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Fitness Elite helps raise money for medical expenses through Fit Love Movement By STEVEN BASSIN Staff Writer
Fitness Elite owner Kristen Pappalardo was sad that her gym was unable to conduct its annual Fit Love Movement campaign last year due to COVID-19. The Hillsborough-based gym had run its fundraiser the prior three years, raising over $2,000 each time through its love of fitness to help people suffering from severe medical diseases in the Somerset County area and aid their families in paying off medical expenses. With the opportunity to run the event this year, Pappalardo and her five trainers went all out to conduct the fourth annual Fit Love Movement challenge and raise money for a local organization called Steps Together that supports families in the area who are facing a medical crisis. “The Fit Love Movement is my favorite time of the year,” Pappalardo said. “It’s something that our gym is very passionate about doing.” The Fit Love Movement was a monthlong event, with donations and bets starting on Feb. 20 and lasting through March 20 when Pappalardo held a Core Games-
The fourth annual Fit Love Movement fundraiser by Fitness Elite raised $3,053.40 this year for Steps Together.
themed competition between five of her trainers at the gym: Shannon Kelly, Deandre Hopes, Sandre Grant, Sammie Berrios and Michelle Macauley. Each trainer went through a circuit of eight functional exercises – a quarter-mile treadmill sprint, 10 renegade burpees with dumbbells, 20-yard slide army crawl, 20 TRX pullups, ball slam gauntlet, 20 pushups, fireman’s carry with a 45-pound bag, and a half-mile
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wind sprint on an Airdyne assault bike – for the best overall time out of the group. Everyone, from clients at the gym to people around the community, placed bets on which trainer they thought would win the competition, and all that money went to Steps Together. Pappalardo used the gym’s social media platforms to promote the event all month long and also showed videos of each trainer
training for the challenge. “The trainers were very excited about it,” Pappalardo said. “They pushed so hard for the purpose of doing it for all the people that supported them and for Steps Together.” Come competition day, trainer Shannon Kelly finished atop the leader board in first place. As for the final tally for this year’s Fit Love Movement, Pappalardo and her crew was able to
beat their goal of $3,000 and raise a total of $3,053.40. It’s the most money that event has ever raised, said Pappalardo, who added that many local businesses donated money toward the cause this year, including F2B Services LLC, David Alex Films, Fancy Nails and Spa, Lenny’s Pizza and Pasta, Mailbox Business Center, Magyar Bank and Tender Lovin’ Grill. The success of this year’s Fit Love Movement would also not be possible without the help of Elsa Jimenez, who Pappalardo said is “the wind behind the Fit Love Movement”. Pappalardo said she is in the midst of talking to her brothers and trying to collaborate with other companies to make the event into an “actual” business and “bigger” than it is now. Pappalardo is a big believer in how fitness can help people improve in all different ways and wants to use that same energy to help uplift the spirits of people that are going through hard times. “Fitness serves a larger purpose than just working out your muscles,” Pappalardo said. “We want to share that spirit of fitness helping ourselves improve with others to bring their spirits up.”
Hillsborough High School senior is first runner-up in virtual science fair Every spring for more than 50 years, the Mercer Science and Engineering Fair has exhibited students’ projects in a large hall where the public could visit and the judges would evaluate them for a range of awards. In recent decades, Rider University has hosted the event. This year, as in 2020, however, was a virtual event, with the students, their exhibits and the judging again successfully conducted online via Zoom. Bill Wong, president of the Mercer Science and Engineering Club, which sponsors the fair, is a computer science expert. With the help of club members, the volunteer judges, and the exhibitors themselves, the fair ran smoothly as a virtual online event. This year, more than 50 students from the middle and high
schools in the greater Mercer County area submitted projects. Each exhibitor assembled, scanned and posted all their artifacts, documents, descriptions, and results on the club website where the judges could examine them. Some engineering exhibitors even presented video demonstrations of their creations in action. The Senior Division, which includes high school grades 9-12, requires interviews with the judges. These, too, occurred via Zoom. With both audio and video capabilities, the students explained their projects and answered judges’ questions. The judges then caucused on-line to discuss their findings and select winners and awards. The grand prize winner was Charlotte Michaluk, a freshman
at Hopewell Valley Central High, with her project, Innovative Climate Change Emissions Reduction: The Cargo Ship Flettner Rotor Centrifugal Vortex Exhaust Scrubber. This novel design could a double benefit to the environment, removing diesel soot emissions and harnessing wind power to improve energy efficiency, and thus reduce both petroleum consumption and carbon dioxide. First runner-up was Aravind Krishnan, a senior from Hillsborough High School, with his project, A Novel Assay to Quantitatively Detect Bacterial Endotoxin by Harnessing PAMP Triggered Immunity of RK1 LUC Arabidopsis thaliana. Currently the agent used to detect bacteria in living organisms, on surfaces, and in water is derived from the blood of horseshoe crabs whose
numbers are declining. This project experimented with a biosensor genetically engineered into a common flowering weed plant. Krishnan hopes this approach could reduce the need to destroy horseshoe crabs. The second runner up was Sota Mark Ogata, a junior from Princeton High School, with his project, Zircon – an affordable, powerful, and customizable educational soccer robot kit for beginners. If marketed, it would provide both beginners and even more advanced experimenters a functional robot as a starting point, which they could program and modify to compete in the RobotCup Tournament or other contests. They would also learn about real life robotics and IoT systems. The grand prize winner and first runner normally receive an
all-expense-paid trip to the International Science and Engineering Fair in May. This year, however, the International Fair will also be virtual. A complete list of awards is available at https://mercersec.org/sites/default/ files/2021-03/2021%20 MSEF%20Awards%20List.pdf There will be an online open house at 1 p.m. March 27, where visitors may listen to students’ presentations and ask them questions. The link is available at https://us02web.zoom.us/ meeting/register/tZwpfuChqj8jHtHpRIu6cSBy0eA6NeLnxsEq
* This information was submitted by Jonathan Allen, Ph.D., secretary, Mercer Science & Engineering Club in the Titusville section of Hopewell Township.
Tittel, advocate for state environmental causes, to retire from Sierra Club Jeff Tittel, the director of the Sierra Club’s New Jersey Chapter, has announced he will retire as of May 1. According to a press release, for nearly 23 years Tittel has been an advocate for the environment. He has been involved in every major piece of environmental legislation that has been passed in New Jersey since 1998.
