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n ordinance that proposes prohibiting the rental of residential dwellings for under 30 days will have a public hearing and possible vote for adoption during the Aug. 11 meeting of the Jackson Township Council. The ordinance was introduced during the council’s July 28 meeting following an event the previous weekend that saw more than 700 people dispersed from a house party on Mill Pond Road in Jackson. The home had been rented out on a short-term basis. The proposed ordinance states that “no dwelling, or segment thereof, may be rented or leased for a term of less than 30 days.” The ordinance goes on to state that “the lease or rental of multiple rooms within a dwelling to a single tenant or separate tenants is prohibited.” “We had an unusual and unwelcome event in the township this past (weekend) with a 700-person party advertised at a rental home in the center of a quiet development,” council President Alexander Sauickie said. He commended the response of Jackson police officers, saying, “In particular, the officer on the scene, when seeing the number of people approach 200, took immediate steps to call for backup from surrounding towns, the state police and the (Continued on page 6)
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oes New Jersey seem rainier than usual? Are the winters milder? How about high tide flooding at the
shore? It’s not your imagination. According to a new report by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, increased rainfall, warmer temperatures and more coastal flooding are all happening right now due to a changing climate. The Scientific Report on Climate Change is the state’s comprehensive effort to gather the latest and most reliable information on the current and anticipated impacts of climate change. “Many of the impacts of climate change are already familiar to New Jerseyans, including increasing temperatures, rising sea levels and more frequent and intense storms,” Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe said. “As our climate continues to change, it is urgent that New Jerseyans understand what future impacts are likely to occur, and when,” she said. Here are some key findings: • New Jersey’s average temperature is already 3.5 degrees higher than the first records from 1895. Continued warming at historically unprecedented levels is projected, with the state’s average annual temperature expected to rise another 4.1 to 5.7 degrees Fahrenheit by 2050. • Annual rainfall in New Jersey is expected to increase 7% to 11% by 2050, and it could occur in more intense rain events
that cause localized flooding. soil moisture more quickly. Groundwater • By 2050, there is a 50% chance that levels will drop, resulting in loss of headsea level along New Jersey’s coastline will water wetlands. Critical vernal pond habirise by 1.4 feet, and a 17% chance it will tats for rare species will dry and disappear rise by at least 2.1 feet. This will increase at far more alarming rates than what is alcoastal flooding during sunny days and ready occurring. storms, threatening infrastructure, resi• Wildfire seasons could lengthen and dents and businesses. intensify, increasing the risk to New Jersey Sea level is projected to further increase communities. by as much as 3 to 6 feet by 2100. To put • If carbon dioxide emissions continue this in perspective, most of the streets on unabated, the ocean will become more barrier islands between Barnegat Bay and acidic, impacting important marine and the Atlantic Ocean are about 5 to 8 feet estuarine life and New Jersey’s fishing inabove sea level. dustry. • Temperature increases • Harmful algal blooms could intensify air polluin New Jersey’s lakes tion, which in turn would GUEST COLUMN may increase in frequency threaten respiratory and and intensity, disrupting • cardiovascular health. swimming and fishing, MICHELE S. BYERS These impacts are likely to and posing risks to the be worse for lower-income state’s drinking water supcommunities and commuply reservoirs. nities of color, which already are disproThe report is a wake-up call for immeportionately affected by pollution. diate action toward reducing emissions of • Although overall precipitation is in- carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases creasing, the time between rain events may like methane. Proactive and aggressive become longer, causing droughts. This steps now will help to keep climate change could reduce the Garden State’s agricul- impacts as minimal as possible. tural capacity, leading to decreased food New Jersey cannot avoid these impacts, production, increased food prices and eco- but taking action now can help keep them nomic losses to farmers. In addition, some at the lower end of the potential ranges. crops currently grown in New Jersey may The encouraging news is that New Jernot do well in warmer temperatures. sey is already taking action. The state’s en• In addition to dry periods between ergy master plan sets a goal of 100% clean strong storms, higher temperatures will in- electricity by 2050, generated by solar and crease evaporation from water bodies, and wind power. Electrifying the building and vegetation will transpire water and deplete transportation sectors and shifting away
