HOWELL – Local government officials appear to be on a very important mission – to protect the wellbeing of residents and potentially save lives.
One initiative seems to directly correlate to a national sporting event that potential-
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Howell Township School
District Superintendent Joseph Isola has stated his opinion on the new statewide assessment, claiming it to be unnecessary and an extreme overreach.
At the recent Howell Board of Education meeting, Assistant Superintendent/Curriculum and Personnel Bruce Preston gave a presentation on the relatively new state-run Start Strong testing.
According to Preston, the Start Strong assessment provides information to be used as a standards-based complement. The data is used in understanding where students are in terms of their readiness for the courses that they’re currently sitting in.
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY –
“Save the Whales” has been a slogan since at least the 1970s, and now in 2023 it’s still being used by people concerned that offshore wind projects are leading to the deaths of these animals.
There have been several dead whales that have washed up on the shore in recent weeks, which makes animal lovers wonder if the number of whale deaths is actually higher. Could there be other dead whales that didn’t (Whale - See Page 4)
ly grabbed even more attention than the recent Super Bowl. Fans watched in horror as Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into full cardiac arrest during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
The horrific event came with a happy ending as quick actions resulted in saving
Hamlin’s life. One of the team’s trainers immediately began CPR and used an AED (automatic external defibrillator) device to restore Hamlin’s heart to normal rhythm.
Howell Township Mayor Theresa Berger said at the January 17th town council meeting that she would like to
see AEDs available in more public places throughout the municipality. She pointed out that Freehold Township has them accessible in their parks and would like them available locally as well.
Township Manager Joseph Clark reported at the most recent council meeting that he has al-
ready received quotes for the devices and their purchase is imminent. “We will probably put them in our more active parks,” said Clark. “Soldier Memorial, Oak Glen and Deerwood.”
One of the challenges will be determining how to keep the AEDs safe, which may mean
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The Start Strong tests were originally introduced in fall 2020 and was optional for districts. However, Governor Phil Murphy’s administration made the tests a requirement in 2021 and 2022.
“Last spring, we gave the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment in the spring of 2022. In the fall of 2022, as per regulation, we reported those scores to you. At that nearly same time as we were reporting those scores to you, our students were sitting in the classes taking the Start Strong Assessment. We get the score reports back, now here we are in the winter reporting the Start Strong scores to you which were taken in the fall,” Preston said. “It’s a look back, but I think it’s really important that we understand that this is work that is already out with teachers, used to help students in terms of what their needs are for the classes they are sitting in.”
Preston explained that the Start Strong Assessment does not replace local standard-based benchmark assessment districts that may already in place. It also does not replace the spring 2023 New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA) statewide summative assessment or are predictive of their results.
“It’s just an additional component. It’s one more data point in a dashboard or a windshield
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keeping them in an alarmed cabinet.
Other township initiatives focus on different aspects of community wellbeing. Funds secured as a result of a state opioid settlement agreement have resulted in additions to Howell’s focus on substance abuse prevention and mental health.
Howell joined in New Jersey’s Opioid Settlement Agreement in 2020, which holds certain pharmaceutical supply chain participants accountable for their part in the opioid epidemic.
Municipal Alliance Coordinator Christa Riddle said Howell has received a total of $72,754 to date. The main settlement agreement calls for 18 years of payment going forward. Janssen Pharmaceuticals, which is part of Johnson & Johnson, has agreed to make eleven years of payment. Other settlement agreements include those made with CVS and Walgreens pharmacies, with other parties potentially adding to the dollars given to each town.
“We have no idea what our full total will be as it changes as more lawsuits settle,” said Riddle. “The monies are kept in a grant account and all spending is tracked.”
Howell’s strategic plans for the funds are to ensure they provide a benefit to all populations impacted by opioid misuse and abuse. Prevention programs target children as young as preschool and also focus on adults of all ages, including seniors. While some programs are done in part-
nership with the local schools and police department, others involve community organizations.
The opioid settlement allotment has already funded the installation of five additional Narcan kits and seven additional vape detectors already wired for Howell High School.
An alert will go off in the school’s administrative offices when someone is vaping or tampering with the vape detector. The School Resource Officers (SROs) all have Narcan with belt holders purchased with the settlement funds. This allows an immediate response should someone overdose while at school.
Narcan kits will be placed at Town Hall as well and staff trained in the event of an emergency situation. The Alliance is also discussing the installation of vape detectors and access to Narcan in schools other than the high school.
“Our youth today are facing unprecedented substance use and mental health challenges,” Riddle said. “This is happening at younger and younger ages.”
Riddle provided some examples, including drug cartels using social media to sell drugs. Most recently, the DEA has shared information with federal lawmakers about the use of Snapchat to target children.
“They pose as other youth selling prescription drugs,” shared Riddle. “In fact, they’re actually fake pressed pills, many of which are laced with fentanyl.”
The risks of fentanyl overdose are monumental as one father learned when he
went to wake up his son who appeared to have fallen asleep while studying at his desk. The sad news is that the 17-year-old would never wake up again. He died from a fentanyl overdose from pills he learned about through Snapchat.
Medical professionals are seeing an increase in children as young as 10 overdosing on over the counter medicines such as Tylenol and Advil. Marijuana edibles have also led to a severe increase in calls to poison centers for abuse and misuse of cannabis products in Americans ages 6-18.
“It’s gone from 510 cases in 2000 to 1761 cases in 2020,” Riddle said. “We’re at a higher number, I’m sure now.”
According to Riddle, students are bringing marijuana products to school and consuming it, some of which comes with extremely high potency. The frequency of use cannot only lead to cannabis use disorder, but also cannabis induced psychosis – especially in young people.
Substance abuse isn’t just one of the concerns facing young people. The suicide death of a teenage girl in Ocean County hit entirely too close home and represents a frightening reality.
“The teen female suicide rate as well is dropping to lower ages,” Riddle said. “One in three high school girls are saying they have considered suicide. And 22 percent of highschoolers surveyed are saying they have seriously considered suicide.”
Discussions are also underway concerning the purchase of HIBster, a software program that deals with incident man-
agement and student assistance. Among other things, the program is considered invaluable when it comes to tracking patterns and dealing with issues such as bullying.
