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─Photo By Bob Vosseller Members of the Jackson Township Council join the Township’s Police Chief and four newly promoted police officers during a July 14, Council Meeting.

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By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Four Township Police officers sporting protective masks related to COV ID -19 requirements, joined friends, family, township officials and residents for a more public ack n owl e d g e m e n t of t hei r p r ior p r omo tions.

Police Chief Matthew Kunz came out in dress uniform also spor t i ng a mask to introduce the officers to Council President A le x a n d e r S a u ickie, and councilmen A nd rew Ker n, Ken Bressi, Martin Flemm i ng, a nd St e phe n Chishol m and residents at the township

council’s second live meeting held at Town Hall on July 14.

In front of fellow officers, wives, pare n t s , c h i ld r e n a n d r elat ive s , t he of f icers were introduced and their careers reviewed by the chief.

Ne wl y p r o m o t e d Capt. John Giovanetti was born and raised

i n Ph i l ip sbu rg. He graduated from Phillipsburg High School i n 1991 a nd Ocea n County College with an Associate Science Degree in Criminal Justice in 1993. He at tended t he College of New Jersey for Law and Justice and was hired by the (Police - See Page 2)

“Freeholder” Title Could Change To “Commissioner”

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – W hile welcoming Ocean County Vocational Technical School dramatic art students to their new classrooms in Ocean County College, in January, Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari

explained to them his role as a Freeholder: it’s like being mayor of the county.

Vicari, who is the longest serving Freeholder in the state, may soon have a different title as lawmakers move forward on legislation to eliminate the title of

“freeholder.”

The bill to replace the title “freeholder” with “commissioner” was originally proposed by Sen. Joseph Pennacchio, a Morris County Republican, in 2018. It never wound up passing.

Gov. Phil Murphy,

Senate President Steve tear down words we Sweeney and Assembly use in New Jersey that Speaker Craig Cough- were born from racism. lin, said the proposal It’s past time for New was revised.

Jersey to phase out the A joint statement by term ‘freeholder’ from the three Democrats our public discourse – a called for the change term coined when only saying “As our nation white male landowntears down symbols of ers could hold public injustice, we must also (Freeholder - See Page 13)

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Judge Moves Jackson Parke North Forward

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – A controversial residential development known as Jackson Parke has received fi nal site plan approval by Ocean County Superior Court Judge.

Judge Mark A. Troncone ordered a reversal in April of the application’s unanimous denial last November by the Township Planning Board.

On July 7, the judge sided with Fair Share Housing and the developers of the project granting a fi nal approval of the north section and assigned a monitor to oversee the South’s approval.

The proposed project is located on Perrineville Road in the Cassville section of the township. The applicant is Jackson Parke, by EL at Jackson LLC. The plan calls for 551 residences to be built on a 226-acre tract. It would also include (Parke - See Page 8)

Abandoned Properties Will Cost Owners

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township officials and residents would like to see property owners keep up the look of their homes.

With that idea in mind, Council members voted unanimously to charge an initial registration fee and a renewal fee for vacant properties in the township.

This ordinance establishes an initial registration fee of $500 for a vacant property and a $1,000 renewal fee for a vacant property. The original fee had been $250 but some felt this figure fell short of the incentive needed to get owners to maintain those properties.

The idea behind the ordinance is to improve the look of neighborhoods that have vacant properties in them and to tighten up restrictions with a higher fee to prevent residences from having a rundown appearance.

Money collected from the fees will be used by the governing body to maintain the upkeep (Property - See Page 12)

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Continued From Page 1 tow nship police depar t ment in July 1999. He graduated from the Ocean County Police Academy in May 2000.

Giovanetti served as a patrol officer on midnights from 2000 to 2007, as detective from 2007 to 2009 and was promoted to sergeant and assigned to the midnight shift from 2009-2015.

He also supervised the department’s communication center from 2015-2020 and during his career has served as a Special Response Team member for the department and on the Ocean County Regional SWAT Team North. He is the Municipal Counter Ter rorism Coordinator for the department and works closely with Six Flags Great Adventure and the Jackson Outlet Village as the department’s liaison to both.

John McBride, who was promoted to lieutenant, was born and raised in the Bronx, New York City before moving to Howell where he lived from 1978 to 1987. He graduated from Monsignor Donavan High School in Toms River (now Donovan Catholic) and attended Brookdale Com mu nit y College and Community College of the Air Force.

McBride served as a member of the

Mon mouth Cou nt y Sher iff ’s Off ice from 1997 to 1999 and joined the Jackson Police Dept. in 1999. He has served as a patrol officer and field training officer and was promoted to sergeant in 2005. He was awarded the NJ PBA Valor Award Citation for exceptional police service with four other township officers following a Nov. 20, 1999 incident of disarming/arresting a suspect who had shot his wife. The woman was administered first aid and later made a full recovery.

Newly promoted Sgt. Frank P. Cipully moved to Jackson in 1988 and graduated from St. John Vianney High School and St. John’s University in NY. He was hired in August of 1995.

His assignments included the midnight shift in the patrol division from 1996 to 2003, as a DARE officer in 1998 and assisted the Jackson Board of Education in introducing and following “best Practices for School Emergencies” such as school shootings, bombings, fires and has made presentations to schools and local businesses.

Joseph Candido, who was bor n in Croatia and moved to Brooklyn NYC in 1968 and became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1976. He was promoted to sergeant and his family lived

primarily in Lyndhurst until moving to Freehold in 1981 and in 1993 settled down in Jackson.

He graduated from Freehold Township High School in 1984 and attended college at LaSalle University graduating in 1988. He was hired by the Jackson Police Dept. in 1999 and attended the Bu rlington Count y Police Academy where he graduated third in his class in 2000.

Candido worked on the afternoon shift for the first half of his 21-year career and has been involved with the Police Explorers program and as a field training officer for new academy recruits.

Council President Sauickie said the occasion was long overdue. “Congratulations. During our time of COVID-19 our officers really have to operate under really extreme conditions. The officers we recognized tonight were actually promoted a couple of months back but with the restrictions we had, we were unable to give them the proper recognition that they deserve. It was great to get back to some normalcy tonight and to celebrate their achievements with their families.”

Bressi remarked “we have an elite police department. They are moving up in our police department and this

is a salute to all of them. Keep up the good work” “Congratulations to all the officers who were promoted. Certainly, they do a great along with the rest of our police department for the residents of Jackson and we are proud of all of them,” Chisholm said.

Resident Richard Egan, a retired New York City police officer, also congratulated the officers.

“Thank you for doing what you are doing.” He also thanked Councilman Flemming for remarks he made at the last council meeting supporting Jackson Police.

Egan noted that he knew an officer in New York City for 20 years “and in that time he had broken his hand five times, broken his collar bone, his arm and his elbow and he was shot, stabbed and was grazed by a bullet.”

“In addition to that he was responding to a call of a gas leak and a building exploded and sent his partner across the street and while he was injured, he ran into the building and saved 11 people.

He also delivered four babies. At the end of his career he had made over 600 arrests and several medals of bravery.

This goes on every day by thousands of officers in this country,” Egan added.

Task Force Offers Guidance On School Reopening

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – A task force led by the Ocean County Health Department has been meeting regularly to assist educators in how to reopen safely in September.

The Ocean County Public Health/Education COVID-19 Summer Advisory Committee has been helping plan and prepare the best practices to protect students, teachers and staff.

“The main purpose of the group is to keep the lines of communication open between public health and education institutions in Ocean County,” explained Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer. “It’s an important opportunity to collaborate, share information and guidance recommendations as they become available from the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), New Jersey Department of

Education (NJDOE) and Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) as we approach the start of the new school year.”

