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Garden State Film Festival Hosts First Hybrid Event Screens 300+ Films to 585K Viewers

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For its 19th iteration, the Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) presented more than 300 independent films to 585,000+ viewers globally, with the first hybrid event including in-person events as well as connecting to film lovers virtually through dynamic digital streaming in light of the global COVID-19 crisis.

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GSFF Executive Director and filmmaker Lauren Concar Sheehy livestreamed the GSFF Awards Ceremony alongside director Paul Porowski, formerly the news operations manager and producer of Chasing News, camera operators Peter Normandia of Edit Cellar and Sergey Kornienko of Brookdale Television. The awards included the best in various categories of films and celebrity honorees were recognized. To view the list of winners, visit gsff.org.

“We continue to reach our legion of filmmakers and fans where they are and understand virtual engagement is not a replacement for a live festival experience,” stated GSFF Executive Director, Lauren Concar Sheehy. “GSFF enjoyed our time with our fans and filmmakers both in person and virtually, and we hope to be back in-person to full capacity in 2022”

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Spring for Conservation MAY 15TH

Enjoy an outdoor barbecue & picnic, ice cream from Crazees, live music by The Scott Elk Duo, fun for kids including arts & crafts and miniature horses – all to benefit the Monmouth Conservation Foundation. More info at monmouthconservation.org.

Women of Distinction & Community Partners Gala MAY 26TH

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Celebrating the Monmouth County SPCA’s 75th Anniversary at the Molly Pitcher Inn. More details at monmouthcountyspca.org.

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While we are still battling the COVID-19 pandemic and instructed to stay at home to slow the spread, an unsettling trend is occurring.

People are so fearful that they will contract COVID-19 that they neglect medical issues that may require surgery.

“Preparing for surgery can often be nerve-racking and scheduling a surgery in the middle of the pandemic can heighten that anxiety more than usual,” says David Dupree, M.D., F.A.C.S., General Surgeon and Chairman of Surgery at Riverview Medical Center.

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The Rumson Country Day School (RCDS) second graders may not have been alive when Super Storm Sandy devastated the Peninsula in 2012, but they are certainly learning its lessons by designing and building coastal homes that can withstand simulated floodwaters and high winds. The hands-on project is a STEAM challenge second grade classes tackle each year using the Engineering Design Process (EDP), a cyclical exercise that prompts students to think and solve problems like engineers.

“The Engineering Design Process involves these steps — ask, imagine, plan, create, test, improve, share,” explained Jennifer Grolemund, RCDS’s Lower School Science Teacher, who has tasked students with a variety of STEAM challenges using EDP for the past four years. “This is what distinguishes STEAM from science. It’s a step-by-step process, with students creating something tangible to meet a very specific function.”

Grolemund, who has worked as a field biologist and holds an M.A. in curriculum and teaching from Columbia University, strives to make STEAM projects relevant to students’ lives.

“We’re very intentional about these projects,” she stated. “It’s not just, ‘Go and invent an alien.’ We reframe a question with real and meaningful connections to life that students can then solve as engineers. Asking our second graders to construct a house that can withstand a storm is applicable to real life, especially since we live near the Jersey Shore.”

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Meet Your Neighbor

Mike Dawson Author & Illustrator

By LiliAnn Paras Graphic novels, (books written in cartoon form), are more popular than ever with readers of all ages. Illustrator and author Mike Dawson was years ahead of the trend, bringing his musings and stories to life through cartoon drawings and his keen observations of human nature. He is the author of several graphic novels, with his latest, The Fifth Quarter, released this month for young readers.

Inspired by his daughter’s foray into local sports, it tells the moving, relatable story of a fourth-grade girl’s determination to improve her basketball skills, as she also faces those preteen issues and family dynamics. He has written other graphic novels, mostly for an adult audience, as well as many short comics published online at The Nib, and in The Comics Journal, Slate, and The New Yorker. Mike was born in Scotland, lived in England, and moved to Monmouth County when he was an 11-year-old fifth grader. He lives in Fair Haven with his wife Aliza, their children, Orli and Ewan, a dog, and two guinea pigs. Read how the self-proclaimed “nerdy kid who had hated sports” was transformed into a sports enthusiast.

