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Freeholders: Let counties, towns regulate marijuana By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor
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A group of former Mouseketeers has recorded “Why? Because It’s Christmas.”
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ne of “The All-New Mickey Mouse Club” cast members from the 1990s has reunited with her fellow Mouseketeers to record a special holiday album. “Why? Because It’s Christmas” features Princeton resident Lindsey Alley, along with 17 ’Teers who recorded 15 holiday classics. The Disney stars from all seven seasons reunited 30 years later and recorded the album during the height of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. The album was released on Nov. 27. The group is donating a portion of the gross proceeds to two organizations that support individuals who have been extremely affected by COVID-19. MusiCares provides critical assistance
to members of the music community in times of need. The Brave of Heart Fund provides much needed financial support to the families of frontline healthcare workers and volunteers who lost their lives due to COVID-19. “Music has such a unique ability to heal and unify us, and we are so grateful for our position to continue to support music creators and professionals in these uncertain times. The direct impact we have been able to make on our music community during the pandemic would not be possible without the generosity of partners like Always In The Club,” said Laura Segura, executive director of MusiCares. “We are grateful to Always in the Club for its efforts to raise awareness for the Brave of Heart Fund,” said Holly Welch (Continued on page 13)
he Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders has passed a resolution which urges members of New Jersey’s Legislature to allow counties and municipalities to regulate the sale and use of marijuana within their borders. The freeholders took the action during a meeting on Nov. 24. The county’s governing body acted as state Senators and Assembly members are considering the passage of enabling legislation that will permit the use of recreational marijuana in New Jersey. Recreational marijuana is also referred to as adult use marijuana. In their resolution, which will be forwarded to Gov. Phil Murphy and other state officials, the freeholders noted that in the Nov. 3 general election, New Jersey voters approved an amendment to the State Constitution legalizing marijuana. The constitutional amendment will permit the possession and use of marijuana for persons age 21 and older and legalizes the cultivation, processing and sale of retail marijuana. However, before any of that can happen, Senate and Assembly members must
pass enabling legislation, which must be signed into law by the governor, to set the parameters around the sale, purchase and use of marijuana. In comments made prior to the board’s passage of the resolution, Freeholder Director Thomas Arnone said it is “mindboggling” that state officials put a public question on the Election Day ballot with so many unknown aspects of how adult use marijuana will be implemented. Since the passage of the public question, members of the Legislature have not been able to come to an agreement on the enabling legislation. The freeholders went on to state that “local leaders, who know their communities better than most, should be entrusted to make decisions within their own jurisdictions” and that “the legalization of marijuana may lead to unintended consequences that can strain local law enforcement resources and municipal and county budgets.” The freeholders urged state legislators “in their consideration of enabling legislation concerning the legalization of marijuana, to preserve the ability of municipal and county officials to regulate recreational marijuana use within their borders.”
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he YMCA of Greater Monmouth County’s Counseling and Social Services team has kicked off its annual Adopt-A-Family holiday gift drive and this year it features a different kind of fundraising effort – a “virtual giving tree.” Because of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, the Y is asking members, businesses and residents to purchase gift cards from a “virtual tree” instead of buying toys and other items for families in need. Also new to the annual giving program is a winter coat drive, according to a press release. In years past, community members adopted a family or a child and helped provide gifts on a wish list, while local
businesses sponsored “giving trees” and encouraged their employees to choose a tag with a child’s request and then purchase gifts and toys for them, according to the press release. This year, local businesses and organizations are invited to host coat drives to gather new winter coats that will be distributed to local children and adults. “Every year, the need is real,” YMCA President and CEO Laurie Goganzer said. “This year, families need even more support because of the impacts of the pandemic.” Goganzer estimates that more than 650 (Continued on page 12)
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ew Jersey’s parks, forests, farms, trails, meadows and wildlife habitats are preserved today in large part due to the many individual conservation trailblazers in this state we’re in. Individuals really do make a difference, You may not have heard of Tom Gilmore, but if you live in New Jersey you can be sure your community is a better place because of his tireless efforts to protect natural places and wildlife. Tom, who passed away on Nov. 7 at the age of 74, was a true conservation trailblazer. As head of the New Jersey Audubon Society for nearly 30 years, he had a strong appreciation of the importance of nature in our lives and he made an extraordinary impact on safeguarding it. Tom came to New Jersey Audubon in 1983 after serving as general manager of the Philadelphia Zoo. During his time at New Jersey Audubon he expanded the organization from a birding club with a membership of 3,000 and a staff of 10, to a thriving conservation organization with 20,000 members and a staff of 80. Tom was an avid fly fisherman and conservationist, and he worked to gain key legal protections for land, water and wildlife throughout the Garden State. He also established many educational programs to connect adults and children with nature. One of the first challenges Tom took on was saving New Jersey’s wetlands from the rampant and often careless sprawl of development of the 1980s. Wetlands are a vi-
