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Marlboro adopts $40M spending plan By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer
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Sabrina Winchman, a pupil at the C. Richard Applegate Elementary School, Freehold Township, won the Elementary School division in a youth photo contest sponsored by the Freehold Township Shade Tree Commission. Sabrina’s photo shows the lake at Durand Park, Randolph Road. For story, see page 4.
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ith a 4-0 vote from members of the Township Council, Marlboro’s municipal budget for 2020 has been put in place. The $40 million budget was adopted on April 23 by council President Carol Mazzola, Councilwoman Randi Marder, Councilman Scott Metzger and Councilman Michael Scalea. Council Vice President Jeff Cantor was absent. No one from the public commented on the budget when given the opportunity to do so. Under Marlboro’s form of government, the administration develops the budget and presents it to the council. The council members review and adopt the spending plan. The $40 million budget that was adopted was unchanged from the document that was introduced on March 5. The spending plan will be supported by the collection of $28.49 million in taxes from Marlboro’s residential and commercial property
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A photograph taken by Jake Winchman at Durand Park, Freehold Township, was selected as the winning entry in the Middle School division of a contest that was sponsored by the Freehold Township Shade Tree Commission.
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he Freehold Township Shade Tree Commission has announced the winners of a youth photo contest in celebration of Arbor Day, which also marked the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Durand Park Memorial Arboretum, 225 Randolph Road. April 24 was Arbor Day 2020. Young residents of Freehold Township were invited to submit photos they took of Durand Park. Winners were selected in three divisions. “We are so proud of each and every one the students who participated in our first photo contest,” said Thom Ritchie, chair of the Shade Tree Commission. “The photos really showcased the beauty and diversity of the park, the lake and the trails, but the best part was that we were able to see the park through the eyes of these young photographers.” The winning images will be featured in a new brochure for Durand Park and will be on display this fall at the municipal building. The student winners will be recognized by the Township Committee, according to a press release.
The honorees were: • Elementary School: First Place – Sabrina Winchman, C. Richard Applegate Elementary School. Sabrina, who submitted an artistic photo that depicted the fall trees reflecting in the lake at Durand Park, was surprised she won the elementary school category, saying, “Oh, wow. I did? That’s so cool!” • Middle School: First Place – Jake Winchman, Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School; Jake’s photo featured fallen leaves and bare trees under a beautiful waning sun. He was thrilled he won the middle school category. “I had fun taking the photo and it will be cool to see my picture used in the park brochure,” he said. Honorable mention in the middle school division was awarded to Clara Smela. • High School: First Place – Andrew Jelinsky, junior, Marine Academy of Science and Technology. Andrew said he often visits Durand Park to relax, fish and kayak. He took his winning photo of the trees changing color
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A photograph taken by Andrew Jelinsky at Durand Park, Freehold Township, was selec-ted as the winning entry in the High School division of a contest that was sponsored by the Freehold Township Shade Tree Commission.
while taking a quick rest during a late afternoon run. “The whole landscape was bathed in golden light. Everything from the sun to the falling leaves to the few tall grasses that had not yet been cut. “I stood for a few moments and before finishing my run I decided to take a picture at the edge of the trail. “It’s an honor to receive this award. It means so much that I have made a difference to the park I love so much,” Andrew said. Honorable mention in the high school division was awarded to Kayleigh Lin, senior, Freehold Township High School. • Special Mention – Eileen Ladley, for submitting several action photos of her
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sons Kenneth and Anthony Knapp fishing and enjoying the park. Each year, the Shade Tree Commission typically plants a tree and holds a public ceremony in recognition of Arbor Day at Durand Park and at a local elementary school, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic the 2020 ceremony had to be cancelled. A tree will eventually be planted to mark Arbor Day 2020 and the 20th anniversary of Durand Park, but without public participation, according to the press release. The Shade Tree Commission is a group of volunteer residents who work to ensure the beautification of Freehold Township by planting trees, caring for existing trees and promoting the importance of this valuable living natural resource.
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he Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has adopted a $452.8 million budget to fund the operation of the county during 2020. The budget was adopted during a meeting on April 7. Voting “yes” on a motion to adopt the budget were Freeholder Director Thomas Arnone and freeholders Lillian Burry, Patrick Impreveduto, Sue Kiley and Dominick DiRocco.
