2022-02-12 - The Howell Times

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–Photo courtesy Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office (Above) Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey alongside local elected officials, city leaders, local law enforcement and community representatives launched the Safe Place program in Long Branch.

(Left) You may spot the “Safe Place” rainbow-colored decal in businesses and organization around the county, offering a safe location to report hate crimes.

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By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – “No matter who you are, you’re welcome here.” That’s the message the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office is sharing with their newly launched Safe Place program.

You may spot a rainbow-colored decal in public libraries, a fitness center, a synagogue and more, all advocating for the same initiative.

The Safe Place program offers individuals secure

locations to report bias incidents and/or hate crimes.

On February 4, the program was officially launched in Long Branch with Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey alongside local elected officials, city leaders, law enforcement and community representatives.

“These destinations serve very different purposes, are run by very different people, and serve very different (Businesses - See Page 2)

Affordable Housing Proposal Pushed Back

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – After being the main topic of two special meetings of the Planning Board, the “Views at Monmouth Manor” affordable housing plan will be up for public comment on February 17.

The 319-unit residential development is proposed by FP Howell, LLC, and the Estate of William Whalen by Gina Bettencourt, John Berkoben and Ruth Bennett, as owners. They are seeking preliminary and final major subdivision approval and site

plan approval for the Views at Monmouth Manor on a 102-acre tract at Fort Plains and Sunnyside roads in Howell.

The proposed 319 residential units would consist of 72 homes sold at market rates, 155 townhomes sold at market rates and 92 condominiums/apartments to be designated as affordable housing.

Over several months, the board held public hearings on the Views at Monmouth Manor which subsequently led to the special meeting on January 31.

Attorney Kenneth Pape, who represented the applicant, called on planner Stuart Challoner to continue the presentation.

Challoner explained how they’ve made changes to the application regarding improvements on Fort Plains Road.

“The applicant extended an additional 5 feet for road width improvements along Fort Plains Road. The landscaping was updated, additional buffer trees were planted around the perimeter. We added additional (Housing - See Page 2)

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – The Howell Township Council have made the decision to abandon the idea of a salary raise after tabling an ordinance that proposed a 60% increase.

At the February 1 meeting, four members of the governing body voted to table the ordinance, leaving them at their current salary range.

The ordinance was f i rst int roduced on Januar y 18. At that meeting, Republican Deputy Mayor Pamela Richmond, Republican Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell and Repub-

lican Councilwoman Suzanne Brennan voted “yes” on a motion to introduce the ordinance. Democratic Mayor Theresa Berger and Democratic Councilman John Bonevich voted “no” against the salary raise.

The ordinance states that the council members’ pay range would cha nge f rom $0 to $7,50 0 a n nu ally to $7,500 to $12,000 annually, retroactive to January 1. In addition, the change includes a 2% raise in salary annually for council (Salary - See Page 3)

Governor To Lift Mask Mandate For Schools

By Bob Vosseller TRENTON – After months of debates between officials, parents, school administrators and Boards of Education, Governor Phil Murphy declared that he will lift his executive order on March 7 and let school districts make their own rules about wearing masks.

The governor has been under fire by Republican lawmakers, accusing him of overreach. Litigation and parent opposition in school districts like his own home town of Middletown in Monmouth County, and in Ocean County districts such as Jackson and Lacey, have called for the governor to surrender that control over to the school districts allowing for their Board of Education to determine if the mask mandates will be left in place or become optional.

In Lacey Township last month, two meetings were canceled minutes into their start when members of their audience including one member of their Board, refused to wear masks. One (Mask - See Page 3)

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Continued From Page 1 members or clientele – but they’re united by a steadfast commitment toward inclusivity and acceptance,” Linskey said. “We couldn’t be more enthusiastic about their joint pledge to make Long Branch a place where absolutely everyone can feel safe and welcomed.”

Sites that will be the first to showcase the Safe Place decals includes: the Long Branch

Free Public Library on Broadway, the Elberon Branch Library on Lincoln Avenue, the Gold’s Gym branch in Pier Village, Mix Lounge & Food Bar on Brighton Avenue, Chabad of the Shore on North Ocean Avenue and Jersey Auto Spa on Joline Avenue.

“The Department of Public Safety and our Community are excited and committed to the Safe Place initiative,” Long Branch Public Safety Director Domingos A. Saldido said. “The Long Branch Police Division

is committed and proud to be part of Safe Place initiative in our city.”

“It is a priority for us to have a safe community,” Mayor John Pallone said. “Everyone should always feel like they have a safe place to turn, and we fully support this community effort to look after each other and to report bias incidents and crimes.

Public safety will always be number one for our residents.”

“I am grateful to the businesses and or-

ganizations that have agreed to show their commitment to inclusivity and acceptance by taking part in the Safe Place program,” State Senator Vin Gopal, D-Monmouth, a resident of Long Branch, said. “Just by participating and hanging the Safe Place sticker in their windows, they are making a strong statement that they stand united with their neighbors and customers against hate crimes and bias incidents. We create a better society for everyone when we publicly stand up for each other and protect one another.”

The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and various pieces of federal legislation define individuals of federally protected classes as those of - but not limited to – a race, color, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and ethnicity.

The goal of the Safe Place program is for these people to spot the decal in a location’s window and know that they’re provided a safe environment to request assistance if they believe they have been the target of a bias incident or hate crime.

So, can we expect any businesses in Howell Township to join in on the Safe Place initiative? Even though Long Branch is the first town in Monmouth County to participate, other towns such as Asbury Park and Red Bank are currently piloting the program.

Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Spokesperson Mark Spivey said the Prosecutor’s Office decided to launch the program in a limited number of municipalities, allowing them to carefully gauge the effectiveness of the rollout before expanding it further.

“We are now in receipt of numerous inquiries expressing interest from both municipalities and organizations across Monmouth County, and we anticipate expanding the program fully countywide in the very near future,” Spivey said.

If your business, social organization, religious center or school is interested in participating in MCPO Safe Place, contact the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office at SafePlace@ mcponj.org or your local police department.

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Continued From Page 1 buffer trees between the rear of the residential and the condo buildings that are backing up to Fort Plains Road,” Challoner said.

According to the applicant, about 202 trees are predicted to be removed during the construction of the development. However, they plan on planting a total of 599 new trees with 249 trees to be street trees. This does not include the foundation plantings for the condominiums.

“This plan is not impressive in my opinion.

