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Three officers promoted to sergeant in Freehold Twp. By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer
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hree officers in the Freehold Township Police Department have been promoted to the rank of sergeant. During the Feb. 23 meeting of the Township Committee, held in the municipal building, James Burdge, Sean Moody and John Tacopino each took the oath of office and advanced to the rank of sergeant. The oath of office was administered to each man by Township Clerk Sanabel Abouzeina. Burdge has been employed by the Freehold Township Police Department for 19 years. He is also a part-time instructor at the Monmouth County Police Academy and a field training officer for the police department. After working with the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force, Burdge helped to create the Freehold Township Police Department’s Narcotics Unit, according to municipal officials. During his career, Burdge has received Officer of the Year honors, a life-saving award and multiple unit citations. For the past four years, he has been assigned to the Detective Bureau. “Jamie has always excelled at everything he has done,” Police Chief George Baumann said. “Whatever his assignment is, he always took it upon himself to do the best he could, which was always an excellent job.” Moody is a lifelong resident of Freehold Township and a 2003 graduate of Freehold Township High School. He attended the Monmouth County Police Academy in 2009.
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Freehold Township police officer Sean Moody takes the oath of office as he is promoted to the rank of sergeant during the Feb. 23 meeting of the Township Committee. Officers James Burdge and John Tacopino were also promoted to sergeant that evening.
Moody worked as a police officer at Stockton University in southern New Jersey in 2012 and joined the Freehold Township Police Department in 2013. He worked in the Freehold Township Patrol Division from 2013-18. Moody was assigned to the Street Crimes Unit in 2019 and was a member of that unit until his promotion to sergeant.
Bauman said Moody is one of the police department’s youngest commanding officers. “Sean is a guy I see in 10 years being somewhere in the department,” the chief said. “I have high hopes for him. I consider him a mover and shaper of the department. Anything I gave Sean from the time he came on, he excelled at.”
Tacopino is a 1996 graduate of Freehold Township High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps following graduation and was deployed on combat missions to Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. He presently serves in the Marine Corps Reserves and holds the rank of sergeant major. Hired by the Freehold Township Police Department in 2005, Tacopino graduated at the top of his class in the Monmouth County Police Academy, according to municipal officials. Tacopino has worked as a field training officer and is a certified drug recognition expert. He works for the Monmouth County Police Academy as a drill instructor. He has worked with the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office on high profile investigations and helped to develop the police department’s Street Crimes Unit. In 2013, Tacopino was honored as Officer of the Year by the Freehold Sunrise Optimist Club. Baumann noted that Tacopino achieved the highest enlisted rank in the Marine Corps. “It’s unheard of what he accomplished in the Marine Corps,” the chief said. “I know that is going to transpire into what he does for Freehold Township.” Baumann also spoke about a moment that occurred when the township’s business administrator, Peter Valesi, was interviewing Tacopino for the promotion. “Mr. Valesi asks John where he sees himself in 10 years,” the chief said. “Sgt. Tacopino looked me in the eye, pointed at me and said, ‘I want his job.’ I love that someone aspires to reach the highest rank in the police department, like he did in the military.”
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andace Cameron Bure returns to star in Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: How to Con a Con, the latest installment in the hit mystery franchise premiering Sunday, March 14, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Bure is joined by returning co-stars Niall Matter, Marilu Henner, Lexa Doig and Peter Benson. When one of Aida Teagarden’s (Henner) real estate clients is found murdered, her sleuthing daughter, Aurora (Bure) sets out with her fiancé, Nick (Matter), to solve the murder. They discover that someone is operating a con artist scheme in Lawrenceton and the stakes have just become deadly. Aurora, Nick and the Real Murders Club go undercover in a sting operation designed to con a con into revealing themselves
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before they can strike again. Three hit ABC shows all return on Thursday, March 11 with all-new episodes. Station 19 will air at 8 p.m. ET/ PT, with Grey’s Anatomy returning at 9 p.m. ET/PT, followed by A Million Little Things at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The CW Network will air the third season of the action-packed series Bulletproof as a three-episode special event premiering Monday, March 15, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, with the subsequent episodes airing March 22 and 29. This event finds the British NCA detectives and best friends, Aaron Bishop (Noel Clarke) and Ronnie Pike Jr. (Ashley Walters), heading to South Africa in search of a much-needed vacation from their London day job. Unfortunately for them, rest and relaxation will have to wait, as they get swept up in the kidnapping of a young girl and soon find themselves delving into the
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Society keeps interest in historic site alive on internet HIGHLANDS – For six decades, the happened next: The society launched a Twin Lights Historical Society thrived daily Facebook series titled “Twin Lights where other organizations sometimes People,” which featured mini-bios of indistruggled, drawing a steady stream of visi- viduals with a connection to the lighthouse tors with the spectacular panoramic vista — often direct, yet just as often tenuous. from its two towers, as well as a superb “That was part of the fun,” he says, small museum and eclectic museum store. “seeing how people from Babe Ruth to When the COVID-19 pandemic be- Thomas Edison to Robert E. Lee to Isaac gan in 2020 and state officials ordered the Asimov were linked to Twin Lights. lighthouse in northern Monmouth County “The guy who invented the Vulcan ‘live to shut its doors, the society found itself long and prosper’ greeting for ‘Star Trek’ adrift, with no obvious way to remain rel- hung out in Highlands. Just a ton of great evant and engage new visitors. stories. During the first few months of the pan“People also rediscovered dozens of lodemic, trustee Mark Stewart dug into the cal legends and shared their memories. No society’s immense collecsurprise, the bootleggers tion of nautical, lifesaving around here were especialGUEST COLUMN ly popular. and New Jersey cultural artifacts and began posting “We received a lot of • several images each week help and input from the MURIEL J. SMITH on Facebook. legion of historians who The society’s curator, live in the area, which was Joanne Sutton, and her volunteer corps had very helpful,” Stewart said. photographed and catalogued every item, The “Twin Lights People” series drew so there was plenty to choose from. more than 350,000 views between July The effort was purely experimental, and October, not including the hundreds Stewart admits. of “shares” it generated, and the society’s “I wanted to see if people actually val- social media following increased by more ued what we do here,” he explains. “From than 25%, enabling the organization to mid-March to the end of June, we had keep in touch with its fans and update them 50,000 views and a ton of shares, so ob- as reopening day approaches. viously that told us people wanted to stay In November, the society began devotconnected to us and to one another, which ing its Facebook page to lighthouse keepwas gratifying. But there did not seem to be ers around the world and their remarkable any rhyme or reason to what people liked.” stories in a series entitled “Jeepers KeepAt the Feb. 17 board meeting of the ers.” Twin Lights Historical Society, Stewart, That campaign is closing in on 100,000 an author and historian with a background Facebook views and, according to Stewin branding and marketing, reported what art, winning new followers in the broader
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The “Twin Lights People” profile about Highlands restaurateur Jack Bahrs was viewed more than 15,000 times when it was posted online in July 2020.
