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Freehold Twp. resident donates $15,000 grant to Foodstock NJ

espite the ongoing challenges of the past year, a recent study found that 85% of nonprofit organizations had an increase in volunteerism requests, more than double pre-pandemic levels. Northwestern Mutual’s financial advisers have been no exception, as they continue to serve their communities where support is needed most. To spotlight these efforts, the company, through its foundation, is awarding nearly $300,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations nationwide as part of its 2021 Community Service Awards program, according to a press release. Sixteen financial advisers are recognized each year through this program for going above and beyond through volunteer service. As part of the award, each winner receives a grant to benefit a local nonprofit they support. Freehold Township resident Bette Lubas, the director of recruiting at Northwestern Mutual in Wall Township, has been chosen as a 2021 recipient of the award, receiving a $15,000 grant for Foodstock NJ, according to the press release. “No matter the odds, our advisers have remained committed to helping others,” said Eric Christophersen, president of the Northwestern Mutual Foundation. “Their spirit and dedication is an inspiration and we are proud to recognize the meaningful change they have accomplished.” Foodstock NJ is a grassroots community effort dedicated to eradicating food insecurity in central New Jersey through a series of food drives to help facilitate the movement of food to individuals in need, according to the press release. Twelve years ago, Lubas participated in a local food drive and as a strong believer in the organization’s mission, she was moved to join Foodstock. Since that time, Lubas has recruited

Bette Lubas of Freehold Township, the director of recruiting at Northwestern Mutual, Wall Township, has been selected as a 2021 recipient of the Northwestern Mutual Foundation’s Community Service Awards. Her $15,000 award will assist Foodstock NJ, which works to eradicate food insecurity in central New Jersey. Lubas is pictured with food that will be donated to Foodstock NJ.

others to get involved to make an impact in the lives of individuals in need and she continues to be an active volunteer for Foodstock by spearheading food drives and food distribution, organizing days of

service and serving as co-chair for annual fundraising events. “I believe no one should ever go hungry, especially right here in our community,” Lubas said. “As we entered the COVID-19

pandemic, our ability to continue our work was severely hampered while the demand on food pantries reached an all-time high.

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Will N.J. remain Garden State or become Warehouse State?

ew Jersey has long been known as the Garden State and keeping this title in the face of sprawl development is tough. Now the COVID-19 pandemic has indirectly added a new threat to this state we’re in’s nickname. Even before COVID-19, brick and mortar malls and shopping centers were in decline. But consumers in lockdown from the coronavirus found themselves shopping online for almost every item under the sun, available for home delivery. With this huge surge in e-commerce came the need for more warehouses and fulﬁllment centers to store, sort and distribute goods – and a lot more trucks to make deliveries. New Jersey is now in the midst of a warehouse construction tidal wave. The Port of New Jersey and New York is the nation’s second busiest. Giant container ships arrive regularly in Newark, Elizabeth and Bayonne, laden with goods to supply much of the East Coast. Everything in those shipping containers is going someplace. A spate of poorly sited warehouses are being proposed on productive farmland, environmentally sensitive areas and sites near residential neighborhoods. Aside from the loss of farmland and natural areas, the warehouses generate noise, trafﬁc and air pollution from trucks. Here are just a few examples of warehouse projects around the state: • Upper Freehold Township, Monmouth County – A community group called the No Warehouse on 524 Coalition is opposing a plan to build a 566,840-square-foot warehouse on 118 acres of farmland along Route 524 — a project that would require a change in zoning. (Editor’s note: The applicant that proposed the warehouse in Upper Freehold Township withdrew the application from municipal consideration on April 16).

• Jackson, Ocean County – Several environmental groups came out against a proposal to build warehouses as part of the Adventure Crossing USA mixed use development project on Route 537. The warehouse component would require clearing 72 acres of forest; opponents say it will generate truck trafﬁc on the edge of a residential area and increase runoff into the Barnegat Bay watershed.

sey Highlands Coalition, is rallying public support for limiting new warehouses. • Roxbury Township, Morris County – The Township Committee proposes to limit the size of warehouses in industrial districts, saying the move is necessary “to avoid excessive truck trafﬁc on local roads and adverse effects on existing stressed intersections as well as on residential neighborhoods and the residential character of the township.”

• Robbinsville, Mercer County – Birders are objecting to a proposal to build two • Oldmans Township, Salem County – warehouses on a 90-acre property that at- A 366-acre project, with 3.9 million square tracts migratory birds, posfeet of warehouse space in sibly including threatened seven buildings, has been and endangered species. GUEST COLUMN proposed on farmland off The land, partly develInterstate 295. A zoning • oped for offices, includes change would be required MICHELE S. BYERS woods, fields and wetfrom the township. lands. If threatened and enJulia Somers, execudangered birds are documented, the New tive director of the New Jersey Highlands Jersey Department of Environmental Pro- Coalition, said many municipalities zoned tection could potentially halt the project. land for “light industrial” uses decades ago to avoid residential development that • Hamilton Township, Mercer County – could add more children to public school Eleven projects totaling more than 2.6 mil- systems and increase affordable housing lion square feet of warehouse space have obligations. already been approved, built or are under As a result, many of the recent wareconstruction; and another three projects house proposals conform with local zontotaling 875,000 square feet are pending ing standards and towns are struggling to before the Planning Board or the Zoning respond. Board of Adjustment. A group called Stop One solution to controlling warehouse Hamilton Township Overdevelopment is sprawl may lie in adopting a regional apcirculating an online petition asking local proach and plan to identify appropriate loofficials to keep the township from becom- cations for the structures. And equally iming a “warehouse hub.” portant would be a method to quantify the need for warehouse space so New Jersey • White Township, Warren County – does not end up with multiple empty and Fearing the impacts of proposals for mil- abandoned warehouses a few years from lions of square feet of warehouses, the now. township wants to significantly reduce the Tim Evans, director of research for the amount of development permitted in in- nonprofit New Jersey Future, argued in a dustrial zones. recent paper, “Warehouse Sprawl: Plan A proposed zoning amendment would Now or Suffer the Consequences,” that cut maximum lot coverage from 35% to decisions over warehouse siting should 5%. A group called Citizens for Sustain- not be left solely in the hands of municipal able Development, backed by the New Jer- governments.

