2021-02-27 - The Howell Times

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By Alyssa Riccardi MANALAPAN – Students who are part of the SADD Club (Students Against Destructive Decisions) at Manalapan High School decided to collect virtual Valentine’s Day cards to send across the community.

─Photo courtesy Melanie Decker and the Howell Senior Center The staff collect food donations and go grocery shopping for seniors’ needs since they are unable to do it themselves.

By Alyssa Riccardi the COVID-19 pandem- year, we had to close to HOWELL – The staff at ic. the public. With that bethe Howell Senior CenWith the center closed to ing said we had so many ter have been endlessly the public, many seniors people that count on working hard to provide have nowhere to go and coming here three to five their seniors with basic no way to get groceries. days a week. They would necessities throughout “Since March of last have lunch here whether

Students Send Over 1,500 Valentines Nationwide

Wit h t he help of SADD Club Advisor Cara Daniello, students in SADD were able to collect over 1,500 virtual Valentine’s Day cards coming from 50 different classes and clubs at Manalapan High School. The club contacted several nurs-

ing homes, hospitals, and care centers to email them the digital cards.

After receiving them, the cards would then be printed out and distributed to residents, patients and frontline workers.

Ms. Daniello and

SA DD C lu b m e m bers were sur prised and thrilled when they learned that a Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital where they had sent the cheerful messages forwarded those valentines to every VA facility in the country, according to a statement

they brought their own or had a congregate lunch.

This is their main meal, this is who they eat with and this is a home away from home, a family for them with their friends here as well as the staff,” Melanie Decker, Director of Senior Services, said.

“We did a lot of different activities and some social service type things as well. For that to stop overnight, we came in on March 13 and that was it that was our last day.”

For almost a year now, the staff at the Howell Senior Center have been working and creating ways they can interact with their seniors safely.

Many of them do not have a smart phone or computer, which made it difficult when ordering food or wanting to talk to loved ones.

“Many of our members live alone and they don’t have anyone. They don’t use the computer or they don’t know how to or they don’t have one or maybe they don’t have a (Senior - See Page 2)

released by Freehold Regional High School District.

Initially, members of the SADD club had a goal of spreading 10,000 smiles across New Jersey but the plan quickly changed to spreading as many

(Students - See Page 4)

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Teachers Get Vaccinated From Local Hospital

─Photo courtesy the New Jersey Education Association

By Alyssa Riccardi FREEHOLD – Over 600 educators and staff from Freehold Township, Borough and Regional schools received the COVID-19 vaccine thanks to CentraState hospital.

CentraState hospital made it their duty to make sure local educators and school staff were vaccinated as the schools start to offer more in-person learning. With a population of over 10,000 students, Freehold Regional High (Teachers - See Page 4)

Petition Started To Change Town Elections To Non-Partisan

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – Five Howell residents have started a petition to add a referendum to the November ballot to change the municipal elections to non-partisan.

Currently Howell Township operates under the Council-Manager plan, where the Mayor and four Council members serve four-year terms and hire a manager to conduct the day-to-day operations of the township. Under this plan, Howell residents have the right to amend or change their form of government through a process called “initiative and referendum.”

“One of these possible amendments (Petition - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 smart phone. So, doing things like FaceTime and Zoom is not an option for them. Virtual programs for a lot of our members are not an option,” Decker said. “We knew that and we needed to hurry up and decide what are we going to do for seniors - how are we going to stay in contact with them how are we going to meet their needs.”

For many seniors they relied on the center’s services, grocery shopping assistance being a main one. Since the pandemic started many no longer had access to these services and were afraid to go to the store because of the virus.

“We would pick them up and take them food shopping then drive them home. Now they have no way of going food shopping or those who did have a way to go they were scared to go out to the stores because you shouldn’t,” Decker said. “Ordering food and at home delivery wasn’t an option for them because you have to order it online so that was an obstacle.”

Although faced with many challenges, the staff at the Howell Senior Center created ways they can help and make sure their seniors are given the support they need.

“We always have a food pantry here all the time and we ended up doing food shopping, seeing what the general needs were so we weren’t just doing cans and boxes of food. People will call and give us their orders, things of that they need and if we had it, we gave it to them and then we would drop it off to the door,” Decker said. “They would give us a donation and their donation would help us continue to get more food.”

Many businesses also donated food or money to the center. Once the center figured out how they could supply food to their members, their next challenge was taking care of the senior’s social and emotional needs.

“Besides wellness calls we would put different cards in with the groceries, pictures that different groups drew, activity books and magazines, things to keep them busy. Once the warmer weather hit, we were making sure to go out and do friendly visits being outside with our members besides the phone calls,” Decker said.

Every month, the staff would drop off items like a box of Girl Scout cookies or little goodie bags and more. Many from the community joined to help and donated to the center. This Valentine’s day, the Howell Women’s Club donated six dozen boxes of chocolate hearts for the members at the center “A lot of community involvement. People collecting stuff so we can make up different goodie bags. We’ve made care kits they have a brand-new mask, hand sanitizer, Chapstick, lotion and even razors,” Decker said.

Although the center is not open to the public still, the staff are making sure to make an appointment to go to a member’s house.

“Honestly you name it we’re doing it for them,” Decker said. “Again, it’s with help from the great community. We know that the things we’re doing here is more than any other senior center. Most senior centers are just doing a wellness call but if you need anything, they aren’t able to help you with that.”

Decker explains that not only the support from the community has helped keep the center going, but her staff has worked endlessly to help their members.

“I have a tremendous staff, they’re wonderful and everyone’s on the same page. We look at the same goals. Everybody wants to accomplish stuff and do well and do right by the seniors. Everybody thinks, ‘well I’m going to need help one day’ and hopefully there’ll be people like us to help me out,” Decker said. “Some people aren’t even members with us. We’ve just learned about them through the pandemic and we help those people too. If you’re a senior in Howell, we’ll help with the services.”

