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The Monmouth Museum, Lincroft, is hosting its first virtual exhibit, The R’emerged Exhibition, through June 3. Featured works include “In Media Res” by William Waggoner, left, and “1224 Saint Nicholas Ave.” by Lisa Lackey.
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ing their local roots and diverse art, according to a press release. The R’emerged Exhibition is taking place online in a virtual gallery available online at www.monmouthmuseum.org/virtualgallery now through June 3. The exhibition features the current
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New Jersey artists who found their start with us. The exhibition features some truly remarkable artwork.” The New Jersey Emerging Artists Series was established by the Monmouth
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The Monmouth Museum, Lincroft, is hosting a virtual exhibit, The R’emerged Exhibition, through June 3. Featured works include “Native Habitat” by Pat Brentano, left, and “Street Night” by Steven Epstein. To view the exhibit, visit www.monmouthmuseum.org/virtualgallery
Jackson school board introduces $152 million budget for 2020-21 By CHARLES DAYE Staff Writer
JACKSON – The Jackson School District Board of Education has introduced a $152.6 million budget to fund the operation of the school district during the 202021 academic year. The budget was introduced at the board’s March 18 meeting. A public hearing on the budget has been tentatively scheduled for April 29 and may be live-
streamed to the public due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The $152.6 million budget will be supported by a tax levy of $95.79 million to be collected from Jackson’s residential and commercial property owners. For the current 2019-20 school year, the board adopted a $153.21 million budget that resulted in larger class sizes and a reduction in positions, but not a reduction in the number of employees, according to
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See related story, page 4 district administrators. State aid for the school district continues to decrease under the terms of a New Jersey law known as S-2 that was enacted in 2018. The reduction in state aid is expected to continue each year through the 2024-25 school year under S-2. For 2018-19, Jackson received $48.77 million in state aid. For 2019-20, the dis-
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trict received $46.47 million in state aid. For 2020-21, the district will receive $42.99 million in state aid – a reduction of $3.48 million. Due to the ongoing decrease in state aid, the 2020-21 school year will see a reduction in staff members, including administrative positions, budget cuts in all departments and the elimination of all capital
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Council will boost school budget with $1M from surplus By CHARLES DAYE Staff Writer
JACKSON – Members of the Jackson Township Council have voted to use $1 million from the municipality’s surplus funds (savings) to help the Jackson School District in its time of need. The Board of Education recently introduced a $152.6 million budget for the 2020-21 school year. The spending plan includes reductions
in several areas of the school district’s operation that administrators attributed to an ongoing reduction in state aid. Jackson will lose $3.48 million in state aid from 2019-20 to 2020-21 under the terms of a state law known as S-2 that was enacted in 2018. The reduction in state aid is expected to continue through the 202425 school year. Council President Barry Calogero, Vice President Alex Sauickie, Councilman An-
drew Kern, Councilman Ken Bressi and Councilman Martin Flemming voted to appropriate $1 million in surplus municipal funds for use by the school district during a March 24 meeting. “As a community, we take pride in the quality education provided in our town and the positive impact that reputation has on property values in Jackson,’’ Calogero said. “Now, perhaps more than ever, we are
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mindful of how important it is for a community to come together for the betterment of the families we serve. We are proud to make a significant investment in our children, our future,” he said. Mayor Michael Reina said, “Since Gov. (Phil) Murphy took office, most of the local school district budgets have been under constant assault. “It baffles me how he can strip our school districts of such needed funding, leaving the community to figure out how to either make up the difference or live within our district’s shameful new budget, but then offer free college tuition at the same time. Where does his commitment to serving the needs of all K-12 New Jersey school children lie exactly? “The funding losses being experienced by the school district are atrocious and the programs and services that were on the chopping block would have been devastating. There is a state law that allows us to help the school district offset some of these losses and we followed the law to do what we could to help. “Through sound financial responsibility in Jackson, we are in a position to help our school district continue to provide the needed programs. During times like this we are not the township and the school district, we are one Jackson,” the mayor said. Superintendent of Schools Stephen Genco said the school district is grateful to municipal officials for making the $1 million in surplus funds available. “We are so grateful to the township for stepping in and helping to ensure that Jackson students do not lose vital supports, programs and opportunities,” Genco said. “We are incredibly fortunate to share a collaborative, respectful relationship with our township officials. We are proud of our shared services and also our shared philosophy that all decisions must be made with all taxpayers and all stakeholders in mind,” he said. Administrators said the 2020-21 school budget that was introduced in March will be modified prior to a public hearing later in April to restore items through the use of the township’s financial assistance. Jackson School District budget documents are available at www.jacksonsd.org Letters to the editor may be sent via email to news@thetritownnews.com. All submissions may be edited for length, content, grammar and libelous statements. For more information, call 732-358-5200, ext. 8278.
