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–Photo by Mark Bator Founder Mike Ferraro, Director Toni Gianatiempo and Marketing Manager Anthony A. Grisanzio at the charity’s oﬃces in Wall.

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Transitions in life can be diﬃcult. When one goes from high school to college, college to the workforce, or single life to married, a period of apprehension and adjustment is normal. But when someone moves from the military to the private sector, the diﬃculties can be monumental. Often, the transition from carrying a rifle to carrying a briefcase or lunch pail can be a daunting and challenging ordeal. Helping veterans cross this chasm of uncertainty is the goal of an organization known as Bridging the Gap For Veterans, whose mission is to assist America’s service men and women fi nd jobs in the modern economy. Started in February 2016 by By Bob Vosseller NEPTUNE – It was a unique ribbon cutting ceremony for what is now the fi rst Jersey productsbusinessadult-useshore-basedcannabisofferingforrecre-

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First Jersey Shore Recreational Cannabis Dispensary Opens ational use. The township-based Zen Leaf Dispensary opened its doors on an early Friday morning celebrating its newest location as one of only a few dispensaries currently operating in the state for customers of recreational marijuana. It took only six months to transform the empty storefront that was once a Smash Burger franchise into an anchor store for the strip mall complex at 2100 Route 66 in the township. The dispensary is owned and operated by Verano, a multi-state cannabis operator in the U.S. with two existing New Jersey dispensaries in Elizabeth and Lawrence. The Zen Leaf dispensary has been serving medical patients since April 16, 2021. The dispensary was welcomed by oﬃcials of the township including Mayor (Opens - See Page 2) –Photo courtesy of Mike Ferraro Bridging the Gap donates coﬀee to the Walter Read National Medical Center.

The stretch of roadway along Route 9 northbound, just north of the White Castle, will now have the highway entrance to the new Woodmont senior living facility. the Howell Master Plan presentation. At that time, Township Planner Jennifer Beahm characterized the street in years past as “kind of a sleepy road, almost like a farm road.” She also noted the issues with sight distance and the geography of the road. “Care should be given to development in this area,” Beahm concluded during the Master Plan discussion, “to make sure that driveways are safe, site distance and site triangles are maintained, and right of way acquisition is obtained wherever possible whenever a development application comes in. But this is a road that’s on our radar and should be continued to be watched over the course of significant years to come.”

Despite opposition from neighbors of the proposed project, the Planning Board voted unanimously to approve the application of Woodmont Senior Living to build a 130-unit luxury residential building at the corner of Route 9 and West Farms Road. The complex, to be called Aspire Luxury Senior Living at Howell, would include independent living apartments, assisted living facilities and “memory care” units. The 11.57acre site would also include three landscaped courtyard areas, and 133 parking spaces, including electric vehicle charging spaces. At the May 5 Planning Board meeting, West Farms Road was one of the roads singled out during the discussion of the township’s traﬃc plan, as part of By Mark Bator HOWELL

Most Monmouth and Ocean County communities passed ordinances to ban or restrict cannabis operations in their communities.

Drew Tybus, the founder and chief executive oﬃcer of Oak Public Relations spoke to Micromedia Publications/Jersey Shore Online. com about Zen Leaf’s expansion during the grand opening as workers were busy inflating and tying a small dirigible shaped balloon that flew from the roof of the building during the“Iceremony.don’tthink people know in general the employment opportunities that the cannabis industry in New Jersey presents. It is phenomenal. The Branchburg facility in Central Jersey where the cultivation is done, took over a vacant Super Walmart and converted it into a mega cultivation facility and you see the people employed there and the job growth they have. It shows the pathway from planting seedlings to managing to inventory managing. There are careers that can be had with cannabis,” Tybus said. “Even on the store level I’ve been watching as people go from the front desk checking people in to putting products on the counter to inventory manager, store manager to becoming a regional manager. A couple of years ago there were no jobs in this industry and now it is a career path.”

Customers that day were also able to find product specials, new live resin products, Zen Leaf branded tote bags, rolling papers, sunglasses, t-shirts, and other items.

Waiting on line for their chance to purchase recreational marijuana products that morning was Robyn Rabe of Toms River and Donna Pointset of Wall Township.

“I can light up and not worry and that is a wonderful experience,” Rabe said.

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“I get the pleasure of cutting the ribbon two times as the mayor couldn’t make it last year and this year I’m the mayor,” Williams said. “I think this is great. When we originally (approved the sale) of medical marijuana and we brought Zen Leaf in I felt we made a great decision. They were established and well known and I have a sub-committee along with our administrator and our attorney and now recreational marijuana is coming to Neptune.”

“It has been a long time coming. Now we don’t feel we were doing something wrong. Everything was so secretive,” Pointset added.

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In speaking about the facility, Tybus said, “this is not what people mistakenly believe a dispensary might be. It is beautiful inside and very welcoming and the staff is very knowledgeable in what they are doing. The presence in the community is not bringing in problems to the area. It is bringing in excitement and energy.”

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The mayor said the sub-committee put the ordinance together for the recreational use regulations and brought it to the governing body.Verano is the sole operator currently permitted to sell recreational cannabis in Neptune and the expansion into that area of sales means an increase in jobs from 30 to several hundred. Public oﬃcials, police and Zen Leaf/Verano staff gathered for the ribbon cutting at 7:30 a.m. which was followed by the start at 8 a.m. for sales of medical use cannabis but the real excitement came at 9 a.m. when customers were able to make sales for the first time of recreational cannabis products.

“I’m very, very happy. Not that I had a hard time getting it before,” Rabe said. “This makes it easy,” Pointset interjected. “This is our first time. We’ve never been in there.”Rabe is hoping that a community closer to her will open in the future. She said she would welcome a dispensary in South Toms River and Lakehurst.

Nicholas Williams who returned for the more recent ribbon cutting that expanded their operation for recreational cannabis customers.

Neptune was the exception in Monmouth County and Lakehurst and South Toms River boroughs are also welcoming such operations in their Ocean County communities.

Tybus said “the federal rules are anything you sell in the state must be made in the state so you have smaller dispensary companies who are independent who want to start a dispensary and create their own cultivation center so they will probably be central. I don’t think Verano would be doing that as they have an operation to scale as they have had their facilities for a couple of years now and they didn’t need all that space for just medical purposes. They have scale so they can get bigger.” He said more likely small-town operations would find an independent dispensary and cultivation company.

Locally, the foundation offers a twice yearly “Back The Blue” Scholarship Award to an outstanding veteran enrolled as a law enforcement oﬃcer candidate who attends the police academy in Monmouth County. Beginning September 15, Ferraro’s outfit will roll out yet another program called “Operation Suit Up,” which provides veterans with business attire that the candidates can use for interviews and keep afterwards.

