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Class Of 2022 Celebrate Their Big Day

June 25, 2022

Religious Discrimination Suit Settled

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township Council members approved a settlement agreement between the municipality and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). The federal government had alleged that officials engaged in religious discrimination in the township’s zoning practices. Under the terms of the settlement agreement, the township does not concede liability with respect to the claims alleged in the DOJ’s lawsuit and has committed to a series of actions to ensure compliance with all laws governing religious rights in land use and fair housing practices. Mayor Michael Reina said in a prepared statement, “this Township Council

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─Photos courtesy Jackson Schools Jackson Liberty High School’s Valedictorian was Ashley Waldron. Jackson Memorial High School’s Valedictorian was Nicholas Tozzi. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Caps with tassels Liberty High School enjoyed marked that he was “impressed were tossed into the air as town- their commencement outside in with the accomplishments of ship officials, school district ad- good weather. It was a beautiful the graduating class at Jackson ministrators, educators, parents end to a high school career in Memorial. The Class of 2022 and family members assembled which more than half of it was helped us recover from the hardspent dealing with COVID-19. ships caused by the pandemic. to honor the Class of 2022. Graduates of the Jackson Me- Jackson Memorial High School “The leadership of the class (Celebrate - See Page 4) morial High School and Jackson Principal Kevin DiEugenio re-

RESIDENT CONCERNED ABOUT UTILITIES HOOKING UP TO DEVELOPMENTS

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON –A township resident expressed concerns about what he believes is an illegal gas line in his neighborhood but officials couldn’t answer all his questions due to potential legal implications. Joe Krakowski of Mill Pond Road was candid when he spoke to the governing body during the public comment period of a recent Township Council meeting stating his belief that an illegal gas line was operating on his block.

He referenced a recent fire at Toshi Court and remarked, “I hope everyone is okay. I hope it wasn’t started by illegal construction like the one at a house I reported on several times to the building department and there was no action taken until after the fire. “Then afterwards the big red sticker went up. Needless to say, the neighbor next to me installed an illegal gas line which I spoke to Mr. (Business Administrator Terence) Wall about. I contacted the building department. I

must have left three messages, e-mails, and no response for a week,” the resident said. Krakowski said he finally received a call back. “I was so infuriated that it was just ignored. A gas line is a critical item and the house is empty so this gentleman is there in the evening installing a gas line. I heard all the commotion over there so I looked over and saw what he was doing. “This is not cool at all because if he created a (Utilities - See Page 7)

Council To Provide Incentives For Emergency Volunteers

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township Council members often applaud the community’s volunteers but during a recent meeting they took action to provide some incentives for those inclined to help others. Councilman Alex Sauickie said he was happy to introduce Ordinance 20-22 which he explained was “an ordinance that provides an incentive program for certain volunteers. What this ordinance is going to do is to provide relief on town fees for those members of fire and EMS that volunteer for the town. “This is an example of an ordinance that shows the Council is listening to the residents and I want to thank firefighter Ralph Aponte who approached me about a year (Council - See Page 10)

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Continued From Page 1 officers allowed our students to enjoy a nearly normal senior year. More activities were celebrated and this class started new traditions. I look forward to following their future progress as they all represent the hard work and commitment that has been a trademark of Jackson Memorial High School for

more than 56 years,” DiEugenio added. This year’s JMHS Valedictorian was Nicholas Tozzi and the Salutatorian was Kate Bryant. Tozzi said, “as a class we have accomplished so much in terms of academia and athletics despite adversity and the challenges we faced along the way. We’ve each made our own ripples and altered the tide here at JMHS through our individual and collective achievements.

“This success and resilience proves that we have the potential to make tremendous change in our futures. Through an ocean of chaotic change, we’ve gained strength that has brought us together. Everything that we’ve experienced in high school and each setback we’ve encountered has made us more prepared for life and able to better adapt to difficult situations,” Tozzi said. Jackson Liberty High School Principal Geoﬀrey Brignola addressed his graduates,

