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Young men attain rank of Eagle Scout during ceremony

reehold Boy Scout Troop 18 members Robert J Lombardi, 16, of Freehold Township, and Joseph Daniel Schandall, 16, of Freehold Township, have reached the highest rank in scouting. The rank of Eagle Scout is attained by less than 1% of all those who begin the journey through Boy Scouting. Robert is the son of Donna and Rob Lombardi, and Joseph is the son of Carol and Jim Schandall, according to a press release. The young men are members of Troop 18 and they received their Eagle awards at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony held at the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore pavilion in Howell on Aug. 15. Robert’s Eagle Scout project was completed at his former school, the Joseph J. Catena Elementary School in Freehold Township. The project involved leading a group of scouts and adults to repair and refurbish the landscaping in front of the school. The work consisted of installing a low border fence around a statue of the school’s mascot, JJ Colt, to prevent children from climbing on it. Red gravel was placed around JJ Colt to improve and preserve the appearance of the statue. Along the front of the school, two bushes were replaced and two new ones were planted, according to the press release.

Robert also led scouts in placing several tons of red gravel in five large planter beds in front of the school to improve the appearance and prevent weed growth, as well as repairing the fence around a vegetable garden to keep deer and other animals away from the vegetables. Robert is a senior and an entertainment technology major in the Fine and Performing Arts magnet program at Howell High School. He joined Boy Scouts in the fall of 2009 as a first grade Tiger scout in Pack 358. Robert plans to pursue college degrees in music business and finance. Joseph’s Eagle Scout project consisted of constructing roll down shades to cover all of the inside classroom door windows at the middle school he attended, Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School in Freehold Township. The shades were secured to the doors with Velcro. His project addressed the safety of staff members and students if an intruder were to enter the building and tried to look into the classrooms. Joseph led a group of 12 youths and adults for five days to measure each door, construct the shades and install them, according to the press release. Joseph is a senior in the Navy Junior Robert Lombardi, left, and Joseph Schandall

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Marlboro council introduces ordinance to ban short-term rentals By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer

n ordinance that would, if adopted, prohibit residences in Marlboro from being rented on a short-term basis will be considered for adoption by the Township Council on Sept. 17. The ordinance was introduced by council members on Aug. 13.

The ordinance states it will be “unlawful for an owner, lessor, sub-lessor, any other person or entity with possessory right in a dwelling unit, their principals, partners or shareholders, or their agents, employees or representatives to receive or obtain actual or anticipated consideration for advertising, offering and/or permitting, allowing or suffering the use or occupancy of any

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dwelling unit or of any residential property … for a period of less than 30 consecutive days.” The ordinance excludes hotels, motels, rooming houses, boarding houses and bed and breakfast establishments that are otherwise permitted under the municipal code. Asked why municipal ofﬁcials are pursuing such a law at this time, Mayor Jona-

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than Hornik said, “Since the beginning of the summer, we have seen a large increase in daily backyard and house rentals for parties where a large number of out-of-area visitors have come to town to party for the day. “These ‘parties’ violate social distancing requirements and risk the spread of

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A “Meet the Artists” reception featuring exhibiting members of the Guild of Creative Art will be held from 4-6 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Oyster Point Hotel, Red Bank. A ticket is required to attend. Ten people will be allowed to view the artwork for a 20-minute period; choose a time by visiting https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oyster-point-of-view-openingtickets-118398736809. The artists will be exhibiting works in various media during “Oyster Point of View” now through Sept. 20 on the second floor of the Oyster Point Hotel. Pictured above left is “Atlantic Sunrise,” an oil painting by George Hess of Red Bank, and “Reflection,” a photograph by Marino Cirillo of Red Bank. Visit guildofcreativeart.org to view past, current and future “Art Galleries Online” exhibits.

New law authorizes towns, counties to issue relief bonds Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation (A-3791) which authorizes New Jersey’s municipalities and counties to borrow funds to cover revenue shortfalls and expenditures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, by issuing bonds and notes. The ﬁnal legislation included improvements recommended by Murphy in his prior conditional veto issued on July 30, according to a press release from the governor’s ofﬁce. “The COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing economic crisis has left no corner of our state untouched,” Murphy said in the press release. “In the absence of muchneeded federal assistance, this legislation will provide an important tool to New Jersey’s municipalities and counties, allowing them to have access to the funds needed to

