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Vote expected on proposed zone change By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor

schools, New Jersey’s education community has made a valiant effort to transition our students to digital learning,” said Dr. Lawrence S. Feinsod, NJSBA executive director. “Now, as we look toward the reopening of schools, the education community faces even greater challenges.”

arket rate housing and affordable housing would be permitted to be constructed at a location in Manalapan under the terms of an ordinance that is expected to be considered for adoption at the May 27 meeting of the Township Committee. During a meeting on May 13, committee members conducted a public hearing on an ordinance that proposes to establish an affordable housing overlay zone on a 57acre parcel in Manalapan’s SED-2W (special economic development) and R-AG/4 (agricultural) zone on Route 33. The creation of the overlay zone means guidelines will be established that will permit the construction of multi-family housing with an inclusionary set-aside of affordable housing, according to the ordinance. After hearing from several members of the public, committee members closed the public hearing, but did not vote on the ordinance. Action on the ordinance was carried to the governing body’s May 27 meeting. Township Attorney Roger McLaughlin said the property where the overlay zone is proposed is at Route 33 and Iron Ore Road. He said the property is owned by the Diocese of Trenton and that Toll Brothers has submitted a concept plan for a residential development there. McLaughlin said the proposed zoning would allow the construction of up to 320 housing units, with a 30% set-aside for affordable housing (96 units), at the Route 33 and Iron Ore Road location. An inclusionary development means

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Significant improvements have almost been completed at one of the busiest locations in Monmouth County - the intersection of Route 34 and Route 537 in Colts Neck. This view taken in the past week is looking south on Route 34. In the summer of 2017, the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders awarded a $17.45 million contract to Rencor Inc. to complete the project. Lanes of travel have been added and two bridges over Mine Brook near the intersection have been replaced. The freeholders said a majority of the project’s cost would be borne by the federal government.

NJSBA releases report on reopening schools

he New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) has released a special report exploring issues involved in the reopening of schools following the closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The report was released on May 20 by the association which is a federation of the state’s local boards of education and in-

cludes the majority of New Jersey’s charter schools as associate members. NJSBA provides training, advocacy and support to advance public education and promotes the achievement of all students through effective governance, according to a press release. “In the two months since the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of our public

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By STEVEN BASSIN Staff Writer

he crack of the bat. The announcement of runners: take your mark. Game-winning goals and spikes galore. Those were the moments high school spring sports athletes and coaches were looking forward to during the 2020 season. The global coronavirus pandemic put a halt to all those fun moments of the spring sports season that was officially canceled on May 4 when Gov. Phil Murphy announced New Jersey’s schools would be closed for the remainder of the academic year. In a statement, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) said, “Following today’s announcement by Gov. Murphy, the NJSIAA has officially canceled New Jersey’s 2020 high school spring sports season. “This decision was not made lightly and we are disappointed for the thousands of New Jersey student-athletes who will be unable to compete this spring. “While we remained hopeful to the end, and left open every possibility, competition simply is not feasible given the circumstances,” the association said. COVID-19 dealt a tough blow to New Jersey’s scholastic athletes. It cost individuals their senior season and teams lost out on a spring that could have featured state and conference championships. The Jackson Memorial High School baseball team had a talented squad that was prepared to make a run at a second state sectional title in three years and a Shore Conference Tournament championship. Seniors Carmine Petosa and Ryan Lasko were set up to lead a powerful Jaguars lineup that would go along with a solid pitching rotation led by junior right-hander Matt Potok and senior left-hander Nick Beetel. “We had a great crop of kids coming back,” Jackson Memorial Coach Frank Malta said. “They all put a lot of hard work in during the off-season and you wanted to see that pay off during the season. We wanted to see them compete one more time.” Malta said the team saw the decision from the NJSIAA and the governor coming, but said it didn’t make it easier when it was announced as the players were very disappointed the season was canceled. Entering what would have been his 16th season at the helm, Malta said he feels for his players and especially his seniors.

