2021-03-27 - The Toms River Times

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The fire destroyed two commercial buildings.

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By Chris Lundy LAKEWOOD – The origin of the fire and have forest fire that destroyed concluded that the fire 167 acres, evacuated res- was intentionally set,” idents, and hospitalized Ocean County Prosecua firefighter was inten- tor Bradley D. Billhimer tionally set, investigators said.

The blaze started out as said.

Early in the investiga- a brush fire at 5 Airport tion, fire personnel had Road in Lakewood on determined where the the afternoon of March fire started but did not 14. It was first spotted say how it was started. by a New Jersey Forest Now, the investigation Fire Service Observation has determined the worst Tower in Lakewood. It quickly spread to buildcase scenario.

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Ultimately, two commercial buildings were destroyed. There were 29 homes with damage to siding, sheds, and other such accessory structures. It leaped across the Garden State Parkway, closing that road and several others. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service reported that it claimed 167 acres.

Firefighters battled

it overnight. The fire spread through dry conditions and high winds.

A firefighter from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service suffered cardiac arrest during these efforts. He was transported to Hackensack Meridian Ocean Medical Center in Brick Township where he is reported to be in stable condition.

“The significance of this wildland fire cannot be (Fire - See Page 2)

State Holds Hearing Over Poor Service By Altice/Optimum

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – At least 11 municipalities called for action during a state Board of Public Utilities hearing over poor performance and customer service by Altice, the French-owned cable conglomerate that operates the Optimum

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Among the Ocean County communities represented at the sixhou r he a r i ng we r e Jackson, Toms River, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park and Lavallette. They joined other municipalities such as Howell in Monmouth

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Lawanda Gilbert, the director of the board’s office of television and telecommunications introduced the presi-

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March 27, 2021

Police: New Law Prevents Investigating Child Marijuana Use

By Bob Vosseller POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Even before the passage of November ballot question regarding legalization of marijuana, residents, municipal leaders and law enforcement agencies pondered how it would be administrated.

When new state laws were announced in Trenton, it didn’t take long for them to receive criticism by many Ocean County municipal leaders. Police said the new laws were “handcuffing” their ability to do their jobs.

Point Pleasant Beach Police Chief Joseph A. Michigan, who serves as president of the Ocean County Chiefs of Police Association, joined 30th District Sen. Robert W. Singer, 10th District Assemblyman John Catalano, Director of the Ocean County Board of (Rally - See Page 8)

Toms River Schools: We Need Your Voice

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – As the school district is facing a loss of another $8.1 million in state aid, officials urged the public to once again speak up to prompt some change in Trenton.

They asked residents to call or email the Governor’s Office, the Senate President’s Office, the Assembly Speaker’s Office, and other legislators on March 24.

The district provided contact information, talking points, and sample emails. If you still wish to help, that information can be found here: trschools.com/communit y/ march-24-marked-as-day-to-call-emailstate-officials There is strength in numbers, and the school district hoped that a “blitz” of (Schools - See Page 4)

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Fire:

Continued From Page 1 overstated. We have a firefighter that suffered cardiac arrest while battling this fire. Three homeless people living in the woods were saved from the advancing fire. Numerous residences and commercial properties were damaged and hundreds of people were evacuated. It is only by the grace of God that no one was killed,” Prosecutor Billhimer said.

Anyone with information concerning this fire is urged to contact Sgt. Thomas Haskell of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office at 732-9292027, ext. 3953.”

The fire was investigated by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Squad-Arson Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office, Lakewood Township Police Department Detective Bureau, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit.

Multiple units responded to the event, including: Ocean County Sheriff’s Office; New Jersey Forest Fire Service; New Jersey State Police; New Jersey State Police Traffic Incident Management Team; Ocean County Fire Coordinators; Ocean County EMS Coordinators; Monmouth County Fire Marshal’s Office; Lakewood Township Police Department; Brick Township Police Department; Toms River Township Police Department; Jackson Township Police Department; Howell Township Police Department; Chaverim of Lakewood; Hatzolah; Brick Township Bureau of Fire Safety; Brick Township EMS; Lakewood Township Fire Department; Lakewood Township EMS; Barnegat Township Fire Department; Beachwood Fire Department;

Bayville Fire Department (Berkeley); Manitou Park Fire Department (Berkeley); Pinewald Pioneer Fire Department (Berkeley); Laurelton Fire Department (Brick); Breton Woods Fire Department (Brick); Pioneer Hose Fire Department (Brick); Herbertsville Fire Department (Brick); Toms River Fire Department Company No.1; Toms River Fire Department Company No. 2; Ocean Beach Fire Department (Toms River); East Dover Fire Department (Toms River); Silverton Fire Department (Toms River); Pleasant Plains Fire Department (Toms River); Manchester Township Fire Department; Whiting Fire Department (Manchester); Ridgeway Fire Department (Manchester); Mantoloking Fire Department; Waretown Fire Department; Ocean Gate Fire Department; Pine Beach Fire Department; Point Pleasant Borough Fire Department; Point Pleasant Beach Fire Department; Seaside Heights Fire Department; Seaside Park Fire Department; Island Heights Fire Department; Jackson Township Fire Department Company No.1; Jackson Mills Fire Department (Jackson); Cassville Fire Department (Jackson); Whitesville Fire Department (Jackson); Forked River Fire Department (Lacey); Lanoka Harbor Fire Department (Lacey); Lakehurst Fire Department; Joint Base McGuire-Dix Fire Department; Lavallette Fire Department; Eatontown Fire Department; Wanamassa Fire Department (Ocean – Monmouth County); Oakhurst Fire Department (Ocean - Monmouth County); West Long Branch Fire Department; Hamilton Fire Department (Neptune); Shark River Hills Fire Department (Neptune); Neptune City Fire Department; Colts Neck Fire Department; Southard Fire Department (Howell); and Goodwill Hose Fire Department (Belmar).

