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Jackson files complaint with BPU regarding Altice services

By CHARLES DAYE Staff Writer

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unicipal officials in Jackson have filed a complaint with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) against Altice (also known as Optimum) in regard to service the company is providing to its customers in Jackson.

Township Council members announced the action during a meeting on Oct. 13.

“The town has formally filed a complaint with the BPU regarding Altice.

The town has, in my opinion, worked in good faith before filing this complaint. We reached out to the management of Altice months ago in attempts to alert them to the concerns,” council President Alexander Sauickie said.

“These are not new concerns and they did not start with the (coronavirus) pandemic, they were in existence before that.

However, we did want to try and do right

by Altice and see if we can work through their management,” Sauickie said.

According to the complaint, the concerns regard what municipal officials said is inferior cable television and internet service being provided to customers in Jackson by Optimum/Altice USA under its current franchise issued by the BPU. The complaint states that Optimum/ Altice is seeking to blame the COVID-19 state of emergency for its inability to provide adequate service, however, Jackson officials said the complaints regarding service existed prior to the pandemic.

In the complaint, Jackson officials said the franchise that has been granted to Altice makes no exception for an increased

The Jackson Township Council, including, left to right, Martin Flemming, Andrew Kern, Alex Sauickie and Stephen M. Chisholm Jr., has filed a complaint with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities citing service issues with Optimum/Altice USA. Missing from the photo is Councilman Ken Bressi.

use of its services due to people being confined to their home.

Officials said that despite inadequate service, slow upload speed, poor network connections and the inability to use “DropBoxes,” the firm has not offered or provided a public statement that its fees would be reduced due to its failure to provide adequate services.

Residents have complained about an inability to receive satisfaction when contacting the company’s customer service department and about waiting on hold for hours, only to be told the issues are “temporary” and will be immediately resolved.

Those seeking to address their concerns in person must wait for an extended period of time at an understaffed storefront loca-

tion, according to Jackson officials.

Jackson officials said they have provided a direct link on the township’s website for residents’ complaints to be directed to Altice, according to the complaint.

Jackson joins Hamilton Township and Robbinsville, both in Mercer County, in requesting the BPU to immediately begin an investigation into the adequacy of services being provided by Altice to its customers.

In addition to filing a complaint with the BPU, “the council is requesting a 50% reduction in the fees that are paid to Altice for the residents going forward,” Sauickie said.

Municipal officials are asking the BPU to push for a 50% reduction in fees charged

by Altice to its customers until the company can show it is providing 100% of the service.

Officials in Howell recently took similar action against Altice. Officials in that neighboring town heard from residents who expressed displeasure with internet service that is being provided by the company.

Sauickie told the Tri-Town News this week that Jackson’s officials have agreed with residents for some time regarding the service Altice is providing.

“We admittedly took an approach where we tried, in good faith, to work with Altice’s management. … We took further steps by putting a link on our website to allow residents to file complaints that went directly to Altice. It has not gotten better to the point where we feel they rectified the problem,” he said.

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Gov. Murphy signs order allowing resumption of indoor sports

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ov. Phil Murphy has signed Executive Order No. 187, allowing the resumption of contact practices and competitions in indoor settings for organized sports defined as “medium risk” and “high risk” by the New Jersey Department of Health’s “Guidance for Sports Activities.”

The order encompasses sports including ice hockey, basketball, cheerleading, group dance, rugby, boxing, judo, karate,

taekwondo and wrestling, according to a press release from Murphy’s office.

Murphy previously signed executive orders which permitted the resumption of outdoor sports activities, “low risk” practices and competitions in indoor settings, and non-contact indoor practices for “medium risk” and “high risk” sports, according to the press release.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for our student-athletes, sup-

port staff and school communities,” Murphy was quoted as saying in the press release.

“After consulting stakeholders and medical experts, we have concluded that, with proper public health and safety protocols in place, indoor sports may now resume in a way that protects players, coaches and staff,” he said.

All indoor practices and competitions are limited to 25% of the capacity of the

room, but not more than 25 or less than 10 persons.

However, if the number of individuals who are necessary for practice or competition, such as players, coaches and referees, exceeds 25, the practice or competition may proceed if no unnecessary individuals such as spectators are present.

Even if the exception applies, the

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YOUR TURN

An eloquent witness to Earth’s changing climate

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n his 94 years, British naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough has explored every part of the Earth, from polar ice caps to equatorial rain forests to African savannas.

His acclaimed television series, including “Life on Earth” and “The Blue Planet,” brought exotic animal species into millions of homes, sparking a sense of wonder and discovery.

But in his lifetime, Attenborough has seen immense changes to the Earth’s landscape and climate patterns. The world’s population has tripled, nearly half of its wilderness has been lost, and the amount of carbon in the atmosphere has risen by 50%. Thousands of wildlife species are now declining or extinct, as air and ocean temperatures rise.

If current trends continue, he says, large parts of the Earth will become uninhabitable in the next 80 years, wildlife will undergo a mass extinction, and our civilization’s survival will be threatened.

Attenborough’s newly released film, “A Life on Our Planet” (available on Netflix), is his attempt to change the trajectory of human impact on Earth before it is too late.

“This film is my witness statement and my vision,” says Attenborough, speaking directly to the camera, his bright blue eyes clouding with grief at scenes of denuded rain forests, melting ice sheets and bleached ocean coral.

For 100,000 years, he said, the Earth was a “Garden of Eden” with an average temperature that did not vary by more than a degree. But the last 200 years of human

domination have disrupted its gentle, reli- of a nuclear power plant explosion in April able rhythms.

1986.

Instead of living in harmony with naWith high levels of radiation, the city ture, he said, humans are burning fossil fu- of 50,000 was immediately evacuated els that release carbon into the atmosphere, and abandoned. With no human activity destroying forests that support wildlife and over the past 35 years, the land has been absorb carbon, and in the process are rais- reclaimed by forest and wildlife is now ing the Earth’s temperature. abundant.

However, Attenborough finds hope in “If we take care of nature, nature will many places. take care of us,” said Attenborough. “We One such place is Costa Rica, which have to move from being apart from nature in the 1980s was down to only 25% for- to being a part of nature once again.” est cover as a result of Attenborough has an uncontrolled logging. But optimistic vision of how GUEST COLUMN following a concentrated humankind can rescue the • effort to restore forests planet – and civilization – and habitats, Costa Rica is during the next 100 years: MICHELE S. BYERS now 50% forested and is • Switch to renewable renowned as an ecotourenergy. As Attenborough ism destination. points out, “the living world is essentially Another place is the Pacific island na- solar powered.” tion of Palau, which instituted vast noHumans must phase out fossil fuels fishing zones to prevent fish species from in favor of renewable sources like solar, being wiped out by commercial harvests. wind and geothermal. When this happens, With sufficient no-fish zones, Atten- energy will be more affordable, cities will borough believes, species can rebound in be cleaner and quieter, and the power will great enough numbers to be a plentiful never run out. food source in those places where fishing • Plant new forests. “They are the best is allowed. technology nature has for locking away Yet another place is the small, densely carbon,” he says. “The wilder and more populated country of Holland. The Dutch, diverse forests are, the better they are at he said, have become masters at high-tech absorbing carbon from the atmosphere.” farming and are producing more food on • Protect the oceans. The oceans and less land – thus proving the worldwide their phytoplankton are another powerful “land grab” to clear forests for agriculture ally in the battle to reduce carbon in the can be reversed. atmosphere. And the healthier and more One unusual place where Attenborough diverse the ocean life, the more sustainable sees hope is Chernobyl, Ukraine, the site it will be as a food source.

