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Sayreville school budget adopted By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer
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he Sayreville School District Board of Education has adopted a $108.4 million budget that will fund the operation of the district during the 2020-21 school year. Following a discussion among district administrators and board members, the budget was adopted on May 5. Board President Anthony Esposito, board Vice President John Walsh and board members Lucy Bloom, Christopher Callahan, Carrie Kenny, Danielle Pieloch and Karen Rubio voted “yes” on adopting the budget; board members Dan Balka and Phyllis Batko voted “no”. The budget will be supported by a tax levy of $68 million to be paid by the borough’s residential and commercial property owners. Other revenue includes $1.61 million from the district’s surplus fund (savings). The district’s 2019-20 budget had a school tax rate of $2.909 per $100 of assessed valuation. The average home in the borough was assessed at $144,724. The owner of that home paid about $4,210 in school taxes. For 2020-21, the school tax rate is projected to increase to $2.959 per $100 of assessed valuation. The average home in the borough is estimated to be assessed at $145,024. The owner of that home will pay $4,291 in school taxes, an increase of $81. Individuals pay more or less in taxes depending on the assessed value of their home and/or property. School taxes are one component of a property owner’s tax bill, which also includes Middlesex County taxes and Sayreville municipal taxes. The $102 million budget adopted by the board for the 2019-20 school year was supported by a tax levy of $66.7 million and the receipt of $28 million in state aid. For the 2020-21 school year, Sayreville is intended receive $31.4 million in state aid, an increase of $3.4 million. The school district’s state aid has increased each year since the enactment of state legislation known as S-2 in 2018. Due to the ongoing coronavirus
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The novel coronavirus pandemic did not stop the close-knit Abarno family from supporting one of their own. The family participated in the National MS Society’s annual 5K Walk MS on May 3, having each individual family walk while social distancing. See story, page 4.
Virtual fundraiser supports new Emergency Department
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ackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation hosted its first virtual fundraising event, which included videos from Hackensack Meridian Health and Raritan Bay Medical Center leadership, a construction update on the new Emergency Department, inspirational videos and a tribute to healthcare heroes working to fight COVID-19 on the frontlines. The online fundraiser was held on May 1 in lieu of a planned reception to raise funds for the expansion of the Emergency Department at Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center in Old Bridge. “We are truly grateful for the community’s support as we transitioned to our first-ever virtual event,” said Joseph
Stampe, president and chief development officer, Hackensack Meridian – Meridian Health Foundation. “We are proud to have hosted a program that provided connection for our donors and that offered a tribute to our healthcare heroes.” The Raritan Bay Medical Center Reception was chaired by Stacey Citron; Stacey Hernandez; and Jessica Smith, who also serves as a Raritan Bay Medical Cen ter Foundation trustee. This year’s sponsors were: Compass One Healthcare, Investors Bank, Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center medical staff, Sound Physicians and University Radiology Group, sapphire sponsors; and entertainment underwriters, The Brunetti Foundation and
Endoscopy Suite Partners. The fundraiser is available for the public to view at bit.ly/RBMCVirtualEvent. Donations to the Emergency Department project can be made at www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/RBMCReception. All gifts will now be 100% tax deductible, and without event expenses will be directed in full to support the expansion of emergency services in Old Bridge. To learn more about how to support Raritan Bay Medical Center in Old Bridge and Perth Amboy, contact Linda Hill at 732-324-5374 or email linda.hill@hackensackmeridian.org. For more information on Raritan Bay Medical Center, visit www.rbmc.org.
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PHOTOS BY ELIZABETH WILTSHIRE
One-year-old John Halat, left, enjoys a cupcake as he celebrates his birthday in an image captured by photographer Elizabeth Wiltshire as part of her Front Porch Project to support Jersey Cares. Families such as the one of Aberdeen Township residents Jeff and Whitney Taylor and their daughter, Kylee, 9 months, right, wanted a way to remember these strange times. Jeff Taylor is a detective with the Sayreville Police Department.
