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Lipani, DelCore to head Hillsborough Township Committee in 2021 continuing to work with my colleagues on the Township Committee and am honored to serve as deputy mayor for Hillsborough,” said DelCore. DelCore added that he was “never prouder” during his time on the committee to serve Hillsborough than during the height of the coronavirus pandemic last year, saying that all staff members, including Tomson, rose to the challenge to make sure the residents had everything they needed to survive. “When you run to serve, you commit to making the right decisions for Hillsborough and providing good government to its residents,” DelCore said. “It was a year last year that I was very proud to represent our community. This year will continue to call for us to provide good government to our residents and I am confident that this group sitting up here will rise to that challenge.” Tomson will be entering his fourth term on the committee, while this will be Erickson’s first term as a committeewoman for the township. Lipani, Tomson and Erickson were sworn into their respective roles by Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli.

By STEVEN BASSIN Staff Writer

The Hillsborough Township Committee held its annual Reorganization Meeting on Jan. 4, where both Doug Tomson and Janine Erickson were sworn into office after being officially elected to the committee last month. Their fellow Republican colleagues, Shawn Lipani and Frank DelCore, were also both sworn into their respective leadership positions to head up the committee in 2021. Lipani was selected mayor and DelCore earned the honor of being appointed deputy mayor for this year. This will be the first term as mayor for Lipani, who joined the committee in 2018 and served as deputy mayor this past year. “Thank you to the committee for the nomination of mayor,” Lipani said to open his address. “I assume this office humbly and with the acceptance of its responsibilities and requirements to the residents of Hillsborough.” Lipani is a lifelong resident of Hillsborough. Before his time on the committee, the co-manager of Central Jersey Nurseries had spent time on various committee boards and commissions around

Shawn Lipani is sworn in as mayor of Hillsborough Frank DelCore is sworn in by former Hillsborough for 2021 by Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli on Jan. 4. Mayor and Committeewoman Mary McCauley as deputy mayor of Hillsborough. PHOTOS COURTESY OF HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP

the township, serving as chairman of the Planning Board, Economic and Business Development Commission and the Board of Adjustment. As a council member, Lipani has been a liaison to the Board of Fire Commissioners, Credit Card Advisory, Ethical Standards Board, and Veterans Committee. He is also an active member of the Rotary Club in Hillsborough. During his address at the meeting, Lipani went out of his way to make sure that Doug Tomson, who served as mayor during 2020, and the rest of the Hillsborough Township employees received gratitude for their

hard work last year in handing the coronavirus pandemic. “I feel like greatness is not defined until it’s required. It was not only required, but it was delivered,” Lipani said. “In my opinion, the exceptional performance of our staff not only kept the township open for business, but continued to provide vital services to our residents throughout the year.” Lipani cautioned Hillsborough residents that 2021 will still require a lot of vigilance in regards to COVID-19. Areas of emphasis that Lipani mentioned he will be focusing on to start his term were the Opioid

Quail Brook Golf Course open for play this weekend

Task Force, the senior and wellness study, monitoring the anticipated completion of the Route 206 bypass, and maintaining the fiscally responsible budget and the road paving plan. DelCore, who is currently serving his fifth term on the committee and entering his 14th year in township office, was last deputy mayor in 2018. He has served five times as mayor of Hillsborough, last being in 2019. Former Hillsborough Mayor and Committeewoman, Mary McCauley, performed the oath of office to swear in DelCore. “I am looking forward to

McCauley honored for service to Hillsborough

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From left: Deputy Mayor Shawn Lipani, Committeewoman Olivia Holmes, Committeewoman Gloria McCauley, Mayor Doug Tomson, and Committeeman Frank DelCore

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Quail Brook Golf Course will be open for play from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 8-10.

Quail Brook Golf Course on New Brunswick Road in Somerset will be open for play from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 8-10. Tee time reservation will be available to golfers registered for

2021. Spooky Brook Golf Course at Colonial Park in Somerset, the Neshanic Valley Championship and Academy courses will be open during the winter as weather

permits. Information on all golf facilities may be obtained by calling the Somerset County Park Commission at 908-722-1200, ext. 5428 or online at www.somersetcountyparks.org.

Hillsborough Township Committeewoman Gloria McCauley was honored for her service to the community on Dec. 22. McCauley was first elected to the Township Committee during the election in 2009 and served from 2010-20. She served as mayor in 2011 and 2018 and deputy mayor in 2010, 2012 and 2017. She was the fourth

female mayor in township history. Aside from serving on various boards in town, she also served on the Somerset County Planning Board in 2007. She was chosen as Outstanding Woman for Public Services in Somerset County in 2008. She was also elected to the newly formed Charter Study Commission in 2006.

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“Perspectives on Opera,” “Exploring the Great Outdoors in Art,” and “Great Decisions” are just a few of the courses that will be offered for the spring 2021 session of the Evergreen Forum, a program of the Princeton Senior Resource Center. Starting Feb. 22, the program will offer 24 courses for adults, all on Zoom, that focus on science, literature, art, history, social studies and culture. Classes meet once a week for two hours. Registration is a first-come, first-served system. Online registration is available at princetonsenior.org. Electronic brochures are available online on the PSRC website. Fees are $95 for a 6- to 8-week course, and $70 for a 3- to 5-week course. Senior Scholarships are available to those for whom the fee is a hardship. To apply, contact Shifra Vega at svega@princetonsenior.org or at 609-751-9699, ext. 116. The Princeton Senior Resource Center is a community nonprofit where aging adults and their families find support, guidance, education and social programs to help them navigate life transitions and continue to be active, healthy and engaged in the community. The Evergreen Forum is an affiliate of the Road Scholar Institute network. The Evergreen Forum corporate sponsors for spring 2021 are Capital Health, NightingaleNJ Eldercare Navigators, Homewatch CareGivers, Penn Medicine Princeton Health & Home Health, and Stark & Stark Attorneys at Law.

