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Nonprofits awarded grant funds through program By Andrew Martins Managing Editor

More than $4,000 in grants were recently awarded to five Hillsborough youth-based nonprofits through the township’s ongoing partnership with Affinity Federal Credit Union. Received through the Hillsborough Rewards Visa Credit Card Program, the funds were presented in a large ceremonial check by Mayor Gloria McCauley, Committeeman Greg Burchette andmembers of the Credit Card Advisory Committee. “The Hillsborough Rewards Visa Credit Card program is a

great resource for our local organizations, that qualify, to obtain funding without any expense to our taxpayers,” McCauley said. The resulting grants are solely disbursed to non-profit local youth and senior citizen groups. The Township Credit Card Advisory Committee selects which organizations are chosen to receive the funds, though the committee has final approval. The Spring 2018 grant recipients were Hillsborough Jr. Raiders Sports Inc., Cub Scout Pack 1776, Hillsborough Youth Lacrosse, Boy Scout Troop 89 and the Hillsborough High School Choir Parents Association.

Representatives from each organization received the funds during the meeting, citing various purchases and improvements that would be gained through that money. The Hillsborough Jr. Raiders Sports Inc. received $1,575 for new padding for their goal posts. Both Cub Scout 1776 and Boy Scout Troop 89 were respectively awarded $675 and $530 grants for new camping supplies Hillsborough Youth Lacrosse received $1,500 for new nets. Though the Hillsborough High School Choir Parents Association did not have a representative at the meeting, an Affinity Federal

Credit Union officials said the group was getting $447, though they were unable to say what that money would go to. Since its inception, officials estimate that nearly $80,000 in grants have been awarded through the program. According to officials, the program works when local residents and businesses sign up for the special Affinity Hillsborough Rewards Visa Credit Card. “Every time the Hillsborough Rewards Credit Card is swiped, there’s something called ‘interchange income’ - that income is given to the credit union or the bank or wherever that card is

administered from,” Market Relationship Manager Shawn Lubitz said. “What Affinity Federal Credit Union does is we donate a large portion of that interchange income to the township.” Along with providing support for local organizations, cardholders get one point for every dollar spent, which they can use for a number of rewards, including cash back, gift cards and other options. The program is the result of a partnership with the Hillsborough branch of the Affinity Federal Credit Union and is provided at no cost to the taxpayers.

Men arrested with heroin, cash in Manville parking lot An investigation conducted by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office with assistance by the Manville Police Department recently resulted in the arrest of two Newark men and the seizure of thousands of dollars worth of illicit drugs. According to Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson, police arrested Omar Narvaez-Mata, 27, and Edgar A. Caraballo Jr., 29, just after 3 p.m. on Monday, May 7 with approximately 750 decks of heroin and $278 in suspected drug proceeds in their possession. Officials said they had received a tip that Narvaez-Mata would be making his way to a fast food restaurant parking lot on North Main Street with the heroin earlier that day. With a surveillance team consisting of detectives from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Organized Crime and Narcotics Task Force and the Manville Police Department, officials said they watched Narvaez-Mata arrive at the parking lot in a Jeep Liberty SUV, with Caraballo riding as a passenger. After parking the Jeep, police said they watched Narvaez-Mata go into the restaurant while Caraballo waited in the vehicle. When detectives eventually approached the two men, officials say Narvaez-Mata “became combative and purposely disobeyed law enforcement’s commands.” As a result of the investigation and subsequent arrest, Narvaez-Mata was charged with second degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with the intent to distribute, second degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with

the intent to distribute within 500 feet of a public park, possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting arrest, both disorderly person offenses. Caraballo was arrested on an outstanding warrant out of Paramus municipal court for failure to appear. The prosecutor’s office estimates that the seized narcotics have a street value of approximately $3,750. Narvaez-Mata was taken to the Somerset County Jail, in Somerville, pending a detention hearing, while Caraballo was released on his own recognizance pending a new Paramus municipal court date.

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Strategic minds On May 14 at SCLSNJ’s Mary Jacobs Memorial Library branch in Rocky Hill, Freeholder Brian D. Levine battled 10 students - spanning ages 6-18 - in a simultaneous chess tournament. Pictured above, Andrew Afanasyev, 18, of Hillsborough, (left) bested Levine, winning his match after about two hours. Afanasyev was awarded an achievement medal from the freeholder and will be awarded a gift card courtesy of the library system.

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Pictured right, Grace Liang, 7, played against Levine. Although she did not win, she did stump him several times.

Tim Coyle named grand marshal of Memorial Day parade By Andrew Martins Managing Editor

A retired Air Force veteran will lead this year’s Memorial Day celebrations throughout Hillsborough Township later this month. During the Hillsborough Township Committee Meeting on May 8, officials named Tim Coyle as the 2018 grand marshal for the Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony. According to event planners, Coyle will lead the Memorial Day Parade from its starting point at the intersection of Auten and Triangle Roads at 10:30 a.m. From there, the parade will continue along Auten Road, onto

New Amwell Road and then onto Beekman Lane, ultimately coming to an end at the Garden of Honor, located at the Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building. Once there, Coyle will be the featured speaker during the Garden of Honor Ceremony, which is slated to begin at 11:15 a.m. Mayor Gloria McCauley touted Coyle’s selection as an easy one, given his background. “What more fitting way to honor our veterans at the Salute to Veterans Breakfast, but to also have them lead our parade and then finally having our Grand Marshal address the crowd during the Garden of Honor Ceremonies,” she said. Coyle served from October

1966 to October 1970 during the Vietnam conflict at Kadena Air Force base in Okinawa, Japan as a fuel specialist. He began his military career as an airman and worked his way up to sergeant after four years. Since leaving the military, Coyle came to Hillsborough 27 years ago. He now calls the township home with his wife Sue, who helped raise their three children. He is also a volunteer firefighter and the ex-chief of the Woods Road Fire Department. All Hillsborough veterans are invited to participate in the Salute to Veterans Breakfast and to lead Hillsborough’s Memorial Day Parade and Commemoration program.

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Registration is required for the breakfast and can be completed online at the township’s Parks and Recreation website, by calling the Parks and Recreation Department at 908-369-4832 or by completing the paper registration form. The day’s festivities will kick off during the breakfast at the municipal building starting at 7:30 a.m., rain or shine. The parade will follow at the intersection of Auten and Triangle Roads, starting at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony at the Garden of Honor, at 11:15 a.m., will conclude the formal events for the day. The rain date for the parade and Garden of Honor ceremony is Sunday, May 27.

