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March 12, 2022

Zoning Board Votes On Solar Panel Farm

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–Photo by Mark Bator The solar farm would have gone in woods cleared from this area.

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–Photo by Mark Bator (Above) Sea levels continue to rise, but also, scientists say the land is sinking. By Mark Bator JERSEY SHORE – From shifting weather patterns to larger, more powerful storms and increasingly frequent flooding events, climate change is a problem on a global scale. It is not news that the average temperature of the Earth is slowly rising on a yearly basis, due to the steady increase of fossil fuel consumption and the resultant greenhouse gases that are produced by the modern (Ocean - See Page 3)

The Manasquan Inlet serves as the northernmost starting point of the Intracoastal Waterway.

Abandoned Puppies Rescued From Trash

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – A litter of nine puppies were rescued by a good Samaritan after finding them in a box near piles of trash at the Collingwood Auction in Farmingdale. During the weekend of February 26, the Monmouth County SPCA was alerted about the abandoned puppies and quickly sent out their Animal Control team to recover them.

Once brought to the shelter, the MCSPCA medical staff discovered that the newborn puppies were only 24 hours old, some still had their umbilical cords attached. “The puppies presented with dehydration and lethargy and were immediately provided with heat and individual tube-feedings every few hours,” the MCSPCA said. Unfortunately, one puppy passed away from complications but the rest of the litter is slowly and

steadily recovering. That same weekend, the Monmouth County Animal Control were contacted by the Asbury Park Police after they found a 10-week-old puppy with severe injuries, both visible and internal. The puppy, who was named Laddy, had seemingly been abused and suffered blunt force trauma to the head causing multiple skull fractures, the (Puppies - See Page 5)

By Mark Bator HOWELL – The vote on a proposed 23-acre solar farm on Victory Road proved to be a win for residents opposed to the project when it failed to get the required number of votes from the Zoning Board to approve the application. In a close vote at their meeting on February 28, the Board voted four to three in favor of the application, one vote

shy of the necessary five needed for “D” variances in the township. Had it passed, the project would have consisted of two solar panel arrays, a seven-foottall perimeter security fence, two concrete pads for equipment and two 26-foot-wide gravel access drives at the site. One point of contention between the Board members was the fact (Solar - See Page 5)

Who Will Be Appointed To The Planning Board?

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – The Howell Planning Board is currently seeing changes in membership, as one member recently resigned and council members attempted to appoint someone new. But a surprise motion to appoint a new member was not smooth sailing. At the March 1 Township Coun-

cil meeting, Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell announced she was resigning from the Planning Board, as she was serving on the board as a representative of the governing body. O’Donnell stated her reason for resigning from the Planning Board is due to a health issue. (Board - See Page 2)

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Continued From Page 1 After her announcement, she nominated a member of the council to take her spot. “As a result of this, I would like to nominate John Bonevich to accept the Class 3 seat for the remainder of the 2022 year,” O’Donnell said. “If I have the time, sure” Councilman Bonevich initially responded. Township Attorney Joseph Clark confirmed

that the council members would need to make a motion, seconded and a vote in order for Bonevich to accept the seat on the Planning Board. O’Donnell swiftly made the motion to appoint Bonevich to the Planning Board and the motion was seconded by Deputy Mayor Pamela Richmond. “With the summer coming up, I am not going to have the time for that. I regrettably can’t do it,” Bonevich stated. Bonevich further explained that if the pend-

ing motion was passed and he was officially appointed to the Planning Board, he would just resign from the board. He added that the topic should have been discussed prior to the council meeting. “It would be nice to have a conversation prior. I don’t think that this is the right way to do it… being put on the spot,” Bonevich said. O’Donnell responding saying the issue came up that afternoon. When the vote was cast, O’Donnell, Rich-

mond and Councilwoman Suzanne Brennan voted “yes” on the motion to appoint Bonevich to the Planning Board. While Bonevich and Mayor Theresa Berger voted “no” on the motion. As a result, Bonevich was appointed to the Planning Board. Berger questioned why other council members would vote Bonevich onto the Planning Board when he stated he would immediately resign. Clark said serving the Planning Board is part of your duty when serving council. Richmond said she had already served on the Planning Board. Berger recommended nominating Brennan to serve on the board, but Richmond noted that the council members already voted on Bonevich. “If he (Bonevich) wants to submit a resignation, then we can discuss who is going on (the Planning Board) at the next meeting,” Clark said. “I think this is so silly,” Berger added. O’Donnell said the reason she chose Bonevich is because she was thinking of a senior member with experience to fill the seat. The council members agreed that the topic will be discusses at the next council meeting which will be held on March 15.

