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Santora named Manalapan-Englishtown superintendent By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor

icole Santora, who joined the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District in 2016 as the assistant superintendent for curriculum and human resources, has been named the district’s new superintendent. Santora will succeed John J. Marciante Jr. when he retires as the superintendent of schools on June 30. Santora told the News Transcript, “It has been a privilege to serve the Manalapan-Englishtown community for the last ﬁve years as assistant superintendent and I am extremely honored the Board of Education selected me to be the next superintendent of schools. I am looking forward to continuing to provide our students with the highest level of education in a safe, supportive environment.” In a letter she sent to the community, Santora wrote, in part, “As superintendent, I will work with stakeholders to ensure the district continues to reach and exceed high levels of education and academic achievement; provide students with a safe, technologically-advanced learning environment; and provide a positive and healthy work and learning environment for both staff and students.” Board of Education President Dotty Porcaro said Santora’s hiring as superin-

tendent was made ofﬁcial on April 20. “She has communicated on a continual In a statement, Porcaro said, “Dr. San- basis with the staff, school parents and the tora came to us from the Freehold Regional community throughout the pandemic. She High School District in July 2016. During regularly has solved problems with the help this time, she has worked tirelessly with of administration and union leadership on teachers and the adminisa variety of issues, including tration toward closing the instructional, contractual and achievement gap. safety,” Porcaro said. “She has been respon“Dr. Santora has sible for the district-wide brought the Genesis HR implementation of our Resystem to the district and has sponse to Intervention procreated and managed the disgram and in choosing the trict’s Facebook page which most effective administraprovides updates on school tion and staff to lead the happenings. schools with this program. “She has facilitated our “Dr. Santora has shown yearly kindergarten registrastrong leadership skills in tion and presented at various strategic planning and goalstate and national conferencsetting. She facilitated the es … She has also acclimated 2020 Quality Single Acherself with the transportation countability Continuum reand physical plant areas,” the view. She has taken a huge board president said. Dr. Nicole Santora leadership role during the Porcaro said that in midpandemic, working closely November, a six-member with Dr. Marciante and the district admin- board committee conducted a superintenistration to ensure safety and the continuity dent search with the assistance of the New of instruction. Jersey School Boards Association. “Working together, they created a COSix individuals were interviewed in DeVID health related closure plan and a dis- cember. The ﬁeld was narrowed to three trict COVID reopening and instructional candidates who each had a second interplan which included the creation of the Vir- view in January. tual Academy for all students who would “The committee then discussed (the be learning from their homes. candidates) and agreed Dr. Santora was the

best candidate for the position. We negotiated with her and put together a contract which has been approved by the Executive County Superintendent. ” … The board is looking forward to continuing our good working relationship with Dr. Santora and is very excited to see what she will bring to her new job as superintendent,” Porcaro said. Santora’s ﬁrst contract as ManalapanEnglishtown’s superintendent of schools will run from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. The initial salary is $185,000, with a 2% increase each subsequent year, according to a copy of the contract that has been posted on the school district’s website. The superintendent will be eligible to receive merit increases based upon achieving certain criteria, according to the contract. District administrators also announced the following personnel changes: • Jodi Pepchinski, who is currently the principal at the Milford Brook School, has been hired as the assistant superintendent for curriculum and human resources to succeed Santora, effective July 1; • Melissa Tice, who is currently the assistant principal at the John I. Dawes Early Learning Center, has been hired as the principal at the Milford Brook School to succeed Pepchinski, effective July 1.

“I am extremely honored the Board of Education selected me to be the next superintendent of schools. I am looking forward to continuing to provide our students with the highest level of education in a safe, supportive environment.” — Dr. Nicole Santora

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Daughter of ‘Hidden Figures’ mathematician speaks of mom’s career By ALYSSA BIEDERMAN

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atherine Johnson took her last flight into space on Feb. 20. The S.S. Katherine Johnson, a supply satellite currently docked at the International Space Station, was named for the late NASA mathematician who was featured in the film “Hidden Figures.” On Earth, Johnson’s incredible life and career are celebrated by many people, but especially by her daughter, Joylette Hylick, a Mount Laurel resident who recently spoke about her mom’s autobiography in a virtual event for the Burlington County Library System. “Mom remained to the very end the same person I described before, all her life. She was still funny, pleasant, bright, thoughtful and humble,” Hylick told about 80 people who viewed the event. Johnson, 101, died on Feb. 24, 2020. Johnson was one of the first Black women hired by NASA as a mathematician. She helped to put the first American into space and to send Apollo vehicles to the moon. In 2015, Johnson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama.

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Johnson was reportedly called “the girl” by astronaut John Glenn, who refused to fly until the math that was used to coordinate his flight on Friendship 7 in 1962 had been verified by her. “Many have asked me over the years if John Glenn ever knew my name,” Hylick read from her mother’s memoir, “My Remarkable Journey.” “Who knows? It didn’t matter to me then and it doesn’t matter now. It was enough for me that I knew when he needed ‘the girl’ to boost his confidence that he could entrust his life to the heavens, and get him back home. I was that girl,” Johnson wrote. Hylick herself became “the girl” as she

followed in her mother’s footsteps with roles at NASA and at Lockheed Martin before her retirement. She said although her mother did not push math in her family, the lessons Hylick learned from Johnson carried her throughout her life and career. According to Hylick, Johnson’s keys to life start with a simple one: “Always do your best.” Her other advice included “Accept the help you’re given, help others when you can and you’re no better, you’re no worse.” Johnson graduated from college in 1937 at the age of 18. In 1939, she was one of the ﬁrst Black students to enroll in a graduate program at West Virginia University, integrating the school. When she was hired to work at NASA, Johnson had to use a segregated restroom and cafeteria. Hylick said although her mother was required to use segregated facilities, she is sure her mom just used whatever bathroom was closer. At lunch, Johsnon played bridge with NASA engineers.

