2023-06-24 - The Howell Times

By Stephanie Faughnan

HOWELL – An ordinance prolongs the deadline for Freewood Acres residents to connect to the public water system. While this extension aims to accommodate those impacted, a segment of the community continues to express discontent over the mandate that necessitates the conversion of their wells.

InfoAge Museum Is A Beacon For Fun

According to Township Manager Joe Clark, the history behind the requirement dates back to 2016, when a sewer-related project began. The ordinance put in place at that time required the hookup to sewer. When water became part of the plan, discussions were held with New Jersey American Water Company regarding the payment structure. The funding for the project was provided by New

Jersey American, with an agreement that residents would be required to connect as a result. This led to the fi rst “must connect” condition in 2019. Subsequent ordinances have granted residents more time to complete their connections, with the new ordinance extending the deadline until May 1, 2025.

Some Fighting Requirement To Close Wells Fire Chief Retires After 20+ Years

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Mark Bator WALL – Sprawling over what was once the Marconi wireless telegraph station, the InfoAge Science History Learning Center takes visitors back through the beginnings of telecommunications, weaponry, and space research.

As information technology developed, the location later became an RCA research lab which was subsequently taken over by the U.S. Navy during the

First World War. From there, the complex morphed into the Camp Evans Signal Corps Research and Development laboratory from the time of WWII until the late 1990s. The ignition sequencers for the fi rst atomic bombs were produced at this location, and the site’s military importance spawned the telecommunications age.

It was here during the 1940s that some

By Alyssa Riccardi

HOWELL – After 26 years of dedicated service to Howell Township, Chief Fire Marshal Robert Lewis has announced his retirement.

Photo courtesy Howell Bureau of Fire Prevention tion Inspections. Lewis was promoted to lieutenant and served as the field supervisor for the Bureau of Fire Prevention.

The Howell Township Bureau of Fire Prevention stated that Lewis’ retirement was effective June 1.

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Lewis was hired as a Fire Prevention Inspector on June 1, 1997. During his career, he served as a Fire Protection Inspector working in conjunction with the Building Department conducting Fire Protec-

Later in his career, Lewis was promoted to the rank of captain where he was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Bureau of Fire Prevention.

In 2015, Robert was appointed as Chief Fire Marshal, and Fire Subcode Official having oversight of occupancies from its initial inception on plans, all

The Military Technology Museum features a number of vehicles and ordnance from history.

Photos by Mark Bator

The large TIROS (Television Infrared Observation Satellite) radio dish antenna stands outside the InfoAge Space Exploration Center.

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of America’s leading scientists worked on Project Diana, which sought to bounce radio signals off the moon for communications. Named for the Roman goddess who was symbolized by the moon, the secret project laid the groundwork for the more ambitious NASA programs that would follow decades later.

Now a national historic landmark, InfoAge is really a collection of exhibits, some of which are as large as a warehouse or as small as one room. The displays are lovingly curated by museum trustee R. Steven Lang and a largely volunteer staff who are knowledgeable, approachable, and eager to educate the minds of young and old alike. Many of the smaller displays are housed within the main building at the site, referred to as “the hotel” by the staff. Here, one may

visit the New Jersey 9/11 Memorial Center, the World War I Technology display, and a re-created fallout shelter exhibit.

Still other exhibits include an African American history display, one dedicated to the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 and New Jersey’s Native American population, the Lenni Lenape.

Among the star attractions is the Radio Technology Museum. The expansive space is literally a walking tour through

telecommunications, from its infancy (the telegraph) through to the modern age and the advent of the cellular phone. Here, visitors will fi nd such things as crank phones, rotary phones and even relics that were once referred to as “phone booths.”

The volunteer staff can take you on a walking tour of how telecommunications developed, marking milestones in history and adding insightful yarns about the colorful pioneers who moved the field forward.

“I’d always wanted to fi nd somebody who could help me or could fix my antique radios for me,” says volunteer museum guide Jim Doran. “I showed up here and I thought, ‘I can talk these guys into doing it.’ And it worked the other way around. In fact, I was easily hooked on volunteering here once I saw the museum and the wonderful stuff they have.” Doran, a retired operations officer who recruited spies for the C.I.A., has been a volunteer at InfoAge for just over seven years.

“You could certainly spend [five hours] here in the Radio Technology Museum if you wanted to,” says Doran regarding the many exhibits at InfoAge. “We encourage people to come early and come often.”

But that is only a small part of what is contained here. The rooms are filled with antiques that span the Twentieth Century, from handheld transistor radios to beautifully crafted sets that functioned as furnishings to accessorize one’s home. There are a number of interactive displays in this area including working phones, a switchboard, and even an early television broadcast camera that displays visitors’ images on an antique television.

Military buffs will enjoy the WWII communication center, which houses the U.S. Army Signal Corps electronics collection. Following along with the same time period is a diorama exhibit by the U.S. Marine Corps of a typical 1940s living room. In this exhibit, one will see period pieces of furniture from an American home where an antique radio in the mock-up parlor plays musical programs from the era.

Nearby is another room containing the WWII Military Miniatures and Artifact Museum Gallery. Re-created battle scenes, all in miniature, are showcased here with grim accuracy detailing the stark brutality of combat during the 1940s.

For those favoring a nautical flair, the New Jersey Shipwreck Museum contains salvaged artifacts from famous maritime disasters. Interesting and heartbreaking all at once, the exhibit is presented with the respect and solemnity that such a topic deserves.

One may also visit the Merchant Marine Communications Exhibit where members of the public can gain knowledge about the equipment utilized by a Radio Electronics Officer and other members of a ship’s crew.

Model train enthusiasts will enjoy the expansive layouts at InfoAge, which dominate the two rooms they occupy. Here, interactive scenes of various gauges are displayed, and the staff is eager to relate stories of the actual railroads that inspired these scale-model reproductions.

Whether one is a “tech kid” or is employed as an I.T. professional, it is very likely that (Museum - See Page 4)

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Clark estimated that approximately 350 to 375 households have already completed the required conversions. However, there are still about 250 homes that have yet to comply with the mandate.

