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Hillsborough squad excited to be back on the ice this winter By STEVEN BASSIN Staff Writer

Months of anticipation to get back on the ice and begin the 202021 high school ice hockey season came to a head for the Hillsborough High School ice hockey team on Jan. 15. The Raiders had their prayers answered and were able to hit the ice at the Flemington Ice Arena for their fi rst game of the season. “It was nice to get on the ice and play our fi rst game,” Hillsborough Ice Hockey Coach Christopher Tommins said. “The kids were very excited.” The uncertainty surrounding the season because of the coronavirus pandemic was tough, Tommins said, for him and his Hillsborough squad. As the start of the season kept being pushed back throughout the fall, Tommins and his assistant coaches kept telling the kids that they were going to have a season. They were going to have a chance to compete for a Skyland Conference championship. Every player was “ready to go” on Jan. 4 when high school teams across the state were able to start preseason practices. The team’s excitement continued to grow last week as the season opener against Bridgewater-Raritan Regional High School approached. “The kids were very excited. You felt that all week in practice,” Tommins said. “They love high school hockey season. They waited a long time to get back on the ice.” Hillsborough started its 2021 campaign with a bang, rolling to an 8-2 victory over Bridgewater-

tournament. Tommins said the goal for his Hillsborough squad is to make a push for a conference title and the seventh-year coach believes his team is capable of doing so. “We have a really good team,” Tommins said. “We have a nice plethora of kids. The bond between the kids is good. They have all bought into what our team is all about.” The Raiders are currently slated to play their second game of the season on Jan. 27 against Hunterdon Central Regional High School. Hillsborough was supposed to PHOTO COURTESY OF HILLSBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL ICE HOCKEY TEAM play Ridge High School on Jan. 20, The Hillsborough High School ice hockey team holds a Teddy Toss fundraiser for Marines Toys for Tots during but that game was postponed due to a game played last season against Bernards. Red Devils being shut down to CO“It’s very different this year, but VID-19. Raritan. other high school ice hockey season. Senior Brock Forrest was the star Players and coaches are adjust- the kids are fi ne with it and want to A second game against Bridgein Hillsborough’s season opener, ing to the COVID-19 protocols in play,” he said. “They’re happy to be water-Raritan was scheduled in racking up a game-high four goals place that include no locker room back in the rink.” place of Ridge, but that contest Every team is allowed to play a was also postponed because the and dishing out three assists. access, no fans in attendance, and Panthers had their own COVID-19 Junior Patrick Lewicki recorded making sure masks are being worn maximum of 15 games this season. State tournament play will not shutdown. a game-high four assists in the Hill- when off the ice and when on the occur this winter. The only postsborough victory, while also fi nding bench at times. Tommins said he is currently tryThe new producers have led to season format teams will be able to ing to move up the contest against the back of the net twice. Freshman Nolan Collinson also dished four as- Tommins making some changes to participate in will be a conference Hunterdon Central to Jan. 22. his practice formats. sists for the Raiders. Tommins makes sure during Both junior Nathan Wolfe and freshman Alexander Orr banged in practices that his players are six feet a Hillsborough goal. Wolfe also had apart on the ice and has limited the amount of students who will attend three assists in the victory. In Tommins’ eyes, his players each practice. Out of the 33 kids on the roster, played like an “APE” in the season opener. APE is the motto the team Tommins says he is allowing only a will go by this winter, standing for maximum of 25 players to practice each day. “attitude, preparation and effort.” From having to get dressed out“They all were well prepared for that fi rst game,” Tommins said. “We side the rink or on the bus to bringscored eight goals. They kid gave ing their own water bottles, the Raidout maximum effort. That’s all I can ers have taken the new procedures at hand this season in stride, Tommins ask for of them.” This season will be unlike any said.

Hillsborough High students ‘pay it forward’

Somerset County Library System one of only three state libraries given star rating

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The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) is one of three libraries in the State of New Jersey named a four-star library by Library Journal (LJ) Index of Public Library Service. “I am a long-time Somerset County Library user and Library lover,” Nancy Stoll, Somerset County Library commission chair, said in a prepared statement. “I have always known and appreciated the value a Library brings to a community. But, now that I frequently work one-on-one with the staff at SCLSNJ, I truly understand the care, thought, expertise, and devotion our staff put into enhancing the myriad services our System provides throughout Somerset County. “Free one-on-one training and reference interviews; virtual book discussion salons; over 100

SCLSNJ, received star ratings, according to the statement. The other two New Jersey Star Libraries are the Princeton Public Library and Margate City Public Library. “For many years running, SCLSNJ has once again been named a Library Journal Star Library, this time, one of only 262 PHOTO COURTESY OF SCLS in the entire U.S.,” Brian Auger, The Somerset County Library System received the Star Library county library administrator, said rating from Library Journal. in the statement. “I’m confi dent I speak on behalf of the entire staff research databases; a large, com- in saying that we are all delighted prehensive and always growing to be recognized for the value the literary collection; educational library adds to the communities virtual programs; and so much we serve.” more – with our suite of services, During the pandemic the LiI am not surprised that we are a brary System continued to proStar Library, but I am so pleased vide exceptional service to library to have earned that extra star this customers by expanding virtual year,” she said. services; growing the selection Out of the 250-plus libraries of digital materials available for in the state only three, including checkout; and offering virtual

