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Howell alumni designs new look for Rebels’ mascot
By CHARLES DAYE
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2012 graduate of Howell High School has come up with a new look for the school’s mascot. Howell’s sports teams are the Rebels. The school opened in the mid-1960s when it was known as Southern Freehold Regional High School. Earlier this summer, individuals commenting on social media were discussing and debating the origin of Howell’s mascot. Many commenters pointed to the mascot’s connection to the Confederate States of America during the Civil War. Freehold Regional High School District administrators responded to the discussion by saying, “Throughout the last several years, the district has taken action to remove the former image of this mascot. “For instance, the image has been removed from new uniforms and was not included when Howell’s turf field and basketball court were updated. Rather, the Howell ‘H’ has appeared and been consistently used to symbolize the school. “We are continuing to take the necessary steps to remove any remaining public depictions of that former (Rebels) image,” district administrators said. Following that statement, an online vote was held to give people an opportunity to select a new look for the mascot. Almost 4,600 people voted and Howell High School alumni Kylie Burst’s design received 70% of the votes, according to district administrators.
Burst graduated from Howell in 2012 and is a graphic designer. She said that when she initially saw several generic designs that had been posted online by district administrators, she understood the direction they wanted to go in. “It was more of a revolutionary type, a patriot type, of rebel, and from there I instilled my own artistic style. I had to make it my own and I actually got to the end result really easily,” Burst said. “There is obviously a lot of political background to what is happening in our country right now. My goal behind (the design) was for everyone to perceive it differently. “Some people might see the shadow on the face and say its intimidation, or it’s just representing Howell’s ability to showcase different sides of different people,” Burst said. She said she likes the idea that the design is open for interpretation and said she does not want to marry her own idea to it, “because I want people to make their own ideas.” Burst said she appreciates that the FRHSD’s administrators listened to the community. “It is a big deal. You start with the smaller things and it will grow eventually and make a big difference,” she said. The other mascots in the FRHSD are the Manalapan Braves, the Freehold Colonials, the Freehold Township Patriots, the Marlboro Mustangs and the Colts Neck Cougars.
Howell High School graduate Kylie Burst has designed a new look for the Rebels.
Judge grants final approval to Jackson Parke north section homes
By CHARLES DAYE
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tate Superior Court Judge Mark Troncone, sitting in Toms River, has granted final site plan approval for a residential development known as Jackson Parke. The development is proposed for Perrineville Road in the Cassville section of Jackson. Specifically, Troncone’s approval is for the north section of Jackson Parke, which was proposed by EL at Jackson LLC. The
See Your Turn guest column, page 3 plan calls for the construction of 551 residences on a 226-acre tract. The development is expected to include 120 affordable housing units. Troncone’s order is the latest chapter on an application that was initially denied by the Jackson Planning Board in November 2019. Following that decision, the applicant filed legal action against the board and the township.
During the litigation, Troncone directed the board to reconsider its denial of the Jackson Parke application, which was part of Jackson’s affordable housing settlement. On April 20, board members granted the Jackson Parke north section preliminary site plan approval. The applicant returned to court and Troncone’s order granting final site plan approval to the north section was the result
of that appearance before the judge. Now, some residents have retained attorney Ron Gasiorowski to take legal action to contest Troncone’s ruling regarding the north section. Elenor Hannum is the president of Citizens United to Protect Our Neighborhoods Jackson and Manchester (CUPON.JMOC). According to the group, its mission is “to ensure the local elected governing (Continued on page 7)
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Jackson residents fight for ‘fair process and quality of life’
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ow is it possible that the interests of New Jersey developers can supersede vital provisions in the Fair Share Housing Act, A-500, and when do the Fair Share Housing Center attorneys choose to turn their heads to such provisions as a means to help developers cash in at the expense of residents’ concerns? Jackson Parke North is in the historic areas of Cassville and Rova Farms in Jackson Township. The project by Lennar and EL @ Jackson, owned by Jack Morris, will be transporting 100 truckloads of fill per day for the next two years. This amounts to one truck every five minutes for eight hours every day; which also means that commuters who use Route 571 will have their commute disrupted for years and taxpayers footing the bill to repair township roads of Reed and Perrineville from deterioration of truck traffic. These small country roads were not made for even a school bus and a car to pass, let alone a tandem truck. The massive fill demand for this development is only being done to elevate the land 10 feet above ground level so the property can accommodate basements for some of the 551 units due to a high water table and wetlands. Ultimately, the two-part Jackson Parke project (North and South) will have 1,100 units total and the environmental impacts on the waterways, endangered species and historical sites, coupled with the lack of ac-
