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Proposed school budget supports staff and programs in Old Bridge By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer
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Grant earmarked for teen programs at Sayreville Library By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer
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he Sayreville Borough Council is considering a $425,000 grant from the state to assist in the $850,000 expansion of the borough’s public library that will accommodate teenage patrons. On April 13, the council passed a resolution authorizing the application for a grant for the expansion of the Sayreville Public Library, Washington Road, through funds available from the New Jersey Library Construction Bond Act. Council President Mary Novak and Councilmembers Kevin Dalina, Damon Enriquez, Michele Maher and Dave McGill voted “yes” on submit-
ting the grant application; Councilwoman Donna Roberts voted “no”. The New Jersey Library Construction Bond Act, according to the resolution, authorizes the issuance of $125 million in state general obligation bonds to provide grants for the construction, reconstruction, development, extension, improvement and furnishing of public libraries throughout the state. The first solicitation for grant applications was issued in January with $87.5 million in general funding. According to Leah Kloc, the library director, the project will cost $850,000. The resolution states that the governing body has determined that in the event that the Borough of Sayreville and the Sayre-
ville Public Library are awarded the grant, the borough and library will take the necessary action to authorize sufficient funds to match the $425,000 grant for the project. Chief Financial Officer Denise Biancamano informed the governing body that the intent of the application is to pursue the potential funds from the state and they are not bonding for the library expansion with the application. “We’re not agreeing to do a bond,” Biancamano said. “We’re agreeing to apply for this grant. If the grant was approved, a bond ordinance would be put in place to secure the matching funds for the financing of this grant should the council and the (Continued on page 7)
he proposed 2020-21 school budget in Old Bridge supports all staff and programs despite continued state aid reductions. Board of Education members are praising the Old Bridge Township Public School District administration for their efforts to not repeat the grim reductions of the 201920 school budget, which saw the closure of Cheesequake Elementary School and the cut of 85 positions. “To not have to cut anything dealing with cuts from the state is nothing short of amazing,” Board Vice President Jill DeCaro said, whose sentiments were shared among board members. A public hearing for the 2020-21 budget will be held during a virtual meeting on May 5. The board approved a preliminary $158.24 million operation budget, an increase of $7.52 million from the 2019-20 budget at a meeting on March 17. The budget is proposed to be supported by the collection of a $104.95 million tax levy from the township’s residential and commercial property owners. The budget supports eight projects totaling $1.48 million. The projects include upgrades to the TV Studio production, computer infrastructure upgrades, sidewalk, curb replacements, boiler at Cooper Elementary, public address system at Carl Sandburg Middle School, hydroponics lab at Old Bridge High School, lighting system at the Ellen McDermott Grade Nine Center, and HVAC (heating, ventilation, air-conditioning) unit at Miller Elementary, School Business Administrator Joseph Marra said. The district is expected to receive a $3.8 million reduction in state aid for the 202021 budget following Gov. Phil Murphy’s revamp of the School Funding Formula,
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Not all superheroes wear capes: A frontline hero shares her story By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer
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wo weeks ago, Jacqueline Barber, a nurse at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center in Old Bridge, looked out the window of the recovery wing and saw the lights and sirens of members of the police, fire and first aid departments. About 90 emergency vehicles and 100 first responders greeted hospital doctors and nurses with applauds and encouragement as they entered and exited the building on April 16 as part of appreciation events at the Hackensack Meridian Health locations throughout the state. “It was right around the time we needed it,” said Barber, who has been a nurse for 37 years, of the show of appreciation. She called the rally “fun and very meaningful.” “We look at some of those pictures now and it really holds us together. … We’re all fighting this together, we are in the fight to win the fight,” she said, noting the challenging and stressful days in the beginning of the pandemic has brought a sense of calm and appreciation to where they are now. Barber sat down with Newspaper Media Group for a virtual interview on April 28 to share her experiences with the novel coronavirus pandemic. She is part of a team of 40 or so operating and recovery room staff – housekeepers, secretaries, unit assistants and nurses – who came together as one through the pandemic. “Each person is an integral part of the team,” she said. It was two weeks ago the hospital saw its highest surges of patients coming in with COVID-19. “We would hear emergencies called all over the building,” recalled Barber. “Those were tough times at the hospital. … it was pretty scary at some points not knowing how bad it was going to get.” Barber said the hospital did something called pyramid nursing to make sure every patient who came in very ill was managed by a care team. “We had some very, very positive outcomes from that,” she said. The team was charged with opening up a COVID-19 free unit, or clean unit, to free up space for COVID-19 patients in the hospital. Barber said a lot of creative, collaborative, courageous and compassionate care went into transforming what was an ambulatory surgical care unit into an inpatient unit. “We spent a day gathering as many sup-
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Nurse Jacqueline Barber sat down with Newspaper Media Group for a virtual interview on April 28 to share her experiences with the novel coronavirus pandemic. She is part of a team of 40 or so operating and recovery room staff - housekeepers, secretaries, unit assistants and nurses - who came together as one through the pandemic.