continue serving residents.” “Municipalities have significant fixed statutory expenses and provide essential services, which have increased as a result of the pandemic,” said Michael F. Cerra, executive director of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities. “Meanwhile local governments are experiencing significant declines in revenue during this pandemic and for the foreseeable future, most of which will not be recaptured. “This new law will provide needed flexibility to maintain essential services, control property taxes and address this unprecedented financial distress. “Our thanks to the Governor and all the legislative sponsors for partnering with the League and other interested stakehold-

ers to provide this critical ﬁnancial tool,” Cerra said. “Municipalities and counties are experiencing revenue shortfalls and expense overruns due to battling COVID-19,” said Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin (DMiddlesex). “All available options, including the ability to borrow funds, must be on the table if we expect our local economies to recoup losses and strengthen post-pandemic,” Coughlin said. “The public health and economic crises brought on by COVID-19 has turned our lives upside down and thrown government budgets around the state into deep uncertainty,” said Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Monmouth). “This legislation will give our local and

county governments an extra tool to help us weather this crisis with as minimal an impact as possible on vital services, programs and taxpayers,” Gopal said. In his conditional veto, Murphy recommended that borrowing would be best accomplished through existing and well established local budgetary and debt structures instead of a new, additional funding mechanism, according to the press release. By amending local borrowing laws, the final legislation allows counties and towns to issue five-year special emergency notes for a broad swath of COVID-19 related costs. The final legislation also expands the special emergency mechanism to permit adoption of a special emergency to address certified COVID-19 related deficits in operations, according to the press release.

and November. The fall issue is available at most county parks and online at www. MonmouthCountyParks.com. Registration is underway and is available online 24/7; or by phone (732-842-4000, ext. 1).

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KEEP GETTING EMERGENCY CARE

STAYING HEALTHY IS PART OF STAYING SAFE. We’ve all spent the past few months taking extra precautions in order to stay safe. But right now, staying healthy is just as important. If you or a loved one is experiencing severe symptoms such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, vision or balance problems or severe abdominal pain, go to the closest emergency room or call 911.

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COVID-19 to our community. Eliminating this risk is important to keep our community safe as we try to move forward in the new normal,” the mayor said. Within the past few weeks, police in Howell and Jackson have reported instances in which individuals have rented a home on a short-term basis and subsequently hosted a large party at the location. Hundreds of party-goers were reported to have attended events at homes in those two communities. Individuals found guilty of violating the ordinance would be subject to a ﬁne of not more than $2,000, community service, or a jail term of not more than 90 days. Residents who want to comment on the proposed ordinance may do so when the council conducts a public hearing during its Sept. 17 meeting.

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ROTC program at Colts Neck High School. He joined Boy Scouts in the fall of 2009 as a ﬁrst grade Tiger scout in Pack 358. Joseph’s future plans include attending college with a military scholarship and pursuing a degree in engineering. In recognition of their accomplishments, the Scouts were presented with commendations from governing bodies and civic organizations throughout the area, according to the press release.

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Samantha Hands of Freehold participated as a member of the Alvernia University, Reading, Pa., Student Occupational Therapy Association while studying occupational therapy during the 2019-20 school year. The association works to create a strong community that fosters the values of the occupational therapy profession and brings to life the Franciscan core values of Alvernia University.

The University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisc., announced that two residents of Marlboro graduated in May 2020: Madeleine Davis, College of Letters and Science, Bachelor of Arts, political science, graduated with distinction; and Ellen Marie Lee, College of Letters and Science, Bachelor of Science, computer sciences.

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Hallmark Channel’s Country at Heart By Rick Gables

essy Schram, Niall Matter and Lucas Bryant star in Country at Heart, a new, original movie premiering Saturday, Oct. 3, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Channel. Struggling Nashville singer/songwriter Shayna Cook (Schram) is on the verge of giving up on her career and returns to her small-town home of Silverado just as their local music festival is about to kick off, when a chance encounter with proliﬁc songwriter Grady Connor (Matter) changes everything. He’s trying to write a song for country music star Duke Sterling (Bryant) and Shayna seems like the perfect writing partner. Shayna and Grady grow close and romance blooms as they work on their love song. An upcoming festival offers Shayna the opportunity of a lifetime. Featured in the movie are musical performances by each of the three lead actors. HGTV will premiere its new series Selling the Big Easy on Friday, Sept. 11, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. New Orleans native and resident real estate expert Brittany PicoloRamos specializes in quintessential NOLA properties. The series follows Brittany and her full-service agency as they help families ﬁnd the house of their dreams by

