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he Howell Office of Emergency Management has released a list of COVID-19 vaccination sites. Appointments are limited and all listed vaccination sites may not have open appointments available immediately. The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for individuals age 16 and older. The Moderna vaccine is recommended for individuals age 18 and older. Not all sites administer both vaccines. Most of the locations listed have a minimum age of 18. The locations are: Community Health Center, 1301 Main St., Asbury Park (732774-6333); Freehold Family Health, 579 Park Ave. (Route 33), Freehold Borough, (732-294-2540); Also, Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center, 1945 Route 33, Neptune (732-897-7926); Keyport Community Health, 35 Broad St., Keyport (732-888-4149); And, Monmouth County Health Department, 50 E. Main St., Freehold Borough (732-431-7456); Ocean Health Initiatives, 3600 Route 66, Neptune (732-363-6655); Red Bank Primary Care, 188 E. Bergen Place, Red Bank (732-219-6620); Also, ShopRite Pharmacy, 280 Route 9, Marlboro; ShopRite Pharmacy, 3120 Route 35, Hazlet; and CHEMMED, 1771 Madison Ave., Lakewood (732-364-6666).
The Art Society of Monmouth County is presenting the Toni Wilczewski “Virtual” Memorial Photography Exhibit sponsored by Tom Wilczewski in memory of his wife, Toni, a past president of the art society. Members’ works will be viewable at the website www.artsocietyofmonmouthcounty.org now through Feb. 28. A virtual reception will be held via Zoom on Jan. 30 from 1-3 p.m. To “attend” the reception, visit the above website and under “Subscribe to Our Email List” provide email information so an “invite” to the Zoom session may be sent. The photograph pictured here is Green Rose with Camera Lens by Vincent Matulevich.
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To register your child for kindergarten for the 2021-22 school year, you must log onto our website at www.mtps.org and visit our registration page or call Mrs. Heather Maksimik at 732-972-2119. For all registration inquiries, please send an email to registration@marlboro.k12.nj.us. AGE: A child must be ďŹ ve years of age on or before October 1, 2021, to be eligible to enter kindergarten for the 2021-22 school year. AGE: A photocopy of the original birth certiďŹ cate where the child was born (Hospital CertiďŹ cates are not acceptable for proof of age). RESIDENCY: Three proofs of residency are necessary. You must reside in Marlboro Township in order to register your child. Post OfďŹ ce Boxes are not considered legal documents for proof of residency. Details on acceptable proofs of residency are listed on the website and registration packet. A photocopy of your deed, rental/lease agreement, or landowner afďŹ davit along with two (2) items below are required: MEDICAL FORM physical exam Along with their up to date vaccination records including the following:  Â? Â? Â?  Â?  Â?Â?  after the fourth birthday or any 5 doses  Â? € Â? ‚ ƒ  „ „ Â?„„ Â? Â… † † Â… „„ ‡ ˆ ‚ Â? ‰ Â? † Š proof of disease
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ne of the most disturbing aspects of the recent domestic terrorism attack on the U.S. Capitol is the threat of violence against those who speak up to condemn the violence. Good people are silenced out of fear for their safety and that of their family members. Indeed, for the ďŹ rst time in over a generation of writing letters to the editor, I am concerned about possible extremist reprisal to my condemnation of the thugs who invaded our citadel of democracy – the nation’s capitol. There are even reports that some Re-
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publican members of the House of Representatives voted against impeachment out of fear for their personal safety. Hopefully, members of the Senate will not be cowered by fear. This is a time for true patriots to be able to state their beliefs openly and honestly without fear of personal harm – whatever position they honorably hold on the issue of the trial of Donald Trump.
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Resident takes issue with Smith’s vote
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en Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives made the audacious decision to impeach Donald Trump and stand up to the terrorists he provoked to invade the Capitol on Jan. 6. Not surprisingly, Chris Smith was not among those courageous lawmakers willing to put country before their own ambition.
Smith, as always, was more concerned with clinging to power than being faithful to the oath he took to protect and defend the Constitution. He should resign immediately. Rick Aaronson Manalapan
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Matthew Magliozzi of Marlboro has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2020 semester at the State University of New York, Oneonta, N.Y. Matthew is studying childhood education (1-6).
Mount St. Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, Md., has named the following area residents to the dean’s list for the fall 2020 semester: Emily Klotz of Freehold, Brianna Luongo of Colts Neck and Alexandra Piccinich of Freehold.
Ryan S. Friedman of Manalapan, a student in the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences at the University of New Haven, Conn., has been named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2020 semester. Ryan is working on a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice.
The Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, Pa., a special mission afďŹ liate of Penn State University, has named Anthony R. Cogliando of Manalapan to the dean’s list for the Fall 2020 semester. Anthony is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in automotive technology management.
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County marks completion of Route 34/537 improvements
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he Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has marked the completion of the state Route 34 and county Route 537 intersection improvement and bridge replacement project in Colts Neck. The official completion date was Jan. 14, according to a press release from the county. The project included the widening of Route 34, the widening of Route 537, the replacement of an existing traffic signal with state-of-the art technology, the replacement of a Route 537 bridge, the replacement of a Route 34 bridge and the installation of bio-retention basins, according to the press release. “The intersection improvement project at Route 34 and Route 537 set out to improve the safety and operations of the intersection as well as to decrease the use of local roads as alternate routes to avoid congestion,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the county’s Department of Public Works and Engineering. “Throughout construction the county worked closely with local businesses, including Delicious Orchards, Colts Neck Stillhouse and the Orchards at Colts Neck
REGIONAL INTEREST shopping plaza to minimize disruptions to their operations. “At some points, work was staggered on certain sections of the roads based on their business hours to keep their driveways open,” Arnone said. “For nearly two decades and throughout my time in public service at the municipal and county levels, I had the persistence of vision to bring this intersection improvement to the forefront of our priorities as elected officials and brought this essential project to fruition,” Commissioner Lillian G. Burry was quoted as saying in the press release. “For years, residents, business owners and motorists experienced lengthy delays and hazardous driving conditions at one of the busiest intersections in Monmouth County. The completed project has drastically altered how people travel in and through Colts Neck, especially during commuter peak hours,” she said. “As a resident of Colts Neck myself, I am personally gratified to see us reaching this significant milestone and I applaud our Monmouth County Department of Public
Works and Engineering and our partners on the state level for their tireless efforts to make this project a reality,” Burry said. The project was made possible through Monmouth County’s partnership with the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). As the intersection of Route 34 and Route 537 falls under the DOT’s jurisdiction, this project would have typically been run by the state. However, Monmouth County was given an opportunity to be the lead for this work so the project could advance. The project was completed almost entirely with federal aid grant and state aid Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) dollars under the DOT and county agreement, according to the press release. The state provided 75% and the county provided 25% of the total $23.3 million project cost. Of those costs, design totaled $1.5 million, right-of-way acquisition totaled $1.6 million, construction totaled $17.7 million and construction support and inspection to-
taled $2.5 million, according to the press release. The county share was $5.5 million. Of the $5.5 million, the county used $5.2 million from its state aid TTF allocations and $300,000 from county capital funds to pay for non-participating construction items. “The county kept in constant communication with the community, such as disclosing that temporary lane closures or reroutes went into effect, and made this a continuous priority,” Arnone said. The county assembled a project design team that included Greenman-Pedersen Inc., Amy Greene Environmental (a Davey Company), and Prestige Environmental. County officials awarded a construction contract for these improvements to Rencor Inc. of Somerville. In addition to Rencor, the construction team included Pantaleo Electric Inc., M.L. Ruberton Construction Co., Protec Documentation Services, Clean Earth Matters, LLC, LC Equipment Inc., the Vann Organization, ANS Consultants Inc. and Multifacet Inc. The construction inspection and administration design consultants included T&M Associates Inc., Amercom Inc. and GTS Consultants, according to the press release.