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In-person/hybrid Hillsborough High School students from Melissa Juhasz’s classes and other staff members collected various necessary food items as part of a lesson on giving back and paying it forward. Students sorted, categorized, inventoried, packaged, and loaded 15 bags ﬁlled with 112 food items to donate to the Hillsborough Community Assistance Network food pantry on Dec. 22.

programming, according to the statement. “SCLSNJ accepts the Library Journal Star Library designation with appreciation,” Christopher Korenowsky, director of public services, said in the statement. “Our library takes great pride in receiving this acknowledgment

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Princeton Photo Workshop will offer a live photo boot camp, with sessions scheduled for 6-8:30 p.m. Jan. 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (with a break for lunch) Jan. 23 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (with break for lunch) Jan. 24. This introductory workshop offers new photographers a deep dive into the skills needed to make better pictures with a camera. During the workshop, there will be informative and inspirational live presentations, alternating with shooting exercises that give the opportunity to test out the techniques being learned, and then a chance to come together after each exercise for Q&A and group discussion. The instructor will be “in the room” for face-to-face instruction and feedback during all shooting activities. Learn how the camera thinks, reacts and works; and learn the relationships among aperture, shutter speed, ISO and more. Explore what makes a good image,

including composition, light and the photographer; getting comfortable with seeing and investigating subjects, whether people, objects or the natural world; and using what is learned during the weekend to expand from taking snapshots to making artistic images. The course includes image review for feedback and examples of how a photographer uses post processing to enhance an image. The cost is $339. To register, visit http://princetonphotoworkshop.com/classes

Saturday, Jan. 23

Hillsborough Township will hold a free rabies vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 23 at the Department of Public Works, 21 E. Mountain Road, Hillsborough. If there is inclement weather, the clinic will be rescheduled to a date to be determined. Check the website closer to the time of the clinic to ensure it is still scheduled. To attend, complete two copies of the registration form for each animal prior to

the pet being vaccinated. The forms can be filled out at the clinic or printed in advance from www.hillsborough-nj.org/meetings/ department-documents/health/432-rabiesvaccination-registration-certificate/file Masks and social distancing required. Only one owner will be allowed in the building with the veterinarian at a time. All dogs must be on a short, sturdy leash. Dogs must be under the control of the owner at all times. Owners must pick up after their dog. Cats must be in a carrier. For questions regarding this clinic, check the Hillsborough Health Department website, or call 908-369-5652. Through Saturday, Jan. 23 “The Long Shadow” is a PBS documentary about Director Frances Causey’s personal experience of White privilege in the context of anti-Black racism in the U.S. She exposes her own family’s history of slaveholding and looks at how slavery continues to have an impact today. Not In Our Town Princeton, La Convivencia, and the Racial Justice Task Force of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton have teamed up to sponsor several days of free online viewing opportunities for the public. During the week of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, through Jan. 23, anyone can view “The Long Shadow” online at a convenient day and time for no ticket cost. Content warning: The film contains brief shots of violent, degrading images and references to human suffering. The link to view the film is http://thelongshadowfilm.com/niotprincetonuucp/

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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 9:3011:30 a.m. Saturdays through 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 donutshaped tokamaks but are making a comeback 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 remaining schedule is: • 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” • Feb. 6: Adam Ruben, author, “Public Perception of Science: Lesson from a Dead Sheep.” • Feb. 13: Slobain Duffy, “Virus HostShifting: Insights from Laboratory Ex-

perimental Evolution” • Feb. 27: Tracy Drain, of NASA, “Mars Exploration Program” • March 6: Sophia Gershman, PPPL, “Plasma Science Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic” • March 13: Kory Evans, Rice University, “Ecology and Evolution of Teleost Fishes” Recordings of the talks will be posted on the Science Education website a few weeks after the initial viewing. For more information, visit energy. gov/science.

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Members of Voices Chorale NJ (VCNJ) have enjoyed learning through an Online Singer Education Program. VCNJ invites singers to hone singing skills and choral knowledge virtually on 10 Monday nights, from 7:30-9 p.m., starting Jan. 25. The series of classes by VCNJ’s Artistic Director Dr. David A. McConnell and guest educators will include vocal development, sight singing, study of choral literature and composers across the eras, and more. Participants can look forward to valuable and delightful training for skilled amateur choral singers. Additionally, VCNJ will host two special music events, including a singalong “coffeeshop” with well-known Irish singer “Uncle” Gerry Dignan and an evening of Renaissance music with Riverview Early Music. All members of the singing community are welcome to participate. The cost for the ten-week educational program is $115. Attendance for performances will be $15 each, with a discount offered to VCNJ members. Interested singers should visit www. voiceschoralenj.org for additional information.

