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Right at Home forms nonprofit to ‘Smash Out’ Alzheimer’s

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Right at Home of Central Jersey has created the Smash Out Alzheimer’s Foundation as its official charity.

mash Out Alzheimer’s Foundation has been established as the official charity of Right at Home of Central New Jersey. For many years, Beth Sholom, owner and executive director of Right at Home – who is the founder and CEO of the Smash Out Alzheimer’s Foundation – has raised money for various Alzheimer’s charities in order to find a cure for Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases, according to information provided by the company. She has organized and hosted two “Smash Out Alzheimer’s” events, the first in 2017 and the second in 2019. Both events included decorating pumpkins, gift baskets that were auctioned off, refreshments, pumpkin smashing, live music, and local vendors and artisans selling seasonal and holiday merchandise. The end result of both events was not only raising awareness of the need for more research into finding a cure for Alzheimer’s but – thanks to all who attended, donated, participated and entertained –

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Old Bridge school officials seek provider to offer COVID-19 vaccine in-district By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

chool ofﬁcials are working on securing an outside provider to provide the COVID-19 vaccine for its teachers, faculty and staff when the time comes. Currently, the vaccine is open to healthcare personnel, long-term care residents and staff, ﬁrst responders and individuals at high risk in category 1A. Teachers are

part of category 1B, which also include anyone over 65 and people between 16 and 64 with speciﬁc medical issues. “We can have that vaccine brought to the district within days,” Schools Superintendent David Cittadino said. “Several of our nurses have volunteered to provide the vaccine to our staff.” The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave emergency use approval to the Pﬁzer-BioNTech vaccine on Dec. 11 and

the Moderna vaccine on Dec. 18. Cittadino said providing the vaccine would be a “tremendous game changer.” “It would offer a lot of support to put [the novel coronavirus pandemic] behind us and get past the darkest year in education and our lifetime,” he said. During the holiday season, the township and the public school district collaborated to provide COVID-19 testing, which continues in the parking lot of Old Bridge

High School. Testing is administered by Synergy Medical Labs and Capital Health Laboratory. Hybrid in-person instruction School ofﬁcials announced at a Board of Education meeting on Jan. 12 they plan to return to its hybrid in-person instruction model with an AA/BB 50% capacity model on March 1.

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Superman & Lois By Rick Gables The CW will premiere its new series Superman & Lois on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. After years of facing megalomaniacal supervillains, monsters wreaking havoc on Metropolis, and alien invaders intent on wiping out the human race, the world’s most famous superhero, The Man of Steel, aka Clark Kent (Tyler Hoechlin), and comic books’ most famous journalist, Lois Lane (Bitsie Tulloch), come face-to-face with one of their greatest challenges ever – dealing with all the stress, pressures and complexities that come with being working parents in today’s society. Complicating the already daunting job of raising two boys, Clark and Lois must also concern themselves with whether their sons, Jonathan (Jordan Elsass) and Jordan (Alexander Garﬁn), could inherit their father’s Kryptonian su-

perpowers as they grow older. Of course, there is never a dull moment in the life of a superhero, especially with Lois’ father, General Samuel Lane (Dylan Walsh) looking for Superman to vanquish a villain or save the day at a moment’s notice. A&E Network will premiere its new series I Survived a Crime, hosted by Gio Benitez, on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The 20-episode series takes viewers on a journey into the experience of being a victim of a sudden crime, from the moment those attacked ﬁrst perceive the danger through the potential longlasting effects. Using surveillance and cell phone footage captured during the crime, the series follows individuals going about their daily lives who were confronted with a dangerous situation and forced to make a quick decision on how to protect

Bitsie Tulloch and Tyler Hoechlin in “Superman & Lois”

themselves or their families. Each 30-minute episode explores different survivors’ stories and analyzes their choice of avoiding confrontation to increase the likelihood of survival or fighting back as a last resort. Survivors Gio Benitez to reflect on the incidents and explore the difficult and split-second decisions a person must face when confronted with an act that threatens their life, their safety or liberty. OWN will premiere the new season of Love & Marriage: Huntsville on Saturday, Jan. 30, at 9 p.m. ET/PT with back-to-back episodes. The series follows three power couples and longtime friends Melody & Martell Holt, LaTisha & Marsau Scott and Kimmi & Maurice Scott in Huntsville, Alabama, as they balance real-life challenges in marriage, friendship and business. This season picks up with the Black Lives Matter movement and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Middlesex County: The epicenter of thriving businesses

he Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners announces Middlesex County’s Economic Development Initiative for 2021, to be led by Director of Business Engagement Sandy S. Castor. The economic development initiative emphasizes Middlesex County’s connected business infrastructure and its long history of advances in healthcare, education and technology, according to information provided by the Middlesex County Ofﬁce of Communications. Consistent with the Destination 2040

strategic plan, the county’s master economic roadmap, this visionary growth strategy reafﬁrms Middlesex County as a complete ecosystem for emerging and existing businesses across the Life Sciences, Food Innovation, and Electric Connected Autonomous Vehicles industries, the particular focus areas for the county’s economic development campaign, according to the statement. With its location just outside New York City, Middlesex County has become the epicenter of growth for business and innovation in these industries, even despite the

massive global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the statement. “Middlesex County’s long tradition of fostering innovation is unparalleled. Our economic development initiative reflects our commitment to partnering with businesses comprising the innovation economy in our county and leveraging those relationships for the benefit of our residents,” County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios said in the statement. Middlesex County officials will announce further developments as part of its strategic economic development initiative

for the Life Sciences, Food Innovation and Electric Connected Autonomous Vehicles industries in 2021. With focus on partnership, business infrastructure and facilitation, Middlesex County is distinct as a complete ecosystem, where doing business is also clearly more affordable than the greater New York City, Philadelphia or Boston area, according to the statement. Visit discovermiddlesex.com/biz/ for more information.

Nominations for the 25th annual Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award are being accepted through Feb. 12. Members of the community can nominate a fellow New Jerseyan and give him or her the chance to be recognized for their service. They are people who help others in need, give their time and energy to solve community problems, and put others above themselves. Each year, the Making a Difference

Award presents $50,000 to one winner, $25,000 to two runners-up, and up to $7,500 to several others at a ceremony hosted by Ramapo College of New Jersey, which manages the awards program on behalf of the Russell Berrie Foundation. Awards will be presented at a virtual ceremony in May. The nomination form is available online at berrieawards.ramapo.edu.

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD The daughter of a Holocaust survivor, Nates will speak on “A Place on Schindler’s List: My Father’s Story,” a highly personal account of her father and uncle, who were both on Schindler’s List, among the 1,200 Jews saved by Oskar Schindler at the Plaszow concentration camp. Nates will present virtually via https:// youtu.be/q3SbrNcsiH8 Email dpeccommittee@gmail.com with any questions.

Historian Tali Nates, founder and executive director of the Johannesburg Holocaust and Genocide Centre in South Africa, will participate in a virtual presentation at 2 p.m. Jan. 31 as part of the Daniel Pearl Education Center Speaker Series. A historian who lectures internationally on Holocaust education, genocide prevention, reconciliation and human rights, Nates has presented at the United Nations and numerous global conferences.

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Vaccine mega-site opens at convention center in Edison

iddlesex County and RWJBarnabas Health officials joined New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy in opening the Middlesex County Regional COVID-19 Vaccine Mega-Site in Edison on Jan. 15 at the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center. The Edison vaccination mega-site is equipped with 20 vaccination stations and will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Administration of up to 2,400 COVID-19 vaccinations can occur at the site per day to qualified individuals as per the state’s priority guidelines, which now include individuals ages 65 and up, according to information provided by the Middlesex County Office of Communications. The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines, both currently granted with Emergency Use Authorization by the FDA, will be administered at the site. Qualified individuals must pre-register online for an appointment to receive the vaccine at covid19.nj.gov. “We are pleased that Middlesex County has been selected as a vaccine mega-site destination and are proud to partner with a trusted name in healthcare, RWJBarnabas Health and the state on this historic effort,” County Commissioner Director, Ronald G. Rios, said in the statement. “Our county is fully equipped to provide the necessary resources and advanced infrastructure to deploy the COVID-19 vaccine safely and efficiently both at the mega-site and at our own vaccination sites. This vaccine is a powerful blow to the pandemic, but we need to continue to remain vigilant by wearing masks, socially distancing, and maintaining good hand hygiene.” “We are proud to partner with Middlesex County and Gov. Murphy in [setting] up this vaccination site here in Edison,” Barry H. Ostrowsky, president and chief executive officer for RWJBarnabas Health, said in the statement. “This mega-site represents the next vital step in getting this vaccine out into our communities so that we can turn the corner in this vicious battle against the virus and make our communities healthier.” The mega-site is currently vaccinating healthcare workers, staff and residents of long-term care facilities, members of law enforcement and emergency responders including police officers and firefighters. Also included are individuals over the age of 65 and those with certain chronic medi-