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Sat. May 19 – Dance with a DJ from 1:30- 4:30 p.m. in the Hillsborough Municipal Building’s Multi-Purpose Room. The event is open to all area seniors. Light refreshments will be served. The entry cost will be $5 per person at the door.

Democrats host garden tour

Sun. May 20 - The Hillsborough Democrats will be hosting a tour of three residents’ wonderful private gardens in the southeastern section of town this Sunday, May 20 from 2-4 p.m. The event will include an outdoor tea and an opportunity to meet township committee candidates Jeff Wright and Jim Bergstrom. The tour begins at 26 Joshua Drive with a perennial garden, then 12 Barbara Drive with an edible garden, and finally 4 Ivy Lane with a sustainable garden. Our master gardeners are only too happy to share their passion for gardening, show you around and explain their techniques. Remain at 4 Ivy Lane at 4 p.m. for tea and to meet the candidates. This is a rain or shine event, so dress for the weather. This event is free of charge. For more infor-

mation, visit borodems.org, send an e-mail to info@ hillsboroughdemocrats.org or call 908-359-5239.

lic Church, 34 Yorktown Road, Hillsborough, NJ.

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Sun. May 27 - This year, the nation recognizes the 100th anniversary of the ending of the first World War in Europe. To commemorate this historic event, the Somerset County Historical Society is pleased to announce the third in a series of free historical talks at the Van Veghten House, their headquarters on 9 Van Veghten Drive, Bridgewater. Come out on Sunday May 27 at 2 p.m. to hear Dr. Richard Veit, North American historical archaeologist and anthropology teacher at Monmouth University, tell us about World War I monuments in New Jersey. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. for refreshments, great conversation and tours of the historic Van Veghten House (circa 1725). As space is limited, please RSVP to 732-425-2751 or email pr@somersethistorynj.org to reserve a seat.

Sun. May 20 - The Clover Hill Reformed Church Worship and Sunday School will be at 10 a.m., on Pentecost Sunday, May 20. Our sermon will be based upon Acts 2:1-21 and Ezekiel 37:1-14. The Clover Hill Reformed Church is located at 890 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, in the historic village of Clover Hill. Since 1834 we have been providing worship, education, fellowship and mission opportunities for individuals and families in Somerset and Hunterdon Counties. For more information, call 908-369-8451 or visit our website at www.cloverhillchurch.org.

Raritan Valley Chorus Spring Concert

Sun. May 20 - Join us for a singer’s exploration of the “circles of our lives” – from archetypal symbols to musical styles, from literal spheres to communal relationships. The program includes music of John Rutter, Rodgers and Hart, Sweet Honey in the Rock, familiar folk tunes from Ireland and Appalachia, a rousing circle dance from Scott Joplin’s opera Treemonisha and a must-hear variation on the iconic Pachelbel Canon in D. Martha Dudich conducting, James Sparks accompanying. Sunday, May 20, 3 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catho-

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Fire Company #3 golf outing

Mon. June 11 - The Hillsborough Township Volunteer Fire Company #3’s 19th annual Golf Outing will be held on June 11 at the Royce Brook Golf Club at 201 Hamilton Road, Hillsborough. Registration and breakfast will start at 7:15 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Registration includes breakfast, beverage and food at the turn, green fees, and cart. Lunch will be served and tournament awards will be presented at the Woods Road Firehouse.

For information, call Charlie Nuara at 908-3771834.

Neshanic Garden Club

Thurs. June 14 - The Neshanic Garden Club will hold its annual meeting at Colonial Park, 156 Mettlers Road, Franklin, on Thursday, June 14 at 9:45 a.m. The program will be a walking tour of the Rose Garden hosted by Colonial Park Rosarian, Shauna Moore. A business meeting and installation of NGC 2018-2019 officers will follow the tour. Lunch will be provided at Knob Hill picnic area in the park. The club will pay for the members’ lunch; a fee of $12 will be required of any guest. Prospective members are encouraged to attend. For further information about club meetings, contact either club CoPresident Cathy Heuschkel at 908-359-6881 or Kathy Herrington at 908-3596835. For more information regarding the club, you can visit us at www.neshanicgardenclub.org and like us on Facebook.

11th annual Rotary fair

Aug. 14-19 - The Rotary Club of Hillsborough will once again provide local businesses with multiple opportunities to showcase their services and connect directly with customers at its 11th annual Rotary Fair, scheduled this year for August 14 – 19. Over 15,000 attendees from Hillsborough and surrounding communities are expected to visit the weeklong family event held at the

Hillsborough Promenade, 315 Route 206 (adjacent to the Lowe’s parking lot). Businesses have the option of purchasing a $300 sign displayed at the fair throughout the week, or a $600 tented space that provides an opportunity to meet and talk with the fair’s 15,000 attendees. Tent availability is limited. Orders will be handled on a first come, first served basis. For more information on the upcoming Hillsborough Rotary Fair or how to participate as a sign sponsor or tent vendor, please contact Ken Genco at 908229- 5045, kgenco@att. net, or Anthony Franchini at 908-334- 9304, anthony. franchini@td.com.

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Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary flea markets The Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Company #2 Ladies Auxiliary will hold its 2018 series of flea markets at 375 Rt. 206, Hillsborough until October. Please join us to sell or browse the merchandise. Arrive as early as you like. The flea market is outdoors. Spaces are always available for $15 - no reservations necessary. Tables are not provided. The flea markets are fundraisers for the Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co. #2 Ladies Auxiliary Dates for future flea markets are as follows: May 12 and 19, June 2, 16 and 30, July 14 and 28, Aug. 11 and 25, Sept. 8 and 22, Oct. 6 and 20. For more information, call 908-359-6819, 908578-5202, or 908-7254908.

Democrats are looking for candidates The Hillsborough Democrats are seeking potential candidates to run for the two Hillsborough Township Committee member seats open in the general election this November. Any interested Democrat should submit a letter of interest and a resume to John Beggiato at 62 Peterson Road, Hillsborough NJ 08844 by Monday, March 26. Applications will be reviewed immediately. Direct questions to chair@borodems.org or call Beggiato at 908-505-5150. Franklin Art Walk submissions wanted Franklin Township is accepting free submissions for ArtWalk, a juried exhibit and sale showcasing all two-dimensional art forms. The accepted artwork will be displayed at the Franklin Day Festival on September 22. This year’s theme is Celebrate New Jersey. Submissions must be received by August 4 and notification of acceptance will be mailed August 11. Submissions can be made at franklintwo.seamlessdocs.com/f/artwalkcall4art In an effort to brand the ArtWalk exhibit, we will also be holding a logo contest. PPC will also be providing a $50 award for the best judged logo that will be used to represent the ArtWalk this year and in years to follow. The winning logo will be used on entrance posters, business cards, advertising. Submissions must be received by June 1. The winner will be notified by June 15. Submissions should be made at franklintwo.seamlessdocs.com/f/artwalklogo