saying “what you have shown all of us is that you have become stronger, more compassionate, understanding, wiser, and ready for the challenges that lie ahead. “Your belief in yourselves will allow you to achieve any dream and I am confident that there will be many dreams achieved in all of your futures and I look forward to hearing about the happy, beautiful, and successful lives you have created,” Brignola added. The school’s Valedictorian was Ashley Waldron and Salutatorian was Charlotte Orton. Waldron said in her graduation speech, “this day marks a turning point in all of our lives. It is now that we must open a whole new chapter of our books. It is now that we must take more steps than ever before. “As we all move on towards the rest of our lives, I encourage each and every one of you to dream big, believe in yourself, and never be afraid to take that next step. Congratulations, Class of 2022 and thank you,” she added. Some statistics on this year’s class includes a districtwide graduation rate of 95.2% with 693 graduates in the district, JMHS having 415 and JLHS with 278. Scholarships for the Class of 2022 were drawn from the Jackson Township High School Scholarship Fund with graduates awarded a total of $121,875. Overall, Jackson graduates were offered a total of $27,839,198 in scholarships. The School District provided some post graduate analysis noting that 296 graduates would be attending a four-year college which represents a percentage of 42.7%. School Superintendent Nicole Pormilli said, “there is such great joy in sending our students off into what we know will be very bright futures. These students have overcome so much, and have worked so hard to get where they are and we could not be more proud of them.’’ Pormilli added that she was particularly thankful to the Jackson Township High School Scholarship Fund Committee and all the community members and donors who raised scholarship money for students. “This committee and the very generous donors who contributed are responsible for $121,875 in scholarships being awarded to our students, which is just incredible. The generosity of our volunteers and of our community will have such an amazing impact on our students and we are all just so grateful to them for their support of our students,’’ Pormilli said. At the most recent Township Council meeting, members of the governing body also congratulated the Class of 2022. “You’ve been through a lot especially during these last two years and you made it through. All the best to you and your future endeavors,” Councilman Nino Borrelli expressed. Mayor Michael Reina offered, “congratulations. I think Councilman Borrelli said it best - this graduating class and future graduating classes that went through COVID - what you were all cheated out of and you still stuck with it and you’re graduating. Congratulations from the entire township of Jackson.” “It is onward and upward from here and nothing but the best,” the mayor added.

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Continued From Page 1 welcomes and embraces people of all faiths, races and ethnic backgrounds. It’s time for Jackson Township to move forward. This governing body is committed to ensuring that we will do just that in order to foster one, united community, respectful of all people who call Jackson home.” Specific details of the settlement will not be released until the agreement is fully executed by the DOJ and signed by the court. All land use changes introduced in the future will be subject to public review and comment before adoption. Settlement highlights, per the terms of the agreement with the DOJ, include the following actions, which the township is committed to undertaking. The Township will: Repeal the remaining discriminatory ordinance and replace it with an ordinance that will allow religious elementary and secondary schools, religious higher learning institutions, and religious residential schools. The new zoning ordinance must treat religious schools equally with non-religious institutions that operate in the township. Ensure all land use regulations comply with federal and state laws, and will amend or introduce ordinances that permit schools with dormitories as an accessory to private, parochial and public schools in certain zoning districts. Provide notice about the township’s active

The Jackson Times, June 25, 2022, Page 5 engagement in the settlement agreement, and about the requirements of the agreement, to its officers, elected and appointed officials, contractors, employees and agents, the public and all other interested parties. Provide training on the requirements of the settlement agreement, as well as the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), to all township officers, elected and appointed officials, contractors, employees and agents whose duties relate to planning, zoning, permitting, construction, code enforcement and building occupancy; Submit reports to the DOJ detailing the township’s compliance with terms of the settlement agreement, per agreed upon details and timelines for submission. Notify the DOJ about any amendments or modifications to the township’s zoning code, rules, laws or ordinances that aﬀect land uses for schools, residential schools, houses of worship or other religious uses; Retain all land use, law enforcement and associated records directly related to or coming from members of the Orthodox community; Allow for the inspections and copy of all non-privileged township records by the DOJ upon reasonable notice. Develop a written process to address complaints by any person who believes the township and/or any of its political subdivisions or departments may have violated religious and/or fair housing laws. Establish a settlement fund to be administered by the DOJ with all determinations

made by the DOJ with funds totaling $150,000 for the purpose of compensating aggrieved persons who have suffered as a result of alleged discriminatory actions by the township; and provide notice to the public about the establishment of the fund. The township will pay a civil penalty of $45,000 to the DOJ as part of the settlement agreement. The settlement agreement will remain in effect for three years once executed by DOJ. Both the township and DOJ may seek to terminate parts of the agreement, or the entire agreement, prior to the expiration period if the township can demonstrate that it has established “full, effective and lasting compliance” with either parts of the agreement or the entire agreement. If the DOJ determines that Jackson failed to satisfy these terms, the settlement term may be extended. The mayor said, “by settling this matter, the township retains control over its planning and zoning functions instead of running the risk of ceding control of those essential functions to the court.” Mayor Reina added, “the settlement also gives us the opportunity to ensure that our planning and zoning framework complies with all controlling federal and state laws and, very importantly, the settlement allows us to put an end to this costly and lengthy litigation.” The DOJ’s Division of Civil Rights filed suit against Jackson Township on May 20, 2020. According to a DOJ statement, “the Jack-

