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Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon, left in photo at left, presents Monmouth County Commissioner Lillian Burry of Colts Neck with a certificate commemorating Burry’s victory in the Nov. 3 election. At right, Superior Court Judge Lisa Thornton administers the oath of office to incoming Monmouth County Commissioner Ross Licitra of Marlboro. The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners (formerly the board of freeholders) reorganized for 2021 on Jan. 7 at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft.

Arnone, Kiley elected to leadership positions on Board of Commissioners

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he first Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has been seated and its members are ready to direct the fortunes of Monmouth County’s 53 municipalities and 617,000 residents in 2021 as the effects of the coronavirus pandemic continue to batter lives and businesses from Sandy Hook to Allentown.

For hundreds of years, the county’s governing body was known as the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders. The historic name reflected the fact that for many years, only certain individuals could serve on the body.

The name change that became effective on Jan. 1 complies with legislation Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law in 2020.

The legislation requires the title of “chosen freeholder” to be changed to “county commissioner” and all “boards of chosen

freeholders” to be known as “boards of county commissioners.” Owning land is not a requirement to serve on a board of county commissioners.

And so, in a reorganization meeting that was held on Jan 7 in the Collins Arena on the campus of Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders passed into history and the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners was created.

In one of the new governing body’s first acts of business, Commissioner Thomas A. Arnone was elected to serve as the board’s director for 2021 and Commissioner Susan M. Kiley was elected to serve as the board’s deputy director for 2021.

Arnone and Kiley are joined on the board by Lillian G. Burry, Ross Licitra and Nick DiRocco. Republicans have 5-0 control of the county’s governing body.

“I would like to thank the board for ap-

pointing me to serve as the 2021 director,” Arnone said. “Last year (dealing with the coronavirus pandemic) was challenging, but I am proud of everything we accomplished here in Monmouth County and the fact that we have not taken one day off since March 9 and have remained dedicated to protecting and serving our residents and businesses.

“We held conference calls every single week with all 53 mayors, met regularly with business chambers, the arts community and the many people who needed our help. We received $108 million in CARES Act funding and distributed $35 million to our businesses and nonprofits, and $25 million to our municipalities to reimburse them for COVID-19 expenses.

“But our work is far from done. We will work now on the COVID-19 vaccine and continue with our testing program as we carry on our fight to end this pandemic here

in Monmouth County,” Arnone said.

“I am honored the board has put their faith in me to serve as deputy director again this year,” Kiley said. “I look forward to continuing to work with Director Arnone and the entire board on behalf of our Monmouth County residents.”

Prior to the selection of the board leadership, Burry was sworn in to begin her fifth three-year term in county government by state Superior Court Judge Lisa P. Thornton. Licitra was sworn in to begin serving his first three-year term as a commissioner, also by Thornton.

“Having just been elected to a new three-year term, I am prepared to commit myself to making the restoration of Monmouth County my highest priority. I am convinced we can bring Monmouth County back as a stronger, more

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‘Walker’ Is A Family Man In New Series Starring Jared Padalecki

By Taylor Neumann Walker, Texas Ranger made Chuck Norris a household name. Will its new update, Walker (Jan. 21, The CW), do the same for its star Jared Padalecki?

Not that he’s having much trouble being recognized now — he just finished up a 15-season run on the cult favorite Supernatural. Walker has some similar themes — he is in the business of saving people, after all — but the show is a fresh take for the actor, who wasn’t sure what he would be doing after the end of Supernatural.

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we wanted, and it seemed like my kids would grow up so fast every time I would be gone for a week or two,” explained Padalecki. “Then, COVID happened.

Supernatural shut down for five-and-ahalf months, and I was with my family every single day. It was wonderful to be with them so much, but I realized how much I loved working and telling stories.”

Luckily for Padalecki, Walker films in Austin, home of the real-life Texas Rangers. “I get to see [my family] every day and be a part of a story that I am passionate about.”

This new iteration of Walker of course centers on its hero, Cordell Walker, a widowed father of two who returns to Austin after being away on an undercover mission for two years. He has to relearn his relationships with his

son and daughter, as well as with the rest of his family who stepped in in his absence. Even work is different, with an old coworker now his superior, and he’s assigned a new partner, Micki Ramirez (Lindsey Morgan), one of the first women in Texas Rangers history. But Walker soon becomes suspicious of the events surrounding his wife’s death, and as he investigates, things become even more unclear. (Fun fact: Walker’s wife, Emily, is played by Genevieve Padalecki — Jared’s real-life wife!)

Viewers will find much to love about this new version of Cordell. “This Walker is much more about a family than it is about a swashbuckling hero who runs around roundhouse kicking bad guys,” says Padalecki. “Those have been my favorite stories to tell.”

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YOUR TURN

New Jersey environmental wins and losses of 2020

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he year 2020 will go down in history as the year of the COVID-19 pandemic, with many lives lost, lockdowns, school and business closings, economic uncertainty and political divisions. In the midst of it all we found a silver lining as New Jerseyans embraced and enjoyed parks and green spaces.

The past year this state we’re in saw encouraging progress on climate action, clean energy, environmental justice, reductions in plastic pollution, and more preserved open space and farmland.

Parks and open space – It is no secret New Jerseyans love nature and open space as demonstrated by the overwhelming success of every statewide land preservation ballot question in the past 60 years.

During the lockdown, people flocked to parks and preserves, proving parks and open space are vital to both mental and physical health, offering places to exercise, enjoy nature and socialize in the fresh outdoor air.

In 2020, New Jersey’s dedicated land preservation funding from the Corporate Business Tax went up, providing $113 million for land acquisition, conservation, farmland preservation, recreation projects, improvements to state parks, and historic preservation grants.

This funding will be supplemented by unspent funds from previous years, making more land preservation possible in 2021.

At the national level, the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act was signed into law in August with support from New Jersey’s entire Congressional delegation, providing permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund at the full authorized amount of $900 million a year.

This fund is America’s most important land preservation program and in New Jersey it has supported the creation of parks, preserves, wildlife refuges and recreation areas in all 21 New Jersey counties.

Climate change action – As a coastal state, New Jersey is extremely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, including increased flooding, sea level rise, and stronger, more frequent storms.

In October, the New Jersey Department ly, this type of accident is not uncommon. of Environmental Protection released the The state temporarily suspended permits, Global Warming Response Act 80x50 re- but later allowed construction to resume. port, a strong call to action detailing the Lawsuits are pending. steps needed to achieve the state’s goal of In 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court is an 80% emissions reduction by 2050. expected to decide whether to hear PenOne notable recommendation is us- nEast’s petition to overturn a Third Circuit ing “natural solutions” like planting new appellate decision in favor of the State of forests on cleared land, slowing conversion New Jersey denying PennEast the right to of existing forests to development, restor- condemn state-preserved lands. ing forests that have suffered from insects, The PennEast pipeline would cross fire and pathogens, and conducting scien- hundreds of acres preserved by the State tifically based stewardship of New Jersey and its in healthy forests that are partners, harming pristine GUEST COLUMN already storing carbon efwater resources and rare • ficiently. wildlife. New Jersey’s The report also calls for Ratepayer Advocate found MICHELE S. BYERS reduced reliance on fossil no need for the project, fuels and an aggressive calling it unfair to ratepaymove toward clean energy sources like ers. wind and solar.

