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─Photo by Bob Vosseller Jackson Fire Chief Nicholas Prioli holds his framed proclamation during a Township Council meeting. From left: Jackson Mayor Michael Reina, Councilmen Martin Flemming, Alex Sauickie III, Prioli, Councilmen Kenneth Bressi and Andrew Kern.

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Amid a n i mp or t a nt ord inance, several resolutions and the governing body’s usual consent agenda, the Tow n s h i p C o u n c i l meeting opened on a

more personal note, by honor i ng longtime firefighter Honorary Chief Nicolas Prioli.

Prioli was celebrating his 88th birthday that day and was presented a proclamation

from Mayor Michael Reina and Vice Counc i l P r e sid e nt A le x Sauickie III. Prioli was joined by family, f r iends and many fellow firefighters of the township.

O t h e r m e m b e r s of

the council included Councilmen Andrew Kern, Ken Bressi and Mar tin Flem ming who joined him for a g r ou p phot o a nd proclai med Feb. 11 “Chief Nicholas Prioli (Chief - See Page 6)

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County’s Budget: Spending Up, Tax Rate Down

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – For the fourth year in a row, the county’s proposed t a x rate w ill d rop.

The Board of Ocean County Chosen Freeholders introduced its $450,793,747 spending plan during their latest meeting.

Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said,

“We are talking about a blueprint to operate Ocean County for the next year. The good news is we will not cut back on services and we will drop your tax rate.”

The budget includes a prop ose d cou nt y property tax rate of 33.7 cents per $100 of an equalized value.

Each of the county’s 33 municipalities will experience that rate differently to allow for the tax burden to be equitably distributed.

The state administers a formula to equalize its impact. The amount to be raised by taxation is $361,536,722. The total budget represents an increase of $18.8 million

from last year.

Freeholder Jack Kelly, the liaison of finances for the county oversaw the development of the budget which was prepared by the county’s financial staff and included input from each Freeholder on the board.

“This is the second budget I have overseen

with my colleagues and our county staff and it’s not an easy process,” he said. Kelly noted that the budget was made available for viewing on the county website.

This year’s tax rate was reduced by a half a cent which marked the fourth consecutive year that the tax rate

February 29, 2020

Mayor: Ignore Social Media’s Version Of Jackson

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – A recent Township Council meeting opened with a tribute to a long-time volunteer, continued on to adopt a multi-use commercial zone and concluded with some strong words defending Jackson’s character.

As Mayor Mike Reina had pointed out toward the close of the meeting, it proved a mixed bag of subjects which he said was very representative of the diverse nature of the community.

Reina, Councilman Robert Nixon who resigned in November of 2019 and current Council President Barry Calogero among other public officials, have been the subject of critical social media commentary - which they have refuted as being the work of those outside the community seeking to defame their character and that of the township itself.

Resident Eleanor Hannum, who heads the local branch of the organization CUPON, an advocacy group of citizens seeking to look at development in the community, spoke up (Jackson - See Page 12)

Anti-Semitic Graffiti Investigated

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township officials applauded the Jackson Police Department and a business owner who worked together to identify a resident who committed a bias incident.

The officials also announced new technology that will empower residents against crime.

“Jackson has zero tolerance for bias of any kind. We have not and will not tolerate such acts, period. Jackson Township is a diverse and inclusive community that stands firm against illegal and unacceptable actions such as this despicable event of biased graffiti and related crimes. The culprits were just charged and we will prosecute to the fullest extent of

(Budget - See Page 21)

(Graffiti - See Page 17)

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Continued From Page 1 Day.” Township Council President Barry Calogero was absent due to illness.

“We have a special event tonight and I thank all the firefighters who are gathered here. Occasionally we do a proclamation to recognize an individual or organization. Tonight, we are recognizing someone and designating a day which is a rare event and something recognizable and when you hear about this individual, I think you’ll understand why,” Sauickie told the audience.

“We are gathered here today with family, friends and residents, as we honor Chief Nicholas Prioli on this, his 88th birthday,” Sauickie said as he read the proclamation.

Prioli was born on Feb. 11, 1932 and was raised in Newark prior to moving to Maplewood in 1946. After high school, he went on to Michigan State College where he graduated in 1953 with a Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry.

The chief went on to further his education at the University of Pennsylvania.

He married the love of his life, Helen, in 1954. They started their family which grew to include four sons, five daughters, 29 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.

Sauickie said Prioli became a resident of Jackson Township in 1963 and decided to join Jackson’s “Fighting 55” Fire Station in 1995. “He has held many positions

within the department including vice president in 1997, treasurer since 2002 and safety officer since 2009, and is involved in many committees such as hall rental, fundraising, membership, mailer and bingo chairman.”

“He is a top 10 responder every year, a life member, the most senior active firefighter in Jackson Township and named honorary chief in 2008,” Sauickie said.

Sauickie went on to say, “in honor of his many years of exemplary service to Jackson Fire Station 55, for the unlimited amount of help he is always there to give and for the friendship that he has extended to all of us throughout the years, we do hereby proclaim Feb. 11, 2020 as “Chief Nicolas Prioli Day” in Jackson Township and encourage all citizens to pay special tribute to this very special member of our community.”

The gover ning body and audience joined in singing happy birthday to Prioli who was all smiles as he came forward to accept the framed proclamation and stood beside his fellow dress uniformed fire fighters.

Mayor Michael Reina com mented later during the meeting, “we all came together to celebrate his 88th birthday and celebrate the achievements of the oldest firefighter in Jackson. That is what matters!”

Reina has been a strong proponent for volunteerism in the township and noted that Prioli’s service exemplified that type of strong community spirit.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

E DITORIAL A Vacation From Social Media I r e c e nt ly t o ok a week off to take my family to Disney and Universal. I lear ned that being without social media really is “the happiest place on earth.”