Thursdays, throughout January

The Nature Center at Washington Crossing State Park in the Titusville section of Hopewell Township is offering programs this winter free of charge. Pre-teens and adults can hike Baldpate Mountain from 1:30-4 p.m. Jan. 10. Follow a county park trail from its trail head near Church Road to the top of the hill. Meet at the parking lot by Niederer’s Pond. Bring a water bottle and wear hiking shoes. Aerobic hikes will be offered at 1 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 14, 21 and 28, weather permitting. The 2-3.5 mile brisk guided hikes will move along selected trails in the state park. Routes to be determined. Meet at the Nature Center. Bring a water bottle and wear hiking shoes. The trails are quite wet in sections. All programs will require advanced registration in order to manage social distancing. Face coverings are required at all events. Attendance is limited and is available on a first-come, firstserved basis. All children must be accompanied by an

adult. In the event of inclement weather, some programs might be canceled; call ahead before coming out. These events are available to families and individuals only. Programs for scouts, schools, home school groups and other groups are available and scheduled separately by special arrangement. Call 609-737-0609.

Fri., January 8 – Sun., January 10

Quail Brook Golf Course on New Brunswick Road in Somerset will be open for play from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 8-10. Tee time reservation will be available to golfers registered for 2021. Spooky Brook Golf Course at Colonial Park in Somerset, the Neshanic Valley Championship and Academy courses will be open during the winter as weather permits. Information on all golf facilities may be obtained by calling the Somerset County Park Commission at 908-722-1200, ext. 5428 or online at www.somersetcountyparks.org.

Saturdays, Jan. 9 to March 13

The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory’s (PPPL) 36-year tradition of offering weekly informative talks on a wide variety of science subjects continues with a live online version. The Ronald E. Hatcher Science on Saturday Lecture Series resumes from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays, Jan. 9 to March 13, on the Zoom virtual meeting platform. The series kicks off with a lecture on “The Renaissance of the Stellarator Fusion Concept,” by PPPL physicist David Gates, head of Advanced Projects. Stellarators, a type of fusion energy facility that has twisty coils, were invented by PPPL founder Lyman Spitzer in the 1950s. The complex devices have been a less popular choice for fusion experiments than donut-shaped tokamaks but are making a come-back as scientists find new approaches to stellarator design. Other highlights include a talk by Geeta Govindarajoo, professor of chemistry at Rutgers University, on the intersection between chemistry and art. Govindarajoo will discuss the role of chemistry in creating and restoring art and detecting forgeries. Post questions for the speaker by tweeting to @PPPLsSciEd or #scionsat. The January schedule is: • Jan. 9: David Gates, PPPL, “The Renaissance of the Stellarator Fusion Concept” • Jan. 16: Arvind Narayanan, a computer scientist and professor at Princeton University, “How to Recognize AI Snake Oil”

• Jan. 23: Geeta Govindarajoo, of Rutgers University’s Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, “Chemistry and Art: Like Dissolves Like. How Solubility Influences Creating and Restoring Art, Forgery and Telling a Good Story” • Jan. 30: Cristian Galbiaiti, of Princeton University’s Department of Physics, “From studying the Sun, to searching for dark matter, to fighting COVID-19”. Recordings of the talks will be posted on the Science Education website a few weeks after the initial viewing. The complete schedule will be posted on the Science on Saturday website. For more information, visit energy.gov/science.

Through Sun., January 10

Morven Museum & Garden’s Festival of Trees is a juried collection of trees and mantles decorated by area garden clubs and non-profit partners displayed in the museum’s galleries throughout the mansion-turned-museum. The trees will be on display through Jan. 10. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton, is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Festival of Trees is included with museum admission of $10; $8.00 for seniors; free for Friends of Morven and children 6 years old and under. For more information and associated Festival of Trees programming, both virtual and in-person, visit morven.org/ The Princeton Symphony Orchestra will present a virtual concert featuring the music of Mozart and Saint Georges at 4 p.m. Jan. 10. The program spotlights Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s dramatic Serenade for Winds in C Minor, K. 388 and Joseph Bologne, Le Chevalier de Saint-Georges’ Symphony No. 1 in G Major. Ukrainian-born virtuoso pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk performs selections for solo piano. For tickets, visit princetonsymphony.org. The Dryden Ensemble will present a virtual concert, “Extraordinary Tunings,” at 4 p.m. Jan. 10. Virtually unknown repertoire from 1620-50, featuring Daniel Swenberg. For Zoom tickets, visit www.drydenensemble.org or call 609-466-8541.

Tues., January 12

Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart invites families of boys interested in grades 5-8 to virtually join a Middle School Admission Webinar at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 12.

Hear from students and drop into classrooms with teachers. Register at https://bit.ly/3aWGK2t Princeton Academy is located at 1128 Great Road, Princeton. Call 609-921-6499 or visit www.princetonacademy.org

Thurs., January 14

A lecture on “Art Nouveau: Humanity in Harmony with the Natural World” will be presented virtually be the Pennington Public Library at 7 p.m. Jan. 14. Art Nouveau is an elegant decorative style that revolutionized visual art and architecture across Europe and the United States at the end of the 19th Century and into the 20th. Art Nouveau designers believed that all the arts should work in harmony to create a “total work of art”; or Gesamtkunstwerk—paintings, graphic art, buildings, interior design, furniture, textiles, clothes, ceramics, glass art, metal work, and jewelry—all inspired by graceful, natural forms. Registration required by visiting http://penningtonlibrary.org

Through the Princeton Photo Workshop, learn how to make a good image at 10 a.m. Jan. 14. Learn about composition and light, the critical components of making a good image, as well as more camera functions, the difference between RAW & JPEG, and using different lenses to make the pictures you envision. For more information, visit princetonphotoworkshop.com/classes

Tuesdays, Jan. 19 to Feb. 16

A guided autobiography workshop will be offered by the Pennington Public Library on Tuesdays, Jan. 19 to Feb. 16, from 2-4 p.m. All five classes will be presented via Zoom. Begin writing your life story two pages at a time, using in-class activities and weekly themes to stimulate memories and structure writing. No previous writing experience is necessary. This course creates a comfortable environment for students of all levels. Beginners appreciate the simple tips designed to stimulate their writing. More experienced writers welcome the regular assignments that keep them moving forward. Participants share their weekly two page vignettes in small groups and provide mutual support and encouragement. There are limited openings. Inquire by emailing kha@penningtonlibrary.org Participation fee is $15. For more information, visit http://penningtonlibrary.org