It looks anorexic in the landscaping. I know you want to go for the number, but the buffer plantings are not impressive in my opinion; like it is really unimpressive. I don’t even know what to say about it,” Planning Board member Jennifer Beahm said.

Ron Cucchiaro, the board’s attorney, said he would not recommend granting final site plan approval due to the testimony and reports.

Since no decision was made, the application will be carried to the February 17 meeting where the public will be able to comment on the project.

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Continued From Page 1 members once they hit the $12,000 threshold. Currently, each member of the council is already at the maximum rate of $7,500.

According to the ordinance, newly elected or appointed members of the council will be compensated the same amount as all other members.

During the February 1 council meeting, a public hearing and possible vote to adopt the ordinance was scheduled however it was eventually tabled. Berger, Richmond, O’Donnell and Brennan were present at the meeting.

Bonevich was absent.

The ordinance has been a major topic discussed between the council. O’Donnell said she believed that the ordinance was “really politicized, to an unbelievable extent.”

“I would like to say that when this first started, I thought of this as a forward-thinking policy, putting a salary guide in place for the future, which again would be something forward-thinking,” O’Donnell said. “However, we could not even get this first reading (of the ordinance) unified by a vote and that is sad because … what it means is I think it turned very political.”

O’Donnell added how she’s concerned that Bonevich has an “issue with serving two masters.”

“Unfortunately, and I don’t know if this is a factor, but I know the mayor has a very good living with $500,000. John Bonevich is also receiving money from the mayor’s company.

So I don’t know if that factors into their ‘no’ vote of the salary ordinance. I would hope not.”

“I don’t know if Councilman Bonevich has an

The Howell Times, February 12, 2022, Page 3 issue with serving two masters, but he certainly does seem to vote along the same lines as the mayor,” O’Donnell added.

“With that entailed, I would suggest to this council that we forgo having a second reading until such time as this can be looked in the light it should be looked at, and that is a forward-thinking policy, a salary guide based on all of the right things and not a political football,” O’Donnell said.

Berger retaliated saying “I don’t have to apologize because I am a successful businesswoman. I don’t have to, there is no reason for that. My salary has nothing to do with what I do as a mayor.”

Although not present, Bonevich said at the previous meeting how he believes the council members should be focusing on other matters in the town rather than a salary raise.

O’Donnell made a motion to remove the salary ordinance from the meeting agenda. Berger, O’Donnell, Richmond and Brennan voted to table the ordinance.

Although there was no public hearing on the matter, residents still made comments on the salary ordinance during the public comment portion of the meeting.

Many residents voiced their concerns with O’Donnell’s remarks regarding Berger’s salary outside of the governing body and said her comment on Bonevich “serving two masters” was derogatory.

O’Donnell responded saying, “My concern when I spoke about withdrawing the (salary ordinance) is that this is causing so much discourse in this town that I don’t feel it is in the best interest of the town and that’s really why I want to pull it” from the agenda.

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Continued From Page 1 meeting cancelation led to a rescheduling to a Zoom session while a second live meeting’s cancelation caused the creation of a hybrid session a few days later when the same Board member, Salvatore Armato and a large portion of the audience did not put on their COVID-19 masks.

Jackson Township has been no stranger to the controversy and many parents have expressed their view that students wearing masks was ineffective in combatting the virus and was creating undue stress on their children. Jackson and Lacey are among the school districts whose board members said they would prefer local control to determine policy and preferred a choice to make masking optional.

The governor said during a news conference that the decision was based on positive metrics showing COVID-19 cases on the decline and hospitalizations from the pandemic at very low levels.

The “big news of the day” as the governor put it was a welcome announcement by many parents, students, public officials and school district leaders.

“The state wide school mask mandate will be lifted in 30 days. Additionally, we will lift the state wide mandate in all child care settings. We are announcing this for plenty of notice to determine how this will affect them. Masking continues to be an important tool in preventing the spreading of COVID. It should be used in many circumstances,” the governor said.

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He said the State Board of Health would be updating its guidelines for school districts as to whether and when masks should be worn. He commended educators, administrators and support staff for complying with the mandate. The unmasking would take place on March 7 but still allows for school districts to determine their own masking policies. This includes any private school provider.

Murphy spoke out against anyone who might demean or bully those who chose to continue masking and promoted the idea of vaccination to fight against COVID. “This is a huge step back to normalcy for our kids,” the governor said. “We aren’t going to manage COVID to zero. We have to live with COVID as we move from the pandemic to the endemic phase of this virus. The number has dropped off significantly in the last month,” the governor said in regards to school districts and their staff and student populations.

“We didn’t want to pull back too early,” the governor said, noting that this was done to prevent having to close schools if a rise occurred. “In every case across the board we (New Jersey) have not had to reimplement any major requirements.

“We know that remote learning is an inadequate substitute for learning,” Murphy said. The governor added one area he was disappointed in was, “booster penetration.”

He noted those receiving boosters were “sadly much lower than it should be. The 49% of the un-boosted is the one area where we need more progress.”

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POLICE BLOTTER Double Homicide Suspects Arrested

By Chris Lundy NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP – Two men have been arrested and charged in a January 19 double homicide.

Gabriel Braithwaite, 19, of Keansburg and Jerod Dearin, 22, of the Cliffwood Beach section of Aberdeen are both charged with two counts of first-degree Murder and single counts of first-degree Conspiracy to Commit Murder, two related second-degree weapons offenses, and third-degree Hindering Apprehension, police said.

The charges stem from an investigation into the shooting deaths of Samore Edwards, 18, of Plainfield, and Isaiah Williams, 19, of New Brunswick. Police said the victims were found shot in a car on the 1300 block of Washington Avenue in Neptune Township. Edwards was dead at

the scene and Williams was pronounced at the hospital.

“This was a brazen and brutal crime, and the swiftness with which it was investigated and these defendants apprehended is a testament to the quality of no small amount of stellar collaborative work,” Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey said.

The suspects face a possible sentence of life in prison.

Anyone with any information about this matter is still being urged to contact Prosecutor’s Office Detective Christopher Guy toll-free at 1-800-533-7443 or Neptune Township Police Department Detective Darell Harris at 732-988-8000, Ext. 408.

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

Two Plead Guilty In Asbury Shooting

By Chris Lundy ASBURY PARK – Two men pleaded guilty in a shooting that left their victim in critical condition.

