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Distribution center plan knocked down By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor

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Members of the Colts Neck High School field hockey team celebrate winning the Central East C regional state sectional championship on Nov. 20. The Cougars finished the 2020 season with a record of 12-2. See story, page 12.

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he proposed construction of two buildings on Route 33 in Manalapan that would have been used as a distribution center for various products was halted by a unanimous Planning Board vote on Dec. 10. A distribution center was deﬁned as a location where goods and materials may be stored and then distributed to retailers and wholesalers, but not to the end users of the products being distributed (i.e., not a parcel distribution location). Countryside Developers Inc. proposed to construct the Manalapan Logistics Center on an 86-acre property on Route 33 just east of Pegasus Boulevard in Manalapan. The two buildings were proposed at 294,560 square feet and 302,250 square feet in size. The application was heard over the course of many months. In addition to the afﬁrmative case presented by the applicant’s representatives, attorneys representing two objectors presented their own cases in opposition to the application. In the end, the applicant’s request for a stream encroachment waiver was denied by the board in a unanimous vote. The board’s denial of the waiver meant that a vote on the applicant’s site plan was not needed. Warehouses/distribution centers are a permitted use in the Special Economic Development zone on Route 33 and two environmental permits from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection had been secured, according to the applicant’s representatives.

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With 2020 nearing its end, we look forward to new beginnings and all that 2021 has in store for us. As you and your family gather around the dinner table this year, we hope moments of peace, cheer, love and laughter fill your home. From all of us at Livoti’s Old World Market, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.

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Get outside and embrace ‘friluftsliv’ this winter

riluftsliv might be a hard word to pronounce, but it is a concept to embrace this winter amid the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Meaning “open-air life” in Norwegian, friluftsliv (pronounced free-loofts-liv) is deeply ingrained in Nordic culture. Scandinavians are renowned for their love of the outdoors, no matter the season or weather. There’s even a popular saying: “There is no bad weather, only bad clothes.” At Scandinavian latitudes, where winter means scarce daylight and frigid temperatures, friluftsliv is an incredibly helpful attitude. Why not try it out this winter for the sake of our health and sanity? After the ﬁrst COVID outbreak this past spring, socializing outside with friends and family became a way of life for many. It was easy in the warm months to spend leisurely hours walking with friends, hanging out at parks and beaches, and dining outdoors. But as winter’s chill sets in, a different mindset is needed to avoid either spending the next several months in isolation or spreading COVID-19 at indoor gatherings. Friluftsliv is all about connecting with nature, either alone or socially. Numerous studies have shown that time spent outdoors boosts physical and mental health.

A 2019 study published in the journal outdoor gear makes great holiday gifts for “Nature” found that spending just two those who will be joining you outside; hours a week in natural environments like • Look for new parks, forests and trails parks or green spaces increases happiness to explore with friends. Hiking is great in and feelings of well-being. cold weather and many hikers prefer it to “According to United Nations listings, the hot, humid conditions of summer. You Scandinavian countries consistently rank will warm up quickly once you start movas the happiest countries on Earth,” points ing, so make sure to dress in layers. out Oliver Luke Delorie, author of the This state we’re in has an incredible book “Friluftsliv: Reconnect with Nature,” variety of trails in all regions and for all published earlier this year. ability levels. And without leaves on trees, Friluftsliv is not limited to hard-core you will get better views of birds, wildlife outdoor activities like and scenery. winter camping in the • Summer is not the GUEST COLUMN backwoods, snowshoeing only time to visit the beach. • in deep powder, or gliding New Jersey’s beaches – across a frozen fjord. 130 miles of them, all MICHELE S. BYERS It’s a lifestyle choice nearly empty in winter – of enjoying moments outare great for walking. doors. Think lunchtime strolls with friends, As a bonus, you will get soothing bicycling around town, or bundling up and views of breaking waves and may be lucky enjoying a steaming mug of cocoa in the enough to spot diving winter birds like snow. loons and gannets, and marine mammals The Norwegians even have a special like whales, dolphins and seals. word, utepils, for drinking a beer outdoors! • Make the outdoors the center of your Here are some ideas for getting into the social life. After warming up with a brisk spirit of friluftsliv this winter: walk, enjoy an outdoor picnic where it’s • Dress for the weather, because you easy to avoid ants, ﬂies and mosquitoes. If won’t have fun if you are cold and wet. local lakes and ponds freeze over, organize Wear essentials like a warm parka, wool a skating party. hat, snow-proof boots, longjohns and inIf it snows, try sledding or cross-counsulated gloves or mittens. By the way, try skiing … or have a snowman build-

ing contest. Toast marshmallows around a campﬁre, just as you would in summer. Remember to wear a mask and keep socially distanced. An added bonus: a face mask helps keep your face from freezing! • If you have a yard, deck or patio, prep your outdoor spaces for winter entertaining. This would be the year to invest in improvements to extend the outdoor season, such as patio heaters, ﬁre pits, warm seat cushions, blankets and hand warmers. • If you are interested in meeting new people or going on guided adventures, consider joining an outdoor club. Organizations like the Appalachian Mountain Club of New York-North Jersey and the Outdoor Club of South Jersey offer hikes and events in all seasons – all subject to COVID-19 precautions. The state parks system also sponsors walks, hikes and events year round – see its calendar at https://www.state.nj.us/dep/ parksandforests/calendar/index.html • Check out conservation groups in your area for hikes and other events. Connect with nature this winter for your health and happiness.

