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Lunch Break supporters meet match donation during special event

hrough the generosity of its sponsors, donors and more than 7,000 viewers of Facebook Live and YouTube during Lunch Break’s “Rising Together” virtual fundraiser hosted by Jon Stewart on Aug. 27, the organization that is based in Red Bank met its $250,000 match challenge donated by community partners Joan Rechnitz and Abe and Linda Littenberg. “Lunch Break provides an invaluable service to our community. It’s essential in normal times and it’s value has only grown in these difficult times,” Stewart said of the organization’s efforts to feed community members struggling financially during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I am always impressed by their compassion and thorough execution of not just food insecurity issues, but job training and overall life management support,” he said in a press release issued by Lunch Break. The evening included compelling testimonials from clients such as young mother Chelsea Zamot and Nick Johnson and Aniyyah Lebron-Winkey and their family, each of whom was facing homelessness, financial burdens and other challenging circumstances, and were offered hope for a better tomorrow after receiving guidance and support from dedicated staff and volunteers, according to the press release. Chelsea and Nick and Aniyyah revealed their life-changing stories in candid interviews, according to the press release. Chelsea was struggling under the weight of debt and unable to graduate college until the Life Skills team helped to reduce her debt so she could return to her studies. Nick and Aniyyah, also guided by the Life Skills team, went from desperate to hopeful: They have a new apartment, a donated car, steady employment, and Nick is enrolled in college courses, according to the press release. The fundraiser featured musical performances by Brian Kirk of Brian Kirk & the Jirks, the Count Basie Center for the Arts a capella Singers, and local youth singersongwriter Maddie Freeman of Little Silver, and included coverage of Lunch Break’s Operation Gear-Up: We Will Not Miss A Meal pandemic response to feeding

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Maddie Freeman of Little Silver performs during “Rising Together,” a virtual fundraiser to benefit Lunch Break of Red Bank.

community members in need, with interviews of front-line volunteers and staff. The proceeds will be used to sustain the programs and services critical to so many individuals and families in the community who have been impacted by the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, according to the press release. “We can’t thank our wonderful supporters, organizations and businesses, the board, our volunteers and staff, and of course, Jon and Tracey Stewart, for helping Lunch Break keep its promise of never

missing a meal. The support of the community is the reason Lunch Break continues to operate during these uncertain times,” Executive Director Gwendolyn O. Love said. “We are so grateful for this historic broadcast event highlighting the incredible community response for our neighbors who are unable to afford food because they are struggling with financial burdens. We can’t thank our volunteers and donors enough for all their support,” board President John Klein said. The annual Lunch Break Fall Gala,

originally scheduled for Oct. 16, will be postponed to October 2021. Jon Stewart will once again host. Next year’s honorees include such philanthropic community leaders as Carol Stillwell, president and CEO of StillwellHansen Inc., Norma Todd Service Award; Lunch Break Board President John Klein and his wife, Robin, Heart to Hand Award; and Guttenplan’s Frozen Dough, Middletown, A Child’s Place School, Lincroft, and Abe and Linda Littenberg, Corporate Platinum Partner Award.

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A “Meet the Artists” reception featuring exhibiting members of the Guild of Creative Art will be held from 4-6 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Oyster Point Hotel, Red Bank. A ticket is required to attend. Ten people will be allowed to view the artwork for a 20-minute period; choose a time by visiting https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oyster-point-of-view-openingtickets-118398736809. The artists will be exhibiting works in various media during “Oyster Point of View” now through Sept. 20 on the second floor of the Oyster Point Hotel. Pictured above left is “Atlantic Sunrise,” an oil painting by George Hess of Red Bank, and “Reflection,” a photograph by Marino Cirillo of Red Bank. Visit guildofcreativeart.org to view past, current and future “Art Galleries Online” exhibits.

