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Artists return to their New Jersey roots for a virtual exhibit

he Monmouth Museum, Lincroft, is moving forward in an innovative way as museums and most businesses remain closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The museum is hosting its ﬁrst virtual exhibit, welcoming home artists celebrating their local roots and diverse art, according to a press release. The R’emerged Exhibition is taking place online in a virtual gallery available online at www.monmouthmuseum.org/virtualgallery now through June 3. The exhibition features the current works of alumni New Jersey Emerging Artists spanning the last 13 years, according to the press release. According to Donna Kessinger, executive director and curator, “We are excited

to bring this alumni retrospective to the community and to showcase the talented New Jersey artists who found their start with us. The exhibition features some truly remarkable artwork.” The New Jersey Emerging Artists Series was established by the Monmouth Museum in 2007 to provide local artists with a launchpad and nurturing environment for their career development, including their ﬁrst museum-caliber solo show, according to the press release. More than 70 artists have been featured since the program’s inception in 2007 and it has become a popular staple for art lovers and the entire community. Campbell Grade, assistant curator, said, (Continued on page 10)

Income tax filing deadline extended

ov. Phil Murphy, New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney and New Jersey Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin issued the following joint statement on April 1 regarding the tax filing deadline and the state budget timetable: “The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused hardships, financial strain and disruptions for many New Jerseyans and New Jersey businesses. As part of our response, we have reached agreement that the state income tax filing deadline and the corporation business tax filing deadline will be extended from April 15 to July 15.

“Additionally, as part of the whole-ofgovernment effort that is going into ﬁghting COVID-19, we have agreed the state ﬁscal year should be extended to Sept. 30. “This will allow the administration and the Legislature to focus fully on leading New Jersey out of this crisis, and to allow for a robust, comprehensive and wellinformed budget process later in the year. “We are committed to working together to enact the necessary legislation and supplemental appropriations to accomplish these goals,” Murphy, Sweeney and Coughlin said.

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The Monmouth Museum, Lincroft, is hosting a virtual exhibit, The R’emerged Exhibition, through June 3. Featured works include “Native Habitat” by Pat Brentano, left, and “Street Night” by Steven Epstein. To view the exhibit, visit www.monmouthmuseum.org/virtualgallery

Medical marijuana patients face challenges during COVID-19 crisis By JENNIFER AMATO Managing Editor

here are 73,000 patients in New Jersey’s medicinal cannabis program, which represents only a small fraction of the number of people in New Jersey who could beneﬁt from medical marijuana, according to Anne Davis, the former executive director of the New Jersey chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, and part of the Can-

nabis Law Committee of the New Jersey Bar Association. Patients who rely on the use of medical marijuana have been affected by the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak in several ways. As with other products, there has been panic buying of medical marijuana. This has led to long lines at the alternative treatment centers (ATC) and certain strains are either not available at all, or only available in reduced amounts.

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“Supply cannot keep up with increasing demand,” Davis said. There are seven ATCs currently dispensing medical marijuana in New Jersey: Greenleaf Compassion Center of Montclair, Compassionate Care Foundation of Egg Harbor, Garden State Dispensary of Woodbridge and Union Township, Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center of Cranbury, Curaleaf NJ Inc. in Bellmawr, Harmony Dispensary in Secaucus and Rise

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in Paterson. The New Jersey Department of Health now allows ATCs to serve patients curbside in their vehicle. The department also reduced all caregiver registration fees to $20. Previously, all dispensing had to occur in an ATC and the registration fee for caregivers was $100, unless caregivers

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LEGAL & FINANCIAL CHECKUP We urge you to fill this out as a self diagnostic for your future. If you have accomplished everything on the checklist then we congratulate you! Most people may have some items under control, and not even be aware of lurking issues that may affect them if they are under a disability or death. Other people do not recognize that they have land mines in their estate planning or retirement investments. You should HONESTLY evaluate yourself below – and if any areas come up in which you are not 100% confident that you are well protected you should call us to review. You seldom get a second chance to fix a defective estate or elder law plan, and later may be too late.

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that are needed and they’re all up to date and I have a system in place to keep them up to date. I know the pros and cons of a Living Trust vs. Will vs. Irrevocable Trust, and I have what is right for me. I have a plan in place for my spouse in case something happens to me (or vice versa). My children know what to do/ who to call in the event of a legal or health emergency. I have legally authorized one or more agents to handle my ﬁnancial matters if I am unable to do so, and my ﬁnancial Power of Attorney is up to date, with proper agents, and any law changes (since December 1, 2014). My funeral arrangements are in order and my family knows what to do. My family knows where my important papers are, and can access same.

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agent to make my medical decisions in the event I am unable to do so, and my Healthcare Power of Attorney is up to date, I have only ONE initial agent, and backup agents. I have expressed my end of life decisions and my Living Will/ Advanced Directive is up to date, and says what I want. I am prepared and protected in the event of a long term care illness. I understand Medicare will pay for AT MOST 100 days of emergency long term care. My home is protected in case I incur a long term illness. I understand Long Term Care expenses can make a huge impact on my or my spouse’s retirement. If I have a loved one who has an illness, I have their care coordination dialed in and need no additional help.

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that I understand the risks and rewards of my investments and I’m comfortable with the risks I’m taking. I have (or don’t have) annuities, and I understand what I have or don’t have. I have long term care insurance, or don’t and am comfortable with that choice. I have enough Life Insurance, or I want to get rid of some life insurance. My investments were designed to withstand and survive volatile markets. I know when to apply for Social Security. I understand how the new tax laws affect my retirement options and retirement accounts.

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gains and cost basis and how to efficiently transfer assets to my kids, and whether it is more efficient or better to gift during lifetime or leave after I’m gone. ___T ___F I am taking optimal withdrawals from retirement accounts. ___T ___F I am taking advantage of appropriate tax strategies to reduce my taxes and/or taxes to my beneficiaries.