The Howell Senior Center is always looking for donations to support the seniors in the community. Decker says anyone interested in donating can donate items such as food that’s not expired, toiletries, cleaning products and pet food. You can also make a monetary donation by check and sending it to the Howell Senior Center at 251 Preventorium Rd. in Howell.

“Money donations would be used for the same things like masks, goodie bags and making care kits,” Decker said. “Whatever they donate we will find it a home. Nothing goes to waste.”

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Boys Winter Lacrosse Clinic Now Open For Registration

HOWELL – The Howell PAL has opened registration for winter 2021 boy’s lacrosse sessions. The three sessions will be held on February 28, March 7 and 14.

Boys from grades K through 8 can register.

Full pads needed in order to play. Training will be provided by two varsity coaches and staff.

Space is limited, so register now by visiting howellpal.org.

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Continued From Page 1 School District is currently doing in-person classes with their hybrid learning plan. Now that hundreds of its teachers and staff have been vaccinated, the district has considered the possibility of reopening schools for fulltime, in-person instruction.

The hospital in total held three events for Freehold Township, Freehold Regional, and Freehold Borough school districts.

According to the New Jersey Education Association, the hospital discovered they had extra dosages of the COVID-19 vaccine. CentraState Community Development Director Jay Robinson quickly reached out to school superintendents and offered the vaccines to the teachers and staff.

“We are thrilled that CentraState has made our members a priority in vaccination distribution,” Denise King, president of Monmouth County Education Association said. “However, we won’t be satisfied until

Students:

Continued From Page 1 smiles as possible around the nation.

The members of the SADD club thanked everyone within the school community who helped spread kindness across the country this Valentine’s Day with their virtual cards.

The facilities and hospitals SADD sent virtual Valentine’s Day cards to include: • CentraState Medical Center.

• St. Mary’s Hospital for Children, New York.

every member in Monmouth County has that same opportunity. Right now, there is a shortage of vaccines, but we are still reaching out to other Monmouth County hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies to hold additional vaccination events for the county’s teachers and educational support staff in other school districts.”

State Senator Vin Gopal (D-11th) has called on Monmouth County hospitals and the Department of Health to hold more vaccination events for other Monmouth County education staff, aiming for late February or early March when vaccines are more readily available, according to a press release.

For Freehold Regional High School District roughly 520 staff members have been vaccinated. Freehold Township and Freehold Borough staff also received the vaccine, with CentraState vaccinating 132 teachers and staff from Freehold Borough. All educators and staff who received their vaccination from CentraState will be administered their second does at the end of February.

• St. Anthony’s Hospital – Baycare, Florida.

• St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Tennessee.

• Sunrise of Marlboro.

• Sunrise of Lincroft.

• The Chelsea at Manalapan.

• Pinebrook Care Center.

• Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

• The Wesley Community, New York.

• All three of New Jersey’s K. Hovnanian’s Children Hospitals.

• All 170 Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals.

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Continued From Page 1 includes changing f rom par tisan to non-partisan municipal elections. This occurs when residents for m a Committee of Petitioners and circulate a petition to gather signatures in order to have a referendum question submitted to the voters at the next election,” the petition’s website, howellnjf irst.com, states. “Once the petitioners obtain the required number of signatures and the petition is certified by the municipal clerk, the proposed referendum question is presented to our Township Council.

At that time, our council can pass an ordinance changing to non-par tisan elections. If our council does not pass an ordinance, then the proposed referendum question is submitted to the voters at the next election.”

At the moment, Howell Township holds partisan municipal elections every two years and the mayor or council candidates must run under a party (such as Republican or Democrat). The petitioners explain how they feel this division is distracting voters from important local issues or a candidate’s qualifications.

The petition’s website states how nearly half of the voters in Howell are registered as unaffiliated or independent. If the Township changed to non-partisan elections, the mayor and council would not be connected to any particular political party.

“Changing to non-partisan elections will create a more equitable and inclusive process for candidates who do not

want to run on the party line. Changing to non-partisan elections will require ca nd id at e s t o ca mpaig n on issue s.

Changing to non-par tisan elections will force candidates to appeal beyond party bases. Changing to non-partisan elections will foster coalition building rather than party loyalty,” the petition states.

The petition also expresses how they think this would give a broader representation of Howell residents and appointing members to the Planning and Zoning Boards would not done based on party affiliation.

“For too many years, the hiring of par tisan professionals and par tisan appointments to our boards and committees has been a disservice for the collective good of Howell residents,” the petition states.

There are currently 88 municipalities in New Jersey that hold non-partisan elections. There are 42 municipalities i n New Jersey operat i ng u nder the Council-Manager plan and 16 of them hold non-partisan elections. If Howell Township switches, they will be joining Tinton Falls, Ocean Township, Asbury Park and Long Branch, totaling to five municipalities in Monmouth County holding non-partisan elections.

According to the Howell Happenings Facebook page, the petition would need over 2,300 signatures from Howell Registered voters to get the question added to November ballot.

If this is something you would like to see, you can sign the petition online at howellnjfirst.com

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F eatured L etter A Reminder To Salute Veterans, And Find Help For Them Every year National Salute to Veteran Patients Week provides Americans the opportunity to express gratitude to the more than 9 million veterans who receive healthcare services from the Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers.

Special activities and events organized by the VA in collaboration with the general public take place throughout the week to raise awareness about the tremendous efforts carried out by the VA to provide our nation’s heroes with the highest quality of life and high quality healthcare.

In fact, research published by the Journal of General Internal Medicine indicates that in general VA hospitals provide a higher quality of

care than non-VA medical facilities.

This week also provides a platform for lawmakers and key influencers to reflect on the progress and innovation of VA, as well areas where the department could be better managed and improved.