New law authorizes towns, counties to issue relief bonds Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation (A-3791) which authorizes New Jersey’s municipalities and counties to borrow funds to cover revenue shortfalls and expenditures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, by issuing bonds and notes. The final legislation included improvements recommended by Murphy in his prior conditional veto issued on July 30, according to a press release from the governor’s office. “The COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing economic crisis has left no corner of our state untouched,” Murphy said in the press release. “In the absence of muchneeded federal assistance, this legislation will provide an important tool to New Jersey’s municipalities and counties, allowing them to have access to the funds needed to

continue serving residents.” “Municipalities have significant fixed statutory expenses and provide essential services, which have increased as a result of the pandemic,” said Michael F. Cerra, executive director of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities. “Meanwhile local governments are experiencing significant declines in revenue during this pandemic and for the foreseeable future, most of which will not be recaptured. “This new law will provide needed flexibility to maintain essential services, control property taxes and address this unprecedented financial distress. “Our thanks to the Governor and all the legislative sponsors for partnering with the League and other interested stakehold-

ers to provide this critical financial tool,” Cerra said. “Municipalities and counties are experiencing revenue shortfalls and expense overruns due to battling COVID-19,” said Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin (DMiddlesex). “All available options, including the ability to borrow funds, must be on the table if we expect our local economies to recoup losses and strengthen post-pandemic,” Coughlin said. “The public health and economic crises brought on by COVID-19 has turned our lives upside down and thrown government budgets around the state into deep uncertainty,” said Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Monmouth). “This legislation will give our local and

county governments an extra tool to help us weather this crisis with as minimal an impact as possible on vital services, programs and taxpayers,” Gopal said. In his conditional veto, Murphy recommended that borrowing would be best accomplished through existing and well established local budgetary and debt structures instead of a new, additional funding mechanism, according to the press release. By amending local borrowing laws, the final legislation allows counties and towns to issue five-year special emergency notes for a broad swath of COVID-19 related costs. The final legislation also expands the special emergency mechanism to permit adoption of a special emergency to address certified COVID-19 related deficits in operations, according to the press release.

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Wittke sworn in as new chief of Hazlet Police Department HAZLET – Ted A. Wittke, who began his law enforcement career in February 1999 with the Hazlet Police Department, took the oath of office and became Hazlet’s new police chief on Sept. 8. It has been Wittke’s goal to become Hazlet’s police chief since he was a teenager and he decided he wanted to enter the field of law enforcement. The new chief, who lives in the township, said he is looking forward to serving the community and providing the services residents need. “It has been 21 years of hard work to get where I’m at today,” Wittke said in an interview. “I have always wanted to serve this township as police chief. I have a lot of family and friends who reside in the community. To reach the pinnacle of my career feels great.” Wittke succeeds Philip Meehan as Hazlet’s police chief. Meehan received an honorary sendoff on Aug. 31 from his 43 officers and department members, representatives of Monmouth County law enforcement agencies, professional colleagues, friends, family members and community leaders at a final “walkout” ceremony behind the police station on Middle Road, according to municipal officials. “It has been an honor to serve Hazlet,” Meehan said as he expressed optimism for the future of the department he was a part of for 23 years. “I have 100% confidence in Ted’s abilities. I think he’s going to continue to move the department in a positive and forward direction. I’m excited for him

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and his command staff.” “Our thanks to Police Chief Phil Meehan for his long service to Hazlet, his professionalism and his compassion,” Mayor Michael Glackin said. Wittke, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, served as a patrol officer from February 1999 through July 2012, according to the township.

In July 2012, he was promoted to the rank of sergeant and placed in charge of a squad of patrol officers. In February 2014, Wittke was promoted to the rank of lieutenant and took over as the Detective Bureau commander. In that role he directly oversaw investigations and the internal affairs function of the police department. In December 2016, he was promoted to the position of deputy chief. “Chief Meehan is a mentor and a friend of mine,” Wittke said. “When he announced he was leaving, he told me he had full faith in my abilities as a leader to take over as police chief. I am confident in my abilities to take on this position and serve this community.” Among his accomplishments, in 2001, Wittke was assigned as an undercover officer to the Bayshore Narcotics Task Force and worked on cases involving the sale and distribution of illegal drugs in Monmouth County’s Bayshore area, according to the township. He implemented the police department’s first field training program for new officers in 2012. The program has been used to effectively train more than 25 officers and is still in use. In 2020, Wittke developed and implemented the police department’s first training program for new supervisors. While assigned to investigations, Wittke implemented the RAPID metals database to deter the fencing of stolen goods, which made Hazlet police the first Mon-

mouth County department to use this tool, according to the township. He served as the coordinator for the Law Enforcement Support Office 1033 program and acquired more than $3 million worth of military surplus equipment for Hazlet at no cost. In July 2018, Wittke attended the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. The academy is a 10-week professional course of study for law enforcement executives from around the world. Wittke is a two-time recipient of the Monmouth County 200 Club Award, and the Narcotics Officers Association Commendation Award, as well as receiving numerous department commendations throughout his career. The new police chief is aiming to improve communication between the police department and the community. “Our goal is to provide accurate information to our residents that can improve their safety,” Wittke said. “We want to expand and improve on services based on the needs of our community.” Wittke is a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University where he earned bachelor’s and master’s of administrative science degrees. He is an accredited chief/ command executive through the New Jersey Association of Chiefs of Police and he is a certified public manager through Rutgers University. Staff writer Steven Bassin contributed to this article.

