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Climate change is one topic addressed by Windows of Understanding Public Art Project By GLORIA STRAVELLI Correspondent

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The Windows of Understanding project focuses on awareness around social justice issues impacting local communities.

ith Earth Day recently commemorated, environmental issues like climate change take on greater urgency. A Community Conversation was hosted jointly by the Metuchen Arts Council and the Metuchen Human Relations Commission on April 21, the eve of Earth Day, around the issue of climate change, one of the topics addressed by the 2021 Windows of Understanding Public Art Project. According to the Metuchen Arts Council, the Windows of Understanding project is a joint project of the New Brunswick Community Arts Council, Mason Gross School of the Arts, the Highland Park Arts Council, and this year for the first time the Metuchen Arts Council and the Metuchen Human Relations Commission. “The initiative unites local artists, organizations and businesses to promote compassion and awareness around social justice issues impacting local communities,” according to the arts council’s description of the program. “The belief of the project’s creators is that through visual language, artists can communicate methods of understanding in powerful ways that cut across cultural boundaries.” Topics in the current series focus on food insecurity, public health, trauma and recovery and youth engagement. For the topic of climate change, artists Lauren Curtis, Maja Opacic and Mickey Waring were commissioned by the arts council to create art that illuminates the mission of the Edison Greenways Group. Walter Stochel, vice president of the Greenways Group, will participate in the discussion about the

group’s mission and work to enhance the quality of life in the community. The Community Conversation on April 21 included visual references to the Greenway through the commissioned artwork, along with poetry and communal storytelling about the spiritual, psychological and ecological benefits of the greenway, according to the statement. In addition to the Community Conversations, Metuchen programming for the Windows of Understanding Project will include an exhibit in the Metuchen Public Library Gallery of Art, Metuchen Arts Council Co-Chair Robert Diken explained. However, due to restrictions related to COVID-19, the gallery is closed and the complete exhibit can be accessed virtually from the arts council website at www. metuchenartscouncil.com. Diken noted an important focus for the project is to raise awareness around social justice issues impacting local communities. “In the face of the dual pandemic of COVID-19 and racial injustice, the scope of the Windows of Understanding art project has widened its lens to incorporate the impact of these challenging circumstances,” according to the Metuchen Arts Council. The project launched on Jan. 18, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Diken noted, as a way of paying homage to Dr. King’s legacy with a designated “Day of Understanding.” More than 20 nonprofit and social service organizations whose missions reflect the themes were paired with artists to create the original works of art. For the Metuchen phase of the project, artists worked with The First Presbyterian Food Pantry (food insecurity), the Metuchen First Aid Squad (public (Continued on page 4)

Edison Addiction Services will offer information on opioid overdose prevention By REBECCA HERSH Correspondent

uring the past 13 months, public health efforts have been focused on COVID-19. But there is another troubling epidemic going on that has been somewhat exacerbated by the pandemic:

the drug overdose epidemic. In 2019, 70,000 people died from drug overdoses, and experts say the situation has gotten worse. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. overdose deaths have surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 87,000 people in the United States

have died from drug overdoses, primarily related to opioids, through September 2020, according to recent data. And officials predict that there were likely thousands more due to overdose that were not reported. That is the highest number of overdose deaths since the opioid epidemic first

started in the 1990s, and a setback from the slight drop that the U.S. experienced for the first time in decades in 2018, according to the report. Edison Township continues to support an infrastructure for fighting drug addiction

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health), Women Aware (trauma and recovery), the Edison Greenways Group (climate change) and Kiddie Keep Well Camp (youth engagement). Some of the artworks are on display in storefronts and public spaces throughout New Brunswick, Highland Park and Metuchen More information on Windows of Understanding, including a complete list of featured organizations, participating storefronts and a full calendar of free events, is available at www.windowsofunderstanding.org. Or, visit Instagram at @windowsofunderstanding, #weseethroughhate. While this is the fourth year of the Windows of Understanding project, it is the first year the Metuchen Arts Council is participating. According to Diken, organizers were seeking artists to participate in the event. “This is a different kind of event because it is more relevant to social justice issues and themes that tie to certain organizations that they want the artist to illuminate … that are more in line with the mission of the organization. It’s very unique and I thought personally as an artist it would be a challenge, so I said I would do it,” he said. He was so impressed with the context of the show that he asked if they would consider expanding the community project to include Metuchen. “Through that conversation I met the Windows of Understanding organizing committee and they were very happy to engage with us,” he said. “So this is the first year Metuchen is doing it. We’re doing it under the banner of the Metuchen Arts Council. We put together a committee and our committee started engaging in Windows of Understanding.” There are 15 artists with works in the show, including some from Metuchen, working in various mediums including collage, photography, quilting, a little bit of everything, he noted. Many of the works are displayed in businesses that support the themes, he explained, because the library gallery is not available.