tal habitat for a broad diversity of wildlife, lands Coalition, Gov. James McGreevey but at the time there was nothing to prevent signed the Highlands Water Protection and them from being filled and disturbed. Planning Act, a landmark victory for conWorking with then-Assemblywoman servation. Maureen Ogden, Tom helped pass a new At the opposite end of the state, Tom law to protect not only wetlands, but the worked to protect migratory birds. Sciencritical habitats surrounding them. The tists were realizing the crucial role horseFreshwater Wetlands Protection Act, the shoe crabs play in supporting long-distance strongest wetlands protection bill in the migratory shorebirds like the red knot: nation, was signed by Gov. Tom Kean in their rich eggs provide birds with desper1987. ately needed energy to complete their jourThe development boom of the 1980s ney from the tip of South America to the was also having a destrucCanadian Arctic. tive impact on the New Horseshoe crabs were GUEST COLUMN Jersey Highlands region being over-harvested for • in the northwestern part bait, and without them the of the state – a source of red knot and other species MICHELE S. BYERS clean drinking water for could not survive. more than five million Under Tom’s leaderpeople and a key wildlife habitat. Some ship, New Jersey Audubon launched a 860,000 acres of sensitive watershed lands “Halt the Harvest” campaign to save horsewere at risk. shoe crabs and the shorebirds that depend The state’s conservation community on them. realized they would have to band together The campaign was successful: in 2008, to protect the Highlands. They established the state Legislature passed a law placing a The New Jersey Highlands Coalition in moratorium on harvesting horseshoe crabs. 1988, with Tom as its first president. The Four years later, the red knot was placed on group’s goal was to gain permanent safe- New Jersey’s endangered species list, givguards for the region’s water supply. ing it additional protections. Tom left the New Jersey Highlands Tom was also a strong and effective adCoalition two years later when he was ap- vocate for open space preservation. In the pointed to the bi-state Skylands Greenway 1990s, he served as vice chair (with MauTask Force, which released a report calling reen Ogden as chair) of the Governor’s for regional land use planning in the High- Council on the Outdoors. This task force lands. was charged with assessing New Jersey’s Tom’s early leadership helped lay the open space needs and determining the best groundwork for what was to come. In way to fund land acquisition. 2004, after years of advocacy by the HighThe council’s recommendation to Gov.
Christine Todd Whitman became her signature initiative to permanently preserve one million acres of open space and farmland in 10 years, the largest and most ambitious land acquisition program in state history. I first got to know Tom when I worked closely with him in the late 1980s in his role as the first treasurer of the fledgling Pinelands Preservation Alliance. We spent many hours together going over budgets and financial reports. He made budgets fun and interesting, and generously shared his expertise and knowledge. Tom was also concerned with making sure open space was well cared for after being preserved – that ecological values and biodiversity were protected, and meaningful public access was secured. Tom was a man of great integrity and humility, and a friend and mentor to me and many in the conservation community. He leaves an amazing legacy: thousands of acres of preserved wetlands, forests, wildlife habitat and natural areas that will be enjoyed by generations to come – and education programs that entice children and adults to fall in love with nature and become its defenders. Thank you, Tom! To learn more about Tom’s life and accomplishments, visit the New Jersey Audubon Society tribute page at https:// njaudubon.org/tom-gilmore/
Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills. She may be reached at info@njconservation.org
‘Daniel’s Law’ will protect privacy of judges, law enforcement personnel Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation into law which will protect the home addresses and telephone numbers of judges, prosecutors and law enforcement officers from public disclosure. The bill, known as “Daniel’s Law,” is named in honor of Daniel Anderl, the late son of U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas. Anderl was killed by an individual who had compiled a dossier of personal information about Salas, including the judge’s home address in Middlesex County, according to information provided by the governor’s office.
“This is a renewed commitment to ensure that our judiciary, prosecutors and members of law enforcement who answer the call of justice can do so without fear for their personal safety, or the safety of their loved ones,” Murphy said in a statement his office issued on Nov. 20. “By shielding the home addresses and private contact information for those who serve on the bench and enforce our laws, we are demonstrating that in the face of unspeakable tragedy, New Jersey responds not with thoughts and prayers, but with concrete action,” the governor said.