Siblings Charged With Evading $1.5M In Taxes

By Chris Lundy TRENTON – A brother and a sister were charged in a scheme to evade more than $1.5 million in payroll taxes through businesses they controlled. Enrico Cifelli, 51, of Holmdel, and Michelle Bocchieri, 42, of Matawan, were each charged with one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States. Cifelli is additionally charged with one count of evasion of payment of payroll taxes, four counts of failure to pay over payroll taxes, and one count of evasion of assessment of income tax. Their arraignment is scheduled for April 4. According to investigators, Cifelli controlled two companies, Cifelli Disposal Inc., a waste disposal business, and LBAB LLC, a construction business. Cifelli failed to pay the vast majority of payroll taxes for Cifelli Disposal for the years 2004 through 2008 and for LBAB for the years 2009 through 2015, resulting in more than $1.5 million in taxes, penalties, and interest. To avoid paying the IRS and give the false impression that Cifelli lacked the ability to pay his back taxes, police said Bocchieri funded Cifelli’s lifestyle through an entity she nominally owned, but Cifelli controlled. For instance, Bocchieri caused her company to pay the down payment, mortgage, and other expenses for Cifelli’s personal residence. Cifelli submitted a false Offer in Compromise to the IRS in June 2016, making multiple misrepresentations and material omissions of his assets and household income, while offering to settle his tax debt for pennies on the dollar. Each count carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000, or twice the gross pecuniary gain or loss to any person, whichever is greatest. Charges are just accusations until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Continued From Page 1 industrial age. For those in the New Jersey real estate market searching for the perfect beach front home, a reconsideration of that dream may be in order. As ocean levels rise worldwide, it has a variety of disastrous environmental effects on wildlife, residential areas, and surrounding landscapes. Given that 40 percent of the world’s population lives 60 miles or less from a coastline, the potential problems of ever-rising ocean levels become obvious. But while this is a problem that may be one that affects every area on the planet, the crisis is worse for residents in New Jersey. The prevailing evidence for rising ocean levels is that because the climate is warmer it is melting the polar ice sheets and glaciers, thereby putting more liquid water into the oceans and causing them to rise. But that is only a part of the problem. Because the world is heating up, it makes the oceans become warmer, which in turn, causes them to expand. In fact, it is estimated that one-third of sea level rise is due to thermal expansion. It’s this process that causes previously acceptable sea levels to now become more prone to producing flooding conditions. The rate at which sea levels rose during the Twentieth Century has been the fastest increase in the last 2000 years. In the period from 1911 to 2019, ocean levels rose approximately 7.6 inches as a global mean. Compare that to New Jersey, where sea

The Howell Times, March 12, 2022, Page 3 levels rose a full ten inches more than the planetary average. What phenomenon is at play along the coastline of New Jersey that sea levels rose 17.6 inches over the same 108-year period? Starting in the 1990s, sea levels began to be measured and recorded with the use of satellites. This accuracy has shed light on the specific challenge that New Jersey, as well as the rest of the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States faces, namely, the phenomenon known as subsidence. “Subsidence is basically the sinking of land,” explains Postdoctoral Associate Jennifer Walker of the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Rutgers University. Because of the geographic position of New Jersey, which sat at the southern terminus of the ice sheet that covered our region during the last ice age, the ground beneath our feet has been settling for thousands of years. Further subsidence is hastened by ground water withdrawal for human use and consumption. “As you’re pulling more water out of the ground, you’re now creating more space in the land and the sediment compacts,” explains Walker, “and you get sinking that way, as well.” In short, the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States is settling, or more specifically, sinking, causing faster rates of sea-level rise than the rest of the world as a whole. As the melting of glaciers and ices sheets continues, their potential to wreak havoc cannot be overlooked. As carbon dioxide levels rise, thereby driving up temperatures, more ice melts at an accelerated rate. Ice is

very reflective, and as it melts, it exposes land, which is darker - which then absorbs more heat - thereby accelerating the process. But that’s only part of the problem. There are areas of the world where the ice acts like a cork, holding other greenhouse gases like methane trapped beneath its surface. With that cork gone, the methane is free to enter the atmosphere, where it adds to the ever-increasing mixture of man-made greenhouse gases from the burning of fossil fuels, once again accelerating the process. “It all comes back to reducing greenhouse gas emissions if we want to slow the trend,” warns Walker. “So obviously the top priority should be reducing fossil fuels, [and] reducing greenhouse gases to minimize the future impacts.” As one might expect, the largest ice sheets in the world present the biggest threat. The Greenland ice sheet, were it to melt entirely, would raise ocean levels by 20 feet. That would be catastrophic, but it pales in comparison to Antarctica, whose melted ice sheet would raise ocean levels worldwide by 200 feet. Flooding in areas along New Jersey’s coastline from Cape May County to Monmouth County is becoming more frequent, with the duration of the f loods lasting longer. Local news broadcast will show pictures of homes and streets flooded, but the cost to the ecosystems of local flora and fauna is dramatic. It is not uncommon to see stretches of “ghost forests” in areas along the shore regions of the Garden State, where trees along coastlines have been killed from saltwater reaching farther inland due to sea

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level rise and flooding. “So far, salt marsh ecosystems have been able to keep pace with sea level rise,” says Walker, “but when you get to a certain rate of sea level rise which is probably around seven millimeters per year, those marshes won’t be able to keep pace anymore.” It is estimated at current rates, ocean levels will rise more in the next 30 years than in the past 100, which will lead to more frequent and longer-lasting flooding. “In New Jersey, we’re likely [to experience sea level rise of] two-to-five feet by the end of the century under moderate emissions scenarios,” cautions Walker, especially if we continue with the “current kind of global policies. The true culprit we should be thinking about [is] consumption, the burning of fossil fuels and the production of greenhouse gases.” Does that mean that the Manasquan Inlet will no longer be the northernmost starting point of the Intracoastal Waterway, or that we will one day be pointing to the Island of Sandy Hook? “It could be,” admits Walker. “It all depends on individual locations’ elevation above sea level and other localized impacts like groundwater withdrawal, where you have extra sinking of land in certain areas.” But worst-case scenarios are not a foregone conclusion. While many scientists like Walker warn that the situation is precarious, it’s not too late to take steps to slow or curtail the process. “There’s still a choice,” concludes Walker, “in how much sea level rise we’re going to be dealing with in the future.”