from fossil fuels will help. New Jersey can also employ “natural solutions” to climate change, using the ability of trees, vegetation and soils to sequester carbon. That means preserving as much forested land as possible, letting forests mature, planting native trees on fallow lands and in urban and suburban landscapes (and protecting them from deer and invasive species), restoring wetlands, and transitioning to sustainable agricultural practices that sequester carbon. The report also provides New Jerseyans with information to plan for the changes we know are coming. “This report will empower governments, businesses and people across the state to better understand how climate change is impacting and will continue to impact all aspects of life in New Jersey,” said David Rosenblatt, the state’s Chief Resilience Officer and Assistant Commissioner for Climate and Flood Resilience at the DEP. “The more we learn about and experience the impacts of climate change in New Jersey, the clearer our urgent need for resilience planning becomes,” he said. To read the report, go to https://www.nj. gov/dep/climatechange/?utm_medium =email&utm_source=govdelivery
Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills. She may be reached at info@njconservation.org
Freeholders announce program to assist businesses, nonprofits Monmouth County Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone has announced Monmouth County CARES, the Coronavirus Economic Assistance Grant Program for small businesses and nonprofits. The grant Program launched on Aug. 3 at monmouthcountycares.com, according to a press release from the county. In order to qualify for an economic assistance grant, applicants must meet the following criteria: • Physically located in Monmouth County since Jan. 1, 2019 or earlier; • Negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic;
• $5 million or less in annual gross revenue; • 50 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees, including the owner, as of March 1, 2020. Nonprofit organizations registered with the Internal Revenue Service, including local and regional chambers of commerce, may also apply for this program. Banking, educational, governmental and medical service providers are not eligible for the grant program at this time. Applicants should check the website for specific eligibility requirements at monmouthcountycares.com
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It’s Good To Be Clueless Again By Paul Hall
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t this point of the year, the pandemic has truly decimated movie theaters. With rare theaters open and those that are at a limited capacity, it has been a lost summer at the box office. We’ve turned to the handful of pop-up drive-in theaters and our streaming devices in amazing numbers. And even when there, we are gobbling up comfort food movies. And Paramount Home Entertainment has three titles from our past that have anniversary editions ready for you to enjoy with a new generation of fans. Let’s start the discussion with a 25year anniversary for Clueless, the film that established the fashion icon Cher (Alicia Silverstone) and the study of being a teen in the ’90s. Clueless is new on Limited Edition Blu-ray Steelbook, as well as
other formats. Viewers get to relive the laughs with the cast that includes a young Paul Rudd along with Brittany Murphy, Stacey Dash, Donald Faison, Jeremy Sisto, Breckin Meyer and Wallace Shawn, just to name a few. As if you don’t want to add this to your collection. But does this 25-year-old film stand the test of time? I would argue it is still a fun watch today. And it is not just for the fashion, cellphones or pop culture references of the day — those still have weight and can connect generations — but the entire story of not looking past the obvious and not passing judgment on others before really getting to know them is a universally good message for today’s generations. While they may not be so petty in the halls, today’s youths take the argument to social media and become keyboard warriors with little repercussions for their actions. Cher and her friends had to face what they did or said every day and could
clearly see some of the damage. Although we’re clueless about some things, it can help if we see the consequences of our attacks. Clueless is fun and still socially relevant today from a totally different angle. If the romance of Clueless between Silverstone and Rudd doesn’t appeal to you, maybe Patrick Swayze will. It’s
been 30 years since the release of the romantic drama that is Ghost. Swayze stars alongside Demi Moore with a great role for Whoopi Goldberg — she wasn’t always a talk show host — that won her an Academy Award. Part of the Paramount Presents collection, the release of Ghost brings a Blu-ray home with the most famous pottery scene I can remember. It’s the 30th anniversary of this classic that took the summer by storm in 1990. And last, but certainly not least, it’s the 40-year anniversary for Airplane! (“Surely you can’t be serious.” “I am serious. And don’t call me Shirley.”) The PG-rated comedy, which wouldn’t carry that rating today, brings jokes to the screen that would probably not make it in the current environment. Watch it with your tongue planted firmly in your cheek. Quotable lines abound from this 1980 release that set the stage for countless comedy efforts through the ’80s. So there you have it — a three-course meal of comfort food options, all celebrating anniversaries this year and all with new Blu-ray releases available to expand your collection of some of the classic Hollywood favorites. Clueless / Ghost / Airplane! Available now on multiple formats from Paramount Home Entertainment. Blu-ray releases mentioned in this article are for Special Editions.