Big win on environmental justice – For One piece of good news was Gov. years, New Jersey’s poor, urban and miMurphy’s announcement that construction nority communities have borne the brunt will begin on an offshore wind project that of environmental contamination. In Sepcan provide enough clean energy to power tember, after much hard work from envinearly 250,000 homes while creating thou- ronmental justice advocates, Gov. Murphy sands of good, local jobs. signed the landmark Environmental Justice But clean energy only makes sense if it Act. is located well. A horrible example in 2020 The new law requires the Department was a proposal for a utility-scale solar proj- of Environmental Protection to consider ect on more than 800 acres of prime farm- cumulative public health impacts on overland in Salem County. burdened communities when reviewing New Jersey should not sacrifice its best development applications. farmland when there are many other sites This will help prevent facilities like – such as industrial brownfields and roof- power plants, landfills and incinerators tops – where solar installations are more from being built or expanded if they would appropriate. create hazards in communities already imPipelines – The year 2020 saw con- pacted by pollution. tinued efforts to stop unneeded fossil fuel The agency also created a new position, infrastructure like natural gas pipelines, the Deputy Commissioner for Environincluding the proposed PennEast pipeline mental Justice and Equity, to ensure that in Hunterdon and Mercer counties, and the all communities are represented.

Southern Reliability Link in the Pine BarPlastic bag ban passed – In a huge vicrens. tory for wildlife and a clean environment, During the past year, underground drill- Gov. Murphy signed the Plastic Pollution ing, known as horizontal directional drill- Reduction Act, the nation’s strongest law ing, resulted in spills of muddy sludge to curb the use of plastics. during construction of the Southern ReliThe ban on single-use plastic bags and ability Link pipeline. polystyrene foam food containers won’t The sludge seriously damaged a home take effect until May 2022, but local plasand polluted nearby streams. Unfortunate- tic bag bans in about 130 New Jersey mu-

nicipalities will remain in effect during the phase-in period.

In addition to prohibiting single-use plastic bags, the law will ban large stores from providing paper bags, and plastic straws will be available at restaurants and bars by request only.

Many of us are happy to see the end of 2020 and are looking forward to a better year. Here’s a sneak preview of some hopeful environmental initiatives.

Coming up – This year, the Department of Environmental Protection will finalize its plan to restore the contaminated interior section of the state’s most popular park, Liberty State Park along the Hudson River waterfront.

Numerous conservation groups are supporting the restoration plans, but threats to the park continue from backers of a neighboring private golf course that has been pressing to acquire part of the park. Two public hearings are scheduled later this month.

The Department of Environmental Protection is developing regulations to implement its climate change program.

New Jersey has some of the most effective regional land use protection plans in the nation, but appointments to both the Highlands Council and the Pinelands Commission have been left vacant for too long.

Without these appointments, both agencies are hindered in their ability to protect the water supply for more than 75% of New Jersey residents. It is critical that Gov. Murphy’s appointments of several highly qualified individuals go forward in 2021.

Here’s to goodbye and good riddance to 2020 and welcoming a healthy environment and happy citizenry in 2021!

To learn more about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources, visit the New Jersey Conservation Foundation website at www.njconservation.org

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

The (Environmental Justice Act) requires the Department of Environmental Protection to consider cumulative public health impacts on over-burdened communities when reviewing development applications.

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KEEP GETTING EMERGENCY CARE

STAYING HEALTHY IS PART OF STAYING SAFE. We’ve all spent the past few months taking extra precautions in order to stay safe. But right now, staying healthy is just as important.

If you or a loved one is experiencing severe symptoms such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, vision or balance problems or severe abdominal pain, go to the closest emergency room or call 911.

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ant to make a splash with your children this summer? Send them to camp with the Monmouth County Park System for an experience they’ll never forget!

From Princess Party Camp to Surf’s Up, the Park System offers numerous summer camps tailored to different ages and interests. Other camps include Garden to Plate, Chess Camp, Whodunit: Fort Monmouth, Pirate Adventure Odyssey, and 3-D Drawing.

Learn more about these and other offerings in the Park System’s Camp/Swim edition of its Parks & Programs Guide, which lists all of its summer camps and swim lessons for children. This issue will be available in most county parks on Feb. 26.

Information will also be available online at www.MonmouthCountyParks.com.

Registration for summer camps and swim lessons begins on March 7 with phone registration from noon to 2 p.m. and online registration starting at noon. To register by phone with Visa, MasterCard

or Discover, call 732-842-4000, ext. 1.

To register online, visit www.MonmouthCountyParks.com.

After March 7, registration can be done online, by mail or by phone.

You may register family members only.

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MonmouthCountyParks.com or call the Park System at 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the TTY/TDD number is 711.

The Monmouth County Park System, created in 1960 by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, is Monmouth County’s Open Space, Parks and Recreation agency.

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The mission of St. Ambrose is to cultivate confident and reflective lifelong learners whose personal goals and achievements are rooted in a foundation of Catholic doctrine, social self-awareness, and engaging academic experiences. The students of St. Ambrose are inspired to be dynamic members of our community and able to embrace the evolving challenges of today with a positive and assured mindset.

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Trinity Hall announces new head of school

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rinity Hall announces the appointment of Mary Kate Blaine as the second head of school, effective July 1.

Blaine will succeed Mary R. Mahon Sciarrillo, founding head of school, who will retire after this school year.

Blaine has served as the principal at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, an all-girls

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St. Ambrose cultivates lifelong learners

he nurturing & accredited educators of St. Ambrose ignite a passion for learning with innovative and differentiated instructional strategies, while encouraging opportunities for positive & meaningful peer collaboration. Our teachers foster a supportive, faith-based, environment built upon the principles of social-emotional learning and a “growth mindset” approach.

Our curriculum is designed to incorporate technology-infused applications and project-based learning that align with our data-driven standards of excellence for academic achievement. We rank in the in top 15th percentile nationally in Mathematics & Language Arts.

St. Ambrose offers full day academic programs in grades pre-kindergarten through grade 8, as well as before and after care. We provide an assortment of electives and technology enhanced initiatives including STEM, coding and “genius hour” along with interscholastic teams.

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OUR MISSION: The Mission of St. Ambrose is to cultivate confident and reflective life-long learners, whose personal goals and achievements are rooted in a foundation of Catholic doctrine, social self-awareness, and engaging academic experiences. The students of St. Ambrose are inspired to be dynamic members of our community supporting each other while embracing the challenges of today with a positive mindset.

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Hatikvah performs in the top 2% of New Jersey

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ll set for your child’s new journey into K-8? Hatikvah, a free public charter that performs in the top 2% of the state, offers a smaller and more personalized option than a traditional school and accepts students at all grade levels. An approved International Baccalaureate Organization School recognized by the State of New Jersey for academic excellence, Hatikvah places a strong emphasis on science, mathematics, and technology.

Hatikvah’s admittance lottery gives a double chance for low income families to win a seat for their children in kindergarten. Register your child for the lottery

at www.hatikvahcharterschool.com or call 732-254-8300 for more information.

Your child can feel comfortable and conďŹ dent about school and wake up with excitement about going each day. He or she will also be toting a new computer (in middle grades) and teaching you some modern Hebrew. Who knows, maybe one day your young scholar will be waking up as the U.S. ambassador to Israel or translating documents for the United Nations; perhaps you’ll be a parent to someone who speaks three or four languages.

Let your child’s bright future start at Hatikvah. Hatikvah is located at 7 Lexington Ave., East Brunswick.