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Applicant reduces size of warehouse at Manalapan site By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor

MANALAPAN – The applicant seeking to building two warehouses in a Special Economic Development zone on Route 33 has reduced the size of one of the proposed buildings. A public hearing on the Manalapan Logistics Center application continued during the Feb. 27 meeting of the Planning Board. Countryside Developers Inc. is proposing to build two warehouses on Route 33 near Pegasus Boulevard. The warehouses are proposed for an 86acre parcel on the eastbound side of Route 33, approximately across from the Four Seasons at Manalapan adult community. Pegasus Boulevard is an entrance to and an exit from Four Seasons. The rear of the development tract is separated by a natural buffer from a residential development that includes Gramercy Lane and Astor Drive. Attorney Salvatore Alﬁeri represented the applicant during the Feb. 27 meeting. Alﬁeri asked civil engineer Julia Algeo of Maser Consulting to review changes that were made to the plan following the

Planning Board’s Jan. 9 meeting. The primary change described by Algeo is a reduction in size in one warehouse (Building A) from 313,875 to 304,866 square feet. A second warehouse (Building B) remains unchanged at 302,250 square feet. Algeo described other revisions to the application, including reduced disturbance to a stream corridor buffer; landscaping at the rear of the property to be installed at a higher elevation, which will provide better screening from the residential zone behind the site; a modiﬁed wetlands transition area to coincide with the applicant’s New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection permit; 24 acres designated as a conservation easement; and 6 acres to be revegetated agricultural areas. Discussion between Algeo and the board’s planner, Jennifer Beahm, centered on a stream corridor buffer. The applicant is requesting relief from certain stream corridor buffer requirements. “If the proposal was smaller, for example, if you remove the building closest to Route 33, you could give us the 100-foot buffer we require,” Beahm said. “That’s true,” Algeo responded.

“Nothing in this application requires us to grant the waiver (for relief). If you reduce the scope of the project, these waivers will not be necessary,” Beahm said. The stream corridor buffer issue was not resolved that evening. Ron Cucchiaro, the board’s attorney, said the revised plans that were submitted by the applicant would be reviewed by the board’s engineer and therefore there would not be a decision on the application that evening. Board members had a chance to question Norman Dotti, an acoustical engineer who initially offered testimony on Jan. 9 regarding sound studies he conducted at the site. Issues such as trucks idling at the Route 33 property and how sound from the site could impact neighboring properties were raised and discussed by board members and Dotti. In the end, Cucchiaro said the proposed warehouses “are a permitted use (in the Special Economic Development zone). The warehouses are going to create the noise they create. They will not be able to violate regulations. You (board members) could not form a denial (of the application)

based on (noise).” Countryside Developers is seeking preliminary and ﬁnal major site plan approval from the Planning Board to remove existing structures on the site and to construct two warehouse distribution buildings. Access to and from the warehouses would be provided on Route 33. Two attorneys represent interested parties. Ron Gasiorowski represents residents of Astor Drive. Michael Lipari represents the Village Grande at Battleground Homeowners Association. The Village Grande adult community is about 1 mile from the development site, near a location where trucks that leave the warehouses may make a U-turn to access Route 33 west. The Feb. 27 public hearing was adjourned without cross-examination of the applicant’s witnesses by the other attorneys. Cucchiaro said those attorneys would address issues of concern to their clients after Alﬁeri has concluded the applicant’s case. The Manalapan Logistics Center application was carried to the board’s April 23 meeting.

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Lifetime’s biopic of the Clark sisters tells the story of the first ladies of gospel By Barb Oates

t was a Saturday morning in Pasadena earlier this year, where a room full of TV critics had been gathering for 12 days straight at the semiannual Television Critics Association Press Tour, when our spirits were uplifted. Five relatively unknown ladies took the stage, along with their executive producer Queen Latifah, and ultimately left the room speechless with their angelic voices. These ladies are the stars of Lifetime’s original film The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel, a captivating film airing April 11 on Lifetime about the trailblazing family of gospel singers who became the highest-selling female gospel group in history. The film begins in 1963 Detroit and introduces us to the sisters’ abusive father and their musically gifted mother Dr. Mattie Moss Clark (played by When They See Us Emmy nominee Aunjanue Ellis). Dr. Clark believed her girls were better than the Jackson 5 and tirelessly taught them how to sing like they knew God. But the Clark sisters’ story – that of Twinkie (Christina Bell, a gospel vocalist), Karen (Kierra Sheard, who portrays

her own mother), Dorinda (Sheléa Frazier, a singer and pianist), Denise (Raven Goodwin, Glee) and Jacky (Angela Birchett, a self-described “Broadway girl”) – is one of faith, love and sisterhood, amid their humble beginnings and their mother’s overbearing demands. “There’s a beautiful, wonderful rich history that the Clark sisters have with their family, with their friends – in gospel and out of gospel – as well as with their audience,” says Latifah, who executive produced along with Missy Elliott and Mary J. Blige. “People are so endeared to them and have followed them so long, that [they will] probably take the music a little bit more personally until they really get to hear the story of how it all came to be, which these ladies bring to light amazingly well.” The Clark sisters’ journey to international fame is

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qualiﬁed for the standard reduced fee, Davis said. The waivers also remove the requirement for ATC personnel to conduct in-person consultations for new patients, unless requested. Consultations can be done over the phone instead of in person. “The majority of New Jersey’s nine million residents could beneﬁt from marijuana therapy at some time in their lives, when you consider all of marijuana’s therapeutic uses. “If you live in the Garden State, you have a one in three chance of having a cancer diagnosis at some time in your life. Chronic pain affects about one in three.

“The state is ﬁnally beginning to recognize mental and emotional conditions that qualify for marijuana therapy, and PTSD and anxiety are just the tip of the iceberg. We all die, and marijuana improves the quality of life of the dying like no other drug,” Davis said. Patients who cannot get their medicine suffer needlessly or risk arrest and imprisonment by obtaining their medicine from the black market, Davis said. “Even if medicine is obtained from the black market, there is no guarantee particular strains that are most effective for the patients’ conditions are available, or that the cannabinoid content is known and consistently available, or that the marijuana was grown organically and is free of pesticides,

molds, heavy metals, etc. “Patients can illegally grow it themselves, but there are Draconian penalties associated with this, including a decade or more in prison and forfeiture of property. “Besides, it takes several months to produce a crop and usually requires special equipment and know-how to produce medical grade marijuana,” Davis said. In addition, seeking out medicine from the black market violates social distancing mandates from the government and places vulnerable patients at greater risk, Davis said. “Home cultivation for patients is a solution the Coalition for Medical MarijuanaNew Jersey endorses. Gardening itself is therapeutic.