Contest celebrates family, loved ones during challenging times
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ew Jersey Human Services has announced that teens from across the state can begin submitting entries for the 26th annual New Jersey Teen Media Contest, which highlights Human Services’ mission to support families. The contest, run by Human Services’ Division of Family Development, is open to all New Jersey middle school and high school age children. The contest will once again accept entries in the hand-painted/ hand-drawn and written word categories, according to a press release. The 2021 contest challenges teens to illustrate – through art or the written word – how they and their loved ones have supported each other through all of the changes that have happened this year, from remote schooling to finding new ways to stay con-
nected to friends and family. “These have been challenging times and so much has changed in the world around us,” Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson was quoted as saying in a press release. “From spending time with our families and loved ones while socially distanced, to doing activities on a computer we usually do in-person, this year affected us all in many ways. With that in mind, we again look forward to the creativity of New Jersey teens and to celebrating their talents,” Johnson said. All entries must be postmarked no later than March 31. Staff from the Division of Family Development and its Office of Child Support Services will judge the contest.
Winners will be selected in first, second and third places in the middle school and high school groups, for each of the two entry categories. Typically, winning students are recognized at an awards ceremony in mid-May, but a final decision on an awards ceremony will be made at a later date based on the status of the public health emergency and related health and safety guidelines, according to the press release. Winning entries from the contest will be included in the 2022 Office of Child Support Calendar, as well as potentially being included as part of the office’s marketing materials. A number of honorable mention entries will also be selected for possible inclusion in both areas. The 2021 calendar can be viewed or
downloaded from the contest homepage, www.NJTeenMedia.org, to serve as inspiration for teens. The website also provides the official rules, frequently asked questions, entry forms, a look at the winners and honorable mentions from previous contests and other important contest information. Teachers and administrators can register their school by visiting www.NJTeenMedia.org or by contacting Matthew Cossel at 201-702-1667 or matthew.cossel@ efkgroup.com. School registration is not required for direct student entry. For complete submission guidelines, visit www.NJTeenMedia.org For more information about child support services, call 1-877-NJKIDS1 or visit www.NJChildSupport.org
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ENTERTAINMENT BEST BETS TV, Movies, Celebrities & More
Superman & Lois on how to protect themselves or their families. Each 30-minute episode explores different survivors’ stories and analyzes their choice of avoiding confrontation to increase the likelihood of survival or fighting back as a last resort. Survivors Gio Benitez to reflect on the incidents and explore the difficult and split-second decisions a person must face when confronted with an act that threatens their life, their safety or liberty. OWN will premiere the new season of Love & Marriage: Huntsville on Saturday, Jan. 30, at 9 p.m. ET/PT with back-to-back episodes. The series follows three power couples and longtime friends Melody & Martell Holt, LaTisha & Marsau Scott and Kimmi & Maurice Scott in Huntsville, Alabama, as they balance real-life challenges in marriage, friendship and business. This season picks up with the Black Lives Matter movement and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
By Rick Gables perpowers as they grow older. Of course, there is never a dull moment in the life of a superhero, especially with Lois’ father, General Samuel Lane (Dylan Walsh) looking for Superman to vanquish a villain or save the day at a moment’s notice. A&E Network will premiere its new series I Survived a Crime, hosted by Gio Benitez, on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The 20-episode series takes viewers on a journey into the experience of being a victim of a sudden crime, from the moment those attacked first perceive the danger through the potential long-lasting effects. Using surveillance and cell phone footage captured during the crime, the series follows individuals going about their daily lives who were confronted with a dangerous situation and forced to make a quick decision
The CW will premiere its new series Superman & Lois on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. After years of facing megalomaniacal supervillains, monsters wreaking havoc on Metropolis, and alien invaders intent on wiping out the human race, the world’s most famous superhero, The Man of Steel, aka Clark Kent (Tyler Hoechlin), and comic books’ most famous journalist, Lois Lane (Bitsie Tulloch), come face-to-face with one of their greatest challenges ever – dealing with all the stress, pressures and complexities that come with being working parents in today’s society. Complicating the already daunting job of raising two boys, Clark and Lois must also concern themselves with whether their sons, Jonathan (Jordan Elsass) and Jordan (Alexander Garfin), could inherit their father’s Kryptonian su-
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COVID claims life of former Howell mayor Veitengruber By CHARLES DAYE Staff Writer
HOWELL – The coronavirus pandemic has claimed the life of Suzanne Veitengruber, 71, who served on Howell’s governing body in the early 1990s and was the township’s mayor in 1991. Veitengruber died on Jan. 20 from COVID-19, according to her son, George Veitengruber, and daughter, Melissa Veitengruber Skrocki. They said their mother was “a professor, mayor, town councilwoman, township administrator, advocate and adviser but, moreover, she was a wife of 49 years, a dedicated mother who never missed a game, a meet or a concert, and a Gigi who loved and spoiled her five grandchildren.” In her professional career, Veitengruber worked as a municipal administrator in Keansburg; as the chief financial officer in North Brunswick, Tabernacle Township and Shrewsbury Township; and as the acting administrator in South Bound Brook. Veitengruber became Howell’s second female mayor in 1991 after serving for two years on the governing body. Phyllis Kavett became Howell’s first female mayor when she held the position in 1979.
