2022-10-22 - The Howell Times

Six Acres Of Land Preserved

Rink Renovations To Offer New Spin On Skating

The Township purchased six acres of land for preservation near Deerwood Park. The parcel lies adjacent to Liberty Haven Farm.

By Alyssa Riccardi

HOWELL – Howell Township and the Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF) have purchased nearly six acres of land near Deerwood Park for preservation.

Being heavily wooded, the parcel of land contains wetlands as well as a portion of a Category 1 stream Quail Creek. This newly acquired land will be left untouched and (Land - See Page 3)

An aerial map of Deerwood Park on Lakewood Allenwood Road highlights the recently acquired land.

Resident Wins Public Records Lawsuit Against Howell

By Stephanie Faughnan

HOWELL A Monmouth County

Superior Court judge ordered township officials to turn over public records to a local resident who requested them more than a year ago.

Kathi Novak said she followed guidelines under the Open Public Records Act (“OPRA”) to secure a copy of a Developer’s Agreement referenced at

the governing body’s September 14, 2021 meeting. The Township Council voted down the resolution approving execution of the agreement with 6461 Route 9, Howell, LLC for construction of the Fountains, an age-restricted residential project.

“I’ve lived in Howell for 38 years,” said Novak. “My interest was proximity to my own home and the fact that they (town-

ship officials) would not release the Developer’s Agreement before it was voted on. I felt like they were hiding something and didn’t want people to ask questions about it.”

Novak claimed that Joe Clark, in his capacity as township attorney, was adamant about his refusal to let anyone from the public see the agreement.

By Stephanie Faughnan

HOWELL – Township officials have already invoked on sorely needed repairs to ensure the fi rst of two roller rinks at Deerwood Park no longer falls through the cracks. The second rink may ultimately put a different “spin” on alternative recreational offerings in the Ramtown section of the community.

“Both outdoor street hockey/inline skating rinks were extensively used in years past, but were underutilized lately,” said Township Business Administrator Joe Clark. “We had a local resident reach out regarding use of the rink for practice for the roller derby team he coaches.”

Nick A. Ficorelli II serves as the vice president of the Jersey Junior Roller Derby Thrashers and said he contacted Clark after the Jackson Skating Center announced their plans to close their doors. New owners decided to shut down the facility until they completed renovations.

The Thrashers are a league of skaters that range in age from 8-17 and desperately needed a local venue for practice sessions. This weekend, the team has a bout in Hanover, Pennsylvania.

“I’ve lived in Howell for more than 15 years,” said Ficorelli. “I remembered there were two hockey rinks in Deerwood Park, which is also known as the ‘Purple Park.’”

(Skating - See Page 4) (Resident - See Page 2)

–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan

The roller rink closest to the parking lot in Deerwood Park is being repaired to make it more usable. The second rink may be slated for an alternative recreational activity next year.

–Photo by Alyssa Riccardi

–Photo courtesy Howell Township

Resident:

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“He said that the only way I could get it is if the council voted and approved the agreement,” Novak added. “Then, it’s over – once they’ve approved it, there’s no time for questions because it’s a done deal.”

Attorney Walter Luers represented Novak in her lawsuit against the township and Dwayne M. Harris, in his capacity as

municipal clerk and the township’s record custodian. Caitlan Harney, Esq. served as legal counsel for the township and Harris.

In a sixteen-page legal opinion, Judge Lisa P. Thorton included the relevant facts of the property in question that led to the OPRA request and subsequent lawsuit.

Issues with the developer date back to 2003 when Howell Township first made an agreement with MGD Holdings How, L.L.C. (currently 6461 Route 9 Howell, LLC). That

dispute dealt with the developer’s objections to the township’s affordable housing plan. As part of the agreement, MGD Holdings agreed to limit its development.

The Planning Board considered and approved various preliminary plans in January 2017. The developer received Final Major Site Plan approval to build 100 residential units in four, four-story buildings in March 2018.

When the resolution to approve the Developer’s Agreement was brought to the

Township Council on September 14, 2021, Judge Thorton said the meeting minutes indicated the governing body engaged in a “spirited” discussion.

According to Judge Thorton, members of the governing body expressly stated the reason they didn’t approve the Developer’s Agreement had nothing to do with the terms and conditions expressed in it. Instead, they objected to the development of the property, an issue that had been decided nearly two decades ago.

“The arguments were what drew me in, as the council was not unanimous on the vote on the developer’s agreement,” said Novak. “I wanted to see why they kept voting down the agreement and why Deputy Mayor Pamela Richmond said she was going to ‘play politics’ and vote with the Dems.”

Harney, representing the town and the town’s clerk, argued that the unsigned Developer’s Agreement should be characterized as a “draft document protected by the decisional process privilege” because it was drafted prior to the Township Council’s fi nal decision.

Judge Thorton wrote that when the governing body voted at the September 14, 2021 meeting, the Developer’s Agreement was a fi nal document that had been “prepared, reviewed and modified by the Township Attorney and Engineering Department and recommended for approval.”

After citing several reasons the document should have been provided under OPRA, Judge Thorton said it should have been disclosed under common law. Novak had a public interest in the Developer’s Agreement as a Howell resident.

The township was ordered to provide the Developer’s Agreement to Novak’s attorney and did so. However, a lot has changed since Novak fi rst requested the document a year ago.

Representatives of 6461 Route 9, Howell, LLC sued the township last year for what they saw as attempts to thwart the project’s development. Howell was ordered to pay $130,353 as part of a settlement and authorize a Developer’s Agreement.

Howell not only incurred legal fees for its defense of Novak’s lawsuit. The court order also requires the township to pay the local resident’s attorney’s fees.

A request for comment submitted to Howell Township officials has not been answered as of press time.

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protected from any future developments in order to offer a home for local wildlife and green

“Land acquisitions come to fruition through many different pathways, and MCF plays a variety of roles in preserving the land – sometimes providing funding, other times facilitating the process by guiding a municipality through the steps, in some cases bringing together partners, or sometimes a combination of all of the above,” said Karen Keene, MCF Director of Development. “The journey to land preservation can be complicated and slow, in some cases unique even – such as this one, but the result is always a victory to be celebrated by all involved, and all who benefit.”

