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District outlines safety in wake of Florida shooting By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
In the wake of a deadly Florida high school shooting last Wednesday, Hopewell Valley Regional School District officials assured parents that the district has taken all measures that it can to ensure student safety - from locked doors to emergency drills. “As educators, [the Florida high school shooting] is a tragic reminder of the tremendous responsibility we have to secure the safety and welfare of over 3,500 students in our six schools in a rapidly changing world,” Superin-
tendent of Schools Thomas Smith said in a message to the community the day after the Feb. 14 incident. To that end, the school district had already taken steps to ensure students’ safety - starting with making the schools accessible only through locked doors at the front entrance, which Smith said are locked at all times. When students arrive, they enter through designated doors with staff supervision. Parents and visitors must go to the front entrance to be admitted, and then go to the main office to sign in.
Security improvements were part of the 2016 bond referendum. The PA/intercom system is being replaced by a telephone interface that will allow emergency calls and announcements to be made from any telephone in the schools. The school district’s safety plans are reviewed and revised as necessary with input from local police and emergency management officials, while evacuation, lock-down and active shooter drills were implemented several years ago, Smith said. Those procedures are reviewed with staff and students in an “age-
appropriate” manner, he said. But the school district needs help from the students and the community, Smith said. The district cannot do it alone. Doors that have been propped open should be closed, and the person who sees it and closes it should tell a staff member, Smith said. Visitors should not be offended if they are stopped and questioned, because it is for the students’ safety. For students who may be struggling with mental health issues, help is available, he said. The Counseling Department
should be contacted to offer help to any student who needs it. It is critical that if anyone overhears or sees something that is concerning - in person or on social media - “please notify the police or a school official immediately,” Smith said. “This tragedy has already led to a renewed national discussion on school safety as well as gun safety,” Smith said. School district officials will continue to work with experts to ensure that everything possible is being done to keep the schools and students as safe as possible.
Tax proposal from Murphy quells local officials’ concerns By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
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Young science Congratulations to this year’s participants and winners of the 2018 Timberlane Middle School Science and Engineering Fair held on Sat. Feb. 10. More than 170 students participated, presenting 114 projects. Exhibitors featured the CHS Robotics team Spike 293, Dr. Bob McKillip from Continuum Dynamics, Inc., TCNJ Student Chemist Association, the Hopewell Fire Department, The Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences, Paul Verdino (Forensic Science), and Princeton Healthcare System/Community Education & Outreach.
Township committee lawyers up to fight approval of PennEast pipeline application By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
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Taking the fight to PennEast, Hopewell Township officials have hired two law firms to challenge the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s approval of PennEast’s application to install a natural gas pipeline, and related condemnation proceedings to seize publicly-owned land. Members of the Hopewell Township Committee approved a
resolution to hire attorney Katelyn McElmoyl, of Parker McCay, to represent the township in its quest for FERC to re-hear PennEast Pipeline Co. LLC’s application. PennEast wants to build a 116mile-long pipeline from Luzerne County, Pa., to Mercer County, which would end in Hopewell Township. The resolution also authorizes hiring Timothy Duggan, of Stark & Stark, to challenge PennEast’s eminent domain filings - or condemnation proceedings - in federal district court. PennEast is attempting to seize portions of publiclyowned land that it needs for the pipeline, after Hopewell Township refused to grant permission. The publicly-owned land in question includes Mercer County’s Baldpate Mountain, as well as the Hopewell Township Municipal Complex and adjacent Woolsey Park. Also, there is an open space lot on Pennington-Titusville Road, a small lot on Scotch Road, the Zaitz tract off County Route 546, and an open space lot next to the Zaitz tract. FERC’s approval of Pen-
nEast’s application gave it the right to exercise eminent domain and seize land if it cannot be acquired through an easement granted by a property owner. Property owners may be compensated financially for the easement. The township committee approved spending up to $40,000 for the FERC re-hearing issue and up to $10,000 for the eminent domain proceedings in the resolution adopted at its Feb. 13 meeting. Money will be earmarked in the 2018 municipal budget for the legal bills. Mayor Kevin Kuchinski said township officials believe FERC’s decision was “fundamentally flawed,” and that’s why the township wants FERC to “re-hear” the application. Township officials are going to go “on the record” with legal arguments as to why they believe FERC’s approval of the application was flawed. Patty Cronheim, of Hopewell Township Citizens Against the PennEast Pipeline, told the committee that PennEast is taking 28 Hopewell Township property owners to court over their refusal
to grant permission for a permanent easement on their land. The property owners have rejected financial offers made by the company. Cronheim said 69 percent of the property owners in New Jersey have refused to negotiate with PennEast for easements on their land. Some property owners have hired an attorney to represent them in court, following PennEast’s condemnation action, she said. “We encourage Township Committee to stand strong with the homeowners, not just because it looks good, not just because it’s something you promised to do, but because of the risk of the pipeline to our township,” Cronheim said. “Either we stand together or we fall apart,” she told the committee. Kuchinski said that “the message to the public is, ‘We stand with you.’” Hopewell Township is fighting the issue of eminent domain and also is seeking to have FERC hold another hearing on the PennEast application, he said.