plies we thought we would need and came would say to them ‘Can you believe you’d upstairs with beds and stretchers,” she said. be doing this a week later?’ because at first “We made lists, pharmacy helped us, mate- the concept was so outrageous.” rials management helped us because they Before the pandemic, the nursing staff had to bring us linen. It took us worked 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. shifts two days to actually get it up. each day and had an on call shift Of course we had growing pains from 3 p.m. to the next day for in the very beginning of what an emergency. Now shifts are we didn’t anticipate of what we from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 7 p.m. would need, but I don’t think it to 7 a.m. took us more than three days to “So that meant some people go full-steam where everyone were working nights, some knew what they were doing.” people were working days and The COVID-19-free unit has working as teams. … It took a the capability of 25 hospital beds lot of work to put all that togethfor patients. They opened the er,” Barber said. “Everybody wing with 13 beds. has been doing a great job.” “With the clean unit, the hosBarber said from the start her pital did not have to hold patients team has accepted the challenge. in the Emergency Room when Jacqueline Barber “When they say superheroes there were not enough beds in don’t always wear capes they the hospital,” Barber said. wear scrubs, we are perfect examples of The long-time nurse said she is proud wearing scrubs every day and meeting and of the teamwork and collaboration of the exceeding the challenge,” she said. “You two different nursing groups – recovery can’t imagine how it feels to come in and and operation – working together. She said everybody’s doing their thing and everyalthough recovery room nurses are critical body’s accepted their job. We have some certified care nurses, operating room nurses patients that were very sick and they got have specialties unique to the operating better and we all cheer those accomplishroom. ments. Everybody is so proud.” “It required us to work as a team,” she When a patient is discharged from the said. “This was all new to everyone. We did hospital after his or her COVID-19 battle, not do this before. We are nurses of course, the hospital plays “Eye of the Tiger” and all basic nursing, but it’s so out of our ele- everyone applauds, Barber said. ment for what we’ve done before. You can’t A typical day for Barber starts at 6 a.m., imagine the pride from the first week we checking out the schedule ahead making
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sure everyone is teamed up with someone. At 7 a.m., the day and night shifts have a team, safety huddle to talk about events that occurred, talk about safety issues and concerns team members may have and discuss their successes and failures. “We then give ourselves a nice cheer and off the day we go,” she said. At 8:30 a.m., an administrative safety huddle is held to share information discussed at the safety huddle and to get an idea of what is happening in the whole facility and organization. “From there we go to a meeting with our case managers to discuss every patient, and discuss with team members what the best plan of care is, and how are we working with the families to increase communication with the patient,” she said. Barber said it is very hard for family members not to be involved in any portion of care. She said they have gotten to know family members very well, some on a first name basis. “We are that bridge … if patients can’t call their families because they don’t have their cell phone, we give phones to the patients,” she said. “Our social work team is great, they talk to families one-on-one. We have started using iPads for FaceTime for families to see their actual family members, which has been very nice.” Barber said they have created a Wall of Pride in the department with people and organizations who have provided meals for their staff from the Girl and Boy Scouts to family members. “It reminds us we are in this for everyone,” she said. “Our families send us out every day and that’s a lot for them as well. They have to hold the fort down while all of us are here.” Barber said a brother of one of their patients, who had a real hard time with COVID-19, provided the team with pizza and cannolis on April 27. “We worked really hard to make him better … it was a good feeling,” she said. “We have to remind each other of the positives, not the negatives, always the positives.” Barber said as they move forward in efforts to further flatten the curve of COVID-19, she said it’s important for the public to respect social distancing, wash hands and stay at home. “This was a big challenge. We don’t want to see surges we saw two weeks ago,” she said. Contact Kathy Chang at kchang@newspapermediagroup.com.