Early intervention is seen as most effective in dealing with student issues. Riddle said that partnering with the Howell Police Department is also one of the important initiatives as far as crisis intervention.
A 24 hour service already exists as far as crisis intervention for overdoses. This may be expanded to include DUIs, mental health crisis calls and domestic violence.
“This would give people support right at the scene so they have a warm handoff to support and recovery resources,” said Riddle. “We find that to be very effective and will come with data and allow us to report back on how it’s working.”
Other programs set up by the Municipal Alliance include presentations to parents, students and coaches regarding the dangers of prescription drugs.
The creation of a mini mental health awareness program in Howell offers residents insight into critical issues that are not necessarily drug-related.
“We’re looking to come up with our own mental health program to educate first responders, police, educators and community members of mental health and substance abuse stigma,” shared Riddle. “We plan to go through warning signs, support resources, and show how to be supportive to someone and employ active listening.”
: Continued From Page 1 wash up? They also have been asking, if something is killing these large, strong animals, what is happening to the rest of the creatures deep in the ocean?
Leslie Mangold, a retired Central Regional High School teacher, spoke with Trisha DeVoe, a naturalist on the Miss Belmar Whale Watching boat, to see what they
can put together to spark awareness. Word spread through social media and resulted in a huge crowd on the Point Pleasant Beach boardwalk.
“We know something’s wrong. We don’t know what it is. We need to be asking questions,” DeVoe said.
It wasn’t just these two women who helped bring attention to it. That was Valentine, a whale that got her name because she washed up in Manasquan on February 13,
DeVoe said.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association said this whale’s death might have been caused by getting hit by a boat. NOAA has said that there’s no direct link to the wind turbines being built off New Jersey’s shore. As climate changes, animals move to places where they can survive better. In this case, the whales’ prey has moved closer to shore, which means that the whales will follow them, and be closer to humans.
They said 40% of the whales have had evidence of boat strikes or entanglement. DeVoe and other concerned citizens spoke, as did Cindy Zipf of Clean Ocean Action, Bonnie Brady of the Center for Sustainable Fisheries, Point Beach Mayor Paul Kanitra, Seaside Park Mayor John Peterson, and Congressmen Jefferson Van Drew (R-2nd) and Chris Smith (R-4th).
The whale population has been growing, and the waters are more clean than they’ve been, DeVoe said. “How can we go backwards now?”
Recently, a letter was signed by 30 mayors all along the coast calling for an immediate moratorium on all offshore wind activity pending a thorough investigation by federal and state authorities. The officials represent the communities of Atlantic Highlands, Avon by the Sea, Barnegat Light, Bay Head, Beach Haven, Berkley, Brick, Brielle, Brigantine, Deal, Harvey Cedars, Linwood, Little Egg Harbor, Long Beach Township, Mantoloking, Margate City, North Wildwood, Ocean City, Point Pleasant, Point Pleasant Beach, Sea Girt, Seaside Park, Ship Bottom, Spring Lake, Stafford, Stone Harbor, Toms River, Ventnor City, Wildwood, and Wildwood Crest.
According to the letter, they are concerned that the acoustic surveys used in the windmill process could damage their senses which would hurt their feeding and migration.
The environmentalist have strange bedfellows in conservative politicians, at least with this topic. Some right wing commentators have posted conspiracy theories that the scientific community is covering up whale deaths to advance windmills. This has led to some marine mammal groups receiving threats, according to a Time article published the day before Valentine’s Day.
HOWELL – The next Howell Heritage and Historical Society monthly meeting will be held on March 24 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Ardena Baptist Church.HHHS president Bob Novak will be presenting the program. All are welcome! Followed by their business meeting of the society.
This editorial might come off as strange since I’m the news editor of this publication. I read every single word in all seven newspapers we publish every week. Part of my job is to make sure that our stories are held to a certain standard.
Without naming names, due to professional courtesy, almost all of the stories I read about the Adriana Kuch tragedy had glaring errors, obvious bias, and even a lack of basic knowledge of how the world works.
I’m not going to use this platform to defend or condemn any member of the public or the school district. This is all going to be an insider’s look at how things went wrong in the media coverage.
If it bleeds, it leads: This is an unfortunate part of journalism. It’s a mantra you learn early in your
The open public meetings act in NJ was designed to create public access to the meetings of large government bodies at the state and local levels. NJSA10:4-6et seq section “Electronic notice requires governments to provide advance notice available to the public via electronic transmission of at least 48 hours, giving the time, date, location and to the
education for this field. A bus crash is going to be on the front page, but a story about a kid doing something nice might be page 3.
That’s why so many reporters descended on Berkeley. Like sharks, they smelled blood in the water. This kind of ambulance chasing gives the rest of us a bad name. These reporters wouldn’t be able to find Berkeley on a map. And they won’t come back ever again, unless something bad happens, of course.
They might say they’re doing a good thing by shining a light on wrongdoing. But they’re not going to stay around for what happens next. They’ll have moved on to the next tragedy by then. For them, and the rest of their readers, Berkeley will be the place where this horrible thing happened and nothing more.
Bias: Most of the writers had already made their minds up by the time they arrived on
extent known, the Agenda of any regular, special or rescheduled meeting which notice shall accurately state whether formal action may or may not be taken at such meeting.”
Jackson Township Council President Marty Flemming has been posting amending agendas well within the minimum 48 hour notice requirement. We have discovered that over half of the Jackson Council meetings over the last 2+ years have
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scene. In print, you can tell by their choice of words. On TV, you can tell by their tone of voice. They weren’t here to inform the public, they were here to condemn and play hero.
We’re human. We can’t turn our emotions off, especially about a very emotional topic. But we’re also supposed to step back from the issue and challenge our own convictions.
There was a lot of information going around, but these reporters selected which parts fit their narrative. They edited video interviews to make some people seem good and some people seem bad.
In reality, no one is a hero or a villain – not in this situation or in any other.
Being naive: I feel like a lot of these reporters need to get out of the newsroom and live life. They had no idea how the world really works. They don’t know what really happens in a
school - in every school across America. Do they think online bullying is new? Do they think that violence doesn’t happen in every high school, every week of the year?