While representing New Jersey’s 3rd district in Congress from 2011 to 2015, I had the honor of serving on the House Committee on Veterans Affairs where I interacted with the unique operational structure of the VA, which relies on a forward-looking design that functions best when it stays on top, if not ahead, of modern standards and demands.

In Congress, I tirelessly worked to improve quality and access to healthcare for veterans, particularly mental

health services with a focus on post-traumatic stress (PTS) treatment; worked on issues in the compensation and pension process of the veterans benefits system which were causing major delays in processing VA claims, sponsored and passed bills to make costof-living adjustments for veterans’ benefits automatic and to streamline treatment compensation.

Of course, with medical, economic and societal changes taking place at a rapid pace, there will continue to be times where certain areas of the department are unable to keep up with itself and the demands of its structure and the needs of our veterans.

During my time in office, I saw firsthand the power

of valuable public-private partnerships that can be leveraged to navigate some of these changes allowing us to create solutions for many of the challenges that change creates for the Department of Veterans Affairs and the care of our veterans.

Public-private partnerships are invaluable at leveraging resources, through the private sector or nonprofit organizations. One such example is SoldierStrong, a Stamford, Conn.-based organization, that provides revolutionary medical technologies, such as exoskeleton suits which help paralyzed veterans walk again and virtual reality technology which aids in the treatment of PTS, at no cost to VA medical centers.

These types of organizations allow veteran patients

greater access to cutting edge medical technologies, choices in their treatment options and remove some of the burden off the VA system health care system.

My experience in public office and the work carried out by nonprofit organizations also underscore a truth that National Salute to Veteran Patients Week reaffirms: we cannot place the burden on veterans alone to fight on behalf of other veterans or on a single government agency to offer solutions to all of the problems that our country’s veterans face daily. It requires a collective effort from lawmakers on both the local, state and national levels, civilians, private enterprises and nonprofits alike to ensure that our nation’s heroes have the highest quality of life and

care available.

That said, I acknowledge that the situation places most of the power and influence with federal lawmakers. I understand from my own experience that lawmakers and stakeholders must proactively anticipate medical and societal changes and leverage advantageous public-private partnerships to adjust accordingly so that the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs will be sustainable for generations to come. Veterans and taxpayers should expect nothing less from the men and women that they elect to represent us.

Jon Runyan Former Congressman, 3rd District SoldierStrong advisory board

Letters To The Editor Jackson Planning Board Stifles Residents This letter is in regards to a recent Jackson Planning Board meeting regarding the Adventure Crossing proposal.

At Monday night’s Planning Board meeting, the application for two warehouses off Route 537 near the I-195 interchange drew intense interest from residents, environmental groups and activists.

More than a dozen people opposing the project waited their turn to comment. They sat through more than four hours of testimony before the board determined at 10:50 p.m. it was too late to continue. No opportunities for public comment were provided. Now, the hearing and the public’s chance to be heard will be delayed for another 10 weeks.

Before the meeting was concluded, it was noted that there were 63 people on Zoom.

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Many more may have grown tired of waiting and signed off.

Given the level of opposition to this project, the board’s failure to invite public comment was outrageous. Opponents deserve to be heard – and not 10 weeks from now. The pandemic and the board’s decision to hold meetings remotely has made it even more difficult for the public to be heard. The board should do everything it can to provide opportunities to overcome the limits of remote meetings.

Unlike many other Zoom meetings I have sat in on, the people on the call Monday night could not be seen or identified. What we witnessed instead was a wide-angle shot of the municipal meeting room that filled about half of the screen; the other half was filled by a board member who was attending remotely. We could only see the backs of the people testifying and saw only a small percentage of the exhibits that were displayed on a screen for the board.

None of the board members identified themselves before

speaking.

One of the opponents to the application had hoped to present concerns about the hearing process itself prior to the start of testimony. Among other things, she wanted to ask the board to allow all participants to be seen on Zoom and to archive the Zoom meeting so it could be viewed by residents at their convenience. She “raised her hand” on Zoom but was told to lower it. Repeated attempts to be recognized failed.

The board’s failure to provide ample opportunities to comment feeds into the public’s distrust of government.

And rightly so.

There are several things we would like the board to do to facilitate public comment at all hearings on applications: 1. Don’t make members of the public sit through hours of testimony before being allowed to comment. Take comments at the start of the hearing so their concerns can be addressed by the applicants while they are testifying. Also, allow for public questioning at the conclusion

of each witnesses’ testimony, as is done in other towns. And allow sufficient time at the end of the meetings – perhaps cutting off testimony at 10 or 10:15 - to provide additional opportunities for members of the public to comment or ask questions.

2. All meetings, Zoom and in-person, should be recorded and posted online along with the meeting minutes.

3. Enable the comment feature on Zoom and respond to any questions during or after testimony has been provided.

4. Prior to the start of witness testimony on applications, the board should respond to any written questions that have been submitted prior to the meeting.

5. The board should accept written questions from the public at any time during the application process and require that staff professionals or the applicants provide written responses.

In the weeks and months ahead, the Planning Board will be hearing from several applicants whose plans threaten to further diminish

the quality of life in Jackson, including Jackson Parke South and Jackson Woods Southeast. Those with concerns must be given every opportunity to be heard.

As an aside, at Monday night’s meeting, only one of the dozen or so board members and associated staff wore a mask. They were sitting six feet apart, but that isn’t enough in an enclosed space.

Everyone is the room should be wearing a mask. The board should help set a positive example for the public.

Please respond to each of the five requests for making it easier for everyone’s voice to be heard.

Randy Bergmann, Jackson Doug O’Malley, Environment New Jersey Jeff Tittel, Sierra Club of New Jersey Britta Forsberg, Save Barnegat Bay Janet Tauro, Clean Water Action Marc Covitz, Crosswicks-Doctors Creek Watershed Association

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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Keeping Residents Safe From Covid, Dangerous Roads From The Desk Of The

Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone I hope everyone stayed safe and warm during the recent snow and ice storm. We anticipate more inclement weather and as always, the County is prepared for whatever comes our way.