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“To grow a therapeutic herb is to get twice the bang for your buck. To produce your own medicine and titrate it to control your own symptoms, under medical supervision, is a wonderful advance in American health care. “It minimizes the pharmaceutical industry and the insurance industry from the health care picture, along with their huge proﬁts. Home cultivation is an important part of health care reform, but, sad irony, the Garden State does not permit it,” Davis said. Davis said the state Legislature should immediately amend the Compassionate Use Act to allow medical cannabis patients to possess and grow up to six cannabis plants, just as the New Jersey Senate voted they should be allowed to do in the Compassionate Use bill, on Feb. 23, 2009, by a vote of 22-16. The Attorney General should also enact a moratorium on arrests of patients growing their own essential medicine and the Legislature should at least decriminalize it in emergency legislation, she said. Patients could get clones, plants or seeds from ATCs and they are already registered with the department for veriﬁcation. There can be a small fee for each plant and a tag can be placed on the plant so law enforcement agents can easily tell which gardens are legal, she said. “This is essential access,” Davis said.

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Freeholders will add two parcels to open space holdings By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor

he Monmouth County Board of Freeholders will add two small parcels of land to the county’s open space inventory. During a meeting on Feb. 13, the freeholders authorized the acquisition of land in Howell and in Freehold Township. Together, the two parcels to be acquired total 6.5 acres. First, the freeholders authorized the acquisition of a 1.5-acre parcel on Yellowbrook Road, Howell, known as the Gombosi tract, for an addition to the county’s Yellowbrook Tract. A formal offer of $240,000 has been accepted, according to the freeholders. According to the Monmouth County Park System website, the Yellowbrook Tract was established in 2000 with an initial purchase of 225 acres. The undeveloped property is wetland, woodland and wildlife habitat with potential for trail development. Second, the freeholders authorized the

ON CAMPUS Charles Simon of Freehold has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisc. A commencement ceremony was held on Dec. 15, 2019. Schreiner University, Kerrville, Texas, has named Angelina Vitola of Manalapan to the dean’s list for the 2019 fall semester. Justin Korman of Manalapan has been named to the dean’s list for the 2019 fall semester at The College of New Jersey, Ewing Township. Justin is a sophomore in the School of Business at TCNJ. Eric Schram of Freehold received a degree as a fall graduate of the New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, N.Y., Class of 2019. Eric graduated with an Osteopathic Medicine, D.O. in Medicine. Cassidy Deaver of Manalapan was a member of the State University of New York, New Paltz, SUNY Athletic Conference championship women’s basketball team during the 2019-20 season. The Hawks defeated SUNY Cortland, 63-53, in the conference championship game on Feb. 29, 2020. Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, Calif., has named Halle Aviles of Manalapan, a psychology major, and Jordan Levy of Manalapan, a commercial music major, to the dean’s list for fall 2019.

acquisition of a 5-acre parcel on Bergerville Road, Freehold Township, known as the Mackin property, for an addition to the county’s Manasquan River Greenway. A formal offer of $387,500 has been accepted, according to the freeholders. According to the Monmouth County Park System website, more than 480 acres along the Manasquan River have been acquired by the park system and are now protected in their natural state. The preserved open space provides river access for ﬁsh-

ermen and boaters with canoes and other small water craft. Navigating sections of the river may be challenging and/or require numerous portages due to natural obstructions and ﬂuctuating water levels, according to the website. For information about the Manasquan River Greenway, visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?Id=2532 The funds for both purchases will come from the Monmouth County Open

Space, Recreation, Floodplain Protection, Farmlands and Historic Preservation Trust Fund, according to resolutions passed by Freeholder Director Tom Arnone, Freeholder Susan Kiley, Freeholder Patrick Impreveduto and Freeholder Lillian Burry. Freeholder Dominick DiRocco was absent from the meeting. The Monmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners recommended that the freeholders purchase the parcels in Howell and in Freehold Township.

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NEWS BRIEFS Six Flags Great Adventure and Safari and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Jackson, have temporarily suspended operations and will open in mid-May, or as soon as possible thereafter, according to a press release issued March 30. According to the press release, while there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at the property, the safety of guests, team members and animals is always the business’s highest priority. “We will continue to closely monitor this evolving situation and follow the most current guidance from federal, state and local officials,” park executives said in the press release. For guests with prepaid tickets, the valid dates have been extended to the end of the 2020 season. For current 2020 season pass holders, passes will be extended for the number of operating days the park is temporarily closed. Six Flags Great Adventure members will receive a month for each month the park is closed, plus a free membership level upgrade for the rest of the 2020 season and other bonus benefits, as applicable, according to the press release. For more information, visit https://sixflags.com/greatadventure/coronavirus

On April 1, MONOC, which has operated mobile intensive care paramedic services and mobile critical care services, ceased operations and transferred ongoing operations to RWJBarnabas Health, Hackensack Meridian Health and CentraState Healthcare System, according to a press release. As part of this transfer, RWJBarnabas Health and Hackensack Meridian Health will become the providers for advanced life support and paramedic services previously provided by MONOC throughout its service area, which covers much of Monmouth and Ocean counties as well as portions of northern New Jersey. RWJBarnabas Health will operate advanced life support services in partnership with Hatzolah of Central Jersey Paramedics based in Lakewood. RWJBarnabas Health will service Howell (south of Interstate 195) and Jackson (south of West Veterans Highway to Bennetts Mills Road, to Aldrich Road). Hackensack Meridian Health will service Colts Neck (east of Route 34) and Marlboro (north of Gordons Corner Road and Newman Springs Road). CentraState Healthcare System (provided by RWJBarnabas Health) will service

