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The basketball teams from Marlboro High School and the Ranney School met in postseason play on March 3 at the Ranney School in Tinton Falls. Above left, Marlboro’s Nick Malaucelli drives past a Ranney School defender. Above right, the Mustangs’ Jay Ratner prepares to shoot. Marlboro defeated the Panthers, 71-65, to advance to the championship game of the Shore Conference pod “A” tournament against Manasquan. See Sports, page 10.

Three of six area school districts face loss of state aid By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor

ov. Phil Murphy has unveiled his Fiscal Year 2022 budget, which includes proposed funding for New Jersey’s public school districts during the 2021-22 academic year. In terms of state aid, some school districts have come out winners and will see an increase in their support from Trenton, while some school districts have come out losers and will see their state aid continue to decrease. The amount of state aid a school district receives helps to determine the amount of taxes a school board must raise from a municipality’s residential and commercial property owners to support the operation of

a school district in an academic year. For school districts that are scheduled to lose state aid in 2021-22, the impact of the reduction will become clear when school board members introduce their budgets for the upcoming academic year during the next few weeks and administrators explain how the loss of state aid will be accommodated in their budget. According to information provided by the New Jersey School Boards Association, six local school districts will see the following year-to-year changes in their state aid: • Freehold Regional High School District – A decrease in state aid of $6.68 million from $40.73 million in 2020-21 to $34.05 million in 2021-22;

Superintendent of Schools Charles Sampson, whose district is facing a loss in state revenue of almost $7 million said, “For the past two years, districts facing the loss of state aid due to (state legislation known as S-2) have consistently petitioned our legislators to re-examine this deeply ﬂawed funding formula. “The result? Draconian cuts to many districts during a pandemic. We opened our doors for students this fall at a great cost after prepping our buildings for the new COVID era. “Instead of being recognized for our hard work and dedication in getting students back into the classroom, the district is having its (state) aid cut approximately $7 million,” he said.

“Freehold Regional was $1.5 million under adequacy (a measure of spending) in 2019-20. In 2020-21, we are $4.8 million under adequacy. To translate, this means we tax to the 2% cap and still spend approximately $5 million less than what state says we should spend. “Yet state leaders believe there is nothing wrong with the current funding formula? The continued slashing of state aid under S-2 is disheartening for our communities and our children. New Jersey needs to re-evaluate the outdated funding formula to ensure fair funding for all,” Sampson said. • Manalapan-Englishtown Regional

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TBS’ New Comedy Series Chad By Rick Gables TBS will premiere its new comedy series, Chad, on Tuesday, April 6, at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT. The series follows a 14-yearold pubescent Persian boy (Nasim Pedrad) as he navigates his ﬁrst year of high school on a mission to become popular. Chad’s friendships and sanity are pushed to the limits as he uses every tactic at his disposal to befriend the cool kids, while enduring his mother’s new dating life and reconciling with his cultural identity. Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell star in Chasing Waterfalls, a new, original movie premiering Saturday, March 20, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, on Hallmark Channel. Aspiring photographer Amy Atwater (Busby) gets the break of her career when high proﬁle magazine Explorer Worldwide puts her on an assignment to shoot one of North America’s most fabled waterfalls – if she

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can prove it really exists, that is. As Amy spends her days hiking to remote areas to photograph the spectacular waterfalls, she is surprised to ﬁnd herself falling for her rugged guide, Mark North (Russell), and bonding with his young daughter Kyra (Cassidy Nugent). Their blossoming romance is threatened when Amy’s work brings her close to revealing one of the area’s, and Mark’s, most treasured secrets. The Discovery+ streaming service will premiere the worldwide exclusive Pope Francis documentary FRANCESCO on Sunday, March 28. From Oscar-nominated director and producer, Evgeny Aﬁneevksy, the documentary features unprecedented access to His Holiness Pope Francis, providing an intimate look at a global leader who approaches challenging and complex matters with tremendous humility, wisdom and generosity towards all. Spanning issues such as climate change, migration and

refugees, women’s empowerment, sexual abuse and LGBTQ issues, pandemic, border walls, and many more of today’s headlines, it takes audiences on a worldwide journey to spotlight the incredible empathy displayed by a leader who continues to inspire hope during an extraordinary moment in our lifetime. In doing so, the ﬁlm examines how people might take action to transition into a new way of living and thriving in the 21st century. Featured are interviews with those who have been part of his journey, including his nephew Jose Ignacio Bergoglio, His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, as well as Sister Norma Pimentel, an advocate for refugees. FRANCESCO paints a portrait of a man who has dedicated his life to bringing together people to thrive as a global community.

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History and hiking in New Jersey are perfect together

t’s hard to go more than a few miles in New Jersey without bumping into an historic site. The state isn’t called the “Crossroads of the American Revolution” for nothing. George Washington spent more time here than in any other state. And New Jersey has many historic sites connected to early industry and agriculture. Know what else New Jersey has plenty of? Open space and trails. In every region from High Point to Cape May, there are lots of great places to walk and hike. If you enjoy history and hiking, read on. Many of New Jersey’s most interesting historic sites are part of larger parks with trail networks. Here are some great places to pair an invigorating walk with a lesson in local history this winter and spring. You may not be able to get in the buildings during the pandemic, but there is still plenty to see: • Morristown National Historic Park – You won’t ﬁnd a park more steeped in Revolutionary War history than the site of Washington’s encampment during the extraordinarily frigid winter of 1779-80. The park consists of four important places: Jockey Hollow, the Ford Mansion, Fort Nonsense and the New Jersey Brigade Encampment site. Miles of trails wind through the park’s hilly terrain. • Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park – One of the nicest places in the state to walk or bicycle is along the D&R Canal, which stretches 77 miles from New Brunswick to Trenton to Frenchtown. For a taste of local history, check out the Prallsville Mills historic site in Stockton, a mill village along the Delaware River dating back to the 1700s. As a bonus, the area surrounding Stockton has miles of trails through the scenic countryside in the Wickecheoke Creek Preserve. • Batsto Village – Located within Wharton State Forest in the Pine Barrens, Batsto Village was established in 1766 as an iron making community. After iron

production dwindled, the village turned to producing factory town. glass. The village was self-sufficient, with Glassmaking also died out, but the vil- homes for workers, a carpentry and patlage remains today a wonderful historic tern-making shop, blacksmith shop, baksite with a mansion, iron furnace, general ery, boarding house, school, church, blast store, gristmill, sawmill and cottages. Sev- furnace, mills and a general store with a eral hiking trails are directly accessible post office. from Batsto Village and more are located Today the Historic Village at Allaire is in other sections of the state forest. an interactive museum where visitors can • Washington’s Crossing State Park experience history directly through hands– This state park in Mercer County com- on activities. Several hiking trails are lomemorates Washington’s famous crossing cated in the park. of the Delaware River on Dec. 25, 1776 to • Fort Mott State Park – Fort Mott, surprise and overwhelm Hessian merce- in Salem County, was part of the Harbor nary troops quartered in Trenton. Defenses of the Delaware, a three-fort deThe victory at the Batfense system designed for tle of Trenton is credited the Delaware River durGUEST COLUMN ing the period following with turning the tide of the struggling American Revthe American Civil War • olution. Enjoy hikes on the through the 1890s. The MICHELE S. BYERS park’s trails as you soak up trails at the park are not history and river views. long, but they offer splen• Paterson Great Falls National His- did views of the river from the fortificatoric Park – New Jersey’s most impres- tions. sive falls, which once powered Paterson’s • Whitesbog Village – Part of Brendan famous silk mills, are not to be missed. Byrne State Forest, Whitesbog Village is Although there are no trails directly a historic farm and town with old buildconnected to the historic park, Passaic ings, blueberry farm fields, cranberry bogs, County’s Garrett Mountain Reservation is hiking trails, reservoirs, streams, a picnic just a short distance away. In addition to grove and the Elizabeth White Gardens. its trails, some on steep and challenging In the early 1900s, Whitesbog was the terrain, the reservation includes Lambert largest cranberry farm in New Jersey and Castle and other historic buildings. its founder, Joseph J. White, was a nation• Monmouth Battlefield State Park – ally recognized leader in the cranberry inThe park in Manalapan is located at the site dustry. His daughter, Elizabeth C. White, of the Battle of Monmouth, fought on June went on to help develop the first cultivated 28, 1778, the longest one-day battle of the blueberry bushes. Revolutionary War. • Millbrook Village – Delaware WaThough the battle ended in a draw, it ter Gap National Recreation Area is best was considered a moral victory for Wash- known for its spectacular trails, but it also ington. The park includes a historical mu- includes Millbrook Village, a collection of seum, visitors center and a colonial rural historic buildings. landscape of orchards, fields, woods and The village got its start in 1832, when wetlands with miles of trails. a local farmer built a grist mill along Van • Allaire State Park – This Monmouth Campens Mill Brook. Millbrook Village County park in Wall Township includes is not an exact re-creation of the commuthe Historic Village at Allaire, once an iron nity that sprang up around the mill, but it