• Reduce population growth. Every species has a maximum population that can be sustained and Attenborough believes humans are hitting their limit.

The good news is the number of children being born worldwide each year is leveling off and some countries like Japan have stabilized their population.

• Change our diets. If enough people switch their diet to mostly plant-based foods, which use far less land than meat production, more land can be replanted with trees to absorb carbon and provide habitat for wildlife.

This is not just about saving our planet, it’s about saving ourselves, emphasizes Attenborough, who said, “With or without us, the natural world will rebuild.”

“A Life on Our Planet” is a magnificent addition to Attenborough’s opus, clearly explaining the threats to Earth’s inhabitants and offering a clear pathway to a sustainable future.

Attenborough notes that humans are the smartest creatures that ever lived on Earth and the only species that is able to envision the future. Let’s take this wise elder’s advice and act now for the benefit of the planet and all its species.

To see trailers for “A Life on Our Planet,” go to https://www.ourplanet.com/en/ video/david-attenborough-a-life-on-ourplanet-trailer/

Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hill. She may be reached at info@njconservation.org

New virtual programs added by Zimmerli Art Museum

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he Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University will offer a variety of virtual programs this fall as the museum remains closed to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic and in-person programs are suspended until further notice.

The series Saturday Sparks features two art workshops for adults on Zoom. On Oct. 24, join Wes Sherman for “Impression Collage,” which explores techniques for rubbings to capture different textures and forms.

Tom Rutledge presents “Watercolors: At Sea” on Nov. 14, guiding participants in advancing their skills by creating their own

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interpretations of a nautical scene from the Zimmerli’s collection.

No experience is necessary and all are welcome, but space is limited and sessions ($15 to $40) fill quickly. Participants must provide their own materials; supply lists are provided following registration.

For complete details, visit https:// go.rutgers.edu/artclasses The Zimmerli invites the public to a free virtual screening of “Political Advertisement X: 1952-2020” on Oct. 27.

This 10th iteration of the film series by artists Antoni Muntadas and Marshall Reese surveys presidential campaign com-

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mercials and traces the impact of political media. Zoom registration is required at https://go.rutgers.edu/rutgersPAX Following the screening, the artists will join a discussion moderated by Stuart Shapiro, associate dean of faculty and professor, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy; and John Weingart, associate director, Eagleton Institute of Politics, and director, Education Programs and Center on the American Governor.

Art Together offers free family art activities either live on Zoom or recorded to view on demand via Zimmerli at Home.

Join upcoming sessions on Nov. 7 and Dec.

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5. Register up to program start time by visiting https://go.rutgers.edu/arttogether Artists of all ages are welcome, but sessions are best suited for ages 5-13, joined by their grown-ups.

Recorded sessions are posted on Zimmerli at Home.

Visit Zimmerli at Home to explore eMuseum, Make Art at Home, Art + Music, Virtual Backgrounds, online exhibitions, artist interviews, virtual events, and videos.

In addition, a recording of Art Before/ After Hours from Oct. 6 is available at go.rutgers.edu/ABAHOct6

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TV, Movies, Celebrities & More

Halloween With Friends

By Paul Hall

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alloween is a holiday filled with tricks and treats. And the new film Hubie Halloween (streaming on Netflix) is no exception as the comedy set in modern-day Salem, Massachusetts, is ready to stop by and knock on your door.

Hubie Dubois (Adam Sandler) is a big kid. He still lives at home with his mom (June Squibb) in Salem. He has a crush on the prettiest girl from high school, Violet Valentine (Julie Bowen). Most important of all, he loves Halloween.

The yard is fully decorated, he has a Halloween monitor sash and gives a speech at the local elementary school as the Official Volunteer Halloween Helper — at least that’s what his card says. But this town has never accepted Hubie, despite his best efforts.

As Halloween approaches, Hubie finds himself in the middle of ghosts, goblins, an escaped mental patient, a werewolf and

a whole lot of craziness all around Salem.

Can he survive the night against the variety of bullies who would see him harmed?

First and foremost, this is a Sandler role you have seen a number of times before as it crosses so many of his characters from previous movies. Sandler’s Hubie conjures up visions of The Waterboy, Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore, all rolled into one.

To pull it off, he brings along so many of his friends that it’s hard to go through a scene without at least one or two popping in, from bigger stars like Steve Buscemi, Ray Liotta, Squibb and Kevin James to players you remember by face, even if you don’t remember them by name. It feels like a big excuse for all of Sandler’s friends and characters from past movies to come together for a good time.

And that is the part that works with Hubie Halloween; the atmosphere that is created feels like actors who genuinely wanted to be there.

Much of the material felt old and rehashed from what has worked in the past for Sandler and crew, but their genuine affection for each other warms over what could have been a totally stale trick instead of a mildly entertaining treat.

Watch the credits for some fun outtakes of the cast and crew, and watch for appearances from Sandler regulars Tim Meadows, Dan Patrick, Maya Rudolph and Ben Stiller, among others. Plus if you look closely you might even be able to find Rob Schneider. Well, just wait for him, you can do it.

A touching tribute also exists in the credits for the late Cameron Boyce, who played Sandler’s son in the Grown Ups franchise.

Sandler showed off his acting chops

in Uncut Gems last year. Those who were introduced to his efforts there will probably be turned off by this effort. But longtime fans just may enjoy seeing all the characters again, despite the leftovers that pass for many of the jokes. Sandler is loyal, there is no doubt about it, and that is endearing to me as so many individuals today will easily leave their friends behind. It’s good to spend the holidays with friends.

Paul’s Grade: C Hubie Halloween Rated PG-13 Stars: Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Kevin James Director: Steve Brill

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COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS Plans have been submitted to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for review of the proposed development of a Wawa convenience store at the site of Glory’s Discount Market in Jackson.

The property, owned by the applicant Dreamview, LLC, is at the corner of Cedar Swamp Road (Route 527) and Commodore Boulevard (Route 526).

The applicant is proposing to redevelop the site with a 4,700-square-foot convenience store and gas station; a

5,200-square-foot liquor store; and an 8,500-square-foot retail store, according to a letter from Stonefield Engineering and Design to the DEP. The proposed buildings would replace Glory’s Discount Market. At this time there is no date set for a public hearing before the Jackson Planning Board.

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Jackson council members approve open space purchase

By CHARLES DAYE Staff Writer

JACKSON – Members of the Jackson Township Council will purchase a 4-acre parcel on Cassville Road in the Cassville section of the municipality and preserve the tract as open space.