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son Planning Board violated the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) and the Fair Housing Act (FHA) when they passed and applied a series of discriminatory zoning ordinances that intentionally targeted the Orthodox Jewish community by prohibiting religious schools and associated dormitories.” The complaint alleged that the intent of the ordinances was to prevent Orthodox Jewish schools from opening in the township and thereby dissuade members of that community from living in or moving to Jackson. “RLUIPA and the Fair Housing Act protect the rights of religious communities to worship and obtain housing in communities free from discrimination and unequal treatment,” Philip R. Sellinger, United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, said. He added, “this office remains steadfast in its commitment to enforce the nation’s civil rights laws, and as the proposed consent order demonstrates, we will continue to take steps to protect the civil rights of the Orthodox Jewish community and all communities throughout this district.” Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clark of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division said, “zoning restrictions that intentionally target religious communities have no place in our society.” “Federal civil rights laws provide strong protections to ensure that religious communities are treated equally and not subjected to discrimination because of their beliefs,” she added.

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Bipartisan Agreement Would Stem Gun Violence Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), John Cornyn ( R-Te x a s) , T h o m Ti l l i s ( R- N .C .) , Ky rsten Si nema (D -A r iz.), R ichard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Roy Blunt (RMo.), Cory Booker (D- N.J.), Richard Bur r (R-N.C.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Angus King (I-Maine), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Rob Portman ( R- O h io), M it t Ro m n e y ( R- Ut a h), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) issued the following statement:

“ To d a y, we a r e a n nouncing a commonsen se, bipa r t isa n pro posal to protect America’s children, keep our schools safe, and reduce t he t h reat of v iole nce across our country. Families are scared, and it is our duty to come together and get something done that will help restore their sense of safety and security in their communities. Our plan increases needed mental health resources, improves school safety and support for students, and helps ensure dangerous criminals and those who are adjudicated as mentally ill can’t purchase weapons. Most importantly, our plan saves lives while also protecting the constitutional rights of law-abiding Americans. We look forward to earning broad, bipartisan support and passing our commonsense proposal into law.” The proposal provides resources to

st ates a nd t r ibes to create a nd administer laws that help ensure deadly weapons are kept out of the hands of individuals whom a court has determined to be a signif icant danger to themselves or others, consistent with state and federal due process and constitutional protections. There would be a national expansion of community behavioral health center model; major investments to increase access to mental health and suicide prevention programs; and other support services available in the community, including crisis and trauma intervention and recovery. Convicted domestic violence abusers and individuals subject to domestic violence restraining orders are included in NICS, including those who have or have had a continuing relationship of a romantic or intimate nature. The agreement invests in programs to expand mental health and supportive services in schools, including: early

identif ication and inter vention programs and school based mental health and wrap-around services. Additional funding would go to programs to help institute safety measures in and around primary and secondary schools, support school violence prevention efforts and provide training to school personnel and students. Telehealth would be used to increase access to mental and behavioral health se r v ice s for yout h a nd fa m il ie s i n crisis. It would also clarify the definition of a federally licensed firearms dealer. Cr iminals who illegally evade licensing requirements would see stiffer penalties. There would also be a crackdown on people who illegally straw purchase and traffic guns. For buyers under 21 years of age, an investigative period would be instituted to review juvenile and mental health records, including checks with state databases and local law enforcement.

Murphy Announces $2 Billion In Tax Relief From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy, Senate President Scutari, and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin announced the expansion of the ANCHOR Tax Rel ief P rog r a m , m a k i ng t he rel ief prog ram one of the largest in state histor y. ANCHOR, which stands for Affordable New Jersey Communities for Home ow ne r s a nd Re nt e r s, wa s an nou nced by Gover nor Mu r phy in March as part of his Fiscal Year 2023 (FY2023) Budget Proposal. The expansion of the program will increase this investment from the nearly $900 million proposed in March to over $2 billion and will reduce property taxes for over 1.16 million homeowners and 900,000 renters beginning in FY2023. Under the expanded ANCHOR Property Tax Relief Program proposal, there will be a full phase-in of rebates and the benefits will be simplified: 8 70 , 0 0 0 - pl u s h o m e ow n e r s w i t h a household income of under $150,000 would receive a $1,500 property tax credit on their property tax bill each year 29 0 , 0 0 0 - pl u s h o m e ow n e r s w i t h a household income between $150,000

and $250,000 would receive a $1,000 property tax credit on their property tax bill each year 90 0,0 0 0 -plus renters with incomes up to $150,000 would receive $450 each year to help offset the rent increases caused by increasing property taxes “I am proud to stand alongside Speaker Coughlin to announce the delivery of $2 billion in direct property tax relief, which will provide over 2 million rebates to New Jersey households. This is a truly historic tax relief program for our state,” said Governor Murphy. “Today we take a step forward on this administration’s promise to make New Jersey a stronger, fairer, more affordable st ate for ou r middle- class and working families.” “It is extremely important to ensure that these programs are sustainable and any additional tax cuts and investments continue beyond this fiscal year and I know I have that commitment from the leaders to do that,” said Senate President Scutari. “W hile we’re announcing a two billion dollar program today, I continue to look forward to additional targeted programs helping middle-class taxpayers.” “ Ne w Je r s e y a n s n e e d t a x r el ief now,” said Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin. “It is my priority to enact the largest tax relief program in our state’s history and I am pleased that