cess to public transportation and employ- responders and the importance of our enment, along with a storm water manage- vironment, as almost half of Jackson is on ment plan that will exhaust into the Rova well water. Farms Lake tributary, potentially flooding CUPON conducts extensive research residents downstream. and analyzes documents provided by Most, if not all, of these provisions are township and developers’ experts, applies cited in the Fair Share Housing statutes codes, New Jersey statutes and then asks and this developer, the Fair Share Hous- questions; a lot of questions. ing Center’s attorney and an Ocean County What our young organization has disjudge has blatantly decided to ignore it. covered is that participating in the demoIn April, Ocean County Superior Court cratic process and practicing our First Judge Mark A. Troncone ordered the Jack- Amendment right, the freedom of speech son Planning Board to overturn their unan- (or asking questions), comes at a heavy imous denial of the project. price, especially when money is involved. On July 7, Judge Troncone sided with Not only has Mr. Gordon made basethe Fair Share Housing less allegations of antiCenter and the developers, GUEST COLUMN Semitism against our orgranting a final approval ganization and cited two • of the Jackson Parke north other lawsuits, another section and he assigned questionable development ELENOR HANNUM a monitor to oversee the we asked questions about south section’s approval. and another with the DeJudge Troncone and Fair Share Hous- partment of Justice, both without evidence ing Center attorney Adam Gordon ignored of their allegations. strong opposition and overwhelming credSo who knows how U.S. Attorney Genible evidence from Jackson residents and eral William Barr heard about our young a new grassroots organization, Citizens hometown group? United to Protect Our Neighborhoods JackBut interestingly enough, similar to a son and Manchester (CUPON.JMOC). high school rumor, if you say it enough CUPON.JMOC was created in late times it must be true and those lies can be 2019 when residents sought to ensure re- spewed alongside case law in a court brief. sponsible development and land use that But while Mr. Gordon, Judge Troncone upholds state and township laws. and the Department of Justice regressed We live here, enjoy our homes and into their school age mentality, they never neighborhoods, respect our schools, first asked about our diverse membership of
residents from all walks of life, ethnicity, culture and religion. Therefore, when Judge Troncone sided with the Fair Share Housing Center on behalf of Lennar and EL @ Jackson to essentially mandate 1,100 housing units (Jackson Parke North and South) to accommodate 220 fair share (affordable housing) units, it was done with prejudice against the Jackson Planning Board, its experts, residents and CUPON.JMOC to ensure a financial windfall for the developers. Judge Troncone actually chose to ignore residents’ concerns about potentially contaminated fill and sided with Mr. Gordon’s biased attacks and lies contained in letters to the judge stating that “the residents never brought up the fill,” ignoring Planning Board minutes of residents’ and CUPON.JMOC testimony. As a result, CUPON.JMOC raised funds and retained legal counsel paid for by countless concerned Jackson residents to uphold our rights for a fair process and our quality of life. It’s time to return land use decisions to local governments and to keep politics and financial influence out of local government decisions. Elenor Hannum is the president of Citizens United to Protect Our Neighborhoods Jackson and Manchester. She submitted this column on behalf of the organization.
Gov. signs Emergency Bond Act; O’Scanlon hits borrowing plan
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n July 16, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law the New Jersey COVID-19 Emergency Bond Act which authorizes the state to borrow up to $9.9 billion to address the fiscal crisis that has arisen as a consequence of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. “The passage of this legislation is an important step in New Jersey’s recovery from the economic ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Murphy said. “While this is by no means a silver bullet, the ability to responsibly borrow is essential to meeting our fiscal needs in the coming year.” Taking a different view of the legislation was state Sen. Declan O’Scanlon (RMonmouth), who said, “this devastating
scheme is fiscally indefensible and unconstitutional. There is a legal opinion that says we cannot borrow without voter approval to fill a hole in our budget. “In the most unaffordable state in the nation, it is unfathomable the Governor and Democrats would propose a ‘solution’ of this magnitude,” O’Scanlon said. According to a press release from the Governor’s office, under the law, the state has the authority to issue bonds totaling $2.7 billion for the remainder of the extended Fiscal Year 2020, which runs through Sept. 30 and up to an additional $7.2 billion for the nine-month Fiscal Year 2021 that runs from Oct. 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, for a combined amount of
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up to $9.9 billion to be issued over the two periods. The state is authorized to borrow through the issuance of general obligation bonds that can be sold to investors or through the federal government’s Municipal Liquidity Facility, which was established to help states and local governments across the country deal with the fallout from the global pandemic, according to the press release. The state is also authorized to refinance bonds issued pursuant to the bond act. Debt service on this bond issuance will be repaid through the state’s General Fund, according to the press release. “The current economic crisis is virtu-