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The annual Princeton Community Works (PCW) conference focused on meeting the needs of volunteers, boards and staff of nonprofit organizations will take place online Jan. 25-27. Offering words of inspiration, healing and hope on the opening night of the conference will be the Rev. Darrell LaRue Armstrong with his keynote address. He is the pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, a community of faith that is rooted in the African American worship tradition. Shiloh serves nearly 600 families in the Greater Trenton Community and around the world. Rev. Armstrong also is an entrepreneur, having founded the Institute for Clergy Training, a research and training agency, which partners with multi-sector agencies on a variety of topics related to leadership, child and social welfare. Overall, attendees can choose from one to eight workshops out of 32 options. The 2021 workshop sessions cover a range of topics that are important to nonprofits. They include: virtual fundraising events, organizing for success and sustainability, legal challenges, building an engaged board, self-care, volunteer management, virtual programs, using data, measurement and metrics, teamwork, communicating effectively, diversity, equity & inclusion, strategic planning, youthinitiated service projects, sponsorship and corporate partnerships, social media (basic and advanced), budgeting basics, grant writing, tax matters, building audiences online, crowd sourcing, digital transformation, impactful surveys, storytelling donor See CALENDAR, Page 3A

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Right at Home of Central New Jersey forms SCLSNJ Continued from Page 1A non-profit to ‘Smash Out’ Alzheimer’s

Smash Out Alzheimer’s Foundation has been established as the official charity of Right at Home of Central New Jersey. For many years, Beth Sholom, owner and executive director of Right at Home – who is the founder and CEO of the Smash Out Alzheimer’s Foundation – has raised money for various Alzheimer’s charities in order to find a cure for Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases, according to information provided by the company. She has organized and hosted two “Smash Out Alzheimer’s” events, the first in 2017 and the second in 2019. Both events included decorating pumpkins, gift baskets that were auctioned off, refreshments, pumpkin smashing, live music, and local vendors and artisans selling seasonal and holiday merchandise. The end result of both events was not only raising awareness of the need for more research into finding a cure for Alzheimer’s but – thanks to all who attended, donated, participated and entertained –

raising many thousands of dollars which was donated to Alzheimer’s New Jersey, according to the statement. Prior to both of Smash Out Alzheimer’s events, the group completed in-person and online fundraisers, including partnering with such companies as Yankee Candle, Pampered Chef and LuLaRoe. This past summer, the “Shed the COVID-19” fundraising event asked participants to commit to donating $1 for every pound they lost over a 2-month period, with all monies being donated to Alzheimer’s New Jersey. Because so many of Right at Home of Central New Jersey’s past and present clients suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, Sholom decided to form a 501c3 tax-exempt organization to be able to raise funds for Alzheimer’srelated organizations on an ongoing basis all year long, according to the statement. For more information, visit rightathome.net.

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development, video basics, and effective board governance. The cost is $10 per person. Full workshop descriptions, speaker biographies and registration information can be found at www.PrincetonCommunityWorks.org.

Thursday, Jan. 28

“The Influenza Pandemic of 1918: The Story and Lasting Impact” will be discussed at 7 p.m. Jan. 28, courtesy of The Mercer County Library, Lawrence headquarters branch. Dr. Rita King, a professor at The College of New Jersey, will help participants visualize the impact of the 1918 flu, particularly on families in the Tri-State Area. Her presentation will explore the vast social, economic, public health and other consequences of the 1918 pandemic. King’s presentation will also help participants learn how the globally connected society allows pandemics to spread quickly and easily, as well as how to apply lessons learned from the devastation of 1918 to describe current efforts. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hopewell Branch Library. Registration with an email is required in order to receive a link to connect through GoToMeeting, provided approximately 24 hours before the program. For more information, email hopeprogs@mcl.org The Nature Center at Washington Crossing State Park in the Titusville section of Hopewell Township is offering an aerobic hike at 1 p.m. Jan. 28, weather per-

mitting. The 2-3.5 mile brisk guided hike will move along selected trails in the state park. Route to be determined. Meet at the Nature Center. Bring a water bottle and wear hiking shoes. The trails are quite wet in sections. Advanced registration required in order to manage social distancing. Face coverings are required. 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. Call 609-737-0609. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI-NJ) will hold a family support group for siblings of a loved one with mental illness at 7 p.m. Jan. 28. Gain support and share with others who can relate to your personal experiences. The group will follow the NAMI Signature Family Support Group Model and will be run by two trained facilitators. Participants must pre-register and be 18 years or older. Register at https://docs.google.com/ forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOdVJrY-UpfYANqarYDZSB4WezNouk5ErrpuBDujbVhuWa7Q/viewform NAMI also offers family support groups at noon on Tuesdays and at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays; and a connection recovery support group at noon and 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. For more information, visit http://www. naminj.org

“I am proud to work at a Star Library with so many dedicated colleagues, all focused on providing the best possible library service we can for our community,” Lynn Hoffman, director of operations, said in the statement. “It’s gratifying to receive this recognition.” The Library Journal Index is a measurement tool that compares United States

public libraries with their spending peers based on five per capita output measures: circulation, library visits, program attendance, circulation of electronic materials, and public Internet computer use. For more information about SCLSNJ’s resources and programs, visit SCLSNJ.org. For more information about America’s Star Libraries, visit LibraryJournal.com.