Topics that are being discussed include: cleaning and disinfection protocols, emergency plans, lunch room guidelines, school activities, and athletics. Every district will also have to work with guidelines on social distancing, face coverings and maintaining hand and respiratory hygiene measures.

Part of the Committee is a School Nurse Subcommittee, because Regenye said they will be on the front lines and should have a seat at the table.

“The school nurses will have a very important job so we take their concerns very seriously,” he said. “They will be called upon to make decisions regarding identification of symptoms, isolation protocols, contacts and quarantine and

potentially recommend school closings.”

Based on early studies and data, children of all ages are at risk for COVID-19.

However, complications of COVID-19 appear to be less common compared with adults. The OCHD reports that 3.54% of young people 18 years of age and under have been infected with the COVID-19 virus in Ocean County as of July 17, 2020 with no deaths.

“Schools, working in concert with the OCHD, have a key role in mitigating the spread of COVID-19 to ensure students have a safe and healthy learning environment,” explained Patty High, OCHD Assistant Public Health Coordinator. “Schools must be prepared for any COVID-19 outbreaks in their communities and for individual exposures to occur in their facilities while ensuring continuity of education.”

“These meetings, discussions and lines of communication will continue throughout

the summer and school year and the OCHD and education officials will ultimately determine the best guidance that is feasible, practical, acceptable and tailored to the needs of each community,” Regenye concluded.

The OCHD has been providing up-to-date guidelines and information for K-12 schools on its website at ochd.org.

State and federal guidelines can be found at cdc.gov or at nj.gov.

The OCHD is also providing a general COVID-19 Information Call Hot Line for residents and clinicians to answer questions regarding the coronavirus.

The number is 732-341-9700 ext. 7411.

The NJDOH (NJPIES) hotline is available for questions around the clock at 1-800-222-1222 or by dialing 2-1-1.

O t her related sou rces; for med ical COVID-19 questions call 1-800-9621253 (24/7) or Text NJCOVID to 898211 to receive alerts.

Ocean Health Initiatives Reopens Closed Locations

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY - Ocean Health Initiatives recently reopened several of its locations in Ocean and Monmouth counties.

T he locations that have reopened include its Brick office at 1610 NJ-88, Suite 204; OHI Freehold located at 20 Jackson Street, Suite E, Freehold; OHI Little Egg Harbor located at 798 Route 539, Building 3, Little Egg Harbor; and OHI Stafford located at 333 Haywood

Road, Manahawkin.

Those locations were temporar ily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic while Toms River’s location at 10 Stockton Drive; Lakewood’s location at 101 Second Street; and Manchester’s location at 686 Route 70, Lakehurst, remained open.

OHI has a bilingual staff available to assist patients and callers and offers Telehealth ser vices for people who cannot travel to an OHI location. It has

seven locations throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties. To become a patient of OHI, call 732-363-6655 or visit ohinj.org to schedule an appointment.

The Lakewood, Little Egg Harbor and Manchester health centers have pharmacies. OHI provides comprehensive primary and preventative health and dental care to Ocean and Monmouth County’s uninsured, underinsured and insured populations.

A sliding-fee scale is available, based

on an individual’s or family’s ability to pay. Ser vices include family and internal medicine, dental, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health and social services, podiatry and pharmacy services.

Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) federally qualified health center (FQHC) with seven health centers, a Mobile Medical Unit and two school-based wellness programs in Ocean and Monmouth County.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Questions Remain About Sending Kids To School It lo ok s l i ke some hybrid of in-person and remote schooling is going to be the best option in September.

Remote schooling is not ideal, but nothing about this pandemic is.

My motto has always been “hope for the best, prepare for the worst.”

We have to expect the worst when it comes to this virus. Sure, Ocean County has far fewer cases than other count ie s. T hat ma ke s me feel a lot better. We’re goi n g t o g e t a n u p tick in September. Any teacher or parent will tell you that September is when all the bugs go around.

I d o n’t bl a m e t h e schools for whatever they decide. They are damned if they open, d a m ne d i f t hey st ay closed – at least in the eyes of the residents.

T hey’re not goi ng to please everyone – nor

should they.

School officials are in the unfortunate position t o cle a n u p t h i s m e s s that they didn’t create.

Just like all of society’s ills, people look to the schools and yell “Well, what are you going to do about it!?”

If people would just wear masks, like the CDC says, we wouldn’t be having this discussion.

T he s t at e i s i s s u i ng guidelines, and I believe that the school officials locally will do their best.

There are a lot of problems, however, that might not be easily solved, or won’t fall into the guidelines: According to the Asthma a nd A llerg y Fou ndation of America, 8.4 percent of children have asthma. The CDC says this places them in the higher risk category. How can you protect them?

What do you do about

the kids who are asymptomatic and come to school?

What do you do when a parent gives their kid Tylenol to reduce the fever and then sends the kid to school?

What do you do when you can’t get a hold of a parent and their kid is showing symptoms or has a fever?

When a child has a fever, do you put them in a quarantine area? And if they are put in the same room as kids who have a fever, but do not have COVID, are you then spreading it?

How do you know?

A re schools or st af f liable if a ch ild gets sick? Can parents sue the school/staff ? Does this matter if it’s a private or public school?

How can you social distance on a bus?

Does the bus driver have to take a kid’s temperature before letting them on a bus? How much will

that slow down the transportation schedule? If a kid has a temperature at the bus stop, what power does the driver or aide h ave t o s e n d t h a t k id home? What if there are no parents or guardians at home or the kid doesn’t have a key?

Let’s say one kid on a bus later tests positive for COVID. Kids on a bus always go to several different classrooms. Does that mean every classroom is then potentially infected?

How can we have kids social d ist a nce du r i ng a fire drill or an active shooter drill? (The fact that we have active shooter drills and a pandemic is depressing.)

If a therapist helps one ch i ld , a nd t he n wor k s with another, then they have potentially spread it.

Do they have to sanitize m at e r ia l s i n b et we e n?

Or if they have individual items for each kid, where are they stor ing

that equipment?

How long do they have to be temperat u re-f ree before they come back to school?

If one child has it, does ever yone in that classr o o m h ave t o q u a r a n tine? Do they have to stay home? If the teacher then brings it home to their fa m i ly, doe s t hat t he n s pr e a d t he v i r u s f rom their kids?

If the teachers or other staff get sick, or they have to qu a ra nt i ne, do t hey have to use up sick time?

Where are you going to get substitute teachers?

I seriously doubt anyone will be signing up for that job now.

Where are the districts going to get the money to pay for any improvements to the building to keep p e o ple s a fe? O r e x t r a staff ?

How can you get pre-K kids to understand any of these rules?

How can you get spe-

cial needs kids to understand any of these rules?

How can you communicate these issues to children who don’t have English as their primary language?

How ca n you kee p very young children six feet apart?

How do you toilet a special needs kid? How do you put a mask on an autistic child who won’t tolerate it? If a special needs child is having a behavioral issue, and is hurting themselves or others, how can you restrain them?

pleted classes that will help you in your future endeavors.

These are difficult times that we are currently in.

But that should never stop you from dreaming big and from reaching as high as you can.

As a member of the 2020 graduating class the obstacles you have overcome will someday be the stepping stones to your future and lessons learned that will make you stronger, more compassionate and caring.

As students you have developed critical thinking and problem solving skills to help propel you into a global landscape. Education exists to provide you with a unique, nurturing and inspiring experience.

It prepares you for what’s ahead so long as you use the

tools you have been given wisely and to the benefit of not just you, but others.