“I enjoy volunteering and helping the community in Howell. Volunteerism is the engine that moves the township forward,” Veitengruber was quoted as saying in a 2015 Chamber of Commerce newsletter. Today, another woman serves Howell as mayor and after hearing of Veitengruber’s passing, Mayor Theresa Berger said, “Sue’s first approach with me was … how does (an action) affect Howell? We spoke about many things and we both agreed bipartisanship is the only way for our town to continue to keep our rural character. I am blessed, honored and humbled to have learned from and worked with Sue. Prayers from my family to the Veitengruber family. This is a loss for all of us.” In a social media post, Berger wrote that Veitengruber was “a respected professor, an avid community volunteer and leader, and a true friend. Sue always worked toward the betterment of our community. Sue will be missed tremendously.” Township Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell said, “I have known Sue over 35 years and worked closely with her for nine years on the Howell Board of Education. Of course, it is a terrible loss to her family and friends and my heart goes out to her loved ones at this sad time.
“I wish her husband, George, and children, Melissa and George, and grandchildren comfort and peace. I believe Sue would want everyone to first remember her as a wife, mother and grandmother. “Devotion to her family never took a back seat. Her work in the community is evident and is a testament to her love of Howell. Very sad news indeed,” O’Donnell said. Marc Parisi, who serves as a representative of Howell on the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education, said, “Anyone who met Sue knew instantly she was incredibly smart and sharp, she literally knew everything about Howell and how it ran. She was a dedicated public servant for many years and cared deeply about Howell. Her passing is a tremendous loss for our community.” Veitengruber served for more than eight years as a member of the Howell K-8 School District Board of Education. She held PTO leadership positions, volunteered as a soccer coach and was a member of the St. Veronica’s Festival Committee. She represented Howell on the Manasquan River Regional Sewerage Authority and served on numerous municipal committees and boards.
Suzanne Veitengruber, who served as Howell’s mayor in 1991, is seen with her grandchildren. Veitengruber, 71, died on Jan. 20 from COVID-19.
Veitengruber received her New Jersey Registered Municipal Clerk’s license in 1994 and her New Jersey Chief Municipal Finance Officer’s license in 1995. She was an adjunct faculty member of the Rutgers Center for Government Studies, teaching municipal finance and elected officials courses for 20 years.
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MARLBORO – Councilman Jeff Cantor will serve as president of the Marlboro Township Council during 2021. He was elected to the position by his fellow coun-
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chael Scalea. Democrats have a 5-0 majority on the council. There was no municipal election in Marlboro in 2020. In remarks to the community, Cantor acknowledged the coronavirus pandemic that overtook New Jersey and the nation and said, “I want to thank Carol Mazzola for the job she did as council president in 2020. It was a tumultuous year, a crazy year, and she showed true professionalism and poise through the whole thing. “I have big shoes to ďŹ ll, but you (Mazzola) did a great job. This is my ďŹ fth term as council president. I appreciate all of my fellow council members for allowing me to serve again as council president,â€? he said. In his comments to residents, Mayor Jonathan Hornik said, “2020 was a very difďŹ cult year. (We) asked our employees, staff and professionals to perform their services for our residents during a time when it was not easy to do. “Thank you to everybody for working with us as an administration (and) for helping us run (the township) during this difďŹ cult time. I want to compliment our Business Administrator Jonathan Capp, (mayor’s aide) Lynn Franco, Police Chief Peter Pezzullo, all of our employees, and our volunteers such as our ďŹ re departments and ďŹ rst aid squads. “I can’t say enough about our ďŹ rst aid
squads answering call after call during this crisis. We have really come together as a town and I’m proud of everybody, including the people on this council and in this town,â€? the mayor said. During the reorganization meeting, Mazzola was appointed to the Planning Board. Michael Shapiro and Alon Solon were reappointed to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Ira Levin was reappointed as an alternate member of the zoning board for a two-year term. Elmer Geran was reappointed to the Agriculture Advisory Committee for a two-year term and Heidi Rajan was named chairwoman of the Agriculture Advisory Committee for 2021. Council members designated Connie Mo as chair of the Youth Exchange Advisory Committee for 2021. Municipal ofďŹ cials reappointed Michael Dupont and Raymond Raya as public defenders; Pasquale Menna as municipal prosecutor; Louis Rainone as township attorney; CME Associates as township engineer and township planner; the law ďŹ rm of DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole and Giblin to serve as co-counsel on matters involving affordable housing lawsuits; and the law ďŹ rm of Goldzweig, Green, Eiger and Biedzynski to serve as special counsel for affordable housing.
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• The Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District Board of Education will hold regular action meetings on the following dates at the Manalapan Englishtown Middle School, 155 Millhurst Road, Manalapan: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16. The meetings are open to the public. Social distancing protocols to be followed.
• Join N.J. Health Care Networking Group for a Feb. 10 Zoom meeting from 9:3010:30 a.m. The networking group is a free organization for anyone in the health care industry, including those who provide ancillary products and services. Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson is hosting the Feb. 10 meeting. To register, email Lisa@PreferredCares. com to receive the Zoom code to join the meeting. For more information, visit www. njhcnet.com. Meetings take place once a month.
• A webinar, “County Government: Everything You Didn’t Know You Needed to Know,â€? will be presented by the League of Women Voters on Jan. 31 at 3 p.m. Monmouth County Administrator Teri O’Connor will describe the responsibilities of county departments and services, including its role in COVID testing and vaccines. Residents can register in advance at LWVsmc.org. Click on the big red button “Forums and Webinars.â€? This discussion is part of an ongoing series of hot topics produced by the League of Women Voters of Monmouth County to increase understanding of issues and policy.
• “Relationships During the COVID-19 Pandemic,â€? 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.
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Freehold Township schools resume hybrid model of instruction By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Students who are participating in the hybrid model of instruction in the Freehold Township K-8 School District have physically returned to school for the first time since November. Jan. 11 marked the resumption of the district’s hybrid model of education that combines in-person instruction and remote instruction on alternating days. Many Freehold Township students have been receiving instruction through the hybrid model during the 2020-21 school year because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Some Freehold Township students have been receiving fully remote instruction if
their parents selected that option for their children. In late November, the district shifted to fully remote instruction for all of its students. Superintendent of Schools Neil Dickstein said the change was made as the result of an increase in the number of positive coronavirus cases being recorded across the school district. The fully remote instruction continued through December. Dickstein said that decision was based on available data and on the New Jersey Department of Health’s placement of Freehold Township’s region in a high risk category for the virus. The superintendent subsequently announced Jan. 11 as the scheduled resumption of the hybrid model of instruction. In
Officials honor fallen officer By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer
ENGLISHTOWN – Municipal officials have honored a former Englishtown police officer who died in the line of duty on the 10th anniversary of his death. On Jan. 4, members of the Borough Council passed a resolution in memory of Christopher Matlosz. The resolution designates Jan. 14, the date of his death, as Christopher Matlosz Remembrance Day in Englishtown. Municipal officials have taken the action every year since Matlosz was killed in the line of duty. Matlosz worked as a full-time officer in the Englishtown Police Department from 2004-06. He left his position in Englishtown to join the Lakewood Police Department in Ocean County. On Jan. 14, 2011, Matlosz, 27, was
on patrol in Lakewood when he stopped his patrol car to speak with a pedestrian. Matlosz was sitting in the vehicle when he was shot and killed by the man to whom he was speaking. That individual, Jahmell Crockam, was eventually sentenced to life in prison. “The governing body of the Borough of Englishtown wishes to record its deep sorrow over the senseless and tragic passing of former Englishtown Police Officer Christopher Matlosz,” officials wrote in the resolution. “His service to the Borough of Englishtown was given with such dedication and devotion that he has earned the respect, admiration and friendship of all the citizens of our community that had the pleasure to know him,” officials wrote. Matlosz continues to be recognized and honored each Jan. 14 in Englishtown.
