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Howell man pleads guilty to bias act By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor
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The sessions are free, but participants must register in order to be sent the private Zoom link. Visit the museum’s Facebook page and go to the Events section for the Summer Evening Zoom Series registration link. Curator Nicholas Ciotola and Assistant Curator Dana Ehret wanted to find a way for the public to enjoy their latest exhibition, “Fine Feathered Friends, Birds as Mainstay and Muse.” The exhibition, which opened in
resident of Howell has pleaded guilty to threatening Lakewood’s Jewish community, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. Ocean County First Assistant Prosecutor Michael T. Nolan Jr. announced that on Aug. 7, Anthony Lodespoto, 43, of Howell, pleaded guilty to bias intimidation before state Superior Court Judge Guy P. Ryan, sitting in Toms River. According to the prosecutor’s office, on March 26, the Lakewood Police Department Detective Bureau was made aware Lodespoto had made threatening statements against the Jewish community of Lakewood. Lodespoto used the direct messaging feature on Facebook to make the statements. On March 27, detectives were informed by members of the New Jersey State Police that Lodespoto sent a similar message to the Facebook account of Gov. Phil Murphy. The threats largely consisted of Lodespoto threatening to travel to Lakewood to assault members of the Jewish community with a baseball bat, according to the prosecutor’s office. Lodespoto is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 25. Prosecutors will seek a sentence of 180 days in the Ocean County Jail as a condition of probation. Lodespoto remains lodged in the jail pending sentencing, according to the prosecutor’s office. Asked for a comment on the incident by the Tri-Town News, Etzion Neuer, the interim regional director of the Anti-Defamation League New York/New Jersey Region, said, “Threatening assault with a weapon, especially at a moment when the Jewish community is still reeling from the Jersey City and Monsey (New York) attacks, is beyond the pale.
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Digital programs have been created to help people continue to engage with the New Jersey State Museum while the museum remains closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ven though the New Jersey State Museum in Trenton has been closed for the past four months due to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, the staff has been working from home to bring museum experiences to the public. In addition to the museum’s regular social media posts, several digital programs have been created to help people continue to engage with the museum’s programs and exhibitions, according to a press release from the museum. All of the programs mentioned below (except the Summer Evening Zoom Se-
ries) can be found on the museum’s website, www.statemuseum.nj.gov, the Facebook (@NJStateMuseum) and Instagram (nj_statemuseum) pages. The museum’s newest program, Summer Evening Zoom Series, was introduced July 16. The program will be held at 8 p.m. Aug. 27, and presents conversations between museum curators and staff about a range of topics, with each program featuring a thematic drink creation, spirited dialogue and a round of trivia, according to the press release.
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Excavations at historic smokehouse yield interesting finds
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nder a sweltering summer sun and the occasional thunderstorm, Richard and Douglas Veit spent a couple of days digging square pits alongside the remains of a 19th century smokehouse on the grounds of the Taylor-Butler House in Middletown. The smokehouse, built into a small hillside just north of the grand Italianate mansion colloquially known as Orchard Home, was largely neglected when the Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA) acquired the grounds in 1999, according to a press release from the association. MCHA is planning to restore the smokehouse, once an integral part of the home’s domestic landscape, with grants from the 1772 Foundation, in cooperation with the New Jersey Historic Trust and the Monmouth County Historical Commission, according to the press release. “Most 19th century smokehouses are long gone by now, so MCHA is fortunate to have this opportunity,” said Joe Zemla, MCHA’s associate curator. “We are very appreciative of the work done by Rich and Douglas Veit in helping us preserve this unique piece of history.” In 1853, Joseph Dorset Taylor and his wife, Mary Holmes Taylor, left their New York home to return to the ancestral Taylor family farm, located on present-day King’s Highway in the Middletown Village Historic District. Here they built Orchard Home. At the time of its construction, the Taylor residence was considered the finest in Middletown, graced with all the modern amenities of the pre-Civil War era, according to the press release. Situated on acres of pristine orchard, the estate was equipped with a service courtyard, complete with an array of out-
buildings such as an icehouse, a two-story privy, and a brick smokehouse, the latter being the traditional means of curing and storing meats prior to the advent of electric refrigeration. “Restoring the smokehouse will give visitors insight into the day-to-day workings of the household and the lives of the servants employed by the Taylor family,” said Meg Sharp Walton, executive director of MCHA. “We are grateful to the 1772 Foundation and the Monmouth County Historical Commission for making the restoration possible.” The test excavations at the base of the smokehouse were able to determine the foundation is indeed stable despite outward appearances, according to the press release. As an added bonus, several 19th century artifacts were uncovered from the shovel pits, including shards of transfer-printed whiteware, cut nails, an animal rib, fragments of a glass inkwell, and the broken remains of a large glass bottle. Richard Veit, a professor of anthropology and chair of the Department of History and Anthropology at Monmouth University, West Long Branch, and his son, Douglas Veit, made another intriguing discovery just a few yards from the smokehouse, where shovel tests confirmed the location of a former underground icehouse. Prior to home refrigeration, outdoor icehouses were insulated with straw or sawdust to keep freshly cut river ice frozen throughout the warmer months. This structure was revealed to be much larger than previously estimated, with a diameter of roughly 20 feet. Veit noted that the size of the icehouse at Orchard Home is unique, as it is uncharacteristic of others found in the county.