The consequences would have been significant if the council had decided against the ordinance to extend the time for homeowners to connect to the public water system.

“Everybody was supposed to have hooked up a month ago,” Clark said before the council voted. “Water bills are going to start coming out.”

Freewood Acres resident Tracie Harper acknowledged that she understood the need for the sewer project. Harper recalled a “horrific” stench of sewer gases that made it through her neighborhood. Nonetheless, Harper contended that she and her neighbors should not be required to shut down their wells and move to the public water system.

“It cost $12,000 to put my well in in 2009,”

Harper shared. “We spent that money to dig a really deep well; my well is 210 feet, and it’s clean.”

According to Harper, the estimated cost of decommissioning her well and connecting to the public water system is at least $10,000. Additionally, she expressed a sense of greater confidence in the quality of her well water compared to the water supplied by New Jersey American.

Financial assistance in the form of grant money is accessible for sewer and water conversions; however, it is subject to strict income criteria. As a result, some residents may be deemed ineligible for this fi nancial relief due to their income level. Nevertheless, the township is actively working to modify the income requirements and raise the cap on available funds to expand eligibility and assist a broader range of residents.

Harper asked township officials to provide information regarding a state assembly bill that would appropriate $2.125 million for Howell’s drinking water infrastructure project. Howell’s Interim Township Attorney Jean Cipriani reviewed the bill and said

it had not passed, therefore not including an appropriation of funds.

Failure to adhere to the agreement established with New Jersey American Water would require the township to reimburse a portion of the construction project at a rate of $1,900 per house that remains unconnected.

“We have a substantial number that have not, so we’re looking at a rather large refund,” said Clark. “For a project that benefits this particular neighborhood, and which would end up having to be shared by all of the various taxpayers.”

Harper offered to cover her share by writing a check for $1,900 at the council meeting. However, her proposal was not addressed or discussed.

Another Freewood Acres homeowner, Glenn Verkruysse, said he did not believe the township had the legal authority to “condemn our wells that have passed water tests.” Verkruysse also questioned the motives in the decision-making process.

“Why the big push,” questioned Verkruysse. “Why is it in somebody’s best interests to get us hooked up?”

Sting’s “My Songs” Tour Returns To Hard Rock

ATLANTIC CITY – The Cherrytree Music Company and Live Nation have confi rmed that Sting will perform a special My Songs concert at Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena in Atlantic City on September 3. Tickets are now on sale.

Sting’s My Songs concert is an exuberant

and dynamic show featuring his most beloved songs, written throughout the 17-time Grammy Award winner’s illustrious career both with The Police and as a solo artist. Following a sold out six-night residency at the London Palladium, My Songs was hailed “a masterclass” by The Times; “Sting

remains an undeniably skilled performer with a gold-plated back catalogue.” A musical journey taking in hits like ‘Fields of Gold,’ ‘Shape of my Heart,’ ‘Roxanne’ and ‘Demolition Man,’ the concert was described as “a rare treat” by The Telegraph and saw Sting praised as “near peerless” by

Verkruysse said he and other residents hesitated to take legal action against the town. However, it was a consideration if there appeared to be no other option.

“As far as our authority to force people to hook up,” said Clark. “There’s state law that allows municipalities to regulate public health, safety, and welfare - water being one of them.”

All properties included in the Freewood Acres project not yet connected to the public water system face additional restrictions. Water hookups must be established before a resale or deed, or title transfer.

Water connections will be required before Freewood Acres residents are issued building permits, land use permits, or certificates of occupancy. Anyone found violating the ordinance requirements is subject to fi nes of up to $2,000 per day.

Clark acknowledged that certain circumstances may warrant exceptions. For residents who have specific issues or concerns related to drilled wells during the construction process, the township is willing to meet and discuss them on a case-by-case basis.

The Guardian with “sublime pop alchemy.” Fans can also expect to hear ‘Englishman In New York,’ ‘Every Breath You Take,’ ‘Message In A Bottle’ and many more. Tickets are available at HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.com, Ticketmaster.com and 800-745-3000.

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every visitor to the computer exhibit will come away having learned something new after visiting the Vintage Computer Federation Museum.

Laid out as a walk-through loop, visitors move through our digital history passing computers so large that they would fill a modern office. From technological dinosaurs as large as a refrigerator, the machines decrease to stand-alone consoles, eventually reaching familiar desktop personal computers like the early Apple II, Commodore 64, or some other digital fossil. The exhibit’s staff is exceedingly knowledgeable, and can likely answer any question about hardware, software, or programming with a binary alacrity.

Over in the Military Technology Museum of New Jersey, one can walk through the site’s vast collection of vehicles. The sheer number of these historic military vehicles makes a visit to the InfoAge site worthwhile, with a number of impressive displays to be seen.

This portion of the InfoAge experience is one of the cornerstones of the site, and the volunteer staff at the museum urges visitors to budget their time to make sure that this

particular attraction is not hurried through.

“I feel right at home,” says volunteer museum guide Bob Maddox. “The people I’m working with, it’s amazing, some of the intelligence there.” Maddox, a retired Navy pilot, has been a volunteer at InfoAge for three years.

Apart from the main site, just a short walk away is the InfoAge Space Exploration Center (ISEC), unmistakably marked by the giant, operating radio dish antenna that sits adjacent to the parking area for the building. Patrons can learn about radio astronomy, pulsars, and see hardware exhibits from America’s early space program.

“It all has character and charisma,” says Maddox about the InfoAge experience. “There is so much to see if you take the time to do it. It’s the best kept secret in New Jersey.”

In conjunction with the ISEC, InfoAge is running its “Space Week” camp from July 24 through 28 for kids ages 11-14. Camp hours run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, but interested participants will need to pre-register by contacting ISEC Director Lori Lauber at 732-322-4823. The InfoAge museums are open Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. For further information, see their website at Infoage.org

Photos by Mark Bator World War II communications are also on display at the InfoAge site.