Now, I did upload my pictures from the day to Facebook at night.

And I did check in for a political update since the Iowa caucus was that week. But I didn’t l i nge r on Fa cebook or Twit ter, absently sc rol l i ng t h roug h a barrage of posts.

You know what? It felt good!

So go o d , i n fa c t , that I still haven’t resumed my social media habits. There were times I’d crash on the couch af ter a tough day and catch up to what my friends were doing on Facebook, or find something funny on Twitter (I follow mostly comedians and cartoonists, that way there’s always something funny to counter the bad news.)

Usually, when that happens, though, suddenly half an hour has gone by and I’ve got nothing to show for it.

In addition to it sucking up f ree time, it consumes emotional energ y. With social media, ever y single problem is right outside your door. Most of these problems are thi ngs you can’t do any thi ng about (especially not while sitting on your couch). A lot of these problems won’t be a big deal in another day. Maybe not even another hour. The 24-hour crisis factory will have chu r ne d s ome t h i ng else out by then.

Try this experiment: go without social media for a week. This do e sn’t c ou nt st u f f you do for work. Just your personal pages.

You’ll find that you’ll b e h ap pie r, more open-m i nded , more productive, and your neck won’t hurt from being hunched over a little phone. Instead of letting other people’s thoughts bounce around in your brain, take a “stay-cation” and stay in your own head for a while.

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Home Rule Leads To Corrupt Rule It is in the national news that a lot of cor r uption exists in New Jersey, with eight cases of small town cor r uption in different places in New Jersey making the headlines.

Why would anyone be surprised? New Jersey has over 550 different towns, over 550 governing bodies that make decisions and pass laws, hundreds and hundreds of school boards, over 550 police forces that have highly paid police officers who make decisions, over 500 mu nicipal cou r ts, over 550 zoning boards and or planning boards that allow or disallow developments and grant permits, hund reds and hu nd reds of political parties on a local and count y level yada, yada, yada.

Do you get it? There is a lot of opportunity for people with power to be motivated to do things, and sometimes the illegal things. There is much more opportunity with all these individual entities within New Jersey’s hu nd reds and hundreds of towns and school boards etc.

There should have been consolidation many years ago, and still, New Jersey is good old “home rule.”

With this amount of home rule, there will always be more opportunity for “corruption.” It is that simple, and should be no surprise to anyone.

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Kate Gibbs Can Beat Andy Kim Kate Gibbs has my unwavering support for Congress in the 3rd Congressional District. She is a strong Republican woman with a successful track record of job creation in the private sector as a labor union leader and also as

Letters To young The Freeholder in Burlington peopleEditor and women by the fact that there was County.

Kate has the endorsement of the Burlington County GOP, Assembly members Jean Stanfield and Ryan Peters as well as loads of other local Republican leaders. Kate is also on the National Republican Congressional Committee’s Young Guns List. Despite the groundswell of support that Kate Gibbs has received, another candidate named David Richter recently announced his intention to run against Gibbs.

Unlike David Richter, Kate was born and raised in the 3rd Congressional Dist r ict. Un li ke David Richter, Kate doesn’t give up when the f ight gets tough. Here’s what happened: Richter was originally running in the 2nd Cong ressional Dist r ict against Van Drew but once party leaders decided not to support him, he packed up and moved to the 3rd District.

Local Republican leaders were quick to condemn Richter’s latest district switch and came to Kate G ibbs’ defe n se. Sout h Toms River Republican Councilman Thomas Rolzhausen recently said “Kate Gibbs is the best candidate to beat A ndy K im. We as Republicans, need to get together and support one candidate and don’t run a primary. We need all Republicans to win.

We need to save valuable money and use it to fight Democrats not fellow Republicans. United we stand divided we fall. Kate Gibbs for Congress!”

Aside from being a great p e r son a nd ca nd id at e, Kate Gibbs can also raise the money needed to beat Andy Kim. She has proven that she can win in tough winnable elections. David R ichter t r y i ng to push Kate Gibbs out of the race is a terrible look for the Republican Par t y. At a t i me when t he Re pub lican Par ty needs more

to run for office it would be a disaster for the GOP if Gibbs was denied the nomination. David Richter is everything that is wrong with the Republican Party and Kate Gibbs is the kind of candidate we need as a party to be successful in future elections! Vote for Kate Gibbs on June 2, and Nov. 3.

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Seniors Lose Money, Immigrants Don’t A recent article spoke of cuts to New Jersey senior programs of about $700,000+ (“County Challenges State On Senior Funding Loss,” Feb. 1).

There are cuts to programs for New Jersey and USA venerable citizen seniors while New Jersey added $1M+ to the existing $1M+ for illegal aliens.

When will Democrats learn the cost of the Democratic governors and Democratic presidential candidates existing and proposed programs come at direct cost to lower and middle classes and NOT the top 1-10% as they say.

This is a perfect example.

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All Is Not Well In Iran “All is well,” proclaimed Donald Trump shortly after the assassination of Qassem Soleimani and Iran’s faint-hearted attempt to r e t a l i a t e by a t t a ck i ng American military bases.

He was no doubt cheered

no American bloodshed.

But were there really no casualties? Some 176 innocent people met violent deaths when their Ukrainian air plane was shot down by Iranian forces; another fi fty civilians were trampled to death during the mourning ceremonies in Tehran. All of these people would still be alive if it were not for a careless, purely political decision made by the churlish buffoon in the oval office.

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Andy Kim Protects Health Care Unlike his predecessor representing the 3rd Congressional District, Congressman Andy Kim offers legislative updates and takes questions from all comers at monthly town hall meetings throughout the district-from the Delaware River to the Atlantic Ocean.

