June 2021 P.O

Vol. 48, No. 6 / JUNE 2021 P.O. Box 70 • Millstone, N.J. 08510 A MONTHLY PERIODICAL SERVING CLEARBROOK

Guidelines Established for Use Comments from of Community Amenities the CCA Board 2021 TENNIS/ Sanitizing: · Return your cue sticks and By Sandy Katz, President comment on the situation. PICKLEBALL · Hand sanitizer will be pro- disks to the Ambassador Any Dolly Parton fans out We have many contracts vided for your use. when play is complete. GUIDELINES there? Been thinking about and other obligations which · The porter will wipe down Peripherals: The following guidelines one of her songs recently. have to be met on a the top of the nets and · Benches and equipment are for all residents of Clear- You probably remember it - monthly basis. I’ve men- gate handles before and will be sanitized before and brook. The guidelines are Here You Come Again. I’m tioned these before, but, for after each session. after sessions. being put into place due to not a big Dolly fan but the those who have missed it, · At the end of your session, · No assembling in the court the Covid-19 pandemic and song resonates with me. Here We Go Again! utilize the sanitizer for your area other than those who for the health and safety of Change one word in the Taylor Mgt., Rezcom - hands. are currently playing. all residents. Failure to com- title and you get - Here they porter and maintenance, A- Violation of the rules: · Players for the next ses- ply with these guidelines will come again. Yes, “they” are 1 Transportation (our shop- · First violation results in a sion, must wait outside the result in privileges being re- starting again. Lots of talk ping bus), Golf Course Mgt. two-week suspension from court area, practice social voked. again. “If we can’t use the services, Pest control, Pool using all community ameni- distancing and masks are Availability: Clubhouse, why are we still Mgt., Marion Security, ties. recommended. TENNIS Daily 8am-12pm paying a full amount for our Waste Mgt., computer Sanitizing: PICKLEBALL · Second violation results in HOA fees every month?” maintenance, Comcast-wi-fi Hand sanitizer will be pro- Daily 8am-12pm suspension from using all · There are a few other ver- and Ch 26, St Peter’s - 24 Number of Occupants: community amenities for vided for your use. sions about amenities, too. hour nursing, legal, workout the remainder of the year. The Ambassador will wipe I’m sure you all realize we room equipment mainte- · All residents will be permit- · now have quite a fluid ted to use amenities, all equipment before and nance, insurance, HVAC situation. It’s about another guests are not permitted to 2021 SHUFFLE- after each session. maintenance, pond mainte- two weeks from when I’m nance, landscaping and use amenities at this time. BOARD GUIDELINES · At the end of your session, writing this until you read snow removal, and we do · Doubles may be played on The following guidelines utilize the sanitizer for your the article, but I do want to (Continued on page 2) each court. are for all residents of Clear- hands. Violation of the rules: · No one permitted on the brook. The guidelines are · First violation results in two court except those playing being put into place due to Clearbrook Bocce Team Wins Again! the match. the Covid-19 pandemic and -week suspension from using all community ameni- · You must comply with the for the health and safety of ties. Governor’s directive and all residents. Failure to com- Second violation results in be socially distanced, fa- ply with these guidelines will · cial coverings are recom- result in privileges being re- suspension from using all mended. voked. community amenities for Registration required: Availability: the remainder of the year.

· Residents MUST use the Monday-Friday 9am-12pm reservation system to ob- · There will be two (2) one 2021 POOL tain a session on the hour and twenty-minute GUIDELINES courts. sessions for play with 15 The following guidelines Equipment: minutes between sessions are for all residents of Clear- · Players must bring their for participants to enter brook. The guidelines are own equipment. and exit the court area. being put into place due to · Bring your own hand sani- Number of Occupants: the Covid-19 pandemic and tizer, however, sanitizer will · Four players per court per for the health and safety of be available at the courts. session. all residents. Failure to com- · Water is permitted, no · All residents will be permit- ply with these guidelines will other food or drink will be ted to use amenities, result in privileges being re- permitted. guests are not permitted to voked. · Each player should use use amenities at this time. Please adhere to all signs their own equipment. All · No one permitted on the posted on ground and playing balls should be court except those playing around the pool area. six marked with initials or the match. feet social distancing must numbers. · You must comply with the be always adhered to in · DO NOT handle your op- Governor’s directive and and out of the pool area. Congratulations to the winning Clearbrook Bocce team ponent’s equipment. be socially distanced, facial Availability: · When returning balls to coverings are recom- The pool is open 11am- The Clearbrook Bocce team once again won the Mayor’s your opponent, use your mended. 7pm. All reservations per Trophy Tournament at Thompson Park. The Mayor’s Trophy racket/paddle or kick the Registration required: session are as follows: Cup will remain in Clearbrook for one year. ball back to your opponent. · Residents MUST use the Session #1 11am-1pm The game started out with the opposition forging ahead by Peripherals: reservation system to ob- Session #2 1:30pm-3:30pm a 7-0 lead. Then the Clearbrook team came back and closed · Benches and storage tain a session to play shuf- Session #3 4pm-7pm out the game winning 11-9. chests have been removed fleboard. You must exit the pool The next game also started out in the favor of the opposi- from inside the courts. Equipment: area at or before the end tion by a 6-0 lead. · No assembling in the court · Players will be assigned time of your session. Again, Clearbrook did not give up but played hard to win the area other than those who one cue stick per person Reservations: game by an 11-10 score. The third and fourth games be- are actively playing. and a set of disks per · All residents MUST use the longed to Clearbrook from the beginning to the end, resulting · Players waiting for their court. reservation system to ob- in victories. session to begin must · DO NOT handle your op- tain a session at the pool. The Clearbrook teams were led by Mike Dellavalle, who wait outside the courts, ponent’s cue stick. · All reserved spaces will be was the liaison and arranged the schedules and teams. practice social distancing · Water is permitted, no indicated on the pool deck Team 1 Captain was Mike Dellavalle with members: Fran and masks are recom- other food or drink will be and will have one chair and Marra, Mike Kircher, and Nick Borgia. mended. permitted. one lounge for each reser- Team 2 Captain was Maryann Moytzoyrellhs, with mem- (Continued on page 2) bers: Charlie Comaianni, Steve Szafrann, and Lee Wargo. JUNE 2021 — PAGE 2 The Clearbrook Courier

Guidelines Established for Use General Manager’s Report By Michelle Williams, CMCA, AMS of Community Amenities Hello, (Continued from page 1) be worn while in pool. Sanitizing: vation. · Furniture will be stationed · The Ambassador will sani- Summertime is around the corner! · The pool will be open throughout the pool deck tize pool ladders, railings Tuesday, Wednesday, Fri- and cannot be moved or on pool, outer ledge Congratulations to all the newly-elected Section Board offi- day, Saturday and Sunday; reserved by anyone other around the pool and all cers and directors! We hope you have a rewarding year closed Mondays, and than the Ambassador. pool furniture after each ahead. Thursdays. · There will be an emer- session. · There is a maximum of one gency care area, easily · Bathrooms will be sanitized The CCA Board election is just around the corner. Be sure reservation per resident identified, for the emer- throughout the day. to submit the Call for Candidates form, which has been per day. gency care of those who · Sanitizing stations will be mailed to all owners, if you would like to be on the ballot or · Residents may reserve two become ill while on site. available for use through- nominate someone to be on the ballot. (2) sessions per weekdays Lifeguard: out the pool area. and one (1) session per · Keep six feet of social dis- Equipment: We are very excited to begin the opening of amenities and weekend. tancing from Lifeguard · No pool equipment includ- see all of you in person once again. Stay tuned to the Clear- · Reservations must be can- and Lifeguard chairs. ing noodles are permitted brook web site and channel 26 for updated information. celled if you cannot make Ambassador in the pool or pool area. The current plan is to open outdoor sport courts and the your session. Responsibilities: Bathrooms: Cultural Center pool on June 8 and the Clubhouse pool on · The first infraction of a no · Check residents into the · Foot coverings must be July 6. The process will be making reservations for available show/no cancellation will pool area and verify resi- worn to enter bathrooms. times through an American pool app which is downloadable result in a verbal warning. dent ID. · Occupancy in restrooms on your phone, IPad, desktop and many other electronic de- The second infraction of a · Confirm reservations. No and shower areas should vices. There will be an informational zoom on how to no show/no cancellation one will be allowed access be limited to a capacity that download and use the app on June 1 at 10 a.m., keep an eye will result in a two-week to the pool area without permits six feet of social out for further information and the zoom number. suspension of privileges to making a reservation. distancing between users. community amenities. The · Record residents that have · Designate personnel, The amended by-laws have been mailed to all unit owners. third infraction a no show/ reservations but do not where possible, to oversee We need your support in passing the by-laws so we are up to no cancellation will result in show for their session. the activity. date with regulatory changes. You can submit your ballot via suspension of privileges to · Take temperatures of · Remainder of the Cultural email to [email protected] or drop it in the black community amenities for those entering the pool Center is closed. mailbox at the back of the Clubhouse near the shuffleboard the remainder of the year. area. · Outdoor shower is open. court. · Reservations can be made · Notify when session is Violation of the rules: As a reminder, walking or riding bicycles on the golf course two weeks in advance. nearing the end. · First violation results in two- paths is strictly prohibited. Anyone not golfing should not be Resident ID’s: · Assist with orderly influx week suspension from us- on the golf course at any time. This prohibition is for your · No one is allowed into and dismissal of residents ing all community ameni- safety. Flying golf balls have a lot of power and can cause pool area without their entering and exiting the ties. serious injury. Please adhere to this restriction for your safety. Clearbrook Resident ID pool area. · Second violation results in

