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How does In-home Senior Care in Morganville, NJ work?

Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it's especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age. When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.

The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.

At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one ages, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.

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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit.

In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a unfamiliar assisted living community, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.

Here are just a few of the reasons why older men and women prefer to age at home:

Comfort
Comfort

How much does a senior's home truly mean to them? A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old. With the help of elderly care in Morganville, NJ, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.

Healthy Living
Healthy Living

Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors. Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.

Independence
Independence

For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like an assisted living community. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.

Cost and Convenience
Cost and Convenience

More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, can be less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.

With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care in Morganville, NJ gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.

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Affordable Care Plans

In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.

Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.

At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.

In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:

Veteran's Benefits
Veteran's Benefits

Aid and Attendance benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.

Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance

Many senior care services like in-home care are included in long-term care insurance options. Research different long-term care solutions to find a plan that provides coverage for senior care.

Private Insurance
Private Insurance

Home care can be included as part of a senior's private insurance plan. Read over your loved one's insurance policy carefully or speak with their insurance provider to determine if in-home care is covered.

Life Insurance
Life Insurance

Depending on the life insurance plan, you may be able to apply your policy toward long-term care. You may be able to use long-term-care coverage to help pay for in-home elderly care.


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During your Care Plan consultation with Always Best Care, your Care Coordinator will speak with you about in-home care costs and what options there may be to help meet your budget needs.

Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers

When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.

Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.

At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Morganville,NJ understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.

Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.

Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:

An assessment of your senior loved one

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An in-depth discussion of the needs of your senior loved one to remain in their own home

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Reviewing a detailed Care Plan that will meet your senior loved one's needs

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Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.

If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.

When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.

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Seven most expensive homes sold in Marlboro, June 12-25

A house in Marlboro that sold for $880,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Marlboro between June 12 and June 25.In total, seven residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $647,143. The average price per square foot was $274.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded from the week of June 12 to the week of June 25 even if the property may have been sold earlier.7. $350,000, single...

A house in Marlboro that sold for $880,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Marlboro between June 12 and June 25.

In total, seven residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $647,143. The average price per square foot was $274.

The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded from the week of June 12 to the week of June 25 even if the property may have been sold earlier.

7. $350,000, single-family home at 34 Brown Road

The 959 square-foot single-family house at 34 Brown Road, Morganville, has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in May and the total purchase price was $350,000, $365 per square foot. The house was built in 1950. The deal was finalized on May. 30.

6. $440,000, condominium at 265 Stratford Place

The property at 265 Stratford Place in Morganville has new owners. The price was $440,000. The condominium was built in 1985 and has a living area of 1,676 square feet. The price per square foot is $263. The deal was finalized on Jun. 1.

5. $540,000, single-family residence at 29 Baldwin Ave.

The sale of the single family residence at 29 Baldwin Ave. in Morganville has been finalized. The price was $540,000, and the new owners took over the house in May. The house was built in 1960 and has a living area of 2,904 square feet. The price per square foot was $186. The deal was finalized on May. 26.

4. $585,000, condominium at 2 Bluebird Lane

A sale has been finalized for the condominium at 2 Bluebird Lane in Marlboro. The price was $585,000 and the new owners took over the condominium in May. The condo was built in 1999 and the living area totals 1,792 square feet. The price per square foot ended up at $326. The deal was finalized on May. 25.

3. $865,000, single-family house at 11 Kathy Court

The sale of the single-family residence at 11 Kathy Court, Marlboro, has been finalized. The price was $865,000, and the house changed hands in June. The house was built in 1986 and has a living area of 3,266 square feet. The price per square foot was $265. The deal was finalized on Jun. 6.

2. $870,000, detached house at 47 Manor Drive

The 2,858 square-foot single-family house at 47 Manor Drive in Marlboro has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in May and the total purchase price was $870,000, $304 per square foot. The house was built in 1985. The deal was finalized on May. 25.

1. $880,000, single-family home at 14 Nancy Road

The property at 14 Nancy Road in Marlboro has new owners. The price was $880,000. The house was built in 1986 and has a living area of 3,056 square feet. The price per square foot is $288. The deal was finalized on May. 30.

Real Estate Newswire is a service provided by United Robots, which uses machine learning to generate analysis of data from Propmix, an aggregator of national real-estate data.

10 most expensive homes sold in Marlboro, June 5-11

A house in Marlboro that sold for $2.8 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Marlboro between June 5 and June 11.In total, 12 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past three weeks, with an average price of $863,667. The average price per square foot ended up at $332.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded from the week of May 22 to the week of June 11 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $400,0...

A house in Marlboro that sold for $2.8 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Marlboro between June 5 and June 11.

In total, 12 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past three weeks, with an average price of $863,667. The average price per square foot ended up at $332.