Congressman Kim works methodically on legislation to improve health insurance coverage, things such as lower drug costs for seniors and protections for provisions that outlaw preexisting condition exclusions.

While the Republican establishment is quietly and systematically dismantling the health insurance of thousands through regulator y changes and court challenges to benefit the industry, Andy Kim is squarely on the side of consumers.

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Package Of Bills Promise State Ethics Reforms From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – Building on his long-term commitment to changing the political culture in Trenton, Governor Phil Murphy unveiled a sweeping set of ethics proposals to strengthen restrictions on lobbying, enhance fi nancial disclosure requirements, and increase transparency in the legislative process. The legislative package, which follows Governor Murphy’s call for action in his State of the State address in January, will have bipartisan sponsors in the Senate and the Assembly, including Senator Richard Codey, Senator Chris Brown, and Assemblyman Ryan Peters.

“When I ran for Governor, I pledged that if elected, I would make every decision based on what is best for the people of New Jersey, not Trenton insiders,” said Governor Murphy. “At a time when public cynicism about government is all too common, we must restore the public’s confidence by making government more transparent and accountable than ever. For the first time in a decade, we are proposing comprehensive ethics reforms to ensure that elected officials are serving the public interest, not the special interests.”

Alongside bipartisan partners in the Legislature, Governor Murphy announced a comprehensive legislative package outlining wide-ranging new ethics rules in New Jersey. The five bills contained in the package will address the following: • Lobbying Reform: The bill will target the shadow lobbying industry by requiring lobbying fi rms and companies that hire lobbyists to disclose when they hire a person or firm to provide professional services other than lobbying, a proposal that was introduced by Senate President Sweeney last session. This bill will also reduce the threshold for individuals to register as governmental affairs agents from 20 hours of lobbying activities per calendar year to one hour per calendar year.

• Eliminating Legislative Exemption to OPRA: The bill will remove the very broad legislative exemption to OPRA that exempts all communications for the use of a legislative member in the course of their official duties. Eliminating this exemption ensures that the executive branch and legislative branch would operate under the same rules.

• Aligning Gift and Outside Income Rules: Currently, legislators and legis-

lative staff are permitted to accept gifts as long as they do not know or have reason to believe that the gift is offered to them to influence the performance of their public duties or responsibilities. This bill would subject legislators and legislative staff to the same standard that currently governs executive branch employees, who are prohibited from accepting any gift related in any way to the employee’s public duties. Additionally, this bill will also prevent high-level legislative staff from receiving outside income unless they seek review and approval by the Joint Legislative Committee on Ethical Standards. Under current state law, designated senior staff members in the Governor’s Office cannot receive outside income unless they seek review and approval by the State Ethics Commission.

Lastly, the bill will require legislators and all executive and legislative branch employees earning $100,000 or more per year to fill out the detailed fi nancial disclosure form promulgated by the State Ethics Commission.

• Extending the Cooling Off Period: New Jersey’s “cooling off ” period, which statutorily applies to the Governor, Cabinet, and legislators, is currently one year, meaning those officials must wait a full year after leaving their jobs before being able to register as lobbyists. The bill extends this cooling off period from one year to two years and applies it to all executive and legislative branch staff earning $100,000 or more per year as a matter of law. A number of states, including New York, Colorado, and Alabama, have twoyear prohibitions, partially based on the rationale that a two-year cooling off period ensures that a former official will not be lobbying during the same legislative session when they were in office.

• Legislative Transparency: The legislative proposal will require bills or resolutions not to be voted on unless their fi nal form has been made publicly available on the Legislature’s website for 72 full hours preceding the vote. This legislative proposal will also require the disclosure of all organizations or individuals who submit testimony supporting or opposing bills or resolutions, similar to an existing requirement in California.

In 2012, the Center for Public Integrity gave New Jersey a B+ grade on ethics, the top grade in the nation. By 2015, New Jersey fell to a D grade, and was ranked only 19th in the nation. Today’s announcement reflects Governor Murphy’s commitment to make New Jersey’s ethics laws as strong as any in the country.

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COMMUNITY NEWS C LUB N EWS , A CTIVITIES , E VENTS & A NNOUNCEMENTS

New Program Created To Help Substance Disorder

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – Do you need a helping hand? Well a new program has been announced that can help you or a loved one.

The Prosecutor’s Office has formed Ocean County Helping Hand (OCHH), a program that was created to identify and assist any person who is struggling with substance use disorder.

“Ocean County Helping Hand is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General and the Office of the New Jersey Coordinator for Addiction Responses and Enforcement Strategies (NJ CARES). The grant allows for some latitude in how we utilize our resources. My team and I identified a segment of the community as being at risk and under serviced regarding access to substance use disorder treatment. In researching viable options, my team and I determined there is a significant segment of the community frequently returns to our municipal courts. These are individuals that commit minor possessory and paraphernalia type offenses. They get into a little bit of trouble but they never graduate to indictable level crimes. As such, they

are never exposed to or offered any type of substance use disorder treatment. With that in mind, we designed Ocean County Helping Hand to meet them where they are: in our municipal courts,” Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer stated.

OCHH has currently taken in 19 individuals who were screened for services and/ or treatments and will be monitored by the OCPO team for up to twelve months. The program will help assist people in multiple ways including occupational training, housing and transportation assistance, family support services, and Naloxone training.

“OCHH is another weapon in the arsenal in our war against the opioid epidemic and substance use disorder. We will continue to explore natural intersections between law enforcement and those individuals struggling from substance use disorder. With support of our community partners, we will make progress in our ongoing effort to effectively combat the opioid epidemic in Ocean County,” Prosecutor Billhimer concluded.