Colts Neck (west of Route 34), Englishtown, Farmingdale, Freehold Township, Freehold Borough, Howell (north of Interstate 195), Manalapan, Marlboro (south of Gordons Corner Road and Newman Springs Road), Millstone Township, Upper Freehold Township and Jackson (north of West Veterans Highway to Bennetts Mills Road, to Aldrich Road). New Jersey officials have launched a new online portal to connect New Jersey residents with jobs in critical industries responding to COVID-19. The jobs portal is available at https://jobs.covid19.nj.gov Employers in critical industries should submit information about openings with urgent hiring needs related to COVID19 at https://jobs.covid19.nj.gov/intake “The jobs portal will give residents who have lost their job or seen their hours reduced an opportunity to get back to work while also providing crucial support to the industries that are on the front lines of ﬁghting this pandemic,” Gov. Phil Murphy said. Job openings are in industries that are critical to New Jersey’s COVID-19 response, such as grocery stores, shipping and logistics, healthcare, janitorial servic-

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es, human services and warehousing, according to a press release. Job openings currently available through the portal are primarily in industries that are central to the state’s COVID-19 response, but going forward the portal will expand to include any businesses that need to tap into New Jersey’s talent resources, according to the press release.

ON CAMPUS Sanjay S Gotur of Morganville has been named to the dean’s list for the 2019 fall semester at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn. Sanjay is a sophomore in the College of Science and Engineering. Stonehill College, Easton, Mass., has named Freehold residents Noah Powell, Class of 2020, and Dominick Spano, Class of 2022, to the dean’s list for Fall 2019.

Luke Ricciardi of Morganville has been named to the dean’s list for the 2019 fall semester at Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken. Luke is a quantitative ﬁnance major, with expected graduation 2021. He is in the ﬁve-year graduate degree program with MBA expected by 2022. Luke is a 2017 graduate of the Freehold Regional High School District’s Business Learning Center at Marlboro High School. He is the son of Lou and Amy Ricciardi.

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“It is really special when our artists come back to Monmouth County to share their work. It is a wonderful opportunity to see where they are on their artistic journeys.” Conversations with exhibiting artists and videos will be shared on the museum’s social media accounts and YouTube page throughout the exhibit. The artists’ pieces are available to purchase online by visiting http://weblink.donorperfect.com/remerged The Monmouth Museum is an independent, nonproﬁt organization established in 1963. The museum is one of the largest private museums in New Jersey, with annual attendance exceeding 50,000, according to the press release. The museum presents changing art, history and science exhibitions to educate and entertain, while providing a destination for creative expression and life-long learning. For more information, visit www.monmouthmuseum.org

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Many farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; liveli- creates less air pollution since produce is hoods depend on selling to restaurants, but not being trucked across the country. in New Jersey and beyond many restauBuy organic produce whenever possirants have either shut down or switched to ble, because going organic and eating less take-out meals. meat helps to further reduce the climate â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some of our farmers are really going impacts of our food choices. to be hurting this year,â&#x20AC;? said Stephanie Many farms are adopting sustainable Harris, secretary of the board of directors agricultural practices like no-till or less-till of the Northeast Organic Farming Associa- planting, growing winter cover crops, rotion of New Jersey (NOFA-NJ). tating crops and planting companion crops. How can you help farmers in the GarAnd many organic farmers are pracden State? Start by â&#x20AC;&#x153;eating localâ&#x20AC;? and buy- ticing â&#x20AC;&#x153;regenerativeâ&#x20AC;? agriculture, which ing as many fruits, vegetables and other boosts microbes in the soil that store carfarm products as possible from New Jersey bon. farmers. Some studies report that if farmers One thing you can do right now is pur- around the world switched to regenerachase a share in a CSA tive methods, soils could farm. CSA stands for Comabsorb enough carbon to GUEST COLUMN signiďŹ cantly decrease the munity Supported Agriculture and it helps keep amount of greenhouse â&#x20AC;˘ local farmers strong while gases in the atmosphere. MICHELE S. 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In return, CSA shareholders get healthy, To improve New Jerseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food indepenseasonal produce each week throughout the dence and security, NOFA-NJ encourages harvest season. Many CSAs allow mem- families to start their own backyard victory bers to customize their shares according to garden, just as families did during World household size, vegetable preferences and War II. For folks living in places without vacation schedules, and a few toss in extras space for backyard gardens, many towns like inviting members to help themselves and nonproďŹ t organizations offer â&#x20AC;&#x153;comto â&#x20AC;&#x153;U-pickâ&#x20AC;? crops. Some CSAs even offer munity gardensâ&#x20AC;? where people can rent or direct deliveries to homes. borrow a small garden plot for the season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would really like to encourage There is no single comprehensive listpeople to sign up for CSAs early to help ing of CSA farms in New Jersey, but there our farmers,â&#x20AC;? said Stephanie. are several ways to ďŹ nd farms near you. You can also buy fresh produce at loThe New Jersey Department of Agrical farm markets. Beginning in a month or cultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jersey Freshâ&#x20AC;? program has an two, hundreds of farm markets will pop up interactive map at https://ďŹ ndjerseyfresh. in cities and towns across the Garden State. com/availability/ and the Northeast OrNot only do those farm markets offer ganic Farming Association of New Jersey locally grown fruits and veggies, but they has an interactive map of organic farms at are also chock-full of farm products like https://farmandfoodguide.com/ cheeses, eggs, pickles, salsas, jams, honey, Local Harvest offers a searchable databaked goods, ďŹ&#x201A;owers and locally made base at https://www.localharvest.org/csa/ soaps and candles. Farm markets will have to take coronaMichele S. Byers is the executive direcvirus precautions, but they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be pro- tor of the New Jersey Conservation Founhibited from opening. dation, Far Hills.