Lunch Break to receive donations made at local Acme stores

unch Break has been selected as a charity partner for Acme to receive donations from its annual Nourishing Neighbors campaign to ensure every child has access to a healthy breakfast. All donations made at the Fair Haven, Lincroft and Little Silver Acme stores will be used to support Lunch Break’s mission of providing food, clothing, fellowship and life skills to those in need in Monmouth County and beyond, according to a press release. “Every child deserves a healthy start to their day,” Lunch Breach Executive Director Gwendolyn Love said. “Now more than ever, fighting hunger is an imperative

in our community. “We are delighted to be the charity partner for the Fair Haven, Lincroft and Little Silver Acme stores and we thank the Acme Foundation for its dedication to ensuring that no child has to start their day hungry,” Love said. Lunch Break, which is based in Red Bank, has been providing social services and meals to financially struggling families and individuals for 37 years, since its inception in 1983 by the late Norma Todd and local community leaders, according to the press release. During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the organization has kept its doors open

and continues to offer grab-and-go meals and groceries six days a week, clothing (at needs basis) and other social services, and modified programs as part of Operation Gear-Up: “We Will Not Miss A Meal,” according to the press release. Nourishing Neighbors, a charitable program of the Acme Foundation, is working to eradicate childhood hunger in America. With one in seven children in America not knowing where their next meal will come from, the funds raised in September will be dedicated to local efforts that ensure every child has access to a healthy breakfast, according to the press release. “Breakfast is an essential school supply

for kids to learn, grow and thrive,” said Jim Perkins, president of Acme Markets. “It is an honor to support the work of Lunch Break. We are privileged to serve the community alongside organizations that work tirelessly to make our neighborhoods better places to live and work.” Anyone wishing to support Lunch Break through this program can go to the Fair Haven, Lincroft or Little Silver Acme stores and make a donation to the Nourishing Neighbors program at checkout from now through Sept. 30. The locations are 576 River Road, Fair Haven; 616 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft; and 507 Prospect St., Little Silver.

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DATEBOOK The 2020 Discussion Series will continue at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 15 with a Zoom webinar presentation, “Defying Ageism – Finding Your Passion and Purpose,” presented by Jeanne Koller, assistant professor, Monmouth University, School of Social Work. The series is sponsored by Kathy Lo Bue, managing director, Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC, and is free, nonsectarian and open to the community. Call 732-866-6660 for Zoom registration details. The Brookdale Community College Foundation will host the 41st annual Education Open golf outing on Sept. 24 at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club, Howell. Shotgun start at 11:30 a.m. Proceeds will benefit the Invest in Student Success Scholarship Fund. At the awards dinner, honored will be front line Brookdale alumni Nichole Schumann and Jorge Terreros, in recognition of their service and commitment to helping others impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. To participate in the outing, visit https://www.brookdalecc.edu/ brookdale-foundation/education-opengolf-outing/ 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.

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Gov. signs bill, eliminates title of ‘freeholder’ from county government

ay goodbye to the centuries-old title of freeholder in New Jersey county government. Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has signed Senate bill 855 into law and the legislation requires the title of “chosen freeholder” to be changed to “county commissioner” and all “boards of chosen freeholders” to be known as “boards of county commissioners,” according to a press release from Murphy’s office. The law also requires county governments to update their letterheads, stationary and other writings, as well as their websites, to bear the title of county commissioners in place of freeholders or chosen freeholders within one year of the bill’s effective date, Jan. 1, 2021. The law does not require counties to update or replace signs or other writings to reflect this title change within the specified timeframe if doing so would require the expenditure of county funds, according to the press release. In those cases, the title would be changed whenever the writing is next updated or replaced in the ordinary course of business. “We have an obligation to ensure that governance in New Jersey is inclusive and representative of the tremendous diversity of our great state,” Murphy said. “Amid a national reckoning to re-examine vestiges