Front porch pix capture moments during days of quarantine By BARI FAYE SIEGEL Correspondent
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ith her son John’s first birthday days away, Erin Halat of Freehold realized that April 15, 2020, would be remembered for many reasons beyond her son’s milestone. While there was no big gathering of family and friends, little John got to have his (cup)cake and eat it, too, as photographer Elizabeth Wiltshire was there to capture the moment for posterity. “Like many families, I like to take yearly pictures to mark the milestones of our family. This year our son John was turning 1,” Halat said. “We had a photography session booked, but when it was cancelled I was worried we wouldn’t get any photographic proof of his day. I didn’t want to wait too long and miss his 1-year-old moments,” she said. Wiltshire, a resident of Freehold and a sophomore at Fordham University, the Bronx, N.Y., started a special project in and around Monmouth County to help people remember their time in quarantine in a positive way. Photographs, she said,
offer people a wonderful way of capturing time in a flash – literally. The Front Porch Project offers residents a $50 mini photo session in front of their home. Wiltshire is donating a portion of the proceeds from the project to Jersey Cares and the family receives several photographs to share with friends and family and to keep for the memories. Jersey Cares, based in Livingston, Essex County, “identifies initiatives that use community engagement and volunteer service to support low and moderate income young adults develop the skills they need to prepare for college and careers,” according to JerseyCares.org Money donated from the Front Porch Project will enable the agency to help more initiatives. Wiltshire, a self-taught photographer, likes to do portrait photography, but shelter in place guidelines during the coronavirus pandemic are making that impossible at the moment. So she thought of a way to keep her skills sharp and give back. “We set a time for the session and people bring out their whole family, including their pets,” she said. “I stand 8 to 10 feet
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away and capture the moment.” Aberdeen Township resident Whitney Taylor heard about Wiltshire on Facebook and said she immediately wanted to schedule a photo shoot. The photos Wiltshire took show Taylor and her happy family, including her husband, Sayreville Police Detective Jeff Taylor, and their daughter, Kylee, 9 months. “We are used to memorializing happy times,” Taylor said. “But during these days, when things are so different, I thought it was important to capture a moment in time when things could be so much better. In the future, with these photos, we can remember these days and see how far we have come.” Wiltshire has also captured a front lawn Easter Egg Hunt and an 18th birthday drive-by celebration, among many family shoots. She may be reached at ewiltshirephoto@gmail.com “This is a great way to celebrate Father’s Day, birthdays and graduations. These are all special times when we would be gathering with loved ones. The least I can do is to help people capture their special moments,” Wiltshire said, noting that
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while proms may not be held this spring, she would be happy to take photos of girls in their dresses as a special keepsake. Halat added, “I know looking back I will be able to remember the crazy time we spent stuck at home together for weeks on end. Both kids are little, so it will be a great reminder to me of our young family, but also a glimpse into world history for them. They will be able to say they lived through COVID-19 and have proof of the quality time we got to spend together. “Plus, the photos came out great. Elizabeth captured some truly candid moments that really showed the kids’ personalities. I can’t wait to get them printed and displayed, and to share them with our extended family,” she said. Wiltshire said she started the Front Porch Project as a way to make people happy. “This is a very hard time for people emotionally and it’s great to be able to give people a little bit of a sense of normalcy. They can dress up and smile and they will have a photo to keep while they are also doing something nice for Jersey Cares,” she said. Real Estate.................................................... 11 Sports........................................................... 11
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Sisters (For Cure) participate in virtual Walk MS for their brother By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer
OLD BRIDGE – The novel coronavirus pandemic did not stop the close-knit Abarno family of five – four girls and one boy – from continuing to support one of their own. Michael Abarno was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in November 2012. MS, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, involves an immunemediated process in which an abnormal response of the body’s immune system is directed against the central nervous system. After Abarno’s diagnosis, his siblings Maria Berardi, Theresa Abarno, Stephanie Pontebbi and Patrice Tranchina formed Sisters For Cure and have participated in the National MS Society’s annual 5K Walk MS for six years. The siblings and their families were gearing up for the 2020 walk, which was supposed to be held in Asbury Park on May 3. However due to COVID-19, the walk turned into a virtual walk. The families gathered at Tranchina’s home in Old Bridge and set off on a five to six mile walk around the neighborhood, all while social
