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Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon, left in photo at left, presents Monmouth County Commissioner Lillian Burry of Colts Neck with a certificate commemorating Burry’s victory in the Nov. 3 election. At right, Superior Court Judge Lisa Thornton administers the oath of office to incoming Monmouth County Commissioner Ross Licitra of Marlboro. The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners (formerly the board of freeholders) reorganized for 2021 on Jan. 7 at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft.
Arnone, Kiley elected to leadership positions on Board of Commissioners By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor
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he first Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has been seated and its members are ready to direct the fortunes of Monmouth County’s 53 municipalities and 617,000 residents in 2021 as the effects of the coronavirus pandemic continue to batter lives and businesses from Sandy Hook to Allentown. For hundreds of years, the county’s governing body was known as the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders. The historic name reflected the fact that for many years, only certain individuals could serve on the body. The name change that became effective on Jan. 1 complies with legislation Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law in 2020. The legislation requires the title of “chosen freeholder” to be changed to “county commissioner” and all “boards of chosen
freeholders” to be known as “boards of county commissioners.” Owning land is not a requirement to serve on a board of county commissioners. And so, in a reorganization meeting that was held on Jan 7 in the Collins Arena on the campus of Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders passed into history and the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners was created. In one of the new governing body’s first acts of business, Commissioner Thomas A. Arnone was elected to serve as the board’s director for 2021 and Commissioner Susan M. Kiley was elected to serve as the board’s deputy director for 2021. Arnone and Kiley are joined on the board by Lillian G. Burry, Ross Licitra and Nick DiRocco. Republicans have 5-0 control of the county’s governing body. “I would like to thank the board for ap-
pointing me to serve as the 2021 director,” Arnone said. “Last year (dealing with the coronavirus pandemic) was challenging, but I am proud of everything we accomplished here in Monmouth County and the fact that we have not taken one day off since March 9 and have remained dedicated to protecting and serving our residents and businesses. “We held conference calls every single week with all 53 mayors, met regularly with business chambers, the arts community and the many people who needed our help. We received $108 million in CARES Act funding and distributed $35 million to our businesses and nonprofits, and $25 million to our municipalities to reimburse them for COVID-19 expenses. “But our work is far from done. We will work now on the COVID-19 vaccine and continue with our testing program as we carry on our fight to end this pandemic here
in Monmouth County,” Arnone said. “I am honored the board has put their faith in me to serve as deputy director again this year,” Kiley said. “I look forward to continuing to work with Director Arnone and the entire board on behalf of our Monmouth County residents.” Prior to the selection of the board leadership, Burry was sworn in to begin her fifth three-year term in county government by state Superior Court Judge Lisa P. Thornton. Licitra was sworn in to begin serving his first three-year term as a commissioner, also by Thornton. “Having just been elected to a new three-year term, I am prepared to commit myself to making the restoration of Monmouth County my highest priority. I am convinced we can bring Monmouth County back as a stronger, more
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Gil Gerard Beating Space Enemies Along With Addiction By Taylor Neumann, ReMIND Magazine
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il Gerard was born on Jan. 23, 1943, in Little Rock, Arkansas. For school he attended a seminary before graduating from a Catholic high school. He began to work as an industrial chemist, but soon left the position and moved to New York City, where he studied drama by day and drove a taxi by night. During this time, Gerard starred in around 450 commercials and landed a role as Alan Stewart on the soap opera The Doctors, which lasted about two years. He decided to move from New York City across the country to Los Angeles for more opportunities, which is where he
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ended up in his most famous role as Buck Rogers in 1978. Buck Rogers in the 25th Century was a television show with its feature-length pilot episode released theatrically — having an even better opening week than Star Wars. The film was released in March 1979 and performed well enough to launch the show in September of that same year. It followed Capt. William Anthony “Buck” Rogers, a NASA and Air Force pilot who commands a spaceship launched in 1987. He is accidentally frozen in space and discovered in the year 2491, woken up and newly introduced to a post-nuclear war society. It is his job to help protect the planet alongside a cohort of sidekicks, both human and robotic. The show was canceled in 1981, and Gerard spiraled into addiction. He got clean from cocaine, but fell into overeating that sidelined his short-lived series Sidekicks (1986-87). Though he initially kicked his habits, enough to star in 1990’s E.A.R.T.H. Force and host Code 3 (1992), overeating would be something that con-
tinued to haunt his life. In January 2007, Gerard was the subject of the Discovery Health documentary Action Hero Makeover, which documented a year of his life in which the former superhero tried to recover from a lifetime of overeating and a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes. He received mini-gastric bypass surgery in 2005, and the series followed his progress afterward. When production began, Gerard was around 350 pounds; within 10 months he had lost 145 pounds. Since then, Gerard has done a small amount of acting, including reuniting with fellow Buck Rogers star Erin Gray in 2007 for the TV film Nuclear Hurricane. They also played Buck Rogers’ parents in the pilot of an internet series, Buck Rogers Begins, in 2009. In October 2019, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Gerard is executive producing a sci-fi project, tentatively titled 2491, that will follow in the footsteps of Buck Rogers with an astronaut shot into the future. Gerard also intends to be a series regular on the program.
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Russo excited for opportunity to serve as deputy mayor By CHARLES DAYE Staff Writer
HOWELL – Republican Township Councilman Thomas Russo will serve as Howell’s deputy mayor during 2021. In the absence of the mayor, the deputy mayor runs Township Council meetings. Russo is joined on the council by Democratic Mayor Theresa Berger, Democratic Councilman John Bonevich, Republican CouncilwomanEvelynO’DonnellandRepub-
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ing together,” Russo said. He quoted the film “Miracle,” about the 1980 United States men’s ice hockey team, led by coach Herb Brooks, who was portrayed by Kurt Russell, that won the gold medal in the Lake Placid Winter Olympics. “This may sound corny, but I was watching ‘Miracle’ and Herb Brooks said, ‘Great moments are born from great opportunity’ and if this past year has taught us anything, there is no shortage of opportunities to do some great things. We had some difficult times, some challenging times, but I believe there are brighter days ahead for Howell and opportunities to do some great things together,” Russo said. “It is a real honor to be appointed deputy mayor … I am excited to continue my service in my new role. I look forward to continuing my council initiatives as deputy mayor,” he said. Russo said his initiatives include business recovery and sustainability moving forward; fighting high density development; an internship program with Howell High School that had to take a hiatus due to COVID-19; the promotion of open space policies; assisting local veterans; and leading volunteer efforts to help individuals who have been impacted by COVID.
“However, my main goal right now is to work with the entire governing body to make sure Howell gets through this pandemic with as little negative impact as possible. The health and safety of our residents and the survival of our local and small businesses remain my absolute top priority,” he said. “I don’t know what the future holds for me, but I love what I am doing right now. Serving in local office allows for more direct contact with the people you serve and I absolutely love that. All I am focused on is being the best deputy mayor I can be, which right now means working together to help lead Howell through this challenging time. “I am optimistic for 2021. I think Howell and Monmouth County are well positioned for a big comeback. We have some of the most loyal and committed residents who really stepped up during the pandemic; whether it was shopping local and supporting local businesses, or volunteering to assist other residents in need. “Couple that with dedicated and committed leadership and you have a recipe for success. It won’t be an easy road and we have a way to go, but no doubt we will get there,” Russo said.