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RWJBarnabas Health team members attend the opening of the Middlesex County Regional COVID-19 Vaccine Mega-Site in Edison on Jan. 15. Pictured from left: Bill Arnold, interim president and CEO, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick; Barry H. Ostrowsky, president and CEO, RWJBarnabas Health; Bonnie Geissler, vice president, Special Projects, RWJBH; Indu Lew, PharmD, senior vice president and chief pharmacy officer, RWJBH; David Holler, assistant vice president, Laboratory Access, RWJBH; and Tom Biga, president, Hospital Division, RWJBH.

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Middlesex County Sheriff’s Officer Christopher Vance receives the first COVID-19 vaccinationbe administered on Jan. 15 at the mega-site.

cal conditions between the ages of 16 and 64, according to the statement. Teams from RWJBarnabas Health, Middlesex County and the National Guard

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effort, according to the statement. Together, more than 100 staff members are currently on-site to provide services including security, registration, vaccination and medical observation. The Middlesex County Vaccination Center is one of six mega sites in New Jersey. The other locations include Gloucester County (Rowan College of South Jersey in Sewell), Morris County (former Sears store at Rockaway Townsquare Mall), East Rutherford (The Meadowlands, opening soon), Burlington County (The Moorestown Mall) and Atlantic City (The Atlantic City Convention Center, opening soon). To schedule an appointment at the Edison Mega-Site, visit covid19.nj.gov. Registrants cannot select the speciﬁc brand of COVID vaccine to receive; vaccines will be determined by the supply that is available, according to the statement. For more information and resources from the State of New Jersey, visit covid19.nj.gov. For general COVID-19 questions, call 2-1-1. For medical COVID-19 questions, call 1-800-962-1253. For COVID-19 resources and vaccine information from Middlesex County, visit www.middlesexcountynj.gov/COVID-19.

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Middlesex County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios, are coordinating efforts at left, and Commissioner Shanti Narra attend the openthe site to operate, staff and ing of the Middlesex County Regional COVID-19 Vaccine ensure maximum safety and Mega-Site on Jan. 15.

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KEEP GETTING ORTHOPEDIC CARE

STAYING HEALTHY IS PART OF STAYING SAFE. We’ve all spent the past few months taking extra precautions in order to stay safe. But right now, staying healthy is just as important. That’s why we’ve made it safer to return for treatment for painful arthritic joints and get back to an active life. HackensackMeridianHealth.org/GetOrthopedicCareNow

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Hitting The Mark By Paul Hall

he border towns in Arizona have dealt firsthand with the impact of illegal border crossings into the United States. Although a barrier exists, even abutting private property, there still are flaws in the system and people illegally cross into the United States. The people on both sides of the border are impacted by these crossings, and some of them are just a bit different than the norm. The Marksman tells the story of one man who is put into a different situation than anything else he has dealt with before. Jim (Liam Neeson) has a farm in Arizona on the border between the United States and Mexico. Financially in distress, he has also been coping with the recent loss of his wife and is just trying to keep his farm afloat. He regularly finds illegal aliens (IAs) crossing the border into his

land and turns them over to Sarah (Katheryn Winnick) at the United States Border Patrol. Crossings are commonplace to Jim, but one day turns into something different. A young woman and her son dive through a hole in the fence to find Jim and he proceeds to get ready to turn them over to the authorities, when three men on the Mexican side arrive and a discussion quickly escalates into a gun battle. As Jim prepares to move on from the situation, he gets quickly dragged back into the matter and starts a trip to Chicago to take the boy (Jacob Perez) to his family. But the journey is fraught with peril as cartel member Mauricio (Juan Pablo Raba) will do anything to track down the boy. Jim will have to be careful who he trusts along the way as the cartel’s influence runs deep. Neeson has found a niche with revenge action films in recent years, but this is big-

ger than a revenge film. Neeson delivers a deeper performance than most of his roles in this film that feels ripped from the headlines. The thing that makes Neeson’s performance and his role as Jim so good is that he is real. A real person with real concerns, confronting them differently than he ever has before. While some of the story is quite rudimentary and there are moments that drag along the way, it still works. The film is carried by Neeson and that is a good thing. Sure, he’s fighting back against the bad guys, but it is bigger than that. Neeson’s character is doing what he believes is right, even if it puts himself in danger.

