2018-03-30 Hillsborough Beacon

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School district introduces tentative $129.8M budget By Andrew Martins Managing Editor

Homeowners in both Hillsborough and Millstone should anticipate an increase in their taxes next year, after Hillsborough Township Public School District officials outlined a tentative $129.8 million budget for the 2018-19 school year. Announced during the school board meeting Monday night, the proposed budget marks a $1.4 million increase over the 2017-18 budget of $128.3 million. In order to support the district’s proposed budget, officials said just over $97 million will be collected from Hillsborough taxpayers. The proposed tax levy

marks a 3.62 percent increase from last year’s total of $93.6 million. Taxpayers in Millstone who send their children to the Hillsborough Township School District will also see an increase in their school tax levy from $937,312 for the 2017-18 school year to a proposed $973,336 for 2018-19, marking a 3.84 percent increase. Just as in previous years, Superintendent Dr. Jorden Schiff said the proposed increases generally stemmed from a number of areas, including expected salary increases, healthcare costs, special education and transportation costs. Regardless, Schiff outlined

that the district spends approximately $750 less per pupil than the state average. “If we spend what the state average is, we would have to raise our budget an additional $5.4 million,” he said. As a result of the aforementioned rising costs, the proposed tax rate in Hillsborough will go from $1.605 per $100 of assessed property value for the 2017-18 school year to $1.607 per $100 of assessed property value for the 2018-19 school year. If a household’s value was set at $400,000 for both years, a homeowner would have paid $6,420 for the 2017-18 school year and $6,428 for the proposed 2018-19 school tax rate.

The average home in Hillsborough is assessed at $389,303. If the home’s assessed value was the same last year, that homeowner would see their school tax bill increase from $6,248 for the 2017-18 school year to $6,256 for the 2018-19 school year. The tax rate in Millstone will also see an increase, going from $1.750 per $100 of assessed property for 2017-18 to a proposed $1.826 per $100 of assessed property for 2018-19. If a home in Millstone is assessed at $400,000 for both years, a homeowner could expect to pay $7,000 in the 2017-18 school year and $7,304 for the proposed 2018-19 school budget, marking an increase of $304.

Committee approves sports facility plan By Andrew Martins Managing Editor

The potential construction of a 210,000 square-foot sports complex adjacent to Mountain View Park will go before the Hillsborough Township Planning Board next month, after the township committee unanimously approved the plan Tuesday. Described as a “multi-sport athletic facility designed to serve participants in sports leagues, skill-building clinics/camps, and competition as well as sports performance training, pay-to-play recreation experiences, and youth development activities,” officials said the facility will complement existing features in the area by offering outdoor artificial turf fields, as well as an indoor sports complex. “Hillsborough Township and Somerset County are excited to announce the anticipated expansion of facilities adjacent to Mountain View Park with the inclusion of Apex Sports & Events, expected to open in 2019,” Mayor Gloria McCauley said. In recent years, the county and the township worked together to preserve the 369 acres of land that makes up Mountain View Park, located at 141 Mountain View Road. The park is contiguous to the county’s 5,500-acre Sourland Mountain Preserve and is in close proximity to Hillsborough Township’s Ann Van Middlesworth Park. “Somerset County was thrilled to bring the Mountain View Park facility to fruition, we hope Hillsborough and other area residents take advantage of the sports and recreational opportunities,” Somerset County Freeholder Mark Caliguire, who serves as the freeholder liaison to the Parks Commission, said. “We know that having Apex right next door will

provide a combined second to none sports environment.” The park sits on a 369-acre piece of property that was once part of the former GSA Belle Mead Depot. The property was jointly purchased by the township and Somerset County. Local resident and Apex owner Gregg Wilke said the idea to construct the proposed sports facility in Hillsborough started five years ago when he and his wife grew tired of carting their children throughout the state and Pennsylvania to participate in sports. “Our mission is to create a state-of-the-art unique competition and training facility for Hillsborough that serves the yearround sports and recreation needs of local families while promoting a healthy lifestyle for the community and assisting in the development of our young athletes,” he said. “We intend to open the outdoor turf fields in the spring of 2019 and the indoor complex later that year.” According to the approved plans, the facility will feature three outdoor synthetic turf fields. The indoor facility will feature a pair of domes “to be used for youth sports, training programs, clinics, camps, sports performance, fitness training, youth and adult leagues, tournaments and events.” The outdoor synthetic fields will be used primarily for sports like soccer, lacrosse, and football, while the indoor complex will include a hardwood court area for sports such as basketball, volleyball and futsal. There will also be a See APEX, Page 3A

Along with the increase in tax revenue, Schiff is also asking the board to consider taking the healthcare waiver, covering $1.7 million. According to the proposed budget, the district’s general fund would increase by $2.5 million, from $122.6 million in 2017-18 to $125.2 million in 2018-19, while the district’s grants and entitlements fund could tentatively see a 14.8 percent reduction from $1.98 million to nearly $1.7 million. The budget also sees a 21 percent reduction to the district’s repayment of the debt fund, going from $3.7 million to $2.9 million in the proposed budget.

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Eighth-grader Pradyun Kamarju received an award and a cash prize for an essay he wrote in a national VFW contest. Pictured from left are Hillsborough Middle School Principal Dr. Joseph Trybulski; Kamaraju; VFW Post Commander Ron Miller; and VFW Post Adjutant and Contest Chair Tom Cellilli.