Tittel worked for the passage of the following legislation: • Saving Sterling Forest – This 25-year battle resulted in one of the most significant open space victories in the nation. Ultimately, 20,000 acres of forest were saved in one of the largest coalitions of environmental groups and government entities ever assembled; • The New Jersey Highlands
Act – 2004: The Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act is a landmark piece of legislation that put critical protections in place for one of New Jersey’s most environmentally sensitive and ecologically important areas; • New Jersey’s Clean Car Program – 2004: Sometimes characterized as New Jersey’s “first major climate response bill,” the program
brings New Jersey in line with California’s automobile emissions requirements, which are the strictest in the nation; • Global Warming Response Act – 2007, updated 2019: Under this law, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection must assess the state’s greenhouse gas emissions, and find ways to reduce emissions by 80% by 2050;
• Plastic bag ban – New Jersey’s bill is one of the most comprehensive in the country; • Banning fracking in the Delaware River Basin – this recent ruling by the Delaware River Basin Commission was lauded by environmental groups across the country. Tittel worked closely with the Delaware Riverkeeper See RETIREMENT, Page 4A
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The Arts Council of Princeton is accepting proposals through June 12 for gallery exhibitions for the 2022 season. The Arts Council’s Paul Robeson Center serves as a resource for contemporary art in central New Jersey. Through thought-provoking exhibitions and related public programs, the Arts Council presents artwork with a broad range of aesthetic, social, cultural and political themes. To celebrate art’s power to lift out of darkness, the ACP’s gallery committee will place an emphasis on exhibition proposals that reflect a sense of optimism. Artists are encouraged to embrace the theme in any medium, literally or figuratively, through a realistic or abstract lens. Interested artists should submit their proposal to artscouncilofprinceton.org/artists. The Mercer County Park Commission is accepting reservations for the five countyowned picnic areas for the 2021 season. The West and East Picnic Areas in Mercer County Park, Rosedale Picnic Area in Mercer Meadows, Princeton Country Club Picnic Area in West Windsor and Valley Road Picnic Area in Hopewell Township are open to in-county and out-of-county residents. Users will only be able to make their reservations online; the Park Commission will not permit walk-ups or any in-person reservations. Available dates for the picnic season will begin Saturday, April 17, and run through Sunday, Oct. 31. Due to the popularity of the picnic grounds, the Park Commission highly recommends creating a Community Pass account before the opening date if a user does not have one already. For returning users, the Park Commission suggests revisiting your account and ensuring credentials are accurate. Reservations will be made automatically on a first-come, first-served basis. Weekend dates are among the most popular; no date is guaranteed. For a link to the online Community Pass reservation system, visit http://mercercountyparks.org/#!/facilities/picnic-areas/. Interested parties should have either a MasterCard or Visa card ready to make a reservation. For more information, call the Recreation and Events Center at 609-443-8560 or visit www.mercercountyparks.org.
Through April
Hillsborough Township Public Schools is accepting Kindergarten registration for the 2021-22 school year. Families wishing to register their child(ren) for Kindergarten for the coming school year should visit www.htps.us to complete the pre-registration form. Upon completion, a school staff member will be in contact to complete the registration process. Parents who are unsure of their zoned elementary school may contact the district’s Transportation Department at 908-4316600, prompt 6 for details. All children who reside in Hillsborough and were born on or before Oct. 1, 2016, are eligible to register for Kindergarten for the 2021-22 school year. A birth certificate (original preferred), immunization records and residency documentation are required to be uploaded at the time of registration. Parents may request information on the Children at Play (CAP) Program during the pre-registration process. The CAP Program is a tuition, thematic-based, play-centered program designed to provide parents with an option to extend the second half of their child’s day in school.
“Locks on the Canal,” an exhibit of creative photographic images by Joseph DeFay presenting the simpler aspects of everyday life seen with renewed beauty, will be on display at Bell’s Tavern Dining Room, 183 N. Union St., Lambertville, through the end of April. The tavern is open for dinner daily. Call 609-397-2226 for reservations.
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Somerset Valley Players, a nonprofit community theater in Hillsborough, has developed a virtual mini season of three consecutive shows. “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde streams April 16 and 24 and May 2. “The Radio Play Disaster” by Don Zolidis streams May 14, 22 and 23. “Four Weddings and an Elvis” by Nancy Frick streams June 4, 5, 12, and 13. Tickets for each show will be $12 per device, available at www.svptheatre.org The SVP Spring Season of Comedy sponsor is Edgestone Realty’s Gilbert Gray, who has also appeared on the SVP stage.
Friday, April 2
A reading of “A Game of Inheritance,” a new play by Vydhourie Thiyageswaran, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater at Princeton University, will be held at 7 p.m. April 2 via Zoom. The story follows Mindy, a human rights lawyer, dealing with some of the struggles of race, law, class, post-colonial politics and yoga in a fictional nation, Kilini. A discussion on the play will follow the reading. Free and open to the public. For more information and the Zoom link, visit https://arts.princeton.edu/events/ reading-of-a-game-of-inheritance-newplay-by-vydhourie-r-t-thiyageswaran/
Fri., April 2 & Sat., April 3
Monstersongs transports audiences into a synthesized world of graphic novels, rock musicals, live performance and new technology. Following the journey of a child who opens a portal into the psyches of often misunderstood creatures, Monstersongs flips the switch on the monster narrative, inviting audiences to explore the humanity that binds us all. To view the Rider University musical theater performance online, visit www.rider. edu/about/events/monstersongs Showings are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. April 2; and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. April 3.
Fri., April 2 – Sun., April 25
The Trenton Film Society is offering screenings of the Oscar-nominated short films of 2021 in the categories of live-action, animated and documentary. Buy tickets at http://trentonfilmsociety. org/ from April 2-25. Tickets are $12 for each program, or $30 for a discounted bundle of all three. Half the proceeds will go to the distributor, and half to support the Trenton Film Society. Once you begin streaming, you will have 72 hours to finish watching. A ballot for marking choices for the Oscar can be found on the website. Correct guesses for winners in each category will be entered into a drawing for an all-access pass to the Trenton Film Festival, happening virtually later this spring.
Through Saturday, April 3
The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) will present Textured Waters: Paintings by Léni Paquet-Morante and Susan DeConcini, on view in their Taplin Gallery through April 3.