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Dorbrook Recreation Area to expand following donation COLTS NECK – The Monmouth County Park System has announced that 5.1 acres have been added to Dorbrook Recreation Area, Route 537, Colts Neck, following a donation from the nonproﬁt New Jersey Conservation Foundation. On Feb. 25, the foundation donated a residential property on Route 537 to the Monmouth County Park System. Future plans for the property include demolishing a vacant residence and restoring the 5.1 acres as parkland, according to a press release from the county. “I am very pleased the Marion Huber property has become part of Dorbrook Recreation Area,” said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the Monmouth County Park System. “My personal gratitude is extended to the memory of Marion Huber and to the New Jersey Conservation Foundation,” Burry said. The foundation received the property in 2006 from a trust established by the late Marion Huber, who passed away in 2001. Marion’s nephew, the late Michael Huber, was a New Jersey Conservation Foun-

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dation trustee, according to the press release. “Marion Huber felt strongly about preserving open space and it was her intention that the property would eventually be used as parkland,” said Michele S. Byers, executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills. “We are very pleased to donate it to the Monmouth County Park System and I know the land will be well used by local families as part of Dorbrook Recreation Area,” Byers said. Dorbrook Recreation Area features the barrier-free playground Challenger Place, the Sprayground (a water-enhanced play area), tennis courts, an inline skating rink, basketball courts, athletic ﬁelds and 2.3 miles of paved trails, according to the press release. The site hosts numerous recreation programs and summer camps each year. Dorbrook Recreation Area is one of the park system’s 43 sites. In total, the park system manages more than 17,000 acres throughout the county, according to the press release.

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LETTERS Democrats use virus as plan to defeat Trump

o, the Democrat party is left with two dottery old candidates still in the running, both of whom should have retired long ago and be out tending their gardens or some such hobby. What does the Democrat Party do to give one of these guys a ﬁghting chance against President Donald Trump? Make a weapon out of the coronavirus. Bernie Sanders actually compared the virus to the deaths in World War II during the debate on March 15. I realize history is not taught anymore in the public schools, however, Bernie is pretty far out in using that description. I have to admit that Joe Biden, for once, made a pretty good showing in that debate, at least he seemed to know where he was, what he was doing there, what date it was and with whom he was debating. For those benighted folks who seem not to know or remember, let me point out

that over the last hundred or more years we have had quite a few similar ﬂu epidemics in this country; as recently as 2009 there was the swine ﬂu. They were more or less taken in stride, certainly no shutdowns of schools, restaurants, sports, theaters, etc. No Trump to beat in an election either. The latest infringement on our lives is our dear governor’s proposal to have an 8 p.m. curfew. Where will it all end? The excellent economy we have been enjoying under the Trump Administration will bottom, the closure of all those businesses causing a mass of lost jobs. At least that is what the Democrat Party is praying for. It’s their only hope for survival and I hope we will not let them get away with it.

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Messina sets new standard for Freehold wrestling program By STEVEN BASSIN Staff Writer

o wrestler from Freehold High School in Freehold Borough had earned a medal in his weight class at the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association state wrestling tournament since 1964, but that streak was broken by Nico Messina at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on March 7. Messina, who qualified for the NJSIAA state tournament four times, finally broke through in his final shot to win a medal as he rolled to a sixth place finish in the 126-pound weight class and capped an outstanding scholastic career. “It felt amazing,” the young man said. “It was a huge relief to finally place at states. I did it for my team, my town, my coaches and my family.” Messina put together an incredible career, recording a school record 41-5 senior campaign during the winter of 2019-20 and finishing with a program record 143 victories. He won four district titles, three regional titles and one Shore Conference championship (2019-20). “He’s a special kid,” Colonials’ coach Matt Shepherd said of Messina. “He was fantastic at the state tournament. We all worked so hard for this. I couldn’t imagine this not happening for him and the program. It was one great ride.” Messina’s wrestling journey began in first grade. It was tough sledding at first, Messina admitted, but he said once he reached middle school he knew he could do big things in the sport. As a 106-pound grappler during his freshman year at Freehold High School, Messina rolled to his first district title at the NJSIAA District 23 tournament and placed second at the Region 6 tournament to earn a trip to the state tournament. Messina repeated as a District 23 champion during his sophomore year at 113 pounds and won his first regional championship. He earned his second trip to the state tournament. Wrestling at 120 pounds as a junior, Messina rolled to his third district championship, this time in District 21, won his

second regional title and made a third consecutive trip to the state tournament. Although he earned three straight trips to the state tournament, Messina never won more than one match during two of his first three appearances at the state tournament. Those setbacks provided the motivation he needed to win a medal at the state tournament as a senior. “I’m happy I went through all those ups and downs in my career,” Messina said this week. “It drove me to work harder and harder to get what I deserved. When I finally got it, it was well deserved.” Messina trained hard at the Triumph Wrestling Club during the off-season. He worked with Joseph Lamparelli of Allentown High School, who earned a medal at the 2019-20 state tournament, and with Tyler Klinsky of Middletown North High School, who won the 2019-20 state title at 113 pounds. When the 2019-20 season began, Messina was ready to go. A big moment for Messina came at the Shore Conference Tournament, which the senior said was the best tournament he wrestled at during the year. In 2018-19, Messina finished fourth in his weight class when he was favored to win the conference title. In 2019-20, Messina rose to the challenge of being a conference champion. He won his first three matches at the conference tournament by pin. In the final, he defeated Middletown North’s Thomas O’Keefe, 6-4, to win his first Shore Conference crown. That victory was the springboard to a fourth district championship, a third straight regional title and his fourth ticket to the state tournament. Messina began the state tournament with an 8-6 victory over Robbinsville High School’s Drake Torrington. In his next match, Messina fell to Bogota-Ridgefield Park’s Andre Ruiz, 8-7. That loss sent Messina to the wrestlebacks and there was no room for error if he wanted to earn a spot on the medal podium. Wrestling at his best, Messina won three straight matches to claim sixth place in his weight class. His final victory was an

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Freehold High School 126-pound wrestler Nico Messina squares off against Westfield’s Luke Hoerle during the NJSIAA state tournament in Atlantic City on March 7. Messina won the match by an 8-5 decision. He went on to finish sixth in his weight class.

