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FDA Approves Alternative for Breast Cancer

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IceCure Receives FDA Marketing Authorization for ProSense® Cryoablation for the Treatment of Low-Risk Breast Cancer in Women Aged 70 and Above

It’s been eight years since an incredibly terrific and forward thinking radiologist in Freehold asked me to take a chance with him in battling the breast cancer I had just learned I had.

It’s been five years or so since both my son and my daughter agreed to speak about their mother’s breast cancer, its cure and how it impacted the family. They happily willingly agreed to tell their stories and Ice Cure’s message about its success.

It’s been 11 months since my daughter and I went to Maryland to testify before the Food and Drug Administration that the cure worked and I still do not have breast cancer.

And it was today I learned, in a brief but exciting e-mail from a now old and dear friend of the family, an official of Ice Cure, the company who created the cryoablation I had, that Cryoablation for breast cancer, as presented by Ice Cure, a company whose main office is in Caesarea, Isreal, has finally been approved in the United States Food and Drug Administration.

Cryoablation. It is a freezing procedure. Quick, painless, no side effects, no chemo, no nothing.. including cancer. And now it is available for at least older women in the United States to see if it could be a cure for them.

The unofficial news came from Israel via text to my son, Jim, who has maintained a friendship with all the Ice Cure team we met in connection with not only the procedure that many years ago, but due to his promoting my many stories in newspapers and magazines about its success.

The e-mail said simply “Fri, Oct 3 at 6:01 PM

Wanted to share our excited news- we have got the FDA authorization today! Wonderful news on time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and for better patient’s care!
Please share with your dearest mom!
All the best for you all!

Thank you 😘🙏🏻❤️ your family took a significant part- much appreciated

Wonderful! Big hug from me!

Life doesn’t get any better than that.

Dr. Kenneth Tomkovich M.D.
Dr. Kenneth Tomkovich M.D.

Dr. Kenneth Tomkovich of the Freehold Radiology Group was on staff at the Freehold hospital which is now Centra State Medical Center when a routine mammogram I had done there showed I had a cancerous tumor in my breast.

He knew about Ice Cure, had traveled extensively in his studies and felt confident it would be the right procedure for me if I would agree, as a trial patient, his first for this procedure. With the support of the hospital and my physician, and the assurance I had that even if it did not work, I would still have other options to remove the tumor, we set a date for the following week, two weeks before a scheduled trip by me to Israel.

The radiologist, with Ice Cure representatives in the room, carefully, quickly and painlessly inserted the frozen needle in my breast and let me watch along with him via the computer screen that clearly showed the little tumor being enveloped with ice, then shriveling into almost nothing and sloughing away. The procedure took less than an hour and I could still make the luncheon meeting I had to finalize that trip to Israel.

It was sheer coincidence, my travel plans and the fact that Ice Cure is in Israel. But once the team learned of it, they invited me to visit them in Caesarea. In fact, the company sent a car and driver the two hours from my hotel in Jerusalem to their location, showed me their facilities, introduced me to their young and brilliant staff, and a new friendship began. After taking me to lunch at a fantastic restaurant on the waterfront, they drove me back to Jerusalem even more thankful than ever for Dr. Tomkovich and his daring.

The press release on Ice-Cure came later out today and had more details.

Highlights of that release show:

  • ProSense® is the first and only medical device to be granted FDA marketing authorization for the local treatment of breast cancer
  • Major advancement and new paradigm in breast cancer care as a simple, minimally invasive out-patient procedure
  • Initial reimbursement under the CPT III code which covers $3,800 of facility costs, with additional reimbursement coverage expected
  • U.S. sales and distribution team ready to drive sales of ProSense® systems and disposable probes—supporting medical community and patients looking for a new minimally invasive option to lumpectomy 
  • Enthusiastic response f rom top U.S. breast surgeons and radiologists
  • Conference call to be held Monday, October 6 at 8:30AM Eastern Time

CAESAREA, Israel, Oct. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — IceCure Medical Ltd. (Nasdaq: ICCM) (“IceCure”, “IceCure Medical” or the “Company”), developer of minimally-invasive cryoablation technology that destroys tumors by freezing as an option to surgical tumor removal, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has granted marketing authorization to IceCure’s De Novo application for the ProSense® cryoablation system for the local treatment of breast cancer in patients ≥70 years of age with biologically low-risk tumors ≤1.5 cm in size and treated with adjuvant endocrine therapy, representing approximately 46,000 women annually in the U.S. The authorized indication includes patients that are not suitable for surgery for breast cancer treatment.  

 

IceCure Receives FDA Marketing Authorization for ProSense® Cryoablation for the Treatment of Low-Risk Breast Cancer in Women Aged 70 and Above

Potentially Setting a New Standard of Care for the Defined Indication

“ProSense® offers the first new innovation in the treatment of women aged 70 and above with low-risk early-stage breast cancer in decades. We are proud to deliver a significant advancement and enhancement to women’s cancer care and quality of life,” stated IceCure’s Chief Executive Officer, Eyal Shamir. 