With graduation behind you, many of you will go on to continue your education and others will go out into the job market securing employment in a profession that interests you – maybe it will be the trades, maybe it will be teaching, maybe it will be medicine.

Whatever path you take, remember the importance of the journey.

Your future begins today.

Always remember that you are a part of something great and your world is one of opportunities. Take advantage of them. You can make the difference the world is counting on.

We c a n c e l s c h o ol when there’s two inches of snow in fear of the worst thing that can happen. Maybe keeping at least half of the students home is a smart idea.

Chris Lundy News Editor

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some trepidation as to how things would turn out, you forged ahead, made the best of a difficult situation and in the end you received that diploma that shined the greatest light on your success during some very dark days. When it became clear that the novel coronavirus pandemic was going to shut down a great deal of our everyday routines, including school, it also came with change and disruptions no one could have anticipated.

Proms, signing yearbooks, job fairs, interviews, last school days were no longer

As you mark the completion of your time in middle school, high school or college, all of you have reached a milestone in your life. This is your moment in time. Graduation marks the beginning of a new and significant journey as you take what you have learned and make it that much greater.

Today you are recognized for your hard work and dedication that got you to your goal of graduation.

With the help of your teachers, administrators, school staff and loved ones, you participated and com-

Do you have something you want everyone to know?

Write a letter to make yourself heard.

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

Congressman Discusses Senior Care In Time Of COVID-19 From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHI NGTON, D.C. – On a call convened by Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd), senior community

leaders from across Burlington and Ocean Counties outlined ongoing issues faced during the Corona-

virus Crisis and discussed potential solutions to help New Jersey’s seniors.

“The message I heard today was loud and clear; this crisis has hit our seniors hard,” said Congressman Kim. “I’m going to keep working to make sure that our seniors have access to the care and resources they need to stay safe and healthy during this pandemic, and

to make sure our senior communities have the support to return operations back to normal.”

Congressman Kim was joined by leaders f rom the Ocean and Burlington County Office of Senior Services, as well as representatives from nearly a dozen senior communities across the two counties.

Specific issues discussed

on the call included concerns about vaccine costs and distribution, testing and contact tracing efforts in New Jersey, and liability insurance coverage for senior communities. Senior leaders were encouraged to keep in touch with Congressman Kim’s office whose staff handles many constituent issues and stands ready to assist senior residents.

Congressman Kim is a member of the bipartisan House Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis, where he serves as one of twelve members of the House tasked with conducting oversight over programs aimed at ending the Coronavirus pandemic and helping address the economic impact it’s having on the American people.

Governor Murphy Signs COVID-19 Emergency Bond Act From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy signed into law the “New Jersey COVID-19 Emergency Bond Act,” which authorizes the state to borrow up to $9.9 billion to address the unprecedented fiscal crisis that has arisen as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The passage of this legislation is an important step in New Jersey’s recovery from the economic ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Governor Murphy said. “While this is by no means a silver bullet, the ability to responsibly borrow is essential to meeting our fiscal needs in the coming year.”

Under the law, the state has the authority to issue bonds totaling $2.7 billion for the remainder of the extended Fiscal Year 2020, which runs through September 30, 2020, and up to an additional $7.2 billion for the ninemonth Fiscal Year 2021 that runs from October 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, for a combined amount of up to $9.9 billion to be issued over the two periods.

The state is authorized to borrow either through the issuance of general obligation bonds that can be sold to

investors or through the federal government’s Municipal Liquidity Facility, which was established to help states and local governments across the country deal with the fallout from the global pandemic.

The State is also authorized to refinance bonds issued pursuant to the bond act.

Debt service on this bond issuance will be repaid through the state’s General Fund.

Governor Murphy stressed that the state plans to borrow only what is necessary to speed New Jersey’s recovery from this unparalleled recession.

“The current economic crisis is virtually unprecedented in both its severity and swiftness,” said Governor Murphy. “Our unemployment numbers and drop in revenue have both far outpaced the worst months of the Great Recession so while we see this bill as an important step, our ultimate recovery will depend on a number of factors including additional federal aid and savings within state government.”

The law also establishes the Select Commission on Emergency COVID-19 Borrowing, comprised of two members of the Senate

selected by the Senate President and two members of the General Assembly selected by the Speaker of the General Assembly, which must approve any proposal to issue bonds prior to their issuance.

The bill was sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney and Sen. Paul Sarlo in the Senate and Assemblywoman Eliana Pintor Marin and Assemblyman John McKeon in the Assembly.

“This will give us the ability to provide the resources needed to respond to crisis economic conditions resulting from the coronavirus,” said Senate President Steve Sweeney. “It also includes a process to ensure responsibility in managing public finances as we work through the fiscal problems that are not fully known. We want to be responsive to financial needs, but we also have to be fiscally responsible and recognize the long-term consequences of actions we take.”

“We must keep New Jersey’s economy moving and we have to continue to provide the government services that are so important during the pandemic,” said Senator Paul Sarlo, chairman of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. “While we understand the need for emergent financing to help with the economic recovery, we still have to be responsible with added debt. This is uncharted territory so we have to monitor fiscal conditions as we make decisions on

borrowing.”

“The COVID-19 pandemic has had and continues to have a devastating impact on the State’s economy. Residents, businesses, and government units have seen significant adverse effects,” said Assemblywoman Pintor Marin.

“The ‘New Jersey COVID-19 Emergency Bond Act’ authorizes the state to issue state general obligation bonds to help address the fiscal crisis caused by this pandemic.

The impact of COVID-19 on our economy, budget and finances is unpredictable and changing rapidly. We must take action to ensure our

fiscal viability by empowering the state to apply for and receive federal stimulus loans for the benefit of the state’s ability to respond to the negative impacts of the coronavirus. We do not make this decision lightly.

The historic nature of the current pandemic has led to this unprecedented last resort due to the current fiscal crisis.”

“The current public health crisis has thrust us into a new reality that is nothing short of profound and unprecedented,” said Assemblyman McKeon. “Especially when it comes to

the toll it is taking on our state revenues and budget.

The COVID-19 Emergency Bond Act, approved in the Legislature today, puts us a crucial step closer to crafting a fair and responsible path forward for all New Jersey residents come September. It’s been said before and I’ll say it again: we are in no position to cut or tax our way out the budget deficit we face, we must have the ability to borrow. This Act will enable the State to leverage funds quickly, so we can help everyday New Jerseyans during this oncein-a-lifetime pandemic.”

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120 affordable housing units. Jackson Parke is a two-part project, (North and South) which plans for 1,100 units total.

EL at Jackson LLC filed litigation against Jackson after its application was denied.

The application involves the township’s affordable housing settlement.

Every town in New Jersey is required to provide a portion of new homes as “affordable.”

Board members granted Jackson Park north preliminary site plan approval on April 20. The judge’s order granting fi nal site plan approval to Jackson Park north was due to the applicant’s appearance before the judge.

Residents in the area of the proposed project are not pleased by the turn of events and as a result, hired attorney Ron Gasiorowski to represent them in challenging Judge Troncone’s ruling.

Among those opposing Troncone’s ruling is Eleanor Hannum who appeared before the Jackson council during its July 14 meeting. She is the president of Citizens United to Protect Our Neighborhoods Jackson and Manchester also known as CUPON. Hannum said in a letter to The Jackson Times, that her group raised funds and retained legal counsel “paid for by countless concerned Jackson residents to uphold our rights for a fair process and our quality of life. It’s time to return land use decisions to local governments and keep politics and financial influence out of local government decisions.”

According to Hannum CUPON.JMOC was created to ensure that a locally elected governing body and their land use boards protect the health and safety of its citizens and fi rst responders; to maintain the character of neighborhoods and to ensure all laws as set forth by the municipality, county, state and federal governments were followed.