The victim, who was not named by police, was fired upon at the Asbury Park Village housing complex on Atkins Avenue on June 2, 2020. He was brought to a hospital and recovered, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey said.

Malik J. Carey, 21, and Zyier M. Small, 20, both of Neptune Township, each pleaded guilty to charges of first-degree Attempted Murder and second-degree Possession of a

Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose.

Their sentencing is scheduled for April 1.

They face 10 years in state prison. Due to the No Early Release Act, they must serve at least 85% of this before being eligible for parole.

The case was a joint effort between the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, the Asbury Park Police Department’s Detective Bureau (as well as their Street Crimes and Patrol units), the Neptune Township Police Department, and the Monmouth County Sheriff ’s Office.

Local Navy SEAL Candidate Dies After “Hell Week” Training

By Alyssa Riccardi MANALAPAN – Officials are investigating the death of 24-year-old Kyle Mullen from Manalapan, a Navy SEAL candidate who passed away on Friday just hours after training.

According to a statement from the U.S. Navy announcing his death, Mullen had just completed what is known as “Hell Week,” which is vigorous training that pushes a sailor’s physical and mental limits in order to become SEALs. Mullen passed away after the 120-hour week, while another SEAL candidate has been hospitalized but is said to be in stable condition.

Officials confirmed that candidates receive medical screenings throughout the course

of the week. However, the cause of Mullen’s death is unknown and currently under investigation. He now becomes the fourth to pass away in SEAL selection since 2001.

Before becoming a Navy SEAL candidate, Mullen played football at Monmouth University.

“We are all saddened by the unfortunate passing of Kyle Mullen,” Monmouth University head coach Kevin Callahan said on Facebook. “As a member of our 2019 championship team, he will be remembered not just as an excellent player, but also as an excellent person and a great teammate.

He was highly motivated on the field, but his maturity, intelligence, and concern for his fellow teammates is what stands out about Kyle.”

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Talk Less, Listen More, And Be Educated At Board Of Education Meetings The film “1776” is said to be a classic. It focuses on our early history as a developing nation and it includes a particular scene which is noteworthy in contemporary America. Here’s the scene in a nutshell: Lewis Morris: [as John Hancock is about to swat a fly] Mr. Secretary, New York abstains, courteously.

[Hancock raises his fly swatter at Morris, then draws back] John Hancock: Mr. Morris, [pause, then shouts] John Hancock: WHAT IN HELL GOES ON IN NEW YORK? Lewis Morris: I’m sorry Mr. President, but the simple fact is that our legislature has never sent us explicit instructions on anything!

John Hancock: NEVER? [slams fly swatter onto his desk] John Hancock: That’s impossible!

Lewis Morris: Mr. President, have you ever been present at a meeting of the New York legislature?

[Hancock shakes his head “No”] Lewis Morris: They speak very fast and very loud, and nobody listens to anybody else, with the result that nothing ever gets done. [turns to the Congress as he returns to his seat] Lewis Morris: I beg the Congress’s pardon.

John Hancock: [grimly] My sympathies,

Mr. Morris.

In many ways, that last part by Lewis Morris could describe what has been occurring at some Board of Education meetings lately. I’ve been covering BOE meetings for about four decades now. They were usually quiet and involve the planning of curriculum, facilities, programs and development of budgets and sprinkle in the occasional awards to teachers and students.

Yes, occasionally a Board member would raise their voice about a policy issue or a parent would bring up concerns about an action taken by a teacher or administrator. It wasn’t always quiet but it was usually cordial.

In recent years they’ve become much more complicated, especially with deep budget cuts and oh that darn global pandemic that has impacted us all. Mask wearing in schools has become a battleground issue in several school districts in Ocean County and beyond. Parents understandably have strong feelings about the policy currently mandated through executive orders now extended by Governor Phil Murphy.

School districts are following the mandate because as administrators and Board members have said, they must do so or face repercussions from the state most likely in the form of a further reduction in state aid. Parents want school districts to be more vocal against the mandates and to join forces with lawmakers who are opposing the governor’s use (or misuse) of power.

This debate has spilled over to halt some live Board meetings with even Board members refusing to wear masks - resulting in a cancelation and rescheduling of meetings to a virtual format in the last month.

Curt words by parents sporting sweatshirts with political slogans directed at Board members and administrators are also becoming more common place. One superintendent was accused of following along the path simply to “pick up a check” in reference to the state’s ESSER funding that provides for funds to cover the cost of COVID-19 pandemic impacts.

It goes without saying that the idea of mandatory vaccinations for students, and policies governing masking are all hot button issues that should be fleshed out. This is hard to do with a once-a-month BOE meeting, given the rapid-fire changes in the pandemic and the state guidelines and polices coming out of the CDC. Administrators can’t keep up with the pace and parents have many legitimate concerns.

Those frustrations are boiling over to create a very different atmosphere at Board meetings and that is impairing the work the Boards do.

This is another aspect of the pandemic, and it is a powerful one.

As one newly minted BOE member said recently, we need to start listening more to each other and arguing less. That is a paraphrased statement but it is pretty much on the mark of what the member said and it is sound advice.

BOE meetings are becoming theatrical showcases of the frustration and fear parents have and while they do need to express themselves, there seems to be little change occurring as the power to make that change is in Trenton.

Causing the cancellation of meetings and making BOE meetings battlegrounds where residents literally sit on two sides of the room divided up by those wearing and not wearing masks is probably not the best route to take as it just postpones the work needed to be done.

There needs to be some middle ground with this. A hybrid meeting made up of those who wear masks to be at a live session while others who do not want to wear them watch and participate from home, might be the answer.

Perhaps giving the authority to the school districts to decide might be another.

For now, we await a time when a mask mandate will be lifted, where we can go back to some normalcy and where the business at hand is planning the school’s budget, developing curriculum, figuring out where to find more bus drivers and settling the latest teacher contracts all while coping with reductions in state aid.

I don’t envy parents, teachers, administrators or board members. Most of all, I feel bad for the students who are being caught in the crossfire of all of this.

Bob Vosseller Assistant News Editor

Letters To The Editor Republican Heroes At the anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, it is time we recognized the true heroes of the Republican Party. They are not the dopey louts who rampaged through our nation’s capital and the moral cowards who still cover for them. They are not the ranting demagogues exploiting the emotions of the resentful. They were the

unsung people not seeking attention, but doing their jobs: from poll workers to police officers. They were Republican state legislators and governors who did not bend to pressure to overturn the elections in their state.