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Catholic high school in Washington, D.C., since 2013. She was previously the chief of staff to the superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of New York. “It is an honor to accept the privilege of serving as Trinity Hall’s next head of school and to continue to build on the school’s remarkable foundation of faith and learning, and supporting young women who will become leaders the world

needs,� Blaine said. “I promise faith and good humor, enthusiasm, hard work, and I know together we will work to ensure the limitless potential of Trinity Hall for generations to come.�

Trinity Hall is an independent, allgirls school that educates and empowers young women in the Catholic tradition through an innovative college preparatory program grounded in four core values

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All students entering kindergarten or ďŹ rst grade for the 2021-2022 school year need to register for school, unless they are already a student in the district.

Children must be 5 years of age by October 1st of their kindergarten year to register for kindergarten and 6 years of age by October 1st of their ďŹ rst grade year to register for ďŹ rst grade.

Visit our website at www.mersnj.us by March 1, 2021 and register on-line under the District Info - Kindergarten Registration tab. If you do not have Internet access, contact us at 732-786-2529.

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A free public school where your child in grades K-8 will learn how to succeed in a world with differences; how to function in a foreign language; express himself or herself musically, artistically and intellectually while preparing for the years beyond eight grade.

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through an innovative college preparatory program grounded in four core values of leadership, respect, perseverance, and faith. Trinity Hall prepares each student to achieve her full potential as she embraces her place in the world.

For more information, visit www.trinityhallnj.org or 732-291-1297.

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Gil Gerard Beating Space Enemies Along With Addiction

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il Gerard was born on Jan. 23, 1943, in Little Rock, Arkansas.

For school he attended a seminary before graduating from a Catholic high school. He began to work as an industrial chemist, but soon left the position and moved to New York City, where he studied drama by day and drove a taxi by night.

During this time, Gerard starred in around 450 commercials and landed a role as Alan Stewart on the soap opera The Doctors, which lasted about two years.

He decided to move from New York City across the country to Los Angeles for more opportunities, which is where he

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ended up in his most famous role as Buck Rogers in 1978.

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century was a television show with its feature-length pilot episode released theatrically — having an even better opening week than Star Wars. The film was released in March 1979 and performed well enough to launch the show in September of that same year. It followed Capt. William Anthony “Buck” Rogers, a NASA and Air Force pilot who commands a spaceship launched in 1987. He is accidentally frozen in space and discovered in the year 2491, woken up and newly introduced to a post-nuclear war society. It is his job to help protect the planet alongside a cohort of sidekicks, both human and robotic.

The show was canceled in 1981, and Gerard spiraled into addiction. He got clean from cocaine, but fell into overeating that sidelined his short-lived series Sidekicks (1986-87). Though he initially kicked his habits, enough to star in 1990’s E.A.R.T.H. Force and host Code 3 (1992), overeating would be something that con-

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tinued to haunt his life.

In January 2007, Gerard was the subject of the Discovery Health documentary Action Hero Makeover, which documented a year of his life in which the former superhero tried to recover from a lifetime of overeating and a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes. He received mini-gastric bypass surgery in 2005, and the series followed his progress afterward. When production began, Gerard was around 350 pounds; within 10 months he had lost 145 pounds.

Since then, Gerard has done a small amount of acting, including reuniting with fellow Buck Rogers star Erin Gray in 2007 for the TV film Nuclear Hurricane. They also played Buck Rogers’ parents in the pilot of an internet series, Buck Rogers Begins, in 2009. In October 2019, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Gerard is executive producing a sci-fi project, tentatively titled 2491, that will follow in the footsteps of Buck Rogers with an astronaut shot into the future.

Gerard also intends to be a series regular on the program.

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ON CAMPUS Muhlenberg College, Allentown, Pa., track and field jumper Lindsay Press of Colts Neck, a biology major and public health minor, spent here summer shadowing professionals at ProCare Health and Rehabilitation, Colts Neck. In an article published on the college’s athletics website, Press wrote, “The experience has shown me what the environment is like at an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy facility. … I had the opportunity to observe patient treatment, learn about common reasons people need physical therapy, and study how to pick exercises and form treatment plans.”

Sixty-four Muhlenberg College, Allentown, Pa., student-athletes were named to the Centennial Conference Academic Honor Roll for the fall 2020 season. Local students are Max Pirozzi of Freehold and Michael Cenname of Freehold. To be named to the Academic Honor Roll, a student-athlete must be a sophomore or higher in class standing and carry at least a 3.40 cumulative GPA.

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ON THE ROAD PETER PERROTTA

2020 Land Rover Defender 110 SE

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ld is new again. Retro is in. That seems to be the theme these days with some car manufacturers as they harken back to the nostalgic ’40s, ’50s or ’60s to bring back popular iconic models in a repackaged old but new look.

Chevy did it with the Camaro.

Ford is doing it this year by bringing back the once popular Bronco.

Dodge certainly has had much success when this concept by bringing back more modern Peter Perrotta and stylized versions of the Charger and Challenger.

Not to be outdone, Land Rover has reached back into its truck/SUV vault to bring back the iconic Land Rover Defender.

The Land Rover Defender 110 – which is what I am reviewing this week – was actually styled after a very rugged British four-wheel drive off road vehicle first produced in 1948.

This steel-framed truck gained a worldwide reputation for ruggedness and versatility.

Land Rover had a continuous run of 67 years of producing the Defender, pumping out over 2 million units in that timeframe.

It ended production of the Defender in January 2016.

Now, it’s back with a vengeance.

In 2020, the United Kingdom-based Land Rover brought back the four-door version of the Defender, badged the 110 SE, and for 2021 it also unveiled the twodoor version of the same truck, badged the 90 model.

Needless to say, it’s been a smashing success.

The new Land Rover Defender line recently won accolades as it was named Motor Trend’s 2021 SUV of the Year.

“We are thrilled to honor the Land Rover Defender with our SUV of the Year award,” says Motor Trend Editor-in-Chief Mark Rechtin. “Part of the word ‘transportation’ is not just driving but the feeling of being transported. The moment you get into a Land Rover Defender you are transported. Every design element gives the sense of journey, safari, moving outward into the world with courage.”

Needless to say the folks at Land Rov-

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er were thrilled with the truck of the year award.

“It’s a great achievement and an honor for the new Defender to be selected as the SUV of the Year from Motor Trend,” says Joe Eberhardt, president and CEO of Jaguar Land Rover North America.

Personally, I first saw the new/old look Defender at the Philadelphia car show in 2019 where it was unveiled in a sneak peak presentation. I was impressed then with its new, but ruggedly old, look. But, of course, I didn’t get a chance to drive it.

More recently I had the privilege of jumping behind the wheel of the 2020 Land Rover Defender 110 SE – the fourdoor version – for one week for some reallife road testing.

The first thing I noticed about this new Defender was how ruggedly awesome it looks. My tester had a Gondwana Stone colored exterior with black rimmed, offroad 19 inch tires with an Ebony leather interior.

The Gondwana Stone is a light green that suits this vehicle just fine – giving it a military-like look.

The next thing you notice, after you jump into this rig, is how it was designed to be a sporty or utilitarian type vehicle but at the same time it is loaded with all the most modern tech.

The 10-inch touch screen infotainment system is one of the best in the business and the back up camera and surround cam-

era system is simply astounding in its clarity and usefulness.

However, at the same time, the interior is Jeep rugged. There are no carpeted mats.

Instead it is outfitted with very durable allweather terrain mats, so if you accidentally drag some mud into the vehicle there will be no worries.

Moreover, the grab handles, shelving and compartments are comprised of a tough, polyurethane composite that lends itself to taking this vehicle on a safari with you.