evokes the feeling of New Jersey’s countryside hamlets. • Deserted Village of Feltsville – For a somewhat spooky experience, check out the Feltville Historic District, located in the Watchung Reservation in Union County. At various times, Feltsville was a mill town, a farming area and a summer resort. It is known locally as “Deserted Village,” as most buildings dating from the 18th century are abandoned and in need of repair. After seeing the village, enjoy the Watchung Reservation’s miles of spectacular trails. • East Jersey Old Towne Village – The village is a collection of local historic structures that were disassembled and relocated to Johnson Park in Piscataway. These reconstructed and replica buildings – including a tavern, blacksmith shop, homes and a church – represent architecture typical of farm and merchant communities once found in the Raritan Valley. Johnson Park is a linear park running along the Raritan River, with walking paths, ballﬁelds and a zoo. • Liberty State Park – Located on the Hudson River waterfront in Jersey City, Liberty State Park is New Jersey’s most popular state park, with spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Liberty State Park is also home to the historic Central Railroad of New Jersey terminal, and has numerous walking paths along the water and in the park’s interior. Enjoy hiking and history. It’s fun to get exercise and fresh air while learning about the events, people and lifestyles that shaped New Jersey. If there has been a fresh snowfall, be sure to check trail conditions … you might want to switch to crosscountry skiing or snowshoeing instead.

Brookdale is the county college of Monmouth County. Pathway to Kean, which was launched in 2020, offers students who do not initially meet university admissions standards a formal, alternate route to earning a Kean degree.

Several county colleges across New Jersey have joined the Pathway to Kean program in recent months. The program will continue to expand over the next two years, according to the press release.

Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills.

NEWS BRIEFS The presidents of Kean University, Union, and Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, have signed an agreement that brings Brookdale Community College into the Pathway to Kean program, providing students with access to an affordable path for achieving a four-year degree.

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Under the guidelines of the program, Kean offers these students conditional acceptance into the university as juniors after they complete their associate degree, according to a press release. Kean also has campuses in Toms River and Manahawkin in Ocean County.

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Taco Bell decision in hands of zoning board members By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor

MANALAPAN – March 18 could be the night when the future of a proposed Taco Bell restaurant is decided by the members of the Manalapan Zoning Board of Adjustment. Yum & Chill TB Holdings, LLC, is proposing to demolish a Shell gas and service station at the corner of Route 9 south and Taylors Mills Road and to construct a Taco Bell. Initial testimony regarding the Taco Bell was presented during the board’s July 16 meeting and additional testimony from representatives of the applicant and from members of the public have been heard on various dates since that initial meeting. Yum & Chill TB Holdings is seeking preliminary and ﬁnal major site plan approval with bulk variances and use variance relief to permit the demolition of the Shell station and the construction of a 2,578-square-foot Taco Bell. The Taco Bell is proposed to have dinein and drive-up service. The 0.8-acre property is owned by PMG New Jersey, LLC, and is in Manalapan’s Ofﬁce Park 3 zone. The construction of a fast food restaurant

and drive-up window is not permitted in the OP-3 zone and that is why the applicant is before the zoning board. The Taco Bell hearing resumed at the board’s Jan. 21 meeting, which was conducted in a virtual manner due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The applicant has changed its legal representative and is now represented by attorney Lawrence Sachs. Sachs called on Jay Troutman to discuss trafﬁc issues. Troutman reported he had conducted a trafﬁc study at a Taco Bell restaurant at Route 1 and New Road in South Brunswick “to provide more information to the board and the public.” The South Brunswick Taco Bell is owned by the same applicant that is proposing the restaurant in Manalapan. Troutman described the South Brunswick location on Route 1 as being similar to the location of the proposed Taco Bell at Route 9 south and Taylors Mills Road in Manalapan. He said the majority of the vehicles entering and exiting the South Brunswick site do so from Route 1. During testimony it was noted that the applicant has amended the Manalapan plan to prohibit left turns into the Taco Bell site

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from Taylors Mills Road at all times. Motorists heading west on Taylors Mills Road who want to reach the Taco Bell would have to turn left onto Route 9 south and enter the restaurant property from the highway under the amended plan. Planner John McDonough confirmed the applicant is proposing a non-office use in an office zone. He noted the gas station – which is also a non-office use – has operated at the corner since 1970. Taco Bell “is a good use for this location given the attributes of this site,” he said. “It fits the site selection criteria of a national brand (i.e., a corner location on a main highway).” McDonough said in his opinion, “the (Taco Bell) site will function safely and efficiently” and that variance relief “can be granted without significant detriment to the public good. Relief is not tantamount to a rezoning.” The zoning board’s professionals, engineer Brian Boccanfuso and planner Jennifer Beahm, asked questions of Troutman and McDonough and expressed concern with some of their assertions and findings. Zoning board member Adam Weiss said he was familiar with the Route 1 location of the Taco Bell in South Brunswick and questioned Troutman about the similarities he (Troutman) said existed between that location and the Manalapan property. Zoning board member Mollie Kamen restated her concern that customers who leave Taco Bell and want to head west on Taylors Mills Road will use Route 9 south to reach a nearby neighborhood and then drive through that neighborhood (Briar Hill Drive, Country Lane, Princeton Drive) to return to Taylors Mills Road. According to the applicant’s plan, left turns onto Taylors Mills Road would not be permitted from the only Taco Bell driveway on Taylors Mills Road. That access would only permit a right in, right out movement. Troutman said the situation Kamen de-

scribed would happen on occasion, but not in a noticeable amount of vehicles. Shortly after 10 p.m., members of the public had an opportunity to address the zoning board and the applicant. Resident Tom Brieva lives in the Briar Hill Drive neighborhood. He said trafﬁc already passes through the development and he said he is concerned that situation will get worse if a Taco Bell replaces the gas station. Resident Steve Cohen also lives in the Briar Hill Drive neighborhood. He said, “I do not feel this (Taco Bell proposal) is a good use of this property. There is a reason why the property was not zoned for a fast food restaurant. I pick up garbage from Wendy’s (also on Route 9 south, next to the proposed Taco Bell) on my street. Taco Bell customers will speed through our neighborhood” and he said there is a potential for more garbage to accumulate with a second fast food restaurant in the area. Resident Lester Kornblum lives in the Monmouth Heights development across Route 9. He said, “I don’t think we need a Taco Bell at that corner. It is not a good location for a high-volume restaurant.” Resident Rex Lazewski of Taylors Mills Road expressed concern about Taco Bell customers driving through the Briar Hill Drive neighborhood to return to Taylors Mills Road. After the public comment portion of the meeting was closed, zoning board Chairman Steve Leviton told Sachs, “No matter what you do, you’ve got a problem with trafﬁc. It’s [Route 9 and Taylors Mills Road] a bad intersection.” Board member Rob DiTota said the intersection “is a complete disaster.” Sachs asked the board members not to vote on the application that evening. He said his client may be able to provide additional data in support of the proposal. The board members agreed to Sachs’ request and carried the Taco Bell application to their March 18 meeting.