ON CAMPUS The University of Scranton, Pa., has named the following area residents to the dean’s list for the 2020 fall semester: Leanne M. Kelly of Freehold, Victoria S. Caruso of Freehold, Mary R. Purcell of Freehold, Kelly S. McGovern of Manalapan, Christian L. Rivero of Freehold, Deanna M. Anzalone of Morganville, Olivia N. Diana of Marlboro, Lindsay D. Tucker of Manalapan, Alexandra Colecchia of Freehold, Alexandra L. Coviello of Colts Neck, Anthony G. Di Rienzo of Manalapan, Stephen W. Braunstein of Colts Neck, Anthony J. Marra of Manalapan, Mark Tuccillo of Manalapan, Raegen Dunn of Freehold and Matthew D. Sayuk of Freehold. Moravian College, Bethlehem, Pa., has named Morgan Dwyer of Morganville to the Dean’s Honor List for the Fall 2020 semester. Aine O’Sullivan of Freehold has been named to the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, Fall 2020 dean’s list. Aine’s major is listed as Ballet BFA and Recreational Therapy BS. Shannon Lewis, daughter of Jim and Jeannie Lewis of Manalapan, has been named to the dean’s list for the 2020 fall semester at West Chester University, West Chester, Pa.
a Jan. 15 letter, he reported that the hybrid model had resumed as planned for students whose parents have selected that option. “We were thrilled to welcome back our students to all schools (on Jan. 11),” Dickstein said. “They bring life to our hallways and smiles to our faces. I am pleased we were in a place to return to our hybrid schedule.” The superintendent emphasized the importance of preventing the spread of the virus in the community to help ensure that students can continue to receive in-person
instruction. “It is our shared responsibility to keep our schools open for in-person learning,” he said. “Thank you (residents) for your anticipated cooperation and continued support.” According to Dickstein, the separate student cohorts may be combined by Feb. 1, which would allow students to physically attend school five days a week. The hybrid model does not provide for in-person instruction five days a week.
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he co-op ice hockey team made up of players from Marlboro and Holmdel high schools started its 2021 season with a 5-0 victory over Brick Township High School on Jan. 15. Under the leadership of new coach Ben Bugge, the Mustangs are focused on building a new culture and standard of play in the program. Bugge said he believes his players are on the right track after the way they played in the first two games. Junior Ethan Gelman scored two goals and had an assist in the victory over Brick Township. Senior Andrew Kim and sophomore Mark Pellegrino both scored a goal and added an assist in the Mustangs’ season opening victory. “The coaching staff is really happy with how the kids are playing,” Bugge said. “It’s an awesome group of kids. The start of the season has been great. “We are setting a new standard of Marlboro-Holmdel hockey. We know the kids are buying into it. We have big things we are expecting moving forward,” the coach said. In its second game, Marlboro-Holmdel lost to Middletown South High School, 3-0, on Jan. 20 in Middletown. Junior goalie Dmitri Kapranov made 19 saves in the first period and finished with 41 saves against the Eagles. Kapranov made 56 saves through the first two games for Marlboro-Holmdel.
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Middletown South High School defenseman Ben Gottlieb (blue jersey) battles against the boards with Marlboro-Holmdel forward Sam Scharf during the Eagles’ 3-0 win over the Mustangs on Jan. 20 in Middletown.
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he VNA of Central Jersey Community Health Centers (VNACJ CHCs) and the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County have teamed up to provide COVID-19 vaccines to eligible residents in Monmouth County. VNACJ CHC is now offering the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine at the Red Bank Family YMCA, in addition to testing for the coronavirus. It is the first satellite vaccination site in New Jersey, according to a press release from the two organizations. “We are honored to partner with the YMCA to expand our vaccine capacity. They have been incredible partners and gracious hosts as we work together to serve our Monmouth County residents,” said Chris Rinn, CEO of VNACJ CHCs. YMCA of Greater Monmouth County President and CEO Laurie Goganzer said the Red Bank Y has served as a safe testing location since May.
“We are now one of several locations in the county where people in the community can come to get their COVID-19 vaccine. This is part of what we do, it is the embodiment of our longstanding commitment to the community, especially during the pandemic,” Goganzer said. Gov. Phil Murphy recently announced an expansion of the COVID-19 vaccination criteria to include adults age 65 and over and individuals between the ages of 16 and 64 who have chronic medical conditions such as cancer, Type 2 diabetes and other conditions defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to the press release. Vaccines are offered at the Red Bank Family YMCA by appointment, Monday through Friday. Those who are eligible must register in advance at the VNA CHC website www.vnachc.org More than 600 people have already
been vaccinated at the Y since the program started in early January. Rinn said VNACJ CHC plans to increase the number of appointments and add more staff to meet the high demand. Typically, the vaccine process takes about 30 minutes. Guests check in at a registration desk and their information is verified. They then receive the vaccine in a large vaccination area and remain in observation for about 15 minutes, according to the press release. The governor has said individuals receiving the vaccine do not need to bring proof of illness, but they must register and meet the criteria. The vaccine is free for individuals who fit the criteria. The VNACJ CHC registration site does ask for insurance information in case they have to bill the patient. Individuals without insurance can still receive the vaccine, according to the press release.