They were Republican judges who did not allow mere allegations unsupported by credible evidence to deny votes that happened. They were a Vice President who stayed loyal to the Consti-

tution and the rule of law above any man. They were Republican congressional representatives and senators who did not fear to try and hold their own president accountable, and dared to stand on their conscience instead of follow the majority in their party. They did not win. But they showed more bravery than the majority in their party who did.

It is Republicans like those who could save the soul of

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the party from being lost to a band of fascists, if they find the nerve to do so. My father was a lifelong Republican who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the sacrifices that generation made to defeat fascism, I’m glad he was not alive to see his party dishonored by America’s Mussolini.

James Tweed Ocean City

Health Care And Bread Lines It’s amazing what we get used to, isn’t it? We have the worst health care, where we just go along with the fact that we have to pay out of pocket for cancer treatment, but if there’s a shortage of bread or chicken at the grocery store then we revolt?

Yes, I’m mad at gas prices, too, but where’s your rage

about health care companies lining their pockets on our suffering? At Jeff Bezos making billions while putting small businesses run by your neighbors out of business?

I guess you only get mad if you are mildly inconvenienced.

Thomas Kerrick Toms River

Not Term Limits No, not term limits but WEALTH LIMITS should be imposed on politicians.

Once they reach a certain level, it is time to step down.

The Pelosis and McConnells represent only themselves.

Stop drinking that Democratic Kool-Aid and speak out against all their radical agendas which they are demanding, not on merit, but on their perceived notion of resistance from Republicans. Where is the vigorous

debate about their demand to takeover the right of States to make voting laws?

Make no mistake, they are determined and emboldened by the success of two women (the late Betty Freidan and her partner) who were activists in the 70s, and fundamentally changed the culture for each and every woman to be included in the job world, even mothers of newborns, who get back to work with a meager 2-month maternity leave. And the takeaway today is that mothers/wives have no choice and must work because costs, of goods and services, are based on the 2-income household. Progress? No way!

Make the power of your vote, your voice and also your purse work strategically. If not, Democracy will cease!

Marie Pellicano Manchester

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Commissioner Arnone Shares His Story Of Heart Disease To Inspire Healthier Living Happy February! I hope everyone is doing well! Despite the Groundhog’s prediction, we are only a few weeks away from the start of spring and warmer weather.

I’d like to focus on one topic in particular for this week’s letter and that is Heart Health Month. As you may know, February is American Heart Health Month.

This is a time when all of us can focus on our cardiovascular health. Every year, more than 600,000 Americans die from heart disease. As the number one cause of deaths for most groups, heart disease affects all ages, genders, and ethnicities.

I don’t normally speak about personal issues, but in this case, I am making an exception. I have personally experienced heart disease first-hand and its ramifica-

tions over the last few months. Back in September, I was diagnosed with a heart valve issue and told that I would need to have it repaired. The months following were filled with many doctor appointments, tests, and ultimately open-heart surgery to repair the valve.

I am sharing my experience today because even though I am someone who tries to live a healthy lifestyle, I still became a victim of heart disease. What I have learned is that heart disease does not discriminate and can happen to anyone at any point in their life. If I took anything away from my experience, it is to make sure you have regular checkups with your doctor and don’t wait for an issue to become more severe to take actions. I am fortunate to have recovered

very quickly and be able to be back to my normal daily routine, however that is not always the case when you don’t take immediate action.

There are many lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your risk for heart disease such as managing your cholesterol and blood pressure. It is also very important to educate yourself on heart disease by learning about the risk factors, the ways you can prevent them, and the lifestyle choices that can help you stay healthy. If you’re worried you might be at risk for heart disease, ask your doctor to perform a simple cholesterol test to let you know if you’re at risk and should make any adjustments to your diet. American Heart Health Month is very important for us to bring aware-

ness to because it reminds us - and those around us - to take care of our hearts and promotes education about heart health.

Speaking of recognizing Heart Health Month, last Friday Monmouth County participated in National Wear Red Day, to raise and spread awareness in hopes to help eradicate heart disease and stroke in millions of women all over the nation.

Our staff was encouraged to wear red to participate in raising awareness. Additionally, this week my fellow Commissioners and I, along with our staff will be taking our “Red Photo” outside the Hall of Records.

There is no better time than now to start making heart-healthy habits!

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

Smith: Point Pleasant Canal To Get $3.2 Million From Infrastructure Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) said the Point Pleasant Canal will receive $3.2 million in federal funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to help repair portions of the bulkhead that have suffered significant damage over the years.

“This is great news for Point Pleasant and all mariners who rely on this critical piece of our coastal infrastructure,” said

Rep. Smith. “The steel bulkhead along the canal is showing its age, and this work will help shore up the properties on each side of the waterway to ensure safe passage by water between Monmouth and Ocean counties.”

“Once again Congressman Smith has made sure that our area is not overlooked,” said Point Pleasant Mayor Bob Sabosik.

“Not only has he managed to secure

much-needed beach replenishment funding for the surrounding communities with beach front, he also has managed to secure $3.2 million dollars for Point Pleasant Borough for much-needed bulkhead repairs along the Point Pleasant Canal.”

“Throughout the years, he has stayed in constant contact with local mayors including myself and does not only listen, but helps us get the resources we need to make our communities at the Jersey Shore better,” Sabosik said of Smith.

First opened to navigation in 1926, the Point Pleasant Canal is a roughly 2-milelong, man-made channel that connects the

Barnegat Bay and the Manasquan River.

The federal dollars to repair the canal come after Smith’s efforts earlier this month helped secure $30.2 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - for much-needed beach replenishment for Jersey shore towns in the Fourth Congressional District.

Passed with bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate, the infrastructure law provides funding to repair and rebuild dangerous roads, bridges, rail lines, tunnels and lead-contaminated water pipes in addition to other eligible critical projects.

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─Photo courtesy Howell Police HOWELL – On January 28, Howell Police officers paid their respects for New York City Police Officer Jason Rivera. Officer Rivera was murdered while serving his community.

“While we may wear different uniforms, we are all the same. We all feel the pain and sadness. Rest In Peace Sir.,” Howell Township Police said.

Howell High School’s “Young Frankenstein”

HOWELL – The Freehold Regional Education Association invites you to a night at the theater feature Howell High School’s Drama production of “Young Frankenstein.”