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Continued From Page 1 that the proposed project would encompass Block 41, Lots 17, 27 and 28, which would cause it to be split over two sides of the railroad tracks that cross Victory Road. This fact proved to be a dividing point, as Board member Rich Mertens commented before casting the deciding third “no” vote. “We have room on the east side of the tracks,” said Mertens. “This is why I do not understand why we are disrupting the west side, when we can put everything in one zone. My vote is no.” Township residents had been very vocal about their opposition to the project at previous meetings. In an attempt to win the approval of the Board, the applicants had made several concessions to the plan, including increasing tree buffers on the site. “My client has indicated that he is willing to increase that buffer to two hundred [feet] which would reduce the clearing [of trees] to three acres,” said Salvatore Alfieri, the attorney for the applicants IPP Solar, LLC, Stavola Realty Company and Stavola Construction Materials, Inc. Alfieri indicated that his client was willing to plant additional trees at the site should the Board require it for passage. “The applicant has worked very hard with us over the course of the past three [to] four

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Continued From Page 1 MCSPCA said. He was rushed to a 24hour emergency hospital where he was stabilized and given pain medication. He was later brought over to the MCSPCA for shelter. Both of these extreme animal cruelty cases are being investigated by the Monmouth County SPCA Law Enforcement Division. “The entire mission of the Monmouth County SPCA is to prevent cruelty to animals, and when we see cases like this, it immediately becomes the priority of

The Howell Times, March 12, 2022, Page 5 months,” said Township Planner Jennifer Beahm. “I think the project as presented to you now is far superior than it was when it started out.” Prior to making the motion to vote on the proposal, Board Member Paul Sayeh referenced the need for New Jersey to look towards the future. “The energy for the utility is energy security,” offered Sayeh. “And that’s big in this day and age and where we’re going as a country.” His motion to approve the application was seconded by Jose Orozco, who also voted in favor of the proposal. “I just want to be very clear that something is going to go on this property,” said Beahm ahead of the vote, “whether it’s solar or something else. So, the rationale behind [the] concerns is clearing of trees. The trees are not going to be there. They’re going to go, whether it’s for this, or some other project.” But despite votes to approve the proposal from Board Member James Moretti and Chairman Wendell Nanson, Board Members Matt Hughes and Glenn Cantor joined Mertens in his opposition to the application. “I feel that I’m here to represent my neighbors in Howell, New Jersey,” explained Cantor. “The neighbors have vociferously opposed this par ticular variance, and who am I to oppose what my neighbors want?”

our Humane Law Enforcement Officers,” Ross Licitra, Executive Director of the Monmouth County SPCA said. “We urge anyone who has information to contact us, as we can only create a better future for the animals of Monmouth County with the help and support of our surrounding communities.” If anyone has information regarding these incidents, you can contact the Monmouth County Cruelty Hotline by calling 877-8987297 or the Monmouth County Prosecutors Tip Line at 800-671-4400. All calls can remain anonymous. Donations to support these animals and the shelter can be made at bit.ly/3vGe5sT.

–Photo courtesy Monmouth County SPCA The puppies were fund in a box near trash at the Collingwood Auction in Farmingdale.

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Spring A Good Time To Think Of Farms, Tourism From The Desk Of The

Freeholder Commissioner Thomas A. Arnone Happy March! Spring is just around the corner, and I am excited to see the weather starting to warm up a bit! Over the last few weeks, I have been keeping busy between ongoing projects and initiatives. Last week, I had the honor of attending the Monmouth County Board of Agriculture dinner with my fellow Commissioners Nick DiRocco and Ross Licitra, Sheriff Shaun Golden, Clerk Christine Hanlon and our state legislators. I was honored to be recognized for my work with Monmouth County’s Grown in Monmouth initiative. The Grown in Monmouth Program started in 2017 and currently has over 200 registered agricultural business members, at no cost to them. The mission of the Grown in Monmouth brand is to help retain and grow our county’s vibrant agricultural industry, while showcasing locally grown produce

and vegetation. Through this initiative, we work to connect County growers with residential and commercial consumers, as well as provide business skills and assistance to the county’s agricultural community, among other goals. The program is designed to promote and grow the Grown in Monmouth brand so that people go to growninmonmouth.com to find your business. The website includes 13 Special Directories listed by categories and a Searchable Online Directory where you can search by Farm Name, Vegetable or Fruit type, Municipality and more. I am looking forward to continuing to expand our initiatives to assist our local agriculture community. Switching gears, I attend many events throughout Monmouth County over the last several weeks. Last week, I attended the Howell Chamber of Commerce Networking Luncheon at The Chapter House in Howell where I had the honor of speaking to the membership. It is always great to connect with our local businesses owners and provide them with

information on the many initiatives the county offers to assist our business community. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, small businesses account for more than 95% of the business community in Monmouth County and are backbone of our local economy. They’re owned by our friends, family and neighbors who often give back to the communities they serve. It is vital that we do everything we can to support these businesses. Additionally, I visited the Applegate Elementary School in Freehold to read to the 5th graders in honor of National Read Across America Day! Reading plays an integral role in shaping us into who we are. With the advent of smartphones and tablets, it is more essential than ever to motivate children to read. It is always great to visit with students during this week and encourage them to take some time to read their favorite book and/or read to someone else. I was also honored to appeared on “Your New Jersey” on WJLP over the weekend and be interviewed by Lisa Falvo about Monmouth County Tourism, more specifically our Tourism department receiving the President’s Award from the New Jersey Tourism Industry Association (NJTIA) for the development and launch of the new