Craig R. Marshall, Monmouth County’s director of finance, reviewed the budget for the freeholders and said the spending plan “meets all the needs of the county.” Arnone said the freeholders and the county’s administrative staff began work on the 2020 budget in November. In seeking to provide context regarding the spending plan, Arnone noted that in 2010, the county operated with a budget that totaled $493.4 million. A decade later that amount has been trimmed by $40.6 million to this year’s to-
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In a resolution the freeholders passed when the budget was introduced in March, appropriations listed for 2020 included the following categories: $100.4 million for public safety; $61.3 million for debt service; $56.3 million for insurance; $43.95 million for human services and health; $40.3 million for statutory expenses; $37.46 million for education; $35.88 million for public works; $29.93 million for general government; and $22 million for parks and recreation. According to a budget presentation Marshall made to the freeholders before the outbreak of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, county officials were projecting the following revenues in 2020: $311.5 million to be raised from residential and commercial property owners in a tax levy; $54 million in miscellaneous revenues; $36.5 million to be appropriated from the county’s fund balance (savings); $20.75 million to be received as state aid; $7.78 million in state and federal revenues offset with appropriations; and $22.21 million in other special items. During the April 7 meeting, officials said some of the 2020 revenue projections may have to be revised in the face of the economic impact the coronavirus pandemic is having on many aspects of the county’s operation. Monmouth County’s budget covers the cost of providing maintenance for 1,000 lane miles of roads, more than 900 bridges, 17,000 acres of county parks, emergency management, 911 communications, law enforcement through the prosecutor’s office and the sheriff’s office, elections, deed recording and passport services in the county clerk’s office, probate and adoptions through the surrogate’s office, and more. In 2018, the budget totaled $447.95 million. Residential and commercial property owners paid $304 million in taxes to support the budget. Other revenues included $40 million from the fund balance, $52.23 million in miscellaneous revenues and $21.23 million in state aid. In 2019, the budget totaled $449.6 million. Residential and commercial property owners paid $305.5 million in taxes to support the budget. Other revenues included $37 million from the fund balance, $55.93 million in miscellaneous revenues and $19.1 million in state aid. As of the 2016 Census estimate, Monmouth County’s population was 625,846. Letters to the editor may be sent to news@thenewstranscript.com. All submissions may be edited for length, content and grammar.
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BUSINESS BRIEFS #DoWhatYouCan is the message Trinity Dominion LLC, a real estate development company at the Jersey Shore, is sending after launching its newest social initiative. GetAMask.store seeks to help protect community members, especially those serving on the front lines, by offering personal protective equipment (PPE) through a website. The site is accepting orders and donations for PPE, such as disposable protective masks and KN95 filtering facepiece respirators. Individuals may purchase PPE for themselves or they can purchase to donate PPE to those on the front lines by visiting GetAMask.store. Orders of more than $50 will ship free. For more information, call 848-206-6398 or email sales@GetAMask.store In response to calls for personal protective equipment for healthcare employees and other front-line responders battling the COVID-19 pandemic, Jake Lebowitz, general manager of Raceway KIA of Freehold, recently announced he has donated 1,000 KN 95 masks to the CentraState Heath Care System, Freehold Township. “This is just part of our continued commitment to the communities we serve,” Lebowitz said. “We extend our deepest appreciation to the many healthcare providers and volunteers at CentraState Healthcare System who are doing so much to help affected patients and communities.” The National Association of Women Business Owners Central and Northern New Jersey chapter invites women business owners and professionals to two online business events, on May 14 and May 28 at 4 p.m. The meetings will be held on Zoom and are free. Details and links to online registration for both events are at http://nawbocnnj.org/upcoming-events/. Upon registering for the events, log-in information for the Zoom event will be sent via email. NAWBO is offering $45 off its registration fee for new members through May 31. Membership details are at www. nawbo.org
ON CAMPUS Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, N.Y., has named the following area residents to the dean’s list for the 2019 fall semester: Daniel Moore of Manalapan, Kevin Chelchowski of Manalapan, Joshua Ehling of Freehold, Tyler Forman of Manalapan, Zach Gelfond of Morganville, Max Fusco of Freehold and Hunter Mascia of Colts Neck.
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These attributes have never been more evident than in the heroic efforts of our nurses during these challenging times. In honor of National Nurses Month, we want you to know that you are an inspiration to all of us. No matter how difficult the circumstances, your commitment to care for, serve and help others is unwavering. You truly are the heart and soul of health care. From CentraState and all of the people whose lives you touch—thank you.
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Elizabeth (Liz) Womack Watson, 97, of Freehold, New Jersey, passed away on April 7, 2020, in Orange, New Jersey.
