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LINCROFT, NJ – February 16, 2021 – After a comprehensive national search process, Christian Brothers Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. R. Ross Fales as the fourth president in school history. He will be the first lay president of the Academy when his term officially begins in July 2022.

Fales was selected by the Academy’s Board of Trustees after a four-month, national search process. Assisted by the educational search firm, Carney, Sandoe & Associates, candidates were vetted extensively by a presidential search committee, led by Brother Robert Wickman, FSC, that included several constituent groups, including board members, faculty, alumni, current and past parents, and administrators. Students joined other stakeholders in on site interviews of the finalists. Fales’ selection by the Board has been approved by the Brothers of the Christian Schools.

Brother Robert Shaefer, FSC, Provincial of the Brothers’ District of Eastern North America, shared his excitement for the selection of Fales and his gratitude for those who assisted in the process.

“On behalf of the Christian Brothers, I want to thank the search committee for their work in identifying the best candidate to lead Christian Brothers Academy at this time,” Brother Robert said. “Mr. Ross Fales, a longtime Lasallian educator and leader, understands our charism and tradition to ensure that CBA continues to provide a quality human and Christian education to the young men entrusted to this outstanding school community. This is a challenging time for Catholic secondary education and Ross has the experience and vision to lead CBA into the years ahead, so that it continues to be a vital participant in the mission of the Church in this part of the world.”

Fales has served as the Academy’s principal since 2015, leading the all-boys, college preparatory school’s day-to-day academic operations and essential functions. During his tenure as principal, Fales has guided CBA to several accomplishments, most notably earning the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2017. It was the second time in school history that CBA earned the award and was one of just 50 high schools nationally to receive the accommodation that year.

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“I have had the honor and privilege of working with Ross as our Principal for the past six years and look forward to collaborating with him on taking CBA to the next level during his tenure as President,” said Joseph R. Tort ’76, chairman of the CBA Board of Trustees. “He is a distinguished Lasallian educator and administrator, well-known to our community, who has the vision and passion to build on our 63 years of success.”

Fales’ successful tenure as principal has been marked by multiple enhancements to the student offerings, including additional Advanced Placement classes, dual enrollment courses with Manhattan College, the COLT Plus learning differences program, multiple varsity sports, and new music, theater, media, and robotics electives. In each graduating class under Fales’ guidance, over 95 percent of students have attended U.S. News and World Report ranked colleges and universities.

Fales’ leadership was vital through the pandemic as he adapted school instruction for the online environment, assured safe return to campus, maintained continuous communication with the CBA community, and strived to keep students in the classroom as much as possible.

“I am both honored and humbled to accept the position of President of Christian Brothers Academy,” Fales said. “I would like to thank the Board of Trustees and the Brothers of the Christian Schools for giving me the opportunity to lead this institution that I love and that has become my home over the last 20 years.”

In his new role as president, Fales will become the Academy’s “institution builder,” serving as the chief administrator during an important time in the school’s history. The 157-acre campus is undergoing an exciting transformation, with multiple new facilities being constructed and additional projects scheduled to be completed in the coming years. Fales has a deep understanding of the importance of fundraising, enrollment management, and strategic growth for private, Catholic schools.

Fales has long been a champion of educating the “whole person,” something that has been a hallmark of the Brothers since the order’s founding by St. John Baptist De La Salle over 300 years ago. He served as a member of the Brothers’ District Mission Executive Council, working with the Brothers to support the Lasallian educational initiatives. Fales has directed CBA’s curriculum which puts emphasis on strong academics, supplemented by impactful experiences in faith, service, extracurricular activities, and athletics.

“I truly view my work at CBA as a vocation much more than just employment,” Fales continued. “A notable quote amongst Christian Brothers schools is that Lasallian education ‘seeks realistic ways of touching hearts and teaching minds of students.’ I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the CBA community in doing just that.”

Fales has 16 years of experience in school administration, earning his first role at CBA as Dean of Students in 2006. He was quickly elevated to Associate Principal for Student Affairs in 2007, where he oversaw discipline, student life, service programs, and athletics. As Associate Principal, he was responsible for the addition of multiple sports and clubs, an expanding music program, and more student-driven activities.