“The seniors on our team and the seniors across the state are losing out on their last chance to compete at the high school level and play with kids they grew up with. Those are great memories they are not getting the chance to make,” Malta said. Malta is hopeful he will be able to give his seniors and the rest of the players in the program an opportunity to play together this summer. The coach said the team has a plan in place if restrictions are lifted this summer. “Everybody is all in for three-and-ahalf weeks of practice and inter-squad scrimmages,” he said. “When things let up, we are going to come together.” Playing against other teams in the area is another possibility, Malta said. The Allentown High School baseball team is planning to hold similar activities if allowed, with all players expected to come together for team practices, Coach Brian Nice said. Allentown was coming off a 14-10 season in 2019 after reaching the Group 3 final the previous two years. With nine seniors, led by Jack Nitti and Danny McCormick, Allentown was set up for a turnaround season in 2020. No matter what the expectations of the team were going into the season, Nice said the season being canceled is disappointing. “Nobody thought after our practice on March 13 that it would be our last one for the whole season,” Nice said. “We thought maybe we would just be away for a week or two at first. Regardless of how good of a team you are, it’s still disappointing not to be able to play.” The season’s cancellation affected many high school baseball players who were looking toward this spring as a chance to help them in their aspirations to play in college and professionally. Colts Neck High School senior Robert Mannino is among the players who lost out on a chance to impress college teams this spring. Mannino, who is a resident of Marlboro, jumped onto the scene in the Shore Conference with a solid sophomore year. He followed that season with a terrific junior campaign by hitting .368 with two home runs and 12 RBI. He had a .538 onbase percentage and slugged .632, despite missing time and dealing with a shoulder injury all season. Mannino’s shoulder prevented him from taking his place behind the plate at catcher and stalled his recruitment process.

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Colts Neck High School’s Robert Mannino smacks a base hit during a game against Middletown North High School during the 2019 season.

Feeling closer to 100% coming into this spring, Mannino was ready to have a great senior season to attract more college interest, but COVID-19 stopped that plan in its tracks. “I felt lost when I heard the news, to be honest,” Mannino said. “I worked really hard in the off-season. I didn’t get the opportunity to have the senior season I wanted to have. It was tough.” Mannino is undecided about what he will do next, but said he will most likely do a post-grad year. Mannino said he would be up for the chance to play in any type of senior all-star game or summer league if restrictions are lifted. He is motivated after losing out on the 2020 season to make the most of the chanc-

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es he gets going forward. “My motivation is to be myself and keep moving forward,” Mannino said. “You never know what opportunities are going to come next.” To the circle on the softball field, Saint John Vianney High School pitcher Julia Parker is another senior missing the chance to contend for a championship. Lancers Coach Kim Lombardi said it is sad not to be able to see Parker and the rest of her squad take the field this season. In Lombardi’s eyes, it is a missed opportunity for players to take their game to the next level and for those who were going to get their first chance at getting to showcase their talents on the diamond.

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communities; â&#x20AC;˘ Provide an adequate pool of educators by enabling teacher candidates to complete training, such as classroom observations, which was disrupted due to the health emergency. Other recommendations address strategies to meet the mental health and emotional needs of students and staff; policy regarding the use of personal protective equipment; modification of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school district evaluation system â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so districts are not penalized for actions necessary to address the pandemic; administration of tests to identify the need for remediation; and adequate funding to provide such programs, according to the press release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As the New Jersey Department of Education begins charting a course to reopen schools, NJSBAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s special report will provide the critical perspective of local boards of education and school district leaders,â&#x20AC;? Feinsod said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We look forward to contributing to this important undertaking.â&#x20AC;? The special report can be accessed at www.njsba.org/new-normal2020

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In comparison, in case you were wondering, the full size Rogue comes standard with a 2.5 liter, four cylinder engine that puts out a more robust 170 horsepower. For what its worth, my suggestion is for Nissan to put a blower – or turbo – in the Rogue Sport engine to give it that little extra power push it needs. Nissan offers up the Rogue Sport in three models: the entry level S at a base price of $23,285; the SV ($25,085) and the top of the line SL, with a base price of $29,310. Each model is offered in front wheel or all wheel drive variations. My tester was the AWD SL that carried a bottom line sticker price of $33,020. Added options to my tester included: $395 for premium paint (Scarlet Ember); $280 for carpeted floor mats with cargo area protector and a first aid kit; $1,990 for a Premium Package and $1,045 for destination and delivery. The Premium Package includes a power sliding moonroof, LED low and high beam headlights and an auto dimming inside mirror with a Homelink universal transceiver.