Artists Susan DeConcini and Léni Paquet-Morante share an interest in water as a subject matter. DeConcini’a watercolors on paper explore her interest in the movement and textures of ocean waves and other water surfaces in motion. Painted at a variety of water environments, Paquet-Morante’s plein air landscape interpretations inform her studio work. Together, these artists’ works provide a contemplation of water as both a familiar subject and intriguing metaphor. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit artscouncilofprinceton.org for more information.
Saturday, April 3
The Phillips Mill Photo Committee’s first-ever member show will go live April 3, albeit virtually. For this year’s show, each of three dozen Phillips Mill Photo Committee members will submit up to eight fine art photographs to display in the show. All photographs are for sale. The show is viewable at www.phillipsmillphoto.com For more information, call Spencer Saunders at 267-229-2846.
Sun., April 4 – Fri., April 9
The Paul Robeson House of Princeton will sponsor a series of activities to commemorate to 123rd anniversary of Paul Robeson’s birth in Princeton. A combination of virtual and live events are scheduled for April 4-9. A Football Toss and Hunt will be held in Palmer Square on April 4. The Princeton Library will have a Robeson-themed storytime for young people on April 6. A short video featuring the Robeson House Board and friends will be premier on April 9. The highlight of the celebration will be the memorial wreath ceremony the Robeson bust in front of the Arts Council Building, 102 Witherspoon St. on April 9 at noon. Mayor Mark Freda will present a proclamation designating April 9 as Paul Robeson Day in Princeton. The celebration will end with a tour of the Robeson sites in the Witherspoon Jackson Neighborhood lead by historian Shirley Satterfield. For more details, visit www.thepaulroebsonhouseofprinceton.org
Monday, April 5
Hillsborough Township is once again taking part in the New Jersey League of Municipalities’ Louis Bay II, Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition for juniors and seniors at Hillsborough High School. This year’s statewide scholarship competition centers on the theme “How has local government played a role in your life regarding the ongoing pandemic?” and seeks to advance the virtues of elected and volunteer members of the municipal government. The competition will offer up to three $1,000 scholarships statewide. Completed applications should be sent to Hillsborough Township Mayor Shawn Lipani by April 5. Additional information regarding this scholarship opportunity can be found on the Naviance Program used by the school district, as well as in the Guidance Office at the high school. Adventures in Costume Research is a slide and video presentation of images from films, plays, musicals, operas, modern dances and ballets throughout Mitchell Bloom’s career in costume design. The virtual talk at 7 p.m. April 5 also
includes backstage stories and anecdotes about many well known performers, directors and designers. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library and the Friends of the West Windsor Library. Registration with an email is required in order to receive the link via GoToMeeting. To register, email hopeprogs@mcl.org
Mon., April 5 – Mon., May 31
Right at Home of Central New Jersey will hold its second annual Shed the COVID-19 Challenge: Round 2. The eight-week weight loss challenge begins April 5. Donate $1 for every pound lost to Smash Out Alzheimer’s Foundation. Last year, more than $5,000 was donated to Alzheimer’s New Jersey. Contact Beth Sholom at beth@rahcentral.com or call 732-967-0900. Ask about partnership opportunities.
Tuesday, April 6
The Arts Council of Princeton will hold a virtual tutorial from 7-8:30 p.m. April 6 called “Your Cutting Board, Your Palette: The Art of Presenting Sunday Brunch” with celebrity Chef Nick Liberato. Liberato and his family have moved back to Bucks County, Pennsylavania, where he grew up, after living in Los Angeles. He is launching his latest restaurant concept in Stockton, The Borscht Belt Delicatessen, a salute to New York Jewish culture and cuisine set to open this spring. During this free webinar, Liberato will cover his favorite brunch spreads, sides, and offer up an alternative to the traditional mimosa. He will share some of his favorite signature garnishes, allowing anyone to use color and texture like an artist. Participants will leave the program with tips and tricks for presenting a stunning spread along with a downloadable copy of Chef Nick’s Guide to Sunday Brunch, containing a list of key ingredients and resources to reference in planning your next brunch date. As a special sneak preview, Liberato will also give a glimpse into the dishes he will be serving up at The Borscht Belt and touch upon the story behind each artful offering, including the famous egg cream. The evening will conclude with a Q&A open to the virtual audience in addition to giveaways Free registration is available at www. eventbrite.com/e/the-art-of-sunday-brunchwith-celebrity-chef-nick-liberato-tickets-142568130115 or artscouncilofprinceton.org.