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Continued From Page 1 contacts from the public would help its case. They have also teamed with more than 100 other districts that lost state aid, and they were all contacting state decision makers on the same day.

For several years, Toms River Regional School District – which includes Pine Beach, Beachwood and South Toms River – has been laboring under a bill called S-2. When it was signed into law, it redistributed funding from districts considered “overfunded,” like Toms River, to districts considered “underfunded.”

The formula that decided who should gain and who should lose is based on proprietary information, the state has said, so they have not made it public. Toms River, along with other districts impacted, are suing the state to reveal the funding formula. The courts have ordered the New Jersey Department of Education to release the financial details of the funding formula, school officials have said.

This issue has been going on for more than one year. The loss is cumulative.

What this means is that the district lost a few million during the first year, and then a few million more the next, and so on. The end result will be a loss of $90 million in state aid over the course of several years. This has already resulted in a loss of dozens of positions.

As Toms River School Board President Joseph Nardini stated: “Incurring these cuts year after year is simply unsustainable.”

While the district will be receiving CARES Act funding, it is important to note that this funding can only be spent on pandemic relief, such as providing technology for students learning from home, officials said.

The cut of $8.1 million would be in effect for the 2021-2 school year. This is a loss of about 14 percent from last year’s aid.

A different state law prevents school districts from raising taxes more than 2 percent in a year. The two main forms of funding for a district are taxes and state aid. So, state aid is going down, and schools aren’t allowed to raise taxes enough to fill that hole.

Attempted Murderer Apprehended

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A man who allegedly tried to stab a woman to death at a local hotel has been arrested by police.

Carles Bryant, 34, of Millville, was accused of stabbing a woman multiple times in the head, face, and body on the night of March 3 at the Howard Johnson Hotel in Toms River.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Toms River Township Police Chief Mitchell Little announced that the suspect was arrested without incident on March 19 in Atlantic City by the United States Marshals Service.

The victim in the assault was treated and released from Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune.

Bryant has been charged with Attempted Murder, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and Contempt.

Prosecutor Billhimer and Chief Little thanked the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, Toms River Township Police Department Detective Bureau, Toms River Township Police Department, United States Marshals Service, New Jersey State Police, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, for their “perseverance in connection with this investigation leading to Carles’ apprehension.”

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, a landmark anti-violence bill that expired in 2018 and whose previous reauthorization was blocked

by Senate Republicans in 2019. The bill passed with bipartisan support.

“The events of the past 24 hours (the shooting in Georgia of 8 spa workers) are a stark reminder of the constant threat of violence women across our country face; it’s a threat that demands the actions and resources provided by the Violence Against Women Act,” said Congressman

HOBOKEN – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez joined Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla to highlight a new $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund that was included in the American Rescue Plan (ARP), signed into law, to help struggling restaurants and bars that have been economically impacted by the pandemic. These establishments can use the funding to keep their doors open, cover COVID-related expenses, and pay their employees, rent and utilities. Hoboken was the first city in the entire nation to close bars and restaurants last year, affecting many of the city’s mom and pop establishments.

“It’s been a difficult year for mom and pop restaurant and bar owners in Hoboken and across New Jersey. This grant program is a much-needed lifeline for so many struggling restaurants and can mean the difference between an ‘Open’ or ‘Closed’ sign on their front door. I fought hard for this funding and I’m proud to say ‘help is on the way’,” said Sen.

Congressman Kim Votes to Reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act

Kim. “As we saw by today’s vote, these solutions aren’t partisan – in fact they have broad bipartisan support – and they show that we can truly come together in the face of a crisis. I hope the Senate follows our lead and passes this bill as quickly as possible so we can restore the protections and funds necessary to address the issue of violence against women head on.”

The Violence Against Women Act was originally passed in 1994 and ushered in transformative progress by calling for the protection of all Americans from violence and abuse and working to ensure survivors had

access to essential services and to justice. Since its passage, the rate of domestic violence has declined by 63 percent. However, the extent of domestic violence remains way too high. Experts estimate that one in three women in the U.S. still experience domestic violence.

The Violence Against Women Act addresses these issues by: Increasing the authorization for the Rape Prevention & Education Program (RPE) to $110 million a year from $50 million a year and specifically including prevention of sexual harassment to its authorized uses.

