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County announces testing site expansion, provides COVID updates
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onmouth County officials have announced the expansion of the county’s COVID-19 free testing program and provided COVID-19 updates. “Beginning on Dec. 8, the county will be operating mobile testing twice per week, specifically for healthcare workers and first responders,” Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone said during a Dec. 2 press conference. “We are incredibly grateful to all of our front-line workers and all that they do to keep Monmouth County residents safe and healthy and we want to do whatever we can to support them. “The Monmouth County Health Department (MCHD) will administer the tests and perform contact tracing for anyone who tests positive. MCHD will continue to operate the county’s COVID-19 testing for all county residents four days per week,” Arnone said. The mobile testing will be offered in four municipalities: Ocean Township, Manalapan, Middletown and Wall Township. The sites will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and there will be 100 tests available at each site, according to a press release from the county. The times and locations for all COVID-19 testing sites will be posted on www.
visitmonmouth.com and on the county’s Facebook and Twitter pages. “This pandemic has affected all of us, but it has placed our first responders directly in harm’s way,” Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden said. “They risk their lives every day as they respond to critical incidents to protect the residents of Monmouth County and we need to support them by providing expedited testing through the mobile Field Communications Unit. “This effort, led by the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, the Monmouth County Health Department and the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, will help ensure our first responders’ health and well-being and provide them with peace of mind as they work on the front lines,” Golden said. Freeholder Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley provided an update on the anticipated COVID-19 vaccine. “We could expect vaccinations to be shipped to New Jersey within the next three to four weeks,” Kiley said. “Vaccines will be distributed to hospitals first before local health departments and will be administered to healthcare and front-line workers before the general public. Vac(Continued on page 9)
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Monmouth County Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone speaks about the COVID-19 testing the county will offer in Manalapan, Middletown, Ocean Township and Wall Township. For more information, go to www.visitmonmouth.com
First member of Orthodox community elected to school board By CHARLES DAYE Staff Writer
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or the first time, voters have elected a member of Jackson’s new and growing Orthodox Jewish community to a seat on the Jackson School District Board of Education. In the Nov. 3 election, Tzvi Herman received 10,635 votes to win a one-year term on the school board, according to results posted on the Ocean County Clerk’s Office website as of Nov. 27. Herman was the only Jackson resident who filed a nominating petition to run for the one-year term on the school board and his name appeared on the ballot. According to the clerk’s office, there
were 9,279 write-in votes cast in the election for the one-year term Herman won. In the weeks leading up to the school board election, several residents announced they were running a write-in campaign for the one-year term. On Nov. 27, the clerk’s office reported that Michael L. Braun received 4,890 write-in votes and Allison Barocas received 3,330 write-in votes. The clerk’s office did not report who received the remaining 1,059 write-in votes. In an interview with the Tri-Town News, Herman said, “I think I am really in a good position to do a lot of good for the community.” Herman grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y., and
eventually moved to Lakewood, which is home to a large Orthodox Jewish population. He moved to Jackson about three years ago. Herman is the father of three young children and runs a small business. He discussed the way certain state and federal funds are designed to provide special education services to children who attend public school or private school. Herman said Jackson School District administrators are not working with private schools to be able to provide services to children attending those schools. “I know there are about 2,500 private school children in Jackson. That is a significant number and it is growing very rapidly. Within three years, I believe the private
school population of Jackson is going to be over 5,000 children. That is a lot of kids to not be receiving a lot of services; reading, math, speech, even evaluations they are not getting,” Herman said. As to becoming the first member of Jackson’s Orthodox Jewish community to be elected to the school board, Herman said the fact that he received more than 10,000 votes indicates to him that more people than just members of the Orthodox Jewish community voted for him. He said he believes about two-thirds (7,000) of the 10,635 votes he received in the election came from outside the town-
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Grandsons will honor relative with distillery in Keyport
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hen Soviet Union General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev issued an anti-alcohol campaign in the mid-1980s that entailed a soft prohibition and subsequently raised the price of vodka, wine and beer, the new legislation, which was similar to America’s liquor prohibition in 1920, ignited an era of bootlegging and hoarding of supplies. As individuals throughout the Soviet Union sought new ways to brew and distill liquor at home, one citizen, Oleg Pichenikin, developed a spirit recipe from split peas that became popular among his friends and colleagues. Nearly four decades later, Pichenikin’s grandsons are following in his footsteps. Bound by ancestral history and craftsmanship, twin brothers Aleks and Maks Zhdanov are honoring their grandfather’s legacy by bringing his split pea spirit, tied in with elements of Soviet prohibition culture and themes, to Keyport with a new distillery they plan to open this winter. The name of the business, 3BR, which stands for “Three Bottles or Riot,” draws influence from Gorbachev’s dry law which enforced a ration of two bottles of liquor per person right around the time Aleks’ and Maks’ parents were planning to get married in Russia. The new business at 7 Main St., Keyport, is expected to house a distillery production side and a tasting room which will feature cocktails and bottle sales. The distillery is also expected to house a distinctive production process which includes a centrifugal sifter to help work with the tricky split pea material, and a hydroponics setup to grow botanicals and garnishes for the bar. The business has been an enduring vision for the 27-year-old Zhdanov brothers. Aleks Zhdanov recalled that the idea was born in 2014 from an interest in brewing ginger beer in his dorm room at Rutgers University alongside brother Maks and roommate Robert Mattera. “We started to get into ginger beer during college and Rob would bring it back to the room, which started a craze for us to make our own,” Aleks Zhdanov said. “We bought a small home-brewing kit and used online instructions to make our own, but it tasted repulsive. It turned out so bad that we almost abandoned the idea of brewing for a year. We had no idea what we were doing.” Although the trio’s initial efforts in home-brewing proved to be futile, they revisited the idea about one year later.