Young writer wins VFW award

An eighth grade student was recently recognized by the Hillsborough Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #8371 for his essay on what he felt was “America’s gift” to his generation. Earlier this month, Pradyun Y. Kamaraju was awarded a certificate of merit and a $300 check from the VFW post for his submission. Each Fall, the post takes part in a national Patriots Pen youth essay contest. According to officials, the essay contest “encourages young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American soci-

ety by drafting a 300 to 400 word essay expressing their views based on a patriotic theme.” Student essays are submitted to the local VFW posts for judging before going on to the district, state and national levels. Cash awards are presented at the local post and district levels, as well. More than 132,000 students in grades 6 through 8 enter the contest in the hopes of becoming the national first place winner, who receives $5,000 and an all expense paid trip to Washington, DC. The first-place winner from each state competes for national awards totaling $54,500.

Hillsborough Memorial VFW Post # 8371 judged entries from the Hillsborough, Montgomery and Branchburg school districts. Second and third place winners also received a certificate of merit, as well as a $200 and $100 check, respectively. Parents of students interested in participating in the 2018 Patriots Pen competition in the fall are encouraged to access the www. vfw.org web site for entry forms and directions for the competition or contacting Hillsborough Memorial VFW Post # 8371, 339 South Branch Road Hillsborough, NJ 08844 for further information.

Area police cracking down on distracted driving Police departments throughout Somerset and Hunterdon Counties will spend most of April looking out for distracted drivers as part of a law enforcement campaign. From April 1 to April 21, law enforcement officers will participate in a nationwide high visibility enforcement campaign called “U Drive. U Text. U Pay” that specifically target motorists who exhibit dangerous distracted driving behaviors. According to the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety, distracted driving is “any activity that could divert a person’s attention away from the prima-

ry task of driving.” Distractions like texting, using a smartphone, eating and drinking, grooming or adjusting a radio can contribute to an accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that nearly 3,500 people died and approximately 391,000 were injured in distracted driving accidents in 2015 alone. The NHTSA estimates that 660,000 drivers use electronic devices while driving during the day. The state Division of Highway Traffic Safety estimates that distracted driving has been cited as a major contributing factor in more than 817,000 motor vehicle accidents from 2010 to 2014 through-

out the state. In 2015, driver inattention was listed as a contributing factor in more than 50 percent of crashes, making it nine times more likely to contribute to an accident than speed. “Distracted driving is possibly the most serious safety issue on our roadways today,” Acting Director of the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety Gary Poedubicky said. Just like other high visibility enforcement campaigns, next month’s initiative will feature police departments using both traditional and non-conventional methods, including roving police patrols, spotters on highway

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overpasses and stationary police vehicles prominently placed at strategic locations. According to the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office, the following law enforcement agencies will participate in the initiative: Bedminster; Bernards; Bernardsville; Bound Brook; Branchburg; Bridgewater; Clinton (Town of); Far Hills; Flemington; Franklin-H; Franklin-S; Frenchtown; Green Brook; High Bridge; Hillsborough; Manville; Montgomery; North Plainfield; Peapack Gladstone; Raritan Borough; Readington; Somerset County Sheriff’s Office; Somerville; South Bound Brook; Warren; Watchung; and West Amwell.

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CALENDAR Rotary Club Easter egg hunt Sat. March 31 - The Annual Rotary Club of Hillsborough Easter Egg Hunt, a Hillsborough tradition for the past 17 years, will be held this year on Saturday, March 31, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Youth Football Complex on Triangle Road (between Auten and South Triangle Roads). The event activities and snacks are free to Hillsborough families. The Easter Bunny will again be on hand to meet children and pose for pictures. Two face-painters will be available to decorate children’s faces. And everyone is welcome to enjoy free hot dogs and hot chocolate. New this year, from 11 – 11:30 a.m., is a dedicated egg hunt area for one and two-year olds assisted by a parent. Older children will be organized into three age groups with specific starting times to allow parents with children of multiple ages to supervise and photograph each child’s hunt. Three and four-year olds will start off at 11 a.m., followed by five and sixyear olds at 11:15 a.m., and concluding with seven and eight-year olds at 11:30 a.m. Parents are advised

to arrive at least 30 minutes early to allow time for parking at the complex.

Clover Hill Reformed Church Sun. April 1 - The Clover Hill Reformed Church Holy Week Service Schedule: • Easter Sunday Sunrise Service, April 1, at 6:30 a.m. to be held outside behind the church building. Scripture for service will be Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 and Mark 16:1-8. • Easter Sunday, April 1, 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship services. Our sermons will be based upon Isaiah 25:6-9 and Acts 10:34-43. The Clover Hill Reformed Church is located at 890 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, in the historic village of Clover Hill. Since 1834 we have been providing worship, education, fellowship and mission opportunities for individuals and families in Somerset and Hunterdon Counties. For more information, please call 908-369-8451 or visit our website at www.cloverhillchurch.org.

Historical society hosts talk Sun. April 8 - The Somerset County Historical Society is pleased to announce the second in a series of talks: Early Life in the Village of Blawenburg and Blawenburg Reformed Church by Dr. David Cohen Sunday, April 8 at the society’s headquarters, 9 Van Veghten Drive, Bridgewater. The Village of Blawenburg and the Blawenburg Reformed Church, part of Montgomery Township in southern Somerset County, are on the National and

New Jersey Registers of Historic Places. In his presentation, Dr. David Cochran will share interesting facts about the village and church revealing what life was like in nineteenth and early twentieth century. Doors at the Van Veghten House will open at 1:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be available. As space is limited, RSVP by calling 732-425-2751 or sending an email to PR@somersethistorynj.org.

Band parents clothing drive Sat. April 14 - The Hillsborough Band Parents Association will be collecting used clothing and toys on Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to noon. Anyone looking to drop off their items can do so in front of Hillsborough High School. For questions, contact Kim. gross@comcast.net.