Reauthorizing the critical STOP (Services, Training, Officers, and Prosecutors) grants and allowing the grants to be used to develop law enforcement tools and protocols for preventing domestic violence homicides.

Protecting victims of dating violence from firearm homicide by closing some loopholes in current firearms laws in order to help prevent intimate partner and stalking homicides.

Improving the health care system’s response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

Improving access to housing for survivors and vic-

tims by strengthening the enforcement of housing rights for survivors and victims and creating a Violence Against Women Director at the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The Violence Against Woma n Act reaut hor ization is supported by a coalit ion of more than 200 organizations, known as the National Task force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence Against Women. T his coalition includes such groups as t he Nat ional Coalit ion Against Domestic Violence, National Network to End Domestic Violence, National Alliance to End

Menendez: $28.6B Restaurant Revitalization Fund Part Of American Rescue Plan

Menendez. “Early on in the pandemic Mayor Bhalla made tough but necessary choices in order to protect the health and safety of his community. He has been one of the strongest advocates for robust, targeted funding for the restaurant industry and I appreciate his leadership in our state.”

“Brighter days are ahead for Hoboken and our hospitality industry, in large part thanks to the historic American Rescue Plan championed

by Senator Menendez and our New Jersey federal elected officials. This new critical and targeted funding source from the economic relief bill will make a difference for our struggling restaurant and bar owners as they recover from the substantial financial impact caused by the pandemic,” said Mayor Bhalla.

Because of the necessary lockdowns and restaurant capacity limits that were imposed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the food service industry has been one of the hardest-hit sectors. According to a study by the Nation-

al Restaurant Association, 110,000 restaurants and bars have been closed temporarily or for good, as of December.

The study also found that up to eight million restaurant employees were laid off or furloughed during the height of the lockdowns last year.

In New Jersey alone, 30% of restaurants have been closed permanently or temporarily, impacting over 350,000 jobs.

“We stand here today, a year after we were forced to close due to the effects of a virus that crippled our state and our nation. The impact that COVID-19 had on the hospitality industry was devastating and life changing.

There was nothing that prepared us for the challenges that needed to be faced,” said Jeanne Cretella, a member of the New Jersey Restaurant & Hospitality Association. “If you’re a suffering restaurant, and after 12 months most of us are, we now have the ability to plan ahead, rebuild our teams and strengthen our communities.”

The ARP established a $28.6

billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund, which is based on the RESTAURANTS Act that Senator Menendez cosponsored. The program will provide up to $10 million in grants to eligible restaurants, bars and eateries. The funds can be used to cover the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other upgrades to protect customers and staff from COVID, in addition to payroll, mortgage or rent, supplies, utilities, paid sick leave and other operational expenses. In general, restaurants will receive grants that equal the difference between their 2019 and 2020 gross receipts.

In an effort to target funding to the smallest small businesses and minority-owned businesses, $5 billion is set aside for restaurants with 2019 gross receipts of $500,000 or less. Also, for the first 21 days that the program is open, the Small Business Administration (SBA) is required to prioritize applications from businesses owned by women, veterans and those in disad-

vantaged communities.

The ARP also expanded the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) by providing an additional $7.25 billion in funding for PPP loans. The plan also provides $15 billion for new targeted Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) grants; $10 billion will provide full $10,000 grants to any prior EIDL applicant located in a low-income community and with losses of at least 30 percent, the other $5 billion will go towards providing supplemental grants of $5,000 to severely impacted businesses with ten employees or less and losses of at least 50 percent.

Last week, Sen. Menendez outlined the $10.2 billion in direct, flexible assistance to every state, county and municipality he secured in the ARP. Hudson County will receive a combined $424.6 million in state and local relief, including $130.4 million to the country government and $294.2 million split among its 12 municipalities. Hoboken will be allocated $27.2 million. The flexible funding can used to

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pay COVID-related expenses, cover lost revenues, avoid layoffs of essential workers, and provide additional assistance to residents and small businesses.

Sen. Menendez and Mayor Bhalla held a press conference outside the Madison Bar & Grill in a heated, outdoor eating space which owner Dave Carney spent thousands to construct on Washington Street to help offset indoor dining restrictions.

“Like many other restaurants in Hoboken and New Jersey, we’ve been hit hard by the pandemic. This funding could not come at a better time, and will help us as we survive until we get back to full capacity,” said Dave Carney. “We’ll utilize this grant funding to pay rent, staff, and help make up for lost revenue as we overcome the pandemic for good. Thank you to Senator Menendez for championing this funding in the Senate, and to Mayor Bhalla for advocating for our restaurants and helping keep our community safe.”

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Commissioners Gary Quinn, Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy, local elected officials and police chiefs to discuss their concerns over the new state marijuana laws.

During the recent press conference held at a police substation on the borough’s boardwalk, those assembled spoke about why the new laws were detrimental and would severely impact shore communities and families.

Chief Michigan said, “The law inexplicably bans police officers from notifying parents the first time their children are found to be using or in possession of marijuana or alcohol. Overreaching even further, the law criminalizes the good-faith actions of police officers who, smelling marijuana, try to investigate the underage use or possession by a child.