Left to right, Aleks Zhdanov, Yulia Kravchin, Maks Zhdanov, Robert Mattera and Will Proulx pose in their Soviet attire as they get set to open their new distillery in Keyport this winter.
“This time, with a bit more research, we started to have better and better results,” Aleks Zhdanov said. Revived with dexterity for crafting new recipes and ideas for spirits, Aleks said that right around the time he and his brother embarked on this skill, their mother Yuliana informed them of their grandfather’s history in producing homemade liquor. Having grown up in the aftermath of World War II, Pichenikin left school to join the workforce and grew up with limited resources, but he overcame those obstacles with his creativeness, the twins said. The brothers said that before he tried his hand at liquor, their grandfather built various items such as a machine that could tap a phone. They said he would listen in on government telecommunications as a hobby. Aleks Zhdanov said Pichenikin was eventually apprehended for that act, but instead of conviction, his ingenuity landed him a government position where he rose through the ranks to become a lead engineer responsible for building and maintaining elevators in confidential locations throughout the country. When the soft prohibition took effect under the Gorbachev regime, Pichenikin did not hesitate to put his skill for innovation to work. The Zhdanov brothers learned their grandfather used a recipe that had been handed down in the family based on split peas, resulting from their abundance during a time when other ingredients typically used for alcohol production, such as grain
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and sugar, were scarce. Surprised, yet impressed by the news of their grandfather’s roots in bootlegging, the brothers formed a business plan for a distillery centered around those stories to pay homage to him. “We found out our grandfather had this history,” Maks Zhdanov said. “The best part about this is being able to honor him. “We were never able to meet him because he passed away when we were really young. He was an amazing man and influenced a lot of people around him, so we thought this would be a great way to pay tribute to him and create our own family legacy with this business. “We are not in it to make a quick buck. We don’t want to make this place a quick cash grab in any way. Anything we do, it’s all specific to honoring our grandfather and that time period,” he said. Aleks Zhdanov said he spent years studying the craft of brewing and distillation and has earned certifications in the field. He will serve as 3BR’s head distiller. Maks Zhdanov, the chief financial officer, earned a double master’s degree in international business and finance prior to the distillery’s inception. He worked as a business analyst and as a senior financial analyst and said he learned how to run a company from a financial standpoint. As the idea gained traction, the brothers recruited several friends with different specializations, but all of whom were tied together by Rutgers University. This team included former college roommate and now botanicalist Robert Mattera; Chief
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Marketing Officer Yulia Kravchin; and Chief Production Officer Will Proulx. With assistance from family members, friends and multiple investors, the group raised the necessary capital to turn their vision into an attainable goal. As they head down the homestretch toward opening day, the 3BR team members said the business will be ready this winter for customers to enjoy a unique drinking experience, absorb some Soviet history and taste Pichenikin’s secret spirit in addition to vodka, gin and whiskey, all of which will be distilled in-house. “We want everyone coming in to be slapped in the face with the Soviet character,” Aleks Zhdanov said. “I want everyone to be amazed by it, but to realize some of the misconceptions they may have been led to believe about the Soviet Union. The country was viewed as an enemy during the Cold War through U.S. propaganda, but this is actually a fascinating time period with a cool history.” The operators are offering memberships that include certain perks. Maks Zhdanov said, “Supporting 3BR before we open in this way means a great deal to the team. I really believe the membership is worth it and it will only get better as we add more perks and ways to be part of our family.” For more information, send an email to info@3brdistillery.com or visit www.3brdistillery.com
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Sides still discussing details of business’s use variance request By CHARLES DAYE Staff Writer
HOWELL – An applicant seeking a use variance and preliminary major site plan approval for the proposed expansion of a nonconforming contractor’s storage and refuse yard is expected to return before the Zoning Board of Adjustment on Dec. 14. Representatives of Sakoutis Realty appeared before the board on Nov. 23. The location of the application is Sakoutis Brothers Disposal, 113 Route 34, Howell. The application seeking the use variance and site plan approval has been stalled for more than a year. A municipal zoning violation regarding the property, which also borders Route 33 where that highway intersects with Route 34, was written on July 16, 2018. The zoning violation remains unresolved. Attorney Michael Vitiello represented the applicant at the Nov. 23 zoning board meeting and said his client was prepared to proceed with testimony from its professionals. “This is a compliance application, so what the applicant is proposing are really modifications to the site to help satisfy the conditions your professional staff has come up with,” Vitiello told the board members.