“A regional perspective is needed,” Evans wrote, “to make sure port-oriented storage and distribution functions are not consuming outlying lands that are better used for farming, recreation, or some other non-industrial use, and that redevelopment opportunities near the port that are ideal for warehousing are not instead allocated to some other land use that lacks the same location constraints.” Somers “absolutely” agrees with the regional approach, both in the Highlands and elsewhere in the state. A regional approach would allow officials to consider larger impacts: Can existing roads handle the traffic? Would noise, traffic and air pollution affect residential neighborhoods? Can warehouse development be steered away from the most important lands, like prime farmland and forests? Somers pointed out that in response to numerous warehouse proposals, Warren County officials conducted a traffic study last fall on the cumulative impact. “If all were built, the impact would be dramatic,” she said. Route 519, currently a two-lane county road, “would have to become a four-lane highway.” Regional land use planning works well in New Jersey, with two successful examples in the Pinelands and Highlands. And New Jersey has a statewide land use plan that could address this issue. The State Plan has been largely dormant since its adoption in 2001, but should be revived and updated to address warehouse sprawl and other current challenges like solar facility siting and climate change. To learn more about warehouse sprawl, visit the New Jersey Future website at https://www.njfuture.org/2021/03/15/ warehouse-sprawl-plan-now-or-suffer-theconsequences/

Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills. She may be reached at info@njconservation.org

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CentraState Medical Center awarded $5 million federal grant FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – CentraState Medical Center has been awarded a $5.5 million federal grant by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to pay for the hospital’s extensive emergency measures taken during the COVID-19 pandemic, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) announced. “I worked with the tireless staff at CentraState at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic and learned ﬁrsthand how hard they cared for the sick even while putting them-

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Monmouth County Commissioner Lillian G. Burry will present a virtual program about historic Colts Neck on April 30 at 10:30 a.m. The program is presented by the Monmouth County Library and is available at no cost, but with registration required. Registration is available at the upcoming Events column on the library’s website, www.MonmouthCountyLib.org Burry is a former mayor of Colts Neck and the author of the book, “A Tour of Historic Colts Neck.” The book cites the 13 localities in the township which are designated as ofﬁcial historic sites and includes a map for visitors who want to tour the sites or learn more of the history about each one, according to a press release. Burry’s presentation will include descriptions of each of the historic sites as well as her reasons for writing the book and recognizing each site for its role in Colts Neck and Monmouth County history. Letters to the editor may be sent to news@thenewstranscript.com

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‘Dynasty’ returns to The CW By Rick Gables Dynasty returns to The CW for its fourth season on Friday, May 7, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. After a year’s series hiatus, you can be assured that the Carrington family knives are sharpened and ready for more back stabbings. After somehow surviving her bachelorette party in the third season ﬁnale, Fallon (Elizabeth Gillies) just wants to get married to Liam (Adam Huber) and have a nice, calm life. These are two words not usually associated with Carringtons, and they won’t be this season either as the happy couple face their biggest challenges yet. After Blake (Grant Show) and Cristal’s (Daniella Alonso) relationship previously hit some blasphemous turbulence, they will endeavor to make their marriage work. Unfortunately, the universe has other plans, as do multiple enemies,

which throws their fate up in the air. Meanwhile, after playing double agent with his parents, Adam (Sam Underwood) realizes he needs to do whatever it takes to make a name for himself outside of his massive family shadow. As he ruthlessly climbs the ladder of success, things with girlfriend Kirby (Maddison Brown) get messy. Bravo will premiere season nine of

Whitman. This season, the agents face the New York City market in an unprecedented way. At the epicenter of the COVID-19 crisis and facing looming uncertainties, the city is completely flipped upside down. The agents must work together to strategize their listings as city dwellers flee to more scenic locations and PHOTO COURTESY OF NBCUNIVERSAL listing prices dramatically drop. HGTV will premiere Million Dollar Listing New York on its new 6-episode event series Home Thursday, May 6, at 9 p.m. ET/PT with Town Takeover on Sunday, May 2, at a supersized episode. The new season 8 p.m. ET/PT, with guest appearances welcomes the series’ first female broker, by Sheryl Crow, Eddie Jackson, Randy Kirsten Jordan. A top selling agent at her Fenoli and loads of HGTV stars. The firm and mom to three young children, new series brings Ben and Erin Napier to she’s competitive, tough and ready to Wetumpka, Alabama, for a spectacular face any obstacle that stands in her way. whole-town makeover. Twelve major Returning agents include Ryan Serhant, renovations will be featured. Fredrik Eklund, Steve Gold and Tyler

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ustin Theroux, Melissa George, Logan Polish and Gabriel Bateman lead the new series The Mosquito Coast, debuting on Apple TV+ April 30. The drama is based on the bestselling novel, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Created and executive produced by award-winning novelist Neil Cross, the series is a gripping adventure and layered character drama that follows the dangerous journey of radical idealist and brilliant inventor Allie Fox (Theroux), who uproots his family for Mexico when they suddenly ﬁnd themselves on the run from the U.S. government. Theroux is actually the nephew of Paul Theroux, who wrote the novel, which has also been adapted into a 1986 ﬁlm starring Harrison Ford. So, in prepping to portray the main character, the actor naturally reached out to the person who would have

stars aligned and we were able to do it,” Theroux says. “I absolutely called my Uncle Paul, you know, because it would be foolish not to sort of dip my cup into the well of the source material and the man who wrote it. “I also, sort of anecdotally, have an intimate knowledge of certain aspects of Allie Fox, because it’s our suspicion — or my suspicion, and it’s been corroborated — that it’s based loosely on certain members of our family, my grandfather, who had a certain thriftiness to him. So, yeah, I had several long conversations with Paul once I got the script, and I started preparing the character.” the best insights. “I have a long history with the novel only insofar as that I read it when I was a kid. I was only probably, I don’t know,

12 or 13, when it came out. And there’s been a movie made of it so I’ve obviously, seen many iterations of it. And this was just one of those happy accidents that the

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Pinebrook Crossing wins preliminary approval from board By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor

MANALAPAN – A proposed residential development that will contain a mix of market rate housing and affordable housing has received preliminary approval from the Manalapan Planning Board. During a meeting on March 25, board Chairwoman Kathryn Kwaak and board members Barry Fisher, Todd Brown, Rick Hogan, John Castronovo, Daria D’Agostino, Alan Ginsberg, Township Committeeman Barry Jacobson and Mayor Jack McNaboe voted “yes” on a motion granting approval to K. Hovnanian at Manalapan V, LLC. The company proposed building Pinebrook Crossing at Wilson Avenue and Sobechko Road in Manalapan. K. Hovnanian was represented by attorney Salvatore Alfieri, who described Pinebrook Crossing as a 250-unit residential subdivision in a zone that was created as a result of Manalapan’s affordable housing settlement. One portion of the Pinebrook Crossing property borders a residential development that includes Dortmunder Drive. Another portion of the property borders a business zone on Pension Road near the corner of Sobechko Road. The site is across from the