“We expect that the FDA’s marketing authorization, the very enthusiastic response from physicians who have had clinical experience with ProSense®, and the existing reimbursement code, will all combine to drive strong demand for our cryoablation procedure in breast cancer. American women aged 70 and above diagnosed with low-risk, early-stage breast cancer now have access to a minimally invasive procedure that offers safe and effective treatment similar to standard of care lumpectomy, with excellent cosmetic results and patient satisfaction,” Shamir added. 

Post-Market Study to Support Commercial Roll Out

In granting marketing authorization, the FDA requested that IceCure conduct a post-market surveillance study with the aim of producing additional data in this indication. The post-market study is expected to include approximately 400 patients at 30 sites, and the established reimbursement code may be used to support claims and reimbursement for the study procedures. These sites, while treating study participants, will also be active commercial sites where any appropriate patient seeking treatment with ProSense® cryoablation may be treated.   

The FDA’s marketing authorization also establishes that any other company wishing to file for 510(k) marketing authorization for a different cryoablation system to treat breast cancer will be required to submit 5 years of follow-up data. To IceCure’s knowledge, no other company is currently conducting a breast cryoablation clinical study in the U.S.

“Our U.S. team has been diligently preparing for the FDA authorization, and we are ready to seize the opportunity to expand our U.S. customer base,” stated VP of Sales North America, Mr. Shad Good. “While we expect the post-market study will support our product roll out through the initial 30 clinical sites, we are authorized to immediately commence ProSense® sales and procedures, independent of the post-market study.”

The FDA’s marketing authorization was based on an abundance of data including IceCure’s ICE3 trial, the largest multi-center clinical trial ever completed for liquid-nitrogen (LN2) based cryoablation for patients with low-risk, early-stage breast cancer without surgically removing the breast tumor.

ICE3 Investigator Richard Fine, MD, FACS, stated, “As proven in the ICE3 study, cryoablation with ProSense® is a safe, minimally invasive ablative procedure with results similar to that of lumpectomy patients who took endocrine therapy, with the benefit of being an office-based, non-surgical treatment. Further data coming out of the post-market study should continue to support and confirm that cryoablation with ProSense® is a successful alternative to surgical excision in appropriately selected patients.”

Reimbursement Code Established, ProSense® Minimizes Cost of Treatment for Payors

ProSense® enhances patient, provider, and payor value by accelerating recovery, minimizing pain, surgical risks, and complications, all while minimizing the cost of treatment relative to standard of care lumpectomy. With its easy, transportable design and LN2 utilization, ProSense® opens the door to fast and convenient out-patient procedures for breast tumors. 

ProSense® has access to reimbursement under the CPT III code which covers $3,800 of facility costs. IceCure expects additional reimbursement coverage in the future based on the FDA’s marketing authorization and other factors including the post market activity and recommendations from professional medical associations. 

Full Indication for ProSense® in the Treatment of Breast Cancer 

ProSense® is authorized by the FDA for the local treatment of breast cancer in patients ≥70 years of age with biologically low-risk tumors ≤1.5 cm in size and treated with adjuvant endocrine therapy. Biologically low-risk breast cancer is defined as unifocal tumor, size ≤1.5cm, ER+, PR+, HER2-, Ki-67<15% and/or genomic testing indicative of low-risk breast cancer, infiltrating ductal carcinoma (excluding lobular carcinoma, extensive intraductal component, or evidence of lymphovascular invasion), and clinically negative lymph node (N0). The authorized indication includes patients that are not suitable for surgery for breast cancer treatment. For a complete discussion of the benefits and risks of ProSense Cryoablation System for the local treatment of breast cancer, please visit our website.

Company Webcast Information:

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM EDT
A live webcast will be available at: https://www.veidan-conferencing.com/icecure-investors
A recording of the webcast will be available at: https://ir.icecure-medical.com/

About ProSense®

The ProSense® Cryoablation System is the first and only medical device to receive FDA marketing authorization for the local treatment of early-stage, low-risk breast cancer with adjuvant endocrine therapy for women aged 70 and above, including patients who are not suitable for surgical alternatives for breast cancer treatment. A full list of benefits and risks can be found on our website. 

ProSense® is a minimally invasive cryosurgical tool that provides the option to destroy tumors by freezing them. The system uniquely harnesses the power of liquid nitrogen to create large lethal zones for maximum efficacy in tumor destruction in benign and cancerous lesions, including in the breast, kidney, lung, and liver.

ProSense® enhances patient and provider value by accelerating recovery, reducing pain, surgical risks, and complications. With its easy, transportable design and liquid nitrogen utilization, ProSense® opens the door to fast and convenient office-based procedures for breast tumors.