distancing as individual families. The families wore their homemade Tshirts with their last names on the back for the walk. “We still wanted to do something positive especially being that there isn’t much positive of anything these days,� Tranchina said, adding they wanted to continue the family’s tradition to raise money for the terrible disease. It was in 2012 when Abarno had been complaining of a feeling of pins and needles in his legs, Tranchina said. “He kept putting off going to the doctor, but finally decided to go as the feeling was not going away,� she said. “He made an appointment with a neurologist thinking maybe it was a pinched nerve or something like that. The doctor sent him for an MRI and [he] was diagnosed just a couple of days later. We are a super close family and were all devastated by the news.� The family felt they needed to do something to help, and found Walk MS. “It’s an amazing cause that raises money for research for people living with MS,� she said. “You would never even know that my brother is sick. He never ever complains that he doesn’t feel good even though we know he doesn’t. He grew up
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The novel coronavirus pandemic did not stop the close-knit Abarno family from supporting one of their own. The family participated in the National MS Society’s annual 5K Walk MS on May 3. The walk turned virtual due to COVID-19.
in a house being the only boy with four sisters. My sisters and I always took care of him and always had his back so there was nothing that was going to stop us from fighting for him.�
Sisters For Cure has raised $1,472 and they are still fundraising. For more information, visit www.nationalmssociety.org/.
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Free-standing comprehensive cancer pavilion on the horizon By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer
NEW BRUNSWICK – At a time when healthcare, access to healthcare, research, innovation, drug trials and jobs are the hot topics of discussion, the proposed collaboration project of a free-standing comprehensive cancer pavilion touches upon each aspect, Chris Paladino, president of the New Brunswick Development Corporation (DEVCO) said. “There are so many ways to frame the reach of this project,” he said, whether from the 56,000 new cancer cases a year to the ability to bring state-of-the-art cancer care clinical trials and multi-discipline research to thousands of additional patients. Paladino was one of many speakers during a virtual press conference announcing the project on May 6. The other speakers included Ronald Rios, director of the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Barry Ostrowsky, president and chief executive officer of Robert Wood Johnson (RWJ) Barnabas Health, Steven Libutti, director of the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Mark McCormick, president of Middlesex County College (MCC), and James Cahill, mayor of New Brunswick. Middlesex County – in partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, RWJBarnabas Health, DEVCO, and New Brunswick – is investing $25 million in the new cancer pavilion project, which totals $750 million. The investment, which officials said is supported with a AAA bond rating, is part of a long-term strategic plan and partnership with leading regional and national organizations to continue to create a powerful health and education ecosystem in the county. “At the core of every decision we make at Middlesex County is a focus on innovation, which stems from fostering strong partnerships with leading organizations across government, educational organizations, and the private sector, as well as investing in our residents,” Rios said. “The
announcement today is emblematic of the continued commitment we have in the health and life sciences sector. Even amid a pandemic, the county has a rare opportunity to provide resources for forward-looking projects that build a strong foundation for enhancing the health and life sciences talent pool through best-in-class education from our partners.” Libutti said the new center patient structure will “create the safest, most efficient environment for integrated cancer care and delivery. “The new cancer pavillion will allow for the consolidation of key cancer services in a single location including those for chemotherapy and radiation therapy as well as major diagnostic modalities,” he said. “And more importantly, the facility will afford inpatient capacity with the ability to keep cancer patients separate from those battling other illnesses and this facility will serve as a hub and anchor for our widespread cancer program across all the sites of RWJ Barnabas healthcare system.” Libutti said the ability to translate scientific findings from bench to bedside and back to the laboratory in one location will provide “our physician scientists more immediate feedback on the results of our clinical trials.” Another core pillar of the project is the education and training of the next generation of researchers and clinicians with the new partnership with Middlesex County College and Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools, Libutti said. “[The education and training will] help foster innovation and discovery and provide an environment filled with robust educational prospects for Middlesex County residents,” he said. Libutti said as they find themselves in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has shown a free-standing cancer pavillion is of critical importance to the state and region more so now than ever before. “With such a unique cancer delivery system offering inpatient care in conjunction with world class treatment fueled by