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By Susan Alaimo

Develop great writing skills for college success One of the greatest challenges for many college students, regardless of their field of study, is the requirement to write abundant, lengthy, informative essays that are well structured and grammatically correct. Many students feel unprepared for this undertaking, and dread the impact that poorly written papers will bear on their grades. They are wise to be concerned as colleges of all levels of competitiveness have, for many years, stressed the importance of writing skills in the college classroom. Even Harvard Universi-

sage advice offered by one of my professors at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Professor Harry Arough said never to raise a question that you’re not going to answer. He also shared the wisdom of being cognizant of your audience, advising journalism students, for example, never to write in a news story that only one person died in an accident or disaster. To that one person’s mother, he warned, that was the only person who mattered. High school students who need help on becom-

ing better writers can take courses at local community colleges or partake in a host of activities to gain more experience and confidence in the art of effective writing. Susan Alaimo is the founder and director of SAT Smart in Hillsborough that has been offering PSAT, SAT, and ACT preparation courses, as well as private tutoring by Ivy League educated instructors, for more than 25 years. Visit www. SATsmart.com or call 908369-5362.

ty, typically considered one of most elite colleges in the country, noted a weakness in the writing abilities of its students as far back as 1872 and implemented a mandatory undergraduate writing program. More recently, the director of Harvard’s Expository Writing Program led a study in which she tracked the college writing experiences of more than 400 students. After completing a one-year writing program, three-quarters of the students said they had become more involved in class and better understood and applied concepts they

had learned. More than half of the students said they were able to explore and research new ideas in their majors. Interestingly, becoming stronger writers also had long-term benefits. In surveying 1,600 Harvard graduates in their 40’s, 90 percent said writing was the most important skill at their jobs. So it’s clearly worth the time and effort for students to work at improving their abilities in this area. Even Albert Einstein had advice on how students can become better writers. He

stressed the importance of clarity and was quoted as saying, “If you can’t explain it to a six-year old, you don’t understand it yourself.” Other advice, gleaned from writing enthusiasts, include the recommendation to keep things simple. Students should know exactly what topics they want to cover, organize the information that needs to be included, present the material in a concise, straightforward manner, and anticipate their readers’ questions. I’ll never forget some

For information and to register, visit www.literacysomerset.org or call 908725-5430. Summer Basketball Camp The Dan Schantz Basketball Camp has announced the camp dates for this summer. Once again, the camp will be held at Mary, Mother of God, in Hillsborough. The camp, in its twelfth season, will be directed by Dan Schantz, former Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach at St. Patrick High School in Elizabeth, NJ. There will be three sessions offered this summer: Week #1: June 25 - 29, is open to girls in grades 5 through 8 (as of September 2018) Week #2: July 9 – 13, is open to boys in grades 5 through 8 Week #3: July 23 – 27, is open to boys in grades 6

through 9 This camp will focus on the fundamentals of basketball and will include contests, games, prizes, lectures and drills. All campers will participate in three full court games per day, and receive a camp Tshirt. For a camp brochure, or more information, please contact Dan Schantz at schantzbballcamp@gmail. com, or call (908) 3343771. Hillsborough Baseball Winter Training registration open They say that great players are made in the off season, so help him or her prepare with Hillsborough Baseball League’s winter training sessions. Hillsborough High School Varsity Coach Eric Eden and Coach Ryan Kane will work with your child (ages 7+) in one of our hitting,

pitching, or catching cours“If it’s news to you, es. Sessions take place on let everyoneSuccess else know, too.” starts with… Saturdays and Sundays, Fax us your factsOUR SYLVAN STEM CAMP! are six weeks long, and are June 25th – August 31st capped at 10 kids so that 9:00AM - 2:30 PM Stem Camp players get maximum instruction. A six-week ses2:30 PM – 5:30 PM Academic Camp sion is $170, and players When school is out, Sylvan (and STEM) is in! Please come and join us who sign-up for multiple for these fun-filled days of Robotics, Engineering, Coding, and Science! sessions receive a discount. Our STEM campers will have the opportunity to work on several projects in which they become mad scientists, bold builders and programmers, Hurry-sessions begin on and cool coders! January 6. To register, go to Themes http://hbl.leag1.com, scroll Week 1: Amusement Park over “Training/Camps,” Week 2: Simple Machines and click on “2018 Winter Week 3: Journey into Space Week: 4 Coding/Web Design Training.” Also, registraWeek 5: Mad Science tion is still open for the Week 6: Ocean Explorer 2018 spring baseball seaWeek 7: Creative Inventors Week 8: Engineering son. For more information, Week 9: Crazy Contraptions go to http://hbl.leag1.com, Week: 10 Olympics scroll over “Spring 2018,” Price $59 per day and click on “Spring Reg$285 for 1 week ($10 savings) istration.” $560 for 2 weeks ($30 savings) Send items to amar$835 for 3 weeks ($50 savings) $1,100 for 4 weeks ($80 savings) tins@centraljersey.com or *A free pizza lunch will be provided every Friday* fax to 609-924-3842. The *A minimum of 4 students required per camp day* deadline for submissions 411 Towne Center Drive, Hillsborough NJ 08844 each week is 3 p.m. on Fri908-359-2400 Hillsborough.nj@sylvanlearning.com day. For details, call 609www.sylvanlearning.com 874-2163. 00256889.0217.03x10.18.BeckerNose&Sinus.indd

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For more info, call Sheila Geisler at 732-422-3676. Becoming a Literacy Volunteer Tutor Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County is recruiting volunteer tutors to teach literacy skills to adult learners. Tutors receive 15 hours of training in Basic Literacy and English for Speakers of Other Languages during five weekly sessions. Upon completion of the training, tutors are matched with an adult learner. They generally meet once a week for tutoring sessions, typically at a local library. LVSC will offer its Spring Tutor Training class on following consecutive Thursdays, April 5, April 12, April 19, April 26 and May 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. at The PeopleCare ACenter in Bridgewater.

