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Pandemic slows restoration efforts at MacKenzie house By CHARLES DAYE Staff Writer

embers of the Howell Heritage and Historical Society have been applying for grants and relying on donations in their ongoing effort to restore the historic MacKenzie House Museum and Library on Lakewood-Farmingdale Road in Howell. The coronavirus pandemic that overtook New Jersey in March 2020 and is now in its 13th month has also slowed the society in its plan to eventually reopen the building to the public. The MacKenzie house was previously owned by Howell and is now owned by the Howell Heritage and Historical Society. The house had its origins as a settler’s cabin between 1730 and 1750. A grist mill was built in 1779 and the cabin became the miller’s home. An addition to the home was built in the 19th century. Jessie and James MacKenzie purchased the house in 1956 and owned it until 1982, when Howell paid for a restoration. Artifacts that remain in the building were owned by a historical society that no longer exists. In 2019, the Township Council sold the building to the Howell Heritage and Historical Society. Bob Novak became president of the new organization in January 2020. In February 2020, the society ofﬁcially took over the building. In an interview this week, Novak told the Tri-Town News the COVID-19 pandemic has made the restoration process more difﬁcult. “The way the past year has worked out with COVID, there were not a lot of things we could do,” he said. One thing the historical society has been able to do is reach out to the community through newsletters and fundraisers. “We did an Old Monmouth Candies fundraiser … and a portion of the proceeds went to (the restoration) funds and there were a few people who made a donation in lieu of buying candy, so I guess they didn’t need any extra sweets around the house,” Novak said. Word of mouth and newspaper articles have been helpful in trying to bring the his-

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The coronavirus pandemic has slowed an effort by the Howell Heritage and Historical Society to renovate the MacKenzie house.

torical society’s restoration efforts to the attention of the public, “but it is a slow go, to kind of build up funding,” Novak said. “Hopefully, we want to be able to reopen the house for the public to stop in. Whether we do formal or informal education events about the house, the owners and its history. The back part of the house is from about the early 1800s, we are not sure of the date,” Novak said. The front of the MacKenzie house dates

from the 1850s. “Basic restoration, after 150 years or so things start falling apart,” Novak said about some of the work that will be required at the site. The northwest foundation and the porch pillars must be addressed as the situation continues to deteriorate. Dirt from a sidewalk and under the porch is sliding into the basement and that is causing the west end of the porch to sink.

At some point the porch roof will become an issue and the members of the historical society want to avoid seeing that type of damage occur at the MacKenzie house. The members of the Howell Heritage and Historical Society are planning to hold their ﬁrst in-person meeting of 2021 on April 23. For more information, visit https://howellheritagehistoricalsociety.org/

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Monmouth native composes score for new film By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer

family drama that was released this month features the first featurelength film score by a composer who is a native of Manalapan. Craig Flaster, 32, composed the music for the 2021 film “The Girl Who Believes in Miracles.” The film tells the story of a young girl whose faith in God leads to miracles occurring around her. Flaster, the son of Alan and Phyllis Flaster of Manalapan, is a 2007 graduate of Manalapan High School. In an interview this week, he cited his sister, Meredith Buchholtz, as his biggest influence. “I was always entranced by her musical performances, from her time as Maria in ‘West Side Story’ and Mrs. Lovett in ‘Sweeney Todd’ at Manalapan High School. “More than that, she was always a huge movie buff and I would listen to her soundtracks of movie and Broadway musicals. I have a vivid memory of listening to her cassette of John Williams’ score for ‘Return of the Jedi’ as a 4-year-old kid and I was hooked,” he said. Flaster considered becoming a director or a screenwriter because he enjoyed all aspects of filmmaking, but said he connected the most with the musical aspect and taught himself compositions from the film soundtracks he listened to. His first project was a score for the epic poem “Beowulf,” which he composed as an assignment in his junior English class. “Pretty much since then, my goal has been to write music for movies,” he said. Flaster graduated third in his class at Manalapan High School and went on to earn a music degree from Tufts University, magna cum laude. He worked as a producer for MTV in New York before moving to Los Angeles to become a film composer. Flaster suggested that individuals who are starting out in the entertainment industry should meet as many people as they can and be friendly, open with, and kind to everyone.

“I made some really good friends at a day job I was working in Los Angeles while I was trying to be a freelance composer and through that friends group, I was introduced to people working on ‘The Girl Who Believes in Miracles.’ “The director, Rich Correll, who is immensely talented and has had a pretty amazing career in TV, was looking for a more old-fashioned score and apparently was having a hard time finding someone. “(The people working on the film) asked me if I had any demos I could send in that style and that happens to be the type of music I love to write. “Rich and I had a long conversation in which it became clear we were pretty simpatico regarding film music. After writing another demo, I got the gig,” he said. Flaster explained that he grew up on scores with big themes and melodies, which is what Correll wanted for “The Girl Who Believes in Miracles.” He came up with 10 themes from reading the script. After watching a rough cut of the film he eliminated some themes, developed new ones and modified others to fit the movie. “Once I had these themes as a baseline, Rich and I worked together to figure out which scenes needed music and what the feeling of that music, namely the emotional centers of each scene, should be,” Flaster explained. After determining which music to use and the scenes in which to use music, Flaster set to work scoring the individual scenes. “All in all, I wrote a little over 60 minutes of music for the film, including pretty much wall-to-wall music for the film’s climactic last 25 minutes. I was lucky enough to record the score with talented orchestra musicians in Oklahoma and I can’t wait for people to hear the end result. “It was an incredible and thrilling experience working on the film. I’m very proud of the score and excited for people to check out the movie. “It’s a lovely, inspirational family film that is beautifully directed by Rich Correll

and wonderfully acted by a cast that includes Oscar winner Mira Sorvino, Emmy Award winner Peter Coyote, and Kevin Sorbo, as well as the amazing young actress Austyn Johnson, who really anchors the ﬁlm in the title role. “It was an absolute joy to be involved in every respect,” he said. “The Girl Who Believes in Miracles” had a premiere at the AMC Freehold 14 in Freehold Township and that was particularly signiﬁcant to Flaster because he saw movies at that theater as he was growing up in the area.

“All of my best movie memories are from that theater, from the time it was a Loews when I was a really little kid. “My parents, sister and a bunch of friends saw the movie there and while I was sad I could not ﬂy home to watch it with them yet because of the pandemic, I was smiling from ear to ear and tearing up when I found out where they would be watching my movie. “The thought of my score coming through the speakers at my hometown theater while my family and friends were seeing it is beyond words,” Flaster said.

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Howell council adopts new salary ordinance for patrol officers By CHARLES DAYE Staff Writer

HOWELL – Township Council members have adopted an amended salary ordinance which sets salary ranges for patrol ofﬁcers in the Howell Police Department. Mayor Theresa Berger, Deputy Mayor Thomas Russo, Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell and Councilman John Bonevich voted “yes” on a motion to adopt the

salary ordinance during a recent meeting. Councilwoman Pamela Richmond was absent from the meeting. According to the salary ordinance, a probationary officer who is hired in 2021 will be paid about $42,000. An officer in the highest salary range (step 13) would be paid about $140,000 in 2023. Township Manager Brian Geoghegan said it can take an officer between 14 and 15 years to reach step 13.

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“Usually, an officer is hired and is paid at a police academy step, until their graduation from the police academy, most often within the first year. “Once they graduate, they go to a probationary step for one year, before entering the ‘step system’ at one year per step. “If an officer comes to us already trained, they will usually start at the probationary step, skipping the police academy step. “Occasionally, if an officer transfers to Howell with extensive prior law enforcement experience, the Police Chief will make a recommendation to the township manager to start that officer at a higher step,” Geoghegan said. PBA Local 228 represents Howell’s patrol officers and recently received a new contract from the Township Council. PBA President James Alexander said, “Our two primary goals (in seeking a new contract) were to get a fair compensation package and to protect our members’ work environment; just to safeguard some of the contractual rights they have. “Obviously, everything we asked for we didn’t get, we made some changes to our schedule regarding shift switches …

We made changes to some of our leave policies, limiting our leave. “We made concessions regarding our light duty policy; essentially giving the township or the administration the ability to change an officer’s shift around if they are going to be on light duty,” Alexander said. Negotiations on a new PBA contract began in late 2019, but were interrupted by the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020. A new contract was ratified by both sides in early 2021. “I think the process worked the way it was supposed to work. I think it was good faith on both sides and I think we worked out a contract that was beneficial to both sides. I am happy with it and the membership is happy with it as well,” Alexander said. The pandemic impacted the contract, not just the negotiations. He said Howell’s representatives expressed the financial uncertainty surrounding the pandemic. “We kind of tailored our compensation package to address some of those needs of the township, so we made some concessions there,” Alexander said.

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Jackson school board to vote on $150M budget By CHARLES DAYE Staff Writer

JACKSON – The members of the Jackson School District Board of Education have introduced a $150.6 million budget to fund the operation of the school district during the 2021-22 academic year. The budget will be supported in part by a tax levy of $97.5 million to be collected from Jackson’s residential and commercial property owners. A public hearing has been scheduled for April 28.