For more information, call 732-929-2027 or visit ocponj.gov

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Jackson School District To Hold Kindergarten Registration March 16-20 JACKSON - Parents of incoming kindergarteners are encouraged to begin completing registration information now while they prepare to come in for the district’s Kindergarten Roundup registration event from March 16 thru March 20.

Kindergarten registration packets contain important information and forms that must be filled out before students can be registered. Forms can be filled out using the district’s online pre-registration system or by completing a traditional paper packet.

“It is incredibly important that parents register during this period, so we can plan ahead for the next school year,” said Jackson School District Coordinator of Communications

Allison Erwin.

“If you are a parent of a kindergarten student, we ask that you make every effort to register your child during our kindergarten roundup week,” Erwin added.

All information is on the district website - jacksonsd.org/registration and by selecting the page for kindergarten registration. The packets are available for download and can also be picked up at any elementary school.

Parents will bring completed registrations to their school during Kindergarten Registration Week, which will take place March 16-20 between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

All parents/guardians are requested to come on the date that corresponds to the first letter of their last name: March 16 – last names starting with A-C; March 17 - last names starting with D – H; March 18 - last names starting with I – M; March 19 - last names starting with N – R and March 20 - last names starting with S – Z. More information about proof of residency and immunization requirements is available on the district website. The district also reminds parents to be sure to bring their children with them when they register.

High School Hosts Class Of ‘65 Luncheon OCEAN COUNTY – Each month, the Clifton High School Class of 1965 has a luncheon meeting at the American Legion Post 129 at 2025 Church Road in Toms River.

Meetings are on the first Wednesday of the month. The next meeting is March 4 at 11:30 a.m.

Classmates meet in the post canteen for beverages and gossip, then order from the lunch $10 menu and continue stories and laughs.

We have a yearbook available to see what everyone looked like in 1965.

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Women’s Club Offers Scholarship To Local Women

JACKSON – Since 2003, the Women’s Club at Westlake has sponsored a Women’s Scholarship Program that offers financial assistance to female residents of Jackson, NJ. To date, it has proudly awarded over $70,000 in scholarships to 69 Jackson women.

Once again, the club is offering scholarships to qualified female Jackson residents who have been accepted into a post high school educational or training program and who meet any one of the following criteria: Currently completing high school, OR Currently attending a college, university, or trade school, OR Currently working and planning to enroll in a program to enhance skills, make a career

change, or desiring further education, OR Not working but desiring job training skills or retraining, OR Registered in either public school or vocational school in a continuing education program.

If you meet one of these requirements and are interested in applying, applications are available online at westlakeclubs.com/womens-club/womens-club-scholarship Applications are also available through the: Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library, Guidance Offices of Jackson Liberty and Memorial High Schools, Ocean County Vo Tech., and Financial Aid Offices at Ocean County College and Georgian Court University.

The deadline for submission is May 1.

Rotary Club Hosts Charity Bus Trip JACKSON – There will be a charity Atlantic City bus trip on April 19 with the benefits going to the family of Stephanie Parze.

Tickets are $38 per person and includes bus transportation, driver tip, sandwich, beverage and chips on the bus. There will also be a $25 back in slot play from the Tropicana Casino.

A gift raffle and 50/50 raffle will be held on the bus.

The bus will depart from Brook Plaza (at

the intersection of W. County Line rd. and S. New Prospect Rd. in Jackson) at noon and will return around 9 p.m.

Checks may be mailed to Jackson Rotary Club, P.O. Box 751, Jackson, NJ 08527.

Please note “The Parze Family” in the memo section.

For reservations and additional information, contact Tom Barchie at 732-207-4029, 732849-6309, or Luke Stango at 732-379-8060.

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saying that the township was being unjustly criticized and big money was involved.

“I know there are a lot of pressures that are instigating politics…and there have been numerous horrible comments made not just about this government but about the residents of Jackson Township of which I have lived my entire life. I am asking that this government does not succumb to pressure,” Hannum said.

She added, “the amount of money being thrown outside of this township to negotiate not in the way that residents would like.”

Township Attorney Gregory McGuckin asked Hannum to explain her comment further. “What are you talking about money?”

“The amount of money that is being used in media to portray Jackson and residents in town in such a poor light, it is a lot of money and from my perspective in order to use that much money to portray Jackson as such an awful place to go, it is being done so that people of other areas hear the name Jackson and see turmoil. It is being done by people with a lot of money and it is being done by design,” Hannum clarified.

Hannum added, “it is very, very disheartening to see what is being said about my town. This is a good town with good people, good organizations, and people with consideration for each other. What is being said by outside sources is absolutely appalling.”

Related to this issue was a lawsuit concerning the denied Jackson Trails application which failed to gain approval last year.

The lawsuit filed on Feb. 3, alleges that Jackson officials rejected Jackson Trails residential development application to stop Orthodox Jews from moving into the township. The plaintiff, Jackson Trails LLC, named Jackson Township and the Jackson Planning Board as defendants in the legal action.

Representatives of Jackson Trails sought to build 459 housing units and a house of worship on a 130-acre property near Jackson’s border with Manchester Township.

The application was unanimously voted down by the Planning Board late last year.

According to the lawsuit, the Planning Board denied the application “bowing to severe anti-Semitic pressure from local residents and fears that Orthodox Jews may purchase homes and reside in the de-

velopment, and due to the inclusion in the development of a house of worship that may be used as a synagogue for Orthodox Jews.”

It also maintains the board’s decision to deny the application was “part of a rising tide of anti-Semitism in the township.”

Shlomi Klein, an Orthodox Jewish resident of Lakewood, spoke several times during the night. He said developers that are coming in “want to take advantage of a situation in which Orthodox Jews want to leave Lakewood – which is seeing a population boom that includes a sizable Orthodox Jewish population – by attempting to develop housing in Jackson.”