“I am very happy to see another vaccination location site open in Monmouth County,” said state Sen. Vin Gopal (DMonmouth). “The Red Bank Family Y has always worked to help our community to the best of their abilities and I am very thankful they were kind enough to offer their space and work with the VNA to provide services to the residents of Monmouth County.” Red Bank Mayor Pasquale Menna was quoted in the press release saying, “We are so thankful the Y and VNA are here in our community and that they continue to work together to support residents in Red Bank and across Monmouth County.” The Red Bank Family YMCA is at 166 Maple Ave., Red Bank. F or more information, visit www.vnachc. org
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Freehold Township officials, former police officer reach settlement By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – A settlement agreement has been reached between Freehold Township municipal officials and a former police officer regarding allegations the individual was receiving excessive disability payments. During a recent meeting, the Township Committee authorized the settlement of the litigation between the township and the former officer in the Freehold Township Police Department. The litigation began in late 2018 when municipal officials filed a complaint against the former officer in state Superior Court. According to the township’s complaint, the former officer began receiving accidental disability payments from the New Jersey Division of Pensions and Benefits
(DPB) in 2011 due to a hand injury that was determined to have left him permanently and totally disabled. However, in 2017 the DPB determined he was no longer totally and permanently disabled. Under the state’s direction, municipal officials reinstated the former officer in the police department that year. The township’s complaint alleges the individual successfully appealed the DPB decision to terminate his disability payments without informing municipal officials and that his successful appeal resulted in his improper collection of a salary from Freehold Township at the same time he was receiving disability payments. In the complaint, municipal officials allege the former officer committed unjust enrichment. Freehold Township demanded from the court that it be awarded $13,020,
which reflected the officer’s net pay from the township during the time when he was allegedly receiving disability payments and a township salary. The individual filed a counterclaim in his answer to the township’s complaint in early 2019, alleging that municipal officials violated the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination and the New Jersey Civil Rights Act. In the counterclaim, he alleged that municipal officials were aware of his appeal and forced him back into the police department, which resulted in him taking physical and mental tests he would fail. He also alleged that municipal officials intentionally interfered with him losing the benefits. The counterclaim demanded compensatory damages, consequential damages and punitive damages.
A notice of the settlement was sent to Superior Court in September and the Township Committee authorized the settlement on Nov. 10. As stated in the resolution, representatives of the Monmouth County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund determined it was in the best interests of the parties to resolve all of the issues asserted in the litigation. Committee members determined they had no objection to the settlement that was reached. According to the settlement agreement, the individual received $87,000 as compensation. The original amount was $100,000, but the individual agreed to have the amount reduced by $13,000 as credit to Freehold Township. The individual is not currently employed by Freehold Township.
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the park system on a winter nature walk through the woods. Wear boots and suitable clothing for walking outside. Free. Details: 732-842-4000.
will present Cutting, Splitting and Hewing on Feb. 13 from noon to 2:30 p.m. at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. See the farm staff prepare firewood and learn about the tools they use. Open to adults. Free. Details: 732-842-4000.
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• The Monmouth County Park System will host a Winter Nature Walk in the Woods from 1-2 p.m. Feb. 7 at Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen Township. Join
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ROBERT BLANK, MD GASTROENTEROLOGIST RETIREMENT Middlesex Monmouth Gastroenterology announces the retirement of Dr. Robert Blank, after 35 years in practice. Our practice has 6 exceptional Gastroenterologists and a nurse practitioner, and care will seamlessly be continued for his current patients. Medical records will be maintained at Middlesex Monmouth Gastroenterology, a division of Allied Digestive Health. If you are a patient or former patient of Dr. Robert Blank and desire your medical records, please contact our office and copies will be provided to you. If you are a current patient due to be recalled for follow-up care, this will occur as scheduled. If you have any questions, please contact MMG at (732) 577-1999. NM-00450835
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he Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) has announced that Kristina Guttadora of Allentown, a horticulture teacher at the Monmouth County Career Center in Freehold Township, is the 2020 ACTE Region I Teacher of the Year and was one of five finalists for the 2020 national honor. The award recognizes CTE teachers who have made significant contributions toward innovative and unique career and technical education programs and shown a professional commitment early in their careers, according to a press release from the New Jersey Department of Agriculture. “I love being in the classroom and playing a part in supporting students and assisting them in reaching their academic goals,” said Guttadora, who is the FFA adviser at the Monmouth County Vocational School. “To be the Region I Teacher of the Year is a great honor and to be considered for the national award is very exciting. The support of the administration and staff have provided me with the necessary tools for success,” she said. Guttadora received her bachelor of science degree in plant science at Rutgers University and her master’s degree in agricultural education from North Carolina State University, according to the press release. She worked as a high school agricultural educator and FFA adviser in Freehold Township High School for 10 years, while staying actively engaged in the National Association for Agricultural Educators. She attended regional conferences and was selected for the Teacher Turn the Key and Outstanding Young Teacher award. From 2007-09, Guttadora served as the New Jersey Agricultural Association of Educators president, according to the press release. “Ms. Guttadora is a tremendous asset to our teaching staff here at the Monmouth County Career Center,” Principal Nathan Kraemer said. “She provides a wealth of experience and knowledge and those qualities, along with her enthusiasm, have created an inspirational learning atmosphere that puts our students in an excellent position to succeed and realize their potential.”
In 2011, Guttadora shifted her career direction to serve as the executive director of the New Jersey Agricultural Society, where she supervised the Farmers Against Hunger, Agricultural Leadership and Learning through Gardening programs. During her time in that position, Guttadora connected FFA chapters to volunteer opportunities with the organization. This career change enabled Guttadora to broaden her understanding of the industry and make professional connections throughout the state, according to the press release. She returned to teaching horticulture in 2017 at the Monmouth County Career Center, where she networks to strengthen career and technical education and provide greater employment to her students. “Kristina is well known and respected in the agricultural community in New Jersey,” New Jersey Department of Agriculture Secretary Douglas H. Fisher said. “She is very deserving to have her efforts recognized on the regional and national levels.” The Monmouth County Career Center’s horticultural program allows students to receive hands-on experience pertaining to floriculture, landscaping and turf management, according to the press release. The school operates a working floral and garden shop that is open to the public where students sell crops and products that are grown in the greenhouse and created in class. Customer orders are filled for special events and holidays and provide the students with the opportunity to gain retail and agricultural business skills, according to the press release. Students are taught golf course and landscape management techniques and receive live work experience on the school’s par three golf hole and the 12 acres of property on site. In both programs, the students learn plant and cut-flower identification, pest management, fertilizer applications and cultural techniques. The co-curricular organization FFA plays a major part of teaching students the skills they need to be successful in agriculture and other related careers, according to the press release.