CM: What challenges did you encounter in moving to America, and did they influence your work?

Mike: I came to the US with a strong English accent, right as I entered middle school. I left for high school sounding just like any other American kid. Those were the exact wrong years to be sounding like Oliver Twist. My first published graphic novel was Freddie & Me, a tongue-in-cheek memoir telling the story of my family’s move to America using all of the memories I could muster of being a superfan of the band Queen.

CM: When did you first start creating comics and graphic novels?

Mike: In high school I started self-publishing comic book series with some like-minded friends. We would get local businesses to place ads to help offset the cost. Despite majoring in painting, I spent most of my Art School years at

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Rutgers making comics for The Daily Targum, the student run newspaper. After college I kept at it, drawing comics on the side while working different day jobs, mostly in online education. It wasn’t until recently that I was able to make drawing graphic novels my full-time occupation.

Even now it’s not completely full-time, as I handle a lot of the day-to-day parenting in our household when the kids are not in school (which, this year has been a lot!)

CM: What is the inspiration behind The Fifth Quarter?

Mike: A few years ago, my daughter was playing on the Fair Haven Mid-Monmouth basketball team. She didn’t have a lot of experience with the sport, and really only went in during the “fifth quarter”. Despite that, she seemed to really love playing, and had a strong drive to improve. I casually tweeted one day, how interesting it was that I, a nerdy kid, had hated sports growing up, but now, seeing how working hard at them was helping my daughter improve her own self-confidence, loved watching basketball games. An editor at Slate who followed me online asked me to write a short essay about this, which I did. It was called My Daughter the Jock. A few months later I got the idea to turn this essay into a pitch for a graphic novel series, which became The Fifth Quarter.

diary comics on my Instagram account (mikedawwwson), which are generally written with both young and mature readers in mind. These are comics documenting parts of my day, or things I’ve been thinking about, or sometimes larger political things happening in the world. I kept it up all through this pandemic year, and it has been an extremely rewarding and cathartic exercise for me.

CM: What is your next endeavor?

Mike: I am currently finishing up book two in the series. The Fifth Quarter: Hard Court, will be published in May of 2022.

CM: What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

Mike: One of the few bright spots in this past pandemic year was stand up paddle boarding. I love going out on the Navesink for a few hours with my wife, or with friends, or just by myself. It’s peaceful, it’s great activity. I really love it. I’m hoping this summer to get up the nerve to take my board out on the ocean more.

CM: Favorite quote?

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"And Justice for All" Each year New Jersey attorneys are required by the Supreme Court to earn substantial credits in Continuing Legal Education to maintain their licenses to practice law. This year the court has increased the number of required credits and mandated that at least two hours of coursework be in the area of diversity, inclusion, and the elimination of bias.

The Supreme Court concluded that New Jersey’s court system serves an ever expanding and more diverse population and that biases, whether explicit or implicit, i.e., unconscious, can have a profound impact on the ability of the system to provide equal justice to all who come before it.

The court acknowledged that all human beings possess and are victims of biases, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, or physical attributes.

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The goal is to create a more welcoming inclusive institution. When participants in the judicial system perceive they are being treated fairly, public confidence in the system grows and, eventually, leads to a higher level of public legitimacy. For our public institutions to be effective, they must have the confidence of the public.

To gain that confidence, people, no matter their position, must be treated fairly and must perceive that they were treated fairly.

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Explicit biases are those about which we are aware. They are more easily recognizable and more readily addressed. Unconscious biases present a trickier problem.

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The goal is noble. And New Jersey lawyers have generally approached this new requirement with enthusiasm. Self-examination is a useful skill. No one is free of bias. It is a human frailty. It, in itself, is not something to be ashamed of. Not doing something about it is.