DATEBOOK • The 2021 Discussion Series will present “Staying Connected – You Are Not Alone!” at 6:30 p.m. March 23 via Zoom. The presenters are Dr. Alison Thomas-Cottingham, a clinical psychologist with a specialty in community/health psychology, and Kat Verdi, a senior living and healthcare transition advocacy consultant for caregivers, aging adults and LGBTQ elders. Topics include how to stay connected to combat loneliness and social isolation during a global pandemic. The series is sponsored by Kathy Lo Bue, managing director, Glen Eagle Advisors. The series is free, non-sectarian and open to the community. Call 732-866-6660 for Zoom webinar registration information. • The Guild of Creative Art and the James T. Gary Foundation will award a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating Monmouth County high school senior who plans to major in the visual arts in an accredited college or art school in Fall 2021. Full-time attendance is required. Media may be painting, sculpture or photography. The application deadline is April 15. For the application and fact sheet, call 732-741-1441.

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Freehold receives $400K to improve access to bus station By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer

FREEHOLD – State ofﬁcials have awarded Freehold Borough a $400,000 grant to improve pedestrian access to the town’s bus station. In a press release, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the award of $1.8 million in Safe Streets to Transit program grants to seven municipalities. Freehold Borough was one of the seven municipalities and received the largest individual grant at $400,000. According to municipal ofﬁcials, the grant is to be used to provide improved pedestrian access to the bus station property between West Main, Throckmorton and Broad streets.

“The Safe Streets to Transit program uses Transportation Trust Fund dollars to improve safety and accessibility for mass transit riders in the vicinity of transit facilities,” Councilman George Schnurr said. “These funds serve to advance transportation initiatives without burdening local property taxpayers.” Borough ofﬁcials said details regarding the type of improvements that may be made in the vicinity of the bus station have not been determined. A typical grant for the Safe Streets to Transit program can include intersection safety improvements that eliminate pedestrian barriers; new sidewalks, curb ramps, sidewalk widening, and major reconstruction; safety enhancements for pedestrian access to transit stops; trafﬁc control de-

vices that benefit pedestrians; traffic calming measures; pedestrian signals and push buttons at key intersections; pedestrianoriented lighting and major sidewalk reconstruction. According to municipal officials, the $400,000 DOT grant is part of $2.35 million in grants and aid Freehold Borough has received since 2020. Prior to receiving the $400,000 grant, municipal officials said they received $310,000 from the DOT for road work on Frances Drive, Berkley Place and Yard Ave; $305,000 from the DOT for road work on Ford Avenue; $173,158 from Monmouth County for road work on Ford Avenue; $250,000 from Monmouth County for improvements to Liberty Street Park; $889,000 from the state for improvements

at the Freehold Public Library; $5,340 from the federal government for safety vests for the Freehold Borough Police Department; $5,000 from the state for consulting services; and $9,475 from Monmouth County for restoration of the doors at the Freehold Fire Department. “Freehold Borough has been very successful in obtaining grants since the beginning of 2020,” Schnurr said. “This is due to our business administrator, Steve Gallo, our grant writing consultant, Millennium Strategies, Mayor Kevin Kane and the Borough Council’s great working relationship with the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners and our New Jersey state legislative team of Sen. Vin Gopal, Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling and Assemblywoman Joann Downey.”

Monmouth Recreation Center, 2566 Guam Lane, Tinton Falls. A face covering is required. Prospective employees must be at least 16 years old and a Monmouth County resident. A full listing of summer job openings can be found at www.MonmouthCountyParks.com. Details: 732-842-4000,

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Manalapan. The meeting is open to the public. A meeting agenda is posted on the school district’s website prior to the meeting.

DATEBOOK • The Monmouth County Park System is hiring lifeguards, camp counselors, park and golf course maintenance workers, swim instructors and more for June, July and August. For more information, visit the park system’s Summer Job Fair, to be held from 1-4 p.m. April 3 at the Fort

• 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,

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Bob Hartman made mark in local media on TV-34

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proud member of the Freehold Regional High School Class of 1967 and a man with whom I worked for many years has passed away, much too soon. Robert F. “Bob” Hartman, 71, of Marlboro, died on Feb. 20 after a long illness, according to an obituary from the Holmdel Funeral Home. Almost 40 years ago, Bob became a regular on-air presence on TV-34, which was a local cable television channel operated by Monmouth Cablevision. Monmouth Cablevision was based in Wall Township and provided cable television service to many communities in Monmouth and Ocean counties, including Manalapan, Marlboro, Freehold Township, Howell and Jackson. TV-34 was seen in every community that had a franchise agreement with Monmouth Cablevision. The company no longer exists. As the TV-34 news director, Bob led a staff of young IN THE people who made up the TV-34 news team. NEWS He provided a guid- Mark Rosman ing hand to many people who were beginning their careers in broadcasting. Monmouth Cablevision’s owner had made a commitment to cover local events and that included high school sports. I was fresh out of Indiana University with a degree in telecommunications and fortunate enough to land a position as one of TV-34’s sports announcers. I worked part-time in sports broadcasting at the same time I was working fulltime as a journalist at this newspaper. And Bob, in addition to directing the news operation, was also one of TV-34’s sports announcers. Several times each week, Bob and I would join our production crew, led by director John Anderson, at locations throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties – mostly at high schools – to announce football, soccer, basketball, wrestling, baseball and softball action. Bob and I announced hundreds of sports events for more than a decade. For many years, TV-34 was everything cable television initially promised in local access: coverage of local sports and community events, and news at the most meaningful level – town hall. According to his obituary, Bob lived in North Bergen for the ﬁrst eight years of his

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life and moved with his family to Marlboro in 1957. He attended Freehold Regional High School in Freehold Borough and graduated in 1967. He met Mary Lou, his future wife, in high school. They were married in 1968. After working in the insurance industry for a decade, Bob decided to pursue a career in broadcasting. Bob attended Brookdale Community College and took courses, and was a reporter for WADB radio in South Belmar before joining TV-34 in its nascent years. He was also an on air talent and worked as a producer for Discover NJ at New Jersey Network and as a sports announcer for Comcast Sports TV, according to his obituary. When his two children ﬁnished high school, Bob and Mary Lou moved to Brielle, closer to their jobs. In 2005 they moved back to Marlboro. Bob’s friendly demeanor and pleasant nature made him a success in local media. On TV-34, he interviewed many celebrities and noteworthy individuals who passed through Monmouth and Ocean counties. Our announcing assignments at local sports events brought Bob and I into contact with dozens of coaches, players, parents, athletic directors and game ofﬁcials. It was a great time to be a part of local media and I am proud I had the opportunity to share it with an affable individual like Bob Hartman. Mark Rosman is the managing editor of the News Transcript. He may be reached at news@thenewstranscript.com