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id you know that according to the National Institute on Aging, more than 1 in 3 people age 65 years or older falls each year? Moreover, thousands of older adults sustain signiﬁcant injuries, including fractures, after a fall. Physical therapy, however, can help older adults recover from falls and it can also help prevent falls before they happen. Princeton Rehabilitation, a unit of Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center (PMC), offers comprehensive physical therapy services to help improve strength and balance and address issues of dizziness and vertigo so that patients can stay on their feet as they age. Leading Cause of Injury-Related Death Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among adults age 65 and older in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More speciﬁcally, falls that result in a hip fracture are especially dangerous as studies indicate that hip fractures are associated with increased mortality rates for older adults. This is in part because older adults are more likely to have other health complications, making them slower to recover from injuries than others. As the CDC notes, more than 300,000 adults age 65 and older are hospitalized for a hip fracture each year in the United States, and the chances of breaking a hip increase as you get older. Common Risk Factors There are many reasons someone may experience a fall, and typically, the more risk factors someone has, the greater their chances of falling. Some of the most common risk factors for falling include: • Dizziness and vertigo, which may be caused by medication or another health conditions. • Lower body weakness.

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• Difficulty walking and balancing. • Vision problems. • Poor footwear. • Home hazards, such as area rugs, poor lighting, wet floors, and small pets that are underfoot. According to the CDC, women are especially at risk. The CDC reports that women fall more often than men, and are more prone to osteoporosis, a disease that weakens bones and makes them more susceptible to fracture. Further, falling once doubles your chances of falling again. If you are concerned about your risk for falling or have already experienced a fall, talk to your doctor. He or she may prescribe physical therapy to help reduce your risk. Prevention Tips The best way to prevent fractures is to prevent falls. Here are some steps you can take to reduce your risk of falling: • Start with sensible shoes. High heels, sloppy slippers, and shoes with slick soles can make you slip, stumble, and fall. So can walking in socks or stockings. Choose proper fitting, sturdy shoes with nonskid soles. Trade slip-ons for lace-up shoes or shoes with Velcro straps. • Light up your life. Keep your home brightly lit to avoid tripping over objects that are hard to see. Use night lights in bedrooms, bathrooms and hallways. Have a lamp within reach of your bed. Turn on the lights when going up and down stairs. • Address home hazards. Secure loose rugs with slip-resistant backing, or better yet remove loose rugs altogether. Declutter. Store clothing, food and dishes within reach. Put up railings on indoor and outdoor stairs, and install non-slip treads on bare wood steps. • Be safe in the bath. Bathrooms are common places for falls. Install grab bars around the tub and toilet. Consider a tub chair or bench and handheld shower. Use non-skid mats. • See to it. Check your eyeglass prescription regularly

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and clean your glasses on a daily basis. • Keep moving. Exercise helps to strengthen your muscles, improve joint mobility and improve balance. Strength exercises can be performed standing or while seated in a supportive chair or even on the bed. Slow exercises like tai chi and seated yoga are great for getting you moving and for improving your balance. • Review your medications. Periodically review your prescriptions with your physician, pharmacist, or healthcare practitioner to ensure they’re not causing side effects like dizziness or vertigo. Physical Therapy Can Help Physical therapists can help people reduce their risk of falling by developing an individualized exercise program that builds strength and improves balance. They can also teach you how to use assistive devices, such as canes and walkers, to help you get around safely. In addition, therapists can perform a home safety inspection to identify and address fall hazards. Physical therapy is also important when recovering after a fall. In many cases, people fear falling again and limit their activity. Working with a therapist to regain strength and mobility can also help you regain your conﬁdence and quality of life. Princeton Rehabilitation is currently treating patients in person and via telehealth. Every precaution is being taken to ensure the safety of patients and staff. All staff and patients are screened prior to entering the building, face masks are required, patients are seen one-on-one, physical distancing is maintained in waiting areas, and all equipment is sanitized and disinfected between each patient. For more information about Princeton Rehabilitation or to ﬁnd a physical therapist with Princeton Rehabilitation, call 609-853-7840 or visit www.princetonhcs.org. Linda A. Lucuski, PT, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist and director of Princeton Rehabilitation in Hamilton.

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Indie theaters unite to launch Independent Venue Association Hopewell Theater, McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, the State Theatre in New Brunswick and ArtPride New Jersey Foundation in Burlington have joined forces with other indie venues in New Jersey and/or live entertainment promoters to launch the New Jersey Independent Venue Association (NJIVA). To date, more than a dozen venues or promoters have joined NJIVA as of press time: 1867 Sanctuary Arts and Culture Center in Ewing; Anchor Rock Club in Atlantic City; Bananas Comedy Club in Hasbrouck Heights; Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood; Bird and Betty’s in Beach Haven; Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck; Hunterdon Media Partnership in Flemington; Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown; The Newton Theatre in Newton; Outpost in the Burbs in Montclair; and Roy’s Hall in Blairstown.

“At a time when many indie venues are facing closing forever, our theaters have come together to help each other and advocate for our interests on the state level,” Sara Scully, Hopewell Theater’s executive director and founder, said in a statement. Indie venues were the first to close and will be the last to open due to the pandemic, according to the statement. A majority have had a very difficult time accessing relief funds from state and federal programs. NJIVA’s mission is to unify New Jersey’s diverse and proudly independent venue owners, operators and presenters to foster mutual support and resource sharing, and advocate as a unified group for our shared priorities in order to preserve and nurture the ecosystem of independent venues, large and small. For more information, visit https:// newjerseyiva.wixsite.com/njiva.