8-5 decision over Westﬁeld’s Luke Hoerle. “It feels unreal,” he said. “I hear about people from the past who made school history and now I’m one of those people. This teaches you that if you put everything into something, you are going to get the results you want.” Messina said he could not have achieved everything he did on the wrestling mat if it wasn’t for the outstanding support he received from his family, his coaches and his

teammates. The senior said he hopes his storied career will motivate more Freehold High School wrestlers, like his brother, Angelo, who just completed his freshman year, to follow his lead and bring more success to the Colonials’ program. “I hope my career starts something here,” Messina said. “As a role model, I hope it shows kids that if they take it more seriously, they can have success.”

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BUSINESS BRIEFS CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold Township, announced it was designated as a Tier 1 hospital for all Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey OMNIA health plan members effective April 1. For New Jersey patients with Horizon Blue Cross OMNIA coverage, this means greater access to CentraState’s care for less cost. OMNIA health plan members incur lower out-of-pocket costs, sharing expenses when they access care from OMNIA Tier 1-designated hospitals, physicians and ancillary providers and services. CentraState had previously been participating as a Tier 2 hospital. “Providing our communities with affordable, patient-centered quality care has always been our priority,” said John T. Gribbin, president and CEO of CentraState Healthcare System. “Broadening our collaboration with Horizon enables CentraState to better fulfill its mission of delivering integrated care to our community while providing affordable access to more OMNIA health plan members,” Gribbin said. In addition, CentraState recently announced a clinical affiliation with Atlantic Health System focusing on specific service lines that will further advance value-based care initiatives. CentraState Healthcare Foundation, Freehold Township, hosted its 58th annual Celebration Ball – “A Night in Oz: There’s No Place Like CentraState” on Feb. 1 at South Gate Manor, Freehold. The event was co-chaired by Robert Kash, Ronald Mattia, Patricia Mattia and Dr. Janet Spector; $237,000 was raised in support of CentraState Medical Center. More than 330 guests attended the event to celebrate and honor Dr. Mark McLaughlin, Fulfill, CPC Behavioral Healthcare and Margaret Jahn for their commitment to CentraState Healthcare System and the entire community. Attendees enjoyed an evening of fine dining and entertainment provided by New

Power Soul. Top sponsors were Atlantic Health System, Aetna Better Health of New Jersey, Princeton Radiology and the Medical and Dental Staff of CentraState Medical Center. “We are grateful to all of our sponsors who continue to support our mission and directly impact the success of our event,” said Nancy Barone, Vice President of Development, Volunteer and Guest Services, CentraState Healthcare System. Iris Lurie, broker/owner of Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie, Marlboro, announced that Laurin LaLima, Brian Lichtenthal and Carrie Moyer, sales affiliates with the independent office, recently earned the Century 21 Centurion Producer Award following their 2019 sales success. The Centurion Producer award honors sales affiliates of the Century 21 System who earn $288,000 in sales production or 69 closed transaction sides within a calendar year. Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie is a full-service brokerage at 47 Route 9 South, Marlboro. Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie, Marlboro, announced that Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently awarded the Andrea and Harry Mesh sales team the Centurion Team Award for their outstanding production in 2019. Members of the team are Andrea and Harry Mesh. Century 21 Real Estate LLC bestows the Centurion Team Award to those sales teams generating a minimum of $406,000 in sales production or participating in the closing of 104 or more units bought or sold during the calendar year.

have achieved sales production of more than $5 million and 494 closed transaction sides within a calendar year. Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie is a full-service independent brokerage at 47 Route 9 South, Marlboro, specializing in residential resales and new construction, ﬁne homes and estates, adult community and commercial properties.

cer program standards categorized within four cancer program activity areas, including cancer committee leadership, cancer data management, clinical services and quality improvement. The program was also evaluated on commendation standards and was given commendation on all seven of the seven commendation standards.

The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons has awarded its 2019 Outstanding Achievement Award to CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold Township, for its cancer program that exceeded the nationally recognized standards for the delivery of quality cancer care to its patients. This recognition was only earned by 49 accredited cancer programs in the nation, and CentraState Medical Center is one of only two hospitals in New Jersey to receive this award in 2019. The purpose of the award is to raise the bar on quality cancer care, with the ultimate goal of increasing awareness about quality care choices among cancer patients and their loved ones. CentraState’s cancer program earned the award after being evaluated on 34 can-

Brandon Eldershaw, healthy aging wellness coach at CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold Township, has been appointed to the New Jersey Caregiver Task Force by Gov. Phil Murphy. The task force was established in 2018 to identify the characteristics of caregivers and caregiver support services offered in New Jersey while providing recommendations for growth and improvement in these services. Eldershaw graduated from Rowan University in 2018 and joined CentraState. He creates specialized programming and works with community organizations to help educate and equip seniors with the skills and opportunities to age healthily. He is pursuing a graduate degree in wellness and lifestyle management at Rowan.

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ON CAMPUS Kyle Trainor of Freehold, a communications major in the Class of 2021 at Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pa., studied this spring in Chester, United Kingdom. Kyle is a graduate of Freehold Township High School. The University at Albany, N.Y., announced that the following area residents have been named to the dean’s list for the 2019 fall semester: Gianpiero Oriolo of Colts Neck, Janna Rizk of Freehold and Samuel Rikshpun of Morganville.