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Manasquan edges Marlboro in pod ‘A’ championship game By STEVEN BASSIN Staff Writer

he Marlboro High School boys basketball team was back in a championship game for the second year in a row on March 5. This time the Mustangs were facing Manasquan High School. In a season impacted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Shore Conference did away with its traditional divisions and the Shore Conference Tournament. Teams were placed in “pods” and played for a pod championship. Marlboro was placed in pod “A.” In postseason play, the Mustangs handed the Ranney School of Tinton Falls its first loss on March 3 in the pod “A” semifinals. The win advanced Marlboro to the pod “A” championship game against undefeated Manasquan on the Warriors’ home court. The Mustangs competed valiantly, but fell just short of their goal of winning a title as a late layup propelled Manasquan (12-0) to a 58-56 overtime victory. Marlboro (9-4) won seven of its last eight games of the 2021 campaign. “We did the best we possibly could,” Marlboro Coach Michael Nausedas said after the game. “I’m so proud of my guys. We had a great season. Dealing with all the COVID-19 issues, we are just happy to be here and to get the chance to play against Manasquan is amazing.” Against Manasquan, Marlboro trailed by 10 points at halftime, but started the third quarter with an 11-0 run. Junior Jonathan Spatola knocked down a fadeaway jumper to put the Mustangs up, 37-36. “Down by 10 at halftime is nothing to us,” Nausedas said. “Our guys don’t quit. Our motto was to win the first four minutes of the third quarter and that’s what we did.” From that point on, the Mustangs and the Warriors traded baskets and were tied 47-47 going into the fourth quarter. Junior Jack Seidler was on a mission in

the fourth quarter to bring home a championship for Marlboro. When the Mustangs needed a basket, Seidler had the answer. His layup tied the game, 51-51, with 3:19 to play. With Marlboro trailing, 53-51, with under 2:00 to play, Seidler hit a floater to tie the score at 53-53. No one scored again and the teams went to overtime. In overtime, in less than a minute, Seidler fouled out on a charge call. Manasquan broke the tie with a basket to go up 55-53. “Losing one of your top scorers in overtime hurts,” Nausedas said of Seidler. “It’s a huge loss.” At that point, Spatola took the reins. He tied the game, 55-55, with a step-back jumper and put Marlboro up 56-55 by hitting one of two free throws with :39 left. Manasquan tied the game, 56-56, on a Connor Walsh free throw. Walsh missed his second free throw attempt, but the Warriors’ Jack Collins tracked down the loose ball with :25 to play. The next sequence felt like a flashback to the 2020 NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 4 state sectional tournament championship game which the Mustangs lost in the final seconds to South Brunswick. With time running out, Manasquan’s Brandon Roy drove to the basket and dished a perfect pass to Andrew Solomon, who hit a layup with :01 left for the 58-56 final. The Warriors prevented Marlboro from taking a final shot and for the second year in a row the Mustangs’ season ended in heartbreak. “We went at (Manasquan) in the second half and that was the difference in the game,” Nausedas said. Seidler led Marlboro with 19 points and finished the season at 20.2 ppg. to lead the Mustangs. Spatola scored 16 points and junior Jay Ratner added 12 points. Nausedas said that he believes the loss to Manasquan will fuel his players’ fire to win a championship even more when they

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Marlboro High School’s Jack Seidler takes a shot during the Mustangs’ 58-56 loss to Manasquan in the postseason pod “A” championship game on March 5 in Manasquan.

return for the 2021-22 season. With four of ﬁve starters expected back and good talent coming up the ranks, Nausedas said the Mustangs will be back in the championship picture. He said these type of tough moments will, most importantly, make his players more strong-minded in life. “These guys are going to be great young

men when they grow up, being knocked out like this two years in a row. “In the end, they are going to know how good they are. Building a program to where we are now recognized in the conference and in the state are huge positives right now. I’m excited to come back next year,” the coach said.

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ON CAMPUS Montclair State University, Montclair, has named the following area residents to the Fall 2020 dean’s list: Taylor Shargorodsky of Manalapan, Stephanie Cohen of Manalapan, Olivia Douglas of Freehold, Kelly Leimbach of Morganville, Olivia Defabritus of Freehold, Laura Noseworthy of Freehold, Sam Howard of Marlboro, Jailene Cardenas of Manalapan, Kyle Pepitone of Manalapan. And, Alexa Ciangiulli of Manalapan, Kylie Huhn of Manalapan, Jenna Ruffino of Manalapan, Ali Cavallaro of Morganville, Jess Vaccaro of Manalapan, Leah Wasilewski of Marlboro, Isabel Orilio of Morganville, Sinclaire Forte of Freehold, Gianna Derienzo of Manalapan. Also, Bobby Devine of Freehold, Celine Williams of Marlboro, Starla Newman of Morganville, Justin Goldberg of Manalapan, Makenzie Pak of Freehold, Ryan Mulvanerton of Manalapan, Jasmine Eby of Freehold, Ben Levine of Manalapan, Stephanie Masdonati of Freehold, Lauren Margolin of Manalapan, Ashley Angiolini of Freehold, Gabe Choi of Marlboro, Julia Paradizova of Marlboro. And, Taylor Morales of Manalapan, Paulina Vasiliev of Morganville, Bella Maranzano of Manalapan, Matthew Perdichizzi of Manalapan, Kyle Hayes of Morganville, Andraia Dileo of Manalapan, Jake Greenblatt of Freehold, Mackenzie Gelber of Manalapan, Nick Coluccio of Freehold, Courtney Stearns of Freehold. Also, Catherine Moran of Morganville, Hadeline Lyons of Morganville, Eva Feinstein of Freehold, Michael Daly of Manalapan, Emily Burke of Freehold, Amber Frederick of Freehold, Julia Cofrancesco of Freehold, E.J. Melendez of Manalapan, Lauren Prainito of Manalapan, Ghillian Ferraiola of Colts Neck and Bella Patti of Freehold. Fairfield University, Fairfield, Conn., has named the following area residents to the dean’s list for the Fall 2020 semester: Parker Ballingall, Katrina Balzotti, Jill Carson, Paige Miro and James Nelson of Colts Neck; Michelle Jasko, Connor McNamara and Nicholas Reich of Freehold; Avery Nocella of Manalapan; and Paloma Pariente of Morganville. Endicott College, Beverly, Mass., has named Eric Manoukian of Manalapan to the Fall 2020 dean’s list. Eric is majoring in finance and is the son of Elina Avetisyan and Artour Manoukian. Luke Ricciardi of Morganville achieved dean’s list honors (4.0 GPA) for the Fall 2020 semester at Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken. Luke is a Quantitative Finance Major with expected graduation this spring, and is in the five-year accelerated graduate degree program with a graduate degree in Financial Engineering expected early by December 2021. He is a graduate of the Freehold Regional High School District’s Business Learning Center at Marlboro High School and is the son of Lou and Amy Ricciardi. Ithaca College, Ithaca, N.Y., has named the following area residents to the dean’s list for the fall 2020 semester: Roxanne Palladino of Morganville, Michael Post of Colts Neck, Daniel Quinlan of Freehold, Lauren Restucci of Freehold, Cali Trainor of Marlboro and Cara Volpe of Freehold. Evan Samuel Hymanson of Morganville has been named to the dean’s list at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb., for the fall semester of the 2020-21 academic year. Evan, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering, was named to the dean’s list for the College of Engineering.