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Howell Alliance remains ready to assist residents during crisis By CHARLES DAYE Staff Writer
HOWELL – The coordinator of the Howell Township Municipal Alliance wants people to know there is mental health and substance abuse support available to them during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since June 2019, the alliance has trained more than 70 community members and municipal professionals in mental health first aid. The alliance will resume offering mental health first aid training when the COVID-19 outbreak subsides. Alliance coordinator Christa Riddle explained why mental health awareness is important during the pandemic. She said these stressful times are especially difficult for individuals who are in recovery from substance use disorders and alcoholism, and she said that stress can trigger a relapse. “Mental health information, support and resources are critical during times of increased anxiety, uncertainty and fear, for adults and youth. “What makes this time unique is that usually during a time of crisis, people come together to gather strength, reassurance and resiliency, but this pandemic requires social distancing and isolation. Feeling lonely and all alone can compound anxiety and depression,” Riddle said. “The alliance’s goal is to provide our community members with plenty of mental health education and credible resources so they feel comfortable seeking assistance and know where to turn, should the need arise for themselves or a loved one. “The important message is that even during social isolation, no one is alone, and that caring for your mental health is just as essential as taking care of your physical health,” she said. “If you feel someone might need mental health assistance but don’t want to bring attention to the individual’s situation or further isolate them during this time, it is OK to just check in with a gentle tone and an expression of concern, such as, ‘How are you doing today? I’m feeling a little uncertain these days myself and I want to make sure everything is OK with those around me.’ “The key is to check in with a non-judgmental, caring question and to listen carefully and with your undivided attention if someone wants to talk about their feelings. Communication and listening are critical during times of heightened stress and it is reassuring to people to find that someone actually cares enough to check in and listen,” she said. The acronym ALGEE suggests the following: A: Assess for risk of suicide or harm (call 911 if there is a risk); L: Listen non-judgmentally, with empathy and
understanding; G: Give reassurance and information; E: Encourage appropriate professional help; and E: Encourage appropriate self-help and support strategies. During the COVID-19 outbreak, many people, especially those with pre-existing mental health disorders, will experience increased anxiety, depression and uncertainty, according to the alliance. Getting proper nutrition, exercise, fresh air and a few moments of quiet to re-center the mind can help ease anxiety, as can chat-
ting remotely with loved ones and participating in a hobby or a relaxing activity, according to the alliance. Adults should remember to communicate properly with young people who may be confused, overwhelmed or feeling alone due to social isolation, according to the alliance. Parents, caregivers and other involved adults should remain emotionally available, listen with empathy, share accurate facts and information about COVID-19,
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Happy 40th Birthday Pac-Man In 1980, the little yellow fellow helped put the “Golden” in the “Golden Age of Video Games.” By Jeff Pfeiffer, ReMIND Magazine
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ecades after Pac-Man’s debut, the sights and sounds of game designer Toru Iwatani’s legendary creation still represent the height of the golden age of video games in the minds of many who lived through the era. But Pac-Man has been embraced by subsequent generations, too, and it remains one of only a handful of arcade games from that time that you still might run into on occasion in a bar or bowling alley. Although Pac-Man was not an immediate hit when Namco launched it (as Puckman) in Japan on May 22, 1980, once Midway Games began distributing it in North America on Oct. 10, the craze start-
ed building momentum. Over its first year of release, the game grossed more than $1 billion in quarters. Throughout 1981-82, millions of people had Pac-Man fever — so much so that they were willing to turn a novelty song by Buckner & Garcia called “Pac-Man Fever” into a gold record that spent three weeks in Billboard’s Top 10 in early ’82. As one of the first identifiable (and marketable) characters in video game history, the lovably cute Pac-Man found himself in many other pop-culture arenas beyond that hit song. The little guy graced apparel, had his own breakfast cereal, starred in a Saturday morning animated series from 1982-83 and even had a brief cameo in Disney’s original Tron film. By 1982, Pac-Man also had, unsurprisingly, a sequel — Ms. Pac-Man, arguably an even better game than its predecessor. Beyond its cultural impact, Pac-Man’s influence on the video game industry
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itself cannot be overstated. It launched the maze chase game genre, was the first video game with power-ups and was one of the earliest games to feature cutscenes. The game’s other beloved characters — Blinky, Pinky, Inky and Clyde, the ghosts who relentlessly pursue, or are pursued by, Pac-Man — were designed with an early use of artificial intelligence. By the time the Atari 2600 home adaptation of Pac-Man was hurriedly released to poor reviews in 1982, PacMan fever — as well as the golden age of video games — was near the beginning of its end, and the video game market would crash the following year. But 40 years later, Pac-Man remains not only an indelible symbol of that era, but also one of its few enduring survivors, for whom it will never be “Game Over.”
