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Jackson board reverses denial of 550-home development By CHARLES DAYE Staff Writer
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he Jackson Planning Board has reversed its previous denial and granted preliminary site plan approval for an application that proposed the construction of 551 single-family and multi-family units in the Cassville section of Jackson. The applicant, Jackson Parke, proposed the construction of 551 residences on a 226-acre tract off Perrineville Road. The application is referred to as the Jackson Parke north section and it includes 120 affordable housing units. Following a public hearing in 2019 during which residents opposed the application primarily due to environmental concerns, board members denied the Jackson Parke plan, which had been included in a municipal affordable housing settlement. The applicant, El At Jackson LLC, filed a lawsuit on Jan. 27 and named Jackson Township, Mayor Michael Reina, the Township Council and the Planning Board as defendants. As a result, New Jersey Superior Court Judge Mark A. Troncone, sitting in Toms River, ordered the board to reconsider its denial of the north section. During a Planning Board meeting on April 20, following an executive (closed) session that lasted several hours, the board members reconvened in public and granted preliminary approval to the Jackson Parke north section application. The board’s chairman, Robert Hudak, cited the applicant’s lawsuit which asserted that the board’s initial denial of the application violated Jackson’s affordable housing settlement agreement. The Jackson Parke north section will include affordable housing. “It appears clear from the record that when Jackson’s (affordable housing) settlement was reached in 2017, the township and those who voted in favor of including
An aerial view of the Cassville section of Jackson indicates where a Planning Board applicant has proposed to construct two sections of the Jackson Parke residential development. The applicant has proposed 551 residences off Perrineville Road in the North Section and 549 residences off West Veterans Highway in the South Section.
this (Perrineville Road) site in the settlement simply did not appreciate the environmental conditions that would have to be overcome in order to fulfill that housing obligation on this site. “It is not for me, nor this board, to spec-
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f you get sick and live in central New Jersey, stay put, says Samantia Wright, a licensed nurse practitioner and owner of Excellent Way LLC. Wright will come to you and examine, diagnose and prescribe treatment in the comfort of your own home. Think old time house calls for the modern age. “Although we are all talking about and worried about COVID-19, there are many other healthcare conditions that still exist,” Wright said. “Infections, flu, diabetes, heart disease – these all require medical attention now.” Wright handles diagnosis, treatment (prescriptions) and management of colds and the flu, as well as ear, sinus and strep infections, and more. In addition to sudden onset illness, Wright helps patients manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension and more at home. “With some conditions, there is nothing better than having a healthcare professional listen to your lungs, look in your ears, touch the rash, etc. People often require a physical assessment for a true diagnosis,” she explained. At present, Excellent Way is not providing COVID-19 testing, nor does Wright prescribe narcotics for pain management. Recently, David Nassar, 23, of Freehold, was sick and did not want to go out in public. He called Excellent Way and Wright made a same-day house call. “Sam was so skilled and nice. It was great to be able to receive such good care
at home, especially at a time when the ER is the last place I would want to go,” he said. Wright founded Excellent Way prior to the COVID-19 outbreak. She wanted to focus on caring for people with mobility issues. She got the idea after seeing patient after patient who could not get around easily, including an 82-year-old man, get hurt on the way to a doctor’s appointment. “Bill couldn’t get a ride and decided to take the bus. He fell trying to climb the bus steps and wound up cutting his head, had to have stitches and was diagnosed with a concussion. Bill was kept overnight in the ER for observation. It broke my heart that he didn’t have another option,” she said. That is when the idea of Excellent Way was born. “With our aging population, it’s very difficult for people to get to and from doctors independently. You have to rely on your family member or friend to take off work to get you to the doctor,” Wright said. “That’s where I come in. House calls are back in style.” Wright has more than a decade of experience treating patients in healthcare facilities including Hackensack Meridian and CentraState Medical Center. She accepts Medicare and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield. Individuals without insurance pay $99 for an at-home visit. For more information, call 732-5875251 or visit www.medicalhousecallsnj. com
