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─Photo courtesy Supporting A Community with Kindness (SACK) Loch Arbor resident Stacy Wiener is honoring those who died due to COVID-19 by donating 820 soap sacks to homeless shelters by Sept. 1. Soap sacks are hand-knit or crocheted by Wiener and some of her generous helpers.

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By Bob Vosseller MONMOUTH COU NTY – The Fou nd e r of Su p por t i ng A Com mu-

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nit y with K ind ness (S.A.C.K.) has made a pledge.

Stacy Wiener plans to donate a total of

82 0 s o a p s a c k s t o h o m ele s s s h elt e r s , food pantries and social service agencies in Monmouth County

by Sept. 1.

That total represents one soap sack for each person who tragically (Honor - See Page 2)

Small Business Grants Available

By Bob Vosseller FREEHOLD – Small businesses and nonprofits are able to apply for grants if they were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone announced during a press conference new details about the coronavirus economic assistance

grant program for small businesses and nonprofits.

Ar none said, “the Freeholder s have worked alongside chambers of commerce and mayors to deliver assistance to our small businesses and I am excited to announce that the Monmouth County CARES Economic As-

sistance Grant program will be (available) at monmouthcountycares. com.”

“I encourage businesses to spend the next few days reviewing their COVID-19 costs and related paperwork so that they are prepared when the application process opens on Monday,” Arnone said.

In order to qualify for a Monmouth County CARES Economic Assistance Grant, applicants must meet the following criteria: • Physically located in Monmouth County since January 1, 2019 or earlier • Negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic

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• $5 million or less in annual gross revenue • 50 or fewer fulltime equivalent (FTE) employees, including the owner, as of March 1, 2020 Nonprofit organizations registered with the IRS Nonprofit Organizations registered with the IRS including (Grants - See Page 8)

By Bob Vosseller HOW ELL – M on mouth Com merce Center LLC, which sought to build a 1.2 million square foot warehouse project on Randolph Road, has f iled a legal challenge alleging its rejection of their application in January was unjust.

Litigation filed by the Monmouth County developer on May 21 in State Superior Court, Freehold, named the township, the Planning Board and the Township Council as defendants.

The lawsuit alleges its development plan was wrongfully denied after numerous hearings and discussions held in 2019.

The project proposed by Monmouth Commerce Center LLC and Lawrence Katz and Felix Pf laster, the owners, included the building of eight commercial warehouses/industrial buildings, a two-story office warehouse, loading docks and 700 parking spaces on over 1.2 million square feet of on a 99-acre parcel on Randolph and Oak Glen roads.

While warehouses are a permitted use at that location, township residents, a citizens group, and township officials expressed strong concerns in their opposition to the application.

The lawsuit alleges that, after 10 hearings spanning almost 12 months, the board’s denial was “based on dubious pretextual concerns about the safety of the access to the property, despite clear and uncontroverted evidence establishing the safety of the access.”

During the hearings held by the Planning Board, traffic concerns were expressed along with the potential stress on the roads that would be experienced by trucks on local roads as part of the operation.

Opponents of the plan also voiced concern over changing traffic patterns at Randolph and Oak Gen roads as well as concerns regarding warehouse vehicles and big-rig trucks traveling in the vicinity during peak travel hours.

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Wiener is a Loch Arbor resident and explained the purpose of a soap sack saying, “it’s a knitted or crocheted pouch, approximately 4x6 inches in size, that includes a full-size bar of soap. They can be used as a washcloth or simply for storage of the soap to keep it clean.”

She founded S.A.C.K. as a 501c3 nonprofit organization. It has been making and donating soap sacks to those in need since 2017. What started as a small, grassroots movement, has grew into a network of volunteers in all 50 states, as well as Europe, Asia and Australia. This amazing group of knitters and those who crochet donate their soap sacks to homeless shelters, and food pantries.

The group also aids veterans’ clinics and social service agencies all over the world. “Since its inception, this incredible community has donated over 100,000 soap sacks globally,” Wiener said.

She added that “most people are not aware that basic toiletries, such as soap, cannot be purchased with food stamps.

Therefore, the need for these items is essential, especially during this current pandemic.”

Wiener said, “personal hygiene is critically important at this uncertain time, and soap sacks are filling a more important need than ever before.”

“We’re donating the bar of soap, but the handmade sack, which includes a tag explaining where they came from, provides a heartfelt addition that our recipients truly appreciate. Our soap sack donations help to send a message of dignity, hope, compassion, health and love…. all life-affirming emotions that can restore a person, both physically and mentally,” Wiener said.

She added that since April, “I have donated over five hundred soap sacks throughout Monmouth County. I am proud to say that I will definitely meet my goal of 820 by September.”

“We are all mourning the loss of these 820 lives, and by donating soap sacks to those in need, it is my way of honoring them,” Wiener said.

She previously noted that she had donated over 3,000 soap sacks to shelters and pantries in both Monmouth and Ocean Counties, places such as Peoples Pantry, United Way, Salvation Army, and

Interfaith Network. She has also donated to Jersey Shore Rescue Mission, Bridges Program, and Bradley Pantry, Volunteer of America (Binghamton, NY), St. Paul’s Methodist Church (Kensington, Maryland) and Broad Street Ministry (Philadelphia).

She noted that of those who received the soap sacks, many told her that they never received toiletries before.