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Remember those who gave their lives for liberty: commemorating the 80th anniversary of World War II
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his is no exercise! These planes Stalin, which gave the Soviets free reign in have swastikas painted on their Finland, Estonia, Latvia, part of Romania tails!” and half of Poland, Hitler was allowed to Those were the words of a attack the rest of Poland without British director witnessing the fear of Soviet interference. Then German surprise invasion of on April 9, 1940, Germany invadBelgium on May 10, 1940, as reed Denmark and Norway. corded in the diary of Anne BrusHerman Goering, Hitler’s selmans who would later become second in command, assured the a leading figure in the Belgian/ people of France, Netherlands, French underground. Belgium and Luxembourg that On that day, New Yorkers they had nothing to fear. Germawere anticipating the reopening ny had only bombed and attacked LIVING those countries and with tanks of the World’s Fair at Flushing Meadows in Queens for its secHISTORY and planes to protect the citizens. ond and final year. Here in MadiHe claimed that Germany had son Township, now Old Bridge, uncovered Great Britain’s plot to people were making preparations Sebastian Rizzo invade those countries and Gerfor the grand opening of Cheesemany was just looking to protect quake State Park. Then came the them. Of course Germany’s claim catastrophic news from overseas. Hitler was found to be bogus. had unleashed blitzkrieg, or lightning war, Although the bombing of Pearl Harbor on the countries of Western Europe: Neth- would bring the United States into the war erlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. 18 months later, Germany’s May 10 invaThrough fear and propaganda, Nazi sion plunged nearly all of Western Europe Germany had already taken over Austria into what would become World War II. and Czechoslovakia without bloodshed. This year will commemorate the 80By negotiating a non-aggression pact with year anniversary of Germany’s invasion of
Denmark, Norway, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and France. This Memorial Day, in addition to remembering all of our countrymen and women who sacrificed so much for all of us, the Madison-Old Bridge Township Historical Society asks that we also take a moment to remember people everywhere who have given their all for the liberty of others.
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mayor decide to move forward with accepting the grant.” Roberts said she voted “no” because she took issue with the application since it is for a matching grant. “That means if Sayreville is awarded a grant, the Sayreville taxpayers will also incur an expense of an equal or greater amount to the grant provided. That means, directly or indirectly, a bigger tax bill for our residents,” she said. “Now, let me clarify, just because this is a matching grant should not prevent us from applying for it; however, I argue that we should have a complete conversation that includes both the benefits and consequences and make a balanced decision on whether the grant works for Sayreville at this time or not.” The council’s action follows Library Board members appearing before the governing body on March 9 to present on the planned expansion. The board members explained that the expansion is intended to accommodate teenagers who use the library after school. “We’ve had an ongoing problem after school with the kids coming in from the middle school and the high school,” Kloc said. “We get an average of 100 children a day that come into the library after school. They’re loud, they’re rambunctious, they want to eat snacks, and they want to make a mess. A lot of times, we have to ask some kids to leave the library and we really don’t like to do that. “The other problem is that it’s disruptive for other patrons,” she continued. “If we have adults in the library trying to get some work done or find some quiet time, they’re not able to do it if there are a large numbers of teens in the library. Even if they’re not acting up, just the level when they speak can be loud enough to disrupt people. It’s not that they’re bad kids, it’s just that there are a lot of them and they just get out of school and they’re like that.” Kloc also explained that the library’s room for teenagers is next to the library’s quiet room. “The way our library is set up is that the teen room is right next to what’s called our quiet room,” the library director said. For a complete list of community announcements, visit www.centraljersey. com. Any items not appearing in the newspaper will be posted online. To submit an announcement, send details to news@njsuburban.com or mail Newspaper Media Group, the Suburban, 198 Route 9, Suite 100, Manalapan 07726. The deadline for submissions is noon on Thursday.
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“Our quiet room is our silent room and that’s where people go to read. You’re not allowed to talk in there and the teen room is right next to it. So anybody who wants to go in there and take an online test, study or just read the newspaper in peace have this noise coming from the teen room. On the other side of the teen room, teachers tutor after school. “The teens congregate in different parts of the library and they’ll sit wherever there’s room to sit. We don’t have that much space, even for the adults, so the teens sit on the floor. They’re trying to charge their phones with their wires coming across the aisles where people can trip on them. We just don’t have the space to accommodate
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them and we want to accommodate them. We want them to come to the library, we like to have them there and we hope they’ll become lifelong library users.” According to Hannah Lee, the head of Youth Services, a tenth of the library’s space is allocated for teenagers. Roberts said she appreciates the hard work of the library staff, and agrees it is disruptive when teenagers do not have options on where to go to direct their time and energy. “Maybe a better way to address the problem with teens at the library after school and many needing the use of computers can be addressed in another way,” the councilwoman said. “Since the prob-
lem occurs after schools are dismissed, maybe a better solution is to utilize the existing space we have in both the high school and middle school to fill this gap? This doesn’t seem to be a library problem, but a problem of idle time. “Don’t we have the ability to solve this problem with the resources we already have by allocating our resources more constructively? Would it be more cost-effective for students who use the library computers for homework to provide loaner computers to them during the school year to be able to do their homework at home also?” Architect Pete Campisano informed the council that construction on the project is not expected to begin until 2021.