I’d like to thank our department of public works employees for working throughout this recent storm to clear our roads and county-owned properties. As always, these employees did a great job.

I’d also like to thank our first responders who were also out working throughout the storm in difficult weather conditions.

Speaking of our public works and engineering departments, I recently announced that the County is currently in design development to upgrade the intersection at County Route 520 (Newman Springs Road) and Conover Road/Boundary Road in Marlboro.

The intent of this project was to provide for safety enhancements at the intersection, by improving the vertical

and horizontal alignments; however, the geometry improvements were limited by the proximity of an existing residential structure at the southwest corner. When the property at the southwest corner came up for sale in the winter of 2020, Monmouth County purchased the property, which will allow for us to adjust the roadway alignments and improve the safety enhancements as originally intended.

The new intersection will have dedicated left turn lanes on County Route 520 to provide safe turning movement onto Conover Road and Boundary Road. A modern fully actuated traffic signal is proposed along with pedestrian crosswalks and American with Disabilities Act compliant curb ramps. Conover Road and Boundary Road will be realigned, eliminating the existing roadway offset.

In total, the County maintains approximately 1,000

lane miles of roads, 924 bridges and culverts and 239 traffic signals and beacons.

On another note, my fellow Commissioner and I announced our partnership with the Parker Family Health Center and Pilgrim Baptist Church to offer COVID-19 vaccinations in Red Bank which began on Thursday, Feb. 4.

We are grateful for the partnership with the Parker Family Health Center and Pilgrim Baptist Church and their ability to assist with distributing vaccines to residents in Red Bank and the surrounding communities. The Board hopes that, through our community partnerships, we will be able to offer vaccines in locations that are convenient for all of our Monmouth County residents, many of whom rely on public transportation or walking to get where they need to go.

The Parker Family Health Center will distribute 100 vaccines per week, which will be given by appointment only.

The County will continue to offer vaccines at the Monmouth County Agricultural Building in Freehold and at Brookdale Community College. The Board will continue to work tirelessly to distribute

all vaccines as soon as they are received by the State and continue to advocate for more vaccines to be given to Monmouth County residents.

To schedule an appointment for a vaccine, residents may call the Parker Family Health Center at 732-212-0777 or Pilgrim Baptist Church at 732-747-2348.

Residents who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine can also go to the County’s website at visitmonmouth. com and use the Monmouth County COVID-19 Vaccine Waitlist to be placed on the waitlist for an appointment for a vaccine at the County’s vaccine sites in Freehold and Lincroft.

Speaking of the COVID-19 vaccine, I am proud to say that Monmouth County is ranked 3rd in the State for vaccine distribution of first doses, behind only Cape May County and Morris County.

It is important to note that Morris County hosts one of the State-run mega-sites. Additionally, Monmouth County is also ranked 3rd in the State for vaccine distribution of the second doses, behind only Essex County and Bergen County, both of which host

State-run mega-sites.

On a separate note, the County has launched floodplain management software for all 17 towns participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS). In 2020 the County was awarded a $125,000 New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA) LEAP Challenge Grant for CRS management software.

The Commissioners utilized the grant money, along with $104,000 through CARES Act funding, to acquire the Forerunner’s Floodplain Management Platform, which is designed to manage the floodplain compliance and outreach in communities.

Forerunner was created as a tool to help plan for resiliency, create a more effective workflow for planners in municipalities and reduce flood insurance premiums for residents.

Through receiving the LEAP Challenge Grant and utilizing CARES Act funds, Monmouth County was able to procure the Forerunner CRS management software.

Through shared service agreements, the County has

been able to offer the Forerunner software to the 17 participating towns at no cost for three years, saving taxpayer dollars. The Forerunner software program will be a great asset for our municipalities.

Residents that have questions or need additional information about CRS should contact their local Floodplain Administrator through their municipal office. For more information about the Monmouth County CRS Assistance Program, go to visitmonmouth.com.

Lastly, I want to remind everyone that our Takeout in Monmouth initiative is back.

We have once again purchased thousands of takeout bags to provide to our Monmouth County businesses, for free, as takeout orders again increase.

S ince our Takeout in Monmouth initiative began at the beginning of the pandemic, we have provided businesses with over 25,000 bags for free. To request bags please email, TakeOutIn Monmouth@VisitMonmouth. com .

As always, it’s a privilege to serve as your Commissioner Director.

Raise Awareness For Kids Who Are Fighting HARD (Having A Rare Disease) OCEAN COUNTY – The Fighting HARD Foundation will be hosting a Virtual Run for Rare Disease Week and hope that you will join them to Run HARD for Rare Kids!

Their mission at Fighting HARD Foundation is to help children with rare diseases and chronic illness to not feel alone. This year they want to do something special to get everyone moving and raising some awareness in a safe way. They may not be able to get together, but by coming together virtually, sharing some hashtags, and having some fun, they can hopefully continue to show these amazing kids that they are not alone!

Rare Disease Day is February 28, the rarest day of the year. They will be having their Virtual Run for the eight days leading up to Rare Day.

You can participate in any event that you would like during those 8 days. Are you a HARD core runner? Rock out 28 miles. How about 8 miles in 8 days? Or 2 miles? Or perhaps you just want to support kids and Relax for Rare Kids instead!

Some of the kids in the foundation may not be able to run or even walk, so it would be a great way to show them that others are running or walking for them! Let’s all spread some love, raise some awareness and Run HARD for Rare Kids!

More race details and free registration: runsignup.com/Race/Info/NJ/Anywhere/RunHARDforRareKids More info on Fighting H.A.R.D. Foundation: fightingHARDfoundation.org

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Around The Jersey Shore Monmouth County Man Arrested For Luring Underage Girls

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By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – A 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged with luring two 13-year-old girls into his vehicle and intending to sexually assaulting them, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.