card. · Monitor social distancing suspension from using all I want to remind all residents of an important spring and Entering Pool Area: among residents and community amenities for summertime landscaping procedure. Our landscaping com- · The main gate at the Cul- check for face masks. the remainder of the year. tural Center will be the en- pany does not reimburse unit owners directly for damaged trance and exit gate. windows. They will arrange to have damage repaired if it is · Maintain six feet of social confirmed that they are responsible for the damage. If a win- distancing while waiting to Comments from dow is damaged by the landscapers, please report the dam- enter. age immediately to the Administration office. · Show Clearbrook resident the CCA Board ID card to Ambassador This time of year the Gatehouse gets extremely busy when and wait to be signed in. (Continued from page 1) supplies, and more! more of our friends and relatives come to visit in the nice budget $500,000 a year for · Only those with a con- Just a reminder that for weather. Please ensure the Gatehouse has your most current our road maintenance. firmed reservation will be the third year in a row, the Frequent Visitor list. Please make sure that your guests, These are besides our admitted. CCA budget incurred no whether they are on the frequent visitor list or not, know your regular monthly utility increases. Part of the 2021 address. Looking up addresses to ascertain whether or not · Residents must leave im- charges. budget included extra ex- someone gets in the gate is easier and faster than by mediately when their ses- Also, don’t forget that penses for possible extra name. You would be surprised how many guests arrive at sion is over. your Section’s budgeted the gate not knowing the address or correct spelling of the Seating and Safety costs for when we do open dollars are part of your resident’s last name. Administration requires the most up- Measures any or all of our buildings monthly payment. Sections and amenities. It’s a big to-date list so it is accessible by the Gatehouse. The atten- · Face coverings must be all have the same obliga- guess, even today, of what dants are just doing their job by asking where are you going worn coming into the pool tions to their owners, we need to spend to fulfill or who are you visiting — so let’s help them by making sure area and exiting the pool whether we have a pan- our mandated require- your guests know your address. It will make the entry process area in addition when us- demic or not. Your water ments. go much faster! ing the indoor bathrooms. and sewer costs are part of PLEASE, let’s all sit back · Six-foot social distancing your Section costs. and let the board do the Reminder: Before any architectural or landscape change is must be adhered to at all I’m sure there are a few I best we can to get us all made to or around your unit, you must go through an ap- times skipped like postage, office back to some normalcy! proval process. Applications can be found on the community No face coverings should · We, the board, are also website. All applications must be approved by the Architec- anxiously waiting to get our tural Review Committee or the Landscape Review Commit- “old” lives back. On behalf tee, the Section and the CCA. If you have any questions, The Clearbrook Courier of the CCA Board and our please call the Administration office and we will be more than Editorial Office and Advertising Office Taylor personnel, we want happy to help you. (732) 761-8534 or 8535 to thank you for your patience and understanding! Happy Father’s Day to all Clearbrook fathers and grandfa- E-mail: [email protected] thers! P.O. Box 70, Millstone Twp., New Jersey 08510 Editor/Publisher ...... Cecilia M. Downey

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Please be advised the following pool guidelines are for all residents of Clearbrook Community Association. The pool guidelines are being put in place due to the Covid-19 pandemic and are for the health and safety of all residents. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in pool privileges for the resident being revoked. Please adhere to all signs posted. Six feet of social distancing must be adhered to at all times.

1. Use of the pool when a 16. Food and drink are not Ambassador, lifeguard lifeguard is not on duty is permitted in the pool and/or whose conduct is prohibited. area. No glass permitted abusive to fellow resi- 2. Pool hours are 11:00am in pool area. dents, pool management to 7:00pm daily. Closed 17. Smoking, including e- employees or Taylor Monday and Thursday. cigarettes is not permit- Management employees 3. Entry and exit to the CC ted. No alcoholic bever- will be in violation of the Pool is through the back ages are permitted at pool rules and required gate by the back parking any time; persons sus- to leave the pool area. lot. pected of being under 29. Violation for not following 4. All residents will be re- the influence of drugs or pool rules will result in quired to use our reser- alcohol will be prohibited the loss of swimming vation system to reserve from entering the pool pool privileges for 2 a spot. area. weeks, second violation 5. No more than 2 resi- 18. Congregating at the pool will result in your privi- dents per designated steps is prohibited at all leges being revoked for assigned numbered times. the rest of the year and spot. 19. Running, Diving and could carry into the fol- 6. Residents are limited to Jumping are not permit- lowing year if necessary. 1 pool session per day, ted within the pool area. confirmation of reserva- 20. No flotation devices are tion will be sent. allowed in the pool, in- 7. Residents can book a cluding pool noodles. maximum of 3 sessions 21. Any person showing per week to give all resi- signs of skin disease, dents equal time at the sore or inflamed eyes, a pool. cold, nasal or ear dis- 8. If you cannot make your charge, or any communi- scheduled time slot, cable disease is not per- you must cancel your mitted in the pools. reservation via the app. Band-Aids are also not First no-show is a writ- permitted in the pools. ten warning, the second 22. Roughness, rowdy be- will result in the loss of havior, expectoration, swimming pool privi- foul language or other leges for 30 days, third conduct affecting the will result in your privi- safety and comfort of leges being revoked for others are not permitted. the rest of the year and 23. For the comfort of all

could carry into the fol- residents and guests, lowing year if neces- radios are prohibited with sary. the exception of those 9. Reservations can be individuals that have ear made two weeks in ad- phones. vance. 24. Changing of clothing in 10. Only those with a con- the pool area is prohib- firmed reservation will be ited, i.e., outer wear to admitted. swim wear and swim 11. Mask must be worn at all wear to outer wear. times in the pool area, 25. No pets, except seeing- except while in the pool eye dogs, are allowed in and using outdoor the pool area. shower. 26. You must leave the pool 12. No children or guests are area prior to your time permitted at the pool at slot ending or the time it this time. ends to allow for Pool 13. Residents must show Ambassador to clean their Clearbrook picture area for next residents. ID Card and sign in with 27. Swimming and bathing the Pool Ambassador. during an electrical storm 14. Residents using the pool (thunder and lightning) is facilities must shower prohibited in accordance (no soap when using with Red Cross guide- pool showers) before lines. Swimmers are per- entering the pool in ac- mitted to reenter the pool cordance with the New 30 minutes after the last Jersey State Board of clap of thunder or stroke Health regulations. of lightning. 15. Personal pool furniture is 28. Any individual who re- not permitted into the fuses to follow pool rules, pool area. the direction of the Pool

All Architectural and Landscape changes require approval. Please contact administration before making any changes.

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Danny Wasilko. Next, tied at and the turnout was up for 33 were Linda Fallucca, John the last tournament for this FORE! Price, and Dave Silverthorn; period. We had two groups By Susan Matiejunas and Herman Bozenhardt, tie at 32. They were Betty Welcome to June. We’re Carol Ann Hroch, Ed Kopil, Lou Carney, Timmy Cas- now in the summer season, and Andy Kosco. satello, Steve Holzinger, with Memorial Day behind us. Arlene Farren, Steve Stan Kolodziejski, and Mar- Scott has designated Sat- Holzinger, Marsha Silber- sha Silberman (note: this urday, June 5 as Ernie Craig man, and Ed Swartz were was a five-some due to an Day. His flyers with all details next at even par; followed by unexpected last minute show- will be out before you read Irwin Bailer, Ken MacDonald, up); and Carol Ann Hroch, this. Just a reminder to save Ed Tavss, and Bob Tereshko Ed Kopil, Al Peller, and Vito the date. at one over, and Timmy Ponzio. Pat Brzozowski, Our ranks are really grow- Casatello, Melody Henry, Linda Fallucca, Dave Silver- ing. There were 20 golfers Catherine Hroch, and Vito thorn, and Ed Tavss shot a for the April 21 mixed tourna- Ponzio at two over. 33. They were followed by ment. Irwin Bailer, Linda Fal- And now we’re in to May, Arlene Farren, Melody lucca, Al Peller, and Dave and a rainy, nasty start it was, Henry, Ken MacDonald, and Silverthorn were the big win- with a small turnout. Herman Bob Tereshko at 36, and ners with a 31. Next, at 33, Bozenhardt, Arlene Farren, Irwin Bailer, Herman Bozen- were Arlene Farren, Stan and Andy Kosco gave up con- hardt, Lorraine Gerenza, and Kolodziejski, Andy Kosco, sidering the rain. Two of the Andy Kosco at 38. and Ed Tavss. Tied at 34 groups that finished tied at one REMINDER: If you plan to were Betty Lou Carney, under: Betty Lou Carney, play, be sure to sign up the Timmy Cassatello, Carol Ann Linda Fallucca, and Dave week before. Andy or Scott will Hroch, and Ed Swartz; and Silverthorn; and Carol Ann have the sign-up sheet posted Pat Brzozowski, Steve Hroch, Stan Kolodziejski, Ken shortly after a given tourna- Holzinger, and Danny and MacDonald, and Al Peller. ment ends. Andy makes up AnnMarie Wasilko. Finally, at Next were a three-some the groups the day before a one over were Melody and a two-some. Ed Kopil, tournament, so please be con- Henry, Ed Kopil, Marsha Sil- Ed Tavss, and Bob Tereshko siderate and sign up early. berman, and Bob Tereshko. shot a 36, and Melody Henry That’s it for this month. Winners on April 28 were and Steve Holzinger shot 37. Until next, keep swingin’ and Betty Lou Carney, Stan Ko- The weather cooperated, hit ‘em long and straight. lodziejski, Al Peller and Duplicate Bridge By Stan Carol North ♠2 ♥ ♦AKJ6543 ♣AK1093