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Old Bridge PBA continues to bring smiles to community – lights, sirens and all By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer
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embers of the Old Bridge Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) Local 127 are continuing to bring smiles to the community – lights, sirens and all in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic. “If people reach out and we can go out, we will,” said PBA President Vincent Galgano, saying drive-by birthday parades are a new phenomenon during this time. “If we can keep the kids happy and hopes up, we are grateful.” Members of the PBA have participated in two drive-by birthday parades for two children in the same neighborhood, and on April 17, the PBA members were honored to take part in a welcome home parade for Kendall Bresocnik. The Bresocnik family recently received some heartbreaking news. Kendall, described by her family as a “happy, silly, first grader and 7-year-old princess,” was diagnosed with multiple inoperable, grade 3 glioma brain tumors. The PBA, in a social media post, recognized staff at the
Old Bridge Police Department, New York Police Department, Port Authority Police Department, Marlboro Police Department, Matawan Police Department, New Jersey State Police, Robertsville Fire Department, Green and White First Aid Squad, Red and White First Aid Squad, and Old Bridge Township Emergency Medical Services (OBTEMS) as well as Bikers Against Child Abuse, and all of the friends and family who came out to support the young girl and her family. “We all wanted to make Kendall feel extra special when she got home,” Galgano said of the 45-minute event. “We know that Kendall is a strong little girl and we will be here to support her any way we can.” A GoFundMe page for Kendall and her PHOTO COURTESY OF OLD BRIDGE PBA LOCAL 127 family has been set up to help minimize fiOld Bridge PBA Local 127 members participated in a welcome home nancial uncertainty following Kendall’s diparade on April 17 for Kendall Bresocnik, who was diagnosed with multiple agnosis. To make a donation, visit https:// inoperable, grade 3 glioma brain tumors. bit.ly/2XVB9Db
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and the public are invited to provide comments as the Old Bridge Police Department seeks re-accreditation for a second time. A team of assessors from the New Jer-
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Raymond Manuel Franco, 82 Raymond Manuel “Ray” Franco, 82, of Old Bridge, NJ passed away on April 11, 2020. Ray was born in Astoria, New York to Manuel and Martha Franco. He was raised principally in Dumont, NJ, and attended St. Celia High School in the nearby town of Englewood. Following high school, Ray attended Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science, from which he graduated in 1958 with a degree in Textile Engineering. Ray was a loving and supportive husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, including camping; cooking out; sitting by a fire; and visiting museums, parks, and beaches. Almost his entire life was lived near the ocean, and he was an avid boater and fisherman who spent much time along the New Jersey and New England coasts. His interests and knowledge in many subjects made him an engaging conversationalist. Among his most notable traits was his good sense of humor; he was an unassuming person who saw the humor in everyday life, and a thoughtful person who never took himself too seriously. Ray is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia; children Raymond (Teresa) Franco and Louis (Darlene) Franco; grandson Benjamin; and siblings Dr. James M. Franco, J. Thomas (Diana) Franco, and Madeleine Franco. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. A private burial service was held on April 17, 2020. A memorial service will be held at a future date to be announced. NM-00429341
sey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will examine all aspects of the department’s policies and procedures, management, operations and support services on May 10, according to Police Chief William A. Volkert. “Verification by the team that the Old Bridge Police Department meets the commission’s ‘best practice’ standards is part of a voluntary process to achieve re-accreditation, a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence,” Volkert said. As part of this final assessment, employees and members of the general public are invited to provide comments to the assessment team through telephone or email. The public may call 732-258-0055 between 11 a.m. and noon on May 11. Email comments can be sent to Police Capt. Joseph Mandola at jmandola@oldbridge.com. Telephone comments are limited to five minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with the NJSACOP standards. A copy of the standards is available for inspection at the Old Bridge Police Department, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge 08857. For written comments email the Accreditation Program Director Harry J. Delgado at hdelgado@njsacop.org or send written comment to the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission at
751 Route 73 North, Suite 12, Marlton 08053. The Old Bridge Police Department must comply with NJSACOP LEAP standards in order to achieve accredited status. “Accreditation results in greater accountability within the agency, reduced risk and liability exposure, stronger defense against civil lawsuits, increased community advocacy and more confidence in the agency’s ability to operate efficiently and respond to community needs,” Volkert said. The department reached re-accreditation status in August 2017. Delgado has said the re-accreditation process takes two years to complete and an accreditation status lasts for three years. During accreditation, the agency must submit annual reports of compliance. “The assessment team is composed of law enforcement practitioners from similar New Jersey law enforcement agencies,” Delgado said. “The assessors will review written materials, interview agency members and visit offices and other places where compliance with the standards can be observed. Once the commission’s assessors complete their review of the agency, they will report to the full commission, which will then decide if the agency is to be granted accredited status.” To view a copy of the standards, call Mandola at 732-721-5600, ext. 3411.