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their homes for top dollar in the city’s vibrant real estate market. With an approachable and effervescent style, Brittany effortlessly guides clients through the buying and selling process while touting the enticing amenities that the Crescent City has to offer. The Biermann crew hits the road for Bravo’s season 8 premiere of Don’t be Tardy on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 10 p.m. ET/PT. During the new season, Kroy is determined to take his tight-knit family on the trip of a lifetime through the United States, which doesn’t quite please Kim and the girls as they are left wondering how their crazy family of eight will survive an entire summer in an RV. Will they be able to handle this adventure, or will it be a major failure? There is no shortage of drama (and wine) for Kim as the Biermann family is tested with this new lifestyle on the road. Brielle and Ariana are closer and more similar than ever. As Ariana prepares to leave for college, Brielle tries to convince her to stay close to home. The younger Biermann (Kaia, Kane, Kash, and KJ) couldn’t be more excited for this experience to create new memories that will last forever. Chef Tracey joins the crew to try keeping the family sane and fed!

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Municipal court changes allow for case resolution without appearance

Members of the public can now ask a prosecutor to review their matters and may be able to resolve their case without having to appear in person, under a recent change to municipal court operations in New Jersey. The Judiciary’s Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) program, which started in midMay in approximately 30 municipal courts, allows court users to dispute a charge and provide information or evidence to municipal prosecutors online, according to a press release from the New Jersey Courts. “These changes are part of a larger effort to make our municipal court system more efficient and more accessible,” New Jersey Supreme Court Chief Justice Stuart Rabner said. “Court users should not have to find childcare or take a day off from work to travel to the courthouse to speak to a prosecutor and try to resolve traffic offenses or routine matters,” he said. The ODR program applies to 37 traffic offenses, such as speeding, failure to have an insurance card, or failure to yield, where defendants commonly provide additional documentation and seek a reduced charge before pleading guilty, according to the press release. Court users can make their requests for

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review to the municipal prosecutor through NJMC Direct. After reviewing the case, the prosecutor can offer a lesser charge or decline to change the charge. If a lesser charge is accepted, the matter will be reviewed by a judge for approval. If approved, the defendant does not need to go to court, according to the press release. If the prosecutor declines to offer a lesser charge, or the judge does not approve the new charge, a hearing date is scheduled for the defendant to appear remotely. Additional courts will offer the program

over the next several weeks as the program expands statewide, according to the press release. Under a second change that went into effect on April 27, 400 minor offenses were added to the Statewide Violations Bureau Schedule. The new offenses include some minor trafﬁc and parking matters, as well as state Fish and Game and Weights and Measures violations. For these, defendants can plead guilty and pay online without having to go to court, according to the press release.

In one of the Judiciary’s ﬁrst actions to reduce municipal court appearances to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Supreme Court on March 16 relaxed court rules that had required only those individuals with “undue hardship” to plead guilty by mail to certain offenses in municipal court. Plea-by-mail does not apply to serious offenses, including those resulting in the likelihood of a driver’s license suspension, jail time or community service, according to the press release.

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Former New Jersey journalists launch wedding business built on storytelling

he number of postponed and canceled weddings due to COVID-19 and its associated lockdowns have caused stress, the loss of a wedding date and uncertainty about when a couple may finally get married. But a new business led by two career storytellers is trying to help couples tie the knot. Storyteller Weddings, a central New Jersey and Jersey Shore-based wedding officiant, planning and music business, recently launched with the goal of organizing socially distant, budget-friendly ceremonies in a pinch, held via video chat or outdoors. Run by two musicians and former journalists, Storyteller Weddings relies on the principals’ interviewing, writing and management skills to deliver a heartfelt wedding ceremony suited for each couple, according to its founders. “We don’t want to see anyone unwillingly give up their wedding date,” said co-founder Jack Murtha, who lives in Neptune and grew up in Brick Township. “We started Storyteller Weddings because we don’t want anyone’s story to go untold. And we don’t want couples to settle for anything less than their dream wedding; even if that dream looks a little different now,” he said. The idea of Storyteller Weddings began several years ago when Murtha officiated co-founder Tom Castles’ wedding. Over the years, the longtime friends