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While we await the rebirth don’t pick up too many 1-0-7-5 of face-to-face bridge, it is hands. I decided to go slow, noteworthy that online bridge given that my void is opposite can be very exciting and partners suit and chimed in educational as well. with 2♦. East passed and my Playing at equal vulnerabil- pretty smart partner bid 4♥, a ity, my pretty smart partner fine descriptive bid that pretty picked up the South hand and much reflected his holding: a opened 1♥. Some might open hand that was too good to that hand 4♥ but that bid could open at the 4 level, but not easily cost our side a slam. So good enough for a 2♣ opener. far so good, West bid 1♠, a West bid 4♣ and I now had no perfectly reasonable overcall. I way to accurately describe my hand. My partner might have some Qs and Js in my minor suits with or without the ♣A. It seemed to me that we might have a slam in one of three different suits. (I ruled out a slam in ♣s.) I jumped to 6♣ so as to let my partner know we have a slam somewhere and asks him to pick a suit. With a singleton in each of my 2 mi- nors, my partner bid 6♦, which I think was his only mistake, since his suit can play quite well opposite a void. But East came to the rescue! Having what looks like 2 sure tricks in ♦s, he doubled! My pretty smart partner ran to his im- pressive self-sufficient suit. The moral of the story: e doubled! Never double the only contract you can beat! Stay Safe The Clearbrook Courier JUNE 2021 — PAGE 5 The Clearbrook Courier Behind the “8” Ball By Sandra Stark competition with a “friendly” Rack ‘Em Up! game of pool. Some “fancy” Back in the good old days cinematography is mixed … with slapstick comedy. This 10-minute film is widely avail- Pool Sharks able online (check it out on During the second decade YouTube). of the twentieth century W.C. Fields was born in (1910 to 1920) Frank Wilson for Paramount, and he could January 1880 in Darby, of British fame produced nu- regularly be heard in sponta- Pennsylvania. He was the merous films (silent movies). neous dialogs on Charlie eldest of five and left an abu- One of the notable comedic McCarthy’s radio shows (with sive home at age 11 after shorts was Billiards Mad Maurice Chevalier). Fields completing only four years of filmed in 1912 about dreams switched to Universal Stu- school. While he stole food of playing billiards in unlikely dios to pursue performing in and clothing, remained places. A second notable movies he had written, most homeless and suffered ne- American-made silent com- notably My Little Chickadee glect, he became a skilled edy was A Game of Pool by released in 1940 with Mae juggler and pool player. At Wilfred Lucas. Neither film West. age 13 he left the hard work has survived. W.C. Fields’ is often of ice-delivery and became a William Claude Dunken- remembered for saying, juggler at Fortescue’s Pier, field, famously known as “Never work with animals Atlantic City. By age 19 he W.C. Fields, made his acting or children!” - but he se- was billed as “The Distin- and writing debut in Pool cretly admired children. guished Comedian” and went Sharks, which was released on to perform at the Palace Good and Welfare on September 9, 1915. The in London, Buckingham Pal- Welcome back to our story opens with two men ace, and the Folies-Bergere snowbirds! Each of you is vying for the attention of a with such notables as Sarah important to our club! young lady which turns into a Bernhardt, Charles Chaplin Every broken rack pre- and Maurice Chevalier. His sents infinite possibilities! career included 37 movies Happy Father’s Day! BOWLERS BREAK. NEEDED By Roland Jopling Senior Handicap League Knob Hill Bowling, Rt 33 Starting September 15, 2021 Wednesday Afternoon 12:30 p.m. Roll Off

Call: George Knab, 609-409-7079 Roland Jopling, 201-693-1483 Ellie Kane, 609-655-3728

Gasoline generators are not permitted in Clearbrook. The ban of gasoline generators will be strictly enforced. Propane generators are permitted as long as all approvals have been granted. JUNE 2021 — PAGE 6 The Clearbrook Courier

Nurse’s Notes The Do’s and Don’ts after Being Vaccinated By Kaytie Olshefski BSN, RN-BC, Saint Peter’s University Hospital Assistant Nursing Manager Adult Communities

Congratulations on being breath, loss of taste and/ or you happen to lose or mis- vaccinated! It takes two smell, fever, congestion, and/ place your vaccination card, weeks to develop full immu- or diarrhea. If you develop you can have it replaced by nity against COVID-19 after these symptoms, you need calling the facility where you receiving your second dose to get tested for COVID-19. had your vaccination. of the Pfizer or Moderna vac- There is some good news Laminating your vaccina- cine, or the one and only in traveling: if you are travel- tion card will keep it in per- dose of the Johnson & John- ing domestically, you do not fect condition, but you may son (J&J) Janssen vaccine. have to be tested for COVID- need to add documentation This means you are fully vac- 19 or quarantine before or to the card if a booster shot cinated, having significant after your trip. If you are trav- is required in the future. but not total immunity against eling internationally, depend- There is a possibility the ink COVID-19. The Pfizer vac- ing on the country you are on the label may smear if a cine provides 95% immunity; visiting, you may need to be hot laminator is used to lami- Moderna provides 94.5% tested prior to flying. You will nate the card so use a cold immunity; and Janssen pro- have to be tested before laminator if you are laminat- vides 66% immunity. coming back into the United ing your card. Having been vaccinated, States. The CDC recom- The coronavirus is still cir- there are some dos and mends travelers to be tested culating with contagious vari- don’ts of which you should for COVID-19 three days ants emerging. We can slow be aware. The Centers for after returning home from down the spread by protect- Disease Control and Preven- your trip. Masking is still re- ing ourselves and other peo- tion (CDC) has established quired when traveling to pro- ple even though you have new guidelines allowing peo- tect yourself and other peo- been fully vaccinated. Con- ple who are fully vaccinated ple. At the time of this writ- tinue to wear properly fitted First Day of Summer, June 20 to resume some pre- ing, travel is being discour- masks and socially distance pandemic activities and has aged even being fully vacci- when in public. We can also loosened some precautions, nated. According to the CDC, slow the spread of COVID-19 but there are a few scenarios there is an increase of by continuing to wash our to understand. COVID-19 spread as people hands frequently and by Scenario One: two people travel from state to state and avoiding crowds and poorly are fully vaccinated from other countries. ventilated spaces. COVID-19 In this scenario, the CDC At this point in time, the cannot mutate if is not is allowing people who are card you received after get- spreading. Being fully vacci- fully vaccinated to be inside ting vaccinated is your official nated is another step in get- another person’s home who documentation showing you ting your life back to normal. has also been vaccinated were vaccinated against Saint Peter’s has devel- without having to wear a COVID-19. This card is oped a COVID-19 Recovery mask or physically distanc- needed at this moment for Program for people who still ing. You may have dinner traveling and getting into have lingering complications with a friend, family or concerts and sports venues. such as shortness of breath, neighbor as long as both of Make sure your name and chest pain, digestive prob- you have been fully vacci- date of birth is on the card. lems and fatigue. The pro- nated. There is very little risk Take a picture of the vacci- gram provides access to of spreading the virus to one nation card with your smart multi-specialty care for pa- another. phone. This way, if you do tients who have previously Scenario Two: visiting an not have your vaccination tested positive and were ei- unvaccinated household card with you and you are ther hospitalized or recov- In this other scenario, a somewhere and someone ered at home. If you or fully vaccinated person can needs to see it, you will have someone you know is experi- spend time with unvacci- it on your phone. encing complications due to nated people from the same Do not take a selfie with COVID-19, call the COVID- household without wearing a your vaccination card and 19 Recovery Program at mask or physically distanc- post it on social media. (732) 745-8552 or email ing. This means you can hug There is personal information COVID19recovery@saintpeters your children and grandchil- on your vaccination card that uh.com to make an appoint- dren. However, if you are could lead to identify theft. If ment visiting someone who is at high risk for contracting COVID-19, please wear a mask and socially distance. Scenario Three: mingling Monroe Township Raises with multiple unvaccinated households Over $5,500 COVID-19 In another scenario, you are fully vaccinated and visit- Relief for India ing an unvaccinated house- Funds raised will support Sewa International’s ongoing hold. As with the above sce- ‘Help India Defeat COVID-19’ campaign nario, you do not have to On May 6, Mayor Dalina in partnership with Sewa Interna- wear a mask or socially dis- tional raised over $5,500 in COVID-19 relief funds to help tance. Now imagine a India as the country navigates a second wave of the pan- neighbor or friend happens demic. to come over to the house “I am continually in awe of the sense of community the resi- you are visiting. This visit dents of Monroe Township display,” said Mayor Stephen now needs to be taken out- Dalina. “My heart goes out to members of the South Asian side and everyone needs to community as the number of daily cases in India continues to both wear a mask and so- grow. I ask for the continued support of our residents as we cially distance. What differs collect donations and help India navigate this crisis in any in this scenario is that there way we can.” are two unvaccinated house- Mayor Dalina would like to thank all the volunteers who holds interacting, increasing dedicated their time to help generate donations in support of the potential risk of exposure the “Help India Defeat COVID-19” Campaign. For those who to COVID-19. still wish to donate, please send checks payable to Sewa In- If you have been fully vac- ternational Inc. and mail to Sewa International Inc, PO Box cinated and become ex- 820867, Houston, TX 77282-0867. posed to someone who has The funds raised will be used to purchase supplies and en- COVID-19, you do not have sure appropriate medical equipment, such as oxygen- to quarantine, unless you concentrators and ventilators, are acquired and shipped to develop symptoms of COVID hospitals across Bharat. For more information visit Sewa In- -19 such as of shortness of ternational - Home (sewausa.org). The Clearbrook Courier JUNE 2021 — PAGE 7 The Clearbrook Courier