A graveside burial will be held at Old Tennent Cemetery on April 30, 2020, at 10:30 am with Reverend Ronald L. Sparks of Bethel AME Church of Freehold, New Jersey ofďŹ ciating. Elizabeth was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, to Fannie Brown and Jessie Womack on April 15, 1922. At an early age, Elizabeth moved to La Crosse, Virginia; where she graduated as the 8th-grade valedictorian and went on to attend Mecklenburg Training School in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. Liz soon moved to Harlem, New York, to reside with her sister Sarah and, thereafter, returned to New Jersey. Liz made Freehold her home for 70 plus years. One day when seeking employment at Washington Forge Cutlery, a young man, John H. Watson, walked by did a double take as Elizabeth’s beauty struck. After a short courtship, John and Elizabeth married on January 21, 1947. They raised their two children; Sylvia and John, Jr. in a loving home. Elizabeth would go on to work evenings at Marlboro State Hospital for 40 plus years until retirement, and John would work days at George’s Chevrolet until he retired. There was always a parent at home to ensure the safety and care of their children. John, Sr. departed this life on December 21, 1979. Elizabeth was a life long member of Second Baptist Church of Freehold, NJ. She took issue when the church’s name changed to Agape Christian Center. Having lived for almost one hundred years and experiencing Jim Crow, the Civil Rights Movement, and witnessing the election of the ďŹ rst Black president, she was not one to bite her tongue. Liz was very outspoken, and you never had to wonder what was on her mind. Elizabeth loved collecting dolls and knickknacks. She enjoyed reading a good book, as she was known to stay up all night to ďŹ nish reading the book, and of course, this would mean no work that evening. Liz was fond of traveling (but not by plane) and cherished cruising every summer with friends or only “riding outâ€? as Liz would say. She enjoyed playing word games, crossword puzzles and wrote everything down when she was not doodling. Elizabeth frowned on using technology and certainly did not appreciate computers or texting. She would much rather talk on the telephone and was known to say at the end of a conversation, “Now that we solved all the problems of the world, I’ll let you go.â€? Elizabeth was a strong lady who was committed to her family and loved children. When Liz entered heaven, she reunited with her loving husband of 32 years, John H. Watson, Sr., sister Sarah R. Taylor and, daughter Sylvia Pitts. Elizabeth leaves to mourn her beloved son, John H. Watson, Jr., Esq., Retired Judge (Gloria, Ed. D.), granddaughter Tiffany Watson Patrick (Brian) of New Jersey, grandson, John H. Watson, III, MBA (Anjelica, MBA) of Brooklyn, New York, greatgrandchildren Korri, twins; Kamryn & Brian and special cousins Joseph Keyes, Torri Keyes-Burwell (Geoffrey), Patricia Robinson, Kendall Keyes of New Jersey and Joseph Keyes, Jr. of Maryland.
he Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education has adopted a $200.81 million budget that will fund the operation of the district for the 2020-21 school year. District administrators said the budget will be supported by the collection of $140.38 million in taxes from residential and commercial property owners in the district’s eight sending municipalities: Colts Neck, Englishtown, Farmingdale, Freehold Borough, Freehold Township, Howell, Manalapan and Marlboro. The district operates high schools in Colts Neck, Freehold Borough, Freehold Township, Howell, Manalapan and Marlboro. According to budget documents, the district’s enrollment has decreased from 10,673 students in October 2018 to 10,571 students in October 2019. The estimated enrollment for October 2020 is 10,464 students. The district’s 2019-20 budget totaled $208.97 million and was supported in part by a tax levy of $141.76 million, according to district administrators. From 2019-20 to 2020-21, total spending is down $8.2 million and the tax levy is down $1.38 million. In 2020-21, under the terms of legislation known as S-2 that was signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy in 2018, the district will continue to see its state aid decrease. State aid to the FRHSD will decrease from $46.52 million in 2019-20 to 40.73 million in 2020-21. Administrators have said the decrease in state aid will continue through the 202425 school year. Freehold Regional has joined other school districts that are losing state aid in litigation that seeks to overturn S-2. Board President Carl Accettola, Vice President Jennifer Sutera and board members Elizabeth Higley, Kathie Lavin, Diana Cappiello, Peter Bruno, Marc Parisi, Heshy Moses and Mike Messinger voted “yesâ€? on a motion to adopt the budget during a meeting on April 27. Administrators provided the tax levy that property owners in each sending municipality will pay in the upcoming school year, and relevant tax information: • Colts Neck: $11.8 million tax levy for 2020-21, down from $12.8 million for 2019-20. The high school tax rate has decreased from 42.3 cents to 39.3 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The average home assessment is $813,700 and that individual will pay $3,198 in FRHSD taxes in 2020-21.
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• Englishtown: $1.07 million tax levy for 2020-21, down from $1.09 million in 2019-20. The high school tax rate has decreased from 42.2 cents to 40.6 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The owner of a home assessed at $300,000 will pay $1,218 in FRHSD taxes. • Farmingdale: $724,299 tax levy for 2020-21, up from $593,080 for 2019-20. The high school tax rate has increased from 35.4 cents to 42 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The owner of a home assessed at $300,000 will pay $1,260 in FRHSD taxes. • Freehold Borough: $4.17 million tax levy for 2020-21, up from $3.97 million for 2019-20. The high school tax rate has increased from 36.4 cents to 37.6 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The average home assessment is $255,415 and that individual will pay $960 in FRHSD taxes. • Freehold Township: $27.66 million tax levy for 2020-21, down from $27.77 million for 2019-20. The high school tax rate has decreased from 41.7 cents to 41.1 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The average home assessment is $402,410 and that individual will pay $1,653 in FRHSD taxes. • Howell: $31.79 million tax levy for 2020-21, down from $32.21 million for 2019-20. The high school tax rate has decreased from 44.8 cents to 42.9 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The average home assessment is $343,544 and that individual will pay $1,473 in FRHSD taxes. • Manalapan: $29.39 million tax levy for 2020-21, up from $29.21 million for 2019-20. The high school tax rate has decreased from 42 cents to 41.6 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The average home assessment is $448,700 and that individual will pay $1,866 in FRHSD taxes. • Marlboro: $33.74 million tax levy for 2020-21, down from $34.12 million for 2019-20. The high school tax rate has decreased from 47.4 cents to 46.5 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The average home assessment is $494,605 and that individual will pay $2,300 in FRHSD taxes. Freehold Regional High School District taxes are one item on a property owner’s tax bill. The total tax bill also includes municipal taxes, local school district taxes and Monmouth County taxes. The total amount an individual pays in taxes is determined by the assessed value of his home and/or property, and the tax rate that is set by each taxing entity.