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Students’ business venture combines love for honey, dogs

Over the course of the last year, Laila Palmer and Gabby Issa, Hun School Class of 2021 and 2018, respectively, have navigated starting a small business during a time that was particularly difficult for small business owners. Bark + Bee Honey, established in 2020, is an online business that sells fresh honey with 100% of the proceeds benefiting dog shelters in New Jersey. It all started when Palmer learned of a connection her mother had to a beekeeper in Poland; upon learning, she began researching and discussing with her cousin, Issa, about starting a honey business, according to information provided by the Hun School. Palmer and Issa, who both have a love for marketing, decided to jump right in. They quickly purchased 10 bee hives and began working with a local beekeeper to harvest honey. While Issa and Palmer were set on starting a business revolving around honey, they both were eager to incorporate a passion that they both share: adopting dogs. “My capstone project at Hun was volunteering at a dog shelter, and we both grew up with adopted dogs and other animals,” Issa said in the statement. “So we both have the ‘adopt, don’t shop’ mentality and we really wanted to do something to save both dogs and bees. So, Bark + Bee Honey turned into a company that sells honey with 100% of the proceeds being donated to SAVE shelter in Princeton and Love For Dogs shelter in New Jersey.” Due to the difficulties associated with selling their product in stores throughout the pandemic, Bark + Bee Honey currently operates as an e-commerce business with plans to expand to local farmers markets and small shops, according to the statement. “We started this business in the middle of a pandemic, so it has been really dif-

ficult to get our foot in the door of other small businesses, local shops, and farmers markets to sell our honey,” Palmer said in the statement. “So right now, we sell our products only online and our goal is to expand into small shops and get a table at several local farmers markets in the coming months.” Palmer and Issa not only hope to expand their business into different markets, but they also have plans to expand their product list. “There are a lot of honey related items that we are looking to start selli ng as well,” Issa said in the statement. “Honey sticks, honey dispensers, different clothing items. It’s all up in the air right now but that’s what we plan to do.” While the future of Bark + Bee Honey is headed towards success, as young professionals, so are Issa and Palmer. “We both have an interest in marketing and advertising so this type of first hand experience just isn’t something we could get in a traditional classroom,” Issa said in the statement. “We are really lucky to be able to learn the ins and outs of running a business. I would say we have both learned so much about just budgeting and planning both for the business and for ourselves.” While Issa and Palmer note that they have loved getting this hands-on experience, both girls agree that the best part of this experience is that they get to run a business together, strengthen their bond, and do good for the two communities that they are most passionate about, according to the statement. For more information, visit www.instagram.com/barkandbeehoney/ or www. barkandbee.com/.

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D&R Greenway preserves 315th property since its founding three decades ago

As 2021 unfurls, D&R Greenway Land Trust celebrates its newest milestone: permanent preservation of its 315TH property since its 1989 founding. “Preserving land is our first priority in a state that is the most densely populated in the nation,” Linda Mead, president and CEO, said in a prepared statement. “This noble work provides benefits to every person who breathes fresh air, drinks clean water, eats fresh food, and finds solace in nature.” Even while facing 2020’s pandemic and economic challenges, the land trust achieved protection of half a dozen properties that protect clean water along the Stony Brook, Jacobs Creek, and the Delaware River, according to the statement. Preserved forests extend bird and wildlife habitats with linkages to adjacent preserves. Vast farmland protects the “garden” in the Garden State. Property values of the protected lands range from $90,000 to $4.6 million. Many of the land trust’s recent preservation successes are funded in part by their new Revolving Land for Life Fund. This resource was enriched in 2020 by a generous bequest from Eugene Gladston, a former trustee and birder who lived in Bucks County, who believed that

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The Stony Brook runs through the Singh property in Hopewell.

the most patriotic thing we can do is protect home land, according to the statement. New lands preserved forever by D&R Greenway in partnership with state, county and local partners in 2020 include: A new 10-acre preserve in Hopewell Township creates a green legacy as Nutan Singh preserves land in memory of her late husband, Anil Singh. A Conservation and Public Access Easement on this land permanently protects 770 feet along the Stony Brook and another 720 feet of a tributary stream on this land. Funding for this new acquisition was

provided by Mercer County and D&R Greenway’s Revolving Land for Life Fund. This new preserve is directly adjacent to two other D&R Greenway properties and is nearby the land trust’s popular Cedar Ridge Preserve. Woodlands such as the Singh property include habitat for New Jersey endangered species: barred owl, Cooper’s hawk, wood thrush, worm-eating warbler, Kentucky warbler, and the remarkable terrestrial wood turtle. The richly forested land is composed of hickory, red maple, oak, tulip poplar, American beech, sycamore and the spicebush.

A 13-acre gift of land celebrates Wertsville history, thanks to Dr. Elizabeth Kloner. One hundred years after her grandmother acquired the East Amwell farm, Kloner gifted 13 bucolic acres to D&R Greenway Land Trust. Her generous donation links family land to neighboring preserved Sourlands farms. In addition to its renown for growing grains and vegetables, the Kloner land held a large general store Kleins named for her grandparents. Legend has it that journalists covering the kidnapping of Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh’s son and subsequent Flemington trial investigated the barn on this property due to reports of out-of-state license plates on a car stored here. Woods are located alongside a Category-1 stream, shelter warbling vireo, Carolina wren, Baltimore oriole, white-throated sparrow and blue-grey gnatcatcher. Sycamore Creek Farm owners Tony and Patti Cifelli sold a conservation easement on their 50 Hopewell acres to D&R Greenway and its partner land trust, Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space. The easement permanently protects working farmland, and a forested area along Jacobs Creek where public access trails will be built. See PRESERVING LAND, Page 7A