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took on tasks for other ceremonies. Eventually, they noticed one thing too many weddings had in common: The ceremonies were a bore, ridden with clichés and recycled readings. “Wedding ofﬁciants belong to the gig economy and that’s no knock on them,” said Castles, a longtime Middlesex County resident. “But we realized that strong, reported storytelling could make each ceremony more gripping and memorable for a couple and their guests.” Castles and Murtha believe they are the people to do it. Both are New Jersey natives and Rutgers University graduates. They met a decade ago while working for Greater Media Newspapers, the predecessor to Newspaper Media Group/Packet Media LLC, covering Middlesex and Monmouth counties. They have covered much of the state, from New Brunswick to northern New Jersey, for digital media startups, newspapers and magazines. Murtha and Castles have also reported features about health care, technology and the media business. Storyteller Weddings offers wedding ofﬁciant, planning and musical services at the last minute or months in advance. For more information, visit the website www.storytellerweddingsnj.com or email Jack Murtha at jmurtha7@gmail.com

Six homes approved for tract By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer

MARLBORO – The Marlboro Planning Board has approved an application that proposed the construction of six homes on Route 520, west of Dunn Drive. Dunn Drive intersects Route 520 (Newman Springs Road) opposite the Old Brick Reformed Church. There are several medical practices on the county road in the vicinity of the planned residential development. Representatives of Brookstone at Casola Farms appeared before the board during a recent meeting to present an application that proposed the subdivision of 6.9 acres. The applicant was represented by attorney Salvatore Alﬁeri. The application stated there were two lots associated with the project. Lot 1 is 1 acre and contains a 1.5-story home and a shed. Lot 2 is 5.9 acres and contains a one-story dwelling and sheds. Access is provided by three driveways and the two lots share access with each other. The applicant proposed removing all of the existing site improvements and the subdivision of the two lots into seven new lots (six homes and one open space lot). Each home will have access to a new cul de sac that will be named Casola Court. Board Chairman Mark Barenburg, Vice Chairman Andrew Pargament, Township Councilwoman Carol Mazzola and board members Michael Adler, Neil Betoff, Lynn Franco, David Gagliano, Andrew Kessler and Michael Slotopolsky voted “yes” on a motion to approve the application. NM-00434623

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Objectors to warehouses will have chance to state case By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor

MANALAPAN – Two attorneys who represent parties objecting to the proposed construction of a pair of warehouses on Route 33 are expected to present their case to the Manalapan Planning Board Sept. 10. Countryside Developers Inc. is proposing to build two warehouses on an 86-acre property on Route 33 just east of Pegasus

Boulevard in Manalapan. The project is known as the Manalapan Logistics Center. Warehouses are a permitted use in Manalapan’s Special Economic Development zone. One proposed warehouse contains 294,560 square feet of space and the second proposed warehouse contains 302,250 square feet of space. Testimony regarding the application was most recently heard during the board’s

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Aug. 13 meeting. Attorney Salvatore Alfieri, who represents the applicant, called on a principal of the applicant and several professionals to conclude their testimony regarding the site. Terry Sherman, a principal of Countryside Developers, provided historic background regarding the site, which he called the Kaiser farm and which he said has been a family-owned operation since the 1950s. “The family has seen development occur all around them and this property is the hole in the doughnut on Route 33,” Sherman said, adding that the property has been zoned for commercial use for 30 years. Sherman discussed the permits the applicant has secured from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), as well as drainage and grading issues on the tract. Sherman said the application conforms to Manalapan’s development standards and he asked the board members to apply the same standards they have applied during their consideration of other applications along the Route 33 corridor. Julia Algeo, a professional engineer who represents the applicant, offered testimony next and said that since the previous hearing regarding the application took place, the applicant had reduced the size of building A (the building closest to Route 33) from about 305,000 square feet to 294,560 square feet. She said the applicant has maintained a 100-foot-wide stream corridor buffer throughout the site and she said the DEP has issued the applicant wetlands permits. Algeo said agricultural areas that are disturbed during the construction of the warehouses will be revegetated with species native to the site. She said 7 acres would be revegetated. The applicant’s engineer said 31 acres (approximately 37% of the site) would be placed in a conservation easement, including the southern boundary of the property near homes on Gramercy Lane and Astor Drive. “This design is fully compliant with township ordinances,” Algeo said. Traffic engineer John Rea said the application is undergoing a final review by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, which he said has offered no comments on traffic issues. Access to and from the potential warehouse site is provided from Route 33, which is a state highway under the jurisdiction of the DOT. Following the remarks of the professionals, Alfieri said he had concluded his presentation of the applicant’s case. Mayor Jack McNaboe, who sits on the board, said he still objects to the applicant’s plan to send truck drivers who are exiting the warehouse site and want to