The reporters repeated rumors on Facebook assuming they were true. How can someone trained in the media have a complete lack of media literacy? There was a tornado of accusations – about the school, the family, the kids involved –and some of the reporters just took them as fact.
When the news of this tragedy first hit, the district stayed silent because it involved kids and an active investigation. Reporters said they were hiding things. Then, the superintendent tells his version of everything (which was the wrong thing to do), and reporters blasted him for sharing information about kids and an active investigation. You can’t have it both ways.
During the press conference,
violated the 48 hour notice requirement. The majority of the amended agenda violations were posted the day of the Council meeting with some posted days after. This certainly makes it impossible for residents to determine what is going to be voted on prior to and during Council meetings.
a one-month timespan. This should not come as a surprise to us who live in New Jersey. I have lived in NJ 70 years. Living in Brick these past 50 years have shown me what chemical pollution has done to our planet Earth.
the reporters were literally shouting “what are you hiding?!” They know that the official isn’t going to suddenly open up. They shouted that for show. They were just playing up for their own cameras.
Preying on kids: The teens being interviewed were literally children. I watched as they were being paraded around, cameras shoved in their faces, told they were important, and then discarded.
One of the few rules these reporters actually managed to follow was to get names for the children speaking. This is a case that they shouldn’t have. A 14-year-old talking about cutting themselves because they’ve been bullied should not have their name in the paper for everyone to see. What do you think is going to happen to these kids when their bullies read this? Or when a future employer Googles their name? I admire these kids’ bravery, and society shouldn’t
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condemn mental illness, but that’s what’s going to happen.
Lack of compassion : Ultimately, all of these criticisms come back to one point: compassion. This was a horrible situation – that’s one thing everyone agrees on. However, when you craft a story, you have to have a goal in mind. What good will come of it?
Most of the articles I read didn’t care about the people involved. You could tell by the way they played up the violence of it. They loved the salacious details. They just wanted the clicks.
The reporters can say that they did all these things because they care about the children, but in reality they were just preying on a bad situation and making it worse.
Chris Lundy News EditorNew York Attorney General Letitia James filed the lawsuit against them alleging “financial misconduct” that added up to a loss of more than $64 million over a three-year period.
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This issue was ignored when brought up at the December Council meeting and again at the February 14th council meeting. Council President Marty Flemming’s response “they will take it into consideration” is not good enough. Each violation could be subject to a $100 fine.
Raymond Cattonar JacksonI am responding to your article in the Brick Times about the … dead whales that have washed up on the New YorkNew Jersey coastline within
One-third of our oceans are polluted and one-third of our land is polluted. It doesn’t make any difference if you live in New Jersey or California or Maine or Florida. All of our land on this planet is polluted.
Scientists have been telling us decades now that man is destroying himself by polluting the very air we breathe, causing diseases and sickness to ourselves and our families.
We must stop this offshore wind development project, such as wind turbines that Governor Murphy wants to build. This does not help the environment. This causes harm to the endangered whales and the other sea creatures.
Rudy Ziadie BrickThat’s why they want to take down the National Rifle Association. They don’t want us to have our freedoms.
The attorney general in New York is suing them. They are spreading a story that (the NRA) is crooked. They want to shut them down!
The Democrats are claiming the NRA did fraud, giving money to family members instead of using it for legislation, and other stuff. Well, you know what they say – it takes one to know one!
The NRA is under attack from the outside because the left knows that it’s strong. That’s why you should donate to the NRA. Your money will go toward helping 2nd Amendment policies. It will make sure pro-2A senators and congressmen are in office making decisions for us!
Of courses this is a political attack. The NRA said it was a “baseless premeditated attack on our organization and the Second Amendment freedoms it fights to defend... we not only will not shrink from this fight – we will confront it and prevail.”
The lawsuit tried to dissolve the NRA but luckily it was blocked this time. They’ll be back again and they’ll keep trying to dissolve it time and time again.
NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre has said that the NRA’s legal troubles have cost the organization $100 million.
That’s why we need to donate to the NRA in order to keep them in the fight for us. We need to give them the strength and money to fight for us.
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TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Singer (R-30th) that would
increase the adult day care Medicaid per diem rate was approved by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.
“This increase in funding will help providers better assist, protect, and support the elderly throughout our state,” said Singer. “Adult
day health services are crucial to the physical and emotional well-being of New Jersey seniors. Bolstering these services is a winwin for both patients and their families.”
Under Singer’s bill, S-3144, the Fiscal Year 2023 supplemental appropriation provides $3.6 million to the Department of Human Services to increase the adult medical day care Medicaid per diem rate by four percent from $86.10 to $89.54.
The per diem rate was increased from $78.50 to $82 in FY 21, and from $82 to the current rate in FY 22. Prior to these increases, the rate was static at $78.50 since FY 12.
“With increased support, these facilities will be in a better position to offer more services and specialized care, including nursing, nutrition, medication management, and both physical and behavioral therapy,” added Singer.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), joined a group of Democratic colleagues in introducing a Senate resolution opposing the plan led by Congressional Republicans to impose a nationwide sales tax on all goods and services, which would increase prices for hardworking families by 30 percent.
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full of data points,” Preston said.
With the Start Strong Assessment, students who are entering their new grade level in the fall are tested on material learned at the previous grade level. Although the assessment is similar to the NJSLA, they are slightly different but have the same purpose.
“It’s a smaller assessment, meant to be a fast assessment. It’s about a child’s readiness for the course they’re sitting in currently in the fall. We use this information along with STAAR to make sure of that readiness,” Preston said. “This is the State’s template that they encourage districts to use. Districts should not compare any individual student/school/district Start Strong data to any NJSLA data. Start Strong Assessments were not designed to predict future student performance on the NJSLA, nor was it designed to
Instead of this misguided tax increase, the resolution calls for supporting a tax cut that will help working families and grow the middle class while opposing cuts to Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid, or cuts to pay or benefits for servicemembers, veterans, or law enforcement.
“As New Jerseyans - and Americans all over the nation - are struggling to make ends meet while the economic recovery continues to take hold, the last thing we need is to create an additional tax burden that will further raise costs and squeeze
estimate what score a student would have received if they had taken the NJSLA in Spring 2022.”