In regular around town driving, the Defender performs well. It is comfortable to drive, a bit top heavy because it has a high center of gravity, but overall it handles well, takes bumps extremely well and is a pretty good highway cruiser as well.

But, that isn’t where this vehicle really struts its stuff. To really get the feel of the overall competence of this truck, you have to take it off road.

The folks at Motor Trend took their Land Rover Defender to the rugged terrain of Namibia’s Skeleton Coast when they tested it.

Obviously, I didn’t have that luxury.

But, the sandy trails of South Jersey’s Pinelands would have to do for my test drive.

Needless to say, if the newly redesigned Defender was able to chew up the terrain of Namibia and win truck of year honors at the same time, handling the sandy Pinelands trails was kid stuff. And, it was.

The Defender performs best when it’s chewing up sand and gravel beneath its wheels and spitting it all out with ease. It holds the off-road quite nicely and you feel very confident that whatever mud puddle, sandy patch or small log that gets thrown in its path, you could handle it with ease.

My tester Defender 110 SE had a base price of $62,250. However, after options and destination and delivery it had a bottom line sticker price of $72,780.

Added options included but weren’t limited to: $1,020 for the driver assist package (adaptive cruise); $700 for a cold climate package (heated steering wheel); $2,080 for advanced off-road package; $1,750 for a sliding panoramic roof.

The government’s EPA fuel consumption ratings for this vehicle come in at 19 miles per gallon overall with 22 mpg in highway driving and 17 mpg in city driving.

The EPA estimates the annual fuel cost of operating the Defender to be $2,550 as it uses 5.3 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven.

This vehicle has not been safety crash tested yet by the government.

My tester was powered by a 3.0 liter, six cylinder engine that puts out 395 horsepower.

Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears regularly. He may be reached at pperrotta@comcast.net

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DATEBOOK • “Relationships During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” a Zoom Talk by Dr. Jay Levin, will be presented by the Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, Freehold Township. at 2 p.m. Feb. 21. Admission is $7 for museum members and $10 for non-members.

For reservations, ca;; 732-252-6990. A Zoom link will be provided by email upon registration.

• The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, Freehold Township, will present “Gellman American Dream,” a documentary and talk by Gary Gellman about creating family archives. This will be a Zoom presentation on Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. Admission is $5 for museum members and $7 for non-members. The documentary features Gellman’s family, who were Jewish immigrant farmers during the first half of the 20th century. In addition, Gellman will discuss how families can create their own family history documentary. To make a reservation, call 732-252-6990.

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Hoop teams practicing with hopes of playing a season

By STEVEN BASSIN Staff Writer

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ll activity came to a crashing halt in the New Jersey high school sports world on March 12, 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The halt in competition occurred just two days after the Marlboro High School boys basketball team played a down-to-

the-wire thriller against South Brunswick High School in the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 4 state sectional championship game, which the Mustangs lost to the Vikings in the final seconds, 72-71.

This week, Marlboro Coach Mike Nausedas said that game has stuck with him and his players. It has been the players’ motivation all off-season to train as best they could around all of the COVID-19

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protocols to be ready for the opportunity to get back to a championship game if they got the opportunity to play this winter.

On Jan. 11, the Mustangs returned to the hardwood as high school boys basketball teams in the Shore Conference and New Jersey were permitted to begin practicing for an abbreviated 2021 season.

The moment was a blessing for Nausedas and his players.

“It was pretty cool to be back on the court with the kids,” the coach said. “Our kids know that every day on the court is a gift. I tell them after practice that I hope I see them tomorrow.”

Juniors Jack Seidler, Jonathan Spatola and Jay Ratner will lead a talented squad in pursuit of championships in 2021.

For this season, schools have been divided into pods and Marlboro will be in one of the most competitive pods in the conference, competing against the likes of Christian Brothers Academy, Middletown South, Freehold Township, Freehold and Manalapan.

“We want to make it to the next day,” Nausedas said. “We want to win our pod and then go get a championship. We had a great preseason playing together. We are ready to go.”

During the fall of 2020, Nausedas signed up his squad to play in outdoor tournaments in the area to help the players continue to improve.

Marlboro played in about 20 games and won the Fall Madness tournament that was sponsored by the Wall Township Recreation Department.

Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School and Holmdel High School also had players participating in the outdoor tournament at Wall Township. The two Shore Conference A Central Division rivals will be in different pods this season.

Holmdel will be in a pod with Matawan Regional, Raritan, Colts Neck and Middletown North.

Rumson-Fair Haven will be in a pod with Red Bank Regional, Long Branch, Shore Regional, Monmouth Regional and Red Bank Catholic.

Entering his 15th year at the helm of the Holmdel Hornets, Coach Sean Devaney said it will be a different season not playing rivals like Rumson-Fair Haven and Manasquan, but said his players’ mindset is “zeroing in on playing each game.”

Following a 23-5 campaign that included reaching the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 2 state sectional championship game, the motivation for Devaney and his team, led by senior Alex Baker, is to continue to build a winning program.

“They believe we can be a championship program, not just a championship

team,” Devaney said. “Every day we are in the gym is a good day. Our guys know the urgency each day brings to get ready for the season. They are really excited about playing this season.”

For Chris Champeau, who is entering his 12th year at the helm of the Rumson Bulldogs, the opportunity to play during a pandemic will be a great experience for his squad.

“This is one of those years where our players can say they had a great season and played for each other, all during a pandemic,” Champeau said.

Juniors Geoffrey Schroeder and Scott Gyimesi lead a Rumson team that went 1711 last year. That was the Bulldogs’ seventh consecutive winning season.

As the Bulldogs follow their team motto, “Tradition Never Graduates,” Champeau is looking for his players to continue the program’s winning ways by banding together to handle the challenges that have come about because of COVID-19.

That starts by doing what they can to prevent any sort of shutdown.

“We are going to play together, play smart and play for each other,” Champeau said. “We will have each other. For us coaches and the kids, that’s what it’s about.

We are all in.”

Playing a full season would mean a lot to new Jackson Liberty High School Coach Don Connor.

The Jackson native believes getting through a full season on the hardwood will help him insert his philosophies and bring a new culture to a program coming off a tough 3-22 campaign.

“To have a full season experience would be extremely beneficial in building the program,” Connor said. “I would be able to implement my coaching style and my philosophy to the kids. We are trying to build a new culture here in the program.”

Jackson Liberty will compete in a pod with Manchester, Point Pleasant Borough, Pinelands Regional and Barnegat.

Connor is taking everything day by day with his players and making sure his team is ready to “adapt on the fly” to anything that comes up during the season.

“My kids want to play and will do anything they can do to play,” the coach said.

Devaney, of Holmdel, said he is confident his players will do what needs to be done to have a shot at having a full season.

“The kids put a lot into this and want to have a season,” he said. “They know what they have to do. They know what’s at stake. I’m confident they will do what they can to stay safe and have a season.”

Teams can start playing regular season games on Jan. 26. The maximum number of games that may be played will be 15.

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Freehold Township officials elect Cook to serve as mayor

By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Thomas Cook has been elected by his colleagues on the Township Committee to lead Freehold Township as mayor for 2021.

Under Freehold Township’s form of government, the mayor and deputy mayor are not directly elected by voters. The mayor and deputy mayor are elected each January by the members of the Township Committee to serve a one-year term.

Freehold Township’s municipal government held its 2021 reorganization meeting on Jan. 5 at the South Gate Manor banquet facility where social distancing protocols were observed during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

At the reorganization meeting, incumbent committeemen Lester Preston and Alan Walker, the winners in the November municipal election, were sworn in to begin serving three-year terms on the governing body.