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Richard Veit conducts an examination of the area surrounding a 19th century smokehouse on the grounds of the Taylor-Butler House in Middletown.
Although the Monmouth County Historical Association’s properties are currently closed due to the pandemic, visitors are welcome to visit the grounds of Orchard Home and MCHA’s other historic proper-
ties. Orchard Home is available to rent for private events. Visit MCHA’s website for rental information and for updates about reopening plans.
State motor vehicle forms are now available at NJMVC.gov The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) announced it has placed most of its standard forms online, allowing customers to fill out the forms directly from their electronic devices prior to their MVC visit. The change means customers will no longer have to wait until they get to an MVC licensing or vehicle center to collect and complete forms for everything from learner’s permit and driver’s license applications to disabled veteran placards, according to a press release. “With this new service, we are making these forms accessible to our customers on their own terms,’’ MVC Chief Administrator Sue Fulton said. “This will also expedite processes inside our agencies, as customers come
with their forms already filled out and their documentation prepared.’’ Previously, many of the forms now available online at NJMVC.gov were only available at licensing and vehicle centers, where customers had to complete them in person before they could get served, according to the press release. The forms will continue to be available at agencies for individuals who do not access them online. The new format allows for information to be typed into allotted spaces from a computer keyboard, laptop or other personal electronic device. Known as a “fillable form,” the document can then be
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printed, signed and brought to the agency where it will be scanned and processed by an MVC employee at the customer service window. Some forms, such as registration renewals, can also be printed and mailed to MVC offices, according to the press release. The offering is another step in the MVC’s push toward more customer convenience that includes continual additions to its menu of online services and a text notification service that allows customers to leave an agency and return closer to the time an MVC employee is available to assist them. For more information about MVC services, including online transactions, visit NJMVC.gov
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Sierra Club director offers support for Jackson open space initiative
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ackson Township is considering increasing its open space tax rate from 2 cents to 3 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. Jackson currently has the second highest open space tax rate in Ocean County. Jackson is one of the fastest growing towns in New Jersey, currently with about 217 housing units per square mile. It seems like every time you look there’s a new development being proposed. Jackson is getting clobbered from overdevelopment and increasing the open space tax will help. The measure asking residents to increase the open space tax rate will be voted on during the election on Nov. 3. One of the best ways to stop overdevelopment and protect Jackson from sprawl is to restore the open space tax back to 3 cents per $100. All of this development means more traffic, water pollution and flooding, and a decrease in quality of life. It is important to invest in open space as a way to help
Jackson prepare for the future. sewers and other infrastructure in environIt may cost money in the beginning, mentally sensitive and rural areas. but overall the town will be saving money. About half of New Jersey’s 566 towns Limiting over-development means taxpay- collect an open space tax because doing ers won’t be spending money on building so makes towns more valuable and saves schools, roads, traffic lights or infrastruc- money in the long-term. Properties near ture costs like sewers. open space are 20% more valuable than The New Jersey Sierra Club helped those in densely populated areas. It also Jackson pass a tree ordinance that requires helps protect against flooding and stormdevelopers to replace trees water runoff. that have been disturbed The Sierra Club GUEST COLUMN worked with Jackson by construction, or to pay into a fund so the trees