The parcel to be purchased adjoins the historic Rova Farms property municipal officials purchased for preservation as open space.

During a meeting on Oct. 13, council President Alexander Sauickie, Vice President Andrew Kern, Councilman Martin Flemming, Councilman Ken Bressi and Councilman Stephen Chisholm voted “yes” on a motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing a 4-acre expansion of the Rova Farms property.

In March 2019, council members authorized the purchase of 34 acres at 120 Cassville Road that was previously connected to Rova Farms.

Rova Farms dates back to the early 20th century when the first wave of Russian immigrants purchased 1,400 acres in 1934.

The Russian Consolidated Aid Society of America paid $50,000 for the land and the money was collected from thousands of Russians who were coming to America, according to a Washington Post article published Feb. 6, 1977.

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the culture of their homeland alive. Those associated with Rova Farms were working class individuals, primarily craftsmen and laborers, according to the article.

The 4-acre parcel on Cassville Road that will be added to the open space tract contains a single-family home. The sellers are Sergey and Natalia Titovich, who advised Jackson officials they were willing to accept $575,000 for the property, according to a resolution.

Kern said the council members are continuing their commitment to residents to preserve open space in the community.

During the 2020 election, residents are being asked to approve an increase in Jackson’s open space tax rate. Money raised through the open space tax is used to purchase and maintain open space parcels.

Officials have proposed increasing the open space tax rate from 2 cents per $100 of equalized valuation to 3 cents per $100 of equalized valuation for the acquisition, development, maintenance, preservation and payment of debt service for conservation, recreation, farmland and historic properties and structures. The increase in the tax rate would fund additional acquisitions and improvements of open space by the township.

With an open space tax rate of 2 cents per $100 in place, the owner of a home that is assessed at $250,000 currently pays $50 per year in an open space tax. The owner of a home assessed at $350,000 pays $70 per year. The owner of a home assessed at $450,000 pays $90 per year.

If the open space tax rate is increased to 3 cents per $100, the owner of a home that is assessed at $250,000 would pay $75 per year in an open space tax. The owner of a home assessed at $350,000 would pay $105 per year. The owner of a home assessed at $450,000 would pay $135 per year.

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• DeBows United Methodist Church, corner of Route 571 and Route 537, Jackson, will host a concert by New Jersey’s own “Libby Prison Minstrels” on Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. The Libby Prison Minstrels are known for 18th and 19th century Americana music. This is a free outdoor event; bring your own chairs; weather permitting.

Details: www.debowsumc.org

• The Monmouth Civic Chorus will present a virtual performance of “Joy to the World: From Our Homes to Yours” at 4 p.m. Dec. 20. This is a free event. Email marketing@monmouthcivicchorus.org with the subject line “Joy to the World” to register.

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Republicans should vote to oust Smith

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rom time to time, a congressional election becomes more important than the representation of a single district.

In 2020, Republican voters of New Jersey’s Fourth Congressional District have the opportunity to be heard nationally and contribute to the post-Trump rebuilding of the Republican party by voting for a Democrat.

Chris Smith (R-NJ) is one of those Republican enablers who has allowed the president to abuse his power and the party to devolve into an unrecognizable state.

Since President Trump’s election, Congressman Smith has consistently taken the party line, unable to show independence, unwilling to voice dissatisfaction, reciting the president’s talking points along with

the spineless Republican herd.

Congressman Smith expects this strategy will allow him to coast to a 21st term.

In politics, nothing speaks louder than the ouster of a 40-year incumbent.

A vote for Democratic candidate Stephanie Schmid sends a strong message to the Republican leadership, retires an absentee and out of touch congressman, and most importantly gives the district representation by a local, energetic and highly qualified woman.

Now is an historic time for District 4 Republicans to exercise party independence; elect the best candidate and demonstrate the strength our current party leadership lacks.

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Monmouth County PBA endorses Licitra

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he Monmouth County Conference of PBA delegates, representing 39 law enforcement agencies with more than 2,000 law enforcement officers, are proud to give their overwhelming endorsement of support to Monmouth County freeholder candidate Ross Licitra.

The men and women of the Monmouth County law enforcement community are faced with many challenges each day. It is essential that our officers feel supported and always be treated fairly, with the respect they deserve. Nothing could be more important than for our officers to receive this support from our elected officials.

County freeholders play a significant

role ensuring that public safety is at the forefront of their commitment as freeholders and by making certain that the best technology and equipment is made available to our law enforcement community.

We are confident Ross Licitra, who has dedicated more than 30 years of his life to protecting the citizens of this state as a municipal and county police officer, will be there to support our law enforcement community.

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Howell chamber president: Business owners working to survive

By CHARLES DAYE Staff Writer

HOWELL – Tom Comer, the president of the Howell Chamber of Commerce, is asking area residents to shop local as the community continues to deal with the economic effects of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.

Comer said several Howell businesses have closed since the pandemic took hold in New Jersey in March. “Some of our members have unfortunately gone dark. Whether they are going to come back, I don’t know. It is hard to imagine, especially some of the businesses that were new and had recently opened, that they would have the resources to get through seven, eight or nine months with no revenue and be able to bounce back.

Their expenses did not go away, just their income,� Comer said. “As a business owner, I can tell you the biggest challenge is keeping the lights on and keeping our employees on the books.

Obviously, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan was a huge beneďŹ t. “When a PPP loan is forgiven that is then considered to be income to the com-

pany so you have to pay tax on it. So it wasn’t just free money given to you, but it was a lifeline for many of us who were able to keep our employees out of the unemployment ofďŹ ce,â€? Comer said.

He said the pandemic has been “a gut punch� to businesses of all types.

The chamber president said it took several months after the pandemic took hold for elected ofďŹ cials to permit outside dining at restaurants “and now the weather is starting to turn. I do not think a restaurant can survive if they can only open 25% of the (indoor) tables in their business. “In New Jersey, you can’t really do outside dining in the cold weather. I can’t say I know speciďŹ cally what businesses were hardest hit, but I think it was a gut punch across the board,â€? Comer said. “For people in Howell, as we start to come out of the pandemic, please remember your local businesses are the bread and butter for a community. We are coming into the Christmas season so shop local and shop Howell,â€? Comer said.

Howell Councilman Thomas Russo, who chairs a task force that is seeking to help business owners recover from the eco-

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“However, we remain dedicated to doing everything we can to help our town get through this difďŹ cult time, even if it means getting creative,â€? Russo said. “All businesses have been forced to adapt to a completely new and different environment, and all have felt the blow of this pandemic and the Governor’s restrictions. Our gyms were certainly hit hard. “The restaurant industry took big hits as well. However, it was truly amazing to see our strong Howell community come together and do what we could to help. From ordering take-out to shopping local, Howell came out in a big way for our local businesses in these last few months. “I am convinced our town’s loyalty to our local economy kept many businesses open that would have had to shut down but for our strong community,â€? Russo said. “There is assistance available for qualifying businesses from Monmouth County and the state, and an inquiring business should contact our county freeholders and/ or our local chamber of commerce to see what is currently available and whether they qualify. The programs vary depending on various factors,â€? the councilman said.