And that is the refreshing aspect of the ﬁlm and the part that resonated with me. The idea that all rules are rules obviously features shades of gray. People make judgments on altering the game as they play, and that can be an amazing force in drive, motivation and action. This ﬁlm hits the emotional mark with real people and events.

Paul’s Grade: BThe Marksman Rated PG-13 Stars: Liam Neeson, Katheryn Winnick, Juan Pablo Raba, Jacob Perez Director: Robert Lorenz

Do I have to pay more money for Coyote? Question: I thought that the upcoming crime drama Coyote with Michael Chiklis was supposed to be on the Paramount Network, but it’s now going to CBS All Access. What’s up with that? Isn’t the Paramount Network also more affiliated with NBC and not CBS? Case in point: All three seasons of Yellowstone with Kevin Costner are now streaming on Peacock, and as a Comcast subscriber at least I could have seen it at no additional charge. In finality, if I now want to see this, it will cost me an additional $6 a month charge — how totally disgusting! —JV Matt Roush: It’s all so confusing, but this is the direction the industry is headed. It’s really already there; witness how National Geographic’s remake of The Right Stuff was co-opted by Disney+ once those brands merged. In terms of affiliations,

though, don’t be confused by who snaps up rights to individual shows, because it doesn’t always make sense. Yellowstone was licensed to Peacock, but Paramount is Viacom is CBS, and the move of Coyote to streaming was at least as much about the transition of the Paramount Network into an all-movie network, though Yellowstone will remain as its sole weekly series. (Complicating things further: Sometime in 2021, CBS All Access will be rebranded as Paramount+, got that?) To submit questions to TV Critic Matt Roush, go to: tvinsider.com

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New Jersey environmental wins and losses of 2020

he year 2020 will go down in his- scientifically based stewardship in healthy tory as the year of the COVID-19 forests that are already storing carbon efpandemic, with many lives lost, ficiently. lockdowns, school and business closings, The report also calls for reduced reeconomic uncertainty and political divi- liance on fossil fuels and an aggressive sions. In the midst of it all we found a sil- move toward clean energy sources like ver lining as New Jerseyans embraced and wind and solar. enjoyed parks and green spaces. One piece of good news was Gov. The past year this state we’re in saw Murphy’s announcement that construction encouraging progress on climate action, will begin on an offshore wind project that clean energy, environmental justice, reduc- can provide enough clean energy to power tions in plastic pollution, and more pre- nearly 250,000 homes while creating thouserved open space and farmland. sands of good, local jobs. Parks and open space – It is no secret But clean energy only makes sense if it New Jerseyans love nature and open space is located well. A horrible example in 2020 as demonstrated by the overwhelming suc- was a proposal for a utility-scale solar projcess of every statewide land preservation ect on more than 800 acres of prime farmballot question in the past land in Salem County. 60 years. New Jersey should not During the lockdown, GUEST COLUMN sacrifice its best farmland people flocked to parks when there are many other • and preserves, proving sites – such as industrial MICHELE S. BYERS parks and open space are brownfields and rooftops vital to both mental and – where solar installations physical health, offering are more appropriate. places to exercise, enjoy nature and socialPipelines – The year 2020 saw conize in the fresh outdoor air. tinued efforts to stop unneeded fossil fuel In 2020, New Jersey’s dedicated land infrastructure like natural gas pipelines, preservation funding from the Corporate including the proposed PennEast pipeline Business Tax went up, providing $113 in Hunterdon and Mercer counties, and the million for land acquisition, conservation, Southern Reliability Link in the Pine Barfarmland preservation, recreation projects, rens. improvements to state parks, and historic During the past year, underground drillpreservation grants. ing, known as horizontal directional drillThis funding will be supplemented by ing, resulted in spills of muddy sludge unspent funds from previous years, making during construction of the Southern Relimore land preservation possible in 2021. ability Link pipeline. At the national level, the bipartisan The sludge seriously damaged a home Great American Outdoors Act was signed and polluted nearby streams. Unfortunateinto law in August with support from New ly, this type of accident is not uncommon. Jersey’s entire Congressional delegation, The state temporarily suspended permits, providing permanent funding for the Land but later allowed construction to resume. and Water Conservation Fund at the full Lawsuits are pending. authorized amount of $900 million a year. In 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court is This fund is America’s most important expected to decide whether to hear Penland preservation program and in New Jer- nEast’s petition to overturn a Third Circuit sey it has supported the creation of parks, appellate decision in favor of the State of preserves, wildlife refuges and recreation New Jersey denying PennEast the right to areas in all 21 New Jersey counties. condemn state-preserved lands. Climate change action – As a coastal The PennEast pipeline would cross state, New Jersey is extremely vulnerable hundreds of acres preserved by the State to the impacts of climate change, includ- of New Jersey and its partners, harming ing increased flooding, sea level rise, and pristine water resources and rare wildlife. stronger, more frequent storms. New Jersey’s Ratepayer Advocate found In October, the New Jersey Department no need for the project, calling it unfair to of Environmental Protection released the ratepayers. Global Warming Response Act 80x50 reBig win on environmental justice – For port, a strong call to action detailing the years, New Jersey’s poor, urban and misteps needed to achieve the state’s goal of nority communities have borne the brunt an 80% emissions reduction by 2050. of environmental contamination. In SepOne notable recommendation is us- tember, after much hard work from enviing “natural solutions” like planting new ronmental justice advocates, Gov. Murphy forests on cleared land, slowing conver- signed the landmark Environmental Justice sion of existing forests to development, Act. restoring forests that have suffered from The new law requires the Department insects, fire and pathogens, and conducting of Environmental Protection to consider