Wiener donates a major it y of her creations to places in Monmouth and Ocean counties but has also worked alongside other, larger organizations to put on soap drives. Organizations such as Girls Scouts, Boy Scouts, AT&T, Ace Gymnastics, and more, have helped her run soap drives, which have also help cut her costs.

At the start of her project, the cost of the yarn and bars of soap reached about $200, she said. “During the first year, I spent several hundred dollars to buy additional soap and yarn. However, my cost has dramatically been reduced since people are organizing soap drives and are sending me soap sacks,” she added.

In each hand-knit sack, there is a bar of soap and a personalized tag. Some knitting and crocheting groups have also pitched in to help Wiener make the sacks. She noted that she donates at least 50 soap sacks every week.

In a prior article of The Howell Times Wiener said, “Some want to knit/crochet the sacks and send them to me so that I can donate them in my area while others plan to donate their soap sacks, with a bar of soap, to food pantries and homeless shelters in their own communities,” she said.

Wiener’s initiative has grown exponentially since she first began, and since its origin, almost 5,000 soap sacks have been distributed all over.

“I started a movement and couldn’t be happier!” she added. She hopes that her work will inspire others to contribute or even join in on her project.

“It is my hope that the momentum of this soap sack movement continues indefi nitely,” she said. “I would be thrilled if crocheters/knitters all over the United States would donate soap sacks…in their own communities,” Wiener said.

For more information on S.A.C.K. e-mail Wiener at kristin@soapsacks.com, the organization’s website, soapsacks.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/soapsack and on Instagram at instagram.com/soapsacks.

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Contradictor y testimony was made rega rd i ng t he t r af f ic t hat wou ld eme rge f rom t he pla n. O ne t r af f ic safety expert for the applicant, Justin Tayler testif ied that added congestion would be minimal while another ex p e r t , Jo s e ph Fi sh i nge r h i r e d by opponents to the project said it would be detrimental.

The township’s interpretation of several ordinances was also challenged in the lawsuit which alleges Howell officials improperly denied a variance and applied unnecessar y application fees.

It accuses the township of failure to act on requested relief and failed to grant extended vested rights.

The developers want the application approved. They also want a partial refund that could amount to thousands of dollars which they claim were spent on applications and fees for the proposal and the developer wants reimbursement for their lawyer’s fees.

In the case of a civil action, the council and planning board cannot admit nor deny the developer’s complaints.

W h i le Howel l Tow n sh ip a nd t he Council is being represented by Attorney Jer r y J. Dasti, of the f irm Dasti, Mu r phy, Mc G u ck i n , U l a k y, Koutsouris and Connors, Lacey Township, the Planning Board is represented by At tor ney Ronald Cucch ia ro, of t he

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Dasti told The Howell Times on July 24 that he had attended a case management meeting by phone with the judge scheduling the case on July 23. “The prerogative writ trial of the planning board denial is scheduled for Jan. 15, 2021, other than that is just brief ing schedules.”

Howell resident Daw n Van Br u nt formed the citizen group Howell for Open Land and Preservation (HOPE) to voice opposition to development.

HOPE opposed the project citing that its approval would cause the removal of 100 acres of forest on Randolph and Oak Glen roads. She started a Change. org petition against the plan and gained around 2,000 signatures.

She said HOPE has around 300 members “opposing the massive scope of the project.” Regarding the news of the developer’s legal challenge she remarked, “we remain hopeful that the town of Howell and its leadership will maintain its position and do the right thing continuing to deny Monmouth Commerce Center.”

“I have inquired at the most recent Council Meeting and via email to try to get an update on this project and the Waste Transfer Station and I still have not received feedback,” Van Brunt said.

Van Brunt added, “Howell needs to stand up for the families, citizens and taxpayers. These two projects cannot happen within feet of one another.”

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

E DITORIAL Where Do You Get Your Bad Ideas?

We need contact tracing for bad ideas.

Contact tracing is a term everyone learned during the pandemic. When it c ome s t o COV I D -19, officials have said that contact tracing is one of the best tools they have. It allows them to know who you came in contact with. They can find out who gave it to who. Then, those people who have been in contact would be tested and quarantine would be recommended.

We need to do this for bad ideas. If you’re hospitalized with COVID-19, medical professionals should ask you where you get your information from. It would go like this: Nurse: “Were you at any gatherings?”

Patient: “Yes.” Nurse: “Were you wearing a mask?”

Patient: “No.” Nurse: “Why not?”

Patient: “We don’t need them.”

Nurse: “Where do you

get your news?”

Patient: “Pictures on Facebook.”

The nurse would write down where the patient heard news. Facebook.

Twitter. YouTube. Cert ai n news outlet s… all of these have been complicit in spreading false information about COVID-19 (and pretty much everything else).

After a few months, we’d have a huge body of data showing where people are getting dangerous information. The Federal Communications Commission can fine the network or social media site for knowingly spreading dangerous information.

Family members of the deceased can file a class action lawsuit.

Is this a far-fetched idea? Yes. The other option, of course, is for everyone to just stop lying to the A mer ican people, but that’s even less likely.

Chris Lundy News Editor

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Jackson Parke Project Forced On Residents When is it unconstitutional?

How is it possible that the interests of New Jersey developers can supersede vital provisions in the Fair Share Housing (FSH) Act, A-500, 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 residents’ concerns?