Jackson files complaint with BPU

• New Jersey Blood Services will conduct blood drives which are open to the public.

The following blood drives are scheduled: Oct. 22, Howell Donor Center, 1:30-8:30 p.m.; Oct. 23, Howell Donor Center, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Oct. 27, Howell Donor Center, 1:30-8:30 p.m.; Oct. 28, Howell Donor Center, 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.; Oct. 29, Howell Donor Center, 1:30-8:30 p.m.; Oct. 30, Howell Donor Center, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To donate blood or for information about how to organize a blood drive, call toll free:, 1-800933-2566, or visit www.nybloodcenter.org

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nomic impact of the pandemic, said one business closing is too many. “Its hard to say (how many businesses have closed) for sure, but in my opinion, one is too many and there has certainly been more than one. “However, we have some amazing local businesses that are doing a great job adapting to the state’s stringent safety requirements. We have a strong community that is extremely loyal to our local businesses. “We also have a governing body, a newly formed business recovery task force and a chamber of commerce that is dedicated to ensuring our local economy remains strong through this challenging time,â€? Russo said. “There have been many challenges, all of which have been uniquely difďŹ cult; from adopting a municipal budget during the height of the pandemic with so much ďŹ scal uncertainty to crafting ďŹ rst-of-its kind policy to ensure public health and safety. “The biggest challenge for me personally remains having to operate within the Governor’s strict mandates. We have big ideas on how we can help our local economy, but sometimes these ideas are at odds with the Governor’s executive orders.

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“Altice’s initial response was, ‘Hey, (the service issues are) due the pandemic.’ More people are at home and using WiFi, but our franchise agreement with Altice does not allow for that, meaning it is not an excused reason. “And frankly, we looked at other providers, like XFinity/Comcast, where they are not having that (service) problem. We can’t excuse it because of the pandemic; if anything, the pandemic is the reason the service has to be what it is supposed be,�

Sauickie said.

“In addition to poor internet and cable service, Altice is providing an inferior storefront for the residents of Jackson. The store residents have to go to is an embarrassment. It is a subpar building, with a subpar environment inside,â€? he said. “We have heard the residents. We have taken the full action of ďŹ ling the complaint with the BPU and we have taken the additional action (of asking) for a discount for our residents. We can’t have (customers) paying full price when they are not getting full service,â€? Sauickie said.

A representative of Altice did not return a request for a comment.

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number of individuals at the practice or competition cannot exceed 25% of the capacity of the room, and such limit cannot exceed 150 persons, according to the press release.

Facilities and participants must abide by a number of health and safety protocols outlined in the Department of Health’s “Guidance for Sports Activities,� such as screenings for athletes, coaches and staff;

limitations on equipment sharing; and requirements for disinfecting and sanitizing surfaces and equipment, according to the press release.

Additionally, sports under the oversight of either the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association or the National Collegiate Athletic Association must continue to abide by those associations’ rules.

All sporting activities must comply with all applicable laws, regulations and executive orders, according to the press release.

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The Mummy Awakening His Tomb Legendary Monster Has Been A Cinematic Staple For Nearly A Century

By Jeff Pfeiffer, ReMIND Magazine

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long with the scientific and historical knowledge that archaeologist Howard Carter’s unearthing of King Tutankhamun’s Egyptian tomb in 1922-23 revealed, the discovery also had a huge impact on pop culture. It wasn’t long after the tomb was opened that, like an unleashed curse, tales inspired by one of ancient Egypt’s most mysterious practices — mummification of the dead — swept across movie theaters and people’s imaginations in the form of a classic monster.

Stories featuring living mummies were not unheard of in literature before this time, but the age of motion pictures that was getting into full swing around the time of Carter’s discovery really brought the undead creature into the hearts and minds of audiences as filmmakers excavated

mystery, romance and horror from the idea of a mummy returning for revenge or to reclaim a lost love.

The Classic Universal Era The classic standard for mummy movies was set early on, not long after the discovery of King Tut’s resting place.

In 1932, Universal Pictures released The Mummy, which quickly joined the legendary ranks of the studio’s previous two monster movies, 1931’s Dracula and Frankenstein. Boris Karloff, who had gained fame as Frankenstein’s monster a year earlier, also took on the mantle (and the equally memorable Jack Pierce makeup effects) of the mummy, named Imhotep.

Imhotep was an ancient Egyptian prince whose mummified remains are discovered by archaeologists. When the words of a mystical scroll are read aloud in Imhotep’s presence, the mummy inadvertently is brought back to life. He eventually ditches his millennia-old wraps to disguise himself as a wealthy man and

search for his lost love, who he believes has been reincarnated in the form of a beautiful modern woman.

The film is fairly slow-moving by today’s standards, and Karloff is not in the classic mummy-wrap makeup for much of the film (though his character still has a general oddness about him). But director Karl Freund creates terrific atmosphere — especially near the beginning, after the poor guy who reads the words that give Imhotep life goes instantly mad and is overcome with insane laughter once he sees the mummy slowly begin to shamble out of his tomb.

Surprisingly, Universal did not make any more mummy movies until the 1940s, and by then, they had moved on from Imhotep and instead focused on the character of Kharis the mummy, who had a similar backstory. The Kharis films began in 1940 with The Mummy’s Hand, in which the character was played by Tom Tyler. Lon Chaney Jr., who also became famous as the Wolf Man around this time, played Kharis in the follow-up films The Mummy’s Tomb (1942), The Mummy’s Ghost (1944) and The Mummy’s Curse (1944).

Hammer Revival As it had done with the characters of Dracula and Frankenstein’s monster, Britain’s Hammer Film Productions also resurrected the mummy. The “Hammer horror” formula reintroduced the monster for a newer era of color film and looser standards that allowed for more outright horror, including more overt violence and blood.

Famed Hammer staples Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing headlined the studio’s first mummy feature in 1959 with The Mummy, in which Lee played Kharis. Hammer produced lesser, non-related follow-ups in subsequent years: The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb (1964), The Mummy’s Shroud (1967) and Blood From the Mummy’s Tomb (1971). The latter film is notable in that it did not actually feature a shrouded mummy, but rather a reincarnated Egyptian queen, who was likely one of the first female villains in a mummy movie.

The Mummy Meets The 21st Century By and large, the mummy was put back in the tomb when it came to horror movies during the last few decades of the 20th century. Audiences used to aliens, slashers and other modern-day monsters did not seem too frightened by a slow-moving, easy-to-kill, dusty old creature.

But that changed as a new century

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dawned. In 1999, Universal reclaimed its classic character in a fun and scary remake of The Mummy, directed by Stephen Sommers and starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, with Arnold Vosloo taking on Karloff’s role of Imhotep.

For the first time, thanks to advances in CGI effects, a movie mummy was fastmoving and difficult to battle. This brilliantly evil creature was also more horrific than previous incarnations, as he graphically sucked the life out of his victims while trying to restore life to his lost love.