Thus, whether one is required to take a course to maintain a law license or not, a recognition that everyone in our diverse society is entitled to the same dignity and equal treatment we all expect for ourselves requires each of us to periodically take stock and address our failings. That is not a sign of weakness. It is, in fact, a measure of a person’s strength. It is, after all, a big step toward living by the Golden Rule. It’s as simple as that.

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“We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals.”

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Philosopher Kant surely would have looked kindly upon Ross Licitra, a big-hearted champion for the welfare of animals who has become a formidable force in saving animals and bringing their human abusers to justice. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Monmouth County SPCA (MCSPCA), one of the most respected and innovative animal welfare agencies in the state.

His path to this position followed a natural progression. A lifelong resident of Monmouth County, Ross has cared for and about animals starting when he was a child and continuing to this day.

Throughout his 30-year career in law enforcement, (25 years with the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and 5 years as a police officer), Ross maintained a solid partnership with the MCSPCA and local animal control officers, and his reputation grew in the animal welfare community.

When he retired, it is not surprising that the MCSPCA tapped him for the position of Chief of Humane Law Enforcement and Ross accepted. “I decided this was a unique opportunity that would bring two of my life passions together - Law Enforcement and Animal Welfare,” he explained. Several months later, Ross also took on the role of Executive Director at the organization. He remained in both positions until last December, at which time he became a Monmouth County Commissioner and stepped down as Chief of Humane Law Enforcement. He continues in the Executive Director role at the shelter.

His care for animals does not end at the shelter’s door. Ross incorporates animal welfare into his personal life, too.

He lives on his rescue farm with his wife Heather, his 15-year-old daughter, Gianna, his 11-year-old son, Frank, four dogs, eight cats, four goats, two horses, and one pig.

CM met with Ross Licitra to learn more about his personal journey, the shelter, and the MCSPCA staff and hundreds of volunteers who work tirelessly to end animal cruelty.

health and release it. From that day I realized that the MCSPCA needed help with farm animals and wildlife, so my love of rescue animals began. I started acquiring and rescuing animals to bring them back to my home in Eatontown. Of course, I was violating all the Borough Ordinances in town (not a good idea, especially being in the Prosecutor’s Office) so I decided to purchase a farm in Marlboro Township to continue helping the MCSPCA and local animal control officers. When I sold my home in Eatontown, I donated many household items to the MCSPCA thrift shop and when I dropped everything off, I left with a goat that was found running around the City of Long Branch.

CM: When did you first realize you had an affinity for animal welfare?

Ross: I have always loved animals and grew up having dogs. I visited the MCSPCA many times as a kid, especially since I grew up in Eatontown. I remember a day when I was leaving the Narcotics Office in Freehold and noticed a baby rabbit that was in distress; I decided to take it to my home in Eatontown, nurse it back to

CM: How is the MCSPCA different from other animal welfare organizations?

Ross: The MCSPCA is in its 75th year and is very different than any other animal welfare organization in New Jersey. As a matter of fact, the NJ State Legislature recently changed the entire law pertaining to the SPCA and modeled the new law after the MCSPCA. It is the Law Enforcement arm of the Monmouth Coun-

Left to right: Kathy Derry - Canine Behavior Manager/Animal Care Manager, Jo-Ann Moyer - Pet Therapy & Humane Education Volunteer, Ross Licitra MCSPCA Executive Director, Rob Burton - Dog Walker/Animal Transport Volunteer, and Mary Tierney - Canine Behavior Trainer

ty Prosecutor’s Office, investigating all animal cruelty complaints throughout the county. We have nearly 100 employees and more than 400 volunteers. We have a beautiful 25,000 square foot shelter that houses nearly 400 animals, and our Homeward Bound Adoption Center adopts out an average of 65 animals per week. We have a full-service veterinary center called the Vogel Veterinary Care Center (VVCC) that is currently open to the public. The VVCC does more than 5,000 surgeries and more than 4,000 clinical visits annually.