“My doctor once told me, ‘Your mom is a genius, and geniuses never think they are doing anything extraordinary,’ ” Hylick remembered. “But everyone else does.” In 2017, NASA hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new building at the Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va., that was named the Katherine G. Johnson Computational Research Facility. “Mom whispered to me, ‘It would have been nice to have it named after the team,’ ” Hylick recalled. “She never tried to draw attention. It was always about all of them.” When Johnson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, she glowed after Obama planted a kiss on her cheek. “And then she said she wished she could talk to him about how they are teaching children, because she said it ain’t good,” Hylick remembered with a laugh. Hylick speaks regularly at elementary schools, where she said her mother’s story makes an impact on young students who have big goals. “Have a dream and stay with it,” Hylick said. “Go for what you love to do and just keep working at it.”

VNA Community Health Centers offer healthcare to artists, musicians The VNA of Central Jersey Community Health Centers (VNACJ-CHC) is offering primary healthcare and dental services to the women, men and others who make the Jersey Shore rock. Christopher Rinn, CEO of the health centers, announced his organization’s commitment to the health and well being of artists and musicians during the Asbury Band Aid digital concert beneﬁt for musicians of the Jersey Shore on April 20 at the Stone Pony is Asbury Park. The concert was sponsored by the Vin Gopal Civic Association and the Stone Pony, according to a press release. “The Community Health Center stands with our artists and musicians. We are here to help you. If you are in need of primary care, dental, or other health services, but have trouble paying, are uninsured or under-insured please contact the Community Health Center,” Rinn said. “Over here on E Street, we are proud to support the Community Health Center and their essential work for our Jersey Shore artists and musicians,” Bruce Springsteen was quoted as saying in the press release in declaring his

support of the healthy artists and musicians initiative. “The VNA Community Health Center is a wonderful organization that has helped many people, including friends and employees,” said Caroline O’Toole, general manager of the Stone Pony. “We are proud to partner with them in promoting the health and well-being of musicians, artists and those who work in the industry,” she said. “Access to healthcare is critical for the health and wellbeing of New Jerseyans,” said Gov. Phil Murphy. “This VNA Community Health Center initiative will help eliminate healthcare cost and access barriers for those who may be uninsured or under-insured in our arts community. “I applaud VNA for this program and for keeping the Jersey Shore healthy, and rocking. I also encourage those who are uninsured or under-insured to go to Get Covered NJ to learn more about affordable coverage options,” the Governor said. The VNACJ-CHC provides primary healthcare for individuals and families at its four centers in Monmouth

County — Asbury Park, Freehold Borough, Keyport and Red Bank. They serve all individuals without discrimination and regardless of the patient’s ability to pay, according to the press release. The CHC remained open throughout the coronavirus pandemic to ensure that the vulnerable population it serves had access to healthcare. In 2020, the agency completed 45,000 patient visits, in person and telehealth, for 14,000 Monmouth County residents, according to the press release. Since late December through the third week of May, the CHC and its partners had administered more than 63,000 coronavirus vaccines. “Summer is coming,” Rinn said, “and the Jersey Shore is going to rock this year. We all need our musicians healthy to heal us and to celebrate our coming out of the most difﬁcult year most of us have ever experienced and hopefully ever will.” Artists and musicians in need of affordable health or dental care may call 732-774-6333 for more information.

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Colts Neck officials adopt $13.6M budget By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer

COLTS NECK – The members of the Township Committee have adopted a 2021 municipal budget that totals $13.67 million and will be supported by the collection of $8.28 million in taxes from Colts Neck’s residential and commercial property owners. Officials will appropriate $2.4 million from Colts Neck’s surplus fund (savings) to be used as revenue in the budget and expect to receive $1.98 million in state aid. The 2021 budget was unanimously adopted by committee members on April 28. In 2020, Colts Neck’s adopted budget totaled $12.47 million and the local tax levy was $7.8 million. Officials appropriated $1.6 million from surplus and received $1.98 million in state aid. Mayor Michael Viola said the 2021 budget is under the permissible tax levy cap and under the permissible appropriations cap. That means officials will collect less in local taxes than they are permitted to collect by the state and they will spend less during the year than they are permitted to spend by the state. “I thank the township’s department

heads, the Township Committee, our commission chairs and our business administrator, Kathleen Capristo, for developing this budget,” Viola said. In 2020, Colts Neck’s municipal tax rate was 25.8 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The average home was assessed at $823,000 and the owner of that home paid about $2,123 in municipal taxes (0.258 x 8,230). In 2021, the municipal tax rate is projected to increase to 26.4 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The average home is now assessed at $830,000 and the owner of that home will pay about $2,191 in municipal taxes (0.264 x 8,300). Municipal taxes are one item on a property owner’s tax bill, which also includes Colts Neck K-8 School District taxes, Freehold Regional High School District taxes and Monmouth County taxes. The total amount of taxes an individual pays is determined by the assessed value of his home and/or property, and the tax rate that is set by each taxing entity. Selected appropriations in the 2021 municipal budget include the following: police salaries and wages, $2.5 million; recycling, other expenses, $702,200; road re-

NEWS BRIEFS The Vietnam Era Museum in Holmdel will reopen on June 10 after being closed since March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Hours of operation will be Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance online and are on sale now. While visiting the museum, guests are also welcome to visit the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, located onsite and open 24 hours a day. The Vietnam Era Museum is the first Vietnam War museum of its kind in the United States, according to a press release. Dedicated in September 1998, the museum provides political, cultural and historical context for the adjacent New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial. It helps visitors gain an understanding of the conflict in Southeast Asia and the surrounding political strife in America, as well as its lasting impact on American culture, with an emphasis on experiences in New Jersey. The museum is operated by the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation, the first and only organization in the country dedicated to honoring Vietnam veterans with a memorial, a museum and an educational center, according to the press release. A mask is required for all visitors inside the museum.

pairs and maintenance, salaries and wages, $671,953; road repairs and maintenance, other expenses, $470,875; employee group health insurance, $574,000; payment to Social Security System, $295,000; payment to Police and Firemen’s Retirement System of New Jersey, $616,728; payment to Public Employees’ Retirement System, $220,402; payment of bond principal, $1 million; and interest on bonds, $799,407. A budget document provided by the township states that Colts Neck has 3,712 parcels, of which 3,155 are residential, 382 are farms and 73 are commercial. The average ratio assessed to true value is 96.69% and reflects the fact that properties are assessed at almost 100% of their market value, according to municipal officials. In addition to municipal taxes, Colts Neck charges each property owner an open space tax at a rate of 1.2 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The owner of a home assessed at the township average of $830,000 will pay about $100 in open space taxes in 2021. Municipal officials said the open space tax will generate about $370,000 to be used for the acquisition and preservation of open space parcels in the community.