lighthouse-lover community. The “Jeepers Keepers” posts will continue every few days at least through summer. Since Twins Lights closed its doors to the public in March 2020, people have “visited” the lighthouse via social media about a half-million times. Needless to say, when the site reopens,
the society will continue to engage fans with fun facts and photos and compelling storytelling. Next up? “What do Madleine Albright, Tom Carvel, Johnny Weissmuller and Albert Einstein have in common?” Stewart asks. “They all watched the Twin Lights poke above the horizon as they entered New York harbor as immigrants. “That’s a powerful common denominator and we want to tell the stories of the immigrant experience as it relates to this area. “I know they are worth telling because I have seen how emotional people get when they climb the towers here and realize they are looking down on the moment their ancestors knew they had ‘made it’ to their new home.” At the February board meeting, the society agreed to launch this as-yet-unnamed Facebook series in the spring or summer, and is planning to involve local schools in the research and writing of these mini-bios. This initiative will be a small piece of the society’s larger plan to involve more young people in the site through new interactive exhibits and family activities. The entire “Twin Lights People” and “Jeepers Keepers” series can be found on the society’s Facebook page or by searching for the hashtags #TwinLightsPeople and #JeepersKeepers A link to the Facebook page can be found on the new twinlightslighthouse.org website.
Muriel J. Smith is a local historian and author. Her books include “The ABCs of Highlands.”
Kiley, Beson will seek nominations to run for county commissioner Republican Sue Kiley of Hazlet and Democrat Mike Beson of Ocean Township have announced their intention to run for a three-year term on the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners this year. There are five members of the board (formerly the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders; the name changed in January). All five commissioners are elected at large by voters in the county’s 53 municipalities.
Republicans hold a 5-0 majority on the board. Kiley, who is serving the final year of her first three-year term, and Beson issued press releases which state they will seek the nomination of their respective political party at conventions to be held in March. The seat held by Kiley is the only term on the board that will be on the ballot in November. The other county commissioners are Tom Arnone of Neptune City, Lillian Bur-
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ry of Colts Neck, Ross Licitra of Marlboro and Nick DiRocco of Wall Township. Beson is a small business owner in Monmouth County. His company, Guide Publications, specializes in online recruitment tools that match job-seekers with new careers. In the area of public service, Beson previously served as the mayor of Neptune Township and on the Township of Ocean Schools Board of Education. Kiley joined the county governing body
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in January 2019. She is the board’s liaison to the Monmouth County Human Services Department. Kiley has served as the board’s deputy director in 2020 and 2021. Prior to her election to a position in county government, Kiley served on the Hazlet Township Committee as a committeewoman, deputy mayor and mayor. Kiley’s professional background includes a 30-year career in the healthcare industry, first as a registered nurse and then in healthcare sales.
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• Ocean County College’s Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts will present a discussion by Temple Grandin on March 13 at 7 p.m. This virtual event is $13.50 plus $1.50 ticket fee, and pre-registration is required at https://www.grunincenter.org/event/ virtual-temple-grandin/. Grandin will discuss her experience with autism spectrum disorders and her professional career. She will speak about how to nurture and turn talents and special interests into paid work, through jobs that are particularly well-suited to individuals on the autism spectrum. • The Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District Board of Education will hold a regular action meeting at 7:30 p.m. March 16 at the Manalapan Englishtown Middle School, 155 Millhurst Road, Manalapan. The meeting is open to the public. A meeting agenda is posted on the school district’s website prior to the meeting.
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am making this statement on behalf is sweeping aside the judgment of parents of myself and the Monmouth County over the lives of their children and is tying Board of County Commissioners. law enforcement’s hands with respect to The majority of New Jersey residents keeping kids and communities safe. last fall voted in favor of legalizing mariAs a result of this law, our law enforcejuana for use by adults at least 21 years of ment officers will be “guilty of a crime” if age. There is no question, nor debate, on they notify parents that an underage child the outcome of the ballot question. is using or is in possession of marijuana or However, New Jersey residents were alcohol on their first offense. not aware at the time of their vote that this Only if the child is found again using would eventually lead to or in possession can a law what we witnessed this enforcement officer notify GUEST COLUMN the child’s parents. past week – the New Jersey Legislature voting to Not only does this keep • make law enforcement ofparents in the dark about THOMAS A. ARNONE ficers “guilty of a crime” what may be happening if they notify parents of in their child’s life, it also children under the age of 18 that their child shows children there are no major consewas caught with marijuana, and also alco- quences if they are found using marijuana hol, on the first offense. or alcohol for the first time. In typical Trenton fashion, the LegisParents should have the right to know if lature put on a cloak and dagger perfor- their child is using or in possession of marmance, leaving this new bill to be voted ijuana from the first encounter and be givon, passed and signed into law with less en the chance to discuss its consequences than one hour left before the legalization of before it potentially becomes a larger issue. marijuana was scheduled to become law. This is not a Republican or Democrat I find it truly disturbing and discourag- issue. This is a matter of right and wrong. ing that legislation with such serious implications for law enforcement officers and families was passed with little to no discusThomas A. Arnone is the director of the sion. Monmouth County Board of County ComBy passing this new law, the Legislature missioners.