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3,000 birds and counting for ‘bluebird grandfather’ Bluebirds have been a symbol of happiness for thousands of years and across many cultures. With their brilliant blue plumage and flash of red on the breast, these year-round New Jersey residents are breathtaking. But the last century hasn’t been the happiest time for these small thrushes, which historically nested in hollow tree cavities. The Eastern bluebird was once common up and down the East Coast, especially in open habitat with little understory and sparse ground cover. But its population plunged from the 1930s through the 1970s due to habitat loss, pesticides and competition from aggressive non-native birds like European starlings and house sparrows. Luckily for bluebirds, dedicated citizen scientists like Nels Anderson of Indian Mills, Burlington County dubbed the “Bluebird Whisperer” of the Pine Barrens – are aiding their comeback. For more than 20 years, Nels has maintained a bluebird trail, or series of nesting boxes, on public open space. He started in 1999 in Wharton State Forest, and in 2007 expanded into the Franklin Parker Preserve in Chatsworth. “I’ve just always liked bluebirds,” says Nels, a retired ManvilleNews.2.736x4.5.StaffBox.indd

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engineer who is a founder and board member of the New Jersey Bluebird Society. Nels now watches over 150 boxes, and checks them weekly during the March to September nesting season. During his rounds – which take two days a week - he peeks inside each box and logs his observations. Over the years, Nels has learned a lot about bluebirds: their habits, the hazards they face, and how to build and place nest boxes for optimal results … that is, many chicks. He keeps detailed records of his two decades of monitoring bluebird boxes. Nels constructs his own wooden nest boxes, using a template he’s honed over the years. Bluebirds, it turns out, are very much like Goldilocks in that they need conditions that are just right. The houses, Nels explains, must have an opening large enough to allow bluebirds to get in but small enough to exclude larger birds. The boxes must keep out rain yet have enough air circulation so the babies don’t overheat on scorching summer days. Boxes must be mounted on poles with predator guards to keep out snakes, raccoons and other critters. But the boxes can’t be too near trees, or flying squirrels will try to glide in. Despite the custom design, other birds also like the boxes. Tree swallows and chickadees, especially, battle fiercely with bluebirds over the boxes. “Sometimes they’ll just build over each other’s nests,” Nels said. During his weekly visits, Nels politely taps on each box and makes a “shh-shh” whispering sound to warn adult birds of his presence so they can leave. If a box contains a bluebird, tree swallow or chickadee nest, he’ll log the number of eggs or hatchlings. If snakes, mice, ants, wasps or other uninvited guests have taken up residence, he’ll evict them. Like many species, bluebirds have good years and bad. Sometimes parasites or viruses keep the number of fledglings down. Or early hatchlings may fail because of unusually cold weather that reduces insect food sources. But Nels’ efforts have been very successful: He has helped fledge more than 3,000 baby bluebirds! “I’m a bluebird grandfather, and I’ve got 3,000 grandchildren. It’s tough at Christmas when they all get a dollar!” he jokes. For example, 2008 and 2013 were banner years at Franklin Parker Preserve, with over 100 bluebird chicks fledged each year from the 60 boxes. Conversely, 2015 and 2016 were down years at the Preserve, with only 23

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and 27 bluebird chicks fledged. The Franklin Parker Preserve is co-owned and managed by New Jersey Conservation Foundation. Bluebird populations are now considered stable by NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife. Thanks to the efforts of volunteer citizen scientists like Nels, their decline has been halted and their population is on a slow but encouraging upswing. Nels is not the only foster bluebird grandparent in New Jersey. Bluebird trails are maintained and monitored in several other counties, and additional citizen scientists are always needed. So are volunteers for other nest box projects, like the one working to restore declining populations of the American kestrel, our smallest falcon, which is now threatened in New Jersey. The online e-bird portal, where citizen scientists report sightings, shows that bluebirds have been spotted all over New Jersey. Concentrations appear to be higher in the western part of the state, where there are more open fields. To see where bluebirds have been sighted, go to https:// ebird.org/map/ and enter Eastern bluebird in the species search box. Citizen scientists provide an invaluable service to the research world by collecting data that would otherwise go unreported. In addition to reporting bird sighting, various citizen scientists also keep track of weather, plant blooming times, rare animal species, migrations, light pollution, invasive species and many, many other things! To learn more about bluebirds and how to assist their recovery in New Jersey, visit the New Jersey Bluebird Society website at www.njbluebirdsociety.org. To learn about citizen science projects, go to www.nationalgeographic.org/idea/citizen-science-projects/. And for information about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources, visit the New Jersey Conservation Foundation website at www.njconservation.org or contact me at info@njconservation.org. Michele S. Byers is executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation in Morristown.

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AT THE LIBRARY The Hillsborough Library’s schedule is as follows: Monday through Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday: 1-5 p.m. Through the month of May, view the collections of Patt Mihailoff and Professor Yi-Zhi Huang. Please note that the SCLSNJ Hillsborough Library branch will open at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 26 due to the Township Memorial Day Parade, and will be closed on Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day. The library is looking for reliable teen volunteers to help out at various programs. Community service hours will be awarded to all volunteers at the end of the school year for their attendance and space is limited. Visit SCLSNJ.org or call 908-369-2200 for information or to register. Program dates and times are subject to change. All programs are free and registration is required unless otherwise indicated. Special Events SCLSNJ Library Card Art Contest Winner Reception - Celebrate the artists of the first SCLSNJ Library Card Art Contest. The winners of the contest and the runners-up will be honored. Light refreshments will be provided. Sat. May 19, 2-5 p.m. Open Mic Night - It’s your time to shine at the Library. Share your poetry, short story, or original song. Show off something you’ve been working on or share an old favorite. Mon. May 21, 7-8:30 p.m. Duanwu Festival - Travel back 2000 years to find out why and how the Chinese celebrate this holiday. Thurs. May 24, 7-8 p.m. Beyond Bathrooms and Binaries: Community Discussion - Adults and high school students will explore why labels, pronouns, and gender categories are so complex. Community discussion facilitated by Kiki Jamieson, Ph.D. Tues. June 5, 7-8 p.m. A LATTE to Talk About: Hate Crimes and Violence Open Mic - This coffeehouse open mic night and art gallery will offer free refreshments while teens and adults perform speeches, songs, poems, and other written pieces they created about hate crimes and violence. Grades 9-12 and adults. Thurs. June 7, 6-8 p.m. Hillsborough High School Club Fair - Stop by our 5th Annual HHS Club Fair. Connect with new clubs and talk to HHS students about why they love their clubs. Grades 8-11 and parents/caregivers. Sat. June 9, 2-3 p.m. Adult programs (registration required): • English Conversation Group - Practice speaking English in a friendly setting. Basic English skills required. Hosted by Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County. Mon. May 21; 7-8:30 p.m.; Wed. May 23, 30, June 6; 10-11:30 a.m. • Spanish Conversation Group - Native Spanish speakers Rosa Maria Merlo and Alicia Fontana will lead a new Spanish conversation group. Basic knowledge of Spanish is preferable, but all are welcome. Wed. May 23, 30; 6:308 p.m. • Move It! Special Needs Fitness - Adults (18 and up) with special needs will break a sweat during this monthly