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Hopewell Township taxpayers, already reeling under recent changes in federal tax law capping state and local tax deductions to $10,000 for federal income tax purposes, may be offered some relief at the state level. Gov. Phil Murphy called on state lawmakers to enact a law that would allow property owners to make an end run around the $10,000 cap through voluntary contributions to charitable funds set up for municipalities and school districts, equal to the amount of property taxes. Hopewell Township Mayor Kevin Kuchinski, who attended the New Jersey Conference of Mayors earlier this month where Murphy spoke, looked favorably on the governor’s proposal. Nearly three dozen states already allow municipal charities as an offset to property taxes. In Hopewell Township, the average property tax bill is $12,952. The governor’s proposal would allow property owners to claim the contribution as a charitable deduction, reducing their income for federal tax purposes. The Internal Revenue Service allows taxpayers to “write off,” or deduct, the amount of money they give to charities. There is no cap on that amount. Murphy said he had begun working with state lawmakers to protect New Jersey taxpayers, adding that “we must eliminate any and all barriers to creating a system that will provide tax relief to property taxpayers who make charitable contributions to their municipality.” “We have not seen any details, [but] we are interested in doing anything we can to save our residents money. I am hopeful that Gov. Murphy and the Legislature will take action on it,” Kuchinski said. The mayor added that the township had been “counseled that it is best for the state to take the lead on that action,” since that would give See TAXES, Page 4A
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HOPEWELL VALLEY BRIEFS 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,
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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.
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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.
Baseball & softball registration open 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.
The Drowsy Chaperone
Closing out the 20172018 Performing Arts Season, the students at Hopewell Valley Central High School will be performing The Drowsy Chaperone, the 2006 five time Tony Award winning hilarious “show within a show”. The musical takes place in the apartment of a theatre loving man who narrates the plot of his favorite 1920’s musical, The Drowsy Chaperone. As he begins to tell the story, the show comes to life in his apartment and features a cast of wacky characters including a famous showgirl leaving the stage for marriage, gangsters masquerading as pastry chefs, the glamorous titular chaperone, and a bumbling latin lover. This show is both funny and heartwarmimg, and a love letter to the world of theatre. The Drowsy Chaperone runs two weekends Friday and Saturday, March 2 and 3 and Friday and Saturday, March 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at Hopewell Valley Central High School. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students and senior citizens and can be purchased ahead of time by visiting www.showtix4u.com and searching for the title of the show, or at the door on the night of each performance.
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 BorSee BRIEFS, Page 3A
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Briefs Continued from Page 2A ough 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. 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 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.
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 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.
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. 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.
One Spirit Yoga One Spirit Yoga returns to the train station at 9 a.m. on Wednesday mornings from October through May. Bring a yoga mat, a beach towel as well as any other props you like to use and wear stretchable clothing. This class is open to the public and all levels are welcome. Come out and practice yoga to calm your mind, relax your body and restore your spirit. For questions, email Nancy McCormack at mccormackne@comcast.net or call 609-333-1188.
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counseling are offered in day and evening hours at Calvary Baptist Church, 3 West Broad St., Hopewell, by Joseph A. Immordino Jr., a Walk of Faith counseling ministry. Call 609-466-1880 or 609-209-6046 or email info@calvarybaptisthopewell.com. The website is www.CalvaryBaptistHopewell.com or www.AWalkofFaith.net. Registration is appreciated.
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Girls in grades kindergarten through 12 will make new friends and have new experiences and opportunities 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.