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

Outdoor therapy veterans legislation signed into law

egislation authored by U.S. Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) to help veterans of the armed forces heal through outdoor recreational therapy has been signed into law by President Donald Trump. Smith’s bipartisan Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act, which was endorsed by more than 120 veteran service organizations, outdoor recreation groups and conservation organizations, will provide increased access to federal lands for the purposes of veterans’ medical recovery therapy, according to a press release from the congressman’s ofﬁce. Smith’s bill, which was cosponsored by 136 bipartisan lawmakers, was included in a package of veterans’ legislation, the Veterans’ COMPACT Act, which passed unanimously in the House of Representatives in September and was passed unanimously by the Senate in November. Trump recently signed the legislation into law. “Research has shown that outdoor recreation can be an effective form of treatment, rehabilitation and healing for

veterans,” said Smith, who is the author of the Veterans Health Programs Improvement Act and 13 other veterans laws. “While many nonproﬁt organizations, veteran service organizations and private companies have used the outdoors to help heroes heal, providing greater coordination among key federal agencies will open new opportunities for veterans on public lands and other outdoor spaces,” said Smith, who has twice served as chair of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. The new law will require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish an interagency task force on the use of public lands to provide medical treatment and therapy to veterans through outdoor recreation, according to the press release. After undertaking a comprehensive analysis, the task force will submit recommendations to Congress, within one year, on how to eliminate barriers and provide more public outdoor space for use by the nation’s veterans.

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According to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Center for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), between 11% and 20% of veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, 12% of those who served in Desert Storm have PTSD in a given year, and 30% of those who served in Vietnam, will have had PTSD in their lifetime. According to the press release, during House debate, Smith recounted how one combat wounded veteran who served in Iraq and was suffering from severe depression, anxiety and PTSD responded to outdoor therapy. Smith said the veteran made three visits to Veterans Administration psychiatric wards and a substance abuse rehabilitation facility, but said it was a backpacking trip led by the Sierra Club that changed his perspective. Smith quoted the veteran’s own words: “When the depression, anxiety and everything else that comes with PTSD creeps back into my life, I know just what to do: Strap on a pack and get outside.’’

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Developer outlines plan for Bellemead tract in Freehold Twp. By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – A development that would provide retail and residential space is being proposed on a 77-acre parcel in Freehold Township. Representatives of M&M Realty Partners appeared before the Township Committee on Nov. 17 to present their plan to develop the Bellemead tract that lies between Route 537 at Trotters Way and Route 9 South. Trotters Way on the westbound side of Route 537 is an entrance to the Freehold Raceway Mall near Bob’s Stores and Ashley Furniture. There is a jughandle on the eastbound side of Route 537 that provides access to Trotters Way. The Bellemead tract is behind that jughandle. “We understand it is our duty and obli-

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gation to improve Trotters Way through the (development) site,” said Jack Morris, who is the co-owner of M&M Realty Partners. Discussions regarding the development of the Bellemead tract have been taking place for a number of years, but no project has come to fruition on the site. Morris said the project he is proposing would have 43,000 square feet of retail space. He said no tenants have been signed for the space, but he said he hopes one tenant will be a supermarket. Morris is also proposing a convenience store with a gas station at the site. The residential component of the project would include a mixed-use development that totals 20,000 square feet. Morris said 40 residential units will be in the mixed-use section. There would also be an apartment complex with 210 units and an additional 64 apartments that would be designated as af-

fordable housing. Affordable housing is deﬁned as housing that is sold or rented at below market rates to individuals and/or families whose income meets certain guidelines. Morris also proposed the construction of 256 townhouses on the Bellemead tract; 220 of which would be for sale (the maximum number allowed) and 36 of which would be for rent. Morris said the price of the townhouses would be determined by the housing market. He said he expects individuals of all ages would be interested in living in the townhouses. The proposed development would also have 90 single-family homes for rent with a rental price between approximately $5,000 and $6,000 monthly, according to Morris. He said the rental of single-family homes is increasing in popularity. “This is a product that is doing extreme-

ly well,” he told municipal officials. Morris agreed to work with township officials to potentially increase the number of for sale units, provided that action does not affect the proposed affordable housing component. He said a decision has not been made as to whether the project would be a gated community. Committee members expressed support and opposition to the idea of a gated community, but did not make a decision on that issue. One section of the Bellemead tract does not have a proposed use at this time. Morris said his company is seeking to use that area of the property for retail purposes, but said nothing has been finalized. Mayor Lester Preston expressed support for what Morris described at the Bellemead tract and said, “We have a developer we are confident in.”