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District administrators provided the following information regarding the 202021 school year: • The district’s staff of 1,300 employees (900 teachers) is being reduced by 30 teaching positions. Of the 30 positions being eliminated, 17 will be lost through retirements and 13 current staff members were not renewed for the upcoming school year; • Concerns about mercury will result in the replacement of five rubber gym floors and two rubber weight room floors across the district. The cost of the work will be $2 million; • The after-school activity bus at the high schools will be eliminated beginning in September. Students who participate in after-school activities will have to secure their own transportation home; • Courtesy busing for students who live less than 2.5 miles from the high school they attend will be retained for 2020-21. In recent months there had been discussion about eliminating courtesy busing beginning in the 2020-21 school year. • District administrators will investigate the possibility of offering a subscription (paid) busing service beginning in September 2021 for students who live closer than 2.5 miles to the high school they attend; • Beginning in September, some bus stops in residential developments may be eliminated and/or consolidated; bus stops may be designated at the entrance to a residential development and some students may have to walk more than a half-mile to reach their bus stop; • Fees to participate in sports and other extracurricular activities will be instituted beginning with the 2020-21 school year. Prior to the end of the current school year,
details regarding the participation fees will be released to the public. District administrators are anticipating the participation fees to generate $1.25 million in revenue during the upcoming school year; • The 2020-21 budget continues to provide funding for the district’s 12 magnet programs and two International Baccalaureate programs; • The cost to educate a pupil in the FRHSD is $14,417. • Administrators were granted a 2% increase in salary for the 2020-21 school year. Parisi, who is one of Howell’s two representatives on the school board, said, “The 2% raise our administrators are receiving is fair. Equity among our staff is important. A 2% percent raise is fair and equitable to them. I applaud our administration.â€? Superintendent of Schools Charles Sampson said 1,270 of the district’s 1,300 employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements that generally are not the topic of public discussion. “It is unfortunate that 30 employees each April are hung out to dryâ€? with a public discussion of their salaries, Sampson said. The superintendent was referring to comments that had been made on social media prior to the board meeting about the salary increase for the administrators. Sampson said seven administrative positions have been eliminated during the past nine years. “We are low in terms of administrative costs. This is a big place and you need folks to run it,â€? he said.
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Based on the new primary election date of July 7, the voter registration deadline for the election will be June 16 and the deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot by mail will be June 30. The primary election timeline with revised deadlines from the state Division of Elections is now available on our Elections Website at MonmouthCountyVotes.com and on our free Monmouth County Votes mobile app. Any questions regarding the primary election can be directed to the county clerk’s Elections Division at 732-431-7790 or ClerkOfElections@co.monmouth.nj.us
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FREEHOLD – The Freehold Borough K-8 School District Board of Education has introduced a $33 million budget to fund the operation of the district during the 2020-21 school year. A public hearing on the budget was scheduled for May 4. The $33 million budget will be supported by a tax levy of $10.8 million to be paid by the borough’s residential and commercial property owners. Other revenue includes $717,217 from the district’s surplus fund (savings). In 2019-20, the school tax rate was 99 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. On a home assessed at $260,000, the K-8 school taxes totaled $2,574. In 2020-21, the school tax tax rate is estimated to remain stable at 99 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. On a home that
is still assessed at $260,000, the K-8 school taxes will remain $2,574. Freehold Borough K-8 school taxes are one component of a property owner’s tax bill, which also includes Monmouth County taxes, Freehold Regional High School District taxes and Freehold Borough municipal taxes. Individuals pay more or less in taxes depending on the assessed value of their home and/or property and the tax rate established by each taxing entity. For the 2019-20 school year, the $30.9
On April 15 at 12:10 p.m., a Pennsville resident reported an incident of terroristic threats. The resident told Manalapan police two men made death threats toward him following a disagreement between their respective companies’ contract in regard to payment. This case is under investigation. Patrolman James Guarino handled the report.
Gov. (Phil) Murphy has increased our state aid to keep us on track to be fully funded by fiscal year 2025,” Superintendent of Schools Rocco Tomazic said following the introduction of the budget. “Recovering more of the state aid that is due to us allows us to continue addressing the needs of our students and to continue the progress we have realized since the passage of the S-2 legislation in 2018. We look forward to the day when we are 100% funded with our proper aid amount,” he said.