The film successfully blended old mummy movie plot points with new technology to create the template for a truly modern mummy movie.

Sommers’ 2001 sequel, The Mummy Returns, again featured Imhotep but wasn’t quite as successful. A third film, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008), refreshingly realized that other ancient cultures besides Egypt practiced mummification, so here, Fraser’s character battled a resurrected Chinese mummy/ warrior. Beyond that setup, it wasn’t a particularly well-done film, and it effectively ended that particular franchise.

In 2017, Universal brought the mummy back yet again as the intended start to a shared cinematic “Dark Universe” featuring reimagined versions of their classic monsters. Unfortunately, The Mummy, an ill-conceived film starring Tom Cruise and Sofia Boutella, was not well received with critics or with audiences.

So, as a movie character, the mummy has been put under wraps again, for now.

But as we’ve seen, nothing — not time, tombs, deep desert sands or changing tastes among moviegoers — can keep a good mummy down forever.

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ON THE ROAD PETER PERROTTA

2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti Sport AWD

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hen you walk into a good Italian restaurant, no one needs to tell you where you are.

In fact, if you were blindfolded, you would still be able to have a good sense or where you were. First off, the smells emanating from the kitchen would be a dead giveaway. If that weren’t enough, maybe the Sinatra music playing in the background or the clink, clink of wine glasses would be the clinchers.

Either way, the Peter Perrotta ambiance of the Italian vibe is usually unmistakable.

Such is the case, as well, when you get your fist look at the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti Sport AWD compact SUV. Quite simply, there is something unmistakably Italian about the look, feel and drive of this SUV. It has that Italian panache and flair.

“In a world of bland crossovers, the Stelvio is a spicy Italian meatball in a Ferragamo suit,” write the editors of Car and Driver. That, my friends, is an almost perfect description.

Introduced in 2016, the Stelvio is considered a compact luxury crossover SUV that competes with the likes of the BMW X3 and the Mercedes GLC. This crossover is produced at Alfa Romeo’s Cassino Plant in Piedimonte, San Germano, Italy. It is currently Alfa Romeo’s best selling model. In 2018, Alfa Romeo sold about 43,000 Stelvios.

It had been quite some time since I had road tested an Alfa Romeo for review purposes. I think the last Alfa Romeo I had driven was the Spider way back in 1994 – the last year that car was produced.

That Spider was a two-seat, front engine, rear drive roadster. Like most Italian cars, that roadster had a lot of flair to it.

However, most of what I remember about that one week test drive with the Spider was how difficult it was to steer that small car. It steered like a Mack truck. The car was fun to drive, once you got it up to speed, but if you had to do a lot of twists and turns with it, it wasn’t so much fun.

Well, suffice it to say, a lot has changed

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at Alfa Romeo since 1994.

My one week test drive behind the wheel of the 2020 Stelvio was thoroughly enjoyable.

This Stelvio is slick looking, stylish, comfortable on the inside and fun to drive.

It’s steering, by the way, is smooth as silk – I guess the engineers at Alfa Romeo have figured out how to fix that issue.

The Stelvio I drove was rosso – the Italian word for red – with a slick black leather interior and sporty looking 20-inch aluminum, 5-hole wheels. It has an aggressive and sporty exterior stance.

Powering this Stelvio is a a 2.0 liter, four cylinder, turbo-charged engine that puts out an impressive 280 horsepower.

The transmission is a smooth eight speed automatic.

The Ti Sport – the model I drove – features a dynamic sport tuned suspension that affords this vehicle an exciting ride.

It’s fun to drive, handles well through the tight turns and has enough power to do aggressive lane changes and passing maneuvers.

The base price of the Ti Sport AWD is $45,745. My tester was equipped with a lot of options and option packages, bringing

the bottom line sticker price to $61,240 as tested.

Options included: $2,300 for the Rosso Competizone Tri-coat exterior paint; $2,500 for the Ti AWD sport package; $3,250 for Active Driver Assist package; $400 for the security and convenience package; $1,350 for the performance package; $1,350 for a dual pane sunroof; $900 for an upgraded Harmon Kardon audio system; $200 for a wireless charging pad; $700 for the upgraded wheels; $1,100 for leather dash and doors and $200 for red brake calipers.

The EPA fuel consumption ratings for the Stelvio are not all that impressive, but, on the other hand, not terrible. The Stelvio averages 24 miles per gallon – 28 mpg on the highway and 22 around town. The EPA estimates that it will cost, on average, about $2,050 a year in fuel costs for the Stelvio. It uses about 4.2 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven.

The Stelvio has not been crash test rated the by the government’s 5-star crash test yet.

For positive points, the editor’s at Car and Driver noted of the Stelvio that it had “unmistakably Italian styling, lively han-

dling and gutsy turbo charged engine.”

Agreed.

Car and Driver hit the Alfa Romeo for having “a tight cargo area and untested reliability.”

I didn’t find the cargo area to be tight at all. I’m not sure what the editors at Car and Driver were trying to fit back there, but I found there to be ample room.

Reliability has always been an issue with Italian and French cars. However, since most people lease their vehicles these days anyway, I don’t think reliability should be a major concern if you are considering leasing one of these vehicles because the Stelvo will be covered under the 4-year, 50,000 mile warranty offered, if you lease the vehicle for 3 years.

On the other hand, if you are thinking of purchasing the Stelvio and keeping it long term, beyond the basic warranty coverage, you might want to find yourself an able bodied mechanic who can fix and repair Italian cars before purchasing.

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OCEAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE By virtue of the above stated writ, to me directed, issued out of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION Docket No. F00848214 will be exposed to sa le at public venue on TUESDAY the 24th DAY OF NOVEMBER, A.O. 2020 between the hours of 12 o'clock and 5 o'clock (at 2 o'clock) Prevailing Time in the afternoon of said day at the Office of the Sheriff, Toms River, Township of Toms River, County of Ocean, New Jersey.

All that tract or parcel of land and premises, situate, lying and being in the TOWNSHIP OF MANCHESTER, County of Ocean and State of New Jersey.

Street and Street No.: 76 DORSET ROAD Tax Lot and Block No.: LOT: 20; BLOCK: 52.29 Dimensions: APPROXIMATELY: 71X1151RR Nearest Cross Street: CAROL COURT- BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF DORSET ROAD (50 FEET WIDE) SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF TANGENCY OF A CURVE CONNECTING THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF DORSET ROAD AND THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF CAROL COURT (50 FEET WIDE).

The above description does not constitute a full legal description, said description is filed at the Office of the Sheriff, 120 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ .

THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE

BY PUBLICATION. PRIOR LIENS OF AFFIDAVIT: 3RD PARTY WATER & SEWER LIEN IN THE AMOUNT OF $998.07 + SUBSEQUENT TAXES + INTEREST; CERT # 19-00079 SOLD ON 09/24/2019 TO US BANK CUST FOR PRO CAP 8, MUST CALL PRIOR TO SETTLEMENT FOR REDEMPTION FIGURES. NOTICE OF LIEN IN FAVOR OF LEISURE KNOLL AT MANCHESTER ASSOCIATION, PURSUANT TO NJSA 46:8F21, DATED FEBRUARY 19, 2014 AND RECORDED MARCH 12, 2014 IN BOOK 15761, PAGE 1855 ET SEQ. IN THE OCEAN COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE $3006.20 TOTAL: $4004.27 PURSUANT TO A TAX SEARCH OF 6/11/2020: 2020 QTR 3 DUE: 08/01/2020 $1,152.15 OPEN; ESTIMATED TAX BILL 2020 QTR 4 DUE: 11/01/2020 TO BE DETERMINED. WATER: ACCT: 737200 0 TO: 04/03/2020 $11.60 OPEN PLUS PENALTY SUBJECT TO FINAL READING. SEWER: ACCT: 737200 0 04/01/2020 - 06/30/2020 $82.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY CONFIRMED ASSESSMENTS: NONE. LIENS: YEAR: 2018 - PART OF 2020 TYPE: 3RD PARTY WATER & SEWER AMOUNT: $955.74 CERT NO. 19-00079 SOLD: 09/24/2019 TO: US BANK CUST FOR PRO 8 LIEN AMOUNT IS SUBJECT TO SUBSEQUENT TAXES + INTEREST. MUST CALL PRIOR TO SETTLEMENT FOR REDEMPTION FIGURES. THE REDEMPTION OF LIENS 15 OUTLINED IN NJSA 54:5-54.

PRIOR TO SETTLEMENT FOR REDEMPTION FIGURES. THE REDEMPTION OF LIENS 15 OUTLINED IN NJSA 54:5-54.

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This sale was previously scheduled to be sold on MARCH 20, 2018 . On or about that day sa le was canceled per attorney for Plaintiff. Sale is now being advertised for 4 consecutive weeks in order to inform the public of the rescheduled date of sale per the attorney for Plaintiff.

The amount of the judgment to be satisfied by said sa le is the sum of $380,914.76 more or less, plus interest.

The Sheriff shall deduct his fees, costs and commissions of sale from the total amount bid at the sale.

A 20% deposit (cash or certified funds) is required from the Successful Bidder at the time of sale.

Seized as the property of FRANCES MEREDITH ET VIR. ET ALS, and taken in executiof1 at the suit of BANK OF AMERICA NA, to be sold by Michael G. Mastronardy, Sheriff.

The sale is subject to postponement without further notice.

Attorneys for Plaintiff Frenkel Lambert Weiss W e isman & Gordon, LLP 80 Main Street Suite 460 West Orange, NJ 07052 Sheriff's Docket: CH 774336 Tri-Town News Oct. 21, 28 Nov. 4, 11, 2020 Fee: $289.80 Affidavit: $20.00 OCEAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE By virtue of the above stated writ, to me directed, issued out of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVSION Docket No. F015B8918 will be exposed to sale at public venue on TUESDAY the 17th DAY OF NOVEMBER, A .D. 2020 between the hours of 12 o'clock and 5 o'clock (at 2 o'clock) Prevailing Time in the afternoon of said day at the Office of the Sheriff, Toms River, Township of Toms River, County of Ocean, New Jersey.

All that tract or parcel of land and premises, situate, lying and

Sheriff, Toms River, Township of Toms River, County of Ocean, New Jersey.

All that tract or parcel of land and premises, situate, lying and being in the TOWNSHIP OF LAKEWOOD, County of Ocean and State of New Jersey.

Street and Street No.: 1267 DEL MAR ROAD Tax Lot and Block No.: LOT: 17; BLOCK: 186.07 Dimensions: APPROXIMATELY: 115.65FT X 150.1 SFT X 46.23FT X 93.92FT X 120.00FT Nearest Cross Street: VENTURE DRIVE The above description does not constitute a full legal description, said description is filed at the Office of the Sheriff, 120 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ. THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE

BY PUBLICATION. PRIOR LIENS OF AFFIDAVIT: NONE *SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MUNICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER CHARGES, AND ANY SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER ADVANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTANDING INTEREST REMAIN OF RECORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED AND, IF SO THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE THEREON. **IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S ATTORNEY. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4 :57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

The amount of the judgment to be satisfied by said sale is the sum of $331,869.92 more or less, plus interest.

The Sheriff shall deduct his fees, costs and commissions of sale from the total amount bid at the sale.

A 20% deposit (cash or certified funds) is required from the Successful Bidder at the time of sale.

Seized as the property of RICHARD J. ZULTANKY, ET ALS, and taken in execution at the suit of DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR SPECIALIZED LOAN TRUST 2007-01 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, to be sold by Michael G. Mastronardy, Sheriff.

The sale is subject to postponement without further notice.

Attorneys for Plaintiff PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES PC 1617 JFK BOULEVARD, SUITE 1400 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 Sheriff's Docket: CH 777290

NONE money.

The Sheriff or other per- Surplus Money: If after the sale 1617 JFK BOULEVARD, *SUBJECTOctober TO ANY21, UNPAID NEWSPAPER MEDIA GROUP • www.centraljersey.com 2020O and satisfaction of the mortson conducting the sale will SUITE 1400 TAXES, have information regarding the gage debt, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 MUNICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER including costs and expenses, surplus, if any.

Sheriff's Docket: CH 777290 CHARGES, AND ANY SUCH The Sheriff shall deduct his there remains any sur-plus TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, INOCEAN COUNTY fees, costs and commissions of money, the money will be Tri-Town News SURANCE PREMIUMS OR SHERIFF'S SALE sale from the total amount bid at deposited into the Superior Oct. 14, 21, 28 Nov. 4, 2020 OTHER ADVANCES Court Trust Fund and any per- By virtue of the above stated the sale.

Fee: $196.00 MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR writ, to me directed, issued out TO THIS SALE. ALL INTERA 20% deposit (cash or certified son claiming the Affidavit: $20.00 funds) is required from the Suc- surplus, or any part thereof, of the SUPERIOR COURT OF ESTED PARTIES ARE TO may file a motion pursuant to NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DI- CONDUCT AND cessful Bidder at the time of VISION Docket No. F00175517 RELY UPON THEIR OWN INOCEAN COUNTY Court Rules 4:64-3 sale.