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ally unprecedented in both its severity and swiftness,” Murphy said. “Our unemployment numbers and drop in revenue have both far outpaced the worst months of the Great Recession (2008-09), so while we see this bill as an important step, our ultimate recovery will depend on a number of factors, including additional federal aid and savings within state government.” In a statement, O’Scanlon, who is a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, said that “faced with significant budgetary challenges that deserve responsible solutions, Murphy plans to pile on unimaginable levels of debt that (Continued on page 8)
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t finally arrived this week – high school baseball players from across New Jersey had the chance to compete after a lost spring season when they took part in a summer event that was dubbed the “Last Dance World Series.” Players representing Jackson Memorial High School and Manalapan High School enjoyed three straight days of playing alongside their teammates once again. In a game on July 16 at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood, those two teams were playing for the right to advance to the tournament’s single-elimination round following three games of pool play. Tied at 1-1 tie in the bottom of the second inning, Jackson Memorial’s senior bats helped the Jaguars take control of the contest with six runs and they rolled to a 7-2 victory over Manalapan in the South Jersey 1-Regional final. Taking pride in stepping up in big moments like he did during his high school career, Ryan Lasko relished his opportunity with runners on first and second and one out. The senior blasted a booming two-run triple to deep center off Joe Mazza that gave Jackson Memorial its first lead. Lasko finished 2-2 with two RBI and two runs scored and said, “I’m just enjoying myself. It’s a blessing to be a part of this tournament. Having the opportunity to compete with my teammates again is surreal.” Two batters later Tom Cartnick came up with two runners on base. He jumped on Mazza’s first pitch and cleared the bases with a double to right-center to extend the lead to 5-1. Cartnick had two hits and scored a run to help the Jaguars advance to the singleelimination round. “We have a group of guys and we all have each other’s back,” he said. “We have been playing together since we were 7
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Jackson Memorial High School pitcher Nick Beetel and catcher Tom Cartnick are fired up after getting out of the second inning unscathed during their team’s 7-2 victory over Manalapan on July 16 in the “Last Dance World Series.”
years old. Once we heard this tournament was an idea in May, we all hit the field right away to get ready and we’re so happy to have this opportunity.” Seniors Carmine Petosa and Jake Wendell each added an RBI-single to complete the six-run second inning for the Jaguars. Jackson Memorial senior starter Nick Beetel tossed four innings of one-run ball and had six strikeouts to earn the win. Senior Joe Santoriello closed out the victory for the Jaguars with three strong
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Wall Stadium auto racers and fans ready for 2020 season opener
All six Wall Stadium Speedway stock car racing divisions will be in action when the one-third-mile, high-banked paved oval in Wall Township, opens the 2020 stock car racing season on July 25. Ticket sales and grandstand seating will open at 4:30 p.m., with qualifying slated for 5:30 p.m. and the first main event planned
for 7 p.m. Pit gates will open at 1 p.m. on opening day, with on-track testing starting at 3 p.m., according to a press release. Grandstand seating capacity will be limited due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and tickets will be sold on a first come, first serve basis starting at 4:30 p.m. The Modified division will lead the way
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Judge grants final approval to Jackson Parke north section homes (Continued from page 1)
body and their land use boards safeguard the health and safety of all our citizens and first responders; to protect the character of our neighborhoods; to ensure the laws as set forth by local, county, state and federal governments are followed; and to oppose land use variances and approvals that adversely affect our very diverse community.” Hannum said the Jackson Parke project “completely violates” the Fair Share Housing statute in regard to the environment. “(The law) says it must not violate the environmental or historical sensitivity of the area or the land. This particular (Jackson Parke) project completely violates that and what I do not understand is how the township or a councilman could have written that particular piece of property into our fair share (affordable) housing (agreement). “And how could the planner actually have agreed with all these environmental sensitivities? Because (the property) is is in the Barnegat Bay watershed, the entire parcel of 300-plus acres is all threatened and endangered species, and wetlands,” Hannum said. She noted that only 220 of the proposed 1,100 homes in the two sections of Jackson Parke would be designated as affordable housing. Affordable housing is defined as housing that is sold or rented at below market rates to individuals and families whose income meets certain guidelines. Hannum said Troncone never considered the residents’ concerns regarding fill soil being brought to the development site because the Fair Share Housing Center’s attorney claimed no residents brought up the issue. The Fair Share Housing Center, Cherry Hill, advocates for the development of affordable housing throughout New Jersey. It was a party to litigation involving Jackson’s obligation to provide opportunities for the development of affordable housing in the community. “We have two full nights of testimony on this (fill soil issue) … so you have a Fair Share Housing Center attorney trying to push through this project and a judge completely not looking at any of the minutes, any of the testimony, any of the environmental issues we have Letters to the editor may be sent via email to news@thetritownnews.com. All submissions may be edited for length, content and grammar.