She said its purpose also included opposing land use variances and approvals that adversely affect a diverse community.

Hannum claims the Jackson Parke appli-

cation violates the Fair Share Housing statute. “How is it possible that the interests of New Jersey developers can supersede vital provisions in the Fair Share Housing Act, and when do the FSH attorneys choose to turn their heads to such provisions as a means to help developers cash in at the expense of resident’s concerns?”

The resident noted that the application site is located in historic areas of Cassville and Rova Farms. The project by Lennar and EL at Jackson, owned by Jack Morris, will transport 100 truckloads of fill every day for the next two years using the township road of Reed and Perrineville.

She said one truck will drive through the residential neighborhoods every five minutes for eight hours each day. Hannum added concern that commuters using Route 571 will have their commute disrupted for years and “taxpayers footing the bill to repair township roads from the deterioration of truck traffic.”

Opponents of the plan as well as officials have expressed potential environmental impacts on waterways, endangered species, historical sites, and the blocking of public transportation access.

Hannum brought up “a storm-water management plan that will exhaust into the Rova Farms Lake tributary potentially flooding residents downstream. Most, if not all of these provisions are cited in the Fair Share Housing Statutes A-500.”

She maintains that Jackson Parke’s developer, FSH attorney Adam Gordon and Judge Troncone “blatantly decided to ignore” the FSH statute.

“Gordon made baseless allegations of anti-Semitism against our organization and cited two other lawsuits, another questionable development we asked questions on and another with the Department of Justice, both without evidence of their allegations,” Hannum said.

She accused Judge Troncone of ignoring residents’ concerns about potentially contaminated fill adding that he “sided with attorney Gordon’s biased attacks and lies contained in letters to the Judge stating that “the residents never brought up the fill” ignoring Planning Board minutes of resident’s and CUPON.JMOC testimony.”

New Jersey Expands COVID-19 Call Center Options NEW JERSEY – Governor Phil Murphy, the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, the New Jersey Department of Health, and the United Ways of New Jersey announced that NJ 211 has been activated to help handle COVID-19 related calls from New Jersey residents.

All residents with questions or concerns about COVID-19 and resources available to them can call 2-1-1. NJ 211 is New Jersey’s statewide, comprehensive, information and referral service operated by United Ways of New Jersey.

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To receive live text assistance, residents can text their zip code to 898-211.

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hotline, operated by the New Jersey Poison Control Center. State residents with questions about COVID-19 illness can continue to call the previously shared numbers for the COVID-19 hotline, but they can also call 211 to get answers about their COVID-19 questions.

Additionally, the Department of Health has a COVID-19 website with resources including CDC updates, guidance for schools, colleges, businesses, long-term care facilities, health care professionals and public health professionals. The website is available at nj.gov/health/coronavirus.

Local health departments, health care providers, and medical facility staff should continue to contact the Communicable Disease Service at the New Jersey Department of Health with COVID-19 questions.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Ocean County Health Dept. Says Hit The Beach But Be Safe

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Health Dept. would like to see county residents and visitors hit the beach but at the same time, to do it safely during the current coronavirus health crisis.

“Ocean County has some of the best beaches in the country,” Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little said recently.

Freeholder Little is the liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. He said, “we certainly want our residents and visitors to enjoy this beautiful resource but everyone must remember to do their part in mitigating the transmission of the COVID-19 virus by adhering to all the social distancing measures and by wearing a mask or face covering when social distancing is not feasible.”

OCHD Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer Daniel Regenye said his agency wants to encourage people “to get outdoors and give themselves a mental health break from the stresses that may have impacted their lives during the pandemic.”

Regenye went on to explain that the beach can be therapeutic and a great place to exercise, jog, walk, fish, relax or to participate in any beach activity that one may enjoy and allows some time to recharge.

He noted that mental health experts recommend breaking away from technology by putting the phone down, stepping away from the computer, and turning off the television and social media whenever possible.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a serious challenge for many people and has led to stress, depression, anxiety, and a feeling of confinement.

Try these tips while at the beach to relieve some of the stresses due to the pandemic; • Turn off the phone and enjoy a nice nap under an umbrella.

• Read a book on a topic you enjoy.

• Meditate.

• Take a leisurely stroll on the beach after the crowds have left for the day.

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• Spend quality time with family.

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Six Flags Hurricane Harbor: Now Open

By Chris Lundy JACKSON – The water park at GreatAdventure, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor will open with reduced attendance and new safety regulations, park staff reported.

The opening will be in “preview mode,” and will gradually increase attendance through August. Some rides, retail and food locations may not be available during the initial opening period.

“We are thrilled to welcome families back to one of the Northeast’s most popular waterparks, Hurricane Harbor. The safety of our guests and team members remains our number one priority, and the new safety guidelines we have put in place are designed to create a safe environment for everyone,” said Six Flags Great Adventure and Hurricane Harbor Park President John Winkler.

The park’s reopening plan was developed according to state regulations, and in consultation with epidemiologists.

“We have developed a comprehensive reopening safety plan that includes protocols designed by theme park and waterpark industry experts, along with best practices from top destination parks from around the world, which will allow guests to experience our parks in the safest way possible. This ’new normal’ will be different in some ways, but we believe these additional measures are appropriate in the current environment,” said Six Flags President and CEO Mike Spanos.

Reopening procedures include: Health Screenings Contactless infra-red thermal imaging will be used to screen temperatures of guests and employees prior to entry.

Individuals will be required to acknowledge and abide by the company’s health policies, which prohibit park entry if guests have recently been exposed to or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.

Following CDC guidelines, all guests over the age of two and all team members will be required to wear face masks covering the nose and mouth throughout their visit/work day.

Masks will be available for sale at the front gate for any guest without one.

Masks will not be required on waterslides, water attractions, or in pools.

Strictly Enforced Social Distancing Easy to identify distance markers will be added in all park entry, ride, restroom, retail locations, and dining queue lines; Dining areas will be adjusted to allow ample space between seated parties; Advanced security screenings will enable touchless bag checks; Capacity at indoor venues and on some attractions, including the Wave Pool and Lazy River, will be reduced to meet social distancing requirements; Guests will be allowed to ride on a tube with family/ group members, but will not be allowed to share a tube with those not in their immediate party; and A limited number of complimentary lifejackets will be available upon request; however, families are encouraged to provide their own coast-guard approved lifejackets for children under 42 inches, or those who are not strong swimmers. All Hurricane Harbor lifejackets will be sanitized after every guest use.

The park will also offer “mask break zones” in select locations to provide socially-distanced areas for guests who wish to temporarily remove their masks.

Extensive Sanitization

Trained and dedicated cleaning teams have been put in place.

Rides, restraints, and handrails will be cleaned throughout the day.

Team members will frequently sanitize and disinfect high-touch points, including seats, tables, doors, counters, doors, deck chairs, life jackets, trash cans, tubes and rafts.

Restroom staff will be stationed to disinfect each stall, sink, and shower area on a frequent basis.

Multiple hand-washing and alcohol-based hand-sanitizer stations will be located throughout the parks.

All team member work areas will be regularly sanitized and disinfected.

Food Service Modified menus and implementation of mobile food ordering will help facilitate touchless transactions.

Self-service buffets and salad bars will be reconfigured to eliminate guest contact with food.

Condiments, self-serve cutlery, and napkins will be provided to guests with their meals as required.

Beverages will be served by attendants; any drink bottle refills will be served in a paper cup each time guests refill.

Cleaning And Distancing All employees will be issued Team Member Action Packs which will include the following items: a safety face mask, safety glasses, and disposable gloves.