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County memorial honors fallen law enforcement officers

he names of 22 law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in Monmouth County are now enshrined in a newly installed memorial outside the headquarters of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office in Freehold Township. The Law Enforcement Memorial is a lasting reminder of the sacrifices made for public safety, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said during a May 19 ceremony. “We gather here today to honor the memory and mourn the terrible loss of 22 brave Americans who put on a uniform and answered the call, giving their lives in the performance of their sworn duties. “Each died under different circumstances, but all had one common thread – the call to duty. Each understood the risks of heeding that call, but never shied away, even as their loved ones worried at home,” he said. Gramiccioni was joined by surviving family members of the men and women whose names are etched on the memorial, according to a press release. The line of duty deaths of the officers honored on the memorial span more than 122 years, beginning in 1899. Each officer’s name, agency and date of their death, referred to as their “End of Watch” (EOW) are etched into the black granite stone. The memorial is made of two tiers of black granite and includes a fountain of water that creates a soothing waterfall. The top face of the memorial is surrounded by an etching of the shoulder patch for every law enforcement agency in Monmouth County. On the north side of the memorial, along its base, are the 22 names of the individual officers who died in the line of duty, according to the press release. The memorial will serve as a peaceful place for the family members of those who died and for their fellow officers to reflect upon and honor their sacrifices: • Constable James Walsh, Red Bank Police Department, was attempting an arrest when he was shot by a suspect. EOW: Nov. 13, 1899; • Patrolman Charles Franklin Lippincott, Asbury Park Police Department, and another officer were directed to handle a report of a husband threatening to kill his wife. Upon arrival, Lippincott ordered the husband to halt. The accused individual appeared willing to surrender. When Lippincott placed his hand on the suspect’s shoulder, the suspect pulled a concealed weapon and fatally shot the officer in the chest. EOW: Dec. 10, 1911; • Patrolman Herman Kohler Emmons, Long Branch Police Department, was shot and killed by a suspect while he was attempting to place the suspect under arrest.

Law enforcement officials have unveiled a memorial outside the headquarters of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office in Freehold Township which contains the names of 22 law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in Monmouth County.

EOW: Dec. 17, 1921; • Trooper William H. Marshall, New Jersey State Police, was killed in a motorcycle accident while on patrol. He had been with the agency for just over two years. EOW: Dec. 12, 1923; • Trooper Herman Gloor Jr., New Jersey State Police, was killed in a motorcycle accident while on patrol. He had been with the agency for just over two years. EOW: May 9, 1926; • Patrolman Robert Leroy Applegate, Neptune Township Police Department, was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a drunk driver. He was responding to another accident when the incident occurred. EOW: Sept. 6, 1931; • Police Ofﬁcer William H. Letts, of the Union Beach Police Department, was shot in the head, while off duty and in his home, by the man he was investigating as the prime suspect in an armed robbery. EOW: Sept. 24, 1946; • Trooper John Anderson, New Jersey State Police, was shot and killed while investigating a stolen car on the Garden State Parkway. EOW: Nov. 1, 1955; • Trooper Finley C. Fuchs, New Jersey State Police, was killed in an automobile accident while en route to a court appointment. EOW: Dec. 19, 1957; • Trooper Raymond P. Fiola, New Jersey State Police, was killed in an automobile accident while he was on patrol. The collision occurred on Route 526 in Monmouth County. EOW: Feb. 19, 1962; • Sgt. Charles M. Cozzens, Bradley Beach Police Department, was killed in an automobile accident when his patrol car

struck a utility pole on Main Street. EOW: Aug. 8, 1964; • Patrolman William A. Richards, Long Branch Police Department, suffered a fatal heart attack while attempting to subdue a suspect who had escaped from other officers earlier in the day. EOW: Oct. 23, 1967; • Sgt. Joseph M. Monteparo, Asbury Park Police Department, was stabbed to death while attempting to talk a man into dropping a knife. Monteparo was familiar with the suspect and had dealt with him on several occasions. EOW: April 24, 1971; • Police Chief David John Lake, Ocean Grove Police Department, had a heart attack while pursuing and grappling with a larceny suspect. He later died from the physical stress. EOW: Aug. 23, 1971; • Sgt. Frank Peters, Keansburg Police Department, was killed as the result of an accidental gunshot wound while on duty. EOW: Feb. 11, 1972; • Patrolman Jack A. Wright, Bradley Beach Police Department, was shot and killed as he attempted to stop a hold-up and robbery. EOW: May 31, 1976; • Special Officer Ronald P. Kleber, Middletown Township Police Department, was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic. EOW: Oct. 23, 1982; • Trooper II Frances J. Bellaran, New Jersey State Police, died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on May 20, 1996. Bellaran was attempting to stop a speeding motorcycle when he crashed and sustained fatal injuries. EOW: May 23, 1996; • Detective Sgt. Patrick A. King, Long Branch Police Department, was on duty, in

uniform, when a man shot him in the back of the head while King was standing at a counter ordering a meal. The suspect then stole King’s car and led police on 60-mile chase before crashing the police vehicle and being killed in a shootout. EOW: Nov. 20, 1997; • Trooper Marc Kenneth Castellano, New Jersey State Police, was struck by an out-of-control car as he was standing on the shoulder of Interstate 195 in Howell near his patrol vehicle. Castellano was transported to a hospital, where he died. EOW: June 6, 2010; • Trooper Anthony A. Raspa, New Jersey State Police, was killed in a vehicle crash on Interstate 195 in Monmouth County. EOW: May 30, 2015; • Detective April Bird, Asbury Park Police Department, was on duty when she suffered a heart attack during a shooting investigation. Bird died three days later. EOW: Aug. 2, 2019. “These 22 ofﬁcers who died never asked for, or wanted to be heroes, but sometimes as fate has it, it just turns out that way,” Gramiccioni said. “The men and women in blue know this possibility, but they follow the calling in the name of community service. These 22 fallen ofﬁcers had wives and husbands, mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, and children young and old. “They shared a commitment to something larger than themselves – a call to serve the greater good. None sought glory, riches, or their names on billboards or in lights. Their reward came from their pride in service,” the prosecutor said.

