2016-02-16 Hopewell Valley News

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Equity in schools

Maria Schneider and her orchestra at McCarter Theatre. PLUS: ‘Groucho’ returns to the Bucks County Playhouse.

The Hopewell Valley Regional School Distirct passes revised equity policies.

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Dems choose Reynolds-Jackson for Muoio’s vacant seat

By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

Trenton East Ward Councilwoman and Mercer County Democratic Chairwoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson is scheduled to join the state Legislature on Thursday after winning an intraparty contest over the weekend to replace former Assemblywoman Liz Muoio in the 15th Legislative District.

She beat Mercer County Freeholder Anthony S. Verrelli and West Windsor Councilwoman Ayesha Hamilton during a convention Saturday of Democratic

county committee members from the 10 towns, in Mercer and Hunterdon counties, that make up the district. “It has not quite hit me yet,�

Reynolds-Jackson said in a phone interview Monday. “Never did I think I would be able to go from a ward seat to the statehouse. This is amazing.�

The outcome settled a race that sparked wide interest among Democrats to replace Muoio, who left her seat last month to become state Treasurer. The contest was seen as a two-way battle between Reynolds-Jackson and Verrelli, a

first-term freeholder with ties to organized labor as the president of the Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters Local 254.

But during the run-up to the convention, Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes, a key player in county politics, raised concerns about having an all-white Assembly delegation in the three Legislative districts that represent Mercer County, the 14th, 15th and 16th.

Five of the six Assembly seats are filled by male Democrats, with Reynolds-Jackson, an AfricanAmerican woman, now in the

sixth seat. “I think she is absolutely the right person to have gotten this seat,� Hamilton said Tuesday. “She’s a passionate, strong advocate. I think it’s time that Trenton has someone who’s a little bit, sort of, focused on Trenton. They’ve gotten left in the dust a little bit over the last few years.�

New Jersey prohibits people from holding multiple public offices, so Reynolds-Jackson will have to resign her council seat, but she said she plans to remain the chairwoman of the party.

Reynolds-Jackson, 46, is a

graduate of Trenton State College, now the College of New Jersey, with a bachelor’s in sociology, and of Central Michigan University with a master’s in administration, according to her biography on the Trenton municipal web site. She has worked for SERV Centers of New Jersey, the Mercer County Board of Social Services and the state Department of Community Affairs. She will have to give up her state job.

Reynolds-Jackson joins a legislative delegation that includes state Sen. Shirley K. Turner and See ASSEMBLY, Page 5A

Borough discusses dog park plans

By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

If Fido is looking forward to romping in a dog-dedicated park in Hopewell Borough any time soon, he’s out of luck.

Hopewell Borough Council discussed the concept of a dog park at a meeting last year in response to a resident’s request for one, and it was on the agenda again at the council‘s Feb. 1 meeting.

The intent at the council’s meeting earlier this month was to sound out the neighbors who live near a possible location for a dog park, although the council has not decided whether it wants to pursue a dog park.

That possible location is the former Rockwell International Corp. property on Somerset Street, which needs to undergo environmental remediation. A timetable for the work has not been set. “We spoke to the property

owner and they are not adverse to a dog park or open space [once the remediation has been completed].

They don’t know when it will be remediated,� Mayor Paul Anzano said.

Doris Galuchie, who lives near the Rockwell International Corp. property, told borough council that an informal poll among the residents on Elm Street - some of whom own dogs - showed they were not in favor of a dog park. “We don’t see any advantage to a dog park. Some people use [the Rockwell property] for their dogs anyway. There is not a terrible need for a dog park,� Galuchie said.

Mayor Anzano replied that the potential for a dog park on the Rockwell International Corp. property was the result of a “passing conversation.� He told the Elm Street residents that Hopewell Borough officials wanted to hear from them. Some of those properSee DOG PARK, Page 5A

Photo by Scott Jacobs

Drivin’ it home Hopewell Valley High School's Alex Calhoun-Mummert (left) drives the ball to the basket at a game against Allentown High School on Feb 12. Hopewell was able to secure a 59-38 victory.

Officials call for 2 percent arbitration cap extension

By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

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A temporary 2-percent cap on police and fire arbitration contract awards expired on Dec. 31, but Hopewell Township Committee is not giving up on its request that state lawmakers reconsider and renew the cap.

The committee adopted a resolution at its Jan. 29 meeting that urges Gov. Phil Murphy, Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver and the members of the 15th Legislative District to extend the cap for five more years to gather data and make a final deci-

sion. “The 2-percent cap worked [to limit salary increases], and we would like to continue. The resolution is voicing our desire to that end,� Mayor Kevin Kuchinski said. Salary costs, to a great extent, drive property tax increases, he said.

The State Legislature approved a temporary 2-percent cap on police and fire arbitration contract awards in 2010 that was due to expire in 2014. Lawmakers extended the measure of three more years, with an expiration date of Dec.

31,2017.

At the same time, a permanent 2-percent cap was placed on the tax levy - not the municipal budget or the school district budget. The 2-percent cap on the tax levy does not include an exemption for police and fire arbitration contract awards.

Under interest arbitration, an outside arbitrator can step in to help negotiate an employment settlement if the police and fire unions cannot reach an agreement with municipal officials.

Meanwhile, an eight-member

task force, made up of four appointees by then-Gov. Chris Christie and two apiece appointed by the state Senate President and the Speaker of the General Assembly, was set to release its report in December.

But the governor’s appointees released their report in September, ahead of the Dec. 31, 2017 date to release the final report and recommendations of the task force. A final report by the full task force was never released.

The report that was released in September stated that based on the

current number of full-time police officers in New Jersey, the reduction in the growth of police salaries under the 2-percent cap had saved taxpayers nearly $429,000.

New Jersey property owners saved about $2.9 billion in property taxes between 2010 and 2015, based on the reduction in the growth of property taxes in that time frame, according to the report released by the governor’s appointees.

The resolution approved by the See EXTENSION, Page 5A

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HOPEWELL VALLEY BRIEFS Hot Club of Philly

Hot Club of Philadelphia is an acoustic ensemble dedicated to European Gypsy Jazz, the musical genre pioneered by Django Reinhardt’s legendary Hot Club of France. Using guitars, bass, violin, and vocals, this quintet melds the vintage Parisian style with modern influences. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased at Hopewell Theater online.

Fri. Feb. 16 at 7:00 p.m.

Great Backyard Bird Count Hike

Conservation Foundation, and Pinelands Preservation Alliance welcome Scott McVay to speak to the environmental threads of his 2015 book, Surprise Encounters with Artists and Scientists, Whales and Other Living Things at the Watershed Center in Pennington, New Jersey. You are invited to attend an afternoon presentation with Scott as he guides us through lessons of the land, water, and air conservation from ornithologists, biologists, artists, and others, suggesting how articulate, dedicated leadership can win the day. Introduction by Emile DeVito, one of the lead biologists in New Jersey. Drinks and refreshments will be available after the book reading. Registration required. Sunday, Feb. 18 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Free event.

On Saturday, Feb. 17 at 9-11 a.m. adults and families (ages 6 and up) can participate in a fun and easy event that engages bird walkers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of the bird populations. Walk with one of our Naturalist- The world of Teachers and take part in this exciting citizen scientist dentistry for the project. Participants are senior patient asked to count birds and reWednesday, February port their sightings online.

21, 10 a.m. at the HV Senior Fee per person: $10 Center, 395 Reading Street, members ($15 nonmemPennington.

Dr. Paul Goodbers). man, a dentist in Pennington, is excited to present Scott McVay exciting advances in the book reading world of dentistry for the The Stony Brook-Mill- senior patient. There are stone Watershed Associa- many ways for patients to tion, New Jersey maintain their teeth as well as replacing missing ones.

For those senior patients with dentures, we will review solutions to improve comfort and chewing ability.

Getting a leg up on Peripheral Artery Disease Wednesday, February 21 at 6 p.m. Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell

NJ PURE Conference Center, One Capital Way, Pennington, NJ 08534.

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common but serious condition in which narrowed arteries reduce the blood flow to your hands and feet. Occurring most often in the legs, PAD may cause cramping or pain when walking and could be a sign of atherosclerosis, a more widespread build-up of plaque in the arteries.

Join Dr. Harit Desai, a fellowship trained interventional cardiologist and medical director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Capital Health, to learn more about PAD symptoms, testing options, and how maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help you manage your disease. Call 609394-4153 or register online at capitalhealth.org/events.

Gospel Brunch Friends, fun and great gospel music! Proceeds benefit Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum: the first African American Museum in Central New Jersey. For tickets and information, visit www.ssaamuseum.org. Sat. February 24 at 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Hopewell Presbyterian Church, SSAAM.

Winter Fairy Land Celebrate winter with the mystical creatures of the Watershed Reserve. Don your fairy attire for dancing and magical games. Spend time indoors listening to winter tales, making festive arts and crafts, and even creating a cozy fairy house to take home. If you’re brave, we’ll venture outside for some winter wonderland explorations.

Saturday, Feb. 24 from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Families & Children, ages 2-12 Fee per child: $10 members ($15 nonmembers) Parents attend for free.

Fire safety for older adults Wednesday, February 28, 10 a.m. at HV Senior Center, 395 Reading Street, Pennington. Throughout the past few years the number of older adults dying in fires has been on the rise. Join us as the Mercer County Committee of Fire Safety for Older Adults presents important information about hazards in your home and ways you can prevent an emergency. Things are changing every day; make sure you are up to speed on the new rules and regulations. This committee is the first of its kind in the state of New Jersey and one in which Randi is a member of and feels passionate about.

The Brother Brothers Identical twins Adam and David Moss are a musical duo unlike most others.

Often leaning towards the darker elements of Appalachian, klezmer, and bluegrass traditions, The Brother Brothers sound is striking and captivating.

Their music is laden with close sibling harmonies, compelling songwriting, and imaginative arrangements, featuring David on cello and guitar and Adam on the 5-string fiddle. Tickets start at $18 and can be purchased at Hopewell Theater online. Wed. Feb. 28 at 7 p.m.

Senior luncheon Wednesday,

February

28, 12:15 p.m. at Hopewell Valley Central High School Performing Arts Center, 259 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington.

Join us for lunch and a show by the high school students. Registration is required, space is limited.

Please call Liz, 609-5370257.

The 2018 CHS Winter Musical is The Drowsy Chaperone. With the house lights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life and The Drowsy Chaperone begins as the man in the chair looks on. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight.

2018 baseball & softball registration HVBSA Spring Baseball & Softball registration is now open.

Visit www.hvbsa.org to sign up.

Baseball is being offered for kids ages 4-6 (T-Ball), 6-12 (Cal Ripken) and 13-15 (Babe Ruth). Softball is being offered to all girls ages 5-12.

Opportunities are also available and welcome for local businesses looking to support HVBSA through team sponsorships or advertising. Interested businesses should visit hvbsa.org or email hvbsafundraising@gmail.com.

Hopewell Valley Lacrosse Registration

Registration for 2018 Spring Hopewell Valley Lacrosse is now open for girls and boys, grades 3 through 8. Early bird registration ends February 1, 2018; formal registration ends March 1, 2018. Visit www.hovallax.com to register, as well as to access additional information about the 2018 Spring Season.

Brown bag lunch

The March Brown Bag Lunch will be held, Friday, March 2, at the Pennington Presbyterian Church, 13 S. Main Street. You are invited to join people around the world as we celebrate the World Day of Prayer. The theme of the service, written by the women of Suriname, is “All God’s Creation is Very Good!”

The Pennington ecumenical service will feature a homily by Rev. Dr. Berlinda A. Hart Love, Bethel AME Church and special music by a Pennington School choir. A free light lunch will be served at 12:15 p.m. The service will follow at 1 p.m.