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Children’s dance class blurs lines between virtual performance, education, traditional class

The Dance Connection of Hillsborough has launched a virtual dance class called Dancing Outside the Box (DOTB) for children ages 3-5 years old. The class keeps children moving by combining elements of an educational TV series, a dance class and a virtual performance. The virtual dance class fills a need for many parents of younger children who are looking for an engaging and educational activity to keep children kids moving at home, according to information provided by owner David Kieffer. Each class has a limit of 10 children. Classes meet weekly, just like a normal dance class and each week’s class has a different theme. Young dancers journey to outer space, the North Pole, or to a pirate ship. There are dozens of themes. During the class teachers use multiple virtual backgrounds for each theme giving children the feeling of being part of a movie. “When creating the class, we knew that if we wanted to keep the kids engaged and learning, we had to spark their imaginations. Each background is related to a new step, a short dance or a movement game. The teacher interacts with the backgrounds in fun, and sometimes silly, ways. The children love it,” Kieffer said in the statement. The class teaches ballet and hip-hop steps and engages children in developmentally appropriate games and exercises. In addition to teaching dance steps, children learn about the world. “The class is educational too,” Kieffer

said in the statement. “If our theme is snow, of course we’ll do the penguin dance, but in the process, kids learn that penguins live in the south pole and polar bears live in the North Pole.” Parents can opt to get regular text reminders 15 minutes before class. Families also have access to recordings of past classes so they can re-do the class as many times as they want. “We pride ourselves on getting back to our dance families quickly,” Bridget Macdonell, The Dance Connection’s office manager, said in the statement. “We want everyone to feel like they are part of our dance family, even if they are only taking class virtually.” DOTB was launched in November. Already, the program has students from all over New Jersey, as well as families from Connecticut, Washington, D.C. and New York. Students from anywhere in the country, even the world, can take the classes. Classes will continue regardless of the pandemic, Kieffer said. Located in Hillsborough, The Dance Connection was established in 2007. In addition to providing virtual DOTB classes, The Dance Connection offers in-studio dance classes to children ages 3 through high school. The Dance Connection also teaches on-site dance classes at preschools throughout Central New Jersey. For more information, email David@ DanceConnectionNJ.com or call the studio at 908-874-8800.

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Chelsea Senior Living founder and CEO Herb Heflich, left, and President and COO Roger Bernier both received vaccines to set an example for their safety.

Vaccinations are available for residents and staff of Chelsea Senior Living communities. Receiving the vaccine will be voluntary. However, Chelsea founder and CEO Herb Heflich and President and COO Roger Bernier both received vaccines to set an example for their safety. “We ask all of our residents and staff to help us keep everyone in our buildings safe and healthy,” Bernier said in a prepared

statement. “To that end, we strongly urge everyone to be vaccinated. The vaccine has been exhaustively tested and approved by the FDA and CDC and is said to be at least 95% effective in preventing illness due to COVID-19.” The vaccine, given in two injections a month apart, will be administered by trained pharmacists from CVS, which is handling vaccines for thousands of long term care residents and staff nationwide.

Red Cross teams with NFL to urge blood and plasma donation during National Blood Donor Month The American Red Cross and the National Football League are teaming up this January, during National Blood Donor Month, to urge individuals – especially those who have recovered from COVID-19 – to give blood and to help tackle the national convalescent plasma shortage. Right now, more donors are needed to help hospital patients.

Those who come to donate blood or platelets this month will be automatically entered to win two tickets to next year’s Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles. In addition, those who come to give Jan. 1-20 will also be automatically entered to win the Big Game at Home package for a viewing experience safely at home, with a 65-inch

television and a $500 gift card to put toward food and fun. Individuals can schedule an appointment to give blood by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or activating the Blood Scheduling Skill for Amazon Alexa. “Blood and plasma donors who have recovered from COVID-19 may have the power to help critically ill patients currently battling the virus,” Dr. Erin Goodhue, Red Cross medical director of clinical services, See BLOOD DONATION, Page 5A

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By Michele S. Byers

Nature in New Jersey is quite busy during winter

inter may seem quiet, almost like nature is taking a break. But is this true? Many animals are hibernating, lots of birds have fled to the south and plants are dormant. But you might be surprised at all of nature’s activity in winter in this state we’re in. Every day for the next six months, we will gain a couple of additional minutes of daylight. The increasing daylight signals to the natural world that although it’s cold – and will remain so for months – spring is already on its way. You may have noticed bald eagles carrying twigs and grass. Bald eagles are New Jersey’s early birds, responding quickly to changes in daylight by starting an early mating season. In the chill of winter, eagles are among the first birds – along with great horned owls – to build nests and lay eggs. Right now, eagles in New Jersey are gathering materials to build or repair nests, many of which are used by the same pair for years. A few females have even started laying eggs. The first bald eagle chicks of 2021 will begin hatching in late February and early March. How can bald eagles nest so early, when it seems like the cold would be lethal to the eggs and young? The answer is that males and females are active parents, working cooperatively to keep eggs and babies warm at all times. While one hunts, the other sits on the nest. The incubation and nesting period for bald eagles is long, so starting early may give them an advantage. By the time chicks are ready to fly and hunt in the spring, food sources like fish, small mammals and waterfowl will be more plentiful. Great horned owls also mate early for the same reasons. On winter nights when all is still and quiet, you can often hear great horned owls hooting mating calls to each other from the tops of tall trees. Winter is also mating season for Eastern tiger salamanders, New Jersey’s earliest breeding reptile. These prehistoric looking salamanders can grow as long as 14 inches. They are not easy to spot, though, because they are nocturnal and spend most of their lives in underground burrows. On wet nights in winter, Eastern tiger salamanders crawl out of their burrows. Males make their way to ponds and vernal pools – sometimes across snow – where they gather in the water and wait for females. Female tiger salamanders choose which males get to breed. Once a female has picked her mate, she swims under him and bumps his neck. That’s a signal for him to release sperm into the water. The female absorbs the sperm, later releasing five to eight gelatinous egg masses the size of golf balls. Once the egg-laying is finished, all parental duties are over. The larvae that hatch in early spring are completely on