Stream cleanup Sat. April 14 - Want to help make streams in your community cleaner and healthier? Join Raritan Headwaters, the region’s watershed watchdog, for its 28th annual Stream Cleanup on Saturday, April 14, at dozens of sites in Hunterdon, Somerset and Morris counties. Online registration is now open for the Stream Cleanup, which will include about 50 sites. Two new sites were added this year: Raritan Borough in Somerset County and Hampton Borough in Hunterdon County. To sign up, go to raritanheadwaters. org/streamcleanup to view an interactive map of cleanup sites, then click the registration link to reserve a place at your preferred site.

Groups of more than 15 people should contact Angela Gorczyca, water quality manager for Raritan Headwaters, directly at agorczyca@raritanheadwaters.org or 908-2341852 ext. 315 to make arrangements. Individuals and groups who register by March 1, will be guaranteed a free custom-designed t-shirt for each person; those who register by March 26 will be guaranteed stream cleanup supplies like gloves and trash bags. Individuals and groups can still register after March 26, but they may have to provide their own cleanup supplies. The stream cleanup will be held on April 14 from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine.

Somerset 4-H Science-sational Day scheduled Sat. April 14 - Somerset County 4-H will open itself up to kids in grades 1-5 for its annual 4-H Sciencesational Day on Saturday, April 14. This fun-filled event will take place at the Ted Blum 4-H Center located at 310 Milltown Rd., in Bridgewater, from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Science-sational Day is open to 4-H members, as well as non-members. The cost is $25 per child. Parents can attend for free. For more information, including how to register go to 4histops.org, under Open to the Public. Registration is due March 23.

4-H Association Spring Carnival Sat. April 21 - The Somerset County 4-H Association is pleased to invite

the public to its 3rd annual Spring Carnival, which will take place on April 21 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Ted Blum 4-H Center at 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater. Admission for the carnival is $12 per participant, which is all-inclusive for games, activities, crafts, and prizes. Adults are free. There will be over 40 booths with fun activities for the children such as robotic spin art, beanbag tossing, fishing, face painting, magic, as well as a petting zoo. There will also be food for sale such as hot dogs, walking tacos, cotton candy, bubble tea and popcorn. All proceeds will go towards supporting the Somerset County 4-H Youth Development Program. For additional information about the carnival or joining 4-H visit 4histops. org, e-mail somersetcounty4h@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-526-6644.

Run Around the Park 5K Sun. April 22 - The fifth annual Run Around the Park 5K, hosted by the Hillsborough Parks and Recreation Department, will take place on Sunday, April 22 at 9 a.m. at Ann Van Middlesworth Park. The non-competitive, recreational run is held on trails and through fields of Ann Van Middlesworth Park and is for the whole family. The event represents a fun way to enjoy Hillsborough’s parks and participate in an active lifestyle. After the run, all participants enter the Finish Line Festival, with music, food, and even more fun.

Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate. Registration and more information are available now for the Run Around the Park at hillsboroughnjrecreation.org.

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Democrats are looking for candidates The Hillsborough Democrats are seeking potential candidates to run for the two Hillsborough Township Committee member seats open in the general election this November. Any interested Democrat should submit a letter of interest and a resume to John Beggiato at 62 Peterson Road, Hillsborough NJ 08844 by Monday, March 26. Applications will be reviewed immediately. Direct questions to chair@borodems.org or call Beggiato at 908-5055150. Alzheimer’s caregiver support group Following the guidelines of the Alzheimer’s Association, the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group is “a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia to meet and develop a mutual support system.” The group meets the first Monday and second Wednesday of each month at the Bridgewater United Methodist Church, 651 Country Club Road, Bridgewater. All are welcome.

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Budget

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district received $25 milelion in state aid, staying relatively consistent with previous budgets. Schiff said Hillsborough was “one of the few districts in New Jersey that greceived very, very little additional state aid.” “For the past seven lyears, for all intents and purposes, Hillsborough’s state aid has been flat while rcosts continue to increase,” lSchiff said. “That creates a great deal of pressure on our district and on the local r taxpayers.” Schiff said the proposed budget will provide new materials for social studies, additional supplies and curriculum writing and training, among other things. In addition, the district will also budget for additional security investments to the tune of $50,000, though how that money -will be spent has not yet -been determined. Schiff ssaid the district will defer pto experts for suggestions. Schiff also outlined additional personnel covered in the current budget that l p d

will transition into the next budget: two special education teachers, a half-time preschool teacher, nine full-time equivalent instructional assistants and a half-time school nurse. “These are positions that were budgeted for that were necessary because of individual student needs,” Schiff said. “That’s a lot of positions that need to roll over from this year into next year.” A handful of newly budgeted positions are included in the 2018-19 budget: one special education teacher, one and a half instructional assistants, one student assistance counselor and one HVAC maintenance specialist. The last two positions were of particular importance to the district, Schiff said, as they address specific needs. “We heard a great deal of public comment about [a new SAC] and we’re trying to be responsive to the needs that have been addressed by our community,” Schiff said. As for the HVAC maintenance specialist, Schiff said the need sprung from

previous incidents where failing heat and air conditioning systems created difficult situations for students, staff and teachers. Once hired, the HVAC maintenance position will specialize in the district’s heating and air conditioning needs. “We are spending a good deal contracting out a lot of those services and we’re hoping that the position will help us with more preventative maintenance work,” Schiff said. That being said, the district will lose four teachers at Hillsborough High School and one transitional primary teacher. The superintendent said he hoped that the district would be able to avoid outright firing those positions. “We’re going to try to deal with these reductions through attrition,” Schiff said. “We can’t guarantee that, though we anticipate that that’s how this is going to go.” The budget will be voted on by the school board during the April 30 meeting.