exercise program. Certified personal trainer Jodie Shuster will lead a variety of fun fitness activities. Thurs. May 24, 5:30-6:30 • Writers Group - Writers can receive constructive feedback at these sessions, during which participants read their work and members offer suggestions. Thurs. May 24, 7-8 p.m. • Friday Afternoon Movie - “Field of Dreams” starring Kevin Costner. Originally released in 1989. Fri. May 25, 1-3 p.m. • Matinee Movie - “Phantom Thread” starring Daniel Day-Lewis. Rated R. Sat. May 26, 2-4 p.m. • Suspense with Susie Book Discussion - “Unraveling Oliver” by Liz Nugent. Tues. May 29, 7-8 p.m. • Nonprofit Issues: Webinars from the Foundation Center - Each session offers a different webinar topic such as fundraising, grant budgets, and proposal writing. Mon. June 4, 1-3 p.m. • Inside Hypnosis: Myths and Misconception - Learn all about hypnosis in this fun and educational presentation by Brian Eslick, a board certified hypnotist from New Jersey Family Hypnosis. Mon. June 4, 7-8 p.m. • New Ways to Communicate - Learn how to stay connected using your smartphone for free video calls and the features that voice-activated devices like Alexa have to offer. Tues. June 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Youth programs (registration required): • Tail Waggin’ Tutors - Each registered child will get 10 minutes to read to a specially trained dog. Grades K-4. Fri. May 18, 3:45-4:45 p.m. • First Roots Music - Ms. Jenni will present an entertaining music class that helps your child develop language, literacy, social and listening skills in a fun, nurturing, family-friendly setting. Ages birth - 36 months. Mon. May 21, 10-10:45 a.m. • KIDZ Art Zone: Perspective Poppies - Budding artists can have fun creating masterpieces with their friends. Learn about perspective as you create a beautiful field of poppies. Grades K-4. Wed. May 23, 4-4:45 p.m. • Demystifying the College Application - Learn important factors college admission teams review on each student’s application, how to complete the application efficiently and discuss factors to consider in choosing the right college. Grades 9-12 and parents/caregiver. Wed. May 23, 7-8:30 p.m. • Art Adventures: Dragonflies - Get those creative juices flowing and take your own masterpiece home. Ages 4-6. Thurs. May 24, 10-10:45 a.m. • Baby Songs - Spend time making music with your little one. Ages birth - 24 months. Fri. May 25, 10-10:30 a.m. • Storytime: Toddler Time - Introduce the pleasure of books to your child through stories, songs, and a simple activity. Ages 18-36 months. Tues. May 29, 9:30-10:15 a.m. • Storytime: Rhyme Time - Build brain power with 20 minutes of nursery rhyme fun. Ages birth - 24 months. Tues. May 29, 10:30-10:50 a.m. • Monday Morning Playtime - A social interactive

time with literacy resources and activities for you and your child. For parents/caregivers with children birth - 36 months. Mon. June 4, 10-10:45 a.m. • Crafts for Kids - Children will create sand art. Grades 3-5. Tues. June 5, 5:15-6 p.m. • KIDZ Art Zone: Van Gogh Sunflowers - Budding artists can have fun creating masterpieces with their friends. Grades 1-4. Wed. June 6, 3:30-4:15 p.m. • Leadership Academy - Learn leadership skills as you coplan and co-run teen/tween programs with a teen librarian. Community service hours will be awarded at the end of the school year. Entering grades 9-12. Wed. June 6, 6-7 p.m. • College Panel Q&A - Current college students will discuss what you need to bring to college, the pros and cons of pledging fraternities/sororities, advice they wish they knew before they got to college, and more. Grades 9-12. Wed. June 6, 7-8 p.m. • Movin Munchkins - Creative movement program for the child and parent/caregiver. Ages 36-60 months. Thurs. June 7, 10-10:45 a.m. • Family Storytime - Drop into the Children’s Room for 20 minutes of stories with Ms. Jenn. Families with children. Thurs. June 7, 1-1:20 p.m. Volunteer Opportunities Interested in being a teen volunteer at SCLSNJ’s Hillsborough Library branch? Email hil.teens.scls@gmail. com for an application and additional information. Grades 7-12. Homework Help Center Mondays and Thursdays, 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4-8 p.m. March 26 - May 31 The homework help center is available to students in grades 3-12 in all subjects. Drop-in only, no registration needed. Writing Center Get help with informational and creative writing assignments, proofreading, grammar, spelling, college essay peer review, and midterms/finals writing assignments. The writing center is available to students in grades 3-12. Drop-in only, no registration needed. Tuesdays - Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Library resources Book A Librarian - Get personalized help with the online catalog, databases, research questions, storytime plans, locating materials, library apps and readers’ advisory. Parents, children and teens can request an appointment at the Youth Services desk by filling out a simple form. All ages. Bag of Books to Go - You can request, at the Children’s Desk, a bag filled with books related to a theme. Book Discussion Kits - Do you belong to a book discussion group or would you like to start one? Are you looking for a good book to share and have copies for everyone in your group? Our book discussion kits contain ten books that can be checked out for six weeks.

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HILLSBOROUGH SENIOR CORNER CHAPTER A At our June 7 meeting, Hillsborough Police Chief Darren Powell and an assisting officer will speak to us on community policing with an emphasis on the protection of seniors. Trips & Programs Sat., May 19 – Dance to the Music. Dance with a DJ from 1:30- 4:30 p.m. in the Hillsborough Municipal Bldg. Multi-Purpose Rm. Open to all area seniors. Light refreshments. Cost $5 per person at the door. Fri., May 25 – Pizza and a movie “Field of Dreams”. Noon pizza lunch in senior activity room with movie at 1 p.m. Cost $5 for lunch; movie is free. Tue., June 5 – New York Botanical Gardens. Bus, admission, free tram tour, lunch voucher, special

display featuring Georgia O’Keeffe paintings. Depart Lowes at 8:30 a.m. Limited seats are available. Tues., June 12 – Book Club will meet at 2 p.m. in the Senior Activity Room. We invite others to join us. We are a book chat group with attendees sharing their latest reading. Thurs., July 26 – NYC River Cruise on Bateaux. Narrated site-seeing of New York Harbor with pianist entertainment, plated lunch on board. Depart Lowes at 9:45 a.m. Cost $95. Thurs. Aug 16 – Sight & Sound “Jesus.” Bus, admission, lunch at Miller’s Smorgasbord, Depart Lowes 9:45 a.m. Cost $129. For information on any of our upcoming trips, call Diana Reinhardt at 908-

369-4362. News & Notes All Hillsborough seniors age 60 and older are invited to join Chapter A. Younger spouses of seniors are also eligible for membership. Dues are $5 a year and new members may join at any meeting. Call Dorrie Guarniero at 908-334-8091 with questions. General meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month unless otherwise announced. Executive Board meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month, unless otherwise noted. On meeting days, doors open at 11:30 a.m., allowing time to review upcoming events and make reservations. Refreshments are available when doors open and after the meeting.