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Engineer raises issues about storm water management By CHARLES DAYE Staff Writer
HOWELL – Storm water management issues on a commercial property were the focus of discussion during a recent meeting of the Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment when representatives of Sakoutis Realty appeared before the board. The most recent meeting regarding the firm’s application took place on March 9. No decision was reached and the application was carried to the board’s meeting on April 27. Sakoutis Realty is seeking a use variance and preliminary major site plan approval for the proposed expansion of a nonconforming contractor’s storage and refuse yard at Sakoutis Brothers Disposal, 113 Route 34, Howell. The application has been stalled for more than a year. A municipal zoning violation regarding the Sakoutis property, which also borders Route 33 where that highway intersects with Route 34, was written on July 16, 2018. The zoning violation remains unresolved, according to the board. Engineer Walter Hopkin and attorney Michael Vitiello represented the applicant
at the March 9 meeting. Charles Cunliffe, the zoning board’s engineer, said he had “significant” storm water management concerns regarding the site plan. He said plans that had been submitted within the last 10 days did not show any storm water management infrastructure along the north portion of the site to address his concerns. “We had a meeting regarding this application in December, we had a subsequent applicant’s meeting in my office in December where I identified these same issues, and we had another (meeting) in Janaury where I once again brought up these issues. We are now at March 9 and I have not seen anything to address the storm water management,” Cunliffe said. Hopkin said the issue at hand is the northern portion of the property that has been cleared throughout the years. He said part of the area, about 52,000 square feet, is being restored in accordance with a New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) permit. “The way we approached this was that we over-detained (water) in the area near the detention basin to compensate for the area of run-off in the northern portion of the site. I feel we did address (the situa-
tion),” Hopkin said. Cunliffe said the applicant submitted an application for a waiver to the DEP on Feb. 24. He said the site plan that was submitted does not show any of the proposed storm water management infrastructure or proposed site improvements. He said the application for the waiver is “very nondescript” with the proposed improvements. “I am a little concerned the DEP is not looking at the same application we are
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JACKSON – The Jackson Township Council is backing the Ocean County Board of Freeholders’ support foe the establishment of the 4th Army Corps Headquarters at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in south central New Jersey. On Feb. 25, council Vice President Alex Sauickie III, Councilman Andrew Kern, Councilman Ken Bressi and Councilman Martin Flemming passed a resolution which offers Jackson’s support for the initiative. Council President Barry Calogero was absent. “Not only is Joint Base the largest employer of Jackson residents, surprisingly even more so than Six Flags Great Adventure, it has a positive impact on Jackson’s economy,” Sauickie said of the 65-squaremile military installation in Ocean and Burlington counties. “More importantly, Jackson is proud to host the brave men and women who not only interact with our community on a daily basis, but support the vital missions that are critical to our national defense and community welfare,” Sauickie said. According to the resolution, Joint Base supports 80 mission partners and is a critical asset for the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and New Jersey National Guard. The resolution states the creation of Joint Base from separate military installations in 2010 has resulted in increased coordination and collaboration between military services and achieved greater efficiencies.
According to the resolution, as part of an Operational Command Post in Europe, the U.S. Army is considering the activation of a 4th Army Corps Headquarters to be based in the continental United States. Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is one of 31 installations being considered to house the headquarters. In other business, council members passed a resolution in support of the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which states that “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” “As this council has repeatedly demonstrated in the past, it is in full support of those residents who have met the burden of proof to be law-abiding citizens and who should be immune from further state legislation and laws that are in violation of the Constitution. The focus should be on criminals and not on law-abiding citizens,” Sauickie said. Finally, council members passed a resolution in support of continuing services to local senior citizens. “Many of our seniors depend on government programs to help them continue to live in their homes and avoid things like nursing home placement. The state recently cut over $700,000 to county programs that provide these services, which is expected to have disastrous impact on thousands of seniors,” Sauickie said. He said council members support the freeholders in their request for reconsideration by the state to restore the funds and the programs.