Low pressure backpack sprayers will be utilized for disinfecting large areas.

Abundant supplies of sanitizers and disinfectants will be available.

Microfiber cloths will be used to sanitize surfaces.

Queue line supplies, fencing, and tents will be in place to promote safe social distancing.

Frontline team members will go through extensive COVID-19 training.

Safety messaging and reminders will be displayed on Six Flags’ website, and in newsletters.

Distance markers and physical distance indicators will be in place.

Informational safety signage will be posted throughout the park.

Reservations Great Adventure will set attendance caps to a limit that would allow people to social distance.

All Members, Season Pass Holders and all guests with a single-day or group ticket will need to make a reservation at sixflags.com/reserve.

Guests who need single day tickets will be able to reserve during the purchase process.

Guests will be contacted electronically (either by email, text or both) the day before their scheduled visit to confirm their intent to visit.

All Members and Season Pass Holders will receive booking priority over single-day and group ticket buyers.

The process will take 5-7 minutes, and guests will complete the following steps: Enter their online order number, ticket number or Membership/Season Pass number.

Select the day and the approximate time they want to visit.

Acknowledge their understanding of the company’s health policy.

Order pre-paid parking, if they do not already have a parking pass.

Watch a brief video describing new social distancing and sanitization procedures.

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Continued From Page 1 of properties should property owners refuse to take proper action themselves. This would also prevent having to use taxpayer money for such improvements.

A number of resolutions were approved during the session. They included the adoption of housing rehabilitation guidelines for the township’s rehabilitation program for local

affordable housing purposes.

Also approved was a resolution authorizing an amendment to the township’s agreement with Rehaboco, Inc. as Jackson’s administrator of its’ housing rehabilitation program and authorizing the utilization of $60,000 from the township’s affordable housing trust fund to allow for an additional 20 rehabilitation units at $3,000 per unit.

Ordinance And Resolutions

During a recent council meeting the Township Council authorized the township to lease property from the Jackson Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 for the purposes of constructing and installing telecommunication equipment.

Resolutions passed at that meeting included the unanimous approval for the support of the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund Advisory Committee acquisition of property in the township and its donation of property

to Ocean County.

Jackson officials also unanimously authorized payment in the amount of $11,100 to Back to the Movies Drive Ins for a drive-in movie event at Johnson Memorial Park.

Another resolution authorized the execution of a purchase order between Jackson and Phoenix Distributors for the purchase of new firearms and related accessories for the Township Police Department.

This agreement includes the trade-in of firearms and related accessories currently being utilized by the police department resulting in a total purchase price in the amount of $3,500.

Economic Development Councilman Stephen Chisholm discussed the need to reinvigorate the township’s business community. “The whole COVID-19 situation that we have been dealing with for months in addition to it being devasting to our health has also been devastating to businesses.”

The councilman added, “we’d like to see some action here in Jackson to help our businesses get going. We are invigorating our Economic Development Committee. I will be chairing that this year.”

“Councilman (Martin) Flemming and I will be meeting with that committee probably in the first week of August. There are a couple of open seats so if anybody would like to join us you can send me an e-mail at councilmanschisholm@jacksontwp.net,” Chisholm said.

Private Pools And Updated Websites Resident Eleanor Hannum reported to the governing body a situation of tarps around a township home’s pool fence and a sign showing pool rules indicating that this might be a situation of a homeowner renting out their home pool for private use.

Council members said that if this is the case that would be in violation of township code and that it would be investigated.

Hannum also spoke during the public comment period about the township’s updated website which Council President Alex Sauickie said “incorporates functionality and includes things like OPRA (Open Public Records Act) requests and online payments. Things that required residents to come into town hall before and obviously given with what we are dealing with this pandemic there is no better time to have these kinds of functions online.”

Business Administrator Terence Wall said that site is “ADA (American Disability Act) compliant and is using modern tech and a modern design” and that each of the township’s departments were reviewing content to make sure “their sections are all current.”

Road Weight And Repairs Hannum also asked the governing body about potential future truck traffic on township roads and whether there were any weight limits established and listed for those roads.

She feared that township taxpayers would have to pick up the tab for the repair of township roads that would be damaged by increased truck travel on them.

Township Attorney Gregory McGuckin at first responded “no comment” to the question but later added “we are aware of that.”

“Taxpayers won’t be happy to fit that bill because it will increase their taxes,” she said.

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The Senate bill, S-855, passed in committee. The Assembly version, A-3594, has not yet been heard in committee. A bill has to pass through committee and then be brought up before the full body for a vote before the governor signs it into law.

Freeholder Director Vicari spoke with Micromedia Publications/JerseyShoreOnline.com and said that while he understands the emotion behind the idea, he wished the issue could wait until 2021 because there is also a cost factor associated with a name change. He also agreed that the term commissioner was not a good choice preferring County Supervisor.

Vicari pointed to the response that the late Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr. had made in 2018 when the idea first came up.

During the Ocean County Freeholder Board’s April 18, 2018 meeting, Freeholder Bartlett, a retired history teacher, voiced strong opposition to the proposed legislation. At the time, he was the longest serving Freeholder, having served 39 consecutive years. He passed away later that year. “I find the proposed legislation disturbing.”

“We have been the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders since the county was founded in 1850. It pains me to think the State Senate has a bill before it - a bill that would change the name to a Board of Commissioners,” Bartlett said. There were an abundance of boards with the titles of commissioners throughout the state and in Ocean County alone there were 12 commissions with well over 100 non-elected commissioners. There are also numerous commissioners serving in the governor’s cabinet.

“Commissioners is an overused term.

What is wrong with the term ‘freeholder?’” Bartlett asked stating that the term had been used since colonial times. He also noted at the time that while monuments and statutes were being removed and acknowledged some might be inappropriate that they, like the term of “freeholder” were still a part of history.

“To suggest the term ‘freeholder’ is in anyway sexist or racist is downright insulting. It makes no sense,” Bartlett said. The Freeholders passed a resolution opposing the move in May of 2018.

As Vicari would echo two years later, Bartlett pointed out that there would be a cost factor to changing signs on county buildings, parks, stationary, trucks and other areas.

“This is up to the State of New Jersey and it will happen. I’d prefer it happen after the COVID-19 crisis is over. It will be very expensive. Some counties (outside of New Jersey) have County Supervisors. We supervise county government we don’t commission it,” Vicari added.

Vicari said that the way it looks now the new terminology term would start to be used in all 21 counties after December

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“I would prefer they wait until later in 2021 so we can have a transition as we have so much printed paper. Let’s wear it out, the COVID-19 pandemic will be gone and then we can look at what we want to do and reeducate the people that we are no longer a freeholder but a commissioner,” Vicari said.

He added that a survey should have been taken “as a courtesy to each county what their preference was. I don’t think we should rush through it right now.”

“The diversity of freeholders has never been more to what it is now in 2020. Do we change the name of the sheriff or governor? If you are going to change the name of freeholder do you change the rest?” Vicari asked.

Vicari added, this is a very emotional time right now but let it wait one more year. “They never came to Ocean County or any county and asked us what our preference was. We picked up the paper one day and saw this is what the state wanted to do.”

“We have to be practical. I am not going to be emotional about this whole situation.

The people of Ocean County know what a Freeholder does. It is publicized out there.

Most people, I would say, know the function and job of a Freeholder,” Vicari said.

He noted that people just voted in the July 7 primary which had the term position of Freeholder on it. “We will accept whatever the state does. I think we should wait to 2021 and cut the expense as much as possible. These are difficult times. Let’s use the money for something else.”

Vicari was also a history teacher. He said “is it an English term? Yes, but we have an English background here. I cannot change history.”