Clearbrook once in a while, so you can godt, Marie and Harry prepare for death before it Dowling, Marge and Kevin Computer Group happens. Here’s how to do Duffy, Rosemary and Bud By Hal Wexler that. Most modern drives Kellert, Carol and Jeff Park- Microsoft has used a cer- have a feature called hurst, Trish and Joseph Rig- tain pattern in Windows 10 S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, gio, Evelyn and Michael updates: two releases a Analysis, and Reporting Sekac. year, one in the spring (H1) Technology), which monitors Before signing off, let me and one in the fall (H2), with different drive attributes in an leave you with this. Don’t be the second offering longer attempt to detect a failing worried if your smart phone support than the first. The H1 disk. That way, your com- or TV is spying on you. After release has been associated puter will automatically notify all, your vacuum cleaner has with bigger releases contain- you before data loss occurs been collecting dirt on you ing more features, including and the drive can be re- for years! May you always changes to the Windows placed while it still remains have love to share, cash to user experience. It’s the H2 functional. In Windows, you spare, tires with air and update that’s normally the can manually check the friends who care. smaller one, consolidating S.M.A.R.T. status of your I hope all the ladies had a the changes from spring and drives from the Command wonderful Mother’s Day. And adding features for IT profes- Prompt. Just type “cmd” into to all dads, have a wonderful sionals. Things are different the search bar and open the Father’s Day. Our flags will in 2021 because Microsoft is application. In the pop-up fly on Flag Day and on the working on a major refresh of box, run: “wmic diskdrive get first day of summer we will Windows 10, codenamed model,status” (there is a sin- shout “Yay!” Arrivederci, Sun Valley, for release to- gle space between groups of buona salute a tutti. So long wards the end of the year. commands). It will return and good health to everyone. That will be the H2 slot, leav- Pred Fail if your drive’s ing H1 for an IT-focused re- death is imminent or OK if it Clearbrook lease with a handful of new thinks the drive is doing fine. features. As of this writing Republican Club Microsoft hasn’t announced Italian American By Melody Henry, a release date for 21H1 yet, Club President but it’s clearly not far away. Club The Monroe Township Re- Windows Insiders have had By Medele De Filippo publican Organization re- access to it and it’s now Ciao amici. Spero che cently met and selected their available to IT users as part state bene. Hello, hello, local candidates to run in the of Microsoft’s commercial pre- hello. I hope you are all well. June 8 primary and subse- release validation program. Our club officers would like quently in the November 2, Update 21H1 is anticipated you to know they are sched- general election. The Repub- to introduce a handful of uling a bus trip to Atlantic lican Team Candidates are technical updates and im- City Resorts Casino on Mon- as follows: provements to Windows 10 day, June 14, and invite you Mayor - Steve Martin users. New security en- to come along. The cost per Council at Large - hancements will also be fo- person is $25 which will be Peter Tufano cused on the proliferation of returned to you in the form of Ward 1 Council - remote working, now and in a voucher which can be used Melody Henry future. Microsoft is moving at the casino. The bus leaves Ward 2 Council - some of the Windows’ ap- from the Cultural Center at Timothy Eosso plications to updating via 10 a.m. so please arrive Ward 3 Council - the Windows Store, with there by 9:30 a.m. Charles DiPierro other user interface Of course, all New Jersey Please take the time to get changes coming in sepa- state rules and regulations to know your candidates. As rate Feature Experience with regard to the wearing of your representatives for Packs. One change that will masks and distant seating township issues and con- affect all users is the switch will be strictly applied on the cerns, they will advocate for to the new Chromium- bus. If you wish to go, please you. This team believes in based Edge. The 21H1 up- call JoAnne Rago at (609) the rights of residents to date will remove the origi- 655-4482) to make arrange- speak about the governance nal Edge browser from Win- ments. Your check can be of their community. They are dows, leaving only the new put in the basket which will active in the Monroe Town- version. It’s not a surprising be hanging on her front door. ship Council and the Zoning change: Microsoft ended This trip, as always, is open Board meetings and in the support for the older Edge to all Clearbrook residents community. Recently, this in March 2021, and removal and we look forward to see- team joined with other volun- has always been planned. If ing you, if possible. teers to clean-up the environ- you have web applications Our club is still active and ment, an initiative started by that depend on the older we are eager to resume our Councilman Charles DiPi- Edge, it’s now past time to meetings when we get word erro. What a great example make sure that they work that the Cultural Center is of cohesiveness- bringing the with the new release. reopening. It will be time community together. Every hard drive dies soon, no doubt, for all our This team will be reaching eventually, and when it’s members to get together out to you for your support to near death, you’ll see the and enjoy one another’s bring needed change to our signs. Strange noises, cor- company as we always community. Please ensure rupted files, crashing during have. Not to mention the that you are registered to boot, and slow transfer delicious Italian pastries. vote. speeds all point to the inevi- Do I see a smile? Until Primary voting has be- table end. This is normal, then, please be well, com- gun. You may vote by mail especially if your drive is fortable and confident that and deposit it in the mailbox more than a few years old. things will return to where that is now open at the On older spinning drives, we like them to be. Monroe Township Public moving parts like the motor Happy Birthday wishes in Library. Polls will be open can degrade over time, or June to: (birthstone: Pearl) in November for the Gen- the drives’ magnetic sec- (flower: Rose). Bob Carlucci, eral Election. tors can go bad. Unless Liz Coulston, Fran DiFiglia, Remember the Monroe your drive experiences ex- Josephine Donzelli, Eileen Republican Club meetings cessive heat or physical Farragher, Robert Gazevitz, are the third Thursday of the trauma, it will probably fail Jeff Parkhurst, Jean Proper, month at 7 p.m. at the gradually. That means even Carol Schneider Knights of Columbus, 3 La- if your drive isn’t making Happy Anniversary wishes satta Ave., Englishtown strange noises, you should in June to: Mary and Fred 07726. You can also call in keep an eye on its health Bayer, Rose and John Be- via Zoom. JUNE 2021 — PAGE 8 The Clearbrook Courier

Christian Fellowship

By Brenda A. Carpio we do an Outdoor Gather- interruption of a phone call or Hello Clearbrook. Greet- ing at Noon on Tuesday, a request for help becomes a ings from your friends in the June 22 (rain date June 23). burden? We might not even Christian Fellowship. As this We need to know how many notice the other person the lovely month of June is upon would be willing to meet Lord has put in our way. us, I hope you are enjoying (bringing your own chair, Something as dramatic as the beauty of the area. I love sandwich, and cold drink) at the story of the Good Sa- watching the flowers as they the Heritage Park in Cran- maritan may not occur in our bloom one by one and bury. Easy directions will be lives but a simple response brighten up our gardens. Do provided for those who do to a friend who just wants to not forget to brighten up your not know where this little talk, or a neighbor’s simple garden by flying the flag on park is. We can each fill our need, should not be taken Flag Day, June 14. cars so that not everyone lightly or brushed away. Do I Hopefully, since Fellowship needs to drive). If this would sacrifice something of myself does not meet in July and be of interest to you, please to help someone else? This August, we will be back to- call the above number, is what love and kindness gether again in the Club- leave your name, and con- looks like. Colossians 3:17 house by September. Let’s tact and we will do our best (NLT) And whatever you do make that a real matter of to make this happen. New- or say, do it as a representa- prayer. None of us will dis- comers are welcome. tive of the Lord Jesus giving agree that it has been much The other day I was struck thanks through Him to God too long since we have met. by a part of a book that I was the Father. We have truly missed one reading (“The Walk” by “Lord, you have taught me another. Remember, if you Adam Hamilton). He said that your glory is shown to are new to Clearbrook, we that part of what is necessary others when I extend myself would love to hear from to serve Christ (while serving and love and care for those you. We can be reached at others) is our willingness to around me. Open my eyes 609-235-9950. be “interrupted”. Are we “too Lord and give me a heart It has been suggested that busy” that an unexpected that is open to interruption, let me be open to see the needs of others. Help me to be your light in this dark and dreary land. I pray this in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.” Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Call and leave a message if you are interested in the park gather- ing. We will get back to you.

Summer Time By Ellen Tischio Swimming in the Ocean or a Pool Using an Umbrella to stay cool Making Sandcastles at the shore Munching on Ice cream and looking for more Eating a delicious barbecued Steak Rowing a canoe out on the Lake

Time to Relax and have some Fun In the Pool and under the Sun Memories can be made from this Every day of Summer can be filled with Bliss

Notice If you have a Lin-Stat thermostat, Model #TDLV-230 HS, Model #TDLV-240HS, Model #TDLV=240H and the PSG thermostat, it is recommended to have these thermostats replaced. There have been incidents of faulty mechanisms leading to fire. The Clearbrook Courier JUNE 2021 — PAGE 9 The Clearbrook Courier Jewish Congregation Highlights

By Bernice Miller dear Brother Larry Persky. From Alberta Mandelblatt Another month has arrived 2. From Mildred Schneider to and Gil Gold to Naomi Lefko- and once again the chance Ann and Mitch Kolber, witz in memory of her dear of greeting our Congregation “Mazel Tov” on the marriage Brother Larry Persky. through this article, and we of their son Marc to Lauren 11. From Lynn Gordimer to are fortunate that with mod- Jaffee and in honor of the Brian Perlman and Family in ern technology we are able marriage of their grandson. memory of Florence Cohen. to have our Services and to 3. From Gail Golden, dona- 12. From Mildred Schneider wish all well. This is Congre- tion, Passover Yizkor in to Ray Robinson, “Mazel gation. Togetherness. Crea- memory of her dearly de- Tov” celebrating her 100th tivity is the power to convert parted. 4. Sharon Hoch- birthday. 13. From Molly the seemingly unconnected. heiser, donation in memory Stein to Rabbi Allan Dar- Membership makes the dif- of her beloved Husband Al- nov, Prayers for a return to ference. bert. 5. From Ilene Freilich good health. 14. From Rita Congregation means a and Arnie Acker to Naomi Coleman to Patricia Shorr great deal to us. Please con- Lefkowitz in memory of her in memory of her beloved tinue your membership, and dear Brother Larry Persky. 6. Husband Jeff. 15. From if you are not a member, From Mildred Schneider, do- Patricia Shorr, donation in please join us. May we share nation in memory of her be- memory of her beloved the presence of our friends loved Husband Jerry’s Yahr- Husband Jeff. and may we come together zeit. 7. From Mildred Schnei- For Torah Fund contribu- in a world of good health, der to Rabbi Allan Darnov, tions, please contact Bernice peace and tranquility. Please Prayers for a return to good Miller at 655-5931. Thank contact our Membership health. 8. From Rita Cole- you. Secretaries Barbara Wellen man to the family of the late The years roll on and we and Debra Blendowski. Our Lynn Roth in memory of dear reap life just as we sow life, annual dues are only $30 per Mother and Grandmother for in time, life becomes the person. Lynn Roth. 9. From Rita harvest of our years. This is the time, also, when Coleman to Naomi Lefkowitz Shalom. notices will be received in memory of her dear Yes, my friends, there is a LOG IN about our annual “Book of Brother Larry Persky. 10. way to step our way. to www.clearbrook-nj.com Remembrance.” Please respond. Keep our “Tree of Life” growing. Each remembrance leaf is $36. This is another fundraiser. Please contact our President Michael Katz or Treasurer Naomi Lefko- witz. Thank you. Stand still. Look at the sunset. The finest gift we can give to others is a portion of our time, our efforts, our thoughts, our personality. We have just celebrated our Holiday of Shavuot on May 17 and 18, when G-d gave us the Torah at Mt. Si- nai. Let us remember that we are each a small mountain, humble, yes, but also strong and proud like a mountain should be. Yes, we are together. We pray and mingle in spite of the virus interruption, with Cantor Avima officiating. Let us pray with warmth and love. Candle Lighting Let us kindle our inner spiritual light and keep its glow warm and strong: Friday, June 4—8:05 June 11—8:09 June 18—8:12 June 25—8:13 Appreciation and thanks are expressed to our Torah Fund contributors: 1. From Mildred Schneider to Naomi Lefkowitz in memory of her