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Freeholders will bond for improvements at reclamation center By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor
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he Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has introduced a bond ordinance that will, if adopted, fund a series of improvements at the Monmouth County Reclamation Center, Tinton Falls. Solid waste from the county’s municipalities is transported to and placed at the landfill. During a meeting on April 21 in Freehold Borough, the freeholders voted 5-0 to introduce the measure which provides for the issuance of $8 million in bonds or
notes to finance the planned upgrades. The ordinance does not required a cash down payment from the county. A public hearing on the ordinance has been scheduled for the freeholders’ May 14 meeting, at which time the ordinance may be adopted. Four “yes” votes will be needed to adopt the bond ordinance. The planned improvements at the reclamation center include, but are not limited to the following work: rebuilding of flare C (burns off methane gas that comes from the landfill); leachate seep improvements on the west slope; installation of wells;
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improvements to the leachate plant; installation of environmental high density polyethylene caps; acquisition of equipment; replacement of a scale; and removal of underground storage tanks. The period of usefulness for the improvements is 15 years. The estimated cost of the work is $8 million, which represents the initial appropriation made by the county, according to the ordinance. In reviewing the proposed ordinance, Craig R. Marshall, the county’s director of finance, told the freeholders the two most expensive components of the project are
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the improvements to the leachate plant ($3.9 million) and the installation of the polyethylene caps ($3.1 million). In other business, Freeholder Lillian Burry reported that May 15 is the date when a decision will be made regarding the 2020 Monmouth County Fair, which is a joint venture between the Monmouth County Park System and the Rutgers Cooperative Extension. The fair is traditionally held in late July at the East Freehold Showgrounds in
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potential of significant over-development should the (affordable housing) settlement agreement that was reached to protect and limit the number of affordable units to be required … be overturned. “Nor does the board want to take the risk and completely lose its oversight role as developments that are in the settlement agreement come before it. “We do not want to trust more bureaucrats or alleged professionals to tell us what is necessary to protect the township. We want to protect our oversight role and do the best we can with that role,” Hudak said. The chairman said the board members were troubled by the environmental constraints that will have to be dealt with by a builder if and when development occurs at the Perrineville Road parcel. “We remain concerned, but are stuck, through no fault of our own, in attempting to strike a balance. We recognize that the court order laid out a binary decision: either continue with the (2019 Jackson Parke) denial and take the risk the entire judgment of repose protecting the (affordable housing) settlement is breached, and take the further risk that a special master
would be appointed not only to address this application, but all applications in the township’s housing element, or approve (Jackson Parke) with the vast majority, but not all of the agreed to reasonable conditions,” Hudak said. He noted that a proposed connector road that would provide access to adjacent county roads for trucks going to and from the Perrineville Road development site is not a condition provided in the case management order. “We debated and discussed (this application) and there is no doubt we are torn. However, each of us volunteered for this position with the goal of doing our best to protect the township. We believe we have come up with a reasonable compromise. “I ask the public to recognize that because the memorializing resolution is in essence a settlement document, such as that there is no debate, nor public input into that determination. “However, the board has been and remains deeply concerned that the process ordered by the court inhibits the transparency the board strives to achieve,” Hudak said. “I do not think any of us take kindly to the corner the judge has put us in and the position he has put us in. As I mentioned
before, when you are dealt lemons you try to make lemonade and that is what we are trying to do right now. “Our obligation is to move forward and work with the applicant to make sure their development is in line with what Jackson needs going forward,” the chairman said. All of the board members expressed their reluctance to reversing the 2019 denial, but they expressed their belief that approving the application would be in the best interest of Jackson.