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their own. Eggs laid in vernal pools – that is, ponds that dry up in summer – have the best chance of success, since these bodies of water do not have fish that would otherwise eat the eggs and larvae. What other interesting treats does nature offer in winter? If you are lucky, you might glimpse an all-white ermine hunting near a stream or lake. Ermine is another name for short-tailed weasel, a native semi-aquatic mammal in New Jersey. Ermine are famous for their snowy fur, but that’s just their winter coloring. In the summer, their appearance changes to brown with white chests and bellies. Like mink and other weasels, ermines are carnivorous. Most insects disappear in winter, but it’s possible on warm days to spot a beautiful mourning cloak butterfly. In northern areas where it overwinters, including New Jersey, adult mourning cloaks may be seen basking in the sun during almost every month of winter on warm days. These moths have distinctive black wings with small blue dots and a bright golden-yellow edge. You may be able to attract them to your yard by putting out pieces of sweet, overripe fruit, like bananas. On warm nights, it’s not unusual to see small grayish moths flying around under porch lights and in car headlights. These are male winter moths. These non-native moths emerge from the ground to breed during mild winter weather. Breeding in winter may give these moths an advantage because there are fewer birds around to feast on their eggs, which will hatch in the spring. Winter is also a great time to observe species that migrate to New Jersey from the north in search of more plentiful food. For example, seals are regular winter visitors to New Jersey’s shoreline, living in colonies at Sandy Hook Bay and other protected places. Birds that come from the north to spend winters in New Jersey include snowy owls, gannets, loons, snow geese and many waterfowl species. However, these birds do not breed in New Jersey, so in the

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spring they will return to their nesting grounds in the northern United States and in Canada. Even trees have interesting winter tales to tell. For instance, did you ever notice trees with old leaves still clinging to their branches, ﬂuttering in the breeze but not falling off? These are probably beeches and oaks. Beech trees are especially lovely in winter, with pale golden-brown leaves that glow in the sunlight. Why are beech and oak leaves still hanging on when most trees have long since shed their leaves? Amazingly enough, this may be an adaptation by the trees to protect tender young buds from animals that would munch them. Dried leaves on branches might look unappealing enough to browsing herbivores that they might bypass beeches and oaks in favor of trees with more accessible buds. Is this due to deer? Probably not, since deer have a short reach and beech and oak leaves can be seen on branches 15 to 20 feet high. Dr. Emile DeVito, the New Jersey Conservation Foundation’s staff biologist and naturalist, points out that only a few thousand years ago, the beech forests of North America were inhabited by giant ground sloths, long since extinct. Giant ground sloths could reach as high as elephants and were able to nip buds from high branches. Since a few thousand years is the blink of an eye in evolution, trees would not have had much time to respond to the disappearance of giant ground sloths. Enjoy nature’s unique sights and sounds this winter. Spring may seem far away, but nature’s timeless cycles are reason for hope. For information about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources – including habitats for a diversity of wildlife – visit the New Jersey Conservation Foundation website at www.njconservation.org Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills. She may be reached at info@njconservation.org

By John A. Heim, M.D.

Early Detection is Key in Treating Lung Cancer

ung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women in the United States, claiming more lives than colon, prostate, ovarian, and breast cancer combined, according the American Cancer Society. And while there are several risk factors for lung cancer, the vast majority of lung cancer deaths are linked to smoking. Screening, however, can help detect lung cancer in high-risk individuals before symptoms begin and when the disease is easier to treat successfully. Penn Medicine Princeton Health offers no-cost lung cancer screening for qualiﬁed patients, enabling doctors to identify lung nodules as early as possible and helping to save lives. Finding Cancer Before Symptoms Start An estimated 229,000 new cases of lung cancer were diagnosed in the United States last year, according the American

Cancer Society, and nearly 136,000 people died from the disease. By far, smoking is the leading risk factor for lung cancer, and is behind at least 80 percent of all lung cancer deaths. Other less common risk factors include radon exposure, asbestos exposure, exposure to other cancer causing agents, and family history. In most instances, by the time lung cancer causes symptoms – such as chronic cough or difﬁculty breathing – it is usually in an advanced stage when it is more difﬁcult to treat. That is why early detection is key. Treatment is most effective if cancer is found when it is small and before it has spread. Screening Criteria Based on results from the National Lung Cancer Screening Trial, lung cancer screening is recommended for people who: • Are current or former smokers • Are age 55 or older • Have a smoking history of 30 or more pack years (one pack per day for 30 years or two packs per day for 15 years) • Do not have a history of lung cancer If you meet the above criteria and are concerned about your risk for lung cancer, talk with your doctor about low-dose CT screening. With low-dose CT screening, spiral CT scans use low-dose radiation to make a series of detailed pictures of areas in the body. The pictures are made by a computer linked to an X-ray machine that scans the body in a spiral path. The scan takes just a few minutes and does not require any pre-operative lab work. Results are normally available within a matter of days. Regular chest x-rays are not recommended for lung cancer screening. As the American Cancer So-

ciety notes, research has shown that using low-dose CT scans to screen people at higher risk for lung cancer has saved more lives compared to chest x-rays. The American Cancer Society also notes that screening should only be done at facilities that have the right type of CT scanner and that have experience in low-dose CT scans for lung cancer screening. The facility should also have a team of specialists that can provide appropriate care and follow-up if there are abnormal test results. For higher risk individuals, getting yearly lowdose CT scans before lung cancer symptoms start helps lower the risk of dying from the disease. Treatment Varies Usually, the earlier lung nodules can be found, the easier they are to treat. If a lung nodule is found during screening, further testing will determine whether it is benign or malignant. In some cases, the abnormality will be monitored with additional tests throughout the year rather than being surgically removed. Surgery for lung nodules can often be performed using a minimally invasive approach with patients beneﬁting from fewer complications, less blood loss, shorter hospital stay, less pain, and faster return to normal activities. Chemotherapy and/or radiation may or may not be necessary afterward. Molecular testing can also help determine the genetic makeup of the mass and whether immunotherapy, which stimulates a person’s immune system to destroy cancer cells, is a treatment option. Cancer Screening During COVID-19 Many people may have postponed lung cancer screenings and other routine exams last year due to