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he year 2020 will go down in history as the year of the COVID-19 pandemic, with many lives lost, lockdowns, school and business closings, economic uncertainty and political divisions. In the midst of it all we found a silver lining as New Jerseyans embraced and enjoyed parks and green spaces. The past year this state we’re in saw encouraging progress on climate action, clean energy, environmental justice, reductions in plastic pollution, and more preserved open space and farmland. Parks and open space – It is no secret New Jerseyans love nature and open space as demonstrated by the overwhelming success of every statewide land preservation ballot question in the past 60 years. During the lockdown, people flocked to parks and preserves, proving parks and open space are vital to both mental and physical health, offering places to exercise, enjoy nature and socialize in the fresh outdoor air. In 2020, New Jersey’s dedicated land preservation funding from the Corporate Business Tax went up, providing $113 million for land acquisition, conservation, farmland preservation, recreation projects, improvements to state parks, and historic preservation grants. This funding will be supplemented by unspent funds from previous years, making more land preservation possible in 2021. At the national level, the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act was signed into law in August with support from New Jersey’s entire Congressional delegation, providing permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund at the full authorized amount of $900 million a year. This fund is America’s most important land preservation program and in New Jersey it has supported the creation of parks, preserves, wildlife refuges and recreation areas in all 21 New Jersey counties. Climate change action – As a coastal state, New Jersey is extremely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, including increased flooding, sea level rise, and stronger, more frequent storms.
In October, the New Jersey Department ly, this type of accident is not uncommon. of Environmental Protection released the The state temporarily suspended permits, Global Warming Response Act 80x50 re- but later allowed construction to resume. port, a strong call to action detailing the Lawsuits are pending. steps needed to achieve the state’s goal of In 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court is an 80% emissions reduction by 2050. expected to decide whether to hear PenOne notable recommendation is us- nEast’s petition to overturn a Third Circuit ing “natural solutions” like planting new appellate decision in favor of the State of forests on cleared land, slowing conversion New Jersey denying PennEast the right to of existing forests to development, restor- condemn state-preserved lands. ing forests that have suffered from insects, The PennEast pipeline would cross fire and pathogens, and conducting scien- hundreds of acres preserved by the State tifically based stewardship of New Jersey and its in healthy forests that are partners, harming pristine GUEST COLUMN already storing carbon efwater resources and rare • ficiently. wildlife. New Jersey’s The report also calls for Ratepayer Advocate found MICHELE S. BYERS reduced reliance on fossil no need for the project, fuels and an aggressive calling it unfair to ratepaymove toward clean energy sources like ers. wind and solar. Big win on environmental justice – For One piece of good news was Gov. years, New Jersey’s poor, urban and miMurphy’s announcement that construction nority communities have borne the brunt will begin on an offshore wind project that of environmental contamination. In Sepcan provide enough clean energy to power tember, after much hard work from envinearly 250,000 homes while creating thou- ronmental justice advocates, Gov. Murphy sands of good, local jobs. signed the landmark Environmental Justice But clean energy only makes sense if it Act. is located well. A horrible example in 2020 The new law requires the Department was a proposal for a utility-scale solar proj- of Environmental Protection to consider ect on more than 800 acres of prime farm- cumulative public health impacts on overland in Salem County. burdened communities when reviewing New Jersey should not sacrifice its best development applications. farmland when there are many other sites This will help prevent facilities like – such as industrial brownfields and roof- power plants, landfills and incinerators tops – where solar installations are more from being built or expanded if they would appropriate. create hazards in communities already imPipelines – The year 2020 saw con- pacted by pollution. tinued efforts to stop unneeded fossil fuel The agency also created a new position, infrastructure like natural gas pipelines, the Deputy Commissioner for Environincluding the proposed PennEast pipeline mental Justice and Equity, to ensure that in Hunterdon and Mercer counties, and the all communities are represented. Southern Reliability Link in the Pine BarPlastic bag ban passed – In a huge vicrens. tory for wildlife and a clean environment, During the past year, underground drill- Gov. Murphy signed the Plastic Pollution ing, known as horizontal directional drill- Reduction Act, the nation’s strongest law ing, resulted in spills of muddy sludge to curb the use of plastics. during construction of the Southern ReliThe ban on single-use plastic bags and ability Link pipeline. polystyrene foam food containers won’t The sludge seriously damaged a home take effect until May 2022, but local plasand polluted nearby streams. Unfortunate- tic bag bans in about 130 New Jersey mu-
nicipalities 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. Two public hearings are scheduled later this month. The Department of Environmental Protection is developing regulations to implement its climate change program. New Jersey has some of the most effective regional land use protection plans in the nation, but appointments to both the Highlands Council and the Pinelands Commission have been left vacant for too long. Without these appointments, both agencies are hindered in their ability to protect the water supply for more than 75% of New Jersey residents. It is critical that Gov. Murphy’s appointments of several highly qualified individuals go forward in 2021. 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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‘Walker’ Is A Family Man In New Series Starring Jared Padalecki By Taylor Neumann
up so fast every time I would be gone for a week or two,” explained Padalecki. “Then, COVID happened. Supernatural shut down for five-and-a-half months, and I was with my family every single day. It was wonderful to be with them so much, but I realized how much I loved working and telling stories.” Luckily for Padalecki, Walker films in Austin, home of the real-life Texas Rangers. “I get to see [my family] every day and be a part of a story that I am passionate about.” This new iteration of Walker of course centers on its hero, Cordell Walker, a widowed father of two who returns to Austin after being away on an undercover mission for two years. He has to relearn his relationships with his son and daughter, as well as with the rest of his family who stepped in in his absence. Even work
Walker, Texas Ranger made Chuck Norris a household name. Will its new update, Walker (Jan. 21, The CW), do the same for its star Jared Padalecki? Not that he’s having much trouble being recognized now — he just finished up a 15-season run on the cult favorite Supernatural. Walker has some similar themes — he is in the business of saving people, after all — but the show is a fresh take for the actor, who wasn’t sure what he would be doing after the end of Supernatural. “For the longest time, I thought I wanted to take a long break after Supernatural finished. We filmed in Vancouver, but my home and family have been in Austin, Texas, for 10 years. We didn’t get to see each other as much as we wanted, and it seemed like my kids would grow
is different, with an old coworker now his superior, and he’s assigned a new partner, Micki Ramirez (Lindsey Morgan), one of the first women in Texas Rangers history. But Walker soon becomes suspicious of the events surrounding his wife’s death, and as he investigates, things become even more unclear. (Fun fact: Walker’s wife, Emily, is played by Genevieve Padalecki — Jared’s real-life wife!) Viewers will find much to love about this new version of Cordell. “This Walker is much more about a family than it is about a swashbuckling hero who runs around roundhouse kicking bad guys,” says Padalecki. “Those have been my favorite stories to tell.”