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 cars and go on hikes. To learn more about the programs, email Cubmaster Gribbins
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Orthodontic treatment can have positive effects on patients’ lives that rival those produced by plastic surgery. This, of course, comes as no surprise to orthodontists, who regard much of our work to be cosmetic in nature. According to a recent survey by the American Association of Orthodontists, three-quarters of the adult patients surveyed said that they have enjoyed significant improvements in both their professional and personal lives, and over 90 percent said they would recommend orthodontic treatment to other adults. As far as concerns they might have had about what others thought about them wearing braces, 71 percent admitted to having such fears before treatment, but the majority said that their apprehension disappeared once they actually began treatment. It is our goal to provide exceptional treatment and to make visiting our office a fun and comfortable experience. To schedule a free orthodontic consultation, please call the office of MARK W. McDONOUGH, DMD, LLC, at 609-730-1414. Our office uses braces and other orthodontic appliances to improve smiles and dental health. We are located at 245 South Main Street (next to Toll Gate Grammar School), Pennington.
P.S. Orthodontic treatment later in life can stave off gum and bone loss, tooth decay, abnormal wear of the tooth enamel and surfaces, headaches, and TMJ pain.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Committee ducks Diverty Road work session To the editor:
The Kuchinski-Blake administration has found a new scheme to stifle public participation. It is called “a public information meeting” or “informal open house format meeting,” and it took place on Thursday, February 15 at the Central High School cafeteria between 7 and 10 p.m. Despite the Kuchinski-Blake administration promising to Diverty Road area residents a “robust out-reach program” one month ago, which seemed to have all the earmarks of the first of many formal, public, on-the-record Hopewell Township Committee work sessions, the residents got what could fairly be called a bait-and-switch: • No Hopewell Township Committee Meeting with a public Work Session to allow the public to address all five township committee members simultaneously in a formal setting and to enable the public to hear everyone’s questions and comments; • No on the record recording by microphone, videotape or audiotape to allow the public to be able to hear the words spoken by every speaker as well as to be able to refer to previously given questions and answers at a later time; • No single audience or single presenter to conduct an orderly process to enable the public to have a positive experience and to encourage the public to participate. Instead, the public was confronted with a five minute powerpoint presentation by the township engineer, followed by a break out session to three stations, which were strategically placed in corners of the cafeteria. The same posters were discussed by three different presenters. Some members of the public, who went to all three stations, were heard to mention that their same question was answered with three different answers. Meanwhile, some members of the public called the
meeting “a waste of time,” “a dog and pony show” and “a public relations event.” In the process, the Kuchinski-Blake administration, which could be said to be the least transparent Hopewell Township Committee in many years, became even less transparent. Harvey Lester Titusville
Voice your outrage over affordable housing problems To the editor: Three major Affordable Housing problems were brought to the attention of the Hopewell Township citizens on February 15. The problems were: • The property behind ShopRite was purchased for millions of dollars using the Affordable Housing fund, it was now sold to a developer by our township for less than $25,000. However only 78 of the 379 homes that will be built there will be affordable units. Not only has the developer acquired the property at a huge discount, now he will be making huge profits on the sale of 301 market rate units. • The developer is planning a road through their massive development. That road will go from PenningtonWashington Crossing Road through the planned development and intersect with Diverty Road. The road will continue on to Denow Road West and end at Route 31 South. Were the people living on Diverty Road contacted about making their quiet street a connecting road for State Highway 31 and County Road 546. Will their children be safe on this new thoroughfare? • The developer is proposing a Community Center with a pool near the intersection of Pennington-Washington Crossing Road. The township committee has decided this is an acceptable offset for the millions of dollars they gave
away in the above mentioned land deal. What happened to the existing building on the east side of Scotch Road that was already promised to us for a Senior Center/Emergency services building? Will we be selling that? Who will maintain the proposed community center/pool? Who will pay for staffing, insurance, and all the other costs involved in such a project? Have any traffic studies been made to see how this new building will impact the citizens living near it’s entrance? In 2017, the majority of the Hopewell Township committee made this land deal. Was the public invited to meetings about it? Were the people in the impacted area contacted for their input? The committee has also signed contracts for housing on Federal City Road, Route 31 north and Scotch Road east and west. Approximately 4,000 new homes will be added to our community. Our mayor and committee were elected on a promise to control development. Instead they contracted for the largest development program in the history of Hopewell Township. These new developments are all planned for the already burdened southern tier of our community. When the construction begins will the benefiting developers be offering the beleaguered residents free sewer and public water hookups? Will the developer be making payments to the township for the increased public works, police, employees in the tax and construction office that will be needed to handle these projects? Will they be building and funding the required new schools? Thursday, March 8 at 7 p.m. in the Hopewell Township municipal building there will be a meeting regarding one of these developments. The township committee also meets February 26 at 7 p.m. Voice your outrage. Attend these meetings, demand answers.