Klein added that the idea of Jackson Trails LLC suing Jackson in order to have a development approved did not have to involve religion. “(The developers) got the idea of suing the town and getting their way from this (HCMU) ordinance. They did not have to hijack the whole Jewish religion to do it.

They could just sue the town.”

Resident Sheldon Hofstein said that the FBI recently released data concerning bias incidents that occurred and that in New Jersey 172 towns were listed.

“Jackson finished 167 with one bias incident, Lakewood for all the yelling and screaming and complaining about us finished 50 so they have their own house to take care of. Jackson is one of the most inclusive towns you will find,” Hofstein said.

Reina said that while he wasn’t planning on making a statement during the evening that he felt he needed to respond to some of what was said.

“Jackson has come together more times in my 32 years here than I can remember,” the mayor said. “Our neighbors, which is you, me and everybody who resides in Jackson … there is no division line … that is fabricated on social media and in unworthy news press,” Reina said.

“You are not hearing all these horrors you are reading on social media and some of these drive-by press reports, whether it comes from inside the town or not,” Reina said.

Reina added, “what you see here tonight is real, we all came together. That is what matters, this is what you hear with your own ears. Then you decide where you take it. Not everyone is evil. Not everyone is corrupt.”

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Continued From Page 12 and “if you can’t handle the facts, maybe it means they are not for you, and social media, sitting behind the computer and listening to the rantings of a few stark raving maniacs, well, that is nothing we can help you with.”

“This council sits up here, week after week, and is asked questions, and they constantly answer every single one. My office does the same and so does the mu-

The Jackson Times, February 29, 2020, Page 13 nicipal clerk,” Reina added saying that there were people seeking a smoking gun.

“Ladies and gentlemen, the only smoking gun in Jackson is in the minds of people who get themselves immersed in social media drama.”

The mayor concluded saying, “Jackson is a lovely place to live, work and play. The only hate here is from a few hate-mongers, it is not from your neighbors, it is not from across the street and it is defi nitely not what you see on (social media). It is nonsense.”

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A one-day class will be offered on March 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Board of Social Services, 1027 Hooper Avenue building 7, Toms River. To register, call 732-929-21300.

A two-day class (two 3-hour sessions) on March 18 and 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, 600 River Avenue, Lakewood.

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Each student must complete the six-hour course. Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly indicated that Ocean County contin-

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For those who need a two-point reduction, the processing fee will cover this. No extra charge involved. Materials will be provided by the county as well as the instructor.

Bring a valid driver’s license and a pen with you. Freeholder Kelly indicated that participants may obtain a 5 percent insurance discount as required by State law, by contacting your insurance company.

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Organization Hosts Annual Chef’s Night Out TOMS RIVER – Dozens of area restaurants, caterers, bakeries, specialty stores and beverage distributors are expected to participate in the 24th Annual International Chef’s Night Out on March 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the RWJ Barnabas Arena.

In addition to the magnificent food and beverage offerings there will be a 50/50 raffle valued at up to $10,000, themed gift baskets and door prizes. All attendees may sample an extensive variety of sweet and

savory delicacies as well as some of the area’s fine wines and beverages.

Proceeds go to scholarships for adult learners that attend Ocean County Vocational School and state of the art equipment for Ocean County Vocational School students.

Tickets are $60 in advance and $75 at the door. To purchase tickets, visit ocvtsfoundation.org.

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Continued From Page 1 the law,” Mayor Michael Reina said.

Council President Barry Calogero said, “the Mayor and Township Council’s commitment to the resident’s safety is second to none.”

The incident concerned the arrest by Jackson police of resident Virginia Mailloux, 40, on Feb. 20. She was arrested for a Feb. 13 incident of creating anti-Semitic graffiti.

According to police the incident happened at B&B Tent and Party Rentals located on Progress Place. The officers observed the phrase “white power” spray painted on the side of a trailer and a swastika and other markings painted on the interior of a fence surrounding a dumpster at the property.

A review of security video by the business owner and a recording from the prior weekend revealed a vehicle entering the property during the night while the business was closed and subjects getting out of the car to go to the garbage area, specifically in the area of the dumpster and trailer where the graffiti was located.

Jackson detectives continued their investigation and were able to identify the female driver of the vehicle as Mailloux. She was arrested at her residence on Feb. 20.

During this time, observations were made

The Jackson Times, February 29, 2020, Page 17 of spray-painted markings at a residence similar to those that were observed at the business in a similar paint color and paint splatter on the vehicle used that was similar colored paint to that used in the incident.

The vehicle Mailloux used was impounded pending potential forfeiture proceedings.

She was processed and charged with criminal mischief, trespassing and bias intimidation and released on summons pending a court appearance.

A second person observed in the video is the subject of investigation. Jackson Police Detectives are seeking to identify that person who was observed in the video but was not clearly shown on the video.

Should anyone have further information concerning the incident police request they contact the Jackson Police Department at 732-928-1111 or through the department’s new tool, the STOPit app.

Reina described the new tool which has been deployed saying, “to further our commitment to law and order, an encrypted, anonymous reporting system is now available to everyone. This app is called ‘STOPit’ - please download it today at the App Store or Google Play.”

“Working together, we continue to ensure that Jackson Township remains the best place to live, work and raise a family,” the mayor added.

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Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as Chairman to Senior Services, announced that all senior citizens should be aware of this potential scam where someone is imposing as a Social Security Administration (SSA) Employee.

“With Ocean County being home to more than 173,000 seniors, it is important to make sure residents are aware of scams so that they can protect themselves,” said Vicari.

“I encourage citizens to be cautious when providing information such as your Social Security number or bank information to unknown persons over the phone or the internet.”