the COVID-19 pandemic. However, screenings remain an important part of staying healthy and detecting disease in its early stages. At Penn Medicine Princeton Health, multiple safety measures have been put in place to protect against COVID-19, including: • Requiring all staff, providers, patients, and visitors to wear a protective masks • Reconfiguring waiting rooms to allow for physical distancing • Having hand sanitizer readily available • Ensuring providers wear appropriate personal protective equipment • Following rigorous sanitation and disinfection protocols If you are a candidate for lung cancer screening or are due for other health exams, talk with your doctor to determine if the benefits outweigh the risks. The Lung Cancer Screening Program at Penn Medicine Princeton Health is a collaborative effort involving radiologists, surgeons, pulmonologists, and oncologists who work together to detect and treat lung cancer. Patients who meet the criteria need only a prescription from their primary care doctor or other physician for no-cost screening. All results and any necessary follow-up care will be discussed with your primary care physician and, if appropriate, a specialist who treats lung nodules. To find a physician with Penn Medicine Princeton Health, call 888.742.7496 or visit www.princetonhcs. org. John A. Heim, M.D., is board certified in general and thoracic surgery and is the chairman of the Department of Surgery at Penn Medicine Princeton Health.

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Virtual exploration of our world

ince most of us can neither safely travel for exploration, nor want to, given the risks, another way to see our planet is available on the streaming service Discovery+. Its ﬁve episodes of “A Perfect Planet” will “examine the forces of nature that shape all life.” These include sunlight, weather, oceans, volcanoes and ourselves, the most recently arrived of these forces. The series guide and narrator is wellknown Sir David Attenborough, long the voice of knowledge about our habitats and species. At age 94 he is not slowing down. The series was ﬁlmed in 31 countries over four years. The focus of the series is not climate

change but rather is “the extraordinary resiliency of the natural world” and how so many things “mesh” together to ﬂourish. He does observe, however, that the one beneﬁt of the pandemic is that it has made many people more aware of the “fragility and value” of the natural world. As a biologist he has also long been aware of species’ life spans, but he is not overly concerned with his own. What does worry him is the burden left to succeeding generations of cleaning up or reversing the destruction we have visited upon the planet. Perhaps if people see even parts of this series, they will appreciate more deeply what we have. The series takes viewers to the Mid-East,

Africa, the Indian Ocean, and to the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia. The ﬁlm crew was witness to six volcanoes and came close to large Russian bears, giant tortoises, and all shapes and colors of birds. While the series does not deal with climate change, Attenborough himself does acknowledge that he was demoralized by President Donald Trump’s pulling the country out of the global climate accord, but then “jumped out of his chair” when he heard that Joe Biden had won and will re-introduce this country to international efforts – something that Attenborough deems as “absolutely crucial to the survival of the natural world.” While he emphasizes the resiliency of the

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Continued from Page 3A said in a prepared statement. “With hospital distributions for convalescent plasma increasing about 250% since October, these generous donations are vital in helping to save lives throughout the winter – a time that is often challenging to collect enough blood products for those in need.” As COVID-19 cases have risen across the U.S., so has the need for convalescent plasma – leading to a shortage of this potentially lifesaving blood product. Like “special teams” units on the field, COVID-19 survivors have a unique ability to make a game-changing difference in the lives of COVID-19 patients. Individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 may have antibodies in their plasma that could provide a patient’s immune system the boost it needs to beat the virus. How those recovered from COVID-19 can help There are two ways COVID-19 survivors can help – through a convalescent plasma donation or by simply giving whole blood. Plasma from whole blood donations that test positive for COVID-19 antibodies may be used to help COVID-19 patients. Health emergencies don’t pause for holidays, game days or a pandemic – blood is needed every two seconds in the U.S. to help patients battling injury and illness. Blood donation safety precautions To protect the health and safety of Red Cross staff and donors, individuals who do not feel well or who believe they may be ill with COVID-19 should postpone their donation.

Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions – including temperature checks, social distancing and face coverings for donors and staff – have been implemented to help protect the health of all those in attendance. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive and are required to wear a face covering or mask while at the drive, in alignment with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention public guidance. Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Somerset County: Basking Ridge 1/3/2021: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., St. James Roman Catholic Church, 184 S. Finley Avenue 1/7/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mount Airy Road Bedminster 1/26/2021: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Clarence Dillon Public Library, 2336 Lamington Road Hillsborough 1/10/2021: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Hillsborough YMCA, 19 E. Mountain Street Manville 2/2/2021: 2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 2290, 600 Washington Avenue Somerville 1/22/2021: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Raritan Valley Lodge #46, 14 North Doughty Avenue Warren 1/15/2021: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Stonecrest Community Church, 11 Technology Drive

natural world, he does acknowledge that not every species survives through the millennia. In speaking about “rock-hopper penguins,” Attenborough does give a nod to the roles that “judgment and luck” play in both the penguins’ future and in his own career. He feels unusually fortunate in having been able to travel the world and see many of its wonders. At the same time, he confesses that the pictures, the visual recordings, of all the many species he has encountered, are by themselves the real gifts to the rest of us. They provide us with the vivid imprints of this world we live in. We don’t really need the words; just the images of all these creatures we share the planet with.

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hen it comes to Nissan’s Altima – their best-selling sedan – my household is no stranger. When my wife first started to drive, we purchased a preowned Altima (1998) that served us well. That vehicle was passed down to my 22-yearold son when he first started to drive. It logged over 150,000 miles without asking for much.

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Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hillsborough Township Historic Preservation Commission will hold the following open public meeting on Thursday, January 21, 2021 via virtual means only. Due to the Governorʼs Executive Orders and pursuant to P.L. 2020,c.11, the public may only participate remotely as outlined below.

Each meeting will be accessible through the same Zoom link below or choice of phone numbers listed. The Historic Preservation Commission Reorganization Meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. The Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting immediately follows the Reorganization Meeting.

Meeting documents will be available for inspection at https://hillsboroughnj.civicclerk.com/ at least 10 calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting date. If you are unable to access the application material online or prefer to inspect the complete application file in person, please contact the Planning & Zoning Department at (908) 369-8382 or dpadgett@hillsborough-nj.org to make arrangements.