Civil engineer Walter Hopkin said the 13.1-acre Sakoutis Brothers Disposal site is in a highway development zone. The property is near an excavating company, a diner, a pet supply store and light storage uses. “On the site, there is an existing office that fronts on Route 34, and there are out buildings throughout the property. There is an existing garage … that fronts what we call a flyover between Route 34 and Route 33. There are also trailers (trucks) throughout the property,” Hopkin said. The engineer said the trucks are “somewhat organized, but the board and its professionals have asked us to come up with a game plan to show the different uses on the site; where they are going to be located and (what they will be). “In addition to that, we have been asked to provide a clear delineation of a circulation route, not only for the trucks, but in the event of an emergency on the site.” Hopkin addressed the board members’ past concerns with the progress of the application. “We have done a lot since we last appeared before you. We have proposed to move everything out of … the 50-foot buffer that fronts Route 33 and Route 34,
with the exception of a one-story masonry garage which exists on a foundation,” he said. He said a storm water management basin encroaches slightly onto the Route 34 buffer. “We have made the decision to remove that (storm water basin) from the buffer so it will be reconfigured slightly, so that no part of it is within the buffer or (on) Route 34,” Hopkin said. Hopkin said the professionals who represent the applicant have discussed drainage issues at the site with the zoning board’s engineer, Charles Cunliffe, and “have a plan that he (Cunliffe) is in agreement with (for) an additional detention basin along the northern portion of the property.” The applicant is required to go to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to settle issues related to the restoration of wetlands disturbance and for general permits. Hopkin said the applicant’s professionals met with Cunliffe and Howell fire officials regarding the existing surface at the Sakoutis Brothers Disposal property. He said the surface covering is either asphalt around the office or crushed asphalt or as-
phalt millings throughout the site. There was discussion regarding the various surfaces that are in use at the site. The board’s chairman, Wendell Nanson, said the municipal ordinance requires paving in the circulation lanes, but he said that knowing the nature of industry, he would not want asphalt paving in those aisles. Nanson said the applicant should be required to provide asphalt paving near the access apron that leads to Route 34 “to keep (vehicles) from taking any of the interior rock or anything that is on the tires … onto the highway.” The applicant is proposing a concrete apron for a driveway on Route 33. A minimum of 30 feet of asphalt paving has been suggested by Cunliffe for that location. Jennifer Beahm, the zoning board’s planner, said she believes the applicant and the board’s professionals have come a long way in regard to the status of the application. “I know it has taken a while to get here, but I think we are on the right path. We are finally in a place where we can get through to traffic and other things, aside from drainage and the buffer which has taken us a while,” Beahm said.
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veryone has a story — where they grew up, the family and friends who shaped their life, and the experiences that were unique to themselves. Some run from the past, others embrace all they are about, while most people do a combination of both. But everyone has a history. Hillbilly Elegy tells one man’s history and the influence it had on shaping his life. As a child, J.D. Vance (Gabriel Basso) longed for more of Kentucky country living. Having lived in Ohio for most of his life, he enjoyed his vacation time there, and it didn’t matter if he was ever really accepted among the others of the community. Acceptance plays a major part in J.D.’s story. As he progresses from Ohio State to Yale, he attempts to better himself and struggles with societal class conventions. It seems that he has to fight to fit in
everywhere. Even at an interview dinner for a prestigious summer position, he gets pulled back into his old life by his sister Lindsay (Haley Bennett). It seems his mom, Bev (Amy Adams), has relapsed and is in need of assistance. Lindsay is overwhelmed by her own life and needs the stability J.D. brings to help the family climb out of this mess. Despite Bev’s struggles, Lindsay and J.D. love their mother and have always done anything for her. As director Ron Howard tells J.D.’s story, we meet a boy who adores the women in his life in spite of past transgressions. He knows he is loved by his mom, sister and grandmother Mamaw (Glenn Close). Even his current girlfriend Usha (Freida Pinto) loves the man who is always giving of himself, but he struggles to be accepted by everyone else. He’s proud of who he’s become and he’s proud of his family. His experiences, no matter how foreign to some, are reality. A reality he has accepted. Hillbilly Elegy is a tough watch. It’s a slice-of-life film that isn’t pleasant for many individuals. Yet, Elegy is reality for so many others. Close is unrecognizable as Mamaw and delivers in a role that differs from her career to this point. Adams breaks your heart as the mother who delivers love and disgust in a snap. Much of the awards chatter will land with Adams and Close and their performances, but I found myself drawn to Basso and Bennett as kids who are trying to do the best by their mom in spite of the past. They portray survivors, and their story is not clean and easy with never a problem or challenge to overcome. They don’t want to leave their past behind, but
they do want to rise above for the future. In writing about this film and viewing it a second time, I like it more than I did after the first go-around. This “day in the life” film isn’t filled with glitz and glimmer; it’s tough to relive, tough to stomach and tough for many to understand. Not everyone arrives at the same conclusion from taking an identical path. Our journeys are as varied as we are, our stories have good and bad alike, and our lives are always moving, whether we like it or not. Take your walk, experience your life and grow. Use your gifts to create your future as J.D. did, but don’t forget to acknowledge your past. Paul’s Grade: B Hillbilly Elegy Rated R Stars: Amy Adams, Glenn Close, Gabriel Basso, Haley Bennett, Freida Pinto Director: Ron Howard
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ON THE ROAD PETER PERROTTA