All 55+ community members are welcome to view a complimentary performance of this dynamic musical followed by dinner

and dessert courtesy of FREA. The show will take place on February 24. The show starts at 2:45 p.m. followed immediately by dinner. Howell High School is located at 405 Squankum Yellowbrook Road, Farmingdale. Please RSVP via email to dcummings@frhsd.com by February 17.

Coming In 2022: Les Miserables School Edition HOWELL – The Howell PAL Theater Company will be holding auditions for their Late Spring and early Summer Show on May 4, 5 & 6.

Show dates for the production: Les Miserables School Edition, are July 9

& 10 at the Strand Theater in Lakewood.

For ages 12 to 18 only. One cast! Audition registration begins March 1. For more information or to register, visit HowellPALTeaterCO.com.

Adopt A Hydrant Program HOWELL – The Howell Township Fire Bureau is asking residents to “Adopt A Hydrant” and keep it clear during snow events.

Help keep a 3-foot area around the hydrant for quick access by the Fire Department.

Families can officially “Adopt A Hydrant”

by visiting the Howell Township Website under “Adopt A Hydrant” Program and receive an official adoption certificate!

Visit: twp.howell.nj.us/FormCenter/Howell-Township-Community-Forms-3/Adopta-Hydrant-Form-62?fbclid.

2022 Spring Flag Football Registration

HOWELL – Howell Township Pop Warner 2022 Spring Flag Football registration is now open. Register by visiting howell-lions.org.

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Howell Public Schools Hiring Substitute Teachers

HOWELL – Interested in working for Howell Township Public Schools? Have you considered supporting student learning as a Substitute Teacher? It’s easier and pays more than ever. Visit tinyurl.com/ HowellSubs to apply.

Must be 20 years old or over Must have 30 credits and currently enrolled in an accredited college/university OR At least 60 credits from an accredited college/university

Vaccine Booster Clinic

HOW ELL – H ave you h a d you r COVID-19 vaccine? Do you need a second dose? Has your doctor recommended a 3rd dose (for the moderately-severely immunocompromised)? Ready for your booster dose?

The Howell Senior Center, located at 251 Preventorium Road, will be hosting a Vaccine Booster Clinic on February 23 and March 23 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Make sure to bring your original vaccine card, wear your mask, and fi ll out the

health department form. Transportation may be available. You must call the Howell Senior Center at 732-938-4500 ext. 2550 to inquire if transportation will be available.

Clinic is for ages 5 years old and up. No appointment is necessary. There is no charge for the vaccine or administration. Pfizer, Moderna and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccines will be available.

Sponsored by: Howell Township Senior Center and Monmouth County Health Department.

2022 Spring Lacrosse Program

HOWELL – Registration is now open for Howell PAL’s Spring Lacrosse Program.

Open to girls 1st to 8th grade; and open to boys K to 8th grade. Pricing varies by grade.

Register by March 1.

For more information and to register, go to the Howell Police Athletics League website howellpal.org.

Online Pet Licensing Available HOWELL – The Howell Township Clerk’s Office, Public Service Division, is pleased to announce that residents are now able to license their dogs and cats online. This will apply to both new registrations and renewals. Details and instructions will be provided on the Howell Township website.

21st Annual Crystal Gala FARMINGDALE – Join the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation for their 21st Annual Crystal Gala on February 26 from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Eagle Oaks Country Club, Farmingdale.

Enjoy a casino, silent and gift auction, dancing, open bar and fabulous food. Tick-

ets are $150 each.

There are many sponsorship opportunities available. For more information, contact Rose Contreras at 732-282-2324 or rcontreras@emmanualcancer.org. Proceeds benefit kids with cancer.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Teacher receives 2022 Emerging PDS Leader Award

FREEHOLD – Dr. Angello Villarreal, a Spanish teacher at Freehold Township High School, was recently named the recipient of the 2022 Emerging PDS Leader Award (Professional Development School Leader).

This national award is given by the National Association of Professional Development Schools and is based on Dr. Villarreal’s partnership work with and on behalf of Monmouth University, where he is an adjunct professor. Dr. Villarreal received his award at the 2022 NAPDS Annual Conference on February 10 in Chicago.

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Free Document Shredding Schedule Released

By Chris Lundy MONMOUTH COUNTY – A series of free document shredding days will be available through the spring and early summer.

“The County is proud to provide our residents with multiple opportunities to eliminate unnecessary paperwork and documents through the Monmouth County Reclamation Center and our local partners. This free event not only helps residents declutter their homes, but also can protect their personal information from identity theft,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Monmouth County Department of Public Works and Engineering. “The types of personal documents that should be shredded include bank statements, medical records, legal documents, utility bills, and anything with a signature. On behalf of the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, I would like to thank our partners for assisting us in offering this important service to our residents.”

All shredding events will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the following locations: • Saturday, March 26 – Hazlet Department of Public Works, 39 Leocadia Court • Saturday, April 9 – Manasquan, 4th Ave. Parking Lot, Corner of Main Street & 4th • Saturday, April 30 – Avon, 301 Main Street, rear of building • Saturday, May 21 – Eatontown Municipal Lot off Throckmorton Avenue • Saturday, June 4 – Upper Freehold Municipal

Building, 314 Route 539 Cream Ridge • Saturday, June 18 – Howell, Memorial/ Adelphia School, 485 Adelphia Road • Saturday, July 9 – Matawan-Aberdeen Train Station, Parking Lot 1 • Saturday, Aug. 6 – Freehold Borough, Park Avenue School, 280 Park Avenue • Saturday, Aug. 20 – Aberdeen Municipal Building, 1 Aberdeen Square • Saturday, Sept. 10 – Union Beach Recycling Center, 1400 Florence Avenue • Saturday, Sept. 24 – Marlboro Municipal Complex, 1979 Township Drive • Saturday, Oct. 1 – Colts Neck, Town Hall Parking Lot, 124 Cedar Drive • Saturday, Oct. 8 – Freehold Township Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Plaza • Saturday, Oct. 22 – Sea Bright, Borough Hall Parking Lot, 1099 Ocean Avenue • Saturday, Nov. 5 – Allenhurst Beach Club, End of Corlies Avenue near Ocean Avenue • Saturday, Nov. 12 – Middletown High School North, 63 Tindall Drive You must be a county resident. You can bring up to 100 pounds, the equivalent to four office paper boxes or four large sized trash bags.

All papers will be shredded on location in the mobile truck and the event will end once the mobile truck is full or its scheduled end time.

Large binder clips must be removed from documents; staples and paper clips can remain.