Satellite Dish Installation If you plan to have a satellite dish installed, you must contact the ad- ministrative office, complete the required application, and get placement approval prior to installation. Please call Donna Galindo in the administration office for more information. JUNE 2021 — PAGE 10 The Clearbrook Courier

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Section 1 ballots were cast, and no Section 3 other candidates were By Marianne Gallagher forthcoming. The mailing Chatham Gardens A lot of things are happen- received prior to voting By Patricia Feeney ing here these days. We’ve stressed absentee ballots The Section’s Board Mem- started sewer repairs, tree were welcome since in- ber election was held on May removal (more to come), person voting was still not 11. There were no contested landscaping, and lots of mis- allowed. Meeting date and positions; therefore, voting cellaneous repairs. Dryer time were noted indicating it was done by acclamation. vents will be done soon, and would be via Zoom. Infor- The results are as follows: concrete and asphalt are mation needed was offered Officers (3 year term) also coming. We’ve been as well as a telephone Patricia Feeney President busy! number for those who were Barbara Tomaino, We had two welcomes this not available to a computer Vice President month, Joyce Adamson at A Robo call was placed to Maureen Ambrose, 37A and Curtis Bernard at all Section 2 residents prior Treasurer 20C and are hoping they to the actual meeting. Vacant, Secretary enjoy being here in Section At our Annual Meeting Directors (3-year term) 1. Email addresses are (via Zoom), our President Sari Gruber coming in slowly but surely Sara Hornichter gave an Janet Kovacs and we are about halfway overall report of what was Lynn Leavitt there! If you haven’t already, accomplished last year. De- Alternate Director please email me at spite Covid still being active, (1-year term) marianne.gallagher9@gmail. ambitious plans are under- Keith Fanelli com with your address. way for the present year. Our As always, our Board of Communication goes so hard-working board mem- Directors for Section 3 is ea- much more smoothly this bers were all in attendance ger to work together as a way, as I am working al- at this meeting, but only a team. Congratulations to Sari most every day. few residents joined us digi- Gruber for joining us! Our Section election was tally or by telephone. Thankfully the Section is completed at our annual It is our purpose to inform financially sound. A few of meeting. We had a pretty our Section residents of our very large trees that un- good turnout of absentee plans for improving the fortunately are dying, will be ballots, well over the required Section as well as regula- taken down so a hurricane quorum. All three candidates tions for uniformity. The doesn’t do it for us. Power were elected, and as there more residents attending washing will be done this were no write-ins, we were meetings we feel would year along with limited con- able to move forward. This make the Section work bet- crete work. does not mean we are all set ter and could offer other We have a few holidays in - we can ALWAYS use help, suggestions as well as June, starting with June 6, D- as little or as much as you more participation. Day. It was the largest are willing. Huge thanks to We were informed at this seaborne invasion in history, Penny and Ray at 6A for meeting outdoor activities and has been called the be- their help as volunteer will resume for the summer. ginning of the war in Europe. judges. Your work was No doubt many of the resi- June 14 is Flag Day, the an- greatly appreciated! Thanks! dents are eager to partici- niversary of the adoption of A new “refrigerator list” will pate. The newly renovated the Stars and Stripes as our be coming soon, possibly Clubhouse will open in the official US flag in 1777. June delivered with this Courier – near future with clubs and 20 is Father’s Day, where we watch for it, there are a few other activities resuming. celebrate our fathers, grand- changes. The call for volunteers in (Continued on page 12) Remember as summer is many capacities will be is- here, to keep barbeque grills sued. In August CCA elec- at least 5 feet from the build- tions will take place and the ing – this is a Monroe Town- call for nominations will be- ship ordinance. gin. Let your talents, experi- Stay safe, and be well! ence and interests serve us

all. Section 2 In order to find the best By Fran Blum way to volunteer your ser- On these lovely spring vice: days, take a stroll along the  Read and reread your By many streets and cul-du- -Laws of operation thor- sacs of Clearbrook. You’ll oughly. Being well in- be pleased at the sight of formed prevents non- well-kept houses decorated compliance and wards off with vibrant blooms and warning letters and/or green lawns. Weren’t we all fines. proud to see the banner  Listen to Channel 26 for displayed on the Clubhouse details on daily happen- roof proclaiming Clearbrook ings. the number one best com-  Read the monthly Courier munity last year? It is up to specially the Section 2 us to keep it that way. Re- column. tired life can be more enjoy-  Try to attend Section and able and productive by be- CCA meetings for up- coming involved. dates and information of Congratulations to Ruth new activities. Cerequas and Kathy  Vote in the elections and if McLaughlin for their suc- you have not received or cessful re-election to the misplaced voting forms Board for the next three contact Administration. years. They offer their ser- The next Section 2 Board vices diligently to Section 2 meeting is scheduled for Au- so it operates fully and effi- gust 4, 2021, at 10 a.m. ciently. The recent election Please try to attend. had an important role for We look forward to another homeowners to play. Al- banner that we are still the though we had a quorum number one community. which is necessary for a Happy Father’s Day to all successful election, only 23 Section 2 fathers. JUNE 2021 — PAGE 12 The Clearbrook Courier

Section 3 and neighbors. We look for- requests, the Board urges ward to dipping our toes in you to fill out a Section 8 - (Continued from page 11) our community pools and Work Assignment Sheet. fathers, uncles, nephews, lobbing a tennis ball over the Unless it is an emergency, brothers, and single parent nets on our courts. Slowly please do not call because fathers – all who have taken but surely, we are resuming we do not want verbal re- on the role of a father at dif- a day-to-day normalcy that quests. We use the Work ferent times in their lives. has eluded us for more than Assignment Sheet as an au- June 20 is also Summer Sol- a year. dit trail. The form is available stice and the longest day of Charged with keeping our on the Clearbrook-NJ.com the year. community safe while ensur- website. You need to LOG- Our next General Meeting ing the lifestyle residents fi- IN, and go to CONTACTS. will be held outdoors on June nancially support, updates Once there go to SECTION 15 at 2 p.m. in the Salix from the CCA Board and 8, then scroll down until you Plaza cul-de-sac. Please Taylor Management regard- see the RED BUTTON. Click bring a lawn chair. I believe ing the reopening of the on this button to view and this will work out better than Clubhouse and other ameni- print the Work Assignment having a Zoom meeting. It ties cannot come too soon. Sheet. When completed, you would be great to have our The lifting of many of the can give it to any Board residents come out as we Covid-19 restrictions by Gov- member. haven’t been together since ernor Murphy and pending Updates from our holiday luncheon at Car- bills in the NJ Senate and the Your President lucci’s in December 2020. NJ Assembly to pass impor-  CCA is considering renew- Hopefully we will get to meet tant legislation that would ing the REZKOM contract some new neighbors. See provide CICs (common inter- for another three years. you then!! est communities) with a level  Unit owners do not own of liability protection are im- the driveways and/or the Section 6 portant tools in the reopening common areas. You are Hilltop Village process. Please contact your not permitted to tamper By Bernice Fitzgerald elected officials to learn more with the driveway and/or Recording Secretary about NJ Senate Bill S3584 try to repair it. If you have Hello Neighbors, and NJ Assembly Bill A4979. a maintenance issue with Along with warmer It was great to see many the driveway, please fill weather, we are beginning to neighbors at our annual out a Section 8 Work As- enjoy the rewards of the meeting under the stars. We signment Sheet and sub- much appreciated and life- want to thank our outgoing mit it to any Board mem- saving COVID-19 vaccine. president, Stanley Kolodzie- ber. Thank you to all the scien- jski, for his years of dedi-  The lawns are common tists and medical profession- cated service to our commu- property to be enjoyed by als who have made it possi- nity. Stanley will remain on all, but not abused by any. ble for us to hug our families our board but has passed the Please be courteous to and get together with friends leadership baton on to co- your neighbors and re- presidents, Bernice Fitzger- spect their privacy. Also ald and Steve Holzinger. you are NOT permitted to Thanks, Stanley, for helping plant any trees anywhere! to lead Section 6 while instill- When in doubt, give a ing a sense of community shout to any Board mem- and friendship. We know our ber and we will be glad to board will be able to count on advise you. your experience and advo-  Gutters and leaders are in cacy in the years to come. process of being cleaned, Now, on to summer and based upon the weather. our siding project! This is also part of routine Section 6 Emergency Hot- maintenance. You do not line Number – 732-573-8473. need to be home for the work to be done. Section 8  Landscaping work will be Hampton Village commencing: seeding and By Liz Strazza adding dirt to exposed Welcome to June! Enjoy- roots and fixing drainage ing time outdoors! YES! issues. If your unit has More time to play in my gar- been seeded, please re- den! member to water regularly. Maintenance requests: This is also done as rou- Just a friendly reminder, tine maintenance. when you have maintenance  Dryer Vent cleaning, will be done to the second half of the units this year. If your dryer vent was not cleaned last year, it will be on the list for this year. Happy Trails…Until we meet again! Best Wishes to all celebrating birthdays and anni- versaries this month. Keep love in your heart and “Celebrate Everything.”