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD Sacred Heart Church rescheduled its third annual tricky tray for May 29 at Sacred Heart Memorial Hall, 531 Washington Ave., South Amboy. Doors open at 6 p.m. The first ticket will be drawn at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per person, which includes admission, coffee, tea, dessert and six small prize tickets. Additional prize tickets sold separately at event. Cash only. Or, purchase a pre-sale bundle package at $55 which includes admission, one sheet of small, medium and large prize tickets, and one grand prize ticket. BYO food and refreshments. Must be 18 years or older to attend. To reserve a seat, call the parish office at 732-721-0040 or email sheart224@aol. com. Order forms are also available at the parish office. The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Ohr will present New Jersey author Michelle Cameron, discussing her soon-to-be released book “Beyond the Ghetto Gates,” at 1 p.m. on May 31. The novel is set in 1796, when Napoleon marched into Italy and opened the ghetto gates, freeing the Jews who had long been trapped behind them. The novel raises issues including the conflict between assimilation and religious tradition, intermarriage, love and familial duty. Cost is $25. For more information, contact Liz at 908-256-0276 or at congregationbethohr@ gmail.com Congregation Beth Ohr is located at 70 Route 516, Old Bridge. The United Way of Central Jersey’s COVID-19 Recovery Fund will assist individuals and families affected by the novel coronavirus with crucial basic expenses including rent, utilities, prescription medication/medical supplies, child care and food.
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United Way will work with trusted community partners to identify individuals and families most in need of this temporary support. Donations to the UWCJ COVID-19 Support Fund may be made online at www. uwcj.org. Checks made payable to United Way may be mailed to United Way of Central Jersey, 32 Ford Ave., Milltown 08850. The First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville is seeking vendors for its annual flea market, set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 6 at the church, 172 Main St., Sayreville. Spaces are available for $15 for one space or $25 for two. There are a limited number of tables to rent for an additional $5. No food vendors. For information, call 732-257-6353 or email churchoffice172@optimum.net.
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SPRING FLUSHING – OBMUA The Old Bridge Municipal Utilities Authority hereby notifies all customers that the SPRING FLUSHING PROGRAM will commence, Monday, April 13, 2020, and will be in effect for approximately seven (7) weeks. FLUSHING will be done between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. The water may show a slight discoloration, which is temporary. Guy Donatelli Executive Director
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Old Bridge Police Department is scheduled for a final assessment as part of its program to achieve re-accreditation by verifying that it meets recognized professional best practices. Administered by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, the accreditation program requires agencies to comply with best practice standards in five basic areas: the administrative function, the personnel function, the operations function, the investigative function and the arrestee/detainee function. Agency employees and the public are invited to offer comments by calling (732) 258-0055 on May 11, 2020 between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Comments will be taken by the Assessment Team. E-mail comments can be sent to the Police Department at jmandola@oldbridge.com Telephone comments are limited to 5 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with the NJSACOP standards. A copy of the standards is available for inspection at the Old Bridge Police Department, One Old Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge, NJ 08857. Please contact Capt. Joseph Mandola at (732) 721-5600, Ext. 3411, for more information. Anyone wishing to submit written comments about the Old Bridge Police Department’s ability to comply with the standards for re-accreditation may send them to Harry Delgado, Ed. S, Accreditation Program Director, hdelgado@njsacop.org, or write to the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission at 751 Route 73 North, Suite 12, Marlton, NJ 08053. NM-00429264
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ON THE ROAD PETER PERROTTA