may for years on a conserva• be replaced. tion zone. Even though JEFF TITTEL In 2009, the Supreme only part of Jackson is in Court decided in favor the Pinelands, the entire of the Jackson tree ordinance, protect- township should be because it is an enviing more than 200 municipalities in New ronmentally sensitive area with many imJersey with similar ordinances. The ruling portant streams and wetlands. included a critical point that development The open space tax rate in Jackson was must consider the effects on the larger eco- 3 cents per $100 of assessed valuation from system, not only the individual lot. 2004-10, but it was lowered to 2 cents per Preserving open space is not enough $100 due to the economic recession. to stop over-development in Jackson. The There have been complaints about town needs to change zoning and limit over-development in Jackson for the past
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It is time to rethink public utilities in New Jersey
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ore than 1.4 million homes and businesses experienced a power outage in the wake of tropical storm Isaias. In particular, more than 50% of Jersey Central Power & Light’s 1.1 million customers lost power. There have been public outcries after major storms due to widespread power outages. This happened after hurricane Irene
in 2011, superstorm Sandy in 2012, winter storms Quinn and Riley in 2018, and now tropical storm Isaias. Not surprisingly, there are already calls by elected officials for a “post-mortem” and/or legislative action. The past responses have been investigations, public hearings and the introduction of bills that have languished in our Legislature.
Also, not a surprise, JCP&L has borne for-profit utility companies have worked the brunt of criticisms from mayors and against public interest despite their manother elected officials. The problems with dates to operate otherwise. their antiquated systems, storm preparedAccording to a recent federal criminal ness, communications and response time complaint, FirstEnergy was implicated in a are well documented in the media and at $60 million bribery case that resulted in a public hearings. $1.3 billion bailout for two of their nuclear In the past, JCP&L was awarded extra plants. money by the New Jersey Board of PubOne definition of insanity is doing the lic Utilities (BPU) as part of its rate case same thing over and over again and expectto improve reliability. A rate case settled ing different results. in 2015 indicated JCP&L Given the history, it may have “over-earned” seems clear this business GUEST COLUMN model with its inherent between $500 million to $1 billion over a 10-year conflict of interest and the • period. high costs to our society, KIN GEE While the BPU ordered which includes social and a rate reduction on a goingeconomic costs from powforward basis, JCP&L got to keep the $500 er outages, cannot be the right model for an million to $1 billion, all at the expense of essential public service. ratepayers and the continued lack of mainPast responses and measures have not tenance or improvement to their distribu- shown to be effective. It is time for our tion system. New Jersey lawmakers to rethink this It appears that after making some initial critical issue. Clearly, a paradigm shift is repairs, the extra money awarded went to needed. dividends to its corporate parent, FirstEnA good first step is to consider revokergy Corporation in Ohio. ing JCP&L’s franchise. In California, some New Jersey and much of our nation op- towns and counties proposed a co-op to erate under a business model whereby an replace Pacific Gas and Electric, the utilessential public service (electrical power) ity company held to be responsible for the is provided by for-profit companies that 2018 wildfire that destroyed the town of were granted a franchise to operate as a Paradise, Calif. monopoly. In parts of New Jersey, electricity is This model has an inherent conflict provided by a co-op owned by either a of interest that benefits management and township or its customers. shareholders at the expense of captive customers who cannot switch their utility Kin Gee of Holmdel is the president of company. Consumers Helping Affect Regulation of History is replete with stories that Gas and Electric (CHARGE). Letters to the editor may be sent via email to news@thetritownnews.com. Letters should be limited to 250 words. All submissions may be edited for length, grammar, content and libelous statements.