Englishtown Auction Sales at the corner of Wilson Avenue and Sobechko Road. Previous testimony indicated there will be 175 townhomes to be sold at market rates. Each townhome would have three bedrooms, a two-car garage and a two-car driveway. The developer is proposing 75 twobedroom and three-bedroom condominiums in ﬁve buildings to be sold as affordable housing to individuals whose income meets certain guidelines. Most of those units would have a one-car garage and a one-car driveway. During previous meetings, the parking spaces that were proposed at Pinebrook Crossing were a matter of concern for several board members. During the March 25 meeting, David Fisher, representing K. Hovnanian, said, “We took a careful look at the parking in light of the comments that were made. We have submitted a revised plan with 25 additional parking spaces throughout the site.” Brian Boccanfuso, who is the board’s engineer, said the standards that apply to the proposed development require 573 parking spaces and K. Hovnanian has proposed 814 parking spaces. Boccanfuso took no issue with the 25

additional spaces Fisher said the developer would provide at Pinebrook Crossing. Castronovo, who addressed the parking issues during previous meetings, said, “I know people who live in these types of developments and parking is a disaster. The unit owners and tenants are going to use the ‘off-street’ (non-garage, non-driveway) parking spaces. “The developer is in compliance with the standards, but reality is something else. Ten years from now the township is going to be hearing from residents to enforce parking, when the township cannot do anything,” Castronovo said. Planner Allison Cofﬁn, testifying on behalf of K. Hovnanian, provided testimony regarding variances the applicant was seeking for several decks that encroached on a buffer zone, signs and a fence at one location on the property. In the end, the board granted the requested variances. When the meeting was opened to public comment, several residents of Dortmunder Drive addressed the board. Resident Michael Malizioso expressed concern about the number of vehicles Pinebrook Crossing would have and said, “This area (of Manalapan) is going to be a hard place to get around.”

Malizioso questioned whether the presence of new vehicles would inhibit the ability of emergency response vehicles to reach people in need in a timely manner. John Rea, who provided testimony on behalf of the applicant regarding traffic, said, “This project has been designed with multiple access points that are sufficient. I understand the concerns people have based on what they have seen in their (existing) developments.” Resident Vadym Nazarchuk said families who live on Dortmunder Drive will be negatively affected by Pinebrook Crossing. “Our privacy and safety will be affected. This (development) will be a disadvantage for us” in terms of property values, Nazarchuk said. Resident Gennadiy Vasilevskiy asked if Pinebrook Crossing could be constructed with fewer houses. “We came to an agreement with the township regarding affordable housing,” Fisher responded. “The number of affordable housing units (75) to be constructed relates to the number of market rate units (175) and the size of the proposed development.” The developer will have to resolve several issues when it seeks final approval.

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LETTERS Time for change in congressional district

he American Rescue Plan, a $ 1.9 trillion federal stimulus package, will provide beneﬁts to our country and to us locally in Monmouth County. It is a big, bold, multicomponent set of bills that shows thinking outside the box whereby parts work in an integrative way to provide the needed economic boost to our citizens. The American Rescue Plan provides the help our country yearns for. A public health component, for example, provides billions of dollars for schools to upgrade ventilation systems to protect against the coronavirus. New Jersey alone will get $2.8 billion for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) upgrades. While many sheet metal workers, like other blue collar workers, have been sidelined by the pandemic, the school HVAC upgrade program, like other parts of the

American Rescue Plan, will greatly increase the demand for sheet metal and other types of blue collar workers. These are well-paying union jobs. This increased demand should spark the demand for paid on-the-job apprenticeship programs in this and other ﬁelds as well. This is but one example of the many integrated ways the American Rescue Plan will stimulate the economy. What I do not get is why zero Republicans voted for this bill. I also wonder why (Congressman) Chris Smith did not vote for this package, given that the sheet metal workers union provided strong support for him. It is time for a change in New Jersey’s Fourth Congressional District. Margaret S Beekman Freehold Township

Resident questions Congressman’s vote

can’t imagine that Congressman Chris Smith actually believed he represents constituents in New Jersey’s Fourth Congressional District when he voted against the American Rescue Plan. This is the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill that will be helping so many thousands of people in this Congressional District get back on our feet. It will help schools, it will save jobs, restore healthcare and help our towns avoid cutting services because of shortfalls in other revenue. While the Congressman’s negative vote on this bill may be the biggest and most dramatic failure to represent people in the

district, it is by far not the only one that did not reﬂect the best interests of the citizens of the district. I urge my fellow Fourth Congressional District voters to pay close attention to the Congressman’s voting pattern and when you have another chance to cast your vote for someone to be your voice and your vote in Congress, ask yourself if you really want Congressman Smith to be that person. In the meantime, if you also think Chris Smith voted the wrong way on the American Rescue Plan, let him know. Nancy Byron Tinton Falls

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Missed Opportunities By Paul Hall

tarting over is a real thing for so many individuals. Whether coming out of a bad relationship, leaving a job that saps your lifeblood, or just digging out from mountains of debt, when people are given the opportunity to make a new start, many jump at it. In the new ﬁlm Vanquish, we see one such woman who gets a second chance. Victoria (Ruby Rose) has a messy past. She is a single mother and her daughter needs some expensive medical care. Her boss is Damon (Morgan Freeman), a former police commissioner who is currently in a wheelchair and needs constant care. Victoria serves as Damon’s caretaker and he treats her and her daughter as family. There is history between these two. It seems Damon may have been the only

person between Victoria and prison (or worse). He gave her a second chance at life, and now Damon has another proposition, one that uses the talents that got Victoria in trouble with Russian drug couriers. Her initial hesitation turns to agreement when Damon uses a bargaining chip that Victoria can’t resist: He takes her daughter. Now, Victoria must make ﬁve pickups for the former police commissioner and he will pay for her daughter’s treatments. The pickups consist of bags of cash from some of the most unsavory locales in the city. Victoria has skills: She can outmaneuver anyone on her motorcycle and hold her own against the toughest men and women the bad guys can throw at her. Because of her past, many of these pickups involve individuals who just might have a history with Victoria and a grudge to settle. Can she make all ﬁve pickups

and vanquish her past before starting life over again? I really like Rose and I love Freeman, but this is a film that underuses both of them. Freeman delivers momentary glimpses of vintage performances, but those glimpses are fleeting and spaced out in a way that minimizes the man’s talents. But it isn’t only Freeman who feels wasted here, as Rose becomes a robot in her chase to finish the job laid out for her. Scenes felt independent of each other and not part of a cohesive narrative. A story that held so much promise was sloppily executed. I really wanted to like

this effort, but the brooding and ominous tones of the ﬁlm as it plods to its ultimate resolution vanquished my interest. Vanquish feels like a mountain of missed opportunities, but that doesn’t stop my hope for a bright future for Rose and continued excellence from Freeman. Paul’s Grade: CVanquish Rated R Stars: Morgan Freeman, Ruby Rose, Patrick Muldoon Director: George Gallo