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Freehold Twp. officials trim tax levy of fire district budget By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Township Committee in Freehold Township has reduced the Freehold Township Fire District No. 2 Board of Fire Commissioners’ proposed 2020 tax levy by $200,000. Fire District No. 2 is east of Route 9. Firefighting services in the fire district are provided by the East Freehold Fire Company. Earlier this year, the fire commissioners proposed a 2020 budget that totaled $1.44 million and was to be supported by the collection of $1.24 million in taxes from the

fire district’s residential and commercial property owners. When the budget was placed before the fire district’s voters on Feb. 15, it was defeated. The vote total was unavailable from representatives of Fire District No. 2. According to the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office and the Monmouth County Board of Elections, the results of the fire district election are not required to be reported to either office. With the defeat of the proposed budget, the spending plan was sent to the Township Committee for review. On March 10, committee members passed a resolution amending the Fire Dis-

trict No. 2 budget and reducing the total from $1.44 million to $1.39 million. The committee members authorized a tax levy of $1.04 million, which was about $200,000 less than the $1.24 million tax levy proposed by the fire commissioners. Municipal officials made the following amendments to line items in the fire district’s budget: the categories of total revenues and unrestricted fund balance to be used increased from $198,447 to $348,447, and total administration decreased from $190,000 to $140,000. For 2020, the fire commissioners proposed a fire district tax rate of 4.2 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The owner of

a home assessed at $400,000 would have paid about $168 in a fire district tax if the budget had been approved by voters. Municipal officials said that as of March 10, the revised fire district tax rate for 2020 has not been calculated because they have not been provided with a certified Monmouth County assessment. A fire district tax is one component of a property owner’s tax bill, which also includes Monmouth County taxes, municipal taxes and school taxes. Individuals pay more or less in taxes depending on the assessed value of their home and/or property and the tax rate that is set by each taxing entity.

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Funding to be sought for improvements at Freehold library By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer

FREEHOLD – Supporters of the Freehold Public Library, East Main Street, Freehold Borough, are seeking funding from the state to complete planned improvements to the building. Members of the Borough Council have authorized a contract not to exceed $11,000 with CGP&H for grant writing, counseling and consulting services related to the New Jersey Library Construction Bond Act. According to a resolution, CGP&H will write the borough’s New Jersey Library Construction Bond Act grant for 2020. Council members said they believe awarding the contract will permit the borough to ﬁle an accurate, timely and competitive grant application. Council members have also authorized a $12,800 contract with DMR Architects for grant application services related to the Freehold Public Library. The ﬁrm will

provide services for the preparation of a comprehensive, coordinated grant application to pursue matching grant funds from the New Jersey Library Construction Bond Act. On March 12, Kathy Mulholland, library director, said the Freehold Public Library Board of Trustees, under the leadership of Jane Kaye, is working to complete upgrades at the library and is seeking funding from the bond act. The planned improvements include making the library accessible to individuals who use a wheelchair; installing a lift that would provide access to both levels of the building; increasing public space in the building by reclaiming storage space; adding restrooms that would comply with

the Americans with Disabilities Act; and installing a new roof and new building systems, Mulholland said. According to the state, the New Jersey Library Construction Bond Act authorizes the issuance of $125 million in state general obligation bonds to provide grants for the construction, reconstruction, development, extension, improvement and furnishing of public libraries in New Jersey. The Freehold Public Library is not a member of the Monmouth County Library System. The library is supported solely by the municipality. In other recent business, council members passed a resolution stating their support for an application to be ﬁled by the Freehold Racing Association for a sports

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often wonder if these big car manufacturers actually pay design engineers big bucks to sit around opulent conference rooms and come up with the ridiculous names they use for the colors of their exterior paints. Instead of just using the basic colors of the rainbow spectrum, these guys come up with: Gun Metallic; Cinnamon Brown Pearl; Black Sapphire Metallic; Iridium Silver Metallic; Go Mango; Dark Moss; Sea Glass Pearl; LaPeter Perrotta goon Blue Pearl. You get the point. So, if I told you this week’s review car has a “Dynamic Sunston” exterior with a “Quilted Gallery” interior you would have no trouble finding it in the parking lot, right? LOL Or, I could just play you Prince’s 1983 smash hit “Little Red Corvette”, in which he croons: “Move over baby, gimme the keys. I’m gonna tame your little red love machine.” While it’s not a Corvette, the 2020 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400 AWD that I recently drove for one week is definitely a “red machine” that one could easily fall in love with. As it turns out, “Dynamic Sunston” is a sporty red – almost like a sparkly bronzed red – and “Quilted Gallery” is a very, very light creamy leather interior – almost white. This is a very appealing combination – unless, of course you have very small kids who want to eat PB&J’s and lollipops on road trips. Taming this beast of a sports, luxury sedan, though, is horse of a different color. The standard engine on the Red Sport 400 AWD is an exciting 3.0 liter, V6 twin turbo powerplant that puts out an impressive 400 horsepower at 350 pound feet of torque. When you match that with a smooth 7 speed automatic transmission, 19-inch aluminum alloy Red Sport 400 wheels, sport

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brakes with red calipers and an “exclusive” Red Sport 400 dual exhaust, it makes for quite an impressive sports car to try and tame. I did my best for the week that I had it. The drive mode selector on the center console affords the driver ﬁve options: standard, eco, sport, sport plus and snow. I admittedly fell in love with the “sport plus” mode. While in sport plus, this sports sedan – thanks to the upgraded sport twin tip exhaust – emits a very satisfying growl when you step on it to do an aggressive lane change or interstate pass. Some noted car critics have blasted this Red Sport for having a “noisy” interior cabin. I don’t agree. If you are the type of consumer that’s going to buy or lease a Red Sport 400, I really don’t think you would be the type of driver who would be after the safe, boring quiet sedan ride. Nope, folks. The sheer fun of this car is in it’s impressive power, sexy styling and pinpoint handling. In all those categories, this car hits a home run. However, for a top of the line Q50, all this fun doesn’t come cheap. The Q50 Red Sport 400 AWD I tested

carries a base price of $56,250. After you add the options and the $1,025 destination fee, the total MSRP sticker price of my tester came in at $60,745. The options included: $800 for the exclusive paint; $270 for a cargo package that included a carpeted trunk mat, cargo net, first aid kit and shopping bag hooks; $465 for Infiniti “welcome” lighting; $1,520 for a carbon fiber package and $145 for rear USB charging ports. The Q50 is available in four different trim lines, ranging from a base price of $36,400, for the Pure, to the top-of-the-line Red Sport at $56,250. The trim levels are Pure, Luxe, Sport and Red Sport 400. While my tester featured an impressive automatic AWD system, the Q50 is also available in a rear wheel drive version. The lower priced models feature a 3.0 liter V6 turbo that puts out 300 horsepower, while my tested had the amped up 3.0 liter V6 turbo that put out 400 ponies. The EPA rated gas mileage figures for my tester are 22 miles per gallon overall – 19 mpg in city driving and 26 mpg on the highway. It’s annual fuel cost is estimated at $2,200 per year as it uses about 4.5 gal-