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The Windows of Understanding project focuses on awareness around social justice issues impacting local communities.

Diken stressed the works submitted were all subject to vetting not only by the arts council, but by the related community group. “The most important thing about this is it’s not like we tell the artist here’s the show, create something and we’re going to put it up,” he said. “It’s completely vetted not only by our own Windows of Understanding committee to ensure that it fits the concept, but also vetted by the Windows of Understanding [community] organization being represented so that they are not surprised at the end that there’s some art they didn’t look at, see, that they don’t feel good about. So, it’s quite a process to go through. It’s definitely a challenge for the artists to meet all these objectives and still be creative in their own way.” For this year there are five social justice themes for Windows of Understanding originating from the racial justice issues that have arisen in the nation, he said. “Folks in New Brunswick gathered and said we really need to gather around this as

a community,” he said. “Each year they develop some social justice themes that they think are relevant to the moment and we match those themes with organizations that are good matches. “Part of this project is that it’s not only visual arts programming, but it’s educational programming as well. So if you go on the Windows of Understanding website you’ll see all the programs related to this. The Metuchen Arts Council and Metuchen Borough Human Relations Commission hooked up and collaborated and we are bringing some of these stories alive through community conversations. “In that discussion we will invite the public to listen in and we will have the Edison Greenways Group there to talk about what they do. And we have the artists that are related to those … who are going to be in on the call and they’ll be talking about their art, what it means, and it’s a chance for the community to understand this subject matter more deeply and be positively affected by it,” Diken said.

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Piscataway councilwoman appointed to Armwood’s seat; McCullum previously took over for late county commissioner on town council

hanelle Scott McCullum was sworn into a seat on the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners on April 21. She fills the seat left vacant after the sudden passing of Deputy Director Kenneth Armwood on March 29. A resident of Piscataway for more than 40 years, McCullum has served on the Piscataway Township Council since April 2013, when she was appointed to fill thenCouncilman Armwood’s seat when he left to join the Board of County Commissioners, according to information provided by the Middlesex County Office of Communication. McCullum was elected to the Piscataway Township Council in November 2013 and re-elected to four-year terms in 2016 and 2020. During her time on the Piscataway Township Council, McCullum served two terms as council president and championed issues pertaining to wellness and healthy living, including founding a free annual Walk for Your Health event in Piscataway’s Johnson Park, according to the statement.

“On behalf of the entire Board of County Commissioners, I am pleased to welcome County Commissioner McCullum to the board,” Middlesex County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios said in the statement. “The loss of Deputy Director Armwood, a dedicated public servant and wonderful human, is a tragedy for all of us – both personally and professionally. Deputy Director Armwood left big shoes to fill, but I am certain that County Commissioner McCullum is up to the task. She joins the Board of County Commissioners with her own impressive record of public service, and I look forward to working together on behalf of the people of Middlesex County.” “I am proud to join the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners,” McCullum said in the statement. “I am especially honored to have the opportunity to carry on the work of Ken Armwood, a dear friend and colleague. He left a legacy of kindness that was elevated by his hard work and commitment to the people of our great county. I will continue that legacy (Continued on next page)

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Chanelle Scott McCullum, second from right, was sworn into a seat on the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners on April 21 by Assemblywoman Nancy Pinkin, far right.