“While those in New Jersey voted to legalize cannabis for adults, Trenton has taken the extraordinary leap to pass a law that goes far beyond the voter mandate to include de-facto legalization of marijuana and alcohol for children,” he said.

Chief Michigan noted that as “public backlash against this unprecedented legislative threat to children grows, Trenton now is signaling that there will be a ‘clean-up’ bill that will allow officers to provide notification to parents when their children are caught using or possessing marijuana or alcohol. This clean-up language as proposed does nothing to correct this fatally flawed legislation.

Officers would continue to face potential for serious criminal deprivation of civil rights charges for the common-sense act of simply investigating underage use or possession of alcohol or marijuana by minors.”

Sen. Singer said, “let no one tell you from the senate or the assembly or the governor that they didn’t understand what was in this bill. They were all briefed on it. This is a disgusting piece of legislation. The voters did not vote that we should have 12-yearolds drinking beer, smoking marijuana and nothing can be done about it. In this piece of legislation anyone under 21 is considered a minor. That means college students, people who are 18, 19 and 20 years old are considered a minor and you cannot search them.”

“Think about that - they hide a case a beer in a cooler and you can’t search them and they can’t even give you permission to search it. If the police do anything, they can be charged with a third-degree crime.

That can mean jail or a major fine,” the senator added.

Commissioner Quinn pledged the county’s support in efforts opposing what has been approved by Trenton. “This is something that caught us off guard when we saw the bill had passed. We were absolutely astonished on the county level to see that something of this magnitude had gone through Trenton and to receive the support it received.”

“It not only ties the hands of our police officers. It also pulls the rights of every mother and father away from them for children under the age of 21. This is just opening up the door for the opportunity for these kids to go down a path that we don’t -

as parents - want to see happen. The Board of Commissioners is 100% opposed to this bill,” Quinn added.

Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Paul Kanitra had some strong words about “this ill-conceived piece of legislation.” He said his police department’s job has gotten more difficult in recent years. “Trenton has increasingly made it that only the most bad actors have any repercussion for their criminal activity. Just the other day someone was arrested for breaking into homes here in Point Pleasant Beach, was fought off by a nanny and still had to be released onto the streets that night. This is insanity.”

Among the police chiefs present were those from Lacey, Toms River, Little Egg Harbor, Brick and Jackson townships.

Jackson Police Chief Matthew Kunz told Jersey Shore Online.com that he presented a sample resolution to the Jackson Council opposing the bill.

“It metaphorically handcuffs us from doing our job and it prevents parents from knowing what their children are doing. Beyond that the removal of qualified immunity in law enforcement. If you are acting in good faith, you think some kids are up to no good, drinking and smoking pot, and you want to investigate, they also want to remove your legal protection in a good faith investigation and allows you to be sued for just approaching them to investigate,” Chief Kunz said.

Qualified immunity is a protection that judges and legislators have to protect from litigation. “Should you be sued now for taking a reasonable measure to do an investigation? They want to take away qualified immunity which is a reasonable protection that exists for judges and legislators and there is no reason it shouldn’t continue for law enforcement. Law enforcement officers will still be accountable. There is no reason to remove this other protection from them,” Kunz added.

Chief DiBella said Lacey was strongly opposed to the legislation. He told Jersey Shore Online.com that removing the ability to inform parents about their children’s use of alcohol or marijuana “goes against everything that we believe in. As a chief of police, I was against the legalized use of recreational marijuana but the voters voted for it and here we are. As you can see certain things come with that.”

“Removing qualified immunity and making a police investigation a third-degree charge is not what voters voted for. These are things that need to be corrected,” Chief DiBella said.

Lacey Mayor Peter Curatolo and Seaside Park Mayor John Peterson were among the municipal leaders present during the day supporting opposition to the legislation.

Curatolo told Jersey Shore Online.com after the rally that the legislation “hamstrings the police and essentially makes them become powerless on this issue and not let them have an enforcement arm.”

He added that it prevents police from intervening “in a young person’s life in a positive first interaction. You are taking away an opportunity to make a positive effect on society. If you want gangs vote yes to legalized marijuana. We’ve seen it in California and Colorado.”

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The accident occurred at 10 p.m. and multiple police units of the township were dispatched to the scene.

Derrick Demers, 30, was reported to have been traveling at a high rate of speed when he struck the rear of a Jeep that was stopped in the eastbound lane of Route 37 at a red traffic light. Demers then continued through the intersection and across the westbound lanes striking the base of the traffic light pole.

A passenger in Demers’ vehicle was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune for injuries sustained in the accident. Demers himself suffered only minor injuries. Two of the four occupants in the Jeep were transported to Jersey Shore Medical Center, and two were transported to Community Medical Center in Toms River.

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Around The Jersey Shore Cops: 2 Homes Used To Deal Heroin

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Two people were arrested and more than 2,000 wax folds of heroin were found in their homes, police said.

The arrests came on March 18 after an investigation by several local agencies. Drug paraphernalia and about $3,400 in cash were found after search warrants were executed.