brought up. (Troncone) looked at nothing, he listened to the Fair Share Housing Center’s attorney and gave him carte blanche,” Hannum said. She said the voices of the people have not been heard, adding, “I am really trying to wrap my head around how this is going down like this.” She said a key issue regarding Jackson Parke is how the fill soil would be brought to the site. “The (developer) is looking to bring in the dirt up Reed Road and Perrineville
Road. Those are township roads with only one layer of pavement because Jackson doesn’t really have that much money. “Reed Road was a dirt road and they finally paved it with one layer. The (developer) is going to bring over 77,000 tandems up those roads? … Because they do not want to cut into their road, their connector road, and ruin that road and then have to pay to repave it. “So now they are screwing the residents who are going to have to foot the bill to fix (Reed and Perrineville) roads by the time
they are done,” Hannum said. The applicant described a proposed connector road that would link the north and south sections that was a condition of the board’s preliminary site plan approval. The Planning Board expects to begin hearing testimony regarding the Jackson Parke south section on Aug. 17. The applicant is proposing 549 single-family and multi-family residences (including 100 affordable housing units) on a 129-acre tract off West Veterans Highway.
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t took me awhile to figure it out. But, one day recently, as I was staring at the front end of the 2020 Mazda CX-30, it came to me. The design folks at Mazda are minimalists. It seems like a simple thought, but it really did take me awhile to latch onto that thought. If you look at the front end of this car, an SUV first introduced into the Mazda lineup last year, it at once looks, a bit bold, a bit sculpted Peter Perrotta and most definitely minimalist, all at the same time. That same theme is carried over into the interior ergonomics of the 2020 Mazda CX-30, which I recently test drove for one week. The interior is sleek and solid looking, but at the same time low-key. It gives you a pleasant feel, without being too ostentatious. While that may seem like a simple thing to accomplish, from a design standpoint, it really isn’t. By going the minimalist route, one always risks producing a product that comes out flat, or boring. In my mind, Mazda most certainly succeeds in putting forth the minimalist design approach. However, at the same time, it makes cars that are built with a good, sound quality and are just bold and edgy enough to appeal to the mass market consumer. Interestingly enough, while I call this a minimalist approach, the powers that be at Mazda call it something else. Mazda calls their themed design concept – which, by the way, is carried over into all their models – the Kodo design philosophy. What is the Kodo design philosophy? Taken right from the Mazda media guide, it states: “Kodo design aims to ex-
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press feelings and experiences of power and beauty that come with the image of things in motion. Mazda wants this image of motion to be evoked from Mazda design even when the models are sitting still. Therefore, Mazda design incorporates energetic and graceful elements to replicate sense of flow.” It continues: “Inspirations used to develop the beauty of motion include natural elements, such as wind and water, as well as animal movement and athletic display.” I really can’t tell you if what I call minimalism and what Mazda terms the Kodo philosophy are one in the same. But, they seem to share some common ground: to make the experience of driving a Mazda comfortable and almost seamless. In that, the folks at Mazda, succeed. The CX-30 I drove for the week was the Premium Package AWD model. It carries an MSRP sticker price of $31,370 and had very little added options. The only options added to the base price of $29,600 were $275 for a frameless automatic dimming mirror, $450 for a navigation SD card and
$1,045 for destination and delivery. This car is comfortable to drive. Is easy to get in and out of. And carries out most of the routine functions of what the modern day car needs to do on an above average level. It is powered by a 2.5 liter, four cylinder engine that puts out 186 horsepower at 186 pound feet of torque. This engine is coupled with a six speed automatic transmission. The power and driving dynamics of this CX-30 are solid, but, at the same time, somewhat flat. When you put the gear selector into the “sport” mode the CX-30 perks up a bit, giving it that extra boost off the line or for making aggressive passes. But, at the end of the day, this CX-30 is not what I would call a “driving enthusiasts” vehicle. It checks all the right boxes for handling, comfort, visibility and such, but if you are looking for a more dynamic driving experience, it falls a little bit short in that regard. The CX-30 is offered in four differ-
ent trim levels: base ($23,000); Select ($25,000); Preferred ($27,300) and Premium ($29,300). The Department of Transportation’s EPA fuel ratings for this model come in at 27 miles per gallon on average – with 32 mpg’s on the highway and 27 around town. The EPA estimates that the average annual fuel cost of running the CX-30 to be $1,500 per year as it uses about 3.7 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven. This particular vehicle has not received a rating for the government’s 5-star crash safety test yet. My tester was a handsome Polymetal Gray Metallic with black leather seats inside. It comes with an abundance of standard features, like navigation, heated seats, power moonroof, 18-inch alloy wheels and premium audio with 12 speakers and much more. While I give this vehicle generally solid marks, all around, if there is one thing I would have the folks at Mazda change, it would be its infotainment system. The 8.8 inch multi-functional color display, mounted at the top of the center of the dashboard, is adequate, but for a vehicle of this quality it should be a bit more dynamic. The controller functions for the infotainment system can be a bit confusing at times. However, the biggest drawback to the infotainment system is the voice recognition command system. When I am driving, I like to use the voice command systems of all the cars I test. If gives me a way to test out their functionality and is much safer, as well. I found the Mazda voice command system in this CX-30 to be inferior. I found myself having to repeat myself several times just to get it to perform simple functions like making a phone call or inputting a navigation address. It got to be quite frustrating, at times. A software upgrade is in order for this operation.