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The Chelsea at Manalapan has a new health services director. Brianna Allmann, a registered nurse, has been with Chelsea Senior Living as a support nurse for four years working in the Brick Township and Forsgate communities. She will now join the Manalapan location. “This is definitely a huge accomplishment. I am proud and excited to start this journey,” Allmann said. “I already know The Chelsea way. I am excited to be in this role to share my knowledge and what I know with this community.” Allmann is a third generation nurse. Her mother works as a director at a subacute care center and her grandmother is a former emergency room nurse. Prior to working for The Chelsea, Allmann worked at a subacute care center and for a cardiologist.
DATEBOOK • Samaritan Center, a joint ministry of St. Thomas More and Old Tennent Presbyterian churches, operates a food pantry to provide supplementary food for those in need in Manalapan, Marlboro, Englishtown and Millstone Township. For information, call 732446-1142 and make an appointment. Donations of funds and food are gratefully accepted to support the operation of the center. Volunteers are always welcome. Items for the Datebook may be sent to news@thenewstranscript.com. Please send items at least two weeks prior to a scheduled event.
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Brookdale becomes stigma-free zone Administators at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, have declared the college campus to be a stigma-free zone. According to a press release from the college, one in four adults experiences a diagnosable mental illness every year. One in seven adults experiences a diagnosable substance use disorder every year. Many of these individuals do not seek help because of fear of shame or judgment from friends, family members and coworkers, according to the press release. At the beginning of the spring semester, Brookdale administrators took the first steps toward eliminating the stigma with mental illness and substance use disorder. The goal is to create an environment that will encourage students to get the resources they need without judgment and to stop prejudice against mental illness, according to the press release. Brookdale President Dr. David Stout was quoted in the press release saying, “I feel this is an important message to convey so everyone at the college, every student we have, feels completely supported and knows they can come to talk with us if they are experiencing any substance use or mental health crisis.” The Brookdale Board of Trustees passed a resolution to create an environment in which students will feel free to seek treatment for the diseases of mental illness and/or substance use disorder without the fear of being stigmatized. “I really appreciate this resolution,” said Howell municipal court public defender and Brookdale trustee Suzanne Brennan. “This is something that is important to me in the work that I do. I meet so many people who are struggling with so many different issues and they all deserve to be heard. “There is still a lot of hesitancy and there is still a fear of ridicule with the association of getting help. I really appreciate Brookdale taking this step. I firmly believe every person matters, every person has a gift, and every person can make a difference. “I think it is important students realize they are in a safe place and that if they need help to please come to us because there are lots of resources. This resolution shows Brookdale’s heart and our commitment to helping every student, every person, with their education and beyond,” Brennan said. Wendy S. DePedro, president/CEO of the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County, said, “50% of Americans
will meet the criteria for a diagnosable mental health condition sometime in their life, and half of those people will develop conditions by the age of 14. “In the last year, the increases of depression and anxiety have never been more prevalent, fueled by the sense of isolation and stress caused by the pandemic. “The Mental Health Association of Monmouth County and our national affiliate Mental Health America commend President Stout and the leadership of Brookdale for becoming the first college to declare themselves a stigma-free zone, thereby supporting an environment where all faculty members, students and families are comfortable reaching out for help should they need it,” DePedro said. Cathleen Goode, professor of counseling at Brookdale Community College, said, “As I observe the changes in the field of wellness in general, I am always encouraged by any movement to bring the struggles people have out of the darkness and
into the light. “I could not be more proud of the institution for this and look forward to participating as a member of the Counseling Department. Stigma-free acceptance makes us all better people,” she said. Brookdale administrators hope to raise awareness of the diseases of mental illness and substance use disorder, promote the use of inclusive language and encourage those who are affected to seek services and feel supported, according to the press release. “Psychological struggles do not make us weak; they make us human. Brookdale’s pledge to be stigma-free acknowledges this shared humanity. There is no psychological struggle too big or too small to warrant help. At Brookdale, we commit to helping and supporting one another through acceptance, connection, hope and healing,” said Sara Barnett Burrill, assistant professor, Department of Psychology, Brookdale Community College.
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.
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What’s New at Atlantic Medical Eye Care? It’s been a while since our articles have appeared in this paper, so we wanted to take this opportunity to let you know about some changes at our ophthalmology practice. We care deeply for our patients and the community in general, therefore we have instituted some policies designed to keep everyone safe and well. Dr. Scharfman and the entire staff undergo a screening each day including temperature checks. Everyone wears a mask and additional personal protection equipment (PPE). Each treatment room is thoroughly disinfected between each patient. Air filtration units with UV and Ozone disinfection have been installed as well as Plexiglas breath barriers on all the equipment and check-in and check-out stations. We are also screening patients as they enter the office and limiting the number of patients in the office at any given time. Contactless payment options are now available. Finally, when you call the office to make your appointment, our staff will carefully explain our new check-in procedures. Our aim is to provide the best eye care and keep you safe and well at the same time. We heard from many of our patients that their schedules have changed due to COVID, children having virtual instruction, and other responsibilities. Therefore, we added a new staff member to our team, Dr. Margi Shah, Doctor of Optometry. Dr. Shah comes to Atlantic Medical Eye Care from the prestigious Pennsylvania College of Optometry where she graduated magna cum laude honors. Dr. Shah has allowed us to add evening hours each Tuesday. Stay tuned because she will soon be starting to see patients a few Saturdays each month for our patients’ convenience. Dr. Shah takes pride in her heritage and can speak Gujarati fluently. Dr. Robert Scharfman is committed to excellence in patient care and compassion. He has served the community for over 25 years.