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The applicant has also proposed the construction of a Jackson Parke south section to consist of 549 single-family and multi-family residences on a 129-acre tract off West Veterans Highway. The south section includes 100 units of affordable housing. A public hearing on the Jackson Parke south section has been scheduled for May 18 and attorney Jason Tuvel, who represents the applicant, said he would be prepared to proceed that evening. Editorial: 732-358-5200 Fax: 732-385-8868 Email: news@thetritownnews.com Sports Email:
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Planners approve subdivision of land for 10 new homes By CHARLES DAYE Staff Writer
JACKSON – The Jackson Planning Board has approved the subdivision of five lots that could result in the construction of 10 new homes. During a meeting on March 2, board members granted preliminary and final major subdivision approval to Solomon Zolty for a parcel on South Hope Chapel Road in Jackson. Zolty got the go-ahead to subdivide five lots into 12 residential lots and one storm water lot. Chairman Robert Hudak, Vice Chairman Leonard Haring Jr. and board mem-
bers Timothy Dolan, Michele Campbell, Paul Nigro, Jackson Business Administrator Terence Wall and Township Councilman Martin Flemming voted “yes” on a motion to approve the subdivision. The property is on South Hope Chapel Road and Jessica Court between Whitesville Road and Linda Drive. According to a legal notice, the property consists of 15.6 acres in Jackson’s R-1 residential zone. The property currently contains five homes, two of which will remain and three of which will be demolished. In his application to the board, Zolty proposed creating 12 residential lots and
one storm water basin lot. According to his plan, two existing homes would remain and 10 new homes would be constructed at the site. The homes would be served by a public sewer system and the lot size for each home will be 1 acre, which conforms to the regulations of the R-1 zone, according to the applicant. Attorney Adam Pfeffer and Ian Borden of Professional Design Services represented Zolty before the board. Borden said the front setback of the residences would be 40 feet and he said each home would have a single-car garage.
Borden said any homes that have more than five bedrooms will be required to provide four parking spaces. He said he did not know how many homes would have more than five bedrooms as that will be a marketing decision the developer makes if and when the project is constructed. The project does not include an affordable housing component, according to Borden. The applicant requested, and the board granted, a variance for the storm water lot. A 1-acre lot for the storm was basin was required by the municipal code and the approved lot for the basin is 0.7 acres.
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support to residents in need.” The county COVID-19 hotline will serve as the point of contact and provide initial support. Callers in need of continued support would then be connected to the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County, according to the press release. Residents will be provided up to six telephone support sessions. If additional behavioral health services are needed beyond the six calls, the person would then be connected to a behavioral health agency
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Catching up with Bill Mumy Former “Lost In Space” star opens up about his work on TV. By Sandy Stert Benjamin, ReMIND Magazine
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t was six days into the new year, and Bill Mumy was pumped. The holidays were over, and he was eager to see what 2020 had in store. On the agenda this particular Monday was an interview with ReMIND magazine. As he settled back into a comfy chair, Mumy reminisced about his early work in television and the coincidental casting that ultimately followed. “As a kid, I had an overwhelming urge to be on TV,” he says, “so my mom wisely suggested that we should see how I felt on
the set of a real show.” The gamble paid off. At age 4, Mumy appeared for two weeks on Romper Room, and says there was no turning back. Emboldened by his “work” on the popular children’s show, Mumy’s resumé was about to build. But first, he would have to play the part of a real-life patient. Inspired by superheroes, Mumy was pretending to be one when he jumped off a bed and broke his leg. Laid up in a cast for two months, he planted himself in front of the TV. Favoring Zorro (portrayed, ironically, by Guy Williams, his future TV dad on Lost in Space), Mumy points out, “If it hadn’t been for Guy, I wouldn’t have broken my leg!” Fast forward to 1965. As a child star, he had been getting steady work, but Mumy was now on the brink of becoming