Land Associates, LLC. The township is also looking to give a five-year tax exemption to Apex as an incentive to construct the facility. Officials said the township worked with Apex to ensure the facility would be available to the community and the township’s youth first. One of the contemporary outdoor turf fields will provide 400 hours of reserved prime time for the Hillsborough Township

Parks and Recreation Department. Additionally, Hillsborough-based 501(c)3 organizations will be able to rent playing time at 50 percent of typical rental rates on this field. The next step in the process is for Apex to go before the planning board on April 5 for site plan approval.

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team-training area, includ,ing batting cages and pitching tunnels; a rock climbing area and a play climb area; mezzanine viewing area; a cafe and concessions area; multi-purpose rooms; team rooms; and other supports ing spaces. In order to facilitate the project, the governing body is looking to enter into a lease agreement with Apex

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By Michele S. Byers

Welcome this spring in the Garden State’s county parks In spite of another snowstorm on the first day of spring, it’s impossible to ignore that spring is here. And lots of snow-weary New Jerseyans will be heading outdoors to explore new places. Where to go? You could visit state and national parks. But how about following a different path? Check out the county parks in this state we’re in! County parks are the Garden State’s hidden treasures: uncrowded places known mostly to locals. Some are compact neighborhood gems, some are large and rustic, while others are packed with recreational amenities. Here are a few great places in some of the state’s counties: Burlington – If you like to mix history with outdoor recreation, Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods in Eastampton is a great park. Tour Smithville village, a restored mill town listed on the state and national Registers of Historic Places, and enjoy hiking, biking and picnicking, as well as fishing and paddling in Smithville Lake. Camden – The centerpiece of Camden County’s park system is the 346-acre Cooper River Park, which runs through Pennsauken, Cherry Hill, Collingswood and Haddon Township. This gorgeous park hosts many prestigious rowing events, thanks to a narrow and sheltered straightaway on the Cooper River. Rent a kayak or paddle boat, enjoy a stroll or bike ride on the park’s paths, or enjoy the playgrounds and miniature golf course. Cape May – At over 1,700 acres, the Fishing Creek Wildlife Preserve in Del Haven is the largest of the county’s parks. Most of the park is wetlands, providing habitat for diverse plant and animal life in the Delaware Bay estuary. There’s a small beach on the Delaware Bay, where you can soak in the scenery or take a leisurely stroll. Active recreation includes basketball courts, barbeque grills, a picnic pavilion and a playground. Cumberland – Cumberland County is one of only

two counties without a park system, but there are plenty of beautiful places to visit. Try the 5,000-acre Union Lake Wildlife Management Area in Millville, where you can walk along the lake edge and spot bald eagles and ospreys. Hunterdon – Point Mountain County Park in Glen Gardner has a real “Highlands” feel to it, with an Appalachian rocky precipice overlooking the pastoral Musconetcong Valley. A trail winds northeast along the forested ridge, then dips down the other side, across wetlands and a tiny stream, and descends via dirt road to fields of corn or sunflowers before reaching the Musconetcong River. Mercer – The Ted Stiles Preserve at Baldpate Mountain in Hopewell Township has over 12 miles of marked trails for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. A walk to the grassy summit of Baldpate, the highest point in Mercer County, offers a spectacular view of the Delaware River and the City of Trenton. Middlesex – Located on the banks of the Raritan River in Piscataway and Highland Park – across from the city of New Brunswick - Johnson Park is filled with activity all year long. In addition to trails and picnic groves, the park has an animal haven and a restored 18th century village, East Jersey Olde Towne. Monmouth – You may think of the shore area as flat, but Hartshorne Woods Park in Atlantic Highlands is anything but. A hilly, forested 794-acre site overlooking the Navesink River, this park is among the highest elevations along the Atlantic Coast and features prominently in area history as a former coastal defense site. Hartshorne Woods is a popular spot for area hikers, bicyclists and outdoor enthusiasts. Ocean –”The Gateway to the Pines,” Jakes Branch County Park in Beachwood offers both active and passive recreation. Breathtaking views of the Pine Barrens can be enjoyed from an observation deck perched five stories

atop the park’s nature center. The park also has over eight miles of nature trails for hiking and biking, a picnic area, playground, and playing fields. Somerset – Many county parks are compact, but Somerset County’s Sourland Mountain Preserve in Hillsborough and Montgomery townships covers more than 6,000 rocky acres in the heart of central New Jersey. Enjoy scrambling over boulder fields in the Devil’s Half Acre and Roaring Rocks sections. Sussex – Sussex County doesn’t have a park system, but that may be because the area – home to the fabulous Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area - is already so rich in recreation. Warren – For history and outdoor buffs, Port Warren Park is located along the historic Morris Canal greenway and is home to “Inclined Plane 9 West,” the longest on the canal. In use from the 1820s to the 1920s, the Morris Canal stretched 102 miles from the Delaware River in Phillipsburg to the Hudson River in Jersey City. Overcoming a height elevation of 914 feet, it became known as the “Mountain Climbing Canal” and was a major engineering feat of its day. There are so many more county parks to choose from, you’ll never get tired of exploring. Enjoy spring and check out our county parks! And to learn about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources, visit the New Jersey Conservation Foundation website at www.njconservation.org or contact me at info@njconservation.org. Michele S. Byers is executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation in Morristown.