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In addition to assistance with resumés, cover letters, and practice interviews, Ferraro’s outfit will put veterans in job fairs to get them in front of potential employers. Borrowing the idea from “speed dating” events, veterans who attend the job fairs meet with prospective employers, seven minutes at a time, in the hopes of making a favorable first impression that can lead to a follow-up interview or possible employment. “They get a chance to meet these companies using speed interviewing, so I’ve been doing speed interviews for about six years now,” explains Ferraro. “We typically would do that on military bases but now we’re doing it off base, as well. We get 25 to 30 companies at a time [as] a part of that speed interviewing process.” According to Ferraro, Bridging the Gap has helped to place over 700 veterans into theManyworkforce.corporations make donations to Bridging the Gap, and in exchange for this, they will participate in the job fairs, and can utilize Ferraro’s foundation as a direct feeding system that allows those companies to cherry-pick the best candidates before competitors can snatch themBecauseup. they function as a 501(c)(3) charity, Bridging the Gap For Veterans is eligible for grants at the county, state and federal levels that help to fund their important work. But they also have another unique fundraiser which not only provides operating revenue for the non-profit, but also helped them secure their marketing manager. Under a program called The Coffee Platoon, Ferraro’s firm sells dark, mild, and decaffeinated coffee blends in whole bean or ground bags, as well as K-cups in 12 or 24 count boxes. The coffee is roasted locally in Brick and Hoboken, and appears in Foodtown and ShopRite supermarkets, and is also available on the firm’s website (bridgingthegap.vet).

“Mike was running a campaign called the Hometown Hero program,” Grisanzio explains. “I put together some [presentations] for him, [and] he had me in mind for a position. As of this past August first, I’m his new marketing manager.”

America’s service men and women are used to following orders, strategizing, and leading others in order to reach an objective. Now, thanks to the help of Bridging the Gap For Veterans, they can achieve that all-important objective, namely, securing jobs that help them move seamlessly from the battlefield to the service field or from the front lines to the front oﬃce.

“We actually prefer to write the resumé for them for free,” says Ferraro, “because a lot of times they’ll write it up and they don’t know what a good resumé looks like. We’re very experienced in that area, and we know it from the military perspective as well. Really, translating their military experience into quantitative and qualitative bullet statements so that they can shine, showcasing what they’ve done in the military, and how it translates to a civilian world.”

Many veterans do not have resumés and do not even know how to construct one, but Ferraro’s organization can assist there, too. Veterans often have useful skills that they have acquired during their time in service to our country, but don’t know how to articulate those talents into written form in either a resumé or cover letter.

Veterans: Continued From Page 1 former Air Force veteran and Howell native Mike Ferraro, Bridging the Gap For Veterans operates out of its oﬃces in Wall, but aims to help military men and women from coast to“Sincecoast.I retired, I felt like I had to give back in a way where I can help the military communities get a door open and get jobs,” says Ferraro on why he started the foundation. Seeing a need, Ferraro looked for ways to get veterans who were leaving the service into job vacancies that employers had readily available. During their time in the military, service men and women will acquire useful, valuable skills, but don’t know the practical application of those tools when they are ready to enter the private sector. “A lot of times they don’t know because they don’t know what’s out there,” explains Ferraro. “They don’t know how they transfer their skills, so we kind of do a matching.” Ferraro’s team will often give the veteran a self-assessment test to help focus on careers that may be of interest to the individual. While many candidates may have a general idea, Bridging the Gap looks to best pinpoint areas ofIfopportunity.veteransare struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder, the foundation seeks to get those individuals help so that they can assimilate into not only the job market, but society as well. Pet ownership has been scientifically shown to reduce stress levels, and towards this end the Bridging the Gap Pet Adoption program partners with the Monmouth County S.P.C.A., paying 50 percent of the adoption costs for qualified veterans. Ferraro’s team then works to identify the skill set and motivations of each candidate to determine their strengths and the jobs best suited for the veteran. “We ask those kinds of questions that get [the veteran] profiled,” says Ferraro. “Then we build a career action plan, which is basically matching them up to companies that would be in line of what they want to be, and then doing some mock interviewing with them so they’re ready to go. Our main mission is to get jobs for veterans, and that’s what I’m really most proud of.”

“I’ve known Mike a long time and did some stand-up [comedy] work for military installation dinners,” says Howell resident Joseph A. Grisanzio, the firm’s Marketing Manager. Grisanzio, who performs stand-up comedy under the stage name Joseph Anthony, has only been with the foundation for a few weeks.

“Fast forward, I stumbled upon the coffee, and liked the coffee,” says Grisanzio about his unusual journey to his current position. As he explains it, during the pandemic while performing arts were on hold, Grisanzio got back into freelance writing and copywriting.

“I’ve seen over my time that a lot of the men and women who interviewed don’t know how to dress properly for an initial interview,” explains Ferraro. “I always [said] I’ve got to figure out how to fix that.”

The applicant indicated that it had even got a clear report from the Howell Farmers Advisory Committee and had company representatives walk the neighborhood behind the proposed development to discuss the plans with neighbors.

the applicant get traﬃc approval from the Howell Police Department during their initial June presentation. Returning before the Board, attorney Peter Wolfson presented additional information to further the case on behalf of the applicant, Woodmont Senior Living, LLC, and their plans to construct a three-story structure.

With design augmentations made, the Board looked for an opinion on compliance from the township planner, who gave it herButapproval.justas it did at the June hearing, the application to the Board soon ran into another snag, when Woodmont’s expert, Denis Keenan, began his parking presentation. Howell’s Planning Board professionals had advised the applicant that parking bollards would be needed at the location, but this apparently went unheeded during the design plans. Because of the nature of parking bollards, which are concrete posts that rise vertically from the ground at the end of parking spaces, the applicant argued that the aesthetics of the design would be compromised. Keenan’s design called for each parking space to have wheel-stops, which are concrete blocks held in place by rebar, often seen in retail parking lots. “I’m just going to stop you right there,” Beahm interrupted. “A wheel-stop’s not going to cut it. We require bollards or some kind of physical, structural integrity into the building. A wheel-stop’s not going to do it. So, either put the bollards in, which is what we require in every single application that we see, or build it into the integrity of the wall, which is what we said the last time. A wheel-stop is not going to cut it, I’m sorry, no.” Keenan again tried to reiterate his point, but at this juncture, Planning Board Chairman Brian Tannenhaus stepped in. “We’ll give you some background,” offered Tannenhaus. “We’ve seen too many cars over the years going through buildings and we have this ordinance in place because of that requirement. That’s aFinally,non-negotiable.”iftherewas any doubt remaining, Beahm shared a personal story to drive the point“Onehome.ofmy colleagues was in a building eating lunch when a car came flying through the wall and there were wheelstops in the parking lot,” Beahm said. “So, it’s not something that we’re interested in negotiating.”Itwasatthis point that Keenan relented, replying simply, “I hear you loud and clear.”

The applicant encountered numerous roadblocks at their previous presentation before the Planning Board in June, as many of the plans were in clear violation of a number of township ordinances. Armed with environmental reports, a revised site plan, a revised floor plan for the building, a soil conservation report, a green materials list, and a favorable traﬃc review by the Howell Police Department, the applicant returned to address the issues previously raised.