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n a classic “Honeymooners” episode, Ralph Kramden bemoans the fact that he could never hit the high note on his old trumpet. His ever-present sidekick, Ed Norton, advises that in order to improve in life, you have to sit down and make a list of your good points and Peter Perrotta bad points. Norton tells his best friend that once he composes the list, he needs to work on improving the bad points, while maintaining the good points. That is sort of exactly how I feel about the – the first totally fully electric vehicle I have ever reviewed. There are plenty of good points to rave about with this groundbreaking electric car, but at the same time there are some things – namely the cumbersome charging process – that I think need to improve. The broad stroke benefits of this car – which by the way was named Motor Trend’s Car of the Year in 2017 – are simple. It is efficient and at the same time peppy (the equivalent of 200 horsepower) while only costing about 93 cents to drive 25 miles. It has a tremendous positive impact on the environment (burning no fossil fuel and emitting no toxins into the atmosphere). And, it has some panache – while it looks like a stumpy wedge – it is actually loads of fun to drive. On the other side of the ledger, I’d have to say that the charging process and trying to strategically locate where the charging stations are in relation to where you will be driving takes some getting used to. In my honest opinion, if you are not the type of person who is enthused about realizing the environmental benefits of owning a
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car like this, then this is not the car for you, because you will not be excited enough to withstand the extra work and time needed to make sure the car is charged. You also have to invest more time planning your route when it’s time to take a longer trip and not just scoot about town running errands. It’s not as easy as just gas and go. The 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV has an impressive estimated 259 mile driving range when fully charged – a 21 mile improvement over last year’s model. By comparison, its competitors clock in at the following ranges: Nissan Leaf, 226 miles; Tesla Model 3, 250 miles; Kia Niro, 239 miles and the Hyundai Kona, 258 miles. OK, so how do you charge the thing? There are basically four methods to charge the Bolt EV. Since I live in a second floor condo, it was not practical to plug the Bolt in overnight. However, if you use a household standard 120 volt plug, it will charge at a rate of 4 miles of range per hour – meaning it would take you 25 hours just to give it a 100 mile charge. If you use an upgraded 240 volt home charging system, it would take you about 10 hours to give it a 100 mile charge. To me, both those home charging methods take a bit too long, unless, of course,
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time is not an issue for you. For me, the best and most efficient way to charge this car was at either the ChargePoint or EVgo charging stations. What I quickly learned was that when you use these commercial charging stations there are two ways to charge – at a stage two level charging station or a stage three level charging station, which they call the DC or direct charge method. The level two charging stations take about 5 hours to give it about a 100-mile charge – a fact I felt was still too much time. Like, who has five hours to spend in their car at a charging station? Nope, folks, the only way to go with this car, is to use the DC or direct charge, level 3 charging stations. In my personal experience, when I used the DC charging stations, it took me about two hours to give it a 125-mile charge. So what I found myself doing was planning it out so I took my lunch, something to read and my cell phone when I went to charge it so I could entertain myself properly during the charge time. While the environmental benefits of the Chevy Bolt EV are obvious, the economic advantages are not so – especially with the price of a gallon of gas these days well under $2 per gallon. According to the EPA’s Department of Transportation fuel use estimates, the aver-
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD The top 10 poems have been selected for the 2020 NAMI NJ Dara Axelrod Expressive Arts Mental Health Poetry Contest based on the theme of “battling our challenges with superpowers.” NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) members and friends can vote online for the top three poems through May 31. All poems entered into the contest will
be showcased on NAMI NJ’s Poetry Corner webpage in the coming months. The poems are listed in alphabetical order by poem name; the author names are temporarily omitted for fair voting: Cosmic Revelation, D.I.D., Hello my name is: Resilience, Metamorphosis, My Survival Story, Signs, Silence, The good the bad and the mental illness, Untitled and Visibility.