Patricia L. Moore, communication strategist for NASA’s Artemis program, will discuss NASA’s plans for our return to the moon during a virtual discussion at 7 p.m. April 6, courtesy of a program presented by the Mercer County Library System, Lawrence headquarters branch. Listen to the presentation, then ask questions about living and working in space, NASA careers, astronaut training, science on the space station, solar system robotic exploration, or anything you want to know about space. Registration with an email is required in order to receive the link via GoToMeeting. To register, email hopeprogs@mcl.org
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lmost everyone has experienced a sense of isolation since the COVID-19 pandemic began over a year ago. Having to change everyday routines and limit social interactions, has taken a toll on just about everybody’s mental health. And that is particularly true for teens, who have experienced increased rates of depression, anxiety and substance abuse since the start of the pandemic. In fact, mental health claims among the 13-to-18 age group were up 20% toward the end of last year compared to the prior year, according to a recent study conducted by FAIR Health, an independent nonprofit organization that collects data for and manages the nation’s largest database of privately billed health insurance claims. If you are concerned that your teenager is having trouble coping with the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, help is available. The Adolescent Program at Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health offers intensive outpatient programs focused on the specific needs of adolescents who are experiencing depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and other behavioral health issues. Bound to Families, Isolated from Peers When children enter their adolescent years they typically start to pull away from their parents and siblings in a show of independence and use school and other activities, such as sports and clubs, as their social outlets. However, with those outlets largely eliminated or drastically changed because of the virus, teens have been put in a position where they are bound to their families and isolated from their peers. This forced isolation can result in depression and anxiety, and for some, these emotions may last well beyond the pandemic. In addition, for adolescents who are already dealing with anxiety, the isolation can make it even harder to overcome. Moreover, just like adults, teenagers are feeling a sense of grief and loss, which can take many shapes – from the death of a loved one to losses such as the ability to meet
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friends at the movie theater or go to the senior prom. Recognize the Signs As the American Academy of Pediatrics notes, signs of stress and mental health challenges are not the same for every teenager, but there are some common symptoms: • Changes in mood, such as ongoing irritability, feelings of hopelessness or rage, and frequent conflicts with friends and family. • Changes in behavior, such as stepping back from personal relationships. For example, if your normally social teen shows little interest in texting or videochatting with their friends, this might be cause for concern. • A loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities. While it may be hard to do group activities, loss of interest in other activities such as going for bike rides or playing an instrument, may be a red flag. • A hard time falling or staying asleep, or starting to sleep all the time. • Changes in appetite, weight or eating patterns, such as never being hungry or eating all the time. • Problems with memory, thinking or concentration. • Less interest in schoolwork and a drop in academic effort. Understandably, many teenagers are experiencing fatigue associated with virtual learning, but a drastic drop in grades should not be ignored. • Changes in appearance, such as lack of personal hygiene. Wearing sweatpants more often these days is understandable, but teens should still shower, brush their teeth, and comb their hair. What Parents Can Do There are certain things parents can do to help alleviate some of the sense of isolation their children are feeling, which will help them now and in the future. • Encourage teens to connect virtually with friends through online platforms. This can help reinforce that they are not alone. While spending time in their room playing interactive video games may seem like a negative behavior at other times, it can be a good now because it allows for social interaction. • Make time for family activities. Have regular game
nights or spend time outdoors together on a family bike ride or walk around the neighborhood. • Help teens focus on gratitude, positive thinking, and goal setting, which can help them face continued uncertainty. • Encourage mindfulness practices like using calming apps or quiet time to help regulate emotions. • Keep lines of communication open with your child. It may take time for your teen to open up about their emotions, but knowing they can talk to you will help them feel supported. • Maintain structure. As hard as it may be, maintaining structure is even more important for adolescents during these uncertain times. Parents should be mindful that their teens are maintaining a healthy sleep, eating, and exercise routines. • Try to set a good example. Staying positive and setting a good example can be especially difficult when you’re dealing with your own stress, but parents can set the tone at home by modeling healthy coping skills and staying upbeat about the future. If you feel your child is having a difficult time as a result of isolation, a therapist can help. At Princeton House Behavioral Health, evidence-based treatment for adolescents includes a comprehensive evaluation by a board certified psychiatrist, medication evaluation and management as needed, group and individual therapy, family education groups, and expressive therapies like art and music. Care is available through telehealth, which enables teens to participate in therapy to work through their feelings and learn healthy coping strategies from their own home. For more information about Princeton House Behavioral Health’s adolescent services, visit www.princetonhouse.org or call 888-437-1610. Jennifer Bordner, LPC, BCC, is a licensed professional counselor and the child and adolescent clinical manager at Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health’s Hamilton site.
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hen Mark Canright’s father, John, opened his organic farm in Somerset County in 1974, many customers did not know what “organic” meant or why it was important. “Farmer John’s Organic Produce was the first farm in New Jersey that called itself ‘organic.’ We spent a lot of time explaining to people what it was,” recalled Mark, a teenager at the time and now the owner of his own preserved organic farm in Asbury, Hunterdon County. Growing produce without chemical fertilizers or pesticides was a novelty, at least here in the Garden State. John Canright, a former biology teacher, was influenced by Rachel Carson’s 1962 book “Silent Spring.” The groundbreaking book sounded the alarm on the health impacts of chemicals, especially the pesticide DDT. While organic farming was new to New Jersey when Farmer John’s opened, it was more common in New England. The Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) was founded in 1971 by visionary farmers in Vermont and New Hampshire. Today an umbrella organization supporting chapters in seven states, including New Jersey, the NOFA is celebrating its 50th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the NOFA-NJ chapter is promoting the state’s organic farms with virtual events. Starting in April, NOFA-NJ will offer monthly virtual tours of organic farms, paired with cooking classes. The virtual classes will be taught by Kim Rizk, coowner of Jammin’ Crepes, a Princeton restaurant that features fresh, locally grown organic produce. The featured farms all offer Community Supported Ag-
riculture (CSA) packages of weekly seasonal produce. “Farms will be highlighted throughout the growing season,” explained Stephanie Harris, current secretary and longtime board member of the NOFA-NJ chapter, and an organic farmer herself. A CSA box from each farm will be taken to Kim, who will demonstrate ways to cook the produce. “It will be an ever-changing cooking show using different fresh, organic ingredients,” Harris said. The “Loving and Cooking With Your CSA” tours will be held at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month. Here’s the schedule so far: • April 8: Blue Moon Acres in Pennington, established in 1992 by Kathy and Jim Lyons; • May 13: Comeback Farm in Asbury, owned by Mark Canright and Amy Hansen; and Cabbage Throw Farm, run by Dean Buttacavoli on the Comeback Farm property; • June 8: Honey Brook Organic Farm in Pennington, owned by Sherry Dudas and Jim Kinsel. Honey Brook started its CSA program at the Watershed Institute lands in 1991; • July 7: Jeff’s Organic Produce in Cream Ridge, owned by Karley Corris and Jeff Lidzbarski. Established more than 15 years ago, Jeff’s Organic Farm grew out of ER & Son Farm, started in 1977; • Sept. 9: Genesis Farm in Blairstown, founded in 1980 as a project of an order of Dominican nuns; • Oct. 14: Cherry Grove Farm in Lawrence Township, founded in 1987 by the Hamill brothers on land farmed by their ancestors. Farm tours/cooking classes are $20 for the general pub-
lic and $15 for NOFA-NJ members. The cost for the entire series is $100 for the general public and $70 for NOFA-NJ members. “It’s been a long time since I have had to explain to anyone what organic is,” said Mark Canright. There is hardly a supermarket to be found these days that does not carry organic produce, and organic produce is also widely available at roadside stands, farmers’ markets, specialty food stores and through CSA delivery. There is also an increasing awareness that organic agriculture is better for pollinators like bees, butterflies and birds. The song “Big Yellow Taxi” found Joni Mitchell singing, “Hey farmer, farmer, put away your DDT … I don’t care about spots on my apples … Leave me the birds and the bees … Please.” Now is a great time to learn more about organic farming. Visit the NOFA-NJ website at https://nofanj.org/ and click on the calendar tab for a listing of events. Besides the monthly CSA farm tours and cooking classes, NOFA-NJ is also running education programs for farmers and home gardeners. Don’t miss the virtual talk on May 16 with Mark Bittman, a food journalist, author and former columnist for The New York Times. Currently, he is a fellow at the Union of Concerned Scientists. The event is free, but donations are encouraged.
Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills. She may be reached at info@njconservation.org
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Continued from Page 1A Network and the Water Defenders on the campaign that resulted in this decision. “I would like to thank everyone who I had the pleasure of working with over the years as New Jersey Sierra Club’s director and the accomplishments we made together,” Tittel was quoted as saying in the press release. “You have been part of my extended family and I will miss our camaraderie. We worked from one end of New Jersey to the other and everywhere in between, whether it was working to protect the Pinelands, cleaning up toxic sites, protecting our parks, reducing climate change impacts, saving open space in the Highlands, protecting our clean water and more. “Moving on was a hard decision. However, given that I have spent 51 years as an environmental activist and almost 23 years as the New Jersey chapter director, I felt it was time to make a change,” Tittel said. Rich Isaac, chair of the Sierra Club’s New Jersey Chapter, said, “Jeff has worked tirelessly in Trenton working to protect our state’s clean air, water and soil, to fight for the rights of people living in overburdened communities and to combat climate change. He will leave some very big shoes to fill.” Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) said Tittel “knows more about environmental issues on the state and federal levels than anyone I know.” New Jersey State Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg (D-Bergen) said, “It is hard to imagine the Sierra Club
without Jeff Tittel. He was never shy, never retiring, never someone who is afraid to fight for the values of the Sierra Club, as well as his own. “He has contributed mightily to a cleaner environment for me and for all the generations who come after us. His leadership will be missed, but I know he has built an organization that will continue to fight for a better, cleaner future,” Weinberg said. Matt Smith, New Jersey director of Food and Water Watch, said, “Nobody has a better handle on New Jersey environmental policy than Jeff Tittel. And like the great basketball guards of the modern game, Jeff understands you need a strong inside and outside game to excel. “With his leadership, the New Jersey Sierra Club organized a powerful network of volunteer groups in every region of the state. And unlike some contemporaries who rely on expensive lobbying and slick public relations campaigns, Jeff has consistently paired his policy expertise and political savvy with a deep commitment to grassroots organizing. “This combination has made him one of the most effective environmental guardians in Garden State history, whose contributions to the movement will be felt for generations to come,” Smith said. Tittel co-founded Empower NJ, a 120-plus member coalition that is working to stop new fossil fuel infrastructure projects in New Jersey, according to the press release.
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tried to channel Oprah Winfrey interviewing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle when I spoke with James G. Demetriades, the new CEO and president of Penn Medicine Princeton Health. Like Oprah, who had a personal relationship with the couple she was interviewing, I was friendly with the interviewee because I worked with him over several years and several name changes of the hospital. Penn Medicine Princeton Health used to be Princeton Health Care System with an acute care hospital called University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro, and before that University Medical Center at Princeton, and before that Princeton Medical Center (or was it Medical Center of Princeton), which we all just called Princeton Hospital. James, who has worked for the Princeton Health organization for 17 years, assumed his new position on March 1 and noted with pride that he still has his identification badge saying Medical Center of Princeton. But unlike the Oprah interview, I came away with no salacious or news-breaking revelations. The interview confirmed what I always had known: James Demetriades is an extremely competent hospital administrator whose most obvious quality is that he cares, deeply cares about every patient and employee under his administrative umbrella. Earlier in the year when the much admired, recently deceased Phyllis Marchand, former mayor of Princeton Township, was in the hospital for hip surgery, she called me shortly afterwards to report on her experience. In spite of the challenges of her pre-existing conditions, as well as the circumstances of the pandemic, she gave the institution a glowing review – and mentioned in particular a visit from “an extremely nice man. … He was younger than we are,” she said. “He genuinely seemed to care about me. This was no perfunctory
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visit. He said his name was James and was vice president of something. (At the time, he was senior vice president and chief operating officer.) He had such an empathetic manner, I think we need to get him into politics,” she said. I agreed with the nice and empathetic part, but not about the politics. The community needs James Demetriades to be exactly where he is, leading a very high quality health care institution, whose infrastructure was radically transformed under former CEO Barry Rabner. James, however, is determined never to be complacent about the successes of the past, but rather to focus on the operational excellence of the present and future. “I cannot be more excited to be in this job at this time of challenges and possibilities. We have spent the past year with the pandemic that has led to all sorts of important changes and improvements in healthcare delivery,” such as the significant expansion of telehealth services. “Also, at our hospital, we have spent the last 10
to 12 years building a remarkable health care infrastructure in Central Jersey … a $1.2 billion health campus addressing the needs of individuals at different phases of their lives. In addition, we are now aligned with one of best academic medical centers of the country, Penn Medicine,” that will allow Princeton Health system to “become the undisputed leader in quality care in our market.” In addition to the focus on quality, James described the hospital’s goal to provide access to cutting-edge care, including the development of an innovative and integrative cancer center that will bring clinical trials to Princeton. He was particularly pleased that a new state law now allows Princeton Health to perform elective angioplasty, when previously it was licensed to do only emergency angioplasty. The hospital has the talent and the technology – and now it finally has permission to give residents the lifesaving cardiac care close to where they live – something people have been demanding since the new stateof-the-art hospital became operational, James said. And a particularly important priority for James is investment in the employees. “I have no doubt that the people who work here make Penn Medicine Princeton Health what it is. And in order to guarantee the best possible outcomes for our patients, we must make sure we meet the needs of our employees.” The pandemic did shine a spotlight on the amazing care providers, said James, who was awed by their performance during the past year. “Staff worked extra shifts, and after very long days, they went home to care for their families” and deal with their own personal challenges, such as protecting the health of their aging parents, counseling children, struggling with virtual learning, juggling financial stresses cause by unemployed members of their family. “They worked under unrelenting per-
sonal and professional stress,” said James, who has observed the staff not only from a professional vantage, but also from a very personal perspective. James and his wife, an assistant professor of pediatrics at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, had their two daughters, now five and six years old, in the hospital, and his mother recently had lung cancer surgery at the hospital, along with the follow-up treatment. I asked what propelled him to embrace the high-stress field of hospital administration with such profound life-and-death consequences? “I was one of these weird kids who from the very beginning of my academic life I knew what I wanted to do. I chose hospital administration, because from a very young age I thought that frontline medical workers had the most virtuous and important job anyone could have. It was my grandmother who most influenced my thinking. She was a nurse at Coaldale State General Hospital – I grew up in coal country of Pennsylvania,” where he watched his grandmother deal tirelessly, calmly, intelligently, and creatively with the many overwhelming health problems, including black lung disease. “I was unsure about my abilities to be a superior clinician, but I was absolutely sure I wanted a career that would support those frontline caregivers and help them do their jobs to the best of their abilities,” James said. He is a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Scranton in Scranton, Pennsylvania, with a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration and also an MBA from Temple University. I can’t imagine that James’s response to my question would surprise anyone with whom he works. My conversation with James produced no earth-shattering revelations, but certainly provided profoundly reassuring comfort at a time when I think we all need it.