Preston joined the Township Committee in 2015 and Walker joined the governing body in 2020 to fill an unexpired term.

Cook, who joined the Township Committee in 2013, will serve as mayor for the second time, having previously held the position in 2015. He served as deputy mayor in 2018 and 2020.

“The biggest challenge (this year) will be working to keep our residents and staff protected as much as possible from COVID-19, while continuing to serve the residents in the same manner to which they are accustomed,” Cook said after the meeting.

“This year will be especially challenging with the logistical and perceptive barriers of getting residents vaccinated.

“This will be a challenging year as we hopefully see some relief economically as the Governor hopefully is able to ease some of the restrictions and businesses are able to return to profitability.

“Finally, this coming year will also see the start of some major pieces of development in our commercial properties, which are manufacturing, warehousing and light industrial. Additionally, residential development, both part of and in addition to our

affordable housing settlement, will also begin to make its way through the Planning Board process,” Cook said.

Anthony Ammiano, who is the longestserving member of the governing body,

having joined in 2001, was elected by his colleagues to serve as deputy mayor for 2021.

Ammiano previously served as mayor in 2006, 2012 and 2018.

Republicans hold a 5-0 majority on the Township Committee. Joining Cook, Ammiano, Preston and Walker on the governing body is Committeewoman Maureen Fasano.

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Not Quite Wonderful

By Paul Hall

W

hen Wonder Woman graced theaters in 2017, it was a special moment for the DC cinematic universe. A feeling of hope arrived in the form of the superhero toting a golden lasso. Now we fast-forward the tale to everyone’s favorite decade — the ’80s — as Diana Prince’s (Gal Gadot) story evolves in the new film Wonder Woman 1984.

Diana, working in cultural anthropology at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., meets a new colleague, Barbara Minerva (Kristen Wiig), who specializes in rare gems. Barbara has been asked by the FBI to identify some items that have recently been recovered after a robbery. It is that task that eventually introduces Barbara to the suave and debonair Maxwell Lord (Pedro Pascal).

The particular stone that Maxwell

and the FBI are both interested in allows people to be granted their wish, whatever they desire. Maxwell will stop at nothing to get the stone and use it to benefit the one person he cares for the most — himself.

Maxwell attempts to charm everyone around him. Some fall for his advances and others shut him down, but many are about to experience the power of the stone in one way or another. The question remains: Once the power is unleashed on the world, can the genie be put back in the bottle?

The genre is filled with possibilities and I remain hopeful even after I experienced this film, but this is definitely a speed bump for the DC universe. WW84, as it has been dubbed, has myriad issues that slow the promise that Wonder Woman held. For starters, it is too long, checking in at 2 hours and 31 minutes. That duration is not a problem when stories keep moving, but this film feels like following

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a broken path to the end.

Setting the film in a timeframe that is likable helps, as the ’80s evoke positive memories for many fans of the character.

Set decorations, background music and fashion engulf viewers in the era, and that may be enough for some to forgive the bigger faults.

Without giving too much away, part of the plot seems like a thinly veiled attempt to bring back Steve Trevor (Chris Pine), and this really feels like a manipulation that wasn’t needed. I like Chris, but there comes a time when packing too much in hinders the overall film.

I love Gadot’s take on the Diana/Wonder Woman character, but this film just

doesn’t reach the finish line on her talent alone. The brightest star is Wiig, whose villainous turn feels like an everyday baddie coming forward for the masses.

Because I like so many aspects of the franchise, I can’t wait to see where things go, but this effort seems to be an average one at best. Wonder Woman 1984 is less wonderful than I hoped for; let’s just hope the wonder can return in the future.

Paul’s Grade: C+ Wonder Woman 1984 Rated PG-13 Stars: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal Director: Patty Jenkins

Crash claims lives of two young men MANALAPAN – A motor vehicle accident on Route 9 in Manalapan has claimed the lives of two young men from a Middlesex County community.

According to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, at 9:31 p.m. Jan. 16, Manalapan police officers responded to a single-vehicle crash on Route 9 north in Manalapan.

The location of the crash was just south of Smallwood Lane at the entrance to the Monmouth Heights residential development.

An investigation by the Monmouth County Serious Collision Analysis Response Team and the Manalapan Police Department determined that a 2004 Infiniti G35 was traveling north on the state highway when the driver lost control of the vehicle and left the road, according to the

prosecutor’s office.

The vehicle collided with a curb, a utility pole and a guardrail prior to coming to a stop in a wooded area that was about 100 yards from where the vehicle left the highway.

There were two occupants in the vehicle: the driver, Jonathan Ramirez, 20, and a passenger, Justin Rochford, 20, both of Spotswood, Middlesex County.

According to the prosecutor’s office, Rochford was pronounced dead at the scene. Ramirez was taken to a hospital and was pronounced dead at 1:24 a.m.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Monmouth County Detective Kristian DeVito at 800-533-7443 or Manalapan Patrolman Matthew Porricelli or Manalapan Detective Dominic Donatelli at 732-446-4300.

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Viola will serve as mayor

By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer

COLTS NECK – Township Committeeman Michael Viola will serve as Colts Neck’s mayor for 2021 following his election to that one-year position during the Jan. 2 reorganization meeting of the governing body.

In Colts Neck’s form of government, residents do not directly elect a mayor.

Each January, the Township Committee members select one person on the governing body to serve as mayor for the year.

As the reorganization meeting began, Viola and Tara Torchia Buss were sworn in to begin serving three-year terms. Viola is starting his second term and Buss is starting her first term on the governing body.

Viola and Buss are joined on the Township Committee by Deputy Mayor J.P. Bartolomeo, Committeewoman Sue Fitzpatrick and Committeeman Frank Rizzuto. Republicans hold all five seats on the committee.

In a look back at 2020, Viola said, “Last year threw one surprise after another and Colts Neck has been able to respond quickly, effectively and safely. In late March and in late November, municipal offices were closed to the public due to the (coronavirus) pandemic.

“Colts Neck’s municipal government moved seamlessly to conducting its business (in a virtual manner) without issue.

I commend the township administrator, Kathleen Capristo, our municipal staff, professionals and contractors for their cando, will-do attitude,” he said.

“In 2021, we will continue to work through affordable housing mandates and the execution of the March 2020 (affordable housing) settlement agreements.

Though much work remains, we are nearing the final implementation of the agreements with a completeness hearing scheduled for the first quarter of 2021, where we will seek a judgement of compliance and repose,” Viola said.

“Following a successful completeness hearing, the township plans to undertake a ‘Visioning Project’ for the business district, seeking input from commercial landowners, residents, the business association and Naval Weapons Station Earle personnel to help identify, quantify and prioritize the commercial amenities that will best serve the residents of Colts Neck well into the future,” he said.

“Our commitment to fiscal discipline is unwavering. Maintaining rigid control of the municipal tax rate is a core tenant of the leadership of Colts Neck and continues undeterred. In 2019 and 2020, the Colts Neck municipal tax rate remained

flat and our bond rating was AA+. We will continue to operate an efficient and effective municipal government, scrutinizing all expenses while investing wisely into our physical assets.

“To help us control costs, we will continue to explore all shared services opportunities and will continue to partner with Monmouth County. Thank you to the leadership and employees of Monmouth County who have developed a best in class shared services partnership.

“In January 2020, the Township Committee proudly unveiled the renderings, timelines and funding objectives for a new municipal building that will house police headquarters, municipal offices and a flexible multi-purpose meeting room that will accommodate the municipal court and various public meetings,” Viola said.