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As the presentation went forward, Woodmont’s professionals pointed out the changes incorporated into their new design plans, indicating that they had heeded the directions given to them from their prior June 16 meeting. Among two of the most stringent ordinances repeatedly upheld in Howell are conformance with signage and providing ample buffer space between the applicant’s site and those properties that border it.

The presentation to the Board complete, the hearing was then opened to the public. Seven members of the neighborhood, mainly from Foxhill Drive, took turns airing their concerns and grievances, which included removal of woods and reduction of wildlife, additional traffic, lighting, additional stormwater runoff, diminished property values and quality of life, removal of wetlands, and disturbances from truck deliveries.Residents also raised questions about why this site was not better suited for locations like the vacant Xscape movie theater, or other properties where failed businesses could be redeveloped. Still other residents expressed the concern of building a large housing complex so close to the Suburban Propane facility, which is located in a neighboring lot at the same intersection.

Once completed and operational, the new location is expected to create 60 fulltime jobs and an additional 60 part-time positions.

The new site will have a right-turn-in, right-turn-out only access from Route 9 as well as a separate, all-turns-permitted “main” entrance along West Farms Road.

At their June hearing, the preliminary plans that were presented to the Planning Board drew the disapproval of the township’s professionals as a perimeter wall encroached into the 50-foot buffer zone.

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The proposed complex will combine Block 130, Lots 44, 45 and 52 into a single site.

BenTomsJankowskiRiver the Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act. That is a really bad record.Heis going to be representing part of Ocean County - the county with the largest senior population outside of Florida and if his party gains control they’ve said they will reduce or eliminate both Social Security and Medicare (these are not entitlements we’ve paid into them our whole lives). He may or may not say he supports that, but he could be part of the numbers that give them that power. Republicans in power always (during my adult life) lead to long term economic disasters nationally, but this would devastate our area quickly. We can’t wait ten years to be redistricted again.

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John Cabot Toms River for the spot he won in 2020. It was a stolen election and it makes no sense as to why they continue to deny there was nothing wrong. It was the biggest travesty in American history.

Where Are These Angry Parents When They’re Really Needed? To protect our reproductive freedoms, we need to expand the Supreme Court. The Judiciary Act of 2021 would add four new seats to the Supreme Court, bringing the number of justices to 13. It would help restore balance to a Court that Mitch McConnell has packed with right-wing extremists who just dismantled abortion care in America.Recent polling showed that not only do a majority of Americans believe that the Supreme Court should uphold the right to abortion care, they also agree that we need to restore balance to the court and support adding additional judges to the Supreme Court. I’m urging Congress to pass the Judiciary Act so we can create an institution that moves away from partisan politics and represents the good of all Americans.

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Chris Lundy News Editor UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett was interviewed following his recent winning match against American Jordan Leavitt. Instead of glorifying his victory, he spoke about the loss of one of his friends who had died by suicide the night before. It was all the more powerful because he spoke of the stigma faced by men to talk about mental health –“Listen, if you’re a man and you’ve got weight on your shoulders and you think the only way you can solve it is by killing yourself, please speak to someone, speak to anyone…I know I’d rather have my mate cry on my shoulder than go to his funeral next week.” Those of us in the mental health profession work diligently to end the stigma of mental illness and substance abuse. We encourage candid conversations and reaching out for help; but words from athletes and public figures go a long way to helping to bring about the open conversations that are necessary to avoid tragedy. We can all help to end this stigma. Speak out about mental health and substance use topics. Pay attention to signals from others that they may be hurting. Reach out with compassion and understanding. Listen. Be there. You can make a difference. For mental health and substance use resources and support in Monmouth and Ocean counties, call us at 732-367-4700.

Trump Will Win 2024

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President Trump has my vote and I think he should be able to run for President again for 8 more years as the 4 he was rightfully supposed to serve has been taken by that sleepy, coughing idiot.

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The Howell Times welcomes points of view lication provides this as an open forum All are printed as allows unless deemed offensive by the staff, and provided they are signed and include address phone number for veri�ication. Letters may not be printed if cannot verify Names will not be withheld While most letters are printed as submitted, we reserve the right to I’ve been seeing a lot of angry parents come to school board meetings and getting on their soap boxes. They yell and scream about whatever topic that Facebook and the news told them to get mad about. I’m not going to use this space to debate the subject matter, but just their motives. I have to ask, if you care so much about kids, where have you been all this time? Where were you when Trenton cut millions in funding from our schools?Wherewere you when fundraisers were being held?Where were you when the PTA needed volunteers to help out? Where were you when the athletes had games? Or the school play was held?Where were you when itYoumatters?weren’t here. You were just sitting at home, waiting to get angry. That’s what it really comes down to. The world is going to hell, on that we agree. But you think it’s the fault of a particular person – or a group of people – and now that you’ve found your scapegoat you’re ready forIt’swar.not your love of children that is motivating you, it’s your hatred for certain people. If you really loved the students, you’d convince your job to sponsor a team. You’d give to charities. You’d give yourAndtime.you’d listen. Instead of screaming, demanding that other people hear you - you’d listen. Then, you’d learn what kids really need. They need love, trust and hope. They need funding for their programs. They need character education as much as academic. They need staff who will lift them up, challenge them, and expand their horizons. They don’t need your rage. They need your love.They need you to show your heart.

Mary Pat Angelini CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health Group We all remember how Trump kept repeating the mantra “build the wall.”

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Thank you to the Demorats for handing an easy victory to President Donald John Trump in 2024. The FBI is corrupt. They broke into his Florida home with a phony warrant that is all a big political stunt. People need to wake up here as this is obviously their last ditch effort to try and prevent him from running I live in Toms River, meaning I got redistricted from having a public servant represent me to someone who means to do meRep.harm.Kim was in Toms River at least once a month, has monthly town halls, and is always available and working for his constituents. Now, I’m going to be represented by someone who lives in Virginia and wants law created based on his religious beliefs! He has stated he wants a national abortion ban (which will pass if Republicans are in control even though the court ruling was that it should be a states’ issue). What harm has Congressman Smith done just recently? Between May 18th - June 23rd he voted against: LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act, Meat & Poultry Special Investigator Act, Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act, PROTECTING OUR KIDS ACT, CONSUMER FUEL PRICE GOUGING PREVENTION ACT, and the DOMESTIC TERRORISM PREVENTION ACT, but on the positive side he did vote for both Access to Baby Formula Act and

All The SmithCongressmanHarmHasDone her up.” I guess three-word phrases are easy to remember.Mexico never paid for the wall. That was another of his promises. But in July, Biden sat down with President Obrador of Mexico, and hammered out an agreement that has Mexico pay $1.5 billion – yes, billion – for border security for ourThenation.improvements will be for safety for the troops working there, and to make it easier to process people coming legally. To be clear, none of that money is for a wall. A wall is a stupid person’s solution. Anyone with a ladder or tools can get through it. The reason a great deal of the border has no wall is because they don’t work. Just look at Arizona Governor Ducey’s plan to use stacked shipping containers to block an area off. It cost $6 million for a 1,000-foot barrier. A day later, one of them was tipped over by migrants. Ducey said that the containers hadn’t been welded together yet. But the point is, anyone with a blowtorch could cut a hole in any barrier, shipping container or wall. That’s why the immigration issue is more complex than any three-word phrase. And that’s why Biden was able to sit down and have a conversation with the leader of another nation and convince them to do what was needed to be done.