The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded from the week of May 22 to the week of June 11 even if the property may have been sold earlier.

10. $400,000, detached house at 58 Suffolk Way

The property at 58 Suffolk Way in Marlboro has new owners. The price was $400,000. The house was built in 1981 and has a living area of 1,338 square feet. The price per square foot is $299. The deal was finalized on May. 22.

9. $400,000, single-family residence at 105 Tennent Road

The 1,288 square-foot detached house at 105 Tennent Road, Morganville, has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in May and the total purchase price was $400,000, $311 per square foot. The house was built in 1965. The deal was finalized on May. 22.

8. $416,000, single-family home at 49 Clubhouse Lane

The property at 49 Clubhouse Lane in Marlboro has new owners. The price was $416,000. The house was built in 1986 and has a living area of 1,846 square feet. The price per square foot is $225. The deal was finalized on May. 18.

7. $550,000, single-family house at 21 Weston Court

The sale of the detached house at 21 Weston Court, Marlboro, has been finalized. The price was $550,000, and the house changed hands in May. The house was built in 1984 and has a living area of 1,704 square feet. The price per square foot was $323. The deal was finalized on May. 17.

6. $665,000, single-family home at 40 Sandburg Drive

The sale of the single family residence at 40 Sandburg Drive in Morganville has been finalized. The price was $665,000, and the new owners took over the house in May. The house was built in 1966 and has a living area of 2,028 square feet. The price per square foot was $328. The deal was finalized on May. 22.

5. $675,000, condominium at 28 Kingfisher Court

A sale has been finalized for the condominium at 28 Kingfisher Court in Marlboro. The price was $675,000 and the new owners took over the condominium in May. The condo was built in 1997 and the living area totals 1,792 square feet. The price per square foot ended up at $377. The deal was finalized on May. 8.

4. $995,000, single-family house at 21 Harness Lane

The 2,925 square-foot single-family residence at 21 Harness Lane in Marlboro has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in May and the total purchase price was $995,000, $340 per square foot. The house was built in 1984. The deal was finalized on May. 10.

3. $1.2 million, detached house at 11 Jamesworthy Court

The 3,845 square-foot single-family residence at 11 Jamesworthy Court, Marlboro, has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in May and the total purchase price was $1,181,000, $307 per square foot. The house was built in 2001. The deal was finalized on May. 23.

2. $1.5 million, single-family residence at 83 Buckley Road

The sale of the single family residence at 83 Buckley Road in Marlboro has been finalized. The price was $1,500,000, and the new owners took over the house in May. The house was built in 2007 and has a living area of 5,158 square feet. The price per square foot was $291. The deal was finalized on May. 22.

1. $2.8 million, detached house at 101 School Road

The 6,594 square-foot single-family house at 101 School Road in Marlboro has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in May and the total purchase price was $2,800,000, $425 per square foot. The house was built in 2005. The deal was finalized on May. 11.

Real Estate Newswire is a service provided by United Robots, which uses machine learning to generate analysis of data from Propmix, an aggregator of national real-estate data.

10 most expensive homes sold in Marlboro, June 5-12

A house in Marlboro that sold for $2.8 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Marlboro between June 5 and June 12.In total, 12 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past three weeks, with an average price of $863,667. The average price per square foot ended up at $332.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded from the week of May 22 to the week of June 12 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $400,0...

A house in Marlboro that sold for $2.8 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Marlboro between June 5 and June 12.

In total, 12 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past three weeks, with an average price of $863,667. The average price per square foot ended up at $332.

The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded from the week of May 22 to the week of June 12 even if the property may have been sold earlier.

10. $400,000, single-family residence at 58 Suffolk Way

The sale of the single family residence at 58 Suffolk Way in Marlboro has been finalized. The price was $400,000, and the new owners took over the house in May. The house was built in 1981 and has a living area of 1,338 square feet. The price per square foot was $299. The deal was finalized on May. 22.

9. $400,000, single-family house at 105 Tennent Road

The property at 105 Tennent Road in Morganville has new owners. The price was $400,000. The house was built in 1965 and has a living area of 1,288 square feet. The price per square foot is $311. The deal was finalized on May. 22.

8. $416,000, detached house at 49 Clubhouse Lane

The 1,846 square-foot single-family residence at 49 Clubhouse Lane in Marlboro has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in May and the total purchase price was $416,000, $225 per square foot. The house was built in 1986. The deal was finalized on May. 18.

7. $550,000, single-family home at 21 Weston Court

A sale has been finalized for the single-family house at 21 Weston Court in Marlboro. The price was $550,000 and the new owners took over the house in May. The house was built in 1984 and the living area totals 1,704 square feet. The price per square foot ended up at $323. The deal was finalized on May. 17.