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even as I work to establish my own path as a county commissioner dedicated to improving the lives of every Middlesex County resident.” In addition to serving on the Piscataway Township Council for the past eight years, McCullum is a member of the Piscataway Municipal Alliance, a role in which she works closely with members of the community to educate citizens regarding the dangers of drug, alcohol, and tobacco abuse and misuse, according to the statement. She also serves on the Board of Trustees for Sterling Village, Piscataway Township’s independent apartment complex for senior citizens. A licensed registered pharmacist since 1991, McCullum began her pharmacy career as a staff pharmacist at Pathmark Pharmacy in the City of Newark. She has worked for Merck for more than 25 years, according to the statement. McCullum was educated in Piscataway’s public and private schools before earning her bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, magna cum laude, from Howard University in Washington, D.C., and her doctorate in pharmacy from Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia, according to the statement. She is the daughter of Retired Lt. Richard Scott of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office and Middlesex County Sheriff Mildred S. Scott, the first female sheriff in Middlesex County and the first African American sheriff in the State of New Jersey. McCullum is only the second African American female to serve on the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners, according to the statement. The first was her mother, who left the board to serve as Middlesex County Sheriff and was replaced as county commissioner by Armwood. The remaining year of Armwood’s term will be on the ballot for the Nov. 2 General Election.

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Missed Opportunities By Paul Hall

tarting over is a real thing for so many individuals. Whether coming out of a bad relationship, leaving a job that saps your lifeblood, or just digging out from mountains of debt, when people are given the opportunity to make a new start, many jump at it. In the new film Vanquish, we see one such woman who gets a second chance. Victoria (Ruby Rose) has a messy past. She is a single mother and her daughter needs some expensive medical care. Her boss is Damon (Morgan Freeman), a former police commissioner who is currently in a wheelchair and needs constant care. Victoria serves as Damon’s caretaker and he treats her and her daughter as family. There is history between these two. It seems Damon may have been the only person between Victoria and prison (or

worse). He gave her a second chance at life, and now Damon has another proposition, one that uses the talents that got Victoria in trouble with Russian drug couriers. Her initial hesitation turns to agreement when Damon uses a bargaining chip that Victoria can’t resist: He takes her daughter. Now, Victoria must make five pickups for the former police commissioner and he will pay for her daughter’s treatments. The pickups consist of bags of cash from some of the most unsavory locales in the city. Victoria has skills: She can outmaneuver anyone on her motorcycle and hold her own against the toughest men and women the bad guys can throw at her. Because of her past, many of these pickups involve individuals who just might have a history with Victoria and a grudge to settle. Can she make all five pickups and vanquish her past before starting life over again?

I really like Rose and I love Freeman, but this is a film that underuses both of them. Freeman delivers momentary glimpses of vintage performances, but those glimpses are fleeting and spaced out in a way that minimizes the man’s talents. But it isn’t only Freeman who feels wasted here, as Rose becomes a robot in

her chase to finish the job laid out for her. Scenes felt independent of each other and not part of a cohesive narrative. A story that held so much promise was sloppily executed. I really wanted to like this effort, but the brooding and ominous tones of the film as it plods to its ultimate

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Paul’s Grade: CVanquish Rated R Stars: Morgan Freeman, Ruby Rose, Patrick Muldoon Director: George Gallo

‘The Unicorn’ hasn’t been cancelled, right? Question: Please tell me The Unicorn is still on. B Positive (not funny) has recently been shown in its place. —Marie D.

Matt Roush: The Unicorn aired its second-season finale on March 18. B Positive moved into its time period to make room for United States of Al after Young Sheldon. We probably won’t know until May, when CBS sets its fall schedule, if The Unicorn is returning. I hope it does, but it’s not a typical CBS sitcom and is very much on the fence when it comes to renewal. If we lose both The Unicorn and Mom (ending after eight seasons) from the Thursday lineup, that’s going to be really sad.