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onmouth County Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone and Freeholder Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley have announced that, as of 10 a.m. April 5, there are 2,351 positive cases of COVID-19 in Monmouth County. The breakdown by municipality is as follows, according to a press release: Aberdeen Township: 65; Allenhurst: 1; Allentown: 1; Asbury Park: 41; Atlantic Highlands: 10; Avon-by-the-Sea: 5; Belmar: 5; Bradley Beach: 10; Brielle: 12; Colts Neck: 31; Also, Deal: 19; Eatontown: 67; Englishtown: 9; Fair Haven: 14; Farmingdale: 7; Freehold Borough: 50; Freehold Township: 166; Hazlet: 91; Highlands: 8; Holmdel: 78; Howell: 205; Keansburg: 35; Keyport: 21; Lake Como: 4; Little Silver: 19;
And, Loch Arbour: 1; Long Branch: 104; Manalapan: 210; Manasquan: 18; Marlboro: 193; Matawan: 47; Middletown: 217; Millstone Township: 28; Monmouth Beach: 10; Neptune City: 11; Neptune Township: 116; Ocean: 98; Oceanport: 26; Red Bank: 42; Roosevelt: 2; Rumson: 21; Sea Bright: 5; Sea Girt: 8; Also, Shrewsbury Borough: 19; Shrewsbury Township: 3; Spring Lake: 6; Spring Lake Heights: 9; Tinton Falls: 39; Union Beach: 14; Upper Freehold Township: 20; Wall Township: 84; West Long Branch: 24; and Unknown: 2. Monmouth County news updates and information regarding the COVID-19 situation are posted at www.visitmonmouth. com
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Jackson school board introduces $152 million budget for 2020-21 (Continued from page 3)
improvement projects, with the exception of an energy savings program, according to district administrators. Administrators were hoping to fund $1.4 million for capital improvement projects including paving the student access road at Jackson Memorial High School, replacing the Jackson Memorial gym oor and bleachers, and replacing the Jackson Memorial tennis courts, but that work will not occur. The school district’s 2019-20 budget
totaled $153.21 million and Jackson’s residential and commercial property owners paid $94.16 million in taxes to support the budget. For 2020-21, the total budget is down about $610,000, but the tax levy is up about $1.63 million. In 2019-20, Jackson’s school tax rate was $1.37 per $100 of assessed valuation. The owner of a home assessed at $250,000 paid about $3,425 in school taxes, the owner of a home assessed at $325,000 paid about $4,452 and the owner of a home assessed at $400,000 paid about $5,480.
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Museum in 2007 to provide local artists with a launchpad and nurturing environment for their career development, including their ďŹ rst museum-caliber solo show, according to the press release. More than 70 artists have been featured since the program’s inception in 2007 and it has become a popular staple for art lovers and the entire community. Campbell Grade, assistant curator, said, “It is really special when our artists come back to Monmouth County to share their work. It is a wonderful opportunity to see where they are on their artistic journeys.â€? Conversations with exhibiting artists and videos will be shared on the museum’s
social media accounts and YouTube page throughout the exhibit. The artists’ pieces are available to purchase online by visiting http://weblink.donorperfect.com/remerged The Monmouth Museum is an independent, nonproďŹ t organization established in 1963. The museum is one of the largest private museums in New Jersey, with annual attendance exceeding 50,000, according to the press release. The museum presents changing art, history and science exhibitions to educate and entertain, while providing a destination for creative expression and life-long learning. For more information, visit www.monmouthmuseum.org
In 2020-21, Jackson’s school tax rate is projected to be $1.40 per $100 of assessed valuation. The owner of a home assessed at $250,000 will pay about $3,500 in school taxes, the owner of a home assessed at $325,000 will pay about $4,550 and the owner of a home assessed at $400,000 will pay about $5,600. The average home in Jackson is assessed at $328,520. The owner of a home assessed at that amount will pay $4,599 in school taxes during the upcoming year. School taxes are one item on a property owner’s total tax bill, which also includes
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have repeatedly told them are still not representated on the plans. “Here we are in March 2020, when the application date is 2018 on a code violation, and the plans are still at this point where we are not even close to where we need them to be. It is frustrating on our end to say the least,â€? Beahm said. In response to a question from the board’s chairman, Beahm said the plans need to be ďŹ xed. The Sakoutis application was carried to the board’s April 27 meeting.
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Jackson municipal taxes and Ocean County taxes. Following the introduction of the school budget, the members of the Jackson Township Council voted to grant the school district $1 million in surplus funds from municipal coffers. District administrators said the $1 million from the township will allow the school district to avoid having larger class sizes, retain freshman sports, and retain before-school and after-school enrichment programs and interventionists who serve educationally at-risk students in all grades.