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The sun and sound package includes: a sky, one touch power soft top; a premium Alpine sound system; GPS navigation; removable rear quarter windows and more. My tester was powered by a 2.0 liter, in-line four cylinder turbo charged engine with an electric motor boost and comes paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. This power plant is capable of producing 270 horsepower. Overall, the Jeep Wrangler performs much better off road. That is where this vehicle really shines. This Jeep Wrangler is far more comfortable in the dirt, mud or sand then on a smooth paved interstate. I like that fact that Jeep maintains the old style manual shift differential shifter to be used to place the vehicle in four wheel low or high modes. I prefer this set up over the more modern push buttons. When I took this Wrangler off the beaten path on the sandy trails of the Pines, it was extraordinary. It is literally capable of chewing up anything under foot. On the other hand, don’t expect it to be equally as comfortable out on the open paved roads. I took this Wrangler on a couple of long highway jaunts. You should expect to feel the road and all of its nooks and crannies when you drive around town with the Wrangler. It is not a particularly refined ride when driving this type of vehicle around town or on the highway. That being said, the popularity of the Jeep Wrangler these days seems to indicate that its owners seem to be willing to compromise its lack of refinement on road to the advantages gained when you take this rig off road. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Jeep Wrangler and the brand has several special edition models it is putting out to honor the occasion. The big news for the 2021 Wrangler is the introduction of two new engines for the model: a plug-in hybrid 4XE and a fire-breathing 470 horsepower V-8 that comes available in the top-of-the-line Rubicon 392. The four-cylinder tester I drove for a week gets an EPA rated 22 miles per gallon overall – 24 mpg in highway driving and 21 in city driving. The EPA estimates that it would cost about $1,850 a year to operate this Wrangler as it uses about 4.5 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven. The 2021 Wrangler Unlimited I drove received 4 star out of 5 crash test marks for the frontal crash test for both the driver and passenger sides. It received a 3 star rating for the rollover test. It was not given an overall rating score yet. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears weekly. He can be contacted at pperrotta@comcast.net
Hillsborough library branch to extend hours of operation beginning April 5 Effective April 5, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Hillsborough branch will extend their hours of operation. “This has been a difficult year for us all,” Karen Pifher, manager of branch services, young minds and family resources, said in a prepared statement. “Through this pandemic, we have learned that community, cooperation and the arts help us thrive even through tough times. “I am so pleased and excited that our
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Recycling Revisited W hy recycle? While most local residents support the idea and associated policies, many may not be aware of the widespread need and advantages of doing so. Recently, on a Sierra Club zoom meeting, Amy Menzel, communications manager for the Atlantic Counties Utilities Authority, provided an overview of the need for recycling. As she and others who are focused on preserving our world have stressed, we need to make many changes and improvements, including recycling, in the way we live. Among these, recycling is part of a larger effort to deal with all the things that our civilization makes. That effort can be described most broadly as: collection recycling, and reusing. But why do this? Menzel listed the benefits as: • Saving our land, and landfills (which are filling up and polluting) • Consuming fewer (and finite) natural resources • Reducing pollution
• Slowing the depletion of critical elements (minerals, water) • Saving energy • Helping the economy to become more efficient Recycling is not a new idea. It goes back to Earth Day in 1970. New Jersey has been a leader in recycling since 1980. But perhaps unusually, in the state each county creates its own plan to do so. The more recent change, ending dual stream collection and turning to single stream collection has had the benefit of increasing the volume of recycling through greater participation. The state’s target is to have 80% of waste recycled. Currently it’s 40%. Nationally, only 35% of waste is recycled. One example of how interconnected the world is can be found in the statistic that 70% of acceptable (washed) plastic has been going to China – despite political and policy differences. In 2018, China stopped accepting “dirty” plastics. A question for us: where will it go now?
This change, and the increasing volume, highlight the need for the following improvements: • Develop domestic markets • Improve our processing of plastic waste • Upgrade our technologies and equipment • Heighten general awareness • Corporations need to use more recycled materials • Improve product designs to use more recycled materials Another way of approaching these changes is to transform our economy into a circular economy. To do so would require turning away from the concept of singleuse products and raw materials, and instead conceiving and designing materials and products that can be used over and over. Menzel listed a number of requirements for our New Jersey counties that will make recycling more viable. • Currently only #1 and #2 plastics are recycled
• No batteries or electronics can be included in regular recycling (but towns and counties do hold special dropoff days for those items.) • Keep items loose (do not tightly bag, which requires added time to handle) • No loose, shredded paper • No pizza boxes or food remnants in boxes • Paper food containers should be washed and dried • No plastic bags (some stores accept some plastic bags) One may call Earth 911 to find locations that will take other items. It would benefit the entire recycling effort if shoppers look for purchased items that can be recycled and avoid those that cannot. The overall approach to recycling can be summed up as the 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Adopting them will make a significant contribution to the many changes we all need to make in order to preserve the natural world we enjoy and depend on.