The Radio and Technology Museum has extensive exhibits and interactive displays providing visitors with the history of radio and telecommunications.

OPINIONS & COMMENTARY

E DITORIAL

Should Towns Ban New Gas Stations?

It seems there’s a gas station every mile or so on major roads, unless, of course, you’re running near empty. Then, you can’t find any.

Do we really need so many? Maybe at rush hour. And sure, the tourist traffic.

I can’t help but think we’re making a mistake in letting them be built all over the place. With the rise of electric cars, will gas stations be a fossil?

When a gas station closes down, it sits there forever. That’s because there’s really nothing else that property can be anymore. Those tanks can leak, poisoning the ground and eventually drifting into the aquifer. There’s also petroleum runoff from vehicles driving on them.

Every single gas station you see on the road today will likely be there forever. Think about that. Every single one.

The land is too small for a redeveloper to buy it, knock it down, and build something different on it. And even if they did, they’d have to install monitoring wells and get inspections and soil sampling. It would be too costly. There’s nothing they can build on that small lot to earn that much money back.

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Towns should not allow any new gas stations to be built, knowing that one day, decades from now, it will be an environmental mini-disaster and an eyesore.

However, maybe this electric car thing will be a fad.

An April 11, 2023 article in The New York Times said that 5.8% of vehicles bought last year were electric. That’s nowhere near the White House’s plan to have half of new car sales be electric by 2030.

Still, a lot of car companies are following that trend and making electric options.

A lot can change. The control of the federal government and its rules. Manufacturers might invent something different than gas or electric engines 20 years from now.

But one thing that won’t change is the gas station itself. That’ll be there for the rest of your life...and it will be there long after you and I are gone.

Town officials have the ability to choose what businesses go where. They need to give more thought to where gas stations get built, because once they are, they are here to stay.

Chris Lundy News Editor

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Criminals Get Legally Bought Guns

One of the biggest arguments for the widespread protection of gun rights is “If you make owning a gun criminal, only criminals will have guns.” But no one asks where these guns are coming from in the first place. Where are criminals getting them? Every single firearm was legally purchased at some point.

There are a ton of statistics out there about where criminals are getting their guns. You’ll hear people say “Most criminals get their guns illegally, so tougher gun enforcement laws won’t change that.”

This ignores the fact that every gun was purchased legally...the first time. Gun manufacturers aren’t just selling guns out of the back of their factory to gang members. They make legal sales to stores. Stores make legal sales to people. Most of those people are law-abiding citizens and no one has to worry about them.

But then, something happens. That law abiding citizen sells the gun at a gun show or on the internet to someone who then uses it in a crime.

But if you look at the stats further, those 43% of criminals who bought the guns on the black market? Those black market guns were all legally bought at stores before they made it to the black market.

According to federal statistics (nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/ public-mass-shootings-database-amasses-details-halfcentury-us-mass-shootings), 77% of mass shootings in the past half century were done with legally-purchased guns. Again, this stat fails because 100% of these guns were bought legally the first time. The only way to stop illegal purchases of guns is to stop the legal purchases of guns as well. It always starts with a legal sale.

This is unrealistic because America will never give up its love affair with guns, but the point I’m making is to stop selling machine guns. If you stopped selling machine guns at stores, then eventually they won’t make it down to the criminal on the street.

People say “I need a gun to protect myself from criminals who have guns.” It doesn’t start with criminals. It starts with legal purchases every time.

“I was shocked to learn from our residents that the Freehold Regional High School district will be eliminating bus routes for students who live within a 2.5 mile radius of the schools due to the loss of approximately $6 million of state aid. I know our State leaders, Senator O’Scanlon, Assemblywoman Flynn and Assemblyman Scharfenberger have been tireless advocates for restoring state aid to schools that suffered severe losses here in Monmouth County.

It is my understanding that these requests have fallen on the deaf ears of the Acting Commissioner of Education, who has openly refused to address these funding cuts, almost as if it is above her pay grade and not within her authority. But, in reality, the Department should prioritize this issue, especially since there is an answer to this funding shortfall - the Governor can restore all state aid cuts by including those funds in the 2024 FY State Budget.

To date, the Governor and the Acting Commissioner of Education have refused to do so despite calls by our state elected officials to address this funding gap immediately.

suffer while the State funds nonessential projects like a $45 million pilot program for electric school buses when it fails to address the essential components of a student’s education? There is a simple solution to this problem. Governor Murphy, will you help the children of Marlboro now?”

Juned Qazi

Marlboro Council President

TR Schools: Don’t Use Long Term Money For Current Expenses

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According to Fox News ( foxnews.com/us/where-docriminals-get-guns), legally purchased guns get into other people’s hands illegally by one of three ways. The first is a private transaction at a gun show or some other person-to-person situation. The second is when someone buys a gun legally as part of a criminal scheme to sell it to someone who later uses it for crime. The third is theft.

A 2016 survey released in 2019 by the Department of Justice (DOJ) found that some 43% of criminals had bought their firearms on the black market, 6 percent acquired them via theft, and 0.8 percent purchased a weapon from a gun show. Fox News quotes this survey but doesn’t include the fact that the survey supported Red Flag laws and other regulations like gun safes.

Any gun you own right now will eventually wind up in someone else’s hands. What will they do with it?

Chris Trawley Brick

Governor Needs To Reinstate School Funding

On behalf of the Marlboro Township Council, Council President Juned Qazi issued the following statement demanding that Governor Murphy and the Acting Commissioner of Education Allen-McMillan immediately restore state aid funding to the Freehold Regional High School District to avoid having students being forced to walk to school along busy and treacherous roadways which are not suitable for pedestrian use.

On behalf of Marlboro families and children, we implore the Governor to restore our state aid so that the students of Marlboro may travel safely to school in the upcoming school year. The mysterious state aid formula was prepared prior to the pandemic, when no one could have imagined the challenges schools are now facing due to learning loss, mental health costs, and never mind the astronomical increases in transportation costs – bussing costs alone have increased for schools over past year by 30%.