Jim Burd Former Mayor Hopewell Township
Taxes Continued from Page 1A municipalities the best defense when dealing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Meanwhile, State Senator Joseph Pennacchio (R26th Legislative District) introduced a bill last month in the State Senate to repeal New Jersey’s own longstanding cap on property tax deductions for state income
tax purposes. New Jersey has capped the deduction for property taxes for state income tax purposes at $10,000 for many years, preceding the new federal move that caps the state and local tax deduction also at $10,000. Sen. Pennacchio’s bill, which is under review, would allow a taxpayer to deduct the total amount of
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Local residents were among more than 1,600 students named to The University of Scranton‘s Dean’s List for the 2017 fall semester. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours. Sarah Gordon, of Hopewell, a sophomore exercise science major in the University’s Panuska College of Professional Studies. Alexander Ochalski, of Hopewell, a junior operations management major in the University’s Kania School of Management. —Ithaca College congratulates students named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2017 semester. Imogen Mills, of Pennington, a Music Education major, was named to the Dean’s List in the School of Music. Samkit Siyal, of Pen-
nington, a Theatre Studies major, was named to the Dean’s List in the School of Humanities and Sciences. Isabella Gervasoni, of Pennington, a Writing for Film, Television and Emerging Media major, was named to the Dean’s List in the Roy H. Park School of Communications. —McDaniel College announces its Fall 2017 Dean’s List in recognition of students’ academic excellence. Highest honors are earned for a semester grade point average of 3.90 or higher, high honors for a grade point average of 3.703.89, and honors for a 3.503.69 average. Chloe Lynn Depiano of Titusville earned High Honors. William McKinley Rodgers, IV of Hopewell earned Honors.
his or her property taxes for state income tax purposes. It would apply to a taxpayer’s primary residence, but not to a vacation home. In support of Sen. Pennacchio’s proposed bill, U.S. Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th Congressional District) wrote to Gov. Murphy
to seek the governor’s backing on the bill. “I respectfully request your advocacy and support for [state] legislation that would eliminate New Jersey’s $10,000 cap on deductions for property taxes on taxpayers’ state income tax returns,” Rep. Lance wrote.
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Pointing out that New Jersey has the highest property taxes in the United States, Rep. Lance wrote that capping state and local taxes to $10,000 at the federal level “negatively and disproportionately” affects New Jersey residents, compared to those of other
states. Repealing New Jersey’s own $10,000 cap on property tax deductions for state income tax filers “would alleviate some of that newly increased financial burden” imposed at the federal level, Rep. Lance wrote.
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HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3450 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-018319-17 BETWEEN: DITECH FINANCIAL LLC vs DIANE PULLEN, ET AL Execution for sale of mortgaged premises By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, March 21, 2018 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 CITY OF LAMBERTVILLE County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey Premises commonly known as: 45 CORYELL STREET
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Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received from Bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 3/01/18 downloaded, and publicly opened and read, in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08625; for: US Route 1, Over US Route 1 Business NB, Deck Replacement, Contract No. 005144380, Township of Lawrence, Mercer County, Federal Project No: NHP-0001(319) UPC NO: 144380 DP No: 18101
Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Specifically, the contractor, sub recipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate.
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.
Tax lot 13 IN BLOCK 1037 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): 16 FEET BY 82 FEET Nearest Cross Street: GEORGE STREET - Mailing Address: 45 Coryell Street, Lambertville, NJ 08530 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 $275,429.80 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.