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Monmouth County is thrilled to assist visitors and residents who have electric vehicles by offering six dual port level chargers in downtown Freehold by the Hall of Records and the County Health Department and another six dual port level chargers at Seven Presidents Park in Long Branch as part of the New Jersey Bureau of Public Utilities Electric Vehicle Tourism Program. This project will help those who have electric vehicles have charging options when visiting some of our local downtown areas and businesses.According to the State, the EV Tourism program provides funding for chargers at tourist locations across the state, encouraging residents and out-of-state travelers to choose NJ to charge up and unwind at one of New Jersey’s many destinations, whether a downtown, shore or historic site.

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I want to commend our Engineering Division, Planning Division and NorthStar Strategies for their steadfast work on the applications to bring this project to the residents and visitors of Monmouth County. Installation and availability of the charging stations will be announced at a later date.

I also attended the K.E.Y.S Academy Recovery High School Open House at Brookdale Community College. I am so proud to support the mission of the K.E.Y.S Academy, which is to provide an academically, innovative, and supportive environment which will serve to eliminate the achievement gap for adolescents who have been diagnosed with a substance use disorder and are seeking a sober, healthy lifestyle. I thank them for all they do to support and assist our young residents who need help. Lastly, my fellow Commissioners and I are inviting families of Monmouth County 9/11 victims to participate in the Monmouth County September 11 Memorial Ceremony, which will be held at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook at 460 Ocean Boulevard, Atlantic Highlands, NJ on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 9 a.m. The Board of County Commissioners would like to invite the families of those who lost their lives during this tragedy to not only attend, but to participate in the County’s memorial ceremony. It is our responsibility to continue to remember those who lost loved ones and to honor the memory of those who perished.

Those interested in participating in the Monmouth County September 11 Memorial Ceremony are asked to email Lauren Bumbera at Lauren.Bumbera@co.monmouth.nj.us or Danielle Banyacski at Danielle.Banyacski@ co.monmouth.nj.us by Friday, Sept. 2. As always, it’s a privilege to serve as your Commissioner Director.

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy, the New Jersey CEO Council, and Social Finance announced the launch of the New Jersey Pay It Forward Program – a new and innovative workforce development program that furthers the Governor’s ongoing commitment to helping residents obtain quality postsecondary education and training to advance their careers, as outlined in the New Jersey Higher Education Pay It Forward Program To Support Students In Emerging Fields State Plan and Jobs NJ. The Pay It Forward Program, which is the first of its kind in the nation, will help build a robust and talented workforce while supporting economic growth in the state. Participants in the program will receive zero-interest, no-fee loans at no upfront cost, as well as non-repayable living stipends and wraparound supports, to allow them to affordably prepare for good-paying, career-track jobs in the health care, information technology (IT), and clean energy sectors. The loans will enable participants to enroll in credential, certificate, and degree programs at one of three inaugural training providers: Registered Nursing at Hudson County Community College, Cybersecurity at New Jersey Institute of Technology, and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Welding at Camden County College. Loan terms are designed to be more borrower-friendly than even federal student loans. All loan payments will be recycled back into the fund to ‘pay it forward’ for subsequent students’ training costs. The program aims to help participants find jobs while also helping employers fill in-demand positions (Government - See Page 14)

Additionally, the Commissioners Board voted unanimously to transfer ownership of the Court Street School to Freehold Borough at no cost to the Borough during our regular meeting on Thursday, Aug. 11. We marked the occasion by presenting Freehold Mayor Kevin Kane, Court Street School Foundation Board members and their President Emeritus

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I had the honor of attending the Monmouth County Police Chief Association Annual Clambake with my fellow Commissioner Nick DiRocco and many others. I want to thank all our law enforcement oﬃcers for their dedication to serving and protecting our residents.

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I hope everyone is having a great summer! I want to update everyone on what has been going on around the county. My fellow Commissioners and I announce that the County has been awarded a reimbursement grant through the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption and tourism through investments in EV chargers on County property.

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Lillie Ham Hendry with a ceremonial key to the Court Street School. The Court Street School Education Community Center has incredible historical significance and was declared an oﬃcial historical site in 1995 and we are honored to transfer ownership to Freehold Borough at no cost. I look forward to seeing the Court Street School grow through their educational programming, community awareness campaigns, and youth engagement to connect with the community in positive Switchingways.gears, I have attended numerous events around Monmouth County over the last several weeks.

Join a Monmouth County Park System Naturalist at the new Winter Run Activity Center property, part of the beautiful Manasquan River Greenway at 270 Southard Road, Farmingdale, Breakfast Bonanza Networking 2022 Howell Day & Green Fair Naturalist Walks At Winter Run Activity Center Casual Birder At Manasquan Reservoir

HOWELL – Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey is presenting their 2nd Annual Dementia Awareness and Wellness focused event at Calgo Gardens, in Farmingdale on September 29 from 2 to 6 p.m. Over 30 area professionals and dementia related experts and dementia friendly providers will be on site to provide free resources, consultations, workshops, support, give-aways and even free raﬄe prizes! The focus of this event is to offer caregivers a peaceful and nurturing environment for attendees to learn about the resources available to them while enjoying opportunities for self-care and wellness. Workshops/Presentations and Wellness offerings include: mini chair yoga & reiki by The Yoga Loft, Garden tours, Speakers on Current Trends in Dementia Treatments & Transitioning to a Care Setting; Learn about Gardening for Wellness. Attendees can and shop in eclectic gift shop “The Barn.” The day ends with a light dinner and film featuring PBS Documentary “There is a Bridge” at the Tulip Tree Cafe. Music, healthy snacks, vendor tables and relaxing in the many quaint areas on the beautiful and peaceful grounds of Calgo Gardens will be offered throughout the day. Area seniors, those diagnosed with dementia, their caregivers, professionals and anyone interested are invited to attend. There is no fee to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated.Fordirections, details and a list of workshops and provider and preregistration, visit: ness-and-wellness-daycaregivervolunteers.org/dementia-awareor call 732-505-2273. Pre-registration is required for Yoga and Reiki sessions and for the dinner/film.