Why has the Department of Education left this to the towns to address? We cannot address those increases in costs within the budgetary cap limits imposed upon school districts and municipalities.

What is most frustrating is that the State has billions in reserves that can address this funding shortfall – why are the kids of Marlboro left to

The TR Regional School District should not use long term money for current expenses, specifically to sell land which is part of school property to TR Township and use the proceeds for current expenses. A small part over each of 5 to 10 years may be allowable, or all could be spent in one year for a significant purchase intended for use over many years, maybe, such as audio-visual learning (alone or along with other regional schools) to teach students and review with teachers giving very important support, but as I said, not for current expenses. My undergraduate and/ or graduate degrees were in Political Science, Psychology, Management, and Finance including budgeting along with considerable experience in many of those areas especially budgeting and digital information.

Two or three decades ago New Jersey used long-term bond money to pay budgeted current expenses to get voter approval by meeting the budget; some people have never forgotten that violation. Maybe the governor and legislature knew no better.

Walter “Mac” McInerney Toms River

Bill Would Protect Birth Control From Supreme Court

Capitol Comments

Senator Robert Menendez

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) joined Senate and House colleagues in reintroducing the bicameral Right to Contraception Act, legislation that would codify and strengthen the right to contraception, which the Supreme Court fi rst recognized more than half a century ago in its Griswold v. Connecticut decision. Enshrining the right to contraception into federal law would reverse steps already taken by Republicans in states across the country to restrict access to contraceptives and ensure that any future attempt by the far-right majority on the Supreme Court to overturn Griswold would not endanger access to this essential reproductive health care.

The lawmakers fi rst introduced the legislation last July in the wake of Justice Clarence Thomas’s concurring opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization - which overturned Roe v. Wade and the Constitutional right to an abortion. In his concurring opinion, Justice Thomas urged the Court to “re-

consider” its substantive due process precedents, including Griswold.

“Reproductive rights remain under a coordinated assault by Republicans across the nation including the latest attempts to ban medication abortion.

It’s critical that we work to reverse steps taken by the far-right and codify the right to contraception for all Americans,” said Sen. Menendez. “The Right to Contraception Act would safeguard the ability to access this essential reproductive health care without interference. We must protect these rights so everyone, regardless of race, socio-economic status, or zip code, has equal access to essential health services.”

“Birth control is a crucial part of reproductive health care,” said Sen. Booker. “At a time when reproductive rights are under attack throughout the country, protecting Americans’ access to contraception is more important than ever. By enshrining the right to contraception into federal law, the Right to Contraception Act would protect access to this fundamental right so individuals can control their own bodies and futures.”

Although nine out of 10 American adults support access to all forms of birth control, several states restrict access to contraceptives by eliminating public funding

for it, defi ning abortion broadly enough to include contraception, and allowing health care providers to deny service related to contraception on the basis of their own beliefs. Attacks on health care, especially reproductive health care, fall hardest on Black, Brown, Indigenous and immigrant communities, as well as LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, low-income people, and those living in rural and underserved areas. Specifically, the Right to Contraception Act would uphold access to contraception by

• Guaranteeing the legal right for individuals to get and use contraception and for health care providers to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information, referrals, and services related to contraception;

• Prohibiting the federal government or any state from administering, implementing, or enforcing any law, rule, regulation, standard or other provision that would prohibit or restrict the sale, provision, or use of contraception; and

• Allowing the Department of Justice (DOJ), providers, and individuals harmed by restrictions on contraception access made unlawful under the legislation, to go to court to enforce these rights.

In the House, the bill is supported by 71 members.

In April, Sen. Menendez led a group of

Senate colleagues in introducing the Stop Anti-Abortion Disinformation (SAD) Act that would ban false advertising related to abortion services by Crisis Pregnancy Centers. The bill directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to prohibit deceptive or misleading advertising related to the provision of abortion services and collect penalties from organizations in violation.

In 2022, Sens. Menendez and Booker joined a group of colleagues in commenting on the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) proposed rule prohibiting discrimination in health care under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. In their comment letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and the Department’s Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Melanie Fontes Rainer, the group of senators applauded the Biden Administration for restoring and expanding key nondiscrimination protections dismantled by the Trump Administration and urged to strengthen protections for underserved communities.

Also in 2022, the Senator joined a group of Democratic colleagues in introducing the Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act which would make it clear that it is illegal for anti-choice states to limit travel for reproductive health care services and would empower the Attorneys General and affected individuals to bring civil action against those who restrict a woman’s right to cross state lines to receive such care.

Executive Order Li s COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement For Health Care Employees

The Desk Of The Governor Phil Murphy

TRENTON – Following recent changes to federal requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccines, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order (EO) No. 332 to lift the COVID-19 vaccination requirements for health care settings in New Jersey.

An executive order signed on April 3, 2023 previously lifted the requirement for employees in health care settings who were not up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations to undergo routine testing, while also lifting both the COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements for workers in congregate settings. This EO lifts the remaining requirement that health care settings maintain a policy requiring their workers to be up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations.

“Today’s order aligns our state with recent updates to federal requirements and reflects our different circumstances now, as compared to the past few years. My Administration will continue to take responsible steps to adjust New Jersey’s COVID-19 policies and guidance accordingly,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, and I continue to encourage all residents to stay up to date on their vaccinations. Vaccination remains a key public health tool to help protect our health care workers and the patients in their care.”

Health care settings include, but are not limited to, long-term care facilities; psychiatric and specialty hospitals; long-term residential substance abuse disorder treatment facilities; clinic-based setting such as Federally Qualified Health Centers and family planning sites; and community-based health care settings such as pediatric and adult medical day care programs.

The changes come after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) an-

nounced that it will rescind and no longer enforce its rule requiring most employees of Medicare and Medicaid-certified health care providers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for that provider to be eligible to participate in Medicare and Medicaid. EO No. 332 brings New Jersey in line with these changes.