rooted in structural racism, this action will eliminate the use of the term ‘freeholder’ in county government – a title that is an outgrowth of a time when people of color and women were excluded from public office.” In a statement issued on Aug. 24, the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, all five of whom are Democrats, said, “We are pleased to see the Governor and the Legislature take action to retire the title of ‘chosen freeholder.’ “This term dates back to an era in which people of color, women and those without financial means were not treated as equals – and is not representative of the ideals which we all aspire to today. “We are pleased to see this title be replaced and look forward to entering 2021 as the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners,” the freeholders said. Asked to comment on the new law, Thomas Arnone, the director of the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, all five of whom are Republicans, said, “As I have previously stated, I respect the opinions of my freeholder colleagues throughout the state who support the title change, but I have a somewhat different opinion on the matter. “I have advocated for the state to look at all offensive names across the board and not just the title of freeholder. For example,

they should start with reviewing the name of Rutgers University, which is the largest institution of higher education in New Jersey. “With that being said, the changing of the title of freeholder does not bother me nearly as much as the legislative effort that was put in during a time of financial distress, (with ongoing) health and safety concerns, and state operations being in disarray. “In closing, I can only speak on behalf of the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders and whatever name we are called, we will continue to be leaders in the state in what we call good government,” Arnone said. “The decision to change the word freeholder to county commissioner is long awaited,” said Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Monmouth). “In Monmouth County, where we have towns like Freehold Borough, Freehold Township and Upper Freehold, not only will changing this title avoid confusion and increase voter participation, it will tell women and our communities of color that New Jersey does not associate itself in any way with these archaic values of the past. This is a proud day in our history.” “The term freeholder is outdated and it’s offensive to women and minorities,” Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-

Middlesex) said. “The term dates back to a time before the Revolutionary War when only white male owners of debt-free land were allowed to hold public office. New Jersey is the only state in the country that still uses the term freeholder. It is long past time that we right this wrong and change the title to commissioner.” State Sen. Joe Pennacchio (R-Essex, Morris, Passaic) said, “As a former freeholder, I believe it is important that the public knows the substance of what a freeholder does rather than what the term freeholder is. “Today’s action was nine years in the making from when I initially proposed the abolishment of the antiquated term. The title ‘county commissioner’ will lend itself to transparency. This revamp will ensure more Garden State residents better understanding the function of this important position in county government,” Pennacchio said. The press release issued by the governor’s office quoted Jonathan Holloway, the new president of Rutgers University, saying, “This is not about the people who serve as freeholders, but rather the title. The title freeholder has a legacy that grows out of denying people access and the right to have a voice. Our present day should simply not look like that.”

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Art students reunite in Red Bank exhibition after 40-year hiatus

Brookdale Community College students awarded scholarships

RED BANK – On Aug. 28, the exhibition “Seasons: New Work by Lou Storey and Eileen Kennedy” opened at Red Bank Frameworks, 135 Monmouth St. The show features three-dimensional mandalas of cast resin and acrylic paint by Long Branch artist Lou Storey, and egg tempera paintings and silverpoint drawings by Eileen Kennedy of Middletown. The show runs through November. A milestone for the artists, this is their first show together since they showed at the Brooklyn Museum in 1980 in Brooklyn Abstract Artists. Little did they think when they were both students at Pratt Institute that more than 40 years later they would still be friends, much less be exhibiting together, according to the press release. In 2019, Kennedy was working on a series of paintings and drawings that explored the four seasons as she experienced them growing up in and around Red Bank. She wanted to mount an exhibition when the series was completed, but felt it would not be enough work for a solo show. She went to see Storey’s solo exhibition at the Art Garage in Atlantic City and noticed that many of his new works dealt

rookdale Community College students Aidan Deluca, Cathleen Kane and Valeska Yaninas have been named 2020 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholars and were awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Brookdale. Deluca, Kane and Yaninas are all members of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honor society of two-year colleges. The Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship Program helps new PTK members defray educational expenses while they are enrolled in associate degree programs, according to a press release. Deluca, of South River, is an architecture major who will be starting his second year at Brookdale. He said the scholarship will help him with the costs associated with his architecture studio classes. “We often spend much of our own money on supplies to create the best projects and best portfolios, so the scholarship will go a long way,” Deluca said about architecture students. “I am very excited and extremely grateful for the honor,” he said about receiving the scholarship. Kane, a resident of Hazlet who wants to study education, got a personal recom-