Jackson Parke North is located in the historical areas of Cassville and Rova Fa r ms. T he project by Lennar and EL@Jackson, owned by Jack Mor ris, will be transporting 100 truckloads of fi ll per day for the next 2 years. This amounts to 1 truck every 5 minutes for 8 hours every day. Which also means that commuters who use Route 571 will have their commute disrupted for years and taxpayers footing the bill to repair tow nship roads of Reed and Perrineville from deterioration of truck traffic. These small country roads were not made for even a school bus and car to pass, let alone tandem truck.

The massive fi ll demand for this development is only being done to elevate the land 10 feet above ground level so the proper t y ca n accom mod ate basements for some of the 551 units due to high water table and wetlands.

Ultimately, this two-part project, (North and South) will have 1,100 units total and environ mental impacts on the waterways, endangered species, historical sites, coupled with the lack of access to public t ranspor tation and employment, along with a storm-water management plan that will exhaust into the Rova Farms Lake tributary potentially flooding re side nt s dow n st rea m.

Most, if not all of these provisions are cited in the Fair Share Housing

Letters To The Editor Statutes A-500 and this de- dence of their allegations. Education Is Key veloper, the FSH attorney and Ocean County Judge has blatantly decided to ignore it.

In April 2020, Ocean Count y Super ior Cour t Judge Mark A. Troncone ordered the Jackson Planning Board to over tur n their unanimous denial of the project and then on July 7, 2020 sided with FSH and the developers granting a fi nal approval of the North section and assigned a monitor to oversee the South’s approval.

Judge Troncone and the FSH attorney Adam Gordon ignored strong opposition and overwhelming credible evidence f rom Jackson residents and a new g rassroots organiz at ion , CU PON. J MOC (Citizens United to Protect our Neighborhoods Jackson and Manchester). CUPON.JMOC was created in late 2019, where residents sought to ensure responsible development and land use that upholds State and Township laws. We live here, enjoy our homes and neighborhoods, respect our schools, fi rst responders and the importance of our environment, as almost half of Jackson is on well-water. CUPON conducts extensive research and analyzes documents provided by both township and developer’s experts, applies codes, NJ statutes and then asks questions... a lot of questions.

What our young organization has discovered is participating in the democratic process and practicing our First Amendment Right, the freedom of speech (or asking questions), comes at a heavy price, especially when money is involved.

Not only has the Fair Share Housing attorney, Adam Gordon made baseless allegations of anti-Semitism against our organization and cited two other lawsuits, another questionable development we a sked questions on and another with the Department of Justice, both without evi-

So who knows how Attorney General William Barr heard about ou r you ng hometown group. But interestingly enough, similar to a high school rumor, if you say it enough times it must be true and those lies can be spewed alongside case law in a court brief.

But while Adam Gordon, Judge Troncone and the DOJ regressed into their school age mentality, they never a sked about ou r diverse membership of residents from all walks of life, ethnicity, culture and religion.

Therefore, when Judge Troncone sided with FSHC on behalf of Lennar and EL@ Jackson to essentially mandate 1,100 housing units (Jackson Parke North and South) to accommodate 220 Fair Share Housing units, it was done with prejudice against the Jackson Planning Board, its experts, residents and CUPON.JMOC to ensure a fi nancial windfall for the developers. Judge Troncone act ually chose to ignore residents’ concerns about potentially contaminated fi ll and sided with attorney Gordon’s biased attacks and lies contained in letters to the Judge stati ng that “ the residents never brought up the fi ll” ignoring Planning Board minutes of residents and CUPON.JMOC testimony.

As a result CUPON.JMOC 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 retur n land use decisions to local governments and keep politics and f inancial inf luence out of local government decisions.

Elenor M. Hannum Jackson Citizens United to Protect our Neighborhoods Jackson and Manchester

For Police News headlines read: “New Jersey moves closer to licensing police officers.”

That may be a step in the right direction, but it is not the answer to resolving the problems facing many police departments today: police accountability standards, and the perception of police brutality.

Want a better police officer, then raise the educational requirements for becoming one! All police departments as a condition of employment, should establish an entrance level requirement that mandates all new police recruits possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Studies have repeatedly shown that college educated police officers have generally rated higher in overall police performance, with substantially fewer civilian complaints. Studies have also indicated that a four-year college experience allows for the maturing of the person through both academic course work and daily interaction in a more dynamically, culturally diverse setting.

While advanced education will not make a competent person of one who is intellectually deficient, when all other factors are equal, the college educated man or woman is generally better qualified for police service than the one who is not.

To their credit, the New Jersey State Police and a few local New Jersey police departments, have already instituted a bachelor’s degree requirement for new inductees into their departments.

The quality of police service will not significantly improve until higher education requirements (a bachelor’s degree) are required as a condition for employment for all new police officers – education is the key!

Borden Applegate Jackson

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

Sami’s Law For Rideshare Safety Passes House From The Desk Of

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Chris Smith WASHI NGTON, D.C. - Bipar tisan legislation named in honor of Samantha “Sami” Josephson - a senior at the University of South Carolina who was kidnapped and br utally mu rdered in 2019 by a pred ator pretendi ng to

be her Uber driver - was passed unanimously in the House of Representatives.

Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th), t he bi l l’s p r i me s p on sor, said that among its provisions, Sami’s Law will “require ride-hailing companies like Uber and

Lyft to deploy a verifiable electronic access system t o m at ch d r ive r s w it h passengers before the ride begins to enhance safety for the ride-hailing public.