After graduating Rutgers University with a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Fales’ career in education began as a science teacher and swimming coach at several New Jersey high schools, before joining the CBA faculty in 2002 in those same positions. He earned his master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Management and Policy from Seton Hall University shortly after joining the staff at the Academy.

Fales will be succeeding Brother Thomas Gerrow, FSC, who has served CBA as interim president. Brother Andrew O’Gara, FSC and Brother Frank Byrne, FSC guided the Academy as the first and second presidents.

“This Academy was built on the shoulders of three incredible previous presidents, all of them Christian Brothers, and each contributing to the success and advancement of CBA, making it the outstanding institution it is today,” Fales said. “I will strive to uphold this great legacy, while also helping CBA progress in continuing to deliver an excellent, holistic and Christian education in the 21st century.”

A New Jersey native, Fales lives in Avon-by-the-Sea with his wife, Megan, and their three children.

About Christian Brothers Academy:

Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) is an independent, Catholic, college-preparatory school for young men located in Lincroft, New Jersey. Founded in 1959 and taught in the Lasallian tradition, CBA is dedicated to helping students become intellectually mature and morally responsible leaders for the Church and society. Through generous contributions from family and friends of the Academy, CBA awards over $1.7 million in scholarships and financial aid to current students. Experience the Academy at CBALincroftNJ.org.

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The Windsor Heights Shopping Center in East Windsor, where Ross Dress for Less is now located.

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EAST WINDSOR — Ross Dress for Less, a discounted fashion and home décor chain, opened its doors Saturday in the Windsor Heights Shopping Center on Route 130 during a grand-opening ceremony attended by Mayor Janice Mironov, members of council and Ross representatives.

The retailer now occupies the remaining 22,500-square-feet of the former Super Fresh in Windsor Center, located at the southwest corner of Route 130 and Princeton-Hightstown Road.

“We are excited to welcome Ross Dress for Less, a popular growing national retailer which offers a variety of name brand and designer apparel, accessories, and home goods, for our area shoppers,” Mironov said in a news release announcing the opening. “People in our community have been eagerly awaiting the opening of Ross, and we are confident that it is a great fit in this centrally-located center and will flourish in this new location.”

Ross, headquartered in Dublin, Calif., has 1,173 locations in 33 states and the District of Columbia, including 12 in New Jersey. The company has seen huge sales growth since the recession, with fiscal 2013 revenues of $10.2 billion, the release said.

Last year, a joint-venture partnership of Advance Realty and Structure Tone Equities acquired the Windsor Heights center with plans to improve its appearance and operations. The strip mall had been half-vacant for years prior as commercial activity slowed and retailers left.

“The opening of Ross Dress for Less represents another demonstrated sign of the revitalization of the modernized renovated Windsor Center by new owners Advance Realty,” Mironov said. “Windsor Center has undergone a dramatic transformation in both new look and tenants, positioning it as a leading retail destination for residents of East Windsor and the surrounding region.” Bottom Dollar opened at Windsor Heights in October, marking the chain’s fourth addition to the area in the past few years, including Hamilton and Bordentown.

Ross store hours are Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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FRANKFORD -- So long Fonzie, hello Wawa.

The Chatterbox Drive-in, a 1950s/60s-themed restaurant, has reached a sale agreement with the Pennsylvania-based convenience retail store chain, restaurant co-owner Don Hall said.

The deal hinges on the township's Land Use Board approving Wawa's building plan, an outcome that would end the restaurant's 14-year run.

"Everybody's sorry to hear. I guess if everybody was happy to hear about it, I'd be in a different predicament," Hall said on Sunday.

Hall estimated that the restaurant will remain open for at least another year, as the board has yet to hold a hearing.

The Chatterbox is known for bike nights on Thursdays, classic car shows on Saturdays and celebrity appearances by favorites such as the Fonz, aka actor Henry Winkler, from TV's 'Happy Days.' His visit in 2013 drew a couple of thousand fans.