mendation about the college as her father studied at Brookdale as well, according to the press release. “My dad would tell me all about Brookdale’s beautiful campus and all these years later he could still tell me stories about how much he learned, as well as how he met some of his lifelong friends on campus,” she said. Cost also influenced Kane’s decision to start her college journey at Brookdale. “I realized I was getting the same education as any highly accredited university, but with a major price cut,” she said. Yaninas, a resident of Howell, will be graduating from Brookdale in December, so, unfortunately, she will not be able to accept the scholarship. To be eligible, students have to attend community college in both the fall and spring semesters, according to the press release. “Although this is devastating news for me and I would have really appreciated the money to help pay off my tuition, I am excited for my final semester at Brookdale,” she said. In the spring of 2021, Yaninas plans to attend Georgian Court University, Lakewood, to study psychology and education.

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nspired by watching a clip on the news, Hillsborough-based Massage Envy owner Greg Robertson and his wife, Renee, took up the charge to do something during the public health crisis of COVID-19. “Renee and I were watching the news and a pizzeria donated 40 pizzas to a local hospital. We wanted to do something similar,” Robertson said at an event on Aug. 11 at his facility, according to information provided by Hillsborough Township. “We started out with our donation, then our therapists and employees, asking if

they were interested in donating time. It then expanded to our members. By the time all was said and done, here we are donating $78,000 worth of massages to health care workers at Saint Peter’s Hospital in New Brunswick, Hunterdon Medical Center and Capital Health. “I then shared the concept with corporate and this donation project had become the “Hero” program and all Massage Envy locations in New Jersey will be participating. We are anticipating nearly $600,000 worth of massage to be collectively donated,” Robertson said, according to the

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ON THE ROAD PETER PERROTTA

2020 Mercedes Benz CLS450 4matic Coupe

hen you work selling Mercedes Benz automobiles for a living, it’s akin to being a kid in a candy store. Everywhere you look there’s plenty of luxuriously expensive cars to look at, feel and drive. More than 10 years ago, I exclusively sold Mercedes, working at one of the more prestigious dealerships in South Jersey. As part of our sales training – to get superior product knowledge – it was expected of us Peter Perrotta to drive each and every model in an effort to familiarize ourselves with that car so that when we took our clients on test drives we would be prepared for the multitude of questions customers have when considering whether or not to purchase that car. I must admit that even back then – and to this day – the Mercedes Benz CLS Coupe was one of my absolute favorite vehicles to drive. So I can honestly say that when I was scheduled to test drive and review the 2020 Mercedes Benz CLS450 4matic Coupe, it brought a broad smile to my face. It also revived a lot of memories from my car selling days at the dealership. After spending a week behind the wheel of this luxurious beauty of a car, my opinion hasn’t changed. It remains one of the finest production automobiles on the market – albeit it doesn’t come cheaply. Marketed from Mercedes as a four-door coupe, the CLS was originally designed in 2001 by noted designer Michael Fink. Fink was also noted for styling the first generation CLK, the C class sport coupe and the Maybach 57 and 62. The first thing one notices about the CLS Coupe is that it isn’t a coupe at all. While its named and badged as a coupe, it actually is a four-door vehicle that simply looks like a coupe due to its aggressively low stance and swooping and curved exterior design. In its overview for its review of this model for 2020, the folks at Car and Driver had this to say: “The CLS-class is a study in contradictions, but one thing that’s clear is its commitment to luxury and performance. It has four doors, yet Mercedes markets it as a

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coupe (you can thank its fastback styling for that choice).” Once you get past doing the double take of “Wow, this is a four-door coupe” and you slide yourself into the opulent cabin inside, your senses are immediately overwhelmed with the simply luxurious feel of this car. If I was forced to give an analogy, it’s much like trying on a pair of soft hand made Spanish leather boots. No one has to tell you that there’s quality in this product. You just feel it right away. The soft leather contour seats immediately grab you when you slip into this car and the swooping design and ergonomics are such that you almost become one with the car. All around you is luxury at this point – from the piano lacquer trim to the sleek and shiny infotainment screen and the old, but new styled dashboard clock, luxury abounds. After you get done gasping, and finally reach for that push button start, the smoothness and powerfulness of the ride of this beast doesn’t disappoint. This car is at once luxurious but at the same time, quick, extremely powerful and very athletic. I took my CLS tester on a bit of a road

trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where when you get out on the remote stretches of the Pennsylvania Turnpike the speed limit shoots up to 70 mph. Most motorists are cruising along at more than 80 mph out there. At 80 mph and upward, this car is barely breaking a sweat or even breathing hard. This car is most definitely a vehicle that one can push to high speeds and still feel extremely confident that you are in full control at all times. The 2020 CLS450 4matic Coupe is powered by a smooth 3.0 liter turbo charged inline six cylinder engine that is paired with a 48 volt hybrid assist system Mercedes calls EQ boost. This winning combination provides output of 362 horsepower and 369 pound feet of torque. The nine speed transmission works well with this EQ engine set up as well. In real time, on the road, driving there isn’t much this car can’t do. Of course, all of this fine elegance, power and athleticism doesn’t come cheap. There is a price to be paid. My tester model carried a base price of $72,450. However, after adding a whole host of expensive options and adding in the destination charge, the bottom line sticker price comes in at $99,125.

The car I drove for a week had an exterior color called “designo Arabian Gray” – which I wasn’t all that fond of. I would have preferred a simple black or white. The charge for the paint option on this car is a breath taking $4,900. Some of the other option packages on this car included: $5,500 for a designo interior styling package that includes soft nappa leather seats and a suede headliner; $2,250 for a driver assistance package; $1,320 for the contoured massaging front seats; $1,450 for a wireless charging system for your phone and a whole lot more. For a vehicle with this much power, the gas mileage is rather impressive. The EPA gas mileage rating on this car comes in at 26 miles per gallon overall – with 30 mpg in highway driving and 23 in city driving. The average estimated annual fuel cost for driving a CLS comes in at $1,900 per year as this car consumes about 3.9 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven. This vehicle was not crash test rated by the government yet.

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ne of the rarest wildflowers in New or uplands plant; they prefer the slim marJersey – and the entire northeastern gins where wet soil meets dry. United States – is American chaffWith this new knowledge, Jay started seed (Schwalbea americana), a perennial in experimental plots at the New Jersey Conthe snapdragon family. servation Foundation’s Franklin Parker Twenty years ago, the future was dim Preserve in the Pine Barrens in 2006. He for this native flower with reddish-purple also began cultivating chaffseed in greenblooms, and it has been listed as a federally houses. endangered species since 1992. But today Unfortunately, the original American there is new hope for the chaffseed. chaffseed colony at Brendan Byrne State American chaffseed was never com- Forest has not had another successful year mon, but populations occurred along the since 2001. The colony declined to about East Coast from Massachusetts to Louisi- 80 plants, possibly due to changing soil ana and inland to Kentucky and Tennessee. hydrology. But as of 2000, the only known coloTo combat this threat, a few dozen ny in the northeast was at Brendan Byrne nearby pitch pine trees have been girdled; State Forest in the Pine Barrens. The exis- the pitch pines have died and cannot usurp tence of this “last stand” was precarious. the soil moisture needed by the chaffseed The plants grew along a roadside, vul- plants. The standing dead pine trunks will nerable to cars, road salt, mowing and become habitat for cavity nesting birds and chemical herbicides. If feeding sites for birds that they were to die, American insect larvae. GUEST COLUMN eat The chaffseed would become good news is that • regionally extinct. the chaffseed plants’ geBut saving this rare netic descendants are alive MICHELE S. BYERS plant was not as simple as and well. There are now collecting their seeds and five experimental plots at growing them elsewhere. For years, re- Franklin Parker Preserve, with a total of searchers had been unsuccessful at grow- about 80 mature plants that are carefully ing chaffseed. tagged and monitored. The seeds would sprout, only to wither “This year, one of the colonies started and die, leading scientists to speculate that to explode and we have had a lot of seedthe population might be too genetically in- lings coming in,” Jay reports. bred to successfully reproduce. Greenhouse production is also going In 2001, a Rutgers graduate student strong. Seedlings are now grown at the named Jay Kelly (now a professor at Rari- Duke Farms greenhouses in Hillsborough. tan Valley Community College) landed a “We have about 35 plants now that are part-time job monitoring the lone chaff- healthy and happy and ready to be planted seed colony. this fall,” said Jay. That year, its population surprisingly There are many more new plants in exploded from 130 plants to about 700 their first growing season and lots of seeds plants, disproving the theory that the plants waiting to be germinated. could not reproduce. “It’s gratifying to know our hard work Kelly was intrigued and became deter- has amounted to something,” said Jay. “We mined to crack the mystery of what makes can sleep at night, knowing we are not gothe plant grow and thrive. ing to lose this plant entirely in the northThat was the start of his two-decade east.” mission to save chaffseed from disappearThere was even more good news a few ing in the northeast. years ago when a healthy population of It was known that the plant was par- American chaffseed was discovered growtially parasitic, with young plants needing ing on private property in Massachusetts. to attach to the roots of a host plant to get “Who knows? There might be othnutrients and water. Jay’s analysis identi- er populations in New Jersey or others fied the dainty Maryland golden aster as a states,” said Jay. “There’s always a chance key host, as their dense roots grow close to some are out there.” the soil surface. With luck, and lots of help from the sciHe also learned that chaffseed plants entific community, maybe a time will come are even more “picky” about where they when American chaffseed can be taken off grow than previously thought. the endangered list. They like open, sunny areas and benefited in the past from wildfires that swept Michele S. Byers is the executive directhrough the Pine Barrens, clearing away tor of the New Jersey Conservation Founshading plants. They are neither a wetlands dation, Far Hills.