SHERIFF'S SALE and 4:57-2 stating the nature will be exposed to sale at pub- D E P E N D E N T I N V E S T I G A Seized as the property of By virtue of the above stated TIMOTHY PATENAUDE, ET and extent of that person's lic venue on TUESDAY the 17th T I O N T O A S C E R T A I N DAY OF NOVEMBER, A .D. W H E T H E R O R N O T writ, to me directed, issued out ALS, and taken in execution at claim and of the SUPERIOR COURT OF the suit of WELLS FARGO asking for an order directing 2020 between the hours of 12 A N Y O U T S T A N D I N G I N NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DI- BANK NA payment of the surplus money . o'clock and 5 o'clock (at 2 TEREST REMAIN OF REo'clock) Prevailing Time in the CORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORVISION Docket No. F00978818 to be sold by Michael G. The Sheriff or other will be exposed to sale at pub- Mastronardy, Sheriff. per- son conducting the sale will afternoon of said day at the Of- ITY OVER THE LIEN lic venue on TUESDAY the 24th The sale is subject to postpone- have information regarding the fice of the Sheriff, Toms River, BEING FORECLOSED AND, IF T o w n s h i p o f T o m s R i v e r , SO THE CURRENT AMOUNT DAY OF NOVEMBER, A.D. ment without further notice. surplus, if County of Ocean, 2020 between the hours of 12 Attorneys for Plaintiff any.

DUE THEREON. o'clock and 5 o'clock (at 2 POWERS KIRN, LLC The amount of the judgment to New Jersey. **IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE o'clock) Prevailing be satisfied by said sale is the All that tract or parcel of land 728 MARNE HIGHWAY FOR ANY REASON, THE PURand premises, situate, lying and CHASER AT THE SALE SHALL Time in the afternoon of sum of $293,385.38 SUITE 200 being in the TOWNSHIP OF said day at the Office of the more or less, plus interest .

MOORESTOWN, NJ 08057 BE ENTITLED Sheriff, Toms River, Township Sheriff's Docket: CH 778272 The Sheriff shall deduct his JACKSON, County of Ocean ONLY TO A RETURN OF of Toms River, County of fees, costs and commissions of and State of New Jersey.

THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE Street and Street No.: Ocean, New Jersey. sale from the total Tri-Town News PURCHASER 9 ARIZONA AVENUE All that tract or parcel of land amount bid at the sale.

Oct. 21, 28 Nov. 4, 11, 2020 SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER and premises, situate, lying and Fee: $190.40 A 20% deposit (cash or certi- Tax Lot and Block No.: RECOURSE AGAINST THE being in the BOROUGH OF fied funds) is required from the LOT: 10 FKA 1; BLOCK: 7206 MORTGAGOR, THE MORTAffidavit: $20.00 FKA 125.02 LAKEHURST, County of Ocean Suc-cessful Bidder at GAGOR'S ATTORNEY. D i m e n s i o n s : A P P R O X I M - Surplus Money: If after the sale and State of New Jersey. the time of sale.

OCEAN COUNTY Street and Street No.: Seized as the property of JON- A T E L Y : and satisfaction of the mortgage SHERIFF'S SALE 35 PINE STREET TRIMBLE, ET ALS, and taken 45.31 FT X 90.37FT X 59.0FT X debt, including costs and 109.04FT X 118.00FT Tax Lot and Block No.: LOT: 5; By virtue of the above stated in execution at the suit of expenses, there remains any writ, to me directed, issued out W I L - M I N G T O N S A V I N GS Nearest Cross Street: BLOCK: 67 surplus money, the money will D i m e n s i o n s : A P P R O X I M - of the F U N D S O C I E T Y F S B A S OHIO COURT be deposited into the Superior SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW T R U S T E E O F S T A N W I C H The above description does not Court Trust Fund and any perATELY: constitute a full legal descrip- son claiming the surplus, or any JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVI125.00' X 74.00' MORTGAGE LOAN SION Docket No. F01338619 TRUST A. to be sold by Michael tion, said description is filed at part thereof, may file a motion Nearest Cross Street: the Office of the Sheriff, 120 145' FROM CENTRE STREET will be exposed to sale at pub- G. Mastronardy, Sheriff. pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 The above description does not lic ven-ue on TUESDAY the The sale is subject to postpone- Hooper Avenue, Toms River, and 4 :57-2 stating the nature NJ. constitute a full legal descrip- 17th DAY OF NOVEMBER, ment without further notice. and extent of that person's tion, said description is filed at A.D. 2020 be-tween the hours of Attorneys for Plaintiff PHELAN THE SHERIFF HEREBY RE- claim and asking for an order 12 o'clock and 5 o'clock (at 2 H A L L I N A N D I A M O N D & SERVES THE RIGHT TO AD- directing payment of the surplus the Office of the Sheriff, 120 JOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT money. The Sheriff or other perHooper Avenue, Toms River, o'clock) Pre-vailing Time in JONES PC FURTHER NOTICE BY PUB- son conducting the sale will the afternoon of said day at the 1617 JFK BOULEVARD, NJ. LICATION. THE SHERIFF HEREBY RE- Office of the Sheriff, Toms SUITE 1400 have information regarding the PRIOR LIENS OF AFFIDAVIT: surplus, if any.

SERVES THE RIGHT TO AD- River, Township of PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 NONE JOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT Toms River, County of Ocean, Sheriff's Docket: CH 778618 The amount of the judgment to *SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID be satisfied by said sale is the FURTHER NOTICE BY PUB- New Jersey.

TAXES, LICATION. PRIOR LIENS OF All that tract or parcel of land Tri-Town News sum of $291,002.60 more or MUNICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER less, plus interest. and premises, situate, lying and Oct. 14, 21, 28 Nov. 4, 2020 AFFIDAVIT: NONE CHARGES, AND ANY SUCH The Sheriff shall deduct his LAKEHURST BORO 2019 3RD being in Fee: $193.20 TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, IN- fees, costs and commissions of QTR TAXES HOLDS A CLAIM the TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, Affidavit: $20.00 SURANCE PREMIUMS OR sale from the total amount bid at FOR TAXES DUE AND/OR County of Ocean and State of OTHER ADVANCES New Jersey.

OTHER MUNICIPAL the sale.

Legal Notices MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR Street and Street No.: UTILITIES SUCH AS A 20% deposit (cash or certified TO THIS SALE. ALL INTER- funds) is required from the SucWATER AND/OR SEWER IN 835 BOWMAN ROAD ESTED PARTIES ARE TO cessful Bidder at the time of THE AMOUNT OF $1607.52 Tax Lot and Block No.: PUBLIC NOTICE CONDUCT AND LOT: 55 FKA 44; BLOCK: AS OF 08/07/2019 sale.