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Planners approve second phase of Adventure Crossing By CHARLES DAYE Staff Writer
JACKSON – The members of the Jackson Planning Board have granted preliminary and final site plan approval to the second phase of the Jackson Crossing 2/ Adventure Crossing project. Planning Board Chairman Robert Hudak, Township Councilman Martin Flemming, Business Administrator Terence Wall, Michele Campbell, Jeffrey Riker, Andrew Jozwicki and Joseph Riccardi voted “yes� on a motion to grant approval during a special meeting that was held on July 27 at Jackson Memorial High School. The board approved a second phase that will take shape as one of two options: three warehouses or two warehouses and one indoor recreational facility. Developer Vito Cardinale of Cardinale Enterprises will announce at a later date the option he selects for the second phase of Jackson Crossing 2/Adventure Crossing at a 75-acre site on Route 537 between Interstate 195 and Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson.
Attorney Salvatore Alfieri represented Cardinale before the board on July 27 to discuss the second phase of the project. The applicant was seeking preliminary and final major site plan approval to construct warehouses and/or a recreation facility under one of three alternatives: • Alternative No. 1 proposed three warehouses totaling 1.18 million square feet; • Alternative No. 2 proposed two warehouses totaling 735,100 square feet and a 450,000-square-foot recreation building; • Alternative No. 3 proposed combining the two warehouses into one warehouse. This option was withdrawn by Cardinale. “This was the site where we originally had a Top Golf (recreation facility), a convention center and apartments ‌ That is what I originally had and that is what the neighbors on Anderson Road (which adjoins the property) do not want. They do not want apartments, they do not want access to Anderson Road,â€? Cardinale told board members. “We are back tonight with a new plan
that does not include the convention center on this property, a plan that does not have any access to Anderson Road and a plan that does not have lights from Top Golf,â€? he said. Cardinale said a sports and entertainment element in this area was removed as part of the settlement of a lawsuit residents filed against the project. “This property was created, obviously, for a recreation use in the community, the state, Ocean County and Monmouth County,â€? he said. Cardinale said he will proceed with his plan to build a medical research center, but will do so on another side of the property. The Linda E. Cardinale Multiple Sclerosis Center at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township, is named for Cardinale’s wife who passed away from MS in 2013. “I am trying to kill MS, that is my goal, so we will build a medical research center ‌ It will be one of the largest brain institutes in the world, it will be funded by this property,â€? he said.
Cardinale has said the five-story medical research center he plans to construct in Jackson is expected to include retail uses on the first floor, medical research space and 58 residential units for individuals who have special needs. During the public comment portion of the July 27 meeting, several residents expressed concern about Adventure Crossing changing what they described as the “character of the neighborhood� in regard to traffic and the surrounding environment when it comes to possible noise, light and air pollution. Phase 1 of Jackson Crossing 2/Adventure Crossing broke ground in July 2018 and consists of fast food and sit down restaurants, a convenience store and a gas station on Route 537, according to Ian Borden, who is the planner for the project. Phase 1 also includes two hotels, a 100,000-square-foot indoor recreation building, four outdoor sports fields and an Air Dome building with a sports bar, party rooms, an arcade and physical therapy space, Borden said.
Jackson’s Barney wins Wall Modified Garden State Classic WALL TOWNSHIP – One week after scoring his career first Wall Stadium Speedway Modified stock car victory, Blake Barney of Jackson returned on Aug. 15 and won the 60th running of the NAPA Garden State Classic. A Barney family No. 14 entry also won the first Garden State Classic on the onethird mile paved oval in 1959 and has won several other “Classics� during the event’s history, according to a press release.
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Derek Hopkinson of Toms River darted to the lead at the outset of the 125-lap event which was presented by NAPA dealers Brice’s Auto Supply and Van Wickle Auto Supply. Manasquan’s Kenny Van Wickle shadowed the leader early before Howell’s Jimmy Blewett advanced to second approaching the 40-lap mark. Blewett then chased Hopkinson before driving to the outside lane for the lead on lap 52.