On February 15, Sea Bright Police found Nathan Cohen, 27, of Eatontown, inside a running vehicle parked on a dead-end street. Police then witnessed Cohen in the back seat of his vehicle with his arms around the two juvenile victims.

Cohen was taken into custody immediately at the scene, and was later brought to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution in Freehold Township pending a detention hearing.

Investigation revealed that Cohen told the two minors he was 17-years-old. He exchanged sexually explicit images and videos with them and then planned to see the victims in person.

Cohen was charged with first degree kidnap-

ping, second degree child luring, third degree endangering the welfare of a child, third degree possession of child pornography and third degree aggravated criminal sexual contact.

If convicted, Cohen is facing up to life imprisonment on the kidnapping charge, up to 10 years imprisonment on the child luring charge, and up to five years imprisonment on the endangering the welfare of a child, aggravated criminal sexual contact and possession of child pornography charges respectively.

Investigators are seeking additional information about Cohen’s activities. Anyone with any information can contact Detective Michelle Tucker of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victim’s Bureau at 800-533-7443 or Sea Bright Police Department Detective Sergeant Richard Huegel at 732-842-0010.

Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.

NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation To Hold Monthly Webinar

NEW JERSEY – Join the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation for a monthly webinar series featuring a one-on-one interview with New Jersey Vietnam Veteran volunteers.

Third Thursday VetChats will be held via Zoom and are free and open to the public. Each webinar will be moderated by NJVVMF Trustee Melissa Ziobro, Specialist Professor of Public History at Monmouth University. Each month, a different New Jersey Vietnam Veteran Volunteer will share their story and memories of the Vietnam War.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions via the Q&A function, which will be answered throughout the program. In March, hear from Michael J. Coale, who was drafted into the United States Army in 1966 from his hometown of Glen Rock, New Jersey. Coale served in Vietnam from 1967 through 1968 in Reconnaissance Platoons.

The webinar will take place on March 18 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. To join, visit this Zoom link: zoom. us/j/94951767973.

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Around The Jersey Shore Spirit Of Children Donation Helps Hospital

NEPTUNE – For the seventh consecutive year, Spirit Halloween has provided a significant grant to Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, located at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center. The recent gift, provided through the Spirit of Children program, represents collections during the 2020 Halloween season and totaled $85,562, bringing the organization’s overall donations to more than $366,000.

“Our partnership with Spirit Halloween is incredibly special,” says Joyce P. Hendricks, president and chief development officer, Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation. “Their dedication to improving the hospital experience for children is truly heartwarming and we are so grateful for their support, particularly as

it helps to fund our child life team, which plays an invaluable role in a hospitalized child’s care.

I’d also like to express my gratitude to the community, who made more donations this year than ever before – despite the pandemic. We are so thankful to everyone who participated in the Spirit of Children program, and to Spirit Halloween for their continued dedication to our team and children.”

The funds distributed to partner hospitals such as K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital will be used to provide fun and funding for hospitalized children throughout the year. Additionally, the resources will enable K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital to bring added child life support to the medical center’s surgical and emergency departments.

“Children who are about to undergo a surgical procedure, or who are coming into the hospital for an emergent situation, are usually very frightened,” says Harpreet Pall, M.D., professor and chairman, department of pediatrics, K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital. “To be able to add the child life team, who will be there to walk the child through what is happening, intervene with distraction techniques, support their emotional needs to reduce stress and anxiety and serve as a resource for frightened family members is so important. We are thankful to Spirit Halloween and the community for recognizing the value of this program and for continuing to help us advance care and support for sick children.”

As part of the Spirit of Children program, Spirit Halloween stores in the local area conducted in-store fundraising campaigns specifically to benefit the Child Life Program at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital. In addition to collecting in-store donations, when customers utilized Spirit Halloween’s 10-for-10 coupon, they received 10 percent off their purchase and Spirit Halloween matched every coupon purchase with a 10 percent donation. Participating 2020 stores included the following locations: Brick, Freehold, Howell, Holmdel, Manalapan, Tinton Falls, two Toms River locations, Wall Township and West Long Branch.

“It is gratifying to be able to partner with K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital,” says Richard Tereo, team lead, Spirit of Children and director, corporate administration for Spencer Spirit Holdings, Inc. “This year, we were able to support Child Life Services at 147 partner hospitals throughout the United States and Canada, providing them with costumes and treats to help children celebrate Halloween, and of course, funding to help their child life departments deliver children the special care they need during a difficult time. We were honored to be able to support the children’s hospital and look forward to a continued successful partnership for the 2021 season.”

To support the Child Life program at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, please visit give.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/KHCH or call Ellen Hahn, development officer for Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health

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Around The Jersey Shore BlueClaws Opening Night Set For May 4 With Special Event

By Bob Vosseller LAKEWOOD – It may be the dead of winter but thoughts of spring are in the air as members of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws plan to kick off their 20th anniversary season.

The minor league baseball team will begin playing ball on May 4 by welcoming the Hudson Valley Renegades, affiliate of the Yankees, to the ballpark. The team’s opening night will be presented by Jenkinson’s Boardwalk.

The season opener marks the return of baseball to the Jersey Shore for the first time in 614 days.

The BlueClaws will host Hudson Valley for a six-game series that will include the debut of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, freshly re-branded in October.

“We are thrilled to be able to release our 2021 schedule and officially start the countdown of both the BlueClaws’ return to the diamond and the debut of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws,” Managing Partner of Shore Town Baseball Art Matin said.

The 2021 schedule is 120 games in length and runs from May 4 through September 19 with the BlueClaws home for 60 games. Each series will be six games in length and run from Tuesday through Sunday with teams off each Monday.