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will burden every New Jersey resident for the rest of their life, as well as the next generation that has yet to be born.” He said borrowing $10 billion will pro-
duce a bill for taxpayers of more than $40 billion over the next 35 years. “Young people in this state are just graduating and starting out. They could buy a home, pay it off over 30 years and still be left shouldering the burden of this
reckless tactic for another five to 10 years,” O’Scanlon said. “Nobody living here signed up for that. “Instead of tackling the problem head on and making the painful cuts and decisions the people elected him to do, Murphy
wants to write a check that is guaranteed to break the back of many residents already living paycheck to paycheck,” the senator said. The state’s Republican leaders have vowed to challenge the legislation in court.
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Jackson school administrators work on reopening plan By CHARLES DAYE Staff Writer
JACKSON – Administrators in the Jackson School District are hoping to have a plan in place by the end of July for the reopening of the district’s buildings in September. New Jersey’s schools were ordered to close in mid-March by Gov. Phil Murphy at the start of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. For the remainder of the school year, students received a remote (virtual) education at their homes. Several weeks ago, Murphy directed school administrators to develop, in collaboration with community stakeholders, a plan to reopen schools in September in a manner that best fits a district’s local needs. In a press release, the governor said, “This has been an unprecedented time for our students and educators, but we are pleased to announce we anticipate the return to our classrooms in some capacity this fall. “The return to school will pose challenges, but we are confident New Jersey’s school districts can move forward in a way that best serves the needs of their district
while also achieving a safe environment for students and staff,” Murphy said. Guidance from the governor’s office describes the health and safety practices administrators should prioritize, including social distancing, the wearing of face masks, limiting capacity in classrooms and an increase in sanitation and disinfecting of surfaces. Nicole Pormilli is spending her first summer as Jackson’s superintendent of schools planning for students and staff members to return during the health crisis. Administrators have surveyed staff members and parents. “We surveyed our staff and our parents just to get a pulse for where everybody is sitting at this time, to see how they are feeling. We wanted to make sure we had a sense of how our community and our staff are feeling,” she said. Pormilli said many opinions have been offered. “You have people who are very nervous about a return, you have others who feel they would like to see their kids get back in some (manner) and you have some people who feel like they want everybody back to normal.
ON CAMPUS Clemson University, Clemson, S.C., has named the following area residents to the dean’s list for the 2020 spring semester: Jessica L. Gagliardi of Jackson, majoring in packaging science, Sydney Anne Murin of Howell, majoring in food science and human nutrition, Alexandra M. Omelczuk of Howell, majoring in marketing, and Alexandria E. Zito of Howell, majoring in biochemistry. Moravian College, Bethlehem, Pa., announced that Janessa Ternosky of Howell and Abigail Vallaster of Jackson have been named to the dean’s honor list for the 2020 spring semester.
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“That is kind of what we expected, different views from different folks, so it is hard to pinpoint just one view because you see multiple views come out in the results,” the superintendent said. As of July 17, no decisions regarding the reopening of school had been made by the Board of Education. Administrators are hoping to share the plan, or at least the framework of a plan, with the public by the last week in July. “We have to communicate (a plan) to all our stakeholders at least one month before school opens. We are aiming for the last week in July to be able to pull it all together as a framework for where we are headed so we can then hopefully be able to get some more details back to everybody and have them wrap their heads around what is in the best interest of their child, and to be able to then began planning the details of what a child’s schedule will look like,” Pormilli said. “We know what good instruction is and what is good for kids, but we have to balance that with all the other pieces of the puzzle, all the guidelines regarding social distancing, not sharing materials, and obviously ensuring kids do not come to school
sick, making sure we have the busing, and the availability of doing all the things the guidelines say have to match what we know is good instruction,” the superintendent said. Pormilli said she has two primary concerns regarding the reopening of school. “One, for my students and staff, the mental health piece is huge and we want to make sure we are addressing that. The emotional piece, people need to see each other, people need to reconnect, so that is a big piece of what we need to ensure is a priority in our planning. “Then, obviously, the safety and health (of people), that has to be a priority. We have to ensure to the best of our ability that we are keeping people safe and healthy in our buildings. “We have an incredible team (and) between our community and our team, we will come up with a plan that is in (everyone’s) best interest. “It may not be the perfect plan we all hope we can do, but it is going to be what is in everybody’s best interest and what is realistic with the parameters we have to work around,” Pormilli said.