For more information, go to visitmonmouth. com.

16th Annual Valentine Plunge For ALS

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The Monmouth County 911 Communications Center is the largest shared service in Monmouth County. It answers calls for

48 municipalities, and provides dispatch services for 26 police departments, 83 fire companies and 40 first aid squads.

The highly trained Public Safety Telecommunicators do an exceptional job serving Monmouth County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and deserve much credit for their work in helping to ensure the public safety and health of residents in Monmouth County.

Coffee Talks For Home Gardeners

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Monmouth County presents their “Coffee Talks for Home Gardeners” free webinar series.

They will present one topic every Saturday morning in February starting promptly at 9:30 a.m. The webinars are scheduled for two hours, but they typically last 60 to 90 minutes. They are using WebEx as their webinar platform. Visit the links below to register for each webinar topic you want to attend: February 12 – Elevate Your Gardening: Raise Your Beds! Register here: tinyurl.com/ RaisedBedsCoffeeTalk.

February 19 – Native Grasses for New Jersey Landscapes. Register here: tinyurl. com/NativeGrassCoffeeTalk.

February 26 – Natural Born Killers, Body Snatchers, and the Crawling Dead: A Mind-Blowing Look at Beneficial Insects. Register here: tinyurl.com/Beneficial

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To obtain the handouts when you register: click on a registration link shown above, and look for Event material below the event Description. Click on the View Info button to display the handout file name. Then, click on the file name and save it to your computer. Don’t forget to click the Register link to complete the registration process.

The handouts will be emailed to you early in the morning of each event, so if you don’t download the handouts when you register, not to worry.

If you have a question about the webinars, send email to mgmcsymposium@gmail. com.

The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Monmouth County thank you for your support and interest in learning more about gardening. Hope you can join them for one or more of these coffee talks!

MCSPCA To Host Valentine’s Day Brunch

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County SPCA will be hosting their Valentine’s Day Brunch on February 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Channel Club, 2 Channel Dr., Monmouth Beach. Tickets are $95 per person.

Three ways to get lucky! 50/50 Raffle: tickets sold in advance and day of brunch.

$20 per ticket. Winner need not be present.

In-person Chance Auction: chance auction raffle tickets sold day of brunch only. Online Silent Auction: open to all for online bidding starting February 7.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit classy.org/event/valentines-day-brunch/e380183.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Boating Safety Class Schedule

POINT PLEASANT – U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Manasquan Inlet is proud to announce their boating safety class schedule for 2022.

The “Boat America” classes will be held on the following Saturdays: February 26, March 26, April 23, May 14, June 11, July 9 and September 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Thompson Park in Lincroft.

Those interested in registering should call Monmouth County Parks System at 732-842-4000. The cost of the 8-hour course and New Jersey State Police test is $75.

“We are excited to announce our 2022 boating safety classes and teach boaters the importance of recreational boating safety,” said Flotilla Commander Anna M. Ackaway. “Students will learn a variety of skills including an introduction to boating, laws and regulations, safety equipment needed, safe operation and navigation, how to handle a boating emergency, trailering and watersports safety. Thank you to our fantastic partners at the Monmouth County Parks System for hosting us for another year.”

“Recreational boating safety is our number one priority in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and we love helping boaters be as safe as possible on the water,” said Flotilla Staff Officer of Public Education John Scordato. “According to the latest data from the U.S. Coast Guard, 77% of deaths occurred on boats where the operator did not receive boating safety instruction. Compared to 2019, the number of accidents increased 26.3 percent, the number of deaths increased 25.1 percent, and the number of injuries increased 24.7 percent. With

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more boaters on the water, taking your boating safety course is a clear-cut way to be safer on the water.”

“Boat America” classes are required by the State of NJ to operate a personal watercraft and any other power vessel. Flotilla 16-07 will be holding multiple “Boat America” classes throughout Monmouth and Ocean County and information is posted on their website and Facebook.

Please contact us for more information at 732-592-9167 or uscgaux1607@gmail. com.

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By Christopher R. Shea Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates You have a right to a safe and healthful workplace. If you have suffered an injury on the job, make sure you know what kind of benefits you might receive under workers’ compensation coverage.

In some instances, an aggressive compensation carrier may deny an injured worker’s legitimate workers’ compensation claims. An insurer can claim you have not been injured, or that the injury you have suffered is not serious enough to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. If this is the case, you may stand to lose critical benefits.

Most important among these critical benefits is the right to medical treatment.

Medical benefits are mandated by the New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Act, and require the employer to furnish the injured worker with medical, surgical, and other treatment as are necessary “to cure and relieve the worker of the effects of the injury and to restore the functions of the injured member or organ” if possible. Moreover, in those instances where the employer has refused or neglected to provide medical treatment in accordance with the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act, the employer will be held responsible for the cost of treatment; even if the employee receives treatment prior

to the carrier’s authorization.

Further, it is important to note another critical benefit of the Workers Compensation Act. This benefit protects employees from collections law suits when the employee obtains medical treatment that has been wrongfully or negligently withheld by an employer. This benefit, was upheld by the New Jersey Appellate Court in Kinley Physical Therapy Services, Inc. v. Kramer, and unequivocally states that a medical service provider is prohibited from filing an action against the employee until a determination has been made by the Division of Workers’ Compensation.

The Court reasoned that a medical provider is normally not permitted to pursue collection actions in court until it resolves all administrative remedies, thus, the employee must be shielded from all actions by the medical provider until the Court determines whether or not the employer is responsible for the cost of medical care.

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Seed Swap Day Rescheduled

MIDDLETOWN – Due to inclement weather conditions, the Monmouth County Park System rescheduled its National Seed Swap Day offering, originally scheduled on January 29.

It will now be held on February 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Tatum Park

Red Hill Activity Center, Red Hill Road, Middletown.

This event invites local gardeners to swap their vegetable, annual, perennial and native seeds for something new. Details are available online at MonmouthCountyParks.com or by calling 732-872-2670.

Call For Entries: Creative Arts Festival

LINCROFT – Calling all artists and fi ne crafters! The Monmouth County Park System is seeking entries into its Creative Arts Festival. This juried art show and sale is open to artists of every medium. Those interested in entering are invited to submit images for consideration. The application fee is $15 per person. Rules and entry form are available at MonmouthCountyParks. com. Accepted artists will have a 10’x10’ booth space for a fee of $50. The entry deadline is March 7.