tourism website in 2020. The pandemic forced tourism to adapt to the changing and increasing demands for user-friendly online access to information and I commend the County Tourism staff for their hard work and dedication to the residents and visitors of Monmouth County. The award highlights that in early 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic began, Monmouth County Tourism began rebranding its web presence and created a new website. The transformation of the new website began in 2020 and officially launched in April 2021. By early August, the website had nearly 30,000 users. In addition to the new website, Tourism also commissioned promotional videos that focused on Monmouth County being a year-round tourism destination. On a final note, I am excited to say the county is starting to gear up for the summer tourism season. Plans are already in the works for our annual kickoff event. Once details are finalized, I will let everyone know where they can join me and my fellow Commissioners to kickoff summer 2022! We’re almost to the spring season, just a few more weeks! As always, it’s a privilege to serve as your Commissioner Director.

Congressman Smith Called For Supporting Ukraine Against Putin

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following are excerpts of remarks by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) during a March 2 debate on the House Floor on H.Res. 956 - Supporting the people of Ukraine: “Madame Speaker: Over the weekend I met with over one hundred Ukrainian

Americans at my district office in Freehold. “They told me how their families and friends in Ukraine are coping with Putin’s barbaric invasion - the loss of life, the wounded and escalating concern as bombs and missiles reign down on civilian targets. “They appealed for help.

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“The humanitarian crisis is exploding - both inside the country and for those seeking refuge. “As of March 1st, according to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) - there are more than 876,000 Ukrainian refugees - with about half finding safety in Poland. “Most are women, children, and the elderly. “Despite facing an existential threat, however, the free world continues to be astonished by the Ukrainian people’s strength, courage, resiliency, and desire to fight. “Interviews coming out of Ukraine including in bunkers - underscore the Ukrainian people’s resolve. “Under their extraordinarily heroic and tenacious leader - President Volodymyr Zelensky - the people of Ukraine are rallying to defend their beloved homeland. “This is Putin’s war - and he is a war criminal. “Putin’s puppet in Belarus - Alexander Lukashenko - is also a war criminal. “And like Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic and President Charles Taylor of Liberia, they need to be prosecuted and held to account for war crimes. “Now more than ever, the United States and our allies must provide much-needed military equipment and humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine as they fight to defend their freedom from a brutal dictatorship. “I would remind my colleagues that in a

2014 speech to a joint session of the U.S. Congress, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko asked the Obama Administration for military assistance - which he didn’t get - to defend against Putin’s invasion of Crimea and said ‘One cannot win the war with blankets.’ “He got several standing ovations - and more blankets. “Last June, as Russia deployed more combat forces on Ukraine’s border, Politico and others reported that a modest military aid package had been put on hold. “Key items under consideration for the package included short-range air defense systems, small arms and more anti-tank weapons…” “Robust stockpiles of weapons could have bought deterrence - and if necessary, a means for the Ukrainians to defend themselves from Putin’s violence. “At a Foreign Affairs hearing earlier today, I asked Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman what Ukrainian President Zelensky asked for over the past year - including air defense systems - and what he did or didn’t get from the Biden Administration. “Her response may come in a closed door hearing next week. “Comprehensive economic sanctions must degrade Putin’s capacity to wage war. “Some highly efficacious sanctions have not yet been imposed, however. “Russian oil revenues help fuel Putin’s aggression in Ukraine. Not a drop of Russian oil exports should reach our shores.”

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Seniors Learn To Make Paper

–Photo courtesy Howell Township HOWELL – On February 25, the Senior Center had Ron Erickson from Frontline Paper come to the center to show members how to make paper from military uniforms. Frontline Paper (formerly Known as Combat Paper, NJ) cuts the uniforms into pieces. They are then beaten into pulp using specially designed papermaking equipment, creating a slurry of fibers and water. Sheets are then pulled from the pulp and dried to create paper.

Spring 2022 Brush Collection Schedule

HOWELL – The Howell Department of Public Works has announced the Spring 2022 Brush Collection Schedule. Brush collection will begin April 4, weather permitting. Place all brush curbside no later than May 8. After this date, one final collection will be made per zone, until all sections of the Township have been completed. Only brush/tree trimmings will be collected. No leaves. Leaves can be brought to the Township Recycling Center located at 278 Old Tavern Road. The Recycling Center is open 7 days a week, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(except holidays) Please adhere to the following guidelines: Stacked against curb with all butt ends facing the same direction. Maximum size: 6” in diameter and 8’ in length. No stumps. Maximum volume: equal to one pickup truck load. Additional brush can be dropped off at the Recycling Center. No leaves. For more information, contact the Department of Public Works, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 732-938-4500 ext. 2450 or visit twp.howell.nj.us.

Howell Elks St. Patt y’s Day

HOWEL – Come join the Howell Elks Lodge #2515 on Mach 12 to celebrate St. Patty’s Day. Food will be served from 3 to

7 p.m. Eat in or take out available. Corned beef sandwich $8; Reuben $9; Corned beef platter $10.