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The EPA gas mileage ratings for the Rogue Sport are a reasonably impressive 27 miles per gallon overall – 30 mpg on the highway and 24 in city driving. The EPA estimates that the Rogue Sport will cost about $1,400 a year, on average, to gas up. It uses an estimated 3.7 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven. The Rogue Sport SL AWD model has not been crash tested by the government’s 5-star safety rating test yet. Some of the nicer amenities that come standard with the 2019 Rogue Sport SL AWD include: 8 way power driver seat, including two way lumbar support; 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels; a Bose premium audio system with nine speakers; Apple Car Play and Android Auto; a 7-inch color display screen with multi touch control and navigation; a heated leather wrapped steering wheel, and more. Overall, the Nissan Rogue Sport has received fairly positive reviews from the general automotive press. Consumer Reports says, “The engine is pleasant, but not overly powerful. The Sport handles responsively and rides in a refined manner, with cabin noise kept to reasonable levels. We like the easy to use controls and infotainment system.” And, the folks at Car and Driver state, “It has an economical powertrain, soaks up bumps admirably and has a spacious and well designed cabin. It is competent, handsome and accommodating. This is one crossover you could bring home to meet your mother.” So, the bottom line is, if you are looking for a good all around sub-compact crossover SUV and are not looking for an aggressive sporty vehicle, you should give this model serious consideration in this class. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears regularly. Comments and suggestions are welcome. You can contact me at peter@capitalmotorcars.com. Editorial: 732-358-5200 Fax: 732-385-8868 Email: news@thenewstranscript.com Sports Email:

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U.S. sues Jackson for allegedly targeting Orthodox Jewish community By CHARLES DAYE Staff Writer

JACKSON – The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Jackson Township and the Jackson Planning Board which alleges those municipal bodies implemented zoning ordinances that intentionally restrict the operation of religious schools and housing associated with such schools, including religious boarding schools known as yeshivas, as required by the Orthodox Jewish community. The Justice Department made the announcement in a May 20 press release. The government’s complaint alleges the Jackson Township Council adopted two ordinances and the Planning Board applied those ordinances in a manner that discriminated against the Orthodox Jewish community in violation of the federal Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 (RLUIPA) and the Fair Housing Act (FHA), according to the press release. Both municipal ordinances expressly prohibit dormitories throughout Jackson, making it impossible for religious boarding schools such as Orthodox Jewish yeshivas to establish themselves in the municipality, according to the press release.

Although Jackson officials adopted the ordinances to prevent dormitories anywhere in Jackson, the Planning Board has since approved, without requiring a variance, plans for two non-religious projects with dormitory-type housing (Jackson Adventure Crossing and Trophy Park, both on Route 537), according to the press release. During a recent meeting, Township Council members introduced two ordinances that propose to repeal the 2017 dormitory ordinances referred to in the government’s action. The council may take final action on those ordinances during its May 26 meeting. “Religious discrimination has no place in our society and runs counter to the founding principles of our nation,” U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito said. “No religious community should ever face unlawful barriers or be singled out for inferior treatment. This complaint reflects our continued commitment to combat discrimination and unequal treatment.” “Using zoning laws to target Orthodox Jewish individuals for intentional discrimination and to exclude them from a community is illegal and utterly incompatible with this nation’s values,” said Eric Dreiband, assistant attorney general for the Civil