Section 9 Kensington Village By Barbara Boschetti Greetings, Villagers: Hoping this new month finds everyone in good health and enjoying additional time outdoors, especially on the beautiful sunny days we’ve been having. This is my kind of weather – not too hot, not too cold – just right! June Calendar: Some dates of note for the month of June include 6/06 D-Day Anniversary, 6/12 Philippines Independence Day, 6/14 Flag Day, 6/19 Juneteenth, (Continued on page 13) The Clearbrook Courier JUNE 2021 — PAGE 13 The Clearbrook Courier Section 9 are not on Lucy’s email list, using the Zoom video/ sues that have been raised placements. please give her a call at 609- conferencing tools. While by unit owners, including the The preliminary Meeting (Continued from page 12) 655-8920 and leave your Section 11 has 99 units, two need to repair curbing and minutes will be forwarded to and 6/20 Start of Summer name/number. units were not eligible to par- lawn areas damaged this the Section 11 unit owners and Father’s Day. For updated information, ticipate in this election. Of past winter, and for the and residents after they have TV Channel 26 provides a be sure to visit the remaining 97 units, re- Board to also work through been reviewed by the Board. video of CCA Board Meet- www.clearbrook-nj.com, ceipt of at least 15 valid ab- the CCA to resolve damaged The formal approval of the ings, the most recent of check out TV Channel 26, sentee ballots was the quo- or unsightly utility boxes. minutes will be voted on at which was held March 24. and watch for emails from rum requirement for the elec- Rich commented about the the next Unit Owner meeting, The Board and General Man- the Taylor Management staff. tion. We received 30 absen- impact of Covid-19 on the currently scheduled for May ager, Michelle Williams, dis- For our Birthday Cele- tee ballots, but two did not rising costs of parts and ma- 17, 2022. cussed a wide range of top- brants: “Every passing year follow the protocol required terials used in maintaining Capital Reserve Study – ics, including the following: brings new experiences and for casting absentee ballots our buildings (e.g., roofing The Section 11 Capital Re-  E-Voting. For those inter- new avenues of hope for to- and could not be counted. materials). Dave reported serve Study with the engi- ested in E-Voting rather morrow. May you continue to None the less, the 28 valid that our 2021 finances are on neering firm, FWH Associ- than In-Person Voting, have both in abundance all ballots comfortably exceeded budget and that we plan to ates, is ongoing. FWH has complete the form and the days of your life.” - Birth- the quorum requirement. For conduct all the usual Section requested information from submit it. day Messages.net those of you who submitted 11 repairs and enhance- our Board concerning expen-  Census. Michelle re- For our Wedding Anniver- an absentee ballot, the ments, including removal of ditures paid from our Mainte- minded everyone of the sary Celebrants:. “Love at first Board extends to you its ap- problem trees with exposed nance Reserve Account dur- need to return the survey sight is easy to understand; it’s preciation for your participa- roots, power washing of con- ing the last five years. With form that was provided to when two people have been tion in the election. crete and siding, and con- that data in-hand, FWH will all units some time ago. looking at one another for a The primary agenda item tinuing scheduled roof re- be inspecting the exteriors of Eighty percent of units in lifetime that it becomes a mira- this year was the election of (Continued on page 14) each section must respond cle.” - Amy Bloom four Section 11 Board Direc- in order to be in compli- Please let me know if you tors to fill three expiring 3- ance with Monroe Town- have anything you would like year terms and one 1-year ship’s Age Restriction Or- me to share – news, com- term to fill a vacancy. There dinance. ments, events, special dates, were four candidate running  JCP&L and Comcast are etc. Just email me at bee- to fill these four Board seats working to repair their [email protected] or call and were each elected as equipment and lights in (609)395-0955. follows: Chuck Henning, Clearbrook, especially the Final Thoughts: “Be a pine- Tamara Kretschmann, and lights that are out along apple: Stand tall, wear a Sharon Wagreich were Clearbrook Drive. crown, and be sweet on the elected to fill the 3-year  By-Laws. The By-Laws are inside.” terms and Dwight Hathaway being updated and Katherine Gaskin was elected to the 1-year amended. Residents will term. The Meeting chair con- soon receive a “redline” Section 10 gratulated the four elected copy and cover letter ex- directors and thanked them Lancaster Village plaining the changes along for their commitments to the By Valerie Hanley with an Amendment Ballot. well-being of Section 11 and A meeting will be held to Welcome to All its unit owners. Gratitude discuss the changes and New Section Folks was extended to the CCA’s then make sure to vote Spring Is Here and Liz Saunders and Jill Bopf,  Covid-19 Vaccination Pro- Summer Is Just as well as Section 11 unit gram. St. Peter’s Medical Around the Corner owner, Toni Galofaro, for Center is working with the Just a few things for this their service in counting the Clearbrook nursing staff to month: Denise and Dave will absentee ballots during the set up appointments for be walking around checking Meeting while visible to the our residents to be vacci- on any winter damage to ce- meeting attendees via Zoom. nated at the New Bruns- ment and for tree trimming. Rich Kretschmann gave wick site. Please contact Also, mail boxes are being the President’s report and Michelle Williams or Linda inspected for those who Dave Silverthorn provided in the nursing office. The need repair or to fix a sup- the Treasurer’s report. Rich VNA is also working on a port pole. discussed a number of is- plan to provide vaccine to Dryer vents are also being homebound residents. addressed at this time.  Courier and Phone Direc- I hope that everyone has tory. Michelle announced been getting the vaccine be- that the publisher of the cause this will help all of us Courier and Phone Direc- to get back to enjoying our tory has informed us that life here at Clearbrook. We due to the economic need to be safe so please downturn and reduced wear a mask when you are staffing, the phone direc- out and try to keep your dis- tory will not be printed. tance. We are all looking for- The Courier will continue ward to seeing one another to be printed but will be again. delivered in bulk rather Remember to be aware of than individually. The Cou- the stop signs and the peo- rier is also available online ple who are walking and bik- on the Clearbrook website. ing. Please DON’T SPEED.  Amenities. A committee has Also, remember to pick up been hard at work, discuss- after your dogs and keep ing and planning for the them on a leash. reopening of amenities at As a Section we are striv- Clearbrook. At the current ing to be the best and it time, it appears likely that at takes all of us to be involved, least one of our two pools so if you have any pertinent will reopen. As plans are information involving Section finalized, more information 10 please forward to me at will be provided. [email protected] by the 5th of each month and I  Shredding Event. The next will include it in the Section shredding event will be article. held October 16, with a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all rain date of October 23. June babies. Ladies Lunch Group: I Stay safe and healthy – spoke with Lucy Carlucci and Until next time… am happy to report that plans are in motion to restart the Ladies Lunch Group. The Section 11 first get-together will be a Malden Village pizza lunch, held in Section By Rich Kretschmann 9’s Quinton cul-de-sac 2021 Annual Unit Owners (please bring your own Meeting – This meeting was chair). Look for an email from successfully held on May 18, Lucy with the details. If you at 2 p.m. in the afternoon JUNE 2021 — PAGE 14 The Clearbrook Courier

Section 11 ing – Our next Open Board that June has its own beetle Meeting is on July 20 at 7:30 which is the June Bug, but it (Continued from page 13) p.m. It is likely that we will does not have a day to cele- our 43 buildings (i.e., 99 still be using the Zoom video/ brate itself! units) to assess their condi- audio conferencing tools for There is also a Father’s tions (e.g., siding, concrete, this meeting. I hope we can day and a National Indige- etc.). From this information, fill our computer screens with nous People’s Day. Oh, I they will prepare a 30-year, at least 20 little Zoom win- could never forget the Na- forward-looking forecast for dows. If you haven’t used tional Yo-Yo Day and How our Maintenance Reserve Zoom, give it a try for our about our National Say Expenses. This forecast will July meeting. You will enjoy Something Nice Day or Go take into consideration the seeing and hearing your Skate Boarding Day. Watch expected life of the exterior neighbors again. the skies for this one, Na- components, estimates of tional Asteroid Day. I really when replacements will be Section 12 think things are getting “out of hand” when we start cele- needed, and the expected Nottingham Village costs of the replacements. brating National Iced Tea By Jerry Sperling Day and National Chocolate The needed funding will then Hi, I’m here, reporting on be amortized over the ex- Macaroon Day! I’m getting stuff you’re just dying to hear kind of loopy with all these pected life of each compo- about. Well, we survived the nent and entered into a 30- days and weeks. first five months of 2021 and “Hey, look at the crazy year spreadsheet so that the now we’re all looking forward funding for each exterior holiday I came up with!” That to getting Clearbrook and the seems to be everybody’s cry component will be reliably rest of the world back to a available when it is needed. who has a voice in our gov- normal status. While we are ernment. Let’s get some san- This process results in waiting, I’d like to acquaint monthly estimates of the ity into our days and enjoy you with a few interesting our time on this planet no level of income the Section facts about the sixth month must accumulate in its Main- matter what the day is. of our year, June. Here’s to days of peace tenance Reserve Account in June was named after order to assure that materials and plenty for all, weeks of Juno, the queen of the Ro- love and laughter for every- and services can be acquired man gods by Emperor Julius when needed. body and months and years Caesar. June is the month of good health for all. In November of each year, with the longest daylight the Board prepares a budget And now a few words from hours of the year in the our Section 12 President, for the following year. This Northern Hemisphere. June includes a reassessment of Beverly Eskra. has three birthstones, the We are still looking for vol- the Section’s financial needs pearl, the Moonstone and the for the coming year, including unteers to distribute the Cou- Alexandrite. June has two rier. Maggie and Russ the expenditures needed to birth flowers; they are the keep the Section’s financial Dickow can really use your rose and the honeysuckle. In help. Big shout out to Anita performance in harmony with 2009, June was the 662nd the Maintenance Reserve Bowser who will be helping most popular name for girls us starting next month. Study’s 30-year forecast. Of in the USA. Now, that’s a bit course, a 30-year financial Gutters will be cleaned at of information you can really the end of June. We decided forecast becomes less reliable use in your daily life! Now the further one gets from the to wait a little longer this year wait there’s more  until all the pods, helicopters, current year. That is why we The first weekend of the have our reserve study up- and excess debris had accu- month is National Doughnut mulated before we cleaned dated every five years. Without Weekend, and for music lov- this forecasting/budgeting cy- them out. Econo Wash will ers, you might be interested also be performing this ser- cle, it is most likely that we in the fact that June is Accor- would have had frequent, vice for our Section. dion Awareness Month! It is Enjoy the warm, beautiful special assessments on unit also Adopt a Cat Month, Iced owners to replace our major weather and a Happy Fa- Tea Month, Papaya Month, ther’s Day to all the Dads cost items. Great Outdoors Month, Gay Unit Sales Status – At this here in Clearbrook! and Lesbian Pride Month, See you next month, Bev- writing, there have been no Fresh Fruit and Vegetable listings, new sales, or clos- erly and Jerry Month, Dairy Month, Carib- ings in Section 11 in 2021. bean Heritage Month, Aquar- We have had one new lease ium Month and African- Section 14 signed and one lease re- American Music Appreciation Oxford Village newed. That is the extent of Month. Not to be overlooked, By Grace Makuch real estate related transac- let us not forget International Secretary tions for our Section. Men’s Month and a reminder Hello to all the Section 14 Next Open Board Meet- Residents. I wish to bring you all up to date about what has happened and what is scheduled to happen here in Section 14. First I have sad news. We lost a good neighbor and a friend to the Section. Marilyn (Lynn) Roth has been an active member of our Section for over 15 years. She was not just a good neighbor and friend, she was also active in the goings on in Section 14. She served on the Section’s Board of Directors as a Di- rector, Secretary, Treasurer, and Block Captain for over 15 years. I have found her always caring about the Sec- tion and what we can do to help everyone. I personally will miss her terribly. She was a wife, mother, grandmother who is going to be missed by all. We also had our annual Section elections and annual Section meeting on Zoom. I am pleased to announce that John Morgan, Jonathan Ver- dun, and Lisa Diniso were (Continued on page 15) The Clearbrook Courier JUNE 2021 — PAGE 15 The Clearbrook Courier Section 14 were as President. George’s and procedures located on dedication to the financial Clearbrook web site and fol- (Continued from page 14) wellness of the Section has low the instructions prior to elected to our board for three- not gone unnoticed, and he planting. year terms. I want to wel- will continue in the future to www.clearbrook-nj.com come Lisa as our newest have suggestions for our  “Resources” board director. We want to budget and investments for  Drop-down menu to thank Rick Boyle, for acting the greater good. “Documents and Forms” as our inspector, represent- Also, we must thank Bob and ing the Section at the open- Musso for his project com-  Under categories to “Landscaping” to .pdf files ing and counting of the bal- pletions and five years of 1. Landscape Modification lots. service to our Board of Direc- Directions and Applications We also thank Michelle tors. 2. Landscape Service Request Important Messages Williams and Liz Saunders 3. Bulk Planting Program Pro- who opened and counted the 1) Trees posal Request ballots. They were also in- The numerous trees 3) Electronic Voting strumental in setting up the throughout Section 15 are Please contact Liz Saun- Zoom meeting for us. examined on a regular basis ders by email lsaunders I want to thank all those and have been removed, @taylormgt.com to obtain who logged on to our Annual replaced OR groomed as the “Consent to Vote Elec- Section meeting. For those needed. Later this spring, tronically and Receive Elec- who did not attend, I will be RKD Tree Services will be tronic Notice” if you would giving a brief summary of removing a few trees that are like to vote electronically in what was presented. The too close to homes and could Clearbrook Community Elec- introduction of the meeting cause considerable damage tions in the future. was read, a roll call of the to the building foundations. 4) Bulk Pickup Board of Directors who were Trees should not be planted Monroe Township Depart- present was completed. The within the three-foot area ment of Public Works offers last open Meeting’s minutes around your house. All trees a once-a-year bulk waste were read. The treasurer’s are the responsibility of the pickup free of charge be- report was presented stating Section. tween April 1 and November our current finances up to 2) Shrubs March 2021. Please review the rules (Continued on page 16) I gave a brief report on what the board authorized and was completed for 2020 through 1st quarter of 2021. Then, the budgeted projects that are scheduled for the remainder of 2021 were reported. The two are the continued replacing of the roofs and the drier cleaning that will start in June, plus the gutter cleanings, tree trim- mings, cement work, and of course all maintenance issues that come up during the year. If anyone would like a copy of the meeting’s minutes, treasure’s report, or to report any problems they are having with their individual units, you can call me at 609-619- 3978. Thank you, Lee Wargo President.