Mathematics, Science Supervisor Erin Fedina as well as Language Arts Literacy Supervisor Jane Losinger discussed the data from the previous assessment which showed an estimated number of students who needed more support, some support, or less support.
According to the data, percentages were relatively equal when it came to mathematics. However, for grades 6 and 8, they had a higher percentage of students that need more support. For language arts, many of the grades were above 50% of students needing less support. Grades 4 and 6 fell sightly short with their percentages being in the 40s.
“It’s not as deep and wide as the New Jersey Learning Student Assessment, but we do get the results back faster,” Losinger said about Start Strong. “Really, we have two assessments from the state that function similarly, they are
the pocketbooks of hard-working families,” said Sen. Menendez. “This Senate resolution sends a clear message that Senate Democrats from all over the country are standing united in rejecting the misguided approach by House Republicans. Any legislation that cuts vital programs like Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security or raises taxes to the middle class is dead on arrival in the Senate.”
The Senators’ resolution opposes the House Republican proposal to impose a 30 percent sales tax on all goods and services, which would raise prices for hardworking families and seniors. The resolution also supports the passage of a
different but they do function similarly in terms of what they’re looking at. There’s not much time in between there of actual school time, that we’re actually doing intervention work. It’d about gathering data.”
After the presentation, one board member asked if Start Strong was specifically developed to track learning loss from COVID. Preston said not necessarily.
“It’s meant to be a fall anticipatory assessment for kids, especially in districts that did not have their own local assessment. We had one, we had STAAR. However, in the absence of New Jersey Student Learning Assessment being administered during that particular year, New Jersey still had a reporting obligation to the federal government. So they used a fall administration last year of the Start Strong to give back data to the federal government to meet that compliance mandate. The state then decided that they would mandate its administration this year as well as last year. The reason we were given was because that was the decision that was made at the DOA,” Preston said.
Currently, it is unclear whether the state will make Start Strong Assessment permanent every fall. Superintendent Isola gave his opinion, stating he feels the assessment is extremely unnecessary.
responsible tax cut to benefit hardworking families and grow the middle class, while ensuring that the ultra-wealthy and billion-dollar corporations pay their fair share.
Alongside Sen. Menendez in cosponsoring the resolution are Sens. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.).
“It is duplicating information. Our teachers have the resources. We have the tools to determine student needs very early in the school years, and surgically attack student’s needs. This is an extreme overreach by our (State) Department of Education and I could never have felt more strongly against its assessment being administered. They needed to do something. They were prudent and they did what they had to do coming out of the pandemic or within the pandemic, and I recognize that,” Isola said. “The department is clearly indicated that they’re using it to compare statewide date. Yet they tell us not to use this test in that very way. They have talked two tongues and have sent mixed messaging… I’m not exactly sure where this is going, but to me this educational malpractice by the DOE. We will continue to comply. I will continue to advocate against it. We will continue to utilize the data we get because we’re doing it and what we collect we can utilize and have an optimistic positive approach. Like I always do.”
Several board members shared their thoughts and expressed their agreement with Isola. They questioned what is the purpose of the test if many students regress during the summer. Some members also stated that the assessment is a waste of time and also puts more pressure on students.
HOWELL – Howell’s Buildings and Grounds had the pleasure of siting and installing a memorial bench at Oak Glen Park. The bench honors Tom Rorke and was ordered by his friend Harrison Stevens. Harrison and Tom used to play basketball at Oak Glen. In Harrison’s own words:
“Tom moved to Farmingdale when he was five and went to Ardena, Middle School North, and HHS. I started hanging out with Tom my freshman year at Howell High in 2006. He was a big Jets and Yankees fan and a movie buff. Around summer 2010/ end of our senior year in high school/before college we would play pickup games at Oak Glen and throughout the years we would just have to
text ‘OG’ to know where to go. Tom passed away from glioblastoma, but even in the weeks before he passed, he would still go out of his way to meet up with friends.”
Those who pitched in to Honor Tom include - Tom Gebhardt & Kellie Leander, Harrison Stevens, Mike & Hayley Wilmot, Joe & Kelly Genovese, Joe Corato & Jess Egan, Mike Rosko, Matt College, Karla Sanchez, Heather & John A. Stevens, Timmy & Olivia Schollenberger, John K. & Cynthia Stevens, Devin Silvers, Kimmy Lum, Lauren Charles, Mike Diaz, Alex Paratore & Ali Baillie, Lewis Reyes & Megan Hulsart, Joe Filipkowski, Matt Goldzman, Nick and Emilee Sommons, and Caroline Fanning.
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FARMINGDALE – Everyone’s favorite activities are returning to the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore’s third annual Down the Bunny Trail.
Join at the Program Activity Center in Farmingdale on April 1 between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3:30 to 6 p.m.
Roast Peeps S’mores, create an egg-cellent craft, enjoy a fun scavenger hunt around Bunny Village, and much more. End your visit by hopping over to the bunny hutch for a family photo with the Bunny herself!
This event is open to all, no need to be a Girl Scout! Bring friends and family and enjoy Spring time in camp. The trip Down the Bunny Trail may take about an hour. The time you register for is the time you
start your journey.
A special after-hour egg hunt will be available, exclusively for high school aged participants, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Pack your fl ashlight and explore camp after dark, search for eggs stuffed with special prizes and enjoy some nighttime fun. They also have volunteer opportunities for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors to earn service hours. There are two volunteer sessions; sign up for one session or stay all day! Volunteers will be assigned a station (like snack, craft, scavenger hunt or smores) to run upon arrival. Register early, as stations are limited. Space is limited; register today at jerseyshoregirlscouts.org. Questions? Call our Customer Care team at 800-785-2090.
HOWELL – Camp dates: June 26 to August 4 (6 Weeks). Register online: howellrec.org. Teen Adventure participants must be able to function in at least a 1:4 staff to participant ratio. All trips will require additional fees and must be paid.
Trips may include: indoor & outdoor laser tag, Jersey Shore Pirates, the Music Man, arcades, boardwalk, swimming, zoo, bowling, mall and movies, iPlay America, trampoline park, Dave & Buster’s.