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Gov. announces expansion of eligibility for vaccines Gov. Phil Murphy has announced the expansion of eligibility for more front-line essential workers and high-risk groups in New Jersey’s COVID-19 vaccination program. Eligible groups include educators and staff in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade settings, childcare workers and transportation workers, among others. “Our administration has built the infrastructure – including nearly 300 vaccination sites across the state – needed to support New Jersey’s COVID-19 vaccination demand,” Murphy was quoted as saying in a press release. “As the federal government continues to make more vaccine doses available, we are conﬁdent in our ability to expand our vaccination program to reach more of our essential workers and vulnerable populations. Our goal is to provide every New Jerseyan with a vaccine when it is avail-

able and they are eligible,” he said. “As vaccine supply increases, this phased expansion of new eligibility groups keeps New Jersey moving forward toward our goal of vaccinating 70% of the eligible adult population,” New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said. Beginning March 15, the following categories are eligible for vaccination: • Educators, including support staff, in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade settings; • Childcare workers in licensed and registered settings; • Public and local transportation workers, including bus, taxi, ride share, and airport employees; NJ Transit workers; and Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) staff; • Public safety workers who are not sworn law enforcement or ﬁre profession-

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“Schools are an integral part of our communities and everyone in the school community needs to feel safe and secure as we work to safely reopen schools. The expansion of vaccine eligibility is another step to demonstrate our commitment to our school staff and students, and their families,” she said. “We are incredibly grateful MVC workers will soon be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines,” Motor Vehicle Commission Chief Administrator Sue Fulton said. “Our employees have been working hard to serve New Jersey’s drivers, on the front line, amidst the many challenges created by COVID-19’s threat to public health and safety.” “Gov. Murphy’s announcement that he is adding educators to the vaccine priority list is an important step toward New Jersey’s emergence from this pandemic,” said Marie Blistan, president of the New Jersey Education Association, which represents teachers. “The sooner educators are vaccinated, the sooner our entire state is safer. We call on the administration to immediately extend that access to employees in higher education who are equally as exposed and equally as critical to fully reopening our state for in-person instruction. “At every level, New Jersey educators have worked tirelessly to educate our students and have advocated tirelessly to protect them and our communities throughout this pandemic by demanding high standards for health and safety. “We stand ready to work with the Murphy administration, other elected leaders, school districts and colleges to ensure our members can access the promised vaccinations quickly and efﬁciently,” Blistan said in the press release from Murphy’s ofﬁce.

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Three of six area school districts face loss of state aid School District – A decrease in state aid of $2.96 million from $14.93 million in 202021 to $11.97 million in 2021-22; • Marlboro K-8 School District – A decrease in state aid of $1.13 million from $9.75 million in 2020-21 to $8.62 million in 2021-22; • Colts Neck K-8 School District – An increase in state aid of $165,463 from $1.21 million in 2020-21 to $1.37 million in 2021-22; • Freehold Borough K-8 School District – An increase in state aid of $3.18 million from $15.92 million in 2020-21 to $19.1 million in 2021-22; • Freehold Township K-8 School District – An increase in state aid of $151,125 from $4.61 million in 2020-21 to $4.76 million in 2021-22. Murphy is proposing to provide $18.1 billion in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 school aid funding in Fiscal Year 2022. His proposal is subject to review and approval in the state Legislature. The governor’s proposed FY2022 budget offers $578 million in additional K-12 school aid and nearly $50 million in additional preschool funding, according to information provided by his office. When paired with additional investments in Extraordinary Special Aid and stabilization aid, the FY2022 budget increases school funding by $700 million, according to the governor’s office. School districts will be able to use state funds in conjunction with federal resources to address COVID-19 related learning loss, for stand-up mental health programs, to train educators and to remediate buildings, among other uses, according to the governor’s office. According to Murphy, the FY2022 budget proposal continues a seven-year phasein to fully fund New Jersey’s school funding formula. However, in order to accomplish the goal of fully funding New Jersey’s school funding formula, the formula has been taking state aid away from some school districts – such as Freehold Regional, Manalapan-Englishtown and Marlboro – and adding state aid to other school districts. The pattern is scheduled to continue

ON CAMPUS New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, N.Y., has named the following area residents to the Fall 2020 Presidential Honor List (minimum semester GPA of 3.7): Priscilla de Mesa of Marlboro, Mohammed Hassan of Morganville, Faiza Nasir of Freehold and Yash Trivedi of Manalapan.

for another three years, according to state ofﬁcials. The governor’s FY2022 budget proposal includes $750,000 for minority teacher development grants and $550,000 to encourage retention and diversiﬁcation

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ON THE ROAD PETER PERROTTA

2021 Mercedes E450 4matic Sedan

or 27 years the E Class sedan has long been Mercedes Benz’ breadand-butter. Well folks, that bread-and-butter just got a bit upper crusty. The luxury German auto makers’ best selling model has undergone a facelift for 2021 – inside and out – and the results have been to rave reviews. So much so that in November MotorTrend announced that the Mercedes E-Class Peter Perrotta lineup was the winner of MotorTrend’s 2021 “Golden Calipers” for Car of the Year – one of the most prestigious and sought after honors by the world’s automotive manufacturers. In an effort to bring my On The Road readers up to speed on the most recent automotive developments, I recently jumped behind the wheel of the 2021 E450 4matic Sedan for one week to see what all the fuss was about. It didn’t disappoint. If one was going to start completely from scratch and design and build a prototypical luxury sedan – using the best of today’s modern technology – the 2021 Mercedes Benz E 450 4matic sedan would be close to what you would get. While not perfect – nothing is – this newly redesigned sedan upholds all of the solid traditions of what the E Class sedan has been all about, while at the same time sprinkling in all of the modern technology now at the disposal of modern day car makers. The result is quite astounding. To start with, the exterior look of the E450 has been redesigned to offer a more aggressive and sportier look. It features redesigned headlamps and tail lamps, radiator grille and bumper. The new exterior look works well. It doesn’t compromise the traditional look and design the E-class has held for decades, but at the same time it provides a fresher more modern, sportier and aggressive look. On the inside, the E450 is simply astounding. New interior highlights to the E450 include a stunning 12.3 inch dual widescreen display for its MBUX control system, a

2021 Mercedes E450 4matic Sedan

newly designed steering wheel and controls and opulent new leather upholstery, trim, paint and wheel options. But, Mercedes didn’t stop there. Under the hood, the new E450 sedan has been upgraded with an electrified 3.0 liter inline 6 cylinder engine that is now integrated with an electric generator called EQ Boost – that includes a 48-volt on board electrical system. The result of this new engine and EQ boost system gives the E450 an impressive 362 horsepower. Overall, I found the new E450 comfortable to drive. It’s roomy and luxurious. The car drives silky smooth, capable of being driven conservatively in and out of everyday traffic. At the same time, if you are feeling a bit frisky, you can select the “sports plus” drive mode and this car will compete with the best of them in sporty and aggressive driving. Moreover, Mercedes tried and true 4matic system – automatic 4-wheel drive – also makes this sedan quite capable in inclement weather. On one Saturday during my test week, I drove this E450 from Maple Shade to Wayne, New Jersey, in a driving rain and wind storm. It handled the treachery on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway quite well and I felt very confi-

dent navigating it in inclement weather. The MBUX interior communications system, incorporated into the operation of the 12.3-inch screen, can be a bit overwhelming at first, but once you learn the ins and outs of how to use the sensitive touch pad on the center console and to use the proper voice commands, it all works quite well. One of the new features of the new communication system is an Alexis-like system where by you can – just by saying “Hi Mercedes” – ask the car what the weather forecast is or to find you nearby restaurants among other amazing things. The car actually talks to you. On my trip to Wayne, I wanted to stop nearby after the sports trading card show I attended, and get some Cuban food. All I had to say was: “Hi Mercedes, find me some Cuban restaurants nearby.” It responded by offering up a comprehensive list of nearby restaurants featuring Cuban cuisine superimposed on my navigation screen. All I had to do was select one and I was on my way. Of course, all of this amazingness and luxury doesn’t come cheap. But, I am going to assume that if one is considering purchasing or leasing an E-Class sedan, they have the wherewithal to afford it. My 2021 E-450 4matic Sedan had a

base price of $62,000. With added options and destination and delivery, it carried a bottom line sticker price of $81,950. The long laundry list of options added to my tester included (but wasn’t limited to): $2,300 for the premium package; $1,950 for the driver assist package; $1,900 for the air body control air suspension system; $1,620 for upgraded black leather; $1,300 for design black Piano lacquer interior trim; $1,320 for massaging mulit-contour front seats and $1,000 for 19-inch AMG twin spoke wheels. Of course you can save a few dollars by cutting back on the options. The E-class sedan is also offered up in the less expensive E350 model, featuring a four cylinder turbo charged engine. The base E350 rear wheel drive sedan carries a base price of $54,250, while the base price of the E350 4matic is offered at $56,750. The EPA fuel consumption ratings for the E450 4matic come in at an average of 26 miles per gallon – 30 on the highway and 23 in city driving. The new E450 4matic was not crash test rated yet under the government’s 5 star safety ratings. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears regularly. He may be contacted at pperrotta@comcast.net