The six acres of persevered land was able to be obtained due to what MCF says is a mitigation measure called diversion. The land was preserved through the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Green Acres program in Howell and was impacted by a New Jersey American Water (NJAW) water main infrastructure project.

Following DEP policies, officials settled on an agreement to acquire and protect these six acres.

“The entire Council agrees that our partnership with MCF has been one of the most fruitful and rewarding that the Township has,” Howell officials said in a statement. “Through a great combination of teamwork and insight, we have preserved acre upon acre of open space. And with every acre

preserved, we receive dividends in the form of fresh air, wooded lands, open vistas, clean water, wildlife habitat, you name it.

All of these factors enhance the quality of life in our Township. We look forward to working with MCF for many more years; we’ve only just begun.”

Phase 2 of the water main infrastructure project began back in 2020 installing about 20,000 more feet of a new watermain in the Township as well as 25 new fi re hydrants along the pipeline route. The first phase was completed in 2018, installing 18,500 feet of new transmission main.

The project impacted about 0.61 acres of parkland within parts of the Municipal Complex and Alfred C. Sauer Park at Echo Lake in Howell; both are lands on the DEP’s Recreation and Open Space Inventory (ROSI) that have benefited from Green Acres funding.

After reviewing the project and looking for possible alternate routes, the DEP ultimately authorized the major diversion project and ruled compensation by NJAW was required elsewhere.

According to the MCF, “DEP Green Acres policies require that compensation for a major diversion address both the fair market value and the area of the land being diverted through the dedication of replacement land or funds for the future purchase of replacement land within Howell, following preset ratios.”

Additionally, compensation is necessary for any trees of at least six-inch diameter at breast height (4.5 feet) that will be removed as part of the diversion. Replacement trees

must be planted or a comparable wooded replacement.

After learning the number of trees and acreage that would be impacted by the NJAW project, DEP determined a total compensation value exceeding $200,000 for this diversion. MCF stated that the Category 1 stream on this parcel mandates the highest DEP protection.

During this time, Howell Township and MCF were presented with the opportunity to purchase the six acres near Deerwood Park. The DEP allowed the Township

to use all of diversion funds towards the acquisition.

“It was the DEP’s opinion that the protection of additional land that contained existing mature forest offered a greater public benefit than offering less funding for land while working to replant trees throughout ROSI lands in Howell. The Township contributed the balance of the cost for the acquisition,” Keene said. “In the end, the public will benefit from updated drinking water main infrastructure and additional permanently protected green space!”

DEGRAFF

Skating

Ficorelli said he checked out both rinks and discovered one had a few potholes and cracks. The second rink had a split right down the middle. Undoubtedly, uneven pavements and holes in the surface represented potential safety hazards for even the most skilled skaters.

The good news was that although the rinks weren’t in great condition, Ficorelli didn’t see them as awful. Instead, he found they had some potential and contacted township authorities for help.

“Joe (Clark) thanked me for bringing up the issue and said the town had already talked about revitalizing one of the rinks,” Ficorelli shared. “They wanted to get it in shape for use by roller derby teams, adult or junior roller hockey teams, or even family skate nights.”

Clark acknowledged his conversation with Ficorelli and said municipal employees examined both rinks and decided to invest in one this year to bring it up to usable condition. The

business administrator credited the dialogue with the resident for “dovetailing perfectly” with plans for park improvements.

“We are still trying to determine what to do with the second rink,” said Clark.

“We have several options ranging from a repair of the rink to decommissioning it and using it for basketball courts.”

Director of Public Works Paul Novello directed the repairs to the first rink, noting that the window of opportunity was closing due to weather constraints. Novello immediately contacted a vendor that the town works with regarding the materials, processes, and preparation work needed to repair the rink.

“I took a couple of pictures and passed them on and discussed what we needed to do on the phone,” Novello said.

“The vendor came out to the site and told us how to prepare the rink for the repairs. Our department guys jumped right on it.”

Meanwhile, the public works director admitted that this particular project brought a smile to his face. He has personal reasons for understanding the

value of the municipal asset and what it meant to the community.

“I was excited when I heard that a roller derby team would be using the rink,” Novello shared. “My ex-wife Carolyn and my daughter, Gina, did junior roller derby.”

Gina, 19, made it to Junior Roller Derby Association (JRDA) US World Team in 2020. She participated under the “Takedown Diva” moniker. She’s now settled in at Mississippi State University, studying interior design.

According to national statistics, roller rinks across the country have shut down because skating appeared to be a thing of the past. Most recently, the activity has resurged, and even the most casual skaters need a safer place than sidewalks or parking lots to hit the pavement.

Access to the skating rink under repair was locked up last weekend. That left a family of brothers planning to play roller hockey at the second rink.

“We only get to play every six months or so,” said Aharon Rosenberg, 19. “There’s five of us, and we love that there’s a place to play.”

Wounded Warrior Parade Provides anks To Veterans

By Bob Vosseller

JACKSON – A parade and a full day of honor was held for veterans as they were thanked for their service.

The Wounded Warrior Parade involved veterans being escorted from the Jackson Justice Complex to the Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club. The parade had transport vehicles, an honor guard, and public officials. Spectators waved flags and held banners to show their support as the parade passed by. Refreshments and free range time were available at the club.

WWII Marine veteran Anthony Isiena of Howell was enjoying a cup of coffee and some of the baked goods put out at the gathering point for the parade before it started. He had a cane but only due to his recent cataract surgery.

“I was all over the place during my service. I was at the Guadalcanal, Japan and China. I was supposed to have gone to Okinawa but they sent me to Guam,” he said.

Isiena suffered a concussion during his service and lost his memory. “I didn’t know who I was. I didn’t even know I was in the service.” He recovered and now, even at this advanced age, recalls his time in service.

While not present for the escort, Air Force Lt. Col. Anne Maker, 67, of Browns Mills once again made it to the Pistol Club Range that followed the parade. She spoke to The Jackson Times prior to the event and noted her service at Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan and her work with a Combat Veteran Support Group at the East Orange Veterans Administration Hospital.