He noted in the 1960s there were only three Freeholders on the board but it went to its current five later. The Freeholder Director also recalled a time when Tom Kean Jr. had proposed the idea of abolishing the state’s Freeholder boards and turning over the power of governing to the towns.

“We are middle government. We manage $450 million a year in our budget. We have 607,000 people and no one is complaining about our services. I think people should have something to say about this,” Vicari said referring to the name change decision.

“How can people vote for a Freeholder in one year and change it the next year without the input of the people?” Vicari asked. He said he’d have liked to have seen the matter put on as a state ballot question and to first have a feasibility study on the impact it would have on the state.

The “freeholder” name change is just one of the local changes being made or being proposed. Toms River school district officials are being asked to change the name of the Toms River High School South “Indians.” The mascot for Howell Township High School changed from Rebel Yell to H and his appearance shifted from a Confederate soldier caricature to a side profile of a Revolutionary War soldier.

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A local councilman is renewing his plea to have a homeless shelter built in Ocean County.

Currently, the county places the homeless in temporary housing. This solves the short term problem of shelter, but not the root cause of homelessness, Councilman Terrance Turnbach said.

While in these motels, they continue to have access to drugs and alcohol; any behavioral issues are not checked.

“If we do not address the underlying issues causing an individual to be homeless, we are akin to hamsters running on a wheel. It is time to admit that providing money for people to stay in motels is not a plan that will meaningfully address chronic homelessness,” he said.

Toms River opened Riverwood Park Recreation Center off Whitesville Road for Code Blue during nights in the winter. This is a statewide regulation that opens shelters when the temperature reaches freezing. It is run by the nonprofit Just Believe, Inc. According to their figures, there were 193 different people who stayed in the Toms River shelter overnight last winter. During the winter of 2018-2019, that number was 178. These figures do not include those who stayed in other places that were open for Code Blue.

Based on these nu mbers alone, Turnbach said the county’s plan is not working.

“Respectfully we must reset our approach to add ressing homelessness.

T he e nd goal ca n not b e prov id i ng temporary shelter. The end goal must be transitioning individuals into permanent housing,” he said.

A shelter would provide people with not only a roof over their heads, but supervision and services that address the reasons that they are homeless in the first place.

Shelter Location Part of the problem with homeless shelters is that people don’t want them in their back yard. The site would also

need to be near jobs and public transportation, which means it wouldn’t be hidden away.

Turnbach said the ideal location for a transitional housing facility would be where a shut down hotel presently is.

The Park way Motel, for merly the Americana, is located at 925 Route 166. It is near the intersection of Route 9 and Route 37.

When inspectors came in 2019, they fou nd par ts of the ceiling missing, mold, electrical hazards, and trash littering the property. The building was deemed unlivable.

Despite being unlivable, there were 18 people living there at the time. Most of them had jobs but couldn’t afford a safe place to live on minimum wage jobs, especially while paying $250 a week (and in some cases more) to live in substandard housing.

The neighboring Hana restaurant is also shut down and for sale, and the combination of both properties would be ideal, he said. It’s within walking distance of a grocery store, a pharmacy, and other social services.

And since it’s in a commercial zone, not a residential zone, there are fewer neighbors to say “not in my back yard.”

Cost There’s a cost in taking care of people.

Tu r nbach poi nted to st ud ies t hat showed that it’s cheaper to provide transitional housing programs rather than Band-aid measures.

He had spoken with the county to establish a Homelessness Trust Fund, but the county disagrees with this. It would set aside money funded by a fee of a few dollars spent by people filing documents with the county.

Currently, the Code Blue shelter is run by volunteers, but they are not the only ones. A network of religious and social services groups are in constant contact with each other and the homeless and food insecure people in the area. One of them, he said, is even in the process of acquiring a grant to buy the Parkway Motel property.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE New Safety Rules As Salons, Barbershops Reopen

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – Barbershops, hair salons and wax bars among others finally reopened their doors and took customers after months of being closed due to conditions of the coronavirus.

As the state entered phase two of its reopening plan directed by Gov. Phil Murphy, barbershops and related businesses reopened on June 22 but it wasn’t business as usual by any stretch.

New protocols including appointments only, temperature checks of clients, questions to customers and regular disinfecting of areas and instruments were part of what each business each faced.

Lorraine Kaminski, long-time owner of Lorraine’s Barber Shop in Brick off Hooper Avenue, said she was happy to be back open but noted that the conditions required will be challenging.

She has been running the business since 1984 but never thought she’d see anything like what has greeted her and other businesses like hers.

But reopening is certainly an improvement from when the COVID-19 shut down began.

“In the beginning there was just nothing and then they came out with that payment protection program so I did pay my employees every week and I applied to the payment protection program which finally came through. It wasn’t a lot of money but at least it was something that I could use to pay all my utilities, my rent and 60% of it has to be used for payroll,” she added Kaminski talked about the new regulations of reopening. “It is stressful. We didn’t get the guidelines from the governor nine days ahead of the opening and there is a difference between the guidelines and the requirements of the State Board.”

“They mandated that we had to go by appointments. For some beauty salons they are used to that. They are an appointment shop but I’ve never been an appointment shop I am a walk-in shop,” she added.

She continued saying, “Eighty percent of my clients are men. They wake up that morning and say they need a haircut and they go. Appointments take up a lot of time. We are supposed to screen everybody 24 hours prior and question if they have been out of state or in contact with anyone with COVID or had a runny nose or anything.”

“When you arrive for your appointment you have to wait outside and when I am finished with a client I have to sterilize everything so that when they leave and you come in I have to take your temperature and I have to record it with your name and phone number and then I direct you to my sanitized area,” she added.

All chairs are to be six feet apart. “The chairs are four feet apart per the state guideline so I would only be able to operate with two chairs or I’d have to put up dividers so I put up the dividers between the chairs. I only have three chairs I am a small shop.”

She and her staff have to wear masks during the day and they need to clean after each client and after every few hours clean the bathroom and sink.

“We have to keep on sanitizing everything.

When I take cash, the cash has to be put on the desk. It can’t go hand to hand. After I do my transaction I have to spray and clean the desk off,” the shop owner said.

Another added requirement is that hand sanitizer

needs to be put out for customers at the desk and when they pay for the service. “When they come in we encourage them to use the hand sanitizer.

We can do it but we aren’t used to doing it. They also tell you not to talk so much and that is part of getting a haircut. We’re kind of like bartenders, we know all the secrets,” she added with a laugh.

Those who would like a shave will be out of luck. That is one part of barber service which is not yet available to customers. “We can’t do any shaves or anything. Haircuts only but the salons can do color. What is different also is that when you come in for your hair dye normally what we would do is as it is a 30-minute processing so when you are processing I would take another haircut.”

Kaminski added, “we aren’t allowed to do that.

You have to stay with one client the entire time you are with them. They have to be completely finished before you can take another client and that limits your flow which is why a lot of places are saying they aren’t allowed to do any coloring or processing but that isn’t true. It is because they don’t want to spend the time.”

“I normally close on a Wednesday but I opened on Wednesdays to accommodate for those who do get their hair dyed just to do that. People are desperate to get hair cuts so we are trying to accommodate everybody because I don’t want to tell someone ‘I can’t get you in for two weeks.’

They’ll shop around and you lose a client. So I’m working 10 hour days just accommodate them.”

She said she has a loyal customer base some who followed her when she moved from a shop in Toms River to Brick about 20 years ago. It was also noted that hair establishments could not move their operation outside due to inspection procedures.

Leslie Hanuschik owns the Bare Beauty Wax Bar in Farmingdale. Her first day back in operation was June 23. Her business only opened in November 2019 and provides eyelash extensions and all body waxing and makeup, facials and other eyelash services as well.

