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Village Sun Newspaper
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Village 4 BINGO Tuesdays Doors open 4:00PM.
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LETTER FROM MAYOR MICHAEL FRESSOLA
February 8, 2010 Senator
Frank R. Lautenberg Dear Senator Lautenberg: Last year, I believe by presidential declaration, senior citizens were not required to make withdrawals from their retirement accounts and pay tax on the withdrawals. The purpose was to aid seniors during some very trying financial times and conditions. As the Mayor of Manchester Township, with a senior population approaching 33,000, I can tell you this was a great help to our seniors. However, it did not help the economy. I have been asked continuously by my constituents if we can expect if this will be allowed to occur again this year. I believe I have a much better idea that will not only help seniors, but will be a great boost to the economy. Please allow me to explain. Our President has been looking for ways to improve the economy and help seniors, especially in view of the fact that Social Security benefits were not increased this year. My plan would require the withdrawal from these retirement accounts for 2009 be made during some time in 2010 and this withdrawal would be tax free. It would allow the optional withdrawal of the required 2010 withdrawals, also tax free. My residents tell me they need money to replace appliances, aging automobiles, for painting and maintaining their homes inside and out, and updating their heating and air-conditioning systems, etc. I firmly believe a plan along these lines would dramatically help our senior population and could and would put a great deal of money into circulation, and help this economy in many ways. If you
agree with the merits of this plan outlined above, I would appreciate
your bringing it forward to the powers that be for consideration. Sincerely, MICHAEL
FRESSOLA
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Happy Birthday SY
Sy Hartog will be 100 Years Old on 2/13/2010 Sy
was a long time reident of Crestwood Village Five. He is now residing
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FROM THE
DESK OF THE MAYOR - Michael Fressola A few weeks back we were delighted to find out that Manchester Township was rated by the New Jersey Monthly magazine in the top 28th percentile of the best places to live in New Jersey. Out of a total of 566 municipalities in the state, we were rated #70 on the list. As if that was not enough good news, additional news has come our way that should add to our delight and make us all proud of what we have accomplished since the dark days of the worst municipal criminal, financial debacle in the history of the state. Allow me to explain. It has recently been brought to our attention that in the State of New Jersey the average money spent by municipalities is $1,221.00 per person per year. Manchester's total spent for all municipal services is $637.00 per resident per year just slightly more than half of the state average. This is outstanding, in view of the fact that I believe we are much larger in total square miles than most municipalities, but continue to provide outstanding services to our residents. I site, as example, an outstanding police department, one of the best recreation programs in the state, better parks and recreation services than many towns and absolutely, in my opinion, the best senior outreach in the state. I would match the abilities and accomplishments of our public works department with any other municipality. I attribute our fiscal responsibility and success to our dedicated employees and volunteers, and a Council and Administration that is hard working and dedicated to always basing their actions on the effect their decisions will have on our residents. I guess that's why we scored so highly by New Jersey Monthly magazine. |
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Ocean
County Press Release Ocean County residents can change their recycling habits when it comes to battery disposal. "We will still be recycling some batteries," said Freeholder Director James F. Lacey. "The biggest change however will be in tossing some batteries into the regular household trash." On Feb. 1, only rechargeable batteries and batteries commonly known as button cell batteries used to power such appliances as hearing aids and wristwatches will continue to be recycled. Alkaline and carbon zinc batteries which are not rechargeable and are commonly used in a host of household items ranging from toys to flashlights to radios can now be disposed of in the trash. "This will make things a little easier for the homeowner," said Lacey, who serves as liaison to the county's Recycling Program. "Better regulations have made some batteries more environmentally friendly by reducing the toxic components so they no longer have to be treated as hazardous waste." He noted however that drop-off sites for rechargeable and button batteries will still be available at the county's regional recycling centers in Lakewood and Stafford townships. Call2Recycle boxes will be located at these facilities where residents can deposit the rechargeable batteries while a separate container will be made available for the disposal of button batteries. "There is a market for rechargeable batteries to be recycled," Lacey said. "The button batteries need to be disposed of properly because they still contain higher levels of hazardous materials." Lacey noted the changes to battery recycling are a result of new regulations developed by the federal Department of Transportation. "These changes are being implemented at the request of the DOT," Lacey said. For additional information visit the Ocean County website at www.co.ocean.nj.us and click on Solid Waste Management or call 1-800-55-RECYCLE. |