Game times will be announced at a later date.

The BlueClaws will welcome seven different teams to the Jersey Shore, including the Brooklyn Cyclones (Mets), Hudson Valley Renegades (Yankees), Wilmington Blue Rocks (Nationals), and Aberdeen IronBirds (Orioles).

The team’s complete 2021 schedule can be found at bit.ly/3dmJKq1 “Being able to welcome in Brooklyn and Hudson Valley among several new teams to the Shore,

play in High-A for the first time, and simply the confirmation that we’ll be returning after a year away makes the release of the schedule a truly special day for all of us,” BlueClaws Team President Joe Ricciutti said.

The team will be playing home games on July 3, July 4 as well as on Mother’s Day on May 9.

Updates will be posted to blueclaws.com.

The BlueClaws continues to work with state and local officials regarding a set of health and safety protocols for the protection of staff, players, coaches, fans and other personnel while attending games.

Ricciutti said, “we’re in constant communication with the appropriate authorities and health departments to best develop a strong set of protocols to enable fans to safely attend a Jersey Shore BlueClaws game.”

“We are committed to providing a safe environment for everyone when they come out to the Ballpark,” Ricciutti added.

In the coming weeks, the BlueClaws will release further information about the 2021 season, including a fireworks schedule and a theme night schedule. The BlueClaws will also begin the process of reaching out to ticket package holders and group leaders regarding date selection for the season.

All fans should exercise some patience during this process. Single-game tickets for all 60 home games will go on sale at a later date. In 2018, the BlueClaws opened a mini golf course, boardwalk game area, and Biergarten inside the ballpark that have all proven to be popular fan attractions over the last two seasons.

In October, the team changed its name from the Lakewood BlueClaws to the Jersey Shore BlueClaws starting a new era in the ball club’s history.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

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Upper respiratory tract infections often necessitate the need for time off work, and various non prescription medications to help relieve symptoms.

But how would you like to make a tea that helps? Teas are very easy to make at home. Everything in my recipe below can be purchased at a health food store, or online apothecary. My video for this recipe is on my website by the way, you can search it by the title, “Make Your Own Immune Tea.” Ingredients 5 cups water 1 Tablespoon Elderberries 1 Tablespoon Echinacea 1 Tablespoon Orange Peel 2 teaspoon Licorice Root Optional: Honey to sweeten Directions: Pour 5 cups of water into a pot and stir the herbs in. Over medium low heat, bring the water to a soft boil and then reduce heat to a very gentle simmer. Continue simmering for about 20 - 30 minutes. Strain the herbs and pour the tea into a glass jar to store.

Sweeten if desired. Store in refrigerator for 3 days. Drink 1 cup daily.

Here are the benefits of each herb in the tea: Elderberry. Elderberries (Sambucus nigra) have been used as a natural defense against virus and bacteria for centuries. Studies prove that it can even help inhibit growth of certain influenza strains. Furthermore, studies suggest that this herb can help with obesity, insulin signaling and various other

biomarkers of endocrine dysfunction.

Echinacea. This herb has been used for centuries to help control symptoms of the common cold, inf luenza and other pathogens. Most consumers and physicians are not aware that commercially available products containing “echinacea” differ appreciably depending on what species, and part of the plant is used. Echinacea inhibits hemagglutinin, and neuraminidase, controlling spread, and severity of influenza.

Orange Peel. This is dried orange rind, and it imparts vitamin C which is useful as a strong antioxidant. A lot of research has been conducted on C because it is known to help shorten duration of misery. As a side note, you cannot synthesize collagen without vitamin C, and it’s not made in the human body either! Wrinkles are more profound when you run low on collagen, and it starts to slowly decline after age 20 or 25 in most people.

Licorice Root. This contains an active compound called glycyrrhizic acid, which is known to slow down the growth of many viruses. It can also directly kill certain viral particles. What I am talking about here is not candy, it’s an herbal extract from the plant called, Glycyrrhiza glabra.

Honey. Unprocessed (raw) honey has anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties that can serve to improve immune system function, and so don’t feel guilty if you want to sweeten your tea. Just use a good brand such as Manuka, or similar.

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Jersey Shore Medical Center Named One Of The Top Hospitals In The Nation

By Alyssa Riccardi NEPTUNE – Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center was recently named one of the Top 250 Best Hospitals in the nation. The medical center was also named also named a ‘Top 100 Best Hospital for Stroke

Care’ and recognized with Excellence Awards for Neurosciences and Bariatric Surgery.

Healthg rades, an onli ne resou rce for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals, led a national study titled ‘America’s Best Hospitals’

and recognized the center to be in the top five percent in country.

“I am extremely proud of our team members and physicians at our academic medical center on being named a best hospital in the nation,” said Kenneth N. Sable, M.D., MBA, FACEP, region-

al president, Hackensack Mer id ia n Health, Southern Market. “This year, Healthgrades also named Jersey Shore a top 100 best hospital for stroke care, and recognized the medical center with Excellence Awards for Neurosciences and Bariatric Surgery. These impressive accolades will help patients make informed decisions on where to receive care.”

The study is based on clinical quality outcomes for 32 conditions and procedures. According to the study, patients are more likely to have a successful treatment without major complications and have a lower chance of dying at ‘America’s Best Hospitals.’

“T his is a welcome valid at ion of the safe, high-quality, and advanced care our teams are providing at Jersey Shore,” said Vito Buccellato, MPA, LNHA, chief hospital executive, Jersey Shore University Medical Center. “I’m grateful we can provide this level of clinical quality to our communities. I never fail to be amazed at the miracles our team members make happen for our patients each and every day.”

From nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide, Healthgrades’ analysis is based on more than 45 million Medicare medical claims records and other select data for the most recent three-year time period available.