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One Small Decision By Paul Hall

n a moment, the path of life can change. As individuals, one small choice can alter our future and take us down radically different paths. Cherry, the new ﬁlm from directors Anthony and Joe Russo, deals with a man and his journey from youthful fun to adult choices and consequences. Cherry (Tom Holland) has a crush. He’s in a relationship with a girl at a different college, but his classmate Emily (Ciara Bravo) has something that has captivated his inner being. And once he can get out of the other relationship, he is all-in with Emily. But all-in, in most relationships, has a chance of leading to devastation for all parties involved. As Cherry’s relationship with Emily

is blossoming, she drops a bombshell on him: She wants to leave Ohio and further her studies in Montreal. Emily’s decision has a snowball effect, as Cherry responds by impulsively enlisting in the United States Army. One choice, one decision, a lifetime of changed outcomes. The military experience changes Cherry. Although he remains hopelessly devoted to Emily — calling her every possible chance he gets — his return home is anything but smooth. After an exhausting and enlightening tour overseas, he is a changed person. The new Cherry comes complete with a crippling case of PTSD, an addiction to prescription drugs and a medal for his service. And that is where this journey of Cherry begins to accelerate. Cherry is a ﬁlm that does not hide from the scars that life leaves behind. It

NEWS BRIEFS Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising all registered voters that the upcoming April 20 fire district elections will be conducted in the normal course per New Jersey law. The following towns will hold fire district elections on April 20: Englishtown, Freehold Township, Manalapan and Marlboro. The election will have in-person voting at polling locations with the use of voting machines. The option to receive a mail-in ballot is also available if a voter does not wish to vote in person, according to Hanlon. Vote by mail ballot applications may be downloaded from the Monmouth County Elections Website, monmouthcountyvotes.com, or on the free Monmouth County Votes Mobile App. Voters may also call the Clerk of Elections Office at 732-431-7790 to request an application. Legal Notices RIVIERA AT FREEHOLD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. NOTICE OF OPEN MEETINGS 2021 To: All Riviera at Freehold Residents: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the open meetings of the Board of Directors of Riviera at Freehold Homeowners Association, Inc. will be held at the Clubhouse, One Riviera Drive, Freehold, New Jersey at 7:00 P.M., unless otherwise noted on the following dates: Open Board Meeting Dates: Tuesday April 20, 2021 Thursday September 23, 2021 Thursday November 4, 2021 Annual/Election Meeting 3:00pm Tuesday December 7, 2021 Budget Meeting Formal action may be taken at any regular, special or rescheduled meeting of the Board of Directors. Approved minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors are available for inspection by contacting the Associationʼs managing agent, Premier Management Associates, with offices at One Riviera Drive, Freehold, New Jersey 07728. This notice supersedes all prior notices published by the Association. News Transcript 3/10/2021 Fee: $35.64 Affidavit: $20.00

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follows a man on his journey from college into adulthood and makes no apologies for its explicit and frank nature. It is a ﬁlm that exposes some awful choices by those involved. And those choices have consequences. Holland does a splendid job of portraying both the struggles of a young man and his devotion to another. He is completely invested in Emily, the army, his drug use, her drug use and a life of crime. No matter the issue, good or bad, a good man is struggling and is on what looks to be a one-way, desolate, dead-end road. Bravo’s portrayal of Emily is a revelation. As a youthful student, she is playful yet devilish. As a woman, she is committed and driven. Bravo showcases the radical and unrelenting changes that occur within Emily.

We can’t help but want to lift Emily and Cherry from this life. We know they are good people; we can feel it. But we also know that this couple went wrong and the wrong choices they made were multiplied. The Russos have created a picturesque vision for this gritty film. The college settings are lush; basic training and war sequences are frighteningly real; and the life of junkies robbing banks for their next fix explodes from the screen. Watch for the attention to detail in simple set pieces like the names of the financial institutions money is being stolen from: At first they seem to simply add some levity to the moment, but in actuality those set pieces emphasize Cherry’s increasing disconnect from reality as he robs to feed his habit. Cherry packs a punch despite its length. With outstanding performances, stunning sets and a well-told story, it is a film that helps us see the result of choices, and takes us into lives that get changed with every seemingly small thing that is said. Paul’s Grade: B+ Cherry Rated R Stars: Tom Holland, Ciara Bravo, Jack Reynor, Forrest Goodluck Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo

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J&E Metal Fabricators, Inc. Metuchen, NJ.

P: 732-548-9650 F: 732-548-9589 www.metalfab.com Email: je@metalfab.com LEAD ENGINEER, COMPUTE (Multiple Openings) sought by News Corp Technology LLC in Monmouth Junction, NJ to architect complex projects across multiple systems and support development team. Send resumes to: HR, News Corp Technology LLC, 1211 Ave. of the Americas, New York, NY 10036 (ID#: 23860).

Healthcare MARISOL'S HOME Caregivers Services. We provide caring & affordable in-home care for seniors & disabled with illness & injury. Daily/live-in. Family own/ operated. NJ lic. Ins./Bonded. 732-912-9312 We care for you!

WEEKLY

GENERAL SHOP HELPER/ GRINDER FINISHER

EMPLOYMENT

Compassionate, patient, cheerful person to care for your loved ones. I can help with home and personal services such as bathing, dressing, medication, housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, running errands, shopping, driving to doctors appointments and more!

has openings for:

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PRECISION SHEET METAL SHOP

Your Success Starts Here:

Healthcare

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CHARGE YOUR AD

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All advertising published in Newspaper Media Group are subject to the applicable rate card, copies are available online at CENTRALJERSEY.COM. All ads are subject to approval before publication. We reserve the right to edit, refuse, reject classify or cancel any ad at any time. Errors must be reported the ﬁrst day of publication. We shall not be liable for any loss or expense that result from the publication (whether published correctly or not) or omission of an advertisment. Please check your ad the ﬁrst day it runs. Ads may be canceled at any time. All charges are non-refundable.

Apartments for Rent

Bethany Manor II (Annex), a subsidized (tenants pay 30% of their gross monthly income for rent) senior citizen building located at 500 Broad Street in Keyport, NJ will be accepting applications to add to an existing waiting list for one bedroom units. If you are 62 years of age or older, you may request an application to be mailed. Applications will be available for distribution Tuesday, March 23, 2021 until Friday, March 26, 2021. Requests can be made by calling 732-264-9550 that Tuesday through Friday between the hours of 9AM and 12 Noon and 1PM and 4PM. Persons with disabilities who need assistance in filling out the application within the prescribed time frame may contact the business office. No more than two applications will be given out per request. Applications would have to be returned by mail, postmarked no later than Monday, April 5, 2021 to: Bethany Manor Annex Housing Applications, 500 Broad Street OFC, Keyport, NJ 07735. When the application is returned, eligible applicants will be placed on the waiting list in the order of their submission. Eligibility income limits including income from assets are: One person $54,950 Bethany Manor Annex manages the complex in conjunction with the US Department of HUD and New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Agency. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY NM-00453455

Merchandise Wanted

Garage Sales Morganville United Methodist Church, 215 Conover Rd, Morganville – Thrift Shop Saturdays in March starting March 13th from 9AM-NOON. Clothing, home décor, kitchen items, vintage collectibles, toys, books. 732-598-4658 for information.