lons of gas per 100 miles of driving. This particular vehicle has not received a rating for the government’s 5-star safety crash tests yet. My overall impression of this vehicle is quite positive. A number of car critics have knocked it for its loud or noisy cabin and for lacking much pizazz on its interior design. While I don’t agree on the noise factor, I kind of see where some of the critics are coming from about the understated feel and look of the interior cabin. However, I don’t feel the lack of a more fresh, modern look should prevent anyone from giving this car serious consideration, especially if you are thinking about leasing or purchasing a luxury, sports sedan. I feel there are enough positive attributes with this vehicle – particularly in its outward appearance and exciting drivability – to overcome the possible negatives. Moreover, on the interior, I found the dual screen set-up of the center infotainment system to be a winner. While Consumer Reports says “Inﬁniti’s touch-screen infotainment system is very cumbersome to use, requiring multiple steps and extra distraction for simple tasks,” I couldn’t disagree more. I think the dual screen set-up is fantastic. The top touch screen is exclusively to display your navigation system and backup camera view. While, the screen below it can be used for climate, audio, phone and other car settings. For me, this set up is a winner. You can control your much used functions – like phone, climate and audio – while still enjoying an uninterrupted view of your navigation map guidance. I found the Inﬁniti infotainment system simple to use and very functional. Comfort wise, the seats and roominess of this Q50 are more than adequate. “These are some of the most comfortable seats ever,” my wife exclaimed when she slipped into the passenger seat. The Q50 Red Sport 400 AWD is worth checking out.

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ew Jersey residents visiting state parks, forests and wildlife management areas are urged to follow speciﬁc practices to promote social distancing and prevent the further spread of COVID-19, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe reiterated. State parks and forest trails are open, but all buildings, including bathrooms, are closed. All public shooting ranges also are closed until further notice. Visitors are reminded to keep a minimum 6-foot distance from others during their visits, according to a press release. “Our parks and forests remain open for passive recreation,” McCabe said. “New Jersey residents need access to spaces for outdoor recreation more than ever for the opportunity to take a break from time indoors and for physical exercise. “We encourage these visits as long as the public is mindful of keeping their distance from others, and we thank our conservation partners for their efforts in promoting how to enjoy nature safely.” Entrance fees are not being charged at state parks and forests. Trails are open for exercise such as walking, ﬁshing, hiking and biking as long as social distancing requirements are observed, according to the press release. The DEP and the Division of Parks and Forestry offer the following tips for enjoying New Jersey’s parks while protecting public health: Make space for others on the trails. To protect yourself and other park visitors while on trails, visitors should warn other users of their presence when passing by. As others pass, step aside for them; Go solo, or with immediate family. Visit parks with family members from your

household or for solo activities such as dog-walking or biking. Follow carry-in/ carry-out guidelines by cleaning up after your pet and taking with you any trash; Give yourself – and others – space. Do not gather in groups of 10 or more and maintain a 6-foot distance from others at all times. If the recommended distance is not possible, go to another area of the park or visit the park another time; Drop your line, keep your distance. As warmer weather and the spring trout fishing season approaches, anglers are reminded that the 6-foot distance rule remains in effect. If the required distance cannot be maintained, find another area to fish; Go before you go. As park restrooms are closed, use the restroom before visiting a park. Do not attempt to open bathroom or other facility doors, which are locked; Stay away from playground equipment and parks facilities. All playground equipment and all park buildings such as nature centers, bathrooms, offices and historic buildings are closed. Events have been canceled and all upcoming camping reservations through April 30 have been canceled. Camping reservations will be refunded in full and new camping reservations will not be accepted. Individuals should visit cdc.gov and covid19.nj.gov for the most recent recommendations to protect themselves and others from spreading COVID-19. New Jersey State Park Police and State Park Service are patrolling properties and will reinforce social distancing guidelines to help promote New Jersey’s public health and safety, according to the press release. State Park Police may be reached via the 24-hour dispatch center at 1-877-WARNDEP (1-877-927-6337).

Additional businesses may remain open Gov. Phil Murphy and Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police Col. Patrick Callahan announced an administrative order permitting additional retail businesses to operate during their normal business hours during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Effective immediately, the following businesses are considered essential: mobile phone retail and repair shops; micycle shops, but only to provide service and repair; livestock feed stores; nurseries and garden centers; and farming equipment stores. Businesses that remain operational must comply with social distancing, according to a press release from the governor’s ofﬁce. “While we understand this an unprecedented time for our state, I thank each and every New Jerseyan for using their common sense and staying home as much as possible,” Murphy said. 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.

n Englishtown resident has been accused of allegedly producing and distributing images of himself sexually assaulting a child, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced on March 26. Christian Importuna, 24, has been charged by complaint with one count of production of child pornography and one count of distribution of child pornography, according to a press release. He was arrested at his home on the morning of March 26 special agents of the FBI. His initial appearance before a U.S. Magistrate Judge was scheduled for March 26. According to documents filed in the case and to statements made in court: Importuna allegedly produced at least two videos that showed him sexually assaulting a child. The videos came to the attention of law enforcement officials on March 24 when Importuna allegedly attempted to trade images of child pornography with an undercover law enforcement officer on an internet-based application. Law enforcement personnel initially linked the videos to Importuna through

business records indicating they were sent from his Englishtown residence. The investigation further linked Importuna to the production of the images through physical identifiers that were visible in the subject videos, according to documents filed in the case and to statements made in court. The charge of production of child pornography carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison, a maximum potential penalty of 30 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The charge of distribution of child pornography carries a mandatory minimum of five years in prison, a maximum of 20 years in prison,and a $250,000 fine. Carpenito credited FBI Newark’s Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Gregory W. Ehrie in Newark, with the investigation leading to the charges. He also thanked the New Jersey Regional Computer Forensics Lab, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and the Englishtown Police Department for their assistance with the investigation.

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