Edward Parkhill, 32, of Whiting, was charged out of Manchester with Possession of Heroin with the Intent to Distribute in a Quantity Less than OneHalf Ounce; Possession of Heroin; Possession of Adderall Without a Valid Prescription; and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Additionally, Parkhill was charged out of Toms River with Possession of Heroin with Intent to Distribute in a Quantity Greater than One-Half Ounce, and Possession of Heroin.

Sandra Arias, 32, of Toms River, was charged out of Toms River with Possession of Heroin with

Intent to Distribute in a Quantity Greater than OneHalf Ounce, and Possession of Heroin.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer commended the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Asset Forfeiture Unit, Manchester Township Police Department Narcotics Enforcement Unit, Manchester Township Police Department Detective Bureau, Manchester Township Police Department K-9 Unit, Toms River Township Police Department Special Enforcement Unit, Toms River Township Police Department Patrol Division, Barnegat Township Police Department Crime Reduction Unit, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation leading to the arrests of Parkhill and Arias.

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By Bob Vosseller LAKEWOOD – An Ocean County ice cream maker faces fines in the amount of $237,000 after two workers lost fingers in same machine.

Federal officials have reported that employees of Lakewood based Fieldbrook Foods Corporation suffered amputation injuries twice in two years while working on the same machine.

Fieldbrook Foods, which employs around 200 people, violated safety standards for preventing accidental machine startup, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

The OSHA reported that a maintenance mechanic lost two fingers while repairing the machine in September 2020 and a sanitation worker lost one finger and fractured another when his fingers got caught as he tried fix the same jammed machine in 2018.

According a statement by the OSHA, “the company willfully failed to shut down and isolate energy to the machine during repair work.” OSHA has proposed $237,176 in penalties.

OSHA Area Director Paula Dixon-Roderick said “Fieldbrook Foods knew that machines must be completely disabled before workers perform service and maintenance.

Instead of addressing the cited amputation hazards which led to two serious injuries, the company continues to expose its workers to dangerous machinery.”

The agency said Fieldbrook Foods has 15 business days from receipt of its citations and penalties to comply or request a hearing to contest the findings.

Fieldbrook Foods is a subsidiary of Wells Enterprises Inc. The firm produces frozen desserts under the brands Blue Bunny, Blue Ribbon, Original Bomb Pop and others.

Wells Enterprises which is the largest privately held, family-owned ice cream manufacturer in the United States, has not responded to news media requests for comment left on the company’s voicemail in Dunkirk, New York.

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DEP Commissioner Catherine McCabe said, “Each of us can have a significant impact on the environment and the quality of life in New Jersey by simply by recycling every day. Recycling helps keep our communities clean, generates revenue and jobs, and lessens the amount of trash going to landfills.”

Tanara Hall and Sandra Blain-Snow, environmental professionals at the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management, will present such topics as Why recycle?

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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is initiating a system that will allow for quicker, more efficient customer service than ever before.

Lending items are being adapted to Radio Frequency Identification (RFID).

Toms River Headquarters Branch will begin the RFID project on March 17. This project will continue throughout the system.

During RFID tagging, some sections of the library may be unavailable for browsing. Materials in these sections are still available upon request.

Keep up with the latest Library news and events at theoceancountylibrary.org.

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How The Health Dept. Prepared For A Long Pandemic

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – With the COVID-19 pandemic starting a year ago, The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) reflects on how they prepared to help with their emergency response plans (ERP) not knowing the pandemic would last this long.

“The OCHD watched closely how the pandemic was evolving overseas and its spread across the country and how those public health agencies were dealing with the outbreak,” explained Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer.

The OCHD states how the action plan they rolled out during the pandemic included: dedicating special task force teams to provide guidance and support for school nurses and administrators and the 54 longterm care facilities in the county.

The OCHD was one of the first counties in the State to start a Contact Tracing/ Disease Investigation Institute to train the more than 60 contact tracers counted on throughout the pandemic. The contact tracing program has now reached thousands of people working day and night to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus and will continue well into 2021.

The emergency preparedness unit, nursing department and communicable disease staff were all critical parts of the ERP, as they implement specific clinics to handle the emerging needs of the community.

The OCHD held 32 flu vaccine clinics at different sites throughout Ocean County for the general public while also accommodating the homebound, homeless and individuals with particular needs. The OCHD administered more than 1,100 doses to residents between October and December of 2020.

A COVID-19 drive thru and indoor testing site at Ocean County Community College has been going strong for more than 50 weeks now, holding more than 165 clinics resulting in close to 30,000 residents being tested.

When the COVID-19 vaccine was approved last December, the OCHD responded with its first vaccination clinic right before the New Year at the RWJ Barnabas Health Arena at Toms River High School North. The OCHD then opened a second site shortly after at Southern Regional Middle School in Manahawkin.

The OCHD has administered more than 63,000 first and second doses of the vaccine within 12 weeks at 82 clinics. In the future, OCHD plans on expanding its COVID-19 vaccination clinic services with a third site at Manchester Elementary School. Additional clinic sites are also being set up throughout the county to accommodate more senior communities and

special needs populations as well as the remainder of vaccine eligible individuals.