Chief cosponsor Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY) said, “Our Smith /Suozzi bill works to provide consumers with a level of safety before entering a vehicle… As Members of Congress, it is our duty to do all we can do protect our constituents. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to pass this commonsense,

bipartisan legislation in short order.”

Sami’s parents, Marci and Seymour said “It’s bittersweet. It’s been emotional.

We’d much rather have Samantha sitting with us here on the couch, but to create a law so nobody else gets hurt is a good thing. It’s a huge step to get it through the House. Now we need to get the Senate to act on it hopefully soon.”

Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said “After the heartbreaking murder of their daughter Samantha,

Seymour and Marci Josephson turned their agony into courageous action to promote rideshare safety and education and to prevent future tragedies. Passing Sami’s Law is a fitting tribute to her memory, and it is critical to ensuring that rideshare companies have protections in place for the safety and well-being of all their passengers.

I applaud the relentless advocacy of Cong ressman Chris Smith, along with Congressman Tom Suozzi, for crafting this

i mpor t a nt bill a nd ensuring its strong, bipartisan support on the House Floor.”

Smith said “given the pain due to the unimageable loss of their daughter Seymour and Marci have been heroic, tenacious and extraordinarily persuasive.

They have been a critically important part of the often-intense negotiations with multiple stakeholders including Uber and Lyft.’

Bot h U b e r a nd Ly f t praised passage of Sami’s Law.

Bill Barr Questioned About Anonymous Federal Agents Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker

WASHINGTON, D.C. United States Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Jeff Merkley (DOR), and Kamala Harris (DCA) and 23 additional Senators sent a letter pressing Attorney General Bill Barr and Acting Secretary Chad Wolf for answers on the alarming actions taken against protesters by federal law enforcement agents deployed by the Trump Administration, as well as threats by President Trump to deploy federal officers to more American cities. These steps are all the more alarming in the face of the recent and tragic loss of Congressman John Lewis, a titan of civil rights whose life embodied the American tradition of peaceful protest and civil disobedience.

In the letter, the Senators cited recent aggressive and excessive actions taken by federal agents dispatched by the Trump Administration against protesters in Portland, Oregon. They also stressed President Trump’s latest comments threaten-

ing further deployments, saying in the Oval Office on Monday, “I’m going to do something - that, I can tell you. Because we’re not going to let New York and Chicago and Philadelphia and Detroit and Baltimore and all of these - Oakland is a mess. We’re not going to let this happen in our country. All run by liberal Democrats.” Previously, President Trump had called protesters “terrorists” and told governors to “dominate” them and “do retribution.”

“We write with urgent concern about disturbing reports of actions by Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security officers against American protesters, as well as threats by the President to deploy federal law enforcement agents into the streets of more American cities. Federal officials should not be dispatched into the streets of our cities without proper authority, training, and accountability.

Nor should they be violating the civil rights of Americans who are exercising their

First Amendment rights and seeking reforms of their own government’s policies,” the Senators wrote.

The Senators continued: “Critically, it remains unclear what legal authorities the federal government has invoked for its militarized interventions in American cities. All of this is part of an alarming pattern by the Trump Administration in taking an aggressive and excessive response to protests catalyzed by the killing of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and many others. This includes the forcible clearing of peaceful protesters in Lafayette Square, in front of the White House, shortly before a photo opportunity for President Trump near St. John’s Episcopal Church - reportedly at your direction, Attorney General Barr.

The right of Americans to join together, assemble peaceably, and protest is vital to our democracy. It is at the core of the First Amendment.

We decry violence in all its forms. But Americans should be able to exercise their rights under the First Amendment without inappropriate interference or legally questionable activities by federal officers. They should be able to expect accountability, transparency, and profes-

sionalism whenever federal forces are on the streets of America’s cities.”

This letter was signed by Senators Booker (D-NJ), Wyden (D-OR), Merkley (D-OR), Harris (D-CA), Blumenthal (D-CT), Udall (D-NM), Van Hollen (DMD), Whitehouse (D-RI), Markey (D-MA), Durbin (DIL), Sanders (I-VT), Heinrich (D-NM), Warren (D-MA), Kaine (D-VA), Baldwin (DWI), Casey (D-PA), Duckworth (D-IL), Klobuchar (D-MN), Carper (D-DE), Brown (D-OH), Bennet (DCO), Hirono (D-HI), Smith (D-MN), Gillibrand (D-NY), Leahy (D-VT), Coons (DDE), and Reed (D-RI).

The Senators’ questions for Barr and Wolf in the letter include: Who - the Attorney General, the Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, or some other official - has directed the federal response to the protests in Portland and Washington? And who is directing such operations in other American cities?

The Trump Administration has not clearly articulated its legal basis, if any, for deploying federal officers to American cities to engage in this conduct against protesters.

And it is far from clear that all of these activities by the Department of Justice and the

Department of Homeland Security are fully and properly authorized under federal law.

When will the Department of Justice and/or the Department of Homeland Security provide a full public explanation of its purported legal rationale?

As explained above, there have been extensive reports of federal officers wearing camouflage and tactical gear who have jumped out of unmarked vehicles and detained protesters in Portland, but these officers have evidently lacked any obvious identifying markers.

What agency or office is conducting these operations?

What legal authority do you believe permits this activity?

Which official made the final decision to authorize this activity?