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HOWELL – During the last Howell Township First Aid and Rescue Squad #1 meeting, Chief DeMatteo and the rest of his officers chose a member who went above and beyond for the squad and the township over the last month. This is something the squad is going to continue to do every month as their way of saying “thank you” and for all of their supporters to put a face to the name and meet some of your First Responders. Join in on congratulating and meeting the member of the month, Kristen “KC” Conlin #87. Kristen joined 19-21 back in 2021 as a NJ certified EMT –Photo courtesy Howell First Aid and Rescue Squad and has been a pure asset ever KC is another outstanding addition to the since. KC is always jumping on the ambulance, first in line and always helping out organization and they are more than proud the squad and the officers whenever she to have her. KC, thank you for all you do can. KC is constantly walking around and for the squad and the residents of Howell Township. asking, “how can I help?”

Free Bulk Pick Up Program

HOWELL – Howell Township Provides bulk pickup, annually, form early April to early October. Residents must call after March 28 to schedule an appointment at 732-938-4500 ext. 2450 (no emails). When scheduling a curbside pickup, allow 2 to 4 weeks for an appointment. The following household items are accepted for pick up: furniture carpet and padding (up to two rooms/pickup), patio furniture, lawn mowers (must be drained of all gasoline and oil), bikes and tools. The following item are picked up curbside and accepted at the Township Recycling Center: small appliances, ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers, dryers, washing machines, water heaters. Electronics such as microwaves, computers, monitors and TVs are also accepted. The Township Recycling Center is located at 278 Old Tavern Road. Hours of operation:

7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 7 days a week (except holidays). Sleeper sofas must be disassembled prior to placing curbside. Refrigerator, dishwasher, dryer & washing machine doors must be removed. Glass table tops and items made of glass must be taped with an “X”. Any small items placed in garbage bags must be in clear plastic bags only. No black bags or cardboard boxes will be picked up. Bulk Pickup is limited in volume to one pickup truck load. Place all items curbside the night before scheduled pickup. The Township does not provide curbside service for the following items: construction debris, wood, fencing, tree limbs, grass cuttings, shingles, sheetrock, concrete, hazardous materials, cardboard, clothing, paint cans, chemicals, auto parts or tires. These items can be taken to the Monmouth County Reclamation Center. Call 732-6838686 for more information.

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HOWELL – The Optimist Club of Howell is dedicated to “bringing out the best in kids” through volunteer-driven community service programs aimed at providing a helping hand to youth. With their upbeat attitude, Optimist Club members help empower young people to be the best that they can be and service the community through close collaboration with other community

organizations. The Optimist Club’s 27th Annual Charity Golf Outing will be held on April 25 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club located at 20 Shore Oaks Drive in Farmingdale. Contact the Optimist Club of Howell at howelloptimist@yahoo.com to register of to become a sponsor!

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–Photo courtesy Howell Chamber of Commerce HOWELL – Thomas Arnone, Director of Monmouth County Board of Commissioners, spoke at the Howell Chamber of Commerce luncheon on March 1. Arnone discussed how the Board is very involved in the county and working with local businesses. One of their major initiatives was to work on fixing the imbalance of the tax rate, to be able to regenerate more funds than what they utilizing. Small businesses are the backbone of Monmouth, representing 93% of businesses. COVID relief funding of $108,000,000 was used to assist businesses with distribution of grants. The Board is currently offering a Façade Program where businesses can

apply for an $1,800 grant to upgrade the fronts of their building. The Board is also working on a new marketing program for businesses which will be rolled out soon. They are also currently reviewing major upcoming bridge projects in the county. Over the past few years, the Board has created Grown in Monmouth, an initiative designed to help retain and grow Monmouth’s agriculture industry. Arnone announced that Made in Monmouth, a free event for both vendors and visitors with the purpose to encourage people to shop local, will be held again this Spring. Chamber members were able to speak with Arnone and discuss possible future programs.

Hidden In Plain Sight: Virtual Presentation For Parents

HOWELL – The Howell Alliance will be hosting “Hidden in Plain Sight” a drug awareness program every parent should attend, on March 22 at 6:30 p.m. Hidden in Plain Sight is a program designed to help parents recognize unfamiliar hazards that are often in plain sight or disguised as familiar, everyday objects. In this virtual presentation, DEA Special

Agent Timothy McMahon will guide participants through a teen bedroom exhibit and discuss substance use trends, signs, and symptoms to help parents and community members keep children and teens healthy and drug-free. Register today: tinyurl.com/mrw9x5cw. For more information, call 732-938-4500 EXT. 4012.

Howell PAL Football Clinic

HOWELL – Are you ready for some football! Howell Township Police Athletic League announced a late-spring football clinic. The clinic will provide drills to improve footwork, speed and agility, and position-specific skills. Players will have the opportunity to participate in one-on-one drills and team games to enhance communication, teamwork, skills and promote

healthy competition. This clinic is for the players looking to take their game to the next level while having fun. The clinic will take place on May 16, 17, 19, 23 and 25 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Southard Enrichment Center. Price in $150 and open to grades 4th to 8th. Register the kids today by visiting howellpal.ce.eleyo.com/course/145/2021-2022programs/football-clinic.

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–Photo courtesy Freehold Township FREEHOLD – The Freehold Township Committee was honored to recognize the Freehold Township High School students of the school’s FFA Chapter and the gymnastics team at their meeting on February 22. The committee presented a proclamation to the FTHS FFA Chapter in recognition of FFA Week which ran from February

19 to 26. FTHS FFA Chapter is part of the Animal and Botanical Sciences Program that helps students explore career and leadership opportunities in agriculture. The committee also presented Certificates of Achievement to the FTHS Gymnastics Team who brought home another State Championship. Congratulations to the team and coaches!