The EO was also prompted by recent changes to the Emergency Use Authorizations of the COVID-19 vaccines that were issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which clarified that individuals can now receive one dose of the Moderna or Pfi zer bivalent mRNA vaccine regardless of their prior vaccination status.

As with the previous executive order, individual employers may continue to require vaccination or testing protocols in excess of these statewide requirements and the New Jersey Department of Heath may continue to track vaccination data in respect to healthcare settings.

This executive order takes effect immediately.

Rebelympics Returns To HHS

Photo courtesy Freehold Regional HOWELL – Music, laughter, and cheers fi lled the fields when Howell High School’s annual Rebelympics returned on June 6. Rebelympics is a day of obstacle challenges and fun for students in special education programs organized by the school’s Peer Leaders. Participants were able to try their hands at the various events including kickball, badminton, dunk tank, and an inflatable obstacle course to name a few. Peer Leaders were on hand throughout the event to encourage and support their peers.

Railroad Track Installation

HOWELL – Chesapeake & Delaware Railroad (working with NJDOT, NJ Transit and Conrail) has been reestablishing the railroad tracks from Freehold to Farmingdale and their next step is to reinstall the roadway crossings. Below is their preliminary schedule to install the new roadway crossing surface. Each crossing will require a four day, 24-hour shutdown. No school buses or emergency vehicles will be able to pass through the construction zone during the shutdown. For each crossing, the work is scheduled to begin on a Monday at 7 a.m. with the road being reopened at approximately 5 p.m. on the following Thursday. As with any construction project, weather or unforeseen circumstances could extend the closure.

“On or about road closure” signs will be installed at each crossing a minimum of two weeks prior to the closure and variable

message boards will be installed near the work area one week prior to the closure. The Township will prepare a notice for their website and Facebook page of the road closures. Unlike most of their construction projects, a professional highway signs and safety equipment company will install all necessary detours and warning signs prior to the closures. The detours have been approved by the Township, County and NJDOT.

Both Howell and Freehold Regional school districts are aware of the upcoming road closures and will adjust bus routes as necessary.

Rail operation is anticipated to begin late fall 2023 with 2 to 3 train movements per week, Monday through Friday during daylight hours.

June 26 – Southard Avenue

July/August – Fairfield Road and County Route 524

Breakfast Networking Event

HOWELL – Join the Howell Chamber of Commerce for a Breakfast Bonanza Networking on June 27 from 8 to 9 a.m. at Big City Bagels, Route 9, Aldrich Road, Howell. 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.

Howell PAL eater Company

HOWELL – Howell PAL Theater Company presents: “West Side Story.” Show dates: June 30 and July 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Strand Theater, Lakewood. Tickets available at hpaltc.booktix.com. More information at howellpaltheaterco.com

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Torch Run 2023

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Ocean Monmouth Amateur Radio Club Annual Field Day

HOWELL – The Ocean Monmouth Amateur Radio Club is hosting their annual field day where they contact other ham operators using emergency power, solar and batteries. They assist local communities with emergency communications efforts when needed.

The event is open to the public and they will also have a hands-on demonstration of Morse Code for kids. The event is at Echo Lake Park, 1225 Maxim Southard Road, Howell on June 24 at 2 p.m. until June 25 at 2 p.m.

Building A Rain Garden

HOWELL – The Howell Shade Tree Commission and Green Team volunteer opportunities for Building a Rain Garden at Monmouth Ridings Park, 150 Oak Glen Road, on June 23 and June 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join Rutgers Water Resources and local volunteers to plant a community rain garden

at Monmouth Ridings Park. Teens, adults, community groups, honor students, boy and girl scout troops are encouraged to reach out and volunteer.

Please bring a shovel, rake, and gloves. Community service hours eligible. Interested volunteers should email friendsofhowellstc@gmail.com.

Antique Sale

HOWELL - The Howell Heritage and Historical Society will hold an Antique Sale on June 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and June 25, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Old Ardena Schoolhouse, Old Tavern Road.

The proceeds will go to the restoration of the MacKenzie Museum and Library. Many

items were donated by the family of Kay and Charles Hall who were long time members of the original Howell Historical Society and who conducted tours of the two buildings. We invite the public to come and see what treasures they may find. For more information call Leigh Shaffer at 732-977-5805.

Howell Day & Green Fair

HOWELL – Save the date! Howell Day & Green Fair will be on September 23 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Soldier Memorial Park.

Applications can be found at: twp.howell. nj.us/DocumentCenter/View/9083/How-

ell-Day-Vendor-Application-2023. For more information, contact Steven Fecher Department of Community Relations at 732-938-4500 ext. 2106, sfecher@ twp.howell.nj.us.

Photo courtesy Howell Police

– Howell Police Officers carried the torch from Lakewood to Freehold on

on June 9. Escort provided by the Howell Motor Unit. Great fundraiser for Special Olympics NJ.

Township Hosts Its Annual Student Government Day

HOWELL – Howell Alliance members Jeanna Ribon (Howell Township Public Schools

K-8 SAC) and SROs Jayme Higgins & Maureen McBride of Howell Township Police Department did a great job educating students about substance use prevention and positive choices at the Alliance table - complete with prevention literature and giveaways to support the young leaders in forging bright futures! Officers from the Howell Police Services Division prepare to welcome Howell Middle School students to Town Hall for Student

Government Day 2023. The officers are

Throughout the action-packed day, students will learn about the functioning of municipal government, various Howell Township departments, and the roles of township leaders and elected officials. The day wraps up with the young leaders holding a mock town council meeting ahead of the regular evening meeting!

Two Seniors Awarded Scholarships

FREEHOLD – Congratulations to Destiny Claudio and Joseph C. Berryman, seniors at Freehold High School, who have been awarded fi nancial support for their post-secondary education by the Tomazic Family Scholarship! Destiny and Joseph will receive up to $80,000 over four years to support their enrollment at a college or post-secondary vocational program.