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a household name: He was offered the role of Will Robinson on a new science-fiction series about a family of space colonists, and it was too good to pass up. “I loved Lost in Space,” he says, “and Will was a superhero. He was exactly the reason why I wanted to get into television in the first place.” The show ran for three seasons and produced 83 episodes, which can still be enjoyed on MeTV. And while Mumy admits that he doesn’t follow the reruns, he was pleased to be a part of the team that assembled the Blu-ray package that features the entire series. Of course, it’s not just all nostalgia. In 2018, viewers were thrilled to see a grownup Mumy embody the role of Dr. Zachary Smith (a.k.a. “the real Dr. Smith”) on the popular Netflix reboot. As for the current show, the actor is a fan. “The tone is perfect,” he says. “It harkens back to the original concept that [creator/ writer] Irwin Allen had for the series.” Interestingly, even though a number of Mumy’s onscreen credits tie in with space (Babylon 5, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and a still-in-production Space Command), Mumy doesn’t feel that he’d be
an enthusiastic space traveler himself. “I don’t even like to fly to San Francisco!” says the L.A.-based actor. Which is probably just as well, because it would take Mumy away from all of his projects on Earth. When he’s not in front of the camera, he is the ultimate multihyphenate: a writer, producer, voice-over artist, radio host, singer, musician and composer, who’s toured with the likes of Devo, America and Shaun Cassidy. He is also half of the novelty rock duo Barnes & Barnes with Robert Haimer. Friends since they were 12 and still performing “when we feel like it,” the two are noted for their quirky 1978 song and video “Fish Heads” — an “odoriferous event,” says Mumy, recalling how the fish they purchased at a Santa Monica market stunk to high heaven as the multi-day shoot wore on. As our interview drew to a close (Mumy had to babysit his toddler granddaughter), the 66-year-old reflected on his life. “It’s moving at turbo speed, but I’m not complaining.” As Anthony Fremont (one of his characters on The Twilight Zone) might say, “It’s good, it’s real good!”
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ohn Logan’s (Skyfall) 2014-16 Showtime series Penny Dreadful was a delightfully dark tribute to the “penny dreadfuls” of its title — the cheap 19thcentury fiction publications that dealt with often lurid subject matter. Befitting that, Logan’s original series was set in Victorian-era London and featured iconic literary creations of that time, from Frankenstein and his monster to Dracula. After Logan completed what he planned for Penny Dreadful, Showtime told him they wanted to work with him again if he had another idea. Eventually, an idea did come to Logan for a story that, while far removed from the time and place of the first series, was closely related enough in terms of subject matter and presentation that it could be considered a “spiritual descendant” of the original. That idea has blossomed into Penny Dreadful: City of Angels (Sundays). With all-new characters and storylines, this series leaves London’s Gothic Victorian darkness for sunny 1938 Los Angeles. Logan’s latest creation again boasts a strong ensemble cast, including Nathan Lane, Natalie Dormer, Daniel Zovatto, Adriana Barraza and Rory Kinnear, the only
PHOTO COURTESY OF JUSTIN LUBIN/SHOWTIME Daniel Zovatto as Tiago Vega, left, and Nathan Lane as Lewis Michener in Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, “Santa Muerte.” Photo Credit: Justin Lubin/SHOWTIME.
returning cast member from the original. Like its predecessor, City of Angels is set during an era that featured plenty of what by then was known as “pulp fiction” — cheap magazines that trafficked in sensation-
alistic stories like detective yarns and horror tales. This series incorporates similar themes in its own plotline that begins when a grisly murder shocks L.A. The investigation leads into an epic story that reflects the city’s history while also introducing a supernatural aspect. “The more I thought about this idea,” Logan explains, “the more I thought it could fit under the rubric of Penny Dreadful, [and that] the sort of melodramatic and pulpy plot elements that also fed the first series could feed this series.” While the supernatural in City of Angels isn’t linked to characters as famous as Dracula, it is intriguing. It comes from Mexican-American folklore in the form of Santa Muerte, a personification of death usually portrayed as a skeletal woman in a robe, a figure familiar to anyone who has seen a Day of the Dead celebration. “As much as [City of Angels] is its own beast with its own DNA,” Logan continues, “the same creative vision [of Penny Dreadful] is behind it. … To carry that positive energy forward in this show was gratifying for me.” The actors were also grateful to work with Logan. “The writing is extraordinarily brilliant,” raves Lane, who plays a detective investigating the murder. “It’s [like] Raymond Chandler meets Rod Serling, and it’s such a refreshing take on the detective genre.”