‘The Unicorn’ hasn’t been cancelled, right? Question: Please tell me The Unicorn is still on. B Positive (not funny) has recently been shown in its place. —Marie D. Matt Roush: The Unicorn aired its second-season ﬁnale on March 18. B Positive moved into its time period to make room for United States of Al after Young Sheldon. We probably won’t know until May, when CBS sets its fall schedule, if The Unicorn is returning. I hope it does, but it’s not a typical CBS sitcom and is very much on the fence when it comes to renewal. If we lose both The Unicorn and Mom (ending after eight seasons) from the Thursday lineup, that’s going to be really sad. Question: Am I wrong to be a Magnum P.I. purist and hate that they knocked off Icepick, that Tanaka isn’t in the show, and that Higgins and Magnum are buddies in the reboot? Also: I heard a rumor that

there’s going to be a NCIS: Hawaii and that Pride ﬁts into this show. Any truth? —Gordon B. Matt Roush: You’re not wrong if it’s how you truly feel. My question would be: If you can’t accept this reimagined version of Magnum for what it is, why would you keep watching? Regarding NCIS Hawaii: While it’s still in development, everything, especially the casting of another NCIS stalwart, should be considered a rumor until the studio and network actually move forward. To submit questions to TV Critic Matt Roush, go to: tvinsider.com

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Moody’s gives Marlboro Aaa bond rating MARLBORO – Moody’s Investors Service has assigned its Aaa long-term rating to Marlboro Township’s general obligation (GO) bonds. The Aaa designation is the highest rating assigned to issues of debt, according to a press release from the township. This is the second agency to assign its highest rating to Marlboro. S&P Global (S&P) upgraded the township’s rating to AAA in 2017, according to the press release. “Marlboro’s credit remains the highest grade available in the marketplace,” Mayor Jonathan Hornik was quoted as saying in the press release. “This means our taxpayers continue to benefit from the lowest possible costs for road, parks and recreation and other capital improvements.” In its report, Moody’s highlighted Marlboro’s sizeable and growing tax base, very strong residential wealth and income, and growing, healthy reserves. The firm also cited the township’s strong liquidity and manageable debt burden, according to the press release. “This rating is a direct reflection of the township’s conservative budgeting, maintenance of and adherence to strong fiscal policies,” Hornik said. “The township’s balance sheet continues to improve due to conservative budgeting and strong operating results. I want to personally thank Marlboro’s stellar Township Council, business administrator, CFO and hard-working employees for working as an amazing team to make this accomplishment possible.” Moody’s upgraded Marlboro’s credit rating to Aa2 in 2016. In 2017, Marlboro’s credit rating was upgraded again, by S&P, to AAA, the second credit rating upgrade in two years. S&P last reaffirmed Marlboro’s AAA rating in 2019, according to the press release.

ON CAMPUS Kaylee Freid of Marlboro has been named to the dean’s list in the College of Arts and Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis for the fall 2020 semester. Kaylee is a freshman majoring in philosophy-neuroscience-psychology on the premed track. She is a 2020 graduate of Marlboro High School. Emerson College, Boston, Mass., has named the following students to the dean’s list for the Fall 2020 semester: Alexandra Thompson of Freehold, majoring in media arts production, Class of 2021; and Gabriela Portugal of Marlboro, majoring in writing, literature and publishing. Class of 2021.

Moody’s made a special note of township leadership, indicating that “Governance is a key driver of this rating action as its management team is extremely proactive in managing township operations.” Hornik said, “I am so proud an outside independent rating agency recognized our work, which has involved a host of difficult decisions during challenging economic times. These decisions which have ultimately resulted in a brighter fiscal outlook and the Township Council’s continued review of the township’s finances and involvement in the budget process have been critical to our success.” As part of its review, Moody’s also reviewed the township’s six-year capital plan and noted Marlboro’s commitment to capital improvements going forward, according to the press release. “We continue to make the case that investments in infrastructure, especially at a time of historically low interest rates, is good policy, which is why we dedicated $5 million to road improvements in each of 2018 and 2019. “Marlboro’s philosophy with respect to an active and managed capital program was validated in this rating review. The Aaa credit rating enables us to invest in

our infrastructure at the lowest costs available,” Hornik said. As of April 6, 2021, only six municipalities, representing 1% of New Jersey municipalities, were rated both Aaa by Moody’s and AAA by S&P, according to the press release. “Aaa ratings are hard to come by and equally if not more challenging to maintain. Now two pre-eminent independent bond rating agencies, S&P and Moody’s, have reafﬁrmed the township’s high quality credit,” Hornik said. “This is a testament to our collective hard work and represents another great victory for Marlboro taxpayers.” Moody’s noted that while Marlboro continues to make its annually required pension contribution to the state, the state pension boards historically set insufﬁcient contribution rates and apply very aggressive actuarial assumptions. “Local government continues to pay its share, and historically the state has shirked its obligation,” Hornik said. “In the context of our review, Moody’s reiterated its concern regarding the long-term health of the state system. I am hopeful the state continues to take a more responsible approach in its stewardship of the pension system.”