Somerset County Library System schedules virtual events throughout April Imma Barrera will be held from 7-8 p.m. April 8. Explore a selection of night photographs captured in the U.S. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4515249. • Less Sugar, Better Health, presented by Dr. Cedrick Batchateu, will take place from 2-3:30 p.m. April 9. Discover the role of sugar in the body. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4703445. • The 1964 New York World’s Fair, presented by Jason Scappaticci, will take place from 7-8 p.m. April 12. Discover the history of the fair. Register at sclsnj.libnet. info/event/4637241. • A virtual book discussion will be held from 10-11 a.m. April 13 based on “The Huntress” by Kate Quinn. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4752201. • The Mythology of Gods and Heroes in the Ancient Roman Garden will be presented from 7-8 p.m. April 13. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4576890. • Career Connections with the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board is scheduled for 11 a.m. to noon April 14. Explore a host of free services designed to help job seekers. Register at sclsnj.libnet. info/event/4711077. • Roosevelt’s Tree Army: The History of the Civilian Conservation Corps will be presented from 2-3 p.m. April 16. Learn about the New Deal program that left a lasting impact on the nation. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4662910. • Meet Richard B. Primack from 7-8 p.m. April 19. Digitally connect with the author of “Walden Warming: Climate Change Comes to Thoreau’s Woods.” Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4642240. • Meet Jennifer Ackerman from 7-8 p.m. April 21. Digitally connect with the author of “The Bird Way: A New Look at How Birds Talk, Work, Play, Parent and Think.” Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/ event/4568805. • Duke Gardens: A Treasure Remembered will be presented from 7-8 p.m. April 20. Discover the history of the Hillsborough gardens. Register at sclsnj.libnet. info/event/4571109. • Over 50 Years of Earth Days: Success and Challenge in Protecting New Jersey’s Environment will be presented from 7-8 p.m. April 22. Presented by the Conserve Wildlife Foundation. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4585620. • Meet Dawn Anahid MacKeen from 7-8 p.m. April 27. Virtually meet the author of “The Hundred-Year Walk – An Armenian Odyssey.” Register at sclsnj.libnet. info/event/4590945. • Job Search 101 for English Language Learners will be presented by Paul Grzella from 11 a.m. to noon April 28. Explore the board’s resources. Register at sclsnj.libnet. info/event/4711095. • New Jersey in the American Revolution, presented by Professor Mercantini, will be held from 7-8 p.m. April 28. Discover why the Garden State was called the Crossroads of the American Revolution. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/ event/4570630. • A housing and credit counseling workshop will be held from 2-3 p.m. April 29 by Shirley Abreu, certified credit counselor. Discover the basics of budgeting, consumer rights and more. Register at sclsnj. libnet.info/event/4723313. • Learn about essential oils as a simple solution for stress from 2-3 p.m. April 30, presented by Susan Niedt. Explore practical and simple strategies for using essential oils. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/ event/4588074.
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New Jersey should make patients a priority by issuing more medical marijuana permits As a cancer survivor living with multiple sclerosis, I’ve experienced many symptoms over the years where medical marijuana would have made such a difference in my quality of life. But with no local dispensary to conveniently obtain the product, the lack of access and cost have been huge obstacles to my obtaining relief. Unfortunately, I am not the only patient in New Jersey with this problem. There are over 110,000 registered medical marijuana patients in the state, but just 14 dispensaries to serve them. This is simply too few and the reason why New Jersey’s medical marijuana is not only difficult to access but also the most expensive in the country. And now I’m concerned patients are being entirely overlooked with the state so focused on setting up the adult-use recreational
Save the Sourlands
I was having coffee with a friend once, and she said, “I’m not a birder. Why should I care about birds?” I said, “You love coffee, so you must love birds!” The brilliant scarlet tanager spends winter in Central and South America. Like lots of colorful songbirds, she spends her winter vacation in the dense shade of coffee plantations eating bugs. In the summer, she wings her way back to the quiet Sourland forest canopy to lay eggs and raise babies just as her parents did before her. This year when she comes back to New Jersey, our tanager may not recognize her home. Over one million trees are dying here due to an invasive insect, the emerald ash borer. That’s 1 of every 5 trees! If Ms. Tanager makes her nest in the fragmented forest, her babies may not be safe. Predators will easily be able to find them, because the forest cover will be sparse. If she does begin to raise a family, they may not reach maturity. The United States has lost 3 billion birds since the 1970s, causing the National Audubon Society to declare a “bird emergency” to protect the ones that are left. If you think of a migratory path as a link in a chain, it’s easy to see that every link is equally important. We know that the Sourland Mountain is a strong link. In fact, the entire Sourland Mountain region is a designated Continental IBA (Important Bird Area). Our region contains approximately 25,000 acres of mature, contiguous forest and 7,500 acres of wetlands. Resident and migratory birds eat bugs and caterpillars that feed on trees and farmers’ crops here: natural insect control. Now, we would like to point a finger at bulldozers in the Amazon as the cause for plummeting bird numbers, but our link is weakening right now due to ash decline, deer overpopulation and other threats. We all can help make it stronger. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, New Jersey Forest Service, New Jersey Fish & Wildlife, National Audubon Society, Nature Conservancy, New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Watershed Institute,
market. The truth is, unless New Jersey issues more medical marijuana permits now, patients will face even longer wait times and supply shortages when adult-use sales begin later this year. I know this because it is exactly what happened to patients in other states that started adult-use marijuana sales with so few medical dispensaries up and running. New Jersey can’t let this happen to patients here. The state should issue more medical marijuana permits now and make patients a greater priority.
LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE 2021-05 An Ordinance titled, mending Chapter 59 “Grants and Shared Services Advisory Commission” of the Code of the Township of Hillsborough, Somerset County, New Jersey. This Ordinance will be further considered for final passage by the Township Committee at the Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey, at a meeting being held on April 27, 2021, at 7:30 PM or at any time and place to which such meeting may be adjourned. All persons interested in the Ordinance may obtain a copy from the Office of the Township Clerk located in the municipal complex between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., at no cost, and persons interested in the Ordinance may appear at the hearing and will be given the opportunity to be heard concerning this Ordinance. Pamela Borek Hillsborough Township Clerk HB. 1x, 4/2/2021, Fee: $23.25
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Ordinance Amending Chapter 73 “Officers and Employees”, Article XV “Director of Parks and Recreation” and Chapter 95 “Recreation and Park Commission” of the Code of the Township of Hillsborough, Somerset County, New Jersey. was introduced at a Meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey held on February 23, 2021 and was passed and approved by the said Township Committee at a regular and duly convened meeting held on March 23, 2021.