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The softball teams from Colts Neck and Matawan high schools met in a Shore Conference Tournament semifinal game on May 26 in Colts Neck. At left, Colts Neck pitcher Ava Metzger fires a strike to a hitter. At right, the Cougars’ Melissa Deissler singles to score a run during Colts Neck’s 3-2 victory over the Huskies.

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COLTS NECK — History is being made on the softball diamond at Colts Neck High School in 2021 and Coach Anthony Iachello is enjoying every minute of what his team is accomplishing. Iachello, who joined the Colts Neck softball program four years ago as an assistant coach, said the goal at that time was to change the culture of the program. He has seen that goal achieved during the 2021 campaign in his first season as the Cougars’ head coach. On May 24, the Cougars won their first Shore Conference B North Division title with a sweep of Neptune High School On May 26 at home, the Cougars achieved another first in program history with a 3-2 victory over Matawan Region-

al High School in the Shore Conference Tournament semifinals. The victory over the Huskies sent the Cougars to their first SCT championship game. Colts Neck (18-0) played for the title against Donovan Catholic High School of Toms River on May 29. Against Matawan in the SCT semifinals, the Cougars battled back twice from a one-run deficit. The score was 2-2 entering the bottom of the sixth inning as Colts Neck came to bat. Leading off was senior Melissa Deissler, who had tied the game at 2-2 in the third with a run-scoring single. “Being able to contribute like that is amazing,” Deissler said about her hit in the third inning. “It felt amazing.” In the sixth inning, Deissler reached base on an error, advanced to second on a wild pitch and moved to third on a perfect-

ly executed bunt by Kate Mager. With one out and Julianna Kowaleski batting, Deissler raced home with the goahead run when a pitch got past Matawan catcher Kaysey Antos and rolled to the backstop. Deissler’s dash to the plate gave Colts Neck a 3-2 lead. “Once (the catcher) missed that ball it was end game,” Deissler said. “I had to go. I had to win it for my team right there.” With the Cougars leading 3-2 heading into the top of the seventh, senior pitcher Ava Metzger was set to ﬁnish the job and send her team to the SCT title game. However, four batters into the inning, the Huskies had the bases loaded with one out. Showing why she is one of the top pitchers in the Shore Conference and in central New Jersey, Metzger struck out Antos and Maddie Wiedner to send the Cougars to the

SCT championship game. “I knew I needed to do my job at that point and just throw strikes to make them swing,” Metzger said. “I didn’t have my best stuff, but I knew I had to go with the flow and grind it out to end the game. I’m happy I was able to close out the game for my team.” Metzger finished the contest with 10 strikeouts for her 13th double-digit strikeout performance of the 2021 season. Sophomore Katie Finnegan drove in the Cougars’ first run of the game when she beat a throw to first base for an infield single with two out in the second inning. That tied the score, 1-1. The Cougars will now set their sights on winning the Central Jersey Group III state sectional crown. Colts Neck is the No. 1 seed in the state sectional tournament.

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ENTERTAINMENT BEST BETS TV, Movies, Celebrities & More

The Bachelorette 17th Season By Rick Gables Katie Thurston and Michelle Young have been named the next stars of the 17th and 18th seasons of The Bachelorette, respectively. After appearing in the landmark 25th of season The Bachelor, both women emerged as fan favorites among Bachelor Nation, with viewers all over America rooting for their happily ever afters. Katie’s season 17 journey is set to premiere on ABC Monday, June 7, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Michelle’s season 18 journey will premiere in the fall of this year. CBS will air the 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday, June 6, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The 43rd class to receive this lifetime artistic achievement recognition include choreographer and actress Debbie Allen; singer-songwriter

and activist Joan Baez; country singersongwriter Garth Brooks; violinist Midori; and actor Dick Van Dyke. “The Kennedy Center Honors serves as a moment to celebrate the remarkable artists who have spent their lives elevating the cultural history of our nation and world,” said Kennedy Center Chairman David M. Rubenstein. The center’s entire campus will come alive with small, in-person events and re-envisioned virtual tributes. Programs for each event will encompass performances and speaking tributes for the honorees. The CW will premiere its new series The Republic of Sarah on Monday, June 14, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The drama takes place in the town of Greylock, New Hampshire. When an incredibly valuable mineral used by tech is discovered under the town, state-backed mining company Lydon Industries swoops in with plans to

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extract the mineral that include wiping Greylock off the map. With her friends and family in danger of losing their homes, rebellious high school teacher Sarah Cooper (Stella Baker) vows to stop Lydon’s bulldozers, which will not be easy. Leading the Lydon Industries efforts is Sarah’s estranged brother, Danny Cooper (Luke Mitchell). Sarah enlists her friends for the ﬁght, like fellow teacher Corinne Dearborn (Hope Lauren), police ofﬁcer Amy “AJ” Johnson (Nia Holloway), and diner manager Grover Simms (Ian Duff). Most intriguing is Sarah’s proposed solution. She believes Greylock could declare independence. Citing various historical maps, she explains that the land on which Greylock sits was never properly claimed by the United States. If they can convince the town to vote for independence, Greylock would gain international sovereignty and could protect its land for good.