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illnesses and substance use disorders. “According to the National Alliance on BOROUGH OF MATAWAN – II – ADMINISTRATION Monmouth County and other SECTION stigma-13CHAPTER Mental Illness, one in five Americans will – THIRD PARTY PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT free zones are raising awareness of the dis- be affected by mental health conditions,” WHEREAS, the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey adopted formal “Controls for eases and disorders to Payroll help Purposes” create support Kiley negative stigma toward in order to provide formalsaid. authority“A for local governments to hire third-party payroll services/disbursing services to disburse funds to payroll agencies; and for individuals who need to pursue treat- those with this illness or substance use is WHEREAS, in order to have a payroll servicer provide disbursement services, thehealth. Council of the ment, according to the Borough press release. toxic to the individual’s mental of Matawan must formally approve the principle of a third-party having access to Bor“We are proud to announce Monmouth “Stigmas areto100% ough funds, formally assigning responsibility to an official overseecurable. the process Monmouth by enacting an and approving all contracts or extensions. County has taken actionordinance, and has joined the County residents need to be kind and have NOW, THEREFORE, BEillIT ORDAINED by the Council of thethose Borough with of Matawan, County of stigma-free movementMonmouth, against State mental empathy toward behavioral of New Jersey that Chapter II, Section 13 entitled “Third-Party Payroll Disness and substance use disorders,” illnesses encourage them to bursement” is herebyFreeestablishedhealth in the “Revised General and Ordinances of the Borough of Matas follows: holder Director Thomasawan” A. Arnone said. seek treatment,” she said. Section 13 Division Third-Party Payroll “The Monmouth County of Disbursement For more information about the StigBehavioral Health has13-1 launched the web- ma-Free Monmouth site or the Monmouth Purpose; definitions. site Monmouth Countya. Proud to and Beintent StigDivision ofrequirements Behavioral The purpose of theseCounty regulations is to abide by the of NJSAHealth, 52:27Dand NJAC 5:30-17.1 in et seq.,visit governing electronic disbursement controls for payroll purma-Free, which will 20.1 assist residents www.visitmonmouth.com poses. need of help and resources,” he said.

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Letters to the editor and Your Turn guest columns Service” – Third-party payroll service organization. may“Payroll be sent via email to news@njexaminer.com. “Borough” – Borough of Matawan Letters should be limited to 250 words. 13-2 Authorization Your Turn guest columns about issues of local interest a. The be Borough is authorized a payroll to prepare payment documentation, take should limited to 700to use words. Allservice submissions possession of Borough funds, and make such disbursements itself on behalf of the Borough. b. The payroll service providers shall be required to comply with these regulations: may be edited forfollowing length, grammar, content and libelous statements.