About IceCure Medical

IceCure Medical (Nasdaq: ICCM) develops and markets advanced liquid-nitrogen-based cryoablation therapy systems for the destruction of tumors (benign and cancerous) by freezing, with the primary focus areas being breast, kidney, bone and lung cancer. Its minimally invasive technology is a safe and effective option to surgical tumor removal that is easily performed in a relatively short procedure. The Company’s flagship ProSense® system is marketed and sold worldwide for the indications cleared and approved to date including in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates” and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. For example, IceCure is using forward looking statements in this press release when it discusses: that the FDA’s approval of ProSense® sets a new paradigm in breast cancer care and potentially sets a new standard of care; that the FDA’s marketing authorization, the very enthusiastic response from physicians who have had clinical experience with ProSense®, and the existing reimbursement code, will all combine to drive strong demand for the Company’ cryoablation procedure in breast cancer; that additional reimbursement coverage is expected; the details regarding the post-market study, including the number of expected patients and sites; that the post-market study sites will also be active commercial sites where any appropriate patient seeking treatment with ProSense® cryoablation may be treated; the expectation that the post-market study will support the Company’s product roll out through the initial clinical sites; and that further data coming out of the post-market study should continue to support and confirm that cryoablation with ProSense® is a successful alternative to surgical excision in appropriately selected patients. Historical results of scientific research and clinical and preclinical trials do not guarantee that the conclusions of future research or trials will suggest identical or even similar conclusions. Important factors that could cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements include, among others: the Company’s planned level of revenues and capital expenditures; the Company’s available cash and its ability to obtain additional funding; the Company’s ability to market and sell its products; legal and regulatory developments in the United States and other countries; the Company’s ability to maintain its relationships with suppliers, distributors and other partners; the Company’s ability to maintain or protect the validity of its patents and other intellectual property; the Company’s ability to expose and educate medical professionals about its products; political, economic and military instability in the Middle East, specifically in Israel; as well as those factors set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the SEC on April 3, 2025, and other documents filed with or furnished to the SEC which are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law. Information on, or accessible through, the websites mentioned above does not form part of this press release.

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Phone: 732-232-6914

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Will the 5 th Time be a Charm?

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Muriel J. Smith
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Charm Do you ever come to a time when you call for a final decision? Erin Dougherty asked the Planning Board this week, after the bulk variance being sought by a neighbor was continued for the fourth time, this time until the December 4 meeting.

The application to which the neighbor was referring is for 99 Center Avenue, to build a seven foot by four-foot deck on the second-floor rear of the building, replacing a four-foot porch in front of the apartment’s only exit.

Neighbors had complained at previous meetings that the deck was more than simply replacing an exit to the apartment, noting it also extended too close to a neighbor’s property, overlooked their own properties for no reason, was not in keeping with other homes in the neighborhood, and violated their privacy.

The variance is needed inasmuch as the apartment itself is in violation of the current code since it was built in the 1940s before the code as in place. Originally a loft room over a two-car garage built by the previous property owner, it was later converted to a four-room apartment and rented for many years.

The property owner, in presenting the request for a variance and approval of the deck, has made several changes in attempts to compromise with neighbors and still enable a deck to replace the porch. At this week’s meeting, the owner presented plans that showed an exterior battery-operated four by four lift which would be used for emergencies. That change came about in response to a complaint about removing an ill or injured person on a gurney down the spiral stairs which are still in the plans. Testimony at this week’s meeting indicated the lift would enable emergency personnel to move a person on a gurney with overhang at both ends of the lift.

Alternating between calling the building a carriage house and a garage with an apartment, the professionals representing the applicant also drew objections from nearby residents saying the upper deck was in keeping with the neighborhood, with one neighbor pointing out other decks in areas not necessarily adjacent to this residence had views of the waterfront or woods, rather than other backyards and other residential house second floor windows.

One resident read from the list of positive and negative reasons for granting variances in Atlantic Highlands, and noted the deck did not represent a hardship, and gave no inherent beneficial use to the neighborhood. She also indicated the use did not fit in this location and there did not appear to be any reason to grant a variance from current law.

When members of the planning board also indicated their dislike of some features of the variance, some saying it seems the spiral staircase was not in the best place, does not appear right for the neighborhood, and “doesn’t sit well” as one planner said, the attorney was granted his request for a five minute recess so he could confer with his client. Upon returning, he asked that the vote be continued another month. Residents objected, with Dougherty saying “this is not fair to neighbors, we are all friends, we are neighbors, it is a hardship” for them to have to come out to yet another meeting and continue their discussions and objections to granting the variance. “Do you ever end it? She asked.

Planning Board Attorney Michael Steib said that while there is no state statute indicating any durations, the planning board could set its own timetable.

After further discussion the board agreed to continue the variance application until the Dec, 4 meeting, with Steib saying it appears the planning board would want to make its final decision at that time.