She also sought assistance from the PP loan which helped cover the rent for one of their three months being closed.

“We were able to pay the girls for one pay period and that was really it,” Hanuschik said. She noted the new restrictions “does limit us because I can normally accommodate at least 25 people and now we have to block 15 minutes out so it takes a lot of timing. We can’t take as many clients as we would.”

She said that meant the potential 25 to 30 client daily total would probably now fall between 10 and 15. “There literally is one person and no one else is coming into contact with them. They are just seeing the technician.

We don’t want them to spend too much time in the lobby.”

“When someone comes in we literally don’t touch the door. We sanitize their hands as they come into the building, take their temperature and they go straight to the chair or room and they get serviced. They wear a mask, I wear a mask and there is face shields and gloves. The beds get covered with disposable paper after each client but we did that before so they only thing that changed was the temperature and making sure everyone is washing their hands when everyone comes in,” Hanuschik added.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Empty Nest Now Full Thanks To Pandemic

Dear Joel, When the COVID-19 Pandemic hit and NJ went on lockdown, my two twenty-something daughters, and one college student daughter moved home so we could quarantine together. My husband and oldest daughter were able to work from home, while my middle daughter was considered ‘essential’ and went to work daily. As a physical therapy assistant, I was unable to go to work, so my college student and I kept busy at home.

It was a difficult adjustment at first, but we soon settled into a routine. As a matter of fact, my two older daughters are enjoying the routine so much that they have hinted at moving back permanently.

As much as we all enjoyed our extended family time, it’s time for them to go back to their own lives so we can continue with ours. Do you have any suggestions as to how we can send them home without having them feel that they’ve been kicked out?

Answer: You certainly had your hands full, but at the same time I’m sure you and your husband were happy to have your family together, safe and sound. It’s interesting how adult children, who once couldn’t wait to leave home, suddenly won’t. It sounds like it’s time for a family meeting where you and your husband let them know how you love them, but that now it’s time for Mom and Dad to have their independence. And, my guess is that as restrictions in NJ and surrounding areas are lifted and life starts to resemble something familiar, they will reclaim their own independence.

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The New Normal According To Dr. Izzy New Jersey is continuing to identify new cases of COVID-19 but our “curve” will continue to flatten but the virus will remain with us for at least the remainder of the year. In my opinion, the “new normal” will include a) social distancing, b) continued use of wearing a mask, c) frequent hand washing, and d) no more hugs for a while.

Telepractice will become increasing popular in all medical fields, including hearing healthcare. Remote programming of hearing aids has been available for several years, but in my opinion, the majority of our patients calling our offices cannot benefit from remote programming. During this pandemic, due to the frequent use of wearing a mask, dozens have “lost” their hearing instruments or broke a receiver wire. Many other patients have a “dead” hearing aid and the only way to fix it is to send it back to the manufacturer.

Remote programming would be a complete waste of time in these instances. We have continued to offer “curbside services” and/ or drop off services at our Toms River office.

This concierge service is critical during this time of uncertainty as well as the increased importance of communication with family and friends.

As our offices begin to transition to opening again, the “new normal” will require us to scan temperatures, ask patients specific questions related to covid-19 symptoms, stagger appointments so there’s no more than two patients in our office at the same time and allow extra time to disinfect all areas once the patient has left. This “new normal” will significantly limit the total number of patients we can see but it’s absolutely critical to follow these procedures at least for the remainder of the year.

For over 30 years, Garden State Hearing & Balance Center is here to help anyone who is suffering from hearing loss and/or can’t communicate with their loved ones because they’re hearing aid stopped working. In these times of social isolation, it’s imperative that we communicate with our loved ones. We need that connection for psychosocial and cognitive support.

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Please stay healthy, stay home, practice social distancing and I promise you there will be a bright light at the end of the tunnel.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Black Currants Help With Night Vision

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

The retina is a delicate tissue that surrounds the back part of your eye, and it is easily harmed. Taking care of the retina is important for vision, and black currants are rich in compounds that neutralize free radicals which would otherwise assault and destroy your retina! Then you wouldn’t be able to see. Then there’s this compound called “rhodopsin.” Have you heard of it?

Rhodopsin is imperative for light adaptation, so you need it to see in the dark. Black currant supplements are quite popular for this purpose.

Specifically, free radicals are neutralized in the presence of certain pigments (a.k.a. dyes) that are naturally found in colorful fruits. Black currants should be thought of as eye food! These can be eating dried, raw, as jelly or in tea/ supplements.

When you think of healthy fruits you think of the darkest ones like blueberries, blackberries and black currants.

These are often made into jams and preserves, which are truly delicious.

But as you know, they can all be eaten raw in your cereal or fruit salad. You can bake with them too. It’s the anthocyanins (a dark bluish black pigment) that impart the health benefits.

Black currant has been studied for its anti-viral properties, and it’s been found to have a good effect on dry eyes. They also stimulate T helper cell activity, which is a great side benefit now that we’re interested in our immune function.

Eating foods with black currants, or supplementing with an extract of it helps with dryness in the eye, as well as intraocular pressure. A study from a few years ago discovered how black currants increase blood f low to the optic nerve which enables vision. In various other trials, black currants In various studies, black currant anthocyanins were shown to increase nourishing blood flow to the eyes in patients with glaucoma, reduce intraocular pressure in the eye, and slow down visual field deterioration. Anthocyanins (again, dark fruits contain this dark pigment), have a relaxing effect on myopia. According to research, the compounds can read the blood-retinal barrier and have a relaxing effect on it. This can help treat myopia and glaucoma.

Please don’t misconstrue this as a reason to stop your Xalatan, Vyzulta, Zioptan, Travatan or Lumigan. Those are brand names of prescription eye drops. But if you do take them, ask your doctor if black currants are good for you, and if you can try an oral dietary supplement for your eyes that includes them, or eat them! I can’t think of a reason why not, however, I’m not able to advise you on this. Like all supplements, there are pros and cons, just like with all medications. But I can’t think of a reason as I write this, why it would be bad, unless you’re allergic to them. I have a longer version of this article posted at my website if you’re interested: suzycohen.com.

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We encourage any person interested in serving our community to reach out. While efforts will be made to place residents on requested boards, it will not be possible in all instances due to availability.

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available for the following boards/committees: • Land Use Board • Municipal Utility Authority • Environmental Committee • Other committees within the Township Any citizen interested on serving as a member on one of the township’s various boards or committees should send an email with a resume and cover letter to municipalclerk@plumsted.org.

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The selection of homeowners and repair applications is done by the Homeowner Services Committee in a way that does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or national origin.

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FUN & GAMES

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20 Recorded 21 GPS info 23 Pisa possessive 24 Recording device 25 Musicians given to tippling?

28 Writer LeShan 29 Is next to 31 Sergeant Bilko, to friends 32 Tapestry thread 33 Saturn models 34 Set of data within an atmospheric

analysis?

40 Quarterback Tony 41 Swamplike 42 Protection against Mr. Decay Germ, in old ads 44 Continued violently 45 MDX Ö X 48 Occupants of a well-insulated nest?

50 One of the Coen brothers 52 “10538 Overture” gp.

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47 Many Alaska maps 49 “__ non sufficit”: the world is not enough 51 Outdo 54 Beltway VIPs 56 Put on 58 BOAC competitor 59 Storied cauldron stirrer

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Deadline To File For School Board Is July 27

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – The November 3 election is coming soon, and officials are reminding people that if you want to be on the ballot as a candidate for the school board, you need to file by 4 p.m. on July 27.