Burry authors book about Colts Neck historic sites COLTS NECK – Monmouth County Freeholder Lillian Burry, who is a resident of Colts Neck, has announced the release of her ﬁrst book, “A Tour of Historic Colts Neck,” a guide for individuals who want to visit the 13 historic sites that have been designated in the township. The book includes a map showing the location of each site for a vehicular tour of the township and is presented by the Colts Neck Historical Preservation Committee, according to a press release. “The book is meant to serve as a tourist guide and is designed to be kept in the glove compartment of a car or somewhere else convenient for a short drive and a historic experience,” Burry said. Burry, who holds a degree in political science and history, and graduated cum laude from Wagner College, Staten Island, N.Y., was elected to the National History Fraternity and in 2005 was granted the Wagner College Fellow in Political Science, according to the press release. An advocate of open space preservation and local history, she was appointed to the Fort Hancock 21st Century Advisory Committee for the National Park Service by the Secretary of the Interior and is also

the recipient of the ﬁrst M. Claire French Award for her leadership in historical preservation, according to the press release. Burry was named the Person of the Year by the Monmouth County Historical Association and has been a speaker for historical societies throughout Monmouth County. In Matawan, where the Burrys lived before moving to Colts Neck, and in Colts Neck, where she served on the Township Committee and as mayor, Burry helped to create historic preservation committees, according to the press release. Colts Neck Mayor Frank G. Rizzuto said, ”I would like to congratulate Lillian Burry and the Historical Preservation Committee on the publication of their new guide book. I would also would like to acknowledge Freeholder Burry for her untiring dedication to the cause of historic preservation on the local, county and state levels.” The guide to the historic sites includes all 13 properties and buildings in Colts Neck that have been designated by the Historical Preservation Committee with identiﬁcation signs and highlighted at the beginning of each chapter in the book, ac-

cording to the press release. The author gave a brief history of each location and included photos from historic and current scenes in the book. Local historian and author Muriel J. Smith, of Atlantic Highlands, a member of the Monmouth County Historical Commission and a professional journalist, edited the manuscript with Burry. The book will be available in several locations in the near future, but immediately at the general store in the heart of Colts Neck village. “I wanted the book to be available in the historic general store at the very beginning since the book traces the history of the township together with the village itself, which was settled in the 1700s. The general store is on the historic Burlington Path and Minnisink Indian Trail, which was once a stagecoach route,” Burry said. The book was funded in part by a grant from the historical commission with funds granted from the New Jersey Historical Commission. The book is available for $10 and all proceeds from the sale will beneﬁt the committee’s historical fund, according to the press release.

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• The Marlboro K-8 School District is accepting donations of gift cards to be included with donations of food baskets. The food baskets will be delivered to more than 60 township families this holiday season. The food baskets will be delivered by the Marlboro Police Department during the week of Dec. 21. The holiday drive is a collaborative effort between the Mayor’s Ofﬁce, Marlboro Recreation and the Marlboro K-8 public schools. Gift card donations may be dropped off at 1980 Township Drive, Marlboro, through Dec. 18 between 8:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Items for the Datebook may be sent to news@thenewstranscript.com

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NEWS BRIEFS Borough Council members in Freehold Borough have approved the renewal of alcoholic beverage licenses from Oct. 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021. Plenary retail distribution licenses were issued to Gusaiji Inc. (Freehold Liquor and Convenience Store) and Maha Prabhuji

Inc. (Freehold Spirit Shoppe). Club licenses were issued to B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 1454, American Legion Monmouth Post No. 54, Columbian Club and Walter J. Conley Elks Lodge No. 1379. Plenary retail consumption licenses were issued to J&G Innkeepers Inc. (Olde

Court Jester), Frank Federici and Sons Inc., FR Park Food Service Inc. Table 33, LLC (618) and KMK Hospitality Inc. (Metropolitan Cafe). Plenary retail consumption licenses with broad package privilege were issued to Norkash, LLC (Maxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beer, Wine and

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Freehold officials authorize grant to aid Lake Topanemus By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer

FREEHOLD – Municipal ofﬁcials in Freehold Borough have authorized a grant agreement with the state that is expected to provide approximately $96,000 in funding for work at Lake Topanemus. As previously reported, the grant was announced in August. The council’s action in November will allow borough ofﬁcials to execute the grant agreement with the state. The grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will address a lake protection and watershed management plan for Lake Topanemus. According to the Freehold Township

municipal website, Lake Topanemus Park is a 71-acre site between Pond and Robertsville roads in Freehold Township that offers opportunities for ﬁshing, jogging, bicycling, boating, picnics, walking and bird watching. The lake is owned by Freehold Borough. The care of the park is overseen by the Lake Topanemus Commission. Roger Kane, a former mayor of Freehold Borough, chairs the commission. The other commissioners are Robert Higley, Edward Daley, Dr. C. Gregory Jewell, Christopher Kean, Jim Lau, Joseph Luongo and Joseph Reilly. The lake has been afﬂicted by weeds and algae during the summer months. As stated in a press release from the DEP, wa-

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As stated in the DEP press release, the Lake Topanemus Commission is seeking to update an existing lake characterization study which is almost 40 years old. The commission is also looking to identify the steps necessary for future restoration and management. Borough Council members have authorized a professional services agreement with Princeton Hydro for certiﬁed lake manager services at Lake Topanemus. The contract is in the amount of $83,000.