The 6,000-square-foot restaurant features a rotating series of vintage vehicles in the middle of the dining area. Model trains run on a track above the tables and dozens of movie posters and other memorabilia adorn the walls.

"We're a burger, shakes and fries place. It's 'Happy Days,' 'American Graffiti' and 'Back to the Future' all rolled into one," Hall said.

Wawa is a chain of more than 750 retail stores in six states offering fresh foods such as cheesesteak hoagies, breakfast sandwiches, soups, sides and snacks, in addition to coffee and other beverages. About two-thirds of its stores sell gasoline, according to the company's website.

Asked about the Chatterbox sale, Wawa spokesperson Lori Bruce said the company does not discuss new store locations until all permits are approved and construction is scheduled.

"At this point, Wawa is not directly involved in the land development process, but we are certain that the developer working on the project will work with the town and location officials to protect the shared interests of the community and the township as the project is considered," Bruce said.

The 10.87-acre tract housing the Chatterbox was valued at $1,352,400 as of 2016, according to state records.

It previously was home to another restaurant, known as Sonny's, and was purchased in 2003 for $1.45 million.

Wawa is expanding in New Jersey and will open stores in South Toms River, South Brunswick and Somserset by year's end, Bruce said.

In August, Wawa debuted a store in Ewing, in Mercer County.

If the proposal wins approval in Frankford, Wawa will gain a foothold in one of Sussex County's most visible locations.

The Chatterbox is in the half-mile region known as Ross' Corner, where Routes 15 and 206 intersect with Route 565. The annual Sussex County fair, the region's biggest draw, is nearby, along with a 4,200-seat baseball stadium housing the Sussex County Miners.

Hall said that Wawa reached out to him some time ago asking if he would be interesting in selling.

"The timing was getting right," said Hall, adding that his primary motive in buying the site in 2003 was as a real estate investment.

Before opening the restaurant, Hall, 63, worked as a food services distributor for Sysco.

The Chatterbox had a burst of national attention in 2014, when it was featured on the pilot episode of 'Junk Food Flip.'

The hosts modified the restaurant's Big Bad John sandwich by substituting leaner pork for pulled BBQ pork, and spaghetti squash for mac 'n cheese.

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The hamlet of Papakating (later renamed Armstrong) is located in Frankford Township and was first settled in 1793 by Thomas Armstrong. The hamlet was situated at the intersection of Armstrong Road and Ross’ Corner-Sussex Road (County Route 565). Papakating has the Papakating Creek flowing through it, providing the needed water power for the gristmill around which this small hamlet grew.

On Aug. 26, 1851, the U.S. Post Office Department opened a facility in what was then referred to as Pepokating, and appointed Robert V. Armstrong as the first postmaster. Samuel Dennis, Zachariah H. Price and George N. Armstrong served in that capacity until Aug. 29, 1862 when the spelling of the name was altered to Papakating and Stephen J. Pellet was sworn in as the postmaster. Eight more postmasters served this office including Lester C. Brands who took over the post office on March 12, 1919. Four years later, on May 5, 1923, Brands was no longer postmaster as the Papakating Post Office was closed down and the area was thereafter serviced by the post office in Augusta.

In 1860, the hamlet boasted a gristmill, a blacksmith shop, one store with a post office, a school, and seven houses.

In 1870, 30 families were residing in the area in and around the hamlet, including the families of G. N. Armstrong, John B. Armstrong, and Robert V. Armstrong. During the last quarter of that century, the Lehigh and New England Railroad built a rail line in the eastern portion of the township and erected a small station there, making it one of five such stations on this railroad in Frankford Township.

In his 1887 Pocket Gazetteer of New Jersey, Frank Killenberger noted that Papakating was a post hamlet in Frankford, was two miles from the Augusta station on the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, seven miles from Newton and had a population of 100.

The first time there was printed confirmation of a change in the name of the hamlet appeared in 1948, when the Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders issued a new and updated county road map. The name Papakating has now been replaced with the name Armstrong.