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often wonder if these big car manufacturers actually pay design engineers big bucks to sit around opulent conference rooms and come up with the ridiculous names they use for the colors of their exterior paints. Instead of just using the basic colors of the rainbow spectrum, these guys come up with: Gun Metallic; Cinnamon Brown Pearl; Black Sapphire Metallic; Iridium Silver Metallic; Go Mango; Dark Moss; Sea Glass Pearl; LaPeter Perrotta goon Blue Pearl. You get the point. So, if I told you this week’s review car has a “Dynamic Sunston” exterior with a “Quilted Gallery” interior you would have no trouble finding it in the parking lot, right? LOL Or, I could just play you Prince’s 1983 smash hit “Little Red Corvette”, in which he croons: “Move over baby, gimme the keys. I’m gonna tame your little red love machine.” While it’s not a Corvette, the 2020 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400 AWD that I recently drove for one week is definitely a “red machine” that one could easily fall in love with. As it turns out, “Dynamic Sunston” is a sporty red – almost like a sparkly bronzed red – and “Quilted Gallery” is a very, very light creamy leather interior – almost white. This is a very appealing combination – unless, of course you have very small kids who want to eat PB&J’s and lollipops on road trips. Taming this beast of a sports, luxury sedan, though, is horse of a different color. The standard engine on the Red Sport 400 AWD is an exciting 3.0 liter, V6 twin turbo powerplant that puts out an impressive 400 horsepower at 350 pound feet of torque. When you match that with a smooth 7 speed automatic transmission, 19-inch aluminum alloy Red Sport 400 wheels, sport
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brakes with red calipers and an “exclusive” Red Sport 400 dual exhaust, it makes for quite an impressive sports car to try and tame. I did my best for the week that I had it. The drive mode selector on the center console affords the driver five options: standard, eco, sport, sport plus and snow. I admittedly fell in love with the “sport plus” mode. While in sport plus, this sports sedan – thanks to the upgraded sport twin tip exhaust – emits a very satisfying growl when you step on it to do an aggressive lane change or interstate pass. Some noted car critics have blasted this Red Sport for having a “noisy” interior cabin. I don’t agree. If you are the type of consumer that’s going to buy or lease a Red Sport 400, I really don’t think you would be the type of driver who would be after the safe, boring quiet sedan ride. Nope, folks. The sheer fun of this car is in it’s impressive power, sexy styling and pinpoint handling. In all those categories, this car hits a home run. However, for a top of the line Q50, all this fun doesn’t come cheap. The Q50 Red Sport 400 AWD I tested
carries a base price of $56,250. After you add the options and the $1,025 destination fee, the total MSRP sticker price of my tester came in at $60,745. The options included: $800 for the exclusive paint; $270 for a cargo package that included a carpeted trunk mat, cargo net, first aid kit and shopping bag hooks; $465 for Infiniti “welcome” lighting; $1,520 for a carbon fiber package and $145 for rear USB charging ports. The Q50 is available in four different trim lines, ranging from a base price of $36,400, for the Pure, to the top-of-the-line Red Sport at $56,250. The trim levels are Pure, Luxe, Sport and Red Sport 400. While my tester featured an impressive automatic AWD system, the Q50 is also available in a rear wheel drive version. The lower priced models feature a 3.0 liter V6 turbo that puts out 300 horsepower, while my tested had the amped up 3.0 liter V6 turbo that put out 400 ponies. The EPA rated gas mileage figures for my tester are 22 miles per gallon overall – 19 mpg in city driving and 26 mpg on the highway. It’s annual fuel cost is estimated at $2,200 per year as it uses about 4.5 gal-
lons of gas per 100 miles of driving. This particular vehicle has not received a rating for the government’s 5-star safety crash tests yet. My overall impression of this vehicle is quite positive. A number of car critics have knocked it for its loud or noisy cabin and for lacking much pizazz on its interior design. While I don’t agree on the noise factor, I kind of see where some of the critics are coming from about the understated feel and look of the interior cabin. However, I don’t feel the lack of a more fresh, modern look should prevent anyone from giving this car serious consideration, especially if you are thinking about leasing or purchasing a luxury, sports sedan. I feel there are enough positive attributes with this vehicle – particularly in its outward appearance and exciting drivability – to overcome the possible negatives. Moreover, on the interior, I found the dual screen set-up of the center infotainment system to be a winner. While Consumer Reports says “Infiniti’s touch-screen infotainment system is very cumbersome to use, requiring multiple steps and extra distraction for simple tasks,” I couldn’t disagree more. I think the dual screen set-up is fantastic. The top touch screen is exclusively to display your navigation system and backup camera view. While, the screen below it can be used for climate, audio, phone and other car settings. For me, this set up is a winner. You can control your much used functions – like phone, climate and audio – while still enjoying an uninterrupted view of your navigation map guidance. I found the Infiniti infotainment system simple to use and very functional. Comfort wise, the seats and roominess of this Q50 are more than adequate. “These are some of the most comfortable seats ever,” my wife exclaimed when she slipped into the passenger seat. The Q50 Red Sport 400 AWD is worth checking out.