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ant to make a splash with your children this summer? Send them to camp with the Monmouth County Park System for an experience they’ll never forget! From Princess Party Camp to Surf’s Up, the Park System offers numerous summer camps tailored to different ages and interests. Other camps include Garden to Plate, Chess Camp, Whodunit: Fort Monmouth, Pirate Adventure Odyssey, and 3-D Drawing. Learn more about these and other offerings in the Park System’s Camp/Swim edition of its Parks & Programs Guide, which lists all of its summer camps and swim lessons for children. This issue will be available in most county parks on Feb. 26. Information will also be available online at www.MonmouthCountyParks.com. Registration for summer camps and swim lessons begins on March 7 with phone registration from noon to 2 p.m. and online registration starting at noon. To register by phone with Visa, MasterCard or Discover, call 732-842-4000, ext. 1.
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ll activity came to a crashing halt in the New Jersey high school sports world on March 12, 2020 because f the coronavirus pandemic. The halt in competition occurred just wo days after the Marlboro High School oys basketball team played a down-tohe-wire thriller against South Brunswick High School in the NJSIAA Central Jerey, Group 4 state sectional championship ame, which the Mustangs lost to the Viings in the ďŹ nal seconds, 72-71. This week, Marlboro Coach Mike Nauedas said that game has stuck with him nd his players. It has been the players’ motivation all off-season to train as best hey could around all of the COVID-19 rotocols to be ready for the opportunity o get back to a championship game if they ot the opportunity to play this winter. On Jan. 11, the Mustangs returned to the ardwood as high school boys basketball eams in the Shore Conference and New ersey were permitted to begin practicing or an abbreviated 2021 season. The moment was a blessing for Nauseas and his players.
“It was pretty cool to be back on the court with the kids,� the coach said. “Our kids know that every day on the court is a gift. I tell them after practice that I hope I see them tomorrow.� Juniors Jack Seidler, Jonathan Spatola and Jay Ratner will lead a talented squad in pursuit of championships in 2021. For this season, schools have been divided into pods and Marlboro will be in one of the most competitive pods in the conference, competing against the likes of Christian Brothers Academy, Middletown South, Freehold Township, Freehold and Manalapan. “We want to make it to the next day,� Nausedas said. “We want to win our pod and then go get a championship. We had a great preseason playing together. We are ready to go.� During the fall of 2020, Nausedas signed up his squad to play in outdoor tournaments in the area to help the players continue to improve. Marlboro played in about 20 games and won the Fall Madness tournament that was sponsored by the Wall Township Recreation Department. Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School and Holmdel High School also had
players participating in the outdoor tournament at Wall Township. The two Shore Conference A Central Division rivals will be in different pods this season. Holmdel will be in a pod with Matawan Regional, Raritan, Colts Neck and Middletown North. Rumson-Fair Haven will be in a pod with Red Bank Regional, Long Branch, Shore Regional, Monmouth Regional and Red Bank Catholic. Entering his 15th year at the helm of the Holmdel Hornets, Coach Sean Devaney said it will be a different season not playing rivals like Rumson-Fair Haven and Manasquan, but said his players’ mindset is “zeroing in on playing each game.� Following a 23-5 campaign that included reaching the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 2 state sectional championship game, the motivation for Devaney and his team, led by senior Alex Baker, is to continue to build a winning program. “They believe we can be a championship program, not just a championship team,� Devaney said. “Every day we are in the gym is a good day. Our guys know the urgency each day brings to get ready for the season. They are really excited about playing this season.� For Chris Champeau, who is entering his 12th year at the helm of the Rumson Bulldogs, the opportunity to play during a pandemic will be a great experience for his squad. “This is one of those years where our players can say they had a great season and played for each other, all during a pandemic,� Champeau said. Juniors Geoffrey Schroeder and Scott Gyimesi lead a Rumson team that went 17-
11 last year. That was the Bulldogs’ seventh consecutive winning season. As the Bulldogs follow their team motto, “Tradition Never Graduates,â€? Champeau is looking for his players to continue the program’s winning ways by banding together to handle the challenges that have come about because of COVID-19. That starts by doing what they can to prevent any sort of shutdown. “We are going to play together, play smart and play for each other,â€? Champeau said. “We will have each other. For us coaches and the kids, that’s what it’s about. We are all in.â€? Playing a full season would mean a lot to new Jackson Liberty High School Coach Don Connor. The Jackson native believes getting through a full season on the hardwood will help him insert his philosophies and bring a new culture to a program coming off a tough 3-22 campaign. “To have a full season experience would be extremely beneďŹ cial in building the program,â€? Connor said. “I would be able to implement my coaching style and my philosophy to the kids. We are trying to build a new culture here in the program.â€? Jackson Liberty will compete in a pod with Manchester, Point Pleasant Borough, Pinelands Regional and Barnegat. Connor is taking everything day by day with his players and making sure his team is ready to “adapt on the yâ€? to anything that comes up during the season. “My kids want to play and will do anything they can do to play,â€? the coach said. Teams can start playing regular season games on Jan. 26. The maximum number of games that may be played will be 15.
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Appointments to county boards authorized by commissioners The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has announced citizen member appointments to authorities, boards and commissions. The appointments were announced during the county’s reorganization meeting held on Jan. 7 in the Collins Arena on the campus of Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. Monmouth County’s elected county commissioners are Thomas A. Arnone of Neptune City, Susan M. Kiley of Hazlet, Lillian G. Burry of Colts Neck, Ross Licitra of Marlboro and Nick DiRocco of Wall Township. The appointments included: • Addiction Services (three-year term) – Lester Richens; • Bayshore Outfall Authority (five-year term) – Michael J. Kalaka and Rocco Impreveduto; • Construction Board of Appeals (fouryear term) – Donald A. Clare; • Environmental Council (three-year term) – Wilma Morrissey, Scott Thompson, John Vig and Ashley Reese; • Fair Housing Board (five-year term) – Joyce Quarles and Rev. Joseph Thelusca;
• Historical Commission – Regular member (three-year term) – Glenn Cashion, Joseph Grabas and Barbara Harrigan; Chairwoman and Presiding Officer (three-year term) – Barbara Harrigan; • Library Commission (three-year term) – Mary Ann Musich; • Mental Health Board (three-year term) – Julia Barugel; • Assistant Fire Marshals (two-year term) – Charles Shirley and Thomas Welsh; Assistant Fire Marshal (unexpired term ending Feb. 22, 2022) – Michael Burke; • Planning Board – Regular member (three-year term) – James C. Schatzle and Marcy McMullen; Alternate member (oneyear term) – John Mele and Lori Ann Davidson; • Recreation Commissioners – Regular member (five-year term) – Michael Harmon and Anthony Fiore; Regular member (unexpired term ending March 15, 2021) – Joseph Di Bella; • Shade Tree Commission (five-year term) – Thomas Ritchie; • Youth Services Commission (threeyear term) – Amy Altenhaus, Kathy Collins, Wendy DePedro, Carl Jennings, Ivan Kaplan and Lester Richens.