Section 14 Director Marilyn (Lynn) Roth with her son and daughter. See Section article for more information.

Section 15 Pickwick Village By Sandra Stark 2021-2022 Section 15 Board of Directors Perry Kumar – President Howard Rumpletin – Vice President Sandra Stark – Treasurer Ellie Kane – Secretary Fred Buchsbaum - Director Thank you!!! On behalf of all Section 15 owners and residents, we express our sincere thanks to George Richter for eight years of service, six of which JUNE 2021 — PAGE 16 The Clearbrook Courier

Section 15 you will not have to leave was predeceased by her your seat! We will have a few husband Sidney, grand- (Continued from page 15) Bingo games and Name That daughter Julianna Ruth, and 1. Call DPW at 732-656- Tune. The Section Board has long-time good friend Bernie 4575 for guidelines and an agreed to supply the prizes Brooks. Survivors include appointment. this year, as our local busi- daughter Barbara Conroy of Flag Day: Monday, June nesses have had a tough New York, son Jerry and his 14 will celebrate the 244th time during the pandemic two daughters Jenica and anniversary of the adoption and we didn’t want to ask for Morea of California, as well of the American flag by the donations. We have also as her beloved aide Nata Second Continental Con- kept the price stable at $20 who took such good care of gress in 1777. The U.S. per person. The deadline for her for the last seven years. Army also celebrates its purchasing a ticket is June Here in Clearbrook, she birthday on June 14. The 20, 2021. Please contact leaves her best friends from American flag is revered as a Maria Petro at 609-655-4522 Ralston Plaza: Lois Kallus, symbol of pride in our de- or Penny Lemon at 609-664- Bev Keating, and Joyce mocracy and freedom. Last 2610 To reserve your spot. Blechman. May you rest in year many flags were dis- You will need to bring a chair peace in heaven! played around mailboxes and the Section will supply We are headed to half the and elsewhere throughout the tables. We have waited a year gone and farther from Clearbrook. Since I have per- long time to be able to have 2020. The days are longer, sonally found numerous flags an event, so please don’t sunnier, and drier. It’s good strewn on lawns following miss it. Get your ticket early. to see neighbors and others this beautiful tribute, my per- Another social event we outside enjoying spring. sonal request is for the flags will be bringing back is Fri- I hope you have been to be cared for properly fol- day Night at the Movies. This “connected” to our April and/ lowing these celebrations. is held, in the Ralston Plaza or May Zoom section meet- Fathers’ Day was cele- Cul de Sac. Bill Turkus , our ings (contact Rosemary Rin- brated the first time at the president , provides the mov- kowski to participate). Re- Spokane, Washington, ies and the screen. You just sults of the board member YMCA in 1910 by Sonora need to bring your chair and election were announced in Smart Dodd whose father, a snacks. If you have a favorite May. Congratulations to all! Civil War vet, was raising six movie you would like to pro- Important: children as a single parent. vide, that would be greatly  Covid-19 vaccinations are The holiday falls on the third appreciated as well. available at the Monroe Sunday of June and was in The Section Elections Township Senior Center. (I response to Mothers’ Day were held on May 13, 2021. responded to a Clearbrook which falls on the second Elected for three-year terms email and was able to Sunday of May. The holiday are Martha Hurley, Maria schedule an appointment did not become widely recog- Petro, and Ernie Spies. for the next day). nized and celebrated until Elected for a two-year term is  You can now walk into the later in the 1930’s when Mike Steinberg. Congratula- Monroe Township Library Sonora returned to Spokane tions to all. Our next Open to browse for books or after studying at the Art Insti- Section meeting will be in pick-up items placed on tute of Chicago when she November and hopefully we hold at the main desk. could again dedicate time to can meet in person.  Stay tuned to www.c lear- promoting the holiday. In In order to help residents brook-nj.com for “opening 1938, the New York Associ- understand the rules and of amenities” news. ated Men’s Wear Retailers regulations of Clearbrook Happy birthday to those founded the Fathers’ Day and Section 16, we have a born under the Gemini and Council to benefit the indus- committee working on putting Cancer signs including Carol. try. together a listing of “Who Is Get well wishes to Nancy Happy Fathers’ Day – Responsible for What”. This and for all who are recuper- June 20. spreadsheet will help to de- ating. Please note the contact lineate whether the responsi- Our holidays in June in- information for the Section bility for an issue or item for clude National Hug Your Cat President, Perry Kumar, is your unit is yours, the Sec- Day (4), D-Day (6), National 609-619-3032 or by email: tion or the CCA. This will Cancer Survivor Day (6), [email protected] also help residents know National Best Friends Day whom to call for any and all (8), Flag Day (14), National problems or issues. Eat Your Vegetables Day Section 16 We would like to congratu- (17), Juneteenth (19), Fa- Queensway Village late Annie Zarzycki, grand- ther’s Day (20), and Summer By Maria Petro daughter of Martha Hurley, Solstice (20). As I write this article in mid on her recent graduation May, the weather has turned from Johnson and Wales so much warmer and the sun College in Rhode Island. Section 18A has been shining. This has I would like to remind eve- By Barbara Gottfried lifted many spirits. Many of ryone that your Board is al- Greetings: us have planted our spring ways working to make our IRRIGATION SYSTEMS: and summer flowers and the Section a great place to live. Please know that Section Section is in full bloom. I would also like to remind 18A is not responsible for Covid is still with us but everyone that the Board is any damages to connections, most of us have received our ALL volunteers. Please be pipes, and any other related vaccines. The Governor is mindful not to call a board conduits resulting from the lifting many of the restrictions member late or on weekends opening and/or closing of and we will be able to be out unless it is an emergency. irrigation systems. The con- and about. The CDC has As we head into summer, tractor providing service said that if you are vacci- please remember to support does so at the request of the nated, you can be outside our local businesses and let unit owner and/or resident. without a mask. That is very them know we support and The Section is not involved in good news. thank them for keeping us this process and therefore With the restrictions being supplied during the past 18 the unit owner bears all re- relaxed, Section 16 is very months. Stay safe, and enjoy sponsibility for cost of any happy to announce that we the beautiful weather. See and all repairs needed. It is will be having our Block you next month. important that the contractor Party at the end of this servicing the irrigation sys- month. The date is Saturday, tem disconnect the pipe from June 26, with a rain date of Section 17 the hose bib when winteriz- Sunday, June 27. Once By Holly Ives ing the system. We hope you again we will have the food Remembering a good understand our position and catered by City Streets Café. friend…Ruth Gold of Madi- your cooperation is appreci- The boys will be on hand to son Drive (formerly of Ral- ated. Thank you. cook and serve our food. We ston Plaza) died on April 29, ABOUT YOUR UNIT: This will have games and prizes. 2021. Born in Newark, she is a busy time for the Direc- To be in compliance with lived in Hillside and Florham tors and every effort is being social distancing, we are go- Park before moving to Clear- made to see that all the ing to have games in which brook. Ruth was an animal needs of the units and lover, especially dogs. She everyone can participate, but (Continued on page 17) The Clearbrook Courier JUNE 2021 — PAGE 17 The Clearbrook Courier Section 18A up the meetings which now endorphins lift the spirits, and go off without any technical a 3% weight loss can im- difficulties. The March meet- prove blood pressure. Please (Continued from page 16) ing had a lengthy question observe all stop signs as grounds are addressed suc- and answer period and any- there have been four serious cessfully. Please know that one wishing to speak could occurrences involving bikers under no circumstances may do so. Just a reminder that and walkers. a resident or unit owner per- we use your email address to It’s time to fire up the grill mit a contractor to go on the inform Section 18B residents keeping it at least 5 feet from roof of a unit without express of issues specific to us. You the house per Monroe Twp. permission from the Section can send your email address Fire Dept. or away from any 18A Board of Directors. Nor to Howard Leventhal at overhangs. If you have an is a resident or unit owner [email protected]. outside spigot that leaks, permitted to do so. As a re- Happy Father’s Day (June contact a board member to minder, the roofs and outside 20) to all dads and grandfa- have Rezkom scheduled to walls of units are owned by thers. check it out. Raccoons and the Section and therefore the June 21 is the Summer squirrels have been getting Section’s responsibility to Solstice, the day with the into attics, and one way to maintain them. most hours of sun during the prevent this is by keeping UNIT ALTERATIONS: year. Happy Birthday to all your garage door down when There are a number of vari- Geminis, June 1 to 20 and you can. As we are attached ables that come into play Cancers June 21 to 30. There homes, these critters can go when a unit owner desires to are actually three birth- between attics quite easily. make any adjustment to the stones: pearl, alexandrite LMS will be trimming interior of his or her unit. and moonstone. Birthstones shrubs in your 3-foot area. Read the CCA and Section were assigned to each Should you prefer not to Rules and By-Laws very month and said to have spe- have anything trimmed, carefully and feel free to cial characteristics and pow- place four white flags on four contact any member of the ers to help individuals born corners. If there is only one Section 18A Board. Mem- that month. June comes from shrub that you would prefer bers of the Board are here to the name of the goddess be left alone, place a yellow help and answer any ques- Juno, wife of the god Jupiter, flag in front of it. Pick up tions you may have. You and the goddess of marriage. flags by the snow melt con- may also contact the Admini- We can all get outside and tainers. Also, we do under- stration Office to request in- enjoy the beautiful weather stand your frustration at the formation and an application ahead. I enjoy walking, and slow progress being made by for improvements to your the science is now saying LMS in planting grass seed unit. For example: Replace that the sun’s ultraviolet light where trees were taken air conditioner or water kills the Covid virus. If you down. We are on a long list heater or windows or install prefer exercising indoors, of 18 other Sections and or replace a patio. If you watch for “Workout Wednes- have no control over how have not done so, request a days” emails from Clear- they schedule this work. log-in to access clearbrook- brook featuring several web- Don’t let yesterday take up nj.com. This website con- site links to various low im- too much of today. Oscar tains a wealth of information pact exercises. Those good Wilde that may answer many of your concerns. PARKING: You may want to remind your guests: Mayor Dalina and Township Council  not to park vehicles in front of mailboxes on days of Introduce 2021 Budget with mail delivery, Modest Tax Decrease  that it is not advisable to park directly across from a Monroe Township Mayor CARES ACT funding which unit’s driveway for obvious Stephen Dalina and Town- helped keep tax rates down reasons, ship Council have introduced and provided a modest sur-  overnight street parking is a 2021 municipal budget that plus increase. not permitted. included a modest tax de- The township initiated a I extend all best wishes to crease. The proposed hiring freeze last year during members of Section 18A for budget reduces the munici- the height of pandemic shut- a healthful and happy sum- pal tax rate from $.493 to downs and many non- mer. $.490 per $100 assessed essential positions were fur- value and will be presented loughed. The township also Section 18B for public hearing at the June was able to reduce expenses 2 Township Council meeting. when programs and services Tudor Village As part of the new budget, were impacted by Covid-19 By Kay Neu Snyder water and sewer rates will restrictions. Many of these It’s the beginning of May, remain the same. programs are being reintro- and I am still optimistic about “This has been an extraor- duced in this budget. resuming some normality in dinary and unprecedented “I want to recognize the my life. I was almost ecstatic year for everyone and the turmoil and uncertainty our when I was two weeks past pandemic has caused most residents faced this past year becoming fully vaccinated, of us to have to tighten our in the face of the pandemic but now I am trying to figure belts a bit. The township and resulting economic un- out what comes next! It is budget is no different,” said certainty. Remarkably, the recommended that we take Mayor Stephen Dalina. “As township achieved a 99% tax the same precautions with your new mayor, I have collection rate, which helps which I comply, but I have painstakingly evaluated our keep taxes low,” said Mayor been reluctant to plan a vaca- balance sheet and made the Dalina. “I would also like to tion or for that matter, go to adjustments necessary to thank the Township Council Atlantic City! If you still need a develop a responsible for their input and participa- vaccination, the NJ Depart- budget proposal that reflects tion in the budgeting process ment of Health will schedule the current economic reality.” as we continue to work to- one for you if you are over 65 Among the factors that led gether to navigate the pan- by calling 856-249-7007. to the modest tax decrease demic, manage resources Your Section Board is de- were a 23 percent reduction and maintain valuable ser- livering the Courier. We have in the township’s statutory vices to our residents.” had Zoom Section meetings debt over the past five years, “This budget year is con- and Howard Leventhal sets resulting in a $357,000 de- siderably important as we For Display Advertising cline in the township’s debt prepare for the future of our service. With the help of a township,” said Mayor Dalina Contact Reminder strong AA+ bond rating, the who noted that this budget Please township is refinancing previ- cycle will fund the township master plan process, in Princeton Editorial Services Pick Up ous bonds this month and expects to save an additional 2021. “There is nothing more After $136,000 annually and $1.5 important to our township 732-761-8534 Your million over the duration of than engaging all our resi- the loans. The township also dents as we plan for our fu- [email protected] Dog. aggressively pursued federal ture.” JUNE 2021 — PAGE 18 The Clearbrook Courier