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Gov. signs adult use cannabis reform bills into state law
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ov. Phil Murphy has signed adult use cannabis reform bills into law, legalizing and regulating cannabis use and possession for adults 21 years and older (A-21 – The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance and Marketplace Modernization Act) and decriminalizing marijuana and hashish possession (A-1897). Murphy also signed S-3454, clarifying marijuana and cannabis use and possession penalties for individuals younger than 21 years old, according to a Feb. 22 press release from the governor’s office. Adult use cannabis is also referred to as recreational marijuana. The laws will not take effect immediately as regulations must be developed as to how and where the product will be sold in the Garden State. No estimate was provided by the governor’s office as to when or where adults will be able to legally purchase marijuana for recreational use. New Jersey has a program in place that permits certain individuals to legally obtain marijuana for medical use. “Our current marijuana prohibition laws have failed every test of social justice, which is why for years I have strongly supported the legalization of adult use cannabis. “Maintaining a status quo that allows
tens of thousands, disproportionately people of color, to be arrested in New Jersey each year for low-level drug offenses is unjust and indefensible,” Murphy was quoted as saying in the press release. “In November, New Jerseyans voted overwhelmingly in support of creating a well-regulated adult use cannabis market. Although this process has taken longer than anticipated, I believe it is ending in the right place and will ultimately serve as a national model. “This legislation will establish an industry that brings equity and economic opportunity to our communities, while establishing minimum standards for safe products and allowing law enforcement to focus their resources on real public safety matters. “We are taking a monumental step forward to reduce racial disparities in our criminal justice system, while building a promising new industry and standing on the right side of history,” Murphy said. “I am excited to get to work building on the successes of the medical (marijuana) program and standing up the adult use cannabis industry,” said Dianna Houenou, incoming chair of the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC). Under A-21, the CRC will promulgate
regulations to govern the medical and adult use industries and oversee the applications for licensing of cannabis businesses, according to the press release. The legislation further provides for the state Legislature to reinvest cannabis revenues in designated “impact zones,” directs the CRC to promote diversity and inclusion in business ownership, and contains employment protections for people who engage in lawful behavior with respect to cannabis, according to the press release. A-1897 reforms criminal and civil penalties for marijuana and hashish offenses and provides remedies for people currently facing certain marijuana charges. The bill prevents unlawful low-level distribution and possession offenses from being used in pretrial release, probation and parole decisions, and provides certain protections against discrimination in employment, housing and places of public accommodation, according to the press release. A-1897 also creates a pathway to vacate active sentences for certain offenses committed before enactment of the enabling legislation. Murphy also signed S-3454 into law, clarifying penalties for marijuana and cannabis possession and consumption for in-
dividuals younger than 21 years old. The legislation corrects inconsistencies in A-21 and A-1897 concerning marijuana and cannabis penalties for those underage, according to the press release. In July 2019, Murphy signed legislation (the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis Act) to reform New Jersey’s medical marijuana program and expand patient access to medical marijuana, ensuring that medical treatment is affordable and accessible for those who need it most. In December 2019, Murphy signed expungement reform legislation, giving individuals entangled in the criminal justice system the opportunity to fully participate in society, according to the press release. S-4154 eliminated fees for expungement applications and created a petition process for “clean slate” expungement for residents, as well as requiring the state to implement an automated clean slate expungement system. Furthermore, the bill required that lowlevel marijuana convictions be sealed upon the disposition of a case, preventing those convictions from being used against individuals in the future, according to the press release.
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1991, 30 Years Ago By Taylor Neumann, ReMIND Magazine
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t’s the end of an era! Johnny Carson announces he’s stepping down as host of The Tonight Show after nearly 30 years at the helm. Also retiring? Magic Johnson — sort of. After announcing his HIV-positive status, Johnson leaves the NBA, but returns to basketball a year later to win an Olympic gold medal as part of the 1992 “Dream Team.” Afterwards, he rejoins the Lakers and would end up retiring two more times. The highest-grossing films of the year are Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. The world becomes enthralled with the machinations of an unusual serial killer and his profiler with The Silence of the Lambs, which would end up
cleaning up in the major categories at the Oscars and taking home Best Actor (for Anthony Hopkins), Best Actress (Jodie Foster), Best Director (Jonathan Demme) and Best Picture. No longer would America fret about the activities of J.R. — Dallas aired its last episode in May. Also ending in 1991 are 21 Jump Street, thirtysomething and Twin Peaks, all of which made their own distinct marks in pop culture history. But what was new to television this year? Some iconic ’90s shows debuted, including Blossom, Clarissa Explains It All, The Ren & Stimpy Show, Rugrats, Home Improvement, Step by Step and Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? If you like messy daytime television, 1991 is when the two most iconic series of the genre premiered: The Maury Povich Show (now known as simply Maury) and The Jerry Springer Show.
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Milwaukee police arrest Jeffrey Dahmer, a cannibal who ends up confessing to the murders of 17 people. Also in the news? Four LAPD police officers are caught on video beating up Rodney King — and are acquitted the following year, sparking riots in the Los Angeles area. And law professor Anita Hill testifies that Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas sexually harassed her. Despite her testimony, four days later, Thomas is confirmed to the court with a 52-48 vote. The king of Queen passes away — Freddie Mercury dies in November, just after confirming to the public that he has AIDS. Also leaving us this year are Michael Landon, best known as America’s dad from Little House on the Prairie, and Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel. Michael Jordan finally wins his first NBA title as his Chicago Bulls defeat the Los Angeles Lakers to take home the championship. And Tonya Harding becomes the first American woman to land a triple axel jump in a figure skating competition.
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Freehold resident sentenced to state prison for killing puppies A Freehold man has been sentenced to serve five years in a state prison on charges of Animal cruelty after admitting last year that his neglect caused the deaths of four German Shepard puppies in his care, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced.