In the only other variance heard that evening, the board unanimously approved the request for a variance for the Pittinger property at 46 Second Avenue, after the property owners modified their original bulk variance request to accommodate several objections that had been made at the hearing last month. Residents who had objected to lot coverage and water runoff, in addition to the exact location of the proposed driveway, indicated at this meeting they approved the changes which ensured runoff was only to the street and not adjoining properties, the public sidewalk would not be detrimentally affected, and the setbacks for the drive were modified to reduce lot coverage and move it closer to the house, still providing room for two cars and enabling the work to continue without the need for a variance. .

In response to granting unanimous approval, not only did the applicant and his professionals thank the planners for their work, but they also thanked the residents for their input and their time over the three meetings before approval was granted. Residents expressed their thanks to the applicant and his professionals for listening to and changing their plans to accommodate the neighborhood’s wishes.

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America’s Cup at Sandy Hook

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Muriel J. Smith
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Victorious Volunteer,

Historian Frank Smith will present Sandy Hook and America Cup Races at Bahrs Restaurant, Wednesday, October 15, at 7 p.m.

There is no fee for the program and all are invited to attend. Coffee and cookies will also be served.

Between 1870 and 1920, 13 America’s Cup races were held in Lower New York Bay and off Sandy Hook. Beginning in 1893, six of these races were contested over courses using a start/finish line at the Sandy Hook Light Ship, approximately 6 miles due east of Sandy Hook.  It is these 6 races that will be recalled by Frank Smith in the evening’s discussion, as well as anecdotes that involve Highland Beach, the Navesink Highlands, and the New Jersey shore, ranging down to Long Branch.

The program is a presentation made possible by the Navesink Maritime Heritage Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging Eastern Monmouth County with maritime and water related historical, skill building, environmental, and recreational activities, and encouraging responsible use of the Navesink estuary through its Discover, Engage and Sustain Approach.

Smith is a grandson of Wiliam Sandlass, owner of the Highland Beach Resort and amusement park which was a popular recreational area in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Park, the first of its kind in Monmouth County, was located on Sandy Hook, just west of the ccurrent Captain Joseph Azzolina Bridge connecting Highlands and Sea Bright.

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Friends Never Leave Our Hearts

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Muriel J. Smith
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Mater Dei Mass Friends

Family, friends, other relatives and former classmates honored 550 named former Mater Dei High School students as well as all other faculty, administration and graduates who have died in a special Mass of Remembrance held Saturday at St. Mary, Mother of God Church in New Monmouth.

The 550 named deceased is an increase of 43 over those named in the memorial mass last year.

The Reverend Jeff Kegley, pastor of St. Mary’s was celebrant of the mass with Kerrin McCarthy Regan., Class of 2011 the cantor.

The Memorial Mass and remembrance are an annual event at St. Mary’s, organized, planned and arranged by a team of graduates led by Mari Campanella Kovach, class of 1978, Tom Dooley, class of 1965, and Cathy Daniels, Class of 1979. The trio has been coordinating the program since it started and names each of the deceased from 1965 to the present.

Family, friends and former graduates came from throughout New Jersey as well as New York, Pennsylvania and Maine to pay their respect to the deceased, some of whom passed before graduation with their class, others as recently as this year.

Steve McCarthy, class of 1974 and Kovach did the readings during the Mass and Deacon Marty McMahon served as Deacon and read the Gospel, Organist was Diane Testa.

Each of the names in the Necrology, which were read before the final prayers of mass, by administration, family, faculty or classmates. They included John Anderson, administration, Kovach, Sister Patricia Russo, faculty, Dr. Ken Dugan, ’65, Daniels, ’79. Ellen Poole, ’72, Muriel Smith, mother of Kathy Smith Palamara, ’74, Jim Keating, ’76, Christopher Begley, ’78, Bill Stefanski, ’84 andDooley,’65. Sister Patricia Russo, former faculty member both at Mater Dei and St. Agnes School in Atlantic Highlands, came from Buffalo, NY and presented the gifts, along with Muriel Smith. Steve McCarthy, ’74 and Begley, ’78, were Eucharistic Ministers.

Among the more than 125 faculty members remembered in the Necrology were Monsignor Robert T. Bulman, the school’s Founder, Mother Bede Loob, the founding principal, and principals through the years The Rev. William Lynch, John V Lonergan, Sister Mary Hugh, Frank Poleski, and Frank Outwater. Among the Sisters of St. Francis, who have staffed the school since it opened, were Sister Catherine Tronolone, Sister Clara, Sister Clarinda, Sister Jeanne, Sister Johnathan, Sister Joseph, Sister Dolores, Sister Donald, Sister Marchan, Sister Marie Dvis, Sister Nancy, Sister Patricia Garner and Sister Patricia Haly, Sister Doreen, Sister Rose Marie, Sister Rosemary, Sister Salesia and Sister Seraphia. Also included was former history teacher, Thomas C. Murray, who was the founder of the Memorial Program and inspiration for Kovach. Dooley and Healy to continue it annually. The most recent class who lost a member was 2015, and Rueban Rodriguez was included in the Necrology.