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In its 33rd year, the prestigious Ann Klein Advocate Award is given to a group of select individuals and organizations, nominated by the public, who have performed exemplary work as advocates for people living with disabilities and/or vulnerable populations.

The award is named in memory of Ann Klein, former Commissioner of the NJ Department of Human Services, whose career as a public servant, legislator and social worker paved the way for significant advances in the human services systems throughout the State of New Jersey.

2019’s recipients included Phillip Lubitz, MSW, Associate Director, NAMI New Jersey, The National Alliance on Mental Illness; The Miracle Project, Mayo Performing Arts Center; Gina M. Plotino, Vice President, Programs and Operations, Bergen County’s United Way, President, GMP Consulting, Inc.; Rabbi Dr. Francine Reibman, Co-founder and Co-chair Children’s Emergency Medical Fund of New Jersey; Peter Scerbo, Executive Director, (Retired) CBHCare, Inc. The Mike Lione Accessibility Award was established in 2013 in memory of long

time Community Health Law Project board member and former chair Mike Lione. This award is presented to an individual or entity that has performed exemplary work as an advocate for accessibility on behalf of persons living with disabilities.

The 2019 recipient is Michael R. Dribbon, PhD, Vice President of Business Development and Chief Innovation and Research Officer, Children’s Specialized Hospital and Center for Discovery, Innovation and Development.

In its 43rd year as a statewide nonprofit advocacy and legal services organization, the CHLP has provided services to tens of thousands of individuals throughout the state. Each year, the CHLP helps nearly 5,000 NJ residents with disabilities through brief service and representation.

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Continued From Page 1 has gone down. “This ties in to an important pledge we made to our citizens following Superstorm Sandy in October of 2012. That storm resulted in a staggering loss of property values totaling more than $11 billion.

This board promised then and now as we see the tax ratables grow we will continue to reduce the county tax rate,” he said.

The ratable base is the total valuation of all county property. It’s all the buildings and all the land added together. It increases as buildings are developed.

“This year our ratable tax rate stands at $107 billion which is $4 billion more than last year’s total of $103 billion. We anticipate that growth will continue in the future and we truly believe that next year for the first time, since 2009 we will completely replace all the loss of Hurricane Sandy and probably a little more. I can say with some confidence that the tax rate in Ocean County will continue to go down,” Kelly said.

The budget was said to feature a “very healthy surplus while using $36.8 million this year we have left appropriate reserves for future budgets,” Kelly added, saying a strong surplus is key in maintaining Ocean County’s AAA bond rating which allows the county to secure historically low interest rates on its debt service. This year the county will be saving $2 million in debt service due to the rating and refunding bonds.

Kelly explained that refunding bonds is no different than refinancing a home mortgage at a better interest rate. “This budget funds all of our core and essential programs that we provide to the over 600,000 people that call Ocean County home. Like all our bud-

The Jackson Times, February 29, 2020, Page 21 gets, we will continue to meet the required 2% state mandated spending cap.”

Around $129 million has been put aside this year to finance 29 construction projects that are slated to be finished over the next three years. They include the building of a new Ocean County Board of Social Services complex in Toms River in the amount of $47.1 million, the replacement of the Colonial Drive South Bridge and North Bridge in Manchester at a price tag of $5 million and construction of T-shaped hangars at the Robert J. Miller Airpark in Berkeley Township at $3 million. Waretown will also see the $2 million renovation of Wells Mills Nature Center.

The budget earmarks $74.3 million for law enforcement in the county, $25.5 million to maintain roads and bridges in the county and $20. 2 million to be used for social activities that will see $39.2 million expected to be added by the state and federal governments.

Board members noted that $19.6 million would go the Ocean County Vocational Technical School district, $16 million for Ocean County College and $7 million for parks and recreation.

As Ocean County has the largest senior population in the state, it was noted that $3.5 million would go toward senior services, with an $4.2 million more expected from the state and federal governments.

The board voted unanimously to approve the budget’s introduction. The Board’s March 18 meeting, which will include a public hearing and adoption of the budget, will start at 4 p.m. and will be held in the first-floor meeting room of the Ocean County Administration Building at 101 Hooper Ave. Toms River.

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“HPV is probably the most common sexually transmitted disease which a lot of people don’t know about,” Dr. Tracy Proverbs-Singh said.

Singh, a gastrointestinal oncologist at Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center. “It can remain latent in the body for a lifetime.” Most sexually active people have been exposed to HPV and many times it’s harmless and goes away on its own.

The cancer most commonly associated with HPV is cervical cancer, but it can also lead to vulvar and vaginal, anal, penile and oral cancers. “Ninety percent of cervix cancers are found to have HPV in their DNA,” said Dr. Karim ElSahwi, attending gynecologic oncologist at Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center.

Gynecologists use a Pap test to screen for the presence of HPV in the cervix. They may find cervical cancer early, when it’s most easily treated, or even when it’s at a pre-cancerous stage. About 90 percent of anal cancer is also

caused by HPV. You can get HPV by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has the virus.

Anyone who is sexually active can get HPV and develop symptoms years after having sex with someone who is infected. Using condoms every time during sexual intercourse can help reduce the risk. However, condoms are not as effective against HPV as they are against other STDs like chlamydia and HIV. HPV vaccination can provide protection against the most common types of HPV which cause cancer and genital warts. The vaccine is less effective once sexually active, because people probably have come in contact with HPV already. For this reason, the vaccine is recommended for children age 11-12, giving them protection before being exposed to the viruses. “Getting the vaccine and preventing the infection decreases the risk of cancer dramatically, because over 90 percent of the strains that could cause cancer are represented,” Dr. Proverbs-Singh said.