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“My husband, Mark, and I would like to thank Gov. Murphy and all the men and women of the New Jersey State Legislature for enacting this trailblazing legislation,” Salas was quoted as saying in the statement. “We hope this law can be a steppingstone to improving the security of my sisters and brothers who serve as federal judges throughout the country. Nobody should be forced to endure the kind of pain my family has experienced ever again. “Together we can work to ensure that all members of the judiciary (federal, state
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and municipal courts) can perform their duties without fear of retribution or harm. Daniel used to say, ‘Mom, I love talking with you.’ “I know Daniel is listening now and he is smiling down on us today because he knows that with this bill signing, we are doing our part to ensure his death will not be in vain,” Salas said. The new law amends the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA) to exclude from the definition of a government
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Buontempo, Luccarelli win seats on Holmdel Township Committee By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer
HOLMDEL – Republicans Gregory Buontempo and Domenico Luccarelli have been elected to three-year terms on the Holmdel Township Committee. Four residents sought the terms in the Nov. 3 municipal election. Buontempo and Luccarelli fended off a challenge from Democrats Joseph Romano and Michael Jenkins. According to election results posted online by the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office, Buontempo received 6,562 votes and Luccarelli received 6,507 votes to win the seats. Romano received 3,996 votes and Jenkins received 3,749 votes in their first bids to serve on the Township Committee. Buontempo won his fourth term on the Township Committee. He is serving as
Holmdel’s mayor in 2020. “I appreciate the overwhelming support and confidence the residents of Holmdel have placed in me. It has been a humbling privilege to serve as mayor this year as our community came together through the coronavirus pandemic. “With my re-election, I look forward to working together in hopefully better times over the next three years. “One of my top priorities will continue to be managing and leading Holmdel through the pandemic. I will continue to communicate frequently to our residents with important information and about resources that are available to assist them during these challenging times,” Buontempo said. Luccarelli is a current member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. His term on that board will end on Dec. 31 and he will join the Township Committee in January.
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families in communities served by the Y will require assistance during the holidays. These families have been identified and are served by the Y’s Counseling and Social Services team. “The Y’s purpose is to support and strengthen families. The annual gift drive helps us deliver the joy of the holiday season to the most vulnerable children and families in our community,” Goganzer said. In 2019, she noted, the Y distributed more than $60,000 in gifts to more than 600 children served by the Y, thanks to donations from the community. Knights of Columbus Council 3402 in Keyport signed on to support the Y’s efforts by donating 30 coats to help ensure that young children will have warm coats this winter, according to the press release. Grand Knight Wayne Szaro said the Knights’ purpose since its founding in 1882 has been charitable support. “During these unusual times of the pandemic our motto has become ‘Leave no neighbor behind.’ We Knights have always
looked to help the most vulnerable in our society. Young children having a warm coat to go to school and play in has always been and always will be a priority for our order,” Szaro said. Goganzer said the Y is grateful for the community’s support. “The Y is always here for our community and we appreciate the community’s generosity during this unprecedented health crisis to bring smiles to the faces of needy children and the families we serve,” she said. The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County has continued its efforts to support community needs throughout the pandemic with expanded child care, mental health support and counseling, blood drives, food drives and COVID-19 testing, Goganzer noted. Gift cards may be purchased online through Dec. 10 at www.bit.ly/CSSHoliday2020 Business operators interested in supporting the coat drive may contact Alicia Maresco at amaresco@ymca.org or call 732-497-3811, ext. 734. For more information about the holiday gift drive or YMCA programs, visit www. ymcanj.org
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(i.e., public) record the portion of any document which discloses the home address of any active or retired judge, prosecutor or law enforcement officer, according to the statement. Further, the bill prohibits government agencies, individuals and businesses from knowingly publishing on the internet, or otherwise making available, the home address or unpublished home telephone number of any active or retired judge, or any active or retired prosecutor. The law also enables any active or retired judge, prosecutor or law enforcement officer whose home address or unpublished telephone number is disclosed on the internet or otherwise made available to the public, or whose immediate family member’s name, home address, or unpublished phone number is disclosed on the internet or otherwise made available to the public, to request that the information be removed. The government agency, individual or business would be required to remove the
information within 72 hours of receiving such a request in writing, according to the statement. ( “Daniel Anderl’s tragic death reminds us the disclosure of personal information can leave judges and family members vulnerable to threats and violence,” New Jersey Supreme Court Chief Justice Stuart Rabner was quoted as saying in the statement. “We are grateful to the governor and the Legislature for taking this important step to provide common sense protections for active and retired judges and their families, along with others in the justice system, in the hope that a future tragedy can be prevented,” Rabner said. Anderl, 20, was killed at his family’s North Brunswick home on July 19. Salas’ husband, attorney Mark Anderl, was seriously injured in the attack that was carried out by suspect Roy Den Hollander, who allegedly targeted the family because of his disdain for Salas and her role as a federal judge, according to reports. Den Hollander subsequently took his own life. Salas sits on the federal bench in the District of New Jersey, Newark.