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million budget that was adopted by the board was supported by a local tax levy of $10.8 million and the receipt of $15.3 million in state aid. For the 2020-21 school year, the local tax levy will remain $10.8 million to support a $33 million budget. The school district will receive $17.4 million in state aid, an increase of $2.1 million. Freehold Borough’s state aid has increased each year since the enactment of state legislation known as S-2 in 2018. “We are very pleased this year that
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A call to climate action
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hen we talk about a “sea change,” Some places on Earth are becoming too we mean a deep, profound trans- hot for survival. For instance, heat index formation. And that’s exactly maps in Australia show places where temwhat a Princeton-based group called C- peratures are already hitting 125 degrees Change Conversations is trying to bring Fahrenheit or higher. about in talking with people about climate Rising sea levels from melting arctic ice change. and the expansion of heated waters threat“Today, the vast majority may under- en coastal populations all over the planet. stand climate change is happening and may In the northeastern United States, the believe it’s influenced by human actions,” climate is expected to become wetter, insaid president and founder Kathleen Big- creasing the chances of flooding, even in gins at an Earth Day webinar on Climate non-coastal areas. Agricultural yields will Change 101. “But many people don’t un- drop and extreme weather events like hurderstand how climate change will affect ricanes are predicted to increase. them or why it’s urgent to address it.” Governments are considering spending Founded in 2013, C-Change Conversa- hundreds of billions of dollars on sea walls, tions is a nonpartisan group dedicated to ocean gates and other flood mitigation educating citizens on the facts concerning projects. Meanwhile, billions are already climate change and its impacts on public being spent on disaster relief. health, the economy and global security. So, is there hope? Yes, says Kathleen: The Earth Day webinar was co-spon- “We now know the cost on inaction is sored by the Princeton Public Library, C- much greater than the cost of action.” Change Conversations, ReThink Energy The good news is that clean, renewable NJ and New Jersey Conenergy like wind and soservation Foundation. lar is already cheaper than GUEST COLUMN energy from fossil fuels in According to the Yale Program on Climate many instances. • Change Communications, Transitioning from fosMICHELE S. BYERS people have five major sil fuels to clean energy questions about climate will not only cost less change: How do we know it’s real? How money and slow global warming, it will do we know humans are the cause? What also reduce unhealthy air pollution and do scientists think? Is it dangerous? Is provide an enormous number of new jobs. there hope? Other tactics to combat climate change The C-Change Primer answers these include using energy more efficiently and questions: Yes, massive data from around restoring forests and agricultural lands that the world shows a warming climate and absorb carbon. powerful indicators the burning of fossil According to Tom Gilbert, campaign fuels is causing these changes. In fact, 97% director for climate change and energy for of climate scientists agree on this. ReThink Energy NJ and the New Jersey The scientific consensus is very strong, Conservation Foundation, there is even a Kathleen emphasized: “It’s as strong as the connection between climate change and scientific consensus that smoking leads to a the COVID-19 pandemic: the populations higher incidence of lung cancer.” with the highest mortality rates from COFor about 800,000 years, carbon di- VID-19 are in areas with poor air quality. oxide levels in the atmosphere fluctuated Polluted air contains not only carbon between 150 and 300 parts per million dioxide that warms the atmosphere, but through cycles of ice ages and thaws. also soot that contributes to respiratory ailThe Industrial Revolution and wide- ments like asthma. spread use of fossil fuels changed that. In Kathleen said while some people be1910, carbon dioxide levels rose above 300 lieve COVID-19 is diverting attention parts per million, and now they are about from climate change, she thinks the silver 415 parts per million. lining is a newfound respect for science. If human civilization continues on the “We are recognizing we need to listen same emissions path, Kathleen said, car- to scientists,” she said. “We are looking to bon dioxide levels could hit 1,000 parts per (scientific) institutions to keep us safe and million by the end of this century. That is we are finding them credible. We are willvery bad news, since carbon dioxide lev- ing to take actions to keep others safe – we els and temperature “always work in lock- are acting more collectively.” step.” “The carbon dioxide we put up today Michele S. Byers is the executive direcwill affect generations we can’t even envi- tor of the New Jersey Conservation Founsion,” she said. dation, Far Hills.