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hen it comes to hybrid technology in automobiles, Toyota, or its luxury division Lexus, are at the head of the class these days. For me, the Toyota Prius sets the gold standard for hybrid achievement. It is boldly designed, exciting to drive, energy efficient and miserly on gas. The trend these days is for the car manufacturers to make hybrid versions of their models more and more available. Peter Perrotta To that point, I recently jumped behind the wheel of the 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport crossover SUV for one week to see how this model measures up to what the Prius is offering. As far as efficiency goes, this compact SUV has it. The NX 300h is powered by 2.5 liter Atkinson cycle, four cylinder engine combined with a high torque electric motor. The unique transmission in this vehicle varies the power between the gas engine and the electric motor or combines both on an as-needed basis. The result is a combined 194 horsepower system. Moreover, regenerative braking changes the electric motor to a generator that captures the kinetic energy of the wheels when the brake is applied, storing it in the nickel-metal hydride battery pack. When this vehicle is in the EV drive mode, under certain conditions, the NX 300h can run solely on the electric motor at lower speeds – below 25 mph. A hybrid system indicator and fuel consumption indicator located on a 4.2 inch screen help coach the driver to operate the vehicle as fuel efficiently as possible. The result of all this cutting edge hybrid technology is an amazingly efficient and eco-friendly SUV. The government’s EPA fuel consumption ratings for this NX 300h come in at an impressive 33 miles per gallon for highway driving, 30 mpg in city driving, netting an overall rating of 31 miles per gallon. The EPA estimates that this vehicle will cost a miserly $1,300 per year to operate as it only uses about 3.2 gallons of gas per
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every 100 miles driven. Personally, I found this NX 300h F sport an overall pleasure to drive. The hybrid operation is seamless and the gas engine/electric battery combination operates smoothly. However, when it comes to the ride and handling, I found an issue. At normal highway and around town speeds the NX 300h passes the test. It’s fairly nimble and easy to navigate through most daily driving situations. However, I found that at higher speeds – used more aggressively on the Turnpike or Interstate – to make an aggressive pass this vehicle loses its grip on the road a bit and gives the driver a bit of an uneasy feel. It feels a bit top heavy at higher speeds. If you compare just the ride of this NX 300h to the competitors in its group, it comes up a bit short in that category, but far superior in the hybrid technology offered. The BMW X1 or X2, for instance, or the Mercedes GLA or GLB, offer a sportier drive and feel to their compact crossover SUVs.
In the German vehicles I feel that a more secure command of the road is offered at higher speeds or while commandeering more aggressive driving maneuvers. The 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport I drove for a week has a base price of $46,810. There were no additional options added to this tester besides a $1,025 charge for destination and delivery, bringing the bottom line sticker price to $47,835. The F Sport black line special edition package my tester came equipped with as standard included: sport tuned suspension; heated steering wheel; front fog and cornering lamps; aluminum pedals; 18-inch F Sport wheels and more. The editors at Car and Driver gave the NX 300 high marks for its “chiseled styling, proper SUV seating and spacious interior.” I would have to agree. This vehicle is quite comfortable and spacious inside for a compact crossover SUV. For low points, the folks at Car and Driver dinged the NX 300 for its “fussy infotainment controller, middle-of-the-pack acceleration and aged styling”.
I am not sure I agree about the acceleration knock or the styling comment, but I most certainly do agree with the infotainment controller issue. On the center console, just below the gear shifter, sits a touch pad controller for all the infotainment functions in this vehicle. The touch pad is very sensitive and if you are trying to adjust different functions in this vehicle while you are driving, it can be a very frustrating task. New for 2021 for the NX 300h is blind spot monitoring and the rear cross traffic alert as standard features; an updated low profile wiper blade design; power folding automatic dimming reverse tilt mirrors; and an updated Mark Levinson amplifier for the sound system. Overall, this NX 300h F Sport makes for a quite impressive package, albeit not perfect.
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Vaccines are anticipated to be available to the general public in 2021.â€? MCHD has been ofďŹ cially listed as a vaccine provider by the New Jersey Department of Health. MCHD will continue to work with the county’s OfďŹ ce of Emergency Management to establish points of distribution for the vaccine and coordinate vaccine distribution with the state Department of Health. “Even though vaccine distribution is imminent, the health department continues to stress the importance of preventative actions the public can take, including social distancing, wearing face coverings and washing hands frequently,â€? Kiley said. “Public health ofďŹ cials also urge the public to answer the phone when a contact tracer calls. Contact tracing is a vital part of reducing the spread of COVID-19 throughout Monmouth County communities,â€? she said. Kiley reminded residents that the county is still offering assistance to residents
who are experiencing ďŹ nancial hardship or are in need of mental health support. The Financial Recovery Warm Line can be reached by calling 732-683-8959 and the Mental Health Hotline is available at 732542-6422. Arnone concluded the press conference by providing an update on the Monmouth County CARES Economic Assistance Grant Program. “Small businesses and nonproďŹ ts can apply for up to $20,000 in grant money for COVID-19 expenses. To date, we have approved more than 2,300 applications and dispersed more than $20 million. “I strongly encourage all small businesses and nonproďŹ ts to take advantage of this as soon as possible. The CARES Act funding must be used by the end of this month and so there are only a few weeks to submit applications in time to process payments,â€? Arnone said. Representatives of small businesses and nonproďŹ t organizations may apply at www. MonmouthCountyCares.com
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township’s Orthodox Jewish community. “Being on the ballot with a clearly Orthodox name and receiving so many votes should show everybody in town that this town is not a hate-ďŹ lled place. We live in a wonderful town, we have neighbors, we get along,â€? Herman said.