RELY UPON THEIR OWN IN- Seized as the property of LAKEHURST BORO WATER & 18503 Notice is hereby given that bid proposals classified under N.J.S.A. D E P E N Dwill E Nbe T received I N V E S Tfrom I G A -Bidders SEWER ACCT# 756 0 HOLDS FKA 39 FREDY ET and ALS, 27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 andBRIZUELA, publicly opened T I O N A.M. T O onA10/27/20, S C E R Tdownloaded, A I N and taken A CLAIM FOR TAXES DUE D i m e n s i o n s : A P P R O X I M in execution at the read, in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New Jersey Department of WHETHER OR NOT AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL ATELY: 100.00FT X 440.1OFT suit of Transportation, 1035 Parkway AAvenue, N Y O UTrenton, T S T A NNJ D I N08625; G I N -for: UTILITIES SUCH AS WATER X 100 .00FT X440.10FT JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, TEREST REMAIN OF RE- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, to Nearest Cross Street: AND/OR SEWER Maintenance Structural Steel and Aluminum Repair Contract, Central - 2021, Various Locations CORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORIN THE AMOUNT OF $159.94 BECKER COURT beWarren (South of Route 57) Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, ITY Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset and OVER THE LIEN The above description does not PLUS PENALTY AS OF Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy, BEING FORECLOSED AND, IF The sale is subject to postpone08/07/2019. SUBJECT TO FI- c o n s t i t u t e a f u l l l e g a l Counties SO THE CURRENT AMOUNT ment without further notice. descrip-tion, said descript ion is NAL READING. DUE THEREON. SUPERIOR INTERESTS (IF filed at the Office of the Sheriff, 100% State Attorneys for Plaintiff **IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND ANY): ALL UNPAID MUNICIP- 120 Hooper Avenue, Toms DP No: 21413 FOR ANY REASON, THE PUR- & JONES PC AL TAXES, ASSESSMENTS River, Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 (P.L 1975, c. 127); CHASER AT THE SALE SHALL 1617 AND LIENS; ANY SET OF NJ. THE SHERIFF HEREBY JFK BOULEVARD, BE ENTITLED FACTS WHICH AN ACCUR- RESERVES THE RIGHT TO N.J.A.C. 17:27.

SUITE 1400 ONLY TO A RETURN OF ATE SURVEY WOULD DIS- A D J O U R N T H I S S A L E PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 of Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.19, provide and Disclosure THE contractors DEPOSITmust P AID. THEa Certification CLOSE; ANY RESTRICTIONS W I T H O U T F U R T H E R Sheriff's Docket: CH 778653 Political Contribution Form priorPURCHASER to contract award.

O R C O V E N A N T S O N R E - NO-TICE BY PUBLICATION. SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER CORD WHICH RUN WITH THE PRIOR LIENS OF AFFIDAVIT : Tri-Town News Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, RECOURSE contractor must submit THE the Department of Treasury, Division of AGAINST LAND; RIGHTS OF THE UN- NONE Oct. 14, 21, 28 prior Nov.to4,contract 2020 of the contractor and anyMORTnamed subcontractors THE TED STATES OF AMERICA, IF *SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID Revenue Business Registration MORTGAGOR, Fee: $184.80 award or authorization.

GAGOR'S ATTORNEY. TA-XES, MUNICIPAL LIENS OR ANY; ANY CONDOMINIUM Affidavit: $20.00 Surplus Money: If after the sale OTHER CHARGES, AND ANY LIEN PRIORITY, IF Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, registered with the New Jersey Departandcontractors satisfactionmust of thebe mortgage ANY; ANY OUTSTANDING SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIment of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Wage and Hour Compliance at the time debt, including costs and PUD OR HOMEOWNER'S AS- ENS, INSURANCE PREMIof bid. expenses, there remains any SOCIATION DUES OR FEES, UMS OR OTHER ADVAN-CES surplus money, the money will IF ANY; ANY OCCUPANTS OR MADE BY PLAINTIFF Plans, specifications, and bidding proposed beinformation deposited for intothe the Superiorwork are available at Bid Express PERSONS IN POSSESSION PRIOR TO THIS SA LE. ALL website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to useand this any service.

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Fees apply to downloading documents and plans and bidding access. The son claiming the surplus, or any IF ANY; ADDITIONAL MUNI- TO CONDUCT AND RELY fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees part thereof, may are file adirectly motionpayable to Bid Express. Plans, speC I P A L C H A R G E S , L I E N S , UPON THEIR cifications, and bidding information may be inspected (BUT NOT pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 OBTAINED) by contracting orTAXES OR TAX SALE CERTI- OWN INDEPENDENT INVESTOffices at the following locations: 4 :57-2 stating the nature FICATES AND INSURANCE, IF I G A T I O N T O A S C E R T A I N ganizations at our Design Field and and extent of that person's WHETHER OR NOT ANY ANY. claim and asking for an order The amount of the judgment to OUTSTANDING INTEREST directing payment of the surplus REMAIN OF RECORD be satisfied by said sale is the 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt. 70 West money. The Sheriff or other persum of $231,354.17 more or A N D / O R H A V E P R I O R I T Y Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Cherry son conducting the sale will Hill, NJ 08002 OVER THE LIEN BEING less, plus interest.

Phone: 973-601-6690 Phone:the 856-486-6623 have information regarding Surplus Money: If after the sale FORECLOSED AND, IF SO surplus, if any. and satisfaction of the mortgage THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE The amount of the judgment to THEREON. debt, including costs and be satisfied by said sale is the expenses, there remains any **IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE New sum Jersey of Transportation of Department $291,002.60 more or surplus money, the money will FOR ANY REASON, THE PURof Procurement less,Division plus interest. be deposited into the Superior CHASER AT THE SALE SHALL Bureau of Construction Services The Sheriff shall deduct his Court Trust Fund and any per- BE Avenue of fees,1035 costsParkway and commissions son claiming the surplus, or any ENTI-TLED ONLY TO A REPO total Box amount 600 sale from the bid at TURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID part thereof, may file a motion Trenton, NJ 08625 the sale. . THE PURCHASER SHALL pursuant to Court rules 4:64-3 A 20% deposit (cash or certified HAVE NO FURTHER REand 4:57-2 stating the nature Tri Town funds) is required from the SucCOURSE AGAINST THE and extent of that person's cessful Bidder at the time of claim and asking for an order MORTGAGOR, THE MORT- 10/7/2020, 10/14/2020, 10/22/2020 Fee: $171.35 sale. directing payment of the surplus GAGOR'S ATTORNEY. Seized as the property of money. The Sheriff or other per- Surplus Money: If after the sale FREDY BRIZUELA, ET ALS, and satisfaction of the mortson conducting the sale will and taken in execution at the have information regarding the gage debt, suit of including costs and expenses, surplus, if any.

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AA20% 20%deposit deposit(cash (cashororcertified certified funds) funds)isisrequired requiredfrom fromthe theSucSuccessful cessfulBidder Bidderatatthe thetime timeofof sale. sale.

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Attorneys Attorneysfor forPlaintiff Plaintiff PHELAN PHELANHALLINAN HALLINANDIAMOND DIAMOND &&JONES JONESPC PC 1617 1617JFK JFKBOULEVARD, BOULEVARD, SUITE SUITE1400 1400 PHILADELPHIA, PHILADELPHIA,PA PA19103 19103 Sheriff's Sheriff'sDocket: Docket:CH CH778653 778653

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Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.

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Free Estimates • Fully Insured

Now Accepting Most Credit Cards

732-257-5973 Lic. # 13VH08853200

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NM-00441035

• Roofing Siding - Windows

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NM-00441944

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NM-00439898

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Witches’ Night Out

Historical Allentown, NJ 08501 Thursday, October 29th | 6-9:30 PM $35 per Person Outdoor Murder Mystery Theater Scavenger Hunt, One Reading, Witch’s Hat Contest

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Please Register by calling Heather at 609-208-0544