CM: Is there a particular rescue story that stands out?

Ross: The one rescue story that will always stand out in my mind is the Howell Township dog hoarding case in 2016. We rescued 274 dogs from an average-sized home, which took almost 12 hours with a full team. After all was said and done, the total count after all the births from the pregnant dogs, was over 340 dogs. We were able to save all but 6 dogs from this case. It was, and still remains, the largest hoarding case in the State of New Jersey.

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CM: What programs have been initiated through the MCSPCA? Ross: I am proud to say the MCSPCA has the largest and most effective Trap, Neuter and Release (TNR) program in the State of New Jersey which addresses the feral/community cat issue. Last year, the MCSPCA TNR’ed more than 2,700 cats within the county in partnership with 15 municipalities that financially contributed to the program. The program has made a significant impact on the overpopulation of feral/community cats.

The MCSPCA recently engaged in a program with two of our local police departments by helping place them with a shelter dog. The adopted dog serves as an emotional support animal for the officers within the department. This program not only offers much needed support to our police officers but provides a loving environment for a homeless shelter dog.

CM: What are some of the challenges facing the organization?

Ross: We are one of the largest, full-service veterinary centers in Monmouth County, operating at a much lower cost point to serve the public. Any profit that is generated from the VVCC is directly applied to the shelter animals and their

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medical needs, which is a great expense.

The MCSPCA averages around $800,000 a year in medical expenses for the shelter animals. We have the largest Animal Control and Rescue Division in the county that services the majority of municipalities, and there are Monmouth County animal control officers on duty 24-hours a day, seven days a week. What most of the public does not know is that the MCSPCA is a self-funded authority and receives no government taxed-based funding.

Our Development Department (fundraising) works tirelessly on raising money for the daily operations of the MCSPCA, which is approximately 5.5 million dollars annually. A majority of our income is generated from donations and the rest is earned from the services that the MCSPCA performs and charges for.

CM: How has the pandemic impacted the animals?

Ross: COVID-19 certainly impacted the shelter and the animal welfare community across the board, but mostly in a positive way. Many shelters, including the MCSPCA, saw a record number of people showing interest in adopting animals. People were forced to stay home because of the pandemic and found this to be the perfect opportunity to add a pet to their household. We also saw an uptick of people visiting our veterinary center for routine and follow-up veterinary care. We attributed the increase in appointments to pet owners being home from work and taking the time to catch up with the care that their animals needed.

CM: What does the adoption process entail?

Ross: Our adoption process requires all applicants to fill out a survey and then meet with an adoption counselor. Our counselors are uniquely trained to help

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make the perfect match between our shelter animals and prospective adopters.

CM: Is there pending legislation that the MCSPCA supports?

Ross: We support pending legislation known as River’s Law, S-3453. This law was introduced by Senator Declan O’Scanlon and would allow prosecutors to charge certain animal abusers with an escalated second-degree crime. This proposed law is in response to a MCSPCA law enforcement case (my case) where a dog was left in a cage to drown in the rising tide of the Sandy Hook Bay. The defendant did this in retaliation against the dog’s owner with whom the defendant was involved in a domestic violence dispute.

CM: Tell us about your home rescue farm.

Ross: My farm in Marlboro Township is a small hobby farm where I care for an array of farm animals and domesticated animals. Most of our animals have been lost or abandoned and the farm has seen many animals come and go over the years. At one point I had nearly 20 farm animals on the property. The care and medical needs of the animals are covered by me and I do not accept donations. I know what I can handle, and I am careful not to exceed that, so that each animal always has everything they need without question.

I grow my own hay in partnership with Hanaway Farms (John Croddick) who has always been very supportive of the rescue mission.

CM: What interests do you have outside your work with animals?

Ross: My interest, outside of the MCSPCA, is in the political arena. I am currently a Monmouth County Commissioner serving a three-year term. The County Commissioners oversee all county operations and manage a budget of nearly $450 million dollars.