Current board members Scott Sargent and Tara Rivera won three-year terms on the board in the Nov. 3 election. Sargent received 14,504 votes and Rivera received 13,413 votes to turn back a challenge from Anthony Mero, who received 11,402 votes as of Nov. 27. Neither Sargent nor Rivera could be reached for comment.
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ON CAMPUS Alyssa Petrosky of Howell has been named to the Spring 2020 Presidential Honor List (minimum 3.7 GPA) at New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, N.Y.
Colgate University, Hamilton, N.Y., has announced that Jacob Hoglund of Howell, a member of the Class of 2022, has earned the spring 2020 Dean’s Award with Distinction. Jacob is a biochemistry major and is a graduate of Biotechnology High School, Freehold Township.
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HOWELL – Joseph Isola, the superintendent of schools in the Howell K-8 School District, said in an interview this week that the district’s buildings have remained safe for students and staff members during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “We have had 14 cases of COVID-19 enter a school building. We have had a lot more people in our school community test positive, but that may have been a student who was receiving remote instruction or a staff member or a student who had been out of school for a while so when they turned positive they had already been quarantining. “Actual positive cases to walk through the door is 14 and from that we have not seen a spread (and) we have not seen multiple cases happen from those cases,” Isola told the Tri-Town News. “We believe schools are safe for kids … For families that have elected in-person instruction, to me that is the best instruction we can offer and our job is to educate people in a safe environment. “The staff has been doing a phenomenal job, the community has been doing an equally great job in following the protocols; the community and the school district have worked closely together to allow us to be one of the school districts that remains
open as of today (Dec. 4),” Isola said. Howell’s schools closed in mid-March as the 2020 coronavirus pandemic took hold in New Jersey. The buildings never reopened during the 2019-20 school year. Students received remote instruction at home from March through June. When the 2020-21 school year began in September, parents were given the following options: • Fully remote instruction for their children that would not require their children to enter a school for in-person instruction; • A combination of in-person instruction and remote instruction for their children. This option is referred to as the hybrid model. Administrators said 70% of the district’s parents opted for the hybrid model and 30% of the district’s parents opted for fully remote instruction for their children. For classes like music and physical education, the district has taken what it calls an asynchronous or semi-synchronous approach. “The school day is an abbreviated day and core subjects are happening in person. Everything else is happening in a semisynchronous environment, meaning some of it is happening live in Zoom meetings. So the kids leave (school) and when they get home they log in throughout the rest of the day and they have assignments posted
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for music, physical education and things like that,” Isola said. “I have heard a strong voice from our community that would like us to continue in-person instruction for as long as possible,” the superintendent said. “I think the biggest question we have gotten so far is how do we keep this going?” As far as students returning to a schedule of in-person instruction five days a week, Isola said administrators will continue to evaluate the situation. He said if the buildings are safe, children belong in school. “Or at least they deserve the opportunity to attend school. That is why we are fighting hard in Howell to stay open,” the superintendent said. He said administrators must employ contact tracing for someone who is symptomatic. “If I come to school and get a headache or start coughing, I am now deemed symptomatic. I get quarantined, I get sent home and anyone I was in contact with also gets sent home” under current guidelines, Isola said. “The challenge for school districts, not specifically for Howell yet, but the challenge due to the symptomatic contact tracing requirement, we are informing more individuals that they can’t come to school and work, and eventually that is going to catch up,” he said. “The teachers come to school, they cover classes during the day. They have been a very important part of our work. Everyone is working and everyone is still on payroll,” Isola said. As the district heads into winter break,
students and staff are scheduled to return in January and Isola said, “I hope we are heading to class. There are (several) issues for me to consider. One is if we go to (the red level of the pandemic as defined by health officials), we will have to pivot to remote instruction,” Isola said. Another issue would be a lack of staff in Howell’s schools if too many teachers are in quarantine because they are symptomatic or because they have been instructed to quarantine through contact tracing. “Our staff has been great. Our teachers have been doing their jobs and they want to be with their kids, but if we quarantine too many of them we won’t have enough people” in the buildings, Isola said. He said even if Howell’s staff members are willing to work in the schools, the district could have to switch to fully remote instruction if directed to do so by government officials. “The third issue, which I don’t think we will see, is if we see spread through the school community … like an outbreak in a school. I don’t anticipate that being the case because I know how hard everyone is working to keep the environment safe, clean and healthy. I don’t think the third issue will be a factor, but the first two (issues) are somewhat out of our control. “I have no problem (switching to fully remote instruction) is that if necessary. This is not about me, I do not win a prize if I keep the schools open. I just think it is best for kids for their social, emotional and academic needs. That is really important. Social, emotionally, and academic needs are best met in-person, in my opinion,” Isola said.