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onsite research along with unique education opportunities all in one footprint enables us to enhance level of care for our patients and ensure the oncology health care workforce is best prepared,” he said. Ostrowsky said the project shows commitment of its health care system to bring world class clinical care together with great education and research to those communities they serve. “We fully expect when completed this institution and pavillion will be a national designation for the care for those who have developed cancer,” he said. McCormick said the partnership will afford MCC students “unparalleled access to a wide range of learning opportunities at a world class oncology center from clinical and internship placements to research experiences.” He said MCC looks to continue to build on the collaboration with RWJBarnabas Health and provide training for employees at the cancer pavillion including develop-
ment of several new degrees and certification programs to meet the employment needs at the site. The New Brunswick Board of Education approved an exchange of land agreement with DEVCO on May 5 for county officials to build the new patient and family-centered cancer pavilion where the current Lincoln Annex School on Somerset Street is located. Cahill said the county received support from Lincoln Annex School parents. The property at 50 Jersey Ave. has been donated for the new school location, according to Ostrowsky. The proposed cancer pavilion will be a 12-story structure of more than 510,000 square feet. It will feature the state’s only oncology inpatient hospital and a consolidation of services and the space will also feature research laboratories. Demolition of the site will occur in later September, early October, Paladino said.
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD Quaran-Teen-Ed: Apart But Not Alone is a PSA contest for New Jersey high school students. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Express your creativity by sharing how you are coping and keeping your mind and body healthy. The PSA will provide support to other youth who may be going through a difficult time. Enter a digital poster, size 11-inch by 11-inch (1080 by 1080 pixels) as a jpg file; a poem, short essay or lyrics, 300 words max, as a pdf file; or a 30-60 second video
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The Sayreville War Memorial High School 2020 Hall of Fame Annual Awards Banquet is rescheduled for 6 p.m. on Sept. 26 at the VFW Hall on Jernee Mill Road. The honorees are: • Chris Beagan, Class of 1990, threetime state championship coach, GMC Coach of the Year • Steven Casano, Class of 1985, founding executive director of NeuroSearch; Sayreville Little League coach, sponsorship coordinator and board member • William D’Amico, Class of 1973, distinguished military career; three special operations commanding officer tours of duty; post-military career in corporate medical device, consumer goods and industrial manufacturing industries • The late Matthew Lynch, Class of 1985, president of Friends Of Children’s Hospital in Warsaw, Poland; honored by U.S. ambassador to Poland for 20 years of service • Farrah Reilly, Class of 1994, New York
Times and USA Today bestselling author under the pen name Emma Chase; books translated into more than 20 languages Tickets are $50 for adults or $30 for children, with a choice of meals. For more information, call Elaine Kubacz at 732-727-0192. All previous ad book and ticket requests will be honored for the September date. For problems or questions, contact Elaine Kubacz at 732-727-0192 or epkubacz@verizon.net. Monroe Township Jewish War Veterans Post 609 is collecting United States and foreign stamps, both on and off envelopes. Stamps are used by veterans as hobbies and as therapy to support medical staff at VA Medical Centers nationwide. Stamps are not traded or sold; they are forwarded to veteran patients at no charge. Also requested are DVDs suitable for veterans at those locations. Send all items to JWV Post 609, c/o Charles Koppelman, 6 Yarmouth Dr., Monroe 08831-4742. Old Bridge High School is seeking active duty or reservist military personnel who are alumni for the Military Wall of
Honor expected to be established this year. The wall is meant to commemorate graduates who have given their lives to honor their country and shine a light on the importance of veterans within the Old Bridge community. Residents are urged to assist with the project by spreading the word of the proposed military wall. The high school is looking for graduates from 1995 through the present. To submit information, visit docs. google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSev1sK7 AIQ6KvNb2iqUz6l7UgFmPBJXBpMbk AR2IuRwkUeVQQ/viewform or contact Guy Lassen at glassen@obps.org.