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Field hockey team caps challenging season with regional crown By STEVEN BASSIN Staff Writer

he Colts Neck High School ﬁeld hockey program has developed into a top program in the Shore Conference and in the state over the past four years. In 2017, the Cougars won their ﬁrst championship by capturing the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 championship. This fall, in a state tournament that had its format changed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Cougars won the Central East C regional title with a 4-0 victory over Central Regional High School of Bayville on Nov. 20. “It’s pretty exciting,” Coach Maria Merlucci said. “The girls worked their tails off to make it to a championship game. They were very excited and proud of their accomplishment.” Colts Neck delivered its sixth consecutive winning season with a 12-2 record.

The run of success the Cougars have enjoyed over the last few years has meant a lot to Merlucci, who has been with the program since its inception in 1998. “It’s very satisfying to see all the hard work to make the program what it is today over the last 23 years paying off,” Merlucci said. Colts Neck was primed for an excellent season with eight starting seniors and a solid goalkeeper in junior Elizabeth Connors. Knowing that nothing was guaranteed in 2020 because of the pandemic, Merlucci said her players came in with the mindset from the start of summer training that it was “all or nothing” when they took the ﬁeld. The players showed the same attitude off the ﬁeld as they and their families stuck together to make sure they followed all COVID-19 safety guidelines to ensure they could have a shot at another successful season. “The kids and their parents were all in this together,” Merlucci saidd. “The girls

gave 110% every time they came out on the field.” Colts Neck rolled to a 7-0 mark out of the gate and outscored its opponents 37-2 in the process. The Cougars allowed only eight goals all season and shut out all three of their opponents in the state tournament to win the regional title. For the season, the Cougars scored 57 goals in 14 games. The top three goal scorers for Colts Neck were all in double figures, led by senior Jessica Thesing (12 goals; 9 assists). Junior Emma Cleary scored 11 goals and senior Meg Roeder scored 10 goals. Senior Bella Rivero added six goals and seven assists for the Cougars. The only two losses Colts Neck had in 2020 were to Middletown South High School. After playing the Eagles tough in the teams’ second meeting on Nov. 4, Merlucci said her players had gained confidence and believed they were good enough to compete against the Eagles for a regional title. But Colts Neck did not get that chance

as Middletown South pulled out of the state tournament because of a COVID-19 spike in the Middletown school district. Merlucci said her players were disappointed they did not have another game against Middletown South, but used the confidence they had gained against the Eagles by showcasing that confidence with strong play in the state tournament. The Cougars scored 10 goals in three state tournament games and finished the season on a five-game win streak. As she watched her squad defeat her alma mater, Central Regional, in the regional championship game, a feeling of relief started to settle in for Merlucci. Her Cougars had made it through a full season during a worldwide pandemic and achieved the goal they worked so hard for on and off the field: winning a championship. “This is what the seniors worked all four years for,” Merlucci said. “They were very proud of themselves to go out as champions.”

NJSIAA announces plan for 2021 high school spring sports season

fter high school spring sports teams were not able to have a season in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) has prepared a plan for the 2021 spring sports season. The NJSIAA released its plan on Dec. 11 for what is being referred to as Season 4 of the 2020-21 academic year. The goal for Season 4 is to minimize the overlap with sports that are scheduled to be played in Season 2A and Season 3. According to the NJSIAA, boys tennis will begin practice on March. 26. Baseball and softball pitchers and catchers will also begin practice on March 26. The remaining baseball and softball players will begin practice on April 1 and

athletes in all other spring sports will also begin practice on April. 1. Golfers will be allowed to start competing in tournaments and matches on April 9. Regular season play in other sports will begin on April 21. The spring sports season will conclude on June 20, according to the NJSIAA. “Minimizing overlap and avoiding direct conﬂicts between sports has always been a top priority of the Sports Advisory Task Force,” Dave Frazier, chair of the task force, was quoted as saying in the NJSIAA press release. “After the loss of the spring 2020 season, we want to ensure that every studentathlete has the opportunity to participate in each sport they would have participated in during a normal year,” Frazier said.