May 6, 2020
New Jersey residents return to state and county parks By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor
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ew Jersey residents returned to their state and county parks and golf courses on May 2 as Gov. Phil Murphy reopened those facilities as the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 showed signs of slowing. “We understand New Jerseyans want to get outside and get some fresh air as the weather warms up,” Murphy said in announcing the reopening on April 29. “However, this should not serve as an open invitation to rush back to normalcy and break the necessary social distancing measures we have put in place. “This approach will also bring New Jersey in line with our neighboring states, which will discourage residents from needlessly crossing state lines for recreation,” the governor said. At the state parks, parking is being capped at 50% of capacity; playgrounds, pavilions, visitor centers and restrooms will remain closed; picnics, organized activities and team sports remain prohibited; and it is recommended that visitors wear a face mask when social distancing is difficult to maintain. As of May 4, the coronavirus pandemic had claimed the lives of more than 7,900 New Jerseyans. Monmouth County state legislators Sen. Declan O’Scanlon, Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso and Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger (all R-Monmouth) issued a statement following Murphy’s announcement. “While I firmly believe there was no scientific justification to close these facilities in the first place, I want to praise the administration for hearing the calls to reopen now,” O’Scanlon said. “While there absolutely will be some people who don’t adhere to safe practices, the overwhelming majority will. The benefits, physical and mental, of permitting, in fact encouraging, people to get out, get fresh air and exercise will be invaluable,” he said. “People have been in their homes for
six weeks. The vast majority of them have done everything we have asked of them and we are seeing the positive outcome as a result. “Lifting some of these heavy restrictions, even slowly and moderately, will help give residents much-needed hope we can come out of this if they keep following important rules,” DiMaso said. On behalf of the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, Director Thomas A. Arnone and Monmouth County Park System liaison Freeholder Lillian G. Burry issued the following regarding the reopening of county parks and golf courses: “We are glad the governor heeded our plea to reconsider the closure of county parks and golf courses in New Jersey. The board has felt, throughout this entire pandemic, that our county parks are essential for our residents’ mental health and a great choice for passive recreation. “We trust that our residents will continue to practice social distancing as they are permitted to re-enter the parks and golf courses this weekend. We are happy our residents will be able to take advantage of the beautiful weather expected this weekend by enjoying a walk, bike ride or a round of golf in Monmouth County,” Arnone and Burry said. In a statement released on April 29, the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance (NJOA) thanked a bipartisan list of local and legislative leaders for taking decisive action to reopen the state’s open spaces. “The NJOA congratulates the governor on listening to the chorus of common sense and reopening parks. The parks’ reopening was a no-brainer, and the science is clear that outdoor activity is key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and both physical and mental health during this crisis,” NJOA Vice President Cody McLaughlin said. In a radio interview that was broadcast on the afternoon of April 29, Murphy said his decision to reopen the parks and golf courses was not influenced by any outside governing body or group. The governor said he would revisit his decision to reopen the parks if social distancing guidelines are not adhered to at those facilities.
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exual assaults do not just stop be180 is conducting the mandatory 40cause of a crisis like the one we are hour SART training course for new volcurrently facing. In fact, when stress- unteers on June 2-25, Tuesdays, Wednesors increase, violence and abuse can quick- days, Thursdays from 6-9:30 p.m. at Ocean ly escalate. Township Police Headquarters, 399 MonFor many survivors, staying at home mouth Road, Ocean Township. means being isolated with someone who The training will be conducted via a is harming them. It is in these very trying virtual platform if self-distancing is still in times that a survivor needs 180 even more place. and we are determined to be there for anyBasic requirements for volunteers to one who needs our services. apply include that they must be 18 years of We have made a few temporary shifts to age or older, have access to reliable transsome of our services, but 180 is operational portation, possess a valid driver’s license, and here to help. be willing to serve on an on-call shift baSexual violence is never the survivor’s sis, participate in an interview process, and fault and 180 Turning Lives Around stands submit to fingerprinting and background with all survivors. checks. For 44 years, 180, a 180 is committed to a private nonprofit organizasocially and culturally diGUEST COLUMN verse team to best serve tion in Monmouth County, continues to provide supthe community. Bilingual • port and advocacy for viccapability is helpful. Prior ANNA DIAZ-WHITE tims of sexual violence in knowledge of or training the aftermath of a highly in sexual violence is not emotional and traumatic experience with required. the assistance of its dedicated Sexual AsTo obtain an application, contact Tina sault Response Team (SART) volunteers. Morgan at tinam@180nj.org or 732 264180’s trained confidential victim advo- 4360, ext. 4272, or visit https://180nj.org/ cates, with countywide law enforcement give-help/volunteering/sexual-violenceand the Forensic Nurse Examiners pro- program-advocate/ gram, provide emotional support and assisThe deadline to apply is May 26. tance to victims, and their significant oth180 is dedicated to providing safe ers, during accompaniments for timely and housing, counseling, support, prevention, sensitive hospital medical examinations, education and advocacy for those in Monand police and grand jury procedures. mouth County who are affected by domes180’s volunteers also provide telephone tic violence and sexual violence. support, which includes at the time of If you or someone you know is a victim crisis, addressing medical and emotional of sexual violence, please call 180’s 24/7 needs, information regarding the justice confidential hotline at 1-888-264-RAPE system, and referrals for services. (7273). They also provide support and advocaFor more information, visit www.180nj. cy for the survivor’s significant other and org. In an emergency, dial 911. adult survivors of childhood sexual assault. We invite the community to join 180’s Anna Diaz-White is the executive direclife-changing mission today. tor of 180 Turning Lives Around Inc.