The mass concluded with the congregation praying the Prayer of St. Francis of Assiss together in honor of the order of Sisters who taught in the school.

A social gathering with light refreshments was held at St Mary’s following the Mass, thanks to the hospitality committee led by Cathy Daniels, Ellen Poole, and Maria Miele Skribner, class of 1983, all graduates of Mater Dei.

Anyone wishing to provide updated information to the Mater Dei High School/Prep Memorial Necrology, or want to actively participate in next year’s celebration should email Kovach at deckhill@comcast.net. Classmates, friends and relatives are invited to include or update information and urged to plan on attending the mass and memorial in September 2026.

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MAST on the Admiral’s List

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Muriel J. Smith
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Rear Admiral Pottenburgh presents the Distinguished Unit Award to Senior Naval Science Instructor Senior Chief Mike Vaccarella, Battalion Commander Cadet Lieutenant Commander Nicholas Billows, and MCVSD Superintendent Dr. Charles Ford, Jr. Photo by c/SN Margaret Parker

 

Rear Admiral (lower half) Matthew Pottenburgh, Commander of Naval Service Training Command, visited the Marine Academy of Science and Technology’s Navy Junior ROTC unit at Fort Hancock, Sandy Hook. September 16, and toured the campus before meeting with cadets.

After touring the historic campus, Battalion Commander Nicholas Billows, Oakhurst, briefed the admiral on MAST students’ accomplishments, including their outstanding academic achievements, thousands of community service hours, and the high number of graduates earning appointments to federal service academies and ROTC scholarships.

Rear Admiral Pottenburgh, who oversees Recruit Training Command, Officer Training Command, NROTC, and NJROTC, was accompanied by NJROTC Area 2 Manager retired Navy Commander Eric Humphreys, and Command Master Chief Andrew Hochgraver, the senior enlisted leader of Naval Service Training Command.

Welcomed by all 276 cadets of the MAST unit, the Admiral described it as “one of the most prestigious units in the country.” He specifically praised the 7,180 community service hours performed by cadets during the 2024–2025 school year, and he commended the supportive MCVSD board, school administration, and Parent-Teacher-Student Association.

The visit included a lively question-and-answer session. Cadets asked about the admiral’s career as a P-3C Orion and P-8A Poseidon pilot, as well as about the NROTC scholarship program and federal service academies. Rear Admiral Pottenburgh, an NROTC graduate of Ohio State University, shared both personal experiences and official guidance with students considering military service.

The Admiral also presented the Distinguished Unit with Academic Honors ribbon to MAST for the 41st consecutive year. This recognition, awarded to only the top 10% of over 600 NJROTC units worldwide, reflects excellence in graduation rates, academic achievement, and participation in NJROTC events.

In addition, several cadets received individual honors:

  • Cadets of the Quarter (Q4, 2024–2025): Daniel Chiu (Edison) and Abigail Reilley (Little Silver)
  • Honor Cadet Ribbons (highest Naval Science grades): Leila Brown (Manalapan), Nicholas Amey (Keansburg), and Nicholas Billows (Oakhurst)
  • Top Community Service Hours: Juliet Ginda (Middletown, 113 hours), Zachary Clifton (Lake Como, 124.5 hours), and Radhika Sandeep (Marlboro, 119 hours)
  • Highest Cumulative Academic Achievement: Andrew Viggiano (Ocean), Nia Suresh (Ocean), and Quinn Pappas (Tinton Falls)

The Marine Academy of Science and Technology is part of the Monmouth County Vocational School District. For more information, https://www.mast.mcvsd.org/o/mast 

Information for this news release was provided by NJROTC Cadet Laila Caramanica of Ocean Township

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Sea and Sand in Highlands (Not the Beach)

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  Sea and Sand … It’s the crisp whiteness of the building, coupled with the gorgeous array of fall flowers in the garden in front that first grabs your attention.

Once inside the foyer, it’s the rose petals and candle in water on the table, and the soft music welcoming you to a terrific restaurant that makes you want to go inside.

Once inside, it’s the smiling faces and warm welcomes of any of a number of different members of the staff, the spotless tablecloth covered tables and the soft lighting that all make you happy that you stopped in. There are even comfortable rooms in front of the fireplace if it’s necessary to wait for a table or an order pick-up.

Sea and Sand Restaurant opened last week on Bay avenue in Highlands and already, this India Fusion restaurant is making its mark in the culinary skills world.

Sea and Sand is more than an Indian restaurant, it’s a fusion restaurant , meaning the menu is crammed full of a variety of tastes, blending the elements, tastes and produce of culinary traditions from all over India, north and South. That means it blends spicy and mild, cheeses and yogurt, meats grilled and baked.