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sustainable and resilient place for people to work, play, visit and call home. There will be a place in this process for everyone here and I believe that working together there isn’t anything we can’t do,” Burry said. “It is truly an honor and a privilege for me to have been elected by the residents of Monmouth County to offer my service on the already tremendous Board of County Commissioners,” Licitra said. “I have been a public servant my entire adult life and cannot think of a better place to bring my 35 years of government service than this board, joining the leadership of Monmouth County. We all play a role here – municipal, county, state and federal (officials). I will give 110% and I will be honest and fair,” Licitra said. Each of the commissioners thanked the county administration and employees for their hard work throughout 2020, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Last year, we were met with unprecedented challenges that impacted our local economy, resources, social services and public health systems. These were challenges we could not have prepared for and I am proud of the work our county has done and continues to do for our residents,” said
DiRocco, who is beginning his second year in county government. “We are not done with COVID-19 yet and we are back in the throes of this pandemic. I am confident that next year, I will be able to stand here and say we once again delivered essential services to all county residents,” he said. “We will continue to do what is needed to clear all of the hurdles.” Arnone summed up the reorganization meeting by saying, “It is a team effort here in Monmouth County. We will continue to work hard for you. We are here if you need us.” County government in New Jersey dates back to 1798. The responsibilities of the governing body include legislative and executive functions, including the oversight and regulation of county property and finances; the upkeep of 380 miles of county roads and nearly 1,000 bridges; maintenance of more than 15,000 acres of county park lands; preparing and adopting the county budget; authorizing expenditures and bonds; appointing county officials and members to boards, commissions and authorities; and supervising the administration of county government, according to the Monmouth County website.
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ld is new again. Retro is in. That seems to be the theme these days with some car manufacturers as they harken back to the nostalgic ’40s, ’50s or ’60s to bring back popular iconic models in a repackaged old but new look. Chevy did it with the Camaro. Ford is doing it this year by bringing back the once popular Bronco. Dodge certainly has had much success when this concept by bringing back more modern Peter Perrotta and stylized versions of the Charger and Challenger. Not to be outdone, Land Rover has reached back into its truck/SUV vault to bring back the iconic Land Rover Defender. The Land Rover Defender 110 – which is what I am reviewing this week – was actually styled after a very rugged British four-wheel drive off road vehicle first produced in 1948. This steel-framed truck gained a worldwide reputation for ruggedness and versatility. Land Rover had a continuous run of 67 years of producing the Defender, pumping out over 2 million units in that timeframe. It ended production of the Defender in January 2016. Now, it’s back with a vengeance. In 2020, the United Kingdom-based Land Rover brought back the four-door version of the Defender, badged the 110 SE, and for 2021 it also unveiled the twodoor version of the same truck, badged the 90 model. Needless to say, it’s been a smashing success. The new Land Rover Defender line recently won accolades as it was named Motor Trend’s 2021 SUV of the Year. “We are thrilled to honor the Land Rover Defender with our SUV of the Year award,” says Motor Trend Editor-in-Chief Mark Rechtin. “Part of the word ‘transportation’ is not just driving but the feeling of being transported. The moment you get into a Land Rover Defender you are transported. Every design element gives the sense of journey, safari, moving outward into the world with courage.” Needless to say the folks at Land Rov-
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er were thrilled with the truck of the year award. “It’s a great achievement and an honor for the new Defender to be selected as the SUV of the Year from Motor Trend,” says Joe Eberhardt, president and CEO of Jaguar Land Rover North America. Personally, I first saw the new/old look Defender at the Philadelphia car show in 2019 where it was unveiled in a sneak peak presentation. I was impressed then with its new, but ruggedly old, look. But, of course, I didn’t get a chance to drive it. More recently I had the privilege of jumping behind the wheel of the 2020 Land Rover Defender 110 SE – the fourdoor version – for one week for some reallife road testing. The first thing I noticed about this new Defender was how ruggedly awesome it looks. My tester had a Gondwana Stone colored exterior with black rimmed, offroad 19 inch tires with an Ebony leather interior. The Gondwana Stone is a light green that suits this vehicle just fine – giving it a military-like look. The next thing you notice, after you jump into this rig, is how it was designed to be a sporty or utilitarian type vehicle but at the same time it is loaded with all the most modern tech. The 10-inch touch screen infotainment system is one of the best in the business and the back up camera and surround cam-
era system is simply astounding in its clarity and usefulness. However, at the same time, the interior is Jeep rugged. There are no carpeted mats. Instead it is outfitted with very durable allweather terrain mats, so if you accidentally drag some mud into the vehicle there will be no worries. Moreover, the grab handles, shelving and compartments are comprised of a tough, polyurethane composite that lends itself to taking this vehicle on a safari with you. In regular around town driving, the Defender performs well. It is comfortable to drive, a bit top heavy because it has a high center of gravity, but overall it handles well, takes bumps extremely well and is a pretty good highway cruiser as well. But, that isn’t where this vehicle really struts its stuff. To really get the feel of the overall competence of this truck, you have to take it off road. The folks at Motor Trend took their Land Rover Defender to the rugged terrain of Namibia’s Skeleton Coast when they tested it. Obviously, I didn’t have that luxury. But, the sandy trails of South Jersey’s Pinelands would have to do for my test drive. Needless to say, if the newly redesigned Defender was able to chew up the terrain of Namibia and win truck of year honors at the same time, handling the sandy Pinelands trails was kid stuff. And, it was.
The Defender performs best when it’s chewing up sand and gravel beneath its wheels and spitting it all out with ease. It holds the off-road quite nicely and you feel very confident that whatever mud puddle, sandy patch or small log that gets thrown in its path, you could handle it with ease. My tester Defender 110 SE had a base price of $62,250. However, after options and destination and delivery it had a bottom line sticker price of $72,780. Added options included but weren’t limited to: $1,020 for the driver assist package (adaptive cruise); $700 for a cold climate package (heated steering wheel); $2,080 for advanced off-road package; $1,750 for a sliding panoramic roof. The government’s EPA fuel consumption ratings for this vehicle come in at 19 miles per gallon overall with 22 mpg in highway driving and 17 mpg in city driving. The EPA estimates the annual fuel cost of operating the Defender to be $2,550 as it uses 5.3 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven. This vehicle has not been safety crash tested yet by the government. My tester was powered by a 3.0 liter, six cylinder engine that puts out 395 horsepower.
Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears regularly. He may be reached at pperrotta@comcast.net
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Not Quite Wonderful By Paul Hall
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hen Wonder Woman graced theaters in 2017, it was a special moment for the DC cinematic universe. A feeling of hope arrived in the form of the superhero toting a golden lasso. Now we fast-forward the tale to everyone’s favorite decade — the ’80s — as Diana Prince’s (Gal Gadot) story evolves in the new film Wonder Woman 1984. Diana, working in cultural anthropology at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., meets a new colleague, Barbara Minerva (Kristen Wiig), who specializes in rare gems. Barbara has been asked by the FBI to identify some items that have recently been recovered after a robbery. It is that task that eventually introduces Barbara to the suave and debonair Maxwell Lord (Pedro Pascal). The particular stone that Maxwell
and the FBI are both interested in allows people to be granted their wish, whatever they desire. Maxwell will stop at nothing to get the stone and use it to benefit the one person he cares for the most — himself. Maxwell attempts to charm everyone around him. Some fall for his advances and others shut him down, but many are about to experience the power of the stone in one way or another. The question remains: Once the power is unleashed on the world, can the genie be put back in the bottle? The genre is filled with possibilities and I remain hopeful even after I experienced this film, but this is definitely a speed bump for the DC universe. WW84, as it has been dubbed, has myriad issues that slow the promise that Wonder Woman held. For starters, it is too long, checking in at 2 hours and 31 minutes. That duration is not a problem when stories keep moving, but this film feels like following
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a broken path to the end. Setting the film in a timeframe that is likable helps, as the ’80s evoke positive memories for many fans of the character. Set decorations, background music and fashion engulf viewers in the era, and that may be enough for some to forgive the bigger faults. Without giving too much away, part of the plot seems like a thinly veiled attempt to bring back Steve Trevor (Chris Pine), and this really feels like a manipulation that wasn’t needed. I like Chris, but there comes a time when packing too much in hinders the overall film. I love Gadot’s take on the Diana/Wonder Woman character, but this film just
doesn’t reach the finish line on her talent alone. The brightest star is Wiig, whose villainous turn feels like an everyday baddie coming forward for the masses. Because I like so many aspects of the franchise, I can’t wait to see where things go, but this effort seems to be an average one at best. Wonder Woman 1984 is less wonderful than I hoped for; let’s just hope the wonder can return in the future. Paul’s Grade: C+ Wonder Woman 1984 Rated PG-13 Stars: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal Director: Patty Jenkins
Will CBS air the second season of Star Trek: Discovery? Question: It was a treat for CBS to release Star Trek: Discovery on their regular network. Do you think there is any chance those of us without CBS All Access will get to see Season 2? —Larry Matt Roush: Probably not, because the Trek spinoffs (including Picard and others in the pipeline) are critical to the brand identity of ViacomCBS’s streaming service, which in 2021 will be renamed Paramount+ to further distance it from the legacy linear network. You’re right that the first season of Discovery got that primetime exposure because of pandemic production delays, but it was also an effective commercial to try to lure fans such as yourself to give the streamer a look. If that’s not a possibility, your best bet to see future seasons will be the DVD route. Question: I was wondering if you could provide some insight into why Aidy
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Legal Notices HOWELL TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MONMOUTH COUNTY, NEW JERSEY ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that in compliance with the provisions of the "Open Public Meetings Act" of the State of New Jersey, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, notice is hereby given for the annual schedule of meetings of the Howell Township Zoning Board of Adjustment on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. The meetings will be conducted by electronic means in accordance with the "Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act" of 2020 which explicitly permits a public body to conduct a meeting electronically during a state of emergency. Governor Murphy issued Executive Orders 103,107,119,138, & 151, declaring a "Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency" and has directed residents to quarantine and practice social distancing. During the emergency, in-person meetings are less than optimal, and all public meetings will be held by online/virtual means and telephonically only. Should the Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency be cancelled, the Board reserves the right to conduct in-person meetings at the Howell Township Municipal Building with notice posted on the municipal website. The Boardʼs meeting schedule for 2021 is as follows: January 11, 2021 and January 25, 2021 February 1, 2021*, February 8, 2021 and February 22, 2021 March 8, 2021, and March 22, 2021 April 12, 2021 and April 26, 2021 May 10, 2021 and May 24, 2021 June 14, 2021 and June 28, 2021 July 12, 2021 and July 26, 2021 August 9, 2021 and August 23, 2021 September 13, 2021 and September 27, 2021 October 4, 2021* and October 25, 2021 November 8, 2021 and November 22, 2021 December 6, 2021* and December 13, 2021 The meetings normally held in the Howell Township Municipal Building, 4567 U.S. Highway 9 North, Howell Township, NJ 07731, will instead be held remotely to practice social distancing in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Formal Action may be taken at each such meeting on applications and other business before the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
HOWELL TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD MONMOUTH COUNTY, NEW JERSEY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that in compliance with the provisions of the "Open Public Meetings Act" of the State of New Jersey, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, notice is hereby given for the annual schedule of meetings of the Planning Board of the Township of Howell (“Board”) on the first and third Thursdays of the Month. Pursuant to the declarations by the Governor of the State of New Jersey [Executive Orders 103 and 107], and the mechanisms that have been used by local governments during emergencies that render in-person meetings less than optimal, all public meetings will be held by online/virtual means and telephonically only. Should the Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency be cancelled, the Board reserves the right to conduct in-person meetings at the Howell Township Municipal Building. In the event the Board decides to hold its meetings live, the Board will reissue its 2021-2022 meetings calendar in compliance with the recent amendment to the Open Public Meetings Act (P.L. 2020. c. 34) and the Emergency Regulations promulgated thereunder and codified at N.J.A.C. 5:39-1.1 through 1.7. The Planning Boardʼs meeting schedule for 2021-2022 is as follows: January 7th and 21st 2021 February 4th and 18th 2021 March 4th and 18th 2021 April 1st and 15th 2021 May 13th* and 20th 2021 June 3rd and 17th 2021 July 15th 2021 August 5th and 19th 2021 September 2nd and 23rd* 2021 October 7th and 21st 2021 November 4th 2021 December 2nd & 16th 2021 January 6, 2022 Reorg and Regular Meeting The Master Plan Subcommittee meeting schedule for 2021 is as follows: January 28, 2021 February 25, 2021 March 25, 2021 April 22, 2021 May 27, 2021 June 24, 2021 August 26, 2021 September 30, 2021* October 28, 2021 November 11, 2021 * December 9, 2021 *