head west on Route 33 (toward the New Jersey Turnpike) about 1 mile east on the highway to an overpass that is just east of Sweetmans Lane. Using that overpass, which would require the trucks to pass an entrance-exit to the Village Grande at Battleground adult community on Business Route 33, would allow the trucks to reach Route 33 west in front of the Peking Pavilion restaurant and the Manalapan Community Center. “This plan (for the trucks) didn’t work on Day 1 (of the public hearing) and it doesn’t work tonight,” McNaboe said. Rea said the DOT directed the applicant to send the trucks to the highway overpass that is east of Sweetmans Lane. He said the jughandle at Sweetmans Lane that provides access to Route 33 west from Route 33 east cannot accommodate large trucks. There is another possibility that could be considered to provide trucks that leave the warehouse site heading east on Route 33 with access to Route 33 west. In conjunction with the Manalapan Crossing residential and commercial project that has been approved at the corner of Route 33 west and Millhurst Road, the DOT has approved a new signalized intersection on the highway approximately halfway between Sweetmans Lane/Millhurst Road and Pegasus Boulevard. McNaboe suggested that a truck driver who leaves the warehouses could use the new signalized intersection (which is not planned to include a jughandle) to make a U-turn from Route 33 east to Route 33 west. If the driver made a U-turn at the new intersection it would eliminate the need for him to continue on Route 33 to use the overpass near the Village Grande at Battleground. Rea said that option could be possible, although no timeframe has been given as to when the new intersection that will provide access to Manalapan Crossing may be built and/or if that would occur before or after the warehouses are constructed. The two warehouses are proposed for a site approximately across from the Four Seasons at Manalapan adult community on Route 33. Pegasus Boulevard is an entrance to and an exit from Four Seasons. The rear of the warehouse development tract is separated by a natural buffer from a residential development that includes Gramercy Lane and Astor Drive. Two attorneys represent other parties. Ron Gasiorowski represents residents of Astor Drive. Michael Lipari represents the Village Grande at Battleground Homeowners Association. Countryside Developers is seeking preliminary and ﬁnal major site plan approval from the Planning Board for the Manalapan Logistics Center.

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YMCA launches new programs to support families ture checked, according to the press release from the organization. The Y will also resume before-school and after-school care in the following Monmouth County school districts: Atlantic Highlands, Fair Haven, Freehold

Borough, Freehold Township, Highlands, Little Silver, Manalapan-Englishtown, Matawan-Aberdeen, Middletown, Millstone Township, Monmouth Beach, Shrewsbury, Spring Lake Heights and West Long Branch, according to the press release.

Additionally, the Y provides child care for infants to preschoolers at the Freehold Family YMCA and an academic pre-school program at the Matawan Child Achievement Center. To learn more, visit www.ymcanj.org

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s families struggle with making decisions for remote work or a return to the workplace, the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is introducing new child care options and academic programming at several YMCA centers. “We will continue to support families and schools with the evolving needs in educating children during this unprecedented health crisis,” YMCA President and CEO Laurie Goganzer said. “The Y is one of the country’s largest and most trusted providers of child care services, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, we know our families need more and we will do more to help them right now,” she said. The YMCA is launching the Y Academy in September for children in grades K-6 whose schedules are split between inperson and virtual learning. “Our Y Academy will be a safe place for children to spend the day when they are not in school,” said Stacey Lastella, the Y’s vice president of Child Achievement. “Our learning and activity centers will give school-age children the opportunity to log in to their virtual classrooms, receive academic support and take part in noncontact games and activities throughout the day,” Lastella said. Parents will have ﬂexible options with children attending two or three days a week from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Y Academy will be available at the Freehold Family YMCA in Freehold Township, at the Freehold Borough YMCA Community Center in Freehold Borough and at the Matawan Child Achievement Center in Aberdeen Township. The Y plans to offer the Y Academy at the Old Bridge Family YMCA and at the Red Bank Family YMCA, pending licensing, and community sites are also under consideration depending on interest. Also new this fall is a full-day kindergarten program for families who prefer inperson classroom instruction, Lastella said. The kindergarten program will be available in September at the Freehold Family YMCA’s Enrichment Center and at the Matawan Child Achievement Center. It will run Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with extended care available at 7 a.m. and until 6 p.m., according to a press release. Children will be placed in small groups for both programs and all safety guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health departments will be strictly followed. Staff members and children will be required to wear a mask (with scheduled mask breaks for children). Health screenings will be mandatory at parent drop-off and both parent and child will be tempera-