Phase 2 plan to be discussed By CHARLES DAYE Staff Writer
JACKSON – The Jackson Planning Board will hold a special meeting on July 27 at Jackson Memorial High School, Don Connor Boulevard, to hear details about Phase 2 of the Jackson Crossing 2/Adventure Crossing project. Developer Vito Cardinale of Cardinale Enterprises has approval to build Jackson Crossing 2/Adventure Crossing on a 75acre site on Route 537 between Interstate 195 and Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson. Large-scale projects such as this have a General Development Plan which describes the concept of what is being proposed. Specific elements of the project re-
quire a site plan application to be filed at the time they are proposed. On July 27, the applicant will seek preliminary and final major site plan approval to construct warehouses and/or a recreation facility under one of two alternatives: • Alternative No. 1 proposes three warehouses totaling 1.18 million square feet; • Alternative No. 2 proposes two warehouses totaling 735,100 square feet and a 450,000-square-foot recreation building. Phase 2 was initially planned to include the construction of two hotels. Phase 1 of Jackson Crossing 2/Adventure Crossing broke ground in July 2018. Phase 1 is expected to include an indoor sports and entertainment venue (party rooms, an arcade, laser tag and two sports bars) and an outdoor athletic complex.
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The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Ala. has named the following area residents to the dean’s list (minimum 3.5 GPA) and the president’s list (4.0 GPA) for the 2020 spring semester: Allison Kehoe of Howell, dean’s list, Deanna Mcgee of Howell, dean’s list, Vincent Murphy of Howell, president’s list, Hanna Rosenmertz of Howell, president’s list, Zoe Rosenmertz of Howell, president’s list, Erika Skesavage of Howell, president’s list, Adelaide Hood of Jackson, president’s list, Isabelle Padilla-McCusker of Jackson, president’s list and Kristina Weiser of Jackson, dean’s list. Jack Lavitz of Howell has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in media arts production from Emerson College, Boston, Mass.
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December 31, 2019
Assets: Current assets Cash and cash equivalents
$
1,513,736
Other receivables
766,568
Total current assets
2,280,304
Noncurrent assets: Investment in length of service award program, at fair value
1,318,251
The Applicant will be seeking Site Plan Approval, Waiver of Site Plan Approval, use/”d” variance approval, change of use approval, and/or Bulk Variance Approval.
$
3,786,556
In conjunction with the Application, the Applicant will be seeking the following Variance Relief:
$
124,738
188,001
Total noncurrent assets Liabilities, equity and other credits: Accounts Payable Accrued expenses
645
Other payables
766,568
Total liabilities
Moreover, subject to prevailing Emergency Restrictions/limitations, any person or persons who have an interest in the Application or who have any questions, comments, concerns, or objections regarding the same will have an opportunity to be heard, either in person or through an Attorney, at the subject Planning Board Hearing.
766,568
Application materials/plans are on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Board Secretary, located at 11 Asbury Avenue, Farmingdale, NJ. Because physical access to Borough Hall may be limited because of emergency restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, Members of the public are furthermore advised that public inspection of application material is also available on the Borough Website, (at least 10 days prior to the Hearing date) at Farmingdaleborough.org Any individual wishing to potentially review paper copies of the plans or application materials are encouraged to contact the Board Secretary at (732) 938-4077 so as to ascertain if any other inspection arrangements can reasonably be accommodated. (The Applicantʼs representatives have no control over the specific Borough protocol to be employed.) If necessary, interested members can also attempt to contact the Applicant, or the Applicantʼs representatives, for additional assistance in the said regard.
Restricted for: Capital Investment in length of service awards program
1,558,008
Unassigned, reported in: General fund
570,029
Total fund balance
2,894,605 $
3,786,556
BOROUGH OF TINTON FALLS FIRE DISTRICT NO. 2 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance Governmental Funds For the year ended December 31, 2019
Finally, please note that if the application is not reached on the specified night, or if the application is otherwise carried/continued/adjourned, it is unknown whether the next meeting will be a live meeting or a remote meeting. Thus, interested parties are encouraged to monitor the municipal website for further developments.