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(COVID-19) pandemic and its impact on state resources, however, board members acknowledged that the district may not receive an increase for the upcoming school year. “If this aid gets cut, this is probably going to be some of the most difficult decisions that we’re going make as a board,” Esposito said. “A lot of great things will be cut, so let’s just hope that doesn’t happen.”
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Camp Invention, a nonprofit summer enrichment camp program,will visit Carl Sandburg Middle School, 3439 Route 516, Old Bridge, the week of June 22-26. Camp Invention challenges children in grades K-6 to find their “inner inventor” by learning the process of innovation. Using hands-on activities, Camp Invention promotes science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning; builds confidence, leadership, perseverance, resourcefulness and problem-solving skills; and encourages entrepreneurship. For information, visit invent.org/camp.
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ON THE ROAD PETER PERROTTA
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erhaps in these trying times that surround us, harkening back to a bit of old school “Americana” will be good for our souls right now. For me, nothing speaks to the soul of my American consciousness more than spotting one of those old Chevy, Ford or Dodge pickup trucks with a “For Sale” on it by the side of the road. It’s usually a step above a rotted barn find, probably runs, but its going to need some work. And, for any us Peter Perrotta who have driven across many states – when that was possible – you know that the automotive landscape changes quite drastically when you get south of Maryland and west of Reading, Pennsylvania. All of a sudden, it seems like everyone has an American pickup truck – usually a Dodge Ram, Chevy Silverado or a Ford F-150. “Where I come from, your truck is a reflection of who you are,” says A&E reality TV star Jase Robertson, an accomplished hunter and fisherman from West Monroe, Louisiana. Of the pickup offerings from the big three American automakers, currently the Dodge Ram 1500 pickup seems to be currying the most favor among the respected auto review critics. With that in mind, I recently road tested the popular 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 Rebel Crew Cab 4 X 4 pickup truck to see what all the fuss was about. Now mind you, while this truck is more than capable of doing some heavy lifting and creative off-roading, this is not your typical barn find or work truck. It’s far too luxurious and way too expensive to be limited to just dirty work. The Ram 1500 Rebel I tested has a base price of $47,990. However, it was loaded
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with $21,620 in glitzy options. When you add in the $1,695 for destination and delivery, the MSRP sticker price registered at $71,305. Now folks, that’s a lot of cabbage to be paying for a pickup truck. At that price, you want to make sure if you do take it offroading you sure as heck don’t end up upside down in a Pinelands sand ditch. When you go shopping for your pickup truck, it can get a bit confusing. Each model is offered in a number of different trims with crew cab or extended cab body styles and several different engines and bed sizes. So, it’s a good idea to do your homework beforehand. Base prices for the Ram 1500 range anywhere from $32,950 for the entry level Tradesman to $55,110 for the top-of-the-line Limited. Other models offered include the Big Horn (base price $38,035), and the Laramie ($41,735). The Ram 1500 is offered in rear wheel and 4WD and has three available engines: 3.0 liter V6 turbo diesel (260 HP); 3.6 liter V6 (305 HP) and the 5.7 liter V8 (395 HP). My tester was a 4WD Crew Cab that was powered by the first time offered 3.0 liter V6 turbo diesel, coupled with an 8 speed automatic transmission.