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Howell zoning board approves warehouse-office building By CHARLES DAYE Staff Writer
HOWELL – The Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment has approved an application filed by a businessman who proposed to construct warehouse and office space on Route 33. The applicant, 1294 Equities, LLC, was seeking a use variance and preliminary and final major site plan approval to construct a flex warehouse/office building and parking lot at 1294 Route 33, near the highway’s intersection with Route 34. The applicant proposed 12,000 square feet of warehouse space and 2,000 square feet of office space, the widening and paving of an existing gravel drive, a storm water collection system, an underground detention system and a new well and septic system. The property was described as having limited frontage on Route 33, with the bulk of the parcel being behind another property that has the majority of the frontage on Route 33. The limited frontage consists of 106 feet on Route 33, where a minimum of 150 feet is required. The existing lot is non-conforming and contains a two-story, 1,200-square-foot home and no storm water management facility. There is farmland to the south of the parcel (in the same HD-3 zone); to the east is Tice Road with several homes; to the west is a pet food and supply store. Attorney Dante Alfieri, owner and applicant John DiFazio, engineer Josh Sewald, traffic engineer Andrew Jafolla and planner Christine Cofone represented the application during a recent meeting of the zoning board. During his testimony, DiFazio said, “The DiFazio companies are a utilitiesbased construction company. We do work around the five boroughs of New York City. We are a Verizon master contractor, and we do a large amount of ornate work, water distribution work and sewer work in New York City.” The location in Howell will be used for storage, trucks and employees (between eight and 10 employees on site). DiFazio said employees who need to pick up a truck could arrive at the Route 33 facility at 5 a.m. so they could reach their job site by 7 a.m. He said trucks would return to Howell between about 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. The board’s planner, Jennifer Beahm, asked what kind of noise could be anticipated at the Route 33 location during the early morning hours. “Typically a lot of the vehicles we have
today are under New York City rules. We use a low volume back-up alarm instead of a beep. … The vehicles will be parked in the warehouse and they will be pulling out, not so much backing up. The idea is to have the trucks stored in the warehouse at night,” DiFazio said. When Beahm asked DiFazio if he would store 10 trucks in the 12,000-square-foot warehouse, he said “yes” and elaborated by saying some trucks could be stored in the parking area, but he said he intends to store as many trucks in the warehouse as possible. “This (proposed Howell facility) is an ancillary use to our operations in New York. This started as an administrative plan to move some of our administrative personnel here … and slowly, a grassroots effort to build into other work here in New Jersey,” DiFazio said. The owner clarified that materials that are needed by his employees to complete a job generally go directly to the job site. He said any materials that may be brought to the Howell location would be surplus. “We operate on more than 15 acres on Staten Island … This is really an alternate hub centrally located between two operations. I am not looking to move the whole
operation here, I am trying to create a second site,” DiFazio said. During her testimony, Cofone said the proposed use (warehouse-office) is well suited for the property even though the HD-3 zone does not permit the specific use DiFazio was proposing. “When you look at the property you can see this is a challenging site, which from a planning point of view goes right to the particular suitability. Why is it challenging? The presence of wetlands makes it difficult to develop, and the access. “The frontage is non-conforming … so we as planners know that retail and highway uses thrive on frontage, so not only do we not have conforming frontage, but then we have a very long (piece) of property until we get back to the usable portion of our site that we decided to build on,” Cofone said. “This zone allows for (lot) coverage of up to 70% and I believe we are at 31%. So this is not a situation where we are overbuilding the site,” she said. Cofone said the board members could recognize that the proposed use of warehouse and office space would be significantly less of a traffic generator than a retail use which is permitted in the HD-3
zone would be. At the conclusion of the applicant’s testimony, the board’s vice chairman, Paul Sayah, said, “All in all, I think this is a pretty good application” and he made a motion to approve the project. Board member Mathew Hughes III seconded the motion. Board member Richard Mertens noted the unique aspects of the property and said he was impressed by DiFazio’s presentation and by the presentations that were offered by the professionals who represented him. “This is a very difficult property to work with,” Mertens said. On a roll call vote, Sayah, Hughes, Mertens, Jose Orozco, Glenn Cantor and Chairman Wendell Nanson voted “yes” to grant the variances and approve the site plan. “Thank you to Mr. DiFazio for bringing this opportunity, this business, to Howell, and also for conforming to all of the restrictions that make this a benefit to our township,” Cantor said. “This is a very unique piece of property. You (DiFazio) have done your due diligence for the property and we thank you for that,” Nanson said.