For the 2020-21 school year, the board adopted a $152.6 million budget. Property owners paid $95.79 million to support the budget. From 2020-21 to 2021-22, the budget has decreased by $2 million, but the local tax levy has increased by $1.71 million. In 2020-21, Jackson’s school tax rate was $1.39 per $100 of assessed valuation. The owner of a home assessed at $250,000 paid about $3,475 in school taxes, the owner of a home assessed at $325,000 paid

about $4,520 and the owner of a home assessed at $400,000 paid about $5,560. In 2021-22, Jackson’s school tax rate is projected to increase to $1.41 per $100 of assessed valuation. The owner of a home assessed at $250,000 will pay about $3,525 in school taxes, the owner of a home assessed at $325,000 will pay about $4,580 and the owner of a home assessed at $400,000 will pay about $5,640. The average home in Jackson is assessed at $329,181 and the owner of that

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DATEBOOK • The Ramtown Fire Company of Howell will host its fifth annual golf outing on May 3 at the Pebble Creek Golf Club, Colts Neck. Registration at 7:30 a.m. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Hole sponsorships available. Cost is $130 per golfer. For tickets or sponsorship information, call 732-458-022 or email golf@ramtownfire.com • New Jersey Blood Services is conducting blood drives which are open to the public. The following drives are scheduled in the near future: May 4, Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell 1:308:30 p.m.; May 5, Howell Donor Center, 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.; May 6, Howell Donor Center, 1:30-8:30 p.m.; May 11, Howell Donor Center, 1:30-8:30 p.m.; May 12, Howell Donor Center, 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.; and May 13, Howell Donor Center, 1:30-8:30 p.m. To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive, call 1-800-933-2566 or visit www. nybloodcenter.org • CentraState Medical Center is launching a new online grief support group led by licensed clinical social workers certified in grief counseling to assist individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The group is open for adult members of the community who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The private groups will provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for participants to share their emotions and struggles. The group will meet via Zoom on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 3 p.m. beginning May 6. To register, call 732-303-5170 or email Ametzger@Centrastate.com or Ssouza@Centrastate.com • The Heart of New Jersey Chorus (a chapter of Sweet Adelines International) is holding a virtual membership night on April 28 at 7:30 p.m. The chorus sings four-part a cappella harmony. Individuals who like to sing, love to learn, have fun and make new friends are invited to visit the chorus’ rehearsal. Send an email to beckstersings@aol.com or call 732-4469782 to receive a link to join the event. Letters to the editor may be sent via email to news@thetritownnews.com. Letters should be limited to 250 words. Your Turn guest columns about issues of local interest should be limited to 700 words. All submissions may be edited for length, grammar, content and libelous statements.

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Jackson Memorial grapplers win 5 medals at state tourney By STEVEN BASSIN Staff Writer

he Jackson Memorial High School girls wrestling team saw five of its six state tournament qualifiers win a medal during the NJSIAA state wrestling tournament that was held on April 10 at Phillipsburg High School. Abigail Stanberry (151), Jordyn Katz (161), Chloe Lawler (128), Aleksandra Biesczcad (215) and Kamila Biesczcad (143) each earned a medal to cap off a terrific 2021 season. “We are very dedicated to what we do on the mat,” Coach Joe Lemke said. “We have a great room and a great atmosphere. The girls are determined to do well and set their minds on what they want to do.” Stanberry reached the championship match at 151 pounds. She lost that bout and took home the silver medal. At the south region tournament that was held at Williamstown High School the prior week, Stanberry won her first region championship. Stanberry, the No. 3 seed, pinned No. 2 seed Rachel Forsman of Eastern Regional High School in the semifinals. In the final, Stanberry faced Kingsway High School’s Katherine Bott, who was the No. 1 seed. Stanberry pinned Bott 27 seconds into the third period to win the region crown. A week later in the state tournament final, Bott pinned Stanberry to claim the title. Stanberry’s improvement from 2020, when she placed sixth at the state tournament, to 2021, when she placed second, was the result of her hard work and dedication in the off-season, Lemke said. “I think the learning experience of competing in the state tournament last year helped her a lot,” the coach said. “She dedicated a lot of her time in the off-season to train and took a leap both physically and mentally.” Stanberry became the school’s third regional champion in the last three years. Kayla Gregory won a regional crown in 2019 and Avery Myers (128) won a regional crown in 2020. Both wrestlers went on to place second at the state tournament in the same year they won their regional crown.

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Jackson Memorial High School girls wrestling coaches Joe Lemke and Chris Rash stand with their six qualifiers at the 2021 NJSIAA state tournament at Phillipsburg High School.

In 2020, Katz reached the state tournament ﬁnal at 143 pounds. She lost the title match and earned the silver medal. In 2021, Katz wrestled at 161 pounds and won a bronze medal at the state tournament. Stanberry and Katz will be seniors next season and Lemke believes they will both have a chance to win a state title. Lemke said Lawler and Aleksandra Biesczcad had excellent runs toward winning a state tournament medal this season. Lawler did not compete in the 2020 postseason due to an injury. She was determined to come back strong in 2021 and make a run at qualifying for the state tournament. Lemke was pleased to see Lawler achieve her goal and place at the state tournament.

Biesczcad, who started wrestling a year ago, advanced to the 2021 state tournament. Lemke said he has been impressed with Biesczcad’s development over two years and it showed with her ﬁfth place ﬁnish in the state tournament. Biesczcad got her sister, Kamila, to try wrestling this season and Lemke was excited to see her place sixth in the state tournament. Gina Novello (180) also competed in the 2021 state tournament for the Jaguars. A year ago, Novello placed sixth at the 2020 state tournament. Lemke is proud of the success his wrestlers have been able to achieve in three years. “Early on, we knew we had something

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special here in Jackson and we are striving to continue that success. “We have a talented group of girls who are willing to learn more about the sport. We want to get as many girls into as many region and state tournaments as we can,” he said. Lemke said he is proud of how his wrestlers and assistant coaches Chris Rash and Diana Strizki handled the challenging circumstances surrounding the ongoing coronavirus pandemic this season. He said everyone in the program was on the same page. “The girls are extremely dedicated and professional. It was our goal to try to do the best we could with what we had. Everyone stepped up,” he said.

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NEWS BRIEFS The Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey has launched a new free resource for renters, landlords and homeowners who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. With support from the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund and the New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund – Innovation Fund, the network has launched a new website, a toll free number and a text alert system that is available for New Jersey residents to find answers, the most current information, resource directories and to seek assistance, according to a press release. Through the website, HousingHelpNJ. org residents will be able to send questions and concerns through an online form or call a toll free number to be connected to a certified housing counselor or other helpful resources. The site will cover the latest housing news and information specific to renters, landlords, and homeowners, according to the press release. Residents seeking housing counseling service or information can visit www. HousingHelpNJ.org, call 888-691-3002 or email info@housinghelpnj.org Classic Radio Road Show will present three radio plays from the Golden Years of Radio, live on Zoom, May 1, beginning at 7:30 pm. “Two Weeks With Pay,” a favorite episode of “The Bickersons,” will be accompanied by an episode of a show made famous by Lucille Ball, “My Favorite Husband.” Rounding out the program is a humorous left hook called “Miss Tithinwither at the Prize Fight,” according to a press release. Send an email to classicradioroadshow@gmail.com to register for the Zoom show. “Two Weeks With Pay” will star reallife husband and wife Duane and Laurie Noch, the founders of Classic Radio Road Show. “My Favorite Husband” was a radio show that ran from 1948-51 starring Lucille Ball, which evolved into the TV sitcom “I Love Lucy.” Classic Radio Road Show veteran Gwen Ricks Spencer plays the lovely Liz and first-timer Alberto Bonilla co-stars as George. Classic Radio Road Show mainstay Marcia Finn straps on the boxing gloves to play Miss Tithinwither in a short play that first aired on the Rudy Vallee variety program in 1935. Miss Tithinwither, an ardent pacifist, ends up calling a fight and gets caught up in the action. Other recorded radio plays still offered free at https://www.classicradioroadshow. org/ are “Our Miss Brooks,” “Roadside,” “The Dreamer” and “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” according to the press release.

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Only A Shower From This Thunder By Paul Hall

ll superheroes, and for that matter supervillains, have an origin story. This is the tale of the creation of Thunder Force, now on Netﬂix. Emily Stanton (Octavia Spencer) was only 12 years old when she lost her parents to an attack by the villains known as Miscreants and since then the highly intelligent Emily has dreamt of bringing the evildoers to justice. As Emily was getting used to her new school after moving in with her grandmother, she displayed her smarts in her classes. This intelligence brought out the bullies, but Lydia Berman (Melissa McCarthy) would have none of it, sticking up for Emily from early on. The two girls become friends at a young age; though they couldn’t be more different, they make

an indelible connection with each other. As high school comes to an end, the two are obviously heading in different directions. Emily is driven to advance her knowledge while Lydia just wants to have fun. The wall grows between the two and they head their separate ways. Now, 25 years later, a high school reunion is in play and the women, who have been estranged for years and remain very different, reconnect, but the results are quite different than anticipated. Emily’s knowledge and Lydia’s brawn come together to form a crazy crime-fighting duo who ultimately take the name Thunder Force. Origin stories tend to drag in any superhero story, and Thunder Force is no exception. While moments of the crimefighting duo’s narrative feel forced and seem out of place, the film gets its legs as it progresses. A clunky introduction to

both the Miscreants and Thunder Force leaves a bit to be desired and a number of details are left out of the ﬁlm. Where the ﬁlm works is in poking fun at pop culture and laughing at itself. Chuckles abound, and although we don’t get a number of extreme laughs, these moments of humor make the experience pleasant with Thunder Force. I love that Spencer brings her dramatic prowess to the screen in this lighter offering. McCarthy remains queen of pratfalls, and her self-deprecating humor is intact. But I’m probably most hopeful for the young Taylor Mosby, who takes on the role of Tracy Stanton and steals scenes at a moment’s notice. Pop culture references from Steve

Urkel to Van Halen, Bon Jovi and Slayer stirred up fond memories in my head, and that deﬁnitely gave me the warm fuzzies. Although this won’t win any awards, Thunder Force brings the thunder in fun and music that resonated with me. And yes, as there should be, there is a Thunder Force theme song before the ﬁlm ends. Paul’s Grade: C+ Thunder Force Rated PG-13 Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Octavia Spencer, Bobby Cannavale, Pom Klementieff, Taylor Mosby, Melissa Leo, Jason Bateman Director: Ben Falcone

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The 93rd Oscars By Rick Gables

oved from its original February airdate, The 93rd Oscars will now be held on Sunday, April 25, and air live on ABC from 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The event will also air live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide. It will be televised from the Union Station Los Angeles and the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Oscar nominees in 23 categories have been announced. Up for Actress in a Leading Role are Viola Davis, Andra Day, Vanessa Kirby, Frances McDormand and Carey Mulligan. Up for Actor in a Leading Role are Riz Ahmed, Chadwick Boseman, Anthony Hopkins, Gary Oldman and Steven Yeun. Best Picture nominees include The Father, Judas and the Black Messiah, Mank,

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Minari, Nomadland, Promising Young Women, Sound of Metal and The Trial of the Chicago 7. For homeowners who need big help with a vision that can turn their home reno wish list into a breathtaking reality, popular Chicago-based interior designer Tiffany Brooks will triple their options in the new series $50K Three Ways, premiering Monday, April 26, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on HGTV. Tiffany will guide each homeowner through three colorful, carefully curated design choices and work with them to select the one approach that perfectly reﬂects their personal story and current needs. In the premiere episode, a couple wants to renovate their dated home, but cannot decide what to improve with their budget. Tiffany presents a trio of enticing options that can turn their house into the home they have always wanted. Encountering roadblocks along the way, including structural surprises, permit

delays and indecisive clients, Tiffany must make the most of the budget to deliver a stylish new space that is worth every penny. ABC will air the two-hour special documentary Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days on Monday, April 26, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. For over 50 years, Sesame Street has addressed and explained diversity, equity, and inclusion around the globe by using the universal tools of music, empathy and celebrity. Through its iconic shows and targeted outreach, Sesame Workshop has found ways to make these daunting and seemingly impossible conversations accessible to people of all ages, usually delivered with the help of a furry friend. The documentary reﬂects upon the efforts that have earned Sesame Street unparalleled respect and qualiﬁcation around the globe, including addressing their responsibility to social issues that have historically been seen as taboo such as racial injustice.