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Stubbing, president and CEO of E4E Relief. “Contributions like this one will allow the fund to support even more families of fallen healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic as they navigate their unimaginable losses.” In addition to Alley, the singers are pRhona Bennett, Deedee Magno Hall, Tony Lucca, Nikki DeLoach, Dale Godboldo, ,Chasen Hampton, Tasha Danner, David nKater, Jason “Blain” Carson, Jennifer -McGill, Mylin Brooks-Stoddard, Raquel “Roque” Herring, Nita Young, Jason Minor, TJ Fantini and Marc Worden. ’ Alley moved to Princeton in mid-2019 with her husband and young son. They had dmoved to Brooklyn, N.Y., from Los Ange-les in 2018 and after living in a basement sapartment for nearly a year, decided they lneeded a bit more space, she said in an rinterview with Newspaper Media Group/ Packet Media LLC. e “We looked at a lot of towns in New Jersey and New York, but Princeton just felt ‘right’ to us. And we also found the perfect house, so it all made sense. We hadn’t been here too long before COVID hit, but it still gave us plenty of time to find our favorite spots and meet some great new friends,” she said. Alley said she watched a lot of movie musicals as a child and remembers saying to her mother, “I can do that,” she recalled. “She took me to an audition for ‘The Sound of Music’ at a dinner theater in my hometown of Lakeland, Fla. I landed the role of Gretl and I have been working in the theater ever since,” she said. Reflecting on her days as a Mouseketeer, she said, “Doing what I loved to do with such wonderfully talented people was pure joy. And there’s just no way of paying for that kind of learning experience, you know?” Alley has starred on stage in “First Wives Club, The Musical,” and in TV shows, movies and theatrical productions. She has had roles in “How I Met Your Mother,” “Lethal Weapon” and in her critically acclaimed one-woman show, “Blood, Sweat & Mouseketears!” on Broadway. “Choosing a favorite project is impossible. Every project I have been inv olved in has been a gift in one way or another. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve done some bad
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shows. But I would classify those as learning experiences. “If I had to play favorites, I would say ‘The Mickey Mouse Club’ has had the most profound impact on my life. Learning to river dance for a role in ‘Legally Blonde’ was the hardest thing I have ever done. And doing my one-woman show, ‘Blood, Sweat and Mouseketeers’ is the most cathartic ongoing process,” she said. Alley is currently working on a new club act-one-woman show called “After Ever After.” “It’s mostly about being a mom. About marriage and family and friends. Juggling real life with my show business hopes and dreams. I obviously need a better elevator pitch, but that, too, is a work in progress. I’m hoping to bring something to a local stage when it is safe to be back indoors,” she said. That being said, COVID definitely affected the recording process of “Why? Because It’s Christmas.” “The process was pretty hilarious. I had never recorded anything from home before, so there was a lot of trial and error. Lots of starts and stops. “I started recording in a refrigerator box that we saved for our son’s playroom ... but my vocals were ultimately drowned out by a family of very loud crickets. “I moved my setup upstairs to a small closet and everything seemed to be going well until one of our producers asked to see my ‘studio’ via FaceTime. “I gave him a quick tour and he confirmed my sound was still off, as I had been singing into the back of the microphone. Whoops. “We got there in the end, but it was definitely a process! I am actually so grateful to have gone through everything, as I now feel like I could record my own little album from the hall closet,” she said. Calling her fellow Mouseketeers “some of my most favorite people on the planet,” Alley said they all picked up where they left off. “To be a part of a project like this with them … during a global pandemic, and for three great charities, gave me all the feels including joy, hope and pride, to name a few. Creating this album together, yet apart, was an honor and a privilege,” she said. She was also delighted to record a Christmas album. “Christmas is my favorite time of year. If I could start decorating in September without the neighbors raising an eyebrow,
DATEBOOK Dove Hospice Services of New Jersey will present a Zoom interactive program, “Getting Through the Holidays Without Someone You Love,” by Doug Skerbetz, chaplain, from 1-2 p.m. Dec. 16. The presentation is open to all. To register, email Doug@dovehs. com. A link will be emailed prior to the call with instructions on how to access the presentation.
I would. “My favorite Christmas songs of all time are Nat King Cole’s ‘The Christmas Song,’ Bing Crosby’s ‘I’ll Be Home Christmas’ and Judy Garland’s ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.’ “When I hear those folks singing those songs, all is right in the world. And when I have had a hard day, I immediately go to my Pandora Christmas station for a fix. Christmas music is a balm for challenging times,” she said. Alley’s Christmas memories include her dad risking his life to hang a giant star on the chimney, singing “Silent Night” at Christmas Eve church and her mom’s shoepeg corn casserole.