HOWELL – The next Breakfast Bonanza Networking, hosted by the Howell Chamber of Commerce, will be held on August 30 from 8 to 9 a.m. at Big City Bagels, Route 9, Aldrich Road. Meet other chamber members, network with local businesses, share what’s happening with your business and any upcoming events/ promotions.Costtoattend is $7 for members, $14 for HOWELL – Join a Monmouth County Park System Naturalist for a laid-back morning bird walk on September 13 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. We’ll meander through the parks for about an hour and a half to see what birds we HOWELL – A Fall Market will be held on November 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Howell Township Municipal Building, 4567 US Highway, Howell. Perfect place to get holiday shopping

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HOWELL – Howell Day is back to Soldier Memorial Park on September 24 from 3 to 8 p.m. They are now accepting applications for vendors. Application deadline is August 26. Profit Vendors: non-food $75 per space; food vendors $150 per space. Non-Profit Vendors: non-food $25 1st space $50 each

Howell Fall Market not yet members whether you eat or not (cash only). Includes coffee/tea and a bagel with butter or cream cheese. If you wish to order a different item, you will have a $6 credit (the additional $1 is gratuity for staff ) and you pay the restaurant the difference over $6. Not yet members are welcome to attend up to two Chamber meetings/events. can find. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy these walks. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. Open to all ages, under 18 with adult. Meet in the Visitor Center Parking Area and adjacent to the Manasquan Reservoir. Walks are approximately 45 minutes and a mile in length. Sturdy shoes and bug spray are highly recommended. The next walk will be held on August 28 from 9 to 10 a.m. additional; food vendor $50 1st space $75 each additional. Applications can be found by visiting: cation-2022.ter/View/6485/Howell-Day-Vendor-Appli-twp.howell.nj.us/DocumentCenEnjoy love music entertainment, free inflatable and mechanical rides, touch-a-truck, demonstrations, fireworks at dusk and more!

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“The Court Street School Education Community Center has incredible historical significance and was declared an oﬃcial historical site in 1995 and the Board of Commissioners is honored to transfer ownership to Freehold Borough at no cost,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “We look forward to seeing the Court Street School grow through their educational programming, community awareness campaigns, and youth engagement to connect with the community in positive ways.”

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The original school was organized in 1915 exclusively for the education of African American children by the Freehold Board of Education. It was a one-room wooden building located just west of the present site. The existing school was constructed in two phases, in 1920 and 1926. All African American children in Freehold were educated at Court Street School from kindergarten through eighth grade until World War II when the school was used as an air raid shelter and a ration station. Under pressure from war veterans, a court order integrated the school and it reopened for kindergarten through third grade in 1949. The school closed in 1974. In 1990, the Court Street School Education Community Center, Inc. was formed as a non-profit, tax-exempt organization, to restore the school for use as an Education Community Center and to preserve it as an African American historic landmark.

County Gives Court Street School To Freehold Borough –Photo courtesy Monmouth County

FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to transfer ownership of the Court Street School to Freehold Borough at no cost to the Borough during their regular meeting on August 11. The Commissioners marked the occasion by presenting Freehold Mayor Kevin Kane, Court Street School Foundation Board members and their President Emeritus Lillie Ham Hendry with a ceremonial key to the Court Street School.

“The Court Street School was a source of great pride to the students who went there, and it was through the efforts of its devoted alumni, especially Miss Lillie Hendry that it was so lovingly preserved,” said Freehold Mayor Kevin A. Kane. “It was built for all the wrong reasons, a segregated school meant to keep people apart, but restored now, and in its second life, it makes up for that by serving for all the right reasons - to bring people together as a community.”

LAKEWOOD – The Arc, Ocean County Chapter will host the 2nd Annual Mini Golf Tournament and Gift Auction on September 24 at Barnacle Bill’s Amusements in Ortley Beach to benefit individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Mini Golf Tournament is an inclusive, family-friendly event open to the community. Single golfers and foursomes can register online at arcocean.org to play an 18-round mini golf game at the iconic miniature golf course. The event is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the Gift Auction and 50/50 Raﬄe closing at noon to announce winners. Pre-registered golfers will receive a participation prize, and the arcade and ice cream shop will be open to guests. For more event details including sponsorship opportunities and how to donate visit THEIR website at arcocean.org or call the Development team at 732-9781414 ext. 204.

BPH is a common condition in which the prostate enlarges as men age, affecting nearly 40 million Americans and 500 million men worldwide. Most men living with BPH symptoms take prescription medications after they’re diagnosed, although these may not provide adequate relief and can cause dizziness, fatigue, and sexual dysfunction.

The UroLift® 2 System treatment offers a mechanical method that yields rapid, lasting relief from BPH, which results from an enlarged prostate that narrows or blocks the urethra. During the outpatient procedure, a device is placed through the obstructed urethra to access the prostate, allowing the surgeon to insert tiny implants on either side of the prostate to hold open the obstructed pathway that blocks urine flow.

Surgeon Troy Sukkerieh, MD, recently performed the fi rst Urolift procedure using the new Urolift device in a Monmouth County hospital setting. The procedure is ideal for those with BPH who experience the urgent need to urinate, diﬃculty starting a urine stream, increased frequency of urination and other symptoms.

GALLOWAY – Honor loved ones lost, and learn more about grief support at National Grief Awareness Day, August 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Camp Edge, 26 Camp Edge Road. This free event is sponsored by Angelic Health Palliative and Hospice Care, and Ranch Hope. It will feature music, a forest walk, rock painting and more.

“The technology allows us to perform the procedure in just a few minutes, so the total time spent at the hospital is two-four hours rather than days,” says Dr. Sukkarieh.

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FREEHOLD – CentraState Medical Center has begun offering patients the lastest UroLift® 2 System that uses the Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure for patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), a non-cancerous condition that can negatively impact a man’s quality of life.

“Left untreated, those with BPH may be at risk for permanent bladder damage, urinary tract infections or other problems that develop over time” added Dr. Sukkarieh. The UroLift System is covered nationally by Medicare and by most major private insurance payors.

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Monmouth County Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Cocaine

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Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer acknowledges the diligent efforts of Assistant Prosecutor Stephen Burke who is handling the case on behalf of the State, and also recognizes the following agencies for their collaborative assistance and cooperation with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force in connection with this investigation and plea agreement with this defendant: Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Asset Forfeiture Unit; Ocean County Regional SWAT Team; United States Drug Enforcement Administration - HIDTA Group 5; Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force; New Jersey State Police - Trafficking Central Unit; New Jersey State Police Teams Unit; New Jersey Air National Guard Counter Drug Task Force; Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Unit; Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force; Matawan Borough Police Department; Matawan Borough Police Department K-9 Unit; Keyport Borough Police Department; Manalapan Township Police Department; Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office; Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office Field Services Unit; Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office K-9 Unit; Barnegat Township Police Department; Brick Township Police Department Street Crimes Unit; Brick Township Police Department Special Response Team; Brick Township Police Department K-9 Unit; Beachwood Borough Police Department; Berkeley Township Police Department; Jackson Township Police Department; Lakewood Township Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit; Lakewood Township Police Department Special Response Team; Lakewood Township Police Department K-9 Unit; Manchester Township Police Department Special Enforcement Team; Ocean Township Police Department (Waretown); Point Pleasant Borough Police Department; South Toms River Police Department; Stafford Township Police Department; Toms River Township Police Department Special Enforcement Unit; Toms River Township Police Department Emergency Services Unit; Toms River Township Police K-9 Unit; Monmouth County Sheriff ’s Office; Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit; Aberdeen Township Police Department; Asbury Park Police Department; Hazlet Township Police Department; Hazlet Township Police Department K-9 Unit; Keansburg Borough Police Department; Marlboro Township Police Department; Middletown Township Police Department; Sea Bright Borough Police Department; Old Bridge Township Police DepartmentBureau of Narcotics; Union Beach Borough Police Department; Union Beach Borough Police Department K-9 Unit; New York City Police Department – 50th Precinct Field Intelligence Office; and the City of New York Office of Special Narcotics Prosecutor