Hopewell Borough Restaurant Week

Come out and enjoy a taste of Hopewell Borough in the fourth Annual Winter Restaurant Week. From March 5-11, Hopewell Borough eateries will be serving up something extra delicious. Chefs for the fourth year in a row are creating menus that will make you want to dine out all week long.

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Equity policy revisions at regional school district pass

By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

With the adoption of a revised “Equity in Educational Programs and Services” policy earlier this week, the Hopewell Valley Regional School District emphasized that it will do all that it can to ensure that all students succeed.

The revised policy, which was approved by the Board of Education following a public hearing and second reading Monday

night, states that to achieve educational equity means that “students’ identities will not predict or predetermine their success in school.”

This means that whether a student belongs to a minority group, has special needs, is male or female, or comes from an economically disadvantaged household or a wealthy one, it will not have an impact on the opportunities for academic success.

“Educational equity is based on the principles of fairness and justice in allocating resources, opportunity, support, facilities and other educational resources, even when this means differentiating resource allocation,” the policy states.

The district will review curricula to ensure that it is written so that it provides a balanced, bias-free presentation of content.

Access to all courses offered by the school district

“should be driven primarily by a student’s drive and interest” in the course, the policy states.

The revised policy also states that the district wants to raise the achievement of all students while narrowing the gap between the lowest performing students and the highest performing students.

Of the nine public school districts in Mercer County, the Hopewell Valley Regional School District

is the least diverse, and that equity disparity is more likely to go unnoticed, school board vice president Lisa Wolff said.

Superintendent of Schools Thomas Smith said the revised policy “far exceeds” the proposed policy that the school district’s policy service suggests to school districts, as well as the policies in neighboring school districts.

Most school district policies - in the Hopewell

Valley Regional School District and other school districts - are suggested by a policy service. School boards may revise the policies to suit their district’s needs. “(The revised policy) underscores what we believe as a school district. I think this is a policy we can be very proud of. We set our own expectations,” Smith said.

“It will leave a strong legacy,” Smith said.

best practices to highlight the impact these efforts are having in the schools they serve.

Registration is required and is available online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JFF2SSummit.

Space is limited.

For more information, contact the New Jersey Department of Agriculture Farm to School Program at 609-292-8747 or email newjerseyf2s@ag.nj.gov.

Visit farmtoschool.nj.gov and click the Farm to School Summit banner for a full agenda and a link to register.

district website by clicking on the “Registrar” link located under the Main Menu/Offices option. If you don’t have Internet/printer access, the Registrar or Office of Curriculum & Instruction Office can supply you with the appropriate forms.

School visits will be held at the four elementary schools on the following dates: Bear Tavern on March 26-28; Toll Gate Grammar on March 27-29; Hopewell Elementary on March 26-28; and Stony Brook on April 10-12. Appointments must be made for the school visits when registering.

The Hopewell Community Closet is in Burton Hall of the Hopewell United Methodist Church in Hopewell Borough.

Donations of gently used clothing, shoes and handbags are accepted at business hours.

The mission of the Hopewell Community Closet is to provide access to free or low-cost clothing to struggling individuals and families.

This ongoing outreach is operated by the United Methodist Women of Hopewell United Methodist Church. The freewill donations support UMW missions.

The church is at 20 Blackwell Ave. More information is available at www.hopewellmethodist.or g.

behalf of someone special or in memory of a loved one.

The commission will send a letter of acknowledgment to the person for whom the flag was purchased, noting the name of the donor and reason for the donation. Donors will also

be acknowledged in the local newspapers and at borough hall.

To Adopt A Flag, pick up a form at Borough Hall or go to http://www.penningtonboro.org/Adopt_a_Flag.

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Participating restaurants this year so far include: Antimo’s Italian Kitchen, The Blue Bottle, The Brothers Moon, Brick Farm Tavern, The Peasant Grill, Nomad, The Hopewell Bistro & Inn, Entrata and The Boro Bean.

For more information, visit http://www.eatinh o p e w e l l . c o m / w i n t e rrestaurant-week.html.

Farm to School Summit

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture will host the second bi-annual Farm to School Summit on Wednesday, March 14 at the Robert Wood Johnson Conference Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Mercerville.

Attendance is free for the day-long event. The Summit will feature key players in Farm to School from across the state who will share their work in promoting school gardens, educating students in food literacy, providing taste test education with local produce procurement and nutrition education, and sharing

Kindergarten registration at HVRSD Kindergarten registration for the 2018-19 school year has begun for parents of children anticipating entering kindergarten in the Hopewell Valley Regional School district next fall.

(Children must be five years old on or before October 1, 2018, per Board policy #5112).

Registration forms are available online through the

Community Closet clothing The Hopewell Community Closet has reopened and has fall and winter fashions for all ages and sizes newborn to 3X. There’s something for everyone — men, women and children — for a freewill donation or free to those who are financially struggling.

Shop hours are Saturdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Adopt a flag for Pennington The Pennington Parks & Recreation Commission is seeking donations to buy flags to display along Main Street and Delaware Avenue through September. The flags cost $42 and can be purchased as a donation on

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AT THE LIBRARIES Events at the Pennington Public Library, located at 30 North Main Street in Pennington, include: The Birth Control Pill: An Unforgettable History Speaker: Bill Ducharme, Former Research Technician, Worcester Foundation for Experimental Biology Little did Bill Ducharme imagine that when he became employed at the Worcester Foundation of Experimental Biology in the mid nineteen-fifties, that he would be involved in the development of the “Pill.” Working under the direction of Laboratory Director, Dr. Gregory Pincus, Scientist and Biologist, the Foundation team of scientists and technicians studied and experimented with the reproductive cycles of animals and in vitro fertilization of rabbit eggs.

Eventually their work led to the development of a safe oral contraceptive for birth control, known as the “Pill.” Speaker Bill Ducharme will take you back to that time period and lead you through a memorable scientific journey in the making of the “Pill.” What you learn may surprise you. Sunday, February 25, 3:00 p.m.

Ongoing: Color Me Calm: Research shows that coloring can be relaxing. Many adults in need of a break from stress are finding peace inside the blank spaces of a coloring page.

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The library will have coloring pages and supplies in the New Jersey Room and to enjoy this activity as a way to destress or just let your inner child out.

English Language Conversation Sessions: Meeting leader Bambi Hegedus has tutored professionally and on a volunteer basis for 25 years. Participants at these relaxed and informal sessions should have some knowledge of English. Emphasis will be on learning practical phrases and will be determined by the needs of the participants. Please email trussell@penningtonlibrary.org for more information and to register. Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.

Story Time with Ms. Kim: Treat your child and yourself to a morning out with rhymes, music, a small craft, and a read aloud that brings books to life. Story times have many benefits for children including: hearing another adult read, watching other children get engaged in a story, and exposure to a wide variety of authors and writing styles.

Geared for children age 2-4, siblings and babies welcome.

Wednesdays at 11 a.m., except last week of the month.

Meetings will stop on the third week of July and will start back up in September.

Adult Book Discussion Group: Drop by our long-running, monthly book discussion group for lively and stimulating conversation. Registration is not necessary.

December 7 - Book and Film - Hidden Figures. First Thursdays at 2 p.m.

Too-Busy-for-Books Book Club: Designed for people who barely find enough time to breathe, this book club will read only a short work per month—nothing longer than 120 pages. Dec 12 - The Lemoine Affair by Marcel Proust. Second Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.

Events at the Hopewell Township branch, Mercer County Library, at 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, next to Hopewell Valley Central High School): Find your inner calm with our Guided Mediation Series. Mira Desai teaches this four-week guided meditation series. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel or yoga mat. Class dates are: February 16 & 23 at 1 p.m.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is providing free tax preparation at the on Tuesdays, February 20 & 27 with appointments on the hour from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Appointments are required. AARP trained tax preparers focus on low and moderate income returns, but can prepare most personal returns within training guidelines. Tax preparers can e-file Federal and state returns, as well as PTR (“Senior Freeze”) forms. Call 609-737-2610 to make an appointment.

Tuesday Night Yoga will be held at the Hopewell Branch Library on February 20 and 27 at 5 p.m. Nancy McCormack teaches this series of yoga classes. All levels of experience are welcome. Participants should wear comfortable clothing, as well as bring a towel and yoga mat.

Class is limited to 15 participants. Classes opened for registration on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Registration is required for each class in the eight-week series.

Anime lovers unite on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 3 p.m. for our Anime Aficionados screening of the first three episodes of winter’s sci-fi, mystery, Chaos;Child. Please note: Anime will be shown in Japanese with English subtitles. Films are for an adult and older teen audience and June include adult (rating of 17+) content.

Celebrate Black History Month at the Hopewell Branch Library on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. Larry Kidder, renowned local historian, will address the experiences of Black Families of Pleasant Valley from the time of slavery into the 20th century, and how their story contributes to a fuller understanding of changes in our society as addition to the changes in New Jersey agriculture. Co-sponsored with the Hopewell Valley Historical Society. Registration requested at www.mcl.org or call the library at 609-7372610.

Get to know the borough better by joining the library’s activities at the Hopewell Public Library: March, 7 p.m. at the Hopewell Train Station: Health and Wellness talk- Mindfulness and Skills for Living With Intention and Awareness The Hopewell Public Library’s focus on health and wellness in the new year continues with local speaker Michele Naphen’s discussion on mindfulness.

Mindfulness is the practice of pausing, slowing down, and observing our internal experience - thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, action urges, and our external experience. It opens a connection to what is going on around us in the present moment.

In this session participants will experience at least three ways to integrate mindfulness into your daily lives, with a special emphasis on mindful (vs. mindless) eating. You will also receive information on reading material and other mindfulness resources.

Our culture values multitasking and speed, yet we often feel overwhelmed, tense, and exhausted when we constantly do several things at once. We may sometimes feel as if we are on automatic pilot, disconnected from our bodies, minds, and emotions. When we practice every day activities mindfully, such as breathing, moving, and eating, we feel more connected with ourselves and our world, more focused, satisfied, and accomplished.

Michele Naphen, MSW, LCSW, has studied and practiced mindfulness since 1987. She teaches mindfulness skills privately, and in the Adult and Women’s Trauma Intensive Outpatient Programs for Princeton House Behavioral Health in Hamilton. Michele has participated in trainings and retreats with leading mindfulness teachers, including John Welwood, Ph.D, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy trainers.

Hopewell Public Library (466-1625) is located at 13 E. Broad St. in Hopewell Borough. More information is available on the website - redlibrary.org, and on Facebook.

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at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 71 Main Street, Freeholders Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Borough of Flemington, that is to say:

Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF DELAWARE County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontractors prior to contract award or authorization.

Premises commonly known as: 77 KINGWOOD STOCKTON ROAD

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Wage and Hour Compliance at the time of bid.

Dimensions: (approx): .3 AC

Tax lot 14 IN BLOCK 30

Tax lot 31, Q0077 IN BLOCK 13 Dimensions: (approx): 79.20 AC Nearest Cross Street: GULICK ROAD, NEAR HIGHWAY 179 - Mailing Address: 39 Gulick Road, West Amwell, NJ 08551 The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff.

The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $1,027,349.36 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale.

Subject to unpaid taxes and assessments, tax, water and sewer liens and other municipal assessments. The amount due can be obtained from the local taxing authority. Pursuant to NJSA 46:8B-21 the sale may also be subject to the limited lien priority of any condominium/homeowner association liens which may exist. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award.

Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe, follow the instructions on the web site. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly payable to Bid Express.

Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the following locations: 200 Stierli Court Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Phone: 973-601-6690

New Jersey Department of Transportation Division of Procurement Bureau of Construction Services 1035 Parkway Avenue PO Box 600 Trenton, NJ 08625

FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF SHAPIRO & DENARDO, LLC (856) 793-3080 DATED: January 18, 2018

One Executive Campus Rt. 70 West Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Phone: 856-486-6623

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The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff.

The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $531,736.10 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale.

Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF KML LAW GROUP, P.C. (609) 250-0700 DATED:January 17, 2018 HVN, 2/16/18, 2/23/18, 3/2/18, 3/9/18 Fee: $200.88 Affidavit: $15.00

HVN, PP, 2/9/18, 2/16/18, 2/23/18 Fee: $332.64

HVN, 4x, 2/9/18, 2/16/18, 2/23/18, 3/2/18 Fee: $215.76 Affidavit: $15.00

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Nearest Cross Street: ROSEMONT RINGOES ROAD - Mailing Address: 77 Kingwood Stockton Road, Stockton, NJ 08559

Any questions, or to confirm, call: 609-924-3244 ext. 2150

The Borough Council of the Borough of Pennington at a meeting held on February 5, 2018 approved the following Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Contract with New Jersey Analytical Laboratories for calendar year 2018 in the amount of $18,180.00 Borough of Pennington Resolution 2018-2.7 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NEW JERSEY ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2018

The Borough Council of the Borough of Pennington at a meeting held on February 5, 2018 approved the following Resolution authorizing a professional services contract with Joseph L. Mazotas, MAI for professional services as in connection with pending Tax Appeal concerning Block 201, Lot 5 (Mercer Insurance Company) in the amount of $1,500.

Borough of Pennington Resolution 2018-2.16 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH APPRAISER JOSEPH L. MAZOTAS, MAI, FOR SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH PENDING TAX APPEAL CONCERNING BLOCK 201, LOT 5 (MERCER INSURANCE COMPANY)

A copy of the resolution and contract are on file in the Borough Clerk’s office.

A copy of the resolution and contract are on file in the Borough Clerk’s office.

Betty Sterling Borough Clerk

Betty Sterling Borough Clerk

PP, 1x, 2/16/18 Fee: $ Affidavit: $15.00

HVN, 1x, 2/16/18 Fee: $17.67 Affidavit: $15.00

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Briefs Continued from Page 3A pdf. For information, contact Michelle Needham at 609-818-1450.

Mahjongg Thursdays in Hopewell Beginners and experienced players alike can come down to the Hopewell Township Municipal Building, located at 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd. in Titusville, from 1:30-

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New players are encouraged to attend and shadow experienced players. Entrance is free, but pre-registration is required for first-time players.

For more information, 609-737-0605, ext. 668.

ties in art, science, nature and community service when they join Girl Scouts.

For information, go to gscsnj.org/join or email hvgsinfo@gmail.com with contact information.

Join Girl Scouts

Cub Scout Pack 1776 of Titusville invites boys in grades one to five to join the pack. Learn to tie knots, shoot an arrow, build a birdhouse, make and race derby

Girls in grades kindergarten through 12 will make new friends and have new experiences and opportuni-

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cars and go on hikes.

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Assemblyman Reed Gusprograms, email Cubmaster ciora, both Democrats.

Joe Gribbins at grib“This is historic. We have two Assembly people bons@comcast.net or call at from the city of Trenton at 309-1962. the same time,” said Gusciora, who also lives in Send items to Trenton, in an interview amartins@centraljersey.co Monday. “And we’ll be able m or fax to 609-924-3842. to both work on economic The deadline for submis- development issues and sions each week is 3 p.m. on having a true partnership with the new governor in Friday. For details, call getting funding to the capi609-874-2163. tal city.”

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township committee pointed out that the expiration of the 2-percent cap on police and fire arbitration contract awards, coupled with a 2-

could mean towns would ties border the former Rockhave to reduce or eliminate well site.

“We brought it to your municipal services to pay attention. We wanted to take for the salary increases. the temperature [of the

neighbors] - that’s all we are doing,” Mayor Anzano said, adding that officials wanted to “sound out” the neighbors’ feelings about it before pursuing a dog park.

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have to run in and win a spe-

cial election this year to fill

out the rest of Muoio’s twoyear-term.

Democrats,

though,

might have another vacancy

in the legislative district sooner rather than later.

Gusciora has announced plans to run for mayor of Trenton this year. If he wins, that means his seat would become available.

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RELIGIOUS NOTES

St. Matthews’s Episcopal - The church is at 300 S. Main St., Pennington, across from Toll Gate Grammar School. Sunday worship schedule is at 8 a.m. for Holy Eucharist Rite I and at 10 a.m. for Choral Holy Eucharist Rite II. The Sunday morning children’s program for ages four years through eighth grade meets during the 10 a.m. service. Nursery care is also provided for children under four years.

The Rev. Barbara King Briggs is the Rector. Questions? Call 609-737-0985 or visitwww.stmatthewspennington.org.

First Baptist, Pennington — Sunday services begin at 11 a.m. The Rev. Malik McKinley Sr. is interim pastor. The church is at the corner of Crawley Avenue and Academy Street in Pennington. For information, call 609-303-0129.

Pennington United Methodist — Regular Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m.

The Rev. Daniel Casselberry is pastor.

The church offers a variety of services designed to help those with special needs, including an elevator for wheelchair accessibility, wireless hearing aids and handicapped parking is available.

The church is at 60 S. Main St. For further information on youth and adult Sunday school and special programs, call the church office at 609-737-1374 or visit www.pumcnj.com.

St. James R. C. Church — The church is at 115 E. Delaware Ave., Pennington.

The chapel is on Eglantine Avenue. Masses are held Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 8, 9:45 and 11:30 a.m. Daily Mass is held in the chapel at 9 a.m.

Monday through Saturday.

The sacrament of reconciliation is held Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon.

The Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh is pastor. Deacon Moore Hank, pastoral associate can be reached at 609737-0122. The fax is 609-737-6912. Nancy Lucash in the office of religious education/adult faith formation/RCIA can be reached at 609-737-2717.

Visit stjamespennington.org for more information.

Hopewell United Methodist — The morning worship begins at 10 a.m. on Sunday, February 18.

The morning message will be given by Rev. Kate Hillis. Pastor Kate will be starting a new Lenten series called, Earth Tones—The Landscape of Lent. A nursery is provided for infants and toddlers at that time.

Adult Small Study Group meets at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday mornings. At this time they are studying Disciple IV: Under the Tree of Life.

Children’s Sunday school meets during the morning service.

Hopewell United Methodist Church offers a blend of contemporary and traditional worship styles.

The church is located on 20 Blackwell Ave. It is handicap accessible.

For more information about the Church and its programs, please contact Pastor Hillis at 609-4660471 or visit the Church’s website at www.hopewellmethodist.org. You can also visit us on Facebook@HopewellMethodistNJ. Hopewell Presbyterian — Worship starts at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Childcare is provided during the wor-

ship service. The church is handicapped accessible with an elevator to all three levels.

Call the church office at 609-466-0758 or visit www.hopewellpresbyterian.org. The church is at the intersection of West Broad and Louellen streets.

Second Calvary Baptist — The regular Sunday schedule is Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship is at 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Bible study and prayer is at 7 p.m.

The pastor is the Rev. Michael Diggs Sr. The church at Columbia and Maple avenues can be reached by phone at 609466-0862. The fax number is 609-466-4229.

Calvary Baptist — Sunday worship and Sunday school meets at 10 a.m.

Nursery is offered during worship. The Rev. Dennis O’Neill is pastor. Philip Orr is the minister of music.

The church is at 3 E. Broad St., Hopewell Borough, near the corner of East Broad Street and North Greenwood Avenue. A chair lift is available to the sanctuary. Call 609-466-1880 for more information or visit www.calvarybaptisthopewell.org.

St. Alphonsus R. C. Church — Mass is celebrated Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Daily Mass is held at 7 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

The Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh is pastor. Donna Millar is the coordinator of religious education and faith formation.

The church is located at the corner of Princeton Avenue and East Prospect Street in Hopewell Borough. Questions? Call 609-

466-0332. For information, visit http://stalphonsushopewell.org.

Pennington Presbyterian — Rev. Nancy Mikoski and Rev. David Hallgren are pastors. Child care is available at 8:45 a.m. and church school for children, youth and adults is at 9 a.m. Worship services begin at 10:15 a.m., followed by fellowship time.

Communion is the first Sunday of every month.

There is also a class for adults on Thursday evenings at 6:55 p.m. Check our website home page for information about adult education offerings.

There is a Bell Choir, and choirs for all ages. Call the church office for details, or look at our FOCUS newsletter under the ‘about us’ section of our website.

All are welcome.

The church has an elevator and easy access for wheelchairs. Call 609-7371221 or visit facebook.com/PennPres and pennres.org for more information.

First Presbyterian of Titusville — The church welcomes everyone in Christian fellowship on Sundays. Morning worship is at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary with Rev. Kenneth Good preaching. Immediately following worship there is a time of fellowship and refreshments in the Heritage Room. At 10:45 a.m. the Adult Education class meets in the Heritage Room.

All events at the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville are free, unless otherwise noted, and open to the public.

The First Presbyterian Church of Titusville, founded in 1838, is located at 48 River Drive along the

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There is no secret as to why adolescents are the ones whom we most commonly see wearing braces. The fact of the matter is that problems with tooth alignment are able to be treated more quickly, more easily, and less expensively when they are addressed early. It is not uncommon for children as young as 7-8 years old to undergo the first phases of treatment. Children and adolescents have softer bones that are less resistant to the forces that the orthodontist must harness to move teeth gently in place. By timing treatment to coincide with growth spurts, the orthodontist can significantly reduce treatment time (when suitable).

An early appointment around age 7 can help identify young patients who stand to benefit most.

While early intervention does not usually eliminate the need for comprehensive orthodontic treatment later, it does help shorten treatment time and allow the use of lighter forces with less discomfort. To schedule a free orthodontic consultation, please call the office of MARK W. McDONOUGH, DMD, LLC. at 609-730-1414. We are located at 245 South Main Street (next to Toll Gate Grammar School), Pennington.

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banks of the Delaware River, six miles south of Lambertville near the foot of the Washington Crossing Bridge. Additional information may be found by visiti n g www.titusvillechurch.org, facebook.com/titusvillechurch or calling (609) 737-1385.

Bethel AME Church Sunday service begins at 11 a.m. The pastor is Rev. Dr. Angela M. Battle.

The Bethel AME Church is located at 246 South Main Street in Pennington. The phone number is 609-7370922. Visit the church’s website at bethelpennington.org for more information on future services and upcoming events.

Titusville United Methodist — TUMC offers a weekly Sunday Family Worship Service at 10 a.m.

The TUMC Book Group meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.

There are small group discussions each month during the summer on the first and third Sundays at 9 a.m. All are welcome to attend.

TUMC Youth Group meets Sunday evenings, twice a month. Holy Communion is celebrated each month. “Celebration Sunday” is an after-worship coffee hour served every fourth Sunday.

TUMC is known as a “praying church” whose worship style is casual and family-friendly. All are welcome, come as you are.

TUMC was founded in 1806, and is located at 7 Church Road in Titusville.

For more information, visit www.titusvilleumc.org or contact the church office 609-737-2622.

St. George R. C. Church — The Church of Saint George, 1370 River Road (Route 29) Titusville, holds Masses on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 9 and 11 a.m.

Daily Mass is Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation is Saturdays from 4:30 to 5:10 p.m. the Rev. Msgr.

Michael J. Walsh is pastor.

Sr. Dorothy Jancola is the pastoral associate. The religious education office phone is 609-730-1703.

Parish phone is 609-7372015.

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Lutheran — Services of Holy Communion Saturday evenings at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday mornings at 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School is held from 9:30 10:30 a.m. for children of all ages and there is an adult study group that meets at the same time.