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While the new turbo diesel was miserly on gas – 24 mpg overall with 29 on the highway and 21 in city driving – I found it to be a wee bit underpowered at times. This vehicle is massive. It has an overall length of 233 inches, weighs 5,355 pounds and has a towing capacity of 11,340 pounds. The options included: $4,995 for the 3.0 liter turbo diesel engine; $3,000 for the level 2 equipment group that includes heated seats and steering wheel, parking sensors, power adjustable pedals and more; $2,995 for the Rebel package that includes, 8- and 12-way power seats, a Wi-Fi hot spot, a 19-speaker Harmon Kardon premium sound system, a 12-inch touch screen with navigation ; $1,805 for the air suspension; $1,495 for a dual pane panoramic sun roof. The truck, which is ruggedly attractive and looks like its ready to rumble at any minute, is also outfitted with a Black Appearance Package that includes a black front bumper with black back plate, a black RAM front grille badge and oversized 18-inch gloss black wheels. My tester had a Diamond Black Crystal Pearl exterior and luxury trimmed black leather seats. Simply put, this truck is quite attractive. It
makes you want to just jump in and take off. Overall, I was extremely impressed with this truck. It is loaded with luxurious creature comforts inside and has a very comfortable ride and almost noiseless cabin. Almost every auto critic who reviews the Ram 1500 mentions that this truck comes standard with a rear coil spring suspension that is head and shoulders about the leaf spring rear suspensions offered up by Ford and Chevy. I totally agree. Moreover, my tester added the air suspension as an option which made the truck even more comfortable to drive. Inside the cabin is very roomy, both upfront and in the rear. The interior accoutrements and ergonomics are spot on. Dodge’s Uconnect infotainment system is one of the easiest to operate and is extremely intuitive. It is very easy to sync up your phone, connect your iPod and enter a navigation destination – a task that is not as easy in some other models these days. Moreover, the upgraded Harmon Kardon 19-speaker audio system is an audiophile’s dream. It is capable of producing ear splitting concert quality surround sound. A few other neat features of this truck which should be noted include: a split tailgate, so you don’t have to lower the entire gate; the ability to raise and lower the suspension height to four different settings at the push of a button; a locking differential for off-roading; and lockable side storage cabinets on the out side of both sides of the pickup bed. The Ram 1500 gets an impressive 5-star overall rating in the government’s crash tests as well. Moreover, the EPA estimates the annual fuel cost to run this truck to be $1,950 as it uses about 4.2 gallons of diesel fuel per every 100 miles driven. While the pickup field is crowded, the Dodge Ram 1500 is an impressive entry into this arena. Anyone, who is considering buying or leasing a pickup would be remiss not to consider one of the Ram 1500 models. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears weekly. Comments and suggestions are welcome. He can be contacted at peter@capitalmotorcars.com
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Middlesex County teams address spring sports season being canceled By STEVEN BASSIN Staff Writer
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t was the news that most high school spring sports coaches and athletes across the Greater Middlesex Conference expected but didn’t want to hear: on May 4, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that schools in New Jersey would be closed for the rest of the school year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The domino effect of schools not reopening resulted in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) cancelling the spring sports season. “Following today’s announcement by Gov. Murphy, the NJSIAA has officially canceled New Jersey’s 2020 high school spring sports season,” the committee said in a press release. “This decision was not made lightly and we are disappointed for the thousands of New Jersey student-athletes who will be unable to compete this spring. While we remained hopeful to the end, and left open every possibility, competition simply is not feasible given the circumstances.” The decision is yet another unfortunate ramification of COVID-19, with athletes missing out on their senior season to teams losing out on a spring that could hve featured state and conference championships. “The news wasn’t surprising, but didn’t make it hurt less,” said Michael Murray, baseball coach for Saint Joseph Regional High School in Metuchen. The squad that was scheduled to take the diamond this spring for the Falcons would have featured 15 to 16 senior players. Murray held a team meeting on Zoom a day after the news broke and said that his players were of course very disappointed, but was impressed by their reactions, especially the seniors. St. Joe’s was geared up for a great spring with a dominant pair of aces at the top of its rotation in senior right-hander Adam Boucher and sophomore lefty Donovan Zsak, the coach said. The Falcons went 20-10 last year and made a strong run to the NJSIAA South Jersey, Non-Public A championship game. Murray felt his team had a chance to make another run at winning a sectional title and be in the running to win the conference tournament. Feeling nothing but heartache for all his players, especially his seniors for not getting the chance to play out this season, Murray said he will do whatever it takes to give his players some sort of sea-