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even years ago when Mercedes introduced the CLA sedan model to the American market, it was supposed to be a game changer for the German automaker known for producing some of the finest luxury automobiles in the world. This entry level sedan was aimed at capturing the Mercedes buyer at a younger age in their buying cycle and hopefully keeping them as customers until they matured and started making the big bucks. Peter Perrotta At that point, the logic was they could then afford the more expensive E or S class models. I was working for Mercedes at the time of the CLA launch and I recall one Mercedes product executive telling me at that time that the future for Mercedes is “smaller and smaller.” “Get ready,” he said. “You are going to see them start introducing smaller and smaller cars into the US market.” He reasoned that Mercedes was not only intent on capturing the American buyer at an earlier age in their buying cycle but producing more fuel efficient cars, as well. Keeping with that same trend, last year, Mercedes introduced the A class sedan into American and Canadian markets for the first time. The A class is smaller than the CLA and now represents Mercedes’ entry level sub compact sedan model. I test drove the Mercedes Benz A220 4matic sedan for one week recently to see how well this relatively new offering in the U.S. market holds up against its competition. Overall, I was impressed with this new model. While the 2.0 liter inline, 4 cylinder turbo charged engine (188 horsepower) is a bit weak for this model, it is sufficient enough to pass the test for the rigors of everyday family style driving. This is not an aggressive sports car, mind you. However, at its entry level base prices – $32,800 for the front wheel drive version and $34,800 for the AWD 4matic – it offers a lot of bang for the buck and is reasonably priced enough to be affordable, providing you don’t load it up with too many extras. The car that I tested for the week was
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the 4matic version with the base price of $34,800; however, my tester stickered at $43,745 with options. The options on my tester included: $500 for 18-inch wheels; $850 for dynamic body control; $460 for Sirius XM radio; $580 for heated front seats; $310 for ambient lighting; $200 for wireless charging; $2,250 for the driver assistance safety package; $1,150 for the multimedia package; $1,650 for the premium 1 package and $995 for destination and delivery. Included in the driver assistance package are active brake assist, active distance assist, active lane keeping, emergency stop assist and more. The multi-media package includes navigation; and the premium 1 package includes a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster with touchscreen, keyless go and more. Standard features in the base model include: the 2.0 liter, 4 cylinder turbo engine with the 7-speed, dual clutch, automatic transmission; pano roof; Bluetooth; power driver’s seat; keyless start; dual zone climate; rearview camera; brushed aluminum trim and more. The caveat, however, is that whenever you introduce an entry level model like this, you risk alienating the traditional Mercedes buyers who are used to impressing their friends with the quality and luxuriousness of their cars.
A longtime friend of mine, who worked for Mercedes for many years, said, “There is no exclusivity anymore. Anyone can buy a Mercedes now.” He explained that at one time, it used to be a big deal to see a Mercedes drive down the road. But, now, with the proliferation of the lower priced models, the brand is a lot more commonplace. I understand my friend’s sentiment. And, when I was selling Mercedes, I did hear a number of my regular customers bemoan the fact that these new models were “watering down” the brand. But, at the same time, the CLA, when introduced, did bring a younger buyer into the market who were genuinely excited about being able to lease or buy a Benz. At the end of the day, though, the success of these new models will depend largely on whether or not they continue to sell and to do that the general motoring public will have to continue to see value in these cars. My opinion is that there is enough meat on the bones, so to speak, in this A220 model to sustain itself in a crowded field. To start with, the exterior of the car has enough style and pizzazz to attract attention. At first glance, this looks like it could be an expensive ride. On the inside, the fit and finish of the A220 4matic is above average, it doesn’t
give off the feel of an inexpensive car. It is comfortable and stylish with a faux leather seats, panoramic roof, faux leather wrapped dash with cool looking throwback circular air vents and brushed aluminum trim. As you drive this car, the sight lines are good, the ride is supple and a bit stiff at times, but still exciting enough to be enjoyable. The backseat room is sufficient for three kids. The only real issue with the A220 is trunk space. It doesn’t have a great amount of cargo space inside the trunk. However, it is adequately powered and fuel efficient. The EPA fuel ratings for the A220 are 28 mpg overall – 34 mpg in highway driving and 28 mpg in city driving. The average annual fuel costs estimated at $1,750 as it is rated as using 3.6 gallons of gas per every 100 miles. This particular model has not been received a government crash test rating yet. Overall, I think that the A220 can be a player in this crowded sub compact sedan space. This vehicle should appropriately be on anyone’s short list of cars to consider if they are thinking about leasing or buying a car in this class. Peter Perrotta’s column appears regularly. Comments are welcome. Contact him by email at pperrotta@comcast.net