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iting the need to protect the health of New Jersey’s 1.6 million public and private school students as well as thousands of educators and support staff, Gov. Phil Murphy has announced that statewide school closures will be extended through the end of the 2019-20 academic year. Private schools with longer academic years will remain closed until at least June 30, Murphy announced in a May 4 press release. While the prohibition of in-person instruction will be maintained through the end of the school year, public schools will continue to provide remote learning for students to allow districts to meet the staterequired minimum of 180 instruction days, according to the press release. “This is a difficult decision and I know many students, parents and staff would like to be able to return to school,” Murphy said. “However, I have been unwavering on the message that we need to make decisions based on science, not emotion. “And while New Jersey is making great
strides in mitigating the spread of COVID-19, science tells us that at this point, we can’t safely reopen our schools.” The administration will create a steering committee to explore summer learning opportunities for all students, including school-sponsored summer programming and extended school year for students with disabilities, according to the press release. The committee will provide recommendations to the administration as to which services need to continue to be provided remotely should the public health emergency extend past the conclusion of the 2019-20 school year. The committee will also explore approaches for the safest and most efficient reopening of schools for the 2020-21 school year, according to the press release. In addition, the New Jersey Department of Education will work with school officials to share ideas on safe and innovative ways to recognize 2020 high school graduates and other end-of-year milestones for students, according to the press release.
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FRHSD school board votes to abolish 30 staff positions By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor
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he Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education has voted to abolish 30 staff positions effective with the start of the 2020-21 school year. Of the 30 positions being eliminated, 17 will be accomplished through retirements and 13 will be accomplished through the non-renewal of current staff members. During a meeting on April 27, board members adopted a budget for the 2020-21 school year that includes a $6 million reduction in state aid from 2019-20. District administrators said the reduction in state aid was a factor in the reduction to the district’s roster of employees. Superintendent of Schools Charles
Sampson said some or all of the 13 teachers whose contracts were not renewed for 2020-21 could be rehired during the summer if additional employees retire or leave the district prior to the start of the new school year. “We have made a number of difficult staffing decisions,” Sampson said. “In the midst of this (coronavirus) pandemic, the impact of S-2 has been lost a bit.” S-2 refers to state legislation that was signed into law in 2018 and determines state funding to New Jersey’s school districts. The district began to see a reduction in its state aid prior to the 2018-19 school year and the reduction is scheduled to continue through the 2024-25 school year. Board member Diana Cappiello of
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student enrollment and scheduling, the following full time-equivalent positions are recommended for abolishment” – one fulltime academic supervisor position; one full-time business teaching position; one part-time business teaching position; three full-time English teaching positions; And, one full-time family and consumer science teaching position; three full-time health and physical education teaching positions; two full-time mathematics teaching positions; one full-time social studies teaching position; four full-time science teaching positions; Also, eight full-time special education teaching positions; one full-time technology education teaching position; two fulltime world language teaching positions (Spanish); one part-time world language teaching position (Latin); one part-time world language teaching position (French); And, one full-time educational interpreter-sign language interpreting educational services position; and one full-time teacher coach-educational technology integration and application teaching position. Sampson said the Freehold Regional High School District has about 1,300 employees, which makes it the fourth or fifth largest employer in Monmouth County. About 900 employees are teachers. The district is educating students at a cost of about $14,417 per pupil, according to the budget presentation. The superintendent said seven administrative positions have been eliminated during the past nine years and he said, “We are low in terms of administrative costs. This is a big place and you need folks to run it.”
Status of parade uncertain By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer
FREEHOLD – As of May 4, it was uncertain if the 146th Memorial Day parade in Freehold Borough would proceed as planned. The parade is set for May 25, but the event is in jeopardy due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has claimed the lives of more than 7,900 New Jersey residents and has kept the state in a virtual lockdown since mid-March. To help limit the spread of the virus, Gov. Phil Murphy issued Executive Order
No. 104, which implements social distancing measures and prohibits gatherings of more than 50 people. Councilman George Schnurr, who is the Borough Council’s liaison to the Memorial Day Parade Committee, said a parade is being planned, but whether it will take place is undecided at this time. Executive Order No. 104 is scheduled to expire on May 15. If the order is extended through Memorial Day, the parade will not be held. If the order is not extended through Memorial Day, borough officials will make a decision on whether to hold the parade, according to the councilman.