with the effect that social media has had on society in regards to human behavior itself and it seems to become an obsession. More than ever people live through their social media accounts and forget what’s happening in front of them. I recently went to a concert and it seemed that people were more interested in watching the concert through a camera than truly experiencing the concert first-hand. It has also decreased the social skills of people, especially young adults, who are growing up in such a digital age. It seems like more than ever communication is restricted to a screen, which is good in certain aspects, but it’s made it harder to have a genuine face-to-face conversation with people. We’ve become so use to talking to people online, texting, and calling that in the process many have forgotten how to have proper interaction with others. Everyone has begun to live through social media, and have sadly become obsessed with checking how many followers and likes they have online instead of focusing their

energy and time on other tasks. Plus, there is no sign of technological advancements slowing down which could further this problem with communication. There is also the worry that we’ve begun to rely on technology a bit too much, and at this point most people can’t go a day without glancing at their phone or posting something online. I’m not saying all technology is bad, in fact I’m very fond of it, however there is a difference between using lights or television and scientifically altering DNA. So while technology has no doubt been beneficial in some ways, it has been detrimental to how humans interact with one another.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Our digital lives are changing our physical ones To the editor: One thing Professor Stephen Hawking cautioned before he died was the profound effect technology has on society and how it will continue to shape civilization in the future. There is no doubt that technological advancements have helped humanity. The human race has made leaps and bounds in scientific discoveries and medical advancements over the past decade, but with triumphs of technology also comes the side effects it has on people and how they interact with one another. A big issue that’s cropped up over the last decade is that cyber-bullying has become a worldwide epidemic, especially with young people; children are much meaner to each other online since there are no repercussion to being nasty while hiding behind a screen. This also goes along

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Consider the homeowners near the proposed Apex facility To the editor:

I am a member of the Hillsborough Township School Board. The opinions expressed here are my own. They are neither authorized by nor do they express the views or opinions of the Hillsborough Township School Board. It seems all of Hillsborough is over the moon thrilled about the proposed Apex Sports complex next to Mountain View Park; that is, all of Hillsborough except its nearest neighbors. If you haven’t heard about the proposal, it’s described as a “multi-sport athletic facility designed to serve participants in sports leagues.” The benefit is clear to families whose children are active in team sports. However, the project will negatively affect nearby homeowners – visually intrusive, increased traffic and noise, to name a few. As much as I understand the majority’s desire for this facility, I also know I wouldn’t want to live next to it. If the sports facility is built at this location, the majority have everything to gain and nothing to lose. But please acknowledge, respect and compromise with the neighbors who have everything to lose. The planning board will hear Apex’s application on Thursday, April 5, 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Courtroom. Jean Trujillo

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AT THE LIBRARY The Hillsborough Library’s schedule is as follows: Monday through Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday: 1-5 p.m. Through the month of March, view the collections of Sunitha Somasundaram and Neva Asinari. The library is looking for reliable teen volunteers to help out at various programs. Community service hours will be awarded to all volunteers at the end of the school year for their attendance and space is limited. Visit SCLSNJ.org or call 908-369-2200 for information or to register. Program dates and times are subject to change. All programs are free and registration is required unless otherwise indicated. Adult programs (registration required): • Matinee Movie - “Wonder,” starring Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson. Rated PG. Sat. March 31, 2-4 p.m. • English Conversation Group - Practice speaking English in a friendly setting. Basic English skills required. Hosted by Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County. Mon. April 2, 9, 16; 7-8:30 p.m.; Wed. April 11, 18; 10-11:30 a.m. • Needles, Hooks, and Books: Fiction Book Discussion - “Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng. Bring your knitting, crocheting, or needlepoint for a casual night of needlework and book conversation. Tues. April 3, 7-8 p.m. • Geeky Grown-Ups Group - This is a monthly meeting of Geeky Grown-Ups, otherwise known as adults who are enthusiastic about science fiction, fantasy, and gaming topics. Come make friends and share your interests. Wed. April 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Introduction to Microsoft Excel - An introductory presentation to the popular Microsoft Excel data/spreadsheet program followed by a Q&A session. Wed. April 4, 7-8 p.m. • Tai Chi: Meditation in Motion - In this program, presented by Dr. Gang Huang, participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice some aspects of Tai Chi. Thurs. April 5, 7-8 p.m. • Digitizing Somerset County’s Common Heritage: Exploring the Evolution of a Thriving Community - In partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), SCLSNJ will be collecting, cataloging, and preserving the collective memories of Somerset County residents. Sat. April 7, 1-3 p.m. • Country Line Dancing with Georgeanne - Have some fun stepping out to some of the latest songs on country radio as well as a few of the classics. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself dancing to a little pop, too. Mon. April 9, 7-8 p.m. • Nineteenth-Century New Jersey Photographers Monmouth County archivist Gary D. Saretzky will profile the photographers who were active in New Jersey before 1900, with a special focus on those who lived or worked in Somerset County. Tues. April 10, 7-8:30 p.m. Youth programs (registration required): • Craft in the Children’s Room: Book Craft - Celebrate the upcoming National Library Week and create a book craft in the children’s room while supplies last. All ages.