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Mutants Can Wait By Paul Hall

traumatic event leads to Dani Moonstar (Blu Hunt) waking up handcuffed to a bed. But where is this teenage girl? And how did she get there? Dani has been placed in a hospital along with a small number of young patients. Dr. Cecilia Reyes (Alice Braga) is treating all ﬁve of the residents in the hopes they will soon be released. The other residents are obviously mutants, albeit youthful ones; they know their powers, and their treatment is all

about controlling them and avoiding the potential devastation they are able to unleash on society. Rahne (Maisie Williams), Illyana (Anya Taylor-Joy), Sam (Charlie Heaton) and Roberto (Henry Zaga) have mixed feelings about the newest resident. While they are all working to control their powers, the others are surprised to know that Dani has no idea what kind of power she possesses. As Dani makes friends with Rahne and enemies with Illyana, her journey of discovery begins and it soon becomes clear that this facility is more than a hospital and that the residents are not free to leave.

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But what is going on, and what does the future hold for this pack of mutants? Only time will tell if they can control their powers and control their destinies. The New Mutants is a long-anticipated movie. I can see from early on that there is something at the core of the film to be excited about. Unfortunately, it feels wholly unnecessary as a big-screen release. Sure, there are some big action moments that are meant to scare and startle, but those sequences felt disjointed from the rest of the film. Instead of a seamless introduction to these characters, we get limited moments to explore who they are and expanded moments of the five hanging out in situations as varied as therapy sessions and late-night shenanigans. While the film progressed, I never felt satisfied with the amount of meaty facts revealed about the characters, their backstories and motivations. Instead there were allusions to days gone by, and a lack of

detail to grab on to about who they have become. It’s probably a good thing that I didn’t have the expectations that many had for The New Mutants. I felt disappointed by the lost opportunity to establish new characters for future generations. This film should have been an exciting and hip start for a new set of heroes, and instead it felt like a subpar television movie that would have had me reaching for a remote if I were watching at home. I would love to endorse this film as a reason to get back into theaters, but unless you are invested in individuals within the film, it can wait. Paul’s Grade: CThe New Mutants Rated PG-13 Stars: Maisie Williams, Anya TaylorJoy, Charlie Heaton, Henry Zaga, Blu Hunt, Alice Braga Director: Josh Boone

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A nine-day Meadowlands at Monmouth Park meet will be added to the Oceanport track’s thoroughbred racing calendar starting on Preakness Day, Oct. 3, pending regulatory approval, according to a press release. Live racing will be held on Oct. 3-4 at Monmouth Park, and then every Wednesday and Saturday for the remainder of the month. There will be a special Columbus Day holiday program on Oct. 12. The Meadowlands at Monmouth meet will feature a stakes schedule totaling $900,000, highlighted by the Grade 3 Monmouth Stakes at a mile-and-an-eighth on the turf Oct. 10. First race post time throughout October will be 12:50 p.m. Parking and admission are free. Monmouth Park was originally scheduled for a 56-day meet starting May 2, but had that reduced to 37 days starting July 3 because of COVID-19. An additional live racing program was lost due to inclement weather, according to the press release. The 2020 Monmouth Park meeting will end on Sept. 27.

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hen you work selling Mercedes Benz automobiles for a living, it’s akin to being a kid in a candy store. Everywhere you look there’s plenty of luxuriously expensive cars to look at, feel and drive. More than 10 years ago, I exclusively sold Mercedes, working at one of the more prestigious dealerships in South Jersey. As part of our sales training – to get superior product knowledge – it was expected of us Peter Perrotta to drive each and every model in an effort to familiarize ourselves with that car so that when we took our clients on test drives we would be prepared for the multitude of questions customers have when considering whether or not to purchase that car. I must admit that even back then – and to this day – the Mercedes Benz CLS Coupe was one of my absolute favorite vehicles to drive. So I can honestly say that when I was scheduled to test drive and review the 2020 Mercedes Benz CLS450 4matic Coupe, it brought a broad smile to my face. It also revived a lot of memories from my car selling days at the dealership. After spending a week behind the wheel of this luxurious beauty of a car, my opinion hasn’t changed. It remains one of the finest production automobiles on the market – albeit it doesn’t come cheaply. Marketed from Mercedes as a four-door coupe, the CLS was originally designed in 2001 by noted designer Michael Fink. Fink was also noted for styling the first generation CLK, the C class sport coupe and the Maybach 57 and 62. The first thing one notices about the CLS Coupe is that it isn’t a coupe at all. While its named and badged as a coupe, it actually is a four-door vehicle that simply looks like a coupe due to its aggressively low stance and swooping and curved exterior design. In its overview for its review of this model for 2020, the folks at Car and Driver had this to say: “The CLS-class is a study in contradictions, but one thing that’s clear is its commitment to luxury and performance. It has four doors, yet Mercedes markets it as a