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Johnson concludes historic career with third state crown By STEVEN BASSIN Staff Writer

he legacy that Manalapan High School athlete Jessi Johnson left on the wrestling mat from 2018-21 will be talked about for years to come in New Jersey high school girls wrestling circles. “Jessi has set the bar for New Jersey high school girls wrestling,” Manalapan Coach Scott Pressman said. “She has shown what you can do as a female wrestler on the mat and off the mat in the community.” Since girls wrestling became an NJSIAA sanctioned sport three years ago, Johnson has been sensational. On April 10, Johnson, who is a resident of Manalapan, became one of only 33 New Jersey boys or girls who have won three state tournament championships. She won the 161-pound state title during the state tournament at Phillipsburg High School. In the championship bout, Johnson pinned Kittatinny Regional High School’s Kierra Hubmaster in 1:43. Johnson and Princeton’s Chloe Ayers are the only two young women in New Jersey who have won three state titles. “It feels amazing,” Johnson said about being a three-time state champion. “It’s super cool to be one the ﬁrst people to do that. I think people will always remember the ﬁrst girls who did that.” Johnson said that as she entered her senior season, she was a little scared she might not get the opportunity to make a run for a third state title or even wrestle again in high school because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Once it was announced there would be an abbreviated season and that the NJSIAA would hold region tournaments and a state tournament, those concerns disappeared. Johnson said she is grateful there was a season and a state tournament in 2021 and she made the most of every opportu-

nity she got. Johnson pinned her way to a second straight perfect season (9-0) and did not surrender a point to any of her opponents. Pressman believes Johnson’s dominance on the mat sealed her position as the best wrestler in the state. “She is leaps and bounds better than anyone else. She is a competitor who is able to make adjustments and do what she needs to do to win,” the coach said. As a junior, while competing at 151 pounds, Johnson was 21-0 with 19 pins. She won her second state championship and her first region and Shore Conference crowns. “My mindset all the time is to be the aggressor. I want to get in, get out and get it done,” she said. Johnson said her martial arts background – she participated in Jiu-Jitsu as she was growing up – has helped her on the mat since she began wrestling in the seventh grade. “The transition (to wrestling) was a lot smoother for me because I knew a lot of the basics. Once I got started on the mat, it was easier for me to progress,” she said. The only loss Johnson had in high school came during her sophomore season at the South Region championships when she lost to Manasquan High School’s America Garay in the semifinals of the 136-pound bracket. After that loss, there was no stopping Johnson. In the third place consolation bout that followed her loss to Garay, Johnson pinned Kingsway High School’s Alexa Firestone to advance to the state tournament for the first time. At the state tournament, Johnson defeated Parsippany High School’s Hailey Budney, 2-0, in the quarterfinals and then avenged her loss to Garay by pinning the Manasquan grappler in the semifinals to reach the championship bout. Johnson pinned Jaala Williams of

Montclair High School in the 136-pound ﬁnal to win her ﬁrst state title. She went on to win two region championships and became the eighth Shore Conference wrestler to claim three state titles. All of those accolades are something Johnson could not imagine achieving when she entered high school. She thought she would only be able to wrestle against boys. Johnson said she is “lucky” to have had the opportunity to compete in girls wrestling for three years and said she is proud of the hard work she has put in to achieve all that she has for the Braves. “I have been training for this all year

and feel it’s deserving,” she said of her 2021 state title. Johnson will continue her wrestling career at Lock Haven University in Pennsylvania, where she plans to study physical therapy. Her future goals include having a chance to earn a place on the USA Women’s Wrestling World Team. Johnson, who will be remembered and honored as a trailblazer in New Jersey high school girls wrestling, set at a high standard of success that she hopes many other young women will follow as the sport continues to grow in the state. “It’s great to look back and see how

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donated 100% of the day’s sales, not just proﬁt, to Make-A-Wish New Jersey, according to the press release. These fundraising totals are double the amount raised in 2019 when the company donated $7.3 million to local charities, and $458,000 to Make-A-Wish New Jersey. The contribution of $1 million from Jersey Mike’s Subs will grant the wishes

of 100 children in New Jersey who are battling critical illnesses, according to the press release. Make-A-Wish New Jersey and Jersey Mike’s Subs began their partnership in 2017 and in those ﬁve years, Jersey Mike’s has raised more than $2.1 million to make local wishes come true in the Garden State, according to the press release.

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NEWS BRIEFS Members of the Englishtown Borough Council have adopted a bond ordinance that will fund road improvements in town. Council members adopted the bond ordinance during a recent meeting. The legislation appropriates $740,000 for road improvements and authorizes the issuance of $398,000 in bonds or notes to help ﬁnance the costs. Englishtown has received a $304,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation and will make a down payment in the amount of $38,000. According to the bond ordinance, the improvements will be for Hamilton Street, Heritage Drive and Raymond Court. Work will include excavation, milling, paving and reconstruction, plus the repair and/ or installation of curbs, curb ramps, side-

walks, driveway aprons and drainage work. In other business, council members adopted the 2019 audit and certified to the New Jersey Local Finance Board that all of the members of the governing body had reviewed, as a minimum, the sections of the audit entitled General Comments and Recommendations. The audit was conducted by the firm of Holman Frenia Allison, P.C. Because no recommendations were made regarding the borough’s financial records, officials were not required to prepare a corrective action plan. Freehold Borough officials have authorized a $46,377 increase in a contract that provides for the construction of a new water treatment plant on Waterworks

Road. The new plant will serve Freehold Borough, but is in Freehold Township. Coppola Services Inc. was initially awarded a $7.83 million contract to complete the job. The $46,377 increase, which was approved by Borough Council members during a recent meeting, brings the contract for the new plant to $7.88 million. Business Administrator Stephen Gallo explained that the change order came about because employees of Coppola Services discovered an abandoned well where the new treatment plant is being constructed. “The contractor had to properly close the shaft for the well and place cement over it because that is where the foundation of the new building is going,” Gallo said. “This was unknown at the beginning of the project.”

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ON THE ROAD PETER PERROTTA

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f the 2021 Subaru Forester were a football player, it would most definitely be an all-purpose running back. You know, the kind of running back that could not only pick up some tough yards when needed, but could block and catch passes as well – a good all-around utilitarian player. For me that’s what the Subaru brand is all about. They provide you with a goodlooking, rugged crossover with a tried-andtrue four-wheel drive system able to perform well off-road or in the snow and mud. Inside Subaru ergonomics are designed for practicality so they work well there – they are generally comfortable and able to handle a good amount of cargo. Moreover, pricewise they won’t bust your wallet. So, all Peter Perrotta around, they check all the necessary boxes. I recently put the 2021 Subaru Forester Sport to the test for one week of driving adventure and came away with generally what I expected. The fifth generation Forester comes in five different trim levels: base, premium, Sport, Limited and Touring. I drove the Sport model for one week which came in an attractive Dark Blue Pearl color with orange trim accents in the interior. For the most part, this Forester is a joy to drive. It handles reasonably well in all kinds of weather. It has ample cargo space for a compact crossover. It’s comfortable and is fairly smooth to drive and its interior ergonomics are well designed and are fairly easy to operate. However, if you are looking for the “Wow” sizzle factor this may not be the crossover for you. While this Forester is well designed for many different functions, for me it’s a bit conservative in its approach. The editors at Car and Driver seem to concur. They gave the 2021 Forester high marks for being “thoroughly practical” and having a roomy interior and being a “comfortable cruiser.”