Mon. April 2, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Monday Morning Playtime - A social interactive time with literacy resources and activities for you and your child. This week: The Little Gym. For parents/caregivers with children up to 36 months. Mon. April 2, 10-10:45 a.m. • Storytime: Toddler Time - Introduce the pleasure of books to your child through stories, songs, and a simple activity. Ages 18-36 months. Tues. April 3, 10; 9:30-10:15 a.m. • Storytime: Rhyme Time - Build brain power with twenty minutes of nursery rhyme fun. Ages birth - 24 months. Tues. April 3, 10; 10:30-10:50 a.m. • Storytime: Bedtime Stories in the Children’s Room Wear your pajamas if you wish and snuggle up with your favorite stuffed animal friend or doll for this drop-in storytime. All ages. Thurs. April 4, 7:30-7:50 p.m. • Building a Website - Learn how to create a website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This is a two day program. You must register for both dates. Grades 5-12. Fri. April 5, 6; 1-4 p.m. • SCLSNJ Website Training - Parents, learn side-byside with your children some tricks to navigate the new SCLSNJ website. Let a librarian demystify this powerful tool for you. Grades 3-8. Sat. April 7, 10-10:45 p.m. • National Library Week - Stop by the youth services room every day this week for some hands on activities. All ages. April 9-14 • Monday Morning Playtime - A social interactive time with literacy resources and activities for you and your child. For parents/caregivers with children up to 36 months. Mon. April 9, 16; 10-10:45 a.m. • Storytime: Toddler Time - Introduce the pleasure of books to your child through stories, songs, and a simple activity. Ages 18-36 months. Tues. April 10, 17; 9:3010:15 a.m. • Storytime: Rhyme Time - Build brain power with 20 minutes of nursery rhyme fun. Ages birth - 24 months. • Tween Craftacular: Cinch Sack Decorating - Get your craft on at the library. We provide the supplies, you supply the creativity. Grades 5-8. Tues. April 10, 5-6 p.m. • Leadership Academy (Formally Teen Advisory Board) - Formerly Teen Advisory Board. Learn leadership skills as you co-plan and co-run teen/tween programs with the Teen Librarian. Community service hours will be awarded at the end of the school year. Grades 9-12. Tues. April 10, 6-7 p.m. • KIDZ Art Zone: Straw Blown Self-portraits - Budding artists can have fun creating masterpieces with their friends. Grades K-4. Wed. April 11, 4-4:45 p.m. • Movin Munchkins - Creative movement program for the child and parent/caregiver. Ages 3-6. Thurs. April 12, 10-10:45 p.m. • Storytime - Drop into the Hillsborough library for 20 minutes of stories with Ms. Jenn. All ages. Thurs. April 12, 1-1:20 p.m. • Baby Songs - Spend time making music with your little one. Ages birth - 24 months. Fri. April 13, 10-10:30

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a.m. • Tail Waggin’ Tutors - Each registered child will get 10 minutes to read to a specially trained dog. Grades K-4. Fri. April 13, 3:45-4:45 p.m. • SAT Practice Test - This free practice test, administered by Sylvan of Hillsborough, is designed to prepare students for the new SAT and offers a great opportunity to get hands-on experience! Grades 9-12. Sat. April 14, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Reading Buddy - Your child will increase their love of reading while reading aloud with a reading buddy volunteer. Grades K-4. Sat. April 14, 2-4 p.m. • Poetry Rocks! - Celebrate National Poetry month by creating poems using fun and creative methods. Grades 5-12. Sat. April 14, 3-4 p.m. • STEAM Lab: Bubble Science - Get a hands-on experience as you explore science, technology, engineering, art & design, and math (STEAM) concepts while gaining 21st century skills. Grades 5-8. Mon. April 16, 5-6 p.m. • Crafts for Kids - Children will paint on rocks. Grades 3-5. Tues. April 17, 5:15-6 p.m. • Study Smarter, Not Harder - Learn different studying strategies for quizzes, tests, midterms, finals, and the SAT’s and see which one is best for your learning style. Grades 7-12. Tues. April 17, 6-7 p.m. Volunteer Opportunities Interested in being a teen volunteer at SCLSNJ’s Hillsborough Library branch? Email hil.teens.scls@gmail. com for an application and additional information. Grades 7-12. Homework Help Center Mondays and Thursdays, 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4-8 p.m. March 26 - May 31 The homework help center is available to students in grades 3-12 in all subjects. Drop-in only, no registration needed. Writing Center Get help with informational and creative writing assignments, proofreading, grammar, spelling, college essay peer review, and midterms/finals writing assignments. The writing center is available to students in grades 3-12. Drop-in only, no registration needed. Tuesdays - Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Library resources Book A Librarian - Get personalized help with the online catalog, databases, research questions, storytime plans, locating materials, library apps and readers’ advisory. Parents, children and teens can request an appointment at the Youth Services desk by filling out a simple form. All ages. Bag of Books to Go - You can request, at the Children’s Desk, a bag filled with books related to a theme. Book Discussion Kits - Do you belong to a book discussion group or would you like to start one? Are you looking for a good book to share and have copies for everyone in your group? Our book discussion kits contain ten books that can be checked out for six weeks.

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HILLSBOROUGH SENIOR CORNER CHAPTER A Our April 5 meeting will have our appreciation lunch served after a brief business meeting; sign-ups will be from 11 a.m. to noon. At our May 3 meeting, Gordon Thomas Ward will entertain us with “Tales & Tunes,” a performance of stirring tales told through contemporary folk songs. Also, Susan Slate-Wagner from T-Mobile will share information about their discounts to seniors. Trips & Programs Tues., Apr. 3 – Book Club will meet at 2 p.m. in the Senior Activity Room. Attendees will share a report of their latest reading. April 15-21 – Golden Isles of Georgia. Guided tour of beautiful and historic sites in Georgia and South Carolina: Jekyll Island tram tour and mansions, Beaufort, St. Simons Island and lighthouse, Savannah with a harbor cruise, theatre show, mansion and museums. Seven days, nine meals. Cost $1,259 double includes gratuities. Depart Hillsborough Municipal Bldg. at 7:30 a.m. For information on any of our upcoming trips, call Diana Reinhardt at 908369-4362. News & Notes All Hillsborough seniors age 60 and older are invited to join Chapter A. Younger spouses of seniors are also eligible for membership. Dues are $5 a year and new members may join at any meeting. Call Dorrie Guarniero at 908-334-8091 with questions. General meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month unless otherwise announced. Executive Board meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month, unless otherwise noted. On meeting days, doors open at 11:30 a.m., allowing time to review upcoming events and make reservations. Refreshments are available when doors open and after the meeting. Help our Food Bank by bringing an item to each meeting. The suggestion box is available at each meeting. Visit us at www.HillsboroughSeniorsChapterA. webs.com. — Gene Reinhardt Publicity Chairperson