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“Christmas is my favorite. And while this year is going to be hard being away from our families, my husband and I are going to try to start some new traditions with our 3-year old son, like decorating a bit too early. “We are trying not to focus on all the things that are missing, but rather on all we have right here and right now. Because if 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that every single day counts,” she said. “Why? Because It’s Christmas” will be released by Always In The Club/M12/Universal and is available at www.MMCHolidays.com. The album will be available as a commemorative holiday CD and as a digital download.
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ON THE ROAD PETER PERROTTA
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hat are you driving this week?” an old friend of mine asked – as a lot of my friends are apt to do these days when they know I write a weekly auto review column. “A Tiguan,” I replied. “What’s that?,” she snapped. “It’s a Volkswagen,” I said. Well, I hate to admit it, but there are times when one has to cheat and revert to Wikipedia whether one likes it or not. According to Peter Perrotta Wikipedia, “the name Tiguan is a portmanteau of the German words Tiger (tiger) and Leguan (iguana). The name was the result of a naming contest conducted by the German car magazine publisher Auto Bild. It was selected from a field of names that also included Namib, Rockton, Samun and Nanuk. OK, now that we are all clear on that – portmanteau? A portmanteau is formed by combining two or more existing words. While the Tiguan crossover SUV may not be on the tip of every American’s tongues these days, it certainly is a lot more popular in Europe. Volkswagen introduced the Tiguan in 2007. I recently jumped behind the wheel of the 2020 Tiguan 2.0T SEL Premium RLine with 4 motion for one week to check out what VW brings to the table in this crowded and popular segment. At first glance, I was impressed with the look and stance of this Tiguan model – a top of the line trim. The pure white Exterior combined with the Saffrano and black leather interior makes for a very attractive package. However, I must admit that I was a tad disappointed when I jumped behind the wheel of this Tiguan and punched the accelerator to take it for its first spin. While there are a lot of positives to write about here – it’s got plenty of head,
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leg and cargo space room – tremendous speed and agility are not one of its strong suits – at least not in my book. The turbo-charged four-cylinder engine makes 184 horsepower. This engine is coupled with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The all wheel drive SEL Premium model runs from 0 to 60 miles per hour in an unimpressive 9.1 seconds. There is a “sport” mode selection on the center console which affords this Tiguan a bit more zip, but not enough to make a tremendous difference. The overall ride quality of the Tiguan is a bit stiff, which makes going over bumps a bit of an adventure at times. But there is enough of a quality feel to the ride to make this a quality choice for some in the SUV crossover segment. My wife commented that she thought that the seats were a bit stiff and not com-
fortable. I would have to agree with her on that point. Volkswagen offers up the Tiguan in six different trim levels, starting with the base S model ($25,965) and ending with top of the line SEL Premium R-Line – which I drove – with a base price of $38,795. The bottom line sticker price on my tester came in at $39,815 after adding in $1,020 for destination and delivery. The EPA fuel consumption ratings for the Tiguan come in at 23 miles per gallon overall – 27 miles per gallon in highway driving and 20 miles per gallon in city driving. The EPA estimates that the annual fuel cost of running this Tiguan will come in at about $1,750 as it uses about 4.3 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven. The government’s 5-star safety ratings crash test were not completed all the way. The Tiguan did receive a 5-star rating for
the front seat and rear seat side crash tests. It got a 4-star rating on the overall rollover test. The editors at Car and Driver gave the Tiguan high marks for “refined driving experience, available third row and excellent fuel economy.” Car and Driver gave the Tiguan low marks for not being as quick as its rivals, and it has a firm ride with the larger optional wheels. The SEL Premium model comes loaded with a ton of standard equipment including 20-inch alloy wheels; panoramic roof; heated seats and a heated leather wrapped steering wheel; remote start; 8-inch touch screen navigation and a whole lot more.
Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears regularly. For questions and or comments he can be reached at peter@capitalmotorcars.com.
While there are a lot of positives to write about here - it’s got plenty of head, leg and cargo space room tremendous speed and agility are not one of its strong suits - at least not in my book.
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Holmdel environmental commission reviews plan for apartment building By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor
HOLMDEL – The members of the Holmdel Environmental Commission have reviewed a developer’s plan to construct an apartment building on Palmer Avenue and did not express significant concerns with the proposal. Commission members met via Zoom on the evening of Nov. 19 to consider an application for Barclay Square at Holmdel, which is planned to be constructed on Palmer Avenue between Route 35 and MiddleRoad/MainStreet. The developer was scheduled to appear before the Holmdel Planning Board on Dec. 1 to seek preliminary and final major site plan approval for the residential development. According to a description of Barclay Square at Holmdel, the plan proposes the construction of a three-story apartment building over one story of structured park-
ing. The building will contain 60 apartments with additional surface parking, storm water management measures and utility facilities. Members of the environmental commission said 12 of the building’s 60 apartments will be designated as affordable housing in compliance with Holmdel’s current plan to provide affordable housing in the township. Affordable housing is defined as housing that is sold or rented at below market rates to individuals and/or families whose income meets certain guidelines. According to the description of the project, the site will provide 116 parking spaces. Water and sanitary sewer service for the apartment building will connect to existing public facilities. The storm water management basin that is proposed to serve the building is sized to accommodate flows from the developed area during the two-, 10- and 100-year storms.