Winter high school sports in New Jersey have been suspended until January due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. According to the winter high school sports plan that is scheduled to begin in the new year, swimmers and winter track and ﬁeld athletes will be allowed to compete through March 27. The Season 3 sports (gymnastics, girls volleyball and wrestling) will begin practice on March 16 and run through April 24. NJSIAA Chief Operating Ofﬁcer Colleen Maguire said the association’s current plan will allow multi-sport athletes the best opportunity to compete in winter and spring sports. “Multi-sport athletes should be celebrated and not made to choose between two sports they love,” Maguire said. “As a

result of indoor practices and competition being suspended … some overlap between seasons is unavoidable, but based on our latest plan, student-athletes will still have the opportunity to compete during all seasons.” Spring sports coaches can start virtual contact with their athletes on March 1. Maguire said any in-person sports that are being conducted at that time will take priority over any virtual meetings or virtual workouts. Based on orders from the New Jersey Department of Health and the governor’s ofﬁce, out-of-state competition continues to be restricted. The NJSIAA said it will continue to keep member schools updated on the state’s guidance and reserves the right to impose further restrictions.

• The Monmouth Museum, Lincroft, has announced two exhibitions which will take place during the 2020-21 holiday season. The 42nd annual Juried Art Exhibition and the Member Miniatures show will be in the Main and Nilson galleries, respectively, from now through Jan. 3. Reserve a space ahead of time at https://www.event-

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with the subject line “Joy to the World” to register. The virtual chorus of more than 60 voices will be joined by celebrated baritone Kenneth Wasser.

DATEBOOK • The Monmouth County Park System will host a “Clear the House Stroll” at 10 a.m. Dec. 24 at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. Send everyone for a one-hour stroll through the gardens with a park system naturalist to enjoy Deep Cut’s winter splendor. This is a free activity. Details: 732-842-4000.

• The Monmouth Civic Chorus will present a virtual performance of “Joy to the World: From Our Homes to Yours” at 4 p.m. Dec. 20. This is a free event. Email marketing@monmouthcivicchorus.org

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LETTERS ‘Drug Board’ would not serve state well

f the COVID-19 pandemic has made anything clear, it is that when government embraces and incentivizes private enterprise, our potential as a nation is unlimited. New Jersey is fortunate to have many pharmaceutical companies headquartered here and that has been an economic boom to this state for decades. The problem we are facing as a nation, and not just in New Jersey, is the rising cost of medicine and drugs in particular. The drug companies argue that they spend billions of dollars in research and development to bring a drug to market and therefore they have to recoup these costs in the ultimate pricing of the drug. Trenton’s response to this nationwide problem is to introduce legislation that would create a “Drug Affordability Board,” a bureaucratic board that would have the power to dictate drug pricing. That would essentially give a group of political appointees the power to regulate a nationally strategic industry that calls New

Jersey its home. If this board acts in a unilateral manner that prevents these companies from bringing a drug to market because of price controls, this could lead to a mass exodus of this vital industry to a more friendly environment. Government must work with private enterprise and not seek to impose price controls that have been proven time and again to stiﬂe growth and innovation. Trenton should be doing everything possible to keep this nationally strategic industry here in New Jersey. A “Drug Affordability Board” which is essentially a price control board is not the solution. Like Project Warp Speed, government needs to work together with industry. By working together, perhaps our New Jersey Legislature can come up with government incentives that would lead to more favorable drug prices and a competitive environment. Rhoda Chodosh Manalapan

Remember the words of President Kennedy

n his Christmas message to the armed forces on Dec. 13, 1961, President John F. Kennedy said, “Christmas expresses the deepest hopes for a world of peace where love rather than mistrust will ﬂourish between neighbors.” In this holiday season of 2020, John F. Kennedy’s message of “love rather than mistrust” is more important than ever.

Americans of all faiths must come together and treat each other with respect and dignity. Such decent behavior would be a great holiday gift for all, and one more way to honor the memory of JFK. Robert R. Salman Marlboro

NEWS BRIEFS The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has received a $25,000 grant to fund trap, neuter, return (TNR) efforts in local communities. This marks the second time the organization has received the grant, according to a press release. The MCSPCA thanked state Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Monmouth) for his efforts and said Gopal recognizes the value of the shelter’s community programs. Executive Director Ross Licitra said, “I am thrilled that our organization, with the help of Sen. Gopal, has forged this road in regard to the community cat issue. Government partnerships with animal welfare organizations like the MCSPCA are the right formula to effectively and humanely bring community cats under control. The public and the cats will beneﬁt from such an alliance.” The Monmouth County SPCA works to address the feral cat population through TNR and can continue to grow the program with donations and grants. The grant has already funded the TNR of 229 outdoor cats, preventing thousands of new cats from being born in the wild over the next several years, according to the press release. Letters to the editor and Your Turn guest columns may be sent via email to news@thenewstranscript.com. Letters should be limited to 250 words. Your Turn guest columns about issues of local interest should be limited to 700 words. All submissions may be edited for length, grammar, content and libelous statements.