Teen Adventure: Mondays through Fridays. Pick up and drop off located at Alfred C. Sauer Park at Echo Lake.
Teen Adventure Registration: (special needs ages 16 to 40 years old). Early
registration fee is $250 from March 1 to April 28. Regular registration fee is $275 from May 1 to May 26. Late fee is an additional $25 fee. All trips will require additional fees.
Register: online 24/7 at howellrec.org ; by mail (4567 Highway 9 North. 2nd Fl); in person Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. only.
Special In Person Registration Dates: April 28 & May 26 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (cash, check, credit cards accepted; convenience charges apply).
Contact Steven Fecher, Community Relations Department, at 732-938-4500 ext. 2106 or email sfecher@twp.howell.nj.us.
HOWELL – Camp dates: June 26 to August 4 (6 Weeks). Register online: howellrec.org. Teen Expedition is a summer travel program with limited supervision for teens. All trips will require additional fees and must be paid.
Trips may include: indoor & outdoor laser tag, indoor rock climbing, mall, Six Flags Great Adventure, swimming, Hurricane Harbor, beach, arcades, bowling, river tubing, trampoline park, Dave & Buster’s.
Teen Expedition: Mondays through Fridays. Pick up and drop off located at either Middle School North or Middle School South.
Teen Expedition Registration: (completed
6th grade through 12th grade) Early registration fee is $200 from March 1 to April 28. Regular registration fee is $225 from May 1 to May 26. Late fee is an additional $25 fee. All trips will require additional fees. Register: online 24/7 at howellrec.org; by mail (4567 Highway 9 North. 2nd Fl); in person Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. only.
Special In Person Registration Dates: April 28 & May 26 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (cash, check, credit cards accepted; convenience charges apply).
Contact Steven Fecher, Community Relations Department, at 732-938-4500 ext. 2106 or email sfecher@twp.howell.nj.us.
HOWELL – Meet Howell Township Mayor Theresa Berger and Council Members
Evelyn O’Donnell, Susan Fischer, Fred Gasior and Ian Nadel during a Chamber of Commerce event.
Cost to attend is $5 for Howell Chamber members, $10 for not yet members plus the
cost of lunch (you pay the restaurant for your meal). RSVP so they can advise the restaurant of a head count. Email the chamber to RSVP at info@howellchamber.com.
Meet The Mayor and Council on march 17 at 12 p.m. at The Chapter House 1454 Route 9 South, Howell.
HOWELL – Howell Township Department of Community Relations has announced “Scotty” The Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt on March 18. Pre-registration required. Sign up each child by visiting forms.gle/3fbkyyekam4zlbvp9. On March 17, those that have registered will be e-mailed a clue sheet. Starting March 18, decipher each clue to the location of 12 hidden “Scotty” the Leprechauns along Route 9 businesses in Howell. Record the keyword on each
“Scotty” the Leprechaun at the 12 various locations to form a message.
Turn in your clue sheet plus photo of the family participating to the Howell Municipal Building, 4567 Highway 9 N on March 18 between the times of 12 to 5 p.m. Prizes awarded to the fi rst 50 participants!
For more information, contact Steven Fecher, Director of Community Relations at 732-938-4500 ext. 2106 or sfecher@ twp.howell.nj.us.
HOWELL – Be prepared for the baseball season with Howell PAL’s Middle School North Baseball Clinic coming in March.
Players will have the opportunity to showcase abilities both individually and in a group setting, putting in the work
prior to tryout season. They will work on hitting, fielding, throwing, pitching, catching, conditioning and base running. Program runs on March 13 and 14 from 2 to 3:45 p.m. Cost is $75 per person. Head to howellpal.org today and check out the Spring Programs to register!
HOWELL – The Southard Grange is participating in a program offering free hot meals to go every Friday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. prepared by local restaurants. Limited sup-
ply, fi rst come, fi rst serve. This will run all year, so if you need it, please take advantage of it. Southard Grange #218 located at 4860 US-9S Howell.
HOWELL – The Farmingdale-Howell First Aid Squad needs you! Members are needed so volunteer today. You can call 732-938-3161 or check them out on Facebook.
FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners appointed Long Branch resident Emanuel di Pasquale as the Poet Laureate of Monmouth County during the Commissioner meeting held on February 2. “On behalf of the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, it is our honor to appoint Emanuel di Pasquale as the Poet Laureate of Monmouth County,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “The position of Poet Laureate is a seasoned poet appointed by a governing body to compose poems for special occasions and to promote artistic and literary expression within the community. We thank Emanuel for volunteering his time and
incredible skills.”
“Congratulations to Emanuel di Pasquale on this honor,” said Commissioner Ross F. Licitra, who presented the proclamation on behalf of the Commissioners. “Emanuel has a remarkable story of immigrating to the United States in 1956 and developing his passion for the arts and literature. Emanual even taught as a professor of English for more than 54 years and has published numerous books and poems including: Genesis, the Silver Lake Poems, Escape the Night and Cartwheels to the Moon.” For additional information about Monmouth County and the Board of County Commissioners, go to visitmonmouth.com.
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Most people know that DUI stands for “Driving Under the Influence,” however, many people don’t realize that you can still be convicted of a DUI while being under the influence of legally prescribed drugs. This misperception comes from the fact that many people believe that a DUI is only based on a person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC). This is actually not true. In order to receive a DUI charge, the driver must be both: (1) operating/driving a vehicle; and (2) intoxicated or “under the influence.” According to NJ law, “under the influence” applies to more than alcohol or illegal drugs; it is also applicable to any substance that can cause impairment in a driver, including prescribed or over-the-counter medications. These requirements lead to two different types of DUI charges: “per se” and “impairment.”
Per Se is a Latin term meaning “in itself” or “by itself.” Consequently, a per se violation of law means that the act itself is inherently illegal, without requiring proof of any surrounding circumstances. Thus, a per se DUI occurs if a driver’s BAC is .08% or higher, without needing any further evidence or proof of impairment.
When an individual has no BAC reading, the police must determine whether the driver is mentally and/or physically impaired. In order to do so, the police will typically request that a driver perform a field sobriety test (FST). The FST is designed to assess balance, coordination, and the ability of the driver to divide his attention to more than one task.