son or game competition this summer if restrictions are lifted. Murray, who is also the school’s athletic director, has been in contact with other coaches in the state and the conference about setting up a tournament or a round of games this summer. The team’s annual green and black inter-squad game that is usually played during the preseason is another idea Murray is considering, with the Falcons’ current squad facing off against a team filled with alumni. A GMC senior all-star game is another possibility, Murray said. “We’re trying to be as creative as possible to organize some sort of games this summer for the players,” Murray said. “Give the seniors some closure from everything that has happened to them.” Old Bridge High School baseball player Eddie Nugent is hoping that there will be some sort of games this summer for he and his teammates to participate in. The senior was hopeful that there would be a season, even though it seemed unlikely that would be the case. After the announcement by the governor, Nugent admitted it was like losing everything. His team wasn’t going to get the chance to try to repeat as conference champions and compete for a state championship. He was losing out on his senior season and a chance to earn the recognition of being an all-conference player. He instead will get the opportunity to compete in both football and baseball when he attends Susquehanna University. But before he goes off to college, Nugent
wants one more chance in any shape or form to play on the diamond with his Old Bridge teammates, he said. “Without the guys I played with in high school, I’m not where I am at today,” Nugent said. “These guys are my family. I owe it to them to give it everything I got to play one more game with them and go out the right way.” Joe Yannone never thought that March 13 would be the last time he would coach his Monroe Township High School boys lacrosse team. The team’s sixth practice ended up being its last of the season. “It was tough,” Yannone said. “We always assumed we would be back. There was always hope to have some closure to the season. We didn’t really get a chance to say goodbye.” Monroe will miss out on a shot at a three-peat and its fourth conference championship in five years. Yannone said he felt really good about his squad during the preseason and believed his team had a chance at a special season. Monroe’s was fueled by a strong upperclassmen nucleus that was led by senior goalie Josh Estavillo and junior midfielder Matthew Dorian. Yannone hopes that there will be a chance for his squad to have a chance to play some other teams from the Greater Middlesex Conference and is definitely a fan of a GMC senior all-star game. One thing for sure that Yannone hopes people take from this situation is how special all four years of high school sports are to student-athletes.
“You really appreciate something more when it’s taken from you,” Yannone said. “This shows how special each of your four years in high school are.” Each year is crucial in an athlete’s growth as well, echoed South Brunswick High School girls track and field Coach Stefan Moorhead, who believes underclassmen will be affected in their development by the season being canceled. Moorhead said he has been stressing to his junior, sophomore and freshman athletes to train as hard as they can on their own this summer so they can reach the level of performance that they would’ve had the opportunity to reach this spring if sports resumed. As for the seniors on the South Brunswick girls track and field squad, disappointment fills the heart of Moorhead, who said he wishes his 15 senior athletes would’ve gotten a final chance to compete and be with their friends this spring. Moorhead said he is up to running a meet or two this summer, but those plans have not yet been spoken about. The team will try to get together during the summer for a mock meet or practice when allowed, Moorhead stated. The South Brunswick High School athletic department will hold a Virtual Senior Day to honor all its senior student-athletes later this month, he said. “It will be a nice way to honor them for all their hard work,” Moorhead said. “Our seniors are disappointed and feeling the loss of not being able to compete this spring.”
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732-548-0110
732-418-0011
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