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pring is here and many folks are itch- nearly 20,000 people reporting on the time ing to boost their health and fitness. they spent in places like parks, forests and But with more than a year into the beaches. COVID-19 pandemic, too many of us are According to the study, the likelihood still stuck at computer screens: working of participants reporting good health or from home, socializing online, exercis- feelings of well-being was significantly ing in virtual classes and even supervising greater after 120 minutes of contact with children’s virtual schoolwork. nature. More time outdoors was even betHealth professionals are increasing- ter, with the benefits hitting a plateau after ly urging people to get outside for their 200 to 300 minutes of exposure to nature. physical and mental well-being. Some tout Researchers reported the pattern was walking 10,000 steps a day and others push consistent across all key groups, includfor outdoor time in nature. ing older adults and those with long-term One of them is Jared Hanley, co-found- health issues. And it didn’t seem to matter er and CEO of NatureQuant. This Oregon- whether people got their weekly nature exbased startup is working on an app to eval- posure in one dose or spread it over shorter uate the quality of green spaces and help outdoor visits. users track the time they spend in nature, Why is nature so good for us? just as they might count steps. First, natural places like forests, parks NatureQuant recently analyzed aerial and beaches likely have better air quality and satellite data from 500 of the most than urban areas, and being in sunlight inpopulous U.S. counties to creases the vitamin D in come up with a “nature your body. Physical exerGUEST COLUMN cise works your muscles score” for each place. In a timely study, the and gets your heart pump• company found that couning, improving all of your MICHELE S. BYERS ties with lower nature body’s systems. scores can be predicted to Being in nature also have higher per capita rates of COVID-19. reduces stress. It has been theorized that Conversely, those with higher nature nature’s curving geometry, saturated colscores appear linked to a slower spread of ors and soft sounds are more soothing than the coronavirus. the straight lines and blaring noise of city The company’s theory – that more time streets, allowing people to mentally relax outdoors means improved health – builds and refresh their ability to focus. upon decades of studies documenting the Unfortunately, not everyone has equal importance of spending time in nature. access to nature. Urban residents, especialDuring the 1918 Spanish Influenza ly, often live far from the sights and sounds pandemic, for example, scientists discov- of nature. ered that patients treated outdoors in fresh That is why some researchers are pushair and sunlight recovered faster than those ing policy makers to place a greater value treated indoors. on access to nature. In Japan, the concept of shinrin-yoku, Biologist Gretchen Daily of Stanford meaning “forest bathing” or “taking in the University in California pioneered the idea forest,” became popular with those looking that “ecosystem services” provided by natto boost health. Forest bathers slow down ural lands include mental health benefits. and immerse themselves in nature by expeThis spring, take a break from Zoom, riencing the smells, textures, sounds, tastes Google Meets, Facetime and other virtual and sights of the forest. technology, and get outdoors. A Japanese study published in 2011 Whether you are listening to birds in a compared the effects of walking in the city neighborhood park, watching waves at a to taking a forest walk. Although both ac- beach or soaking in the sights and smells tivities required the same amount of physi- of a deep green forest, your mind, body and cal activity, researchers found that walking spirit will thank you. And if you can get in the forest led to significant reductions in some steps, too – maybe 10,000? – it’s in blood pressure and certain stress hor- even better. mones. Walking and hiking are the easiest ways In addition, forest bathing decreased to exercise, offering such great benefits anxiety, depression and fatigue, and in- that some doctors write their patients “precreased levels of cancer-fighting cells. scriptions” for regular outdoor strolls. So how much time should we spend outside in nature to reap maximum benefits? A Michele S. Byers is the executive direc2019 study by researchers at the University tor of the New Jersey Conservation Founof Exeter in England analyzed data from dation, Far Hills.

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Howell council members introduce $54.8 million budget By CHARLES DAYE Staff Writer

HOWELL – The Howell Township Council has unanimously introduced a 2021 municipal budget that totals $54.84 million. Ofﬁcials set May 11 as the date for a public hearing on the spending plan. Mayor Theresa Berger, Deputy Mayor Thomas Russo, Councilman John Bonevich, Councilwoman Pamela Richmond and Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell voted “yes” on a motion to introduce the budget during the April 13 council meeting. The 2021 budget will be supported by the collection of $29.2 million in a local tax levy to be paid by Howell’s residential and commercial property owners. Municipal ofﬁcials said $24.6 million will be appropriated to salaries; $25.4 million will be appropriated to non-discretionary other expenses; and $4.59 million will be appropriated to discretionary other expenses. In 2020, council members adopted a $53.54 million budget that was supported by the collection of $29.2 million in a local tax levy. While total appropriations have increased by $1.3 million from 2020 to 2021, the local tax levy will remain stable at $29.2 million.

Municipal officials maintained a stable tax levy by increasing the amount of money that will be taken from Howell’s surplus fund (savings account) and applied as revenue in the budget. In 2020, officials used $6 million from the surplus fund as revenue in the budget. In 2021, officials will use $7.28 million from the surplus fund as revenue in the budget. Chief Financial Officer Louis Palazzo said the increased amount of surplus funds to be appropriated in 2021 will keep the tax levy stable from 2020 to 2021. In 2020, with a tax levy of $29.2 million, the municipal tax rate was 39.45 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The average home was assessed at $365,623 and the owner of that home paid about $1,442 in municipal taxes (0.3945 x 3,656). In 2021, with a tax levy of $29.2 million, the municipal tax rate is projected to decrease to 38.6 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The average home is assessed at $371,527 and the owner of that home will pay about $1,434 in municipal taxes (0.386 x 3,715). Municipal taxes are one item on a property owner’s total tax bill. Property owners also pay Howell K-8 School District taxes,

Freehold Regional High School District taxes, a fire district tax and Monmouth County taxes. During the public comment portion of the meeting, Rob Nicasto, a former councilman who currently serves on the Howell Planning Board, said he reviewed the budget and had some questions. “One question I have, as the council prides itself as being fiscally responsible, I have noticed new hires in the budget. This is not about any individuals. I looked at the hiring of the EMTs (emergency medical technicians). “I believe that is a wash because we do medical, we do billing, and the cost of those EMTs will be a wash based on the revenue we generate through the EMS (emergency medical services) program. The police officer (being hired) is a wash, it is probably replacing a retiree. “Then we have a full-time Office of Emergency Management (OEM) coordinator,” Nicastro said. He asked the council members why they would change from having a person who is being paid a stipend to serve as Howell’s OEM coordinator to employing a full-time OEM coordinator. “We have dealt with hurricanes and

blizzards; we are moving a position that now has a stipend of $7,500 to (a full-time position at) $55,000. I think if this is based on COVID, COVID is going to end. We have had many emergencies before, there have been many OEM coordinators (in Howell), there is a full-time OEM coordinator at the county,” Nicastro said. He said the change does not seem ﬁscally responsible and said he believes the change will create more bureaucracy. Berger said the current OEM coordinator, Victor Cook, has brought in more than $417,000 to Howell. “He has written grants, I have worked on grants with him. In my opinion, at this point, he has paid for his salary,” the mayor said, adding that she respects Nicastro’s opinion. “For someone to bring in $417,000, or closer to $600,000, I think that is a positive for our town. I think we should keep that person to continue those grants,” Berger said. Resident Tina Smilek and Bonevich asked how Nicastro had seen the budget since it had not been made public at the time of the meeting. Berger said that question should be looked into.

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ON THE ROAD PETER PERROTTA

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ust about 7 years ago, when I was selling Mercedes Benz automobiles, a representative from the German automakers North American headquarters gave a presentation to our sales crew on where the product lineup was heading. It was generally upbeat. But, decidedly pointed in one direction. “Smaller.” “We are going to get smaller.” That was the clear-cut message. What the Mercedes rep meant, more speciﬁcally, wasn’t that Mercedes, as a company, was going to shrink. No company looks to the future and says that. Rather, he was saying that the product lineup and offerings in the North American market were going to lean towards offering smaller cars and SUVs with smaller engines that are less expensive Peter Perrotta and get better gas mileage. Lo and behold, his message was right on target. In the coming years, Mercedes introduced the smaller CLA class sedans, the smaller GLA class crossover/SUVs, the even smaller A class sedans and in 2019 the smallest of its SUV/crossover line the GLB class. Basically, unchanged since its 2019 inception, I recently jumped behind the wheel of the 2021 Mercedes GLB250 4matic SUV for one week to get a ﬁrst-hand look of this new product trend for Mercedes. First off, if you are a veteran Mercedes owner or observer, and you are looking for this relatively new GLB offering to be comparable to the larger GLC or GLE SUVs the German automaker has offered for years, you will be disappointed. The GLB doesn’t have the same luxury feel and solid quality build standards as its larger brethren GLC or GLE crossovers. However, that doesn’t mean it isn’t a solid contender in the smaller, compact crossover space. With a base price $40,050 for the 4matic – or 4 wheel drive – version of the GLB,