Daniel McDonald, 26, was sentenced on Feb. 12 by state Superior Court Judge Vincent N. Falcetano Jr. The five-year concurrent sentences in a New Jersey state prison included four third degree animal cruelty charges and one charge of third degree receiving stolen
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property for being in possession of a stolen tractor out of Monroe Township, Middlesex County. As part of his plea agreement in November, McDonald entered into a consent order and agreed never to own, reside with or take into his care or custody any living animal or creature, according to a press release from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. McDonald was also ordered to perform 30 hours of community service on each of the four animal cruelty counts and to pay $800 in restitution to the owner of the puppies. The sentence is also concurrent to pending charges in Bergen and Middlesex counties, according to the prosecutor’s office. Falcetano also ordered McDonald not to have contact with the victims; not to have contact with two witnesses; not to return to the locations where the puppies were stolen in Franklin Township and killed in Howell; and not to return to the location where the tractor was stolen in Monroe Township. Gramiccioni said the animal cruelty charges are related to the deaths of four German Shepherd puppies that were found deceased on a property in Howell where McDonald was temporarily residing. The remains of two deceased German Shepherd puppies were found in a fire pit on the property on May 18, 2020. Investigators from the Howell Police Department and the Monmouth County
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Law Enforcement Division, discovered the remains of two more deceased puppies which had been buried on the property. The joint investigation ultimately revealed the puppies were stolen from a farm in Somerset County on or about May 12, when the puppies were 3 weeks old. Investigators learned McDonald and his co-defendant, girlfriend Tricia Jaccoma, were staying at the Somerset County farm prior to the time the puppies went missing and were in possession of the puppies while they were residing in a camper on the property in Howell. Investigators also learned the puppies were ill, in distress and were struggling to breathe prior to their deaths. A necropsy performed on the two buried puppies revealed the puppies suffered from parasites and were severely emaciated and malnourished with “no indications of recent nutritional ingestion.” According to the press release, in handing down the sentence, Falcetano told McDonald that he “can’t conceive of any more depraved act.” During his plea, McDonald took full responsibility for not getting the puppies the proper care, thus resulting in their deaths. Based on McDonald’s statements, the charges against Jaccoma were dismissed at McDonald’s sentencing, according to the prosecutor’s office.
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Freehold Township municipal officials have entered into a shared services agreement with CentraState Medical Associates to receive the services of Dr. Edward Stoner as a township medical director. On Feb. 23, Township Committee members authorized the execution of an agreement with CentraState Medical Associates (Family Practice of CentraState). According to a resolution, CentraState employs Stoner, who is a licensed physician and is capable of providing certain services as a medical director to the Freehold Township Health Department and its servicing areas. Stoner will serve as the public health medical director for the Freehold Township Board of Health and provide medical oversight to public health activities. In other business, committee members authorized the extension of a contract awarded to On-Site Landscape Management for grass-cutting and related management. The contract will be extended for an additional year in 2021 and be in the amount of $226,083.
Center Players Dessert Theater continues its online programming with An Evening of Short Films, streaming March 12 at 8 p.m. A question and answer session with the directors and cast members will follow this free event. The theme of the evening is connection, or the lack thereof, either due to technology or COVID-19. The films scheduled to be screened include: “Misconnected,” directed by Michael Tota of Jackson; “Acoustic Space,” directed by Anthony Marinelli of Manalapan; “Mugging … the Art of Social Distancing,” directed by Dave McGrath of Long Branch; and “Smile,” directed by Jeff Musillo of Brooklyn, N.Y. Registration via email is required to access this event: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jN8lDwljQsiFNw0JctcRaQ Registration information can also be found at the website www.centerplayers.org and on Facebook.com/centerplayersnj
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on an as needed basis – or as a pure plug-in electric. The editors at Car and Driver said “that may seem like a restaurant menu item that’s attempting to marry too many styles of cuisine into one dish.” The operative word there is “seem.” While it may seem, at first blush, that that may be true. In fact, it isn’t.
I recently popped behind the wheel of the 2021 BMWe Sedan for one week and I must say all of this technology works quite well. Moreover, this M Sport package enhanced sedan that I drove loses none of its traditionally sporty BMW luster. It remains a thrill to drive – offering a great combination of performance handling and luxury.
How does it all work? The $70,485 530e sedan I tested for one week features a 181 horsepower 2.0 liter gasoline engine complemented by a 107 horsepower electric drive unit all integrated with a smooth shifting 8-speed Steptronic transmission.
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Life’s Journey On A Winding Road By Paul Hall
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here are we going? Where have we been? What is the right way to get there? These are questions that virtually every individual has contemplated at one time or another. In the new film Nomadland, from director Chloé Zhao, we see a journey of just one
individual as she discovers life and the beauty that surrounds us all. Fern (Frances McDormand) has lived and worked in Empire, Nevada, for many years. Empire was home to a gypsum plant that employed both her and her husband for years. After her husband passed, Fern worked at the plant until it closed in 2011 and the city itself folded as a result of the closing. Having recently lost her
husband, Fern places many of her belongings in storage while working a seasonal job. But when that job comes to an end, she takes the advice of her friend Linda (Linda May) and travels to a nomad community in Arizona. It is in this community that Fern begins some true soul-searching. She lives in her van, which is not uncommon for the community residents. Although some would view the vehicle as a beatup excuse for housing, it was created to be practical and utilize every piece of space that exists. In Arizona, Fern learns the lost art of survival from those in the nomad lifestyle. Eventually the road calls. Fern heads out to the next job, the next locale, the next stop on the journey of life and to her own self-discovery. Along the way, she sees much of the amazing land that she calls home. Everyone around Fern worries for her — that is, those who don’t also travel with nomads. Fern believes she is OK, and is continually growing and developing while creating her new happiness. We want her to succeed, wherever the road takes her. We live in such an amazing, beautiful world, and Zhao captures the beauty that lives among us. Not just the physical beauty of land masses and sunsets, but the stunning nature of people. It’s amazing how a camera can be used to illustrate in amazing detail every nook and cranny of the world. McDormand shines alongside a cast
in large part filled with actual members of the nomad community. Many of these characters are real and it shows, but the key is that every piece of McDormand’s performance also feels real. Her embrace of the road, her environment and those who she works alongside allow Zhao some amazing flexibility in creating this magical piece. Locations along the way played their own roles. From Wall Drug in South Dakota to the desert southwest, and from the inside of an Amazon fulfillment center to a roadside stand selling rocks and wares, the variety of locations enhance a journey that is about more than just the road being traveled. There is no right way to do anything. Sure, there are rules — I mean, I have a deadline for writing this review — but how we use our talents, and who we hold valuable is up to us. We have the ability to choose so much more than we think we can. We need to remember that beauty is everywhere around us. Nomadland has reaffirmed my love for the movies, reaffirmed my love for life and recommitted my efforts to live life to the fullest. Life’s journey is a winding road and we can’t be afraid of the path. Paul’s Grade: ANomadland Rated R Stars: Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May Director: Chloé Zhao
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no need for group identity politics. If that simple rule was applied and lived, there would be no strife, no racism, no wars, no storming of the Capitol; uncivil behavior toward each other would not exist. While there may be socio-economic differences, all human beings are equal in worth and value. Humanity must apply the Golden Rule if we are to advance the cause of equality, liberty, freedom, love, hope and peace. To regain our moral compass in culture and society, the Golden Rule must become a reality. All religions should promote the Golden Rule. Who would not agree to the logic and necessity of the Golden Rule, especially during these tumultuous times?