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Full Renovations Home Improvements
Additions Add a Level Custom Basements Kitchens Baths muzioconstruction.com muzioconst@optonline.net Lic#13VH00073300
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NM-00425039
Electrical
jbelectricalnj.com
Cell: 908-907-5170 732-845-3333 Electrical
SPITALETTO ELECTRIC OWNER OPERATED
732-238-8519
www.spitalettoelectric.com email: info@spitalettoelectric.com We Accept All Major Credit Cards-
NM-00427299
New Construction Addition’s Basement Remodels Service Upgrades Trouble Shooting & Repairs Outdoor Lighting We Call Ceiling Fans Recessed Lighting You Back!
NM-00425046
Free Est. • Bonded & Ins. • Lic. # 15903
732-238-1049 VDElectric@msn.com
• Additions • Attics • Basements • Bathrooms • Carpentry • Ceramic Tile • Counter Tops • Decks Over 30 years • Doors Experience • Dormers • Dry Wall • Flooring • Gutters
• HVAC • Hardwood Floors • Kitchens • Laminate Floors • Moldings • Odd Jobs • Painting • Power Washing • Repairs • Roofing • Siding • Wallpaper • Windows
ALL WORK GUARANTEED !!! Free Estimates • Insured • Owner-Operator
732-613-1115 973-818-0880
(Office) (Cell)
www.buildwithasjr.com
NM-00427020
TIMCO HOME
IMPROVEMENTS Specializing in • Custom Seemless Gutters Leaf Guards • Roofing Siding - Windows • Bathroom And Kitchen Remodeling Free Est. • Fully Ins. • 35 Years Experience NM-00426925
732-900-6087
CERTIFIED
Interior Carpentry Painting Repairs Basement WaterprooďŹ ng
No Job Too Small or Big!
Quality Service – Quick Response Free Estimates ~ 24 hr. emergency service
Veteran Discounts Available
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Landscaping
A&C TREE SERVICE
Tree Removal Trimming-Pruning Stump Grinding Firewood
Commercial & Residential
Exterior All Types of RooďŹ ng Flat & Shingles Repair or New Deck Repair & Staining Chimney & Fencing Shed Repairs Powerwashing
732-572-2678
Lawn Care
V & D ELECTRIC, LLC. AJ’s Home Improvement, LLC • • • • • • • •
A&S JR. LLC Lic # 13VH03221500
Home Improvements
Home Improvements
Over 25 Years Experience
Over 2,500 Satisfied Customers
732-354-3788
Free Estimates • Fully Insured Reasonable Prices NM-00427346
Now accepting major credit cards
JB GUTTERS S EAMLESS GUTTERS & LEADERS
INSTALLATION REPAIRS CLEANING
Gutter Covers RooďŹ ng & Chimney Repairs Call for free estimate
732-579-2490 Fully Insured
NM-00427014
Lawn Care
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Landscaping
Lawn Care
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Landscaping
Anthony’s Landscaping Over 30 Years in Business!
LAWN MAINTENANCE SPRING CLEAN-UPS FULL SERVICE
LANDSCAPING DESIGN
Excavating Emergency Tree Service
732-287-8282 Fully Insured • Free Estimates
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BUSINESS & SERVICE
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Lawn Care
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TREE REMOVAL
732-634-9038
Lawn Care
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Landscaping
EXPERT
** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 124Cord $175.00 • 1/2 Cord $100 HOUR PROMPT/EMERGENCY SERVICE
LANDSCAPING • TREE SERVICES STUMP REMOVAL • SPRINKLER REPAIR BULK MATERIAL DELIVERY
www.budgetpropertymaintenance.com
24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE
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-00426942
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-00426951
CertiďŹ ed brick paver and retaining wall installer
CLEAN-UPS
NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A
FREE ESTIMATES
POLISH
MASON
Stump Removal
($500 or more)
732-257-1170
Masonry/Paving
Complete Tree Service
LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC
Exp. 4/1/20
Landscaping
Now Booking Seasonal Contracts for 2020 Season
Exp. 4/1/20
Exp. 4/1/20
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Serving the area for over 31 years! Best from Europe!