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• Embroiderers’ Guild of America – Monmouth Chapter is dedicated to teaching and sharing the joys of needlework. The organization welcomes stitchers of all levels. Evening stitchers will meet via Zoom on the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Day stitchers will meet via Zoom on the third Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. Details: Toni, 732-462-5540, or visit website:www.mcega.org Items for the Datebook may be sent to news@thenewstranscript.com
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efore the foreign invasion of imported luxury automobiles into the American market, Cadillac once stood as the proud icon of success. If you were lucky enough to own one – big fins and all – it was a sign that you had made it (at least on the surface). Duke Snider, Hall of fame centerfielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers, once said, “My high salary for one season was $46,000 and a Cadillac.” On his 1964 Peter Perrotta football card, Jim Brown, perhaps the greatest running back ever, posed with his brand new, baby blue ’64 Caddy prominently placed in the background. A lot has changed, obviously, in the decades that followed. Nowadays, ball players rock out with their Mercedes Benz G63 AMG wagons with a price tag north of $150,000. Or, the just as expensive 8-series BMW M sport. This week I am reviewing the 2021 Cadillac XT4 AWD Premium Luxury small SUV with a price tag of $51,435. But, even in this segment of the market, Cadillac struggles to keep up with the foreign competition. Case in point, in its overview of the 2021 XT4, the editors at Car and Driver wrote: “Overall refinement (of the XT4) isn’t quite on the same level as its key rivals…the Audi Q3, the BMW X1 and the Mercedes Benz GLA.” I’m not sure if I completely agree with that assessment, but I point it out as testament to what Cadillac is up against these days. To be fair, I’m not sure that it’s even relevant to compare the XT4 to its Germanmade rivals. Why do I say this? Because the Q3, the X1 and the GLA are German imports that, for the most part, are engineered with the typical European-style ride to them, mixed in with some luxury accoutrements. They are more sporty than luxury styled and lend themselves to feeling the road underneath you as you drive them. The Cadillac XT4 – and most Caddys in general – are engineered completely opposite of that.
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First introduced in 2019, the XT4 was designed to appeal to what those older ball players sought decades ago: luxury and comfort. On the outside the fairly new XT4 model is elegantly styled with a very angular but attractive stance. Moreover, the ride is not European, but American. The XT4 floats along quite nicely and comfortably either on the highway or around town. It’s roomy, easy to steer and navigate and has great eye appeal as well. I must admit, the one week I just spent test driving the 2021 XT4 AWD Premium Luxury SUV was thoroughly enjoyable and fun, as well. This SUV is very easy to drive, comfortable and its interior buttons, switches and infotainment system are easy to use and function quite nicely. I test drove the 2020 XT4 last year, but it seemed like I liked it a bit more when I drove it for the second time this year. In my second go-round with the XT4, the handling seemed more precise to me and the ride was not as squishy and more down to earth, which I liked. Powering the 2021 XT4 is a 2.0 liter,
turbo-charged, four cylinder engine that puts out 237 horsepower. It pairs with a nine-speed transmission and is offered in front or all wheel drive versions. This XT4 seemed amply powered to me. I did not zero to 60 time test it. But, the folks at Car and Driver had it clocked at 7.8 seconds for the zero to 60, which won’t win you too many Gran Prix races. The base price for the Premium Luxury model I drove is $42,295. However, my tester was loaded with option packages, which included: $2,500 for the comfort and technology package; $1,500 for embedded navigation and a 13-speaker Bose sound system; $1,500 for an enhanced visibility package; $1,100 for a driver assist package; $850 for a cold weather package; $625 for Garnet metallic paint and $470 for a driver awareness package. The comfort and technology package includes: eight-way power seats; heated and cooled seat with massage and lumbar; wireless phone charging. The enhanced visibility package that is available includes a rear camera mirror; parking assist; rear pedestrian alert and HD
surround vision. The EPA’s fuel economy ratings for the XT4 come in at 24 miles per gallon overall – with 29 miles per gallon for highway driving and 22 mpg around town. The EPA estimates that it will cost $2,050 a year in fuel to run this XT4 as it uses, on average, 4.2 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven. In the government’s 5-star safety crash test ratings, the XT4 scored an impressive five stars on its overall vehicle score. It received five stars for the side crash test, four stars for the rollover test, five stars for the front driver’s side test and four stars for the front passenger side test. Overall, I feel the XT4 stacks up quite nicely when you compare it to the other competitors in this crowded small, luxury segment. If you are considering leasing or purchasing a small, luxury SUV or crossover, the XT4 should be one to have on your short list.
Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears regularly. Comments may be sent to pperrotta@comcast.net
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he Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners held a joint press conference with representatives of Monmouth Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, and Brookdale Community College on Jan. 22 to announce their partnership to provide a vaccination site at Brookdale Community College’s Robert J. Collins Arena in Lincroft.
“I am very excited to announce the county’s partnership with Brookdale and Monmouth Medical Center to provide this vaccination site for our residents,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “We know the rollout of the (COVID-19) vaccine has been a frustrating process for everyone, but especially for our vulnerable residents who are seeking the
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ened immune system) from solid organ transplant are also eligible, but should follow CDC guidance and first discuss vaccination with their medical provider before receiving the vaccine, according to the press release. The Brookdale site will be open five days per week, including Saturday, and offer later hours on Monday. The hours, which are subject to change, will be as follows: Monday from 1-6 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. The Freehold Township site will continue to operate five days per week, Monday through Friday, and the times will vary based on vaccine availability. “These hours are subject to change and likely will as the number of vaccines we receive and guidelines continue to change,” said Arnone. “Initially, we will be scheduling individuals from the county’s waiting list, which currently has more than 11,000 names on it, until our new registration system is ready to go live.” Residents who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine can go to the county’s website at www.visitmonmouth.com and use the Monmouth County COVID-19 Vaccine Wait List to be placed on the wait list for an appointment for a vaccine. Those interested in volunteering can call the Monmouth County Health Department Phone Bank at 732-845-2070 or email MonmouthCOVID19@visitmonmouth.com The next phase to be vaccinated will be the remainder of the essential workers and the general population, according to the press release. Monmouth County officials do not know when the New Jersey Department of Health will allow for the next phase to begin receiving vaccines. For more information, visit covid19. nj.gov
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Kutztown University, Kutztown, Pa., has named the following area residents to the Fall 2020 dean’s list: Samantha N Mikos of Freehold, Logan R Nadelman of Manalapan and Nicolette Sperczak of Marlboro.
Corey Palazzolo of Colts Neck has been placed on the Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, Pa., dean’s commendation List for outstanding academic achievement in the Spring 2020 semester. Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, has named Samantha Haley Blitzer of Manalapan and Melissa Halle Feinstein of Morganville to the fall semester 2020 dean’s list. Samantha is studying Agricultural and Life Sciences Education, and Melissa is studying Elementary Education.