cumulative public health impacts on overburdened communities when reviewing development applications. This will help prevent facilities like power plants, landﬁlls and incinerators from being built or expanded if they would create hazards in communities already impacted by pollution. The agency also created a new position, the Deputy Commissioner for Environmental Justice and Equity, to ensure that all communities are represented. Plastic bag ban passed – In a huge victory for wildlife and a clean environment, Gov. Murphy signed the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act, the nation’s strongest law to curb the use of plastics. The ban on single-use plastic bags and polystyrene foam food containers won’t take effect until May 2022, but local plastic bag bans in about 130 New Jersey municipalities will remain in effect during the phase-in period. In addition to prohibiting single-use plastic bags, the law will ban large stores from providing paper bags, and plastic straws will be available at restaurants and bars by request only. Many of us are happy to see the end

of 2020 and are looking forward to a better year. Here’s a sneak preview of some hopeful environmental initiatives. Coming up – This year, the Department of Environmental Protection will ﬁnalize its plan to restore the contaminated interior section of the state’s most popular park, Liberty State Park along the Hudson River waterfront. Numerous conservation groups are supporting the restoration plans, but threats to the park continue from backers of a neighboring private golf course that has been pressing to acquire part of the park. The Department of Environmental Protection is developing regulations to implement its climate change program. Here’s to goodbye and good riddance to 2020 and welcoming a healthy environment and happy citizenry in 2021! To learn more about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources, visit the New Jersey Conservation Foundation website at www.njconservation.org

Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills. She may be reached at info@njconservation.org

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ON THE ROAD PETER PERROTTA

2021 Cadillac XT4 AWD

efore the foreign invasion of imported luxury automobiles into the American market, Cadillac once stood as the proud icon of success. If you were lucky enough to own one – big fins and all – it was a sign that you had made it (at least on the surface). Duke Snider, Hall of fame centerfielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers, once said, “My high salary for one season was $46,000 and a Cadillac.” On his 1964 Peter Perrotta football card, Jim Brown, perhaps the greatest running back ever, posed with his brand new, baby blue ’64 Caddy prominently placed in the background. A lot has changed, obviously, in the decades that followed. Nowadays, ball players rock out with their Mercedes Benz G63 AMG wagons with a price tag north of $150,000. Or, the just as expensive 8-series BMW M sport. This week I am reviewing the 2021 Cadillac XT4 AWD Premium Luxury small SUV with a price tag of $51,435. But, even in this segment of the market, Cadillac struggles to keep up with the foreign competition. Case in point, in its overview of the 2021 XT4, the editors at Car and Driver wrote: “Overall refinement (of the XT4) isn’t quite on the same level as its key rivals…the Audi Q3, the BMW X1 and the Mercedes Benz GLA.” I’m not sure if I completely agree with that assessment, but I point it out as testament to what Cadillac is up against these days. To be fair, I’m not sure that it’s even relevant to compare the XT4 to its Germanmade rivals. Why do I say this? Because the Q3, the X1 and the GLA are German imports that, for the most part, are engineered with the typical European-style ride to them, mixed in with some luxury accoutrements. They are more sporty than luxury styled and lend themselves to feeling the road underneath you as you drive them. The Cadillac XT4 – and most Caddys in general – are engineered completely opposite of that.