It’s a large menu at Sea and Sand and cleverly written to be fun to read as well as tempt your taste buds. Best to get an order of Naa or roti, flatbread that can either be plain or soaked in butter, garlic or cheese. To start and relax and really pore over the menu. Divided for ease in choosing as well as clever, the large variety of offerings are listed under “the First Sip” or Crunch to Conversation” for appetizers, or soups, or In Crust we Trust for naans and roti . A variety of rice, its own, with lamb, chicken or more are all listed under Grains of Glory and some of the main courses are listed under Meat the Heat, from Farm to Flame, or Grill ‘me all. If you’ve room for dessert, you find them under Happiness Served Last .

The grilled meats are fantastic, served on grills so hot that you can hear the sizzling a long time after you’ve been presented with your entrée, along with a dinner platter and even tongs for transferring your meat from gill to dinner plate. (more fun, if you’re careful not to touch the grill, is picking up perfectly seasoned lamb chops directly from the grill and sampling the cabbage slaw with onions on which the chops rest.

Although the menu is heavy with chicken, lamb, goat, beef, and both rice and vegetarian dishes, this is the Shore, its name is Sea and Sand, so naturally there are several seafood entrees as well. Salmon with yogurt and Indian spices is only $24, Goan Curry is fish of the day marinated in lemon and cooked in a rich coconut or there’s also Shrimp Goan Curry marinated in lemon and soaked in coconut sauce. The Shrimp Dum Biryani might be my choice on my next visit; a combination of prawns and saffron basmati rice cooked with whole spices.

While Sea and Sand does not yet have a liquor license, they certainly don’t mind your bringing your own until that next phase of their thriving business kicks in. But their beverages are unique in this area, and tempting. The Mumbai Masala Charis a $5 tea made with aromatic Indian tea leaves. And their Virgin Mojito is a tasty blend of fresh mint, lime juice and sparkling water. Or there’s s Mango Lassi, a sweet mango pulp blended with creamy yogurt and a touch of cardamom. Complete with ice cubes and a straw, it’s smooth and refreshing

Prices are more than reasonable in this day when every restaurant is raising its prices and most entrees in many hover in the $34 to $50 range. At Sea and Sand, the vast majority of entrees are in the $18 to $28 range, and the desserts, should you have room, are $6 and either ice cream, friend dumpling or cottage cheese balls in a sugar syrup, definitely a distinct change from desserts elsewhere. There’s also a dessert platter with an assortment of what the chef says are the best Indian sweets around.

There’s plenty of diversion in Indian cooking, and Sea and Sand seems to cover it all. They’re open seven days a week, from 10:30 every morning, until (9:30 every night from Monday through Thursday, and until 10 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. They do a great take-out business as well, and can be called in advance for reservations or takeout at 732-204-2173.

Want to know another remarkable thing about this newest restaurant in the Bayshore! There’s plenty of parking in the restaurant’s parking lot just behind the restaurant.

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Broullon is Looking Forward

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“When she sees a problem, she digs down to the base of it, then works to get it corrected” was what one resident said at a gathering of residents at a home in Water Witch. Property owner had asked Mayor Carolyn Broullon to attend, meet some residents and be prepared to answer questions.

She did and she was. Questions ranged from information on any proposed development of the former Shadow Lawn Trailer Park property to what some flood insurance companies cancelled flood insurance even though the house was raised 11 feet.

There were also questions about what’s going to happen to youngsters in school if we don’t join with another group and ensure there’s room in classrooms for the future. How are taxpayers going to continue to pay the high taxes for education?

Many of the residents who attended the impromptu session which also included crudites and appetizers from the owner’s garden along with soft drinks and apple cider have only been residents for ten years or less.

Some say they were drawn to the town by its friendliness, its natural beauty, and in the most recent years, the way it has been governed. One resident spoke on bringing a problem to the mayor concerning a situation in the road he could not get resolved. He said she had assured him she would see what she could do, and he continued, “the next day, it was resolved.” The mayor had made a call to Monmouth County, responsible for the problem, he explained, and the County responded right away. “All it took was her calling and telling them there was a problem,” the resident said.

In response to a complaint that one couple’s flood insurance had gone up despite having raised their house, Broullon promised more investigation and also referred the property owners to other sources that might be able to assist.

In response to what has been done since she was mayor, Broullon pointed to the number of grants she has sought and secured, improvements that have been made to streets and sewer systems, and her dedication towards ensuring the public has a right to be heard. As one example, residents in this borough were given the opportunity to vote their preference for school regionalization with Sea Bright, something denied to residents of Atlantic Highland.

“Highlands has flourished in the wake of the Covid-19 Epidemic,” Broullon said, noting that property values have nearly doubled from $737 million in 2020 to $1.349 billion in 2025. This is the 6th year in a row where tax rates will either be lower or remain steady, she said.

As for the future, the incoming Mayor said she will continue to work on open spaces and infrastructure upgrades throughout the Borough, will continue to urge residents to be involved in the process.  She said her history both as a councilwoman and as mayor have already proven her commitment to communication, openness, respect, and ensuring the public always has the right and means to express their opinions.