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“We can’t predict how the virus will impact New Jersey this fall. ... For the safety of all, our best course of action is to focus our efforts on improving remote instruction, closing the digital divide and keeping our students safe.” — Assemblywoman Joann Downey (D-Monmouth) sure, school districts may delay the start of the 2020-21 school year by up to two weeks from the district’s regular start date. If a district chooses this option, it must conduct professional development for teachers on delivering virtual or remote instruction, according to the press release. New Jersey’s schools were ordered to close in mid-March by 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. Murphy recently directed school administrators to develop, in collaboration with community stakeholders, a plan to reopen
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season. “For the safety of all, our best course of action is to focus our efforts on improving remote instruction, closing the digital divide and keeping our students safe,” Downey said. “The reality is the pandemic isn’t over. School is set to begin in just a few weeks and it is not clear that a safe and comfortable environment can be maintained for students and staff,” said Jasey (D-Essex, Morris), chair of the Assembly Higher Education Committee. “We have heard from school administrators, medical professionals, educators, students and parents on school reopening, and the common sentiment being expressed is the same – our schools lack the guidance and support needed to safely reopen,” said Lampitt (D-Camden, Burlington), chair of the Assembly Education Committee. ” … Until we can ensure the safety of our students and school staff, we must focus our efforts on how we can enhance remote and virtual learning to provide students with the highest quality education possible,” Lampitt said. Also, under the bill, school districts may hold outdoor events for students, teachers and parents to meet one another and foster relationships during the remote learning period. These events must comply with state and federal health and safety guidelines for COVID-19, according to the press release. The press release does not indicate when the legislation may be introduced.
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sheriff’s office. “There is no doubt that by doing so and increasing the police presence, Jackson police avoided what could have been a lot worse. We should be proud of the fact they were able to disperse a crowd that grew to 700 people without incident,” Sauickie said. Police said an investigation determined the home had been rented through a vacation rental online marketplace. Charges were filed against the homeowner and the party organizers for violating Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order regarding the number of people who may gather at a location during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Sauickie said the homeowner allowed outside entities to advertise a party that violated Murphy’s executive order and municipal ordinances related to causing a public nuisance.
“Once again, Jackson was painted in a negative spotlight by residents who don’t live in our town. They don’t live here, they don’t care about the town, and while all are welcome in Jackson, those who intend to wreak havoc and disturb the quality of life our residents expect and deserve will not be tolerated,” he said. Sauickie said officials have spoken with representatives of Airbnb, the online service through which the property was rented. The listing has since been removed. Council members have asked the township attorney to take steps to hold the homeowner accountable for the cost of the services required to disperse the illegal party. “To be clear, this (ordinance) is not a knee-jerk reaction, but more the final straw. This council has repeatedly said we will fight for our fellow residents’ quality of life and they can be sure this incident will not simply go away with a fine, but will be a catalyst to ensure it never happens again,” Sauickie said.