“I’ve participated in Warrior Day before in Jackson. It is a time to get together with other veterans and to see how we are all doing and just be together and enjoy the day,” she said.

Maker suffers from PTSD. She is part of a group “that is primarily Vietnam veterans and some Korean War veterans, some Afghan-Iraq veterans and we meet once a week every Friday. It was primarily a PTSD group but since Covid we haven’t met and they are still trying to work out how we can get back together again.”

Maker said, “I joined the Air force in 1976 and I retired in 2016 so I have not quite 40 years. The fi rst 20 years were during peace time with no deployments but then in ’97 I went to Bosnia and in 2006 I went to Quatar and went back there in 2013 and was in Bagram in August of 2009 until May of 2010. This was primarily the Air Force reserve although I did a lot of active-duty time with deployments and other things.”

She said events like this were “fairly important because it gives me the opportunity to meet with other veterans and build some comradery.” She said she was also part of a

OPINIONS & COMMENTARY

National Abortion Legality Is On The Ballot

Could a ban on abortion really happen? Some say that it’s far-fetched, but some say it’s closer to reality than we ever believed. I mentioned in a previous editorial that this is a topic that will go back and forth forever.

The Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision said that there is no federal right to an abortion granted by the Constitution. Some believe this allowed states to make the decision to legalize it or ban it. This is true, but that statement intentionally leaves out a very important detail: Federal laws overpower state laws. That means if Congress decides to ban abortion across the country, that would become the law of the land. If Congress decides to allow it across the country, that becomes law. A state couldn’t change that.

In this election, our members of the House of Representatives are on

the ballot. The readership of newspapers served by Micromedia Publications cover the 2nd and 4th Congressional districts. I felt it was appropriate to list the candidates’ opinions. I took these statements from their websites.

Jefferson Van Drew (R-2nd): “The integrity of the Court and its decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade must be respected, and we must come together to reject the latest attempts by those who disagree with today’s decision to abolish or pack the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court made the right decision to return this issue to the states so they can create their own laws regarding abortion. Here in New Jersey, we must continue to speak out and fight against Governor Murphy’s radical policies that call for taxpayer funded partial birth abortions.”

Tim Alexander (Democrat challenger, 2nd District): “It is a sad day in

America. This decision by an extremist faction of justices is unconscionable. The outright rejection of precedent and disregard for the Fourth and Ninth Amendments’ protection of unenumerated rights is appalling. It is not the place of our government to interfere with anyone’s control over their body. This decision will cost women their lives.

Congress must take immediate action to protect women’s reproductive rights, and to stave off future attacks on our other rights that are now vulnerable.”

Chris Smith (R-4th): “For decades - right up to this very moment - abortion advocates have gone to extraordinary lengths to ignore, trivialize, and cover up the battered baby victim,” said Rep. Smith. “Today, at long last, Justice Alito writing for the majority of the U.S. Supreme Court has reversed Roe (and Casey) and has returned the power to lawmakers to sig-

E DITORIALnificantly regulate or even prohibit abortion.”

Matt Jenkins (Democrat challenger, 4 th District): “The GOP is looking to control and subjugate half the population. It is time to codify Roe into federal law for the safety of all women across this country. We are all equal under the law. Equality is only achieved through the freedom to control our own bodies, lives, and futures. Birth control is health care. Affordable access to birth control is a right, not a privilege. Healthcare is a decision between a patient and their doctor. The government has no business in the exam room.”

In addition to these above statements, I would encourage you to look into what some of this language really means. What is a “partial birth abortion,” for example? It’s a political termnot a medical term - dating back 40 years. It would take

Letters To The Editor

chapters to explain it here.

You also need to look into the details of any potential ban. Most allow abortions in case of rape or incest. Some bans allow it if the pregnancy could hurt or kill the mother.

For example, Smith proposed a bill that would ban abortion after 20 weeks, because that’s when he said a fetus can feel pain. Abortion would still be allowed under this bill in the case of rape, incest, or danger to the mother (although there’s some further requirements defi ning rape).

If we continue with the idea that states make the decision regarding access, it’s generally believed that New Jersey is so blue, abortion will be legal here forever.

However, Gov. Phil Murphy only won by a slim margin in 2021, indicating that the state is getting redder (or maybe that Murphy is just unlikable). Regardless, it wouldn’t be a stretch to assume that our next governor

is a Republican.

I get the feeling that a lot of Republicans in New Jersey don’t vote in gubernatorial polls because they figure their vote won’t matter.

The 2021 GOP candidate, Jack Ciattarelli, polled better the farther right his rhetoric was.

So, if 2025’s GOP candidate is an ultra conservative candidate, they could excite enough of the red-blooded New Jerseyans and bring them to the polls.

State lawmakers are overwhelmingly Dem, but again, that could change. My point is that abortion is on the ballot even if it’s not expressly spoken.

The midterm elections tend to be based on how popular the president is, but abortion rights might be the undercurrent that changes things.

Chris Lundy News Editor

Can “Lakewood Charlie” Ever Tell The Truth?

My opponent, the former mayor of Lakewood, tells you

#1 Barnegat is overdeveloped.

False: Barnegat is still 40% open space.

#2 Taxes are up every year. Barnegat has had the lowest increase in municipal taxes (average $25 a year a house PER YEAR) LOWER than any nearby town. Recent developments have saved the average homeowner $$ hundreds in property taxes a year.

#3Roads

Most major roads in Barnegat are COUNTY roads, however Barnegat has a list of small roads that will be addressed. West Bay Avenue from Sandpiper to Route 9 is

scheduled to be repaved very shortly by the County.

#4 Water Pressure

Work has just been completed on an additional water pressure link and a new water tower is planned.

#5 Big lie: the town picks the commercial developments.

The town cannot pick what stores come to town; my opponent knows that.

#6 The town told residents not to read Barnegat social media

WOW!! Members of the committee have asked residents at a Town Hall meeting, that if they have a township question call us. “We are here to answer your questions. You may not get correct answers on Facebook.”