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its starting price point makes it available to a wider range of buyers. However, with a small 2.0 liter inline four cylinder turbo charged engine that puts out 221 horsepower, you won’t be winning too many road races with this one. So, for judging the GLB for what it is, you can expect a comfortably designed compact crossover with enough amenities to make it feel luxurious. The ride quality is adequate, but not above average. For the week I drove the GLB, I took several longer trips with it in inclement weather and I must say it held up quite nicely handling in the rain. For that performance, I would give the GLB high marks. Where I feel the GLB falls a tad short is in the performance and handling category. I think the performance and handling quality of its larger brethren GLC or GLE crossovers is a notch above what you get with the GLB. It’s not that the GLB is all that bad in the ride and performance category, it’s just that it isn’t as athletic or agile in tight or high end driving situations as we have come to expect from a Mercedes. That being said, not everyone who is looking to own a compact crossover like

the GLB may even care about how athletically this vehicle performs. For some, it may be more important that the GLB is roomy and comfortable for a vehicle in this class and it can carry a couple of kids, a dog and your weekend camping supplies rather nicely. If that’s the case the GLB works just ﬁne. While the base price of my tester came in at $40,050, the bottom line sticker price of my car was a heftier $54,035 with added options and $1,050 for destination and delivery. Some of the added options included: $1,450 for leather; $720 for Patagonia Red metallic paint; $325 for black wood trim; $1,500 for a panorama sunroof; $1,700 for a driver assist package; $1,750 for a premium package; $1,295 for the multi-media package. The EPA fuel consumption ratings for the GLB come in at 26 miles per gallon overall – 30 mpg in highway driving and 23 mpg in city driving. The EPA estimates that on average it will cost about $1,900 per year in fuel costs for the GLB as it uses about 3.8 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven. This model GLB has not been crash safety test rated by the government’s 5-star

safety rating test yet. The editors at Car and Driver give the fairly new GLB high marks for having a “compelling base price”, “cool” infotainment setup and a “roomy” first and second row for passengers. Car and Driver have the GLB low marks for not offering much in the way of standard equipment for having a “sluggish” throttle response, and “tight” passenger space in the optional third row. I agree with the optional third row assessment. It is rather tight back there, really only suited for small children. However, I don’t agree with the infotainment system setup being “cool.” While I think the screen set up and graphics of the MBUX infotainment system is “cool” looking, I think it leaves a lot to be desired in its functionality and ease of operation. It’s far too convoluted and difficult to figure out. However, overall the GLB has a lot to offer for its price point and should be a serious contender on anyone’s short list of compact, luxury crossovers. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears regularly. He may be contacted at pperrotta@comcast.net

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OCEAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE By virtue of the above stated writ, to me directed, issued out of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION Docket No. F00436519 will be exposed to sale at public venue on TUESDAY the 18TH DAY OF MAY, A.D. 2021 between the hours of 12 o'clock and 5 o'clock (at 2 o'clock) Prevailing Time in the afternoon of said day at the Office of the Sheriff, Toms River, Township of Toms River, County of Ocean, New Jersey. All that 'tract or parcel of land and premises, situate, lying and being in the TOWNSHIP OF MA NC H E S T E R , C o un ty o f Ocean and State of New Jersey. Street and Street No.: 7 BUTTONWOOD LANE. WHITING Tax Lot and Block No.: LOT: 52; BLOCK: 102.20 Dimensions: APPROXIMATELY: APPROXIMATELY: 4,831 SOFT Nearest Cross Street: CHURCHILL ROAD The above description does not constitute a full legal description, said description is filed at the Office of the Sheriff, 120 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ. THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. PRIOR LIENS OF AFFIDAVIT: NONE *TAXES - CURRENT • WATER - OPEN IN THE APPROX. AMOUNT OF $25.57 • SEWER - OPEN IN THE APPROX. $76.65 *TAX SALE CERTIFICATE *1900152 OPEN IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $2,716.36 HELD BY US BANK CUST FOR PRO CAP 8 SUBJECT TO: IF THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN A HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION, THEN IT IS SOLD SUBJECT TO ANY ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER FEES WHICH MAY BE RESPONSIBILITY OF NEW OWNER UNDER NJ SUPREME COURT CASE OF HIGHLAND LAKES COWTY CLUB & COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION V. FRANZINO, 186 N.J. 99 (2006) This sale was previously scheduled to be sold on JANUARY 7, 2020, and on that day the above property sold.TheSheriffs Department has received an ORDER TO VACATE SHERIFF'S SALE AND RESCHEDLE SHERIFF'S SALE, and sale is now being advertised in order to Inform the public of the rescheduled date of sale. Ad No.: 0004686536 The amount of the judgment to be satisfied by said sale is the sum of $205,762.08 more or less, plus interest. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, Including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited Into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have Information regarding the surplus, if any. May be subject to an Ordinance by the Ocean County Board of Health: 87-01, Section 10. The Sheriff's Department will re-

Tri-Town News April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2021 Fee: $214.20 Affidavit: $20.00 OCEAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE By virtue of the above stated writ, to me directed, issued out of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION Docket No. F00978619 will be exposed to sale at public venue on TUESDAY the 27TH DAY OF APRIL, A.D. 2021 between the hours of 12 o'clock and 5 o'clock (at 2 o'clock) Prevailing Time In the afternoon of said day at the Office of the Sheriff, Toms River, Township of Toms River, County of Ocean, New Jersey. All that tract or parcel of land and premises, situate, lying and being in the TOWNSHIP OF MAN CH E S T ER, County of Ocean and State of New Jersey. Street and Street No.: 143 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE NORTH Tax Lot and Block No.: LOT:23; BLOCK: 52.34 Dimensions: APPROXIMATELY: 47 FEET WIDE BY 129 IRR FEET LONG Nearest Cross Street: WYCOMBE WAY The above description does not constitute a full legal descri¬tion, said description is filed at the Office of the Sheriff, 120 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ. THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. PRIOR LIENS OF AFFIDAVIT: NONE 2020 QTR 1 DUE: 02/01/2020 $780.45 OPEN 2020 QTR 2 DUE: 05/01/2020 $780.44 OPEN WATER ACCT: 757900 0 TO: 09/20/2019 $80.90 OPEN. PLUS PENALTY SEWER: ACCT: 757900 0 TO 10/01/2019-12/31/2019 $82.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MUNICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER CHARGES, AND ANY SUCH TAX-ES, CHARGES, LIENS, INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER ADVANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN INDE-PENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTANDING INTEREST REMAIN OF RECORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED AND, IF SO, THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE THEREON.

HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED AND, IF SO, THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE THEREON. The amount of the judgment to be satisfied by said sale is the sum of $287,425.43 more or less, plus interest. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any sur-plus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any per¬son claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. May be subject to an Ordinance by the Ocean County Board of Health: 87-01, Section 10. The Sheriff's Department will re-quire notification of the certification of the wells where applicable. The Sheriff shall deduct his fees, costs and commissions of sale from the total amount bid at the sale. A 20% deposit (cash or certified funds) is required from the Suc-cessful Bidder at the time of sale. Seized as the property of GERTUDE R. ODESSA, ETC, ET ALS, and taken in execution at the suit of BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES 1 TRUST, to be sold by Michael G. Mastronardy, Sheriff. The sale is subject to postponement without further notice. Attorneys for Plaintiff RAS Citron Law Offices 130 Clinton Road Suite 202 Fairfield, NJ 07004 Sheriff's Docket: CH 778451 Tri-Town News March 31, April 7, 14, 21 2021 Fee: $191.80 Affidavit: $20.00 OCEAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE By virtue of the above stated writ, to me directed, issued out of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION Docket No. F00814519 will be exposed to sale at public venue on TUESDAY the 18TH DAY OF MAY A.D. 2021 between the hours of 12 o'clock and S o'clock (at 2 o'clock) Prevailing Time In the afternoon of said day at the Office of the Sheriff. Toms River. Township of Toms River, County of Ocean, New Jersey. All that tract or parcel of land and premises, situate, lying and being in the TOWNSHIP OF LAKEWOOD, County of Ocean and State of New Jersey: Street and Street No.: 807 FOREST AVENUE UNIT NO. E Tax Lot and Block No.: LOT: 10.807 QUALIFIER 01000 BLOCK: 66 Dimensions: APPROXIMATELY: CONDOMINMIUM Nearest Cross Street: 8TH STREET The above description does not constitute a full legal description, said description is filed at the Office of the Sheriff. 120 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ. THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. PRIOR LIENS OF AFFIDAVIT: NONE **TO THE BEST OF THIS FIRM'S KNOWLEDGE, THE PROPERTY IS NOT AN AFFORDABLE UNIT SUBJECT TO NTHE FAIR HOUSING ACT* THIS SALE WAS PREVI-