At the time of each meeting, the public will be given an opportunity to participate remotely through Zoom as follows:

AGENDA: Historic Preservation Commission Reorganization Meeting - 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada) AND AGENDA: Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting – Immediately follows Reorganization Meeting

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After laying the ’98 to rest, we purchased a 2011 preowned Altima, several years ago, which we still own and love. That car still runs strong. It only has about 88,000 miles on it and has never needed much maintenance. Needless to say, my family is a big fan of the Altima. Recently, I jumped behind the wheel of a brand new Altima to see what the latest version of this popular mid-sized sedan was offering these days. The vehicle I tested for one week is the 2021 Nissan Altima 2.5 Platinum AWD sedan. The Altima got a fresh new top-to-bottom and inside out redesign two years ago. That look still carries with the 2021 models. The top-of-the-line Platinum edition carries a base price of $34,100. My tester stickered at $36,745. Additional options added to my tester included: $205 for splash guards; $395 for premium paint (Pearl White); $300 for floor mats, trunk mat and a hideaway net; $400 for illuminated kick plates; $420 for rear spoiler and $925 for destination and delivery. When it comes to which model Altima to choose, there are several options. “Enhancements for the 2021 model year include revised grade level content, with the SR grade now slotted above the SV,” says a release from Nissan. “This brings the lineup order of S, SV, SR and Platinum in line with the other Nissan sedans. There is also the addition of a new SV premium package.” The Altima is offered with two different engine choices – a 2.0 liter, 4 cylinder variable compression turbo engine which generates about 248 horsepower and a standard 2.5 liter, 4 cylinder (non turbo) that gets about 188 horsepower. Both engines are paired with Nissan’s continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). My tester was equipped with the 2.5 engine. I found the 2.5 to be adequate enough for around town driving. I was a bit disappointed in its performance when I tried to push it when I needed to make an aggressive passing move or needed it to

accelerate for getting on the interstate. However, that being said, I tend to be more of an aggressive driver. For someone who drives more conservatively – like my wife – this engine and power is more than adequate. My overall impression of the fairly newly redesigned Altima is that it is a very competent mid-sized sedan that checks a lot of the right boxes. It has an attractive appearance, inside and out. The exterior is more up-to-date looking and sportier and more aggressive looking. The inside is plenty comfortable and roomy and offers enough attractive ergonomics to make it appealing to most. The overall ride and handling is above average. The steering is smooth and easy. It handles and corners well and takes bumps without much jostling. The only thing I would add here is this: For me, the Altima doesn’t provide a tremendous “Wow!” factor – if that’s what you’re looking for. And, mind you, not everyone cares about a “Wow!” factor for their cars. Most people are content with a good, solid car that checks a lot of the aforementioned boxes. And, this car does do that. The folks over at Car and Driver gave the 2021 Altima high marks for having a “quiet and efficient standard powertrain, spacious and comfy cabin and available four-wheel drive.” Car and Driver knocked the Altima because they said its turbo engine was not compatible with its all-wheel drive system, had brittle ride quality and wasn’t as engaging as its top rivals (Honda and Mazda). I didn’t drive the turbo engine Altima so I can’t comment there. Car and Driver’s overall verdict hits at my “Wow!” factor comment. “The Altima has some unique options and sporty characteristics, but it doesn’t inspire like the segment’s best,” says the editor at Car and Driver. Well, I’m not sure I totally agree with that comment. I don’t find the Honda Accord or the Mazda 6 all that inspiring either. Like the Altima, both are very competent midsized sedans with good track records for reliability, but their “Wow!” factor is about the same as the Altima, if you ask me. The Altima I drove for one week has an EPA gas mileage rating of 29 miles per gallon overall – 35 miles per gallon in highway driving and 29 mpg in city driving. The EPA estimates that the Altima will cost about $1,400 per year to run on fuel as it uses about 3.4 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven. The Altima received impressive results in the government’s 5-star safety ratings crash test. It got 5 stars for its overall vehicle score. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears weekly. For questions or comments he can be contacted at pperrotta@comcast.net.

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HB. 1x, 1/8/2021, Fee: $51.15 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hillsborough Township Environmental Commission will hold the following open public meeting on Monday, January 25, 2021 via virtual means only. Due to the Governorʼs Executive Orders and pursuant to P.L. 2020,c.11, the public may only participate remotely as outlined below.

Each meeting will be accessible through the same Zoom link below or choice of phone numbers listed. The Environmental Commission Reorganization Meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. The Environmental Commission Regular Meeting immediately follows the Reorganization Meeting.

Meeting and application documents will be available for inspection at https://hillsboroughnj.civicclerk.com/ at least 10 calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting date. If you are unable to access the application material online or prefer to inspect the complete application file in person, please contact the Planning & Zoning Department at (908) 369-8382 or dpadgett@hillsborough-nj.org to make arrangements.

At the time of each meeting, the public will be given an opportunity to participate remotely through Zoom as follows:

AGENDA: Environmental Commission Reorganization Meeting - 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada) AND AGENDA: Environmental Commission Regular Meeting – Immediately follows the Reorganization Meeting