our $2 billion ANCHOR program puts us on course to deliver the boldest and most robust affordability agenda for our working and middle-class families for years to come. With $1,500 and $1,000 in direct property tax rebates for homeowners and $450 for renters, more than two million New Jerseyans will see money back in their pockets – relief they will be able to count on into the future and relief that builds on the existing 14 tax cuts enacted since 2018, which together affirm our commitment to position all of New Jersey as a more affordable place to live. My thanks to Governor Murphy and Senate President Scutari for working with me to achieve this expanded plan.” The average New Jersey proper t y tax bill was approximately $9,300 in 2021. ANCHOR’s direct property tax relief rebates could offset over 16 percent of the average property tax bill in New Jersey for some homeowners. For a middle-class family receiving the $1,500 in direct relief, the average bill will effectively become $7,800, a property tax level New Jersey has not seen since 2012. “Helping people keep up with their bills and giving them more breathing room has never been more important than it is right now,” said Assemblyman Freiman. “Two billion dollars in direct property tax relief to New Jersey residents is monumental. Taxpayers will see the impact of this kind of investment on their property tax bill and in

their wallets.” “We are proud to stand with the Governor and Speaker Coughlin today for the an nou ncement of the A NCHOR Program,” said Assemblywoman Sadaf Jaffer. “We are all committed to ensuring that New Jersey is an affordable state to live and work in. Direct and t a ng ible prope r t y t a x rel ief is one important way we can make that goal a reality.” “I want to give credit where it is due, and to thank Governor Murphy, Senate President Scutari and Speaker Coughlin for coming together to recognize that many New Jersey residents are still struggling to make ends meet in the aftermath of the worst days of the COVID -19 pandemic,” said Senator Andrew Zwicker. “The ANCHOR program promises timely relief to millions of homeowners and renters, putting money back into their pockets, and helping to keep our state affordable, and our economy strong and competitive in both the short- and long-term.” T he A NC HOR p r og r a m ex p a nd s on and replaces the Homestead Rebate Program, which serves 470,000 homeowners annually and provides an average benefit of $628. Renters are not eligible for the current Homestead program, but ANCHOR recognizes that rents are often raised to offset rising property taxes. ANCHOR will make over four times more New Jerseyans eligible to receive a property tax rebate when compared with Homestead.

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Continued From Page 1 leak in that house, no one was in that house, for four or five days, no one would smell it,” the resident said. He added that he was told by the building department that no one could be permitted on the property to investigate it. “Is that true?” he asked. “You can’t go on the property for anything?” Council President Martin Flemming said evidence would be required. “Probable cause.” “I watched the whole thing,” Krakowski said. He added that a person from the building department was present “but they never got out of the truck and they still haven’t done anything as far as I know. Has there been any follow up to that? Do you know anything?” he asked Wall and the members of the governing body. “I very much appreciate your coming up and sharing your thoughts with the governing body but it wouldn’t be appropriate for me in public to comment on that case,” Wall said. “(Jackson Mayor) Mike (Reina) said this is where you come to get answers and I’m not getting any answers,” Krakowski said. Wall responded, “I appreciate that but you are invoking some things that I would be referring over to the Township Attorney (Gregory McGuckin) for his commentary.” “For an illegal gas line?” the resident exclaimed. “This is a public comment period and it is very much appropriate but when items may have a legal implication, I need to refer to the township attorney. If he has any comments he can share them here,” Wall replied. McGuckin did not oﬀer any comments on the matter. The resident responded to a question by Flemming that “this is in the back yard for a grill but tied into the house though

The Jackson Times, June 25, 2022, Page 7 obviously because you have to get gas from somewhere. It doesn’t come from the yard. I was concerned. I don’t know who this guy is. Is he a plumber or what he is? He is a fly by night who comes 4:30-5 o’clock in the afternoon but it didn’t blow up so I guess everything is fine.” He also asked the governing body about a Zoning Board meeting he attended a few weeks ago that concerned a power plant operation at Adventure Crossing. “I’m an electrician. The owner of the development had said that First Energy doesn’t have enough power to hook him up to the system. He said he was in negotiations but I don’t know how you can negotiate something that isn’t there?” He also wanted to know whether the Zoning Board knows or checks if proposed buildings can be connected to the power grid and if there is sufficient power to be added to it. “You get approvals further down the line,” Flemming said, noting that initial approvals are evaluated first. Krakowski said, “it just didn’t make sense to me that you would put a power plant in a place where people are going to congregate. It seems like a really bad idea. I know it is a small one nine or 10 megawatts - and then they are going to have solar but I was worried about future ones like Jackson Parke North and South. “Those circuits over there are very minimal and there is not much to be had over there. I think it should be a concern though,” Krakowski said. He added, “ultimately, the power company is going to say they need to run new lines down there along this road and that road because we don’t have enough amperage to supply all these developments and the developer gets oﬀ free and then what they do is go before the Board and ask for an increase in rates.” “To me it is very critical and should be one of the first things on the agenda to determine if we have enough electricity to be supplied,” he added.

