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Metuchen plans to ‘do more’ to recognize borough’s Metuchen Board of Education namesake Lenni-Lenape Indian Chief Metuchen orough officials ac- and receptive to our advocacy from 1976-85. a caricature that can promote reorganizes knowledge not enough points as possible because “[Chief] Perrino took a pic- stereotypes? Is official and on-

is done to recognize the borough’s namesake Lenni-Lenape Indian Chief Metuchen. Plans to do more to recognize the Lenni-Lenape chief and Indigenous people are in the works. In October, the borough is planning to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a day that celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. The borough’s Human Relations Commission is committed to learning more about the people and culture and the Metuchen Police Department will receive sensitivity training through Rev. John R. Norwood, a renowned Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal councilman and judge. The plans and commitment were the outcome of discussion when members of Metuchen Youth Equity and Racial Injustice, a non-hierarchal group of 30 young people, requested borough officials remove the Lenni-Lenape Indian Chief Metuchen on the police badge, borough seal, material and cars. “We are on Lenape land and as a predominantly non-Indigenous group, we do not intend to speak for tribal nations and Lenape peoples, but we ask that you be as open minded

we’re fighting as young people for what we believe is a more inclusive and culturally sensitive place,” Grace Schleck said at a Borough Council meeting in December. Members of the group said since Metuchen is a predominately non-Indigenous town, the town should not speak about how Indigenous people should be honored. They said the characterized image and mascot, which they believe is portrayed on the police badge, are psychologically damaging to Indigenous people and the image has become more cartoonish, losing the detail and significance of the original painting to which it was based. Mayor Jonathan Busch said former Police Chief Joseph Perrino, who is now 100 years old, was lent what some historians believe was an original life sketch of Lenni-Lenape Indian Chief Metuchen from 1693. Perrino served as chief

ture of the sketch with the department camera and created the painting we have all seen,” he said, adding Perrino was creating a painting from a life sketch. “The original [painting] hangs in the office of the police chief and a copy can be seen at the [Metuchen Public] library.” Current Police Chief David Irizarry contacted multiple Lenape Tribal representatives to discuss the department’s badge, which led him to Norwood and Mark “Quiet Hawk” Gould, principal chief of the Nanticoke LenniLenape Indian Tribe of New Jersey. Norwood explained the following questions can be applied in evaluating whether an image or a logo is truly honoring or disrespecting their culture. The questions include: Is the image or reference generally or historically accurate and sensitive to historical concerns? Is the image or reference

going permission to use the image referenced and granted by the historic tribal community of the area with connections to depiction? Is the image or reference used to educate about ongoing history of that community? After reviewing Metuchen’s police badge, Norwood concluded they do not view the badge as representing a mascot and they do not believe any cultural misappropriation was committed, Busch said. “Dr. Norwood explained the image of the police patch is based upon an artist’s impression of a historically documented Lenape Chief after whom Metuchen is named,” he said. “The rendering is aimed at acknowledging and honoring the importance of Chief Metuchen to the history of Metuchen. It is dignified and it does not lend itself to negative stereotypes.” Norwood further explained “potential collateral damage” of what he described as an “unwise or overzealous campaign could result in the erasure of any appreciative tribal history of the area.” “In this context, [Norwood said] eliminating [Chief Metuchen] from all depiction (Continued on page 9)

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he Metuchen Board of Education reorganized with a focus on moving the district forward as the beginning of the COVID-19 vaccine roll out marks the beginning of the end to the pandemic. “We’re experiencing a shared trauma and we’re all doing our best to get through it, but I also believe we owe it to the students to do more than just get by, we have to move forward and improve,” board member Brian Glassberg said during his president remarks. Glassberg was elected board president and Chris Derflinger was elected board vice president at the reorganization meeting on Jan. 5. To move the district forward, Glassberg touched on three areas of focus: modernize facilities, equity in education and communication.

Modernize facilities Before the novel coronavirus pandemic, the district was on track to expand and bring facilities up to date through a bond referendum. Previous referendums for facilities were in 1999 and 2005. “Those bonds expire in 2024 and 2027,” Glassberg said. “The Facilities Committee met in public with parents and teachers to identify the needs of each school. Board members discussed cafeteria space, small group meeting space, grade realignment of our schools and yes (Continued on page 9)

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Veteran council member to serve as president in Edison

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EDISON – The Edison Township Council reorganized with veteran leadership at the helm. Councilman Robert Diehl, who has been on the council for 20 years and has served as council president in previous years, was nominated to serve as council president in a 4-3 vote at the council’s reorganization meeting on Jan. 6. Council members Diehl, Sam Joshi, Alvaro Gomez and Ajay Patil voted in favor of Diehl. Council members Richard Brescher, Joseph Coyle and Joyce ShipFreeman voted in favor of Ship-Freeman to serve another term as council president. Diehl appealed to his fellow council members to put aside personal agendas and ideas and work together in 2021. “Things will be done more quickly,

efficiently and effectively if we work together,” he said. “I think that’s important. I respect everyone on council and know we have different points of view and different opinions, but I know we’re all in the same place working for Edison.” In a 4-3 vote, Joshi, who has been on the council since 2018, was nominated to served as vice president for a second year. Diehl, Joshi, Gomez and Patil voted in favor of Joshi. Brescher, Coyle and ShipFreeman voted in favor of Coyle to serve as council vice president. Joshi said the township faced significant amount of challenges last year because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. “I saw Edison come together in quite a way we’ve really never seen,” he said. Diehl and Joshi said they look forward to working with Mayor Thomas Lankey, his administration and council members to move the township forward.