The OCHD created a COVID-19 Information Hotline and email address for calls from residents and clinicians with COVID-19 questions and seeking guidance. From March 15, 2020 through March 10 2021, the hotline has logged more than 54,820 calls while receiving 10,446 emails.

The COVID-19 dashboard on the OCHD website has had 1.2 million visitors and 1.3 million page views since March 8, 2020.

The OCHD made a free mobile phone app and its public infor mation /r isk communications team reached residents through the mass media by issuing 388 daily media advisories and 90 press releases and more than 1,100 Facebook and 812 Twitter posts during the pandemic.

The two Ocean County Animal Facilities were also impacted from the pandemic, but it didn’t stop residents from adopting 964 cats and dogs throughout the year.

“That’s only a slight decrease from the amount of adoptions from the prior year - which was anticipated due to the significant decrease in impounds. We really didn’t know what to expect, but many people told us they wanted to use all the time spent at home to adopt while they had the opportunity to train and bond with a new four-legged member of the family,” Brian Lippai, OCHD Public Information Officer said.

“As much as we may train and prepare for these events, there will always be times when you’ll have to tweak or deviate from the best laid plans,” Regenye said. “We have to be f lexible and evolve just as the virus itself and the medical research behind it. You’re always pleased when something works according to the way it was originally laid out, but you learn to adapt very quickly and the OCHD will continue to do so as we navigate the latest chapter of the pandemic.

“We certainly hit the ground running and haven’t slowed down since day one of the pandemic. I’ve been extremely pleased with our dedicated staff; appreciate all the community partnerships we’ve had prior to the pandemic and the new relationships we cultivated over the year. But, most importantly, I’m very appreciative of the cooperation and support we’ve received from our residents despite the many challenges they’ve had to face on a daily basis,” he said.

For more information, visit ochd.org or the OCHD Facebook page. The OCHD COVID-19 Information Hotline can be reached at 732-380-5079 (local) and 833-544-0288 (toll free).

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Neuropathic Itch. This type of itch is a difficult one to diagnose because there is no presentation of a rash or bump, or scaly skin or anything! It’s your word basically, and nothing to show for it. You can change your shampoo, soap, laundry detergent, bedding and clothing and the itch will stay with you.

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“These services are essential for the residents of New Jersey. The Board is very concerned about the level of performance by Altice,” Fiordaliso said. He added the input from the hearing would guide the Board in determining “the appropriate actions to take going forward.”

The complaints included frequent and lengthy service disruptions across all services, inconsistent connections, long telephone wait times, poor customer service and an inability to get a satisfactory response to these issues both before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Altice representatives Marilyn Davis, the senior director of government affairs at Altice USA, and Mike Alexander, senior vice president of the field operations team, were present for the hearing.

Davis said the company has 900,000 residential and business customers in New Jersey in more than 200 municipalities. “Altice is committed to ensuring that all our New Jersey customers receive reliable service. As a result of the pandemic and other events 2020 presented many unique and unprecedented challenges for Altice as it did for other companies and individuals across the nation.”

She said the company added to its investment in the state to meet its commitments. “We recognize that some of our customers experienced frustration with engaging with our customer care organization or due to network performance issues, broadband demand with the sudden shift to remote learning. We regret any frustrations resulting from our services.”

Davis promised to follow up on any customer service issues raised by those who spoke during the hearing who provide their information to the BPU. She also said that the company added personnel to address the numerous customer complaints that were received by phone and tools to interact with the company outside of the phone including online messaging. “These investments have yielded real results.”

Many municipal representatives and customers testified that the service problems they experienced pre-dated the start of the pandemic and despite their complaints to the company spotty service and other problems continued.

Jackson officials filed two complaints to the BPU last year. The first was filed in October and after hearing nothing back from Altice, a second complaint was filed in December. Both complaints called for action plus a partial refund to customers as they had not received the service they should have.

Attorney Gregory McGuckin, who represents Toms River and Jackson townships, said that Jackson has roughly 60,000 residents serviced

by Altice. “These service complaints pre-date Covid. This service is not only the result of the pandemic.”

McGuckin said Altice service in Jackson had worsened since 2016, “We will be filing with the board approximately 150 pages of complaints from residents regarding the service of Altice.

There must be a full investigation in this matter as to what Altice is doing or not doing in the communities they serve.

“We urge the commissioner and the board to require Altice to conduct an internal investigation to report on whether they are meeting their remedial obligation in accordance with the administrative code. Only they can provide that information. I would simply add Toms River Township has three service providers in our community. You’ll notice we’re not here for Verizon. We’re not here for Comcast. We’re here only for Altice and there is a reason for that,” McGuckin said.

The attorney added, “while Comcast and Ver-

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Jackson Council President Andrew Kern said, “within two weeks of asking our residents to voice their complaints for this hearing we received over 130 e-mails which will be submitted to the Board. For television, customers suffer the loss of signal or the screen becomes pixelated and customers need to reboot their cable boxes over and over. TV programs are only partially recording because the cable was out at that time.

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“For internet, residents suffer the complete loss of internet or Wi Fi, not connected to the internet and customers need to reboot both their router and modem throughout the day with a loss of internet at hours at a time. Internet speeds are not what they were advertised,” he said.