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f bluebirds are a symbol of happiness, Allen, a wildlife biologist who lives in here’s some extremely happy news: Millville. New Jersey is the nation’s top state in Last year alone, 4,200 bluebird chicks expanding its population of bluebirds! successfully left their nests in bluebird According to Allen Jackson, president boxes. And due to this past warm winter, of the New Jersey Bluebird Society, a na- 2020 is shaping up to be a banner year for tional survey of breeding birds for 2005-15 bluebirds as well. shows that bluebirds in the Garden State Unlike some birds which lay only one are increasing their numbers by about 7% clutch of eggs each year, bluebirds are annually – a higher rate than any other prolific breeders, laying two or even three state. clutches of up to five eggs. This helps com“New Jersey’s trend is No. 1 in the U.S. pensate for the low survival rate of fledgfor bluebirds,â€? he proclaimed. lings due to predators, disease and deadly This good news comes at a time when cold and wet spells in spring. the populations of many bird species, inWant to help bluebirds by putting up cluding forest birds and common backyard boxes on your property or a public open species, are dropping precariously. space near you? For best results, make sure With the males’ brilliant blue plumage you do it the right way, advises Allen. and flash of brick red on the breast, Eastern • First, check that the bluebird box bluebirds were once common up and down you buy or build meets design standards the East Coast, especially in open areas posted on the New Jersey Bluebird Society with little understory and sparse ground website. A flimsy or poorly ventilated box cover. could put bluebird chicks in danger and a But their population too-large opening will alplunged from the 1930s low bigger birds and critGUEST COLUMN ters inside. through the 1970s due to habitat loss, pesticides and • Location, location, • competition from aggreslocation! Bluebirds are MICHELE S. BYERS sive non-native birds like insect eaters, so boxes house sparrows and starshould be next to open lings. fields, meadows or grassy areas with Happily for these small thrushes, hu- plentiful food sources ‌ but with a tree man helpers have stepped in to tilt the or shrub nearby to provide a safe landing odds back in their favor. All across New point above the ground. • Protect bluebirds from predators like Jersey, especially in the southern counties, bluebird lovers have put up thousands of snakes and raccoons by mounting boxes on nest boxes to give their feathered friends a poles equipped with predator guards. “The worst thing you can do is put a much-needed boost. Allen has installed more than 1,000 box on a treeâ€? because trees are easy for nest boxes in southern New Jersey, many predators to climb, says Allen. • Monitor bluebird boxes to learn of them built by teacher David Moyer’s wood shop classes at the Middle Township what’s going on inside. If snakes, mice, ants, wasps or other uninvited critters have Middle School in Cape May County. And citizen scientist Nels Anderson, taken up residence, evict them. Keep notes known as the “bluebird whisperer of the on key dates – when eggs are laid, when Pine Barrens,â€? has built, installed and they hatch, when nestlings fledge – to help monitored hundreds of boxes on public the cause of citizen science. “People believe in the environment open space for more than two decades. He started in 1999 in Wharton State Forest and and want to do something for bluebirds. in 2007 expanded into the Franklin Parker The program grows like a snowball rolling downhill,â€? said Allen. “What we’re doing Preserve in Chatsworth. Bluebirds are well suited to nesting in now will ensure that we will have bluebirds man-made boxes. They are what are known around for future generations to enjoy.â€? For more information about bluebirds as “secondary cavity nesters,â€? meaning they historically build their nests in holes and how to help them nest near you, visit the New Jersey Bluebird Society website at in trees left by woodpeckers. In the absence of woodpecker holes www.njbluebirdsociety.org. You can also or other natural cavities, they will readily see photos of bluebirds and hear recordings accept boxes. They also don’t mind be- of their songs and sounds. ing close to people, so boxes placed near Michele S. Byers is the executive direchomes won’t scare them away. “Over the last four years, we’ve had tor of the New Jersey Conservation Founabout 14,000 baby bluebirds fledged,â€? said dation, Far Hills.