PROPERTY IS NOT AN AF- P A R T Y W A T E R , S E W E R NEWSPAPER MEDIA GROUP • www.centraljersey.com FORDABLE UNIT SUBJECT AMOUNT: 246.11 CERT. NO.: TO NTHE FAIR HOUSING 19¬00192 SOLD: 10/03/2019 ACT* TO: JING YANG T H I S S A L E W A S P R E V I - LIEN AMOUNT IS SUBJECT OUSLY SCHEDULED TO BE TO SUBSEQUENT TAXES + S O L D O N D E C E M B E R 1 , INTEREST. MUST CALL PRI2020. ON OR ABOUT THAT OR TO SET-TLEMENT FOR DAY SALE WAS CANCELED REDEMPTION FIG-URES. THE P E R A T T O R N E Y F O R REDEMPTION OF LIENS IN PLAINTIFF. SALE IS NOW BE- OUTLINED IN N.J.S.A. 54:5-54. I N G A D V E R T I S E D F O R 4 2020 QTR 1 DUE: 02/01/2020 CONSECU-TIVE WEEKS IN $171.95 OPEN ORDER TO IN-FORM THE 2020 QTR 2 DUE: 05/01/2020 PUBLIC OF THE RE-SCHED- $171.95 OPEN ULE DATE OF SALE PER THE S E W E R A C C T : 2 9 9 0 0 A T T O R N E Y F O R T H E 08/01/2019-10/31/2019 $82.99 PLAINTIFF. OPEN PLUS PENALTY The amount of the Judgment to $179.23 OPEN PLUS PENbe satisfied by said sale is the ALTY OWED IN ARREARS sum of $324,206.57 more or W A T E R A C C T : 2 9 9 0 0 less, plus interest. 05/01/2019-07/31/2019 $41.25 Surplus Money: If after the sale OPEN PLUS PENALTY $84.28 and satisfaction of the mort- OPEN PLUS PENALTY; OWED gage debt. including costs and IN ARREARS expenses, there remains any SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID surplus money, the money will TAXES, MUNICIPAL LIENS OR be deposited into the Superior OTHER CHARGES, AND ANY Court Trust Fund and any per- SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIson claiming the surplus, or any ENS, INSURANCE PREMIpart thereof, may file a motion UMS OR OTHER ADVANCES pursuant to Court rules 4:64-3 MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR and 4:57-2 stating the nature TO THIS SALE. ALL INTERand extent of that person's ESTED PARTIES ARE TO claim and asking for an order CONDUCT AND RELY UPON directing payment of the sur- THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT plus money. The Sheriff or oth- INVESTIGATION TO ASCERer person conducting the sale TAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY will have Information regarding OUTSTANDING INTEREST the surplus, if any. REMAIN OF RECORD The Sheriff shall deduct his A N D / O R H A V E P R I O R I T Y fees. costs and commissions of O V E R T H E L I E N . B E I N G sale from the total amount bid at FORECLOSED AND, IF SO, THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE the sale. A 20% deposit (cash or certi- THEREON. fied funds) is required from the The amount of the judgment to Successful Bidder at the time of be satisfied by said sale is the sum of $43,970.75 more or sale. Seized as the property of SYL- less, plus interest. VIA MANHEIM, ET VIR, ET Surplus Money: If after the sale ALS, and taken in execution at and satisfaction of the mortt h e s u i t o f N A T I O N S T A R gage debt, including costs and MORTGAGE LLC DBA MR. expenses, there remains any COOPER, to be sold by Mi- surplus money, the money will chael G. Mastronardy, Sheriff. be deposited into the Superior The sale is suect to postponeCourt Trust Fund and any perment without further notice. son claiming the surplus, or any Attorneys for Plaintiff part thereof, may file a motion MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT pursuant to Court rules 4:64-3 PIERCE, LLC and 4:57-2 stating the nature 485 ROUTE 1 SOUTH, and extent of that person's BLDG F, STE 300 claim and asking for an order ISEUN. NJ 08830 directing payment of the surSheriffs Docket: CH 778473 plus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding Tri-Town News the surplus, if any. April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2021 Fee: $166.60 May be subject to an OrdinAffidavit: $20.00 ance by the Ocean County Board of Health: 87-01, Section 10. The Sheriff's Department OCEAN COUNTY will require notification of the SHERIFF'S SALE certification of the wells where applicable. By virtue of the above stated The Sheriff shall deduct his writ, to me directed, issued out of the SUPERIOR COURT OF fees, costs and commissions of sale from the total amount bid at NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION Docket No. F01046319 the sale. A 20% deposit (cash or certiwill be exposed to sale at public venue on TUESDAY the fied funds) is required from the Suc-cessful Bidder at the time 27TH DAY OF APRIL, A.D. 2021 between the hours of 12 of sale. Seized as the property of LUo'clock and 5 o'clock (at 2 o'clock) Prevailing Time in the CILLE CARUBA, ETC, ET ALS, and taken in execution at the afternoon of said day at the Office of the Sheriff, Toms River, suit of NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC DBA CHAMPION Township of Toms River, County of Ocean, New Jersey. MORTGAGE COMPANY, to be All that tract or parcel of land s o l d b y M i c h a e l G . M a s and premises, situate, lying and tronardy, Sheriff. The sale is being in the TOWNSHIP OF s u b j e c t t o p o s t p o n e m e n t LAKEWOOD, County of Ocean without further notice. Attorand State of New Jersey. Street neys for Plaintiff RAS Citron Law Offices and Street No.: 1018B ABERDEEN DRIVE Tax 130 Clinton Road L o t a n d B l o c k N o . : Suite 202 LOT:1018.02; BLOCK:1587 Fairfield, NJ 07004 ALSO: C1002 ADDL: ETON Sheriff's Docket: CH 778479 Dimensions: APPROXIMTri-Town News ATELY: CE March 31, April 7, 14, 21 2021 Nearest Cross Street: Fee: $207.20 ARGYLL CIRCLE The above description does not Affidavit: $20.00 constitute a full legal description, said description is filed at the Office of the Sheriff, 120 OCEAN COUNTY Hooper Avenue, Toms River, SHERIFF'S SALE NJ. THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO A D J O U R N T H I S S A L E By virtue of the above stated WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE writ, to me directed, issued out of the SUPERIOR COURT OF BY PUBLICATION. PRIOR LIENS OF AFFIDAVIT: NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY LIENS YEAR: 2018 TYPE: 3RD D I V I - S I O N D o c k e t N o . P A R T Y W A T E R , S E W E R F01517119 will be exposed to AMOUNT: 246.11 CERT. NO.: sale at public ven-ue on TUES19¬00192 SOLD: 10/03/2019 DAY the 11th DAY OF MAY, A.D. 2021 between the hours of TO: JING YANG LIEN AMOUNT IS SUBJECT 12 o'clock and 5 o'clock (at 2

F01517119 will be exposed to torneys for Plaintiff SHAPIRO & sale at public ven-ue on TUES- DENARDO, LLC DAY the 11th DAY OF MAY, 14000 Commerce Parkway A.D. 2021 between the hours of Suite B 12 o'clock and 5 o'clock (at 2 Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 o'clock) Prevailing Time in the Sheriff's Docket: CH 778534 afternoon of said day at the Office of the Sheriff, Toms River, Tri-Town News T o w n s h i p o f T o m s R i v e r , April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2021 County of Ocean, New Jersey. Fee: $187.60 All that tract or parcel of land Affidavit: $20.00 and premises, situate, lying and being in the TOWNSHIP OF OCEAN COUNTY PLUMSTED, County of Ocean SHERIFF'S SALE and State of New Jersey. Street and Street No.: 1 7 B R I N D E L T O W N R O A D By virtue of the above stated writ, to me directed, issued out NEW of the SUPERIOR COURT OF EGYPT NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DITax Lot and Block No.: VISION Docket No. F01205119 LOT: 12 will be exposed to sate at pubBLOCK: 38 lic venue on TUESDAY the Dimensions: APPROXIMATELY: 233 X 41 X 213 X 50, 18TH DAY OF MAY, A.D. 2021 between the hours of 12 o'clock ALSO DECRIBED AS 5O X 213 and 5 o'clock (at 2 o'clock) PreX 41 X 233 vailing Time in the afternoon of Nearest Cross Street: FRONT said day at the Office of the STREET Sheriff, Toms River, Township The above description does not constitute a full legal descrip- of Toms River, County of Ocean, New Jersey. tion, said description is flied at the Office of the Sheriff, 120 All that tract or parcel of land and premises, situate, lying and Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ. THE SHERIFF HEREBY being in the TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, County of Ocean RESERVES THE RIGHT TO A D J O U R N T H I S S A L E and State of New Jersey. Street and Street No.: WITHOUT FURTHER NO- TICE 396 TOMS RIVER ROAD BY PUBLICATION. PRIOR LIENS OF AFFIDAVIT: Tax Lot and Block No.: LOT: 19 NONE THE SALE IS SUBJECT TO UN- BLOCK: 17101 PAID TAXES AND ASSESS- D i m e n s i o n s : A P P R O X I M MENTS, TAX, WATER AND A T E L Y : 3 . 5 3 A C R E S SEWER LIENS AND OTHER Nearest Cross Street: OCEAN MUNICIPAL ASSESS- MENTS. COUNTY 571 THE AMOUNT DUE CAN BE The above description does not OBTAINED FROM THE LOC- constitute a full legal descripAL TAXING AUTHORITY. PUR- tion, said description is filed at SUANT TO NJSA 46:8B-21 the Office of the Sheriff, 120 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, THE SALE MAY ALSO ME SUBJECT TO NJ. THE SHERIFF HEREBY THE LIMITED LIEN PRIORITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO OF ANY CONDOMINIUM/ A D J O U R N T H I S S A L E HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. LIENS WHCH MAY EXIST. The sale Is subject to unpaid PRIOR LIENS OF AFFIDAVIT: taxes and assessments, tax, NONE water and sewer liens and oth- THE SALE IS SUBJECT TO er municipal assessments. The ANY UNPAID TAXES AND ASamount due can be obtained SESS-MENTS, TAX, WATER from the local taxing authority. A N D S E W E R L I E N S A N D Pursuant to NJSA 46:8B-21 the OTHER MUNICIPAL ASSESSsale may also be subject to the MENTS. THE AMOUNT DUE limited lien priority of any con- CAN BE OBTAINED FROM dominium/homeowner asso- ci- T H E L O C A L T A X I N G A U THORITY. ation liens which may exist. The amount of the judgment to ALL INTERESTED PARTIES be satisfied by said sale is the ARE TO CONDUCT AND RELY sum of $134,777.59 more or UPON THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION less, plus interest. Surplus Money: If after the sale TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER and satisfaction of the mort- OR NOT ANY OUTSTANDING gage debt, including costs and INTERESTS REMAIN OF REexpenses, there remains any CORD AND/ OR HAVE PRIORsur- plus money, the money wll ITY OVER THE LIEN BEING be deposited into the Superior FORECLOSED AND, IF SO, Court Trust Fund and any per- THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE son claiming the surplus or any THEREON. **IF THE SALE IS part thereof, may file a motion SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASpursuant to Court rules 4:64-3 ON, THE PURCHASER AT and 4:57-2 stating the nature THE SALE SHALL ONLY BE and extent of that person's ENTITLED TO A RETURN OF claim and asking for an order di- THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE recting payment of the surplus PURCHASER SHALL HAVE money. The Sheriff or other per- NO FURTHER RECOURSE son conducting the sale will AGAINST THE MORTGAGEE have information regarding the OR THE MORTGAGEE'S ATTORNEY. The amount of the surplus, if any. May be subject to an Ordin- judgment to be satisfied by said ance by the Ocean County sale is the sum of $335,627.07 Board of Health: 87-01, Section more or less, plus interest. 10. The Sheriff's Department Surplus Money: If after the sale will re-.• quire notification of the and satisfaction of the mortcertify- cation of the wells where gage debt, Including costs and expenses, there remains any applicable. The Sheriff shall deduct his surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior fees, costs and commissions of sale Court Trust Fund and any person de!rn!ng the surp!us, or any from the total amount bid at the part sale. • . thereof, may file a motion purA 20% deposit (cash or suant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and cert1f1ed 4:57-2 stating the nature and funds) is required from the Successful Bidder at the time of extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directsale. Seized as the property of ing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other perNOREEN LYNCH MCBRIDE, son conducting the sale will ETC, have information regarding the ET ALS, and taken in execution at the suit of NATIONSTAR surplus, if any. The Sheriff shall deduct his MORTGAGE LLC 0/B/A MR. COOPER to be sold by Michael fees, costs and commissions of sale from the total amount bid at G. Mastronardy, Sheriff. The sale is subJect to postpone- the sale. A 20% deposit (cash or certiment without further notice. Attorneys for Plaintiff SHAPIRO & fied funds) is required from the Successful Bidder at the time of DENARDO, LLC sale. 14000 Commerce Parkway Seized as the property of ALSuite B LAN JEFFREY STONE, ET UX, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 ET AL, and taken in execution