Do the Department of Justice and/or the Department of Homeland Security intend to use this tactic, or similar ones, in other American cities?

Why have federal agents deployed in American cities and authorized to execute arrests not consistently worn uniforms identifying them as law enforcement officers and indicating their employing agency?

Some reports have indicated that federal agents in Portland have detained individuals who were not near federal

property. To the extent your agencies are relying on legal authorities regarding the protection of federal property, what do you believe are the legal limits on the actions of federal agents operating at a significant distance from federal property?

For the Department of Justice and/or Department of Homeland Security officers who have been deployed to Portland, Washington, and any other American cities to respond to recent protests, what training have they received in terms of crowd control, use of force, and civil rights?

Department of Homeland Security agents are reportedly set to be deployed to Chicago soon, and the President has also referenced cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Detroit, Baltimore, and Oakland. In what cities is the Department of Justice and/or the Department of Homeland Security currently planning deployments against protesters?

When the Department of Justice and/or the Department of Homeland Security deploys officers to respond to protesters in an American city, what notice will be provided about the nature and scope of their activities - including whether federal agents will be operating in the streets without identifying markings?

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

Inside The Law Commercial Rent Payments And The Coronavirus By: Marc S. Galella, Esq.and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Many commercial tenants are asking whether they are excused from making rent payments if the tenant’s business has been impacted or shut down by as a result of the coronavirus. In particular, they are asking whether a force majeure clause often found in commercial leases, excuses the tenant from having to pay rent. A force majeure clause in commercial leases generally relieve the performance of a party because of an unforeseeable circumstance beyond the control of the parties to the lease which causes a party not to be able to perform under the lease. The term “force majeure” usually means an event that could not have been reasonably anticipated, or which, if anticipated, could not be controlled. Force majeure clauses are added to leases to excuse a party’s performance under the lease in cases of natural disasters or “acts of God,” such as hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, etc.

The answer to this question depends on the terms of the commercial lease.

Does the lease contain a force majeure clause? If so, does the clause specifically address the issue as to the payment of rent. In many, if not most, force majeure clauses the obligation to pay rent is not forgiven in the case of an event that is beyond the control of the parties. Thus, the commercial lease must be reviewed to see whether it contains a force majeure clause and what is excused or not excused under that clause.

New Jersey courts have traditionally

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been very reluctant to allow force majeure clauses to excuse the perfor mance of one party to a commercial lease and especially to excuse the payment of rent under the lease. Courts look to see whether the event should have been anticipated by the parties and addressed in the lease. Not all unforeseen events are subject to the force majeure clause.

The lease would need to be reviewed as to whether the shutdown of a business by the government is an event that is covered by the force majeure clause. In addition, the coronavirus may not be considered an “act of God” if a court determines if it should have been foreseen in the drafting of the lease.

As you can see, there is no definite answer to the question of whether a force majeure clause excuse the non-payment of rent by a tenant. Tenants and landlords should consult with their attorneys to review their commercial leases and determine whether the lease contains a force majeure clause and, if so, whether the force majeure excuses the payment of rent by the tenant. If the payment of rent is excused, what are the terms for the non-payment of rent?

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Continued From Page 1 local and regional chambers of commerce can also apply for this program.

It should be noted that banking, educational, governmental and medical service providers are not eligible for the grant program at this time.

All applicants should check monmouthcountycares.com for specific eligibility.

Prior to the online application starting be prepared to submit information electronically through the application portal regarding the costs your business incurred due to COVID-19, such as: • TIN/EIN – This is your Tax Identification or Employee Identification Number Legal Business Name • DBA – Doing Business As (if applicable) • Business Contact Information (contact name, organizational role, email address, phone number, and business address)

• NAICS Code of the Business: North American Industry Classification System • Tax Returns: Fiscal years 2018 and 2019 (if filed) • Business Banking Information: routing and checking numbers • Itemized list of eligible costs for reimbursement Funding cannot be used for reimbursements already made under other state and federal assistance programs.

Arnone added, “upon receipt of the application and required documents, each application will be reviewed for completeness and eligibility on a first come, first serve basis. Applicants will be notified if their application is incomplete and will be given time from the incomplete notification to resubmit missing or incomplete information in order to hold their place in the submission process.”

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Car Burglaries At Golf Courses Investigated

By Chris Lundy JACKSON – Police are urging golfers to lock their doors after several vehicle burglaries at local courses on July 25.

A Jackson resident reported that his 2019 Jeep had been burglarized while he was at the Metedeconk Golf Club on Hannah Hill Road. It was unlocked and his wallet was stolen. It was described as a Burberry wallet valued at $300. It also had $300 inside and the credit cards were later used at stores in Jackson and Howell.

A Brick resident said her car was burglarized on the same day at the Pine Bar rens Golf Club located on South Hope Chapel Road. Her 2016 Mercedes Benz was unlocked. Her Louis Vuitton pocketbook, which was wor th more than $3,500, was stolen. It had a Louis Vuitton wallet valued in excess of $800 that contained $350 in cash. Her stolen credit cards were used later in Brick, Tinton Falls and Monmouth Junction.

A Sea Gir t resident said his 2011

Porsche was burglarized that day at the Pine Bar rens Golf Club as well.

He had said that his windows were left partially open because of the extreme heat t hat d ay. His wallet had been left on the front seat. Before he had a chance to cancel his credit cards, more than $5,000 in purchases were made in Brick and Tinton Falls.