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age annual fuel cost to run the Bolt comes in at about $550 – which is very cheap. At the same time, the EPA says it costs about 93 cents in electricity to drive the car 25 miles. That translates to $1.86 (about what it costs for a gallon of gas these day) to go 50 miles. So yes, even with the falling price of gas, the question remains, is the Bolt worth it? The 2020 Bolt EV Premiere is offered in two models: the entry level and less optioned LT with a base price of $36,620 and the top-of-the-line Premiere, with a base price of $41,020. I test drove the Premiere model for one week, which carried a final sticker price of $43,735. Added options to my tester were: $750 for DC fast charging provisions; $595 for an infotainment package that included wireless charging, a Bose premium sound system, and rear charger ports. Also included was $495 for the Driver Confidence Package that includes following distance indicator, forward collision alert, lane keep assist and automatic emergency braking and $875 for destination and delivery. The Bolt EV also got some impressive marks on the government’s 5-star safety ratings, garnering a five star rating for the overall vehicle score. However, overall, I must say that despite having to get used to the charging isA sue, the Bolt EV has a lot to offer. For a compact car, I found it to be1 roomy, comfortable and easy to drive. ItF accelerates smoothly and evenly and han-6 9 dles quite well. Overall, anyone who is considering11 purchasing an EV vehicle, would be remiss1 not to include the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EVt on their short list of those models consid-1 ered. Happy charging! 1
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which was approved by the New Jersey Senate and the House of Representatives on July 21, 2018. Last year, the district saw a $3 million reduction in state aid with $42,209,527. Old Bridge Township Public Schools will receive an approximate $12 million reduction in state aid over the next seven years, from approximately $45 million to $33 million according to the School Fund-
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AFF HOME SERVICES and REPAIRS Slow moving or clogged drains, Tub/shower caulking, wall repairs, leaky roof. No job too small! Free estimate McMULLEN CONSTRUCTION Call John, 732-744-6609 ALL PHASES OF MASONRY. SMALL JOBS WELCOME. Fully HANDYMAN Painting, Tiling, Ins. Call Tom, 732-536-1431 Remodeling, Cabinetry, Baths Kitchens.Neat, clean, reliable RICCARDI MASONS Free est. Kyle 732-395-9329 All types of masonry. No job too small. Free Est. Home Improvements 732-695-2183 AFFORDABLE! REPAIR OR NEW Interior Work, Roof, Deck, Bath, Kitchen, Additions. Free Estimates 732-322-3820
E. ANDRÉ
732-290-9086
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GROUT CLEANING
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Lawn Care / Landscaping
Call 732-955-6434
Odd Jobs/Cleanups
ACE JUNK & TRASH REMOVAL
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Painting/Wallpapering PAINTING - Interior/Exterior Ins. Reasonable. 732-343-4661
Plumbing
BACSOKA
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Call 732-727-0014 Power Washing
A BARGAIN! POWERWASHING
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Auto/Truck Wanted
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A Affordable CLEAN-UPS We take away anything.
All types: Cars, Antiques, Trucks. Top Dollar Paid $500 - $5,000 & up! Cash on the spot BUT must be good condition. We'll come to you 7 days a week. Call for information!
Free estimates. 732-264-2520
CASH FOR CARS
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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-00427857
Free Est. • Bonded & Ins. • Lic. # 15903
732-238-1049 VDElectric@msn.com
Electrical
Gutter Covers RooďŹ ng & Chimney Repairs Call for free estimate
732-238-8519
www.spitalettoelectric.com email: info@spitalettoelectric.com We Accept All Major Credit Cards-
NM-00429365
Gutters
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• Roofing Siding - Windows • Bathroom And Kitchen Remodeling Free Est. • Fully Ins. • 35 Years Experience NM-00428631
(Cell) NM-00429274
24 HOUR PROMPT/EMERGENCY SERVICE
Home Improvements
AJ’s Home Improvement, LLC CERTIFIED
Interior Carpentry Painting Repairs Basement WaterprooďŹ ng No Job Too Small or Big!
CALL 732-925-0563
$999 or more
** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 1 Cord $175.00 • 1/2 Cord $100 PROMPT/EMERGENCY
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Landscaping
TREE SERVICE
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Free Estimates • Senior Discounts
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 5/31/20
C.H.E.A.P.
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Lawn Care
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Home Improvements
NEXT DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
$100 OFF Any Service of $499 or more
Commercial & Residential
Veteran Discounts Available
800-640-7781
Landscaping
Will Serve The Monmouth Areas For Tree Work & Landscaping Only
www.buildwithasjr.com
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• Hardwood Floors • Kitchens • Laminate Floors • Moldings • Odd Jobs • Painting • Power Washing • Repairs • Roofing • Sheds • Siding • Wallpaper • Windows
(Office)
Fully Insured TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
WITH THIS AD Exp. 5/15/20
A&S JR. LLC Lic # 13VH03221500
Free Estimates • Insured • Owner-Operator
NM-00428705
SPITALETTO ELECTRIC OWNER OPERATED
Specializing in
Over 2,500 Satisfied Customers
ALL WORK GUARANTEED !!!
732-579-2490
• Cleaning/Repairs • Gutter Guards • Chimney Caps • Roof Repairs
HOME IMPROVEMENTS • Additions • Attics • Basements • Bathrooms • Carpentry • Ceramic Tile • Counter Tops • Decks Over 30 years • Doors Experience • Dormers • Dry Wall • Flooring • Gutters
INSTALLATION REPAIRS CLEANING
TIMCO HOME IMPROVEMENTS
NM-00428654
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Home Improvements
NM-00428122
The Name You Know & Trust
Home Improvements
NM-00429358
Contractors
• Tree Removal • Trimming • Pruning • Stump Grinding • Lots Cleared FIREWOOD “We Are The Most Recommended Tree Service In The Areaâ€?