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The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has received a $25,000 grant to fund trap, neuter, return (TNR) efforts in local communities. This marks the second time the organization has received the grant, according to a press release. The MCSPCA thanked state Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Monmouth) for his efforts and said Gopal recognizes the value of the shelter’s community programs. Executive Director Ross Licitra said, “I am thrilled that our organization, with the help of Sen. Gopal, has forged this road in regard to the community cat issue. Government partnerships with animal welfare organizations like the MCSPCA are the right formula to effectively and humanely bring community cats under control. The public and the cats will benefit from such an alliance.” The Monmouth County SPCA works to address the feral cat population through TNR and can continue to grow the program with donations and grants. The grant has already funded the TNR of 229 outdoor cats, preventing thousands of new cats from being born in the wild over the next several years, according to the press release. Letters to the editor and Your Turn guest columns may be sent via email to news@thetritownnews.com. Letters should be limited to 250 words. Your Turn guest columns about issues of local interest should be limited to 700 words. All submissions may be edited for length, grammar, content and libelous statements.
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• The annual lighting of the Hanukkah menorah in Jackson will take place at 4:45 p.m. Dec. 14 at the municipal building, 95 West Veterans Highway. The menorah was donated by Chabad of Central and South New Jersey, the Women of the Bat Shalom Chapter of Hadassah and the Westlake
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the Shalom Heritage Club of Four Seasons at South Knolls. • St. Monica’s Knights of Columbus Council No. 11529, Jackson, is selling Christmas trees for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and local charities. The
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The Lakewood Township Municipal Utilities Authority has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) & pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 et seq. The resolution authorizing it is in the office of the Lakewood Township Municipal Utilities Authority at 390 New Hampshire Avenue, Lakewood, New Jersey 08701. Due to the Governorʼs declared Public Health Emergency interested parties can request copies of all documents by calling (732) 363-4422 ext. 120.
The Lakewood Township Municipal Utilities Authority has awarded a contract without competitive bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 et seq. The contract and the resolution authorizing it are on file in the office of the Lakewood Township Municipal Utilities Authority at 390 New Hampshire Avenue, Lakewood, New Jersey 08701. Due to the Governorʼs declared Public Health Emergency interested parties can request copies of all documents by calling (732) 363-4422 ext. 120.
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TAKE NOTICE that the Lakewood Township Municipal Utilities Authority shall conduct a public hearing for the establishment of its annual connection fee rates pursuant to N.J.S.A 40:14-B21, 22 & 23. The hearing shall take place on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 10:00AM, at which time public comment will be received. Further, in accordance with the Governorʼs Executive Order 107 all public meetings subject to the Open Public Meetings Act will be using communications equipment (telephonic conference call-in connections). Anyone seeking to participate in the hearing can dial (646) 838-1723 and use conference ID 498 778 435# on the date and time noted above. The proposed rate schedule contains an increase to the Authorityʼs current rates.
TAKE NOTICE that the Lakewood Township Municipal Utilities Authority shall conduct a public hearing for the establishment of its annual connection fee rates pursuant to N.J.S.A 40:14-B21, 22 & 23. The hearing shall take place on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 10:00AM, at which time public comment will be received. Further, in accordance with the Governorʼs Executive Order 107 all public meetings subject to the Open Public Meetings Act will be using communications equipment (telephonic conference call-in connections). Anyone seeking to participate in the hearing can dial (646) 838-1723 and use conference ID 498 778 435# on the date and time noted above. The proposed rate schedule contains an increase to the Authorityʼs current rates.
Sewer Connection Fees and Charges Initial Service Charges or Initial Connection fees for the right to connect directly or indirectly to the Authorityʼs sewer system shall include such charges and become an integral part to the Authorityʼs Rate Schedule. These charges are a distinct and separate charge from all other Rates and Service Charges as described under Rate Schedules 1,2, and 3, and payment of one shall not constitute payment of the other. CHARACTER OF CONNECTION: A. Single Family Residential Dwelling – Each single family residential dwelling and shall be considered as one (1) equivalent dwelling unit B. Multiple Family Residential Dwelling – Each single family unit in a multiple family residential dwelling shall be considered as one (1) equivalent dwelling unit C. Boarding House, Lodging, Hotel, Motel and Retirement, etc. – Each rented room without kitchen or efficiency kitchen in boarding houses, lodging facilities, hotels, motels, etc., and each dwelling unit retirement complex shall be considered on one-half (0.5) equivalent dwelling unit D. Commercial, Industrial and All Other – Each commercial, industrial concern and all other concerns not defined in the above shall be charged based upon the wastewater flow calculated using equivalent dwelling units (EDUʼs) An EDU is defined as the average sewer demand for a typical residential dwelling unit that has been calculated to be 193 gallons per day. The number of EDUʼs for a facility will be calculated by dividing the projected average daily flow from the facility by 193 gallons per day. FEE SCHEDULE: A. Single Family, Multiple Family and Multiple Family Retirement Dwelling Units $1,707.00 per unit. ($80.00 increase) B. Boarding House, Lodging, Hotel, Motel, Nursing Home and Life Care Establishment - $853.50 per unit and if at a future date these facilities be expanded, there will be an additional charge of $853.50 per each additional unit. ($40.00 increase) C. Commercial, Industrial and all other - $1,707.00 per EDU. If at a future date the structure or flow from the facility is expanded, there will be an additional charge of $1,707.00 per EDU for the increased flow from the expansion. ($80.00 increase) D. Qualified non-profit organization - $426.75 per EDU. A qualified entity is a non-profit organization that owns and operates: A) a house of worship for holding religious services and housing for clergy who officiate at said house of worship, or B) a private school for either classroom space or administrative office space. ($20.00 increase) Due to the Governorʼs declared Public Health Emergency the complete schedule of the connection fee rates is available for inspection at www.lakewoodmua.com. Interested parties should call (732) 363-4422 ext. 120 with questions or comments.