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By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – A Monmouth County man has pleaded guilty to dealing cocaine after a four-month investigation titled “Operation Checkmate” connected him to a drug network. James Hemenway, 43, of Morganville, pled guilty to Conspiracy to Possess Cocaine with Intent to Distribute. At the time of his sentencing on September 23, the State will be recommending a term of seven years New Jersey State Prison. “The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Oﬃce Narcotics Strike Force managed and directed three simultaneous multi-agency investigations into high level cocaine distribution in Ocean, Monmouth, and Middlesex Counties, as well as New York City. During the course of these investigations, approximately 50 additional law enforcement personnel were assigned to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force on a full-time basis. Multiple agencies, both within and outside of Ocean County, assisted in every aspect of all three investigations,” Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. The investigations, identified as “Operation Checkmate,” began in July 2021 and concluded in October of 2021, Billhimer stated. According to oﬃcials, three cocaine networks were responsible for the import of more than three kilograms of cocaine per week into the Ocean, Monmouth, and Middlesex County areas. With surveillance methods and undercover operatives, “Operation Checkmate” was successful with dismantling illicit controlled dangerous substance (CDS) distribution activities in these three counties, as well as New York City. On October 26, 2021, 24 people were arrested for various offenses involving distribution of drugs. In addition, 24 search warrants were executed resulting in the seizure of more than four kilograms of cocaine, over 15 pounds of marijuana, in excess of $650,000, seven firearms (three handguns, three “ghost guns,” and one pistol grip shotgun), 10 vehicles and additional illegal narcotics. On October 26, 2021, a court authorized search warrant was executed on Hemenway’s home in Morganville as well as two cars. As a result, detectives seized about 130 grams of cocaine and $29,000. Hemenway was brought to the Ocean County Jail, and later released as a consequence of New Jersey Bail Reform.

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By Alyssa Riccardi MANALAPAN – A Monmouth County man has been criminally charged for defrauding victims of at least $1 million in an investment fraud scheme, as well as fraudulently obtaining a loan meant for small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials said. Anthony Mastroianni Jr., 48, of Manalapan, was charged in a five-count complaint with wire and mail fraud. According to officials, Mastroianni consented to being permanently barred by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) back in 2016. This prohibited him from acting as a broker or intermediary in securities transactions. Despite that debarment, Mastroianni defrauded victim investors, many of whom were senior citizens, between January 2017 and August 2022. Officials said he would falsely claim that he would generate large investment profits for them through his By Chris Lundy BRIELLE – A former Ocean Township Police Officer was sentenced to probation and a fine for theft and forgery related to his real estate job he did on the side. Cory R. Cole, 52, of Brielle was sentenced to three years of probation, after paying $8,400 in restitution to two victims. Cole had previously resigned from the police department.

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The charges and allegations contained in the complaint are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Monmouth Man Accused Of Bilking Seniors For $1M he submitted the letter to secure a $425,000 loan he used to purchase a property on Borrie Avenue in Brielle. Further, he retained $4,200 in security deposits from tenants at two separate properties on Fisk Avenue in Brielle. Police said he claimed they owed money in unpaid utility bills. Cole forged a bill from New Jersey Natural Gas falsely indicating that they had an outstanding balance. Cole also forged a lease for a different property for one of his tenants so that they could satisfy residency requirements for the Brielle School District, police said.

The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Oﬃce said Cole had forged a letter from his former matrimonial attorney in order to falsely assert that a judgment she had against him for unpaid attorney’s fees had been satisfied, and

Convictions on criminal charges of this nature are commonly punishable by terms of up to life in state prison. Despite the charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, following a trial at which the defendant has all of the trial rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and State law. company, Global Business Development & Consulting Corp. Instead, Mastroianni used victim funds on personal expenses such as household rent, automobile payments, credit card bills and cash withdrawals. Mastroianni defrauded 10 victims out of $1 million, oﬃcials said. Additionally, Mastroianni submitted a false and fraudulent application in order to get $96,300 from a federal COVID-19 emergency relief loan (Cares Act Loan) which is meant for distressed small businesses. He proceeded to misuse the loan to make personal purchases and cash withdrawals, oﬃcials said. Each count of mail and wire fraud carries a maximum potential punishment of 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000, or twice the gross loss or gain caused by the offense.

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On August 17, Hazlet Police responded to a home on Middle Road shortly after midnight and found Nikoi Kotey unresponsive in a bedroom. He was brought to Jersey Shore University Medical Center where he was pronounced dead around 5:45 p.m. yesterday. According to authorities, Ernest Kotey had broken in to the home at the back entrance where he confronted his father and proceeded to physically attacked him

Monmouth County Man Arrested For Killing Father causing fatal injuries. Ernest then attacked his aunt, grabbing her by the throat. She was able to free herself and escape the house, oﬃcials said. Ernest was arrested at the scene and later transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI), where he remains lodged. If anyone has information about this incident, they are urged to contact Prosecutor’s Oﬃce Detective Brian Migliorisi at 800-533-7443 or Hazlet Police Department Detective Tristao at 732-264-6565.

By Alyssa Riccardi HAZLET – A man has been arrested and criminally charged after breaking into his father’s home and attacking two relatives, resulting in one death, oﬃcials said. Ernest K. Kotey, 43, has been charged with fi rst-degree Murder, second-degree Burglary, and second-degree Domestic Violence Strangulation in connection with the death of Nikoi Kotey, 77, as well as injuring a 67-year-old female.

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A Caregiver Agreement is a written contract entered into between a person needing care and a person providing care. Usually, the Caregiver Agreement is between an adult child and a parent, a relative or a friend. Through the use of a Caregiver Agreement, the disabled or elderly person can transfer money to family members as compensation rather than as a gift. A properly prepared Agreement specifically lists what services the child is to provide to the parent and at what price.

The Agreement must be in writing and entered into before the compensated services are rendered. Since the caregiver child is getting “paid” they must report the income for tax purposes. In some cases, the parent may be able to deduct the payments as a medical expense. The advantages of having a Caregiver Agreement include establishing clear caregiver compensation, providing a practical housing arrangement and assisting a Medicaid plan. Family members overwhelmingly provide the care for elderly and disabled loved ones at home. Although it’s a labor of love, taking care of ailing loved ones also has a market value, meaning that caretakers can be paid as a way to protect assets. It’s only fair that the child who is caring for the parent should be paid for the services. When a caregiver’s compensation is memorialized in a legal document, allegations by other siblings are minimized because the contract spells out the details. Further, to protect family relationships, it’s recommended that all family members agree with the Arrangement even if they are not parties to the agreement.Byhaving a Caregiver Agreement, the parent may be able to avoid a nursing facility by providing for the parent to be able to remain in the parent’s home or the home of the caregiver instead of a nursing facility. A Caregiver Agreement can also be part of a Medicaid plan. As long as the Agreement is correctly drafted, and both parties abide by its terms, funds payable to the caregiver under the Agreement will accelerate Medicaid eligibility. Since payments are made for the services rendered, they should not be treated as gifts. This will thwart Medicaid penalties as a result of giving money directly to the caregiver child. Since caregiver agreements transfer money over a period of time, they are better entered into sooner rather than later. The child should consider the following points if the child feels uncomfortable about taking money to care for the parent: A third-party caregiver would get paid for caring and giving room and board to the parent; If the parent were to apply for Medicaid, money that the child could have been paid for legitimately caring for their parent will instead be paid to the nursing home as part of a Medicaid spend down. A proper Caregiver Agreement can be a valuable elder-law planning tool in the right circumstances. Contact our oﬃce to see if a Caregiver Agreement makes sense for you.