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poliCe Blotter Two Arrested For Shoplifting At Jackson Outlets By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – Two New York men have been arrested and charged for shoplifting after stealing a large amount of merchandise from the Jackson Premium Outlets, police said. Recently, the Jackson Premium Outlets has been on high alert with officers due to the several shoplifting incidents that have occurred. According to the Jackson Township Police Department, they have been conducing high visibility and plain clothes details in the area in attempt to identify those who travel to the Outlets specifically to shoplifting. Police have said that in most cases, investigating these incidents are problematic due to a corporate policy of reporting stolen merchandise hours or days later. However, on June 15, officers were able to catch two men red handed after they saw them shoplift from the Nike store. Investigation revealed that the two suspects were in possession of improvised devices that were used to defeat store’s security measures. They also had a large amount of merchandise that was later discovered stolen from multiple stores in the Outlets. The suspects, Alfred Miller, 33, of Cambria Heights, NY, and DeShawn Reid, 32, of Mount Vernon, NY, were both placed

under arrest. Miller was charged with shoplifting, conspiracy, possession of burglary tools and being the leader of an organized retail theft enterprise. He was also discovered to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was processed and later lodged at the Ocean County Jail. Reid was charged with shoplifting, conspiracy and possession of burglar tools. He was processed and later lodged at the Ocean County Jail. A 2006 Lincoln Zephyr that the two had used in the incident was seized pending further investigation and potential forfeiture proceedings. “As call volume and other investigations permit, detectives and patrol officers will continue to conduct these details to take action and make arrests as warranted to discourage others from traveling to Jackson Township to engage in criminal activity,” Captain Steve Laskiewicz said. Residents can assist by contacting police headquarters at 732-928-1111 to report suspicious activity so it can be investigated. The public are reminded that any persons arrested or charged with any oﬀenses or crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

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Continued From Page 1 ago with the idea behind this ordinance. After a lot of research and lot of help from our lead counsel Greg McGuckin we were able to put the right language together,” Sauickie added. He further remarked “at a time when volunteering in those organizations is down roughly by 40 percent, this year, with the input of fire chiefs as well as the chief who heads Jackson’s EMS, all agreed that this is definitely something that would incentivize more volunteers for fire and EMS.” “I certainly feel Council would agree this is a great way to reward in just a small way, those that volunteer and help keep us safe,” the cou ncilman added. Petitions ready for pickup Deputy Clerk Mary Moss announced du r i ng t he se ssion t hat mayor a nd council petitions were available at the Township Clerk’s office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two council seats are up this year, those currently held by Council Vice President Andrew Kern and Councilman Alex Sauickie. Additionally, the mayoral seat is on the ballot. This is a position held by Mayor Michael Reina for over a decade. Jackson Tow nship’s for m of gover nment does not include a primar y election for those elected offices but involves a petition to r u n for them with the campaign season starting in the fall.

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Special Events Cou nci l m a n Ni no Bor rel l i not e d during the June 14 meeting that the recently held Memorial Day Parade and ceremony enjoyed great weather. “So many patriotic people in our town attended and par ticipated. I enjoyed walking in the parade with Mayor Reina and fellow councilmen and enjoyed passing out A mer ican f lags to kids along the parade route. Happy Flag Day by the way.” He thanked the Jackson VFW and PBA for organizing the event and reminded residents that the Food Trucks and Fire-

works event on June 26 at Johnson Park was coming up and was a big success last year. “It will start at 4 p.m. until dusk there will be free admission and parking. There will be live music and basketball and cornhole tournaments so come out and enjoy the food and fellowship,” he added. “It should be a great opportunity to spend some time with your friends and neighbors and enjoy some good food,” Councilman Steve Chisholm said. Councilman Chisholm also noted that it was Flag Day on the evening of the meeting saying “it is not a well-spoken or announced holiday unfor t unately but it is also the birthday of our United States Army first established in 1775 on this day by our f irst Continental Congress. Happy Birthday to them.” Pulled Amendments The councilman also referenced a recent article of The Jackson Times that referenced remarks he made during a prior council meeting regarding the World Health Organization and his concerns about what that agency was seeking to do this year. Chisholm voiced his support for legislation that opposed plans of the WHO which would provide them additional authority. The councilman noted that on June 1 the proposal to implement those plans were pulled. “Why? Because (President Joe) Biden knew 12 of these 13 amendments were going to be squashed so he pulled them from the international health regulations that would effectively hand over our member states’ ability to do our own response to public health crises and future pandemics to the WHO,” Chisholm added. “Things fell th rough with several member states when Brazil, Iran, and Malasia objected to the inclusion of t hese new a mend ment s,” Ch ishol m added. He added, “when Iran objects, come on g uys se r iou sly, what d id Bide n have in his pocket? I will stand by my comments. Those communists should not be trusted. We should defund them take our money back and hold them all accountable.”