Legal Notices Borough of Matawan Public Notice of Pending Ordinance 20-08 The ordinance published herewith was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the Governing Body of the Borough of Matawan, in the County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, on September 1, 2020. It will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the Governing Body to be held at the Borough of Matawan, Matawan Municipal Community Center, 201 Broad Street, Matawan, New Jersey 07747 on October 6, 2020 at 7:00 oʼclock PM. During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of the full ordinance will be available at no cost and during regular business hours at the Clerkʼs Office for the members of the general public who shall request the same or on the Borough of Matawan website at www.matawanborough.com. Karen Wynne, RMC Municipal Clerk ORDINANCE 20-08 AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF MATAWAN – CHAPTER II – ADMINISTRATION SECTION 13 – THIRD PARTY PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT WHEREAS, the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey adopted formal “Controls for Payroll Purposes” in order to provide formal authority for local governments to hire third-party payroll services/disbursing services to disburse funds to payroll agencies; and WHEREAS, in order to have a payroll servicer provide disbursement services, the Council of the Borough of Matawan must formally approve the principle of a third-party having access to Borough funds, formally assigning responsibility to an official to oversee the process by enacting an ordinance, and approving all contracts or extensions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Borough of Matawan, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey that Chapter II, Section 13 entitled “Third-Party Payroll Disbursement” is hereby established in the “Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Matawan” as follows: Section 13 Third-Party Payroll Disbursement 13-1 Purpose; definitions. a. The purpose and intent of these regulations is to abide by the requirements of NJSA 52:27D20.1 and NJAC 5:30-17.1 et seq., governing electronic disbursement controls for payroll purposes.

1. Payroll service providers who use their own customized programming process to execute disbursements for the Borough. 2. Payroll service providers who use a third-party processor to execute disbursements for the Borough. 13-3 Borough Requirements a. The appointment of a payroll service shall be pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law, See NJSA 40A:11-1 et seq. and shall require the contractor to do the following, not by way of limitation: data collection, agency report preparation, calculation of withholding, direct deposit of payroll disbursements and/or transfer of Borough funds to contractorʼs account for subsequent disbursement of payment. b. Any renewal or extension of a contract under these regulations shall be by resolution. c. The Chief Financial Officer is hereby appointed the approving officer and is responsible for authorizing and supervising the activities of the payroll service and shall further be charged with the reconciliation and analysis of all general ledger accounts affected by the activities of the disbursing organization. d. If required by the contract between the Borough and the payroll service, the payroll service is permitted to hold the Borough funds pending transmittal to a payee 13-4 Payroll service requirements a. A payroll service must meet all the following requirements: 1. Report any irregularities that may indicate potential fraud, noncompliance with appropriate laws, dishonesty or gross incompetence on the part of the approval officer; 2. Report circumstances that could jeopardize its ability to continue operations or otherwise interrupt the services provided by the Borough. b. A payroll service must meet the requirements of NJAC 5:30-17.5, requiring that the approval officer be assured that the servicer has its own internal controls and appropriately guard against theft and other adverse conditions. c. All contracts entered into pursuant to these regulations and the laws authorizing the same shall comply with the requirements of NJAC 5:30-17.6, which sets out a series of mandatory contractual terms and conditions. 13-5 Establishment of service Upon the adoption of these regulations, the Borough Administrator, with the assistance of the Chief Financial Officer and the Borough Attorney, as necessary, is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract for payroll service in accordance with all local public contracting laws and NJAC 5:30-17. Appointment of the payroll service shall be by separate resolution of the Borough. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED any Ordinances or portions thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistencies only.

b. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED if any provisions of this Ordinance, or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance is declared invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or applications of this Ordinance, which can be given effect, and to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable.

“Approval Officer” – Person(s) responsible for authorizing and supervising the activities of the payroll service.

BE IT F URTHER ORDAINED this ordinance shall take effect immediately upon following the passage, adoption and publication pursuant to law.

“Payroll Service” – Third-party payroll service organization.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a true certified copy of this Ordinance shall be forwarded to the following Borough of Matawan Departments: Clerk, Finance, Payroll as well as the Borough Auditor.

“Borough” – Borough of Matawan 13-2 Authorization a. The Borough is authorized to use a payroll service to prepare payment documentation, take possession of Borough funds, and make such disbursements itself on behalf of the Borough. b. The following payroll service providers shall be required to comply with these regulations: 1. Payroll service providers who use their own customized programming process to execute disbursements for the Borough. 2. Payroll service providers who use a third-party processor to execute disbursements for the Borough.

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