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Additional COVID restrictions in New Jersey will be lifted June 4

ov. Phil Murphy has signed Executive Order No. 242, lifting significant COVID-19 restrictions and moving forward with additional reopening steps. According to a press release from the Governor’s office, during the last two weeks, key COVID-19 benchmarks have been achieved across New Jersey. These benchmarks include a dramatic increase in vaccinations, and significant decreases in new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, spot positivity rates and rates of transmission, solidifying the foundation for the state’s reopening steps. Per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, individuals who are not fully vaccinated – defined as two weeks after receiving the second shot of a two-dose vaccination or two weeks after receiving a single-dose vaccination – are strongly encouraged to continue masking and social distancing, according to the press release. “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, my administration has been guided by science, data and facts to put New Jersey on the road to recovery with the public health and safety of all New Jerseyans as our highest priority,” Murphy was quoted as saying in the press release. “Together, we have made tremendous progress in crushing this virus and the last

two weeks have shown significant decreases in key areas of our data. “These data points, coupled with a dramatic increase in our vaccination efforts resulting in over 4.7 million New Jerseyans with their first shot, allow us to lift major restrictions and move forward with our most significant reopening steps to date,” he said. The following changes will go into effect on June 4: • Removing the general indoor gathering limit, which is currently at 50 people; • Removing the indoor gathering limit for political gatherings, weddings, funerals, memorial services, performances and other catered and commercial events, which is currently at 250 people; • Removing the 30% capacity limitation for indoor large venues with a fixedseating capacity over 1,000. On May 26, Murphy issued Executive Order No. 243, which takes effect on June 4 and rescinds the requirement in Executive Order No. 107 that businesses and nonprofit organizations accommodate telework arrangements for their workforce to the maximum extent practicable and reduce their on-site staff to the minimal number necessary for their operations, according to a press release from the Governor’s office. Employers bringing employees back to

a physical worksite must continue to follow all applicable portions of Executive Order No. 192, including notifying employees of on-site exposure and performing health screenings of employees entering the worksite. The order further permits employers at indoor worksites that are closed to the public to allow employees who can verify they are vaccinated the ability to forego wearing a mask and social distancing, according to the press release. Employers retain the ability to issue more restrictive policies on masking and social distancing. Employers will not be permitted to restrict individuals from wearing a mask and will not be permitted to penalize or retaliate against individuals who choose to wear a mask. The following changes related to COVID-19 restrictions went into effect on May 28: • The mask mandate in indoor public spaces was lifted; • Businesses and entities overseeing indoor spaces continue to have the ability to require masking for employees, customers and/or guests; • Per CDC guidance, masks will continue to be required in healthcare settings, including long-term care facilities and ofﬁce-based settings; correctional facilities;

homeless shelters; and on planes, buses, trains and other forms of public transportation; as well as at transportation hubs such as airports and stations; • Additionally, also per CDC guidance, child care centers and facilities, youth summer camps, and public, private and parochial preschool program premises and elementary and secondary schools, including charter schools and renaissance schools, are not affected by this announcement and continue to be governed by existing requirements; • Masks will continue to be required in public-facing state ofﬁces, such as Motor Vehicle Commission agencies; • The 6-foot social distancing requirement was lifted in businesses, including retail stores, personal care services, gyms, recreational and entertainment businesses, and casinos, and indoor gatherings, including religious services, political activities, weddings, funerals, memorial services, commercial gatherings, catered events, sports competitions and performances; • Businesses and entities overseeing indoor spaces can continue to require social distancing should they choose; • The prohibition on the use of dance ﬂoors at bars and restaurants was lifted. The prohibition on ordering and eating/ drinking while standing at bars and restaurants was also lifted.

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Joseph Cipriano of Colts Neck, a student at the University of Massachusetts, was recently initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest all-discipline collegiate honor society. George Zemlanicky of Morganville has been named to the Fall 2020 dean’s list at University of the Sciences, Philadelphia, Pa. George is a Doctor of Physical Therapy student. University of Mount Union, Alliance, Ohio, students were acknowledged at the Senior Recognition and Honors Convocation on April 20. Kyle Moore of Marlboro was awarded Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference status in football at the 2021 Mount Union Honors Convocation. The event honors graduating seniors and underclass students who have excelled academically, displayed excellent leadership skills and shown dedication to the university and community through outstanding community service initiatives. Alexandra Coviello of Colts Neck was among the 44 University of Scranton, Pa., students inducted into Upsilon Phi Delta, the national honor society for graduate and undergraduate students in healthcare administration programs. Alexandra is a senior pursuing a health administration degree at the Jesuit university.

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hile having lunch with a friend, she asked what Gov. Phil Murphy has done for us. This letter is to answer that question. Below are examples of Gov. Murphy’s accomplishments: • Gov. Murphy built strong partnerships for coordinated COVID testing and vaccinations; • The Murphy administration directed hundreds of millions of dollars providing relief to middle class families, businesses, tenants, landlords and schools; • To make high quality education more available, Gov. Murphy enacted initiatives to provide free community college tuition to qualiﬁed students. In-state tuition assistance is available to Dreamers; • Under the Murphy administration, New Jersey became a national leader in increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour. He enacted earned sick time, expanded family leave and medical leave; • The Governor has enacted bills to update and strengthen gun laws; • This administration spearheaded New

Jersey’s leadership role to expand offshore wind energy technology. In deploying these technologies, New Jersey formed partnerships that will lead to the first wind energy component manufacturing facility in our country; • Gov. Murphy in January 2021 enacted economic incentives to encourage the growth of high-tech businesses and innovative start-ups, as well as encouraging similar businesses to come to or stay in New Jersey; • Still other legislation enacted includes New Jersey’s first tax credits for historic preservation and expanding tax credits for brownfields reclamation and redevelopment. Clearly, Gov. Murphy has put the needs of New Jerseyans in the forefront. A second term as governor will continue to benefit New Jersey citizens. Kim S. Luxhoj Freehold Township

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ON CAMPUS Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, N.H., has named Steven Cognata of Colts Neck and Jacob Ercolano of Freehold to the Winter 2021 dean’s list. The winter term runs from January to May. Muhlenberg College, Allentown, Pa., dancers shared their creativity through movement, as the Muhlenberg Dance Program and the Muhlenberg Dance Association collaborated to present “Ephemerality: Dances In Time,” a showcase for dance works created by student and faculty choreographers, April 16-18, 2021. Many students, including Mackenzie Schultz of Colts Neck, joined together to make the event possible. Lindsey Soares of Colts Neck earned a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC). The university held a virtual stateside commencement on May 15 for more than 5,500 graduates of the Class of 2021. Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, N.H., has named Angela Tycenski of Morganville, Brendan Brock of Marlboro, Charles Kirman of Freehold

and Samantha Goldberg of Morganville to the Winter 2021 president’s list (GPA of 3.7 and above). The winter term runs from January to May. Erika Villani of Freehold, a nursing major at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, is one of eight Brookdale students being honored with the Outstanding Student Award for academic excellence, community service and personal accomplishments. While in the nursing program Take notice that White Horse Winery LLC, trading as White Horse Winery has applied to the Director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control for a Winery Salesroom to be situated at La Famiglia Prima, 943 Rt 34, Colts Neck, NJ 07722. Objections, if any, should be made immediately in writing to the Director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, P.O. Box 087, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0087. White Horse Winery LLC, 106 Hall Street, Hammonton, NJ 08037.