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‘Dynasty’ returns to The CW By Rick Gables Dynasty returns to The CW for its fourth season on Friday, May 7, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. After a year’s series hiatus, you can be assured that the Carrington family knives are sharpened and ready for more back stabbings. After somehow surviving her bachelorette party in the third season finale, Fallon (Elizabeth Gillies) just wants to get married to Liam (Adam Huber) and have a nice, calm life. These are two words not usually associated with Carringtons, and they won’t be this season either as the happy couple face their biggest challenges yet. After Blake (Grant Show) and Cristal’s (Daniella Alonso) relationship previously hit some blasphemous turbulence, they will endeavor to make their marriage work. Unfortunately, the universe has other plans, as do multiple enemies, which throws their

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f the 2021 Subaru Forester were a foot- crossover for you. While this Forester is ball player, it would most definitely be well designed for many different funcan all-purpose running back. tions, for me it’s a bit conservative in its You know, the kind of running back approach. that could not only pick up some tough The editors at Car and Driver seem to yards when needed, but could block and concur. They gave the 2021 Forester high catch passes as well – a good all-around marks for being “thoroughly practical” utilitarian player. and having a roomy interior and being a For me that’s what the Subaru brand is “comfortable cruiser.” all about. They provide you with a goodBut, Car and Driver handed the Forlooking, rugged crossover with a tried-and- ester low marks for having “slow acceleratrue four-wheel drive system tion times” and “boring” exterior able to perform well off-road styling. It also said that the base or in the snow and mud. model was “quite basic.” I didn’t find this Forester to Inside Subaru ergonomics be slow, though. Powered by a are designed for practicality 2.5 liter Subaru boxer engine that so they work well there – they puts out 182 horsepower at 176 are generally comfortable and pound feet of torque, this Forestable to handle a good amount er is quick enough to handle most of cargo. driving situations well. Moreover, pricewise they Now, this is not a perforwon’t bust your wallet. So, all mance-type vehicle – like a around, they check all the necBMW X1 or X3 – but for what essary boxes. it is, I felt it was adequately powI recently put the 2021 ered and handled at an above avSubaru Forester Sport to the erage grade. test for one week of driving Let’s be honest. The type of adventure and came away with Peter Perrotta consumer a crossover like the generally what I expected. Forester is going to attract is goThe fifth generation Forester comes in five different trim levels: base, ing to bring to the table a much different demographic than the BMW or Mercedes premium, Sport, Limited and Touring. I drove the Sport model for one week crowd. The Forester is for the active lifestyle which came in an attractive Dark Blue Pearl color with orange trim accents in the crowd who have a kid or two and a dog and want to go kayaking in the mountains interior. For the most part, this Forester is a joy on the weekend. For that, this is an excelto drive. It handles reasonably well in all lent all-around vehicle and should be high kinds of weather. It has ample cargo space on your list if that is what you are seeking. The Sport Forester I drove carries a for a compact crossover. It’s comfortable and is fairly smooth to drive and its inte- base sticker price of $29,395. It also has rior ergonomics are well designed and are an option package for $1,645 and a $1,050 charge for destination and delivery, so fairly easy to operate. However, if you are looking for the the bottom-line sticker price came in at “Wow” sizzle factor this may not be the $32,090.

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The option package included an upgraded Subaru Starlink 8-inch touch screen multi-media system and a 576-watt 9 speaker Harman/Kardon sound system. So, for the base price of $29,395 on the Sport Forester you get a ton of standard equipment. I think, for the money, the Forester offers a good value. The EPA fuel consumption ratings on this Forester come in at 29 miles per gallon overall – 33 mpg in highway driving and 26 around town. The EPA estimates that it will cost you about $1,400 per year for run the Forester as it uses about 3.4 gallons of gas per every

100 miles driven. On the government’s 5-star safety ratings crash test, the Forester scored an impressive 5 out of 5 – the highest rank. It received a 5-star rating in the frontal crash test as well as the side crash test and 4 stars in the rollover test. The Forester scored a 6 out of 10 on the EPA’s fuel economy and greenhouse gas rating and a 6 out of 10 on the smog rating.

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Gallery on the third floor of the municipal building, 100 Municipal Blvd., Edison. The exhibit is open through April 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the business week. Pilania is a self-taught Indian artist based in New Jersey. Her oil and acrylic artwork are primarily centered around contemporary and abstract styles. Her paintings revolve around nature and animals with bold and vibrant colors. She also enjoys using graphite charcoal pencils as well.