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Preserving Land Continued from Page 6A A home, circa 1830, where the Cifellis raised their children, will remain in the family as the preserved property will be sold to their son Pete. His sister trained and rode horses on the farm while growing up here, and Pete fondly speaks of the sledding hill he shared with neighbor children. This preserved property is an extension of the Woosamonsa Ridge Preserve, also jointly protected by the two land trusts, where new trails were opened in 2020. Fifty-eight forested Delaware Township acres in Hunterdon County expand the land trust’s Plum Brook Preserve to 311 acres. The historic property includes signifi cant mature trees and vintage stone walls. The Cisek family sold this land to D&R Greenway. Sixty acres ﬁt for a king include an historic gardener’s house, to become a museum with exquisite mementoes of the Bonaparte era in the City of Bordentown. Former king of Spain and of Naples, Joseph Napoleon Bonaparte’s widely renown Point Breeze estate overlooks the Crosswicks Creek at its confl uence with the Delaware River. Once holding the largest library in the United States, and the best collection of European art in the country, this land retains tunnels and stone steps along with archeological sites where two former mansions stood. D&R Greenway’s vision includes recreating the gardens in a manner that addresses history and food

Facilitated through the New Jersey State Farmland Preservation Program, this reach of land adds to the thousands of farm acres, including Seabrook Farms, preserved in South Jersey near the Delaware Bay and Mannington Meadows. The late Elizabeth Stetson, faithful supporter of the land trust, would drive her fourin-hand carriage past these rolling farm fi elds, to picnic with the Seabrook family and Grace Kelly who later became Princess Grace of Monaco. Jack Seabrook and his brothers, in the 1950s, managed the world’s largest farming, freezing and dehydration operation. In 1929, after the stock market crash, Seabrook made an agreement to plant, pick and freeze food with General Foods, the corporation that PHOTO COURTESY OF D&R GREENWAY Land in the City of Bordentown once had purchased the Birdseye patent for quickoccupied by Joseph Bonaparte, king of freezing food in retail packages. The Birdseye Spain and of Naples, has been preserved. brand would dominate the frozen food market security for the community, and interpreting for many years thereafter. Seabrook also produced food under its the property with education and signage to celebrate the importance of the Delaware Riv- own label, developing 60 square miles of rich er and the Native Americans that made their farmland, becoming the “world’s largest truck farm enterprise.” They became major supplihomes along its banks 13,000 years ago. The State of New Jersey and the City of ers to the military during World War II. This crucial farming and bird habitat is Bordentown are signifi cant partners in preserving this unique estate property that will now preserved in perpetuity, thanks to Ms. Stetson’s suggestion to the Seabrook family now be open to the public. 103 Salem County acres preserve agri- that they speak with D&R Greenway about culture in a region where bountiful produce preserving their 1900 fruitful acres. Everyearned New Jersey its title of “Garden State.” one’s goal, from the fi rst, was to keep this his-

toric site in active farming. “This Mannington Meadows region is The Garden Spot of New Jersey, the Garden State,” Mead said in the statement. It has also been named an Important Bird Area (IBA) by the National Audubon Society, in conjunction with BirdLife International. Together, 2,758 IBAs have been designated, involving 417 million acres of public and private land in the United States. D&R Greenway Land Trust, an accredited nonproﬁt, has saved more than 21,000 acres of New Jersey land since its founding in 1989. By preserving land for life and creating public trails, it gives everyone the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. The land trust’s preserved farms and community gardens provide local organic food for neighbors, including those most in need. Through strategic land conservation and stewardship, D&R Greenway combats climate change, protects birds and wildlife, and ensures clean drinking water for future generations. D&R Greenway’s mission is centered in connecting land with people from all walks of life. D&R Greenway’s Johnson Education Center, home to its art galleries in Princeton, is currently closed to ensure health and safety due to COVID, although its outdoor trails and labyrinth are open. Visit Facebook and Instagram pages and www.drgreenway.org to learn about the organization’s latest news and virtual programs.

Legal Notices NOTICE OF 2021 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hillsborough Township Planning Board held its public Reorganization Meeting on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., held remotely and conducted virtually, at which time the following 2021 Annual Meeting Schedule was adopted:

Hillsborough Township Planning Board Regular Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. prevailing time, the first and second Thursday of the month, *unless otherwise specified. January 14 * February 04 February 11 March 04 March 11 April 01 April 08 May 06 May 13 June 03 June 10

July 01 July 08 August – No Meetings September 02 September 09 October 07 October 14 November 04* December 02 December 09

Hillsborough Township Planning Board Business Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. prevailing time, the fourth Thursday of the month, unless otherwise specified: January 28 February 25 March 25 April 22 May 27 June 24

July 22 August - NO meeting September 23 October 28 November - NO meeting December - NO meeting

January 13, 2022* - Reorganization Meeting (7:00 p.m.) / Regular Meeting (7:30 p.m.)

Due to the Governorʼs Executive Orders and pursuant to P.L. 2020,c.11, all meetings listed above will be held remotely and conducted virtually, until further notice. The meeting link, phone numbers, and passwords will be advertised at least 10 calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting date on the Hillsborough Township website at https://hillsboroughnj.civicclerk.com/. If you are unable to access the information, please contact the Planning and Zoning Department at (908) 369-8382 or dpadgett@hillsboroughnj.org.