The New Jersey Herald noted that early in December 1896, the firm of Dewitt and Sutton were awarded a contract to construct the creamery in Papakating for the Lehigh and New England Railroad Company. The newspaper published a notice in late February 1897 that construction on the creamery had proceeded so fast that the facility would be open and in full operation by April 1.

The May 31, 1912 issue of the Sussex Independent noted that on May 29 the Bordens Condensed Milk Company purchased and took possession of the Roe creamery at Papakating. Bordens had plans to immediately begin a significant expansion of the milk processing plant. At the time of the acquisition, Grant Denison was employed as the individual responsible for keeping the boiler room functioning.

In the middle of January 1903, the Bordens Condensed Milk Company acquired a parcel of land adjacent to the creamery from R. W. Pellet. Apparently, this additional land was needed to accommodate the plant expansion that the company wanted to undertake.

An unfortunate accident was reported by the New Jersey Herald on April 12, 1903. The framework for the creamery expansion was blown down during a major storm. Obviously, this set the timetable for opening the expanded plant back dramatically.

The Herald noted in January 1905 that the icehouse for the creamery had already received the first cutting of ice from the adjacent pond.

In July 1907, the Sussex County Dairymen’s League was organized. This organization provided the county dairy farmers a united voice in trying to get an increase in what they were getting paid for the raw milk they delivered to the creameries they were associated with. As a result of their efforts, the 2 ¾ cents per quart of milk they had been getting paid was raised by a quarter of a cent to 3 cents per quart delivered.

The Herald ran a major headline about the fact that the Bordens creameries at Branchvillle and Papakating, and the large creamery at Augusta owned by T.O. Smith & Sons, took in 25,000 cans of milk for the month of December 1911. That number of cans equates to slightly more than one million quarts of milk being processed and shipped in a single month.

The Papakating creamery welcomed a new state milk inspector to its facility when Fred Clayton arrived in November 1912. These inspectors were responsible to inspecting and certifying that the sanitary conditions of the creamery complied with state standards, that the actual processing of the raw milk was being handled appropriately.

In 1914, the Bureau of Creamery and Dairy Inspections of the State Board of Health listed 30 creameries being registered in Sussex County. This list identified the Papakating creamery as being designated a “receiving station” for raw milk from local dairy farmers.

It should be mentioned that 1914 was the first time since 1897 that the state legislature passed a law that significantly strengthened the ability of the inspectors from the Bureau of Creamery and Dairy Inspections to enforce sanitary standards on both dairy farmers and creameries. Particularly, the law established minimal standards for cow milking stalls in terms of the amount of natural light required per stall, cleanliness of each stall and sanitizing processes for the equipment used in milking each cow. This new law also required each dairy farmer to provide the bureau a certification from a New Jersey licensed veterinarian as to the health of each individual cow in the dairy herd on an annual basis.

In terms of the creameries the 1914 law required the state inspectors to conduct numerous and on-going inspections of these facilities throughout the year. The inspectors had the authority to shut down a creamery if they found out that there was a significant deficiency in maintaining sanitary conditions in the handling and processing of the raw milk received. Additionally, the inspectors would routinely check the equipment used to sanitize the large steel milk cans or glass bottles used to ship the processed milk.

In late February 1918, the newspapers were reporting that the milk being delivered to the Papakating creamery was being shipped directly to New York City in large milk cans. This effectively eliminated the actual processing of the milk at the local level, relying on the large facilities in the city to handle to actual processing and pasteurization of the milk. In switching over to this method of handling the milk, it effectively eliminated from 15 to 20 jobs, leaving only three employees to operate the plant. This caused a lot of hard feelings on the part of the employees as they had been previously told that they would be working throughout the winter.

In May of that year, there was yet another major concern for the employees when Bordens announced that it planned on closing 50 of its creameries in May and June. Fortunately for Sussex County, the only creamery they closed down was in Allamuchy in Warren County.

In January 1919 there was another milk strike in Sussex County. The problems began when Bordens, Sheffield Farms and Horton & Lewis cut the prices they were paying for milk. The dairymen in the county called for a strike on the delivery of their milk to creameries. In turn, a total of 26 creameries in the county had to close down for lack of milk to process. At that time, there were about 20,000 milk cows in Sussex County that produced roughly 11,200 40-quart cans of milk each day. Not a trifling amount of milk production.