Although the total site contains 6.74 acres, the proposed disturbance for the project is 2.25 acres. The area of the proposed building is 0.57 acres, with an additional 0.53 acres of new impervious area. The total area of new impervious surface is 1.10 acres. The commission members noted that the property to be developed on Palmer Avenue is on two lots (17 and 18) in block 52 on Holmdel’s tax map. They passed a resolution and forwarded it to the Planning Board for consideration when the applicant
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LEGALLY SPEAKING John won the super lawyer award in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020* When a client of mine goes to live in a nursing home, his family members often have a great number of concerns. One of the most frequent concerns I hear is the fear that the nursing home will kick the client out of the nursing home for one reason or another. The family member believes that the nursing home will force her to bring the client home to the client’s house, if the client still owns a house, or to the family member’s house if the client no longer has a home because he sold it. For the most part, nursing homes are privately owned businesses. As I discussed recently in another article, nursing homes charge residents for each day of services, much like a hotel, and issue a bill to the resident on a monthly basis. So, if a resident lives in a nursing home for fifteen days, he will receive a bill for fifteen days of services. Nursing homes do not have super-creditor enforcement powers. Many people believe that nursing homes can simply seize all of their assets the moment they enter the nursing home. A common question that I receive from clients is “Won’t I have to turn dad’s home over to the nursing home?” If nursing homes had the power to simply seize a person’s house the moment the person entered the nursing home no matter how many days of service that the nursing home provided to the resident, I would buy as many nursing homes as I could. For instance, does the nursing home get to keep the house even if it provides one day of service to the client? That would equate to hundreds of thousands of dollars of payment for one day of service. I only pose this extreme hypothetical to show the absurdity of this very common misconception. Nursing homes are simply private businesses providing services in a community, hoping to get as many customers/residents as they can accommodate and hoping to bill each resident the most money they can bill given the current market conditions. Nursing Home A could not charge $1,000 a day for services if Nursing Homes B, C, and D in the same area only charged $400 a day for the same level of services. That’s a basic tenet of capitalism. When Nursing Home A charges an exorbitant fee for the same services as its competition, Nursing Home A goes out of business. I understand that family members have a lot of angst when their loved one is in a nursing home, and I understand that in this state of angst a tremendous amount of confusion and doubt can be sown. But once you know that nursing homes are private businesses, that they cannot seize all of your assets, and that your feelings may be overtaking your rational thought—we can begin to address the reality of the situation. And the reality of the situation is, once a person enters a nursing home either for rehabilitation or for long-term custodial care, the nursing home has a duty to care for that resident. Part of that duty of care is the inability of the nursing home to discharge the resident unless the discharge can be accomplished in a safe manner. In New Jersey, the nursing home’s duty to safely discharge the resident is not met by the facility stating that the family must take the resident home. On top of the duty to ensure a safe discharge is the fact that there are only a handful of reasons that a nursing home can discharge a person—the discharge is necessary to meet the resident’s welfare, the safety of other individuals in the facility is endangered, the health of other individuals in the facility is endangered, the facility ceases to operate, the discharge is appropriate because the health of the resident has improved, or the resident fails to pay the facility for services rendered after reasonable notice to pay. For instance, the resident would have to fail to pay after reasonable notice and the discharge would have to be safe before the facility could discharge the resident. If the resident is applying for Medicaid benefits, then he is deemed to be paying. Given all these obligations, once a person is a resident of a nursing home, the resident, not the nursing homes, holds most of the cards. The nursing home is actually stuck with the resident because it is the nursing home that must create a safe discharge plan and can only discharge for a limited number of reasons.
State guidance outlines protocols for long-term care holiday visits Long-term care facility operators need to develop a plan for holiday visits and gatherings which estimate the number of residents who can be cohorted for a 14-day quarantine period from Nov. 25 through Dec. 31, according to the press release. Long-term care facility operators should create a reservation process tied to the number of individuals the facility can quarantine on their return. Residents who leave the facility for family visits must be quarantined upon return to the facility either in their own room, if they have a private room, or in an observation room, according to the press release. A waiting list should be created once the reservation list is full. However, residents and families should be informed that residents who leave without a reservation or while on a waiting list may not be guaranteed readmittance to the facility at the end of their visit. Residents and families must certify they will follow masking, social distancing and hand hygiene practices, and that they will notify the facility’s operator if anyone who attended a holiday gathering tests positive for COVID-19 or exhibits symptoms of COVID-19 within 14 days of the resident’s visit/stay outside the facility, according to the press release.