Handypersons

A POLISH CLEANING SERVICE

AFF HOME SERVICES and REPAIRS Slow moving or clogged drains, Tub/shower caulking, wall repairs, leaky roof. No job too small! Free estimate Call John, 732-744-6609

Always a good job, over 20 years experience. Reasonable rates. References. Call 732-904-4861

Decks

DECK REPAIR REFINISHING POWERWASHING

& Owner Operated / Ins. Call/text Wizz 732-558-2830 wizzpressurewashing.com

Drywall/Sheetrock

Schools CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE CLASSES AVAILABLE In Person and On Line Call 732-339-1933

Ceramic Repair/Install

CUSTOM CERAMIC TILING New -Repair Remodel. Free est., John Cherry

732-290-9086

Ceramic Repair/Install

GROUT CLEANING

Re-grouting - Re-caulking Sealing - Specialty Cleaning, Slip Prevention for Floors, Tubs & Showers. Now offering STEAM CLEANING: effectively kills 99% of bacteria, germs, viruses on bathroom, kitchen and other h/h surfaces. Free est. Grout Geek Inc. 732-521-3809

DAN'S HANDYMAN SERVICE Odd jobs done inside & out. Call Dan, 732-238-2429 Home Improvements

AFFORDABLE!

T.A.F. Drywall Specializing in small jobs for the homeowner. Sheetrock,Taping,and Spackle. Dustless sanding system. Free estimates. COVID FREE. 732-668-2096

REPAIR OR NEW Interior Work, Decks, Baths, Kitchens, Additions Free Estimates

Electrical

Family Owned & Operated HOME IMPROVEMENT and REMODELING * Kitchens & Bathrooms * Ceramic and Porcelain Tile Floors * Wood /Laminate Flooring * Sheetrock & Painting * Crown Molding/Trim work * Windows & Doors Free estimate*Great rates!

ALL- BORO ELECTRICAL

Free est. All calls returned. Generators & more! Lic.# 14112

732-888-3630

Floor Finishing

Two persons $62,800

WANTED Lionel Trains & old toys. Any cond. 732-381-1225

Cleaning Domestic

DELUXE WOOD FLOORING

Sanding - Refinishing Installations. Free est. 732-238-4287 deluxewoodflooring.com

FOREVER FLOORING

NOW 98% DUST FREE SANDING!! • Restoration • Repairs • Installation • Free Estimates

Call 732-642-2253

Garage Doors GARAGE DOORS Replace, Repairs, Spring Repairs, 24 HR service. Licensed/Insured ML Installations 732-673-3105

732-322-3820 E. ANDRÉ

Property Services, LLC

Call 732-955-6434

Lawn Care / Landscaping FS LANDSCAPING Spring Clean Ups, Lawn maint., Chem. applications, mulch, sod, landscape design stone and gravel. Lawn seeding and repair, Aerating & dethatching. Drainage, irrigation, pavers, retaining walls. Snow Plowing 908-233-5600

Lawn Mower Repair M.A.C. REPAIRS Lawn, garden, snow, ATVs, bikes, used equipment. Pickup & delivery available 732-462-0743

Masonry/Paving DON'S CUSTOM MASONRY Small Repairs/Patios /Pavers, Chimneys. Lic#13VH02546700 Free est. Fully insured. Call 732-251-4352

Masonry/Paving RICCARDI MASONS All types of masonry. No job too small. Free Est. 732-695-2183

Odd Jobs/Cleanups

Abra-Cadabra Junk Be Gone

Clean-Outs, Junk Removal, Demolition. Best Prices Visa/MC/Amex

732-262-9779

Odd Jobs/Cleanups

ACE JUNK & TRASH REMOVAL ALL DEBRIS REMOVED!!

visit us: aceremovalllc.com 732-521-5500 10% off w/ad

Power Washing

A BARGAIN! POWERWASHING

Owner Operated/Insured Homes from $150. + cleaner Decks, patios, concrete. Do you want white gutters? call/text 732-558-2830 wizzpressurewashing.com

Roofing/Siding

ANTHONY JOHN'S

ROOFING

Repairs & New, Shingles or Flat. Solar panels are no problem. Masonry Work Chimney Repair Waterproofing Friendly Professional Svc. Call today for free estimate. 24 hr. emergency service

732-900-6087

J & R ROOFING & SIDING UNBEATABLE RATES Exp. & Ins. 732-672-8965

Painting/Wallpapering Window Washing

Pop's Painting Free estimates NO JOB TOO SMALL. Call 732-742-5014

PROFESSIONAL WINDOW CLEANING Fully Ins. * Free Estimates Call 732-738-7770

Auto/Truck Wanted

AAA WANTED Junk&Running CARS, TRUCKS, WHATEVER We Buy It All $CASH$ 7 Day Pick Up. 732-536-8030 $200 to $25,000 PAID

Novenas

PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can achieve my goal. You who give me a divine gift to forgive & forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life are with me. I want this short prayer to thank you for all things you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you, even in spite of all material illusions. I wish to be with you in eternal joy and thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. The person must say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. After 3 days the favor requested will be granted even if it seems difficult. The prayer must be published immediately after the favor is granted without mention of the favor, only your initials should appear at the bottom.

W.D.

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

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EAMLESS GUTTERS & LEADERS

Full Renovations Home Improvements

Additions Add a Level Custom Basements Kitchens Baths muzioconstruction.com muzioconst@optonline.net Lic#13VH00073300

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NM-00453395

INSTALLATION REPAIRS CLEANING

NM-00450442

Fully Insured

Electrical

JB ELECTRICAL SPITALETTO CONTRACTOR Residential/Commercial

SERVICE UPGRADES

ELECTRIC OWNER OPERATED

• 24 Hour Emergency Service • All Of Your Residential Electrical Needs • Same Day Service

jbelectricalnj.com

732-238-8519

Cell: 908-907-5170 732-845-3333

732-238-1049 VDElectric@msn.com

Handypersons

KEY CONSTRUCTION

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Interior Exterior We Accept Credit Cards

Call for free estimate

732-579-2490

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

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

Gutter Covers Rooﬁng & Chimney Repairs

TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200 Electrical

Over 25 Years Experience • • • • • • • • NM-00452726

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JB GUTTERS S

V & D ELECTRIC, LLC.