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coupe (you can thank its fastback styling for that choice).” Once you get past doing the double take of “Wow, this is a four-door coupe” and you slide yourself into the opulent cabin inside, your senses are immediately overwhelmed with the simply luxurious feel of this car. If I was forced to give an analogy, it’s much like trying on a pair of soft hand made Spanish leather boots. No one has to tell you that there’s quality in this product. You just feel it right away. The soft leather contour seats immediately grab you when you slip into this car and the swooping design and ergonomics are such that you almost become one with the car. All around you is luxury at this point – from the piano lacquer trim to the sleek and shiny infotainment screen and the old, but new styled dashboard clock, luxury abounds. After you get done gasping, and ﬁnally reach for that push button start, the smoothness and powerfulness of the ride of this beast doesn’t disappoint. This car is at once luxurious but at the same time, quick, extremely powerful and very athletic. I took my CLS tester on a bit of a road

trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where when you get out on the remote stretches of the Pennsylvania Turnpike the speed limit shoots up to 70 mph. Most motorists are cruising along at more than 80 mph out there. At 80 mph and upward, this car is barely breaking a sweat or even breathing hard. This car is most definitely a vehicle that one can push to high speeds and still feel extremely confident that you are in full control at all times. The 2020 CLS450 4matic Coupe is powered by a smooth 3.0 liter turbo charged inline six cylinder engine that is paired with a 48 volt hybrid assist system Mercedes calls EQ boost. This winning combination provides output of 362 horsepower and 369 pound feet of torque. The nine speed transmission works well with this EQ engine set up as well. In real time, on the road, driving there isn’t much this car can’t do. Of course, all of this fine elegance, power and athleticism doesn’t come cheap. There is a price to be paid. My tester model carried a base price of $72,450. However, after adding a whole host of expensive options and adding in the destination charge, the bottom line sticker price comes in at $99,125.

The car I drove for a week had an exterior color called “designo Arabian Gray” – which I wasn’t all that fond of. I would have preferred a simple black or white. The charge for the paint option on this car is a breath taking $4,900. Some of the other option packages on this car included: $5,500 for a designo interior styling package that includes soft nappa leather seats and a suede headliner; $2,250 for a driver assistance package; $1,320 for the contoured massaging front seats; $1,450 for a wireless charging system for your phone and a whole lot more. For a vehicle with this much power, the gas mileage is rather impressive. The EPA gas mileage rating on this car comes in at 26 miles per gallon overall – with 30 mpg in highway driving and 23 in city driving. The average estimated annual fuel cost for driving a CLS comes in at $1,900 per year as this car consumes about 3.9 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven. This vehicle was not crash test rated by the government yet. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears regularly. Comments and suggestions are welcomed. He may be contacted at peter@capitalmotorcars.com.

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Grow crops, not solar panels, on New Jersey’s best farmland

DATEBOOK Gabriella Naletilic of Manalapan achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA during the 2020 spring semester, earning a spot on the provost’s list at Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y. Alexandra Snyder of Marlboro has been named to the 2020 dean’s list at Union College, Schenectady, N.Y. Alexandra is a member of the Class of 2023 majoring in leadership in medicine. Austin Benitez of Freehold graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, N.Y., with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering technology. A virtual celebration was held on May 8, 2020.

project could potentially cost electric customers more money than necessary. That’s why New Jersey’s Ratepayer Advocate has raised concerns about the legislation. New Jersey can do better. We can have preserved and protected farmland and forests, and appropriately sited solar projects. If we are smart enough to plan and think this through, we can reap the beneﬁts of clean energy and protect our most valuable farmland and forests. In order to ensure solar is sited appropriately, the state should better deﬁne areas that are considered marginalized, as called for in the Energy Master Plan – that is, those with constrained economic or social value. For example, there are areas of nonpreserved farmland that may have poor soil conditions, or non-pristine, non-forested lands that are underused, both of which could potentially host solar projects while

not compromising the state’s commitment to preserve open space and farmland. This requires a thoughtful planning effort, which should not be hard in the age of computer mapping when so much knowledge of local soil and land use conditions can be evaluated online. Let’s expand New Jersey’s commitment to renewable energy while still protecting the state’s most valuable farmland and open spaces. Our children and grandchildren deserve both clean energy and access to fresh produce and abundant forests. Tell your legislators to ﬁx or oppose S-2605, to advance solar energy without sacriﬁcing our best farmland and forests.

Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills. She may be reached at info@njconservation.org

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f there’s any doubt that New Jersey right places. is the Garden State, visit a local farm The state’s Farmland Preservation Prostand or a farmers’ market. This time gram has permanently preserved more than of year, you will find some of the world’s 230,000 acres of farmland to date, out of most delicious produce: fresh Jersey toma- New Jersey’s 720,000 acres of farmland. toes, peaches, sweet corn, peppers, blueAn additional 220,000 acres of preberries, melons, squash and much more. served farmland are needed to sustain the What makes them so good? One key agricultural industry in New Jersey, acingredient is excellent soil. New Jersey cording to the State Agricultural Develophas some of the best agricultural soils on ment Committee. Earth, perfect for growing a wide variety Thousands of acres of high quality of foods. farmland have been designated by the state These “prime” and “statewide impor- and counties as “Agricultural Developtant” soils are an incredibly precious natu- ment Areas” and targeted for permanent ral resource that should never be taken for farmland preservation. granted or squandered. It is counter-productive to encourage That’s why a proposed these high quality agrilaw to encourage large cultural lands, targeted for GUEST COLUMN future preservation, to beutility-scale solar projects without provisions to keep come available for utility• it off our best farmland scale solar. MICHELE S. BYERS and open space is a bad For example, the proidea, no matter how well posed legislation could enintentioned it may be. courage projects like Dakota Power’s masThe proposed legislation, S-2605, sive proposed solar facility on more than would toss out New Jersey’s existing so- 800 acres of top quality farmland that is a lar siting policies, including provisions to target for preservation in Pilesgrove Townrestrict solar on farmland and redirect it to ship, Salem County. sites like brownfields, landfills, rooftops Clearing forests makes no sense. In the and parking lots. battle against climate change, forests are The proposed law would not only make powerful fighters. it easier to build large, utility-scale solar Forests pull carbon from the air and searrays on the state’s best farmland, it would quester it, they cool the air temperature in also allow forests to be clear-cut to make summer, provide habitat for wildlife and way for solar projects, which makes no filter rainfall to protect local water quality. sense. Forests store the equivalent of 8% New Jersey needs more, not less, forests. of New Jersey’s annual greenhouse gas While some forests in the Highlands emissions. and Pinelands regions are excluded, the Make no mistake, encouraging solar proposed legislation would open up forests energy is essential and is a critical part of in the Highlands Planning Area and places New Jersey’s clean energy future. like the Sourland Mountains – a target of By using a mix of solar, offshore wind current open space preservation efforts – to and other clean technologies, this state large solar projects. we’re in plans to transition to 100% clean Forests in the Sourlands are among the energy by 2050 for its power supply. Re- most effective in the state at storing large ducing the state’s reliance on fossil fuels is amounts of carbon. critical to combating climate change. And what about the ratepayers? As curBut solar energy projects must be built rently written, the law would not require in the right places. And high quality farm- solar developers to bid competitively for land and forests are most definitely not the state financing, so an overly expensive

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24 HOUR PROMPT/EMERGENCY SERVICE

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Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 8/31/20

NM-00437346

$499 or more

$999 or more

** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 1 Cord $175.00 â&#x20AC;˘ 1/2 Cord $100 PROMPT/EMERGENCY

732-257-1170

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OWNER OPERATED

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All Phases of Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance

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C.H.E.A.P.

Since 1988

Lawn Care

FOR LANDSCAPE DESIGN

NM-00439480

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D&S

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732-548-1653

NM-00437348

UNITED

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NM-00437349

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732-207-3933 732-617-TREE /

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Landscaping

Merchandise Wanted

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Masonry/Paving

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

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BUSINESS & SERVICE

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Plumbing

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Masonry/Paving

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• Belgium Block • Pavers • Sealcoating

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Painting/Wallpapering

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Plumbing

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plumbing & heating “Honest, Neat and Professional Service”

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(732) 534-0548

NM-00438447

Lic#13VH06178600

Painting/Wallpapering

Family Pool Service

Custom Painting Satisfaction Guaranteed

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NM-00438457

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September 9, 2020

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