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had the privilege of chairing Columbia University Students for Kennedy and then serving as a volunteer staff associate for his brother, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. I taught a course about Jack and Bobby Kennedy in Brookdale Community College’s lifelong learning program. President Kennedy while a senator wrote “Profiles in Courage,” a book about U.S. senators who showed political courage in taking difficult votes. In voting to acquit former President Donald Trump, 43 Republican senators showed political cowardice rather than courage. How sad that 43 Republican senators could not summon the character and integrity shown by seven of their Republi-
can colleagues. Fortunately, the impeachment managers were able to show the nation the horrific behavior of the former president which clearly justified conviction on the impeachment charge. Hopefully, despite this disappointing vote, America will once again move forward in the tradition of Jack and Bobby Kennedy and reject the authoritarian approach of Trump. It appears President Joseph Biden is doing just that on the national level, as is Gov. Phil Murphy on the state level. Robert R. Salman Marlboro
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Marlboro High School’s Sammy Jay drives to the basket during the Mustangs’ 47-37 loss to Middletown South in Middletown on Feb. 24. Jay led the Mustangs with 16 points.
Marlboro High School’s Dani Schlesinger backs Middletown South’s Lara Brennan into the paint during a game played on Feb. 24 in Middletown. The Eagles defeated the visiting Mustangs, 47-37.
Marlboro’s winning season ends with COVID shutdown By STEVEN BASSIN Staff Writer
MARLBORO – The Marlboro High School girls basketball team’s 2021 season came to an abrupt end on Feb. 25 when the program was forced to shut down due to COVID-19 protocols. According to Coach Brad Hagensen, members of the team were in close contact with someone who tested positive for the virus and had to stop playing for two weeks, ending what was an abbreviated campaign. “It’s a disappointing way to end the season,” Hagensen told the News Transcript on Feb. 26. “The kids were really looking forward to playing the rest of our games
in the regular season and competing in a postseason tournament. I really feel for our kids. They have worked so hard this season and I’m proud of the way they played.” Marlboro ended the season with an 8-1 record. The players’ focus in 2021 was to continue to build on the success they enjoyed in 2018-19 and 2019-20 (combined 45-14 record). The Mustangs earned the top seed in the Central Jersey, Group 4 state sectional tournament in 2020 (the postseason was cancelled by the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic) and reached the state sectional tournament championship game in 2019. This year, although there would be no state tournament as the pandemic contin-
ued, the players looked at every game as being important and wanted to show everyone their team was among the top squads in the Shore Conference. “Every game was important and every day was meaningful,” Hagensen said. “We told the girls to get better every day and they did that.” Marlboro won its first eight games. During the first seven games, the Mustangs outscored their opponents 400-223 and won five games by 10 or more points. Marlboro faced a challenge on Feb. 20 when the Mustangs played Saddle River Day School, which was considered to be one of the best teams in New Jersey. The Mustangs rose to the challenge and posted a 68-64 win as sophomore Erica Di-
Simone scored 26 points and senior Sammy Jay scored 23 points. “It’s a testament to all the hard work the girls put in every day they can be on the court,” Hagensen said of the team’s success. “The credit goes to all to them. They are a great group of kids.” Jay and fellow senior starters Jessica Riepe and Laura Morehead were outstanding leaders, the coach said. Jay, who was a four-year varsity player, tallied 882 career points. She scored 16 points in Marlboro’s only loss of the season on Feb. 24 against Middletown South. Riepe, who was Marlboro’s leading scorer in 2019-20, hit 23 three-point field
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goals in seven games in 2021 after connecting on 97 three-pointers as a junior. Riepe finished her career with 798 points and 193 three-point field goals. The Mustangs connected on 59 threepoint field goals in nine games in 2021. “Our seniors have been tremendous as far as leadership,” Hagensen said. “They have really carried us on and off the court with their leadership.” When he broke the news to his players that the season was over, Hagensen said he told his seniors not to let the way the cam-
paign ended affect how they look back on their high school careers. Hagensen said Jay, Riepe and Morehead are outstanding individuals who had a great run during their time in high school. “They were a big part in helping to make our program very competitive. They were great role models for the younger players,” the coach said. Junior Dani Schlesinger finished as Marlboro’s leading scorer in 2021 with 117 points in nine games (13 ppg.). Jay was second with 107 points.