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First introduced in 2019, the XT4 was designed to appeal to what those older ball players sought decades ago: luxury and comfort. On the outside the fairly new XT4 model is elegantly styled with a very angular but attractive stance. Moreover, the ride is not European, but American. The XT4 ﬂoats along quite nicely and comfortably either on the highway or around town. It’s roomy, easy to steer and navigate and has great eye appeal as well. I must admit, the one week I just spent test driving the 2021 XT4 AWD Premium Luxury SUV was thoroughly enjoyable and fun, as well. This SUV is very easy to drive, comfortable and its interior buttons, switches and infotainment system are easy to use and function quite nicely. I test drove the 2020 XT4 last year, but it seemed like I liked it a bit more when I drove it for the second time this year. In my second go-round with the XT4, the handling seemed more precise to me and the ride was not as squishy and more down to earth, which I liked. Powering the 2021 XT4 is a 2.0 liter,

turbo-charged, four cylinder engine that puts out 237 horsepower. It pairs with a nine-speed transmission and is offered in front or all wheel drive versions. This XT4 seemed amply powered to me. I did not zero to 60 time test it. But, the folks at Car and Driver had it clocked at 7.8 seconds for the zero to 60, which won’t win you too many Gran Prix races. The base price for the Premium Luxury model I drove is $42,295. However, my tester was loaded with option packages, which included: $2,500 for the comfort and technology package; $1,500 for embedded navigation and a 13-speaker Bose sound system; $1,500 for an enhanced visibility package; $1,100 for a driver assist package; $850 for a cold weather package; $625 for Garnet metallic paint and $470 for a driver awareness package. The comfort and technology package includes: eight-way power seats; heated and cooled seat with massage and lumbar; wireless phone charging. The enhanced visibility package that is available includes a rear camera mirror; parking assist; rear pedestrian alert and HD

surround vision. The EPA’s fuel economy ratings for the XT4 come in at 24 miles per gallon overall – with 29 miles per gallon for highway driving and 22 mpg around town. The EPA estimates that it will cost $2,050 a year in fuel to run this XT4 as it uses, on average, 4.2 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven. In the government’s 5-star safety crash test ratings, the XT4 scored an impressive five stars on its overall vehicle score. It received five stars for the side crash test, four stars for the rollover test, five stars for the front driver’s side test and four stars for the front passenger side test. Overall, I feel the XT4 stacks up quite nicely when you compare it to the other competitors in this crowded small, luxury segment. If you are considering leasing or purchasing a small, luxury SUV or crossover, the XT4 should be one to have on your short list.

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raising many thousands of dollars which was donated to Alzheimer’s New Jersey, according to the statement. Prior to both of Smash Out Alzheimer’s events, the group completed in-person and online fundraisers, including partnering with such companies as Yankee Candle, Pampered Chef and LuLaRoe. This past summer, the “Shed the COVID-19” fundraising event asked partici-

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The district began its hybrid in-person instruction model in October at 33% capacity; however, with a rise in state and local COVID-19 numbers, the district returned to a fully remote schedule on Nov. 23. The AA/BB 50% capacity model allows students in the A cohort attend fourhour school days on Monday and Tuesday and students in the B cohort to attend fourhour school days on Thursday and Friday. Effective Jan. 19, the district began implementing Wellness Wednesdays, which is a half-day for all students. When the district returns to its hybrid in-person instruction model, Wednesdays will be a remote

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pants to commit to donating $1 for every pound they lost over a 2-month period, with all monies being donated to Alzheimer’s New Jersey. Because so many of Right at Home of Central New Jersey’s past and present clients suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, Sholom decided to form a 501c3 tax-exempt organization to be able to raise funds for Alzheimer’srelated organizations on an ongoing basis all year long, according to the statement. Right at Home of Central New Jersey is based out of Old Bridge. For more information, visit rightathome. net day for all students. “Part of the general concerns from parents, teachers and students in some cases is the overwhelming pressure [they face] as we continue our remote platform,” said James Tuohy, assistant superintendent of education programs. Wednesday afternoons will allow for students to catch up on missed work; and schedule time with their school counselors, child student teacher case managers, student assistant coordinator counselors or teachers to address concerns they have with remote learning. Teachers can also use the time to communicate with students and parents and plan for additional classroom activities, Tuohy said. For more information visit oldbridgeadmin.org.