Personally, I enjoy furniture building along with antique restoration as well as being a tractor enthusiast.

CM: Favorite quote?

Ross: “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” – Abraham Lincoln

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Summer Safety for Pets Summer is just around the corner! For some pet owners, summer means taking advantage of warm weather and enjoying the local outdoors with their furry friend. Whether you have fun in the sun near your home or head out for an adventure, our summer safety tips will ensure you and your furry companion don’t run into danger.

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Heatstroke is a common summertime emergency and occurs when a pet’s body temperature rises above 102 degrees. Heatstroke is a dangerous situation and can be deadly if not recognized and corrected immediately. Common scenarios that lead to heatstroke include: • • • • • •

Leaving your pet outside for a long time in high heat or humidity Leaving your pet outside without ample drinking water Failing to provide shady areas for your pet to escape the hot sun Overexerting your pet on long walks or a run in hot weather Leaving your pet inside a non-air conditioned home on hot days Leaving your pet in a vehicle on warm or sunny days

Pets cannot cool themselves as well as people, because they have only a few sweat glands on their feet, and they rely on evaporation from their mouth surfaces as they pant. Since they also have a thick hair coat, pets are often hot long before their two-legged companions start to feel uncomfortable.

Pets with heatstroke can quickly begin acting abnormally, and will display signs that may include: • • • • • • •

Panting Salivation Vomiting Diarrhea, with or without blood Lack of coordination Collapse Seizures

If you think your pet may have heatstroke, take him inside to a cool place and offer him a drink of water. Place cool, wet towels over his body, but never submerge him in water or use cold water to bring his temperature down, as rapid temperature changes can cause his blood pressure to suddenly drop. If your pet does not improve in 10 minutes or is unresponsive, take him to a veterinarian immediately.

Planning for a Summer Road Trip with Your Pet Some dogs love car trips, while others find the car intimidating, especially if their only rides have been to the vet’s office or the groomer.

Anxious pets often feel more relaxed if they are not given free rein in the car.

A crate provides a safe place for a small pet to curl up and sleep comfortably, while bigger dogs may enjoy looking out the window from the passenger seat while safely harnessed. Never allow your dog to ride with his head hanging out of the window—his face or eyes can be hit by flying debris, or he could try to jump out, with disastrous results.

As you pack your bags, don’t forget to also pack your pet’s necessities, including: • • • • • •

A supply of your pet’s normal food to last the duration of the trip Bottled water for the car ride Food and water bowls A leash Favorite toys or stuffed animals Plastic bags, to pick up after bathroom breaks

Whether you choose to enjoy the great outdoors close to your home or you decide to travel, including your pet can make your summer more enjoyable.

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s someone who has spent her career working with nonprofits and focusing on fundraising and marketing, the new Executive Director of Monmouth Museum knows the work and dedication it takes to keep an organization growing and thriving. With exciting programs in the works, and a renovation nearly complete, her immediate goal is reopening and welcoming visitors back by early June. A resident of Colts Neck where she lives with her two daughters, Maddy, 16, and Violet, 11, meet your neighbor Erika Schaefer.

CM: Why did you choose to become the Executive Director of the Monmouth Museum?

Erika: I’ve had a unique career path leading me to the Museum. I worked in nonprofits my whole career, with a focus on fundraising and marketing. Recent positions include many years as Chief Development Officer for Eden II Programs, an autism agency based in NY, and Vice President of Development and Marketing for Richmond University Medical Center, one of two hospitals on Staten Island. I am a lifelong artist, so while I wasn’t looking to make a move, the opportunity to merge my passion with my work experience near home seemed like a perfect fit, and it is.

CM: What’s new at the Museum?

Erika: In a time when businesses and nonprofits are struggling to survive, the Museum has been resilient, adapting to the new normal as best as possible. We’ve launched virtual galleries, virtual artist talks, and I’m even hosting a podcast series with NJ artists. We’ve taken the time of our closure and turned it into an opportunity, as the Becker Wing was in desperate need of renovations. The space has been completely renovated and exhibits are being reimagined.