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Help our Food Bank by bringing an item to each meeting. The suggestion box is available at each meeting. Visit us at www.HillsboroughSeniorsChapterA. webs.com. — Gene Reinhardt Publicity Chairperson

CHAPTER B Check out Hillsborough’s Senior Club Chapter B’s website for the latest up-to-the-minute information at hsccb.webs. com. Contact Ralph Fariello with additional items at the next club meeting. The next monthly meeting will be held June 14, which will feature anniversary luncheon at Maggiano’s. No tickets are sold at the door. The doors will open at 10:30 a.m. for members to buy tickets for future trips and other events. You can bring a bag lunch if you want. Coffee and tea will be provided. Tickets for all special events will only be sold at monthly meetings before the event. They include the following: spring luncheon, June celebration, June anniversary (every five years), fall luncheon and holiday party. The next bingo will be held June 21. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $3 for one double card, $5 for two; this includes lunch with two hot dogs, chips, a drink, and a dessert, along with prizes and surprises. If you have a new email address or want to be added to Club B’s email list, see Ralph Fariello at the next meeting. Activities and Trips Philadelphia Liberty Tour - June 6 Ligreci’s Staten Island

theme: Happy Days - July 18 Hunterdon Hills Playhouse - Aug 15 Long Island 4 days/3 nights - Sept 4-7 If you want to bring a friend on any overnight trip, they do not have to be a club member. If any trips are sold out, you may call to add your name to a waiting list. On all trips, you should bring photo ID and health insurance card(s). Community Events Keep in mind the township’s Mr. Fix-It program, run by the Social Services Department. Minor home repairs can be arranged on Wednesdays between 8 and 11 a.m. for Hillsborough seniors 60 and older. Call 908-369-3880 for details. Free exercise classes for all ability levels are available to all Hillsborough seniors in the municipal building Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for 45 minutes — right where we hold our meetings. Certified instructors lead classes. Free transportation is available. Call 908-369-3880 for details. — Chickie Haines Call 908-874-3231

SENIOR ROOM In the Senior Activity Room, shuffleboard, pool table, darts and ping pong are available for all Hillsborough seniors to use in the first and largest area. Cards and games are played in the middle area. Computers are in the third area for your use and enjoyment. Monday: Knitting, crocheting and needlepoint from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday: Bridge, pinochle and other card games

Wednesday: Mah jongg from noon to 4 p.m. Canasta from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday: Bridge from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday: Mah jongg from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. You do not need to be a club member to join any games. You just need to be a senior and live in Hillsborough.

SOMERSET COUNTY SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER AT HILLSBOROUGH

The senior centers operated by the Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services have announced the program schedule for the Somerset County Senior Wellness Center at Hillsborough, located at 339 S. Branch Road. All Somerset Countyoperated senior centers offer a nutritionally balanced lunch, Monday through Friday, for a suggested donation of $2.50 for anyone age 60 and above. Menu choices include a hot meatbased or meatless entrée and a cold meat-based or meatless boxed lunch. Please make reservations before 10 a.m., at least one business day in advance. Why not invite a friend or neighbor to join you for C lunch. Or come earlier in the day and enjoy one of the center’s many programs. If you drive or have your own ride, you can attend any of the centers. To stay up to date with Somerset County events and information, sign up for free email alerts at www. co.somerset.nj.us/subscribe

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CAMPUS CORNER James Madison University is pleased to announce the following students who graduated during the December 16, 2017 commencement exercises. Zachary Jonathan Rich of Hillsborough, graduated with a degree in Nursing. Rich was among more than 900 students who received undergraduate, master’s, educational specialist and doctoral degrees. --More than 60 students, including Pooja Menon, a Biochemistry major from Hillsborough, collaborated with faculty on a variety of research projects last summer as part of Muhlenberg College’s vibrant research community. Undergraduate research topics can be student- or faculty-driven, and span the natural and social sciences, humanities and arts. In summer 2017, projects included studying air quality, violin acoustics, cell genetics, works from a famous Irish novelist, Islamic and Ecuadorian cultures, and more. Students are typically on campus for 8-10 weeks of full-time research and receive a stipend, housing

and college credit. Funds are provided from a variety of sources including college grants and independent scholarships. The undergraduate research participants join in a weekly summer seminar series in which students discuss their work and an annual poster session allows students to present their work to the campus community at large. Students may also travel off-campus to present their scholarly work in their discipline at regional, national and international conferences, with travel funds provided by the school. Many students take the opportunity to continue their summer research during the academic year by registering for independent study credit or a research assistantship under the guidance of a faculty member. These programs provide hands-on experience with a faculty mentor to complement their classroom education with practical work experience. --Bryant University is committed to the pursuit, recognition, and celebration of academic excellence. Hayden Panagos,

class of 2020 from Hillsborough, has been named to Bryant University’s Deans’ List for the fall 2017 semester. Students who have a GPA of 3.4 or better for at least 12 semester hours of work are named to the Deans’ List. Bryant University congratulates Hayden and all of the fall 2017 Deans’ List students. --The following Hillsborough residents were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Keri D’Angelo was initiated at The College of New Jersey. Alyssa Fairweather was initiated at Pennsylvania State University. Daniel Ponsini was initiated at The College of New Jersey. --Approximately 1,183 students were eligible to walk in Coastal Carolina University’s graduation exercises, held on campus at the HTC Student Recreation Center and Convocation Center in three separate ceremonies May 4-5.