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Middlesex County commissioners outline priorities for 2021

he Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners shared their vision for the county in 2021. That vision focuses on initiatives and programs that position the county for continued success, including: economic development – building an infrastructure for businesses; education – enabling students to thrive; and COVID-19 – expanded testing and vaccine distribution. The event, which was held online Jan. 7 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, began with the swearing-in ceremonies of re-elected County Commissioners Leslie Koppel and Charles Tomaro, and newly elected County Clerk Nancy J. Pinkin, before the reorganization meeting began. Additionally, the county honored two longtime public servants on their retirements: County Clerk Elaine Flynn who served 25 years, and Surrogate Kevin Hoagland, who served 28 years. While the COVID-19 pandemic required the county to devote much of its attention to pandemic-related response during 2020, the goal for 2021 is to focus on new initiatives that drive continued economic growth and invest further in education while continuing to provide a strong, proactive, innovative response to the global pandemic, according to a prepared statement. “As we take a collective sigh that the year is behind us, we can look to the hope that a new year brings. While 2020 brought us together, 2021 will lead us forward,” County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios said in the statement. “Our all-

important work with the pandemic will continue. However, this new year will present the opportunity to continue making crucial investments in our economic and educational infrastructures.” In 2021, Middlesex County will move forward with an emphasis on its economic development strategy in order to attract, retain, and expand businesses in three key industries: life sciences, food innovation, and electric connected autonomous vehicles. In keeping with the strategies developed by the Destination 2040 strategic plan, the county’s master economic roadmap, this future-thinking growth strategy will foster opportunities and pathways across a variety of disciplines including education, technology, healthcare, and business, according to the statement. “As Middlesex County continues to grow as an economic epicenter in New Jersey, as shown in the recent announcement of the HUB in New Brunswick, we will be well positioned to welcome entrepreneurs and industry leaders to a thriving community in which business, arts and culture, and innovation are fostered to give our residents the environment in which they will lead healthy, dynamic, and prosperous lives,” Rios said in the statement. This year, the county is renewing its commitment to education by investing in Middlesex College and the students who will become the entrepreneurs, CEOs, essential workers, and life science experts of the businesses that will call Middlesex County home. “Students embarking on a career at

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Nancy Pinkin is sworn in as the newest clerk of Middlesex County during the Board of County Commissioners reorganization meeting on Jan. 7.

Middlesex College will receive a firstclass education and be given invaluable real-world opportunities to succeed and thrive personally, academically, and professionally,” Rios said in the statement. As the global pandemic caused by COVID-19 continues, so too will the county’s vigilance in the fight against this deadly virus and its dedication to creating a safe environment for county residents to return to work and school in order to grow the economy and workforce, according to the

statement. In 2021, the county will continue to perform free COVID-19 testing, evolving with the needs of the community. Middlesex County will also continue contact tracing efforts and will play a key, collaborative role in bringing the COVID-19 vaccine to County residents by working closely with local, state, and federal officials. The full reorganization meeting and commissioner director’s speech are located on the county’s YouTube page.

Middlesex County College announces name change

iddlesex County College is transforming to Middlesex College. The college’s Board of Trustees approved the name change in October, which took effect Jan. 1. A public unveiling of the new logo and visual identity is planned for some time in May. “We know two things,” College President Mark McCormick said in a prepared statement. “First, that students receive an excellent education here, and when they transfer to a four-year college or university, they do as well or better than students who start at a four-year institution. They are very well prepared. But we are also well aware that there is a stigma attached to community colleges. While we know the high quality of the educational experiences we provide, that message has not

fully penetrated in our community. We hope this name change will go a long way in doing that.” Two-year colleges in other states have already begun to drop “community” or “county” from their names as part of a rebrand, according to the statement, including Gloucester County College, which changed its name first to Rowan College at Gloucester County and then last year to Rowan College of South Jersey when it merged with the former Cumberland County College. McCormick noted that the name change would not affect the objective of the college. “Our mission remains the same,” he said in the statement. “It is to offer a quality, affordable education for the people of Middlesex County, and to help our students thrive in education, growth and personal success.

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That will not change. “We are fortunate to have the support of the Middlesex County Commissioners in this effort,” he continued. “We thank the commissioners and the county administration for their incredible support of Middlesex College and our mission.” The college is planning an open house on April 18 and expects to have new admissions materials created by that date. The diplomas for May 2021 graduates will say Middlesex College, and the college anticipates having a fully revamped website by the fall of 2021. College athletic teams, which have been known as the Blue Colts, will now be the Middlesex Colts, and a mascot will be unveiled in the months ahead.