• Additions • Attics 10% • Basements OFF • Bathrooms ANY JOB Booked By • Carpets 3/31/21 • Carpentry Min. $300 • Ceramic Tile • Counter Tops • Decks • Doors • Dormers • Sheetrock • Flooring (we are dustless)

Ann 27 th Cele iversary brati on

• Gutters • Hardwood Floors • Kitchens • Laminate Floors • Moldings • Odd Jobs • Painting • Power Washing • Repairs • Roofing • Siding • Wallpaper Removal • Windows

HARDWOOD SPECIALIST • NEW JERSEY’S BEST

Fully Insured • Free Estimates • Owner Operated NJ Lic# 13VH06672000

NM-00454654

The Name You Know & Trust

Home Improvements

www.keyfloorshic.com

732-952-5131

Handypersons

We Accept All Major Credit Cards -

NM-00454652

Over 2,500 Satisﬁed Customers A&S JR. LLC Lic# 13VH03221500

• Additions • Attics • Basements • Bathrooms • Carpentry • Ceramic Tile • Counter Tops • Decks Over 30 years • Doors Experience • Dormers • Dry Wall • Flooring • Gutters

• Hardwood Floors • Kitchens • Laminate Floors • Moldings • Odd Jobs • Painting • Power Washing • Repairs • Rooﬁng • Sheds • Siding • Wallpaper • Windows

ALL WORK GUARANTEED !!! Free Estimates • Insured • Owner-Operated

732-613-1115 973-818-0880

(Ofﬁce) (Cell) NM-00454659

www.buildwithasjr.com

Home Improvements

AJ’s Home Improvement, LLC 732-900-6087

CERTIFIED

Commercial & Residential

Exterior All Types of Rooﬁng Flat & Shingles Repair or New Deck Repair & Staining Chimney & Fencing Shed Repairs Powerwashing

Interior Carpentry Painting Sheetrock Basement Waterprooﬁng

No Job Too Small or Big!

Quality Service – Quick Response Free Estimates ~ 24 hr. emergency service

Veteran Discounts Available

Home Improvements

JOHN’S CONSTRUCTION

We Install Generac Generators Free Estimates • Lic. #14030 Bonded/Insured www.spitalettoelectric.com email: info@spitalettoelectric.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

No job too small. All levels of home repairs & improvements. Carpentry • Painting • Tile/Molding • Powerwashing

Call Mike for an estimate.

Serving Monmouth, Old Bridge, Parlin & surrounding.

732-759-5897

PAINTING • ROOFING FLAT ROOFS • ROOF COATING DECK REPAIRS • POWER WASHING CONCRETE & FOUNDATIONS

Free Estimates • Senior Discounts

CALL 732-925-0563

TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200

NM-00454276

Gutters

NM-00450972

Contractors

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BUSINESS & SERVICE Lawn Care

TIMCO HOME

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

MASON

732-572-2678

Lawn Care

UNITED

� �� 24 HOUR PROMPT/EMERGENCY SERVICE

Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 3/31/21

NM-00453963

Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.

$200 OFF

Any Service of $1,500 or more

Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 3/31/21

Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.

NM-00455123

Lawn Care

Landscaping

D&S

INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE

LANDSCAPING INC.

Paver Walkways Patio • Driveways Snow Plowing

732-549-6387

732-257-1170

OWNER OPERATED

Landscaping

C.H.E.A.P. TREE SERVICE

• Tree Removal • Trimming • Pruning • Stump Grinding • FIREWOOD • Lots Cleared Serving: Edison, FIREWOOD Metuchen, Colonia, Woodbridge, N.Brunswick, Highland Park and “We Are TheMilltown, Most Recommended surrounding. Tree Service In The Area”

732-548-1653

NM-00453965

Free Estimates • Fully Insured

www.dslandscapinginc.com

NM-00453969

Lawn Care

Masonry/Paving

732-906-0385 Painting/Wallpapering

PRECISION PAINT & POWERWASHING 5 Star Rated on Google

• Interior & Exterior Painting • Wallpaper Removal • Sheetrock Repair • Taping & Spackling • Color Change • Popcorn Removal

Nothing is better than a woman’s touch!

908-416-5219

732-257-6254

Painting/Wallpapering

3rd Generation

PAINTING

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

When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter

(732) 534-0548

Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured Lic#13VH06178600

NM-00452771

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

Painting/Wallpapering

EXPERT

Glenn Kaune’s Custom Painting

LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC

Satisfaction Guaranteed

LANDSCAPING • TREE SERVICES • STUMP REMOVAL RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE BULK MATERIAL DELIVERY

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

FULLY INSURED

732-713-1528 TOM 732-713-2008 BRIAN

Free Estimates - Fully Insured

David J. McConnell

CLEAN-UPS

24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE

s Year

Plumbing

NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A

Landscaping

Same day free estimate • Licensed & Insured

Certiﬁed brick paver and retaining wall installer

FREE ESTIMATES



Call Jade

732-207-3933 732-617-TREE

www.budgetpropertymaintenance.com

CALL NICK

COMPLETE LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Lawn Care

732-525-8118

Free Estimates Fully Insured Over 20 Years Experience 24 Hour Emergency Service Senior Citizen Discount

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

FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES

www.poloniaconstruction.com

Tree Service, Inc.

Will Serve The Monmouth Areas For Tree Work & Landscaping Only

Any Service of $1,000 or more

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

Residential/Commercial/Municipal

(Patios, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Sidewalks)

Landscaping

$100 OFF

Landscaping

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POLISH

NM-00452738

NM-00453950

Painting/Wallpapering

Serving the area for over 31 years! Best from Europe!

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

Home Improvements

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DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

732-605-0362

Over 30 yrs. • Free Est./Ins.

ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER

plumbing & heating “Honest, Neat and Professional Service”

www.mattcoplumbing.com

732-418-0011 Metuchen, NJ 08840 | info@mattcoplumbing.com

NM-00454669

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When we say this sale ends on March 31st, we mean it! You only have 31 days to get this discount, along with the FREE upgrade to our SmartSunTM glass!1 And know that we’ve adjusted our operations to serve you in the safest way possible. There are limited appointments available. Please call today to book your visit.

Sale ends March 31st!

SAVE

$325

on every window1

SAVE

$850

on every entry and patio door1

FREE

Upgrade

to our SmartSun™ Glass to help keep your home even more comfortable1

$200 OFF

the entire project1

Valid on initial visit only—not to be combined with any other offer. Minimum purchase of 4 or more windows and/or doors at time of initial visit. Financing provided by unafﬁliated third parties and is subject to credit requirements. Interest is billed during the promotional period but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid before the expiration of the promotional period.

NO NO NO

Money Down

Payments

Interest

Call to book your virtual or in-home appointment

for 1 year1

Now offering virtual appointments, too!

609-460-8202

Cannot be combined with prior purchases, other offers, or coupons. Offer not available in all areas. Discount applied by retailer representative at time of contract execution and applies to minimum purchase of 4 or more windows and/or entry or patio doors as part of Instant Rewards Plan which requires purchase during initial visit to qualify. Entry door discount applies to one complete ProVia front entry/storm door system with sidelights or transom, and glass door panel. No payments and deferred interest for 12 months available, subject to qualifying credit approval. Not all customers may qualify. Higher rates apply for customer with lower credit ratings. Interest is billed during the promotional period but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid before the expiration of the promotional period.There is no minimum monthly payment required during the promotional period. Financing for GreenSky® consumer loan programs is provided by federally insured, federal and state chartered financial institutions without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender or familial status. Financing not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Renewal by Andersen retailers are independently owned and operated retailers, and are neither brokers nor lenders.All financing is provided by third-party lenders unaffiliated with Renewal by Andersen retailers, under terms and conditions arranged directly between the customer and such lender, which are subject to credit requirements. Renewal by Andersen retailers do not assist with, counsel or negotiate financing, other than providing customers an introduction to lenders interested in financing. NJ Consumer Affairs License #: 13VH01541700. NYC Consumer Affairs License #: 1244514. Nassau Consumer Affairs License #: H0810150000. Suffolk Consumer Affairs License #: 43991-H. NYC 1307704. Rockland County License #: H-11942-07-00-00. Renewal by Andersen of Central/Northern NJ and Long Island are independently owned and operated affiliates operating in the NJ/NY metropolitan area. “Renewal by Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are marks of Andersen Corporation. ©2021 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. ©2021 Lead Surge LLC. All rights reserved. 1