Nursery care is provided during the Sunday worship service and Sunday school.

The Reverend Marianne Rhebergen is interim pastor and the Rev. Becky Resch is associate pastor of the congregation. For more information please call the church office at 609-8827759.

The church is at 2220 Pennington Road, just south of I-95 at the corner of Rockleigh Drive and Pennington Road. For information, contact Pastor Becky Resch at 609-882-7759.

St. Peter Lutheran — Worship services are held Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Contemporary worship is the third Sunday of each month at the 8 a.m. service only.

The church is at the corner of routes 518 and 579 in Hopewell Township. The Rev. Stephen Gewecke is pastor.

For more information about the church, call 609466-0939, or visit www.stpeternj.org.

Ascension Lutheran — The church is at 900 Washington Crossing Road, Newtown, Pa. Sundays, worship starts at 10 a.m. Fellowship starts at 11 a.m. Nursery care for infant through kindergarten is available.

Women of Ascension and/or the Prayer Shawl Ministry meet every other Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.

For information, call 215-497-0447 or visit www.ascensionweb.org.

Princeton Community — The regular service is at 10 a.m. Nursery care and classes for children through the fifth grade are provided.

There are weekly programs for teens. Princeton Community Church is at 2300 Pennington Road, Pennington. Visit online at www.princetonchurch.com.

Questions? Call 609-7301114.

First Assembly of God — The regular service schedule is Sunday School, See RELIGIOUS, Page 7A

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Religious Continued from Page 6A 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship, 10:30 a.m.; Tuesday morning prayer meeting, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday family night, 7 p.m.

Special needs accommodations are available. Child care and children’s church are held Sundays for infants through fifth grade beginning at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday evenings for all ages. The church is at 87 Route 31, Pennington.

Questions? Call 609-7372282.

Central Baptist — The church is at 2015 Pennington Road (Route 31), Ewing. Call 609-882-0337 for information.

Har Sinai Temple — This is a Reform temple at 2421 Pennington Road at Denow Road West in Hopewell Township. Friday

Shabbat services begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 609-730-8100 or visit www.harsinai.org.

Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing — Rev. Kimberly Wildszewski leads Sunday services at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

As Unitarian Universalists, we believe that we need not think alike to love alike.

Sunday children’s religious education and child care are available. Adult enrichment classes are open to guests.

For information, call 609-737-0515 or visit www.uucwc.org.

His Harvest of Souls Ministries — The nondenominational church holds worship services the first and third Sundays at 3 p.m. and the second and fourth Thursdays at 6 p.m. The church is at the Harbourton

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Community Bible Study — A nondenominational Bible study for women and children. The group meets weekly on Wednesday mornings at Central Baptist Church in Ewing. To register or visit, call or email Shirley McDonough at 609-771-8819 or charlieshirley@verizon.net.

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Maria Schneider and her orchestra will perform music about the joys of nature, and the horrors of technology, at McCarter Theatre

By Anthony Stoeckert Maria Schneider's Feb. 23 concert at McCarter Theatre will feature her newest music, as well as songs from her Grammy-winning album, "The Thompson Fields."

n the spring of 2014, the jazz musician Maria Schneider was working on an album when she got a call from a fellow musician who wanted to write a song with her. She was busy on her own project, but agreed because, after all, it’s not every day David Bowie wants to write a song with you.

“David was really attracted to my dark music, and this piece was very, very dark, that we wrote together," Schneider says. “He just reveled in that and it got me really into it too.”

The song, “Sue (Or in a Season of Crime),” appeared on “Nothing Has Changed,” a Bowie retrospective released in 2014. Bowie’s interest in jazz continued with his final studio album, “Blackstar,” which he recorded with jazz musicians, including saxophonist Donny McCaslin, who plays in Schneider’s band.

Schneider had never met Bowie before they collaborated on the song, but she knew he had seen her perform.

“It was a couple of years later that he reached out about collaborating on something, which was quite a shock and very scary for me," Schneider says.

"But he was so into the risk taking, he was so into just throwing crazy things out there and just reveling in the risk of whether it works or not and not worrying about the risk if it doesn't work.”

Bowie left an influence on Schneider not only musically, but in his attitude toward making music.

“He left me with that, that’s just the greatest gift," Schneider says. “And I feel like these two new pieces that I’ve

written, the risk-taking crazy elements were largely because he made me feel like, 'Hell yeah, what's it's all worth if we don't dare to just try something?'

Like he said, 'If the plane goes down, everybody walks away. We're so lucky, what's to worry about?'"

The two new pieces she's talking about are “Don’t Be Evil” and “Data Lords.” They're both dark, as they're about technology and how it’s affecting us. The songs, Schneider says, can be intense and scary, different from what she had been writing in recent years, and more like her earlier music.

“It's kind of like that's coming out again between David having brought me back to, 'Wow it's really fun to write dark stuff,' combined with my fear and actually bitter hatred of these Big Data companies," Schneider says. "It's quite a cocktail.”

Schneider and her group, The Maria Schneider Orchestra, will play those two pieces during a concert at McCarter Theatre in Princeton, Feb. 23. She also will play music from throughout her career, including two songs from “The Thompson Fields,” Schneider’s 2015 album about nature and the landscape of her home in Southwest Minnesota.

That album won the Grammy for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album.

“I wanted to play two brand-new pieces which really reflect what I've been spending a lot of time on, a subject for which I've felt a lot of passion in the last few years, and that is our rights and the destruction of our rights of privacy and our creative work and all these things that are happening because of Big Data," Schneider says.

The two new pieces are “Don’t

be Evil,” which takes its name from Google’s motto for its code of contact.

“Dark Lords” is about Big Data taking over, and the moment when it becomes more intelligent and powerful than humans, and eventually destroys us.

Schneider has long been a proponent of artists rights, particularly in terms of music being shared for free on the internet, and that connects to how technology is intruding on the lives of everybody.

“What I would say about artists is we've been the canary in the coal mine, and everybody should have been paying more attention," she says.

"Instead of looking at us complaining whining artists, they should have been paying attention because these issues are now taking everybody over. “ Schneider hasn’t completely escaped technology, she has an iPhone (though she’s thinking of getting a flip phone) and shops online. “It's hard to escape it," she says. "I have an Amazon account, I'm ashamed to say.” She says she’s also noticed the boxed that are piling up at her apartment building in New York City, which emphasizes the impact online shopping and shipping is having on the environment. That connects her new music with her music about nature.

Schneider says her music is influence by where her psyche is at at any point, and that she doesn’t make a conscious decision to write about a specific topic.

“Whatever I’m doing, it comes out, so in the period in which I wrote 'The Thompson Fields,' I was spending a lot of time — much more time than I had in literally decades — in the country,

spending time bird watching, which is something I love to do,” she says.

"And in doing those things, it started to bring me back to my childhood; that was just central to my childhood, being in nature. The music in that period really reflects that. Now I’ve become obsessed with Google and Big Data companies, so there's a dark side emerging from that.”

She likes the contrast that develops in a concert when she plays her music about technology and follows it with her nature-inspired work.

“Usually when we finish [Dark Lords], there's just silence," she says. "I think people are starting to wake up to this stuff and it is kind of a scary piece, I will say" After that, the orchestra will play two songs from "The Thompson Fields" — the title song and "The Arbiters of Nature.

“I'm going to leave everybody with nature after putting the fear of the devil — and I mean that literally — into everybody," she says. "Then I'll bring them back to beauty and the nature and evolution.”

When asked how she creates music that can be scary or peaceful, she compares it to a biologist looking at a tree and seeing how everything connects that other people don't see.

“You would see a world of connection and logic in this tree," she says. "Music is the same thing.

Inside of music, there's this intricate web of things, musical laws that make something sound lifted and optimistic, or dark and heavy. So many musicians, myself included, we write intuitively but we also write with a knowledge of Continued on page 3B

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By Mike Morsch

Hello, He Must Be Going Frank Ferrante is playing Groucho Marx at the Bucks County Playhouse

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he first time Harpo Marx — the silent Marx Brother — ever spoke a word on stage was during a 1941 production of “The Man Who Came to Dinner“ at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, Pennsylvania.

Already an established star on Broadway and in films with the Marx Brothers, Harpo played the role of “Banjo” in the production — written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart — which had just finished a 739-performance run starting in 1939 at the Music Box Theatre in New York City before rolling into the Bucks County Playhouse.

Kaufman himself, who played the lead role in that same New Hope production of “The Man Who Came to Dinner,” was also already well-known to the Marx Brothers as well.

A playwright, director, producer and humorist, Kaufman had collaborated on musical Broadway shows that showcased the talents of the early Marx Brothers like “The Cocoanuts” in 1925 and “Animal Crackers” in 1928. Both of those shows would go on to be hit films for the Marx Brothers, in 1929 and 1930 respectively.

Kaufman and Hart had written “The Man Who Came to Dinner” in 1939, and the fact that it was being performed in New Hope in 1941 with an established star like Harpo Marx, wasn‘t unusual at all. The Bucks County Playhouse was quickly becoming one of the most famous regional theaters in the country at that time and would eventually attract a roster of American theater royalty that included Helen Hayes, Kitty Carlisle, Grace Kelly, Robert Redford, Bert Lahr, Walter Matthau, Bernadette Peters, Liza Minnelli and many more.

But it was also convenient because Kaufman owned an estate just south of New Hope, between Lahaska and Doylestown, and Harpo was a frequent guest. A Sept. 6, 1937, Life magazine story headlined “Life Goes to a Party” featured several photos of Harpo and his wife, actress Susan Fleming, who had married a year before, visiting the Kaufman estate with other guests. The cover of that magazine also featured a photo of shirtless Harpo, wearing a Caesare-like head wreath.

The Kaufman estate, his primary residence from 1936 until he sold it in 1950, is now home to The Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm, a historic bead and breakfast in Bucks County, owned by Mark Frank.

The inn and its connection between Kaufman and the Marx Brothers provided the perfect backdrop for a media event to preview the Bucks County Playhouse’s latest production, “An Evening with Groucho,” starring Frank Ferrante as Groucho Marx, that opened on Valentine’s Day Feb. 14 and will run through Feb. 25.

Ferrante, described by The New York Times as “the greatest living interpreter of Groucho Marx’s material,”

Frank Ferrante is playing Groucho Marx at the Bucks County Playhouse through Feb. 25. At right, Ferrante photographed at the Bucks County home of playwright George S. Kaufman, holding a Life magazine featuring Harpo Marx on the cover. will offer a 90-minute show that features the funniest of Groucho’s one-liners, anecdotes and songs, including “Hooray for Captain Spaulding” from the 1930 Marx Brothers film “Animal Crackers” and “Lydia, the Tattooed Lady,” both from the 1939 film “At the Circus.”

“Groucho loved George Kaufman,” Ferrante says.

“They go back to around 1925, when they were both in their mid-30s. It was perhaps the greatest American comedy writer and perhaps the greatest American comedian together. What Groucho said about George was that ‘Kaufman gave me the walk and the talk.’ Meaning that Kaufman helped define Groucho’s persona, gave it intelligence, and East Coast sensibility. Groucho referred to George S. Kaufman as his ‘god’ with a small G.” Ferrante has been portraying Groucho Marx for nearly 35 years. He was discovered by Groucho’s son, Arthur Marx, when Ferrante was a drama student at the University of Southern California.

He originated the off-Broadway title role in “Groucho: A Life in Revue” — written by Arthur Marx — portraying the comedian from age 15 to 85. Ferrante then reprised the role in London’s West End was was nominated for the Lau-

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rence Olivier Award for “Comedy Performance of the Year.”

Ferrante has now performed the Groucho role more than 2,500 in more than 400 cities worldwide.