Arc of Monmouth Vaccinates Over 140 Staff And Residents

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – In partnership with Walgreens, The Arc of Monmouth have recently vaccinated over 140 staff, residents and Work Opportunity Center personnel. Participants will receive the second dose of the vaccine on March 9.

Currently, the Day Programs will continue to remain closed because of the ongoing pandemic.

For more information, call the Arc of Monmouth County at 732-493-1919.

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NJ Blood Services Extremely Low On Blood Supply

By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – Due to the coronavirus pandemic and winter weather, New Jersey Blood Services is urging the public to donate blood as they are severely low on supply.

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Around The Jersey Shore Fulfill Forms Hospital Partnership Program

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – With the pandemic raging on and also causing financial hardship for many, the need for services provided by Fulfill FoodBank has increased. That has led them to enlist in a new hospital partnership program.

Fulfill CEO and President Kim Guadagno announced the new program with local hospitals to help identify and feed people who are struggling to put food on the table for a variety of reasons including job loss and illness during the ongoing coronavirus health crisis.

Guadagno made the announcement at the B.E.A.T. Center located on Hooper Avenue.

She was joined by Fulfill Board Chair Lauren Holman and CentraState Community Relations Manager Jay Robinson.

Hackensack Meridian Community Outreach Manager Allison Cerco was also present and she noted that with the rollout of vaccinations “we are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel and hopefully a gradual return to some normalcy. Unfortunately food insecurity in our community continues to be a great concern and challenges of the pandemic have only increased this.”

“That is where the hospital partnership program comes in. As we provide care at our medical centers out in our communities, our outpatient facilities - our team members and physicians - come across and are made aware of families in need. They do everything they can to support them and provide them with needed resources,” Cerco said.

“Now we have another wonderful resource we can refer them to and it is Fulfill. Our team members are also vulnerable to hardship and have been effected by the pandemic,” she added.

One of those individuals impacted was present to talk about what she had experienced during the pandemic. Robin Severin of Waretown, a hospital employee, connected to Fulfill for help because she is unable to work as much as usual.

“I have been using Fulfill for a few months now and they have helped me and my family.

I have been going through a lot of medical issues because I work at a local hospital. I keep running fevers and you don’t want to expose anyone.”

She said the assistance she has received “has allowed me to focus on other things and not worry about trying to feed my family. It allowed me to put that money elsewhere and not have to worry about where our next meal was coming from.”

Also present was Toms River resident Rob Cressen. He and his 74-year-old mother are currently receiving meals through Fulfill’s Hospital Partnership program.

“After recently being in the Community Medical Center hospital for 31 days with pancreatitis and COVID, my mom was also sick with COVID from visiting me in the hospital,” he said.

Cressen added, “preparing meals is just not possible right now. We would not be eating dinner if Fulfill wasn’t providing it. It is wonderful to know the support is here for people like us who are struggling,” Cressen said.

“I am a person who was working at soup

kitchens and now I am on the other side of the table and it could happen to any of us,” Cressen said.

“I can’t thank Robin and Rob enough for sharing their story and putting a face on what we are doing here. Without your story we can’t keep raising funds and helping people,” Guadagno said.

Guadagno explained the partnership program began quickly thanks to the Jules L. Plangere Jr. Family Foundation, the first funder of this program. Guadagno thanked the foundation for its generous donation which made the launch possible.

Additionally, donations of two retrofitted trucks to transport meals from the Wintrode Family Foundation and the Causeway Family of Dealerships will also help Fulfill meet the growing demand for food.

Guadagno said Rob’s story led to interacting with Hackensack Meridian and CentraState.

“As a foodbank we represent two counties pre-pandemic 36,000 people which in the last year has increased 40 percent. The cost of feeding those people has increased by 445%.”

“We have started doing things that we thought we’d never have to do. Government shut everything down in March and there was no one to feed anyone except us. I have 57 employees who on a Friday heard that every soup kitchen, every feeding program every housing every domestic violence, every pantry was no longer in operation. They all came to work that following day. I didn’t ask them they just did.”

Guadagno added, “if they hadn’t, we would not have served in a little less than a year 3.3 million more meals then we did at the same time last year. We would not have created the 125,000 meal boxes we have here. We had never done that and the employees made that happen.”

She noted the importance of Fulfill’s find food app which allows those in needs find a food pantry. “Most wouldn’t know how to Google ‘pantry.’ We are the first in the region where people can use this app to find food pantries in your area and you can dial in to find out when they are open. You dial ‘find food’ and you put the zip code in and you find a pantry.”

Holman said, “Fulfill has truly made it a priority to find those who have either fallen through the cracks or have never needed services before and simply don’t know how to find them. This partnership has allowed us to find those people in Ocean and Monmouth counties and to make sure that they are not only fed but they have access to all the social services that we can help them find as well.”

“Fulfill’s partnership started in November and since then we have identified and helped 100 families so far in this program. We have served over 10,000 meals in this program,” Holman added.

Robinson said, “this pandemic and how it has effected everybody has transcended all aspects of society. Fulfill is not a hand out it is a hand up. It not only supplies the nutrition value that is needed but it is also a sustainability program.

That is a big difference.”

“We want to not only take care of the day we want to take care of their future and that is where Fulfill is really coming in,” Robinson added.

Inside The Law The Bulk Sales Act As It Applies To The Sale Of Real Estate

Robert C. Shea Esq.

By: Marc S. Galella, Esq.and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Anyone selling real estate in New Jersey needs to be aware of the terms of the Bulk Sales Act. The purpose behind the Bulk Sales Act is to protect a purchaser from any taxes owed by the seller to the State of New Jersey. The failure to follow the Bulk Sales procedures could result in the State assessing any tax liability of the seller against the purchaser.