The Tomazic Family Scholarship was established in 2022 to build on the educational work of retired Freehold Borough Schools Superintendent Dr. Rocco Toma-

zic. The scholarship is funded through the Foreside Foundation, registered in Maine. The Tomazic Family Scholarship will run for a ten-year period, awarding up to nearly $1.2 million to students from the Freehold Borough School District. Partners in the Tomazic Family Scholarship program include the Foreside Foundation, members of the immediate Tomazic family, the Freehold Borough Educational Foundation, the Freehold Borough School District, and the Freehold Regional High School District.

Sgt Hochhauser, Lt Revilak, Ptl McBride, Ptl Bush, Ptl Scherbinski, Ptl Silvani and Ptl Higgins.

Photo courtesy Howell Police

Photos courtesy Freehold Regional

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Local Animals Ready For Adoption

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County SPCA has a number of pets available for adoption.

Mater is a new arrival here at our Eatontown shelter who’s looking for a forever home. At just 8-months-young and 54lbs, Mater was recently surrendered for needing a more active lifestyle - so that’s what we’re going to find for him. Mater can be a little reserved when meeting new people, but once he feels comfortable, make way for lots of playtime

and zoomies! Mater would benefit from some gentle, positive guidance to help him build confidence and be the best dog he can be.

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.

National Night Out 2023

HOWELL – Join Howell PAL and the Howell Police Department for National Night Out on August 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Soldier Memorial Park. National Night Out is a crime and drug

prevention event sponsored nationally by the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by the Howell Township Police Department. Enjoy food, games, music, activities, and much more!

Howell Night At e Jersey Shore BlueClaws

HOWELL – Howell Night at the Jersey Shore BlueClaws will be on July 27, 7:05 p.m. start time. Cost is $17 and includes: reserve seat ticket, hot dog, soda, novelty

ice cream and boardwalk game ticket. All tickets can be purchased through online at: fevogm.com/event/Howelltownship/ offer.

Online Pet Licensing Available

HOWELL – The Howell Township Clerk’s Office, Public Service Division, is pleased to announce that residents are now able to license their dogs and

cats online. This will apply to both new registrations and renewals. Details and instructions will be provided on the Howell Township website.

Photo courtesy MCSPCA

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the way through the initial occupancy and continued use of the building through comprehensive and aggressive fi re prevention inspections.

Additionally, Lewis served as the Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator.

“Under Chief Lewis’s leadership, the Howell Township Bureau of Fire Prevention has increased its level of fi re and life safety initiatives and community risk reduction assessments and activities to ensure our motto of prevention through education is reinforced to the residents, business owners and visitors of the Township of Howell,” Howell Township Fire Bureau said in a statement. “On behalf of the Howell Township Fire Bureau, we thank Chief Lewis for his countless hours

County Commissioners Make 9/11 A County Holiday

FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners have declared Monday, September 11, 2023 will be a County holiday to honor the victims, fi rst responders, volunteers and all who were affected by the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

“We have a lot of holidays and days of remembrance, but there is one significant day that has not been given enough significance, and that is 9/11,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “Last year, we called on the federal government and state government to declare 9/11 as a holiday, but unfortunately that did not happen. So, Monmouth County is declaring September 11th, 2023 as a County holiday.”

The resolution is available at visitmonmouth.com.

“We need to acknowledge a day of rest and remembrance so that everyone is given the opportunity to observe 9/11, whether by attending a ceremony, visiting a local memorial, thanking a fi rst responder or talking to our children about what happened on 9/11,” said Director Arnone.

of commitment and dedication to the Township of Howell and congratulate him on his retirement.”

At the June 13 council meeting, council members passed resolutions to accept Lewis’ resignation as well as appoint a new chief.

The Township welcomed Brian J. Prochnow as the new Chief of the Howell Township Bureau of Fire Prevention as he was appointed to fi ll the position.

Prochnow began his career with the Howell Township Fire Bureau in 2004 as a Fire Prevention Inspector.

In this role, he was responsible for the inspection of all new construction relating to fi re protection in commercial and residential properties as well as the inspection of all installations of fi re protection equipment.

On December 1, 2015, Prochnow was promoted to the rank of lieutenant, and was

responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Howell Township Fire Bureau as it relates to fi re safety inspections and public education.

Prochnow holds an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science as well as a Certificate of Profi ciency in Fire Code Enforcement. Prochnow is an Ex-Chief and Active member of the Adelphia Fire Company, which is one of the five fi re departments within the Howell Township Fire Service.

R.C. Shea & Assoc. Inside The Law

Appealing a Zoning Officer’s Decision

By: Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

Did you know that you can appeal your local Township Zoning Officer’s decision if you are denied the approval or issuance of a permit? The Zoning Officer, also referred to as the administrative officer, is the enforcement arm of zoning, and is the “gate keeper” to any construction you would like to take place on your property.

Before any individual or legal entity can undertake a construction project, they are required to make a request, also known as an application, for a zoning permit. Some examples of such applications include the construction of new buildings, additions to existing structures, decks, fences, pools, patios, sheds, generators, driveways, commercial buildings, tenancies, and signage.

When an application is filed, the Zoning Officer is then responsible for deciding whether your request conforms to the local zoning ordinances. This “approval” must take place before any construction permits can be issued by the Township. Therefore, without a Zoning Officer’s approval, you are prevented from making any improvements you would like to make on your own property.

Ordinarily this is not an issue. However, when dealing with “gray areas” of local ordinances, Zoning Officers tend to deny an application simply because the ordinance is vague or uncertain. Further, when a local ordinance is unclear on a point, a Zoning Officer may establish their own policy in an arbitrary and subjective manner.

For instance, if you want to construct a

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deck on your property and the local ordinance does not properly defi ne exact parameters, the Zoning Officer might choose to apply a rule that makes it impractical to construct a deck in a reasonable manner. In such a situation, you would be forced to seek approval from the local Zoning Board, which is a much lengthier and labor-intensive process.

However, if a Zoning Officer denies your application in such a manner, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70 allows you to challenge said determination within (20) days of the decision. This challenge then forces your Zoning Board to review the Zoning Officer’s decision and determine whether the administrative officer has improperly denied your application. In other words, if a Zoning Board rules in your favor, the Zoning Officer must abide by the Board’s interpretation, and you receive an approval for said permit.