AL Bille Township Committee Member and Candidate

Don’t Trust Kathy Eagan

Anyone who’s been paying any amount of attention to the Toms River School Board in recent years knows not to trust Kathy Eagan. She was embroiled in the costly and embarrassing superintendent hiring fiasco. She was one of the main reasons we had to spend money trying to fi nd a candidate who was literally right under our noses.

Council member Dan Rodrick called Eagan to try to get her to influence the rest of the committee picking a superintendent. Gee, why do you think she was picked as a mole? Maybe because he knows she has no scruples and will do whatever she is asked to do

by another politician?

It’s obvious to anyone who watches the board meetings that Eagan does nothing but sit around and vote the way her political bosses tell her to.

Eagan’s campaign is being run by former board member Christopher Raimann, who is still trying to manipulate the board. When he was on the board, he was accused of leaking sensitive documents. And now he is giving Eagan orders.

She’s also getting marching orders from board member Lisa Contessa, who just got a free county job for her patronage.

That’s why I’m voting for Daynne Glover. She’s a parent of two kids in the district and has no political aspirations. She’s not a politician. She has no donations

from deep pocketed people so she owes no favors. She has no conflicts so she can actually vote on everything, unlike Eagan who has to abstain on important votes because she’s conflicted.

You can’t trust Eagan be-

cause you don’t know who her bosses are. Glover has no bosses, and only cares about her kids and everyone else’s kids.

Jeffrey Chambers Toms River

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POTLIGHT O N G OVERNMENT

Bill Would Helps Survivors Of Natural Disasters

Disasters Act, which would help communities affected by major natural disasters access housing assistance.

Capitol Comments

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) joined several of their colleagues in reintroducing the Housing Survivors of Major

“The last thing survivors of natural disasters need is to deal with federal bureaucracy and red tape,” said Sen. Menendez. “This bill would allow sufficient flexibilities to ensure the government helps struggling families after major disasters fi nd safe and affordable housing.”

The Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act would:

• Allow for disaster relief funds to be used for the acquisition of a property title in regions where a natural disaster is declared

by the president;

• Require FEMA to consider additional forms of evidence when determining assistance eligibility, including a utility bill, merchant statement, pay stub, current driver’s license or state-issued ID, property title or mobile home certificate of title, property tax receipt, school registration, a will and testament, a death certificate that established automatic transfer of ownership, medical records, a charitable donation receipt, or any other documentation, certification, identification, or proof of occupancy or ownership not included on this list that can reasonably link the individual requesting assistance to the applicable property;

• Require FEMA to create a declarative statement form, which would allow a disaster relief applicant to self-certify eligibility for assistance;

• Allow individuals who have previously been denied assistance due to restrictive proof-of-ownership requirements to reopen cases and use new, expanded documentation to become eligible for assistance (applies to disasters declared after January 1, 2017).

• Allow disaster relief funds to be used for repairs, not just rebuilding homes that have been rendered completely uninhabitable; • Require FEMA and HUD to engage in consultations regarding the implementation of a DHAP, or a similar joint program, within 60 days of a disaster declaration.

“As natural disasters become more prevalent, it is crucial that families impacted by disasters receive a quick response from the federal government when they need it the most,” said Sen. Booker. “That is why I am proud to support this legislation that would strengthen protections by ensuring communities displaced by natural disasters have access to safe and affordable housing.”

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) often turns away eligible

disaster survivors who are unable to present property titles, written leases, and other similar documents to show residency and occupancy of disaster-damaged property. In communities where alternative property ownership methods are prevalent, such as in Puerto Rico, disaster survivors can be prevented from accessing aid because of rigid documentation requirements.

After Hurricane Maria in 2017, 77,000 households in Puerto Rico were wrongfully denied assistance by FEMA due to title-documentation issues. While FEMA ultimately made accommodations for those in informal housing and for those who had lost documents in the hurricane, those accommodations were implemented unevenly, and FEMA did not reconsider prior denials of assistance.

In addition, following the hurricane, FEMA refused to stand up the Disaster Housing Assistance Program (DHAP), an existing FEMA and HUD program that provides housing vouchers and wraparound support services for survivors. This program, which has been implemented following Hurricane Katrina and similar disasters, has helped survivors pay for rent, security deposits, and utility services. Despite urgent need and requests from members of Congress and the governor of Puerto Rico, the Trump Administration refused to activate DHAP after Hurricane Maria.

Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Dick Durbin (D-Il.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) are also cosponsoring the legislation. Congressman Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.-13) introduced legislation in the House.

Veterans:

Continued From Page 4 group that meets in South Brunswick that brings veterans together for some archery practice.

This year marked the 14th Annual Wounded Warrior Parade where Mayor Mike Reina, Congressman Chris Smith (R-4th District) and Senator Samuel Thompson (R-12th) once again recognized many outstanding citizens in the township.

Also present were Council Vice President Andrew Kern and Councilman Nino Borrelli and numerous veterans and members of veteran support organizations such as Jackson American Legion Post 504.

“You can say ‘thank you’ as many times as you want in social media, but to walk up to a wounded warrior and shake their hand and thank them and look them in the

eye, that two or three minutes, whatever it is, lasts a lifetime. You can never say thank you enough to our veterans,” said Reina, who founded the event in 2008.

Frank Bartolomey serves as quartermaster in the Jackson American Legion. He and Tony Rubino are also members of the Post’s motorcycle riders’ group.

The American Legion Riders and groups like Rolling Thunder were there as part of the escort. “We go to many events like this to support our fellow veterans. Veterans look out for each other. We are only 1% of the population which is small but we appreciate what they have done,” Bartolomey said.

Pistol club member Al Dolce said the club provides a full day of activities for the veterans following the parade/escort event.

“We open up our range for free use and food is provided.”

Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Senator Robert Menendez

Capitol Comments

Senator Cory Booker

Township Clean Communities Tour Recycling Center

HOWELL – Howell Township Clean Communities Coordinator, Cindy Hudak and Recycling Coordinator, Bridget Kosinski toured Mazza Recycling to learn the process of how our household recycling is handled. Each item is hand sorted multiple times to make sure it is recycled correctly. Howell Township is committed to “Working for a Greener Tomorrow.”