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ough’s Senior Club Chapter B’s website for the latest up-to-the-minute information at hsccb.webs. com. Contact Ralph Fariello with additional items at the next club meeting. The next monthly meeting will be held April 12, which will feature our Spring Luncheon starting at noon. Tickets must be bought in advance. The doors will open at 10:30 a.m. for members to buy tickets for future trips and other events. You can bring a bag lunch if you want. Coffee and tea will be provided. Tickets for all special events will only be sold at monthly meetings before the event. They include the following: spring luncheon, June celebration, June anniversary (every five years), fall luncheon and holiday party. The next bingo will be held April 19. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $3 for one double card, $5 for two; this includes lunch with two hot dogs, chips, a drink, and a dessert, along with prizes and surprises. If you have a new email address or want to be added to Club B’s email list, see Ralph Fariello at the next meeting. Activities and Trips Trips in 2018: Save these dates. Signups will take place in January and February with details to follow: Martin Guitar Factory, Nazareth, Penn. - April 24 Ocean City, Md - May 6-8 If you want to bring a friend on any overnight trip, they do not have to be a club member. If any trips are sold out, you may call to add your name to a waiting list. On all trips, you should bring photo ID and health insurance card(s). Community Events Keep in mind the township’s Mr. Fix-It program, run by the Social Services Department. Minor home repairs can be arranged on Wednesdays between 8 and 11 a.m. for Hillsborough seniors 60 and older. Call 908-369-3880 for details. Free exercise classes for all ability levels are available to all Hillsborough seniors in the municipal building Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for 45 minutes — right where we hold our meetings. Certified instructors lead classes. Free trans-

TOWNSHIP OF HILLSBOROUGH PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:

In compliance with the Municipal Land Use Law of the State of New Jersey adopted January 14, 1976, as amended and supplemented, notice is hereby given that I, Joseph Martins, applied to the HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD for an approval to permit Minor Subdivision and ‘C’ Bulk Variances. Variances will be required from the Township of Hillsborough as follows: Principal Structure:

Minimum Lot Area - where 10 acres is required for a standard detached single family dwelling, 50 acres is required for a farm base business, 5 acres is required for agricultural use, farm and farm stand (accessory use) and 1.016 acres is existing and proposed for Lot 8 and 9.604 acres is existing and proposed for Lot 8.01. Minimum Lot Frontage - where 400 feet is required for a standard detached single family dwelling and 300 feet is required for a farm base business, agricultural use, farm and farm stand (accessory use) and 150.64 feet is existing and proposed for Lots 8 and 8.01.

Minimum Lot Width at Setback - where 400 feet is required for a standard detached single family dwelling and 300 feet is required for a farm base business, agricultural use, farm and farm stand (accessory use) and 150.64 feet is existing and proposed for Lots 8 and 8.01.

Minimum Lot Depth - where 400 feet is required for a standard detached single family dwelling and 300 feet is required for a farm base business, agricultural use, farm and farm stand (accessory use) and 293.7 feet is existing and proposed for Lot 8.

Minimum Front Yard Setback - where 150 feet is required for a standard detached single family dwelling and farm base business and 25 feet is required for farm stand (accessory use) and 45.2 feet is existing and proposed for Lot 8.

Minimum Side Yard Setback - where 75 feet is required for a standard detached single family dwelling, 100 feet and farm base business and 50 feet is required for farm stand (accessory use) and 48.2 feet is existing and proposed for Lot 8.

SENIOR ROOM In the Senior Activity Room, shuffleboard, pool table, darts and ping pong are available for all Hillsborough seniors to use in the first and largest area. Cards and games are played in the middle area. Computers are in the third area for your use and enjoyment. Monday: Knitting, crocheting and needlepoint from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday: Bridge, pinochle and other card games Wednesday: Mah jongg from noon to 4 p.m. Canasta from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday: Bridge from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday: Mah jongg from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. All programs begin at 11 a.m. unless otherwise noted. For more information, contact Janet Timari, the manager, at 908-369-8700. Fit & Flex with Rose every Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. This free weekly exercise program changes frequently and is suitable for all. Included are stretches, strength training, laugh yoga, breathing exercises and more. From 12:45-2:15 p.m. on Tuesdays, the Healthy Bones Exercise Class, a

Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage - where 8% is required for a standard detached single family dwelling, farm base business, agricultural use, farm and farm stand (accessory use) and 23.4% is existing and proposed for Lot 8.

Accessory Structure: 1.

Minimum Side Yard Setback - where 20 feet is required for a standard detached single family dwelling and 17 feet is existing and proposed for Lot 8.

Minimum Front Yard Setback - where 150 feet is required and 14.4 feet is existing and proposed for Lot 8.

Applicant hereby proposes to subdivide the property located at 132 and 134 Hillsborough Road known as Block 202, Lots 8 and 8.01 on Hillsborough Township Tax Maps, owned by Daniel Farm, LLC into two (2) lots. Applicant further proposes to construct a single family dwelling, a pole barn and horse barn on Lot 8.01.