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ON THE ROAD PETER PERROTTA

2021 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro

hen you review cars and trucks week in and week out, most passengers who hop in your test vehicle want to immediately know what you think of the particular vehicle you are driving that week. My wife, on the other hand, isn’t shy about offering her opinion immediately upon stepping into one of my test vehicles before even hearing what I think. The 2021 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro pickup I recently drove for one week Peter Perrotta was simply too high off the ground – with no step-in rail or running boards to assist – for her liking. She found it too hard to get into and out of easily. Point understood. However, for me, I didn’t see it as a problem. My boss, on the other hand, stepped into the Tundra and asked me immediately what I thought of it. Quite frankly, I like the ride and the power of the Tundra pickup – featuring a massive 5.7 liter, V8 engine that puts out an impressive 381 horsepower – however, the interior ergonomics and design are rather “Plain Jane” in dire need of a more modern makeover. When I brought this to the attention of my boss, I found his response to be rather interesting. He looked around at the basic looking dash board design of the Tundra and said, “Well, you know sometimes people like that basic, not too cluttered design.” Another point well taken. If you are into minimalism, then this 2021 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro is for you. The exterior design of the Tundra TRD Pro isn’t outdated looking. In fact, I found it to be rather attractive – outﬁtted with a slightly lifted, rugged, off-road appearance. But, the inside design and look will not overwhelm you, especially when you compare it to the snazzy, more modern looking pickup competitors in its class like the Dodge Ram 1500, the Ford F-150 or the Chevrolet Silverado. I suspect that folks at Toyota will be introducing a freshened up looking Tundra in

2021 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro

the near future. But, for now, it is what it is. Like all pickup models there are numerous different configurations you can get the Tundra in. However, new for 2021 was a new Lunar Rock color for the TRD Pro model; a new Tundra Trail Special Edition and a new Tundra Nightshade Special Edition. I found the new Lunar Rock color to be just ok. It didn’t blow me away or anything like that. Instead of a metallic paint, the Lunar Rock – which actually does resemble the color of moon rocks – has a flat almost matte finish to it. One observer remarked to me that the Lunar Rock almost looked like primer paint. The base price of the 2021 Tundra TRD Pro (double cab) is $48,775. My tester was outfitted with no additional options except for the $1,595 destination and delivery charge that was tacked on bringing the bottom line sticker price to $50,370. The TRD Pro model comes with a lot of standard equipment, including what

Toyota calls the Unique TRD Pro Content package which includes: forged aluminum 18-inch TRD wheels; TRD tuned Fox shocks; dual exhaust and front skid plate and black trimmed front bucket seats with red stitching. As far as fuel economy goes, this Tundra is not all that eco-friendly. The EPA estimates that the Tundra gets an unimpressive 14 miles per gallon on average – 17 miles per gallon in highway driving and 13 in city driving. The annual estimated fuel cost to run this Tundra for one year comes in at a pretty hefty $2,900 as it uses about 7.1 gallons of gas for every 100 miles driven. The overall crash test rating on the government’s ﬁve star safety test comes in at a 4. The Tundra received 4 stars for the frontal crash test for both driver and passenger. It got 5 stars for the side crash test for both front and rear seat and 4 stars for the rollover test. The editors at Car and Driver gave the Tundra high marks for its “desirable standard features.” They also noted that the

crew cab model back seat was “huge” and that it featured legitimate “trail ready” options. Car and Driver gave the Tundra low marks for not being fuel efﬁcient, subpar interior quality and having a clumsy onroad demeanor. I agree with two of the three low marks Car and Driver offered up. I didn’t ﬁnd the Tundra to be clumsy at all in the handling department. In fact, I think the Tundra’s ride, comfort and handling capabilities stack up quite nicely when you compare it to the Ram, F-150 or Silverado. There is a lot to consider when shopping for a pickup and while the Tundra is not a sales leader, by any means, in its category there are some very strong points to this vehicle which should make it a serious contender for anyone looking to buy or lease a vehicle in this class.

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Freehold Subaru has chosen Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal and Northern New Jersey for a seventh year as its hometown charity for the annual “Share the Love” event. For each car that is purchased or leased from now through Jan. 4, Subaru of America will donate $250 to Big Brothers or to one of four other national organizations selected by the purchaser, and Freehold Subaru will donate an additional $50 to Big Brothers. In 2019, Subaru raised more than $35,000 to support and expand the organization’s one-to-one youth mentoring programs. “Freehold Subaru chose Big Brothers Big Sisters as our hometown charity again because we know how important mentoring is for children to be successful in school and in life, especially during this time of isolation,” General Manager Steve Boyce said. “The agency depends on the local community to help spread the word about their programs and the need for more people to step up and become role models. We are happy to spread awareness and to raise funds for this worthy organization,” Boyce said.