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By Chris Lundy MONMOUTH COUNTY – A series of free document shredding days will be available through the spring and early summer. “The types of personal documents that should be shredded include bank statements, medical records, legal documents, utility bills, and anything with a signature. On behalf of the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Monmouth County Department of Public Works and Engineering. All shredding events will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the following locations: • Saturday, March 26 – Hazlet Department of Public Works, 39 Leocadia Court • Saturday, April 9 – Manasquan, 4th Ave. Parking Lot, Corner of Main Street & 4th • Saturday, April 30 – Avon, 301 Main Street, rear of building • Saturday, May 21 – Eatontown Municipal Lot off Throckmorton Avenue • Saturday, June 4 – Upper Freehold Municipal Building, 314 Route 539 Cream Ridge • Saturday, June 18 – Howell, Memorial/ Adelphia School, 485 Adelphia Road • Saturday, July 9 – Matawan-Aberdeen Train Station, Parking Lot 1

• Saturday, Aug. 6 – Freehold Borough, Park Avenue School, 280 Park Avenue • Saturday, Aug. 20 – Aberdeen Municipal Building, 1 Aberdeen Square • Saturday, Sept. 10 – Union Beach Recycling Center, 1400 Florence Avenue • Saturday, Sept. 24 – Marlboro Municipal Complex, 1979 Township Drive • Saturday, Oct. 1 – Colts Neck, Town Hall Parking Lot, 124 Cedar Drive • Saturday, Oct. 8 – Freehold Township Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Plaza • Saturday, Oct. 22 – Sea Bright, Borough Hall Parking Lot, 1099 Ocean Avenue • Saturday, Nov. 5 – Allenhurst Beach Club, End of Corlies Avenue near Ocean Avenue • Saturday, Nov. 12 – Middletown High School North, 63 Tindall Drive You must be a county resident. You can bring up to 100 pounds, the equivalent to four office paper boxes or four large sized trash bags. All papers will be shredded on location in the mobile truck and the event will end once the mobile truck is full or its scheduled end time. Large binder clips must be removed from documents; staples and paper clips can remain. For more information, go to visitmonmouth. com.

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Former Cop Sentenced To 10 Years For Running Meth Lab

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – A veteran police officer of the Long Branch Police Department who admitted to operating a meth lab in his home has been sentenced to 10 years in state prison, officials said. Christopher Walls, 50, of West End Avenue in Long Branch, had previously pled guilty to charges of second degree Causing a Risk of Widespread Injury and 3rd degree Manufacturing Methamphetamine. His term includes a two-year period of parole ineligibility, and as part of the plea, Walls also permanently forfeited public office, as well as his firearms and firearms ID card. Walls was first arrested on May 15 after Long Branch police officers arrived at his home due to a domestic disturbance call. A resident in the home said that he was involved in drug activity. The New Jersey State Police (NJSP) Hazmat Unit responded and found materials, chemicals and instruments consistent with a methamphetamine laboratory in both the basement of the home and in a shed on the property. They also confirmed that Walls was in possession of all ingredients necessary to manufacture methamphetamine and found methamphetamine residue in chemistry-related glassware on site. Investigation revealed that Walls had been in possession of books related to making methamphetamine, explosives and poison. Additionally, authorities found a large

Flag Retirement Box

HOWELL – Do you have old flags? Flags can be retired outside of the Southard Fire Department in their flag retirement box. This is maintained by a local Eagle Scout, Jacob Grdovic, who completed the project and donated it to the Southard Fire Department. He has been emptying it on a weekly basis and working with a local VFW to make sure the flags are retired in a dignified way.

open and unsecured gun safe in the home which was accessible to a child living there. Inside the safe were two long guns, four handguns, eight high-capacity magazines, and a large quantity of ammunition. “In manufacturing illegal narcotics out of his home, Officer Walls threatened the safety and security of the very community he swore an oath to protect and serve,” Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey said. “We feel that this sentence sends an unmistakable message that such conduct among members of law enforcement will never be tolerated. This former officer’s actions are also a profound disservice to all of the hardworking and dedicated members of law enforcement who work diligently each day to protect their communities with honor.”

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Ocean Health Initiatives Goes Blue For Colon Cancer Awareness

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–Photo courtesy OHI OCEAN COUNTY – Throughout the month of March, Ocean Health Initiatives will go Blue For Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (#BlueforCRC). OHI will light up two of their locations - Lakewood, 101 Second Street and Toms River, 10 Stockton Drive blue for Colon Cancer Awareness Month to bring attention to the nation’s second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. They will be joining other buildings in communities across the country going blue for the cause. The general public is also invited to join the awareness effort by sharing photos on Twitter or Instagram using #BlueForCRC. Screening for colorectal cancer can save lives In May 2021, USPSTF lowered the screening age guidelines from 50 to 45. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 149,500 Americans will be

diagnosed and 52,980 may lose their lives to colorectal cancer in 2021. A screening colonoscopy can prevent cancer by removing pre-cancerous polyps before they can become cancer. There are many screening options for colorectal cancer, including the options that can be done in the privacy of your own home. One in 5 colorectal cancer patients are ages 20-55. By 2030, colorectal cancer is estimated to become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in adults ages 20 to 49 For the past 19 years, OHI has been providing the community with high quality, affordable and accessible healthcare, regardless of economic status, throughout its tenure OHI looks to continue providing excellence in primary and preventative medicine for years to come.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