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Formal
Budget Introduction Feb. 3 TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders today unveiled the 2010 county budget – a spending package that is down by almost $10 million and provides the funding to continue core services for more than 560,000 residents. "This spending measure takes into consideration our economic times and comes with some very deep cuts and a mandate that we will continue to provide quality services and programs at an affordable cost," said Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr., who serves as liaison to the county's Department of Finance. "We pledged at the beginning of the year that we would not grow county government and we would maintain our fiscal integrity. "I believe this proposed budget implements those directives," Bartlett said. The proposed budget totals $347,965,249, down $9,715,643. The proposed county property tax rate to support the total funding measure will be adjusted to 27.2 cents per $100 of assessed property value, up 1.83 cents which will result in the average homeowner seeing a change in their county property tax rate of about $25 this year. Bartlett explained that the budget preparation came with several financial hurdles including a substantial decline in revenues totaling $16.6 million and a significant increase in nondiscretionary costs from the state for pension and health care totaling almost $8 million. He noted that had it not been for the additional $8 million the county must pay to the state, the amount paid by residents would not have changed because of a smaller tax base. "It was necessary to adjust the property tax rate slightly in order to sustain programs and services for our residents and cover the increased costs to the state," Bartlett said. "However, this budget also makes certain that your streets are plowed when it snows, potholes will be filled on the more than 620 miles of roadways the county maintains, nutritious hot meals will be delivered to our seniors, our most vulnerable residents will be provided with social services, and students will continue to get quality educations at Ocean County College and at our vocational technical schools." Bartlett said Ocean County government has and will continue to reduce its workforce. Sixty-five positions were eliminated providing a savings of almost $3 million. "We are providing the same services and programs with less people," Bartlett said. "It's a directive that we have heard loud and clear." Bartlett said the proposed budget does not require layoffs. The salary and wage budget remains the same as the 2009 appropriation of $115 million. "We continue to be vigilant with our staffing needs," Bartlett said. "We will continue our policy of carefully reviewing any departmental requests for replacing employees." Bartlett said departments or agencies slated to receive the same amount of funding in 2010 as last year are Ocean County College, the Ocean County Vocational-Technical School system, the Ocean County Board of Social Services and the Ocean County Office of Senior Services. "Where the state has fallen continuously short in the area of funding, we continue to hold to our pledge to meet the educational needs of our residents here in Ocean County," Bartlett said. "During these trying economic times, demand for our social service programs and our senior service programs increases as we take care of our older and most needy residents." All other department budgets have been reduced anywhere from 5 to 20 percent. Operating expenses were reduced by $7.4 million. "We have done a thorough review of all of our programs and departments," Bartlett said. In addition, the proposed capital and capital improvement funds in the 2010 budget have been reduced by about $8.9 million, down about 45 percent. "We will have adequate funding in our capital accounts to continue to make improvements to the county's infrastructure, particularly improvements for traffic safety, maintenance of our roads and bridges, maintenance of county facilities and other necessary expenditures," Bartlett said. "Conservative financial planning is the tool that is helping us through these difficult financial times." "We have had to adjust and make some changes in different areas but by no means is this government standing still," Bartlett said. The 2010 budget will be formally introduced at the board's 4 p.m., Feb. 3 meeting in Room 119 of the Ocean County Administration Building, here. A public hearing is scheduled for the board's 4 p.m., March 3 meeting. The proposed
budget will be available on the county's website at www.co.ocean.nj.us
following its formal introduction Feb. 3.