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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD The Middlesex County Regional COVID-19 Vaccine Mega-site, operated by RWJBarnabas Health, is seeking volunteers to assist in the efficiency of the registration and vaccination process and help visitors feel comfortable. Volunteers of the mega-site, located at the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison, will greet patients and visitors; perform temperature screenings; direct patients through various steps of the vaccination process; provide education materials; and assist with main-

taining the registration area and supplying vaccination stations. Volunteers do not administer vaccines. Those who apply to volunteer must be a minimum of 18 years old and will be subject to a background check and a drug screen, and will need to sign a confidentiality statement. College students requiring community service hours are also eligible to volunteer. RWJBarnabas Health will track hours and provide written verification for those who need it.

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that has won praise from residents and officials throughout the state. The Edison Township Municipal Alliance and Youth Services Commission (EMA/YSC), which is a grassroots volunteer organization comprising community leaders, private citizens and human service agency representatives, works to promote and support programs and services to prevent alcohol, tobacco and other drug addiction, a teen pregnancy, school dropouts, violence and juvenile delinquency. The commission’s Substance Abuse Resource Center (SARC) was started by the Municipal Alliance from grant funds allocated through the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse through the Middlesex County Division of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. Its purpose is to be a confidential referral source for township residents to assess their need for alcoholism and/or drug abuse treatment. Residents are referred to the appropriate treatment sources as needed. The commission works on behalf of the residents by: • Identifying existing alcoholism and drug abuse resources which are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and substance abuse awareness. • Providing crisis intervention information/referral and crisis counseling. • Coordinating prevention and education projects within the community, thus avoiding duplication of services. • Assessing the continually changing needs of the community and creating new programming to meet those needs. In addition to offering guidance and resources to residents struggling with addiction, Edison Addiction Services is offering free online opioid overdose training at 6 p.m. May 4. This training will offer education and instruction on prevention strategies to prevent overdose death, including the appropriate administration of the emergency overdose medication naloxone. To register, contact Holly at 732-2487295 or email honorato@edisonnj.org. Edison Addiction Services has a Twitter feed (@ServicesEdison), a Facebook page (@Edison.Addiction.Services) that offer some information, but for more information and assistance for anyone struggling with substance abuse, residents can email honorato@edisonnj.org or call 732-2487295. Township officials could not be reached for comment by press time.

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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD The Arts Institute of Middlesex County presented a multitude of arts and culture events throughout April, primarily centered around National Poetry Month. Explore everyday family and community life in the Bahamas through paintings and poetry in a reading of “Under the Sunday Tree,” then create your own everyday scene or portrait in paint, at 4 p.m. April 28. The program will be held virtually. Visit www.middlesexcountynj.gov/ Artsculture for full details. To honor National Poetry Month, the Arts Institute will also present a series of videos and content on www.middlesexcountynj.gov/PoetryMonth Middlesex County’s Parks and Recreation Department will accept reservations for picnic groves at nine county parks via a new online reservation system. The parks included in this new reservation system include Alvin Williams Park in Woodbridge; Donaldson Park in Highland Park; Fords Park in Woodbridge; Johnson Park in Piscataway; Joseph Medwick Park in Carteret; Merrill Park in Woodbridge; Roosevelt Park in Edison; Thompson Park in Monroe; Warren Park in Woodbridge.

These picnic groves offer visitors a socially distanced way to host picnics and small gatherings in an outdoor setting. Fees vary for each location and are contingent on the Executive Order in place at the time of event. To reserve a picnic grove online and view a list of accommodations provided at each grove such as electrical outlets, charcoal grills, shelter, etc., visit www.middlesexcountynj.gov/About/ParksRecreation/ Pages/PR/Reservations.aspx. A list of rules and regulations for the use of picnic areas will be listed on that page. Hiding in Plain Sight: Working Together to Prevent Youth Suicide will be presented by the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the New Jersey Department of Health, New Jersey Poison Information and Education System, Monmouth University SRF Suicide Prevention Research and Training Project and the School of Nursing and Health Studies, New Jersey Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner, New Jersey Department of Children and Families, the New Jersey Traumatic Loss Coalition, and the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office.