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owners. Other revenues will pay for the remaining $11.87 million in appropriations, according to municipal officials. Prior to the adoption, Mayor Jonathan Hornik addressed the possible implications the COVID-19 pandemic could have on this year’s budget. “We did not anticipate this (pandemic) two months ago,” he said. “We were congratulating each other on a slow snow year and then this virus hit. It reminds me of the old saying, ‘We plan and God acts.’ “Our capital budget and our operating budget are conservative. We are going to go forward with this budget as if this situation is going to pass, but that may need to change if this problem persists for a longer period of time. “At the same time, until the smoke clears we will defer the acquisition of noncritical equipment and construction. We are in a holding pattern from a financial perspective and it’s the conservative approach we will have until we come out on the other side,” Hornik said. Marlboro’s $39 million budget for 2019 was supported by the collection of $27.19 million in taxes from property owners. The budget used $5.5 million from the township’s surplus fund (savings) as revenue. In 2019, the municipal tax rate was 37.8 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The average home in Marlboro was assessed at $494,605. The owner of that home paid about $1,869 in municipal taxes. In 2020, the municipal tax rate is projected to increase to 39.3 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The average home is now assessed at $495,093. The owner of that home will pay about $1,945 in municipal taxes. Municipal taxes are one item on a property owner’s total tax bill. Property owners in Marlboro also pay Marlboro K-8 School District taxes, Freehold Regional High School District taxes, a fire district tax and Monmouth County taxes. The total amount of property taxes an individual pays is based on the assessed value of his home and/or property and the tax rate that is set by each taxing entity. One of the largest line items in the municipal budget is the Marlboro Police Department. Police base salaries and wages in 2019 totaled $9.29 million. That amount is expected to increase to $9.37 million in 2020. In 2019, $607,839 was budgeted for
police operations. In 2020, the budget for police operations is $668,326. In a budget statement, Hornik said, “The 2020 budgeted appropriations result in an overall increase in appropriations of $969,838, or 2.48%, inclusive of a onetime emergency appropriation approved in 2019 for the severe summer storm of July 22, 2019. “Net of the emergency appropriation, the 2020 budget is proposed to increase by just 2% over 2019. There is nothing more important to me than the safety of our students and educators. “To that end, the township’s school security partnership with both the K-8 and Freehold Regional school districts remains fully funded in this 2020 budget.
“The township’s mandated payment for the state pension system is fully funded, representing an increase of approximately $200,000,” the mayor said. Hornik said the 2020 budget is under the state’s 2% tax levy cap by $1 million and under the state’s spending cap by $1.63 million. Regarding capital improvements for 2020, he said, “We look forward to the state implementing improvements to main township intersections on the Route 79 corridor as part of the Route 79 reconstruction project. “At no cost to local taxpayers, this project will result in a complete repaving of the highway and improvements to numerous intersections in Marlboro, in-
cluding a combination of Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades and traffic striping and signal modifications as warranted at School Road, Wyncrest Road, Tennent Road, Route 520, Ryan Road and Lloyd Road. “Our capital plan will continue to focus on roads and improvements to walkways and traffic intersections to improve vehicle safety, as well as to enhance the walkability of our community. “The Stattel farm properties at the busiest intersection in the township (Route 520 and Route 79) are part of a plan to connect and make key locations more accessible, including schools, the municipal complex and library, retail establishments and houses of worship,” the mayor said.
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FULLY INSURED
Electrical
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NM-00429358
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NM-00428654
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Tree Service, Inc.
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732-354-3788
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NM-00428712
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LANDSCAPING INC.
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NM-00428688
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Masonry/Paving
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NM-00428667
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NM-00425303
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Pool Care
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Liner Replacements •Pump & Motor Work
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Roofing/Siding
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NM-00429381
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By Rick Gables ABC will celebrate the legendary Garry Marshall on Tuesday, May 12, at 8 p.m. ET/PT with its 2-hour special, The Happy Days of Garry Marshall. In a one-of-a-kind, heartfelt tribute to a Hollywood legend, the stars of some of TV and film’s most iconic titles, including Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, Mork & Mindy, Pretty Woman and The Princess Diaries, come together for this celebration. Marshall’s family and friends share their favorite memories of the creative genius behind some of the most memorable series in television history. Garry Marshall also directed a wide range of critically acclaimed feature films. National Geographic Channel will premiere the second season of Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted on Sunday, May 10, at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The new season will feature Gordon Ramsay continuing his journey across the globe, embarking on exhilarating missions to unearth world cultures through food and adventure. Ramsay meets with indigenous people around the globe to learn about the cultures, dishes and flavors unique to each location. Every ingredient he harvests and dish he tastes will inspire
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Cast of “Happy Days”
a new recipe from scratch, created to represent the heart of that culture. Each episode concludes with Ramsay challenging himself with a local food legend by his side, putting his newfound skills to the test as they cook a feast together for the natives. Smithsonian Channel offers us the opportunity to explore the royal lifestyles and fascinating stories behind Britain’s stately homes with its new series, An American Aristocrat’s Guide to Great Estates, premiering Sunday, May 17, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Julie Montagu, Viscountess Hinchingbrooke, gives an all-access pass into some of Great Britain’s most magnificent homes, revealing their incredible histories and the aristocratic families, both past and present, who have taken up residence in each estate. The series offers an intimate tour of estates with priceless treasures, exquisite gardens, aristocratic dramas and deep secrets. In the new eight-part series, Julie explores the challenges of living in a national treasure and the creative ways owners keep their estates running. In the premiere episode, Julie travels to a remote corner of the country to visit a family that has been at the heart of British history for centuries. The Duke and Duchess of Argyll are raising their three children at the legendary home of the Campbell clan, a spectacular Gothic castle on the edge of Loch Fyne in the Scottish Highlands.