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BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Another study is out that finds, like many before it, that keeping the mind and body active appears to slow many of the signs and consequences of aging for senior citizens. And, like others, this one finds that volunteer work seems to produce the best results. -Senior Journal.com CV5 desperately
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Ocean
County Press Release TOMS RIVER – Several Ocean County government agencies will join with representatives from the banking community, the U.S. Postal Service and the state Attorney General's Office in presenting a seminar for seniors. "Seniors: Protect Yourself and Avoid Being Scammed" will be held at the Ocean County Library, Washington Street, here, starting at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 17. Registration is required and can be made by calling Irene Mueller of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney at 732-914-2346. "Our goal is to provide vital information and contacts to the residents of Ocean County, more specifically, the senior population, their caretakers and/or anyone associated with providing services to seniors," said Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as Chairman of Ocean County Senior Services. The seminar is the first of its kind for 2010 and is being hosted by The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office, The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders and The Ocean County Library, together with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Prosecutor Marlene Lynch Ford noted a disturbing trend began to develop during the economic downturn in 2008 and 2009 when many seniors living in communities in Ocean County and considered watchdogs began to waver and question whether some of the scams may be legitimate. "Our seniors have lost income in the stock market decline as well as the failing of so many banks," Prosecutor Ford said. "Because of problems in the credible financial markets our seniors are growing more skeptical. We want to allay some of those fears and provide them with helpful information so they do not become victims of financial scams." The seminar
will include the following topics and presenters: "The Toms River branch of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney is proud to be co-sponsor of the Senior Safety Seminars in our County," said Executive Director Christopher Shaw, Red Bank, New Jersey Complex Manager. The seminar concludes at 1 p.m. with a question and answer session. There will be a door prize drawing for two paper shredders and lunch catered by Capone's Restaurant, here. "Good information is the best tool we can provide to our residents," said Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly, who serves as Director of Law and Public Safety. "I want to commend all the presenters and participants who are dedicated to assisting our seniors and making certain they have the best information to make good decisions." For more
information on the seminar call Sgt. Cindy Boyd, Ocean County Prosecutor's
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THE DESK OF THE MAYOR - MICHAEL FRESSOLA
CSI is a private non-profit agency that provides Meals on Wheels, Congregate Meals and Social Support Services to the senior residents of Ocean County. CSI has been serving the elderly residents of Ocean County since 1973. CSI operates the senior nutrition programs located in the Ridgeway Fire Station on Route 571, and in the Community Reformed Church on Lacey Road. Five days each week CSI provides hot nutritious meals in a congenial setting and delivers Meals on Wheels to the frail homebound elderly of Manchester Township. In 2009, 58,219 hot nutritious lunches consisting of an entrée, vegetable, starch, bread, juice, milk, fruit and dessert were served to 212 homebound Manchester seniors in our Meals on Wheels Program and 178 Manchester seniors received Weekend Meals on Wheels (lunch for Saturday and Sunday). The total cost of nutrition services provided to the residents of Manchester Township during the year 2009 was $557,232. If you have any questions regarding the wonderful service, feel free to call Community 732-367-1400.
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for Seniors Cover Wide Array of Services TOMS RIVER – Noting the unique needs of Ocean County's senior population, the Board of Freeholders today awarded 37 contracts covering a wide array of programs and services for residents 60 and up. "There is not just one program that covers the needs of all of our seniors," noted Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as chairman of Senior Services. "Our services need to be as unique and varied as the population itself." Services ranging from outreach to the homebound elderly to volunteer friendly visitors, telephone reassurances, health screening and education are all included in the contracts scheduled to be approved by the Board during its Jan. 20 meeting. The contracts total more than $2.3 million. "More than a quarter of Ocean County's population is over the age of 60, including more than 75,000 people aged 75 and older," said Vicari. "Providing beneficial programs and services for the older adult population continues to be a priority for the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders." Vicari noted the Ocean County Office of Senior Services serves as a clearinghouse, teaming up seniors with programs that can help make a difference in their daily lives. Ocean County's senior programs and services need to be varied due to the unique needs of the 60 plus population. Ocean County leads the state with the highest population of 75 and older and 85 and older age groups. "The Office of Senior Services will oversee a total of 53 contracts with 22 governmental and non-profit agencies in 2010 totaling over $5.3 million," Vicari said. "More than 543,664 units of service will be provided to over 36,900 persons in 2010." A key component to the county's services to seniors is the extensive meal program that is offered. The Board of Freeholders recently awarded contracts to Community Services Inc. to continue to provide this program. "Over 80,000 congregate meals will be served in 2010" said D. Jane Maloney, the director of the Office of Senior Services. "In addition, 247,344 home delivered meals will be served. Today's contracts include the Kosher Home Delivered Meals Program. "Recent nutrition screening surveys of home delivered meals clients show that 60 percent of the clients are at a high nutritional risk and 34 percent are at a moderate nutritional risk," she said. "These meals are often a lifeline for the frail and disabled senior bringing not only a nutritional value but also a social contact." Other support areas include transportation, legal services, caregiver services, care management, benefits screening, chore services and a host of others. Access to information and assistance is a major focus for the Office of Senior Services, Maloney said. "Our seniors need to know they can come to us and we can match them up with the appropriate services," Maloney said. For
further information regarding services call Office of Senior Services
at 732-929-2091 or 1-800-668-4899.
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