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Rebecca Bergknoff, Let’s chat and see what pro- ORGANIZING.BUZZ – Need started. cises, meditation, and simple jects you’ve been working on CPA. 732-718-4359 stretches to start your day! help getting your office to be Computer Use at home. This program will more efficient? Need a Computers are available We will not meet on Monday, be held via Zoom. Registra- speaker for your team? Home Transportation by appointment. Make an June 21. This program will tion is not required. be held via Zoom. Registra- Office Organizing/Small Busi- LIMO GUY — Our 19th year. appointment up to one day in Audiobook Narration tion is not required. ness Organizing. Files Elec- All airports and almost any- advance by calling the Refer- Masterclass tronic or Paper. Desktops. where. Lincoln vehicles. New- International Film Tuesday, June 22 at 2 Cabinets. 917-887-8672. ark Airport $75. Philly Airport Discussion p.m. L i s a G e s s e r t @ g ma i l . c o m $155. JFK Airport $170. Prices Thursday, June 10 at 2:30 www.organizing.buzz Jim Schubin will present a include tax and tolls. Call 732- p.m. brief slideshow discussing Hosted by the Friends of COMPUTERS BUILT & RE- 452-9222 or 732-803-2521. how he got started narrating PAIRED - RJF Sales Com- (24/7) the Monroe Township Li- audiobooks and will share pany LLC. Is your computer brary. This month we will some examples of his work. running slow? It may need a ARNIE’S DRIVING SERVICE. watch and discuss “The He will offer a tour/brief walk- tune-up. Desktop and laptop 609-751-1612. Local - Airports W om e n o n t h e 6t h through of his workspace. repair in your home with pre- - New York—Vaccination sites. Floor” (2010; Not Rated) In Jim is a New York-based cautions due to virus. Custom Covid Safety in Place, Sani- 1960s Paris, a conservative professional actor and built computers. Virus removal tized, etc. couple’s lives are turned up- singer. He has narrated mul- and protection. Free Cordless side down by a group of tiple audiobooks. There will Mouse with service. Monroe AMERICAN CAB & LIMO— Spanish maids that live in the be time for questions at the resident with over 20 years of We’ll take you anywhere. Res- same building. Comedy, 1hr end of the session. Registra- computer experience. (732) ervations available. Credit 42min Please view the film in tion is not required. 723-9537 or (732) 967-3400. cards accepted. Call (609) advance at your leisure and Friends of the Library Please leave message; all 529-6943. join us for the discussion. June 22 at 6:30 p.m. calls returned same day. Films are available to stream Outdoor Programs AAA TRANSPORTATION— for free on Kanopy, accessi- TECH BUDDY – Simple step- The Monroe Township Li- Monroe area. (Encore resi- ble with your library card by-step help with smart- brary is not yet holding pro- dent.) Transportation to air- online at https:// phones, computers and tab- grams indoors, but as we ports, trains, piers, NYC, and I monroetw.kanopy.com/video/ lets. Large print solutions for move into warmer weather will drive your car to and from women-6th-floor. This pro- low tech problems. Beginner the library will begin to offer Florida. Reasonable rates. Call gram will be held via Zoom. to Advanced. Patience and some in-person programs enthusiasm included. Wireless Howard (732) 979-3085. Registration is not required. outside on the library printers, Netflix, Amazon Alexa Coffee & A Book grounds. The Library is fol- setup and training. Have Alexa Discussion House Cleaning lowing all state and local remind you of your appoint- Tuesday, June 15 at 10:30 SEVERAL YEARS OF HON- mask and social distancing ments, read audiobooks, a.m. EST and quality work. Call guidelines. Registration is more. $5 off setup. Free Join a book discussion Laura, 609-902-9951. required for in-person pro- quote. (732) 589-4974. about This Tender Land by grams. In the event of in- [email protected] William Kent Kreuger, a pow- clement weather, some pro- erful novel about an orphan’s grams will be held virtually Wanted to Buy life-changing adventure trav- only and others will be re- CLASSIFIED BUYING & SELLING GUNS – eling down America’s great scheduled. Please read the Call for pricing. (609) 558- rivers during the Great De- ADS GET descriptions for each event 9509. Ask for David. Licensed pression, seeking both a THINGS o n o u r w e b s i t e , Firearms Dealer. place to call home and a www.monroetwplibrary.org/ DONE! sense of purpose in a world calendar. JUNE 2021 — PAGE 20 The Clearbrook Courier