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The Critical Metabolites That Impact Prostate Cancer By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Few words strike more fear than the word “cancer” and today’s article is devoted to helping you find out what critical metabolites should be evaluated. Prostate cancer is very common in the United States and was responsible for over 34,000 deaths in 2021. Early in the course of prostate cancer, before it’s even known, the growth of cancer cells is kept in check by natural, normal pathways in the body, usually those under the control of testosterone and related hormones known as androgens. These reproductive hormones deliver one signal to the prostate cancer cell telling them to “be fruitful and keep multiplying.” With continued replication, the cells pour out a protein called “prostate specific antigen” dubbed PSA. When the PSA levels are measured in a blood test, and seen as abnormal (above the normal reference range), the doctors worry this is a first sign of possible prostate cancer. Testing for PSA levels isn’t nearly enough. Neither is testing for testosterone levels, or DHT. There are so much more, and thankfully doctors can test you using urine “at home” test kits now. I oﬀer these at my website too. But right now, what I’d like to do is make sure you’re fully armed with the knowledge of important (measurable) biomarkers that are often overlooked as there’s so much hyper focus on PSA and DHT and a few others. Overlooking any one of the following could lead to more complications and progression of cancer at a faster rate. Testing yourself

properly is important to your health and longevity. Vitamin B12. Too much B12 may produce problems, and it is unclear if this is from the resulting elevation of homocysteine or some other mechanism. Measuring levels is important. Glutathione. Higher levels of glutathione are protective and useful as an antioxidant. This is pretty simple because in prostate cancer patients, antioxidant defenses are low and DNA damage is high. Glutathione protects the cell because it’s an antioxidant. Melatonin. The famous sleep hormone has anti-cancer activity, and has been studied for its protective eﬀect on the prostate gland. Did you know meditation raises levels? Testosterone. It is more the metabolites of testosterone, than the hormone itself. This is why urine metabolite testing is so important. Doing a spot check of testosterone in the morning via blood isn’t as informative unless you also have the metabolites from a urine test to compare with it. I recommend the DUTCH at-home test kit for this. Estrogen Metabolites. Men make estrogen as well as women, and it is the break down product (the metabolite) of testosterone! So, the more testosterone you make, the higher your estrogen levels… and if you’re breaking estrogen down badly, it raises risk for prostate problems. Urine testing via DUTCH can evaluate these metabolite levels, not blood testing. If you are interested in a longer version of this article with more details, sign up for my informative newsletter at suzycohen.com.

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$7.9M In Water Infrastructure Coming To Three Jersey Shore Towns

By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – New Jersey American Water has announced that over four miles of aging water main will be replaced in Neptune Township, Long Branch and Lakewood this month. The aging cement and cast-iron water lines from the 1920s will be replaced with new 8-,12- and 16-inch ductile iron main. The following streets will be receiving upgrades: Neptune • Atkins Avenue from Fifth Avenue to Corlies Avenue • Memorial Drive from Corlies Avenue to Sixth Avenue • Myrtle Avenue from West Lake Avenue to Corlies Avenue Long Branch • Cottage Avenue entire length

• Fairfield Avenue entire length • Jersey Avenue entire length • Lake Avenue from Woodgate Avenue to the dead end • Oakley Avenue entire length • Van Court Avenue from Cedar Avenue to Elinore Avenue • Woodgate Avenue from Cedar Avenue to Lake Avenue • Yorke Avenue entire length Lakewood • Ardenwood Avenue entire length • Cedarview Avenue from West County Line Road to 14th Street • Fernwood Avenue from Georgian Terrace to 14th Street • Heathwood Avenue from West County Line Road to 14th Street • Oakwood Avenue entire length • Pinemere Avenue entire length

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Items For Sale Two Window Air Conditioners One only used once. 2nd air conditioner only used two or three times. Each one only $60. 732-503-3263. (27)

Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Jazz. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (30) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (t/n) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (30) Buying Selmer Saxophones And Other Vintage Models - Also buying World War II Military items. Cash Paid! 609-581-8290. Email: mymilitarytoys@optonline.net. (31) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)

Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n ) Cash Paid For Records - 33 1/3, 45's, reel to reel's. Rock, Blues, Soul, R&B, Metal, Reggae. Call Eddie 732829-5908. Best $$ 24/7/365. (26) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

Help Wanted AID NEEDED/COMPANION - Part time. Probably 2 or 3 days a month, some over nights. For a 58 year old disabled veteran, no experience needed, very light duty. Includes all meals and private bed and bath, must have drivers license and be readily available, in my COVID safe home in Holiday city Toms River. Please call 201-306-6839. (39) Service And Renovation Plumber Needed - For busy plumbing shop in Bayville NJ. Call Neal Plumbing 732-244-6606. Must have a drivers license, company truck provided (29) HIRING NOW!! The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. $1000 sign on bonus. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtoms river2nj3@goddardschools.com to schedule an interview today! (t/n) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Urgently Hiring - Full-Time Telemarketing Sales Representatives. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Position is IN-OFFICE ONLY! Located in Downtown Toms River. Hourly Pay Plus Commission & Bonuses Paid Weekly. INTERESTED? Email: marketing@frontieragency.io. (31) The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtomsriver2nj3@goddardschools. com to schedule an interview today! Expericenced Dog Groomer - P/T, 2-3 days a week, mobile grooming truck, paid daily, keep your tips. 732-674-5366. (26)

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CHEAP PAINTING Done RITE Free est. Senior discounts interior exterior. Call 732-506-7787, cell 646-643-7678. (28)

LANDSCAPING - Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect. MAN WITH VAN LLC. Jim 609335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000. NO JOB TOO SMALL! (15)

Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (39)

ALL American Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n)

Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-691-0123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19) Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs. Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (19) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) MY HANDY CREW - Home repairs, carpentry, painting roofing and siding, decks, powerwashing, yardwor,k all your home maintenance needs. $ave. Call Clark 732-850-5060. Insured and NJ License #13VH11804800. (27) Prepare for power outages today - with a GENERAC home standby generator $0 Money Down + Low Monthly Payment Options. Request a FREE Quote. Call now before the next power outage: 1-833-901-0309. (t/n) House Cleaning, Shopping, Laundry - Window cleaning and carpet cleaning, office cleaning, and painting rooms. Very good prices. Call 732773-5078 or 848-287-3944. (31) CBJ General Contracting - No job too big or small, from A-Z we do it all. Spring special Complete New Roofs from start to finish $4.00 square foot. New heavy weight Dimentional shingles, color owners choice. Maticulous clean up. Fully Insured. License #13V11804800 $ave Call 732-850-5060. (31) PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES Learn CPR, First Aid, Bleeding Control, or Active Shooter Response. Many other programs available www.hbradshaw.net. We bring the training to you! Low cost, flexible scheduling, expert instructors 732-408-5954. (28)

Music Lessons In Your Home By state certified instrumental music teacher. Please call 732-350-4427 for more information. All are welcome. (29)

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore BlueClaws Partner With Wreaths Across America

─Photo courtesy BlueClaws JERSEY SHORE – The BlueClaws have partnered with Wreaths Across America on a one-of-a-kind program through which fans can both reserve a ticket to BlueClaws Military Appreciation Night on July 7 and sponsor a wreath to be laid at a soldier’s grave this December. Military Appreciation Night at ShoreTown Ballpark is set for July 7 at 7:05 p.m., and is presented by OceanFirst Bank. There are several options for fans to participate in this one-of-a-kind program. You can sponsor a wreath and donate a ticket for a veteran to enjoy Military Appreciation Night for $15 You can also sponsor a wreath, donate a ticket for a veteran to enjoy Military Ap pr e ciat ion Nig ht , a nd r e ceive a ticket to the game for yourself for $25. Visit: fevo.com/edp/ Wreaths-Across-Amer ica- bA R6r1Y2 to purchase. All tickets for veterans will be distributed directly through accredited channels. “Wreaths Across America and the BlueClaws have been talking about th is prog ram for the bet ter pa r t of three years, and are thrilled to launch the program heading into Military Ap-

preciation Night,” said Mel Russen, Board Member and Local Location Leader for Wreaths Across America. “The wreaths that are sponsored through this program will be placed on gravesites of local veterans around the Jersey Shore. Additional wreaths will go to Arlington National Cemetery for the nationwide Wreaths Across America Day on December 17, 2022.” Military Appreciation Night will include special ceremonies before and after the game. Fans are encouraged to get to their seats early. “We’ve been very excited to launch this program with Mel and Wreaths Across America,” said Bob McLane, BlueClaws Senior VP of Ticket Sales & Service. “We are working with a truly special organization and this program will serve to both bring veterans out to the ballpark but also to provide wreaths for local veterans’ graves.” In 2021, Wreaths Across America laid over 2.3 million wreaths at over 3,100 locations around the country, including in all 50 states. The BlueClaws are the Jersey Shore’s top stop for aﬀordable, family entertainment. They have drawn nearly 8 million fans to ShoreTown Ballpark since their 2001 inception.