4 Foods You Can Eat For Breast Health By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

There’s no time like the present to begin the changes necessary for better reproductive health, both breast and prostate. The takehome message today is that you can change the way you break down estrogen in your own body by eating certain foods. You have direct control over it, and that’s important because estrogen break down is different for everyone. Let’s start with the basics. When you say the word “estrogen” that’s actually three compounds: Estradiol, Estrone and Estriol. Of the three, estradiol is most carcinogenic compared to the other two. Men and women both make estrogen. It’s the breakdown product from testosterone actually. If you have low testosterone, you’ll have low estrogen too. Your body breaks down estrogen into metabolites and some of those are more likely to cause cancer than others. Like I said, you can change the way that your body breaks down the circulating estrogen. So right now, I’m going to give valuable information about how to manufacture your own healthy estrogen metabolites and make it such that you break it down into forms that are less likely to cause cancer. If you are currently undergoing chemotherapy, please ask your doctor if these are right for you: Rosemary- I recommend this either as fresh herb from your grocery store. Cook with it, and make tea with it. Rosemary is a powerful antioxidant that has anti-inflammatory effects similar to a COX 2 inhibitor drug. Rosemary has anti-microbial and direct benefit for breast and prostate health. It has anti-tumor benefits.

It works by helping you break down estrogen into the safer anti-cancer metabolites. Broccoli- It’s impossible to eat 4 pounds of broccoli every day so take the supplement called I3C or DIM. It helps to balance estrogen levels in the body, and appears to have anti-cancer effects particularly for the breast and prostate. Too much crash your thyroid levels due to the goitrogenic effect. Flax Seed- This is kind of like plant-based estrogen (termed phytoestrogens) which kicks off dangerous estrogens from your cells. Men with prostate problems could benefit. Women with “Estrogen Dominance” hallmarked by heavy periods, breast pain, cramping and anxiety might benefit from flax seed. I recommend buying fresh flax seed and grinding it in a coffee grinder and sprinkling it on yogurt or oatmeal. Sage- Salvia officinalis is the botanical name. Just like rosemary, sage contains a lot of “carnosic acid.” This compound was shown in numerous clinical trial to exert apoptosis which means cancer cells commit ‘cellular suicide’. Carnosic acid when combined with the breast cancer drug, Tamoxifen, works more effectively together to slow down cancer growth. You can buy fresh sage herb and cook with it, or herbal extracts at any health food store. There are many other alternatives that I haven’t elaborated on such as vitamin D, curcumin and iodine, so if you’re interested in those, come to my website and sign up for my newsletter. Please ask your practitioner or oncologist if these are right for you. Cooking with the fresh herbs should be just fine!

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Are You Adequately Insured During A Ride Share? By Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates Over the last few years, Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft have become the go-to livery service rather than the common taxi driver. Many people use these companies on a daily or weekly basis. But what happens when you are involved in a collision while a passenger in a Lyft or Uber rideshare vehicle? Are you covered? Recently, the New Jersey Legislature defined the scope of mandatory insurance coverage for the transportation network companies and their drivers (such as Uber or Lyft). While an occupant of a prearranged ride, the transportation network company and or the driver shall maintain the following insurance coverage for your benefit: (1) primary automobile liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,500,000 for death, bodily injury, and property damage; and (2) uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in an amount of at least $1,500,000. This insurance coverage, which is to be maintained by the transportation network company (Uber/Lyft), shall not be dependent upon your automobile insurer first denying a claim, nor shall your automobile insurance policy be required to first deny a claim. This means that the insurance provided by the Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft is primary. However, the Transportation Network Companies are not required to provide medical coverage in the event you are injured while an occupant of the rideshare vehicle. Moreover, because Uber and Lyft are a form a livery service, the ride share vehicle is not covered under your automobile Personal Injury Protection (PIP) medical expense insurance cov-

erage. Consequently, unless you have access to health insurance, you will be uninsured for your medical expenses although, if you happen to fall into the uninsured status, you are not without recourse. An uninsured passenger may recover his/her medical expenses from the party who caused the collision. This is a departure from the previous concept of the personal injury protection laws which prohibited recovery of medical expenses from the at-fault driver. Finally, the Limitation on Lawsuit Option which ordinarily restricts an injured motorists’ right to sue for personal injuries, shall not be asserted by a transportation network company or a transportation network company driver in defense to any action for damages arising from a prearranged ride, nor shall it be asserted against any party not receiving personal injury protection benefits in any action for damages arising from a prearranged. This means that your personal injury lawsuit will not be burdened with the requirement that you prove that the collision caused an objectively verifiable permanent injury. Rather, any disability related to the collision will suffice, which is a much simpler burden of proof. Ridesharing has become much easier and transparent with the advancement of technology. So, it’s about time the Legislature has acted to protect the interests of the consumer by mandating insurance coverage and removing the obstacles of a lawsuit in the event of an injury while riding in a livery vehicle. For more information about this article, please contact the attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates: (732) 505-1212.