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Some suggest pickle juice for the morning after a night of drinking… I don’t know about that one, but I do think it could defi nitely help you recover from a workout or associated leg cramps. That’s probably its #1 folk remedy use. Perhaps a few spoonfuls in a cup of water could help someone with mild leg cramps. However, I wouldn’t drink it straight up if you are prone to heartburn or have an ulcer. Pickle juice contains a lot of sodium, and some believe that it triggers reflexes that essentially shut off misfi ring neurons quickly, thereby alleviating cramps. We all probably have a dusty, sealed jar of old pickles that we’ve forgotten about, and if you’re like me, it’s probably sitting in the back corner of our fridge waiting for a sandwich! Make sure yours are fresh, and in date, and if you eat these little guys, eat them in moderation because of the high sodium content. If you don’t like the taste of pickle juice straight up, you could pour a few teaspoonfuls into your salad dressing.

1. Pickles Help Digestion. On some level, the lactobacillus content (while low) still provides a beneficial aid to your intestinal health. If you have an upset stomach, abdominal cramps or low stomach acid production (hypochlorhydria), the acidity of a small amount of pickle juice may restore proper pH, which in turn causes digestive troubles to subside.

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Pickles are fermented cucumbers (that have been pickled in salt water). Get it? The pickles are pickled! (A little pickle pun never hurt anyone!) The fact is pickle juice is loaded with minerals, only 2 carbs, and 1 gram of fiber. In most cases, the water even contains healthy probiotic strains. In some states, like North Carolina where my daughter lives, pickle juice is held in high regard! So much so, that there is an annual pickle festival! When dining out in NC, many restaurants have pickle juice mixed with soda on the menu. There’s a drink called a “Pickleback Shot” which combines pickle brine with whiskey! There are all kinds of specialty drinks depending on where you live. So, while it may sound like face-puckering thought, pickle juice is utilized for many quick fi xes! As for its medicinal benefits, here are 3 pretty cool ways pickle juice can improve your wellness:

2. Pickles Help Leg Cramps. Have a cramp? Pickle juice is a popular folk remedy that supposedly relieves muscle cramps (or reduces intensity), in under a minute of consumption! Like, almost immediately! It works incredibly fast and is faster than water alone when it comes to reducing muscle cramps. It probably works faster than things like Gatorade or other similar sports drinks!

New Jerseyans have the option to enroll in Hudson County Community College’s Nursing Program, a two-year, full-time associate degree program in Jersey City designed to prepare learners for careers as registered nurses. Participants complete clinical placements to gain on-the-job nursing experience and prepare for roles as nurses in hospitals and other health care settings. The program offers evening, weekend, and daytime class schedules to accommodate working learners and learners with families.

“This initiative is another way in which my Administration is working to give more residents access to high-quality education and training that will lead to good-paying jobs and successful careers. Investing in our residents will not only give them the opportunity to create a better life for themselves and their families, but will also help meet employers’ needs and promote economic development throughout the state.”

“Sworn members of law enforcement are rightfully supposed to be held to a higher standard of conduct, not only on the job, but off – and this defendant’s actions were reflective of a troubling ease and willingness

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Participants who find jobs earning above a specific income threshold will repay the cost of their tuition over time. Any loan balance remaining after five years will be forgiven for borrowers in good standing. To help them succeed throughout the program, participants will also receive living stipends and free wraparound supports, including access to an emergency aid fund and mental health counseling services. Under the program, students will not have to repay the living stipends or wraparound supports. The loans are intended to be a last-dollar option, allowing students to maximize the free resources available to them to minimize the amount they need to repay.

FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is inviting families of Monmouth County 9/11 victims to participate in the Monmouth County September 11 Memorial Ceremony, which will be held at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook at 460 Ocean Boulevard, Atlantic Highlands, NJ on September 11 at 9 a.m.

Government: Continued From Page 6 in high-growth sectors to promote economic growth in New Jersey. “With today’s launch of Pay It Forward, New Jersey is the first state in the nation to model this innovative approach that will help residents obtain family-sustaining jobs and then pay their success forward by supporting future cohorts of students,” said Governor Murphy.

Members of the New Jersey CEO Council, a coalition of CEOs from some of the state’s largest and most widely recognized companies, provided corporate contributions of approximately $5 million to the Pay It Forward Program. The State added to this commitment with appropriations of $5 million in Fiscal Year 2022 and $2.5 million in Fiscal Year 2023. The CEO Council is made up of the CEOs of BD, Campbell Soup Company, Johnson & Johnson, Merck & Co., Prudential Financial, PSEG, RWJBarnabas Health, and Verizon. After a thorough due diligence process, the New Jersey Pay It Forward Program selected a set of inaugural training providers with high-quality, industry-recognized training programs and a track record of strong employment outcomes, employer relationships, and experience serving learners from diverse backgrounds.

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Learners can also enroll in New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Cybersecurity Professional Bootcamp, a 10-month, part-time, online training program designed to prepare learners for cybersecurity careers. This course, which includes topics such as computer networking, cloud security, network security, and Python, takes place on nights and weekends to better serve the needs of working learners and learners with Finally,families.NewJerseyans have the option to enroll in Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) or Welding courses at Camden County College. Classes take place at Camden County Technical School’s Sicklerville Campus or Pennsauken Campus. Both programs, which meet in-person on weekday evenings, are nine-month, part-time courses with strong completion and job placement outcomes.

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“The Board of County Commissioners would like to invite the families of those who lost their lives during this tragedy to not only attend, but to participate in the County’s memorial ceremony,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “It is our responsibility to continue to remember those who lost loved ones and to honor the memory of those who perished.”

The New Jersey Pay It Forward Program plans to partner with additional training providers in the coming Interestedmonths.participants can learn more at njpayitforward.org to lie, cheat, and steal from the very people who relied on him for the basic need of housing,” Acting Prosecutor Lori Linskey said. “His actions were not reflective of the overwhelming majority of responsible and dedicated police oﬃcers across the county, yet they nonetheless necessitated appropriate repercussions.”“Everyyear,the County personally invites families of those who lost their lives on 9/11, but we know that people may move or there could be extended family who would like to help honor their loved ones,” said Commissioner Ross F. Licitra, liaison to the Monmouth County Park System. “We invite families to contact our oﬃces if they are interested in participating in the memorial ceremony.”