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A caution a few laps later saw Blewett and Jackson’s Steven Reed dive into the pit area for new tires as Holmdel’s Andrew Krause and Barney, who had started ninth, advanced to second and third. Hopkinson continued to lead the way as Blewett and Reed charged back to the front. Soon Blewett and Reed took over the top two positions and a battle for the lead was on as the duo swapped the top spot a few times near the 100-lap mark. Blewett then held his ground before spinning on lap 117. He soon left the race with reported mechanical trouble. That development left Reed and Hopkinson to fight for first as Howell’s Kevin Davison and Barney lurked close behind. The war for the win boiled over with six laps to go in turn two when Reed and Hopkinson touched and Hopkinson went spinning to force a caution flag. As a result, Hopkinson went to the rear
of the field for causing the caution and Reed was sent to the back as officials felt he had contributed to Hopkinson’s incident, according to the press release. Davison and Barney wrestled on the restart before Barney charged to the front while Davison faded. Jackson’s Kyle Scisco finished second after starting 20th, as Ron Frees of Lanoka Harbor raced from 21st to finish third. Farmingdale’s Tommy Martino and Krause wrapped up the top five. Brick Township’s Eddie McCarthy was sixth. “If you would have told me with 20 laps to go that we would win this race I wouldn’t have believed you,� Barney said after the event. “But this team has never given up in its history and I have learned not to give up. This car is a rocket. Just like when we won last week, the car is great on the outside and I knew if we got a chance in the closing laps we could win it.�
Howell man pleads guilty (Continued from page 1)
“This underscores the need to keep a watchful eye on the charged environment in Ocean County that resulted in 54 antiSemitic incidents in 2019, according to the ADL’s latest audit. “We are thankful to New Jersey law enforcement agencies for sending the mes-
sage that these kinds of threats will not go without consequence,� Neuer said. In a press release, Nolan acknowledged the work of Assistant Prosecutor Shanon Chant-Berry, who handled the case on behalf of the state, and the Lakewood Police Department Detective Bureau and the New Jersey State Police for their collaborative efforts in securing Lodespoto’s guilty plea.
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Supreme Court allows $10B New Jersey State Museum online borrowing plan to stand (Continued from page 1)
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he justices who sit on the New Jersey Supreme Court have ruled that New Jersey’s elected representatives may borrow up to $9.9 billion to address the fiscal crisis that has arisen as a consequence of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. The court issued its ruling on Aug. 12 in the case of the New Jersey Republican State Committee vs. Gov. Phil Murphy. The ruling came one week after oral arguments were heard by the justices of the state’s highest court. The legal case arose from legislation Murphy signed into law on July 16. Murphy, a Democrat, signed the New Jersey COVID-19 Emergency Bond Act which authorizes the state to borrow up to $9.9 billion to address the fiscal crisis brought on by the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. In its ruling the court said “the law represents a policy choice made by the legislative and executive branches to address the current crisis. It is not for the judiciary to assess the wisdom of that decision. The only question here is whether the borrowing scheme violates the state Constitution. … Subject to the limits imposed here by the court, the bond act does not violate the Constitution.” The court set forth certain limits with which the Democratic-controlled Legislature will have to comply as it moves forward with the borrowing plan. The plaintiffs in the litigation were the New Jersey Republican State Committee; state Sen. Declan O’Scanlon (R-Monmouth); state Assemblyman Hal Wirths (R-Morris, Sussex, Warren); and residents Lisa Natale-Contessa of Toms River and Ileana Schirmer of Hamilton Township. The Republicans’ complaint asserted, among other claims, that enacting the New Jersey COVID-19 Emergency Bond Act would be a violation of the Debt Limitation Clause of the state Constitution. 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 up to $9.9 billion to be issued over the two periods. In a statement following the Supreme Court’s ruling, O’Scanlon said, “I feel strongly that the Supreme Court ruled the wrong way. … The mission of government – to be responsible, fair and live within its means – doesn’t go away in the face of adversity. On the contrary, that mission becomes even more critical during such times. “Regardless of our dissatisfaction with this ruling, it is our job as sitting legislators to do our best working within the bounds of the decision and minimize the damage that unfettered borrowing would have on the fiscal future of our state, as well as the economic pain it would have on our children and grandchildren. “Thankfully, the decision does insist on accurate, regular certifications of revenue and shortfalls, and limits what borrowed funds can be used for. “We must use all power vested in our co-equal branch of government to deal head-on with the challenges placed before us. Our children and grandchildren cannot afford our dumping today’s challenges on them. They will have enough of their own,” O’Scanlon said. The New Jersey Democratic State Committee took a different view of the ruling and said, “The Supreme Court unanimously affirmed the constitutionality of Gov. Murphy’s COVID-19 emergency borrowing plan … if the lawsuit had been successful, thousands of first responders, teachers, public health workers and other essential employees would have been fired in the middle of the pandemic. “The court wholly rejected the Republicans’ arguments and accepted Gov. Murphy’s reasoning that the borrowing plan is necessary given the stark financial realities the state is facing due to COVID-19. … Gov. Murphy and legislative Democrats are making the hard choices needed for middle class families to weather this storm,” the New Jersey Democratic State Committee said.