2021 Subaru Forester Sport

But, Car and Driver handed the Forester low marks for having “slow acceleration times” and “boring” exterior styling. It also said that the base model was “quite basic.” I didn’t ﬁnd this Forester to be slow, though. Powered by a 2.5 liter Subaru boxer engine that puts out 182 horsepower at 176 pound feet of torque, this Forester is quick enough to handle most driving situations well. Now, this is not a performance-type vehicle – like a BMW X1 or X3 – but for what it is, I felt it was adequately powered and handled at an above average grade. Let’s be honest. The type of consumer a crossover like the Forester is going to attract is going to bring to the table a much different demographic than the BMW or Mercedes crowd. The Forester is for the active lifestyle

crowd who have a kid or two and a dog and want to go kayaking in the mountains on the weekend. For that, this is an excellent all-around vehicle and should be high on your list if that is what you are seeking. The Sport Forester I drove carries a base sticker price of $29,395. It also has an option package for $1,645 and a $1,050 charge for destination and delivery, so the bottom-line sticker price came in at $32,090. The option package included an upgraded Subaru Starlink 8-inch touch screen multi-media system and a 576-watt 9 speaker Harman/Kardon sound system. So, for the base price of $29,395 on the Sport Forester you get a ton of standard equipment. I think, for the money, the Forester offers a good value. The EPA fuel consumption ratings on

this Forester come in at 29 miles per gallon overall – 33 mpg in highway driving and 26 around town. The EPA estimates that it will cost you about $1,400 per year for run the Forester as it uses about 3.4 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven. On the government’s 5-star safety ratings crash test, the Forester scored an impressive 5 out of 5 – the highest rank. It received a 5-star rating in the frontal crash test as well as the side crash test and 4 stars in the rollover test. The Forester scored a 6 out of 10 on the EPA’s fuel economy and greenhouse gas rating and a 6 out of 10 on the smog rating. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears regularly. He may be contacted at pperrotta@comcast.net.

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DATEBOOK • The Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District Board of Education will hold the following meetings: May 4, 7:30 p.m., Manalapan Englishtown Middle School (MEMS), 155 Millhurst Road, Manalapan (public hearing and adoption of 2021-22 budget); May 11, 7:30 p.m., regular action meeting, MEMS; May 25, 7:30 p.m., MEMS. Meetings are open to the public. Details: 732-786-2500. • The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, Freehold Township, will present “Famous Jews You Never Heard Of,” a talk by Rabbi Michael Klein, rabbi emeritus of Congregation Ahavat Olam, Howell, on May 23 at 2 p.m. Admission is free (donations are welcome). To make a reservation and receive the Zoom link, call 732-252-6990, email jhmomc@ optonline.net or visit www.jhmomc.org • The American Red Cross has scheduled the following blood drive: May 6 from 2-7 p.m. at the Freehold Township Senior Center, 116 Jackson Mills Road, Freehold Township. Appointments to donate blood may be made by calling 1-800RED CROSS.

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Downtown Freehold announces ‘Thursdays Rock’ concert lineup By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer

FREEHOLD – After canceling its 2020 summer concerts as the coronavirus pandemic overtook New Jersey, Downtown Freehold administrators have announced that the popular “Thursdays Rock” concerts will return to the Monmouth County Hall of Records plaza in Freehold Borough in 2021. Downtown Freehold, a nonproﬁt organization, is the management corporation of Freehold Borough’s Special Improvement

District. The organization produces a series of annual events in the community. Jeffrey Friedman, the executive director and business advocate of Downtown Freehold, said the “Thursdays Rock” concerts will be held in accordance with state regulations relating to the ongoing pandemic. He said social distancing guidelines will be followed and attendees will be required to wear a face covering. Friedman said the concerts may not take place if the logistics of the state’s regulations do not permit the events to be held.

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The “Thursdays Rock” concerts will be held from June through August from 7:309 p.m. at the Hall of Records plaza on Main Street. Admission to the concerts is free. The 2021 lineup features the Moroccan Sheepherders on June 3; Mission Dance on June 10; Turnstyle on June 17; and Cover This on June 24. In July, the Eddie Testa Band will perform on July 1; followed by Rockit Fish on July 8; the Joe Baracata Band on July 15; CSNsongs on July 22; and Peanut Butter Bridges on July 29.

The concerts in August will feature the Break Plans & City Vision on Aug. 5; the Full Throttle Band on Aug. 12; Stephen Martines on Aug. 19; and Predator Dub Assassins on Aug. 26. Downtown Freehold is also producing the Freehold Borough Arts Council’s “Jazz, Blues and More” summer concert series in 2021. A concert will be held at the Downtown Freehold gazebo, East Main Street, every Sunday from June 6 through Aug. 29 from 7-9 p.m.

BUSINESS BRIEFS America’s Best Contacts and Eyeglasses is now open at Marlboro Plaza, Route 9, Marlboro. The store carries a wide selection of designer eyeglass frames, contact lenses and eyeglass accessories. The store is equipped with state-of-the-art optometric equipment to ensure customers get the best eye care available at a more affordable and accessible price. National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with more than 1,200 stores in 44 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce, which is based in Freehold Township, will host a series of events this spring. For now, some events remain virtual and others will be a combination of in-person and virtual attendees. Events are open to present and future members of the chamber, as well as other supporters and members of the public. Sponsorships for any or all of the chamber’s events offer a business or organization opportunities for brand exposure and networking with a broad segment of the region’s leaders. The chamber is a nonproﬁt volunteer organization that serves as a resource leader for businesses and the Monmouth County community. Information about the chamber’s events may be found at https://www.monmouthregionalchamber.com/. For additional information, call 732-462-3030.

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• The Monmouth County Park System will host its “Great Spring Perennial Plant Swap” on May 1 at Tatum Park, 151 Red Hill Road, Middletown. Gardeners may bring established plants (up to 15) in one-quart, one-gallon or two-gallon containers and take home the same size and number of plants. Label all plants. Herb and vegetable seedlings are allowed for an equivalent exchange. Invasive plants are not accepted. Check the FoHVOS website for a list of plants that will not be accepted. The exchange is ﬁrst-come, ﬁrst served. Plant drop-off is from 8:30-10 a.m. and selection is from 10-11:30 a.m. Details: 732-671-6050.

• In lieu of its annual rummage sale, the Morganville United Methodist Church, 215 Conover Road, Marlboro, will run a thrift shop every Saturday in May from 9 a.m. to noon. New and nearly new clothing, shoes, toys, home decor, kitchen items, jewelry, china, crystal, linens, craft items and holiday decor will be available. Attendees must wear a face mask. Details: Manda, 732-598-4658.