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HOWELL – The Howell Elks will be holding their Charity Ball “Silver Soiree” on October 1. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner and dancing to follow. Cost is $50. Howell Elks Charity Ball “Silver Soiree” Formal attire/black tie optional. Music by Contraband. Tickets avaible at the bar. For more information, contact Connie at 732-259-9666.

To help support Dine On Us, come out to their Celebrity Golf Invitational on September 8, enter their Celebrity Golf Invitational Island Resort raﬄe ending that same day, and join them at their Chef’s Tasting At The Beach on October 2. For full details visit dineonus.org/events.

OCEAN COUNTY – Members of the non-profit group Dine On Us are extremely excited with the success of their recent events even as they plan out their next one. Dine On Us is on a mission to provide dining and entertainment opportunities for our active military families who are not able to do so due to economic hardships.

Celebrity Golf Invitational To Raise Money For Soldiers

According to the State, the EV Tourism program provides funding for chargers at tourist locations across the state, encouraging residents and out-of-state travelers to choose NJ to charge up and unwind at one of New Jersey’s many destinations, whether a downtown, shore or historic site.

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“I want to commend our Engineering Division, Planning Division and NorthStar Strategies for their steadfast work on the applications to bring this project to the residents and visitors of Monmouth County,” said DirectorInstallationArnone.and availability of the charging stations will be announced at a later date. For news and alerts from Monmouth County, visit visitmonmouth.com

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Some active enlisted military families are on a pay scale low enough to qualify them for government assisted programs like food stamps and WIC. They were living in poverty prior to the COVID pandemic even with an additional second income. As soon as the pandemic hit, the spouse had to quit his/her job or quarantine off base for two weeks before he/she was able to return home.

–The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce that the County has been awarded a reimbursement grant through the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption and tourism through investments in EV chargers on County “Monmouthproperty.County is thrilled to assist visitors and residents who have electric vehicles by offering six dual port level chargers in downtown Freehold by the Hall of Records and the County Health Department and another six dual port level chargers at Seven Presidents Park in Long Branch as part of the New Jersey Bureau of Public Utilities Electric Vehicle Tourism Program,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “This project will help those who have electric vehicles have

To recap, the KW Red Day Bowl-A-Thon results started us off strong by allowing the group to purchase 165 custom gift card packages for Active Military Families. Additionally, the group’s first Surf & Turf event brought in $5,000 that was put towards purchasing an additional 35 gift card care packages. Each care package was valued at $300 and with upcoming 2022 events and the Christmas season on the way, the organization is aiming high to gain more funds to further our mission of rolling out another round of care packages to active New Jersey military families in the area for a holiday season they will never forget.

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The Monmouth County Historical Commission has released its 2023 grant applications for the History Regrant Program and the Historic Preservation Grant Program. The Historical Commission will offer in-person and virtual workshops to explain the application process to eligible nonprofit organizations orTwomunicipalities.typesofgrants are available through the 2023 History Regrant Program: General Operating Support (GOS) for historical organizations’ overall expenses or Special Project (SP) funding for local history projects and programs that are open and accessible to the public. The Historic Preservation Grants provide matching funds with a minimum of $500 and $10,000 maximum to restore historic buildings owned by organizations or municipalities.

The workshop for the Monmouth County History Regrant Program is scheduled for 7 p.m. on September 12. The workshop for Renee Thomaier Retired New Jersey Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator

“On behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, we would like to thank the Monmouth County residents and municipalities for your due diligence in restoring and preserving Monmouth County historical structures,” said Commissioner Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the Historical Commission. “The County is dedicated to providing funds to those organizations who help maintain and preserve our history through the History Regrant and Historic Preservation Grant Programs.”

the Historic Preservation Grant Program will be held at 6 p.m. on September 26. Both workshops are offered in-person or remotely via Cisco WebEx. Participants must register for the link to the workshops by contacting Executive Director John Fabiano at john. fabiano@co.monmouth.nj.us.The2023HistoryRegrant Program is made possible with funds provided by the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the NJ Department of State. The goal of the program is to strengthen local history organizations, inspire projects to preserve and contribute to the local historic record and increase public awareness and participation in local history programming.

The Monmouth County Historical Commission was established by what was previously known as the Board of Chosen Freeholders in August 1988 for the preservation and conservation of Monmouth County history. The Commission’s principal programs provide grants, maintain historic buildings and support history programming in order to preserve Monmouth County’s rich and diverse historic legacy. For more about Monmouth County’s Historical Commission visit the County’s website at visitmonmouth.com. their mouths. They then cover the spot as if they deposited food. How smart is that! The gray tree squirrel is one of the few mammalian species able to descend a tree head fi rst. Raccoons are another species able to do so. Eastern gray squirrels can breed two times a year, with the first litter being born in February or March and the second litter arriving in June or July. The gestation period is approximately 44 days. The younger and less experienced females will normally have one litter a year, in the spring. A typical litter will consist of one to four young who are weaned at around 10 weeks. Their eyes will open anywhere from 21 to 42 days. Only one in four babies will survive to one year. Their predators are hawks, raccoons, foxes, domestic and feral cats, snakes, owls, and dogs. The information for this article from was gathered through multiple sources so statistics may vary slightly. To reach me please call 732-244-2768. It is illegal to possess or relocate wildlife for any reason without the proper New Jersey State and/or federal permits.

Applicants Sought For History Grants

The deadline to declare intent to apply for the Monmouth County History Regrant Program is October 1, and the completed application is due on October 31. The Historic Preservation Grant Program application is due on November 4.

JERSEY SHORE - The Eastern Gray Tree Squirrel is native to North America, but in some areas in the world, Europe, in particular, they are regarded as an invasive species. The gray squirrel is the most common in our area. They are a diurnal species, active in the daytime, as opposed to the flying squirrel, also very present in New Jersey, which are nocturnal, active at night. Neither of them hibernate. The gray squirrel is a scatter-hoarder, meaning it hoards food in numerous small caches to recover later. It’s estimated that squirrels make several thousand caches each season. They possess very accurate spatial memory for the location of such caches. They use landmarks to retrieve them. That’s not to say they will not steal food from other squirrels’ caches. Squirrels will sometimes pretend to bury food if they think they are being watched by other animals. They do this by preparing a spot as usual, digging a hole, and miming the placement of food. In fact, the food is never placed in the spot, but concealed in

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) : Do a little soul-searching if you feel down. During the week, surround yourself with interesting people and mingle with key influencers. It can improve your mood to have lively conversations and take an interest in others.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): This is a good time to focus on research and making public appearances. Add new contacts to your phone and build up your bank account. In the week ahead, you can grow closer to a loved one or ally.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Never poke a sleeping dragon. You might need to tiptoe around a few people with short tempers in the week ahead. However, you should also be able to make some timely purchases and connect with a cool crew.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) : Mentor and be mentored to share helpful knowledge. Your flair for fashion or great people skills might come in handy in the upcoming week. Find ways to enhance your world without going overboard.

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