He remembers how liberating it was to first play Groucho right out of school.

“His humor was so free and so wild and outrageous,” Ferrante says. “At my core, I’m fairly shy actually. So be able to run wild on the stage and hear that kind of laughter and to improvise for the first time, there was nothing more exhilarating.”

The role has evolved has Ferrante has matured.

“It’s wilder, there is more improvisation, there is more audience interaction,” he says. “As I get older, my point of view changes. I think it’s [the show] smarter now that it was 35 years ago and I think it reflects Groucho’s own interest in music and reading. It’s not just a wacky show. It think there are slices of Groucho’s spirit throughout. And it matters as I get older to really represent this great comic master to audiences around the world.”

Ferrante will be accompanied in the Bucks County Playhouse performances by musical director Gerald Sternbach.

Dreya Weber will direct.

Frank Ferrante is appearing in “An Evening with Groucho” at the Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania, Feb. 14-25. For tickets and information, go to www.bcptheater.org or call 215-862-2121.

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MUSIC

By Anthony Stoeckert

Finding That Natural Sound Andrew Bird is bringing his music to McCarter Theatre

Andrew Bird’s “Echolocations” project has involved the multi-instrumentalist recording music in site-specific locations, starting with the 2015 release “Canyon,” which was recorded in a canyon in Utah. He followed that up with “River,” released last year and recorded in the Los Angeles River underneath the Glendale-Hyperion Bridge.

The recordings also were filmed, showing, for example, Bird standing in the Los Angeles River and also capturing the sounds of the river. For his Feb. 26 concert at McCarter Theatre, Bird will play the music from those recordings, accompanied by the film and the sounds captured when they were made.

“That kicks off the show and then I’ve got a band coming on,” Bird says. “A great new keyboard player I’m playing with, a great new drummer and a bass player. For me,

it’s more of a jazz thing for me. I’m still doing my songs but they’re just a little looser and a little more improvisational.”

The musicians he’s playing with are keyboardist Tyler Chester, drummer Abe Rounds, and bass player Alan Hampton. One of the things Bird was looking to do was to feature acoustic piano playing, showcasing Chester, who Bird says has a feel similar to what’s heard on gospel/soul records by artists such as The Staple Singers.

“That sort of roomy sound to those records is sort of inspiration for what I’m doing these days,” Bird says, adding that he has long had the desire to make music in various styles.

“When I was still in a student phase, around age 26, I was ravenous for new things every week,” he says. “Not

just to appreciate it, I wanted to learn that language, no matter how disparate it was from what I was doing before.”

Bird started playing the violin at 4. He studied music, and played in orchestras. He also plays guitar, glockenspiel, and is known for his whistling — that talent of his was featured in the 2011 movie, “The Muppets.”

“I was really kind of creating my own majors, and was kind of eager to breakout and start making music,” he says of his student days. “I enjoy the whole picture of making records, how songs relate to each other.”

theories that need to be learned, but when it’s unveiled and students see why and how those theory work, it can be thrilling.

“The answer is, it’s all there, the intuitive and the math,” Schneider says. “In the end, I’m trying to create a piece that grabs somebody’s attention and draws them through time to the end of the piece without losing their attention. That’s my goal, that you’re not sitting there thinking about your day, you’re not even sitting there an-

alyzing that piece, that you get lost in what the musicians are creating and where the music is trying to bring you.

That’s my wish for my pieces, that’s what I set out do when I write.”

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Thurs. 1:30, 4:15, 7. The Shape of Water (R) Fri.-Sat. 1:30, 7:10, 9:55; Sun.-Thurs. 1:30, 7:10. Call Me By Your Name (R) Fri.-Sat. 4:25, 9:50; Sun.-Thurs. 4:25. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (R) Fri.-Sat. 2, 4:40, 7:20, 10; Sun.-Thurs. 2, 4:40, 7:20. Lady Bird (R) Fri.-Sat. 4:50, 7:15, 9:35; Sun.-Thurs. 4:50, 7:15.

Andrew Bird will play McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information, go to www.mccarter.org or call 609-258-2787.

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but we also write with a knowledge of certain mathematical, you could call it, theory. I’m always digging and trying to understand more of what’s intuitive and trying to understand, ‘Why does this piece sound optimistic?

Why does this piece sound like it’s just filled with dread and intense darkness?’ And I’ve started to really break through for myself with observations about that.”

She recently taught this concept to students in Edmonton, and says that studying music can seem like a bunch of

The Maria Schneider Orchestra will perform at McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, Feb. 23, 8 p.m.

Tickets cost $30-$64; www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787.

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Movie and times for the week of Feb. 16-22. Schedules are subject to change.

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IN CONCERT

By Anthony Stoeckert

A Force To Be Reckoned With

An artist banned by the Beatles label will share his story and music at Randy Now’s Man Cave

Brute Force caught the attention of the Beatles, but their label wouldn’t give him a chance.

In 1969, Stephen Friedland, who recorded under the name Brute Force, wrote a song called “The King of Fuh.” It’s a piano- and bass-drive melodic tune about a beautiful land called “Fuh” and its king, which led to Friedland singing the king’s name so that it sounds like a particular curse word.

A girlfriend of Friedland’s left him for a musician named Tommy Dawes. Dawes and Friedland became friends. Dawes was a member of The Cyrkle, a group that opened for the Beatles during a 1966 tour of the U.S. The Cyrkle’s’ manager, Nat Weiss, was friends with Brian Epstein, the Beatles’ manager. When the Beatles announced their label, Apple Records, Friedland was working on “King of Fuh” with the Tokens, the group known for “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.”

“I felt that I would submit the track to the Beatles for the Apple project, so I gave the track to Tommy,” Friedland says. “He gave it to Nat and one day, when George Harrison was visiting, Nat played it for George, who loved it and the rest, as they say is history.

Harrison added strings to the recording, and 1,000 singles were pressed, but Capitol/EMI, the Beatles’ U.S. distributor, refused to release it in the States. John Lennon and Yoko Ono even visited an executive at Capitol/EMI to push for the song’s release, something Friedland found out about 30 years later.

“Now let’s be clear about this,” Friedland says. “I was denied worldwide credibility, a scandalous entry into the music business . . . and all that would follow.”

Those vinyl singles of “King of Fuh” have become collector’s items, and the song was eventually released on “Come and Get It,” a 2010 compilation of songs recorded for the Apple label.

Friedland continues to make music and will perform a free show at Randy Now’s Man Cave in Bordentown Feb. 17. He will be joined by his daughter, who performs as Daughter of Force, and the event will include a screening of a 15-minute documentary, “Brute Force,” which tells the story of “King of Fuh.”

Stephen Friedland, known as Brute Force, will perform at Randy Now’s Man Cave in Bordentown, Feb. 17. “‘King Of Fuh’ is an attack upon language taboo,” says Friedland, who notes that said together, the words “Fuh” and “King” sound like a curse word, but that word is never used, which means the song was banned even though it technically doesn’t contain any curses. “The mind of the listener is tricked. Anything which is connected to the use of a curse word or qualities defined as bad or sexy are shattered and turned into a comedic experience when listening to the song.”

He adds that the song makes people laugh and that language taboo is broken when people hear it. “At least this is something I have learned,” he says. “It wasn’t that way when I wrote the song, not all this analysis.”

There’s much more to Brute Force’s career than “King of Fuh.” He worked with the Tokens, and wrote songs for artists including Del Shannon and Chiffons. He released an

album, “I, Brute Force — Confections of Love” on Columbia records in 1967, which was re-released in 2010. He says the concert in Bordentown will showcase love songs.

“In honor of Valentine’s Day, Daughter of Force and I will be singing lots of love songs,” he says. Love, of course, is a theme of his music. The liner notes for “I, Brute Force, Confections of Love,” contains an illustration of Cupid riding a battleship. He’s also written a musical based on “King of Fuh,” which he says is “a story of love being brought into the military mind.”

Friedland says his love of music began with parents who educated him about music and who had a great record collection. His mother had a piano, which Friedland would play after dinner. Later in high school, he began writing poetry, and he eventually combined his poetry with music. He also learned about recording through the family’s wire recorder. His first experience in a studio came in the 1950s at the house of a friend who lived on the Jersey shore. In 1964, he got a job as a songwriter in New York City.

He made a living outside of music, but never stopped writing songs. After he and wife separated he put an act together. He was then contacted by people about his “Confections“ album and “King of Fuh,” and he was contacted about his songs being featured on compilation albums.

He has released songs on the internet and has started some websites but describes himself as a “techno-klutz” and still uses cassette tapes to record music he plays at the piano because much of his music is improvisational.

He says he continues to perform because he loves the music and has enjoyed being the center of attention since he was a toddler.

“And that’s it when you perform, you are the center,” he says. “It’s such a great, important place because you can enlighten, uplift, raise consciousness.”

Brute Force will perform at Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown, Feb. 17, 8 p.m. The performance also will include a screening of the documentary, “Brute Force.” Admission is free. For more, go to www.mancavenj.com or call 609-424-3766.

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“Seussical the Musical,” Music Mountain Theatre, Route 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. Musical featuring Dr. Seuss characters as the Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, through Feb. 18. Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m., 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Relaxed performance, Feb. 11, 3 p.m. Tickets cost $22; www.musicmountaintheatre.org; 609-397-3337.

“Honk! A Musical,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Musical about a chick named “Ugly.”

Shunned by the other barnyard animals for being different, he ultimately finds acceptance when his special kind of beauty is revealed. Performed by The Yardley Players, through Feb 18. Performances: Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2, 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets cost $20, $18 seniors, $16 students/children; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333.

“American Hero,” George Street Playhouse, 103 College Farm Road, New Brunswick. New play Christopher Demos-Brown (author of last year’s “American Son”) that examines how America honors its veterans and the true meaning of heroism, through Feb. 25; www.georgestreetplayhouse.org; 732-246-7717.

“Groucho: A Life in Revue,” Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St. Frank Ferrante portrayisthe comedian from age 15 to 85. Ferrante originated the role off-Broadway, won 1987’s New York’s Theatre World Award and was nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award, through Feb. 25. $35-$55; www.bcptheater.org; 215-862-2121.

DANCE “Sleeping Beauty,” McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. The State Ballet Theatre of Russia and its company of 40 dancers returns to McCarter with another of classical ballet’s timeless fairy, set to the familiar Tchaikovsky score. The traditional Petipa choreography tells the age-old story of the sleeping Princess Aurora and the

handsome prince who awakens her with a kiss, Feb. 11, 3 p.m. Tickets cost $30-$87.50; mccarter.org; 609-258-2787.

“The Name of the Game,” Hearst Dance Theater at the Lewis Arts complex on the Princeton University campus.

An evening of dance choreographed by Princeton senior Clark Griffin in collaboration with his cast, investigating the inherent social and relational dynamics of the human body through forms of non-classical virtuosity, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts‘ Program in Dance, Feb. 2223, 8:30 p.m., Feb. 24, 6 p.m., 9 p.m., free; arts.princeton.edu.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE “Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr.,” Music Mountain Theatre, Route 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. A school teacher nervous about his first day of teaching, tries to relax by watching TV when various characters show him how to win his students over with imagination and music, through such songs as “Just A Bill,” “Unpack your adjectives” and “Conjunction Junction,” through Feb. 24. Performances are Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $8; www.musicmountaintheatre.org.

MUSIC CLASSICAL MUSIC Westminster Choir College Art Song Festival, Bristol Chapel on the campus of Westminster Choir College of Rider University, 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton. Concert titled “Lovers, Devils, Wanderers: The Romantic Lied.” Featuring Professor J. J. Penna, piano, and Westminster Choir College students, Feb. 16-17, 7:30 p.m. The Feb. 16 performance will focus on works by Brahms and Schumann, including his song cycle Frauenliebe und Leben in which a female speaker narrates her own story. The Feb. 17 performance will focus on settings of the poet Heine. Admission for each recital costs $15, $10 seniors/students;

www.rider.edu/arts; 609-921-2663.