December 31, 219
Revenues: Miscellaneous anticipated revenue Investment income - unrestricted cash and invesments
$
Investment income - length of service award program
9,885
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248,630
Miscellaneous income
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13,250
Total miscellaneous revenues
271,765
Operating grant revenues
2,430
Total operating grant revenue
2,430
Total revenues
274,195
Amount raised by taxation to support district budget
899,530
Total anticipated revenues
1,173,725
Expenditures: Operating appropriations: Administration
30,238
Cost of operations and maintenance
700,556
Length of service award program
35,867
Total operating appropriations
796,661
Total capital expenditures
-
Total governmental expenditures
796,661
Excess (deficiency) of revenues under (over) expenditures
377,064
Fund balance January 1
2,517,541
Fund balance, December 31
$
2,894,605
For the year ended December 31, 2019, there were no recommendations. The above synopsis was prepared from the report of the audit of the Borough of Tinton Falls Fire District No. 2 as of December 31, 2019. This report of audit, submitted by Holman Frenia Allison, P.C., Certified Public Accountants is on file at the office of the Borough of Tinton Falls Fire District No.1, P.O. Box 443 Borough of Tinton Falls, New Jersey and may be inspected by any interested person. Tri Town 7/15/2020, 7/22/2020 Fee: $268.80
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Install permanent structure (pool) that covers a square footage larger than 10x10 The Applicant also reserves the right to request any and all other Variances / Design Waivers / Submission Waivers which are necessary, or which may become necessary, during the Public Hearing process.
891,951
Fund Balances
Total liabilities and fund balance
The meeting will take place on July 27, 2020, at 6:30 pm in the Farmingdale Community Center, located at 13 Asbury Avenue, Farmingdale, NJ. The Meeting will take place, and be conducted in accordance with, all prevailing health/safety/occupancy restrictions. Likewise, proper social distancing protocol will be mandated/observed.
1,506,252
Investment in length of service award program, at contract value Total assets
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that James Tuosto has submitted a Development Application to the Borough of Farmingdale, with respect to the property located at 18 Imlay Lane, Farmingdale, NJ, more formally identified as Block 16, Lot 38 (R-5 Zone). Specifically, the Applicant is seeking approval to effectuate the following: Install an inground pool in backyard
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Electrical
V & D ELECTRIC, LLC. Over 25 Years Experience New Construction Addition’s Basement Remodels Service Upgrades Trouble Shooting & Repairs Outdoor Lighting We Call Ceiling Fans Recessed Lighting You Back!
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SERVICE UPGRADES
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Cell: 908-907-5170 732-845-3333 Electrical
Handypersons
INSTALLATION REPAIRS CLEANING
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Interior HH Exterior We Accept Credit Cards
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HARDWOOD SPECIALIST • NEW JERSEY’S BEST NJ Lic# 13VH06672000
Fully Insured
Gutters
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732-952-5131
Home Improvements
AJ’s Home Improvement, LLC
SPITALETTO ELECTRIC
732-900-6087
CERTIFIED
Commercial & Residential
Exterior All Types of RooďŹ ng Flat & Shingles Repair or New Deck Repair & Staining Chimney & Fencing Shed Repairs Powerwashing
OWNER OPERATED
• 24 Hour Emergency Service • All Of Your Residential Electrical Needs • Same Day Service
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Veteran Discounts Available
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Home Improvements
TIMCO HOME
732-238-8519
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Fully Insured • Free Estimates • Owner Operated
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NM-00435134
KEY CONSTRUCTION • Additio�s • Attics 10% • Baseme�ts OFF • Bathrooms Any JOB • Carpets Booked B� 7/31/20 • Carpe�tr� Mi�. $300 • Ceramic Tile • Cou�ter Tops • Decks • Doors • Dormers • Sheetrock • Floori�g (we are dustless)
IMPROVEMENTS Specializing in • Custom Seemless Gutters Leaf Guards WITH THIS AD Exp. 7/31/20
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NM-00435139
NM-00433903
JB ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Full Renovations Home Improvements
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Gutters
NM-00435142
Contractors
• Roofing Siding - Windows • Bathroom And Kitchen Remodeling Free Est. • Fully Ins. • 35 Years Experience NM-00435143
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BUSINESS & SERVICE
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Over 2,500 SatisďŹ ed Customers A&S JR. LLC Lic# 13VH03221500
• Hardwood Floors • Kitchens • Laminate Floors • Moldings • Odd Jobs • Painting • Power Washing • Repairs • RooďŹ ng • Sheds • Siding • Wallpaper • Windows
NM-00435147
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(OfďŹ ce)
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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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Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 7/31/20
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 7/31/20
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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€?
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NM-00435148
Free Estimates • Fully Insured
$999 or more
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Lawn Care
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OWNER OPERATED
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COMPLETE LANDSCAPING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
NM-00433925
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Landscaping
D&S
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
LANDSCAPING INC.
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NM-00435149
(Patios, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Sidewalks) Free Estimates Fully Insured Over 20 Years Experience 24 Hour Emergency Service Senior Citizen Discount
CALL NICK
NM-00435371
732-207-3933 732-617-TREE
Since 1988
• Walkways/Patios/Driveways • Topsoil • Seed • Sod • Retaining Walls • Pavers Clean & Seal • Spring/Fall Clean-Ups FULL COLOR • Debris Removal • Mulch COMPUTER IMAGING • Lawn Care • Fertilizer • Weed Control
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• Free Estimates • Fully Insured
Lawn Care
Tree Service, Inc.