The free virtual conference will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon on April 29. Register at https://us02web.zoom. us/webinar/register/WN_OK4X_jzXTIqHYvDtrLW5PA For more information, contact Sharleen van Vlijmen at svanvlijmen@njaap.org Woodbridge Township will hold an Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 1 at Town Hall, 1 Main St., Woodbridge. There will be a toy exchange. Bring used toys to exchange for new ones. Fitness classes include yoga from 1111:30 a.m., a kids sport class from 11:30 a.m. to noon, and Zumba from noon to 12:30 p.m. A tour of the Blue Acres ecological preserve will be offered. Mother’s Day photos will be taken on the Trex Bench, which is made of recycled materials. There will be vendors and giveaways. Masks are required for all activities. Parking will be available at the NJ Transit lot and the Berkeley College lot.

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uthorities released sketches of two men wanted for aggravated sexual assault and armed robbery in the Port Reading section of Woodbridge. An initial investigation by Officer Robert Montalvo of the Woodbridge Police Department and Detective Linda Infusino of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office determined a female and a male were approached around 9 p.m. April 16 in the area of Lee Street and Scott Place by two individuals and held at gunpoint.

The investigation further determined the female victim was sexually assaulted, according to information provided by Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Director Robert Hubner of the Woodbridge Police Department. Authorities are searching for a slim, Black male who is between 5 foot 8 inches and 5 foot 9 inches tall. This suspect is believed to have worn a cream or gray hoodie and sweatpants or jeans at the time of the assault.

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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, 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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Sketches of the suspects being sought in an armed robbery and sexual assault in the Port Reading section of Woodbridge on April 16.

Authorities are also searching for a slim White or Hispanic male with brown hair and brown eyes who is between 5 foot 5 inches and 5 foot 9 inches tall. This suspect is believed to have worn a gray Nike hoodie and white Nike sneakers at the time of the assault.

The investigation is active and continuing. Anyone with information or surveillance footage of the area is asked to contact Montalvo at 732-634-7700 or Infusino at 732-745-4340. Tips may also be submitted to www. middlesextips.com

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD MCFOODS (Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services) is holding a virtual walk to end hunger through April 30. Choose when, where and how far to walk. Go to www.feedingmiddlesexcounty. org/virtual-walk to sign up. There is a $5 registration fee. Ask others to sponsor per mile or per journey. Tag photos, videos or screenshots of a walking app with #FMCVirtualWalkForHunger and @feedingMC1. And, visit the Facebook event page at https://fb.me/ e/4mvbiiwoz In addition, several food drives to benefit the food insecure in Middlesex County are planned over the next few months: • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 15 at East Jersey Old Town Village, Johnson Park, 1050 River Road, Piscataway • East Brunswick High School’s second annual Battle of the Classes Food Drive: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 2, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 8, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 16 at Brunswick Square Mall, 755 Route 18, East Brunswick In addition, Dine Below the Line will be held at 6 p.m. June 6 via YouTube. Tune in live to watch local chefs showcase recipes prepared on a budget with items typically found in a food pantry. Chefs will be judged on creativity, budget and nutrition. There will be a “People’s Choice” vote as well by those watching. Furthermore donations can be dropped

off at the MCFOODS facility at 28 Kennedy Blvd., East Brunswick, around the back of the building under the tent. Staff members are there weekdays from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. to receive donations. If an organization would like to conduct a food drive, arrangements can be made for staff to deliver containers and pick up donations. Or, direct monetary donations can be made at www.feedingmiddlesexcounty. org/ or checks payable to Feeding Middlesex County can be mailed to P.O. Box 781, Edison 08818. Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick has launched the Substance Abuse and Addiction Loss Support Group for families who are coping with loss due to addiction. The free and confidential support group meets virtually on the second Thursday of every month from 7-8:30 p.m. Inspired by Saint Peter’s Opioid Task Force, the Substance Abuse and Addiction Loss Support Group is for families and close loved ones of people who have passed away from addiction. The support group is open to everyone in New Jersey and serves as a safe space for families to discuss their grief. To join the Substance Abuse and Addiction Loss Support Group, call Jeanne Delacruz, a social worker at Saint Peter’s who facilitates the support group, at 732-7458522 or email jdanyus@saintpetersuh.com

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