The Creative Arts Festival will be held from

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 7 at Thompson Park, Lincroft. The festival will feature fine art and craft vendors, live music, creative activities and food vendors. Thompson Park is home to the Park System’s Creative Arts Center, which hosts a variety of fine arts and craft classes throughout the year including ceramics, pottery, jewelry and painting.

To learn more about the Creative Arts Festival, please call 732-842-4000, ext.

3343. For more information about the Park System, visit MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732-842-4000.

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

7 Ways To Treat Sudden Low Blood Pressure

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

When I was a practicing pharmacist at a large retail chain, I’d get this type of phone call a lot: What do I do, my husband took his blood pressure pill and now he feels faint! Is that normal?

Probably every pharmacist has received a similar call after dispensing any one of the popular anti-hypertensives like losartan, lisinopril, nifedipine, atenolol, and others.

The answer given depended on the severity of the situation of course, and we were always mindful of having the patient’s doctor informed and notified. A person often experiences low blood pressure because they have high blood pressure and they’re supported on blood pressure pills to bring it down. But the problem is that it can go down too fast, and too much! Hence, a hypotensive crisis can occur.

Kidney dysfunction, heart disease, sleep apnea as well as thyroid disease are other causes for a hypotensive crisis. Vitamin B12 deficiency is known to cause pernicious anemia and it’s quite common. This is an overlooked but common cause of chronic low blood pressure.

The symptoms are the sensation of dizziness or feeling faint and lightheaded.

There could also be nausea, weakness and inability to focus or concentrate. Vision can be impacted. If it’s serious of course call 911, and get help. Smelling salts aren’t a bad idea while you’re waiting for help.

For simple, occasional bouts of sudden low blood pressure, I could recommend

the following: 1. Lie down and put a thick pillow under your legs so your head gets more blood flow. The reason you feel faint is because the blood left your head, so this positional change should be done first.

2. Munch on something very salty like potato chips, or drink salt water if you can sit up. It’s made as 1/2 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and stir it well.

3. Generally speaking drink more water.

The more fluid you drink the more pressure there is inside your blood vessels and that’s the goal.

4. Put on compression stockings are great if you have those. You should buy a pair of compression hose if you are on a blood pressure drug because you never know when you’ll experience this problem.

5. Fludrocortisone is a prescription medication that raises blood pressure. It works by controlling the sodium and the fluid balance in your body.

6. Do not get up fast! Even if you have been on a medication for years, and you feel confident of its effects, still I caution to never get up fast.

7. Licorice teabags can be used because that will elevate blood pressure too. If someone is around to help you steep this while you lay down with your legs up, it would be ideal!

These teabags are sold everywhere. They are used most often for liver disease, and more recently for respiratory infections.

If you’d like to receive a more comprehensive version of this article with more tips, please sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com.

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–Photo courtesy Monmouth County Monmouth County officials (left to right: Commissioner Ross F. Licitra, County Acting Prosecutor Lori Linskey, County Surrogate Maureen Raisch, Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, County Administrator Teri O’Connor, Commissioner Nick DiRocco, County Clerk Christine G. Hanlon and County Sheriff Shaun Golden) congratulate Monmouth County Administrator Teri O’Connor for being sworn-in as the 81st President of the New Jersey Association of Counties.

FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners would like to congratulate County Administrator Teri O’Connor for being sworn in as the 81st President of the New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC).

O’Connor is the first non-elected official elected to the position.

“The success of Monmouth County is due in large part to Teri O’Connor, and that is why this is such an honor for me, and the entire Board of Monmouth Count y Com missioners, to share in this day as she is sworn-in as the first county administrator and non-elected off icial to ser ve as the President of NJAC,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “Congratulations Teri! We are confident that you will do an incredible job as the 81st President of NJAC.” “Today I stand here as the first county administrator to serve as president of this outstanding organization, but I stand on behalf of all county administrators in recognition of the work that we do and the importance of that work,” said Monmouth County Administrator Teri O’Connor, 81st President of the New Jersey Association of Counties.

“There are 21 of us and we are a close group of professionals who rely on one another to fully discuss issues that are facing our counties. The recognition of this work by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners and all elected cou nt y off icials in New Jersey is greatly appreciated. Today,

statewide, you are acknowledging the impact of our work and we are grateful.”

“We are so proud of Teri as she begins her term as the president of NJAC and we k now that she is going to bring the same dedication and energy to the position that she does every day as the Mon mout h Cou nt y Ad m i n ist rator,” said Commissioner Nick DiRocco, who serves as the Alternate member of the NJAC Board of Directors and formerly served as the Legislative Director for NJAC. “I look forward to working with Teri and the entire NJAC Board of Directors through the coming year.”

“I look forward to working with Teri O’Con nor as P resident of NJAC i n advocating for in novative programs and initiatives that empower county governments across the state to deliver critical services in an efficient and effective manner,” said John Donnadio, Executive Director of NJAC. NJAC is committed to advocating for legislation, regulations, and policy directives that empower county governments to operate more effectively and efficiently. As a non-partisan organization that represents the only true regional form of government in the State with a unif ied and proactive voice, NJAC is committed to advancing innovative programs and initiatives that enhance the level of service provided and save valuable taxpayer dollars.

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Student Mental Health Impacted By Pandemic

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – State and national trends are showing that student mental health issues are on the rise since the public health crisis has affected their social and emotional well-being.

“Discipline has increased steadily due to lack of consistent, in-person socialization as a result of the pandemic,” said superintendent Dr. Thomas Farrell during a recent Board of Education meeting. “Many issues that have traditionally been in earlier years have now migrated up to later years.”

That’s true, said Director of Planning, Research and Evaluation Susan McNamara in a recent phone interview.

If a child was in sixth grade in March 2020, most of their seventh grade year

LAKEHURST –Would you like to see with your own eyes where the Hindenburg burned and then crashed? Would you like to see “Hangar One” where the Hindenburg was kept when waiting for return trips to Germany?

Would you like to see the beauty of the “Cathedral Chapel of the Air” with wonderful stained glass windows, beautiful

was in a hybrid format before coming back to school full-time for eighth grade, so they missed the socialization piece for a whole year, she said.

(During the 2020-2021 school year, during the hybrid mode, half the students came in one day and half the students came in the next day).

“That’s also true of a fifth-grader or a fourth-grader - they all had a year where their educational journey was dysfunctional, to some extent,” she said. “We tried to keep a hybrid model going here, where they were coming in two days a week, in person - we felt that contact with their teachers was really, really important.”