Additional notice will be advertised at such time when in-person meetings are able to resume.

Under the provisions set forth in the Open Public Meetings Act, emergency meetings and/or work sessions may be held with proper notice being given. FORMAL ACTION MAY BE TAKEN. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND AS ADVERTISED IN THE MEETING NOTICE LISTED ON THE HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP WEBSITE AT https://hillsboroughnj.civicclerk.com/. ONE OR MORE EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSIONS MAY BE CONDUCTED AT ANY OF THE MEETINGS LISTED ABOVE. ADOPTED: January 14, 2021 Debora Padgett Planning Board Clerk HB. 1x, 1/22/2021, Fee: $55.80

LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: In compliance with the Municipal Land Use Law of the State of New Jersey adopted January 14, 1976, as amended and supplemented, notice is hereby given that I/we: Paul Oram applied to the HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT for an approval to permit the conditions outlined below: (Check appropriate) X ‘C’ Bulk Variance(s) _ ‘D’ Use Variance(s) _ Major Site Plan (Preliminary / Final) _ Minor Site Plan

_ Minor Subdivision _ Major Subdivision (Preliminary / Final) _Conditional Use _ Other __________

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: In compliance with the Municipal Land Use Law of the State of New Jersey adopted January 14, 1976, as amended and supplemented, notice is hereby given that we, Emidio and Francine Monaco applied to the HILLSBOROUGH, TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT for an approval to permit the conditions for: TWO ʻCʼ BULK VARIANCES and such further relief, variances, waivers, or exceptions as may be necessary. We hereby proposed for a variance for: Relief from a rear yard setback where 20 Feet is allowed, and 13 feet is proposed to construct an inground pool; and For relief from maximum impervious coverage, where 15% is allowed and 21.10% is proposed to retain an existing patio and walkway, and construct and inground pool and 332 sf. walkway, on, the property located at 5 Shugal Court, Hillsborough, New Jersey, known as Block 151.12, Lot 17 on the Hillsborough Township Tax Maps, owned by Emidio and Francine Monaco. Any person or persons affected by said project will have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on the application scheduled for February 3, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. as in structed below. The application is on file at the Planning & Zoning Department of the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844 and is available for inspection as described below.

To Whom it May Concern, In compliance with the Municipal Land Use Law of the State of NJ adopted January 14, 1976 as amended and supplemented, notice is hereby given that we John and Stacy Macchiarelli applied to the Hillsborough Township Board of Adjustments for an approval to permit the conditions outlined below. Specific variances involved, C bulk Variance to permit impervious coverage of 18.3%, where 14% is permitted and 16.1% is the unapproved existing condition and such further relief, variances, waivers, or exceptions that may be necessary. We hereby propose to add a pool and patio. We are allowed 14% in our RA zone. We are currently at 16.1% asking to go up to 18.3%. We are proposing for existing improvement relief to retain our driveway, patio and walkway and to construct a pool and patio. on property located at 196 Fairfield lane, known as Block 204 lot 7.10 on Hillsborough Township Tax Maps, owned by John and Stacy Macchiarelli. Any person or persons affected by said project will have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on the application scheduled for February, 3, 2021 at 7:00pm as instructed below. The application is on file at the planning & zoning Department of the Hillsborough Township Municipal COmplex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ, 08844 and is available for inspection as described below.

Emidio and Francine Monaco 5 Shugal Court Hillsborough, NJ 08844

John and Stacy Macchiarelli 196 Fairfield Lane Hillsborough, NJ 08844

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.

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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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@hillsborough-nj.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.

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HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF 2021 RESOLUTIONS OF APPOINTING OF BOARD PROFESSIONALS AND AWARD OF CONTRACTS

Planning Board Attorney Eric M. Bernstein & Associates, L.L.C. shall serve as Hillsborough Township Planning Board Attorney, from January 01, 2021 through December 31, 2021, not to exceed $20,000.00 for the year 2021. Board Attorney shall be paid at an hourly rate of $150.00 per hour for attorney time and $60.00 per hour for paralegal time, pursuant to the proposal dated December 09, 2020. Resolution memorialized January 14, 2021.

I/we hereby propose to install concrete paver patio (206 square feet) on property located at 17 Alpine Court, Hillsborough, known as block 178.02 Lot(s) 9 on the Hillsborough Township Tax Maps, owned by Paul Oram.

Planning Board Engineer Pennoni shall serve as Hillsborough Township Planning Board Engineer, from January 01, 2021 through December 31, 2021, not to exceed $20,000.00 for the year 2021. Board Engineer shall be paid at an hourly rate, as set forth in the Pennoni 2021 Rate Schedule, pursuant to the proposal dated December 15, 2020. Resolution memorialized January 14, 2021.

Paul Oram / Paul Oram 17 Alpine Ct. Hillsborough, NJ 08844 HB, 1x, 1/22/21, Fee: $75.64, Afﬁdavit: $15.00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hillsborough Township Board of Adjustment will hold its regularly scheduled February 03, 2020 meeting via virtual means only, commencing at 7:00 p.m. 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.

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 pgorman@hillsborough-nj.org to make arrangements.