John “Jack” Ostermiller August 25,1934 to May 17, 2020 John “Jack” Ostermiller, 85, of Jackson (formerly of Freehold) passed away peacefully on May 17, 2020 at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. Jack was born on August 25,1934 in Irvington, New Jersey. In 1941, his family moved to Freehold where they owned and operated The Strand Bakery on Main Street until 1962 when it was destroyed by a ﬁre. A graduate of Freehold High School,Jack wrestled professionally from 1958-1968 and developed a local following. He became known as “Scrappy Jack” or “The Mad Baker” wrestling at Convention Hall in Asbury Park and at various venues throughout the US and internationally. Like his parents, Jack was an entrepreneur and owned and operated Donut King from 1970-1980 and The Olympic Health Center from 1981-1993. He was a member of The Auxiliary Coast Guard on the Jersey shore. Jack enjoyed dining out, traveling, reading, and was passionate about his German heritage. Mostly though, he loved spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed. Jack was predeceased by his wife, Louise in 1992, his sister Jane Ostermiller in 2009, and his sister Betty Grinevetsky in 2018. He is survived by his daughter, Laura Scher and her husband Glenn, his son, John and his wife Diana, his grandchildren: Jared, Tyler, Alex, and Kate and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association in Jack’s memory. A memorial gathering to celebrate Jack’s life will be held at a future date.

REGIONAL INTEREST Rights Division. “Let me be clear. The Department of Justice will use the full force of its authority to stop such anti-Semitic conduct and prevent its recurrence,” Dreibland said. The government’s complaint also alleges that the township and the Planning Board enacted the ordinances with respect to religious dormitories against a backdrop of extreme animus by Jackson residents and township decision-makers toward the Orthodox Jewish community and a movement by residents to keep Orthodox Jews from settling in Jackson, according to the press release. The complaint alleges that the township and the Planning Board’s actions toward the Orthodox Jewish community violate RLUIPA’s non-discrimination and equal terms provisions, as well as the FHA. RLUIPA is a federal law that protects religious institutions from unduly burden-

some or discriminatory land use regulations. In June 2018, the Justice Department announced its Place to Worship Initiative, which focuses on RLUIPA’s provisions that protect the rights of houses of worship and other religious institutions to worship on their land, according to the press release. On May 21, Township Council President Alex Sauickie said municipal officials have seen the press release from the Department of Justice, but had not received the government’s formal complaint. “We saw the press release, however, we have not received the formal complaint as of today. While we feel there were clearly factual inaccuracies in the press release, and the town was not given an opportunity to present our side of things, we cannot comment any further until we have an opportunity to review the complaint,” Sauickie said.

Freeholders thank nurses for essential role in crisis

n recognition of the recent celebration of National Nurses Week, the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders thanked all nurses, especially the Monmouth County Health Department public nurses and volunteer nurses, for the vital role they play in healthcare and the COVID-19 pandemic. “As a former nurse, I know firsthand that nurses give care, comfort and attention to others in their most vulnerable and stressful times. Nurses are putting the needs of their patients before everything and we cannot thank them enough,” Freeholder Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley said. “I would like to encourage the public to keep nurses in their thoughts and prayers as we thank them for their tremendous sacrifice and critically necessary work,” Kiley said. In a press release, county officials said that according to the New Jersey Department of Health, throughout New Jersey there are more than 170,000 registered nurses who are currently helping COV-

ID-19 patients in hospitals, field hospitals and testing centers. They assist with the health of residents in long-term care facilities, general medical offices and in the entirety of the medical field where they administer shots, perform exams and advocate for the well-being of the public, according to the press release. “This year, National Nurses Week occurred during an international health pandemic when we need to acknowledge and respect nurses and their important role in our communities now more than ever,” Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone said. “I am so grateful for all of the nurses, especially the volunteer school nurses at the Health Department who are the backbone of public health and are at the forefront of the battle against COVID-19. “I would also like to commend Christopher Merkel, the county’s public health coordinator, and his entire staff who continue to make residents’ health their top priority,” Arnone said.