College Funding Workshop

HOWELL – Join for a free educational college planning workshop on October 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Howell Middle School North that will focus on high school and middle school students. They will discuss fi nancial aid forms and all other information you need to understand in order to maximize the amount of fi nancial aid you are eligible to receive!

Even if your family is not eligible for needbased aid, we will cover strategies on how to pay for college on the most efficient basis. They will discuss picking colleges that might give you the best opportunity to receive fi nancial aid. How assets might impact your eligibility. How to get ahead by developing a customized plan and how to lower the out-of-pocket cost.

Trunk Or Treat 2022

HOWELL – Halloween is fast approaching and that means Trunk or Treat 2022 is right around the corner too! Come join the Howell PAL for another night filled of fun, music, dancing,

and much more!

Trunk or Treat 2022 will be held on October 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. Location to be determined. For more information, visit howellpal.org.

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National Drug Take-Back Day

HOWELL – Clean out your medicine cabinet, save a life! Get rid of electronic cigarettes! Drug overdose deaths reached a record high last year, with 100,000 plus overdoses reported nationwide during the 12-month span ending April 2021. Most overdoses were from opioids and synthetic opioids, such as prescription pain medications, heroin, and fentanyl. Misusing pain medications prescribed for the individual or someone else can lead to opioid addiction. There were also rises in overdoses from methamphetamines and cocaine during the 12-month period above.

On October 29, the Howell Alliance and Howell Township Police Department are participating in the DEA’s National Drug Take-Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Howell Township Police Department, 300 Old Tavern Road in Howell.

Each spring and fall, the DEA holds its Take-Back Day nationwide in an effort to keep unwanted, unused, and expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medications out of the wrong hands, which can lead to

misuse and substance use disorders. Electronic cigarettes can also be disposed of at the DEA collection.

The drop-off is anonymous, no questions asked. Remove or black out your name, if you would like. Please note, batteries must be removed from e-cigarettes before drop-off, and needles and syringes cannot be accepted.

For more information on proper medication disposal in Howell year-round, visit the Howell Alliance’s website twp.howell. nj.us/537/Safe-Prescription-Disposal. The website provides information on Project Medicine Drop (available 24/7 anonymously in the Howell Township Police Department lobby at 300 Old Tavern Road in Howell), at-home pick-up by a Howell police officer, DisposeRx at-home disposal packets to keep on hand (available for free through the Alliance), and safe needle disposal options.

For questions or more information, contact Christa Riddle, Howell Alliance Coordinator, at 732-938-4500 ext. 4012 or criddle@ twp.howell.nj.us.

Breakfast Bonanza Networking

HOWELL – The next Breakfast Bonanza Networking, hosted by the Howell Chamber of Commerce, will be held on October 25 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.

Cost to attend is $7 for members, $14 for

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. More information at HowellChamber.com.

Howell Farmers Market Fall Market

HOWELL – Howell Farmers Market Fall Market will be on November 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 4567 Route 9 North, Howell. Enjoy local farmers, food, crafters and makers, live music and food trucks!

Old Ardena School Open House

HOWELL – Join the Howell Heritage and Historical Society for their fi nal open house of 2022 at the Old Ardena School on October 30 from 12 to 4 p.m.

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Seal Of Biliteracy Program

FREEHOLD – Freehold Regional High School District is excited to announce that FRHSD will participate in the Seal of Biliteracy Program offered through the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) in the 2022-2023 school year!

The program was established to recognize graduating seniors who have attained a high level of proficiency in one or more world languages, in addition to English. Students who meet the requirements will receive a certificate from the New Jersey Department of Education and recognition on their offi-

cial high school transcript.

To earn the Seal of Biliteracy, students need to take an NJDOE approved language assessment and achieve an Intermediate Mid level of proficiency. The language assessments will be administered at each school in January of 2023 to students who complete the registration process. In order to participate, interested students must complete the interest form by November 11. More information and the interest form are available on the district’s website, frhsd.com.

Free Conference For Healthcare Professionals

NEPTUNE – Angelic Health offering a free educational conference for healthcare professionals, November 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the beautiful Jumping Brook Country Club in Neptune.

This conference offers important and free CEU credits social workers, nursing home executives, and other healthcare professionals, plus great networking opportunities, and a delicious breakfast, lunch is included. Learn and enjoy yourself. It’s an experience you’ll look forward to every year.

This free Conference for healthcare professionals with 4 CEUs for Social Workers, Case Managers, License Nursing Home Administrators, and Certified Assisted Living Administrators.

Topics are presented by Bratton Estate and Elder Care Attorneys include:

• Transitions to Hospice Care: Meaningful Conversations About End-of-Life Issues-sponsored by Vascular Institute

• Behavioral Management Strategies for Individuals Living with Dementia

• Boundaries and Burnout Strategies for Maintaining Self

Food Business Workshop

BORDENTOWN – The Food Innovation Center at Rutgers is having a Food Business Basics Workshop for early-stage entrepreneurs on November 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Rutgers Eco Complex, 1200 Florence Columbus Road, Bordentown.

Food Business Basics is a unique opportunity for food entrepreneurs to learn critical aspects of entering or growing their business in the prepared food and beverage industry. Attendees will be in front of movers and shakers working in the industry, who will give advice on to how create, commercialize, market, and sell in this competitive market.

On this day, there will be information on consumer trends, brand strategy, packaging trends, accounting basics, business structure, protecting intellectual property, co-manufacturing, sales strategy, food safety, and so much more.

Registration fee: $300 (until November 1) at foodinnovation.rutgers.edu/what-fic-does/ learn/food-business-basics. To learn more about the workshop, contact ayg6@njaes.rutgers.edu.

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Top 6 Thyroid Supplements For Hypothyroidism - A Buyer’s Guide

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Your thyroid gland is a fat-burning switch as well as a thermostat.

Certain thyroid supplements can help you feel and look your best, even if things have been ‘off’ for a while. If this topic interests you, I have a comprehensive version of this article posted at my website, suzycohen.com.