6. $665,000, detached house at 40 Sandburg Drive

The sale of the detached house at 40 Sandburg Drive, Morganville, has been finalized. The price was $665,000, and the house changed hands in May. The house was built in 1966 and has a living area of 2,028 square feet. The price per square foot was $328. The deal was finalized on May. 22.

5. $675,000, condominium at 28 Kingfisher Court

The 1,792 square-foot condominium at 28 Kingfisher Court, Marlboro, has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in May and the total purchase price was $675,000, $377 per square foot. The condominium was built in 1997. The deal was finalized on May. 8.

4. $995,000, single-family home at 21 Harness Lane

The property at 21 Harness Lane in Marlboro has new owners. The price was $995,000. The house was built in 1984 and has a living area of 2,925 square feet. The price per square foot is $340. The deal was finalized on May. 10.

3. $1.2 million, single-family house at 11 Jamesworthy Court

The sale of the single-family house at 11 Jamesworthy Court, Marlboro, has been finalized. The price was $1,181,000, and the new owners took over the house in May. The house was built in 2001 and has a living area of 3,845 square feet. The price per square foot was $307. The deal was finalized on May. 23.

2. $1.5 million, single-family residence at 83 Buckley Road

A sale has been finalized for the single-family home at 83 Buckley Road in Marlboro. The price was $1,500,000 and the new owners took over the house in May. The house was built in 2007 and the living area totals 5,158 square feet. The price per square foot ended up at $291. The deal was finalized on May. 22.

1. $2.8 million, single-family house at 101 School Road

The property at 101 School Road in Marlboro has new owners. The price was $2,800,000. The house was built in 2005 and has a living area of 6,594 square feet. The price per square foot is $425. The deal was finalized on May. 11.

Real Estate Newswire is a service provided by United Robots, which uses machine learning to generate analysis of data from Propmix, an aggregator of national real-estate data.

This Marlboro, NJ man got the Eagles to 2 Super Bowls. Can he do it again?

Super Bowl LVII is history, and the Eagles' mission now is to find a way back to the Big Game and avenge their 38-35 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs; and their former head coach, Andy Reid, will surely go to the Hall of Fame.When you think of the many people responsible for getting the Philadelphia Eagles to the Super Bowl, names like Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, and Camden native Hassan Reddick come to mind.But if you're a true Eagles fan, the man most responsible for getting the Eagles not only to this Super Bowl, but the one they...

Super Bowl LVII is history, and the Eagles' mission now is to find a way back to the Big Game and avenge their 38-35 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs; and their former head coach, Andy Reid, will surely go to the Hall of Fame.

When you think of the many people responsible for getting the Philadelphia Eagles to the Super Bowl, names like Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, and Camden native Hassan Reddick come to mind.

But if you're a true Eagles fan, the man most responsible for getting the Eagles not only to this Super Bowl, but the one they won in 2017 is Marlboro High School graduate, Howie Roseman.

Roseman, like so many people who ended up spending time in Marlboro, was born in Brooklyn. His family moved to Marlboro, whose high school he later graduated from. You can see his high school pictures here from NJ.com.

Roseman was actually interviewed in 1999 by New York Jets general manager, Mike Tannenbaum. Who knows? If he had gotten the job, the green-lit Empire State Building could have been for the Jets.

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Roseman did get a job with the Eagles in 2000 and was promoted to general manager in 2010. Since he was hired in 2000, the Eagles have the league's fourth-most playoff victories (14), and fourth-most postseason berths (14); including a division-leading nine NFC East crowns.

It wasn't until head coach Chip Kelly, who had banished Roseman in a bad power play, was let go in 2015 that Roseman got to really show what he can do. What he did was put together a team coached by Doug Pederson. Led by No. 2 draft choice quarterback Carson Wentz, and later quarterback Nick Foles, they would beat the Patriots in Super Bowl LII. Roseman was named Executive of the Year in 2017 by the Sporting News, and Pro Football Writers.

That was in 2018, just 5 short years ago. In 2020, the Eagles had dropped to 4-11-1, and chants of "Fire Howie" filled the air

Since that time, Roseman rebuilt the team with a different head coach, Nick Siriani; and a different quarterback, Jalen Hurts. Also, lots of incredible drafting (Devonta Smith), trading (A J Brown), and free agent signings (Hassan Reddick, James Bradberry, C.J. Gardner Johnson); and once again the Eagles are back in the Big Game. Once again, Roseman has been named Executive of the Year.

Who does that??? A man destined for the Pro Football Hall Of Fame, that's who!

Roseman also has some Jersey attitude in him; when "forgiven" by fans, he responded as a true Jersey guy would. But he did it with love, knowing he has the love of the Eagles fans.

But how will Howie respond to this Super Bowl?