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AAA WANTED Junk&Running CARS, TRUCKS, WHATEVER We Buy It All $CASH$ 7 Day Pick Up. 732-536-8030 $200 to $25,000 PAID
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Action Construction JB ELECTRICAL Professional Home Remodeling at Reasonable Rates
Call George for free Estimate
732-742-2185
Major Credit Cards Accepted
Lic# 13VH02579300
Contractors
The Name You Know & Trust
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Full Renovations Home Improvements
Additions Add a Level Custom Basements Kitchens Baths muzioconstruction.com muzioconst@optonline.net Lic#13VH00073300
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NM-00446927
Electrical
V & D ELECTRIC, LLC. Over 25 Years Experience • • • • • • • •
New Construction Addition’s Basement Remodels Service Upgrades Trouble Shooting & Repairs Outdoor Lighting We Call Ceiling Fans Recessed Lighting You Back!
NM-00445414
Free Est. • Bonded & Ins. • Lic. # 15903
732-238-1049 VDElectric@msn.com
CONTRACTOR
Residential/Commercial
JB GUTTERS S EAMLESS GUTTERS & LEADERS
SERVICE UPGRADES
jbelectricalnj.com
Cell: 908-907-5170 732-845-3333
INSTALLATION REPAIRS CLEANING
HOME IMPROVEMENTS Interior HH Exterior We Accept Credit Cards
Call for free estimate
732-579-2490
NM-00445420
Fully Insured
Gutters
• Gutters • Hardwood Floors • Kitche�s • Lami�ate Floors • Moldi�gs • Odd Jobs • Pai�ti�g • Power Washi�g • Repairs • Roofi�g • Sidi�g • Wallpaper Removal • Wi�dows
Fully Insured • Free Estimates • Owner Operated NJ Lic# 13VH06672000
• 24 Hour Emergency Service • All Of Your Residential Electrical Needs • Same Day Service
www.ke�floorshic.com
732-952-5131
Home Improvements
TIMCO HOME
Free Estimates • Lic. #14030 Bonded/Insured
IMPROVEMENTS
732-238-8519
NM-00446866
• Additio�s • Attics 10% • Baseme�ts OFF • Bathrooms Any JOB • Carpets Booked B� 12/31/20 • Carpe�tr� Mi�. $300 • Ceramic Tile • Cou�ter Tops • Decks • Doors • Dormers • Sheetrock • Floori�g (we are dustless)
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HARDWOOD SPECIALIST • NEW JERSEY’S BEST
OWNER OPERATED
We Accept All Major Credit Cards -
732-759-5897
KEY CONSTRUCTION
Gutter Covers RooďŹ ng & Chimney Repairs
SPITALETTO ELECTRIC
www.spitalettoelectric.com email: info@spitalettoelectric.com
Call Mike for an estimate.
Serving Monmouth, Old Bridge, Parlin & surrounding.
Handypersons
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No job too small. All levels of home repairs & improvements. Carpentry • Painting • Tile/Molding • Powerwashing
NM-00446873
Handypersons
NM-00446887
Electrical
Specializing in • Custom Seemless Gutters Leaf Guards • Roofing Siding - Windows WITH THIS AD Exp. 12/11/20
• Bathroom And Kitchen Remodeling NM-00446867
Building Remodeling
Free Est. • Fully Ins. • 35 Years Experience NM-00444985
732-572-2678
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AJ’s Home Improvement, LLC 732-900-6087
CERTIFIED
Commercial & Residential
Exterior All Types of RooďŹ ng Flat & Shingles Repair or New Deck Repair & Staining Chimney & Fencing Shed Repairs Powerwashing
Interior Carpentry Painting Repairs Basement WaterprooďŹ ng No Job Too Small or Big!
Quality Service – Quick Response Free Estimates ~ 24 hr. emergency service
Veteran Discounts Available
Home Improvements
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Landscaping
D&S
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
LANDSCAPING INC.