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“It’s very sad for all our seniors and everyone on our team,” Lombardi said. “The seniors wanted to accomplish a lot this year. You are sad for the players who were finally going to get their time to shine. It affected everyone.” Lombardi has made it known to the players who are returning in 2021 that it is important to work hard in the off-season after they missed out on a chance to develop their skills more this spring. As for any possible activities in the summer, Lombardi said the team has nothing planned, but if someone wants to play, the Lancers would be ready to go. Over to the sport of lacrosse, the

Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School girls lacrosse team was hoping for a consecutive trip to the state sectional championship game. With a team featuring 11 seniors, Coach Ashley O’Keefe felt bad her squad was unable to compete this spring and make their own market as a unit. “Each year is a different group and as a coach, you love to see what they can accomplish together,” O’Keefe said. During these challenging times, O’Keefe has tried her best to tell each of her players to keep positive. She said the players have done a great job pushing each other along and being there for each other through everything they have faced this spring.

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Since her seniors were not able to have a Senior Day, O’Keefe, her coaches and underclassman helped organize a Drive-By Senior Day to honor each of the 11 players who will graduate in June. Because the team also was not able to hold its annual Kickoff Party this spring, O’Keefe said the players are hoping to be able to throw a combined Senior Day/ Kickoff party in the summer. Summer league games and inter-squad scrimmages are other activities O’Keefe hopes her team can take part in over the summer. “We are keeping our fingers crossed for a summer tournament of sorts,” O’Keefe said. “Hopefully we can get some games in and give the seniors some closure.” A Senior Day activity is something the Red Bank Regional High School track and field program is hoping to hold this summer for its senior athletes, girls track and field Coach Brendan McGoldrick said. Every year during the last practice before the state sectional meet, seniors from the boys and girls squads participate in the Seniors Last Lap: All of the seniors jog in a group around the track as their teammates

and coaches cheer them on as a way to honor them for their hard work during the last four years. McGoldrick is hoping that at some point during the summer, them members of both squads can get together and honor the seniors in that way. With the 2020 season being canceled, McGoldrick and the coaches from both teams helped to set up a virtual event for their athletes. Each sprinter or distance runner would time himself of herself in an event in which they would have competed during the season. Throwers would send in their marks from throwing the shot put, javelin or discus. Jumpers and pole vaulters would do the same. “We had a very special class of senior athletes,” McGoldrick said. “It is very difficult for them not getting the chance to compete for the last time in high school. These are life lessons we all can learn from. Hopefully we can also get together in the summer and send the seniors out the right way.”

CME Associates will provide services at new town hall site By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer

FREEHOLD – Municipal officials in Freehold Borough are continuing to advance a plan to establish a new Borough Hall, police department headquarters and municipal court in a building on Mechanic Street. On May 4, Borough Council members awarded a $10,000 contract to CME Associates for geotechnical services at 30 Mechanic St. Geotechnical services help to determine if a site is suitable for a proposed project. Freehold Borough is in the process of purchasing the building for $3.3 million. The building was previously used by the Monmouth County Probation Department. Municipal officials have said they plan to renovate, retrofit and use the building as Borough Hall, as the headquarters of the Freehold Borough Police Department and as the municipal court. At present, Borough Hall is on West Main Street and the police department and municipal court are in the Rug Mill Towers on Jackson Street.

Council members previously awarded a $67,360 contract to DMR Architects to design a layout of the building and to supervise construction and retrofitting of the new municipal headquarters. According to a resolution awarding the contract to CME Associates, DMR Architects had subcontracted CME Associates to provide geotechnical services. Representatives of CME Associates subsequently notified borough officials the firm could provide the services, which would reduce the amount of the contract with DMR Architects. Representatives of DMR Architects agreed certain services could be removed from the firm’s contract and that CME Associates could contract directly with Freehold Borough for the geotechnical services, according to the resolution. The council has adopted an ordinance which authorizes the $3.3 million purchase of the building at 30 Mechanic St. Municipal officials hope to begin retrofitting the building by Aug. 1. The seller will undertake the retrofitting work after being provided with plans by the borough.