The Mambo Kings and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Music of Latin America and the United States, from Astor Piazzolla and the Afro Cuban rhythms of Tito Puente to the rhythmic playfulness of Dave Brubeck’s jazz and the pop strains of The Beatles, Feb. 18, 3 p.m. $20-$72; www.stnj.org; 732-246-7469.

Eastern Wind Symphony, Nicholas Auditorium at Rutgers, 85 George St., New Brunswick. “Fiesta!” concert of Spanish and Mexican music. Featuring a guest performance by the JP Stevens HS Wind Ensemble, Feb. 25, 4 p.m. $30, $20 seniors/students; www.easternwindsymphony.org; 215530-0165.

Westminster Conservatory Annual Showcase, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the campus of Princeton University. Westminster Conservatory will present its annual showcase featuring Westminster Community ensembles and students. The performers will be the Westminster Community Orchestra conducted by Ruth Ochs; Westminster Conservatory Children’s Choirs conducted by Patricia Thel and Yvonne Macdonald; Westminster Choir College students enrolled in Westminster’s Opera Workshop, and winners of the Westminster Conservatory Concerto Competition: Clarissa Cheung, flute; Hope Lacson, soprano and Alex Liu, clarinet, Feb. 25, 3 p.m. Tickets cost $15, $10 seniors/students; www.princeton.edu/utickets; 609-2589220.

Danish String Quartet, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the Princeton University campus. The quartet will perform two concerts, Feb. 28. The first concert, the music of Jorg Widmann and Johannes Brahms will begin at 6 p.m. A concert of Scandinavian folk music will start at 9 p.m. There will be a Dancebreak event at 7:30 p.m. Dancebreaks are taught by a professional dancer, offering audience members See THINGS TO DO, Page 5B

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THINGS TO DO Continued from Page 4B the chance to immerse in Scandinavian folk culture. Tickets for the concert cost $25, $10 students. Dancebreak is free for ticket holders; princetonuniversityconcerts.org; 609258-9220.

JAZZ, CABARET, ROCK, FOLK, ETC. Arts Council of Princeton’s Cabernet Cabaret, Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. Sixth annual Cabernet-infused performance with Sarah Donner and special guests Mark Applegate, Matthew Campbell, and Rebecca Mullaney for a night of live music filled with drama, romance and comedy, Feb. 16, 7 p.m. A tapas reception provided by Mediterra Restaurant will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $20, $18 seniors/students; artscouncilofprinceton.org; 609-924-8777.

Tony Trischka, Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton. Banjo player will perform a concert of progressive acoustic music, Feb. 16, 8:15 p.m. Tickets cost $20, $10 students and people under 22; www.princetonfolk.org; 609-799-0944.

The Hot Club of Philadelphia, Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell. Acoustic jazz quartet, mainly influenced by the music of the original Hot Club of France, Feb. 16, 7 p.m. www.hopewelltheater.com; 609-466-1964.

Mnozil Brass, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Brass septet from Vienna performs music with comedy. The group will perform its new show, “Cirque,” in which the musicians combat the monkey business of daily life with music and humor, transforming the stage into a musical flea circus, Feb. 22, 8 p.m. $25-$70; www.stnj.org; 732-246-7469.

MUSEUMS Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue, Trenton. “Africa Now! Contemporary Art by African Women.” Ugandans Ritah Nabuyungo and Lilane Nabulime, Rwandan Durhiwe Rushemeza, and Mercy Moyo from Zimbabwe all come from countries of recent conflict. For this exhibit, curator Kali McMillan has selected works by these artists from the collection of Diana Tyson, a frequent traveler to Africa, who has been collecting the works of these artists for years, through Feb. 25; Gallery walk and panel discussion on women shaping contemporary African art with the artists, curator and guest speaker Curlee Holton, Feb. 17, 1:30 p.m.

Closing reception with artists, Feb. 25, 1-3:30 p.m. “Going for the Gold: Trenton and the Olympics.” There have been 14 Olympic athletes associated with Trenton, from the 1928 Amsterdam Summer Games through the 1996 Atlanta Summer Games. Only two win medals: a gold and bronze. Discover who these Olympians are. Olympic posters from 12 Olympics attended by TMS trustee Karl Flesch are on display along with other Olympic memorabilia, through April 29. Hours: Wed.-Sat. noon to 4 p.m. Sun. 1-4 p.m. www.ellarslie.org; 609-989-3632.

Princeton University Art Museum, on the campus of Princeton University, Princeton. “The Artist Sees Differently: Modern Still Lifes from The Phillips Collection. Exhibit of 38 paintings from The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C., offers an analysis of the modernist still life, including rarely seen works by European and American masters such as Paul Cézanne, Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Marsden Hartley, Milton Avery, and Georgia O’Keeffe, through April 29. Hours: Tues.-Wed., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Admission is free; artmuseum.princeton.edu; 609-258-3788.

Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton. “A Gentleman’s Pursuit: The Commodore’s Greenhouse” Exhibit reveals the findings at Morven from Hunter Research’s excavation of one of New Jersey’s earliest greenhouses, Feb. 16 through June 3. Opening event, Feb. 15, 67:30 p.m. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10, $8 seniors/students; morven.org; 609-924-8144.

Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St. (at George

Street) on the College Avenue Campus of Rutgers, New Brunswick. Cats vs. Dogs: Illustrations for Children’s Literature. Featuring more than 40 drawings and collages by Frank Asch, Mary Chalmers, Tony Chen, Roger Duvoisin, Shari Halpern, Lois Lenski, Ward Schumaker, and Art Seiden. The exhibition emphasizes the strength of visual elements in storytelling, especially for children learning how to read, through June 24, 2018. This exhibit is open to the public Fridays through Sundays. “It’s Just a Job: Bill Owens and Studs Terkel on Working in 1970s America.” Multimedia exhibit pairs the two iconic documentarians of work life, underscoring how the decade was a dramatic time of transition for the American workforce. It is not simply a look back: many of the themes that Owens and Terkel identified remain strikingly relevant, engaging visitors to consider their own perspectives about working, through July 29.

Artists talk with Bill Owens, April during Art After Hours: First Tuesdays. Museum hours: Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free; www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu; 848-932-7237.

GALLERIES Gourgaud Gallery, Town Hall, 23A N. Main St., Cranbury. “Art from The Trenton Community A-Team.” The Trenton Community A-TEAM supports, develops, and promotes self-taught, local artists because art can be transformative by reframing the artist’s connectedness to self and others and by enhancing community pride, through Feb. 23.

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Monday, Feb. 19.

Also open Feb. 18, 1-3 p.m. www.cranburyartscouncil.org.

Artworks, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton. “Human/Landscape,” a collection by four artists who share an interest in the natural world and an impulse toward personal narratives, through Feb. 24; “Decomposing Vistas,” solo exhibit of painting and fiber pieces by Philadelphia-based artist Jenna Howell. The exhibit features oil paintings and silk fiber pieces that speak to dichotomy of the vast picturesque landscapes seen on postcards and beauty Howell finds in deteriorating landscapes, through Feb. 24. For more information, go to artworkstrenton.org or call 609-394-9436.

Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren St., Plainsboro. Artist Mimi Zhong will exhibit pastels. Her representational works include landscapes, still life, and portraits, through Feb. 27. Reception, Feb. 10, noon to 2 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Nassau Club, 6 Mercer St., Princeton. Long Island painter and commercial fishing and sailing captain Bob Sullivan will exhibit never shown before still life and plein air oil paintings. The exhibition will offer for sale framed original canvases painted during the artist’s last two years’ travels in Ireland, the Hamptons and Maine, through March 4.

Brodsky Gallery, Chauncey Conference Center, Educational Testing Service, 660 Rosedale Road, Princeton.

“Then and Now,” oil and pastel paintings by Janet Purcell.

Exhibit includes a new body of work by Purcell — eight pastel paintings, all created at the historic Hopewell Train Station as part of the Artists at the Station group, through March 6; www.janpurcellart.com.

The Gallery at Mercer County Community College, Communications Building on MCCC’s West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. “Passing the Palette: Arts Educators and Students,” showcasing the talents of high school art teachers and their students, through March 8. Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wed. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. www.mccc.edu/gallery.

Arts Council of Princeton’s Taplin Gallery, Paul Robeson Center for the Arts,102 Witherspoon St., Princeton.

Heroes of Comic Art, featuring original published artworks

by Jack Kirby, Gil Kane, Carmine Infantino, Joe Kubert, Curt Swan, John Buscema, Jack Davis, Steve Ditko and other great artists that created many of the comic heroes that we enjoy in today’s books and films, through March 10. Workshop, Super Heroes Like Me, led by local illustrator/author Rashad Malik Davis, Feb. 24, 1-5 p.m. For more

information, go to artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609924-8777.

Princeton University School of Architecture North Gallery. “Aldo Rossi: The Architecture and Art of the Analogous City.” Retrospective of Aldo Rossi offers a new assessment of his multifaceted achievements as architect, designer, and theorist of architecture and the city, through March 30; soa.princeton.edu/aldorossi.

Anne Reid ’72 Art Gallery at Princeton Day School, 650 Great Road, Princeton. “adaptation: an exploration of scale” featuring works by Lindsay Feuer, Carrie Norin, and Madelaine Shellaby, Feb. 12 through March 8. Reception, Feb. 15, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. when school is in session. For more information, go to www.pds.org or call 609-924-6700, ext. 1772.

SUBMISSIONS New Jersey Equine Artists’ Association “NJEAA Art of the Horse.” Prallsville Mills, Stockton. Seeking submissions of horse art in all mediums. Entry deadline is March 1. Exhibit is May 20-June 17. For more information and/or prospectus, email xochitlb@comcast.net.

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Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Andrew Dice Clay, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 17, 7 p.m., 9:45 p.m., Feb. 18, 7 p.m., $40; Pat House, Feb. 16, 9:45 p.m., $20; George Lopez, March 1-2, $53; www.stressfactory.com; 732-545-4242.

Princeton Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor. Julia Scott, Feb. 23-24; catcharisingstar.com; 609-987-8018.

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Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough. Somerset Valley Players will hold open auditions for its production of “Calendar Girls.“ The comedy by Tim Firth is based on the 2003 film that starred Helen Mirren and Judi Dench. The play requires very brief partial nudity for six of the actresses. This scene will be done in a very PG-rated manner, as the art and the humor lies in what is withheld from the audience. Auditions will be held Feb. 19-20, 7-10 p.m. Performances will take place April 20 through May 6. Information, including character breakdowns, is available at www.svptheatre.org.

McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton. As part of its produciton of “Crowns,” McCasrter Theatre is looking for non-union gospel singers to perform with the professional cast. This production will include a featured moment for a soloist from the local community. Crowns is a play with music based on a book of photographs and stories of African-American women in their church hats celebrating faith, fashion, and family. Auditions will be held Feb. 25, 46 p.m. in four-minute scheduled slots. Come prepared to sing the first verse of “How I Got Over.” McCarter will cast between two and six local African-American women who will each sing at multiple performances of Crowns. Singers will perform a portion of “How I Got Over” as a solo and then the professional cast will join them for the rest of the song. Singers must be willing/comfortable to sing in front of an audience of up to a thousand people. Singers must be over the age of 18; there is no upper age limit. To schedule your audition, contact Emily Ultan at casting@mccarter.org.