She challenged the guests to check out all her sources of communication, from the official borough website to Facebook Instagram and Twitter. In asking the guests to vote for her to keep her in office, or communicate with her if the have further questions, she said “Let’s keep the momentum going and continue to get it done together,” citing the motor of her campaign, “we’re all in this together.” 

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Sherrill and the Naval Academy Honor Code

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Muriel J. Smith
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As the daughter, sister, mother, wife, and grandmother of many men and women who have served in the military, I was concerned about the attacks being made on Mickie Sherrill, a graduate of the US Naval Academy, a trained helicopter pilot for the Navy, a Congresswoman and a mother herself.

But the more I learned about her, the more distressed I became. And as the mother of two Marines and one Naval officer, now a retired Commander who was a diver in the Navy, and grandmother of another Naval officer, a lieutenant who is now a Naval helicopter pilot, I became more distressed that Rebecca Michelle Jason Hedberg, a 1994 graduate of the US Naval Academy, was now bringing shame and dishonor on herself and the Naval Academy.

Despite the inference showed on her FaceBook page Sherrill did not walk with her graduating class in wake of Navy Academy cheating scandal. Her Quote “#ThrowbackThursday to my Naval Academy graduation. Annapolis has a focus on learning, discipline and – above all – integrity. They’re values I’d be proud to carry to Congress for #NJ11”

Admittedly, I should have realized the Congresswoman can’t stand up to tough situations. She left the US Navy in 2003… she, a helicopter pilot in the Navy, leaving the military less than two years after the September 11 attack on the World Trade Center, a time we were at war with Afghanistan.

In view of the most recent news, I find it ironic that Sherrill was not allowed to walk with her class to receive her diploma because she had failed to report when she knew classmates were involved in, what turned out to be the biggest scandal ever to hit the Academy. Her complaints today focus on the fact opponents used whatever means to get information on her Academy chastisement and reported it!!!! In short, an opponent found someone who was found guilty of doing something wrong and reported it.

So I reached out to a Naval Academy graduate to get a fresh perspective on why exactly should one classmate squeal on another? Or why some classmates were allowed to attend the ceremony yet she was not? Might the Navy have two standards,, I asked.

Steve Boracchia as a United States Naval Academy Midshipman

Steve Boracchia of Atlantic Highlands is also a US Naval Academy graduate, class of 1983. He was commissioned a a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps where he flew CH-53 Sea Stallions , a heavy-life transport helicopter for the Marine Corps. He served from 1983 until 1990 and left with the rank of Captain.  He also was involved in politics; though not at Sherill’s level, he was an elected councilmen in Atlantic Highlands.

Boracchia was not eager to berate or condemn a fallow Naval Academy grad.

“If she chose to counsel those who she knew that were cheating, she would have been OK,” the former Marine Corps officer said. “But she didn’t.”  Still, he said, “I noticed that some grads are coming to her defense.”

Former Atlantic Highlands Council member Steve Boracchia

Boracchia explained the well known and highly respected honor code of all the military academies, and specifically at the Naval Academy. “The honor code required you to not lie, cheat or steal and if you had a classmate lying, there was an opportunity to counsel the person.  If you thought they were sincere after counseling, you could let it go. “

“I am wondering where all the Naval Academy graduates are coming to her defense,” he asked?  “They may be there, but not as yet.  It’s hard to defend her in this situation,” he continued, adding, “I do believe her service in the Navy after graduation is honorable and a separate issue.”

But when questioned further, Boracchia conceded, “Her history seems to show more lapses in leadership and self-promotion. She was clearly moved along for a reason, openly accepting all the policies of the left and she appears to be a big progressive while at the same time promoting herself as a moderate.  She is a loyal party member in that regard.”

From what he has read about Sherrill’s recent news, “there’s no mention that she counseled anyone just that she looked the other way … that is a violation,” the former Marine officer said. ” What’s more concerning to me is that she has a history of doing what’s right for herself and not necessarily for the public. That is, she used her office when she got to Congress for insider trading while sitting on a committee that gave her insightful information while trading defense stocks.”

“The fact that it’s legal for Congress to do that ( and that needs to change),  and she was so egregious in her conduct that she still got fined and called out for it tells me there’s a serious character problem,” the former councilman/Marine said.

Using the opportunity to ensure I understand the military Academy standards, Boracchia said “The Academy, Navy and the Marine Corps as you know, emphasize leadership. Leadership is doing what’s right regardless of the consequences to yourself. Granted we’re not all perfect in that, but that’s what we aspire to. In her case, she took the phrase “public service” and turned it into “the public serves us” when she used her congressional position to enrich herself while none of her constituents had that same ability. She could have set the example and promoted the end of insider trading among Congressional members, but instead she relished it and made herself rich,” he conclude.