All meetings will commence at 7:00 PM at which time you may appear via ZOOM and present any objections or questions you may have with regard to any of the applications scheduled. Instructions and options on how to access the meeting via ZOOM are listed below: PUBLIC ACCESS TO ZOOM MEETING: To access the virtual hearing, you must join the ZOOM meeting. To access the ZOOM meeting, you will need access to a computer with internet access and/or dial in through a mobile or land line phone to log into the meeting. To join the ZOOM meeting, click on the link below and type in the Meeting ID and Password. You will join the meeting and be able to listen and view the evidence shared on the screen at the meeting. You will also be able to access the agenda and files pertaining to the applications for the meeting on the Howell Township Website found on this page: http://www.twp.howell.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ZoningBoard-4 Join Zoom Meeting: Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: P l e a s e c l i c k t h i s U R L t o j o i n . https://zoom.us/j/94453621088?pwd=eFVWZUdCa0xZTUNyM05tNDlNM1ZMQT09 and enter meeting ID 944 5362 1088, if requested, and Passcode: 3333 Or join by phone: Dial: US: +1 312 626 6799 (Chicago) or +1 929 205 6099 (New York) or +1 301 715 8592 (Germantown) or +1 346 248 7799 (Houston) or +1 669 900 6833 (San Jose) or +1 253 215 8782 (Tacoma) or visiting https://zoom.us/u/a4Lp9qzPg for International numbers and entering: Webinar ID: 944 5362 1088#, Participant ID Code: after prompt enter # key and Passcode: 3333# PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN ZOOM MEETING: You will be able to participate when the Board Chairman opens the meeting to the public for the public participation portion of the meeting at the end of testimony for each of the applicants and/or their professionalsʼ for you to ask questions and/or cross examine these witnesses and make statements. If you are in opposition of the application and have information or exhibits you wish to be considered and entered into the record, you will have to email them to the Board Secretary erubano@twp.howell.nj.us at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting so they may be marked into evidence. You may also hand deliver the information or exhibits at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to the Howell Township Municipal Building, Department of Community Development, 4567 US Highway 9 North, 2nd floor, Howell, NJ 07731, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For those who are in opposition of the proposal, you have the right to obtain an attorney to represent you, although this is not a requirement. PUBLIC ACCESS TO APPLICATION FILES: You will be able to access the application files that are shown in the meeting via the Howell Township Website found on this page: https://www.twp.howell.nj.us/AgendaCenter/Zoning-Board-4 ALTERNATE ACCESS TO APPLICATION FILES: If you are unable to access the information for the application via computer, or need assistance in logging on or using this technology, you may contact the Board Secretary, Eileen Rubano, at 732-938-4500 Extension 2342 or erubano@twp.howell.nj.us. If you would like to view the files in person you can visit the Howell Township Municipal Building, Department of Community Development, 4567 US Highway 9 North, 2nd Floor, Howell, NJ 07731, after scheduling an appointment with the Board Secretary, Eileen Rubano, at 732-938-4500, Extension 2342 or erubano@twp.howell.nj.us. If you wish a particular file be emailed or mailed to you, you must request that with 72 hours advanced notice. If you have any questions concerning any of the above, you may contact the Board Secretary, Eileen Rubano, at 732-938-4500, Extension 2342, or erubano@twp.howell.nj.us. • Denotes sequence of order has been changed. Tri-Town News 12/23/2020 Fee: $109.20 Affidavit: $20.00
The Board's meetings scheduled to be held in the Howell Township Municipal Building, 4567 U.S. Highway 9 North, Howell Township, New Jersey 07731, will instead be held remotely to practice social distancing in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The public is invited to attend and will be allowed to participate in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Law. Formal Action may be taken at such meetings on applications and other business before the Planning Board. The public will have an opportunity to listen to and, if participating online, view the meetings in their entirety, be heard (ask questions, provide comments or to offer evidence, as applicable) by e i t h e r ( a ) p a r t i c i p a t i n g o n l i n e b y v i s i t i n g https://zoom.us/j/93292799941?pwd=YXN6Sm5zOUhaUFF5UGxyVXROSlpaQT09 (if joining from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device) and following the instructions provided to join the online/virtual meeting, including entering meeting identification number: 932 9279 9941 and password: 3333, if prompted; or (b) participating telephonically by calling any of the following numbers: Dial: US: +1 312 626 6799 (Chicago) or +1 929 205 6099 (New York) or +1 301 715 8592 (Germantown) or +1 346 248 7799 (Houston) or +1 669 900 6833 (San Jose) or +1 253 215 8782 (Tacoma) or visiting https://zoom.us/u/a4Lp9qzPg for International numbers) and entering meeting identification number: 932 9279 9941 and password: 3333, if prompted. Participating via online/virtual means or telephonically is free of charge to the public. If any member of the public has a concern regarding utilizing the technology set forth above to listen to and or participate in the public meeting, the member of the public may contact the Board Secretary by email at erubano@twp.howell.nj.us or by phone at 732-938-4500, extension 2342 during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) For any application to be considered by the Board by way of a public hearing, the application and supporting materials (including maps, plans and exhibits) will be available for public inspection free of charge to the public by going to the Boardʼs webpage: www.twp.howell.nj.us and clicking on the link to the application on the agenda at least ten (10) days before the public hearing. Alternatively, members of the public may contact the Board Secretary by email at erubano@twp.howell.nj.us or by phone at 732-938-4500, extension 2342 during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) in order to make an appointment to review or pick up copies of the application materials, plans, and related documents at the office of the Board Secretary, located at the Howell Township Municipal Building, 4567 U.S. Highway 9 North, Howell Township, New Jersey 07731. In addition, all exhibits that are expected to be relied upon during the public hearing, together with the review letters of the Board's consultants, will be available for inspection forty-eight (48) hours before the public hearing at the Department of Community Development, located in the Howell Township Municipal Building, 4567 US Highway 9 North, 2nd Floor, Howell, NJ. or linked to the agenda that is posted to the Boardʼs webpage at: www.twp.howell.nj.us Tri-Town News 1/20/2021 Fee: $107.10 Affidavit: $20.00
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Howell council members may revisit land use changes By CHARLES DAYE Staff Writer
HOWELL – Members of the Howell Township Council removed two proposed land use ordinances from a meeting agenda and rejected two other proposed land use ordinances in the waning days of 2020. During a meeting on Nov. 10, council members introduced four land use ordinances: • O-20-18 would amend the municipal code to add the terms assisted living facility and craft distillery to definitions and rules of general applicability; • O-20-19 would make craft distilleries and assisted living facilities permitted uses in Howell’s Highway Development 1 (HD1) zone; • O-20-20 would amend the municipal code to adopt a new zoning district to be known as the Special Economic Development Light (SED-Light) zone; • O-20-21 would amend Howell’s zoning map to rezone properties currently designated as ARE-6 to SED-Light. Each ordinance was scheduled for a public hearing and a possible vote for adoption at the council’s Dec. 8 meeting; the final meeting of 2020. Following their introduction in November, the four proposed ordinances were sent to the Howell Planning Board, which is charged with reviewing certain proposed ordinances and determining if the legislation is consistent with Howell’s master plan. During the Dec. 3 meeting of the Planning Board, the board members determined that ordinances No. 20 and No. 21 regarding the proposed SED-Light zone were not consistent with the master plan. The board members determined that ordinances No. 18 and No. 19 regarding craft distilleries and assisted living facilities in the HD-1 zone were consistent with the master plan. The agenda for the Dec. 8 meeting of the Township Council included a public hearing and a possible vote for adoption for ordinances No. 18 and No. 19 regarding craft distilleries and assisted living facilities in the HD-1 zone. On separate roll call votes, council members voted unaniLetters to the editor may be sent via email to news@thetritownnews.com. Letters should be limited to 250 words. All submissions may be edited for length, grammar, content and libelous statements.