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New Pass-Through Law For Small Business Owners

NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) reminds taxpayers about specific tax-saving benefits available from the new Pass-Through Business Alternative Income Tax Act (S3246), which was signed by Governor Murphy on January 13.

While the new law does not apply to single-member LLCs or sole proprietorships, if these businesses add a partner, even for a 1-per-

cent ownership stake, or in the case of a single member LLC, elect to be treated as a Subchapter S corporation, they could qualify for tax-saving benefits.

The new legislation allows flow-through entity business owners (taxed as an S corporation or partnership) to pay New Jersey state and local taxes (SALT) on profits from the business at the entity level instead of at the individual level, a

savings that can amount to thousands of dollars per year per taxpayer because there is no limit on SALT deductions for businesses on the federal level. The legislation was initiated to offset tax challenges from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which capped SALT deductions for individuals at $10,000.

“I have been suggesting to my small business clients, who are landscapers, contractors, etc.,

and who are set up as single-member LLCs or sole proprietorships, to consider adding a member (partner) to their business so that they can qualify under this new legislation,” said Gail Rosen, CPA, of Gail Rosen CPA PC of Martinsville, New Jersey. “The highest tax savings I have calculated for my clients so far is $8,237, and that client has filed the paperwork to change from a single-member LLC to a multi-member LLC.” Spouses, who have typically been involved in these businesses, can be added for a small-percentage ownership and the business owners can save considerably on their taxes every year, she added.

Wayne D. DeFeo, LEED AP, principal and founder of DeFeo Associates, a Warren, New Jersey-based full-service environmental consulting firm and client of Gail Rosen’s, said he is seriously considering adding a partner to achieve the tax savings. “I have to look at all of the tax consequences and of course my business model.

However, I am strongly leaning in that direction,” he said. “My initial tax saving estimates are in the $2,000 to $3,000 range per year. I could then make investments in new computer equipment more easily. It would also allow me to look at a better monthly cash flow.”

The switch to a pass-through entity, as opposed to a C corporation, where long-term double taxation can be expensive, has other benefits, such as reducing the chances of an audit if the business owners file their taxes as a partnership versus a single owner, according to Rosen. “A business that has gross income of between $100,000 and $200,000 before deductions has approximately a one in 48 chance of being audited (2.1-percent chance) as a single owner. Partnership returns have approximately a one in 260 chance (0.4-percent chance) of being audited. This equates to more than five times less of a chance of being audited if they file as a partnership,” she explains.

She also noted that with this setup, having a separate tax return for the entity can come in handy if a business ever needs to give their tax return to a third party; for instance, to sell their business or apply for a loan. This way, the business owner can hand over the business return versus giving the third party their individual tax return.

Alan D. Sobel, CPA, managing member of Sobel & Co. and president-elect of NJCPA, originally developed the proposal for the pass-through law to help level the playing field for small business owners following the TCJA. “Considering that a business usually can deduct all of its ordinary and necessary expenses, the inability to fully deduct SALT became a particularly harsh outcome for the business owner,” noting that since net taxable income for these businesses is currently reported on the business owner’s personal tax return, New Jersey-based pass-through business owners were at a disadvantage.

With the new law, Sobel explained, “while you will report the income on your personal Form NJ-1040, you will receive 100-percent credit for the New Jersey taxes paid at the entity level and pay no additional state taxes than you would have paid prior to enactment of the Pass-Through Business Alternative Income Tax Act.” The new legislation took effect January 1, and is not retroactive for the 2019 tax year. Business owners should work with their CPA or financial advisor to weigh all the factors to determine whether they should take advantage of the benefits of the Act.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of feb 29 - mar 6

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your warm, friendly overtures can delight some people but might cause others to think you are being insincere. You may receive compliments and publicity in the early part of the week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can rock in the role of the brilliant entrepreneur.

Sweeten business deals by using smart strategies paired with a pleasant attitude as the week flies by. If you need to be tough on the outside, remain soft-hearted inside.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The calm voice of reason should overcome agitation.

Loved ones could admire little things or seem overly sentimental. In the upcoming week, friends might support your efforts to renovate or upgrade your home.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Find innovative ways to get other people involved in your plans. You may be someone who can reach goals by mixing with numerous people and obtaining their advice. Apply your knowledge in the week to come.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Be on the alert.

If you are sensitive to mood swings, you will feel a constructive shift. Your financial situation may undergo a positive change if you allow the latest technology to benefit you in the upcoming week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A unique opportunity may change your destiny. You might meet someone who can give you the courage to change old habits that have held you back. You can shine in social situations and rise above the ordinary in the upcoming week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Handle a confusing situation with dignity and diplomacy.

Someone may prove their loyalty in the week ahead, although you might not realize it at the time. Every promise you keep is a credit to your character.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Cooperate, whether as a co-worker or a customer. Consider partnering with others to improve your career or business prospects in the week ahead.

Your activities can be focused on romance and not just moneymaking.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Whether you are building a nest egg or building lasting bonds with people, patience is more important than instant gratification. Avoid wasting time or money this week trying to impress friends. Focus on ideas and solutions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You will do your best this week if you spend time thinking before acting. The world may see you as unyielding, but deep down you are generous in fulfilling requests from people you care about.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be more confident in your ability to do your job well.

You can be both businesslike and approachable when there is a task to perform. Listen to a wide range of ideas and people as the week passes by.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The New Moon might mean a new start in the way you see yourself. Be willing to share your dreams with others in the week ahead, and they might help you make them happen. Focus on keeping your promises..

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Dear Joel, My husband and I have lived in our 55 and over community for the past ten years.