The officer was told that at around 10 a.m., a Pine Barrens Golf Club employee encountered a man who was not a member of the club or a worker in a red van parked on the club’s property. He was asked to leave. The employee took a photo but the license plate cannot be positively identified. This man is not a suspect at this time but detectives want to identify and speak with him.

Anyone with information on any of these burglaries is urged to call Jackson Police Detective Shawn Hobson at 732-928-1111 or provide the information through the department’s StopIt app.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Monmouth County Freeholder Director Calls For Indoor Dining To Resume

By Bob Vosseller FREEHOLD – Monmouth County Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone is calling or indoor dining to resume noting that many restaurants throughout the county and state are suffering and that it was time for such operations to reopen.

Arnone issued a statement regarding issue recently, “we are now halfway through the summer and restaurants’ doors remain closed for indoor dining. Restaurants had been prepared to welcome back customers inside on July 2, but then that was postponed indefinitely.”

“As the Director of the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, I am asking the Governor to please reopen restaurants for indoor dining or at least provide a timely plan to address moving towards this goal—one with clear benchmarks to be met,” Arnone said.

“II have said many times, restaurants need to be allowed to open their doors back to their patrons before the summer is over with at least 50% capacity if we want them to survive. I have been in constant communication with our restaurant owners in Monmouth County, who are truly suffering from the loss of income this summer,” he added.

“July has been an extremely hot month, which has been great for our beaches, but not for our restaurants,” Arnone added.

The Freeholder Director said that many County restaurants have made the best they can out of the pandemic restriction circumstances, creating dining spaces on sidewalks, parking lots and even on streets in some towns.

“I commend all of the mayors and municipalities that have worked with their businesses to help them endure. Still, there are too many dining establishments that are not able to open for outdoor dining and they have been forced

to remain closed or rely solely on take-out and delivery sales to get by,” Arnone added.

Arnone said it was unfair that the restaurant owners continue in limbo waiting for approval to restart their business with no idea on when that will be made possible.

He said, “while I understand the concern for public health, the facts show that restaurants are proving that they are capable of providing a safe environment for their customers. It seems unfair to punish our dining establishments for the irresponsible behavior of those having social gatherings in private homes, which have led to outbreaks.”

Since July 15, outdoor dining has been open and “there have been no outbreaks among customers at any of the establishments—not one!

This clearly demonstrates that our business community understands the consequences of not adhering to the safety guidelines,” Arnone said.

“They are working diligently and taking every precaution to ensure the safety of their patrons.

Having goals and standards will help alleviate at least some of the stress and uncertainty that so many business owners are dealing with right now. We have to give these establishments a chance before it is too late,” Arnone added.

Gov. Phil Murphy defended his decision not to reopen indoor dining as had been planned on July 2 saying on June 30, “why would I want restaurants not to be open other than we want to save lives? We want to get there...this isn’t a life sentence.” He hasn’t provided a new reopening date for indoor dining and he received criticism for issuing a blanket order instead of punishing those businesses that allowed large crowds in outdoor spaces.”

As of press time, there was no response from the New Jersey Department of Health.

Domestic Violence Counselors Needed

By Chris Lundy MONMOUTH COUNTY – Volunteer victim advocates are needed for 180 Turning Lives Around, a group that provides emergency safe housing and support for people affected by domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking.

The volunteer victim advocates work with 180 and law enforcement to provide support, information, and resources to victims of domestic violence.

Training for the position will be conducted via Zoom October 6th – 29th, Tuesdays/ Wednesdays/Thursdays, 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

The training is free.

Volunteers must be at least 18, have access to reliable transportation, possess a valid driver’s license, be willing to serve on an on-call shift basis, participate in an interview process, submit to background investigations and

fingerprinting, and successfully complete the mandatory training. Bi-lingual capability is helpful. Prior knowledge of domestic violence is not required. The identities of volunteers are kept anonymous.

For an application or additional information, please contact Tina Morgan, Assistant Victim Support Program Coordinator, at tinam@180nj.org or 732 264-4360, Ext. 4272. Please mention the town where you reside. Deadline to apply is September 25th. Applications are also available for download at: 180nj.org/give-help/volunteering/domestic-violence-response-team-advocate/ Domestic violence is never the victim’s fault.

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Monmouth Free COVID-19 Testing Expanding

By Bob Vosseller MONMOUTH COUNTY - Freeholder Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley provided an update on the recently launched COVID-19 free testing program in Monmouth County.

She said, “since the program’s kickoff on Tuesday, July 21, more than 600 tests have been administered at various testing

locations including Asbury Park, Freehold Borough, Keansburg and Long Branch.”

Free testing was then offered in Neptune and Red Bank.

“Fortunately, out of the nearly 500 tests administered during the first week of this free testing program at the Asbury Park, Freehold Borough, Keansburg and Long Branch locations, only seven tests have

come back positive,” she added.

Kiley explained that these low positivity percentages can be attributed to wearing masks, practicing social distancing and getting tested for COVID-19, but warned that summer parties could cause outbreaks of positive cases.

“I understand it is a beautiful summer, but we are still in the midst of an international

health pandemic. This should not be taken lightly. I strongly encourage all those who choose to attend these gathering to stay vigilant with the purpose of protecting vulnerable populations,” she said.

Kiley also urged residents to be careful as “the prospect of joining in on these get-togethers may have grim, severe consequences.”