mously to reject both ordinances. Council members said ordinances No. 20 and No. 21 regarding the proposed SED-Light zone had been pulled from the agenda because of objections from residents. Mayor Theresa Berger told the TriTown News that “Councilman (John) Bonevich and I do not believe in spot zoning. … It seems this is what the majority on council has done for many ordinances in the past two years… maybe poor planning on their part?” Berger and Bonevich are the Democrats on the council. Deputy Mayor Evelyn O’Donnell, Councilwoman Pamela Richmond and Councilman Tom Russo are the Republicans. Bonevich told the Tri-Town News that “as we know, a lot has changed in the last two years. In 2020, besides being in a pandemic, our Planning Board chair failed to appoint a master plan subcommittee. “The times are changing and our surroundings are changing. We are seeing major warehouse applications coming in consistently. I refuse to take on any vote without due diligence and go against the best interest of the town and residents living here. “Also, the conservation portion of our
master plan states (that the town should) conserve our rural character. The proposed zoning ordinances that were being rushed through do not achieve that goal. So I voted no,” he said. Russo said, “It is my opinion that this is not the time to be rezoning property. While I agree we need to enact good policy that attracts new businesses like microbreweries, craft distilleries, etc., we need to consider all of the relevant factors and that requires extensive time, research and planning. “I am looking forward to working with the rest of the governing body to formulate a plan on how we plan to move Howell forward into 2021 and beyond,” he said. Richmond said she supports business growth, but said the development needs to slow down. “Ordinance introduction gives us (the governing body) the opportunity to vet and understand what other boards may be proposing. Having dug into this proposal, I’m simply not in favor of more possible large development. It just needs to stop. I’m for more business growth where needed, but right now we need to slow and stop development, period,” Richmond said. During the Dec. 8 council meeting, Township Attorney Jospeh Clark reported
that the Planning Board had determined ordinances No. 20 and No. 21 regarding the proposed SED-Light zone were not consistent with Howell’s master plan. Clark said the initial report from the board did not list the inconsistencies, but he said the council would eventually receive a resolution with the inconsistencies listed. He said an ordinance that has been introduced in one year cannot be voted on in a different year. The proposed legislation would have to be reintroduced. Bonevich said the council heard from residents of Yellowbrook Road who are opposed to changing agricultural zoning to the proposed SED-Light zone. Richmond said the council members were listening to what the residents had to say. Russo said the petitions the residents submitted regarding the proposed rezoning did not go to waste. “It was very useful to me in making a determination as to where I am on this thing. I did a site visit, I looked into this extensively and those petitions (from residents) helped me come to the conclusion that now is not a time to rezone. I won’t be supporting the rezoning. I appreciate the residents, I appreciate the hard work. It wasn’t for nothing,” Russo said.
Legal Notices NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION FOR THE COMMISSIONERS OF FIRE DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN ________________________________________________ NOTICE is hereby given that the Commissioners of Fire District No. 2 in the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, shall ask the legal voters of said fire district on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. or longer if necessary, to approve or disapprove of the proposed 2021 Annual Budget. Said voting shall take place at the Miller Avenue Firehouse, 785 Miller Avenue, Jackson, NJ 08527. It is possible that because of the health emergency that the election may be mail-in ballot only and this will be determined by future order of the Governor. The legal voters of said fire district shall also be asked to elect two (2) Commissioner(s) to said Board of Fire Commissioners for a three (3) year term. The legal voters of said fire district shall also be asked to approve or disapprove the purchase of a firetruck for an amount not exceeding $610,000.00 and undertake lease purchase financing relative to the project. The closing date for the filing of Petitions of Nominations to the Secretary of the Board relative to candidacy for said term shall be March 22, 2021. All nomination petitions may be obtained from the Secretary of the Commissioners of Fire District No. 2 in the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean. Robert Redington, Secretary The Commissioners of Fire District No. 2 Township of Jackson, County of Ocean Tri-Town News 1/20/2021 Fee: $34.65
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE 2021 HOWELL TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETING DATES The regularly scheduled public meetings of the Township Council of the Township of Howell shall be held shall be held at the Municipal Offices, 4567 Route 9 North, Howell, New Jersey on the following Tuesdays of each month.
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The Lakewood Township Municipal Utilities Authority Change of Date and Location of February 2, 2021 Annual Reorganization & Regular Meeting
In accordance with the provisions of the “Open Public Meeting Law”, Public Law 1975, Chapter 231 and the by-laws of The Lakewood Township Municipal Utilities Authority, the January 5, 2021 Regular Meeting of the Lakewood Township Municipal Utilities Authority will have a change of Location. In accordance with the Governorʼs issuance of Executive Order 107 all public meetings subject to the Open Public Meetings Act will be using communications equipment (telephonic conference call-in connections). Anyone seeking to participate in the Meeting can dial (646) 838-1723 and use Access code: 498778435. The meeting will continue to take place on January 5, 2021 at 10:00 AM.
In accordance with the provisions of the “Open Public Meeting Law”, Public Law 1975, Chapter 231 and the by-laws of The Lakewood Township Municipal Utilities Authority, the February 2, 2021 Annual Reorganization & Regular Meeting of the Lakewood Township Municipal Utilities Authority will have a change of Date and Location. In accordance with the Governorʼs issuance of Executive Order 107 all public meetings subject to the Open Public Meetings Act will be using communications equipment (telephonic conference call-in connections). Anyone seeking to participate in the Meeting can dial (646) 838-1723 and use Access code: 498778435. The meeting will now take place on February 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM.
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Help Wanted Full Time HCWL and GHC IS HIRING REGISTERED NURSES New hires are welcome! Call 732-339-1933
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KITCHEN SET- Glass Top Table with 4 Cushioned Chairs. Pier 1, Grey Iron. Excellent condition. Paid $1,000. Asking $225. (Other items available) Call 732-577-8866 OUTDOOR FURNITURE Black Rattan Set. Table with Glass Top, Sofa & 2 chairs. Excellent condition, 1 year old. Asking $150. Call 732-577-1071 SOFA SLEEPER QUEEN Size, La-Z-Boy. Exc. cond., very clean! $300. ETHAN ALLEN 4 PIECE WALL UNIT, $400. Must see! (Gloves & masks required) 732-264-3811 or 732-778-5226
General Merchandise HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Wheelchairs, walker and other misc. items. $400. for all. Call 732-915-0105
Novenas
Ceramic Repair/Install Garage Doors
PRAYER TO ST. JUDE Most Holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally, as the patron of hopeless cases, of things almost Despaired of. Pray for me, I am so helpless and alone. Make use I implore you, of that particular privilege given to you, to bring visible and speedy help where help is almost Despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the Consolation and help of Heaven in all my necessities, tribulations and sufferings, particularly () and that I may Praise God with you and all the elect forever. I promise O blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to greatly encourage Devotion to you Amen.
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JIGSAW PUZZLES
25+, 1,000 pieces each Springbox, Cobble Hill and Ravensburger. Assembled once and returned to original packing. Asking $200.
Call 609-259-3285
Merchandise Wanted WANTED Lionel Trains & old toys. Any cond. 732-381-1225
Schools CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE CLASSES AVAILABLE Call 732-339-1933
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PRAYER TO ST. JUDE Most Holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally, as the patron of hopeless cases, of things almost Despaired of. Pray for me, I am so helpless and alone. Make use I implore you, of that particular privilege given to you, to bring visible and speedy help where help is almost Despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the Consolation and help of Heaven in all my necessities, tribulations and sufferings, particularly () and that I may Praise God with you and all the elect forever. I promise O blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to greatly encourage Devotion to you Amen. Thank You.