Successful Bidder at the of April 21,time 2021A sale. Seized as the property of ALLAN JEFFREY STONE, ET UX, ET AL, and taken in execution at the suit of EAGLE HOME MORTGAGE, LLC, to be sold by Michael G. Mastronardy, Sheriff. The sale is subject to postponement without further notice. Attorneys for Plaintiff Milstead & Associates, LLC 1 E. Stow Road Marlton, NJ 08053 Sheriff's Docket: CH 778543 Tri-Town News April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2021 Fee: $172.20 Affidavit: $20.00

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surplus, if any. May be subject to an Ordinance by the Ocean County Board of Health: 87-01, Section 10. The Sheriff's Department will require notification of the certification of the wells where applicable. The Sheriff shall deduct his fees, costs and commissions of sale from the total amount bid at the sale. A 20% deposit (cash or certified funds) is required from the Successful Bidder at the time of sale. Seized as the property of PAUL ROVELLI, ETC, ET ALS, and taken in execution at the suit of U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, to be sold by Michael G. Mastronardy, Sheriff. The sale is subject to postponement without further notice. Attorneys for Plaintiff ROMANO, GARUBO & ARGENTIERI 52 NEWTON AVENUE PO BOX 456 WOODBURY, NJ 08096 Sheriff's Docket: CH 778289

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by Michael G. Mastronardy, Sheriff. The sale is subject to postpone¬ment without further Legal Notices notice. Attorneys for Plaintiff PHELAN HALLINAN DIAOCEAN COUNTY MOND & JONES PC SHERIFF'S SALE 1617 JFK BOULEVARD, SUITE 1400 By virtue of the above stated PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 writ, to me directed, issued out Sheriffs Docket: CH 778556 of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DI- Tri-Town News VISION Docket No. F01362819 March 31, April 7, 14, 21 2021 will be exposed to sale at pub- Fee: $175.00 lic venue on TUESDAY the Affidavit: $20.00 27TH DAY OF APRIL, A.D. 2021 between the hours of 12 OCEAN COUNTY o'clock and 5 o'clock (at 2 SHERIFF'S SALE o'clock) Prevailing Time in the afternoon of said day at the Of- By virtue of the above stated fice of the Sheriff, Toms River, writ, to me directed, issued out T o w n s h i p o f T o m s R i v e r , of the SUPERIOR COURT OF County of Ocean, New Jersey. NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIAll that tract or parcel of land VISION Docket No. F00656819 and premises, situate, lying and will be exposed to sale at pubbeing in the TOWNSHIP OF lic venue on TUESDAY the 4th MAN C HE S T ER , C o unty of D A Y O F M A Y , A . D . 2 0 2 1 Ocean and State of New Jer- between the hours of 12 o'clock sey: Street and Street No.: and S o'clock (at 2 o'clock) Pre1432 MADISON AVENUE vailing Time In the afternoon of Tax Lot and Block No.: said day at the Office of the LOT: 18, 19-21 BLOCK: 1.254 Sheriff, Toms River, Township D i m e n s i o n s : A P P R O X I M - of Toms River, County of ATELY: 100.00FT x 100.00FT x Ocean, New Jersey. 100.00FT x 100.00FT All that tract or parcel of land Nearest Cross Street OAK- and premises, situate, lying and DALE STREET being in the TOWNSHIP OF The above description does not M A NC H E S TER , County of constitute a full legal descrip- Ocean and State of New Jertion, said description is filed at sey. the Office of the Sheriff, 120 S t r e e t a n d S t r e e t N o . : 1 6 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, BRENTWOOD STREET, WHITNJ. THE SHERIFF HEREBY ING RESERVES THE RIGHT TO Tax Lot and Block No.: LOT: 82; A D J O U R N T H I S S A L E BLOCK:102.23 WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE D i m e n s i o n s : A P P R O X I M BY PUBLICATION. ATELY: 79 FEET WIDE BY 104 PRIOR LIENS OF AFFIDAVIT: IRR FEET LONG NONE Nearest Cross Street FALSUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID MOUTH AVENUE TAXES, MUNICIPAL LIENS OR The above description does not OTHER constitute a full legal descripCHARGES, AND ANY SUCH tion, said description is filed at TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, IN- the Office of the Sheriff, 120 SURANCE PREMIUMS OR Hooper Avenue, Toms River, OTHER ADVANCES MADE BY NJ. THE SHERIFF HEREBY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SALE. ALL INTERESTED A D J O U R N T H I S S A L E PARTIES ARE TO CONDUCT WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN BY PUBUCAT1ON. INDE-PENDENT INVESTIGA- PRIOR LIENS OF AFFIDAVIT: T I O N T O A S C E R T A I N LIENS:YEAR:2018 TYPE: 3RD WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUT- PARTY TAX. WATER, STANDING INTEREST RE- SEWER AMOUNT: $973.15 MAIN OF RECORD AND/ OR CERT NO. 19-00154 HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE SOLD:9/24/2019 TO: CULMAC LIEN BEING FORECLOSED I N ¬ V E S T O R S I N C . U E N AND, IF SO THE CURRENT AMOUNT IS SUBJECT TO AMOUNT DUE THEREON. SUBSEQUENT TAX¬ES + INIF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE TEREST. MUST CALL PRIOR FOR ANY REASON, THE PUR- TO SETTLEMENT FOR RECHASER AT THE SALE SHALL DEMTION FIGURES. THE REBE ENTI-TLED ONLY TO A DEMPTION OF LIENS IS OUTRETURN OF THE DEPOSIT LINED IN N.J.S.A 54:5-54 INP A I D . T H E P U R C H A S E R DEMNIFICATION ISSUED BY SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INRECOURSE AGAINST THE SUR-ANCE COMPANY FOR MORTGAGOR, MORTGAGEE PRIOR JUDGMENTS BELOW: OR THE MORTGAGEE'S AT- -JUDGMENT B DJ-229147TORNEY. The amount of the 2000 IN THE AMOUNT OF judgment to be satisfied by said $4,332.07 -JUDGMENT 8 DJsale is the sum of $198,109.34 263687-2003 IN THE AMOUNT more or less, plus interest. OF $4,504.48 -JUDGMENT 1R DJ-060189-2004 IN THE Surplus Money: If after the sale AMOUNT OF $5,697.14 -2020 and satisfaction of the mort- Q T R 1 D U E : 0 2 / 0 1 / 2 0 2 0 gage debt, including costs and $ 3 2 9 . 9 5 O P E N expenses, there remains any -2020 QTR 2 DUE: 05/01/2020 sur-plus money, the money will $329.94 OPEN be deposited into the Superior -WATER: ACCT: 3009020 0 Court Trust Fund and any per- TO: 10/07/2019 $25.57 OPEN son claiming the surplus, or any PLUS PENALTY $76.71 OPEN part thereof, may file a motion PLUS PENALTY; OWED IN pursuant to Court rules 4:64-3 ARREARS. SUBJECT TO FIand 4:57-2 stating the nature N A L R E A D I N G . - S E W E R: and extent of that person's ACCT: 3009020 0 10/01/2019 claim and asking for an order 1 2 / 3 1 / 2 0 1 9 $ 5 1 . 0 8 O P E N di¬recting payment of the sur- P L U S P E N A L T Y $ 1 5 3 . 2 4 plus money. The Sheriff or oth- OPEN PLUS PENALTY; OWED er person conducting the sale IN ARREARS will have information regarding The amount of the Judgment to the surplus, if any. be satisfied by said sale is the The Sheriff shall deduct his sum of ($175,310.03) more or fees, costs and commissions of less plus interest. sale from the total amount bid at Surplus Money: If after the sale the sale. and satisfaction of the mortA 20% deposit (cash or certi- gage debt, including costs and fied funds) is required from the expenses, there remains any Successful Bidder at the time of surplus money, the money will sale. be deposited into the Superior Seized as the property of Court Trust Fund and any perCHRISTOPHER C. YAGER. ET son claiming the surplus, or any AL, and taken in execution at part thereof, may file a motion the suit of OCEANSIDE MORT- pursuant to Court rules 4:64-3 GAGE COMPANY. to be sold and 4:57-2 stating the nature by Michael G. Mastronardy, and extent of that person's Sheriff. The sale is subject to claim and asking for an order postpone¬ment without further directing payment of the surnotice. Attorneys for Plaintiff plus money. The Sheriff or othP H E L A N H A L L I N A N D I A - er person conducting the sale

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and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. The Sheriff shall deduct his fees. costs and commissions of sale from the total amount bid at the sale. A 20% deposit (cash or certified funds) is required from the Suc¬cessful Bidder at the time of sale. Seized as the property of MARIE GUIDA, ET ALS, and taken in execution at the suit of NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, to be sold by Mi¬chael G. Mastronardy, Sheriff. The sale is subject to postponement without further notice. Attorne for Plaintiff ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS PLLC. 130 CLINTON ROAD SUITE 2020 FAIRFEILD NJ 07004 sheriff's Docket CH 778786 Tri-Town News April 7, 14, 21, 28 2021 Fee: $190.40 Affidavit: $20.00