Howell Councilwoman Pamela Richmond commented, “Altice has approximately 15,000 customers in Howell Township. Starting before the COVID-19 pandemic our residents have raised substantial complaints about Altice’s internet and cable service as well as its customer service. These complaints have only worsened since the inception of the pandemic.

“The service got so bad and the complaints so numerous that in the fall of 2020 Howell created a forum for residents to submit their complaints about Altice online. The township has since received over 700 complaints,” Richmond said.

She added the complaints ranged from “long service blackouts and slowed internet speed, and customer service wait time. This poor level of service for our residents is unacceptable. It is also imperative that the residents of Howell and those across New Jersey have quality internet and cable service. Such services are essential especially in the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Attorney Jean Cipriani represented Seaside Heights and Seaside Park at the hearing. “Both boroughs join in on the comments that have been made including the fact that these service problems predate COVID and they have been an intensifying factor in many areas. It is not the reason for the service problems.”

She added, “the mayors of Seaside Heights and Seaside Park have both been advocates for their residents making many, many personal calls. Ms. Davis has been very responsive but the answers to the problems aren’t there and are not solved.”

Ciprianni said two problems that Seaside Heights has is security cameras that are located on all streets “that the police and residents rely on. Unfortunately, approximately a third of those cameras do not work on a reliable basis due to connectivity and service issues. That is a different aspect of the failure of technology due to the problems caused by Altice’s lack of commitment to service and to the infrastructure.”

She also noted that customers are receiving service charges that were supposed to be removed but never are removed from their bills.

“There is a breakdown at every level of service with this company. Like many towns, this is the only service in town for these services and as long as that remains the case the advantage will be taken.”

BPU Commissioner Mary Anna Holden said “a transcript that will be produced from this hearing will be made part of the record and all comments will be taken into consideration when deciding action in this matter.”

Anyone with an individual complaint of service was asked to log it at the board’s website bpu.nj/ gov and click on the ‘file a complaint’ tab. Questions about the hearing and its outcome can be e-mailed to board.secretary@BPU.nj.gov. The docket number CX21020139 should be included in the subject line of the e-mail.

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Grants Provided To Combat Food Insecurity

LAKEWOOD – Jewish Federation of Ocean County (JFOC) has announced grants for five organizations that combat food insecurity. JFOC has made food insecurity one of its funding priorities throughout the pandemic. This round of grants was timed to be dispersed prior to the holiday of Passover.

Locally, two grants were given to Fulfill the foodbank serving Monmouth and Ocean Counties and The Joel E. Perlmut ter Food Pant r y, which will be a store where clients can choose their food and part of Inspire-NJ’s new project in Manchester. The f unding to Fulfill helped with an increase in Passover needs providi ng protei ns, produce, and eggs that were delivered March 23. Providing these funds specifically for Passover also enables Fulfill to expend their other unrestricted funds to provide food to the broader community as well.

Overseas grants were given to The A mer ican Jewish Joint Dist r ibution Committee (JDC), who help some of

the poorest Jews arou nd the world; Leket, Israel’s national food bank; and Yad Ezra. Yad Ezra plans to deliver 50,000 pandemic food baskets during Passover.

The Corona Virus has increased food insecurity worldwide. Leket currently ser ves over 246,000 people in need each week.

Annabel Lindenbaum, board chair for JFOC commented, “In a year fraught with over whelming upheaval for so many, I am thrilled that, we as a Federation, are choosing to be part of the assistance to help families to combat food insecurity. As Jews, ‘welcoming the stranger in our midst’ is such an integral par t of our tradition. When we begin our Seder with ‘all who are hungry should come and eat’, we will know that the Ocean County Jewish Federation is not a silent bystander.”

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com m it ment to pa- Kirsh said. tients, coupled with Hearing loss, unfortunately, technology and value often goes untreated since it is have set Garden State Hearing not painful and often not a pri& Balance Center apart for ority for patients. But for the years, with recent investments 40 million people who suffer making the treatment of hear- from it, Dr. Kirsh explains, ing loss and similar conditions it is important that they seek more manageable than ever. diagnosis and t reatment to T he pr act ice, wh ich ha s improve their life and ensure offices in Toms River, Mana- good health. hawkin and Whiting, was the “Over the last few years, first in the United States to there have been a lot of studbe Audigy-Certified, a testa- ies that show a relationship ment to its adherence to the bet ween u nt reated hear ing industry’s best practices that loss and memory deficits such are required for certification. as dementia and Alzheimer’s, “Any business that is Au- which means you r suscepdigy-Certif ied, from a best t ibilit y to obt ai n i ng t hese practices standpoint, is in the memory issues increases as top t wo to a function of “We don’t over three percent t he hea r i ng in the counloss that you schedule or double try,” said Dr. h a v e ,” D r . book, so people are Isidore Kirsh said. generally seen on time.” Kirsh – commonly Wit h r a re –Dr. Kirsh known as Dr. exception, Izzy – foundthe only way er and director of the practice, to help preserve your hearing who holds a doctorate degree is th rough a hear ing aid – (Ph.D.) from the Union Insti- sometimes a stumbling block tute & University. for patients who are self-conThe Center performs testing scious about wearing one. But for patients with auditory pro- technological improvements cessing disorders and testing have led to the devices becomfor people who are suffering ing vir tually invisible, and from tinnitus – ringing in the more helpful than ever. ears – as well as hearing loss “They can be 100 percent and balance issues. invisible, they can have BlueDr. Kirsh’s practice includes tooth as well as Wi-Fi capastate-of-the art equipment to bilities,” Dr. Kirsh explained. evaluate hearing and balance “ You ca n st r e a m a sig n a l issues, which are often related through your iPhone or your to inner ear disorders. television, even movies and “Seventy percent of patients Broa dway shows, r ig ht t o wh o c o m pl a i n of b a l a n c e you r hea r i ng aid. Most of proble m s u s u a l ly h ave a n today’s hearing aids are very i n ner ear component,” Dr. inconspicuous, meaning the