Continuing to point on the gubernatorial candidate’s more recent actions rather than her disappointments at the Academy, Boracchia said “ Her history would probably show more lapses in leadership and self promotion. She was clearly moved along for a reason, openly accepting all the policies of the left . She appears to be a big progressive while at the same time promoting herself as a moderate. Kind of others we know!,” he concluded, not alluding to any specific persons.

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Great to be 125!

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Muriel J. Smith
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Always so many great things that keep me happy, and seeing how excited local people are getting over the Knights of Columbus and the borough celebrating the borough’s 125th anniversary at the Twin Lights is just one of them . Great to see the enthusiasm of the committee putting together the October 12 celebrations at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Borough Hall and the Twin Lights and hearing all the ideas coming out of a committee that represents just about every club, organization and historic and beautification group in the borough.

Cheers to Mike Napalotino for the idea and inviting everyone to join in and celebrate. It will be great to see the flag the Knights designed and are presenting to the borough to honor its’125th anniversary.

Highlands Mayor Carolyn Broullon

Great thinking on the part of Mayor Broullon to arrange for a shuttle so folks who don’t want to, or can’t drive or get to the Highlands Day events going on this weekend at the Community Center. The Shuttle is making several stops through town and offering the service both to and from the Community Center several times throughout the 5:30 to 10:30 p.m.event. Sounds like the Community Center is going to be filled with lots of great music, great food, and happy people celebrating, and thanks to the mayor’s advance planning so many seniors who otherwise would not be able to get there can now participate. It’s an annual even but this year’s sounds better than ever!

Also great to see a hard working Public Works Department. Spence Carpenter had his team out early posting signs and beginning to paint striping and parking places along Shore Drive from Miller to Bay, Avenues. To those of us who remember that was all once the Jersey Central railroad tracks it’s especially great to see how well kept the road is. Nice to see how the borough also sweeps all its roads on a regular basis, including Bay Avenue which, as a county road, the county should certainly be doing. Thank a Public Works employee next time you see one.

Also thrilled to see the heightened interest in the history in and around the borough of Highlands, not only in anticipation of the 250th anniversary net year but also because of the borough’s 125th. Jo-anne Olszewski and her hardworking and very enthusiastic team are putting together a smashing musical which is bound to garner attention far beyond Highlands. Hear Cranston Dean has lots more talent in music besides the rock and classic music his band is known for.

If it sounds like there are a lot of things about Highlands that make me happy, then you get the message! Though not a native myself, I certainly knew a good thing when I got married and my husband introduced me to all the great things about his hometown. These are memories never to be forgotten…. best place in the world to raise our family!

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Is it a Yam or Sweet Potato?

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Whether you are preparing yams or sweet potatoes, it’ s easy enough to use the same recipe for either. And the difference result in taste is one that only the most astute gourmet could detect..

But make no mistake about it, there is a difference between the two vegetables. In fact they aren’t even related. They’re not even in the same plant family! Sweet potatoes are grown from plant vine cuttings called slips, and yams are tubers, and grown from pieces of tubers.

Besides that, yams aren’t as sweet as sweet potatoes, and have a bit of a firmer texture, so when they’re cooked, they don’t feel as mushy as sweets. They’re more dry and starchy like russet potatoes.

What these two vegetables have in common is they are both grown in the ground, and both can be used in the same recipes.

If you’re interested in trying some of each, perhaps making two different dishes the same day, one with sweets, the other with yams, it’s a fun experiment.

You can generally get both at the Waterwitch Grocer and Gourmet at 69 Waterwitch Avenue, in Highlands, across from Huddy Park. The shop, where the owners are gardeners and well know the difference between yams and sweet potatoes, generally has both and can offer suggestions on cooking each.

Plus, Waterwitch Grocer and Gourmet has a large supply of all the fresh herbs you might want to try as well. Currently, there’s a great supply of fresh ginger in the shop, and that’s an herb that is terrific in anything from stews and casseroles as well as teas and marinades. The y have fresh turmeric s well, and both herbs have wonderful stories and can be used in delicious teas. But that’s another story.

Sweet Potato/ Yams with Pecans

3 lb sweet potatoes or yams

1 ½ Cups pecans, broken into pieces

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/8 tsp. cayenne

3 tsp. roughly chopped fresh rosemary

3 tbsp.  maple syrup

Heat oven to 425°F. Prick sweet potatoes /yams with fork, place on plate and microwave on high 6 minutes; turn each potato over and cook until soft, 6 minutes more. Let stand until cool enough to handle.

Meanwhile, on rimmed baking sheet, toss pecans with oil, then Parmesan, cayenne, 2 teaspoons rosemary and 1⁄2 teaspoon salt. Roast until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Toss with remaining teaspoon of rosemary.

Peel potatoes and mash with maple syrup and 1⁄2 teaspoon salt until smooth. Transfer to serving dish and top with pecans.

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