Macy McCall from Hillsborough earned a Bachelor of Science in marine science. Stephen Tafaro from Hillsborough earned a Bachelor of Arts in intelligence & national security studies. Emmet Ward from Hillsborough earned a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies in interdisciplinary studies. --Sarah Fenwick, of Hillsborough, recently completed Beef Quality Assurance Certification through a class at Delaware Valley University. On March 29, 2018, 11 DelVal students obtained their Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Certification. The Pennsylvania Beef Council visited the University’s campus to test and certify the students in BQA. BQA is a national training program that implements national guidelines on raising, treating, and handling cattle to ensure a high quality, wholesome product for consumer confidence. It is a producer/industry level quality control program. ---

Students at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Florham Campus, located in Madison, NJ have been named to the Dean’s and Honors Lists for the Fall 2017 semester. Gabriella Perruso, Olivia Vliet, Anna Gorbunov, Ayesha Farooq, Ashley Shumaker. --On April 29, 2018, Muhlenberg College held its annual Honors Convocation designed to honor and celebrate leadership and scholarly excellence and achievement. The awards recognize select members of the faculty and student body for their contributions to the College, to their peers and to their disciplines. Pooja Menon, Class of 2019, received The Arthur C. Peters Memorial Prize. This is awarded to the junior chemistry or biochemistry major who has the highest average in more than eighteen hours of chemistry or biochemistry after five semesters. --Nicole Rossi recently graduated from Rowan University, William G. Rohrer College of Business, Summa Cum Laude

with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems and a minor in Economics. She was on the Dean’s List for all eight semesters of her four years, was recognized as a Presidential Scholar (4.0 GPA) and she was a member of the following honor societies: Beta Alpha Psi, Omicron Delta Epsilon, and Beta Gamma Sigma. During her years at Rowan, she was the recipient of several tuition awards, including the Student Government Association Extraordinary Prof Scholarship. Along with being on the executive board of four SGA chartered organizations, she was the captain of four intramural teams. Nicole has accepted a position in the Technology Development Program-Emerging Technologies at AT&T as an Associate Business Manager. --Ryan Sellar was one of many Colby College students to receive an award at the student awards ceremony May 8.

$15. A free 10-week Tai Chi session with Janet O. will start on Jan. 11 and run weekly on Wednesdays from 9:30-10:15 a.m. Aptly called “moving meditation,” Tai Chi consists of slow, repetitive movements that improve balance, flexibility, control and stability while promoting relaxation. Call 908-369-8700 for more information. Enjoy lunch for a suggested donation of $1.50 or more. (Price for guests under 60 is $5.35). Call 908-369-8700 before 10:30 a.m. the day before to make a lunch reservation. Center schedule: May 18 – Horseshoe and Bocce Ball Clubs, 9:30 a.m. Enjoy time outside, while being part of our horseshoe and bocce ball clubs! Great for all ability levels; instruction will be available. (Weather permitting) May 18 – The Week in Review, 10 a.m. Join us as we recap the new headlines of the week and discuss with the group articles of interest. Bring an exciting event to share or join in our lively weekly discussion of local and national events. May 18 – Cinco de Mayo History and Snack. We may be late to the party, but join us as we learn about the history of Cinco

de Mayo and celebrate the holiday with a healthy snack, an individual seven layer dip with baked chips. May 21 – “Sepsis Awareness” by Lisa DeBarros, the Visiting Angels, 10:45 a.m. Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. It is lifethreatening, and without timely treatment, sepsis can cause a chain reaction throughout the body. Sepsis is treatable, especially with early recognition and care. Join Lisa D. as she discusses the basics of sepsis including the signs and symptoms.

May 23 & 30 – Mahjong Club, 12:30 – 3 p.m. Have you always wanted to learn how to play mahjong or are you familiar with the game but just in need of fellow players? Lessons and refreshers are available. Please call 908-369-8700 for more information. May 23 & 30 – Social Networking Group (Wednesday Group), 12:30 pm – 2 p.m. Join a group of people that get together to chat about everything under the sun. Themes can range from the best local restaurants to coupons for shopping. This group is a great way to get out and meet and connect with friends. May 23 - ”A Day for the Birds” by Debra Esposito, Morris Museum, 10:30 a.m. Learn about New Jersey native birds. Attendees will learn about their migration patterns, habits, diets, lifespan and the environmental impact, such as pollution and urban sprawl, have on their survival. This program is made possible, in part, by the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State through the State/ County History Partnership Program Grant, and administered in Somerset County by the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission. May 24 & 31 – Trivia

Time, 10:15 a.m. Did you know that solving puzzles or challenging yourself with new, mind-stretching exercises can stimulate the brain and enhance your critical thinking processes? Join us for some mind-tingling brain stumpers and a fun-filled intellectual workout. May 24 – Name “5” Game, 10:15 a.m. Pick a category and see if you can name “5” things in that category. May 25 – Kentucky Derby Theme Event Party, 10:00 a.m. Our first ever Kentucky Derby Theme Event will be a great time for all. Join us for the naming of your racehorse, Kentucky Derby history, unique decorations and a day at the races. Your horse will compete or prizes against your friends. Following the races, enjoy a lovely lunch with a special dessert and a tasty spin on the classic mint julep. Wear your spring hats and bowties to commemorate the occasion

with our special photo opportunities. We are looking forward to a day at the races that will be memorable for all. May 28 – Holiday – Center closed May 30 – “Proton Therapy” by Jerry Rymer, ProCure Proton Therapy Center, 10:45 a.m. Proton Therapy is effective in treating many types of cancerous and non-cancerous tumors. Join us as we learn about this type of therapy and how it is known to reduce risks of damage to healthy tissue and organs and has fewer short and long-term side effects. May 31 – “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” 10:15 a.m. This game, made popular by the television program, will test your recollection of events, products and all those things you learned in school that you’d never use again.

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Continued from Page 6A or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Adults age 60 and older are invited to visit the county-operated Hillsborough Senior Center at 339 South Branch Road. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. All programs begin at 11 a.m. unless otherwise noted. For more information, contact Janet Timari, the manager, at 908-369-8700. Fit & Flex with Rose every Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. This free weekly exercise program changes frequently and is suitable for all. Included are stretches, strength training, laugh yoga, breathing exercises and more. From 12:45-2:15 p.m. on Tuesdays, the Healthy Bones Exercise Class, a peer-led, 24-week exercise and education program, will be held for individuals at risk or who have osteoporosis. Exercises focus on balance, strength, flexibility and posture. Advanced registration is required, as well as a doctor’s note, prior to the first class and then once every year. For a new participant, the price is $45, which will include ankle weights, a participant manual and the class fee. If ankle weights are not needed, the price is Legal Notices

May 21 – Scrabble Friends, 9:30 a.m. Enjoy a friendly game of scrabble; with sufficient interest, we may plan opportunities for members to compete with other area scrabble clubs. May 22 & 29 – Puzzle Club, 10 a.m. Strike up conversation, make new friends and enjoy assembling puzzles. May 22 & 29 – Social Networking (Tuesday Group), 12:30 – 2 p.m. Join a group of people that get together to chat about everything under the sun. Themes can range from the best local restaurants to coupons for shopping. The group is a great way to get out and meet and connect with friends. Legal Notices