Paver Walkways Patio • Driveways Snow Plowing
COMPLETE LANDSCAPE DESIGN 732-549-6387
www.dslandscapinginc.com
NM-00444994
Lawn Care
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Lawn Care
A&S JR. LLC Lic# 13VH03221500
• Additions • Attics • Basements • Bathrooms • Carpentry • Ceramic Tile • Counter Tops • Decks Over 30 years • Doors Experience • Dormers • Dry Wall • Flooring • Gutters
• Hardwood Floors • Kitchens • Laminate Floors • Moldings • Odd Jobs • Painting • Power Washing • Repairs • RooďŹ ng • Sheds • Siding • Wallpaper • Windows
ALL WORK GUARANTEED !!! Free Estimates • Insured • Owner-Operated
732-613-1115 973-818-0880
(OfďŹ ce) (Cell)
www.buildwithasjr.com
NM-00446897
Lawn Care
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Landscaping
Will Serve The Monmouth Areas For Tree Work & Landscaping Only
CLEAN-UPS
24 HOUR PROMPT/EMERGENCY SERVICE
NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A
$100 OFF
FREE ESTIMATES
Any Service of $1,000 or more
Landscaping
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 11/30/20
C.H.E.A.P. TREE SERVICE
• Tree Removal • Trimming • Pruning • Stump Grinding • FIREWOOD • Lots Cleared Serving: Edison, FIREWOOD Metuchen, Colonia, Woodbridge, N.Brunswick, Highland Park and “We Are TheMilltown, Most Recommended surrounding. Tree Service In The Areaâ€?
732-548-1653
NM-00444992
Free Estimates • Fully Insured
G.S. LAWN SERVICE & LANDSCAPING, LLC
Landscape Restoration Experts RESIDENTIAL & WORKING FOR COMMERCIAL A GREENER NEW JERSEY • Fall Clean-Ups • Complete Lawn Renovation & Restoration • Complete Landscape ALL Restoration & Installation WORK • All Full Trimming & Pruning GUARANTEED • All types of Fall Seeding/Aeration • De-Thatching/Core Aeration • Slit Seeding Free Estimates • Fully Insured
Now Accepting Most Credit Cards
732-257-5973 Lic. # 13VH08853200 Lawn Care
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Lawn Care
CertiďŹ ed brick paver and retaining wall installer
Landscaping
EXPERT
Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.
NM-00444989
Over 2,500 SatisďŹ ed Customers
Landscaping
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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Any Service of $1,500 or more
• • • •
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 11/30/20
Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.
732-257-1170
www.budgetpropertymaintenance.com
FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES
OWNER OPERATED
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Landscaping
FALL CLEAN-UPS SNOW REMOVAL SNOW DAMAGE EMERGENCY SERVICE AVAILABLE Complete Landscaping & Maintenance Tree & Shrub Pruning Retaining Walls Storm Damage Mulch & Stone
(732) 238-2050
Commercial & Residential Free Estimates Fully Insured
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Landscaping
UNITED
Residential/Commercial/Municipal
Tree Service, Inc.
(Patios, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Sidewalks) Free Estimates Fully Insured Over 20 Years Experience 24 Hour Emergency Service Senior Citizen Discount
Masonry/Paving
Serving the area for over 31 years! Best from Europe!
POLISH
MASON
All Phases of Brick, Stone & Concrete Work Free Designing Available www.poloniaconstruction.com
CALL NICK
24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE
732-713-1528 TOM 732-713-2008 BRIAN
$200 OFF
** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 1 Cord $185.00 • 1/2 Cord $100
LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC
LANDSCAPING • TREE SERVICES STUMP REMOVAL • SPRINKLER REPAIR BULK MATERIAL DELIVERY
• • • •
NM-00445277
Home Improvements
NM-00445425
732-207-3933 732-617-TREE
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Painting/Wallpapering
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3rd Generation
PAINTING
• All Phases Of Painting • Interior/Exterior • Moulding Installation •No Job Too Small
plumbing & heating “Honest, Neat and Professional Service�
www.mattcoplumbing.com
When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter
(732) 534-0548
732-418-0011
Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured Painting/Wallpapering
Painting/Wallpapering
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ART MOHR PAINTING 732-983-1520
Free Estimates NJ State Fully Licensed & Insured
Glenn Kaune’s Custom Painting
NM-00445429
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Quality Work • Affordable Wallpaper Removal • Sheetrock Repair Taping/Spackling • Interior/Exterior Reliable Prompt Service TS N U O C DIS 732-605-0362 AVAILABLE ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER
s Year
Free Estimates - Fully Insured
732-906-0385 Plumbing
David J. McConnell 732-257-6254
Plumbing • Heating Home Improvements
Painting/Wallpapering
Over 30 yrs. • Free Est./Ins.
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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
No Job Too Small NJ Lic#8843
#13VH04604300
NM-00444807
NM-00446902
Interior & Exterior Residential & Commercial Powerwashing Drywall Repair Taping & Spackling Handyman Services Snowplowing Services
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Metuchen, NJ 08840 | info@mattcoplumbing.com
Lic#13VH06178600
NM-00445988
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NEW JERSEY’S LEGENDARY JEWELER 449 New Brunswick Avenue Fords, New Jersey 08863 - 732-738-7322 www.FordsJewelers.com
HOLIDAY HOURS: MONDAY - TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM THURSDAY 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM SATURDAY 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM SUNDAY 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
NM-00445448