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Marlboro school board adopts $94M budget for 2020-21 By PETER ELACQUA

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MARLBORO – The Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education has adopted a budget for the 2020-21 school year that totals $94.25 million. The budget calls for a local tax levy of $77.65 million to be paid by Marlboro’s residential and commercial property owners. The taxpayers’ share of the budget revenue will be about 84.5%. During a meeting on April 28, board President Robyn Wolfe, Vice President Randy Heller and board members Kathleen Amster, Tricia Branch, Robert Daniel, Vlad Goldfarb, Stephen Shifrinson, Jennifer Silacci and Susan Shrem voted “yes” on a motion to adopt the budget. The school district’s 2019-20 budget totaled $92.16 million and was supported by a tax levy of $77.9 million, so while overall spending will increase by about $2 million for the upcoming school year, the amount to be collected in property taxes has decreased by about $300,000. Business Administrator Vincent Caravello said the tax levy has decreased because the district no longer has to make a debt service payment. Marlboro’s state aid will be reduced by $850,000, from $10.6 million in 201920 to $9.75 million in 2020-21. Under the terms of a state law known as S-2 that was enacted in 2018, the school district’s state aid will continue to be reduced each year through the 2024-25 school year. Administrators said the 2020-21 budget

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will use $1.15 million from the district’s surplus fund (savings) and $835,393 from a budgeted fund balance as revenue. The budget includes an appropriation of $2 million from the maintenance reserve fund and an appropriation of $1.65 million from capital reserves for the district’s share of a $19.65 million Energy Savings Improvement Program. Caravello said the number of staff members in the district will remain stable, however, some employees will be reassigned to a different school for the upcoming academic year. According to a budget presentation, $1.84 million in capital improvements will include a partial roof replacement at the Defino Central School; and concrete

and asphalt repairs at the Asher Holmes, Dugan, Defino, Marlboro Elementary and Robertsville schools, Marlboro Memorial Middle School and the David C. Abbott Early Learning Center. Other improvements will include interior door replacement at Marlboro Elementary, exterior door replacement at Robertsville and gym floor refinishing at Asher Holmes. In 2019-20, Marlboro’s K-8 school tax rate was $1.08 per $100 of assessed valuation. The average home in the township was assessed at $494,605. The owner of that home paid about $5,342 in K-8 school taxes. In 2020-21, Marlboro’s K-8 school tax rate is projected to decrease to $1.07

per $100 of assessed valuation. The average home in the township is assessed at $495,093. The owner of that home will pay about $5,297 in K-8 school taxes. School taxes are one item on a property owner’s tax bill, which also includes Monmouth County taxes, Marlboro municipal taxes, Freehold Regional High School District taxes and a fire district tax. The total amount an individual pays in property taxes is determined by the assessed value of his home and/or property and the tax rate that is set by each taxing entity. Caravello said the school district’s current enrollment is 4,760 pupils. The estimated enrollment for the 2020-21 school year is 4,744 students.

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Actress Sofia Vergara joins the judges’ table on ‘America’s Got Talent’ Season 15 By Emily Aslanian

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things that I could relate to, what the contestant was saying, what they were going through that I had gone through in my life that really moved me. But then, when that happens, you also want to be fair. You [have] to be honest about the talent. You’re also participating a lot — you got to pull a sword from someone’s throat onstage! It’s nerve-wracking [being onstage] because you don’t know what they’re going to do and you have to play it cool. I [didn’t] want to say no, because I’m just starting on the show, so, I said yes to everything, but that act with the sword was really crazy. How was your first meeting with the judges? I felt, at the beginning, like it was my first day at school. I had maybe seen them once or twice [before]. I was a little, not nervous, but excited to meet them, because I had been working for 11 years with a group of people that became my real family, you know? It was super weird, like we never had a problem. And so, what are the odds that I’m going to come to a new show immediately? I had only had one week off from Modern Family. Then, the moment I sat there, they were all helping me, giving me tips, just super nice. I really feel so lucky.