Thyroid illness is very common. Approximately twenty percent of adolescents and adults (age 12 and older) have some form of hypothyroidism. Some cases are so mild, it’s never even thought of. And some symptoms are so unusual, that the doctor never ties them together to your thyroid.

The prevalence of OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) and bipolar is higher in patients with thyroid disease than in the regular population. Depression and poor concentration are two other issues that may get you pinned with a psychiatric illness. But studies have proven that thyroid medication works way better than antidepressants in a large percentage of people!

Did you know that there are supplements to help you convert an inactive thyroid hormone in your body to an active form? When this occurs, you start to feel yourself again! It’s termed thyroid hormone activation, or “T3 activation.” I know all about it, because I myself suffered from thyroid disease about 15 years ago, and I’m a thriver and even wrote a book on Amazon called Thyroid Healthy. Here are some of my favorite supplements on the market for 2022:

1. Thyroid Script - This is my bestselling supplement for thyroid and adrenal health. It helps with hair, weight, sleep and daytime energy. It was born out the very same nutrients and herbs that I used to buy one at a time when

I suffered myself. This formula brought me back to life! The exceptional blend contains methylated B vitamins, resveratrol, mullein, selenium, and digestive enzymes. There’s nothing like it on the market.

2. Vitamin D3 - Protects bones and teeth often problematic in hypothyroidism. Vitamin D deficiency leads to autoimmune diseases, and increases the severity of hypothyroidism.

3. Iodine - Required for thyroid hormone production. Symptoms of low iodine include fatigue, trouble concentrating, pale tongue, feeling colder than normal, dry skin, hair loss, and weight gain. Without iodine, thyroxine (thyroid hormone) cannot be made.

4. Ashwagandha - So profound is its benefit to the thyroid gland that it can boost energy reserves, provide antioxidant protection, improve T3 activation, help you lose weight, and improve mental clarity.

5. Digestive Enzymes - Gluten and casein are proteins that naturally occur in bread and milk, respectively. These proteins are considered problematic for some people, especially in autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s disease or Graves’ disease.

6. Catalase - This enzyme breaks down peroxide which is often spawned in chronic autoimmune conditions. It can lead to rusting, or greying and gloom in the body! Reducing peroxide (through catalase enzyme which you make in your own liver) can help.

I’ve discussed half a dozen useful things here. Research on your own. Ask your doctor what’s right for you. And most importantly, download my free ebook entitled, Hypothyroidism: 5 Reasons You Don’t Get Well. Find it at https://shop.suzycohen.com/pages/ ebook-hypothyroidism

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UBER- LYFT Transportation Network Companies

Michael J. Deem, Esq.

Are You Adequately Insured During A Ride Share?

By: Michael J, Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

Over the last few years, Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft have become the go-to livery service rather than the common taxi driver. Many people use these companies on a daily or weekly basis. But what happens when you are involved in a collision while a passenger in a Lyft or Uber rideshare vehicle? Are you covered?

Recently, the New Jersey Legislature defined the scope of mandatory insurance coverage for the transportation network companies and their drivers (such as Uber or Lyft). While an occupant of a prearranged ride, the transportation network company and or the driver shall maintain the following insurance coverage for your benefit:

(1) primary automobile liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,500,000 for death, bodily injury, and property damage; and

(2 uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in an amount of at least $1,500,000.

This insurance coverage, which is to be maintained by the transportation network company (Uber / Lyft), shall not be dependent upon your automobile insurer first denying a claim, nor shall your automobile insurance policy be required to first deny a claim. This means that the insurance provided by the Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft is primary. However, the Transportation Network Companies are not required to provide medical coverage in the event you are injured while an occupant of the rideshare vehicle. Moreover, because Uber and Lyft are a form a livery service, the ride share vehicle is not covered under your automobile Personal Injury Protection (PIP) medical expense

insurance coverage. Consequently, unless you have access to health insurance, you will be uninsured for your medical expenses although, if you happen to fall into the uninsured status, you are not without recourse. An uninsured passenger may recover his/her medical expenses from the party who caused the collision. This is a departure from the previous concept of the personal injury protection laws which prohibited recovery of medical expenses from the at-fault driver.

Finally, the Limitation on Lawsuit Option which ordinarily restricts an injured motorists’ right to sue for personal injuries, shall not be asserted by a transportation network company or a transportation network company driver in defense to any action for damages arising from a prearranged ride, nor shall it be asserted against any party not receiving personal injury protection benefits in any action for damages arising from a prearranged. This means that your personal injury lawsuit will not be burdened with the requirement that you prove that the collision caused an objectively verifiable permanent injury. Rather, any disability related to the collision will suffice, which is a much simpler burden of proof.

Ridesharing has become much easier and transparent with the advancement of technology. So, it’s about time the Legislature has acted to protect the interests of the consumer by mandating insurance coverage and removing the obstacles of a lawsuit in the event of an injury while riding in a livery vehicle.

For more information about this article, please contact the attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates: (732) 505-1212.

Veteran’s Day Concert

RED BANK – Tower Hill Church announces the Veteran’s Day Concert for November 14 at 4 p.m. Led by Music Director Fiona Smith with amazing brass players from west Point Band, special salutes to veterans, patriotic choral works, and sing-

a-longs. Reception to follow. All are welcome. Free to the public. For more information, call 732-6914348 ext. 202, email fiona@TowerHillChurch.org, or visit TowerHillChurch.org. Tower Hill Church is located at 255 Harding Road, Red Bank.

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Upcoming Blood Drives In Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY – New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center would like to announce that it is conducting blood drives in your area which are open to the public. The following drives are scheduled for November:

November 1: Howell Donor Center, 4068

Route 9 South, Howell; 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

November 2: Howell Donor Center, 4068

Route 9 South, Howell; 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

November 3: Knights of Columbus, Fair Haven; 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.

November 3: Howell Donor Center, 4068

Route 9 South, Howell; 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

November 8: Lincroft Fire Company, 601 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft; 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.