The testing site locations, dates and hours of operation are posted on the County’s website at visitmonmouth.com.

The Freeholders committed $250,000 of CARES Act funding to the testing program, matched by the Grunin Foundation. The Grunin Foundation works with businesses and nonprofits to help provide inclusive access to arts, culture, education, healthcare and economic opportunities.

“Appointments are not necessary to be tested. Residents can walk up during open hours and a health professional will conduct the test, whether they are symptomatic or not, which consists of a nasal or oral swab,” she said.

County residents who are tested must provide their contact information to receive their test results. The Monmouth County Health Department will conduct contact tracing for all residents who test positive.

The testing site locations, dates and hours of operation will be posted on visitmonmouth.com.

Property Tax Bills 2020/2021

HOWELL - Property tax bills are currently in the mail. They can also be accessed, and printed, online as well. The grace period, to avoid the interest, will be extended to August 24, 2020.

Payments are able to be processed through all of the same venues that have been available.

Payments are accepted via mail, the drop box, which is located at the back of the building, online through the Howell Township website, wipp.edmundsassoc.com/Wipp/?wippid=1321, or through your bank.

Town Hall is currently open and we are able to take your payments in person, but we strongly advise the use of one of the other methods to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Should you decide to visit the building please make sure to bring a mask. Stay well and be safe.

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

Tepezza For Thyroid Eye Disease

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

The prescription infusion was recently approved by the FDA to treat thyroid eye bulging which is related to Graves’ disease. This is an autoimmune thyroid condition that increases thyroid hormone in the body, and it impacts the eyes sometimes. Every person is different of course, however, when the eye is affected due to thyroid illness it causes great discomfort as well as eye bulging, termed proptosis.

Just to clarify, Graves’ disease is one of two different thyroid autoimmune conditions.

Graves’ causes the thyroid hormone to swing high and low, but mainly high! Using thyroid medication may exacerbate the problem because the hormone is already elevated. The other disease is Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis or “hashi” for short, which causes the opposite problem. In this case, thyroid hormone swings high and low, but eventually becomes deficient, and the person is supported on thyroid medication, or supplements.

With Graves’ disease, the eyes are probably the most outward manifestation of the illness which is taking place inside the body. Tepezza has been shown to very quickly improve double vision, bulging, visual acuity and eye pain and swelling. The eye bulging was reduced by at least 2 millimeters.

The medication is given via intravenous (IV) injection, it is not an eye drop. The infusion drip is given over an hour, and conducted once every 3 weeks. The course of therapy requires 8 separate infusions.

You may be wondering: Is it treating the Graves’ disease? No, it’s specifically for the eye-related concerns, especially those related to eye bulging.

Is it useful for other vision problems like

retinopathy, glaucoma, floaters or cataracts?

No, not at all.

Is it stopping the autoimmune process within the body? No. Autoimmune conditions are difficult to manage, but not impossible. I’ve seen a lot of success when people reduce their body’s toxic load for undigested food particles. You can do this with various different digestive enzymes such as pancreatin, DPP-IV, Pepsin, Amylase, Lipase, Protease, and others. It is the partially undigested food particles that leak into the blood stream and ignite the immune system such that it destroys your thyroid gland little by little. Another theory behind autoimmune diseases is that they are driven by pathogens in the body, like viruses or bacteria. Some of us inherit genes that predispose us to a particular condition.

Tepezza’s side effects include muscle cramps or spasms, nausea, hair loss, diarrhea, fatigue, hearing difficulties, headache and possible taste perception alterations. It is not a given you get those of course, but the participants in the study have to report whatever happens to them during the clinical trial, so these are just possibilities. Other more serious reports included infusion reactions, a worsening of inflammatory bowel disease and hyperglycemia. Naturally, hyperglycemia occurred more often in people with pre-existing diabetes.

If you are looking for specific information on Graves’ disease, Hashi’s or hypothyroidism in general, I offer natural solutions for your consideration. These are discussed in my articles which are archived at suzycohen.com and in my best-seller, Thyroid Healthy available on Amazon or my website. For more information about the medication I’ve discussed today, visit tepezza.com.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2019 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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CentraState Awarded For Nursing Excellence

FREEHOLD - CentraState Medical Center attained Magnet recognition again in April 2020, a testament to its continued dedication to high-quality nursing practice. This distinction places CentraState in an elite group of less than 2% of hospitals in the nation to have earned Magnet recognition four consecutive times.

The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program distinguishes health

care organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. This credential is the highest national honor for professional nursing practice.

“Magnet designation is a tremendous honor and reflects our commitment to delivering the highest quality of care to this community,” said John T. Gribbin, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer of CentraState Healthcare System. “It is especially meaningful now as our nurses are facing

the most challenging time in their professional lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic, when they are called to use the depths of their compassion and breadth of their clinical skills.”

Just 378 out of more than 6,300 health care organizations in the United States have achieved Magnet recognition. Health care organizations must reapply for Magnet recognition every four years based on adherence to Magnet concepts and demonstrated

improvements in patient care and quality.

“I’m very proud of our nursing staff for their commitment to quality patient care, which is reflected in our fourth Magnet designation,” said Linda Geisler, RN, vice president of patient services and chief nursing officer. “This is important to our patients as well because studies show that Magnet hospitals report better patient outcomes, higher patient satisfaction, and greater retention of nurses.”