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Mann elected as Borough Council president in Englishtown By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer
ENGLISHTOWN – Eric Mann has been elected by his fellow members of the governing body to serve as president of the Borough Council in Englishtown for 2021. The borough’s annual reorganization meeting was held on Jan. 4. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a limit was placed on the number of residents who were permitted to attend the meeting and each attendee was required to wear a face mask. Incumbent Republican council members Cecilia Robilotti, Daniel Francisco and Mann, who were the winning candidates in the November election, were sworn in to begin serving new terms as the first order of business at the meeting. Mann, who joined the governing body in 2017, and Robilotti, who joined the governing body in 2006, were elected to three-year terms. Francisco, who joined the council in 2019 to fill an open seat, was elected to a one-year unexpired term. After all the members were seated, Mann was elected to serve as council president. Republicans hold all six council seats and the mayor’s office in Englishtown. Mann, Robilotti and Francisco are joined by Maryanne Krawiec, Dan Marter and Gregory Wojyn on the Borough Council, with Thomas Reynolds serving as mayor. In separate resolutions, the council members appointed Thomas Herits of Maser Consulting as borough engineer; Joseph Youssouf as borough attorney; John Cantalupo of Archer & Greiner as bond counsel; Robert W. Allison of Holman Frenia Allison as borough auditor; Richard Kelly as municipal court prosecutor; and Michael Dupont of McKenna, Dupont, Higgins & Stone as municipal court public defender. The council also passed a resolution that appointed Peter Gorbatuk as municipal clerk and registrar; Sylvia Hawileh as chief financial officer; James Newman as municipal magistrate; Lisa Langlois as municipal court administrator; Violetta Grzanko as
water-sewer clerk; Mark Fitzpatrick as tax assessor; Celia Hecht as Planning Board secretary; Jeanne Keevins as municipal housing liaison and finance clerk; James Mastrokalos as water/sewer superintendent; John Marini as housing inspector and
zoning officer; Richard Thompson as code enforcement officer; Police Chief Peter Cooke as Emergency Management Coordinator; and Dylan McLearen and Tatiana Damingo as Class II Special Law Enforcement Officers.
Reynolds appointed Mastrokalos, Robilotti and himself to one-year terms on the Planning Board, expiring Dec. 31, 2021, and Deena Martin to a four-year term on the Planning Board, expiring Dec. 31, 2024.
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• Liberty Oak Chorus invites women of all ages to its “Sing in the New Year” guest series, Jan. 28 at 7:15 p.m. via Zoom. Meet the faces and voices of the Sweet Adelines International Greater New York/ New Jersey Region’s first place champion chorus. Guests will learn about the art of singing in the a cappella/barbershop style. Reserve a space today by contacting Carol Meaney at Carol@Meaney.com. Details: www.LibertyOakChorus.org
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irl Scouts of the Jersey Shore recognized the many achievements of 10 local young women in business, education, engineering, health care, law enforcement and community service at its fifth annual Phenomenal Women Under 40 event held recently in Howell. More than 150 people gathered outdoors at the organization’s Program Activity Center to celebrate the Phenom Award recipients and to support the Girl Scout mission during challenging times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a press release. “These phenomenal women exemplify the mission and spirit of Girl Scouts in their wide-ranging careers and in their communities,” Girl Scouts CEO Eileen Higgins said. “They serve as role models and mentors to our young girls, who are exploring
their own potential through the Girl Scout experience in an unprecedented time.” The Phenom Award recognizes emerging leaders from Monmouth and Ocean counties not only for their accomplishments to date, but also for the potential of what they might achieve in their future, Higgins explained, adding that they were nominated through a public process and selected by a panel of former Phenom recipients. The 2020 Phenom Award recipients are: • Victoria Berner, Toms River, nurse manager at Ocean Medical Center in Brick Township, and volunteer with Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey; • Lindsey Carver, Farmingdale, production marketing manager for Bristol Myers Squibb Pharmaceutical in Princeton, and troop leader of Girl Scouts of the Jersey
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Shore Brownie Troop 1066; • Amy Cerulo, Middletown, principal of Schroth School, part of the LADACIN Network in Wanamassa, and member of a local running group for women. Out of concern for safety due to her work with children, Cerulo did not attend the event; • Keely Davenport, Toms River, associate director of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and co-founder of Exit 82 Theater Company, both in Toms River, and a former Girl Scout; • Carley Dietrick, Oceanport, business development representative at Seacrest Recovery Center in Eatontown, volunteer mentor and coordinator of Tigger House Foundation’s Student Alliance program in Red Bank, and a former Girl Scout; • Georgette Kyriacou, Toms River, director of engineering consulting at FWH Consulting in Toms River, a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, and president of the Women’s Leadership Committee of the Community Associations Institute of New Jersey; • Lindsey Most, a detective with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office in Toms River and volunteer fundraiser for many causes including multiple sclerosis, the American Heart Association, All About Autism, and the Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania. She is a former Girl Scout; • Susan Pagano, Howell, program manager of business career and technology training at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, and founder of The Food Recovery Network at Monmouth University, West Long Branch; • Chelsea Pascoe, Pine Beach, founder and president of By The Sea Media in Forked River, freelance writer, and lifetime member of Girl Scouts. She lends a hand to the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce and a local networking group;
• Lauren Staub, Asbury Park, owner of The Party Fairy LLC, volunteer for organizations across New Jersey to help combat opioid addiction, and former Girl Scout. The event raised more than $20,000 that will benefit leadership activities offered by the nonprofit organization to help girls from all backgrounds in Monmouth and Ocean counties develop courage, confidence and character to make the world a better place, according to the press release. In expressing appreciation for the support, Higgins noted it has been a “whirlwind year” for Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. “We had to find new ways to offer our groundbreaking leadership programming for girls, regardless of the obstacles in our way. Today, we are offering some programs in person when possible, but many of our activities are virtual now. “Regardless of how girls participate in Girl Scouts, we are providing a sense of stability and normalcy for girls and their families in a challenging time. The world needs Girl Scouts now, more than ever,” Higgins said. The evening included a flag ceremony led by a Girl Scout color guard, the national anthem sung by Phenom honoree Staub, and a program featuring videos of each Phenom Award recipient. Guests enjoyed individual picnic dinners, appetizers and desserts, as well as beverages on tap from a vintage car and treats from an ice cream truck, according to the press release. Serving as event chairs were past Phenom recipients Jamie Bertram, Lakewood BlueClaws; Kate Dowd, New Jersey Resources; and Stephanie Toal, OceanFirst Foundation. The master of ceremonies was Chelsea Masterson, a lifelong member of Girl Scouts, according to the press release.
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A series of virtual events geared exclusively for teenagers is offered on a regular basis by the Monmouth County Library. In February, a Trivia Night with rounds of questions focusing on books, movies, current events and sports will be offered for pre-teens between the ages of 7 and 12, but will be interesting and could be challenging for older teens. The Jeopardy-style night will be offered at 7 p.m. Feb. 17, according to a press release. For those interested in improving their SAT scores, math classes designed as a prep for the SATs will be offered Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. once a month through March, beginning Jan. 27 and continuing on Feb. 24 and March 31. Another idea is the “Day in the Life of a Quaranteen.” This is an opportunity for teens who are creating service hours to earn one or two hours by using their talents in writing a song or prose. Teens can submit articles between now and August, be it an essay, poem, journal entry, song, or anything else personally written, that describes the teen’s life, thoughts and feelings during COVID-19. Entries will be judged according to the guidelines set for each and participants for this event must hold library card memberships. Two accepted submissions can be accepted from each participant. Visit www.monmouthcountylib.org/teens to see the guidelines.