“The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in changes to the filing of nominating petitions,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gary Quinn, liaison to the Ocean County Clerk. “Potential candidates are encouraged to contact the Ocean County Clerk election staff at (732) 929-2153 with regard to petition filing.”

The school board election is on the same day as the general election, Nov. 3.

Ocean County Clerk Scott M. Colabella said that petition packets for school board candidates can be mailed to candidates from the election staff. In addition, recently signed state legislation allows for an electronic process for the collection of petition signatures and submission. Electronic petitions along with information on obtaining signatures electronically for an individual or joint school board nominating petition can be accessed at the State of New Jersey Division of Elections website at nj.gov/state/ elections/candidate-information.shtml Completed petitions can also be submitted via U.S. mail or hand delivered

to the Ocean County Courthouse at 118 Washington Street in Toms River.

Colabella said candidates can file jointly for the same office, title and term.

“Simply, more than one candidate can appear and circulate the same petition for the same office and term,” he said.

“In the past, petitions had to be filed separately, even if all the candidates were running on one slate.”

Candidates can also choose a slogan of no more than three words to appear on the ballot under their name, if they choose.

All candidates, even if you file electronically, must file a Disclosure Statement with their petition. This statement says that you are not a disqualified voter and you have not been convicted of a disqualifying crime. You must also provide an email address.

In addition, it is important for all candidates filing electronic signatures to know that the Affidavit of Person who circulates the petition and witnesses signatures, and the Oath of Allegiance/ Certificate of Acceptance by candidate all must still be filed with their petition.

A complete listing of all candidates who file petitions for school board will be available shortly after the July 27 deadline at oceancountyclerk.com or facebook.com/oceancountyclerk.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE You’ll Never Be Left High And Dry As Long As Dr. Choxi is By Your Side

By Michael Vandenberg “There’s always some kind of suppor t available,” for patients struggling with pain, Dr. Sarah Choxi told me in a recent discussion. If you, like many of Garden State Medical Center’s new patients, have been told by other doctors that nothing could be done to alleviate your suffering, it’s time to think again. When you combine the vast treatment options available at GSMC with Dr. Choxi and the rest of their pain management specialists (including founder Dr. Dharam Mann), that negativity simply doesn’t stand a chance.

After all, her interest in helping people has driven her throughout her education and career.

She decided to specialize in anesthesiology and interventional pain management because she saw how much those fields could change lives.

“It was a way to help patients improve quality of life,” said Dr. Choxi. “It can be really difficult for people when they have pain to go through their normal day by day activities. So it was really impor tant to me as a medical student, later on as a resident, and now as an attending to be able to restore their function and have very independent lives.” People who have conditions that can’t be solved or are difficult to solve deserve the ability to be happy and painfree.

Formerly at the Universit y of Chicago, Dr. Choxi was drawn to GSMC’s same focus, as well as the innovative tools it has to make it happen. “It’s a very multi-dimensional perspective on man-

aging pain,” she said.

Their solutions include medication manage ment, injections, spinal cord stimulators, and countless others that have been proven safe and effective. Oftentimes a combination of techniques works best. “Patients aren’t cookie cutter.

They’re very unique and individual. So I think you need to have a plan in place that caters to their specific needs.”

Garden State Medical Center has always been on the cutting edge, so it’s only natural for them to have so much under their umbrella. If Dr. Choxi thinks you need to see a rheumatologist, don’t start looking at next month’s calendar; you can see one of her rheumatologist colleagues in-house in a matter of days. She’ll probably even share her notes with them on their stateof-the-art electronic database, which will also help you to stay informed about your own care.

Being in-the-know about the options available to you is an important part of the culture at GSMC. Dr. Choxi remembers one patient in particular who was desperate for answers. She had heel surgery and, although When she saw the pa- granted. Recently she it had physically healed, tient, she told her, “No went to a flea market with she was still feeling a matter what, we’ll fig- her husband and could ton of pain. Unfortunately, ure this out together.” Dr. actually just walk around the surgeon had been Choxi gave her options: for a couple hours and enjoy herself. Previously, dismissive, telling her five to be exact.

The patient decided anything longer than ten that there was no reason to go with minutes used to be una n i n j e c - bearable. “I’m finally able tion called to just enjoy the weather a s y m p a - outside,” the patient told thetic nerve her. “I’m so glad that you block, and could give me options j u s t l i k e and I know that I can t h a t s h e trust you.”

Trust in a doctor gives for her to be feeling dis- achieved 90 percent recomfort. “She felt a little lief. It was a life-changing patients the courage to pushed around by him difference, giving her pursue the treatment and sort of just pushed the ability to experience they feel most comfortout the door,” Dr. Choxi basic joys again in ways able with. Luckily, after remembered her saying. lots of people take for Dr. Choxi gives you the

most effective and safest options, she’s happy let you make the ultimate choice. Unfamiliar with how some of these methods work? She’ll happily go over everything with you at length and answer any questions. In addition, GSMC has models in every room to help patients visualize what doctors are describing. There are even televisions in all the offices with videos that give patients a full rundown of procedures and illustrations on how they’re performed.

It ’s all bec ause Dr. Choxi’s patients “know

that they ’re going to get the care they de serve”. To get started, call 1-888-376-2661 today to schedule an appointment, or feel free to visit gsmedicalcenter. org to learn more on the procedures Garden State Medical Center provides. Dr. Choxi currently practices at 780 Route 37 West, Suite 110 and 1314 Hooper Avenue, Building B, Suite 101 in Toms River; 1100 Route 70, Entrance A in Whiting; 1608 Route 88, Suite 102 in Brick; and 100 Route 36, Suite #1K in West Long Branch.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of july 25 - july 31

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You might rush to get something done on time and only end up slowing yourself down. This is one of those weeks when you should be extra polite and avoid letting anyone get under your skin. Hold off on making major changes.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Let sleeping dogs lie. You might feel that it’s best to be forthright when discussing a financial matter. Unfortunately, all you may do is stir up resentment and controversy. Remain discreet in the week ahead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Dialogues about the past can needlessly complicate the present.

Put personal meetings and serious discussions on the back burner during the first half of the week.

There may be obstacles to handling your budget.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The New Moon arrives in your sign early tomorrow. The next few days could be difficult to navigate because there may be a pileup of duties and realities to face. Wait until the second half of the week to make weighty decisions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The shift in focus during tomorrow’s New Moon might be all it takes to reveal hidden problems and mistakes.

Be glad to have a chance to fix them as the week unfolds and learn from them for the future.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You can solve crossword puzzles easily but may not easily handle cross words. There could be a competition or struggle over money, policies or ethics, so it’s best to let a sense of fair play prevail in the week ahead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may feel your achievements are unsatisfactory if you compare yourself to others. This is not a good week to negotiate better terms because other people may be focused on their own agenda and could be less empathetic than usual.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You may briefly feel you’re out of your depth in the upcoming week. You could be dismayed by family dramas or feel uncertain when faced with a dilemma. Make a deliberate effort to fill in the gaps in your knowledge.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the week ahead, you may be discouraged when people don’t react to your ideas with the level of enthusiasm you expect. Remain budget-conscious and be sure to pay your bills on time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t let a spat turn into a grudge. When people are stressed out, a few harsh words can quickly turn into hard feelings. In the week ahead, be aware that unmindful criticism of others might build an unscalable wall.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Performing the dullest duties may show others that you are diligent but may not earn you any credit. Do not expect to receive glowing praise for just being there. Avoid disputes and dissension during the upcoming week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Put creative energies to work on your own behalf as this week unfolds rather than being distracted by lingering problems. Wait until a project is perfected and polished before presenting it to the world.

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