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Landscaping
UNITED
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DAVID J. GUDZAK
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Landscaping
All Phases of Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance
PAINTING • ROOFING DRIVEWAYS • SEAL COATING DECK REPAIRS • POWER WASHING CONCRETE & FOUNDATIONS
Lawn Care
Lawn Care
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CALL 732-925-0563
Landscaping
Spring Clean-Ups
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Home Improvements
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$499 or more
Free Estimates • Insured • Owner-Operated
NM-00433315
Lawn Care
Will Serve The Monmouth Areas For Tree Work & Landscaping Only
ALL WORK GUARANTEED !!! (Cell)
Landscaping
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS • Additions • Attics • Basements • Bathrooms • Carpentry • Ceramic Tile • Counter Tops • Decks Over 30 years • Doors Experience • Dormers • Dry Wall • Flooring • Gutters
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Lawn Care
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FOR LANDSCAPE DESIGN
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Landscaping
EXPERT
LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC
LANDSCAPING • TREE SERVICES STUMP REMOVAL • SPRINKLER REPAIR BULK MATERIAL DELIVERY FULLY INSURED
CLEAN-UPS
24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE
FREE ESTIMATES
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NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A
Masonry/Paving
NM-00435151
Home Improvements
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BUSINESS & SERVICE
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All Phases of Brick, Stone & Concrete Work Free Designing Available
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Plumbing
David J. McConnell 732-257-6254
Plumbing • Heating Home Improvements P Boilers Installed/Repaired P Water Heaters Installed P Drains & Sewer lines cleaned P Sewer & Water Mains installed P Kitchen & Bath Remodeling P Framing & Sheet Rock
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Painting/Wallpapering
Power Washing
3rd Generation
PAINTING
Serving all of New Jersey since 1998
Specializing in all types of paving for Driveways & Parking Lots
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When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter
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Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured Lic#13VH06178600
NM-00431741
Plumbing
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NM-00432938
Masonry/Paving
NM-00434656
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Power Washing
For All Your Painting Needs Call
NM-00435021
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Call Mike 917-273-3234
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July 22, 2020
1 Why is July one of the best times to replace your windows? Because more energy-efficient windows can help you get relief from your uncomfortably hot home. Our exclusive High-Performance™ Low-E4® SmartSun™ glass is engineered to help make your home even more comfortable this summer. And know st way possible that we’ve adjusted our operations to serve you in the safest and d make your home more secure.
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MONEY DOWN Now offering virtual appointments, too!
PAYMENTS INTEREST
Why have our customers chosen us over another window company? 1. Fibrex® Material Our Fibrex material was researched by Andersen en for 30 years before it was installed in even one home. Our Fibrex material is twice as strong as vinyl. 2. Unique Look Our window has the elegant look and strength of a wood window, but our Fibrex material doesn’t demand the same maintenance of wood.* 3. Accountability There’s no frustrating “middle man” to deal with. We manage the entire process–from building to installation to the warranty–on windows and patio doors.
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Offer ends 7/31/20. Cannot be combined with prior purchases, other offers, or coupons. Offer not available in all areas. 40% discount applied by retailer representative at time of contract execution and applies to minimum total purchase of 4 or more windows and/or patio doors as part of Instant Rewards Plan which requires purchase during initial visit to qualify. Discount applied to lowest priced window and/or door products in purchase. No payments and deferred interest for 25 months available, subject to qualifying credit approval. Not all customers may qualify. Higher rates apply for customer with lower credit ratings. Interest is billed during the promotional period but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid before the expiration of the promotional period. Financing for GreenSky® consumer loan programs is provided by federally insured, federal and state chartered financial institutions without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender or familial status. Financing not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Renewal by Andersen retailers are independently owned and operated retailers, and are neither brokers nor lenders. All financing is provided by third-party lenders unaffiliated with Renewal by Andersen retailers, under terms and conditions arranged directly between the customer and such lender, which are subject to credit requirements. Renewal by Andersen retailers do not assist with, counsel or negotiate financing, other than providing customers an introduction to lenders interested in financing. Savings comparison is based on the purchase of a single unit at regular listt price. See your local Renewal by Andersen location for details. NJ Consumer Affairs License #: 13VH01541700. NYC Consumer Affairs License #: 1244514. Nassau Consumer Affairs License #: H0810150000. Suffolk Consumer Affairs License #: 43991-H. NYC 1307704. Rockland County License #: H-11942-07-00-00. Renewal by Andersen of Central/Northern NJ and Long Island are independently owned and operated affiliates operating in the NJ/NY metropolitan area. “ENERGY STAR” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. “Renewal by Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are marks of Andersen Corporation. ©2020 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. ©2020 Lead Surge LLC. All rights reserved. *See the Renewal by Andersen 20/2/10 limited warranty for details. 1