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finally [the implementation of] full day kindergarten.” Glassberg noted the current high school cafeteria has remained the same size since he graduated from Metuchen High School in 1991 despite a 50% increase in class sizes since then. “Shared gyms and cafeterias at our other schools restrict class offerings and schedules, lunch begins for some students shortly after 10 a.m.,” he said. “I plan to return to our wish list of items as well as examine whether the pandemic has surfaced any new areas in need of attention.” Board officials will then work toward a target date for a new referendum, ideally in the middle of 2022, Glassberg said. “This boardw has been extremely mindful of the impact of school taxes for residents of Metuchen,” he said. “Aligning the referendum with an expiration of a bond can minimize the tax impact and [allow us to] seek improvements of our school needs.”

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will align with the district’s Equity and Racial Injustice Committee, to bridge the gap between curriculum and policy making. There is a growing educational divide across the country exacerbated, but not paused by COVID-19, Glassberg said. “Students with learning disabilities, those whose parents have to go to work in person, those with mental health concerns and students with spotty internet connections are negatively impacted by remote learning,” he said. “These are also issues of equity. Schools are the lifeblood of a community, we need to provide as much support as we possibly can to ensure equity in education regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, economic status or learning disability.” Communication Glassberg said the district and board must continue to improve its communica-

tion and promote an open dialogue with staff, parents and community. He encouraged the community to use the three public comment portions available at the board meetings. “Our website was revamped over the last year, but we are always working to improve user experience and district communications,” he said. “We value our relationship with our teachers and students. We should build on the collaborative process that has been established and make sure our communications are meaningful for the staff and board.” During the reorganization meeting, Glassberg, Hazel-Anne M. Johnson-Marcus and Dan Benderly were sworn in to their seats on the board. The incumbents won the three, three-year seats that were uncontested during the Board of Education race on Nov. 3.

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of a very town that bears his name could have unintentional results of dishonoring him … and his history would be lost,” Busch said. Busch said little is known about Chief Metuchen. He said from talks with the Metuchen-Edison Historical Society, there is reference of Chief Metuchen in a letter sent home from Europe and he died in the 1700s. “None of us have done enough,” he said of recognizing Chief Metuchen and the Lenni-Lenape Indians. “Social justice is about so much more than one logo, it’s about what we teach our kids. It’s about how our representatives act and most importantly inclusion.”

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Maintenance Beam Guide Rail and Attenuator Repair Contract, Central - 2021, Various Locations, Maintenance Fence Repair Contract, Central - 2021, Various Locations, Hunterdon, Mercer, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset and Warren (South of Route 57) Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset and Warren (South of Route 57) Counties Counties 100% State 100% State DP No: 21437 DP No: 21425 Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 (P.L 1975, c. 127); 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. N.J.A.C. 17:27. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.19, contractors must provide a Certification and Disclosure of PolitPursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.19, contractors must provide a Certification and Disclosure of Polit- ical Contribution Form prior to contract award. ical Contribution Form prior to contract award. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, Division of 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 Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontractors prior to contract award or authorization. award or authorization. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Department 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. 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 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 instrucwebsite 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 tions 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, spefee 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 organcifications, and bidding information may be inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the following locations: izations at our Design Field Offices at the following locations: 200 Stierli Court Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Phone: 973-601-6690

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New Jersey Department of Transportation Division of Procurement Bureau of Construction Services 1035 Parkway Avenue PO Box 600 Trenton, NJ 08625 Criterion Sentinel 1/6/2021, 1/13/2021, 1/20/2021 Fee: $163.80 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 2/2/21 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: Long-Life Pavement Markings Contract, Central - 2019, Routes: 12, 13, 26, 27, 33B, 34, 35, 35Z, 36, 37, 64, 66, 71, 72, 79, 88, 88Z, 91, 129, 156, 165, 166, 171, 173, 173Z, 179, 184, I-287, I-295 Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset and Warren (South of Route 57) Counties Federal Project No: STBGP-FLEX-D00S(367) DP No: 19484 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. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of Wage and hour Compliance at the time of bid. 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, any addenda to the 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, any addenda to the 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

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ANNUAL NOTICE OF MEETINGS PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE BOROUGH OF METUCHEN Notice is hereby given that the schedule of meetings for the coming year of the Parking Authority of the Borough of Metuchen (“Authority”) is hereby published in accordance with the Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq. The meetings will be held on the following dates: January 19, 2021 February 16, 2021 March 16, 2021 April 20, 2021 May 18, 2021 June 15, 2021

July 20, 2021 August 17, 2021 September 21, 2021 October 19, 2021 November 16, 2021 December 21, 2021

The regular meetings shall be held at 7:30 P.M. in the second floor conference room at the Borough of Metuchen Borough Hall, 500 Main Street, Metuchen, New Jersey. The Authority may consider and take action on agenda items and all items that may come before the Authority at the meetings. Formal action may be taken by the Authority on all matters that come before the Authority at the meetings. The Authority may amend this schedule of regular meetings from time to time as to date and place and shall provide notice thereof in accordance with the provisions of the Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act. Parking Authority of the Borough of Metuchen Criterion Sentinel 1/6/2021 Fee: $28.70 Affidavit: $20.00

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Landscaping

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January 20, 2021