If you, or a loved one, have currently been denied a permit by your Township, the Law Office of R. C. Shea & Associates can provide the legal knowledge and experience required to appeal such a decision, and seek the outcome that allows you to construct what you want on your own property. Call us today, (732) 505-1212.

S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist

Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

The Rise Of Peptides: Unveiling The $48 Billion Phenomenon In Therapeutics

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

According to a recent report, the global peptide therapeutics market is projected to reach a staggering $48 billion in just a couple more years. These tiny but mighty molecules hold great potential in treating a variety of health concerns. Practitioners should spend a few minutes researching peptides because they are the next big thing! Let me give you the basics.

I’ve studied peptides for about 4 years and learned a lot. People are buying them online even though they’re not researchers and physicians. How else do you think we’ve hit 48 billion of dollars in sales… it’s not because a few universities did a study on mice!

The world of peptides is relatively new, and their use as “supplements” isn’t yet established. Most peptides are administered by self-injection so if you are needle shy, these will never be an option. Individuals are acquiring and using peptides by buying them online and just YouTubing dosages, creating a “Wild West” scenario. I don’t recommend that.

Here are the most popular peptides to consider and before self-treating please consult your physician:

1. BPC-157 - This peptide is one I’ve mentioned before in other blogs now archived on my website. It’s derived from a naturally occurring protein found in the stomach called “body protection compound.” It can be taken either orally or injected subcutaneously. It has potential benefits for wound healing, anti-inflammatory, and tissue repair properties. Oral vs. injectable administration might be even more effective for stomach problems.

2. ARA 290 - ARA 290 is also known as “EMA401” or “cibinetide” and it is a synthetic peptide that has been studied for its potential anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties. I’ve mentioned this before in my article on Small Fiber Neuropathy now archived at my website. It is derived from the Erythropoietin (EPO) protein, which is involved in red blood cell production. Research on ARA 290 has been primarily focused on neuropathic pain, diabetic neuropathy, and sarcoidosis. It can lead to headaches and hypercoagulability.

3. SYN-COLL - This is a patented, synthetic tripeptide designed similarly to human collagen. It’s used for skin elasticity, firmness, and a more youthful appearance. That’s why I put this peptide into Collagen Beauty Peptide Serum. It works both topically and by sub-Q injection.

4. Thymosin Alpha 1 - Thymosin Alpha-1 is a synthetic peptide that looks like the natural hormone you secrete from your own thymus gland. It modulates the activity of T-cells and other immune cells. I use it myself. It was quite popular during the pandemic and is thought to help with autoimmune conditions.

5. Thymosin Beta 4 (TB-500) - This one promotes the healing and repair of damaged tissues and is particularly useful for the regeneration of joint and tendon tissues. It stimulates collagen and other essential structural proteins.

I hope you’ve enjoyed learning about the most popular peptides and that you can see why they are growing so quickly. If you’d like to read more about this, sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2022 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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New Volunteer Host Families Needed

MONMOUTH COUNTY – “Hosting a Fresh Air child is one of the most rewarding experiences. For the past 27 years, I have shared summer adventures with New York City children who enjoy outdoor fun in Monmouth County New Jersey. Fresh Air children love going to local beaches, playing in parks, walking on the boardwalk, riding bikes and running barefoot in the grass in the backyard,”

said Karen Medlin, Fresh Air Fund Representative Monmouth County New Jersey.

The Fresh Air Fund is looking for new volunteer families to host a New York City child, ages 8 to 14, for one week this summer with The Fund’s Friendly Towns program where children can make new friends, experience the fun of the outdoors and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Volunteer host families live in small towns, suburban and rural communities along the East Coast. Every host family goes through a rigorous screening process including a home visit, background check, interview and reference check. The Fresh Air Fund is committed to diversity and welcomes host families from all backgrounds to reflect the communities it serves.

“By volunteering as a host family in Mon-

mouth County New Jersey, you will expand opportunities for New York City children living in underserved communities to help them learn, grow and thrive in the summer and beyond,” says Lisa Gitelson, The Fund’s Chief Executive Officer.

For more information about The Fresh Air Fund’s host volunteer program, visit FreshAir. org/Host.

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Yard Sale

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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)

Vintage Lighters wanted - One piece or entire collections. Looking for Zippo, Dunhill, Ronson, Cartier and European lighters. Email: vintageltr@aol.com or call Ira at 201-774-8482. (28)

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)

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Funding Will Improve County Roads

FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce that the County has been awarded two types of project funding through the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) to improve County roads.

Two projects have been approved for funding through the Fiscal Year 2022 Local Safety Program and three projects have been approved for funding through the NJTPA Fiscal Year 2022 High Risk Rural Roads Program.

“Monmouth County is excited to receive approval for the NJTPA Local Safety Program and the 2022 High Risk Rural Roads Program,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “Project funding through partners like NJTPA minimizes the financial impact on County taxpayers while supporting our goal of keeping our roads safe for our travelers. We thank NJTPA for their continued support.”

For the NJTPA Fiscal Year 2022 Local Safety Program, funding will be used for improvements on Monmouth Road (County Route 537) between Burnt Tavern Road/ Anderson Road and Allyson Road in Millstone Township; and Cedar Avenue (County Route 25) between Norwood Avenue and Ocean Avenue in Long Branch.

The project in Long Branch received $4.7 million in funding and this project seeks to improve safety and operations at 15 intersections along the corridor. The improvements will include pedestrian and traffic signal upgrades, buffered bicycle lanes, dedicated left turn lanes and high visibility crosswalks.

The project in Millstone Township re-

ceived $2.95 million in funding and this project’s goals are to enhance circulation of traffic and provide traffic calming measures which will reduce the potential for crashes along the corridor. The improvements will include a two-lane roundabout, road widening, improvements to existing traffic signals and high visibility crosswalks.