• New Jersey Blood Services is conducting blood drives which are open to the public. The following drives are scheduled in the near future: May 5, Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold Township, 1-7 p.m.; May 10, Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold Township, 1-7 p.m. To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive, call 1-800-9332566 or visit www.nybloodcenter.org

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Englishtown inks services agreements with Manalapan Staff Writer

ENGLISHTOWN – The Englishtown Borough Council has entered into shared services agreements with Manalapan through which employees of that neighboring municipality will also work for Englishtown. During a recent meeting, council members authorized agreements with Manalapan for a deputy municipal court administrator and a certified public works manager. The deputy municipal court administrator will be paid an hourly rate of $42, not to exceed $10,000 per year. The certified public works manager will be paid an hourly rate of $72, not to exceed $9,000 per year. Resolutions passed by the council members state that working together through shared services will result in positive outcomes for both municipalities and that Manalapan has agreed to provide Englishtown with those municipal employees. In other business, the council members appointed Jan Bilyk of Whisper Acres as Englishtown’s animal control officer. Bilyk will hold the position from March 1, 2021, through Feb. 28, 2022 at an annual compensation of $2,000, after which the appointment may be renewed by the governing body. The council members also authorized the Monmouth County Mosquito Control Division to conduct aerial mosquito control operations in the borough. According to a resolution, the goal of the program is to eliminate mosquito

ON CAMPUS Colgate University, Hamilton, N.Y., announced that Haiyang Wang of Morganville, a member of the Class of 2023, has earned the fall 2020 Dean’s Award with Distinction. Haiyang is a graduate of the Wardlaw-Hartridge School, Edison. Colgate University, Hamilton, N.Y., announced that Jessica Kaplan of Marlboro, a member of the Class of 2022, has earned the fall 2020 Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence. Jessica is a history major and a graduate of Colts Neck High School. Jacqueline Cajigal of Colts Neck was recently initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest all-discipline collegiate honor society. Jacqueline was initiated at Elon University, Elon, N.C. Letters to the editor may be sent to news@thenewstranscript.com

breeding areas and/or to exterminate mosquitoes in the county. County ofﬁcials have instituted an integrated pest management program that consists of surveillance, water management, biological control and

chemical control to exterminate the mosquito population. Through the resolution, the Mosquito Control Division is authorized to apply pesticides by aircraft for mosquito control

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Krause fights off foes for Wall Stadium Modified opener victory WALL TOWNSHIP – Defending Wall Stadium Speedway Modified driving champion Andrew Krause fought off many challengers before wiing the scheduled opening night 40-lap feature race win on April 24. It was the Holmdel resident’s 13th Modified victory. Wall Township racer Jack Ely jumped to the lead on the initial restart before the first of many cautions slowed the test, according to a press release. Krause was the winner of the front stretch drag race on the restart and then fought off Ely’s advances through the first 10 circuits. When Ely dropped from the race with mechanical failure, Brick Township’s Eddie McCarthy took up the chase and slipped into the lead just past the halfway point. When McCarthy’s mount failed to launch on a lap 23 restart, Krause rocketed

back into the top spot as a front stretch jam up slowed the action. Krause was then forced to hold off Tommy Martino Jr. of Farmingdale before Steven Reed of Jackson advanced to second on lap 27. Reed then shadowed Krause until lap 35 when a rain shower hit the area and forced track officials to call the event official. Reed, McCarthy, Chris Andretta of Neptune and Marc Rogers of Jackson wrapped up the top five. “That was a tough race,” Krause said in the wet winner’s circle. “Although I got out front early, all of those cautions kept me busy from start to finish. There are a lot of fast cars here.” Jake Nelke of Manahawkin was forced to fight off several restart challenges to win the Sportsman stock car opening night 25-lapper.

After Carsten DiGiantomasso was Nelke’s early rival, three-time division champ Kevin Davison of Howell provided the pressure the rest of the way. DiGiantomasso, Neil Rutt III of Edison and Rob Anderton of Howell were third through fifth. The race featured a major front stretch crash, but no injuries were reported, according to the press release. Bryan O’Shea of Neptune City jumped to the lead early and raced on to the Factory Stock 25-lap feature win. Two-time and defending champ Elliot Wohl of Beachwood took advantage of a long green flag period to chip his way to the front and finish second. Early challenger Nick Catone of Brick Township was third, while Joe Mongeau of Brick Township and Wall Township’s Brian DeSarno were fourth and fifth. Luke LeBrun of West Newton, Mass.,

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made his first Wall Stadium Speedway appearance memorable by winning the 25-lapper for the Legend Cars. Mason Magee of North East, Md., chased LeBrun to the finish, with Mike Alcaro of West Milford, Wall Township’s Rob Silver and Brick Township’s Joe McGrath wrapping up the top five. The 25-lapper for the Fast 4 division was postponed by the rain shower and will be contested on May 22. Auto racing action will continue on May 1 with the Modifieds, Sportsman cars, Factory Stocks, Fast 4 cars and Legend Cars in action. Grandstands will open at 4:30 p.m., qualifying starts at 5:30 p.m. and main event action starts at 7 p.m. For more information, visit wallspeedwayracing.com or call 732-681-6400.

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The Monmouth County SPCA has announced a $7,500 grant investment from the newly named, Petco Love, to support its work for animals in Monmouth County and beyond, according to a press release. Petco Love is a nonproﬁt organization leading change for pets nationally by harnessing the power of love to make communities and pet families closer, stronger and healthier, according to the press release. Since its founding in 1999 as the Petco Foundation, it has empowered organizations with nearly $300 million invested to date in adoption and other lifesaving efforts. And, it has helped ﬁnd loving homes for more than 6.5 million pets in partnership with Petco and more than 4,000 organizations, like the MCSPCA, nationwide, according to the press release. “We are so grateful to receive a $7,500 grant investment from Petco Love to help aid animals in need. The Monmouth County SPCA is dedicated to saving animals in Monmouth County, as well as struggling shelters in our area and beyond. It is our belief that all animals deserve a second chance regardless of their past and we are happy to have the resources to provide that second chance for them,” said Ross Licitra, executive director of the Monmouth County SPCA. Items for the Datebook may be sent to news@thenewstranscript.com

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DATEBOOK • New Jersey Blood Services will host a blood drive from 1-7 p.m. April 29 in the store between Cheesecake Factory and Chico’s at the Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold Township. All donor types are needed. Appointments are strongly sug-

gested; visit https://nybc.org/newjerseydrive (sponsor code 65805) or call 800933-2566. Eat and drink before donating; bring donor ID card or ID with name and photo to the blood drive. Individuals who have received a COVID vaccine have no waiting period before donating blood as

long as they are feeling well. • The Heart of New Jersey Chorus (a chapter of Sweet Adelines International) is holding a virtual membership night on April 28 at 7:30 p.m. The chorus sings four-part a cappella harmony. Individuals

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2021 Municipal Budget of the Borough of Freehold, County of Monmouth for the Fiscal Year 2021 Revenue and Appropriation Summaries Summary of Revenues 1. 2. 3. 4.