Water Connection Fees and Charges Initial service charges or initial connection fees for the right to connect directly or indirectly to the Authorityʼs water system shall include such charges and shall become an integral part of the Authorityʼs rate schedule. These charges are a distinct and separate charge from all other rates and services described under Sections 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and payment of one shall not constitute payment of the other. CHARACTER OF CONNECTION: 1. Single Family Residential Dwelling – Each single family residential dwelling shall be considered as one dwelling unit. 2. Multiple Family Residential Dwelling – Each single family unit in a multiple family residential dwelling shall be considered as one dwelling unit. 3. Boarding House, Lodging, Hotel, Motel and Retirement, etc. – Each rented room without kitchen or efficiency kitchen in boarding houses, lodging facilities, hotels, motels, etc., and each dwelling unit retirement complex shall be considered on one-half (0.5) of one dwelling unit. 4. Commercial, Industrial and All Other – Each commercial, industrial concern and all other concerns not defined in the above shall be charged based upon the water demand calculated using equivalent dwelling units (EDUʼs). An EDU is defined as the average water demand for a typical residential dwelling unit that has been calculated to be 210 gallons per day. The number of EDUʼs for a facility will be calculated by dividing the projected average daily demand for the facility by 210 gallons per day. FEE SCHEDULE: 1. Single Family, Multiple Family and Multiple Family Retirement Dwelling Units - $4,560.00 per unit. ($159.00 increase) 2. Boarding House, Lodging, Hotel, Motel, Nursing Home and Life Care Establishment - $2,280.00 per unit and if at a future date these facilities be expanded, there will be an additional charge of $2,280.00 per each additional unit. ($79.50 increase) 3. Commercial, Industrial and all other - $4,560.00 per EDU. If at a future date the structure or flow from the facility is expanded, there will be an additional charge of $4,560.00 per EDU for the increased flow from the expansion. ($159.00 increase) 4. Qualified non-profit organization - $1,140.00 per EDU. A qualified entity is a non-profit organization that owns and operates: A) a house of worship for holding religious services and housing for clergy who officiate at said house of worship, or B) a private school for either classroom space or administrative office space. ($39.75 increase) Due to the Governorʼs declared Public Health Emergency the complete schedule of the connection fee rates is available for inspection at www.lakewoodmua.com. Interested parties should call (732) 363-4422 ext. 120 with questions or comments.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION FOR THE COMMISSIONERS OF FIRE DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN ________________________________________________ NOTICE is hereby given that the Commissioners of Fire District No. 2 in the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, shall ask the legal voters of said fire district on Saturday, February 20, 2021, between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. or longer if necessary, to approve or disapprove of the proposed 2021 Annual Budget. Said voting shall take place at the Miller Avenue Firehouse, 785 Miller Avenue, Jackson, NJ 08527. The legal voters of said fire district shall also be asked to elect two (2) Commissioner(s) to said Board of Fire Commissioners for a three (3) year term. The legal voters of said fire district shall also be asked to approve or disapprove the purchase of a firetruck for an amount not exceeding $610,000.00 and undertake lease purchase financing relative to the project. The closing date for the filing of Petitions of Nominations to the Secretary of the Board relative to candidacy for said term shall be January 22, 2021. All nomination petitions may be obtained from the Secretary of the Commissioners of Fire District No. 2 in the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean. Robert Redington, Secretary The Commissioners of Fire District No. 2 Township of Jackson, County of Ocean Tri-Town News 12/09/2020 Fee: $25.20
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Call Mike for an estimate.
Serving Monmouth, Old Bridge, Parlin & surrounding.