November 8: Howell Donor Center, 4068

Route 9 South, Howell; 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

November 9: Howell Donor Center, 4068

Route 9 South, Howell; 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

November 10: Howell Donor Center, 4068

Route 9 South, Howell; 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

November 11: Freehold Raceway Mall, 3710 Rt. 9, Freehold; 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.

November 15: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell; 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

November 16: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell; 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

November 17: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell; 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

November 21: North Centerville Volunteer Fire Co. #1, 372 Middle Rd., Hazlet; 1 to 7 p.m.

November 22: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell; 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

November 23: Freehold Raceway Mall, 3710 Rt. 9, Freehold; 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.

November 23: Colts Neck Reformed Church, 139 Route 537, Colts Neck; 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Blood donors will receive free mini-medical exams on site which include information about their temperature, blood pressure and hematocrit level. Eligible donors include those people at least age 16 (with parental permission or consent), who weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, are in good health and meet all Food & Drug Administration and NY or NJ State Department of Health donor criteria. People over 75 may donate with a doctor’s note.

To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive call Toll Free: 1-800933-2566 or visit nybloodcenter.org.

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Announces Shows

ATLANTIC CITY – – Enjoy a holiday celebration at the shore with The Beach Boys Holiday Show at Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City December 3 at 8 p.m.

Tickets go on sale October 7 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.com and Ticketmaster.com or 800745-3000. All shows are subject to change. Headliner Entertainment Lineup:

October 28 – Adam Sandler- Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

October 29 – Ruben Studdard Sings Luther Vandross- Sound Waves

November 5 – Puscifer- Sound Waves

November 11 – Foreigner- Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

November 12 – Eros Ramazzotti- Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

November 19 – The Commodores- WarSound Waves

November 26 – Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening- Sound Waves

November 27 – Show Lo- Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

December 2 – Bee Gees Gold- Sound Waves

December 3 – The Beach Boys Holiday Show- Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

December 9 – Greta Van Fleet - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

December 10– Greta Van Fleet - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

December 30- Earth, Wind & Fire- Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

December 31 – Earth, Wind & Fire- Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

January 28 – Ultimate Elvis Tribute Experience- Sound Waves

February 4 – David Spade- Sound Waves

February 19 – Valentine’s Soul Jam- Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

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Comic A acked In Viral Video At Local Comedy Club

By Chris Lundy

POINT PLEASANT BEACH – It’s said that “there’s no such thing as bad publicity.” That’s going to be put to the test as a video has gone viral of a comic at a local comedy club getting a beer chucked at her. However, the publicity might not be so good for the man who threw his drink.

Ariel Elias was performing at Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club on October 8. She was doing some crowd work, which is when the comic interacts with the audience and improvises. Anything can happen in a situation like this.

She asked if anyone had any questions for her. A woman asked “Did you vote for Donald Trump?”

Elias responded “What do you think?”

“No.”

“OK…Here’s a question for you, why would you ask me that knowing I’m the only Jew in this room? Are you trying to get me killed?” This gets laughs. Then she explains how she voted in New York so it wouldn’t matter. “Everyone vote for whoever you want…I don’t care who you voted

for I’m just happy we’re here together.”

“So you voted for Biden?” The woman continues. Elias said she did and asked why it mattered. The woman responded: “I could just tell by your jokes that you voted for Biden.”

“All right,” Elias responded. “I can tell by the fact that you’re still talking when nobody wants you to that you voted for Trump.” This gets a huge cheer.

The woman said something about whether people really wanted her to shut up. The comic asked the crowd to cheer if they wanted the woman to be quiet and they did.

“That was on me for thinking I could have a human interaction,” Elias said. She then moves on from the crowd work to go back into her routine.

That’s when the beer hit the wall behind her. People start saying things like “Are you *expletive deleted* kidding me?” Without saying a word, Elias chugs the beer. The video ends there.

A lot of comedians shared the video, complimenting her on her style and grace under pressure. It’s now spread worldwide.

If you search for “Ariel Elias,” Google will auto-fill your search and add the word “beer” to her name.

“This is the fi rst time this has happened in 19 years,” said Dino Ibelli, owner of Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club. He can be seen in the video crossing the camera’s path to de-escalate the woman.

Ibelli said that the crowd that night was really good except for that one couple.

Trolls on the internet challenged Ibelli about why security didn’t shut it down before it happened. He said that when a comic is working the crowd, they don’t interfere. He went to calm the woman down and the beer bottle was thrown by a man who hadn’t even said anything yet. He threw the beer then he left immediately.

“It happened so quickly,” Ibelli said. “It wasn’t like Will Smith walking up to Chris Rock.”

The suspect has been reported to Point Pleasant Beach police, and Ibelli said he’ll be pressing criminal mischief charges and the patron won’t be allowed back. Elias has the option of filing more serious charges.

Free Document Shredding Schedule Released

By Chris Lundy

MONMOUTH COUNTY – A series of free document shredding days will be available through the fall.

“The types of personal documents that should be shredded include bank statements, medical records, legal documents, utility bills, and anything with a signature.

On behalf of the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Monmouth County Department of Public Works and Engineering.

All shredding events will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the following locations: • Saturday, Oct. 22 – Sea Bright, Borough

Hall Parking Lot, 1099 Ocean Avenue

• Saturday, Nov. 5 – Allenhurst Beach Club, End of Corlies Avenue near Ocean Avenue

• Saturday, Nov. 12 – Middletown High School North, 63 Tindall Drive

You must be a county resident. You can bring up to 100 pounds, the equivalent to four office paper boxes or four large sized

“She didn’t get hurt and that’s why we can joke about this,” he said. Elias will be back again in April.

The video going viral is good for Elias, since it has been shared by the likes of Jimmy Kimmel and The Tonight Show. She’s going to be on Joe Rogan soon.

While this incident rocketed her to international notoriety, it remains to be seen if it helps the local club.

“In about a week no one will remember it happened here,” he said.

Point Pleasant Beach Police released a statement that they responded to the club after being informed of the incident. They were provided possible suspect information.

Club management gave the officer Elias’ contact information. Elias told an officer that she wasn’t going to press charges. She was told the incident was being documented and was informed how to sign a complaint if she changed her mind.