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t the start of the 2020 coronavirus people as youngsters) gathered on the front pandemic in March, Gov. Phil Mur- lawn and the adjoining street watching the phy and New Jersey Attorney Gen- performance. eral Gurbir S. Grewal decided they needed Police broke up the gathering and the to publicly shame individuals who alleg- homeowner, who is a local attorney, was edly committed “crimes.” charged with reckless endangerment, disAs the pandemic took hold and forced orderly conduct and two separate charges residents to remain in their homes, Gre- related to violating Murphy’s emergency wal began to release descriptions of the orders. “crimes” that had allegedly been commitOn July 30, attorney Mitchell Ansell ted by residents who found themselves liv- told me his client, John Maldjian, had aping in a world turned upside down. peared in Rumson municipal court, virtuTwo men whose names were released ally, on June 24. by Grewal are residents of communities Ansell said the most serious charge, served by Newspaper Media Group. violating the governor’s executive order, I am not proud that as someone who was dismissed by the state after the facts of has a say in the editorial direction of this the incident became known. He said Maldnewspaper, I helped to allow the jian pleaded guilty to violating a names of those two men to be Rumson noise ordinance and was published in print and online. fined $1,000 and ordered to perTheir alleged “crimes” – disform community service. orderly persons offenses – did not Ansell said Maldjian was rise to the level of having their hosting a Facebook Live event names published. on the evening of April 3 and Grewal’s practice of naming had dubbed the event “Stay At people who have been charged Home.” He said when the music with disorderly persons offenses began, the number of people outhas since ceased. side Maldjian’s home was under IN THE On March 22, a resident of the permitted number. Freehold was at a supermarket in Other people arrived and were NEWS Manalapan. Mark Rosman in a location where Maldjian According to Grewal, a store could not see them, according to employee was concerned the man the attorney. was standing too close to her and an open “This case exposes the dangers of social display of prepared foods, so she requested media,” Ansell said. “The incident was inithat he step back as she covered the food. tially reported as my client sponsoring an Instead, the man allegedly stepped for- outdoor concert, which was not the case. ward to within 3 feet of her, leaned toward It was never his intention to have a public her and purposely coughed. He allegedly gathering.” laughed and said he was infected with the I am publishing Maldjian’s name today coronavirus. because it was initially published and beNot a smart move on his part, but not cause the most serious charge against him murder either. was dismissed in court and people should The man, who owns a business in an- know that. Playing a guitar should not cost other county, was charged with making someone their reputation. terroristic threats, obstructing the adminA pandemic is something none of us istration of the law or other governmental have ever lived through. To be fair, the function, and harassment. governor has tried to protect New Jersey’s The case is being prosecuted by the Di- citizens in the best way he has seen fit. vision of Criminal Justice in the Attorney Not everyone agrees with all of his moves. General’s Office. Frankly, I would not want that job. As of July 24, the charges filed against But we can ask the people in power to the man were still pending and there is cut the rest of us a little slack if we screw nothing new to report in the case, accord- up, lose our temper for a moment, or do ing to a spokesman for Grewal. something socially improper during this I am not publishing the man’s name to- unprecedented time in our lives. day because he has not been convicted of Disorderly persons offenses need not be a crime. turned into high crimes by those who have On April 3, police in Rumson discov- the power to do so and by doing so, ruin an ered a homeowner playing an acoustic gui- individual’s name and reputation. tar on the front porch of his home. There were about 30 people between Mark Rosman is the managing editor of the ages of 40 and 50 (I now refer to those the Tri-Town News.
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Jackson Memorial High School’s Joe Santriello fires a pitch during the “Last Dance World Series” championship game at Arm & Hammer Park, Trenton, on July 31. Cranford defeated Jackson Memorial, 12-2, in the title game of the summer tournament.
Jackson Memorial High School’s Ryan Lasko takes his swings during his turn at bat in the “Last Dance World Series” championship game against Cranford at Arm & Hammer Park, Trenton, on July 31.
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he baseball team representing Jackson Memorial High School powered its way to the “Last Dance World Series” championship game that was played on July 31 at Arm & Hammer Park in Trenton with great starting pitching and clutch hitting. For three weeks, joy, laughter and tremendous play on the diamond were shared by 25 players on the Jackson Memorial roster, 15 of whom recently saw their senior season lost to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. The “Last Dance World Series” gave New Jersey’s high school baseball players a chance to make up for what the virus wiped away during the spring. Despite falling to a team representing Cranford High School of Union County, 12-2, in the championship game, the Jackson Memorial players said they were grateful for the chance to take part in the event.