What do you think of the new season of ‘Penny Dreadful?’ Question: I recently watched the pilot episode of Showtime’s Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, and I really enjoyed it. I thought the performances were good, especially Natalie Dormer. However, I tried watching a few episodes of the original Penny Dreadful series, and this one seems very different, not just in terms of characters, but also with regards to tone and premise. The nature of the new show might be too different for fans of the original, but new fans may be hesitant to watch due to the same name. What do you think about the title association and how this could affect opinions on the new series? —Marissa Matt Roush: These two Pennys could hardly be more different, and your question is a good one. While Natalie Dormer is terrific in her various guises as the evil shape-shifting demon stirring up mayhem

in 1930s Los Angeles, I’m finding the supernatural elements of City of Angels more distracting than compelling, whereas the Gothic horrors of the original series, mashing up various iconic monsters of literature and legend, was pure intoxication to me. I am curious how fans of the original series will react to the new version. City of Angels works best for me as a crime drama wrapped in a social commentary, and I’m not sure that’s what I or anyone else expected from the anthology’s second act. To submit questions to TV Critic Matt Roush, go to: tvinsider.com @TVGMMattRoush

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NEWS BRIEFS On May 19, the Visiting Nurse Association Health Group (VNAHG) announced it had cared for its 600th patient infected with COVID-19 since the outbreak began. VNAHG has been providing comprehensive care in the home and community for COVID-19 patients. The overarching goal of VNAHG’s COVID-19 efforts has been to protect patients and employees while playing a critical role in helping to get people home safely from hospitals and nursing facilities, according to a press release. Working with its joint venture health system partners and community relationships, VNAHG was one of the first home health and hospice care organizations to take COVID-19 referrals from hospitals and nursing facilities and treat patients who are stable enough to return to their home, according to the press release. A team of nurses volunteered to be trained to treat COVID-19 patients and help develop a safe clinical protocol to provide high quality care at home for COVID-19 patients. The team is overseen and supported by a medical director who specializes in geriatric medicine, as most of the home COVID-19 patients have been older adults. Telehealth visits have been added to patient care plans, and virtual visits and remote monitoring are being deployed, according to the press release.

ON CAMPUS Centenary University, Hackettstown, recognized 21 students for outstanding contributions to the university and the community during the 2020 Student Leadership Awards ceremony. Derek Elliott of Freehold received the Everett Johnson Award.

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Legal Notices Notice

2020 Municipal Budget

Of the TOWNSHIP of COLTS NECK County of MONMOUTH for the ﬁscal year 2020.

Revenue and Appropriations Summaries Summary of Revenues

Anticipated

1. Surplus 2. Total Miscellaneous Revenues 3. Receipts from Delinquent Taxes 4. a) Local Tax for Municipal Purposes b) Addition to Local School District Tax c) Minimum Library Tax Tot Amt to be Rsd by Taxes for Sup of Muni Bnd Total General Revenues

2020 1,600,000.00 2,283,758.26 400,000.00 7,812,121.75 0.00 0.00 7,812,121.75 12,095,880.01

2019 1,600,000.00 2,600,790.43 500,000.00 7,852,954.72· 0.00 0.00 7,852,954.72 12,553,745.15

Summary of Appropriations 1. Operating Expenses: Salaries & Wages Other Expenses 2. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations 3. Capital Improvements 4. Debt Service (Include for School Purposes) 5. Reserve for Uncollected Taxes Total General Appropriations Total Number of Employees

2020 Budget 4,206,259.62 3,916,653.26 1,102,656.00 345,000.00 1,525,311.13 1,000,000.00 12,095,880.01 40

Final 2019 Budget 4,278,327.17 4,004,274.82 1,023,460.03 800,000.00 1,447,683.13 1,000,000.00 12,553,745.15 40

Balance of Outstanding Debt Interest Principal Outstanding Balance

2020 1,344,200.00 6,687,719.24 8,031,919.24

Notice is hereby given that the budget and tax resolution was approved by the GOVERNING BODY of the TOWNSHIP of COLTS NECK, County of MONMOUTH on May 13, 2020. A hearing on the budget and tax resolution will be held at Colts Neck Township Municipal Building , on June 10th, 2020 at 7:30 PM at which time and place objections to the Budget and Tax Resolution for the year 2020 may be presented by taxpayers or other interested parties. Copies of the budget are available in the ofﬁce of Trina Lindsey, Municipal Clerk at the Municipal Building, 124 Cedar Drive Colts Neck, New Jersey, or by calling 732-462-5470 during the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM News Transcript 5/27/20 Fee: $103.68 Afﬁdavit: $20.00 NM-00430955

LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on May 21, 2020, action was taken by the Zoning Board of the Township of Colts Neck on the following: 1. ZB1028 – O’Connor – Block 43.01, Lot 5 – 12 Burlington Trail Memorialization of Resolution granting approval to modify rear deck to an existing dwelling in the A-1 Zone. A variance is required to permit a rear setback of 43ʼ where 46.4ʼ is required. 2. ZB1030 – Rytter – Block 17, Lots 1 & 26 – 17 Revolutionary Road Memorialization of Resolution denying request to construct a two story addition and breezeway to a single family dwelling in the A-1 Zone. Variances are required to permit a front setback of 77ʼ where 93ʼ is required and 77ʼ is existing and a side yard setback of 20ʼ where 50ʼ is required and 60ʼ currently exist. The Resolution of the Board has been filed in the Office of the Board and is available for inspection. Ruth Leininger Zoning Administrator News Transcript 5/27/2020 Fee: $32.40 Affidavit: $20.00

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NEWSPAPER MEDIA GROUP • www.centraljersey.com

May 27, 2020

Vote expected on proposed zone change in Manalapan (Continued from page 1)

the affordable housing (96 rental units) and market rate housing (224 townhouses), if such a development is eventually approved, would share the property. Any plan that proposes development at the site in question would be subject to review by the Manalapan Planning Board. Residents would be able to comment on the plan during a public hearing before the board, McLaughlin said.

Individuals who own property within 200 feet of the affordable housing overlay zone that is being proposed will receive a notice if and when a development application is scheduled for a hearing before the Planning Board. Mayor Jack McNaboe said a development plan for the Route 33 and Iron Ore Road property could come before the Planning Board in late 2020 or in 2021. Resident Richard Concato of La Valley Drive addressed the Township Commit-

tee members and municipal professionals during the public hearing on the ordinance. He asked for an explanation of New Jersey’s affordable housing situation, which McLaughlin and Township Planner Jennifer Beahm provided. McLaughlin and Beahm said Manalapan, like other municipalities in New Jersey, is under a court order to provide opportunities for the construction of affordable housing within its borders. Affordable housing is defined as hous-

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ing that is sold or rented at below market rates to individuals and families whose income meets certain guidelines. Manalapan has a court-approved affordable housing settlement agreement which identifies the Diocese of Trenton property as a location for affordable housing in the community, McLaughlin said. The attorney said the Planning Board has found the proposed ordinance to be substantially consistent with Manalapan’s master plan, which is the document that outlines how the township will be developed. “Will this (residential development) be jammed down our throats?” Concato asked municipal officials. “Affordable housing is a mandate being imposed on us by the state Supreme Court,” Beahm said. “We like living in the woods and that is being taken away from us. I don’t want it (residential development). No one on La Valley Drive wants it,” Concato said. McLaughlin and Beahm explained that the development of affordable housing was initially under the purview of the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing (COAH). When COAH failed to promulgate and enforce regulations related to the development of affordable housing, the matter came under the jurisdiction of New Jersey’s court system, which has mandated compliance with previous court rulings, they said.

ON CAMPUS

Sonia Biggers of Freehold has graduated from Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, Utah, with an Associate of Science in General Studies.

Brianna Pacifico of Manalapan has received a degree from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, traditional ceremonies could not take place, but all degrees will be conferred upon completion of coursework.

The University of Tampa, Fla., announced that the following area residents have graduated: Zachary Halperin of Freehold, Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship; Nicole Heligman of Morganville, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design; Jaime Weiss of Freehold, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Sociology; and Anjali Wood of Manalapan, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in New Media Production.