Any person or persons affected by said project will have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on the application scheduled for Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, The Peter J. Biondi Building, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844. The application is on file and available for public inspection at the Planning & Zoning Department of the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, The Peter J. Biondi Building, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey, during normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. c/o Peter U. Lanfrit, Esq. The Law Office of Peter U. Lanfrit, LLC 3000 Hadley Road, Suite 1C South Plainfield, NJ 07080 ATTORNEY FOR APPLICANT

HB, 1x 3/30/18, Fee: $67.89 Affidavit: $15.00

peer-led, 24-week exercise and education program, will be held for individuals at risk or who have osteoporosis. Exercises focus on balance, strength, flexibility and posture. Advanced registration is required, as well as a doctor’s note, prior to the first class and then once every year. For a new participant, the price is $45, which will include ankle weights, a participant manual and the class fee. If ankle weights are not needed, the price is $15. A free 10-week Tai

Chi session with Janet O. will start on Jan. 11 and run weekly on Wednesdays from 9:30-10:15 a.m. Aptly called “moving meditation,” Tai Chi consists of slow, repetitive movements that improve balance, flexibility, control and stability while promoting relaxation. Call 908-369-8700 for more information. Enjoy lunch for a suggested donation of $1.50 or more. (Price for guests under 60 is $5.35). Call 908-369-8700 before 10:30 a.m. the day before to make a lunch reservation.

SOMERSET COUNTY SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER AT HILLSBOROUGH The senior centers operated by the Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services have announced the program schedule for the Somerset County Senior Wellness Center at Hillsborough, located at 339 S. Branch Road. All Somerset Countyoperated senior centers offer a nutritionally balanced lunch, Monday through Friday, for a suggested donation of $2.50 for anyone age 60 and above. Menu choices include a hot meatbased or meatless entrée and a cold meat-based or meatless boxed lunch. Please make reservations before 10 a.m., at least one business day in advance. Why not invite a friend or neighbor to join you for lunch. Or come earlier in the day and enjoy one of the center’s many programs. If you drive or have your own ride, you can attend any of the centers. To stay up to date with Somerset County events and information, sign up for free email alerts at www. co.somerset.nj.us/subscribe or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Adults age 60 and older are invited to visit the county-operated Hillsborough Senior Center at 339 South Branch Road. The center is Legal Notices

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portation is available. Call 908-369-3880 for details. — Chickie Haines Call 908-874-3231

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NOTICE OF PREQUALIFICATION REGULATIONS HEARING Township of Hillsborough Municipal Building Hillsborough, New Jersey Phase 2B Repair and Restoration of the Van der Veer Harris House The Township of Hillsborough will be conducting a public hearing for the adoption of regulations for the prequalification of contractors for the Phase 2B Repair and Restoration of the Van der Veer Harris House located at 344 Route 206 South in Hillsborough Township. Prequalified bidders will be sought due to the historic status of the building, and the specialized repair and restoration work required. Qualified Bidders must meet the requirements of the prequalification criteria to be considered a bona fide bidder on this restoration project, which is partially funded by the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission Preservation Grant Program. The public hearing on the prequalification regulations will be held on April 24, 2018 at 7:30 PM during the regularly scheduled Township Committee Meeting; located at: The Township of Hillsborough Municipal Complex The Peter J. Biondi Building 379 South Branch Road Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844 A copy of the proposed regulations will be available for review at the Hillsborough Township Planning and Zoning Department during normal business hours. Direct all inquiries to the Township Planning Director at (908) 369-4313 x 7183.

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE 2018-04 An Ordinance titled, Ordinance amending the salary ordinance to include the position of police operations assistant and setting forth the salary.

This Ordinance will be further considered for final passage by the Township Committee at the Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey at a meeting being held on April 10, 2018, at 7:30 PM or at any time and place to which such meeting may be adjourned. All persons interested in the Ordinance may obtain a copy from the Office of the Township Clerk located in the municipal complex between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., at no cost, and persons interested in the Ordinance may appear at the hearing and will be given the opportunity to be heard concerning this Ordinance. Pamela Borek Hillsborough Township Clerk HB, 1x, 3/30/18 Fee: $22.32

HB, 1x, 3/30/18 Fee: $26.04 PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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 4/5/18, 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:

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 4/19/18, 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:

Route 206, Southbound Merge Improvements with I-287 Ramp, Garretson Road to Commons Way, Contract No. 026023721, Bridgewater Township and Bedminster Township, Somerset County,

Maintenance Roadway Repair Contract Central, Sub-Region C-2, Contract No. C211, U.S. 202 NB & SB in Somerset County

100% State UPC NO: 023721 DP No: 18105

100% State DP No: 18405

Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 (P.L 1975, c. 127); N.J.A.C. 17:27.

Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 (P.L 1975, c. 127); N.J.A.C. 17:27. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.19, contractors must provide a Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Form prior to contract award.

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.19, contractors must provide a Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Form prior to contract award.

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

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.

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.

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 Design Field Offices at the following locations:

200 Stierli Court Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Phone: 973-601-6690

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

New Jersey Department of Transportation Division of Procurement Bureau of Construction Services 1035 Parkway Avenue PO Box 600 Trenton, NJ 08625 HB, 1x, 3/16/18, 3/23/18, 3/30/18 Fee: $131.13

200 Stierli Court Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Phone: 973-601-6690

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

New Jersey Department of Transportation Division of Procurement Bureau of Construction Services 1035 Parkway Avenue PO Box 600 Trenton, NJ 08625 HB, 3x, 3/30/18, 4/6/18, 4/13/18 Fee: $131.13

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