“It was fantastic,” second baseman Christian Pellone said. “It was the best thing that could have happened. We played the max amount of games we could together.” Run-producing at-bats from seniors Tom Cartnick, Carmine Petosa, Ryan Lasko and Bill Petrina were crucial in the team’s run to the championship game and the South Jersey Regional title. Junior Matt Potok was brilliant in three starts on the mound, with two complete game gems, 22 strikeouts and one unearned run. Senior lefthander Nick Beetel tossed five no-hit innings with five strikeouts to send Jackson Memorial to the final four in the South Jersey bracket. Dan Greenwood and Zach Crotchfelt put together nearly five innings of great pitching out of the bullpen to help Jackson Memorial overcome a deficit and defeat Bishop Eustace, 4-3, on July 29 to win the regional championship.
“The goal set forth from the beginning was to spend the three weeks together and make it to the (championship game),” Coach Frank Malta said. “Right from the beginning we said we got cheated out of three months and we wanted to make the most of these three weeks and we did.” In the championship game, a four-run first inning and an eight-run third inning powered Cranford to the 12-2 victory. “We had to be as good as we were over the past few weeks and we couldn’t do that,” Malta said. “It is such a good group to be around. We were very loose throughout the tournament. We were sad to see the (seniors) go.” Trailing 12-0 going into the fifth inning, senior Matt Feld gave the Jaguars a final spark. In what Feld said was the final at-bat of his career, the senior cracked a two-run single to left field to put the Jaguars on the board. Happy to end his career on a two-out, run-scoring hit, Feld said he will always
remember this tournament after seeing his and his classmates’ senior season taken away from them. “I will always remember this tournament and the guys I played with this summer,” Feld said. “We don’t give up. We always fight. We always work hard no matter what.” Playing for one another and having one last run as a team was the reason why players banded together to compete for Jackson Memorial in the tournament. Even with 10 players committed to playing NCAA Division I baseball, the importance of playing with lifelong friends and representing the Jackson Memorial program was what the players wanted to do the most this summer. Petosa, who is committed to play at Wake Forest University, said playing in the tournament meant everything to him. The senior first baseman knocked in
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three runs during Jackson Memorial’s come-from-behind victory over Bishop Eustace. Petosa tallied four RBI in the final three games of the tournament and had a double in the championship game. “This is the last time we are going to play together and I am happy we got that chance,� Petosa said. “It was the only COVID-19 tournament and we all got to experience it together. I will definitely cherish this season even though it got cut off. We still got to play baseball and we had some fun doing it.� In a blood and guts effort, Cartnick gave it his all while battling a lower back injury during the tournament. The University of Rhode Island commit produced five RBI in the final four games of the tournament, while playing stellar defense behind the plate. Playing through the injury was worth it to Cartnick, who wanted to be on the field with his teammates one last time more than anything else. “I just wanted to be out there with my teammates and I gave it my all as long as I could,� Cartnick said. “We have a great group of seniors and we are a very senior heavy team. We are all very close and this tournament might have made us even closer. This was a once-in-a-life-
time experience and we are all never going to forget it.� After Cranford starting pitcher Joe Carea recorded the final out of the game, tears ran down the faces of many Jackson Memorial players as they lined up on the third base line to receive their second place rings. The loss stung for the players, but it signaled most importantly the end of their time together. Three weeks of playing baseball had come to an end for a group of young men whose main focus on reaching the championship game was knowing it meant they could spend more time together playing the sport they love. The “Last Dance World Series� was their shot to show everyone what the 2020 Jaguars were made of. No matter the outcome, playing in the tournament and reaching the championship game is something all of the players will remember when they look back on their high school years. Lifelong memories were made in these last three weeks and they will never be forgotten. “This is my favorite group of kids I have ever been around,� Pellone said. “We have won a lot of games together and battled through a lot of hard times. This is going to be the biggest tournament ever.�
