at 5:10 p.m. All units were cleared from the scene at 7:40 p.m. Approximately 40 members from five companies of the Middletown Township Fire Department responded to the call from Navesink, Belford Engine, Community, Middletown No. 1 and River Plaza Hose fire companies. The Middletown Township Fire Department Air Unit and the Safety Unit also responded. Six emergency medical services members from the Fairview, Leonardo and Port Monmouth first aid squads responded with three ambulances and a rehabilitation unit to provide firefighter rehabilitation and medical services to all firefighters. No firefighter or civilian injuries were reported during the incident, according to the press release.
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Ranney School celebrates ‘resilient’ Class of 2020 TINTON FALLS – Ranney School’s 63-member Class of 2020 celebrated its commencement on campus during a ceremony held on July 11. Twenty of the seniors, known as “Ranney Lifers,” had attended the school for 10 or more years, according to a press release from the school. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Class of 2020 was the first class to take Advanced Placement exams at home, the first to produce their year-long Capstone research projects via live, interactive YouTube presentations, and the first to have a socially distanced graduation on Ranney’s Campus in Tinton Falls, according to the press release. Student Council President Derek Vastola of Colts Neck (Harvard University) began a weekly Ranney News Network Show called “Quarantine Weekly” that showed what members of the campus were doing in their time away from school, raising the spirits of the community while bonding the members from afar, according to the press release. The Class of 2020 had representation at All-Shore and All-State Performing Arts Ensembles: Sam Novotny of Freehold (New York University, Steinhardt) in the All-Shore Jazz Band; and Haocheng Bai of Freehold (New York University) in the All-Shore Honors Chorus and All-State Mixed Chorus. Emily Chang of Holmdel (University of Pennsylvania) was awarded the U.S. Figure Skating Gold Level Graduating Seniors
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Neptune man charged with robbery in 2019 Keyport incident
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ne of three men suspected of being responsible for the August 2019 robbery of a Keyport man was arrested on Aug. 11, Monmouth County t a Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced. t Telquan Adams, 26, of Neptune Townd ship, was later identified as one of the men e who y committed the robbery. He is now facing charges of second degree robbery. If t convicted, Adams faces a potential send tence of up to 10 years in state prison, ac-
cording to a press release from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. Officers from the Keyport Police Department responded to a residence on Broad Street on Aug. 29, 2019, after receiving a report that a robbery had just occurred. At the scene, the officers found a 44-year-old Keyport man with minor injuries. The man reported he was attacked by three men after arriving home with a large sum of cash he won at a sports betting establishment at Monmouth Park, Ocean-
port. The man declined medical attention, according to the press release. A joint investigation conducted by the prosecutor’s office and Keyport police revealed the resident arrived in Keyport near his home and was attacked by at least three men who stole his money. Gramiccioni said the investigation remains active and ongoing with additional arrests likely. He said investigators are still looking for assistance from the public and asked anyone with information to contact Detec-
tive Ramon Camacho of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office at 800-5337443 or Keyport Detective Kevin Bennett at 732-264-0706. Anyone who feels the need to remain anonymous, but has information about a crime can submit a tip to Monmouth County Crime Stoppers by calling the confidential telephone tip line at 1-800-671-4400, or by downloading and using the free P3 Tips mobile app (available for iOS and Android at https://bit.ly/3ku8AWa).