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ON THE ROAD PETER PERROTTA

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f you ask me what my favorite car to drive is, I would have to confess, it’s a BMW. I sold Mercedes for several years, so that confession doesn’t come easy. But, as far as pure driving ability and nothing else, BMW fits what I like to feel when I’m behind the wheel. BMWs are engineered to be driven hard, almost aggressively; their handling is spot on and you can drive most of their models at high speeds and still feel you have a very secure command of the vehicle. I also like the way the suspensions of almost all of the BMW models I have ever driven are set up. They are designed to allow you to feel the road under you while you drive, giving you a real sense of control. I am not a big Peter Perrotta fan of vehicles that offer up a pillowy suspension that makes you feel like you are driving on a cloud. All that being said, I know there are a lot of you out there who don’t care for BMWs. I had clients when I sold Mercedes and later on when I worked for an all-brands leasing company that hated the ride of the BMW. So, in the end, it’s just a matter of what fits your wants and needs. As we start to transform into a new era of vehicle modes – hybrids, plug-in hybrids and all-electric – it is going to be interesting to see how this power plant transformation affects the traditional way we expect these vehicles to perform. Case in point, I recently jumped behind the wheel of the 2021 BMW X5 xdrive45e – a multi-faceted SUV that can be driven as a hybrid, all-electric or in gas engine mode only – to see if this new PHEV (plug-in hybrid) carries the same pizzaz as what we have come to expect from the traditional BMW. The short answer is yes, for the most part. However, there are some differences that make it feel and sound a whole lot different then what you may be used to from a pure combustible engine BMW. When you first sit behind the wheel of this PHEV X5 and push the start button on

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the center console you will immediately notice the difference; it’s quiet as heck. In fact, it’s so quiet you can’t tell if the engine has started or not. My assumption here is that the hybrid mode – which is the default mode the car drives itself in – puts it in electric mode automatically on start up and it’s not until you really get going and up to speed that the gas engine kicks in. In fact, the only way to tell if the car actually started up successfully is to check on the dash where it will indicate if the car is “off” or “ready” to be driven. Upon initial take off, the PHEV X5 is super quiet as it starts out using the electric motor only until you get up to speed and then the hybrid takes over. If you are a traditional BMW motor head like me, this new phenomena takes a little getting used to, but it’s all good because at the end of the day this SUV still drives spot on just like its predecessors. So the way this thing works is you can choose at start up how or in which mode you want to drive the car. If you do nothing it will automatically be in the hybrid mode. In the hybrid mode the advanced elec-

tronics built into the BMW system will determine for you the most efﬁcient way for it to drive – as an electric, hybrid or all gas. As long as the auxiliary battery is charged – remember this is a plug-in fully chargeable electric as well – you can select the fully electric mode at start up by pushing a button on the center console. And, ﬁnally, if you don’t feel like messing with hybrids or electrics at all, then you can simply put it in “Sport” mode at start up, in which the combustion engine will be engaged only. Powering the new generation PHEV X5 is a 282 horsepower turbo charged 3.0 liter inline six cylinder engine that is paired with a single electric motor that is sandwiched between the engine and the eight speed automatic transmission. The combined power of the gas engine and the electric motor help it produce an impressive 389 horsepower which I found to be more than enough to drive as aggressively as you want around town or on the interstate. More impressively, the whole complicated set up works seamlessly and smoothly, even if it takes a bit to get used to.

The base price of the 2021 BMW X5 xdrive45e is $65,400. My tester version carried a bottom line sticker price with options and destination and delivery of $81,695. Added options included: $4,050 for an executive package; $5,500 for the M Sport Package; $1,700 for the driver assist pro package; $950 for M sport 21-inch wheels and $650 for M Sport brakes. The M Sport package includes a lot of sporty trim and aluminum as well as an upgraded leather. The executive package includes: a panoramic moon roof; rear manual side window shades; 4 zone climate control; heads up display; wireless phone charger; a Wiﬁ hot sport and enhanced blue tooth. Driven on gasoline engine mode only, the EPA estimates this X5 gets about 20 miles per gallon overall with a 50 mpg rating on the combined gas/electric mode. This vehicle has not received the government’s 5-star crash test safety rating yet. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears regularly. He may be contacted at pperrotta@comcast.net

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Author David M. Salkin of Freehold Township has just published his 15th novel, “Blood From A Stone,” which he describes as “a gritty crime thriller.”

Salkin publishes latest novel Author David M. Salkin’s 15th novel, “Blood From A Stone,” is now available. Salkin, a Freehold Township native and former member of the Township Committee for 25 years, has been writing professionally since 2005. He has been published by Penguin Books, Post Hill Press and Permuted Press. His newest release has been published by Totally Entwined Group, based in the United Kingdom. Salkin described “Blood From A Stone” as “a gritty crime thriller. Although I write military-espionage, crime and horror, the common thread is the thriller aspect. My goal is to keep readers up past bedtime turning pages. I think ‘Blood From A Stone’ accomplishes that. “It’s a fast-paced story with a main character I really hope readers will like, because he’s a lot like the author, if I was a bad-ass. “Cory Walker is a former Special Forces soldier who was retired after being in-

jured. But he also loves to cook, he’s an oenophile, and a bit of a sarcastic wise-ass. He will make you laugh, cook you a great meal with the proper wine pairing, and if things go south you deﬁnitely want him on your side,” Salkin said. As to the premise of the book, the author said, “Wounded Warrior Cory Walker falls for his physical therapist and buys a house on Harkers Island, N.C., which once belonged to Earl Stone. Earl Stone will most likely be the next president of the United States. “While building a wine cellar, Cory discovers a very old diary. The diary belonged to Earl Stone’s daughter, who had been murdered long ago in the only major crime in Harker history. As Cory reads the diary, he opens Pandora’s Box, and the powerful congressman wants some secrets to remain buried.” Salkin’s books can be found online or wherever books are sold. For more information, visit www.DavidMSalkin.com