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WALL TOWNSHIP – In front of a grandstand gathering that included Wall Township Mayor Carl Braun and township committeemen Tom Kingman, Tim Farrell and Kevin Orender, Jimmy Blewett of Howell won the “70th Anniversary Bash� 40-lap Modified stock car race at Wall Stadium Speedway on Aug. 1. During a pre-race ceremony, the municipal officials presented a proclamation recognizing that the speedway on Route 34 has been a landmark in the community for seven decades, according to a press release. Blewett took the lead in the early going with an outside lane pass, but this race was far from over. Tyler Truex of Mayetta was Blewett’s challenger most of the way and offered several attacks on the top spot. Eddie McCarthy of Brick Township ran in a tight third early before Ron Frees of Lanoka Harbor took the third spot for good in the late going. Andrew Krause of Holmdel and Jackson’s Blake Barney both came from deep in the 22-car field to wrap up the top five. “I’ve been racing for a long time and this place has been a big part of my career,� Blewett said after his 79th win at Wall Stad) ium. “It is pretty neat to win here with the
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he days of the big, long and large finned Cadillac sedans are long gone. A distant memory mostly enjoyed in old movies anymore, those Caddys were the pride of my old neighborhood in the Bronx in the ’60s. Sundays were usually reserved for going to church and then finding a nice shady spot where you could wash and wax your Caddy before preening it around the neighborhood. Like most Italian American famiPeter Perrotta lies in my neighborhood, we didn’t have much money, but we enjoyed great food and we some how always managed to have a big-finned Cadillac as our family car. My dad was a fairly large man and with six kids he reasoned it was one of the only cars that could fit his brood. There weren’t any three row SUVs back then. Besides that, I could still hear him saying, “There’s nothing like the ride of a Cadillac”. Well, many decades later, I must admit there still isn’t anything like the ride of a Cadillac. I recently spent one week behind the wheel of the all new 2020 Cadillac XT6 Premium Luxury AWD mid-sized, threerow SUV, and if smoothness, comfort and luxury are what you are after, this vehicle certainly fits the bill. While the XT6 is a brand new addition to the Cadillac lineup for 2020, it is based on the same platform as GM’s Buick Enclave, which was last redesigned in 2018. Cadillac offers the new XT6 in front and all wheel drive versions and in two trim lines, the Premium Luxury – like my tester – and the Sport model. The XT6 only comes with one engine choice, a 3.6-liter, V-6 coupled with a 9-speed automatic transmission. This engine puts out 310 horsepower. While I found the ride of this new XT6 to be very comfortable, I must admit that I felt that at times, this engine was a tad bit underpowered for this SUV. Don’t get me wrong, this XT6 could perform all the necessary everyday driving functions quite well. It has adequate acceleration and passing skills. However, there were times when I “punched” the accelera-
2021 Cadillac XT6 Luxury, which has not been changed much since the 2020 version.
tor that I expected a more robust response. But, to be honest, at the end of the day, that’s not what Cadillac is all about. Cadillac has long built its reputation and following, not on performance, but instead on offering comfort and luxury. And, for those reasons, this Caddy holds true to form. I found the XT6 to be very roomy and spacious and it offers that floating on air ride quality one can only find in a Cadillac. I truly believe that most car brands carry their own unique DNA. And, when I first took the wheel of this new model Caddy and took it down the road, it didn’t take me long to harken back to the days when my dad used to say, “There’s nothing like the ride of a Caddy”. The base price on my XT6 tester was $54,695. This XT6 featured $8,100 in added optional equipment and $995 for destination charge. The total MSRP sticker price came in at $63,810. The options included: $2,350 for an enhanced visibility and technology package; $2,095 for upgraded 20-inch polished wheels; $1,300 for a driver assist package; $1,000 for an upgraded Bose audio system with 14 speakers; $750 for heated rear seats and an air quality package; and $625 for the Manhattan Noir metallic exterior paint.