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Salvaging Summer Fun During A Pandemic Dear Joel, For the past several years, my husband and I have had the pleasure of spending two weeks with our two grandchildren, now ages 11 and 7 while my daughter and son-in-law vacation with friends. We live at the shore in Monmouth County, so most of our days were spent on the beach or at the pool in our gated community. Evenings were filled with all the wonderful festivals, fairs, and other activities the Jersey Shore has to offer. This year, because of the pandemic, my daughter and son-in-law will not be going on vacation but would still like to send the grandchildren to us. We would love to see them, but we are not comfortable going to crowded places such as the beach, boardwalks, etc., and our pool remains closed due to COVID concerns. We have no idea how to keep them occupied for two weeks while keeping all of us safe. We’re contemplating cancelling, but we don’t want to disappoint everyone.

Do you have any suggestions as to how to make this work?

Answer: It sounds like you’ve been making wonderful memories for you and your grandchildren, and it would be a shame not to make more. Even at their tender ages, they are

fully aware of the restrictions and limitations that COVID has placed on just about everything. Many of the activities you’ve done in the past can be done safely with some adjustments, such as avoiding the beach on weekends and going later in the day when it’s less crowded. Parks and playground are open for picnics and hikes, as well as zoos and aquariums with limited capacity. Board games, card games and puzzles are great evening entertainment along with cooking and grilling lunches and dinners together. Arts and crafts projects to bring home to Mom and Dad make it feel like summer camp. It may take a little more creativity on your part this year to keep them entertained but remember it’s not just about places to go and things to do. It’s about spending time together and making memories that will last a lifetime. They’ll never forget the Summer of 2020.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Monmouth County Prosecutor Seek Answers To Route 18 Murder Case

By Bob Vosseller FREEHOLD – Despite the passage of over two years, investigators are working tirelessly to ensure the murder of Earl Sanders does not become another cold case. Authorities from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and Colts Neck Police Department say that the senseless murder of Sanders remains very active and are urging anyone with information to come forward, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.

Colts Neck Police Department fielded a 911 call for assistance on April 29, 2018, on Route 18, south of Route 537. Once on scene they located a single motor vehicle crash involving a 2009 Mercedes Benz C350.

The driver Earl Sanders, also known as “Everlasting,” 54, of Neptune City, and a passenger were driving southbound on Route 18 when an unknown assailant or assailants pulled next to Sanders’ vehicle and fired numerous shots, striking Sanders several times.

The investigation revealed Sanders had lost control of the vehicle and struck a guardrail near the Route 537 exit. Sanders was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 52-year-old passenger was transported to a

local hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The two were traveling home from a birthday party at the Elks Club in Freehold earlier that evening.

Prosecutor Gramiccioni said, “through the hard work and tenacity of our investigative team, we have been able to identify persons of interest. Now, we are calling on citizens in the community to come forward and help provide the additional pieces of the puzzle we need to arrest those responsible.”

Should anyone has any information they are asked to contact Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Ryan Mahony at 1-800533-7443 or Colts Neck Police Department Detective Steven DeCaesar at 732-780-7323.

Those who need to remain anonymous but who have information about a crime can submit a tip to Monmouth County Crime Stoppers by calling their confidential tip-line at 1-800671-4400; or by downloading and using the free P3 Tips mobile app (available for iOS and Android - p3tips.com/community/index.htm).

Monmouth County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest or conviction of any suspect in the murder of Earl Sanders.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of aug 8 - aug 14

The HOWELL Times

By Jeraldine Saunders

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Resist the temptation to gamble something you wouldn’t want to lose. You could trust your luck just when it’s at its lowest point in the upcoming week. However, an unexpected change to your income could be advantageous.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may need to tap your inner resources to deal with surprises and unpredictable people as this week unfolds. It could be that you resist authority or are faced with unintended consequences.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your assessment of people, ideas and situations could be impaired now. It may be difficult to make decisions if you are more focused on outer validation than inner satisfaction. Focus on being tolerant this week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Hurt feelings might show up in the upcoming week. A rift may be brewing with someone you considered a BFF, or you might disagree with people in your social circle. Focus on your financial expertise.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Embrace a change of heart. There may be an opening to make major business changes, so go ahead with projects that have been simmering on the back burner. Be fair and open-minded when dealing with loved ones.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your efforts to be progressive and tolerant could meet with unexpected resistance. Maintain a low profile and avoid group activities and online interactions early in the week. Focus on making joint assets more secure.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Do not take pillow talk to heart. You may enjoy romantic encounters that exceed your expectations, but once you engage in the daily business of living and the week unfolds, it may be necessary to become more realistic.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Making the impossible dream come true might be entirely possible if you play your cards right. Use your insight to gain recognition and parlay an idea into a moneymaking proposition as the week goes by.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Meet yourself in the middle. Your attitude toward money can switch from careful economies and savvy budgeting strategies to extravagant spending sprees in the week ahead. Focus on long-term growth.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Surrender to the present in the week ahead. It may be tempting to rehash old resentments or bring up past disputes, but you’ll be happier if you focus on what’s going on in the here and now. Listen to your instincts.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Changes in plans are entirely possible as the week unfolds, but don’t let this ruffle your feathers. Things are likely to work out to your advantage in the long run. Follow your dreams and adapt to new ideas.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In the week to come, it is in your best interests to determine which way the wind is blowing and then let it move you along. Your business sense is on the mark today, but you might overlook key details when making purchases.

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