“Though delayed by COVID, the building project will move forward in early 2021. We will continue deliberate, strategic, affordable and necessary investment into our physical assets such as town hall, the new municipal building and our recreation assets.

“Road repaving projects will continue, as will investing into the community center at Bucks Mill Park, reopening and connecting our hiking trails, and the development of a long-term vision for Five Point Park. The township will seek all available grants to help offset costs and hold the line on taxes,” the mayor said.

“In 2021, we will enhance and improve communication. As the township website is the most up-to-date and cost-effective means of communication, we plan a deep dive into the website with the formation of a Communication Task Force with the objective of releasing an enhanced vehicle for communication of all township information.

“Considerations include ‘Committee’s Corner’ updates posted by members of the governing body and an e newsletter opt in feature so updates from the township are automatically delivered to email inboxes.

“In 2020, the committee made a commitment to a more sustainable future, In October, the committee unanimously resolved to join Sustainable Jersey, which provides information, guidance and funding via grants to municipalities for a more sustainable future. To advise the committee on applicable sustainable opportunities, the committee is forming a Green Team advisory committee.

“Finally, to simply say thank you to Colts Neck’s first responders is insufficient. I would like to take this time to thank the Colts Neck Police Department led by Chief Paul Santucci,” Viola said.

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MCSPCA launches pilot program placing shelter dogs with local police The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA) has introduced a pilot program that places shelter dogs in police departments to serve as emotional support animals.

The Eatontown Police Department has become the first police department to partner with the shelter, with its chief, Bill Lucia, serving as the proud adopter of a dog named Tala, according to a press release from the MCSPCA. “It is really such a simple concept when you think about it. Anybody can have a

dog at home, but having a dog at work has proven to be very impactful in assisting officers coping with stressful situations.

It has also had a significant impact on the overall morale of the department,” Lucia said.

Tala, a purebred husky, came to the MCSPCA on a transport and was originally rescued from a hoarding farm in the south. Tala lived outdoors with dozens of other dogs and rarely had the opportunity to interact with humans, according to the press release.

Tala’s life changed forever when she arrived in New Jersey and met Lucia, as she was finally able to express all of the love she was saving up during her years alone.

Tala has no formal service training yet, but she behaves in public settings, ignores distractions and stays near her handler.

When Tala is at the police station she can be seen running up and down the hallways, taking walks with her officer friends, or politely asking for treats with the signature husky “Ah-wooo,” according to the press release.

Legal Notices COLTS NECK TOWNSHIP COUNTY OF MONMOUTH

RESOLUTION 2021-29

RESOLUTION 2021-1

ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE

CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF TOWNSHIP PROFESSIONALS PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-8a, et seq.) requires the governing body of a municipality to designate and disseminate schedules, meeting dates, times and location.

WHEREAS, there exists a need for specialized professional services for various services provided to Colts Neck Township; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by Colts Neck Township that the following dates are hereby designated as scheduled meetings of the Township Committee for the Year 2021. The Township Committee anticipates all meetings to be held digitally throughout the duration of the Public Health Emergency as declared by the Governor and as prescribed under the rules established by NJSA 10:4-8(b) allowing meetings to be held digitally during a State of Emergency. All meeting information will be posted at least 48 hours prior to each meeting on the Township website www.coltsneck.org. The meetings will be conducted using the Zoom platform.

WHEREAS, appointments in this regard can be made without the need of competitive bidding and public advertising pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5; and

The Public is welcome and encouraged to participate virtually and opportunity for public comments will be available during the meeting. Written public comments may be emailed to the Municipal Clerk at tlindsey@ coltsneck.org or via regular mail to the attention of the Municipal Clerk, 124 Cedar Drive, Colts Neck, NJ 07722. Written public comments may not be submitted via any other form of electronic communication and must include the individual’s name, full address and contact information (telephone number and/or email address). If the information is incomplete and the Township is unable to verify the individual’s identity, the written comment will not be read into the record. Written public comments must be received by the Municipal Clerk by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the remote meeting in order to be read into the record of the meeting. Any written comments received after 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will not be read into the record or become part of the meeting record.

Meetings of the Township Committee for 2021 Where Formal Action May Be Taken January 2 (Reorganization Meeting) January 13 January 27 February 10 February 24 March 10 March 31 April 14 April 28 May 12

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Executive Sessions may be held to discuss personnel matters, labor relations, pending litigation and other matters permitted for closed session under N.J.S.A. 10:4-12. At 6:30 p.m. Prior to each Executive Session, the Township Committee will convene in open session at which time an Executive Session Resolution specifying the general nature of the items to be discussed in Executive Session will be read in full and adopted in accordance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-13.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Municipal Clerk shall post a copy of this Resolution in Town Hall and that copies of this Resolution shall be forwarded by the Municipal Clerk, to the official newspapers, the Asbury Park Press and News Transcript as previously designated by the Township and to individuals requesting same under the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Committee reserves the right to change the format of any of the noticed meetings to a hybrid (partially remote and partially in-person) meeting or to a fully in-person meeting when feasible and authorized by law with proper notice.

I, Trina Lindsey, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and accurate copy of a Resolution passed by the Township Committee of Colts Neck Township during the Reorganization meeting held on the 13th day of January 2021

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WHEREAS, proposed contracts for said services for the year 2021 are on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Township Clerk; and WHEREAS, appointments in this regard and contracts with all professionals so named by this resolution are contingent upon and will not be executed unless and until all provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.8 are fully complied with; and WHEREAS, funds for said services will be provided in the 2021 Municipal Budget; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of Colts Neck Township that it hereby appoints the following for the year 2021: 1. Christopher Adams, Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis, LLP; 2. Associated Humane Society Inc., Animal Control; 3. Meghan Bennett, Esq., GluckWalrath, LLP, Alternate Bond Counsel; 4. Meghan Bennett, Esq., GluckWalrath, LLP, Township Attorney; 5. John Cantalupo, Archer & Greiner, P.C., Bond Counsel 6. Mario J. Delano, Campbell, Foley, Delano & Adams, LLC, Conflict/Alternate Prosecutor 7. Glenn R. Gerken, P.E., P.P., T&M Associates, Township Engineer; 8. Matthew Giacobbe, Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri & Jacobs, LLC, Labor Counsel 9. Ronald L. Israel, Chiesa, Shahinian & Giantomasi, Special Counsel, Affordable Housing 10. Elizabeth McManus, Kyle & McManus, Planner Affordable Housing 11. Brian J. Molloy, Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., US Navel Weapons Stating EARLE 12. David Pulchalski, Newfields Companies, LLC, Consultant, Affordable Housing 13. Raymond Sarinelli, Jr., CPA, RMA, PSA, NISIVOCCIA, LLP, Auditor; 14. Michael Steib, Michael B. Steib, P.A., Zoning Board Counsel 15. Michael Steib, Michael B. Steib, P.A., Special Counsel 16. Michael Steib, Michael B. Steib, P.A., Planning Board Counsel 17. T. Andrew Thomas, Thomas Planning Associates, LLC, Consultant, Affordable Housing 18. Valley Medical Group (VMG), Valley Health Systems, Random Drug/Alcohol Testing 19. Anthony J. Vecchio, Law Office of Anthony J. Vecchio, LLC, Prosecutor 20. Visiting Nurse Association, Home Health Services 21. Kevin P. Wigenton, Wigenton Law Firm, Conflict Public Defender 22. Weiner Law Group, LLP, Ronald D. Cucchiaro, Special Counsel BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be published in full in the News Transcript; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the following: 1. All professionals so appointed; and 2. John Antonides, Chief Financial Officer.