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Middlesex College is developing apprenticeship opportunities in Advanced Manufacturing through Career Advance USA, a U.S. Department of Labor-funded grant. Apprenticeships, developed and implemented in collaboration with employers, are earn-and-learn programs that combine formal classroom learning with on-the-job training. Those interested in the program should register for a virtual information session at middlesexcc.edu/manufacturing-apprenticeships. They will be held over Zoom at 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 9, March 9, April 13 and May 11. The college is also looking for employers interested in developing workers. For more information about the grant and how to participate, visit middlesexcc.edu/ manufacturing-apprenticeships or contact Yarelis Figueroa at yﬁgueroa@middelsexcc. edu or John Miller at jsmiller@middlesexcc.edu

Sunheri Yaadein, a virtual Bollywood concert featuring Tina, Rakesh, Tanmayee, Pinakin, Neeti and Tushar, hosted by Madhavi, will be held from 3-5 p.m. Jan. 31. Zoom ID is 882 1333 1879; no passcode needed. It will also be broadcast on Facebook Live by the Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central New Jersey, OHMKara, Indus TV and GOPIO Central Jersey.

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New Jersey Human Services has announced that teens from across the state can begin submitting entries for the 26th annual New Jersey Teen Media Contest, which highlights Human Services’ mission to support families. The contest, run by Human Services’ Division of Family Development, is open to all New Jersey middle school and high school age children. The contest will once again accept entries in the hand-painted/ hand-drawn and written word categories, according to a press release. The 2021 contest challenges teens to illustrate – through art or the written word – how they and their loved ones have supported each other through all of the changes that have happened this year, from remote schooling to ﬁnding new ways to stay connected to friends and family. “These have been challenging times and so much has changed in the world around us,” Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson said. “From spending time with our families and loved ones while socially distanced, to doing activities on a computer we usually do in-person, this year affected us all in many ways. With that in mind, we again look forward to the creativity of New Jersey teens and to celebrating their talents.” All entries must be postmarked no later than March 31. Staff from the Division of Family Development and its Ofﬁce of

Child Support Services will judge the contest. Winners will be selected in the middle school and high school groups, for each of the two entry categories. Typically, winning students are recognized at an awards ceremony in mid-May, but a final decision on an awards ceremony will be made at a later date based on the status of the public health emergency. Winning entries from the contest will be included in the 2022 Office of Child Support Calendar, as well as potentially being included as part of the office’s marketing materials. A number of honorable mention entries will also be selected for possible inclusion in both areas. The 2021 calendar can be viewed or downloaded from the contest homepage, www.NJTeenMedia.org, to serve as inspiration for teens. The website also provides the official rules, frequently asked questions, entry forms, a look at the winners and honorable mentions from previous contests and other important contest information. Teachers and administrators can register their school by visiting www.NJTeenMedia.org or by contacting Matthew Cossel at 201-702-1667 or matthew.cossel@ efkgroup.com. School registration is not required for direct student entry. For complete submission guidelines, visit www.NJTeenMedia.org

• Extend Service Time Limitations for Certain Substitutes: During the COVID-19 public health emergency, Executive Order No. 214 will help school districts manage the increase in temporary and permanent teacher vacancies by allowing (1) those in the process of becoming certificated teachers to fill teaching vacancies for a maximum of 60 school days instead of 20 school days; and 2) fully certificated teachers who are currently employed as substitutes in an area outside of their credentials to fill teaching vacancies for a maximum of 60 school days instead of 40 school days.