By the end of January the strike had ended and the dairy farmers won the price they had demanded for their milk.

In 1920, Dolson Ayers was employed at the creamery and was responsible for operating the pasteurizing machinery. Ayers would have had direct contact with any of the inspectors from the State Bureau of Creamery and Dairy Inspections who visited the Papakating plant.

One part of the operation of a creamery that had to take place by the end of February was to make sure that the icehouse had been filled to capacity for the upcoming year. Quite often, a creamery would have an ice pond on their property so that they would be able to easily obtain the requisite amount of ice needed for the ensuing 12 months of operations. Papakating was such a facility. With a large pond located immediately west of the creamery buildings.

Good news for the creamery arrived in April 1926, when management of the plant had successfully induced more of the local dairy farmers to bring their milk to the plant. The dairymen had been taking this raw milk elsewhere but also realized that the trip to creameries further away from their farms was taking a toll on their trucks and other transportation equipment.

For the next 14 years, operations at the Papakating creamery continued without any great deal of variation until late 1940. It was at this point that the newspapers noted that milk that would normally be processed at this creamery was now being delivered over to the new creamery at Branchville for processing. This would indicate that operations at the Papakating plant had effectively come to an end.

The closing of the creamery in this small hamlet in Frankford was yet another harbinger of hard times that the traditional dairy industry was experiencing. The fact that milk was shipped in bulk by both the railroads and long distance trucking to very large processing plants in cities essentially brought to an end the relationship local dairy farmers had with the individuals and local companies that bought their product and processed it right here in Sussex County.

Sussex County Historical Society President Wayne T. McCabe is the history columnist for the New Jersey Herald and may be contacted at [email protected]

Ross Brewing Co. is located on a working dock where you can crab and fish, and has a two-story tasting room with views of the NYC skyline.

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Did you know there is a new brewery underway in Port Monmouth?

Ross Brewing is currently "under construction as we speak and we are hoping for a late summer opening to the public," brewery owner John Ross Cocozza told Patch this week.

Ross Brewing Co. will be located right next to the Belford Seafood Co-op, a bustling seafood market in Port Monmouth, and steps from the Belford ferry terminal, which offers morning and afternoon boat service to and from New York City. The brewery hopes to take advantage of full ferry service making a comeback once the pandemic ends. However, Ross Brewing aims to become a destination site as well: Knock off early on a Friday, and it will make a nice place to drive to to fish and crab right off the brewery's dock, all while enjoying one of their craft brews.

So expect it to be a spot where commercial and recreational fishermen, commuters and tourists alike will all come together over a beer and sweeping views of Raritan Bay. Once they open, tours and tastings will be part of the attractions. Ross Brewing will actually be located on a working dock, and will have a two-story tasting room with views of the New York City skyline.

"We are the only brewery in New Jersey that is approachable by boat," said Cocozza, who lives nearby in Little Silver. "With an outdoor beer garden overlooking the water, fire pits, a gift shop, and the ability for people to fish and crab all they wish, we are truly a unique experience in New Jersey."

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Their Instagram feed is already wildly popular, so it's clear people in Middletown and beyond are excited for the brewery to open.

Ross Brewery beers are handcrafted and whenever possible, made with locally-grown Monmouth County ingredients, such as berries, honey, pumpkins and more. Try their Shrewsbury lager, Navesink IPA, Manasquan Wit, Shark River Pils and Iceboat winter warmer ale. Ross Brewing's limited-edition Brux Royale Belgian Chocolate Stout recently won the Best Brew Award at New Jersey's Beer BBQ Bacon Showdown in Morris Plains, beating more than 100 beers from dozens of New Jersey craft breweries.

By law, Ross Brewery cannot serve food, but the owner says an array of food trucks will always be present.

The next nearest local breweries in Monmouth County are Belford Brewery on Leonardville Road, Carton Brewing in Atlantic Highlands and Alternate Ending in Aberdeen.