Coin Show Coming To Point Pleasant Beach

POINT PLEASANT BEACH –The Ocean County Coin Club will present its 51st Coin Show on October 22 at the borough’s firehouse. The free event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be held at the Point Pleasant Beach Firehouse at 400 Ar-

nold Avenue. There will be 20 vendor tables, free parking, free coins for children and free appraisals and literature for collectors. For additional information visit the club’s website occoinclub.org or call Dennis Berube at 732-785-0449.

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HOWELL’S 4-GENERATION FARMING FAMILY We are now EXPANDING our Produce Department with all of our Local Produce coming in FRESH off our Farm!

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FUN & GAMES

SUDOKU

C ROSSWORD P UZZLE

Across 1 Two-mile-high city 6 Numbskulls 11 Ate 14 Sister of Euterpe 15 Satellite’s path 16 “I __ you one!” 17 V 19 Carried the day 20 Brainstorm 21 Spanish pronoun 22 Understated way to put it 24 Old PC display 26 City west of Hong Kong 27 V 33 Scribble (down) 34 Read (over) closely 35 Wind into rings 36 Look into closely 38 Egg: Pref.

39 Suspends operations, with “down” 40 European erupter 41 Low card 43 Female antelope 44 V 48 La Scala locale 49 Word with rolling or bowling 50 Slanted, in a way 52 Diamonds, slangily 54 Bar requests 58 A.L. East team 59 V 62 It may need a boost 63 Revered ones 64 Official Wimbledon timekeeper 65 Summer shade 66 Article of faith 67 Title feeling “beyond power of speech,” in an “Into the Woods” song

Down 1 Son of Jacob 2 Dry as a bone 3 Go back and forth 4 Include with an email 5 Wild place 6 Clothing store department 7 Estimate phrase 8 Kimono closer 9 Classic fast-food sandwich since 1967 10 Gift bearer, informally 11 Polite greeting 12 MP’s quarry 13 Disallow 18 Old-school 23 Door securer 25 Ready to pluck 26 Soda order 27 Rich dessert cake 28 Building artisan 29 Trampled

30 Emphatic refusal 31 Mountaineer’s tool 32 “Is there something __?” 33 Photoshop image acronym 37 Culinary herb 39 Org. seeking far-out life 42 Playful prank 45 Summon up 46 False appearance 47 Dazed 50 “Yeah, sure!” 51 __ party 52 “Lost” setting 53 Word before votes or shadows 55 Stitch’s movie pal 56 Fifty-fifty 57 Hot 60 Long division? 61 Mexican Mrs.

SOLUTIONS

SUDOKU

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Jumble: MAMBO BUDDY RITUAL UNLESS – “DREAD-MILL”

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of june 25 - july 1 By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Commitment is king. Making impulsive changes to your business plans or family budget can place you in an awkward position. Be true to your word in the week ahead and your honesty and loyalty should reap dividends. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may be wrapped up in romance as the week begins but pay attention to what is going on in the outside world, too. Tune into the news to remain aware of current events to avoid making serious career miscalculations. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Feedback from your friends may vary from positive to negative in the week to come even if you only have the best intentions. Act according to the highest principles when you must make significant financial decisions. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Plant yourself where conditions can powerfully support your growth. Financial schemes and opportunities can be put to good use in the week ahead. Romantic partners may be more lovable than usual. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The secret to success is to focus on working closely with loved ones and partners to achieve worthwhile goals. Remain persistent despite any setbacks. Build something up in the week ahead rather than tearing something down. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Trying to use a friendship to dig for information can backfire. Too many questions may arouse suspicions or make someone feel that their boundaries have been crashed. A loved one’s common sense can be useful this week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be too passionate about supporting your family to make permanent plans with unreliable people -- someone might change their mind at the last minute. The week ahead may clarify the evidence of someone’s trustworthiness. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Embrace an opportunity to express love and enjoy romance. Weave interesting people, ideas, and things into the web of your life as the week unfolds. Engage in a study or investigation that gives you fresh purpose. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Nurture your inner strengths in the upcoming week. You may be wiser and more astute about the practical aspects of life, especially when handling money. Avoid people who take advantage of your generosity. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Yes, you may be lucky in love and lucky with money. However, life always requires demonstrating your intention by working hard, too. You may be motivated to pursue financial and material success. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Following the group consensus might not be the best way to achieve your ambitions. In the week to come, a partner could set a good example of how to use drive, determination, and focus to help yourself. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): When you are in the right place at the right time, you can take advantage of sweet deals. Make the most of opportunities to strike a compromise in the week ahead to avoid misunderstandings and to be more successful.

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