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732-579-2490 Fully Insured
(Cell)
New Construction Addition’s Basement Remodels Service Upgrades Trouble Shooting & Repairs Outdoor Lighting We Call Ceiling Fans Recessed Lighting You Back!
732-238-1049 VDElectric@msn.com
Electrical
732-238-8519
www.spitalettoelectric.com email: info@spitalettoelectric.com We Accept All Major Credit Cards-
Specializing in
Interior Carpentry Painting Repairs Basement WaterprooďŹ ng No Job Too Small or Big!
• Custom Seemless Gutters Leaf Guards • Roofing Siding - Windows • Bathroom And Kitchen Remodeling Free Est. • Fully Ins. • 35 Years Experience
Quality Service – Quick Response Free Estimates ~ 24 hr. emergency service
Veteran Discounts Available
NM-00428631
Home Improvements
SPITALETTO ELECTRIC OWNER OPERATED
NM-00428644
IMPROVEMENTS
ALL HANDYMAN SERVICES
Landscaping
Tree Removal Trimming-Pruning Stump Grinding Firewood
PAINTING • ROOFING DRIVEWAYS • SEAL COATING DECK REPAIRS • POWER WASHING CONCRETE & FOUNDATIONS
CALL 732-925-0563
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A&C TREE SERVICE
JOHN’S CONSTRUCTION
Free Estimates • Senior Discounts
732-572-2678
Lawn Care
732-354-3788
NM-00428122
NM-00427857
Free Est. • Bonded & Ins. • Lic. # 15903
TIMCO HOME
CERTIFIED
Commercial & Residential
Exterior All Types of RooďŹ ng Flat & Shingles Repair or New Deck Repair & Staining Chimney & Fencing Shed Repairs Powerwashing
www.buildwithasjr.com
NM-00428629
V & D ELECTRIC, LLC. AJ’s Home Improvement, LLC • • • • • • • •
732-613-1115 973-818-0880
Home Improvements
732-900-6087
24 HOUR PROMPT/EMERGENCY SERVICE
732-257-1170 1st Lawn Cut 20% 20%
FREE (With Sign-Up for Season) Exp. 4/1/20
Free Estimates • Insured • Owner-Operator
(Office)
Free Estimates • Fully Insured Reasonable Prices NM-00427346
Now accepting major credit cards
Landscaping
Will Serve The Monmouth Areas For Tree Work & Landscaping Only
ALL WORK GUARANTEED !!!
Home Improvements
Over 25 Years Experience
• Hardwood Floors • Kitchens • Laminate Floors • Moldings • Odd Jobs • Painting • Power Washing • Repairs • Roofing • Sheds • Siding • Wallpaper • Windows
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Over 2,500 Satisfied Customers
INSTALLATION REPAIRS CLEANING
NM-00428705
Lawn Care
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
EAMLESS GUTTERS & LEADERS
Full Renovations Home Improvements
Additions Add a Level Custom Basements Kitchens Baths
Home Improvements
NM-00428654
Contractors
OFF
A Spring Clean-Up OR Mulch Installation Exp. 4/1/20
OFF
TREE REMOVAL
($500 or more) Exp. 4/1/20
** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 1 Cord $175.00 • 1/2 Cord $100 PROMPT/EMERGENCY
732-257-1170
www.budgetpropertymaintenance.com
OWNER OPERATED
FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES Lawn Care
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Landscaping
C.H.E.A.P. TREE SERVICE
• Tree Removal • Trimming • Pruning • Stump Grinding • Lots Cleared FIREWOOD “We Are The Most Recommended Tree Service In The Areaâ€?