732-548-1653
NM-00428667
Free Estimates • Fully Insured
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Lawn Care
G.S. LAWN SVC & LANDSCAPING, LLC
Spring Clean-Ups Landscape Restoration Experts
ALL WORK GUARANTEED Residential & Commercial Lic. #13vH08853200 • Weekly Mowing • Fertilization Program • De-Thatching & Seeding • Re-Sodding lawn • Complete Landscape Restoration & Installation • Mulch, Stone, Topsoil Installed & Delivered • Trimming & Pruning • Gutter Cleaning • Drainage • Pavers
Now Accepting Most Credit Cards Fully Insured • Free Estimates Visit our website: www.gslawnsvclandscaping.com Facebook: G.S. Lawn Service & Landscaping, LL.C.
DAVID J. GUDZAK NM-00426956
Lawn Care
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Landscaping
D&S LANDSCAPING INC.
Paver Walkways Patio • Driveways Snow Plowing
COMPLETE LANDSCAPE DESIGN 732-549-6387
www.dslandscapinginc.com
NM-00428688
Lawn Care
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Lawn Care
ARBOR EXPERTS, LLC. 732 257-7119 732-814-2466
Maximizing the safety, health and longevity of your trees and landscapes for over 35 years.
- Expert Tree Removal - All phases of Tree Care - Specializing in Organic Tree Care -
(Patios, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Sidewalks) Free Estimates Fully Insured Over 20 Years Experience 24 Hour Emergency Service Senior Citizen Discount
LET US SHOW YOU HOW TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF YOUR TREES AND LANDSCAPE.
CALL NICK
NM-00428712
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Landscaping
Landscaping
MICKIEWICZ
Tree Service, Inc.
732-207-3933 732-617-TREE
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Lawn Care
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Landscaping
New Beginnings Landscaping Spring & Fall Clean Ups Lawn Mowing - Fertilization Top Soil, Mulch, Shrub Trimming, New Plantings, Seeding, Powerwashing
Now Booking Seasonal Contracts for 2020 Season
CLEAN-UPS
We deliver materials!
NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A
Lawn Care
Tree Removal Trimming-Pruning Stump Grinding Firewood
732-354-3788
Free Estimates • Fully Insured Reasonable Prices Now accepting major credit cards
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
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Masonry/Paving
732-525-8118
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NJ Lic. 13VH3323100
FREE ESTIMATE Brick Pavers - Natural Stone Concrete - Driveways - Patios Sidewalks - Steps - Retaining Walls
1-800-757-7747
Call 908-309-1430 ask for Mike Give your property a New Beginning
FREE ESTIMATES
Landscaping
Masonry/Paving
For a free estimate call us today!
CertiďŹ ed brick paver and retaining wall installer
A&C TREE SERVICE
NM-00427346
Landscaping
Residential/Commercial/Municipal
Lawn Care
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
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NM-00428536
Masonry/Paving
EXPERT
LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC
Serving all of New Jersey since 1998
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LANDSCAPING • TREE SERVICES STUMP REMOVAL • SPRINKLER REPAIR BULK MATERIAL DELIVERY
Specializing in all types of paving for Driveways & Parking Lots
FULLY INSURED
24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE
732-713-1528 TOM 732-713-2008 BRIAN
CELL # 732-810-9511 NM-00425303
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3rd Generation
PAINTING
• All Phases Of Painting • Interior/Exterior • Moulding Installation •No Job Too Small
When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter
(732) 534-0548
Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured Lic#13VH06178600
NM-00425169
Painting/Wallpapering
Pool Care
Family Pool Service Pool Openings & Closings
Liner Replacements •Pump & Motor Work
All Pool Services Call 732-763-3262 NM-00429284
foster@familypoolservice.com
Power Washing
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Free Estimates - Fully Insured
732-906-0385 Plumbing
NM-00428224
Roofing/Siding
CISLO SIDING plumbing & heating
All Types of Siding Windows • Roofing
732-548-0110
732-418-0011
Free Estimates • Fully Insured
Metuchen, NJ 08840 | info@mattcoplumbing.com
25th Anniversary
www.cislosiding.com
NM-00429381
www.mattcoplumbing.com
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