Legal Notices JACKSON TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on February 1, 2021 and subsequently, on February 8, 2021, at 7:30 PM, the Jackson Township Planning Board (the “Board”) will hold a virtual public hearing at a special meeting of the Board to review and take formal action upon the application of EL at Jackson LLC (the “Applicant”) for preliminary and final major site plan approval, preliminary and final major subdivision approval, conditional use approval, bulk (“c”) variances, and design waivers/exceptions for a 549-unit residential development known as Jackson Parke (the “Application”) with respect to properties located in Jackson Township and being designated on the Jackson Township Tax Map as Block 17802, Lot 57.01 which has frontage along West Veterans Highway (CR 528) and adjoining Block 10401, Lot 5.04, which is located along Prospertown Road, an unimproved road, both of which tax lots are collectively referred to herein as the “South Parcel” or the “Property.” The South Parcel is in the Jackson Township Mixed Residential Affordable Housing-8 (MF-AH-8) Zone and consists of approximately 129.21 acres of land. The public hearing is being continued from the November 16, 2020, December 7, 2020 and December 21, 2020 meetings of the Board. The Application includes a request for conditional use approval of a sanitary sewer pump station, which will include a force main to connect to the pump station located on Block 10401 Lot 5.01 (the “North Parcel”). There will also be a public utility easement which includes the water main and the force main, running between the North Parcel and the South Parcel, by crossing Block 10401 Lot 5.02, as designated on the Jackson Township Tax Map. In connection with the Application, 74 tax lots are being proposed. Pursuant to the declaration by the Governor of the State of New Jersey that the current COVID-19 (also known as Coronavirus) outbreak constitutes an emergency, and given the recent attention to the potential impacts of COVID-19, and as a general precaution to remind local governmental units of options available to ensure the regular operation of local government [Executive Order 103 (Governor Murphy 3/9/2020) and Executive Order 107 (Governor Murphy 3/20/2020)], and the mechanisms that have been used by local governments during emergencies that render in-person meetings less than optimal, pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-11 and 12 and the most recent guidelines provided by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (Division of Local Government Services), the public hearing will be held by online/virtual means and telephonically only. This public hearing is by Court Order as well. During the public hearing, any interested party will have an opportunity to view the hearing in its entirety and/or be heard (ask questions, provide com ments or offer evidence). Participating via online/virtual means or telephonically is free of charge to the public. On February 1, 2021 the meeting can be accessed by visiting https://zoom.us, clicking on “Join A Meeting” and entering Meeting ID: 89880050124 and Passcode: 594655. Additionally, the meeting can be accessed via iPhone one-tap: US: +13017158592,,89880050124#,,,,*594655# or +13126266799,,89880050124#,,,,*594655#, or via Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 and enter Webinar ID: 898 8005 0124 and Passcode: 594655. On February 8, 2021 the meeting can be accessed by visiting https://zoom.us, clicking on “Join A Meeting” and entering Meeting ID: 88389360899 and Passcode: 594655. Additionally, the meeting can be accessed via iPhone one-tap: US: +13126266799,,88389360899#,,,,*594655# or +19292056099,,88389360899#,,,,*594655#, or via Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 and enter Webinar ID: 883 8936 0899 and Passcode: 594655. Members of the public interested in asking questions, providing comments, or offering evidence concerning the Application can do so during the public hearing. The Application and supporting materials (including maps, plans, exhibits and transcripts from prior and forthcoming meetings) will be available for public inspection free of charge to the public by going to the following website: https://nj-jacksontownship.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter or https://www.jacksontwpnj.net/DocumentCenter/Index/478 and at the Jackson Township Annex Building located at 65 Don Connor Blvd, Jackson, New Jersey 08527, Monday through Friday between the hours of 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Members of the public may also contact the Board Secretary, Denise Buono, by phone at (732) 928-1200, extension 1239, or by email to dbuono@jacksontwpnj.net in order to make an appointment to review copies of the Application materials, plans, exhibits, transcripts from prior and forthcoming meetings, and supporting documents. In addition, all exhibits (pre-marked) which are anticipated to be relied upon during the public hearing, together with the review letters of the Boardʼs consultants, will be available for inspection at https://nj-jacksontownship.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter or https://www.jacksontwpnj.net/DocumentCenter/Index/478. The public hearing may be continued without further notice on such additional or other dates as the Board may determine. Any member of the public that has a concern regarding utilizing the technology set forth above to participate in the virtual public hearing may contact the Board Secretary by phone at (732) 9281200, extension 1239, or by email to dbuono@jacksontwpnj.net. There will also be a portion of the virtual public hearing dedicated to public questions, public comment, and the opportunity for the public to offer evidence. Jason R. Tuvel, Esq. 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graduation requirements remain in place. • Remove SGOs from Teacher Evaluations: Student Growth Objectives (SGOs) are measurable and speciﬁc academic goals for groups of students set by educators in consultation with their supervisors. In light of the pandemic, Executive Order No. 214 will remove SGOs as a component of formal educator evaluations for the 2020-21 school year. As a result, all educators will be evaluated solely on observations conducted by supervisors, principals or other school leaders. SGOs may still be used for other purposes, such as professional development.

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(732) 534-0548

NM-00445988

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732-418-0011

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