24 HOUR SERVICE
Will Serve The Monmouth Areas For Tree Work & Landscaping Only
732-257-1170 1st Lawn Cut 20% 20%
Lawn Care
Expert Tree and Landscaping
24 HOUR PROMPT/EMERGENCY SERVICE
Landscaping
NM-00425135
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Masonry/Paving
All Phases of Brick, Stone & Concrete Work Free Designing Available www.poloniaconstruction.com
FULLY INSURED
732-713-1528 TOM 732-713-2008 BRIAN Lawn Care
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Landscaping
G.S. LAWN SVC & LANDSCAPING, LLC
Spring Clean-Ups Landscape Restoration Experts
ALL WORK GUARANTEED Residential & Commercial Lic. #13vH08853200 • Weekly Mowing • Fertilization Program • De-Thatching & Seeding • Re-Sodding lawn • Complete Landscape Restoration & Installation • Mulch, Stone, Topsoil Installed & Delivered • Trimming & Pruning • Gutter Cleaning • Drainage • Pavers
Now Accepting Most Credit Cards Fully Insured • Free Estimates Visit our website: www.gslawnsvclandscaping.com Facebook: G.S. Lawn Service & Landscaping, LL.C.
DAVID J. GUDZAK NM-00426956
732-257-5973
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Lawn Care
732-525-8118
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Residential/Commercial/Municipal
Tree Service, Inc.
(Patios, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Sidewalks) Free Estimates Fully Insured Over 20 Years Experience 24 Hour Emergency Service Senior Citizen Discount
CALL NICK
NM-00427058
732-207-3933 732-617-TREE
Serving all of New Jersey since 1998
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Specializing in all types of paving for Driveways & Parking Lots
CELL # 732-810-9511
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Painting/Wallpapering
3rd Generation
PAINTING
• All Phases Of Painting • Interior/Exterior • Moulding Installation •No Job Too Small
When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter
(732) 534-0548
Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured NM-00425169
Lic#13VH06178600
ATTENTION CONTRACTORS: TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
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Painting/Wallpapering
Glenn Kaune’s
ART MOHR PAINTING
Custom Painting Satisfaction Guaranteed
Quality Work • Affordable Wallpaper Removal • Sheetrock Repair Taping/Spackling • Interior/Exterior Reliable Prompt Service
NM-00426786
Free Estimates NJ State Fully Licensed & Insured
NM-00427454
732-983-1520 Interior & Exterior Residential & Commercial Powerwashing Drywall Repair Taping & Spackling Handyman Services Snowplowing Services
Plumbing
DISCOUNTS 732-605-0362 AVAILABLE Over 30 yrs. • Free Est./Ins.
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ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER
plumbing & heating “Honest, Neat and Professional Service�
www.mattcoplumbing.com
732-418-0011 H
Metuchen, NJ 08840 | info@mattcoplumbing.com
Painting/Wallpapering
Power Washing
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SPECIALIZING IN • Houses • Decks • Fences • Concrete • Brick Pavers • Pool Areas • Deck Staining Also• Polymetric Sanding FREE ESTIMATES
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Free Estimates - Fully Insured
TO PLACE YOUR AD HERE CALL 732-358-5200 Painting/Wallpapering
Power Washing
Plumbing
EXTERIOR & INTERIOR Powerwashing • Faux Painting Sheetrock • Plaster • Wallpaper www.DonColemanPainting.com
Specializing in Residential for 45 Years!
PROUDLY SERVICING EDISON & METUCHEN NAT-76685-1
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
732-257-6254
Fully Insured • Free Estimates
732-415-8762
www.usapowerwashingplus.com Angie's List "A" Rated!
Plumbing • Heating Home Improvements
Roofing/Siding
P Boilers Installed/Repaired P Water Heaters Installed P Drains & Sewer lines cleaned P Sewer & Water Mains installed P Kitchen & Bath Remodeling P Framing & Sheet Rock
No Job Too Small NJ Lic#8843
#13VH04604300
VETERAN OWNED & OPERATED
CISLO SIDING All Types of Siding Windows • Roofing
732-548-0110 25th Anniversary
Free Estimates • Fully Insured
www.cislosiding.com
NM-00427196
Free Estimates!
David J. McConnell
NM-00427200
DON COLEMAN PAINTING,LLC
NJ lic.# 13VH06136900
NM-00425900
Plumbing
732-549-3105
NM-00426732
732-906-0385
ATTENTION CONTRACTORS: TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
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