I, Trina Lindsey, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and accurate copy of a Resolution passed by the Township Committee of Colts Neck Township during the Reorganization meeting held on the 2nd day of January 2021

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For the officers of the Eatontown Police Department, having Tala at headquarters has been valuable. Several times each week, officers will return from high-stress calls and seek out Tala for comfort.

“Tala allows the officers to relax and de-stress in a way they may not even realize, while not drawing attention to themselves,” Lucia said. “Nobody thinks twice about an officer taking a dog for a walk, but that walk allows them to clear their head, calm down, or just escape for a little bit. It’s also great for the dogs because we can provide older dogs that are usually harder to adopt a great home. It really is a win-win.”

MCSPCA Executive Director Ross Licitra said, “We are tremendously proud to launch this program that not only gives a home and family to a shelter dog, but also supports our local police. We are hopeful for this program to grow into many successful, mutually beneficial relationships.”

Interested parties may contact the shelter for more information about the placement program by emailing info@ monmouthcountyspca.org or calling 732542-0040, ext. 7.

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Freehold Township was named a Healthy Town by the statewide Mayors Wellness Campaign of the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute after strengthening collaborations with community partners like CentraState Healthcare System.

According to a press release from CentraState Healthcare System, this designation recognizes communities in which mayors have made healthy lifestyles a top priority and are actively engaging all members of their community through inclusive, evidence-based health and wellness programming, policies, and a culture of health.

In addition to serving on the Healthy Town committee, CentraState’s collaboration with Freehold Township includes the following initiatives: • Walk with the Doc: Coordinated with Prime Surgicare, a bariatric surgery group at CentraState, this program offers residents the opportunity to engage in physical activity with health professionals.

• Park Rx America: Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center staff members “prescribe” participation in this park program designed to improve health and wellness for the community by promoting outdoor activity.

• Healthy Food Initiatives: CentraState helps distribute food vouchers, fresh produce, and other healthy foods in the community, while sharing bilingual cooking videos and recipes.

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Appointments to county boards authorized by commissioners The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has announced citizen member appointments to authorities, boards and commissions.

The appointments were announced during the county’s reorganization meeting held on Jan. 7 in the Collins Arena on the campus of Brookdale Community College in Lincroft.

Monmouth County’s elected county commissioners are Thomas A. Arnone of Neptune City, Susan M. Kiley of Hazlet, Lillian G. Burry of Colts Neck, Ross Licitra of Marlboro and Nick DiRocco of Wall Township.

The appointments included: • Addiction Services (three-year term) – Lester Richens; • Bayshore Outfall Authority (five-year term) – Michael J. Kalaka and Rocco Impreveduto; • Construction Board of Appeals (fouryear term) – Donald A. Clare; • Environmental Council (three-year term) – Wilma Morrissey, Scott Thompson, John Vig and Ashley Reese; • Fair Housing Board (five-year term) – Joyce Quarles and Rev. Joseph Thelusca; • Historical Commission – Regu-

lar member (three-year term) – Glenn Cashion, Joseph Grabas and Barbara Harrigan; Chairwoman and Presiding Officer (three-year term) – Barbara Harrigan; • Library Commission (three-year term) – Mary Ann Musich; • Mental Health Board (three-year term) – Julia Barugel; • Assistant Fire Marshals (two-year term) – Charles Shirley and Thomas Welsh; Assistant Fire Marshal (unexpired term ending Feb. 22, 2022) – Michael Burke; • Planning Board – Regular member (three-year term) – James C. Schatzle and Marcy McMullen; Alternate member (oneyear term) – John Mele and Lori Ann Davidson; • Recreation Commissioners – Regular member (five-year term) – Michael Harmon and Anthony Fiore; Regular member (unexpired term ending March 15, 2021) – Joseph Di Bella; • Shade Tree Commission (five-year term) – Thomas Ritchie; • Youth Services Commission (threeyear term) – Amy Altenhaus, Kathy Collins, Wendy DePedro, Carl Jennings, Ivan Kaplan and Lester Richens.

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sustainable and resilient place for people to work, play, visit and call home. There will be a place in this process for everyone here and I believe that working together there isn’t anything we can’t do,” Burry said.

“It is truly an honor and a privilege for me to have been elected by the residents of Monmouth County to offer my service on the already tremendous Board of County Commissioners,” Licitra said.

“I have been a public servant my entire adult life and cannot think of a better place to bring my 35 years of government service than this board, joining the leadership of Monmouth County. We all play a role here – municipal, county, state and federal (officials). I will give 110% and I will be honest and fair,” Licitra said.

Each of the commissioners thanked the county administration and employees for their hard work throughout 2020, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Last year, we were met with unprecedented challenges that impacted our local economy, resources, social services and public health systems. These were challenges we could not have prepared for and I am proud of the work our county has done and continues to do for our residents,” said

DiRocco, who is beginning his second year in county government.

“We are not done with COVID-19 yet and we are back in the throes of this pandemic. I am confident that next year, I will be able to stand here and say we once again delivered essential services to all county residents,” he said. “We will continue to do what is needed to clear all of the hurdles.”

Arnone summed up the reorganization meeting by saying, “It is a team effort here in Monmouth County. We will continue to work hard for you. We are here if you need us.”

County government in New Jersey dates back to 1798.

The responsibilities of the governing body include legislative and executive functions, including the oversight and regulation of county property and finances; the upkeep of 380 miles of county roads and nearly 1,000 bridges; maintenance of more than 15,000 acres of county park lands; preparing and adopting the county budget; authorizing expenditures and bonds; appointing county officials and members to boards, commissions and authorities; and supervising the administration of county government, according to the Monmouth County website.

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Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Colts Neck Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a Reorganization and Regular scheduled meeting on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic State of Emergency the Colts Neck Township Zoning Board meeting will be held using the Zoom Video Conference platform. To join the meeting use the link on the Colts Neck Township website homepage https://www.colts-neck.nj.us.

IN ADDITION TO REORGANIZATION, the Board will hear the following applications: ZB1039 – Maddaluna – Block 34, Lot 16.25 – 23 Orchard Lane Memorialization of Resolution Dismission Application Without Prejudice.

ZB1040 – Livoti – Block 6, Lot 4 – 116 Clover Hill Road Memorialization of Resolution to install an inground pool and patio in the A-1 Zone. A variance is required to permit a side yard setback of 31.48ʼ for the pool where 46ʼ is required.

Review the 2020 Zoning Board of Adjustment Annual Report ZB1037 – Chern – Block 13, Lot 6 – 70 Prothero Road Application to install a 24ʼ x 40ʼ shed in the A-1 Zone. A variance is required to permit a front yard setback of 90ʼ where 150ʼ is required.

ZB1044 – Vaughan – Block 46, Lot 1.23 – 6 Lockwood Run Application to construct a pool cabana and swim up bar pavilion. Variances are required to permit a side setback for the cabana of 40ʼ where 50ʼ is required, cabana building coverage of 1,456 s.f. where 900 s.f. is the maximum permitted, cabana total floor area of 1,456 s.f. where 1,200 s.f. is the maximum permitted, cabana building volume of 22,267 c.f. where 13,000 c.f. is the maximum permitted and proposed swim up bar pavilion and pool separation of 0ʼ where 10ʼ is required.

ZB1031 – Racioppo – Block 29, Lot 14.03 – 4 Shady Tree Lane Application to construct a detached garage in the A-1 Zone. A variance is required to permit a side yard setback of 30ʼ where 40ʼ is required.