January, features a collection of Boehm porcelain bird sculptures juxtaposed with taxidermy birds from the Natural History collection, original Audubon etchings and related bird objects, according to the press release. Using images taken before the exhibition opened, they created a virtual exhibit catalogue on Flickr. In addition, Ciotola has produced a series of 10 short videos that are inspired by objects and birds in the exhibition. The series can be found on the museum’s website under the Exhibits tab or on the Facebook and Instagram pages, according to the press release. Assistant Curator of Education Diane Watson created the museum’s Maker Space program, which is normally offered weekly during the summer months and school breaks. Watson, ably assisted by her children, demonstrates a series of 15 projects that expand on museum collections and related topics. The projects mostly use commonly found household craft items and recycled materials. The Maker Space programs can be accessed from the link on the museum home
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ON CAMPUS Alvernia University, Reading, Pa., announced that local student-athletes were named to the Middle Atlantic Conference Academic Honor Roll: Grant Hackett of Howell, a graduate of Howell High School, earned the honor as a member of the aseball team while studying finance; and Brandon Smith, of Howell, a graduate of Freehold Township High School, earned the honor as a member of the baseball team while studying sport management.
page and on the Facebook or Instagram pages. The Small Explorers monthly program was likewise taken online with a series of videos by Early Learning Coordinator Kerry Scott. The program is intended for children from 6 months to 5 years old and their caregivers. Each video features a topic inspired by a museum object or artwork. Some are longer videos that are meant to simulate the in-person experience and other videos are shorter story times. The Small Explorers series can be accessed from a link on the museum home page or on the Facebook page, according to the press release. Virtual sky talks are being created by the museum’s planetarium staff. There are five videos discussing summer constellations and stars, with additional talks being added every two weeks. The sky talks can be accessed from the museum website or the Facebook or Instagram pages. The New Jersey State Museum is currently closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, however, work is taking place to ready the museum for reopening with reduced capacity, additional cleaning protocols, social distancing and masks required, according to the press release.
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ou always remember your first car. For me, it was a maroon 1965 Chevy Chevelle sedan. It was a hand-me-down from my dad. There wasn’t anything special about it. It wasn’t a Super Sport on anything like that. Just a plain Jane Chevelle. It had a straight six engine that burned oil and sounded like a ticking watch while idling. One day when I was headed to the shore, I pulled into one of those Piney Peter Perrotta gas stations on the Black Horse Pike with it and the almost toothless gas attendant started fawning over it. He wanted to buy it from me. I looked around his gas station and saw a graveyard of old American cars that he obviously had bought and was in the process of “hot rodding” or “souping up” – as we used to say. I politely declined his offer, but came away thinking that maybe this old Chevelle is something special after all. What happens to most of us, after that first car experience is that – if it’s a positive one – we tend to go back to that same brand or sometimes even that same exact car when it comes time to replace it. Car makers are keenly aware of this emotional attachment tendency in the car buying process. That’s why manufacturers and constantly on the prowl to create a successful “entry” level car to their brand. They know that if they can hook you on their cars at an early age then it’s a good bet you will stick with it. Enter the 2020 Cadillac CT4. A brand new entry into the Cadillac line up this year. The CT4 replaces the ATS and is slotted just below the CT5. Cadillac offers this new sedan as a possible entry level purchase to its brand, hoping to attract first time buyers and compete with the luxury sedan entry level offerings from Audi, BMW and Mercedes. I recently spent one week behind the wheel of the new CT4 and came away quite impressed with this new offering,
The Cadillac CT4 is designed to appeal to a new generation of Cadillac buyers with its athletic design and astute driving dynamics.