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as Vegas is the home to bright lights, casinos, laughter and the occasional wild night. But no one is ready for the crazy times that are about to be unleashed on “Sin City” when a military convoy traveling through the Nevada desert has an accident in the new ﬁlm Army of the Dead available now on Netﬂix. The landscape will change when all types of zombies overrun Las Vegas. What used to be glitzy high-rises are reduced to

infested towers crawling with creatures who will attack any living being in the way. While the living have found their way outside of the city, there remain some worthwhile assets left behind within the makeshift walls. Millions of dollars are in a vault, and a businessman needs someone to lead the brigade to retrieve the loot. Scott Ward (Dave Bautista) led one of the last groups out of the city before it was walled off from the world. He seems to be the perfect man to assemble a team to head back in and retrieve the money that was left there.

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Money is just one of the motivating factors for Scott, but a big one for the members of his team. And with his share of the treasure he is tasked with retrieving, it makes journeying back inside the walls a risk he is willing to take. But facing a horde of hungry zombies isn’t daunting enough. Congress has approved a targeted nuclear strike on the walled city of Las Vegas. Now the team must elude death by zombie and do it quick to avoid the strike. The journey inside the walls brings us a number of colorful characters. There are, of course zombies, and lots of varieties of them. The patient zero alpha zombie is strong and aggressive. His followers are in various stages of dress or undress, as Vegas may have put them in. But the zombies are only half the equation. Scott’s team is filled with interesting characters as well. The ragtag bunch are a variety of talented individuals motivated by their payday and some by simply hunting zombies. This is a visual film that explodes from the screen with a mixture of outrageousness, gore and fun. Yes, FUN. Army of the Dead makes a film that has half-eaten people running around fun. From the

opening credits, you know the ﬁlm never takes itself too seriously, and the tone is set for a gory good time. With stunning visuals and the tone set, Director Zack Snyder leans on his cast of characters to deliver the high-octane moments, the humor and even some quiet time amid the chaos. Bautista, Ella Purnell, Omari Hardwick, Ana de la Reguera and the deep cast take their roles and morph into their characters — my favorite being Tig Notaro, who plays the chopper pilot who needs no motivation other than money and could run circles around any of the other crew members, or at least ﬂy circles around them. This is an insane thrill ride of fun and gore. Zombies, Las Vegas and Zack Snyder — it’s a match made in Hollywood and I like it. Paul’s Grade: B+ Army of the Dead Rated R Stars Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell, Omari Hardwick, Ana de la Reguera, Theo Rossi Director: Zack Snyder

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hope to be a factor in that later in the summer,” he said. Though Breen says his sights are not necessarily set on another Monmouth Park title – “Whatever amount of wins we get,

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racing they think of my name,” he said. “I’m a Jersey guy. I grew up here. We have more of a presence in New York than we have had in a while, but Monmouth Park is still home.”

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OCEANPORT – With Hall of Fame trainers Todd Pletcher, Steve Asmussen and Jerry Hollendorfer – along with future Hall of Famer Chad Brown – all having a formidable presence on the Monmouth Park backstretch this summer, it is easy to forget the race for leading trainer honors still goes through Kelly Breen. It did in 2020, when the 52-year-old Breen easily captured his third Monmouth Park trainer’s title, according to a press release from the thoroughbred racetrack. There’s no reason to think things will be any different during Monmouth Park’s 76th season, which opened on May 28. “We do gear up for Monmouth Park,” said Breen. “It goes back to me saying all we can do is continue to work hard and to try to do our best. So much depends on the condition book. I can’t predict how we will do this year because I don’t know how the condition book will play out. “But we have a good variety of horses, from $5,000 claimers to multiple graded stakes winners. There are probably guys with more well-rounded stables, maybe with more claimers, guys with bigger stables. But we have 40 horses right now that are ready to run. We will just try to put them in the right spots.” Breen’s impact will likely be felt throughout the 53-day meet, since he led all Monmouth Park trainers in 2020 with 117 starters. His 32 winners were nearly double that of runner-up Jose Delgado. That Monmouth Park success was a major factor in a career year for the New Jersey native, who set personal bests in overall wins (84) and starters (418), while producing the second-best earnings year in a career that began in 1992. “Last year was more validation after having built up a public stable after almost 10 years of being a private trainer and not being out there with multiple horses and this many horses,” said Breen. “It has been a gradual process of evolving. I didn’t always have a big stable after I became a public trainer again. It took a couple of years to get to this point. It took time. But we have a nice, well-rounded stable now.” Breen, who went 14 years between Monmouth Park training titles, again ﬁgures to make an impact when the 2-yearold races start as well. He currently has 15 “babies” with a couple more due in shortly. “The 2-year-old program at Monmouth Park has always been exceptional, so we

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Howell moves to ban production, sale of cannabis in town By CHARLES DAYE Staff Writer