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Distribution center plan knocked down in Manalapan Professional planner Creigh Rahenkamp, testifying on behalf of the applicant on Dec. 10, offered several reasons why, in his opinion, a stream encroachment waiver was not required at the site. The board’s attorney, Ron Cucchiaro, offered his legal opinion to the board that a waiver was necessary. In his summation of the application, attorney Salvatore Alfieri, who represents Countryside Developers, made several points. “The applicant has a long history with this property,” Alfieri said. “We went before the Manalapan Zoning Board of Adjustment twice with (non-conforming) proposals and were denied. My client was told to build warehouses (at this site where warehouses are a permitted use) and we are here (before the Planning Board) for warehouses. “During the application process, we revised our plan to lessen the (stream) encroachment and we reduced the size of one of the proposed buildings. There is a conservation easement proposed in the stream buffer area,” Alfieri said. Although the number of trucks that would have entered and exited the Manalapan Logistics Center was a primary issue of discussion throughout the application process, Alfieri told the board members that “the board can’t consider off-site traffic as a basis of denial.” Following Alfieri’s summation, Mayor Jack McNaboe, who sits on the Planning Board, said he did not believe the applicant had met the burden of proof that is needed to obtain the stream encroachment waiver. He made a motion to deny the application on that basis. Board Chairwoman Kathryn Kwaak, Daria D’Agostino, Todd Brown, John Castronovo, Barry Fisher, Steven Kastell, Letters to the editor may be sent to news@thenewstranscript.com

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EPA finalizes change to cleanup plan for Imperial Oil Superfund site By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor

MARLBORO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ﬁnalized a change to its September 1992 plan to address groundwater contamination at the Imperial Oil Co. Inc./Champion Chemical federal Superfund site off Tennent Road near Route 79 in the Morganville section of Marlboro. Groundwater data collected since the remedy for site soils was completed at the end of 2011 indicates that natural pro-

cesses are effectively reducing the levels of contaminants and that active treatment of the groundwater is not needed, according to a press release from the EPA. As a result, the agency has decided to rely on natural processes to address the groundwater rather than extract and treat it as the original decision stated, according to the press release. “Based on our analysis of groundwater data, previous cleanup actions have led to a decrease of contaminant levels and these are continuing to decrease,” EPA Regional Administrator Pete Lopez was quoted as

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saying in the press release. “As part of EPA’s ongoing efforts, monitoring and further studies will be conducted to ensure the effectiveness of the remedy,” Lopez said. EPA is requiring periodic collection and analysis of groundwater samples to verify that the levels and extent of contaminants are declining, and that human health and the environment are protected. The EPA will conduct a review within ﬁve years to ensure the effectiveness of the cleanup, according to the press release. The Imperial Oil facility operated from the 1950s until 2007. Improper work practices and piles of waste from oil reclamation activities contaminated soil on the plant property, adjacent wetlands, the nearby Birch Swamp Brook, and several adjacent residential properties. Groundwater underlying the site was also contaminated, according to the EPA. Beginning in the early 1980s during the administration of Marlboro Mayor Saul Hornik, the Burnt Fly Bog-Imperial Oil Citizens Advisory Committee began meeting, studying the issues and lobbying New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and EPA administrators to remediate the Burnt Fly Bog and Imperial Oil federal Superfund sites in Marlboro. The committee’s efforts eventually came to fruition as both sites were remediated after decades of pressure by Marlboro ofﬁcials and residents. In 2008, EPA completed the demolition of structures on the Imperial Oil site, including all production, storage and maintenance buildings, and above-ground tanks. In 2011, EPA completed the excavation of the soil and the restoration of the Imperial Oil property. The excavated property areas were seeded and restored along with the restoration of the wetlands. In 2013, EPA completed the cleanup of

the remaining wetlands and contaminated sediments in Birch Swamp Brook, according to the press release. A representative of the New Jersey Sierra Club took issue with the EPA’s recent decision to amend the 1992 Imperial Oil cleanup plan. In a press release, Jeff Tittel, director of the New Jersey Sierra Club, said, “EPA’s cleanup plan for the Imperial Oil Superfund site is not a real cleanup plan. This is a cynical and troubling plan that calls for natural attenuation. “This means you leave the toxic chemicals in the ground until they keep spreading and go to a lower level. This method will not work and hazardous chemicals at the site like arsenic, TCE, benzene and volatile organic compounds will discharge into Birch Swamp Brook and the Raritan Bay. “Natural attenuation is not only ineffective, but inefﬁcient and will impact more people. It will take ﬁve or more years than the original plan to remove contaminated groundwater. … It seems like (EPA is) just checking off the easiest and cheapest way to cover up a polluter’s mess without any enforcement,” Tittel said. “We need to have a full cleanup plan or at least a pump and treat system. EPA cannot rely on letting the toxic chemicals just sit underneath groundwater. There is nothing natural about it. This type of method is not quick enough or complete enough. “Instead, EPA must remove all of the contaminated groundwater. If not, streams, wetlands, an underlying aquifer and the Raritan Bay will continue to be contaminated by hazardous materials … What’s even worse is that the failure to properly clean up these harmful chemicals will jeopardize public health and safety,” Tittel said.