ZB1043 – Sweeney – Block 16, Lot 33.23 – 1 Shadowbrook Drive Application to install a five foot aluminum fence in the A-1 Zone. A variance is required to allow a five in fence in the front yard where four foot is the maximum height permitted.

ZB1047 – Toll NJ, LLC – Block 39, Lot 11.08 – 4 Noble Court Application to permit a building height of 37.56ʼ where 35ʼ is the maximum permitted in the A-1 Zone.

ZB1048 – Wood – Block 9, Lot 63 – 4 Pilgrim Way Application to enlarge and reconstruct a front porch. A variance is required to permit a front setback of 69ʼ where 75ʼ is required and 73ʼ previously existed in the A-1 Zone.

Agenda items listed are to the extent known by the Zoning Board of Adjustment at this time. Action may be taken on any matter before the Board at the meeting. A copy of this Notice has been filed with the Clerk of Colts Neck Township and posted on the Township Bulletin Board.

Ruth Leininger Planning Administrator News Transcript 1/20/2021 Fee: $68.04 Affidavit: $20.00 LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Colts Neck Planning Board will hold a Reorganization and Regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic State of Emergency the Colts Neck Township Planning Board meeting will be held using the Zoom Video Conference platform. To join the meeting use the link on the Colts Neck Township website homepage https://www.colts-neck.nj.us.

IN ADDITION TO REORGANIZATION, the Board will hear the following applications: PB741 Gutierrez – Block 9, Lots 1.01 and 2.08 – 75 Willowbrook Road and 15 Evergreen Lane Request of an Agricultural Division of Land transferring 15,733 acres from Lot 2.08 to Lot 2.01.

PB739 – Colts Neck Community Church – Block 33, Lot 21 – 249 Route 537 Application for Conditional Use Permit and Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan to construct a 400 seat place of worship in the A-1 Zone.

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Agenda items listed are to the extent known by the Planning Board at this time. Action may be taken on any matter before the Board at the meeting. A copy of this Notice has been filed with the Clerk of Colts Neck Township and posted on the Township Bulletin Board.

Ruth Leininger Planning Administrator News Transcript 1/20/2021 Fee: $35.64 Affidavit: $20.00 The Unified Planning/Zoning Board of the Borough of Englishtown will hold its reorganization meeting on Tuesday January 26, 2021at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building located at 15 Main Street, Englishtown, N.J. 07726. The first regular meeting of the Board will follow. **DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS ONLY BOARD MEMBERS CAN BE IN PERSON…THE PUBLIC MUST GO ON VIRTUALLY Dial in # (719) 500-5225 Video and Screen Sharing-On-line meeting ID Boroughofenglishtown Online meeting link https://join.startmeeting.com/boroughofenglishtown News Transcript 1/20/2021 Fee: $14.40

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IMPROVEMENTS Specializing in • Custom Seemless Gutters Leaf Guards • Roofing Siding - Windows • Bathroom And Kitchen Remodeling Free Est. • Fully Ins. • 35 Years Experience NM-00449287

732-572-2678

Lawn Care

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Landscaping

Over 25 Years Experience New Construction Addition’s Basement Remodels Service Upgrades Trouble Shooting & Repairs Outdoor Lighting We Call Ceiling Fans Recessed Lighting You Back!

FAST AND RIGHT

73 2 -354- 6 4 6 4 FALC O D E S I G N

NM-00450338

Free Est. • Bonded & Ins. • Lic. # 15903

732-238-1049 VDElectric@msn.com

Handypersons

NM-00448889

No job too small.

All levels of home repairs & improvements.

Carpentry • Painting • Tile/Molding • Powerwashing

Call Mike for an estimate.

Serving Monmouth, Old Bridge, Parlin & surrounding.

732-759-5897

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Will Serve The Monmouth Areas For Tree Work & Landscaping Only

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Kitchen Remodeling

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Insurance Claims

$100 OFF

Bathroom Remodeling Powder Room Remodeling Specialists

Any Service of $1,000 or more

Must present coupon at time of estimate.

Exp. 1/31/21

$200 OFF

Any Service of $1,500 or more

Must present coupon at time of estimate.

Exp. 1/31/21

Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.

Basements Finishing

Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.

General Repair

** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 1 Cord $185.00 • 1/2 Cord $100

Free Estimates

73 2 -354- 6 4 6 4 NM-00448700

24 HOUR PROMPT/EMERGENCY SERVICE

NM-00449291

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732-257-1170

www.budgetpropertymaintenance.com

FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES

TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200

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BUSINESS & SERVICE

CALL OUR CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT TO ADVERTISE HERE 732-358-5200

UNITED

Lawn Care

(Patios, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Sidewalks) Free Estimates Fully Insured Over 20 Years Experience 24 Hour Emergency Service Senior Citizen Discount

CALL NICK

NM-00448878

732-207-3933 732-617-TREE

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 Area�

732-548-1653

NM-00449299

Free Estimates • Fully Insured

Lawn Care

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Landscaping

D&S

INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE

LANDSCAPING INC.

Paver Walkways Patio • Driveways Snow Plowing

COMPLETE LANDSCAPE DESIGN 732-549-6387

www.dslandscapinginc.com

NM-00449305

Landscaping

Painting/Wallpapering

EXPERT

Residential/Commercial/Municipal

Tree Service, Inc.

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LANDSCAPING • TREE SERVICES STUMP REMOVAL • SPRINKLER REPAIR BULK MATERIAL DELIVERY

732-983-1520

FULLY INSURED

24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE

Interior & Exterior Residential & Commercial Powerwashing Drywall Repair Taping & Spackling Handyman Services Snowplowing Services

732-713-1528 TOM 732-713-2008 BRIAN Masonry/Paving

Serving the area for over 31 years!

Best from Europe!

MASON

3rd Generation

PAINTING

• All Phases Of Painting • Interior/Exterior • Moulding Installation •No Job Too Small

www.poloniaconstruction.com

732-525-8118

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Masonry/Paving

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When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter

(732) 534-0548

Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured Painting/Wallpapering

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Free Estimates - Fully Insured

732-906-0385 Plumbing

David J. McConnell 732-257-6254

Plumbing • Heating Home Improvements P Boilers Installed/Repaired P Water Heaters Installed P Drains & Sewer lines cleaned P Sewer & Water Mains installed P Kitchen & Bath Remodeling P Framing & Sheet Rock

No Job Too Small NJ Lic#8843

#13VH04604300

Plumbing

Glenn Kaune’s Custom Painting Satisfaction Guaranteed

Quality Work • Affordable Wallpaper Removal • Sheetrock Repair Taping/Spackling • Interior/Exterior Reliable Prompt Service

CLEAN-UPS

FREE ESTIMATES

Lic#13VH06178600

NM-00445988

CertiďŹ ed brick paver and retaining wall installer NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A

Free Estimates NJ State Fully Licensed & Insured

Painting/Wallpapering

All Phases of Brick, Stone & Concrete Work Free Designing Available

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ART MOHR PAINTING

LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC

POLISH

Painting/Wallpapering

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

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732-605-0362

Over 30 yrs. • Free Est./Ins.

ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER

plumbing & heating “Honest, Neat and Professional Service�

www.mattcoplumbing.com

732-418-0011 H

Metuchen, NJ 08840 | info@mattcoplumbing.com

TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200

NM-00450062

Landscaping

NM-00448879

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NM-00450447

Lawn Care

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