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cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.”

Hearing aids also can have features such as GPS locator capability.

“The technology is improving significantly every year,” Dr. Kirsh said.

For patients, hearing aids can be financed interest free for 24 months, and Dr. Kirsh’s practice provides free battery replacements for life. Patients can also return a hearing aid during a 75 day trial period, during which time they return to Garden State Hearing &

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“We don’t over schedule or double book, so people are generally seen on time,” said Dr. Kirsh.

The practice has th r ived on accessibility for patients, investments in technology, and the easing of the financial aspect of treatment.

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In New Jersey, if you sustain an injury arising out of or in the course of your employment, you are entitled to certain benefits under the law. This is more specifically set forth in the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act. Primarily, should your injury require medical attention, the Workers’ Compensation carrier for your employer is to provide this to you. The insurance carrier pays for reasonable and necessary medical care until you reach a medical plateau. In turn, however, the insurance carrier does have the right to direct your medical care. In other words, the insurance carrier has the opportunity to choose the physicians with whom you treat, as well as the facilities where any treatment or therapy is administered.

In the event that your injury is such that you are medically unable to work for more than seven (7) days, the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act provides that the insurance company is to pay temporary disability benefits. This entitles you to seventy percent (70%) of your wages, up to the statutory maximum for the year in which you sustained the injury. These payments continue until the authorized physician permits you to return to work or until you reach a medical plateau, whichever is sooner.

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By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – There’s been a lot of talk about side effects after receiving the vaccine, and whether one vaccine is stronger than another.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released infor mation about what to expect when you get vaccinated.

The vaccines work by creating an antibody response without having to experience COVID-19, the CDC reported.

“COVID-19 mRNA vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) teach our cells how to make a protein that triggers an immune response. The COVID-19 viral vector vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) uses a

modified version of a different virus (the vector) to deliver important instructions to our cells. Neither affects or interacts with our DNA in any way, and none of the authorized and recommended COVID-19 vaccines contain the live virus that causes COVID-19,” the CDC said.

All three vaccines have proven to be highly effective at preventing the illness, they said. So, residents shouldn’t wait for a specific vaccine. Supplies are limited, so eligible people should get any vaccine they have access to.

For more information, visit cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines.html

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of mar 27 - apr 2

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): By now you may have realized that addressing problems as they occur can erase the worries that bog you down. In the week ahead, the good example that you set can filter down to loved ones who might imitate your efficiency.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Everything changes” could become your favorite motto as you learn to flow with the times and adapt to new concepts. Friends could encourage you to schedule more time for entertainment in the upcoming week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take pride in showing that you can be a responsible and reliable individual as this week goes by. You may find yourself locked into important routines that prevent you from hanging out with friends.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You might be torn in different directions when friends go against the status quo or become involved in new interests. Part of you wants to join them, but another part of you may be doubtful. Remain balanced this week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Stay on top of the tasks and obligations you’ve agreed to handle in the week ahead. A partner or loved one might be immersed in fulfilling their own responsibilities, which can make it challenging to find time to spend together.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There are plenty of fish in the sea, so if one friend isn’t available, another can fill in. As the week unfolds, you may find it is rewarding to be methodical about your tasks and abide by the rules.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): As this week goes by, you may often be reminded that being neat and organized can make your life easier. There likely will be time to rearrange your desk so that everything is where you can find it when needed.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You might be put in contact with someone who wishes to change the world, so enjoy seeing a different perspective. As the week unfolds, you may become more aware of the ways traditions enrich your family life.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): During the week ahead, you may face a gap in your knowledge that must be filled. The subject could be formidable and challenge you to commit to learning. You’ll likely succeed in mastering the subject if you persevere.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You might not be able to power through obstacles to reach your objectives in the upcoming week.

Exercise patience and self-discipline to help reach your goals. Your persistence and refusal to quit can eventually pay off.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The determination to attain your career aspirations might grow as this week unfolds. You may need some extra knowledge, a professional certification or additional experience to improve your resume.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Interacting with an array of people and forming new friendships in the week ahead might give you new perspective on your place in the world. And yet you’ll also see the things people have in common.

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