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hen Joel Whitburn was just 9 or 10, he would cycle through his parents’ stack of 78s sitting in front of their Motorola, melting to the music of Doris Day, Tony Bennett and Johnnie Ray’s “Cry.” Out of the six children growing up in the Whitburn family during the mid ’50s, Joel was the family’s most passionate collector. “By the time I was a teenager, 45s were coming into vogue. I started collecting those one at a time,” Joel tells. “If we’d go shopping or were at a big department store downtown in Milwaukee, like

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Gimbels or Schuster’s, my mother would always let me pick out a record.” As Joel’s collection grew, he was looking for some kind of resource to help categorize and denote which records were No. 1, which were Top 10. “Some of them I knew both the A and B side were a hit, but which one was bigger? I didn’t know because there was nothing. I remember calling Billboard in New York — the main chart office. “The only thing they had was a Top 1,000 records list for $50, so I bought it. It was loaded with mistakes, spelling mistakes, and they didn’t have the titles quite right.” Joel set out to correct that and started doing his own research and organization, mostly on index cards as a hobby. In 1970, he quit his job at RCA and started his business Record Research, releasing his first reference book, Record Research. That book was the first of 16 editions, which are now known as Top Pop Singles 1955-2018. Impressed by his work, Billboard gave Joel an exclusive license to mine their charts and craft these 1,000-plus-page music bibles.

“I’m the oldest, longest-living licensing in the history of Billboard. Longer than the American Top 40 or all the other companies that tried to use their products,” Joel tells. Joel and his company rely on all original source material to compile their books. “I collected every record and every album that ever charted. I have that now in my library, from 1940 — when there was a little first Top 10 chart — right through today,” Joel says. “We have the first albums, which are in booklets made up of 78s, we have all the early albums of Nat King Cole and all the jazz. All the soundtracks from back in the late ’40s, we have all the originals. “... I remember when we were trying to finish collecting the Hot 100 — every record that made the pop charts — and had it narrowed down to I think maybe 40 or 50 that I needed, then 20, then 10, and there was finally one record I didn’t have and that was ‘Girl in My Dreams’ by the Capris. “[After advertising for it], a person in Pennsylvania wrote that they had the record and wanted $25 for it. I immediately sent a check. … And that completed my having every record at that time,” he says. And he hasn’t stopped since, expanding his collection beyond pop to every charted country, R&B, Bubbling Under (hits that fell in the 101 to 125 range) and adult contemporary record, as well as uncharted albums, picture sleeves (he’s credited for having the greatest and most complete collection known) and more. And speaking of picture sleeves, there’s a guy in New York who has been after his “Ruby Duby Du” by Tobin Matthews. “He offered me $2,000, then he offered me $5,000 and recently sent me another note upping the offer to $7,500 for the sleeve that I have from the ’60s. … I’m not willing to sell it at any price,” Joel says. Now age 80, Joel is still working at Record Research (it’s their 50th anniversary) and living in his hometown of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. He is widely recognized as the most authoritative historian on charted music. You can keep up with him at recordresearch.com

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Plumbing â&#x20AC;˘ Heating Home Improvements P Boilers Installed/Repaired P Water Heaters Installed P Drains & Sewer lines cleaned P Sewer & Water Mains installed P Kitchen & Bath Remodeling P Framing & Sheet Rock

No Job Too Small NJ Lic#8843

#13VH04604300

NM-00444807

Painting/Wallpapering

Plumbing

Glenn Kauneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Custom Painting Satisfaction Guaranteed

NM-00445429

Quality Work â&#x20AC;˘ Affordable Wallpaper Removal â&#x20AC;˘ Sheetrock Repair Taping/Spackling â&#x20AC;˘ Interior/Exterior Reliable Prompt Service

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

732-605-0362

Over 30 yrs. â&#x20AC;˘ Free Est./Ins.

ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER

plumbing & heating â&#x20AC;&#x153;Honest, Neat and Professional Serviceâ&#x20AC;?

www.mattcoplumbing.com

732-418-0011 H

Metuchen, NJ 08840 | info@mattcoplumbing.com

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December 16, 2020

There’s Never Been A Better Time To Visit Our Store... Select...Don’t Settle! If you haven’t seen this store... YOU SHOULD!

Fords Jewelers, the jeweler you’ve trusted for price, quality and service for over 49 years!

Walt Disney Classics

JUDITH RIPKA

There’s Only One

Fords Jewelers

New Jersey’s Legendary Jeweler

449 New Brunswick Avenue, Fords, NJ 08863 www.fordsjewelers.com

732.738.7322

Barry Berman - Graduate, Diamond Masters of America Albert W. Dahl, Manager - G.I.A. Graduate Gemologist, A.G.S Certiﬁed Gemologist

HOLIDAY HOURS: Monday & Tuesday 9:30 am-7:00 pm, Wednesday 9:30 am-6:00 pm,Thursday 9:30 am-8:00 pm, Saturday 9:30 am-5:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am-5:00 pm, Christmas Eve 9:30 am-4:00 pm, CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY.

NM-00445450