Some of the items included in the technology package include: rear camera mirror; automatic parking assist with braking; HD surround vision; heads up display and an 8-inch color gauge display. The driver assist package includes: adaptive cruise control; automatic emergency braking and automatic seat belt tightening. As far as the EPA transportation department fuel ratings, this Cadillac could do better. The EPA fuel ratings for this model come in at an overall of 20 miles per gallon – featuring 24 mpg in highway driving and 17 in city driving. The EPA estimates that the average annual fuel cost for driving this XT6 to be about $2,000 as it is rated at using 5 gallons of gas for every 100 miles driven. The government’s crash test ratings for this new vehicle are incomplete. It got the highest ratings of five stars for both the driver and passenger frontal crash tests. It got 4 stars for the rollover test. However, it was not rated for an overall score or the side crash test. As far as the interior ergonomics go, I found the new XT6 to be above average, but not outstanding. The interior quality and build are solid, but not over the top. All the XT6 models come with touch-
screen infotainment, Apple carplay and Android Auto, on board Wi-Fi, wireless smartphone charging and Cadillac’s latest version of its CUE (Cadillac User Experience) infotainment software that is all displayed on an 8-inch screen. The infotainment system easily functions. I was able to sync my phone and iPod music system and use the navigation system without much problem. However, I found the navigation system to be frustrating at times. Instead of taking me on the most direct routes to where I was going, it had a penchant for rerouting me on a roundabout route instead. Moreover, when I was stuck in traffic in Center City Philadelphia one day, it had me circling the same block over and over. I’m not sure why this was, but there must be a software glitch that could easily be corrected. Overall, I was fairly impressed with this new addition to the Cadillac line up. I would say that anyone who is considering buying or leasing a mid-sized, three row, luxury SUV should give this vehicle serious consideration.
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Police break up party that drew 700 people to home JACKSON – Police officers from Jackson and several other municipalities broke up a house party that attracted an estimated 700 individuals to a home in the Whispering Hill residential development off Leesville Road. On July 26 at 8:30 p.m., police officers responded to a home on Mill Pond Road to investigate a report of a suspicious incident, according to a press release from the Jackson Police Department. Upon arriving at the scene, the officers spoke with residents of the neighborhood who claimed a residence on the street had been rented out to a group of people who were hosting a large party which was causing a disturbance in the neighborhood. Police said the party appeared to be in violation of an executive order issued by Gov. Phil Murphy regarding the number of people who may attend a function during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Officers monitored the area and observed a large crowd at the residence. Police said an investigation determined the home had been rented through a vacation rental online marketplace. Police estimated 700 people were at the party and that about 100 cars were parked in the vicinity of the home. Officers began to clear the crowd from the home. Police said the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office was contacted and authorized charges to be filed against the homeowner and the party organizer for
violating Murphy’s executive order. Police said the owner of the home on Mill Pond Road, who is a 40-year-old male resident of Jackson, and two people described as the party organizers, a 23-year-old female resident of Newark and a 22-year-old female resident of Newark, were issued summonses. All on-duty Jackson police officers responded to the scene to handle the situation as additional party-goers were still arriving and traffic in the area was becoming an issue. Officers from multiple law enforcement agencies responded to assist the Jackson officers, according to the press release. Police said the scene on Mill Pond Road was cleared by 1 a.m. The investigation is continuing and the Jackson Code Enforcement Office was notified of the incident. During the same time, police received a 911 call from a resident of Overlook Drive, which is a short distance from Mill Pond Road. The resident reported that people who had left the party on Mill Pond Road had broken into his home and were damaging property. Police said it was determined that a family member of the caller who had been at the party on Mill Pond Road had invited a large group of people from the party back to the home on Overlook Drive. Police responded and the individuals were dispersed from the home on Overlook Drive, according to the press release.