Planning Board Alternate Engineer Bright View Engineering shall serve as Alternate Planning Board Engineer, from January 01, 2021 through December 31, 2021, not to exceed $20,000.00 for the year 2021. Alternate Board Engineer shall be paid at an hourly rate, as set forth in the Bright View Engineering 2021 Rate Schedule, pursuant to the proposal dated December 15,2020. Resolution memorialized January 14, 2021. Planning Board Alternate Engineer CME Associates shall serve as Alternate Planning Board Engineer, from January 01, 2021 through December 31, 2021, not to exceed $20,000.00 for the year 2021. Alternate Board Engineer shall be paid at an hourly rate, as set forth in the CME Associates 2021 Rate Schedule, pursuant to the proposal dated December 15, 2020. Resolution memorialized January 14, 2021. The following Non-Fair and Open appointment was made and memorialized through Resolution, and Award of Contract, for the year 2021: Planning Board Stenographer Michael Lombardozzi, CSR, CRR, shall provide stenographic services for 2021 Planning Board meetings from January 01, 2021 through December 31, 2021, not to exceed $9,000.00 for the year 2021. Board Stenographer shall be paid at the rates set forth in the proposal dated December 03, 2020. Resolution memorialized January 14, 2021. The Resolutions of Appointing and Contracts referenced above are available for public inspection in the Planning and Zoning Department of the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, The Peter J. Biondi Building, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ, between the regular business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Debora Padgett Planning Board Clerk

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NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD In accordance with the competitive contracting process of the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, the Township Committee of the Township of Hillsborough adopted a resolution awarding the following contract. This contract and resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the office of the Township Clerk at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey: Awarded:

CME ASSOCIATES

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hillsborough Township Planning Board has approved the following meeting dates for scheduling as part of the 2021 Annual Meeting Schedule. Hillsborough Township Planning Board Regular Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. prevailing time, the ﬁrst and second Thursday of the month, *unless otherwise speciﬁed. Regular Meeting Dates: The January 14* meeting date was noticed under meeting information other than listed below. No meetings are scheduled for August. February 04 February 11 March 04 March 11

April 01 April 08 May 06 May 13

June 03 June 10 July 01 July 08

September 02 September 09 October 07 October 14

November 04* December 02 December 09

Hillsborough Township Planning Board Business Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. prevailing time, the fourth Thursday of the month, unless otherwise speciﬁed. Business Meeting Dates: The January 28 meeting date was noticed under meeting information other than listed below. No business meetings are scheduled for August, November and December. February 25 March 25

April 22 May 27

June 24 July 22

September 23 October 28

Due to the Governor’s Executive Orders and pursuant to P.L. 2020,c.11, all meetings listed above will be held remotely and conducted virtually, until further notice. The public may only participate remotely as outlined below. The meeting information listed below will be advertised at least 10 calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting date on the Hillsborough Township website at https://hillsboroughnj.civicclerk.com/. Application documents will be available for inspection at https://hillsboroughnj.civicclerk.com/ at least 10 calendar days prior to each scheduled meeting date. If you are unable to access the application material online or prefer to inspect an 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 as follows: Remote Participation through Zoom: When: This is a recurring webinar Topic: 2021 Planning Board Meetings, 7:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Please click or enter the link below to join the meeting: https://zoom.us/j/91776380101?pwd=V0FpNC9wOXUrTGJuNHZPS0wrRXloUT09 Webinar ID: 917 7638 0101 Passcode: 2BjwRB Or iPhone one-tap: US: +19292056099,,91776380101#,,,,*576565# OR +13017158592,,91776380101#,,,,*5765 65# Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 929 205 6099 OR +1 301 715 8592 OR +1 312 626 6799 OR +1 669 900 6833 OR +1 253 215 8782 OR +1 346 248 7799

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

Remote Participation through Zoom: When: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada)

PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT PETER J. BIONDI MUNICIPAL BUILDING 379 SOUTH BRANCH ROAD HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 08844 www.hillsborough-nj.org (908) 369-4313

The following professional appointments were made through the Fair and Open procedures set forth in N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq., each memorialized through Resolution, and Award of Contract, for the year 2021:

Specify variances involved, if applicable ‘C’ Bulk Variance for relief from impervious coverage (59% requested, 40% permitted) to install concrete paver patio. and such further relief, variances, waivers, or exceptions as may be necessary.

Any person or persons affected by said project will have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on the application scheduled for 3-February, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. as instructed below. The application is on ﬁle at the Planning & Zoning Department of the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough New Jersey, 08844 and is available for inspection as described below.

Township of Hillsborough

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hillsborough Township Planning Board made the following professional appointments at its open public Reorganization Meeting held on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Due to the Governorʼs Executive Orders and pursuant to P.L. 2020,c.11, this meeting was held remotely and conducted virtually as per the advertised meeting notice.

Patrick Gorman, PP, AICP Board of Adjustment Secretary/Clerk

_________________________________ Pamela Borek Hillsborough Township Clerk

HB. 1x, 1/22/2021, Fee: $42.78

HB. 1x, 1/22/2021, Fee: $25.11, Affidavit: $15.00

Webinar ID: 917 7638 0101 Passcode: 576565 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/aOmTVthvX Formal action may be taken. The public is invited to participate remotely as outlined above. Debora Padgett Planning Board Clerk HB, 1x, 1/22/21, Fee: $77.19

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