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
FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY
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ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF KML LAW GROUP, PC (215) 825-6319 DATED: January 11, 2018 HVN, 4x, 2/23/18, 3/2/18, 3/9/18, 3/16/17 Fee: $208.32 Affidavit: $15.00 HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3437 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-011782-09
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HVN, PP, 2/9/18, 2/16/18, 2/23/18 Fee: $332.64 HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3443 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-043440-13 BETWEEN: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. vs DIANE K. SHALJIAN, ET AL
BETWEEN: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC vs DANIEL WILLIAMS, ET AL Execution for sale of mortgaged premises Execution for sale of mortgaged premises By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on:
By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Wednesday, March 7, 2018 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 WEST AMWELL County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey
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 Premises commonly known as: 77 KINGWOOD STOCKTON ROAD
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Premises commonly known as: 39 GULICK ROAD Tax lot 14 IN BLOCK 30 Tax lot 31, Q0077 IN BLOCK 13 Dimensions: (approx): .3 AC 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. FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF SHAPIRO & DENARDO, LLC (856) 793-3080 DATED: January 18, 2018
Nearest Cross Street: ROSEMONT RINGOES ROAD - Mailing Address: 77 Kingwood Stockton Road, Stockton, NJ 08559
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 LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF MERCER BOROUGH OF PENNINGTON PLANNING BOARD
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At its Regular meeting on February 14, 2018 the Pennington Planning Board took the following actions:
The following were given the Oath of Office: Nicholas J. Angarone, Class IV, 01/01/2018-12/31/2021; Deborah L. Gnatt, Class III, Council Representative, 01/01/2018-12/31/2018; William Meytrott, Class II, 01/01/201812/31/2018. 171921 Burd Street, LLC, David W. Neiburg, 17-19 Burd Street, Block 503, Lot 3, Town Center Buffer Zone, applicant received minor subdivision approval with conditions: resolution adopted. Robert Robson, 110 Crawley Avenue, Block 504, Lot 3, R-80 Zone, requested use variance for floor area ratio: approved with conditions, resolution to be approved at the March 14, 2018 Planning Board meeting. Erwin E. Harbat, 278 North Main Street, Block 103, Lot 8, MU-1 District, Conceptual review. Mary W. Mistretta Planning Board Secretary HVN, 1x, 2/23/18 Fee: $23.25 Aff: $15.00
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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. The library will have coloring pages and supplies in the New Jersey Room and to enjoy this activity as a way to de-stress 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 e-mail trussell@penningtonlibrary.org for more information and to register. Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Adult Book Discussion Group: Drop by our longrunning, 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 23 at 1 p.m. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is providing free tax preparation at the on Tuesdays, February 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 pre-
pare most personal returns within training guidelines. Tax preparers can e-file Federal and state returns, as well as PTR (“Senior Freeze”) forms. Tuesday Night Yoga will be held at the Hopewell Branch Library on February 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. 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 re-
treats 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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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 25. The morning message will be given by Rev. Kate Hillis. Pastor Kate’s Lenten series is 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 worship 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. 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 609466-0332. 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
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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
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.
With few exceptions, only religious institutions located in or serving Hopewell Valley will be included in this column. Email updated information to amartins@centraljersey.com so it arrives by 3 p.m. Friday.
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Edward Lawrence Truscelli, 87
Edward Lawrence Truscelli, 87, of Pennington passed away Tuesday, February 13th at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, Hamilton. Born in Fairview, NJ, he had resided in Fort Lee, NJ for most of his life before moving with his wife to Pennington in 2015. He was a US Navy Veteran and a graduate of Mercy College in NY with an Associate Degree in Police Science. He retired as a police lieutenant after 33 years of service in the Fort Lee, NJ Police Department. As a husband, father, grandfather, relative, friend or public servant, he enjoyed doing good things for people and making others feel good about themselves.
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. 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
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Son of the late Louis and Grace Hand Truscelli, he is survived by his wife of 61 years Anne M. Truscelli, his son and daughter-in-law, Edward P. Truscelli and Elizabeth Green-Truscelli, his grandson, Christopher M. Truscelli, and his sisters, Joanne Stoltz and Barbara Sambogna. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on March 10, 2018 at 12pm at St. James RC Church, 115 E. Delaware Ave., Pennington. The interment will be private in Madonna Cemetery, Fort Lee, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Church of the Madonna, Fort Lee, NJ. Arrangements are by the Wilson-Apple Funeral Home, 2560 Pennington Road, Pennington. Condolences are welcome at www.wilsonapple.com.
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HONORING VETERANS To honor the memory of their service to their country, the casket of deceased veterans is draped with a U.S. burial casket flag. This custom, which began during the Napoleonic Wars, was accorded to the dead, who were carried from the battlefield on a caisson. When the U.S. flag covers a casket, it is placed so that the union blue field is at the head and over the left shoulder. It is not placed in the grave, nor is it ever allowed to touch the ground. The flag is presented to the next of kin at the end of the funeral, usually by the military chaplain. The flag may be presented to the veteran’s close friend or associate if requested.
It’s important to take the time to acknowledge the uniqueness of the deceased: the individuality of their personality, and the uniqueness of their life’s path. Not just for them, but for you. It affirms the relationship, and leads to healing after loss. Honoring their life is truly an act of love. To learn more about our services, please call 609-737-2900. Our funeral home is located at 21 North Main St. Continuous Family Service Since 1881. “Better than honor and glory, and History’s iron pen, was the thought of duty done and the love of his fellow-men.” Richard Watson Gilder
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