For the purposes of the Bulk Sale Act, the only real estate that is exempt from the Bulk Sales filing requirement is a simple dwelling house, which is a one or two family residential building, or condominium, if the seller is an individual, estate or trust. Almost all other real estate transactions are required to file pursuant to the Bulk Sales Act. The filing procedure for the Bulk Sales Act is relatively straightforward. At least 10 business days prior to the closing of title, the purchaser or their attorney must file a form with the State referred to as a C-9600 Bulk Sales Notice. The form contains information about the transaction including the seller’s name and tax ID number as well as the purchaser’s name and tax ID number. The terms of the sale must be disclosed by way of a copy of the real estate contract attached to the form.

Once the State receives that form, it will

then review its records Marc S. Galella Esq. to determine whether the seller owes any taxes to the State, including any taxes that may result from the specific sale.

The State will then send what is referred to as a Bulk Sales escrow letter to the buyer’s attorney. The Bulk Sales escrow letter will direct how much money must be escrowed from the seller at closing pending a determination by the State as to the actual taxes owed. The next step is for the seller or their accountant to submit to the State a form known as a TTD (Transfer Tax Declaration) form in which the seller discloses the taxes that may be due to the State as a result of the transaction. In some cases, the Bulk Sales notice and the TTD form can be submitted simultaneously so that the State can make a determination as to amount of taxes owed. Once the State determines the taxes owed, it will send a second letter directing the buyer’s attorney to release a specific amount of money from the escrow held at closing. Upon the State receives that money it will then send a third letter to the buyer’s attorney authorizing the release of the remaining escrow to the seller.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of FEB 27 - mar 5

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your drive for a more fulfilling lifestyle and all the things that money can buy could occupy most of your time.

As the week unfolds, you might find more reasons to treasure your job and appreciate teamwork.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may be challenged to justify your actions during the week ahead, but rather than feeling defensive, you can take matters into your own hands. You may be filled with energy when faced with a subject close to your heart.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The spin of a roulette wheel can be exciting if you are willing to take a chance. Avoid wishful thinking when you and a partner get together. Your home could become the center of a friendly gathering in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Think through every detail. As the week begins, make sure everything you do demonstrates well-planned actions. Your busy partner might appreciate your ability to provide comfort teamed with prioritized efficiency.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): This isn’t the best time to make investments or major purchases, but it’s a good time to cultivate friendships. A busy schedule can prevent a partner from giving you the attention you crave. Opportunities for closeness arrive later this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It’s always darkest before the dawn. Pay attention to the details of something and by the end of the week you should be able to enjoy the rewards you deserve for your attentiveness. You might stand out in a social gathering.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your home life could be consumed with activities and responsibilities, putting a damper on your social life. During the week ahead, you may form new friendships and develop new objectives if you find the time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You could be so busy in the week ahead that you don’t realize there are increasing expenses. Focus on the particulars for each bill amidst economic uncertainty. You may see that you can make ends meet.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Supportive friends may offer a generous array of agreeable options as the week unfolds. You may daydream too much or get little accomplished if your movements are restricted. Tackle every task with gusto.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your impulse might be to manage people and control events in the first part of the upcoming week. If the reins of power are not within your grasp, tread cautiously. Focus on being friendly and upbeat.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There’s no reason to merely survive when you can choose to thrive. Make an effort to handle your duties like a champ and by the end of the week you may find opportunities to expand your sphere of influence.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There is no reason to hide your brightness, lightness and loyalty. You may be unaware that you are appreciated and valued. In the week to come, you can cement a relationship or benefit from your contact with others.

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FAST, EASY AND INCREDIBLY FLAVORFUL? THIS RECIPE HAS IT COVERED.

By America’s Test Kitchen

There are several steps you can take to elevate lean chicken breasts for a weeknight meal. We started with a bold citrus vinaigrette. For an intense hit of citrus flavor, we used lemon juice enhanced with both lemon and orange zest. Then, pounding t h e chi ck en br east s t o an even thickness ensured that they cooked at the same rate and stayed juicy.

A little cinnamon and cumin rubbed onto the chicken added deep flavor and the heady aroma of warm spice t o t h e di sh . Dr e dg i n g t h e s ea s on e d br ea st s i n f l ou r b e f o r e s ea r i n g p r o t e ct e d their exteriors from becoming tough. Plus, the seared flour created a textured sur face for the v inaigrette to cling to.

Slicing the cooked chicken before topping it w ith the vinaigrette made each bite well-seasoned. A sprinkling of ci l a n t r o a d d e d a f r e sh herbal counterpoint to finish the dish.

SPICED CITRUS CHICKEN Ser ves 4 to 6

For the v inaigr ette: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons minced shallot 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons juice 1/4 teaspoon table salt For the chicken:

1 1/2 teaspoons table salt 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 4 (6- to 8-ounce) boneless, sk inless chicken br easts, trimmed 2 tabl espoon s ex t ra-v i r g i n olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves 1. Combine all the vinaigrette ingredients in bowl; set aside.

2. Combine salt, cumin, cinnamon and pepper in a small bowl. Spread flour in a shallow dish. Place the chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat pounder, gently pound the thick part o f t h e b r ea st s t o 3 /4 - i n ch thickness.

3. Sprinkle the spice mixture all over the chicken. Working w i t h one br east at a t i m e, dredge in flour, shak ing off excess, and transfer to a large plate.

4. Heat oil in a 12-inch nonst i c k s k i l l e t o v e r m e d i u m heat until shimmering. Add ch i ck e n t o t h e sk i l l et a n d cook un t il w el l br ow n ed and registering 160 degrees, abou t 8 m i n u t e s pe r s i d e .

Transfer to a car v ing board and let rest for 5 minutes.

5. Slice chicken crosswise on bias and transfer to a ser ving platter. Stir dressing to recombine and spoon ov er chicken. Sprinkle with cilantro and ser ve.

Recipe note: Use a rasp-style grater to grate the citrus zest.

(For 25 years, confident cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.) (c) 2021 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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