732-548-1653
NM-00428667
Free Estimates • Fully Insured
Lawn Care
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Landscaping
D&S
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
LANDSCAPING INC.
Paver Walkways Patio • Driveways Snow Plowing
COMPLETE LANDSCAPE DESIGN 732-549-6387
www.dslandscapinginc.com
NM-00428688
ATTENTION CONTRACTORS: TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
CertiďŹ ed brick paver and retaining wall installer
CLEAN-UPS
NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A
FREE ESTIMATES
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Landscaping
G.S. LAWN SVC & LANDSCAPING, LLC
Spring Clean-Ups
Lawn Care
Tree Service, Inc.
(Patios, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Sidewalks) Free Estimates Fully Insured Over 20 Years Experience 24 Hour Emergency Service Senior Citizen Discount
Lawn Care
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732-257-5973
Landscaping
NM-00428712
732-207-3933 732-617-TREE
Masonry/Paving
Plumbing
Serving the area for over 31 years! Best from Europe!
POLISH
MASON
www.poloniaconstruction.com
732-525-8118
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Specializing in all types of paving for Driveways & Parking Lots
CELL # 732-810-9511
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Lawn Care
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Masonry/Paving
Power Washing
POWER WASHING PLUS, LLC Remove Dirt, Kill Algae, Mold, Bacteria, and Viruses w/Hot Water and/or Bleach/Soap. Houses, Concrete Driveways, Walkways, Patios, Gutters, Fences, Roofs... Veteran • 1st Responder • Senior Discounts
s Year
732-415-8762
Power Washing
SPECIALIZING IN • Houses • Decks • Fences • Concrete • Brick Pavers • Pool Areas • Deck Staining Also• Polymetric Sanding FREE ESTIMATES
Free Estimates - Fully Insured
732-906-0385 Painting/Wallpapering
PAINTING
• All Phases Of Painting • Interior/Exterior • Moulding Installation •No Job Too Small
LANDSCAPING • TREE SERVICES STUMP REMOVAL • SPRINKLER REPAIR BULK MATERIAL DELIVERY
When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter
(732) 534-0548
Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured NM-00425169
Lic#13VH06178600
ATTENTION CONTRACTORS: TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
Roofing/Siding
CISLO SIDING All Types of Siding Windows • Roofing
732-548-0110 25th Anniversary
Free Estimates • Fully Insured
www.cislosiding.com
NM-00427196
NM-00425303
FULLY INSURED
VETERAN OWNED & OPERATED
www.usapowerwashingplus.com Angie's List "A" Rated!
3rd Generation
LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC
732-713-1528 TOM 732-713-2008 BRIAN
732-418-0011 Metuchen, NJ 08840 | info@mattcoplumbing.com
NM-00428224
EXPERT
24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE
Please visit our website or call for more info.
www.mattcoplumbing.com
Fully Insured • Free Estimates
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plumbing & heating “Honest, Neat and Professional Service�
All Phases of Brick, Stone & Concrete Work Free Designing Available
CALL NICK
Visit our website: www.gslawnsvclandscaping.com Facebook: G.S. Lawn Service & Landscaping, LL.C. NM-00426956
Masonry/Paving
UNITED
Now Accepting Most Credit Cards Fully Insured • Free Estimates
DAVID J. GUDZAK
Landscaping
Residential/Commercial/Municipal
Landscape Restoration Experts
ALL WORK GUARANTEED Residential & Commercial Lic. #13vH08853200 • Weekly Mowing • Fertilization Program • De-Thatching & Seeding • Re-Sodding lawn • Complete Landscape Restoration & Installation • Mulch, Stone, Topsoil Installed & Delivered • Trimming & Pruning • Gutter Cleaning • Drainage • Pavers
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ATTENTION CONTRACTORS: TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
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