NEWS BRIEFS The administration of Gov. Phil Murphy has announced plans to spend $1.2 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funds to address the academic and mental health impacts of the pandemic on New Jersey students and educators, according to a press release from the New Jersey School Boards Association. As part of an initiative the governor is calling “The Road Forward,” the funds will be made available to districts, including grants dedicated specifically to research-based instructional and mental health interventions. “We know our students and educators have had a difficult year,”‚ÄØ Murphy said. “Providing our school communities with increased flexibility and support is essential to move our education system forward. The additional federal funds will allow districts to best meet the individual needs of their students during this challenging time.” “Educators and students have endured a great deal over the past 11 months,” ‚ÄØsaid Acting Education Commissioner Angelica Allen-McMillan. “These additional federal funds will support targeted initiatives to enhance academic enrichment and mental health interventions for all students and educators.” Brookdale Community College STEM Institute has announced the addition of a Data Science Option to its Mathematics/Science Degree. This new program aligns with Brookdale’s mission to offer quality affordable educational programs that lead to transfer and career opportunities, according to a press release. Brookdale is the county college of Monmouth County. Over the last decade, there has been significant growth in data generated and retained by companies. Data scientists are in demand in all industries, according to the press release. Brookdale will offer the program starting Fall 2021. Data science is an interdisciplinary field for students interested in math, computer science, business or lab sciences that translates to a degree that meets a growing demand for new jobs. For more information, visit brookdalecc.edu Letters to the editor may be sent via email to news@thenewstranscript.com
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Monmouth senators lead effort to spur school regionalization Two Monmouth County state senators and the state Senate president from southern New Jersey have announced they are introducing legislation to encourage the creation of K-12 regional and county-wide school districts in an effort to improve educational quality and efficiency. Senate President Steve Sweeney (DGloucester, Salem, Cumberland), Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Monmouth) and Sen. Declan O’Scanlon (R-Monmouth) made the bipartisan announcement in a Feb. 22 press release. The legislation establishes criteria for state-funded regionalization studies, increases flexibility on regionalization cost apportionment, bars any regionalization that would have a segregative effect, and provides financial incentives for districts losing state aid because of declining enrollment to regionalize by extending the
schedule for their Adjustment Aid cuts from four years to eight years, according to the press release. The three state legislators weighed in on the proposal. All were quoted in the press release. “This will be the first major overhaul of New Jersey’s school regionalization statute in over 25 years,” Sweeney said. “It is designed to improve the quality of education by ensuring coordination of curriculum from K to 12, provide the enriched educational experience smaller districts cannot offer, and generate long-term savings that can be used to hold down property taxes or reinvest in expanded educational programs.” According to the press release, Salem County officials in southern New Jersey are exploring the possibility of creating New Jersey’s first county-wide school dis-
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legislation, which would require passage in the state Assembly and Senate and the signature of the governor, establishes an eight-year phaseout of Adjustment Aid cuts – stretched out from the current four years – for districts participating in a LEAP regionalization study that continues only if they move forward and implement a regionalization plan. Through 2028-29, newly established county-wide districts or K-12 districts would receive the greater of the state aid to which the newly established district would be entitled, or the sum of the aid of the consolidated districts including the eight-year Adjustment Aid phaseout. Studies into the feasibility of establishing a county-wide school district or a K-12 regional district incorporating any existing regional high school and its current sending districts would automatically receive preliminary approval for participation, according to the press release. “We believe all students would benefit from the curriculum coordination and enhanced learning opportunities that come from attending a K-12 district or a countywide district,” Sweeney said. “But regionalization is particularly important for small districts with declining enrollments that are having an increasingly hard time providing a quality educational experience and making their budgets work. “One-school districts with fewer than 500 students spend 17% more per pupil than the 60% of New Jersey districts with 1,000 or more students, and those include the large urban districts and comprehensive K-12 districts that are supposed to spend more under the state formula. Regionalization makes sense,” Sweeney said.
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• Samaritan Center, a joint ministry of St. Thomas More and Old Tennent Presbyterian churches, operates a food pantry to provide supplementary food for those in need in Manalapan, Marlboro, Englishtown and Millstone Township. For information, call 732446-1142 and make an appointment. Donations of funds and food are gratefully accepted to support the operation of the center. Volunteers are always welcome.
• New Jersey Blood Services, a division of the New York Blood Center, will conduct blood drives on March 8, March 15, March 22 and March 29 from 1-7 p.m. at Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold Township (store between Cheesecake Factory and Chico’s). Appointments strongly suggested. For an appointment go to https://nybc.org/newjerseydrive (sponsor code 65805) or call 800-933-2566.
• Join N.J. Health Care Networking Group for the March 10 Zoom meeting from 9:30-10:30 a.m. N.J. Health Care Networking Group is a free organization for anyone in the health care industry, including those who provide ancillary products and services. FieldWorker is in the V.I.P. member spotlight and is hosting the March meeting. To register, email Lisa@PreferredCares.com. Those who register will receive the Zoom code to join the March 10 meeting. Meetings take place once a month. Items for the Datebook may be sent to news@thenewstranscript.com. Please send items at least two weeks prior to a scheduled event.
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Higgins named judge; borough appoints new attorney Staff Writer
FREEHOLD – Kerry Higgins, who served as Freehold Borough’s municipal attorney for 25 years, has been appointed a state Superior Court judge. With that announcement, Higgins has left her municipal position. Higgins is a partner at McKenna, DuPont, Higgins and Stone, of Red Bank. In a Facebook post, municipal officials in Freehold Borough said, “It is with great pride and a little sadness that we announce the appointment of our colleague Kerry Higgins to the judiciary as a Superior Court judge; pride because we have had the wonderful benefit of Kerry’s advice, friendship and counsel as Freehold Borough’s attorney for many years and a hint of sadness that she will no longer be available to us in that capacity. “We know Kerry will make an outstanding judge who will serve the people of this state as she served Freehold Borough, with compassion, dignity, fairness, kindness and human decency,” municipal officials said. During a Borough Council meeting on Feb. 19, Freehold Borough officials announced that Matthew Goode has been named borough attorney. Goode is the current president of the Keyport Borough Council. In comments at the meeting, Higgins said, “I’ll always be a friend of Freehold Borough. I truly appreciate working here. Freehold Borough has always had the best interests of its residents. While there aren’t always agreements, people have never let their personal feelings get in the way of helping the town. “It has been a privilege and honor to serve here,” she continued. “It has been a labor of love. I am so thankful for the friendships developed over the years and I am so grateful I was able to contribute something along the way.” Higgins also voiced her support of Goode’s appointment and said, “Freehold Borough is moving in the right direction. Matt is the guy who will take you there.” Goode has been a member of the Keyport governing body since 2016. He is serving as the council president during 2021. According to his municipal biography, Goode holds a law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law and is a Letters to the editor may be sent via email to news@thenewstranscript.com. Letters should be limited to 250 words. All submissions may be edited for length, grammar, content and libelous statements.
member of the firm Arbus, Maybruch and Goode, of Hazlet. He has resided in Keyport since 2013. Goode thanked the council members and Freehold Borough Mayor Kevin Kane
for their support and congratulated Higgins on becoming a Superior Court judge. “Kerry, congratulations on your new role,” he said. “I know I have very large shoes to fill.”
Goode noted that he previously worked with Freehold Borough Business Administrator Stephen Gallo, who was Keyport’s business administrator when he was hired by Freehold Borough officials in 2019.