C. Shea Esq.The FST encompasses three (or more) separate tests that include the horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN), the walk-and-turn, and the one-leg stand test. Over the course of time, these tests have been scientifically proven to validate the impairment of individuals “under the influence” of alcohol or drugs.
However, the FST does not distinguish between whether a driver is under the influence of illegal drugs or prescription medications. The FST simply determines whether you are mentally and/or physically impaired, and the source of the impairment is not taken into consideration. Therefore, even if the drug/ medication you are legally prescribed has resulted in your impairment, you could still be charged with a DUI.
Defenses to impairment DUI charges normally focus on providing innocuous explanations for observations the arresting officer attributed to intoxication. For example, providing evidence of physical disabilities to explain poor FST performance. Or, an appearance of intoxication because of nervousness or mental distress. These defenses, and others, considerably help in the plea-bargaining process, and can be considered mitigating circumstance justifying lenient penalties.
If you, or a loved one, are currently suffering through such a situation, the Law Office of R. C. Shea & Associates can provide the legal knowledge and experience required to defend you against such DUI charges, and seek the outcome that has the least adverse impact on your life.
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The treatment of thyroid disease has a long and rich history that spans a century. Natural desiccated thyroid (NDT) medicine is made from the thyroid glands of pigs, termed porcine. It was first developed in the late 1800s which was a good thing because, at the time, doctors were transplanting thyroid glands from animals into humans via surgery, which in and of itself was dangerous!
The advent of pills - even those extracted from pig glands - grew in popularity for good reason until the 1950s when synthetic (T4 drugs) became available. Today, both synthetic thyroid hormones and natural NDT drugs remain popular today, however, I have 5 important warnings for you if you take any type of thyroid medication. They are as follows:
1. Don’t Drink Coffee with Your Medicine. Coffee contains compounds called tannins that can interfere with the absorption of thyroid hormone in the gut. The tannins bind to the medication like metabolic ‘glue’ and prevent it from being absorbed properly so it doesn’t do its job or obtain proper blood levels. If you take thyroid medication, wait at least 60 minutes after taking your medication before drinking coffee.
2. Don’t Take Calcium Supplements with Your Medicine. Calcium can interfere with the absorption of all thyroid medications whether they are T4 drugs like Synthroid® or NDT drugs like Armour®. If you need to take calcium supplements for other health reasons like a parathyroid condition, osteoporosis, or hypocalcemia, take your medication 3 to 4 hours after
your medicine.
3. Don’t Eat Yogurt with Your Thyroid Medicine. Just like calcium supplements, eating calcium-rich foods right after you take your thyroid medication will interfere with absorption. So don’t take your pill and then eat a bowl of yogurt, a bowl of cereal, or drink a glass of milk! Wait about 3 - 4 hours after you take your medication.
4. Don’t Drink Green Juice with Your Medicine. Some people like to take their thyroid medication, then drink a green juice smoothie. This is almost always going to be a problem! Some examples of goitrogenic foods to eat in moderation include cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage, as well as soy products. Consuming goitrogens in moderation is fine, but don’t overdo it. Goitrogens may contribute to hypothyroidism as well as autoimmune Hashimoto’s flare-ups. This, and much more, is discussed in my book called Thyroid Healthy available on Amazon.
5. Don’t Take Thyroid Medication at Night. Thyroid medication is stimulating. This means that it will speed up your metabolism, burn fat, increase energy levels, and improve hair and nail growth. The best time to take thyroid medication is in the morning when energy is welcome. Take it on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before eating.
If this topic interests you, I have a longer version of this article posted at my website, as well as some free thyroid ebooks and magazines which I can send as a gift for you to download. To learn more or receive those, visit my website, suzycohen.com.
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JACKSON – Tune into nature, it is the best way to relax! The team at Forest Resource Education Center are ready to show you how with many forest-focused educational experiences.
Peruse and pre-register for the smallgroup outdoor nature programs here: eventbrite.com/o/forest-resource-ed-
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Below are the following events for the month of March:
Pi Day Celebration: Celebrate Pi, 3.14, early with a walk in the woods. We will measure a few trees along the way and estimate their age using Pi.
Age 12 and up. Dress for the weather. Maximum number people 15.
This program meets on March 12 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Forest Resource Education Center, 495 Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson. Pre-registration only, accepted on first-come basis.
Pi Day: So, you think Pi is a useless
number? Come for a walk in the woods to measure a few trees and learn how to estimate their age. Age 12 and up. Dress for the weather. Maximum number people 15.
This program meets on March 14 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Forest Resource Education Center, 495 Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson. Pre-registration only, accepted on first-come basis.
Spring Equinox Forest Bathing
Morning: Welcome-in the new season with Forest Bathing. Immerse your senses with the touch, smell and sounds of Spring. Breathe deep, unplug, relax and recharge with a meditative, quiet walk with the trees. Wear soft shoes and dress for the weather. Age 15 and up. Dress for the weather.
This program meets on March 20 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Forest Resource Education Center, 495 Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson. Pre-registration only, accepted on first-come basis. Accepting 20people per hike. Registration is free and open to all persons 15 years plus.
Spring Equinox Forest Bathing Sundown: Welcome-in the new season with Forest Bathing. Immerse your senses with the touch, smell and sounds of Spring. Breathe deep, unplug, relax and recharge with a meditative, quiet walk with the trees. Wear soft shoes and dress for the weather. Age 15 and up. Dress for the weather.
This program meets on March 20 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Forest Resource Education Center, 495 Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson. Pre-registration only, accepted on first-come basis. Accepting 20people per hike. Registration is free and open to all persons 15 years plus.
TINTON FALLS – Spend the summer working in the parks! The Monmouth County Park System is looking to hire lifeguards, camp counselors, park and golf course maintenance workers, and more for June, July and August.
Opportunities in the Park System’s therapeutic recreation department include camp counselors for individuals with special needs and inclusion coaches.