The focus of Becker Wing is now deeply rooted in the STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), inspiring children of all ages, sparking curiosity and imagination. Every section of the new wing connects to Monmouth County. From fossils and dinosaurs, to our environment and its protection and preservation. We are also excited to debut our new Center for Air & Space, taking visitors from the beginning of flight, through space and beyond. Throughout, we highlight pioneers of STEM from New Jersey as our “Hometown Heroes.” Our Center for Air & Space Hometown Hero is NJ native Garrett Reisman, an accomplished NASA Astronaut and Senior Advisor at SpaceX. The message is simple, but strong, you can be just a Jersey kid one day and in space 36

changing the world the next. While the Becker Wing won’t open in June, it’s grand reopening is coming soon.

CM: What are your goals for the Museum?

Erika: My focus is on the short-term goal of reopening safely. I’m pleased to share that on June 5, we will begin welcoming visitors back to our two art galleries and our beloved Wonder Wing for children. We are launching a new system with timed entry and online reservations, as well as digital memberships. I am hopeful that this, along with other safety precautions put in place, will allow our visitors to have access to art and culture at the Museum once again.

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CM: What is the most rewarding part of your career?

Erika: Being able to make a difference. Recently, the Museum was awarded the Impact 100 Jersey Coast grant for a project called Making Art Possible. Every week, I teach an art workshop for 110 participants (seniors and adults) with the Arc of Monmouth. The consistent creative outlet has been transformational for seniors and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The artwork is being collected and will culminate with an exhibit at the Museum this holiday season, showcasing their art and talent, while building acceptance and challenging societal perceptions of people with special needs.

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CM: Would you like to share about your daughters?

Erika: Maddy is an accomplished guitarist, singer, and songwriter, even at just 16. Violet enjoys horseback riding. She has won medals at the New Jersey HRH Special Olympics. I’m very proud of both of my daughters.

CM: What is your best life or business tip to share?

Erika: Always have a mentor. Identify people that possess qualities in life or business that you see as motivational or that you admire. As you “collect” mentors through the years, you’ve built the board of directors for your life. It’s kind of like a vision board but with people.

CM: Do you have a favorite quote or mantra?

Erika: I have a lot of favorite quotes! One that I certainly live by is by anthropologist, Margaret Mead - “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

CM: Is there anything specifically you would like our readers to know?

Erika: I’d like readers to know they don’t have to travel far from home for a great museum or cultural experience. The Monmouth Museum showcases the work of extremely talented visual artists, with exhibits changing often throughout the year.

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RFH Tower Players Present Emma! A Pop Musical

(1) Female cast members follow choreographer Casey Stolowski’s lead in small group, socially distanced style on the RFH tennis courts. Left to right behind Stolowski: Sarina Moore, Isabella Sciortino, Camryn Osofsky, Kate Kennedy, Hailey Blum, Sophie Barabas. (2) Small group virtual dance rehearsal takes place in March with choreographer Casey Stolowski and male cast members - clockwise from top left: Casey Stolowski, Aidan Herman, Matt Reulbach, Evan Callas, Chris Stypa.

While the auditorium at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School may not be full of the joyous laughter, singing, and dancing characteristic of the spring musical rehearsal period, the show will indeed still go on. This year in totally unprecedented fashion, the Tower Players will be performing Emma!

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C LOS E D S A L E S $17 M I L L I O N + H OM E S U N D E R C O N T R AC T $2 0 M I L L I O N + 3 0 TOTA L H OM E S S O L D a n d/o r U N D E R C O N T R AC T ! !

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That agent should be someone that has experience, and more importantly experience in this market! This is not an easy market to navigate for buyers or sellers.

I have the experience and I know what it takes to get YOUR HOME (whether buying or selling) to the closing table.

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Middletown 853 Hwy 35

Ocean Hwy 35 & Deal Road

Sea Girt 2204 Hwy 35

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