Our neighbors who are in their upper 70’s have been our friends since we moved in, welcoming us from day one. In the past year, their health has declined as well as their mobility; they struggle with everyday tasks. My husband and I help as much as we can, providing transportation to doctors, supermarkets, etc. whenever possible. The couple has two grown children, but they both live out of state. We’ve spoken to both about relocating their parents to an assisted living facility, but we haven’t made much headway. In the meantime, we have become somewhat responsible for the couple, a responsibility that is slowly becoming a burden. We love them dearly, but we have our own family to care for. Do you have any suggestions on how to handle this delicate situation?

Answer: First let me commend you and your husband for being good neighbors, good friends, and good humans. What you are doing is not easy. I suggest that you and your

husband speak frankly to your neighbors and express your concern for their well-being. Let them know that although you want to help as much as possible, you are not always available. Assure them that you and your husband will help them connect with senior service organizations who can provide information on transportation, meal service, and housing alternatives, as well as investigating what your 55 and over community offers. Your friends may not be completely truthful with their children, so it’s important for you to have direct conversations with them to keep them informed. Don’t hesitate to remind them that while you and your husband care for their parents, you cannot provide the level of care they require daily, and something must be done sooner rather than later. Thank you for writing.

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Spring Ahead With Vegetarian Chili

By Wolfgang Puck “Spring ahead! Fall back!” That’s the simple memory device we’ve all been taught to remember which way to reset our clocks when daylight saving time begins (on the second Sunday in March) or ends (on the first Sunday in November). The practice aims to give people an extra hour of sunlight after their working days during springtime and summer.

I always think of daylight saving time’s arrival as a sign that the bounty of spring, beginning March 19, will soon be filling up the stalls in farmers’ markets. Yet, I’m also aware that we’re still in the middle of winter, and bitter cold spells and even snow can still suddenly come in early March - something I’ve been well aware of ever since my two oldest sons chose to pursue their university educations in Massachusetts and upstate New York.

So at this time of year, I like to think about preparing dishes that still have the power to warm us up and comfort us if the weather turns chilly, yet still hold hints of the sunnier, warmer, longer days soon to come. And today I’d like to share that exact type of dish in my recipe for vegetarian three-bean and quinoa chili.

Any bean stew such as this one is, of course, a perfect choice to cook when the weather is threatening outside. It calls for long, gentle stovetop simmering, which transforms the kitchen into a warming, welcoming place and fills the entire house with rich aromas. The chile peppers that season the stew add their own uniquely warm flavor to the mixture; though I quickly have to add that this recipe isn’t overly spicy, and you can certainly cut back on the chile quantities if you prefer milder results.

The beans themselves are a perfect example of the kind of stick-to-your-ribs food that will keep you feeling warm and satisfied for hours.

And the quinoa, an ancient Incan grain that has become widely available and popular in recent years, adds more sustenance, being higher in protein and dietary fiber than brown rice.

But what about spring flavors? Look first to the fact that this is a vegetarian recipe, so it will very likely taste to you - and rest in your stomach - far lighter than traditional meaty versions of the dish. Lighter, brighter elements of the dish, including a generous amount of fresh lime juice and garnishes such as tomato salsa, sliced avocado, green onion and cilantro, also evoke warmer months.

The result is a surprisingly fresh-tasting, healthy chili that is not only a perfect way to welcome spring but also an ideal dish to enjoy as you start thinking of getting into shape for swimsuit season, which is just months away.

VEGETARIAN THREE-BEAN AND QUINOA CHILI Serves 8 to 10 1 pound (500 g) dried white beans 1 pound (500 g) dried black beans 1 pound (500 g) pinto beans

3 dried guajillo chiles 1/2 cup (125 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup (250 mL) finely diced yellow onion 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons pure chile powder 1 cup (250 mL) tomato paste 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) canned crushed tomatoes 3 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more to taste 1 1/2 gallons (5.75 L) vegetable stock 1 1/2 pounds (750 g) quinoa 2 jalapeno chiles, halved, stemmed, seeded and deveined, and minced 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 3 ripe Hass avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced, for garnish 1 cup (250 mL) sour cream, for garnish 1 cup (250 mL) chopped green onion, for garnish 1 cup (250 mL) chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish 1 cup (250 mL) prepared tomato salsa, for garnish 3/4 cup (185 mL) thinly sliced fresh jalapeno chiles, or pickled jalapenos, for garnish The night before you cook, pick through each batch of beans, removing any debris or misshapen beans. Rinse the beans put into separate large bowls, and add cold water to cover by at least 2 inches (5 cm). Leave to soak overnight, adding water as needed to keep the beans covered.

The next day, put the guajillo chiles in a bowl, add enough hot water to cover, and leave to soak for 20 minutes. Drain. Carefully slit open the guajillos, and remove the seeds.

Put the guajillos and a little soaking liquid in a blender, and puree to a paste. Transfer to a bowl, and set aside.

Drain the beans, and set aside.

Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil and onion, and saute, stirring occasionally, until the onion turns translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and saute briefly until fragrant. Stir in the cumin and chile powder.

Stir in the tomato paste, and saute, stirring until it darkens slightly, about 30 seconds. Add the drained soaked beans. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, with their juices, the guajillo puree, salt, and enough vegetable stock to submerge the beans completely. Cover the pot securely and cook, adjusting the heat to maintain a simmer, until the beans are cooked through and tender but still firm and whole, 20 to 30 minutes.

Stir in the quinoa, cover, and cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes, adding more stock if needed.

Stir in the minced jalapenos, lime juice and maple syrup. Simmer, uncovered, over low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring often. Taste and, if needed, add a little more salt.

Arrange the avocado, sour cream, green onion, cilantro, salsa and sliced fresh or pickled jalapenos in bowls to serve as garnishes. Ladle the chili into individual serving bowls, inviting guests to garnish their servings to taste.

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