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that created Angry Birds 40 James Patterson hero __ Cross 41 Do an accountant’s job 44 Cheapen 45 Subtle summons 46 Run-of-the-mill 47 Nonsense 50 Yellowﬁns, e.g. 55 Write briefly and quickly 59 Cause of a crash 62 Family __ 63 Cup or star 64 Emerald City princess 65 “Haven’t decided yet” 66 Uses WhatsApp, say 67 Eject 68 Tibetan title Down 1 Slackens the pace 2 Drum kit item with a pedal

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Two Arrested For Stealing $3.3M In CARES Funding

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – Two former Monmouth County residents have been arrested for fraudulently taking over $3 million in federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) payments, officials said. Jean E. Rabbitt, 51, formerly of Farmingdale, is charged by complaint with bank fraud, conspiracy to engage in monetary transactions in property derived from specified unlawful activity and engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from specified unlawful activity. Kevin Aguilar, 51, formerly of Farmingdale, is charged by complaint with conspiracy to engage in monetary transactions in property derived from specified unlawful activity and engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from specified unlawful activity. Both Rabbitt and Aguilar now reside in Frisco, Texas. According to documents, “The Corona-

virus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is a federal law enacted on March 29, 2020, designed to provide emergency financial assistance to the millions of Americans suffering the economic effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. One source of relief provided by the CARES Act was the authorization of up to $349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses for job retention and certain other expenses, through the PPP. In April 2020, Congress authorized over $300 billion in additional PPP funding. When Rabbitt’s businesses received the PPP loans through the fraudulent applications, Aguilar made fake payroll companies. Rabbitt then wrote checks from his businesses to the fake payroll companies, falsely indicating on each check that the payments were for payroll, officials said. Rabbitt and Aguilar proceeded to transfer funds from the fraud payroll companies

to other companies that Aguilar created. According to authorities, the two used the funds to purchase residential properties in Sherman, Texas, and to pay for personal expenses. In addition, Rabbitt made false statements and used fake documents in order to qualify for forgiveness of certain of the PPP loans. Rabbitt’s false certifications resulted in the SBA paying more than $2 million dollars to lenders in connection with Rabbitt’s fake PPP loans. Each count of bank fraud carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a fi ne of $1 million. Each count of conspiracy to engage in monetary transactions in property derived from specified unlawful activity and engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from specified unlawful activity carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. The conspiracy to engage in monetary transactions in

property derived from specified unlawful activity and engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from specified unlawful activity carry a maximum fi ne of $250,000 or twice the gross gain to the defendant or gross loss to the victim, whichever is greatest. The court may impose an alternate fi ne of not more than twice the amount of the criminally derived property involved in the transaction. Anyone with information about allegations of attempted fraud involving COVID-19 can report it by calling the Department of Justice’s National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721 or via the NCDF Web Complaint Form at: justice.gov/disaster-fraud/ncdf-disaster-complaint-form. The charges and allegations contained in the complaint are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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Spotlight On Business

Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club 518 Arnold Ave. Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 Phone: 732-899-3900 www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com

Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club first opened July 19, 2004. Since day one, they have had some of the greatest comedians working today come thru their doors. Some of them include Sebastian Maniscalco, Andrew Dice Clay, Vic DiBitetto, Rich Vos and many more! Uncle Vinnie’s offers dinner and show packages as well as an appetizer menu if guests are doing dinner before coming to the club. Comedy shows are Wednesday thru Saturday evenings. Need to raise money for your charity, school or organization? Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club also hosts fundraisers and they can even send comedians out to your venue.

photo oF the WeeK

–Photo by Matt Sadecki The Seaside Heights Ferris Wheel has been lighting up yellow and blue to stand in solidarity with Ukraine.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of MAR 12 - MAR 18

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): An old flame could reenter the picture. This is not a good day to end or begin a relationship, but later in the week you can be free to pick and choose. A sibling, relative or a neighbor might share practical ideas. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Put the brakes on for a few days. Honor your existing obligations but don’t enter into additional agreements until the second half of the week. Unforeseen drawbacks and obstacles could slip beneath your radar. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Get organized and maintain everything in good working order within your immediate environment, but if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. A shift in routines might impact a stable relationship in the upcoming week. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Keep it discreet. Only discuss private and confidential matters with your closest and most trusted friends. Restrain your happy-go-lucky ways during the next few days when you are enveloped in a no-nonsense atmosphere. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Pump up your self-confidence and belief in yourself with plenty of self-validation. Refresh yourself by spending some quiet time in serene surroundings so that you can better deal with the stress of daily responsibilities. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If you feel frustrated or blocked at work, a positive attitude can get you through in the week ahead. Luckily, loved ones should be there to help keep you sane. Evolution means adapting to changes with good grace.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Focus on fixing any issues within your home, sweet home. Spend extra time feathering your own nest and making it meet your ideals. A network of friends and supporters might grow and thrive in the week ahead. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t be afraid to reassess or adjust your plans. You may feel bogged down by family problems or obligations in the early part of the week. Use a logical approach to make progress in your job or career during the week ahead. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Do the job right the first time. Past mistakes may make some tasks more difficult in the next few days. Put finishing touches on existing projects but wait until later in the week to start something of great importance. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You seldom invest your time in half measures. In the week ahead, you could become immersed in a new group or develop a wider network of friends. Once your attention is captured, you go for it full throttle. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Dealt lemons? Make limoncello. In the week ahead, use whatever resources are at your disposal to turn negatives into positives. Be attentive to your duties and learn important lessons from any criticisms. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your loyalty can be a rock. The feeling of permanence you might sense today may inspire you to make solid improvements in the week ahead. You can probably mirror someone else’s attitudes to achieve consensus and harmony.

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