ON CAMPUS The University of Delaware, Newark, Del., has named the following area residents to the dean’s list for the 2020 spring semester: Shuja Abbas of Jackson, Briana Anastasi of Jackson, Johnna Barr of Howell, Lorenzo Bedore of Howell, Michael Bertman of Jackson, Ashley Caldwell of Jackson, Frank Cocco of Jackson, Kevin Cocco of Jackson, Olivia Cocco of Jackson, Andromeda Cornelius of Jackson, Jenna DeMarco of Howell, Sierra Enea of Howell, Catherine Ferraro of Howell, Olivia Ferraro of Howell, Jacob Fox of Jackson, Emily Gil of Howell, Brielle Glick of Jackson, Jordan Hanson of Jackson, Morgan Hodges of Howell, Victoria Juhasz of Jackson, Kayla Kalafsky of Howell, Mackenzie Katz of Howell, Taylor Kunzman of Howell, Alexander Lanier of Jackson, Sophia LaVista of Jackson, Samantha Lukas of Howell, Jacob Moore of Jackson, Rachel Northrup of Jackson, Lauren Ordemann of Howell, Rachael Passantino of Howell, Mia Pellegrino of Howell, Thomas Perucki of Jackson, Robert Petrow of Jackson, Brianna Postorino of Howell, Hannah Schell of Jackson, Ryan Sonn of Jackson, John Wasdin of Jackson, Elise Winkley of Howell, Emma Winkley of Howell, Ryan Wolfe of Howell and Brianna Xavier of Jackson.
LETTERS Residents will feel loss of homestead benefit
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noticed my township’s website recently notified residents that the state will not be giving residents the second quarter homestead benefit to real estate taxes as originally scheduled. I understand New Jersey, like all states, is going to have many unexpected expenses needed to support efforts to combat the coronavirus. Even so, the postponement of the second quarter homestead benefit to those homeowners who depend on it can be devastating. This is especially true when many homeowners may likely be unemployed, experiencing a loss of small business income, and are worried about paying their mortgage and/or real estate taxes. The President, our Senate and our Congress understand they need to help our citizens with emergency aid and stimulus relief. I think Gov. Phil Murphy and our state representatives should reconsider their decision to postpone the homestead benefit. Hopefully the decision will not lead to further actions whereby the state could even reduce or eliminate the benefit. They need to look elsewhere, explore the abundant sources of wasteful spending and practice better fiscal responsibility. New Jersey’s real estate taxes have for too long been out of control. The Governor has been urging mortgage holders to take action to postpone monthly mortgage payments and relax
possible penalties to homeowners, but yet New Jersey has not taken the same steps with its collection of real estate taxes from those homeowners who pay their real estate taxes directly to their township. New Jersey and local towns are not offering any postponement in collecting real estate taxes, they are not offering any grace day extensions, and they are not eliminating or reducing the excessive late payment interest and penalties they charge homeowners who may not be able to pay their real estate taxes. New Jersey’s decision to postpone the homestead benefit negates the effect of emergency aid and stimulus relief for many residents. It’s unfortunate that what our federal government giveth, New Jersey taketh away. Although financial challenges are real and burdensome, we must keep them in proper perspective. We all know the unselfish sacrifices and personal risks all of our first responders and healthcare professionals take every day. We cannot adequately express how grateful we are to them. Our hearts go out to those who have been taken ill and especially to those who have lost loved ones. Their loss is so much more significant than any individual’s financial hardship. Vincent J. Signoriello Sr. Manalapan
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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania has named Jackson residents Alexis Novotny and Mikayla Greenway to the Spring 2020 dean’s list. Dylan Furnback of Jackson has earned dean’s list honors for the 2020 spring semester at Mount St. Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, Md. Tyler Rauch of Jackson has earned a Master of Science degree in fire protection engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Mass.
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** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 1 Cord $175.00 • 1/2 Cord $100 PROMPT/EMERGENCY
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Landscaping
Spring Clean-Ups
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(732) 534-0548
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Cannot be combined with prior purchases, other offers, or coupons. Offer not available in all areas. Discount applied by retailer representative at time of contract execution and applies to minimum purchase of 4 or more windows and/or patio doors as part of Instant Rewards Plan which requires purchase during initial visit to qualify. No payments and deferred interest for 12 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 list 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.
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