Learn about these summer job opportunities by heading over to the Park System’s Summer Job Fair, held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 11 at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, 2566 Guam Lane, Tinton Falls. Prospective employees should be at least 16 years of age. A full listing of summer job openings can be found online at MonmouthCountyParks.com. For more information about the Summer Job Fair, call 732-8424000, ext. 4219.
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Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)
Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (39)
ESTATE/GARAGE SALE - Toms River, 230 Cabrillo Blvd. 08757, HC West. Dir: 37 to Bimini. LR, DR, BR furniture, antiques, vintage items, collectibles, clocks, lamps, radios, cameras, china, crystal, glassware, toys, Disney, books, CD’s, DVD’s, VHS, tools, holiday. Too much to list. Cash Only Sat. 3/11/23 9-4. Sun. 3/12/23 9-2. (13)
Super Clean, Beautiful - Greenbriar Blue Moon Estate Sale, Friday, March 17 & 18 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1806 Sweetbay. 609-338-2532. A fun treasure hunt awaits! (12)
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RY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n)
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Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n)
Micromedia Publications is looking for a high-energy account rep to sell print and online advertising in Ocean County. Competitive base, bonuses & company benefits. Successful applicant should possess good communication skills & a desire to grow with the company. E-Mail resumes to jallentoff@jersey shoreonline.com. EOE. (t/n)
Part-time Custodian/Maintenance for 55+ community - MondayFriday mornings 8 a.m.-noon. Experience as custodian or in a similar role preferred. Familiar with basic handyman practices. Attention to detail and conscientiousness. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Follow written work orders as directed. Apply in confidence to Tom 732-552-3634. (12)
Part Time Position, Whiting AreaExcellent computer and social media skills required please be dependable and committed 609-284-3142. (12)
Laundromat Attendant - For FT/ PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (t/n)
Full time Administrative Assistant - Wanted for Adult Community in Whiting. Hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon-Fri. No benefits offered. Must be proficient in Word and Excel. Knowledge of TOPS condo software a plus, but will train. Please fax resume to 732-350-2838. (14)
Seeking Responsible Individual With Good Phone Skills - Experience In Hvac & Permits A Plus. Filing/Answering Phones/Scheduling/Permits/Ordering Parts/
Absolute best home improvements!"Building the shore since 1984" Additions, carpentry, windows & doors, roofing & siding, painting & staining, flooring, kitchens & baths, finished basements, masonry, fencing, custom decks, fully insured, license #13VH11804800. $ave. Call Brien 732-850-5060. (28)
ESTATE CLEANOUTS -
Properties, Houses, Attics, Garages, Sheds, Storage Units, ect. Handyman Disposal provided 901a Dumpster Service LLC. Licensed, Insured, call or text Jim 609-335-0330. (27)
Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs. Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (19)
Computer Tutoring for Seniors –Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n)
Learn To Play The - Flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, or drums from a NJ State Certified Teacher of instrumental music, in your home! Call 732-350-4427 for more information. (15)
Certified Home Health Aides - Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)
A1 HANDYMAN SERVICESOver 30 years experience in all phases of home improvements. Free estimates and referrals. Call John 267-475-7962. (10)
Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (42)
APlus Home Improvements - Over 30 years experience. Everything from small handyman tasks to large renovations, decks, finished basements and much more. Lic #13VH11453600. No job too small give us a call. 908-278-1322. (52)
Prepare for power outages today with a GENERAC home standby generator $0 Money Down + Low Monthly Payment Options Request a FREE Quote. Call now before the next power outage: 1-833-901-0309. (t/n)
Get DIRECTV for $64.99/mo for 12 months with CHOICE Package. Save an additional $120 over 1st year. First 3 months of HBO Max, Cinemax, Showtime, Starz and Epix included! Directv is #1 in Customer Satisfaction (JD Power & Assoc.) Some restrictions apply. Call 1-877-557-1213. (t/n)
A+CLEANING SERVICE - Homes, Offices, Air BNB, Shopping, Thorough, Reliable, References, Senior Villages, Free Estimates. Call Barbara 732-948-4730. (8) Junk or Wrecked Cars and Trucks Wanted - Cash paid. 732-6577251, Steve. Thanks. (10)
Cash Paid LP Records - 33/45's, reel to reel's. Fast response, we answer the phone 732-829-5908, 24/7, Eddie. (41)
Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Soul. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (13)
Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/ dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)
CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (30)
CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)
Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (t/n)
Used Guns Wanted - All types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)
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Free est. Senior discounts interior exterior. Call 732-506-7787, cell 646-643-7678. (28)
LANDSCAPING - Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect. MAN WITH VAN LLC. Jim 609-335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000.
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Assembly Man I’ll Put Anything Together - At your home plus minor handyman service. 40 year certified mechanic. Free estimates. Flexible schedule. 973-459-8831. (13)
Male Companion/Caregiver - To assist you with all your needs except hygiene. All daily routines. Also, companion and helper for those on hospice care. $22/hour. 732-664-2833. (14)
PET SITTER My Home - Reasonable rates. MUST meet pet prior and pet MUST have current inoculations. Call 201-519-4659. (25)
MY HANDY CREW - Home repairs, carpentry, painting roofing and siding, decks, powerwashing, yardwor,k all your home maintenance needs. $ave. Call Clark 732-850-5060. Insured and NJ License #13VH11804800. (46)
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ALL American Home Health AidesExperienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605. (t/n)
Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19)
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LINCROFT – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners invites employers to register for the 2023 spring job fair being held at the Robert J. Collins Arena at Brookdale Community College on March 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“We encourage all employers with job openings to register for the spring job fair at Brookdale Community College,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “The job fair is open to the public with up to 1,000 job seekers expected to attend and employers will have the opportunity to meet candidates
with a variety of skills and experience.”
The event is free to both employers and job seekers. To ensure a variety of job and internship opportunities are represented, the Division of Workforce Development limits the number of businesses in each category.
“While the spring job fair is free for employers, registration is required by contacting the Division of Workforce Development,” said Commissioner Susan M. Kiley, liaison to the Division of Workforce Development. “We invite everyone to take advantage of this great opportunity.”
The Monmouth County 2023 spring job fair is being held in partnership with: the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, Monmouth County Workforce Development Board, NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Brookdale Community College, Monmouth Ocean Development Council and Bridging the Gap for Veterans.