D&R Greenway Land Trust, One Tree Planted, Washington Crossing Audubon Society, Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space, Montgomery Friends of Open Space, Hunterdon Land Trust, Mercer County, Somerset County, Hunterdon County, Hopewell Township, West Amwell, East Amwell, Hillsborough Township, Montgomery Township, Hopewell Borough, Princeton Township, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and many, many others have joined the Sourland Conservancy in recognizing the importance of the Sourland forest and the threat of ash decline. We are all taking active steps to protect and preserve the clean water, fresh air, carbon sequestration and critical habitat that the forest provides for all of us. This spring and fall, Sourland Conservancy staff and volunteers will be joining our partners to plant thousands of trees! Please participate in a public planting event and plant native plants at home – in your yard or in a window box. Every native plant helps provide critical food and shelter for pollinators, birds and other animals. Protect our clean water by reducing your use of pesticides and herbicides. The birds and butterflies will thank you. Right now, the New Jersey Department of Transportation is deciding whether or not to increase helicopter traffic in the Sourlands. The applicant is a private golf club. This, to me, is a clear opportunity to act in our own selfinterest and preserve this precious ecosystem – or stand by and do nothing. It’s time for us to stop building unnecessary helistops and pipelines. It’s time to look around, see what we have, and take responsibility. We must tell our elected officials that we care – and we expect them to care, too. An election is coming up. Please sign our petition on change.org and call Gov. Phil Murphy, your state senator, and your assembly members today to urge them to Save the Sourlands. Laurie Cleveland Executive Director Sourland Conservancy Hopewell
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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE 2021-04 An Ordinance titled, Ordinance Amending Chapter 92 “Police Department”, Article II “Establishment and Organization”, Section 92-8 “Appointments and Promotions” of the Code of the Township of Hillsborough, Somerset County, New Jersey. This Ordinance will be further considered for final passage by the Township Committee at the Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey, at a meeting being held on April 27, 2021, at 7:30 PM or at any time and place to which such meeting may be adjourned. All persons interested in the Ordinance may obtain a copy from the Office of the Township Clerk located in the municipal complex between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., at no cost, and persons interested in the Ordinance may appear at the hearing and will be given the opportunity to be heard concerning this Ordinance. Pamela Borek Hillsborough Township Clerk HB. 1x, 4/2/2021, Fee: $25.11 TOWNSHIP OF HILLSBOROUGH HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION APRIL 15, 2021 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hillsborough Township Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 7:30 p.m., due to the Governorʼs Executive Orders and pursuant to P.L. 2020,c.11, has been relocated from the Multi-purpose Room at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Building, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 to a virtual meeting format. The meeting will now be conducted utilizing virtual/remote telecommunications equipment in conformance with the directives of the State of New Jersey. Hillsborough Township is operating under a declaration of state and local emergency due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; and it has been determined that the public's attendance at public meetings of the Hillsborough Township Historic Preservation Commission would pose a risk to the health, safety and welfare of the public. The subject of the hearing will be Nassau Dog Daycare c/o Hannah Teiser, Application BA21-01 / HHPC-21-01. Applicant proposes to construct a 4,289 square foot kennel and reconstruct a 864 square foot garage. The existing single-family dwelling is to remain. Since this site is known as Historic Site #110, we are required to appear before the Commission. This plan is for the site known as Block 202, Lot 15.01 also known as 200 Willow Road (Formerly 300 Township Line Road), Township of Hillsborough, New Jersey. 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: Remote Participation through Zoom Topic: Historic Preservation Commission Meeting - 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada) Please enter the link below to join the meeting: https://zoom.us/j/96139293616?pwd=Wk11cm92ZFdKSi90WncwRlN6cG16QT09 Webinar ID: 961 3929 3616 Passcode: 04ADnd Or iPhone one-tap: US: +19292056099,,96139293616#,,,,*429833# OR +13017158592,,96139293616#,,,,*429833# 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 Webinar ID: 961 3929 3616 Passcode: 429833 Members of the public should use the “raise hand” feature in Zoom, or *9 if participating by telephone, to indicate you would like to be recognized to speak. 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 Planning Board Clerk at dpadgett@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 dpadgett@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 dpadgett@hillsborough-nj.org to make arrangements.
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MERCER COUNTY, NJ—Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® salutes sales associates in the Mercer County Offices for being the office leaders for the month of February 2021. HOPEWELL VALLEY OFFICE J. Jay Smith has been recognized for Listings. Smith, who has been licensed since 1995, is a recipient of the Distinguished Sales Club Award and is a resident of Trenton. Lisa LeRay has been recognized for Listings. LeRay has been licensed since 2007 and is a resident of Ewing. She is a recipient of the Circle of Excellence Award. Heather Morley has been recognized for Volume. She has been licensed since 2018 and is a resident of Titusville. Janet Rutowski has been recognized for Units. Rutowski, GRI, ABR and CRS, has been licensed since 1986 and is a recipient of the Circle of Excellence and President’s Circle awards. She is a longtime resident of Hamilton Square. PRINCETON OFFICE Roberta Parker has been recognized for Volume. Parker has been licensed since 1992 and she is a recipient of the Circle of Excellence Award and a 30-year resident of Princeton. Yael Zakut has been recognized for Listings. Zakut has been licensed since 2011 and she is a recipient of the Chairman’s Circle and Circle of Excellence Awards. She is a resident of Princeton. Teams: The Terebey Relocation Team, led by John Terebey, Jr, has been recognized for Units. Terebey, GRI, CRS, E-Pro, and SFR, has been licensed since 10985. He is a recipient of the Chairman’s Circle Award and is a resident of West Windsor Township. PRINCETON WITHERSPOON STREET OFFICE Freddie Gomberg has been recognized for Units. Gomberg, SRS, ABR and SRES, has been licensed since 2014. He is a recipient of the Circle of Excellence and President’s Circle awards and is a resident of Lawrence Township. Teresa Cunningham has been recognized for Volume. Cunningham, SRS, ABR, and E-Pro, has been licensed since 2010. She is a resident of West Windsor and is a recipient of the Circle of Excellence and Elite Circle awards. Judith Stier has been recognized for Listings and Volume. She is a resident of Princeton. The Wolf Pack Homes Team, led by Nicole Wolf, has been recognized for Listings and Units. Wolf, who has been licensed since 2018, is a recipient of the President’s Circle Award and is a resident of Princeton. PRINCETON JUNCTION OFFICE The Marchany Home Selling Team, led by Lorraine and Gilbert Marchany, has been recognized for Listings, Volume and Units.
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