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Design work underway for upgrades at Marlboro intersection MARLBORO – Monmouth County is in the design development phase as officials plan to construct upgrades at the intersection of county Route 520 and Conover Road/Boundary Road in Marlboro. Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners Director Thomas A. Arnone said, “The intent of this project was to provide for safety enhancements at the intersection by improving the vertical and horizontal alignments; however, the geometry improvements were limited by the proximity of an existing residential structure at the southwest corner.
“When the property at the southwest corner came up for sale in the winter of 2020, Monmouth County purchased the property, which will allow us to adjust the road alignments and improve the safety enhancements as originally intended,” he said. County representatives applied for and received a demolition permit in January and the Department of Public Works and Engineering has started preparing the site for the demolition of the residential structure, according to a press release from the county. Advertisement
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The demolition of the structure is planned for early spring and is anticipated to take two to four weeks, according to a press release. When the upgrades at the intersection are completed, the improved intersection will have dedicated left turn lanes on Route 520 (an east-west road that is also known as Newman Springs Road) to provide safe turning movements onto Conover Road and onto Boundary Road, according to the press release. A modern fully actuated traffic signal is
proposed along with pedestrian crosswalks and curb ramps that will comply with the regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Conover Road (on the north side of Route 520) and Boundary Road (on the south side of Route 520) will be realigned, eliminating the existing road offset, according to the press release. In total, Monmouth County maintains approximately 1,000 lane miles of roads, 924 bridges and culverts, and 239 traffic signals and beacons.
ON CAMPUS Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y., has named the following area residents to the Fall 2020 dean’s list: Sarah Baum of Morganville, Morgan Furstenberg of Morganville, Julia Nager of Freehold, Gabrielle Schroeder of Morganville and Olivia Tu of Freehold. Isabella Schaffer of Manalapan was named to the Cedarville University, Cedarville, Ohio, dean’s list for fall 2020. Christopher Manginelli of Morganville has been named to the American International College, Springfield, Mass., dean’s list for the fall 2020 semester.
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control switch – located on the center console – to “Sport” you get to select a new “X-tra boost” feature that offers up an additional 40 horsepower for up to 10 seconds when the throttle is depressed to the kickdown position. Thus, the combined horsepower of the new 530e is 288 horsepower at 310 pound feet of torque – an increase of 40 horsepower over previous 530e models. Additionally, a high voltage lithium-ion battery module is on board to provide storage capacity for electric only driving. This truly is a versatile vehicle. The base price of the rear wheel drive model I tested is $57,200. Added options on the tester included: $2,500 for the M Sport Package; $1,850 for the premium package; $1,700 for driver assistance plus; $1,000 for a luxury seating package; $800 for a parking assist package; $500 for a shadowline package; $650 M Sport brakes; $190 for a heated steering wheel; $2,500 for Ivory White Nappa leather; $500 for Phytonic Blue Metallic paint and $995 for destination and delivery. According to the EPA estimates, this vehicle gets a combined 26 miles per gallon city and highway driving when its driven as a gasoline only vehicle. The EPA also estimates that it can get a whopping 64 miles per gallon when driven as a combined electric and gas vehicle on a three hour charge. The EPA estimates that the annual average fuel cost of driving the 530e to be a very impressive $1.450. When fully charged this 530e has an “all electric” range of 21 miles. There’s the rub folks. Thus far, my experience with pure electric vehicles has been somewhat positive. However, currently, you have to spend too much time at the charging station and the range of these vehicles if you are using
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the pure electric mode is limited. I’m all for a world of zero emissions automobiles, but, truth be told, in order for the general automotive motoring public to fully embrace this new all electric technology, the car makers are going to have to find out a way to recharge these electric vehicles faster. On top of that, once fully charged, these pure electric vehicles are going to have to have a much larger driving range then what’s currently available on the market. My guess is, they will figure out a way to get it done. According to the EPA’s fuel economy and environment ratings this version of the 530e gets an 8 out of 10 rating for fuel economy and greenhouse gas ratings and a 7 out of 10 smog rating. Overall, beyond all of the dizzying aspects of the new powertrain technology, this BMW still behaves like a thoroughbred BMW. It’s smartly designed, sporty, fun to drive and luxurious at the same time. The 2021 BMW 5 series is the 7th generation of the 5 series sedan. The exterior of the 2021 features a new kidney grille with resculpted headlamps. The new grille is taller and wider. While most of the exterior and interior dimensions remain the same for 2021, the 2021 5 series sedan is 1.2 inches longer. The M Sport package benefits from redesigned front and rear bumpers, larger front air intakes with mesh inserts and a resculpted rear diffuser panel. The interior of the 2021 5 series now features an almost two-inch larger digital instrument display touchscreen for controlling navigation, music, phone and almost all other car functions. I find BMW’s iDrive 7 touchscreen and voice controlled system to be one of the best around once you get to what could seem at first to be a confusing system.
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James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va., has named the following area residents to the dean’s list for the fall 2020 semester: Alyssa Barba of Freehold, who is majoring in accounting; Macayla Caracappa of Freehold, who is majoring in health sciences; Corinne Davi of Marlboro, who is majoring in writing rhetoric and technical communication; Victor Della Bella of Manalapan, who is majoring in media arts and design; Alexander Finn of Colts Neck, who is majoring in graphic design; Alexandra Fish of Manalapan, who is majoring in justice studies; Gianna Kiste of Freehold, who is majoring in accounting; Kathryn Kurowski of Morganville, who is majoring in health services administration; Amy Musselman of Freehold, who is majoring in anthropology; and Patrick Whalen of Colts Neck, who is majoring in integrated science and technology.
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NM-00451494
732-207-3933 732-617-TREE
Lawn Care
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PAINTING
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Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured
(732) 534-0548
24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE
Masonry/Paving
Lic#13VH06178600
NM-00452771
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
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Painting/Wallpapering
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732-525-8118
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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.
POLISH
(Patios, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Sidewalks)
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 3/31/21
Serving the area for over 31 years! Best from Europe!
NM-00452738
$100 OFF
Tree Service, Inc.
Painting/Wallpapering
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Over 30 yrs. • Free Est./Ins.
ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER
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