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LEGAL NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: In compliance with the Municipal Land Use Law of the State of New Jersey, as amended and supplemented, notice is hereby served upon you to the effect that the Applicants, Mr. Tzvi and Dr. Rochelle Volosov, are seeking relief necessary to permit the construction of an in ground swimming pool and related walkways, deck, patio and pool equipment, and relief for conditions of prior Variance Approval for the subject property located at 446 Long Hill Road, otherwise described as Block 171, Lot 78 in the MZ Zone on a 1.083 acre lot. This application will necessitate the following relief: variance for impervious cover associated with the construction of an in ground pool with walks/patio, 5% permitted in MZ-Zone, 5.3% permitted per HTZBA Case #BA-03-21 versus 11.7% existing and 13.4% proposed. The 13.4% is not only for the pool decking/walkways/pool, but also for existing improvements that currently exceed the 5.96% permitted by the prior approvals (Resolution noted 5.3%; however, final stamped plans approved 5.96%). Relief of following conditions and deed restrictions of prior Zoning Board of Adjustment Approval Application BA-03-21; as follows, (a) Condition 1.b – “The driveway shall be constructed of stone; except for a 20ʼ concrete apron where the driveway meets Long Hill Road”, while the existing condition is the entire driveway is paved, which is work done to the property since the BA-03-21 approval; and, (b) Condition 1.f – “No swimming pool shall be permitted on the subject lot” whereas permission to install an in ground pool is herewith requested. Relief requested from deed restriction. This application also has preexisting nonconformities and the applicant is requesting variance relief for (a) lot area where 1.083 acres exists versus 15 acres required; and, (b) minimum lot depth of 187.83 feet existing where 250 feet required. The Township has required notice pursuant to the Municipal Land Use Law. We hereby provide said notice that we have made application to the Hillsborough Township Board of Adjustment for an approval to permit the conditions outlined above and any such other variances, waivers or other relief as determined by the Board and their professionals not mentioned herein and the application is more technically described in the site plan documents on file with the municipality. The details of the proposal are more particularly described in the Application and Plans on file with the Board. Any person or persons affected by this application will have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing in accordance with the rules of Board of Adjustment. Due to the Governorʼs Executive Orders and pursuant to P.L. 2020,c.11, the public may only participate in this meeting remotely as outlined below.

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TOWNSHIP OF HILLSBOROUGH BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING LEGAL NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: In compliance with the Municipal Land Use Law of the State of New Jersey, as amended and supplemented, notice is hereby served upon you to the effect that the Applicant, Robert Wagner Jr., has applied to the Board of Adjustment for approvals necessary to allow the construction of an 864 square foot detached garage. The property is located at 7 Strawberry Lane and designated as Block 207.05 (formerly Block 207E), Lot 4 on the Hillsborough Township Tax Map. The property is located in the R-Residential Zone. The subject of the hearing will be the variance application of the Property owner Robert Wagner (the “Applicant”) to construct a detached two bay garage on the Property. The applicant seeks a d(1) variance for the addition of the detached garage because, under Ordinance Section 188-51, only three garage bays are permitted and the property already has an attached two bay garage; thereby, necessitating a variance for four bays when only three are permitted. The Applicant is also seeking a “c” bulk variance for side yard setback pursuant to Ordinance Section 188-98E (1) 188, Attachment 2, because the side yard setback of the proposed new detached garage is 11 feet; whereas 25.5 feet or 1.5 times the building height of aboveground structures is permitted by ordinance (building height 17 feet times 1.5 equals 25.5 feet). It is also being requested that the Board of Adjustment grant any additional approvals, interpretations, variances, design waivers or exceptions determined to be necessary or which may develop during the review and processing of this application. Any person or persons affected by this application will have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing in accordance with the rules of Board of Adjustment. Due to the Governorʼs Executive Orders and pursuant to P.L. 2020,c.11, the public may only participate in this meeting remotely as outlined below. The application documents will be available for inspection at https://hillsboroughnj.civicclerk.com/ at least 10 calendar days before the scheduled meeting date. At the time of the meeting, the public will be given an opportunity to participate as follows:

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Due to the Governorʼs Executive Orders and pursuant to P.L. 2020,c.11, the public may only participate in this meeting remotely as outlined below.

Formal action may be taken. The public is invited to participate remotely as outlined above.

The application documents will be available for inspection at https://hillsboroughnj.civicclerk.com/ at least 10 calendar days before the scheduled meeting date.

Remote Participation through Zoom: When: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 7:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Reorganization Meeting at 7:00 PM / Regular Meeting at 7:30 PM

At the time of the meeting the public will be given an opportunity to participate as follows:

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Debora Padgett Administrative Assistant/Planning Board Clerk

Remote Participation through Zoom: When: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 7:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Reorganization Meeting at 7:00 PM / Regular Meeting at 7:30 PM

HB. 1x, 1/8/2021, Fee: $51.15

Township of Hillsborough COUNTY OF SOMERSET THE PETER J. BIONDI BUILDING 379 SOUTH BRANCH ROAD HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 08844 (908) 369-4313

ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: Hillsborough Township will hold regular 2021 Township Committee Meetings on the following dates: January

April

July

October

12 & 26

13 & 27

12 & 26

February

May

August

November

9 & 23

11 & 25

March

June

September

December

9 & 23

14 & 28

Unless otherwise notiﬁed or stated, in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., the meetings of the Township Committee will be open to the public for in person attendance and participation at the Hillsborough Municipal Building Courtroom, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey, according to the schedule set forth above. During the current State and Public Health Emergency pertaining to the COVID19 Coronavirus, members of the public wishing to attend and participate in the meeting in person must comply with all requirements for access to the Hillsborough Municipal Building and observe social distancing and mask requirements. Also, during the current State and Public Health Emergency, the Township will provide members of the public with courtesy virtual access to these meetings. Information on how to participate virtually will be provided on the Hillsborough Township website at www.hillsborough-nj.org. TIME:

Tuesdays at 7:30pm - Regular Meetings

LOCATION:

HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL COMPLEX The Peter J. Biondi Building 379 South Branch Road Hillsborough, NJ 08844

PURPOSE:

Regular Township Committee Meetings

THIS NOTICE IS POSTED AT: HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL COMPLEX COMMUNICATED TO: HILLSBOROUGH BEACON HILLSBOROUGH PATCH

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HB, 1x, 1/8/2021, Fee: $56.73

The application documents will be available for inspection at https://hillsboroughnj.civicclerk.com/ at least 10 calendar days before the scheduled meeting date. At the time of the meeting the public will be given an opportunity to participate as follows:

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To help ensure everyone has an opportunity to participate, members of the public are encouraged to notify the Hillsborough Township Planning and Zoning Department no later than noon on the date of the meeting if they intend to ask questions or conduct any crossexamination, by contacting the Board of Adjustment Secretary at pgorman@hillsboroughnj.org.

It is strongly recommended that if any member of the public wishes to present written comments or exhibits at the meeting that they be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Department, preferably electronically to pgorman@hillsborough-nj.org, at least two business days prior to the meeting. This will help ensure that your input is properly presented and recorded.