JerseyShoreOnline.com requested comments from Elias but she did not respond by press time.

trash bags. All papers will be shredded on location in the mobile truck and the event will end once the mobile truck is full or its scheduled end time. Large binder clips must be removed from documents; staples and paper clips can remain.

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High School Student Video Contest About Voting

FREEHOLD – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is inviting all Monmouth County high school students to enter the County Clerk’s Annual Elections and Voting Video Contest. This year’s contest asks students to reflect on what voting means to them and why it is important, while encouraging their peers to vote.

“We are very excited to announce this year’s high school student video contest, which we hope will engage young people in the voting process, and call attention to the many election-based ways New Jersey voters can have their voices heard,” said Clerk Hanlon. “As we approach Election Day, it is the perfect time to remind young people that the right to vote is a right to be cherished and exercised, and that voting is now easier than ever.”

The contest is open to high school students who reside in Monmouth County and/or attend a high school in Monmouth County. Students are allowed to work alone or to form groups of no more than three members. Single or group entrants are permitted to submit one original video that is one to three minutes long that reflects on what the right to vote means to them and why it’s important, with a focus on educating peers of the three ways to vote in New Jersey. Students are permitted to

be creative in their submissions and can use digital or traditional special effects.

The top three videos will be awarded gift card prizes by Clerk Hanlon and will be advertised via the County Clerk’s social media platforms and voter outreach program. Videos will remain the property of the County Clerk’s Office.

“Voting for representatives and for local policies are cornerstones of the American Republic,” said Clerk Hanlon. “Choices made in elections can shape policies from the local to the national levels. Over the past few years, options of voting have expanded in New Jersey, now growing to include traditional Election Day voting, mail-in voting, and early in-person voting.”

Entries will be accepted through November 1 and via email to ClerkContest@ co.monmouth.nj.us with the subject “2022 High School Video Contest.” Entrants must upload their video to YouTube and then email the direct link to the video to the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office.

For full contest rules and eligibility, visit the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office website at MonmouthCountyClerk.com.

For questions about the contest, email ClerkContest@co.monmouth.nj.us or call 732-431-7324, ext. 8735.

Vote By Mail Ballots Now Available

FREEHOLD – Monmouth County Clerk

Christine Giordano Hanlon is reminding residents that voting by mail is an available option for all registered voters in Monmouth County and that mail-in ballots for the November 8 General Election are now available.

“Voting by mail, or what some voters call voting at home, provides a convenient, private, and secure way to vote early,” said Clerk Hanlon. “Any registered voter can vote by mail for any reason and voters can be assured that all properly cast mail in ballots will be counted and included in the election totals.”

To vote by mail, voters must first complete a Vote by Mail Ballot Application. The application can be obtained from the County Clerk’s Elections webpage at MonmouthCountyVotes.com, on the County Clerk’s Monmouth County Votes Mobile App, or by visiting the County Clerk’s Elections Office or Municipal Clerk of their hometown.

Applications to Vote by Mail that are sent by U.S. Mail must be received by the County Clerk’s Office seven days before the election. Voters may also apply in-person at the County Clerk’s Elections Office located at 300 Halls Mill Road in Freehold up until 3 p.m. the day before.

When applying in person, voters can obtain and cast their mail-in ballots early. Voters may submit their ballot to the County Board of Elections for counting either by mail, in-person at the Board of Elections Office at 300 Halls Mill Road or via one of the County’s ballot drop box locations. Drop Box Locations can also be found at MonmouthCountyVotes.com.

Simple instructions for completing and returning Vote by Mail ballots are included in the ballot package.

Voting by mail is one of three available options for voting in the 2022 General Election. The other two options are in person early voting at one of the County’s 10 designated polling locations from October 29 through November 6, and the traditional option of voting in person on November 8 Election Day at your assigned polling location.

Voters with additional questions regarding Voting by Mail should call the County Clerk’s Election Division at 732431-7790 or email ClerkofElections@ co.monmouth.nj.us.

For more information regarding the upcoming election and its three voting options, visit our Elections Website at MonmouthCountyVotes.com or download our free Monmouth County Votes mobile app.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Direct your energy into social activities. Your input may be welcomed when involved with group dynamics; you’re likely skilled at handling complicated negotiations. Enjoy receiving extra attention in the week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Navigate workplace politics with expert actions. A friendly outgoing manner could attract new contacts and friends in the upcoming week. You and a partner can make extra money by working as a team.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) : Look for opportunities, not obstacles. When you work well with others, you can easily win applause and get your way. In the week ahead, using an outgoing and enthusiastic approach will make others feel at ease.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Remain sharp and thorough about the details. You and a partner or loved one may be in agreement if you take action. In the week ahead, only buy items that will stand up to daily use without wrecking the budget.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You might prefer to ask for forgiveness rather than permission. If you need to, explain your motivations for handling subjects and physical tasks at a fast pace. Social interactions could take priority in the week ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If you insist on having the best, you will often get the best. In the week ahead, sharing your possessions with others to make them happy may become a priority. Avoid letting jealousy or greed affect your financial decisions.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It may be difficult to spend time alone with someone because there might be many others clamoring for your attention. This may be a good week to join a club or organization while your popularity appears to be at a peak.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): This can be a promising week to grow closer to loved ones. Family members may help you learn to be a true friend. Use your know-how and experience to handle unexpected changes and achieve long-term goals.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Energetic go-getters could spark your enthusiasm. Feed off someone else’s ambitions and positive energy in the week to come and your bank balance might thank you. Friends may fill your social calendar.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Strike the nail right on the head. The more diligent you are, the further you can go and much more will be accomplished. In the coming week, your passion, drive and ambition may be apparent to the naked eye.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Combining social activities with an organized plan of action can lead to accomplishment in the week ahead. Don’t expect too much, too soon, because achieving the most worthwhile things always take time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you are resourceful, you can recycle or upcycle anything. A loved one may have some original ideas. As the week unfolds, a passing infatuation or mental rabbit hold could cause you to waste time.

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