l n e - (Continued from page 1) f provide any level of in-person instruction, Murphy amended his order and said - administrators could begin the academic e year with an all-remote instructional plan n and no in-person instruction. Administrators who want to begin the s school year without in-person instruction f must explain to state officials why they , are unable to provide in-person instrucs tion and must work to reach a point where t in-person learning can be provided, according to the governor. t Superintendent of Schools Joseph r Majka said administrators in Matawans Aberdeen may choose an all-remote res opening plan depending on how parents responded to the district’s survey. In a letter to parents, the superintene dent wrote, “We thank you for your ono e f
going questions and feedback centered around our district reopening plan. We encourage you to continue to stay engaged in the reopening process. “Our work does not end with the publishing of our reopening plan. In fact, the planning and preparation of all the details of operating schools remains the focus of our work,” he said. Majka said administrators are continuing to work through procedures, protocols and best practices in the areas of cleaning and maintaining the schools in the presence of the virus; safely transporting children to and from school; conducting health screenings; and creating schedules for inperson and remote instruction. He said administrators are preparing for the possibility the 2020-21 academic year could begin with all-remote instruction. “Our reopening plans are contingent upon the results of the full-time remote
and transportation parent survey” which was due back on Aug. 13, Majka wrote. Parents who did not submit a survey response by Aug. 13 will have their children assigned to a combination in-person and remote educational plan if administrators
do not opt for an all-remote reopening plan. “We have been in this together from the start, we remain strong together and we will continue to find our way together,” Majka said.
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s a got to hear their name announced as they walked across the stage to receive their diploma as friends and family memfbers cheered for them. f The arrival times were scheduled so each graduate could experience walking across the stage, according to the press release. “It was intimate, full of emotion and a
true celebration of our graduates,” Madas said. There were no speeches or crowds, as friends and family members who arrived with the graduate had to remain in their vehicle to watch their graduate cross the stage, but they cheered just as loud and were just as excited to celebrate the achievement, according to the press release. “Anyone who participated in the 2020 commencement will never forget how special it was,” Madas said.
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the “Open Public Meetings Act”, PL 1975, c. 231, the Keyport Board of Education of the Borough of Keyportʼs regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. has been rescheduled to Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Keyport Central School Cafeteria and can be accessed virtually through a link that will be provided with the agenda that can be found at www.kpsdschools.org. Action will be taken. Anthony Rapolla, Board Secretary/ School Business Administrator Independent 8/19/2020 Fee: $20.52 Online Public Information Center Meeting Notice Local Concept Development Study Monmouth County Oceanic Bridge (S-31) Bingham Avenue – Locust Point Road (CR8A) over the Navesink River Borough of Rumson and Township of Middletown, New Jersey Monmouth County, in cooperation with the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, the New Jersey Department of Transportation, and the Federal Highway Administration, will be hosting an online Public Information Center meeting to inform local residents, officials, businesses and the general public regarding the Local Concept Development Study of the Monmouth County Oceanic Bridge (S-31) on Bingham Avenue – Locust Point Road (CR8A) over the Navesink River located between the Borough of Rumson and Township of Middletown. The purpose of the Public Information Center meeting is to inform the public of the Purpose and Need Statement and the conceptual alternatives and to solicit input and comment on the recommended Preliminary Preferred Alternative (PPA) for bridge improvements. This meeting is being conducted in conformance with Federal and State regulations. The public is invited and encouraged to comment on the project. Date: Time:
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• All Phases Of Painting • Interior/Exterior • Moulding Installation •No Job Too Small
NM-00436429
#13VH04604300
Plumbing
Painting/Wallpapering
Serving all of New Jersey since 1998
CELL # 732-810-9511
No Job Too Small NJ Lic#8843
www.mattcoplumbing.com
3rd Generation
P Boilers Installed/Repaired P Water Heaters Installed P Drains & Sewer lines cleaned P Sewer & Water Mains installed P Kitchen & Bath Remodeling P Framing & Sheet Rock
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Masonry/Paving
Specializing in all types of paving for Driveways & Parking Lots
Plumbing • Heating Home Improvements
NM-00436330
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NM-00436972
Lawn Care
DISCOUNTS 732-605-0362 AVAILABLE Over 30 yrs. • Free Est./Ins.
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ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER
732.619.6829
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TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
NM-00437000
FREE ESTIMATES
TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
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NEWSPAPER MEDIA GROUP • www.centraljersey.com
August 19, 2020
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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
1
$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.
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