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Hitting The Mark By Paul Hall
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he border towns in Arizona have dealt firsthand with the impact of illegal border crossings into the United States. Although a barrier exists, even abutting private property, there still are flaws in the system and people illegally cross into the United States. The people on both sides of the border are impacted by these crossings, and some of them are just a bit different than the norm. The Marksman tells the story of one man who is put into a different situation than anything else he has dealt with before. Jim (Liam Neeson) has a farm in Arizona on the border between the United States and Mexico. Financially in distress, he has also been coping with the recent loss of his wife and is just trying to keep his farm afloat. He regularly finds illegal aliens (IAs) crossing the border into his
land and turns them over to Sarah (Katheryn Winnick) at the United States Border Patrol. Crossings are commonplace to Jim, but one day turns into something different. A young woman and her son dive through a hole in the fence to find Jim and he proceeds to get ready to turn them over to the authorities, when three men on the Mexican side arrive and a discussion quickly escalates into a gun battle. As Jim prepares to move on from the situation, he gets quickly dragged back into the matter and starts a trip to Chicago to take the boy (Jacob Perez) to his family. But the journey is fraught with peril as cartel member Mauricio (Juan Pablo Raba) will do anything to track down the boy. Jim will have to be careful who he trusts along the way as the cartel’s influence runs deep. Neeson has found a niche with revenge action films in recent years, but this is big-
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ger than a revenge film. Neeson delivers a deeper performance than most of his roles in this film that feels ripped from the headlines. The thing that makes Neeson’s performance and his role as Jim so good is that he is real. A real person with real concerns, confronting them differently than he ever has before. While some of the story is quite rudimentary and there are moments that drag along the way, it still works. The film is carried by Neeson and that is a good thing. Sure, he’s fighting back against the bad guys, but it is bigger than that. Neeson’s character is doing what he believes is right, even if it puts himself in danger.
And that is the refreshing aspect of the film and the part that resonated with me. The idea that all rules are rules obviously features shades of gray. People make judgments on altering the game as they play, and that can be an amazing force in drive, motivation and action. This film hits the emotional mark with real people and events.
Paul’s Grade: BThe Marksman Rated PG-13 Stars: Liam Neeson, Katheryn Winnick, Juan Pablo Raba, Jacob Perez Director: Robert Lorenz
2. 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. 3. 2020 Zoning Board Annual Report Memorialization of a Resolution approving the 2020 Zoning Board Annual Report 4. APPOINTMENT & MEMORIALIZATION OF ZONING BOARD CONSULTANTS FOR THE YEAR 2021: Glenn Gerken, P.E. – Zoning Board Engineer Michael B. Steib, Esq. – Zoning Board Attorney Asbury Park Press, New Transcript & Star Ledger – Official Newspaper Meeting dates were scheduled for the remaining of 2021 and 2022 Reorganization and Regular Meeting as follows: February 18, 2021 March 18, 2021 April 15, 2021 May 20, 2021
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The Resolutions of the Board have been filed in the Office of the Board and are available for inspection. All meetings will be held virtually at 7:00 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 the event that in-person meetings are resumed, a further notice will be published with information regarding same. Members of the public may contact the Planning Office periodically for information as to when in-person meetings may resume. Ruth Leininger Zoning Administrator News Transcript 1/27/2021 Fee: $54.00 Affidavit: $20.00
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Do I have to pay more money for Coyote? Question: I thought that the upcoming crime drama Coyote with Michael Chiklis was supposed to be on the Paramount Network, but it’s now going to CBS All Access. What’s up with that? Isn’t the Paramount Network also more affiliated with NBC and not CBS? Case in point: All three seasons of Yellowstone with Kevin Costner are now streaming on Peacock, and as a Comcast subscriber at least I could have seen it at no additional charge. In finality, if I now want to see this, it will cost me an additional $6 a month charge — how totally disgusting! —JV Matt Roush: It’s all so confusing, but this is the direction the industry is headed. It’s really already there; witness how National Geographic’s remake of The Right Stuff was co-opted by Disney+ once those brands merged. In terms of affiliations,
though, don’t be confused by who snaps up rights to individual shows, because it doesn’t always make sense. Yellowstone was licensed to Peacock, but Paramount is Viacom is CBS, and the move of Coyote to streaming was at least as much about the transition of the Paramount Network into an all-movie network, though Yellowstone will remain as its sole weekly series. (Complicating things further: Sometime in 2021, CBS All Access will be rebranded as Paramount+, got that?) To submit questions to TV Critic Matt Roush, go to: tvinsider.com
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CALL OUR CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT TO ADVERTISE HERE 732-358-5200 /
Landscaping
Lawn Care
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UNITED
Masonry/Paving
Residential/Commercial/Municipal
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Will Serve The Monmouth Areas For Tree Work & Landscaping Only
24 HOUR PROMPT/EMERGENCY SERVICE
$200 OFF
Any Service of $1,000 or more
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 1/31/21
NM-00449291
Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.
Any Service of $1,500 or more
** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 1 Cord $185.00 • 1/2 Cord $100
732-257-1170
OWNER OPERATED
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-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
All Phases of Brick, Stone & Concrete Work Free Designing Available www.poloniaconstruction.com
NM-00448878
732-207-3933 732-617-TREE
Lawn Care
/
Landscaping
EXPERT
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3rd Generation
PAINTING
LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC
• All Phases Of Painting • Interior/Exterior • Moulding Installation •No Job Too Small
LANDSCAPING • TREE SERVICES STUMP REMOVAL • SPRINKLER REPAIR BULK MATERIAL DELIVERY FULLY INSURED
When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter
732-713-1528 TOM 732-713-2008 BRIAN
Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured
(732) 534-0548
24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE
Masonry/Paving
NM-00445988
Lic#13VH06178600
Painting/Wallpapering
s Year
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
NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A
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Painting/Wallpapering
CertiďŹ ed brick paver and retaining wall installer
FREE ESTIMATES
732-525-8118
CALL NICK
www.budgetpropertymaintenance.com
FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES
MASON
Free Estimates Fully Insured Over 20 Years Experience 24 Hour Emergency Service Senior Citizen Discount
Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.
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POLISH
(Patios, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Sidewalks)
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 1/31/21
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Serving the area for over 31 years! Best from Europe!
NM-00450447
$100 OFF
Tree Service, Inc.
Painting/Wallpapering
DISCOUNTS 732-605-0362 AVAILABLE Over 30 yrs. • Free Est./Ins.
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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
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NM-00450062
Lawn Care
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