Students did not return to a full classroom again until September of 2021.

“That’s a big difference for kids - just acclimating themselves back to a regular school day, acclimating themselves back to the regular rigor of a classroom and the socialization with the different personalities in the classroom,” McNamara said.

“It would be expected, all of us, coming out of the pandemic - we had shifted our work schedules, and then were shifted back into full-time,” she said.

“I think everybody had an adjustment period, including our kids, and with that comes the need to re-establish routines, re-establish norms for functioning in a school with larger numbers of students, and it’s why the focus for the district has been on social, emotional and academic learning,” McNamara said. “It’s not just all about the academics. That’s what Dr.

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Would you like to see the Ready Room with all five Branches of the Military, POW/MIA Room?

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Farrell was referring to.”

There has been an adjustment period for students of all ages who were home for a period of time and were brought back to a structured classroom, she said. “‘How I behaved at home may not be how I should be behaving in school,’” McNamara said. “‘I can’t just get up and use the bathroom anytime I want. I can’t just go and get a drink of water. I can’t use my cell phone and say what I want to say.’ So it’s that re-adjustment to the socialization of how you behave in a school system, and the kids are getting there.”

The district has to focus on the challenges that students are facing, Dr. Farrell said, and McNamara said that after this year, the administration expects that students would be fully back on track.

wish to go on the tour as you are entering the Navy Lakehurst Air Base.

There is a Gift Shop for Hindenburg and military items for sale in the Hindenburg Room. Hats, shirts, coffee mugs and patches are available through cash only sales.

The Navy Lakehurst Historical Society is looking for a few volunteers to aid in the operation of the Hindenburg Tour.

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–Photo by Lisa ONeill That blizzard from a few weeks ago was a problem for many but it did give us some magnificent photos. There’s no prettier place than Ocean County Park in Lakewood during a snowstorm. Here’s a photo of the former horse stables from the John D. Rockefeller Estate.

“Blue Wave Bar” Opens This Season At BlueClaws Ballpark

By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – Jersey Shore BlueClaws announced the newest addition coming to the ballpark: Blue Wave Bar, a brand-new bar/restaurant on the ballpark’s second level.

The grand opening of the Blue Wave Bar will be April 8, part of Opening Night at the Jersey Shore. The bar will open with the ballpark gates and remain open for 60 minutes following the final out of the game. In addition, Happy Hour will be before every game plus in-game food and drink specials.

“Over the last several years, we have worked hard to bring the look and feel of the Jersey Shore to the ballpark. We started by adding mini golf and boardwalk games to the park in 2018. Last year, we debuted the Sand Bar, a fun outdoor food and drink space with live music. Now, we’re excited to open a new bar and restaurant, the Blue Wave Bar, inside on the second level,” BlueClaws Team President Joe Ricciutti said.

At the Blue Wave Bar, fans can order a “Clam Boat,” clam strips served on a split-topped buttered roll, a “Fried Seafood Platter” and crab fries tossed in Old Bay seasoning and smothered in a cheese sauce.

“While previously, this space was only open to Suite-holders and season ticket holders, we felt that with this new renovation it was important to make this an area that everyone in the park can enjoy,” Ricciutti said.

While grabbing some food or drinks, fans will recognize their town, beach or favorite spot to catch a Jersey Shore sunset, featured among the many photos on display throughout the bar.

–Photo courtesy BlueClaws “We want fans to be a part of creating this new space, so we are asking fans to send us their best photos of the Jersey Shore. This could be their favorite beach, a sunset photo they are particularly proud of, waves rolling on to the beach, a great shot of the bay, or an iconic Jersey Shore landmark.”

Those with high-resolution photos of Jersey Shore beach scenes and other landmarks can email pictures to bluewavebar@ blueclaws.com. All photos selected for display will include a small plaque noting the photographer and location.

“We have always considered the BlueClaws to be a part of the Jersey Shore and through these photos, we will continue with the help of the community, to bring the best of the Jersey Shore to the ballpark.”

The Blue Wave Bar will also be available to rent for special events, corporate outings, meetings and parties apart from BlueClaws games themselves.

“This is a completely different space than we have anywhere else in the ballpark and it gives us the opportunity to host unique events year-round,” Ricciutti said.

The BlueClaws are set to open the 2022 season on April 8. The 21st Opening Night in club history will kick off the second season the team plays as the Jersey Shore BlueClaws.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of FEB 12 - FEB 18

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Sidestep a misunderstanding by waiting for another day to discuss an issue with a loved one. Any impulsiveness could cause consequences, so it’s best to count to ten before taking action or voicing an opinion in the week to come.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Moderation should be your mantra. You would be wise to avoid taking on additional debts in the week ahead. A sparkling and enthusiastic outlook can attract others and may result in a wealth of social invitations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your business ideas could be naive or overly idealistic in the week ahead. You are likely willing to investigate proposals and joint enterprises but might not understand the most important details. Wait to begin significant projects.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): A loved one or partner could have some powerful ideas. Follow someone else’s lead as the week goes by and you should be able to achieve your goals. Wait until you are armed with more data before you discuss a family or career issue.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may feel restless and ready to try something new as this week progresses. You could be primed to meet interesting people and escape from a limiting relationship or situation. Use your soft heart to deal with the hard heads.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Exercise restraint, it’s fine to multi-task in the week to come but do not impulsively spend more money than you should. Be sure that short-term solutions are not creating long-term problems.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): You might find you are walking a narrow balance beam that makes missteps more likely than usual.

Wait until later in the week when there is less chance for a misunderstanding to discuss the future of a close relationship.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You might be inspired to make sweeping changes as the week unfolds. An enthusiastic partner could encourage you. At the same time, you may be aware of family responsibilities that require more of your energy.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): True freedom can come when you realize you have nothing to prove. You may tackle your job with creativity but still may feel most comfortable close to home with your family or tribe in the upcoming week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Dreams are the first step to manifestation, and some of your inspiring and creative ideas could grow into something worth pursuing. Wait until later in the week to begin new projects or to take definitive action.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Even if you feel slightly under the weather, your attitude can shift enough for life to shine brightly. Take the lessons gained from recent experiences seriously as the week unfolds. Focus on changes within your family.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Take steps to protect yourself from making errors that impact your financial security. Be conscious of impulse purchases as this week flies by. Investigate apps or other ways to stay more efficient and organized.

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