SHOP LOCAL Support The Businesses In Your Area! OCEAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE By virtue of the above stated writ, to me directed, issued out of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION Docket No. F00406620 will be exposed to sale at public venue on TUESDAY the 4th DAY OF MAY, A.D. 2021 between the hours of 12 o'clock and 5 o'clock (at 2 o'clock) Prevailing Time in the afternoon of said day at the Office of the Sheriff, Toms River, Township of Toms River, County o f Ocean, New Jersey. All that tract or parcel of land and premises, situate, lying and being in the TOWNSHIP OF MAN CH ES TER, Co unty of Ocean and State of New Jersey. Street and Street No.:574A SHEFIELD DRIVE Tax Lot and Block No.: LOT: 574.01; BLOCK:38.39 Dimensions: APPROXIMATELY: 0.20AC Nearest Cross Street: PULHAM COURT The above description does not constitute a full legal description, said description is filed at the Office of the Sheriff, 120 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, Ni. THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. PRIOR LIENS OF AFFIDAVIT: NONE WATER: MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP 1 COLONIAL DRIVE MANCHESTER NJ 08759 732-657¬8121 ACCT: 350000 0 TO: 06/ 24/20 20 $11.60 OPEN PLUS PENALTY $33.20 OPEN PLUS PENALTY; OWED IN ARREARS SEWER: MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP 1 COLONIAL DRIVE MANCHESTER, NJ 08759 732-657-8121 ACCT:

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TOWNSHIP 1 COLONIAL DRIVE MANCHESTER, NJ 08759 732-657-8121 ACCT: 350000 0 07/01/2020 09/30/2020 $82 OPEN PLUS PENALTY $267.90 OPEN PLUS PENALTY; OWED IN ARREARS The amount of the judgment to be satisfied by said sale is the sum of ($114,085.88) more or less, plus interest. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. The Sheriff shall deduct his fees, Costs and commissions of sale from the total amount bid at the sale. A 20% deposit (cash or certified funds) is required from the Successful Bidder at the time of sale. Seized as the property of LAURENCE E. MASON, ET UX, ET AL, and taken in execution at the suit of NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR.COOPER, to be sold by Michael G. Mastronardy, Sheriff. The sale is subject to postponement without further notice. Attorneys for Plaintiff ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS PLLC. 130 CLINTON ROAD SUITE 2020 FAIRFEILD NJ 07004 Sheriff's Docket CH 778788

OPEN PLUS PENALTY $327.60 OPEN SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MUNICIPAL DENS OR OTHER CHARGES, AND ANY SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER ADVANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE CONDUCTED AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTANDING INTER-EST REMAINS OF RECORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED AND, IF SO THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE THEREON. The amount of the judgment to be satisfied by said sale is the sum of ($215,437.02) more or less, plus interest. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money. the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. The Sheriff shall deduct his fees, costs and commissions of sale from the total amount bid at the sale. A 20% deposit (cash or certified funds) is required from the Successful Bidder at the time of sale. Seized as the property of KRISTINE THEIN, ET ALS, and taken in execution at the suit of WELLS FARGO DANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION, to be sold by Michael G. Mast r o n a r d y , S h e n f f. The sale is subject to postponement without further notice. Attorneys for Plaintiff ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS PLLC. 130 CLINTON ROAD SUITE 2020 FAIRFEILD NJ 07004 Sheriff's Docket CH 778790

NJ. THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NO- TICE BY PUBLICATION. PRIOR LIENS OF AFFIDAVIT: NONE The amount of the Judgment to be satisfied by said sale is the sum of $161,019.11 more or less, plus interest. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt. including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. May be subject to an Ordinance by the Ocean County Board of Health: 87-01, Section 10. The Sheriff's Department will require notification of the certification of the wells where applicable. The Sheriff shall deduct his fees, costs and commissions of sale from the total amount bid at the sale. A 20% deposit (cash or certified funds) is required from the Suc- cessful Bidder at the time of sale. Seized as the property of PATRICIA A. RYS. . ET . LS. and taken in execution at the suit of REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC, to be sold by Michael G. Mastronardy, Sheriff. The sale is subject to postponement without further notice. Attorneys for Plaintiff GREENSPOON MARDER, P.A.P.C. 100 WEST CYPRESS SOUTH SUITE 700 FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33309 Sheriff's Docket: CH 778800

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Tri-Town News April 7, 14, 21, 28 2021 Fee: $158.20 Affidavit: $20.00 OCEAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE By virtue of the above stated writ, to me directed, issued out of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY. CHANCERY DIVISION Docket No. F00581920 will be exposed to sale at public venue on TUESDAY the 4th DAY OF MAY, A.D. 2021 between the hours of 12 o'clock and 5 o'clock (at 2 o'clock) Prevailing Time in the afternoon of said day at the Office of the Sheriff, Toms River, Township of Toms River, County o f Ocean, New Jersey. All that tract or parcel of land and premises, situate, lying and being in the TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, County of Ocean and State of New Jersey. Street and Street No.:44 LAURELTON AVENUE Tax Lot and Block No.: LOT: 11; BLOCK:12913 FICA 78.29 Dimensions: APPROXIMATELY: .23 AC Nearest Cross Street SOUTH COOKS BRIDGE ROAD The above description does not constitute a full legal description, said description is filed at the Office of the Sheriff, 120 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ. THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES TH E RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. PRIOR LIENS OF AFFIDAVIT: NONE 2020 QTR 4 DUE: 11/01/2020 $1,529A4 OPEN 2021 QTR I DUE: 02/01/2021 $1,511.29 OPEN 2021 QTR 2 DUE: 05/01/2021 $1,511.29 OPEN WATER: JACKSON MUA 135 MANHATTAN STREET JACKSON, NJ 08527 732-928-2222 ACCT: 110060 0 04/01/2020 - 06/30/2020 $37.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY $327.60 OPEN SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID

Tri-Town News April 7, 14, 21, 28 2021 Fee: $1 Affidavit: $20.00 OCEAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE By virtue of the above stated writ, to me directed, issued out of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION Docket No. F01463319 will be exposed to sale at public venue on TUESDAY the 11th DAY OF MAY, A.O. 2021 between the hours of 12 o'clock and 5 o'clock (at 2 o'clock) Prevailing Time In the afternoon of said day at the Office of the Sheriff, Toms River, Township of Toms River, County of Ocean, New Jersey. All that tract or parcel of land and premises, situate, lying and being in the TOWNSHIP OF M AN C HE ST ER , C ou nt y of Ocean and State of New Jersey. Street and Street No.: 7A KITTERY COURT WHITING Tax Lot and Block No.: LOT: 34; BLOCK: 75.143 Dimensions: APPROXIMATELY: X COORDINATE 39.9579811 Y COORDNATE -74.3284378 Nearest Cross Street: BERKSHIRE ROAD The above description does not constitute a full legal description, said description is filed at the Office of the Sheriff, 120 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ. THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE

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MAY EXIST. TRI-TOWN NEWS 17 The amount of the judgment to be satisfied by said sale is the sum of $334,337.27 more or less, plus interest. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other per¬son conducting the sale will have information regarding the ciirnIus, if any. The Sheriff shall deduct his fees, costs and commissions of sale from the total amount bid at the sale. A 20% deposit (cash or certified funds) is required from the Successful Bidder at the time of sale. Seized as the property of MICHAEL ZSIZSERI, ET UX, ET ALS, and taken in execution at the suit of FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORA-TION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREDDIE MAC SEASONED CREDIT RISK TRANSFER TRUST, SERIES 2017-2, AS OWNER OF THE RELATED MORTGAGE LOAN, to be sold by Michael G. Mastronardy, Sheriff. The sale is subject to postponement without further notice. Attorneys for Plaintiff LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP 14000 COMMERCE PARKWAY SUITE B MOUNT LAUREL NJ 08054 Sheriff's Docket: CH 778806

By virtue of the above stated writ, to me directed, issued out of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION Docket No. F01208918 will be exposed to sale at public venue on TUESDAY the 18th DAY OF MAY. A.D. 2021 between the hours of 12 o'docic and 5 o'clock (at 2 o'clock) Prevailing Time in the afternoon of said day at the Office of the Sheriff, Toms River, Township of Toms River, County of Ocean, New Jersey. All that tract or parcel of land and premises, situate, tying and being in the TOWNSHIP, OF PLUMSTED, County of Ocean and State of New Jersey. Street and Street No.:336 LAKE-WOOD ROAD, NEW EGYPT (PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP) Tax Lot and Block No.: LOT: 23: BLOCK:76 Dimensions: APPROXIMATELY: : 285.72 X 114.77 X 1032.38 X 634.50 X 634.50 X 250.66 X 300.00 X 8.23 X 1462.50 Nearest Cross Street: LAKE JOYCE MORRIS ROAD The above description does not constitute a full legal description, said description is filed at the Office of the Sheriff, 120 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ. THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. PRIOR LIENS OF AFFIDAVIT: NONE THE SALE IS SUBJECT TO UN-PAID TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS, TAX, WATER Tri-Town News A N D S E W E R L I E N S A N D April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2021 OTHER M U N I C I P A L Fee: $170.80 A S S E S S ¬ M E N T S . T H E Affidavit: $20.00 AMOUNT DUE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE LOCAL TAXING AUTHORITY. PURSUANT TO NISA 46:8B-21 THE SALE MAY ALSO BE SUBTri-Town News JECT TO THE LIMITED LIEN April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2021 PRIORITY OF ANY CONFee: $145.60 DOMINIUM/HOMEOWNER ASAffidavit: $20.00 SOCIATION LIENS WHICH MAY EXIST. The amount of the judgment to be satisfied by said sale is the sum of $334,337.27 more or less, plus interest. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction the mortPUBLIC of NOTICE gage debt, including costs and expenses, remainsfrom anyBidders classified under N.J.S.A. Notice is hereby given that bid proposals willthere be received sur27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 5/6/2021, downloaded, and publicly opened and plus money, theFmoney will be New Jersey Department of Transread, in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor & A Building, into08625; the Superior portation, 1035 Parkway Avenue,deposited Trenton, NJ for: Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any Route 9, Jones Road to Longboat Avenue, Contract No. 082113300, Resurfacing, Townships of part thereof, may file a motion Lacey, Berkley, Pine Beach & Borough of Beachwood, Ocean County pursuant to Court rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature 100% State Funded UPC NO: 113300 and extent of that person's DP No: 21118 claim and asking for an order payment of the surBidders are required to comply directing with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 (P.L 1975, c. 127); plus money. The Sheriff or othN.J.A.C. 17:27. er per¬son conducting the sale Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.19, contractors must provide a Certification and Disclosure of Politwill have information regarding ical Contribution Form prior to contract award. the ciirnIus, if any. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, Division of The shall his subcontractors prior to contract Revenue Business Registration of theSheriff contractor anddeduct any named fees, costs and commissions of award or authorization. from the must total amount bid at with the New Jersey Department Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51,sale contractors be registered the sale. of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Wage and Hour Compliance at the time of bid. A 20% deposit (cash or certifiedtofunds) is required and frombidding the Plans, specifications, any addenda the specification information for the proposed Bidder at the time work are available at Bid ExpressSuccessful website www.bidx.com. You of must subscribe to use this service. sale. To subscribe, follow the instructions on the web site. Fees apply to dow nloading documents and Seized as the plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is property availableofon the web site. All fees are directly payMICHAEL and ZSIZSERI, ET UX, able to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, bidding information may be inspected (BUT NOT ET ALS, and taken in execution OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the following locations: at the suit of FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORA-TION, AS One TRUSTEE 200 Stierli Court Executive Campus Rt. 70 West F O R F R E D D ICherry E MHill, A CNJ 08002 Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 SEASONED CREDIT RISK Phone: 973-601-6690 Phone: 856-486-6623 TRANSFER TRUST, SERIES 2017-2, AS OWNER OF THE MORTGAGE LOAN, NewRELATED Jersey Department of Transportation to beDivision sold byofMichael G. MasProcurement tronardy, Sheriff. TheServices sale is Bureau of Construction s u b j 1035 e c t Parkway t o p o s tAvenue ponement without further AttorPO Boxnotice. 600 neys for Plaintiff Trenton, NJ 08625 LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP 14000 COMMERCE PARKWAY Suburban, Criterion Sentinel 4/14/2021, 4/21/2021, 4/28/2021 SUITE B MOUNT LAUREL NJ 08054 Fee: $148.05