Surplus Total Miscellaneous Revenues Receipts from Delinquent Taxes a) Local Tax for Municipal Purposes b) Addition to Local District School Tax c) Minimum Library Tax Total Amount to be Raised by Taxes for Support of Municipal Budget Total General Revenues

Summary of Appropriations 1. Operating Expenses: Salaries and Wages Other Expenses 2. Deferred Charges and Other Appropriations 3. Capital Improvements 4. Debt Service (Include for School Purposes) 5. Judgements 6. Reserve for Uncollected Taxes Total General Appropriations Total Number of Employees - Full Time

Anticipated 2021 1,815,000.00 2,718,871.71 643,000.00 11,625,341.75 384,546.18 12,009,887.93

2020 1,715,000.00 3,026,682.24 500,000.00 11,280,521.87 370,208.53 11,650,730.40

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2021 Budget Final 2020 Budget 6,505,071.00 6,272,087.00 6,787,494.71 6,758,071.24 1,548,151.00 1,509,315.03 380,920.00 380,920.00 992,750.00 1,014,164.00 972,37293 957,855.37 17,186,759.94 16,892,412.64 62 61

Dedicated Water-Sewer Utility Budget Summary of Revenues Anticipated 2021 2020 1. Surplus 456,000.00 769,963.00 2. Miscellaneous Revenues 6,031,587.00 5,818,000.00 3. Deﬁcit (General Budget) Total Revenues 647,587.00 6,587,963.00 Summary of Appropriations 1. Operating Expenses: Salaries and Wages Other Expenses 2. Capital Improvements 3. Debt Service 4. Deferred Charges and Other Appropriations 5. Surplus (General Budget) Total Appropriations Total Number of Employees - Full Time

2021 Budget Final 2020 Budget 1,150,000.00 1,120,000.00 4,339,280.00 4,472,280.00 788,042.00 796,011.00 210,265.00 199,672.00 6,487,587.00 6,587,963.00 8 8

Dedicated Parking Utility Budget Summary of Revenues Anticipated 2021 2020 1. Surplus 2. Miscellaneous Revenues 3. Deﬁcit (General Budget) 25,000.00 25,000.00 Total Revenues 25,000.00 25,000.00 Summary of Appropriations 1. Operating Expenses: Salaries and Wages Other Expenses 2. Capital Improvements 3. Debt Service 4. Deferred Charges and Other Appropriations 5. Surplus (General Budget) Total Appropriations Total Number of Employees - Full Time

Interest Principal Outstanding Balance

2021 Budget 25,000.00 25,000.00 -

Final 2020 Budget -

Balance of Outstanding Bonded Debt General Water-Sewer Utility Parking Utility 1,878,500.00 4,750,500.00 7,055,000.00 9,700,000.00 9,923,540.83 15,226,286.11

Notice is hereby given that the budget and tax resolution were approved by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Freehold, County of Monmouth on April 5, 2021. A hearing on the budget and tax resolution will be held at The Municipal Building, on May 17, 2021 at 7:00 o’clock P.M. at which time and place objections to the Budget and Tax Resolution for the year 2021 may be presented by taxpayers or other interested persons. Copies of the budget are available in the ofﬁce of the Municipal Clerk, Traci L. DiBenedetto, at the Municipal Building, 51 West Main Street, Freehold, New Jersey 07728, during the hours of 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. News Transcript 4/28/2021 Fee: $138.24 Afﬁdavit: $20.00

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, a SPECIAL MEETING of the Manalapan Township Zoning Board of Adjustment will take place on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 7:30 PM. This NOTICE hereby notifies the public that to protect the health, safety and welfare of our citizens while ensuring the continued functioning government, THE SPECIAL MEETING on April 29, 2021 at 7:30 pm, will be held electronically only. This is both in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, and in consideration of Executive Order No. 103, issued by Governor Murphy on March 9, 2020 declaring a State of Emergency and a Public Health Emergency in the State of New Jersey. Members of the public who wish to participate in the meeting may do so by joining the office suite-HD-meeting: https://meeting.windstream.com/j/1119088145?pwd=MnRxNDhBUlRUdTRNK2cvczRJUkR1dz09 Meeting ID: 111 908 8145 Password: 025569 One tap mobile: 16467415293, US (New York) Dial by your location: 1 646 741 5293 US (New York) AGENDA SUBJECT: • Roll Call • Educational Session for Board Members • Public portion • Adjournment By order of the Manalapan Township Zoning Board of Adjustment Janice Moench, Zoning Board Secretary Date: April 19, 2021 News Transcript 04/28/2021 Fee: $39.96 Affidavit: $20.00

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ED'S CARPET

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Exterior All Types of Rooﬁng Flat & Shingles Repair or New Deck Repair & Staining Chimney & Fencing Shed Repairs Powerwashing

Interior Carpentry Painting Sheetrock Basement Waterprooﬁng

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24 HOUR PROMPT/EMERGENCY SERVICE

No Job Too Small or Big!

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Veteran Discounts Available

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Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.

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Specializing in • Custom Seemless Gutters Leaf Guards • Roofing Siding - Windows • Bathroom And Kitchen Remodeling Free Est. • Fully Ins. • 35 Years Experience NM-00459478

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CALL NICK

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Landscaping

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Landscaping

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Landscaping

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Lawn Care

Landscaping

D&S

INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE

LANDSCAPING INC.

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Painting/Wallpapering

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NM-00458224

Masonry/Paving

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Plumbing

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ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER

Power Washing

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SPECIALIZING IN

Plumbing • Heating Home Improvements

No Job Too Small NJ Lic#8843

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PRECISION PAINT AND POWERWASHING

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Same day free estimate • Licensed & Insured

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NM-00458246

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ROOFING CONTRACTORS

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plumbing & heating “Honest, Neat and Professional Service”

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Masonry/Paving

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Plumbing

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Masonry/Paving

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ROOFING SPECIALISTS

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Roofing/Siding

Power Washing

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