HOWELL – On June 15, members of the public are expected to have a chance to voice their opinions on an ordinance that would, if adopted by the Howell Township Council, prohibit cannabis businesses from operating in the township. During a meeting on May 25, Deputy Mayor Thomas Russo, Councilman John Bonevich, Councilwoman Pamela Richmond and Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell voted “yes” on a motion to introduce the ordinance. Mayor Theresa Berger was absent from the meeting. The public hearing on the ordinance was scheduled for June 15. In a November 2020 public question, residents of New Jersey voted to legalize adult use (also called recreational) cannabis. In Monmouth County, 244,576 residents voted “yes” and 128,276 residents voted “no” on the legalization question. In the wake of the referendum, state ofﬁcials have taken steps to enact the cannabis legalization process. Municipal ofﬁcials now have the option to prohibit or to permit the production and

sale of cannabis within their borders. They may not, by law, prohibit the delivery of cannabis products in the community. Municipal ofﬁcials must make a decision by Aug. 21. According to the Howell ordinance, the purpose of the proposed law “is to regulate the marketplace class of licensed recreational cannabis businesses and to codify a prohibition on all six marketplace classes of cannabis establishments … cannabis cultivator, cannabis manufacturer, cannabis wholesaler, cannabis retailer, cannabis distributor and cannabis delivery service.” The ordinance does not prohibit the delivery of cannabis items and related supplies into Howell by a delivery service that is located outside the township. During public comment, resident Marc Parisi suggested that council members leave the decision to residents, like state ofﬁcials did with the public referendum that was placed on the ballot during the November 2020 general election. “I have a feeling this is going to become politicized and could possibly be used in the (Howell) election next year and I really don’t want to see that happen. … My suggestion would be that the council … put

REGIONAL INTEREST a question on the November ballot and allow residents to vote on whether they want marijuana-related businesses,” Parisi said. He said going that route could be a way of de-politicizing the issue. “I don’t assume every Democrat is for marijuana businesses and I don’t assume every Republican is against marijuana businesses,” Parisi said. Bonevich said he knows that on the November 2020 public question, Howell residents voted 70% to 30% “for marijuana, for dispensaries, for retail; the township voted for it. But this ordinance is not for that, this is about home rule. “We always complain that Trenton says this, the state says that. The state law (dealing with legalizing cannabis) says we have 180 days to control (cannabis). “If we only want retail or distribution on Route 9, this is our chance to do it. If we don’t do it within 180 days, we could have dispensaries all over the place, next to residential places where we don’t want it,” Bonevich said. The councilman said if retail, consump-

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tion and/or cultivation activities related to cannabis are permitted to begin in Howell at locations which are not approved, then without taking action on the proposed ordinance, “we are stuck with it, it gets grandfathered in.” “This is not against, or banning (cannabis), this is just giving us time to zone and this is where it should go and this is where it shouldn’t go. … This ordinance is giving us home rule and giving Howell control and that’s all it is,” Bonevich said. Township Attorney Joe Clark said if municipal officials “do not move to ban it and we allow all six classes of cannabis establishments to be legal in Howell, we don’t have another opportunity to opt out of that law for five years. “And after that five-year period, even if we do opt out, everything (that exists at that time) will be grandfathered in. So whether we like it or not at that point, we have it. “This way we get to ban it for now and we can revisit it when there are more rules and regulations in place, when we see how other towns are faring with their tax revenue” from cannabis businesses, Clark said. The state statute relating to the legalization of cannabis businesses requires action to be taken by municipalities within 180 days of Feb. 22, 2021, which would be Aug. 21, 2021.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Pierson Commercial, Marlboro, a retail-focused commercial real estate brokerage and advisory ﬁrm with ofﬁces in New Jersey and New York, has announced the appointment of Robert Mackowski to its retail brokerage team. Mackowski has extensive experience representing landlords and tenants throughout central and northern New Jersey. Established in 2011, Pierson Commercial provides a full range of acquisition, disposition and leasing services. The company’s client base encompasses institutional property holders and multi-faceted real estate developers, as well as more than a dozen regional and national retailers. Mackowski holds a New Jersey real estate salesperson license. He was named a 2019 Rising Star in Commercial Real Estate by Real Estate Weekly. Letters to the editor may be sent to news@thenewstranscript.com

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NM-00460840

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CHIMNEY RAIN CAPS

$48.99 up

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Contested GOP primary leaves nominations in hands of voters By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer

ENGLISHTOWN – Three candidates who want to serve on the Englishtown Borough Council are seeking two Republican nominations in the June 8 primary. All three GOP candidates whose names will appear on the June 8 ballot also ran for ofﬁce in 2018. According to the Monmouth County Clerk’s Ofﬁce, Republicans Daniel Francisco, Maryanne Krawiec and William

Lewis are running in a contested primary seeking two nominations. The top two vote-getters in the primary election will appear on the ballot in the November general election when a pair of three-year terms will be up for grabs. Francisco and Krawiec are current members of the Borough Council. No Democrat ﬁled a petition to run for municipal ofﬁce this year. A Democrat could receive write-in votes in the primary election and earn a place on the November

general election ballot. An individual who wants to run for council as an independent candidate has until June 8 to ﬁle a nominating petition and secure a place on the November ballot. All three Republicans previously faced off in the 2018 general election, although only Krawiec was with the GOP when she sought re-election that year. Francisco ran as a Libertarian and Lewis ran as an independent candidate. Krawiec was successful in her re-election bid.

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The following year, 2019, Francisco was appointed as a Republican to fill a vacant seat on the Borough Council. This year, if Francisco wins in June and in November, he will secure his first threeyear term on the governing body. Francisco, who works in the energy sector, said he is seeking election to shrink the monopoly of government force as much as possible in the borough. “There is enormous human potential and great relationships ready to grow in Englishtown,” he said. “Our town needs to become a hopeful beacon for libertyminded people within a broader cultural environment that dangerously worships state force.” Lewis works as a chief engineer for a data center in New Jersey. “I have been a participant in observing the way things are conducted by our Borough Council since becoming an Englishtown resident several years ago,” Lewis said. “As the father of five young boys and being a coach for their teams, I have received a lot of feedback from my neighbors and friends in town. Our residents want change, they currently don’t feel listened to. They want elected leaders to hear from them and act upon their thoughts. “I would like to be that leader and work with the community. I want to leverage my local relationships and professional experience to help improve our borough for the years to come. “Englishtown needs to be more hospitable to businesses and residents. Ask yourself if you are happy with our community’s downtown and overall quality of life. If not, I hope to listen to you, be your voice and make sure our municipal government does everything it can to make it hospitable,” Lewis said. Krawiec did not respond to a request for comment. Republicans hold all six Borough Council seats and the mayor’s office in Englishtown.

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