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Legal Notices Please take notice that the Jackson Township Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a Reserve Meeting on April 21, 2021 at 7:00 p.m in the Municipal Building, 95 West Veterans Highway, Jackson, NJ. Public access will be virtually through Zoom. The foregoing Electronic Public Meeting is recommended due to the current COVID-19 pandemic in accord with directives and guidance from State officials. You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Apr 21, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Zoning Board 04-21-2021 Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87307379389?pwd=cE0vWm5wSDgzNE8valBabTdZanlUQT09 Passcode: 944889 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +19292056099,,87307379389#,,,,*944889# or +13017158592,,87307379389#,,,,*944889# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 Webinar ID: 873 0737 9389 Passcode: 944889 Document link-https://nj-jacksontownship.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/Index/411 Public Participation Zoom In an effort to accommodate Public Participation in the meeting concerning matters required to be opened to the public, the Board Chairman will ask at the appropriate times if anyone from the public has a question. Upon recognition, as appropriate, you will have an opportunity to cross examine any witness as well as offer any comments and make any statements on the applications. The Board Chairman will limit comments to 5 minutes per person and ask that you not repeat what a previous person/objector has already objected to or commented on other than to acknowledge agreement. A minimum of two days prior to the meeting, you may submit written questions and or/comments via email to the following e-mail address: planningzoning@jacksontwpnj.net.You must include your name and address in your submission and reference the matter to which you direct your question. The Board will review the questions and comments and address them as is appropriate. As appropriate, your questions will be acknowledged read into the record and answered. If you have any exhibits you wish to be considered by the Board and entered into the record you will have to email them to the Board Secretary in advance of the meeting at planningzoning@jacksontwpnj.net. Questions will also be taken at the meeting via electronic means. Public Access to Application Files The Agenda for the April 21, 2021 meeting will be able to be accessed on the Jackson Township website www.Jacksontwpnj.net. For those that need to view copies of the materials they will be linked to the agenda posted on the Township website prior to the meeting date. If you do not have a computer to view the documents you may contact the Board secretary to make arrangements to view the documents. Document link-https://njacksontownship.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/Index/411 If you have any questions or require additional information, you may contact the Board Secretary, Dawn DʼAgostino, at 732-928-1200 ext. 1242 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. By: Dawn DʼAgostino Zoning Board Clerk Tri Town News 4/21/21 Fee: $67.20 Affidavit: $20.00

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OCEAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE By virtue of the above stated writ, to me directed, issued out of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION Docket No. F00387720 will be exposed to sale at public venue on TUESDAY the 18th DAY OF MAY, A.D. 2021 between the hours of 12 o'clock and 5 o'clock (at 2 o'clock) Prevailing Time in the afternoon of said day at the Office of the Sheriff, Toms River, Township of Toms River, County of Ocean, New Jersey. All that tract or parcel of land and premises, situate, lying and being in the TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, County of Ocean and State of New Jersey Street and Street No.: 903 CALLAS COURT Tax Lot and Block No.: LOT: 5.164 F/K/A 3608.903 BLOCK: 8001 F/K/A 75.01 Dimensions: APPROXIMATELY: CONDO Nearest Cross Street BEGONIA COURT The above description does not constitute a full legal description, said description is filed at the Office of the Sheriff, 120 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ. THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. PRIOR LIENS OF AFFIDAVIT: NONE TAXES AND OTHER ENCUMBRANCES: 2nd QUARTER OF 2021 OPEN BALANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF S847.45* *PLUS INTEREST ON THESE FIGURES THROUGH DATE OF PAY-OFF AND ANY AND ALL SUBSEQUENT TAXES, WATER AND SEWER AMOUNTS. SUBJECT TO: SUCH FACTS AS AN ACCURATE SURVEY AND PHYSICAL INSPECTION OF THE PREMISES MAY REVEAL. EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, IF ANY; UNPAID TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, WATER AND SEWER LIENS, IF ANY; RIGHTS OF TENANTS AND OCCUPANTS, IF ANY; STATE AND MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES, STATUTES AND REGULATIONS, INCLUDING ZONING ORDINANCES: ANY OUTSTANDING TAXES, WATER AND SEWER WITH INTEREST THROUGH THE DATE OF PAY-OFF; IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE, INCLUDING ANY COSTS AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING ATTORNEYS' FEES. FOR BIDDING UPON THE PROPERTY, AGAINST THE MORTGAGEE OR THE MORTGAGEE'S ATTORNEY; THE OUTSTANDING TAXES, UENS AND/OR ENCUMBRANCES DISCLOSED IN THIS PUBLICATION ARE ACCURATE AS OF THE DATE OF SUBMISSION TO THE SHERIFF ONLY. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ANY POTENTIAL BIDDER AT SALE TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT DUE, WHICH CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE LOCAL TAXING AUTHORITY. PLAINTIFF HAS NO OBUGATION TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE, PUBLISH OR ANNOUNCE ANY SUBSEQUENTLY ACCRUING TAXES, LIENS

INVESTIGATE,April PUBLISH OR 21, 2021A ANNOUNCE ANY SUBSEQUENTLY ACCRUING TAXES, LIENS AND/OR ENCUMBRANCES. THIRD PARTY BIDDER EXPRESSLY AGREE AND RECOGNIZE THAT THEY WILL TAKE TITLE SUBJECT TO THE EXISTENCE OF ANY SUBSEQUENTLY ACCRUING TAXES, LIENS, AND/OR ENCUMBRANCES AND ABSOLUTELY AND UNEQUIVOCALLY RELEASE ANY RIGHT TO CHALLENGE THE VALIDITY OF THE SALE BASED ON THE EXISTENCE OF SAME. The amount of the judgment to be satisfied by said sale is the sum of $111,623.07 more or less, plus interest. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. May be subject to an Ordinance by the Ocean County Board of Health: 87-01, Section 10. The Sheriff's Department will require notification of the certification of the wells where applicable. The Sheriff shall deduct his fees, costs and commissions of sale from the total amount bid at the sale. A 20% deposit (cash or certified funds) is required from the Successful Bidder at the time of sale. Seized as the property of CATHERINE M. ROES, ET ALS and taken in execution at the suit of U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006OPTI, to be sold by Michael G. Mastronardy, Sheriff. The sale is subject to postponement without further notice. Attorneys for Plaintiff Stern And Eisenberg 1040 NORTH KINGS HIGHWAY SUITE 407 CHERRY HILL. NJ 08034 Sheriff's Docket: CH 778809 Tri-Town News April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2021 Fee: $273.00 Affidavit: $20.00

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Bethany Manor, a Senior Citizen building located at 500 Broad Street in Keyport, NJ will be accepting applications to add to an existing waiting list for Subsidized Apartments (tenant pays 30% of their gross monthly income for rent). If you are 62 years of age or older, you may request an application to be mailed to you. Applications will be available for distribution Tuesday, April 27, 2021 through Friday, April 30, 2021 by calling 732-264-9550 from 9AM until 12 Noon and 1PM until 4PM that Tuesday through Friday. Persons with disabilities who need assistance in filling out the application within the prescribed time frame may contact the business office. No more than two applications will be given out per request. Applications would have to be returned by mail, postmarked no later than Monday, May 10, 2021 to: Bethany Manor Housing Applications, 500 Broad Street OFC, Keyport, NJ 07735. When the application is returned, with all information completed, eligible applicants will be placed on the waiting list in the order of their submission. Eligibility income limits including income from assets are: One Person $54,950 2 People $62,800 Bethany Manor manages the complex in conjunction with the US Department of HUD and New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Agency. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY NM-00458973

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24 HOUR PROMPT/EMERGENCY SERVICE

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Veteran Discounts Available

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Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 4/30/21

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Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.

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** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 1 Cord $185.00 • 1/2 Cord $100

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24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE

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Please visit our website or call for more info.

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Painting/Wallpapering

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When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter

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Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured

Masonry/Paving

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NM-00452771

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ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER

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Painting/Wallpapering

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Plumbing • Heating Home Improvements

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Power Washing

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NM-00457724

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plumbing & heating “Honest, Neat and Professional Service”

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732-418-0011 Metuchen, NJ 08840 | info@mattcoplumbing.com

Complete ROOF Replacement Special

Senior Citizen Discount

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