Bridging the Gap for Veterans is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that helps the military community by providing Military Career Transition Coaches who open career doors to Veteran Friendly Hiring Employers.
Monmouth County Division of Workforce Development offers services that benefit both employers and job seekers in Monmouth County by matching employers with workers who have the training and skills that the business requires. The Division helps prepare Monmouth County residents for careers in various industries by providing job readiness, occupation skills training, and job search assistance.
Job seekers and employers interested in more information should call 732-6838850 ext. 5511 or visit their website at workinmonmouth.com.
MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County SPCA has a number of pets available for adoption.
Roscoe is a 5-year-old Pitbull who weighs a mighty 94 pounds. He’s a big boy who can be unsure of new places and new faces, so he would thrive with a calm, dog savvy home allowing him time to build trust. He can go home with dog savvy kids aged 12 and up. He’s not a fan of any feline friends,
The MCSPCA only does adoptions in person (please bring all family members). They will ask you to fill out an Adoption Survey and speak with an Adoption Counselor to help find your perfect match.
They are located at 260 Wall Street in Eatontown. They can be reached at 732542-0040
OCEAN COUNTY – Residential and small commercial customers will see a reduction in their New Jersey Natural Gas bill starting in March.
The company announced that they will implement a bill credit and lower the Basic Gas Supply Service (BGSS) rate for these customers. Based on their estimations, an average household would see a savings of $129.48, or 8.1%, on their annual bill.
“We never stop working to meet our customers’ expectations for safe, reliable service at a reasonable cost,” said Steve Westhoven, President and CEO of New Jersey Natural Gas. “Following a period of volatility and higher natural gas costs, we are pleased to see prices come down and to pass these savings on to our customers. We will continue to monitor market conditions and use our expertise to manage costs and
provide savings to our customers whenever possible.”
The bill credit is a one-time reduction for the month of March. The average homeowner using 134.3 therms would see a $67.88 cut in their bill for that portion.
Additionally, NJNG is reducing its rate to supply the gas, which will amount to a savings of about $61.60 a year for the average person.
The company said that they were able to provide these decreases due to a drop in wholesale natural gas prices, as well as expected rate case refunds and other management strategies.
In related news, any resident who needs help paying their gas bill is urged to call 800-221-0051 and say “energy resistance” at the prompt to speak with someone at the gas company about financial programs. You can also email energyassist@njng.com.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Try not to lose focus; When it comes to navigating your life, a positive outlook and sincerity may be your best tools. This could be a wonderful time to be generous with your praise and thoughtful with your advice.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) : You may find your aspirations grow stronger as the week unfolds. Hone your skills with diligent practice even if you are your own harshest critic. You should be well rewarded for every job done to the best of your ability.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) : Trust in friends and loved ones to listen when you discuss your goals and issues. This might not be the time to obtain a firm promise, but you may gain the support and understanding of others.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) : An argument could cause hurt feelings. A key relationship may settle down and become less challenging if you work to avoid confrontations and remain patient. Try not to read too much into an innocent gesture.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): When you are enthusiastic about innovative ideas, there may be a tendency to make broad over-generalizations. You might want to avoid making promises that are well meant but could be hard to fulfill. The wisest people may offer the best counsel.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) : Making your mark in the material world could seem like a game to you. You may find yourself growing more ambitious. Using your charm and your common sense, you could develop successful strategies to reach your goals.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If your committed relationship needs a little extra attention, offer it. If single, you could have the desire to tell someone about your feelings. Embrace your braver side and put yourself out there.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It’s always best for you to be sincere about what you do and do not say. It could be especially important when you are performing a job. Your coworkers might be depending on you to hold up your end of the bargain.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Good vibes may lead to victory, so allow yourself to get caught up in the rhythm of a project. You may remain upbeat and recharge your inner batteries by enjoying some indoor entertainment or a nature walk in the park.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) : Turn the kudos you can earn into cash. You could fill a quota or reach a milestone by being dedicated and persistent. There could still be time to perform favors and charitable deeds for loved ones.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Applying restraint and humility could put you on top if you face criticism from your boss or someone else. You can combat negativity by admitting mistakes and being committed to putting your best self on display.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You might want more than you can afford currently or feel you must be competitive. Remain contented with what you may already have. Trying to keep up with affluent trends may put you in a deficit and leave a dent in your wallet.
FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce that the County has received the “Leading Capital Construction Project Award” from New Jersey Alliance for Action for the roadway improvements to Halls Mill Road and County Route 524 (Elton-Adelphia Road) in the Townships of Freehold and Howell.
“Monmouth County takes pride in continuing to improve our infrastructure and the Halls Mill Road and County Route 524 roadway improvement project is a prime example of that,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Department of Public Works and Engineering. “I want to commend the Department of Public Works and Engineering and our contractor, Earle Asphalt Company, for their commitment to keeping motorists safe.”
Monmouth County made improvements to Halls Mill Road to enhance safety, realign the roadway, and improve traffic circulation since the roads were too narrow to accom-
modate increased traffic volume. Roadway improvements included nearly two miles of roadway realignment and widening, replacement of two bridges, reconstruction of three signalized Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant intersections, construction of three detention/infiltration basins and a bioswale for stormwater runoff, utility relocation and acquisition of 30 land parcels.
Engineering design of this project was performed by T&M Associates. Earle Asphalt Company began construction in April 2020 and staged construction was used throughout the project, reducing the amount of road closures and detours. Under the Construction Administration and Inspection team of HNTB Corporation, the project was substantially completed ahead of a schedule in August 2022 with all traffic movements and operations fully opened to motorists.
In total, the County maintains approximately 1,000 lane miles of roads, 980 bridges and culverts and 250 traffic signals and beacons.
HOWELL – The Mackenzie Blair Foundation is hosting a Designer Bag Bingo and Tricky Tray on April 21 at Southard Fire House, 4611 Route 9, Howell.
Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the games will begin at 7 p.m. They will be a cash only event so please make sure that you bring
your money.
Tickets will be $35 and will include your admission and a sheet of bingo (three games per sheet) for 10 games of bingo. Visit thembfoundation.org for more information or contact mackenzieblairfoundation@gmail.com.
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