B.B.
CUSTOM CERAMIC TILING New -Repair Remodel. Free est., John Cherry
732-290-9086
GROUT CLEANING
Re-grouting - Re-caulking Sealing - Specialty Cleaning, Slip Prevention for Floors, Tubs & Showers. Now offering STEAM CLEANING: effectively kills 99% of bacteria, germs, viruses on bathroom, kitchen and other h/h surfaces. Free est. Grout Geek Inc. 732-521-3809
Cleaning Domestic A POLISH CLEANING SERVICE
Always a good job, over 20 years experience. Reasonable rates. References. Call 732-904-4861 J.M. CLEANING SERVICE Houses -Apts. -Condos Over 15 yrs. Exp., Free Est. We follow COVID guideline Call 732-351-6406
Drywall/Sheetrock T.A.F. Drywall Specializing in small jobs for the homeowner. Sheetrock,Taping,and Spackle. Dustless sanding system. Free estimates. COVID FREE. 732-668-2096
Floor Finishing DELUXE WOOD FLOORING
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NOW 98% DUST FREE SANDING!! • Restoration • Repairs • Installation • Free Estimates
Call 732-642-2253
GARAGE DOORS Replace, Repairs, Spring Repairs, 24 HR service. Licensed/Insured ML Installations 732-673-3105
Handypersons
Lawn Care / Landscaping FS LANDSCAPING Snow Plowing, Leaf Clean Ups, Lawn maint., Chem. applications, mulch, sod, landscape design stone and gravel. Lawn seeding and repair, Aerating & de-thatching. Drainage, irrigation, pavers, retaining walls. 908-233-5600
AFF HOME SERVICES and REPAIRS Slow moving or clogged drains, Lawn Mower Repair Tub/shower caulking, wall repairs, leaky roof. M.A.C. REPAIRS Lawn, No job too small! Free estimate garden, snow, ATVs, bikes, Call John, 732-744-6609 used equipment. Pickup & delivery available 732-462-0743
DAN'S HANDYMAN SERVICE Odd jobs done inside & out. Call Dan, 732-238-2429
Handypersons DAVILA & SON RENOVATIONS
Small handyman jobs to big remodeling jobs, bathrooms, kitchens/basements. Monmouth/Middlesex. Local area. Cell # 215-239-5358 HANDYMAN Painting, Tiling, Remodeling, Baths Cabinetry, Kitchens. Neat, clean, reliable. Free est. Kyle 732-395-9329
Home Improvements AFFORDABLE!
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Masonry/Paving DON'S CUSTOM MASONRY Small Repairs/Patios /Pavers, Chimneys. Lic#13VH02546700 Free est. Fully insured. Call 732-251-4352 RICCARDI MASONS All types of masonry. No job too small. Free Est. 732-695-2183
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732-262-9779
732-322-3820
Painting/Wallpapering
E. ANDRÉ
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Property Services, LLC Family Owned & Operated HOME IMPROVEMENT and REMODELING * Kitchens & Bathrooms * Ceramic and Porcelain Tile Floors * Wood /Laminate Flooring * Sheetrock & Painting * Crown Molding/Trim work * Windows & Doors Free estimate*Great rates!
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Autos for Sale HYUANDI SONATA 2017 4 door. 32,000 miles. Good cond. Ask. $13,700. Call 732-915-0105
Auto/Truck Wanted AAA WANTED Junk&Running CARS, TRUCKS, WHATEVER We Buy It All $CASH$ 7 Day Pick Up. 732-536-8030 $200 to $25,000 PAID
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Home Improvements
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KEY CONSTRUCTION HOME IMPROVEMENTS Interior HH Exterior We Accept Credit Cards
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Exterior All Types of Roofing Flat & Shingles Repair or New Deck Repair & Staining Chimney & Fencing Shed Repairs Powerwashing
Over 2,500 Satisfied Customers A&S JR. LLC Lic# 13VH03221500
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732-952-5131
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732-900-6087
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Interior Carpentry Painting Repairs Basement Waterproofing
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Veteran Discounts Available
Home Improvements
TIMCO HOME
IMPROVEMENTS Specializing in • Custom Seemless Gutters Leaf Guards • Roofing Siding - Windows • Bathroom And Kitchen Remodeling Free Est. • Fully Ins. • 35 Years Experience NM-00449287
732-572-2678
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NM-00448889
No job too small. All levels of home repairs & improvements. Carpentry • Painting • Tile/Molding • Powerwashing
Call Mike for an estimate.
Serving Monmouth, Old Bridge, Parlin & surrounding.
732-759-5897
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Insurance Claims
$100 OFF
Bathroom Remodeling Powder Room Remodeling Specialists
Any Service of $1,000 or more
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 1/31/21
$200 OFF
Any Service of $1,500 or more
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 1/31/21
Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.
Basements Finishing
Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.
General Repair
** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 1 Cord $185.00 • 1/2 Cord $100
Free Estimates
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24 HOUR PROMPT/EMERGENCY SERVICE
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Lawn Care
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CALL NICK
NM-00448878
732-207-3933 732-617-TREE
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C.H.E.A.P. TREE SERVICE
• Tree Removal • Trimming • Pruning • Stump Grinding • FIREWOOD • Lots Cleared Serving: Edison, FIREWOOD Metuchen, Colonia, Woodbridge, N.Brunswick, Highland Park and “We Are TheMilltown, Most Recommended surrounding. Tree Service In The Areaâ€?
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LANDSCAPING INC.
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COMPLETE LANDSCAPE DESIGN 732-549-6387
www.dslandscapinginc.com
NM-00449305
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Painting/Wallpapering
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Tree Service, Inc.
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732-983-1520
FULLY INSURED
24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE
Interior & Exterior Residential & Commercial Powerwashing Drywall Repair Taping & Spackling Handyman Services Snowplowing Services
732-713-1528 TOM 732-713-2008 BRIAN Masonry/Paving
Serving the area for over 31 years! Best from Europe!
MASON
3rd Generation
PAINTING
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www.poloniaconstruction.com
732-525-8118
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732-906-0385 Plumbing
David J. McConnell 732-257-6254
Plumbing • Heating Home Improvements P Boilers Installed/Repaired P Water Heaters Installed P Drains & Sewer lines cleaned P Sewer & Water Mains installed P Kitchen & Bath Remodeling P Framing & Sheet Rock
No Job Too Small NJ Lic#8843
#13VH04604300
Plumbing
Glenn Kaune’s Custom Painting Satisfaction Guaranteed
Quality Work • Affordable Wallpaper Removal • Sheetrock Repair Taping/Spackling • Interior/Exterior Reliable Prompt Service
CLEAN-UPS
FREE ESTIMATES
Lic#13VH06178600
NM-00445988
CertiďŹ ed brick paver and retaining wall installer NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A
Free Estimates NJ State Fully Licensed & Insured
Painting/Wallpapering
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ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER
plumbing & heating “Honest, Neat and Professional Service�
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Metuchen, NJ 08840 | info@mattcoplumbing.com
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Lawn Care
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