The Lawrence Library PlayFest, 2751 Brunswick Pike Route 1, Lawrenceville. The Lawrence Headquarters Branch Library is hosting PlayFest, its annual one-act play festival, April 28. The Festival directors are seeking actors to fill a variety of roles in the staged readings from the selected works of local playwrights. The audition consists of a cold reading from selected scripts and will be held at the library, Feb. 28, 6-8 p.m., March 3, 1-4 p.m., March 5, 68 p.m. To schedule an audition, interested actors should contact branch manager James Damron at jdamron@mcl.org or call 609-989-6915.

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The concert will be broadcast live as part of WWFM’s PostClassical concert broadcast series and will be hosted by WWFM host David Osenberg as well as PostClassical’s co-founders, Music Director Angel Gil-Ordonez and music historian Joseph Horowitz.

The program will focus on the work of Henry Thacker “Harry” Burleigh, an African American classical composer, arranger and professional singer.

A student of Antonín DvoÅ™ák, Burleigh introduced the composer to African American spirituals and helped introduce them to a broader audience through his own arrangements and compositions. The program will include performances of Burleigh’s work, including his arrangements of “Deep River,” as well as a discussion of Burleigh’s work and influences.

Admission to the concert is free. Due to the live broadcast nature of this concert, the audience is requested to be in their seats no later than 7:50 p.m. For more information, email info@wwfm.org or call 609-5878989.

Feb. 16 Tea, talk and tour at Morven Morven Museum & Garden will present Commodore Robert F. Stockton’s Unceasing Quest for Fame & Glory.

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by Dr. Joseph E. Wroblewski will cover Commodore Robert F. Stockton and what historians have called his “unceasing quest for fame and glory.” Between the War of 1812 and the Civil War Robert F. Stockton, played a crucial role in the development of the United States and of his beloved New Jersey.

The event begins with tours at 11 a.m. and noon, followed by tea at 1 p.m., and then the talk at 2 p.m.

Admission for the tour costs $10. Morven Museum & Garden is located at 55 Stockton St., Princeton. For more information, go to morven.org or call 609924-8144.

Feb. 17 Winter kitchen program at Howell Farm Howell Living History Farm will present its annual Winter Kitchen Program, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A kitchen equipped with a wood-burning stove, an icebox and a butter churn wouldn’t hold much appeal for most modernday families, but for those who lived at Howell Farm in the year 1900, it was probably seen as a welcome improvement over the one that great-grandma had used.

During the morning, the kitchens of the farm’s two houses will be used to prepare meals that farmers would have had for their noontime dinner. Visitors will have opportunities to help in both kitchens, modeled from circa 1785 and 1900, from bringing wood to fuel cooking operations, to sifting flour, making butter and washing dishes. Those who want to help outside can gather eggs, split firewood and get ice from the farm’s icehouse.

Parking and admission are free. Howell Farm is located on Valley Road, off Route 29, in Hopewell Township. GPS address is 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township, N.J. 08530.

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Lance Liverman’s taste for life Catching up with a Princeton council member who is stepping down at year’s end Princeton Council member Lance Liverman no longer indulges his sweet tooth and that means no more munching on Reese’s Pieces — something he used to buy in bulk. His abstinence, however, has nothing to do with a special diet. Instead, he has a special disability in that he lacks a functioning sweet tooth. Since his surgery and other treatment for throat cancer, he has lost his ability to taste sweets.

“That’s perfectly OK with me,” said the 55-year-old native Princetonian, “because my life is sweet — every minute of it.”

Five years ago, he was given only a 40-percent chance of surviving a diagnosis of stage-four throat cancer. In addition, he was told that if he did survive, there would be a high probability of living with a variety of debilitating side effects, including permanent voice damage and a total loss of taste. Today, he is full of life, cancer free, with a strong voice and the ability to taste everything except sweets.

With a healthy and hearty voice, he announced a few weeks ago his intention to retire at the end of 2018 from his position as a Princeton Council member. His mental/emotional health, as opposed to his physical health, was the dominant factor in his decision.

“I felt that it was time for me to move on for the cliché but true reason, I just want to spend more time with my family and do so in a relaxed fashion — without the pressure of having to be someplace else connected with political or council responsibilities,” said Liverman, who will have served as a Princeton elected official for 15 years when he steps down.

The way he does his council job amounts to a 15- to- 20-hour — “sometimes 25-to-30-hour” — perweek time commitment. Liverman intends to use the extra time enjoying life with LaTonya, his “amazing and 100 percent supportive” wife of 25 years and three “talented and inspiring” daughters, ages 21, 17, and 12.

“I want people to know that I am not going anyplace,” he said. “I might go on more vacations and do other things I never had time to do before, but I intend to keep helping Princetonians in any way I can.”

For Liverman, helping people is akin to breathing — just something that comes naturally, effortlessly and continually. I interviewed him on a day that he did the following: counseled and comforted another Princetonian who was about to start treatment for throat cancer; got emergency help and probably saved the life of a severely injured man who crashed his car into a

Princeton council members Lance Liverman and Heather Howard recently announced that they will not seek re-election this year. tree on Witherspoon Street; did boiler repair work at his church (First Baptist Church of Princeton; dealt with two public safety issues (he is the Princeton Council liaison to the Public Safety Committee); and discussed the responsibilities and challenges of serving on the council with two of the candidates vying for his seat. For that he was joined by Heather Howard, who is also retiring from the council on Dec. 31.

Without formal council duties and without the numerous meetings, Liverman said he will be able to focus not only on his family, but also on his passions: social justice — equal treatment for all, regardless of race, gender or socio-economic status, and ensuring the health and well being of Princeton’s youth.

“But I will be able to do this on my own schedule instead of council’s schedule,” he said. “I want to make Princeton a model for social justice, and I will continue to give my time to make that happen.”

The boards and commissions on which he currently serves or previously served reflect his interests. He is a board member of Corner House (providing counseling for youth and their families dealing with alcohol and drug addiction), Princeton Affordable Housing, Mercer Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction, Princeton Housing Authority and the Princeton Human Services Commission.

At the heart of his social justice responsibilities is his role as chairperson of the board of the First Baptist

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Church. He initiated the church’s free dinner program on Tuesday nights — an initiative with the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen. He has been the force behind a Malawi orphan outreach program, in which the church sends money to the orphanage in the nation, in southeastern Africa, helping to support the education ad healthcare of 1,000 youngsters.

His paying job that gives him the ability to pursue his non-paying job of helping others is real estate management and investment for Liverman Associates. “Before 9/11, I had a thriving courier delivery service business,” he said. “Because I was my own boss, I had no company retirement benefit. So I started buying Princeton-area properties to generate income for my retirement. My delivery business after 9/11 evaporated [much of my business was in Lower Manhattan], but luckily I had initiated this real estate investment strategy that soon became my full-time job and not just a retirement savings plan.”

His real estate investment skills also have been used on behalf of his church. Even though the number of worshipers has dramatically decreased over the years (only 50 regular attendees and 147 on the membership rolls), the church is financially viable and able to sustain the various social justice initiatives, because Lance invested the church’s assets in real estate on Green Street in the Witherspoon neighborhood. Some of these properties are rented at reasonable rates to community residents,

who, because of age or mental handicaps, need some extra financial support to remain in the community.

Even though he hopes his 15 years on council will be remembered for his social justice activities, he anticipates that he will be remembered for Princeton issues that have no obvious social justice component, a pool and a parking garage. “In fact, my positions on both of these issues are rooted in my commitment to fairness and social justice,” he said.

The upgrade of the Community Park Pool was “so important, because it is such an invaluable asset serving the entire town, but especially the kids in the John Witherspoon neighborhood,” he said.

Liverman also was the champion of the two-hour free-parking for Princeton Public Library patrons using the Spring Street parking garage. He argued for this when it was decided to rebuild the library downtown, rather than relocate it to the Princeton Shopping Center.

“The parking would have been free for everyone in the Princeton Shopping Center, so it seemed only fair that those who lived too far to walk to the downtown library, should be given at least two hours of free parking access to the library,” he said.

“I fear that this initiative may be in jeopardy as soon I leave council.”

One might be able to take away an ordinance or resolution, but no one can snatch Lance Liverman’s resolve, spirited voice, and his taste for the value of life.

Faith Bahadurian

Chinese New Year recipes for the Year of the Dog Chinese New Year starts Feb. 16 and continues for two weeks until the Spring Lantern Festival on March 2.

This is a dog year on the Chinese zodiac, which happens to be the sign I myself was born under. Dog people are supposed to be loyal and honest, smart and straightforward, and possess a strong sense of responsibility.

(I’ll spare you the negatives.)

There are several foods associated with the holiday that are supposed to bring good luck, health, and prosperity. Dumplings, noodles, fish, spring rolls, fruit, rice balls and cakes, all have their meaning and are enthusiastically consumed during the celebrations.

The recipes below incorporate some of those foods and could bookend a celebratory meal since soup is often served near the end rather than the beginning in Chinese cuisine.

While whole fish, which exemplify abundance, are especially popular for Chinese New Year, I came across Martin Yan’s New Year Fish Salad, which will please sushi lovers, too.

The chicken soup is from a book

by Mark Bittman that most will not have heard of because it predated his famous “Minimalist” and “Everything” titles. I figure that with a national flu epidemic in full swing, every household could benefit from keeping some form of chicken soup on hand.

And — just to be playfully offtopic — I’m including a treat for your real life four-legged friends, a doggie

Peel, remove pith, and segment grapefruit. Combine melon, grapefruit, ginger, carrot, and jicama. Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl.

Remove skin and any bones from fish and slice thinly across the grain into pieces about 1 by 2 inches. Fan the slices on a serving platter, alternating pink and white. In a small bowl, combine lime juice, oil, and pepper, and drizzle that over the fish.

Mound the fruit salad mixture in center of fish and spoon dressing over salad. Garnish with peanuts, sesame seeds, and green onions.

Chicken Soup With Chinese Cabbage and Thin Noodles Adapted from “Leafy Greens,” Photo by Metro Creative Connection Mark Bittman, Wiley (1995). Four servings.

No Chinese New Year celebration is complete without delicious food. biscuit.

New Year Fish Salad Adapted from “Martin Yan’s Feast,” Martin Yan, Bay Books (1998).

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Just as sushi restaurants are required to, I suggest using fish that has been previously frozen which kills the parasites that are common in fish. — F.B. 6 ounces salmon fillet 6 ounces firm white fish fillet, such as sea bass 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon cooking oil One-half teaspoon white pepper 1 tablespoon lightly toasted sesame seeds

EITHER: 6 cups chicken stock and One-quarster cup chopped roasted 1 pound boneless chicken breast, slivpeanuts ered 1 green onion, slivered OR: 6 cups water, 1 whole (bonein) chicken breast, 1 carrot, and 1 Salad mixture: onion.

One-half cantaloupe or one-quarAND: Salt ter honeydew melon 1 pound bok choi, washed and 1 grapefruit trimmed One-quarter cup thinly sliced 1 tablespoon peanut oil sweet pickled ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium carrot, shredded 1 teaspoon minced ginger Quarter-pound jicama, shredded (a 1 tablespoon soy sauce 3-inch wedge) 8 ounces dried thin Chinese egg noodles Salad dressing: If you have the stock already, sim3-4 tablespoons cooking oil mer the slivered breast in stock for 1 teaspoon sesame oil about two minutes (does not have to be 3 tablespoons plum sauce See KITCHEN, Page 7B Peel melon and cut into crescents.

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If you’re starting from scratch, bring water to boil, and add breast, carrot, and onion; lower heat and simmer about 30 minutes. Remove chicken and vegetables. Rinse chicken under cold water, then pull it off the bone, discarding skin and vegetables. Return the bones to stock and continue to simmer while you prepare the rest. Cut chicken meat into slivers.

Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cut cabbage into 1- to 2-inch pieces, smaller for stems, larger for leaves. Add peanut oil to wok and stir-fry garlic and ginger for 15 seconds, then add cabbage.

Raise heat to high and stir-fry until cabbage is fairly tender, about 10 minutes. Add soy sauce, check for salt, and turn off heat.

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Cook noodles in boiling salted water to al dente and drain. Remove chicken bones from stock. Add noodles, cabbage, and chicken meat to stock and heat through. Serve immediately, passing additional soy sauce at table.

Bill’s (Dog) Biscuits Adapted from “Cookie Love,” Mindy Segal with Kate Lahey, 10 Speed Press (2015).

Makes about 90 small biscuits.

According to Segal, pumpkin is full of enzymes that aid doggie digestion, so she developed this recipe for her sensitive dachshund, Bill. She writes that beef, lamb, pork, or chicken drippings are all good, and if you have leftover sweet potatoes, you can substitute that for the pumpkin.

Two-and-half cups whole wheat flour 3 tablespoons flax seed 2 tablespoons nonfat milk

powder One-half teaspoon kosher salt 2 extra-large eggs, room temperature 1 cup canned pumpkin One-quarter cup creamy peanut butter Meat drippings for brushing Heat oven to 350 degrees and line a half sheet pan (13by-18-inches) with parchment.

In a stand mixer with paddle attachment, mix flour, flax seed, milk powder and salt on low. In another bowl, combine eggs, pumpkin, and peanut butter. Add to the dry mix on low speed and mix until it feels like Play-Doh. Divide dough in half and roll each half into a log about the length of the sheet pan.

Transfer logs to parchment in pan and brush with drippings.

Bake until cooked through, about 40 minutes. Cool completely on the pan.

Dumplings are a traditional food for Chinese New Year.

On a cutting board with a serrated knife, slice the logs into quarter-inch slices. Brush slices with more meat drippings and return to oven on

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. Hamilton, NJ. An exceptional Hamilton, NJ, 5+ acre property available for sale.

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. Hamilton, NJ. Established tavern & liquor store with full liquor license. Also includes an eat in/take out restaurant as well as two apartments for additional rental income.

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15 pagoda Ct. LawrenCeviLLe Well maintained 2 BR, 2.5 bath townhome in Society Hill in Lawrence. Hardwood floors downstairs, updated kitchen and baths, new HVAC. MLS#7124155

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331 BarCLay st. BurLington City Classic brick 3 bed, 1 bath in Historic Yorkshire neighborhood. Feat: living, dining & family rooms with hwd floors, remodeled kitchen and bath.

MLS#7100115 1300/mth 609-298-3000

118 e. deLaware avenue pennington Spacious 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Cape Cod with an open floor plan & double lot located in Pennington Boro. MLS #7112693 $649,000 609-737-1500

31 riCHey pLaCe trenton A rare opportunity to own one of Trenton’s grand old homes. 5 bedrooms, 2 full & 2 half baths. Beautifully restored and updated with modern conveniences of today. A must see!!! MLS#7127251 $305,500 609-586-1400

30 w deLaware avenue HopeweLL twp.

4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Colonial style home located in Pennington Boro.

MLS # 77084061 $466,990 609-737-1500

76 peBBLe rd. east windsor 3 BR, 2.5 BA Oak Creek Estates townhome has numerous updates throughout, fantastic floorplan, EIK w/abundant cabinets & countertops, Appliance package included.

MLS# 7113701 $252,000 609-5861400

19 persHing ave. ewing twp.

In the Glendale area of Ewing is this totally renovated multi family home. Perfect for Owner Occupied or Investment, live in one and have the other two help pay your mortgage. MLS#7050937 $385,000 609-921-2700

76 FederaL City rd. ewing twp.

Sprawling and beautifully maintained 4bed,2bath, ranch style home on gorgeous hilltop lot! Full bsmt, 2 car gar, huge rear porch! MLS#7116849

4 siLvers Ct. HopeweLL twp.

5 Bedroom 5 and ½ Bathroom 3 story home located in Hopewell Township.

MLS # 7054166

25 aunt moLLy rd. HopeweLL twp.

4 Bedroom 3 and ½ Bathroom 2 story home located in Hopewell Township.

MLS #7114902

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4412 nottingHam way HamiLton square Appealing 3 BR, 1 ½ BA Split located in desirable Hamilton Square. Hardwood flooring, spacious LR, EIK, family room, 3 tier deck and central air. MLS# 7052596 $279,900 609-586-1400

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9 CLinton st. LamBertviLLe City An exclusive opportunity to own one of three luxury townhomes in the heart of Lambertville with the D&R canal in your backyard. Pricing starting at 699,900.

MLS# 6837213 $699,900 609-397-0777

240 HoLComBe way LamBertviLLe City Beautiful 3 BR, 3 Full Bath Townhome, Lambert’s Hill. Premium lot on open space.

1st floor MBR, gourmet kit, generous living areas & loft. Partially finished bsmnt, 2-car garage. MLS# 7112512 $575,000 609-397-0777

193 n union st. LamBertviLLe City Live in one & rent the other! Vintage townhouse w/2 units: upstairs/downstairs apts have sep utilities, CAC, new furnace, built-ins, new windows in front. Walk to all amenities! MLS #7058498 $429,000 609-397-0777

4 vista dr. LawrenCeviLLe This outstanding 6,500sf home with Princeton address is situated on 1.92 professionally landscaped property. Beautifully restored w/ approved new septic. MLS#6968372

5 Logan way readington twp.

Custom built & beautifully upgraded Colonial on perfect cul-de-sac lot!

MLS # 3419028

$1,134,999

$650,000

2 pond view Lane HopeweLL twp.

Stunning 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 3800 sf home in desirable Hopewell Ridge on 1.84 acre lot. Upgrades galore! MLS#7118306

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1152 Lower Ferry rd. ewing Three bedroom split level home with large dining room, deck, central air, hot tub, galley style kitchen. MLS#7120116

2028 syLvan park BurLington Lake Front Property offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room, upgraded kitchen, baths plus 3 car garage. Renovated & ready for its new owner. MLS#7113940

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8 wiLLow rd. Bordentown This lovely Cape Cod in Bossert Estates includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, full basement and all appliances. Located close to schools and is Move In Ready!

MLS#7119197 $243,500 609-298-3000

113 BaCk Brook rd. e amweLL twp.

Spacious 5 BR Colonial w/1st flr BR & full BA! Perfect for entertaining.

MLS # 3406523

20 BramBLe dr. pennington 4 Bedroom 3 and ½ Bathroom traditional home located in Estates at Hopewell.

MLS #7091426 $1,019,000

609-737-1500

$579,900

209 Harrison ave. HamiLton Well maintained 4 unit apt building features (1) Two bedroom and (3) One bedroom apts.

Located near public transportation.

MLS#7061222 $299,900

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C.1890 Windy Bush Estate is a 10 acre oasis of country farmlands & rolling hills. Many possibilities horses, crops etc. Original Fieldstone House features generously sized rooms. MLS # 7103893 $1,400,500 215-862-9441

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BARNEGAT TWP. $315,300 A 4 BR & 2 full BA, waterfront vacation getaway, w/ EIK, HW fls, master ensuite, WB FP and 1-car garage.

(Web ID 7048058)

BRIDGEWATER $669,000 This custom 4 BR, 2.5 BA home features a park-like setting, brick front and mature trees w/ circular driveway.

(Web ID 3406590)

CRANBURY $489,000 A 4 BR Col. on 2/3ac w/fenced yard, lg kit. w/bay window, FDR, LR w/ FP w/gas log insert & sun porch.

(Web ID 1817899)

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DAYTON $315,000 A 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA duplex on cul-de-sac.

Kit. comes w/ pantry, gas top cooking & new linoleum flooring.

(Web ID 7047286)

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Allen Rudner EAST WINDSOR TWP. $322,500 Completely remodeled!! Three BR, 1.5 bath Bi-Level in Cranbury Manor, features hardwood flooring.

(Web ID 6906598)

CRANBURY $1,195,000 Elegant cstm-built Col. by Kaiser Home Builders, in heart of Cranbury. Built in 2007, has open floor plan.

(Web ID 1815825) 609-921-1900

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Dennis McGill III

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EWING TWP. $229,000 You will love the great curb appeal of this beautifully upgraded 3 BR expanded cape home in Brae Burn Heights. (Web ID 7074450)

FRANKLIN TWP. $154,000 Beautiful, well-maintained 2 BR, 2 full BA unit in 55+ community. Perfect for anyone looking to downsize.

(Web ID 3439546)

FRANKLIN TWP. $439,000 Bright & airy 2 BR corner Andover model that faces South & looking down on a tree-lined wooded area.

(Web ID 3442530)

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HAMILTON TWP. $175,000 This 2 BR & 2 full BA Ranch is move-in ready, has updated kit., new front porch, new deck, new garage & 1-car garage.

(Web ID 7112666)

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Felix Gonzalez HAMILTON TWP. $250,000 SHORT SALE. Waiting for bank confirmation. Welcome to this spacious well-kept 2/3 BR home w/ 1.5 bathrooms.

(Web ID 7083581) Christina Wang

William Mazzucca

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Angel Rivera

HILLSBOROUGH $625,500 Welcome home to this 2-story 4 BR, 2.5 BA Colonial in Brittany Estates on a cul-de-sac. Lots of updates.

(Web ID 3440403)

JACKSON TWP. $384,900 Don`t pass up this very well-maintained Colonial with 12 rooms including 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths w/ huge back yard. (Web ID 7051354)

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HILLSBOROUGH $209,000 Spacious 2 BR Townhouse in great location w/ closet space, all applcs.

Many updates and finished basement.

(Web ID 3394958)

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MONTGOMERY TWP. $325,000 Large 2BR townhome w/ a 20 x 16 loft.

Newer WH & AC 2012. Near Princeton & New Brunswick train station direct to NYC. (Web ID 3436313)

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Adam Chu

Mary “Lynn” Robertson

Veronica Vilardo

MONTGOMERY TWP. $795,000 A 4 BR, 2.5 BA brick fronted Col. w/ HW floors, renovated eat-in kit. w/high-end SS applcs. & granite island.

(Web ID 3443642)

PARSIPPANY TROY HILLS $415,000 A 4 BR & 2.5 BA, OFP, fresh paint, EIK, HW fls, master suite w/ WIC, in-ground pool, detached 1-car garage.

(Web ID 3428161)

PENNINGTON $627,900 You will instantly fall in love with this 4 BR, 3 1/2 bath Colonial located at the end of a wooded cul-de-sac.

(Web ID 7114166)

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Shehla Rupani

Ingela Kostenbader

PLAINSBORO $207,500 This 2 BR & 2 full BA Condo is 55 + offers open layout, fresh paint, hardwood fls, full Kit w/ granite & SS appliances. (Web ID 7019140)

PLAINSBORO $469,900 A 3 BR & 2 full BA home, move-in ready w/ fresh paint, granite countertops, 2-zone heating, WWP schools.

(Web ID 7067615)

PRINCETON $2,100,000 New construction, w/ 5 BRs, 4.5 BAs. Home tastefully designed to meet the needs of today’s lifestyle.

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Eric Payne

PRINCETON JCT. $735,000 This 5 BR & 3 full BA has 1st fl BR, master suite, loft, EIK, gas FP, solid oak HW, in-ground pool, WWP Schools. (Web ID 7120529)

WEST AMWELL TWP. $1,170,000 Extraordinary, unique, special: these are just a few words used to describe such a magnificent home on 20 acres.

WEST WINDSOR TWP. $1,195,000 Home w/ 3-car gar w/Tesla charger, pool/spa, great rm w/FP, kit. w/granite ctrs, 5th BR & full BA on 1st flr, plus fin. bsmt.

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