with some slight reservations. Cadillac offers the new, sleek looking CT4 in front wheel and all wheel drive in four different trim levels: luxury (starting at $33,990); Premium Luxury ($38,490); Sport ($39,590) and the V-Series ($45,490). The test car I drove for one week was the all wheel drive Premium Luxury model with the option upgraded 2.7 liter turbo engine. The first thing I noticed about this vehicle when the transport company dropped it off for me was how beautiful its exterior styling is. It really is a sharp looking and stylishly designed luxury sedan. The second thing I noticed was its paint job. This car is Garnet Metallic, which translates in the real world to an almost chocolately/brown color with a tint of cinnamon. It’s a stunning color and Cadillac must have gone out of its way to use a high quality metallic paint, because this car shined in the rain. The interior was appointed with a combination cinnamon and jet black leather. The exterior and interior combination makes for quite a handsome package. Cadillac offers two engine options for the new CT4. The base 2.0 liter turbo charged engine is standard. The powerplant puts out 237 horsepower.
My tester had the upgraded 2.7 liter turbo charged engine that put out an impressive 325 horsepower. The standard automatic transmission with the 2.7 liter engine is a fairly smooth eight speed. My on the road experience with this new CT4 was quite positive. While it doesn’t afford the driver with the performance oriented drives of the Audi, BMW or Mercedes, this Cadillac has its own unique feel to it. This CT4 is quite nimble in the handling category, more than capable of providing an exciting driving feel through complicated twists and turns. It accelerates impressively – especially when you put it in the sport mode – as it is more than capable of making aggressive passes and getting you comfortably on to the interstate. What makes the ride of this Caddy unique is that while it manages to provide that nimble handling experience, it also affords a quite comfortable ride at the same time. It still exudes that luxurious Cadillac feel to it. The one area where I thought Cadillac could have done a bit better in is in the dashboard layout, design and composition. I thought the dashboard configuration and composition was just average. A little
bit of an upgrade in this department will go a long way in making this vehicle a grand slam rather than just a one run homer. Added options to my tester included: $2,500 for the upgraded engine; $2,000 for the all wheel drive drivetrain; $1,700 for the navigation system and a Bose premium audit package; $1,200 for the driver assist package; $1,200 for a climate package; $1,150 for a technology package; $800 for driver awareness package and $625 for that Garnet metallic paint. The EPA Department of Transportation gas mileage ratings for this new model are 23 miles per gallon overall – with 28 mpg on the highway and 20 mpg in city driving. The EPA estimates that the annual fuel cost of driving this CT4 is about $2,100, as it uses 4.3 gallons of gas per every 100 miles. This model was not crash test rated by the government. Overall, I would say that before you go running to lease or buy one of those fancy European import luxury sedans, give this Cadillac a chance. It just might surprise you.
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• Free Estimates • Fully Insured
• Custom Seemless Gutters Leaf Guards
Lawn Care
OWNER OPERATED
FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES
Specializing in
NM-00437244
$999 or more
** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 1 Cord $175.00 • 1/2 Cord $100 PROMPT/EMERGENCY
TIMCO HOME
No Job Too Small
NM-00436170
732-613-1115 973-818-0880
Home Improvements
AJ’s Home Improvement, LLC
Will Serve The Monmouth Areas For Tree Work & Landscaping Only
Free Estimates • Insured • Owner-Operated
(Office)
Home Improvements
• Hardwood Floors • Kitchens • Laminate Floors • Moldings • Odd Jobs • Painting • Power Washing • Repairs • Roofing • Sheds • Siding • Wallpaper • Windows
ALL WORK GUARANTEED !!!
NJ Lic# 13VH06672000
www.ke�floorshic.com
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Over 2,500 Satisfied Customers
NM-00437346
Interior HH Exterior We Accept Credit Cards
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Landscaping
G.S. LAWN SVC & LANDSCAPING, LLC
KEY CONSTRUCTION HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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Free Estimates • Fully Insured
• Design & Landscaping • Upgrades & Renovations • Plant Warranty • Hardscape/Outdoor Kitchens • Interlocking Pavers
• 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
NJ LIC# 13VH07629700
WWW.PRIMECUTLANDSCAPING.COM Certified Paver Installer
Lawn Care
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732-287-5205
Landscaping
D&S
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
LANDSCAPING INC.