For the NJTPA Fiscal Year 2022 High Risk Rural Roads Program, the County received funding from NJTPA which will be used for improvements on County Route 539 (Allentown-Davis Station Road/Forked River Road) between County Route 27 (Arneytown-Hornerstown Road) and High Street in Upper Freehold Township; County Route 526 (Allentown-Red Valley Road/ Trenton-Lakewood Road) between Sharon Station Road and an Interstate 195 underpass in Millstone Township and Upper Freehold Township; and County Route 527 (Iron Ore Road/High Bridge Road) between Iron Ore Road/Indian Path and Woodruff Court in Manalapan.

The Route 539 project received $9.44 million in funding; the Route 526 project received $5.95 million in funding; and the Route 527 project received $4.78 million in funding.

These three road improvement projects will include high friction surface treatment along existing horizontal curves, centerline and edge line rumble strips, drainage improvements, and upgraded signs and pavement markings.

In total, the County maintains approximately 1,000 lane miles of roads, 980 bridges and culverts and 250 traffic signals and beacons.

AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE

Government Classes Encouraged To Vote

MARLBORO –

Seventy students from the AP US Government and Politics as well as We the People classes at Marlboro High School encouraged the Class of 2023 to get ready to vote.

On June 8, the group took part in Promote the Vote, which sought to educate students about the importance of voting. Members of the League of Women Voters were on hand

to assist students in the registration process, and several students took advantage of the opportunity.

Schools Recognized For Climate Action Projects

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Atlantic City Electric, Exelon, the Drumthwacket Foundation, and Sustainable Jersey honored Monmouth County student teams for their NJ Student Climate Challenge action projects, which offer innovative approaches to help address the ongoing issue of climate change. Student teams, from high schools and middle schools across New Jersey, were tasked with developing and executing a school or community-based climate action project and creating a digital story video to capture the approach and impacts of their climate project. Student team winners and their teacher mentors were recognized on June 5 at an awards ceremony hosted by the Drumthwacket Foundation with New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy.

“It is an honor to host and recognize the future leaders of our green economy at this year’s NJ Student Climate Challenge Action Project Awards,” said First Lady Tammy Murphy. “New Jersey is a proven leader in addressing our nation’s climate change crisis, having been the first state to incorporate climate change education across our K-12 learning standards. As we move closer to our goal of reaching 100 percent clean energy by 2035, I am relieved to know the climate literate leaders of tomorrow are being trained today here in New Jersey.”

The NJ Student Climate Challenge is a program, funded by Atlantic City Electric and its parent company, Exelon, that was created to foster the growing role young people are playing in addressing climate change. The initiative builds on New Jersey’s efforts to increase climate literacy among young people across the state, including its fi rst-in-thenation effort to incorporate climate change education across all K-12 state academic standards.

“The creativity and innovation these students have put into their project submissions

shows just how passionate our youth are about addressing the impacts of climate change and creating a cleaner environment for future generations,” said Doug Mokoid, region president for Atlantic City Electric. “We created this program as a pathway for students to engage in climate education and have hands on opportunities to make a change in their community right now. The participants clearly demonstrated the bright future we have and should be applauded for their innovation and impact.”

High School Category Winners

• Third Place: Wall High School Environmental Team from Wall Township High School, Wall Township Public School District, Monmouth County

Middle School Category Winners

• Second Place: Carbon Catchers Team from Howell Township Middle School South, Howell Township Public Schools, Monmouth County

• Third Place: Edson’s Engineers Team from Ocean Township Intermediate School, Ocean Township School District, Monmouth County

Winners were selected by a panel of judges that included educators and representatives from local non-profits, state agencies and the partner organizations. Winning schools received a grant to support their climate education initiatives.

The NJ Student Climate Challenge was open to New Jersey public schools with students in grades 6 to 12 across the state. Middle and high school students are encouraged to identify and complete a school or community project to address a cause or impact of climate change. The students then create a short digital story video to highlight what they accomplished. Students participate through their respective schools. There is no cost to schools or students to participate.

Photo courtesy Freehold Regional

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of june 24 - june 30

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Natural talent can earn you praise but you may find yourself competing with people who have taken the time to practice until perfect. Sometimes the only way to improve is to fail and accept instruction or helpful criticism.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your adaptability in the face of chaos can make you invaluable to friends. Plans may need to remain fluid and you should remain flexible if the group becomes unable to come to a consensus.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) : It isn’t only what you say but also how you say it. Avoid making snap answers and think things over before you speak. Take the time to understand the impact your words might have and tailor your delivery.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Ideas may keep bubbling up even if you don’t have the time or resources to see them through. Note ideas to save for more productive times. One idea may fit perfectly with others to create a breakthrough moment.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It may be time to let your loving and affectionate feelings roam free. Cheesy love songs on your playlist can make more sense if you are not too afraid to share. Hearts can be bigger than you think.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A charismatic smile and articulate speeches are not enough. People may enjoy the glamour but also expect results. Demonstrate to higher-ups that you are as good or even better than your reputation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Accolades are nice, but they may not be a qualification

for the task at hand. You might find yourself competing in a whole new arena. Getting paid can require a different skill set than you usually use; let your abilities and talents shine.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) : It can be up to you to bring your imagination to life. Whether it is an invitation, a new book or a few kind words, it cannot be real until you release it into the world. Unleash your creative talents and see what happens.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) : Breaking the sound barrier can disrupt the peace. It may be better to remain quiet about your intentions for now. There might be a chance to communicate with less friction in the near future.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): No matter how important your role might be, there is always a chance of events beyond your control popping up. Life will continue to go on regardless of whether your desk is clear or not. You can prevail over unexpected changes or upsets.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) : You may have been waiting for a signal to tell you when it is time to jump. Take the time to breathe if loved ones disrupt your plans. Keep sending out feelers until you have a clear understanding of how you should proceed.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Getting names wrong, pronouncing words incorrectly or dropping items at the worst possible time can be easily overlooked or forgiven. Don’t agonize over mistakes you made; your tribe will still love you even if you make an error.

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