732-759-5897
Home Improvements
AJ’s Home Improvement, LLC
Free Estimates • Lic. #14030 Bonded/Insured
732-900-6087
CERTIFIED
Commercial & Residential
732-238-8519
We Accept All Major Credit Cards -
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Handypersons
OWNER OPERATED
NM-00447496
• Gutters • Hardwood Floors • Kitche�s • Lami�ate Floors • Moldi�gs • Odd Jobs • Pai�ti�g • Power Washi�g • Repairs • Roofi�g • Sidi�g • Wallpaper Removal • Wi�dows
HARDWOOD SPECIALIST • NEW JERSEY’S BEST
SPITALETTO ELECTRIC
www.spitalettoelectric.com email: info@spitalettoelectric.com
Interior HH Exterior We Accept Credit Cards
Ann 27 th Cele iversary brati on
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TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200 Electrical
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
• Additio�s • Attics 10% • Baseme�ts OFF • Bathrooms Any JOB • Carpets Booked B� 12/31/20 • Carpe�tr� Mi�. $300 • Ceramic Tile • Cou�ter Tops • Decks • Doors • Dormers • Sheetrock • Floori�g (we are dustless)
INSTALLATION REPAIRS CLEANING
NM-00445420
KEY CONSTRUCTION
NM-00446887
Handypersons
NM-00447504
Electrical
WITH THIS AD Exp. 12/18/20
NM-00447501
Building Remodeling
Exterior All Types of RooďŹ ng Flat & Shingles Repair or New Deck Repair & Staining Chimney & Fencing Shed Repairs Powerwashing
Interior Carpentry Painting Repairs Basement WaterprooďŹ ng
No Job Too Small or Big!
Quality Service – Quick Response Free Estimates ~ 24 hr. emergency service
Veteran Discounts Available
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• Hardwood Floors • Kitchens • Laminate Floors • Moldings • Odd Jobs • Painting • Power Washing • Repairs • RooďŹ ng • Sheds • Siding • Wallpaper • Windows
$100 OFF
Any Service of $1,000 or more
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 11/30/20
Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.
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NM-00446897
Home Improvements
TIMCO HOME
IMPROVEMENTS Specializing in • Custom Seemless Gutters Leaf Guards • Roofing Siding - Windows • Bathroom And Kitchen Remodeling Free Est. • Fully Ins. • 35 Years Experience NM-00447517
732-572-2678
Lawn Care
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Landscaping
C.H.E.A.P. TREE SERVICE
• Tree Removal • Trimming • Pruning • Stump Grinding • FIREWOOD • Lots Cleared Serving: Edison, FIREWOOD Metuchen, Colonia, Woodbridge, N.Brunswick, Highland Park and “We Are TheMilltown, Most Recommended surrounding. Tree Service In The Areaâ€?
732-548-1653
NM-00447520
Free Estimates • Fully Insured
NM-00447519
(Cell)
• • • •
24 HOUR PROMPT/EMERGENCY SERVICE
Free Estimates • Insured • Owner-Operated
732-613-1115 973-818-0880
Lawn Care
Will Serve The Monmouth Areas For Tree Work & Landscaping Only
ALL WORK GUARANTEED !!! (OfďŹ ce)
Landscaping
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• Additions • Attics • Basements • Bathrooms • Carpentry • Ceramic Tile • Counter Tops • Decks Over 30 years • Doors Experience • Dormers • Dry Wall • Flooring • Gutters
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Any Service of $1,500 or more
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Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 11/30/20
Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.
** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 1 Cord $185.00 • 1/2 Cord $100
732-257-1170
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FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES
OWNER OPERATED
NM-00445277
Home Improvements
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Landscaping
FALL CLEAN-UPS SNOW REMOVAL SNOW DAMAGE EMERGENCY SERVICE AVAILABLE Complete Landscaping & Maintenance Tree & Shrub Pruning Retaining Walls Storm Damage Mulch & Stone
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INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
LANDSCAPING INC.
Paver Walkways Patio • Driveways Snow Plowing
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www.dslandscapinginc.com
NM-00447521
Lawn Care
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CertiďŹ ed brick paver and retaining wall installer
CLEAN-UPS
NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A
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Landscaping
EXPERT
LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC
LANDSCAPING • TREE SERVICES STUMP REMOVAL • SPRINKLER REPAIR BULK MATERIAL DELIVERY FULLY INSURED
24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE
732-713-1528 TOM 732-713-2008 BRIAN
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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
CALL NICK
NM-00445425
732-207-3933 732-617-TREE
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ART MOHR PAINTING
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732-983-1520 Interior & Exterior Residential & Commercial Powerwashing Drywall Repair Taping & Spackling Handyman Services Snowplowing Services
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NM-00446902
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732-525-8118
Plumbing
Free Estimates NJ State Fully Licensed & Insured
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Masonry/Paving
David J. McConnell 732-257-6254
Plumbing • Heating Home Improvements P Boilers Installed/Repaired P Water Heaters Installed P Drains & Sewer lines cleaned P Sewer & Water Mains installed P Kitchen & Bath Remodeling P Framing & Sheet Rock
No Job Too Small NJ Lic#8843
Painting/Wallpapering
#13VH04604300
NM-00444807
Masonry/Paving
Plumbing
Glenn Kaune’s Custom Painting Satisfaction Guaranteed
NM-00445429
Quality Work • Affordable Wallpaper Removal • Sheetrock Repair Taping/Spackling • Interior/Exterior Reliable Prompt Service
Painting/Wallpapering
DISCOUNTS 732-605-0362 AVAILABLE Over 30 yrs. • Free Est./Ins.
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ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER
When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter
(732) 534-0548
Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured NM-00445988
Lic#13VH06178600
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www.mattcoplumbing.com
732-418-0011
Painting/Wallpapering
3rd Generation
plumbing & heating “Honest, Neat and Professional Service�
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732-906-0385
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