If you are unable to access the application material online at https://hillsboroughnj.civicclerk.com/ or prefer to inspect the complete application file in person, please contact the Planning and Zoning Department at (908) 369-8382 or pgorman@hillsborough-nj.org to make arrangements.

HB, 1x, 1/8/2021, Fee: $82.77 Affidavit: $15.00

HB, 1x, 1/8/2021 Fee: $88.35 Affidavit: $15.00

Take notice that application has been made to the Director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control by Flounder Brewing Co., LLC, holder of a Limited Brewery license and trading as Flounder Brewing Co. to transfer the location of its premises from 1 Ilene Court, Suite 16, Hillsborough, New Jersey to 2 Clerico Lane, Building 4, Hillsborough, NJ. Objections, if any, should be made immediately in writing to the Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control, PO Box 087, 140 East Front Street, Trenton, NJ 08625-0087. Flounder Brewing Co., LLC - 1 Ilene Ct., Suite 16, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 Jeremy Lees - President, 2 Ivy Ct., Flemington, NJ 08822 Daniel Lees - Vice President - 520 Third St., 2nd Floor, Lyndhurst, NJ 07921 William Jordan V - Secretary, 249 Washington St., Glen Ridge, NJ 07028 HB, 2x, 1/1/21, 1/8/21 Fee: $24.18 Affidavit: $15.00

Pamela Borek, Township Clerk

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NOTICE OF DECISION HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD The Hillsborough Township Planning Board held a public meeting on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 7:30 p.m., at which time the following Resolution was memorialized: Steven and Susan Brown – File 20-PB-12-S – Applicant GRANTED minor subdivision approval to subdivide 3.284 acre into two lots: Proposed Lot 25.081 at approximately 1.4 acres, to contain the existing dwelling and improvements; and Proposed Lot 25.082 at approximately 1.88 acres, would be a vacant lot with no development proposed at the time of the subject application, on Property known as Block 24.04, Lot 25.08 on the Hillsborough Township Tax Map (previously known as Block 204.04, Lot 25; and prior to, as Block 204, Lot 51), located at 519 Hillsborough Road, in the R, Residential Zone, with conditions. The Resolution referenced above has been filed in the Planning and Zoning Department at The Peter J. Biondi Building, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, and is available for inspection at the Hillsborough Municipal Complex, The Peter J. Biondi Building, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, or by contacting the Planning Board Clerk at dpadgett@hillsborough-nj.org or 908-369-8382 during the regular business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Debora Padgett Planning Board Clerk HB. 1x, 1/8/2021, Fee: $24.18

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The history of the Battle of Princeton

The New Jersey Societies of the Sons of the American Revolution presented the Princeton Battlefield Society with a $2,500 check on Jan. 3.

tion of those 10 crucial days that reversed the psychological conditions of the ‘times that tried men’s souls.’ “ The so-called “Ten Crucial Days” marks the period between Dec. 25, 1776, when Washington and his army crossed the Delaware River to surprise the Hessian troops in the First Battle of Trenton, to the Second Battle of Trenton on Jan. 2, 1777, and the Battle of Princeton the following day. The 10-day period, which saw Washington and the Americans fight and win three decisive battles, served to energize the soldiers and demonstrated that the Americans were far from beaten, Williams said. It also reversed Washington’s declining reputation as a military commander “in the minds of both politicians and military leaders,” he said. British morale, confidence and prestige plummeted in the aftermath of the battles, Williams said. The British and Hessian reputation for invincibility was shattered as a result of the Americans’ string of victories, he said. “We are Americans because of what happened here,” Williams said. In a nod to the COVID-19 pandemic, which limited the number of participants at the commemoration, Williams said that 2020 was a year that “tried our souls.” It was a year of pain and for many Americans, a year full of terror and death in a battle against an unseen enemy. “Let us remember and honor the resolve of our fellow Americans – those who fight today, and of our ancestors who fought here on this farmland. They fight so our descendants can be proud of our history’s heroes,” Williams said. “Let the spirit of America prevail.” Wrapping up the ceremony, Rosemary Kelly, regent of the Princeton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Princeton Battlefield Society treasurer Thomas Pyle, Princeton Mayor Mark Freda and state Assemblyman Roy Freiman (D-Mercer/ Somerset/Middlesex/Hunterdon) laid a wreath at the Mercer Oak, where Mercer is said to have fallen.

A wreath laying ceremony at the Mercer Oak in Princeton Battlefield State Park marked the anniversary of the battle from Jan. 3, 1777.

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Thomas Clarke and his sister, Sarah, were expecting a cold but peaceful day on their farm between the small village of Princeton and the larger town of Trenton. The farm field glistened with frost, but soon after that field would glisten with the bayonets of British and American soldiers in the pivotal Battle of Princeton, when the two armies met unexpectedly shortly after sunrise on Jan. 3, 1777. Standing in the field at the Princeton Battlefield State Park on Jan. 3 – exactly 244 years to the day – Roger Williams outlined the Battle of Princeton and its significance to the nascent American Revolutionary War, which would last six more years. Williams, who is the president of the Princeton-Cranbury Chapter of the New Jersey Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and a member of the Princeton Battlefield Society, spoke at a wreathlaying ceremony to commemorate the Battle of Princeton. On that cold day in 1777, Thomas and Sarah Clarke watched as a long column of American Continental Army soldiers and militiamen marched in front of their

farmhouse toward Princeton. They had marched all night from Trenton, about 12 miles away, on a back road to the village and a planned attack on a small contingent of British troops. The American soldiers were cold, tired and hungry, Williams said. They had successfully repulsed a series of attacks by British troops under the command of Lord Cornwallis in Trenton on Jan. 2, 1777, in what became known as the Second Battle of Trenton. “The Americans had successfully defended themselves in an evening cannonade at the Assunpink Creek (in Trenton), setting the stage for this stealth overnight march around Cornwallis’ overwhelming and experienced force,” Williams said. What the Americans did not know, however, was that Cornwallis had called for reinforcements to march to Trenton. Col. Charles Mawhood and the British 4th Brigade were on their way to Trenton when they saw the American soldiers marching toward Princeton. Realizing that the small contingent of British soldiers that he had left behind in Princeton was in danger of being overwhelmed, Mawhood and his troops turned

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