Now that Super Bowl LVII has come and gone with the Eagles losing a heartbreaker 38-35, Roseman has his work cut out for him. Twenty members of this team, which was built to win, now will become free agents. Roseman must also pay quarterback Jalen Hurts, who is coming off an MVP-type year.

Here's Roseman at last week's press conference:

"Obviously we want to keep our best players here for the long term. And he's certainly one of our best players. So that's something we'll keep all the contract talks internal but we'd definitely like to keep Jalen Hurts here the long term."

Roseman was asked if signing Hurts to a big contract would prohibit him from singing other players:

I think we have, obviously, a large number of free agents that we knew going in. I think when we looked at this team – and we always look at this team over not just this year, but over a period of time – we knew we needed to get additional picks. That's one of the reasons that we made the trade last year was to make sure we have picks going forward.

And even though maybe we don't have the amount of picks this year, we have a bunch of high picks. And then next year, we're going to have a tremendous amount of picks.

We already have two additional picks from two trades that we made. And just by the sheer number of the free agents, we're going to have comp picks next year. Even if we signed a bunch of guys, we are going to have comp picks next year.

So, I think we go into it with that understanding that it's going to be impossible to keep every single person on this team. But we're here to compete.

I think that a lot of times, I've heard this week, you know, we'll be back. Just because we say it doesn't mean it. We've got to make that happen. I take great pride in trying to do my part.

Can he do it? After seeing what he's done so far, I wouldn't bet against him.

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Marlboro planners approve affordable housing on Texas Road

MARLBORO – Members of the Marlboro Planning Board have approved an application that proposed the construction of 387 residential units on Texas Road near the intersection of Falson Lane and Wooleytown Road in the Morganville section of the community.The application submitted by Pallu Associates was approved following testimony during a meeting on March 3. The applicant was represented by attorney Bryan Plocker.The application was made as part of a court approved settlement of litigation regarding Marlboro’s constitu...

MARLBORO – Members of the Marlboro Planning Board have approved an application that proposed the construction of 387 residential units on Texas Road near the intersection of Falson Lane and Wooleytown Road in the Morganville section of the community.

The application submitted by Pallu Associates was approved following testimony during a meeting on March 3. The applicant was represented by attorney Bryan Plocker.

The application was made as part of a court approved settlement of litigation regarding Marlboro’s constitutional obligation to provide its fair share of housing to families with low and moderate incomes.

The GH-3 zoning district and its zoning requirements were created specifically as part of Marlboro’s settlement obligations in the litigation.

The project that was before the board and the uses proposed by Pallu Associates are permitted in the GH-3 zone, according to a legal notice that was published by Plocker prior to the meeting.

The board members approved the construction of 16 three-story multi-family apartment buildings on the 39-acre site at the northwest corner of the intersection of Texas Road with Wooleytown Road and Falson Lane.

Of the 387 residential units to be constructed, 78 have been designated as affordable housing rental units for individuals of all ages who have a low income or a moderate income, according to the applicant’s presentation.

The remaining 309 residential units to be constructed at the site will be rental units available at market rates and open to individuals of all ages.

At present, the property is undeveloped and heavily wooded, with the exception of a cleared Jersey Central Power and Light easement that runs through the center of the property. The JCP&L easement contains two First Energy transmission structures and overhead wires.

The residential development will include the construction of a 5,868-square-foot clubhouse, a pool, a tennis court, a playground and one electric vehicle charging station/parking stall.

A total of 808 parking spaces are proposed throughout throughout the site. Engineer Steven Cattani, representing the applicant, said 759 parking spaces were required.

Cattani said the applicant will work with Marlboro’s professionals to plan the proper striping and designation of fire lanes and emergency vehicle lanes as a condition of the application’s approval.

Traffic engineer Andrew Jafolla answered questions as to whether a traffic signal would be installed or a four-way stop would be created at the intersection of Texas Road with Falson Lane and Wooleytown Road.

At present, there are stop signs on Falson Lane and Wooleytown Road and vehicles on Texas Road do not stop at the intersection.

“The intersection (of Texas Road with Wolleytown Road and Falson Lane) would not meet the traffic volume threshold mandated by federal guidelines to allow a traffic signal to be installed,” Jafolla testified.

“To install a four-way stop at the intersection, that is something that would need to go through the Township Council. The council would need to pass an ordinance that would have supporting information for the passage of (of a four-way stop).

“Based on the current traffic study, I do not think (a four-way stop) is warranted, however, the applicant would be happy to install a four-way stop if the Township Council went forward with that supported ordinance,” Jafolla said.

Following the conclusion of testimony, a motion was made to approve the Pallu Associates application.

Voting “yes” on the motion were Planning Board Vice Chairman Andrew Pargament and board members Mayor Jonathan Hornik, Township Councilwoman Carol Mazzola, Lynn Franco, David Gagliano, Steven Kansky, Andrew Kessler and Michael Slotopolsky.

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