Paver Walkways Patio • Driveways Snow Plowing
COMPLETE LANDSCAPE DESIGN 732-549-6387
www.dslandscapinginc.com
NM-00437349
Since 1988
Certified brick paver and retaining wall installer
Lawn Care
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FOR LANDSCAPE DESIGN
NM-00437050
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
732-713-1528 TOM 732-713-2008 BRIAN
NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A
TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
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BUSINESS & SERVICE CALL OUR CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT TO ADVERTISE HERE 732-358-5200
Plumbing
David J. McConnell 732-257-6254
Landscaping
UNITED
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
Masonry/Paving
Serving the area for over 31 years! Best from Europe!
NM-00437350
Masonry/Paving
ART MOHR PAINTING
POLISH
MASON
732-983-1520 Interior & Exterior Residential & Commercial Powerwashing Drywall Repair Taping & Spackling Handyman Services Snowplowing Services
All Phases of Brick, Stone & Concrete Work Free Designing Available www.poloniaconstruction.com
CALL NICK
732-207-3933 732-617-TREE
Painting/Wallpapering
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732-525-8118
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732-418-0011 Metuchen, NJ 08840 | info@mattcoplumbing.com
PAINTING
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Please visit our website or call for more info.
Masonry/Paving
Power Washing
When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter
(732) 534-0548
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Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured NM-00431741
Lic#13VH06178600
SPECIALIZING IN
Painting/Wallpapering
Custom Painting
WE BUY GOLD
Satisfaction Guaranteed
WANTED: BROKEN OR UNWANTED GOLD - SILVER- PLATINUM
Quality Work • Affordable Wallpaper Removal • Sheetrock Repair Taping/Spackling • Interior/Exterior Reliable Prompt Service
CASH IN GOLD & SLIVER COINS, JEWELRY, WATCHES & MORE
732-861-9705
NM-00436520
Cartier * Rolex * Patek Philippe * Tissot Audemar, Piguet, Omega, Michael Kors + Many More. ALL TRANSACTIONS ARE CONFIDENTIAL CASH OR CHECK PAYMENTS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE IF IT’S GOLD, PLATINUM OR SILVER WE’LL BUY IT!
• Houses • Decks • Fences • Concrete • Brick Pavers • Pool Areas • Deck Staining o s l A • Polymetric Sanding
Glenn Kaune’s
Merchandise Wanted
NM-00435151
plumbing & heating “Honest, Neat and Professional Service�
• All Phases Of Painting • Interior/Exterior • Moulding Installation •No Job Too Small
NM-00436429
#13VH04604300
Plumbing
Painting/Wallpapering
Serving all of New Jersey since 1998
CELL # 732-810-9511
No Job Too Small NJ Lic#8843
www.mattcoplumbing.com
3rd Generation
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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Masonry/Paving
Specializing in all types of paving for Driveways & Parking Lots
Plumbing • Heating Home Improvements
NM-00436330
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NM-00436972
Lawn Care
DISCOUNTS 732-605-0362 AVAILABLE Over 30 yrs. • Free Est./Ins.
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ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER
732.619.6829
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TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
NM-00437000
FREE ESTIMATES
TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
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One-Month-Only Window & Patio Door Flash
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E A S L This is a Flash Sale, and that means it won’t last! You only have 31 days to get this discount and SmartSun™ glass upgrade!1 There are limited appointments available, and you must book yours before August 31st!
SAVE $325 on every window1
FREE Upgrade
to our SmartSun™ Glass to help keep your home even more comfortable1
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SAVE $850 on every patio door1
NO NO NO
Money Down Payments
for 1 year
Interest
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your entire project1
Valid on initial visit only—not to be combined with any other offer. Minimum purchase of 4 or more windows and/or patio doors at time of initial visit. Financing provided by third parties and is subject to credit requirements. 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.
Call to book your virtual or in-home appointment
609-460-8202
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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