HV, 1x, 5/18/18 Fee: $7.44 PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received from Bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 5/31/18, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08625; for: Maintenance Roadway Repair Contract Central, Sub-Region C-1, Contract No. C111 Route 12 in Hunterdon County 100% State DP No: 18407

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Wage and Hour Compliance at the time of bid. Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe, follow the instructions on the web site. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the following locations: 200 Stierli Court Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Phone: 973-601-6690

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New Jersey Department of Transportation Division of Procurement Bureau of Construction Services 1035 Parkway Avenue PO Box 600 Trenton, NJ 08625 HB, 1x, 5/11/18, 5/18/18, 5/25/18 Fee: $131.13

HB, 1x, 5/18/18 Fee: $16.74

LEGAL NOTICE

Take notice that on May 23, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at 236 Dukes Parkway East, Hillsborough, NJ, the undersigned, being the secured party of Evelyn O. Bothers, will sell all of her membership interest in 236 Dukes Parkway Holdings LLC (being a one-third interest). Said LLC owns, free and clear, land and building at 236 Dukes Parkway East (lot 67.02, block 58), Hillsborough, NJ.

Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance entitled:

Be advised that the secured party may also bid at the sale. All bidders, other than the secured party, are required to pay, immediately after being the successful bidder, by cashier’s check, a minimum of 10% of the successful bid. The balance of the bid must be paid in full within 10 days after the date of sale, at which time title to the membership interest of Evelyn O. Bothers in 236 Dukes Parkway Holdings LLC will be transferred to the successful bidder.

ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE 2018 MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14)

All questions should be addressed to the undersigned’s attorneys, Sauer & Fitzpatrick, whose telephone number is (908) 298-0300. Yaroslaw Chelak NOTICE OF DECISION HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD

Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 (P.L 1975, c. 127); N.J.A.C. 17:27.

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontractors prior to contract award or authorization.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Commissioners of Fire District No. 1 in the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset (the “Fire District”) intends to participate in the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) Cooperative Purchasing Program for the acquisition of motor vehicle fuel. Information regarding this program may be found at the administrative offices of the Board of Fire Commissioners, Hillsborough Bureau of Fire Safety located at 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough NJ 08844 during regular business hours as well as on the website of the National Joint Powers Alliance: NJPACOOP.org. The Fire District authorized membership in the NJPA Cooperative Purchasing Program in a resolution previously adopted by the Fire District. It is the intent of the Fire District to purchase motor vehicle fuel through the WEX Fleet program. The Fire District is permitted to join the national cooperative purchasing program and enter into an agreement under the authority of N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2(b)(3). The comment period ends for this Notice of Award on May 31, 2018.

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HB, 4x, 4/27/18, 5/4/18, 5/11/18, 5/18/18, Fee: $78.12 Affidavit: $15.00

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.19, contractors must provide a Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Form prior to contract award.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD CONTRACT UNDER A NATIONAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Public Notice On April 20, 2018, EBC Music, Inc., filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission to construct a new FM translator station to serve Somerset, NJ, on FM channel 284 and to rebroadcast the signal of WWTR 1170 khz Bridgewater, NJ, from a transmitter site located at 15 Van Dyke Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ.

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The Hillsborough Township Planning Board held a public meeting on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, at which time the following Resolutions were memorialized: US 206-Hillsborough Self Storage, LLC – File 05-PB-24-SRV (2018 Extension Request) – Applicant GRANTED three-year extension of time for preliminary and final major site plan approval, originally granted by Board Resolution dated July 12, 2007, through June 30, 2019, on Property in the HS, Highway Service Zoning District (formerly in the I-1 Zoning District, following I-2 Zoning District Standards due to highway approach), with conditions. Dr. Joseph MARTINS – File 17-PB-15-SV – Applicant GRANTED preliminary and final minor subdivision approval; ‘c’ bulk variances for Lot 8 (to retain existing structures and maintain the Cats Only Inn) for relief from: minimum lot area, lot width at setback, minimum front yard setback, minimum side yard setback, maximum impervious coverage for the existing building, and minimum side yard variance for existing accessory structure; ‘c’ bulk variances for Lot 8.01 (to construct a new single-family dwelling, driveway, pole barn and horse barn) for relief from: minimum lot area, and minimum lot width at setback; and waiver, On Property known as Block 202, Lot 8 (132 Hillsborough Road) and Lot 8 (134 Hillsborough Road) on the Hillsborough Township Tax Maps, located on Hillsborough Road, in the AG, Agricultural Zoning District, with conditions. The Resolutions referenced above have been filed in the Planning & Zoning Department at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, and are available for public inspection during the regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

ORDINANCE 2018-06 An Ordinance titled,

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 June 12, 2018, 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, 5/18/18 Fee: $ 22.32 TOWNSHIP OF HILLSBOROUGH BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Please take notice that on the 6th day of June, 2018 at 7:30 p.m., a public hearing will be held before the Hillsborough Township Board of Adjustment in the Courtroom of the Municipal Complex located at 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ, on the application of the Estate of George R. Farley, for the Board's consideration of variances needed to construct a single family residential home at the property located at 28 Equator Avenue and designated as Block 34, Lots 1 and 20 on the Hillsborough Township Tax Map.

The applicant is requesting “c” bulk variances from Section 188-96 of the Land Development Ordinance. The requested variances are for lot area because 2 acres is required and 0.4 acres is provided. A front yard setback variance of 10.0 feet along Third Street is requested for the new home whereas a 40-foot front yard setback is required. A variance for lot width at setback of 85.0 feet is requested whereas 120.0 feet is required. An accessory rear yard variance of 20.6 feet is also requested for the existing detached garage whereas a 26-foot rear yard setback is required. It is also being requested that the Board of Adjustment grant any additional approvals, interpretations, variances, design waivers or exceptions determined to be necessary or which may develop during the review and processing of this application.

Debora Padgett Administrative Assistant / Planning Board Clerk

Any person or persons affected by this application will have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing in accordance with the rules of Board of Adjustment. The application is on file and available for public inspection within the Planning Office of the Municipal Complex at 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough , NJ during normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

HB, 1x, 5/18/18 Fee: $32.55

HB, 1x, 5/18/18 Fee: $27.90 Affidavit: $15.00

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CENTRAL JERSEY’S GUIDE TO THE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT May 18th – May 27th, 2018

Painfully Funny Christopher Durang’s ‘Turning Off the Morning News’ makes its world premiere at McCarter Theatre

May 18th – May 27th, 2018

ON STAGE by Anthony Stoeckert

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COVER STORY Painfully Funny. Christopher Durang’s ‘Turning Off the Morning News’ makes its world premiere at McCarter Theatre.

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ON THE COVER: The cast of Christopher Durang’s newest play has driven into McCarter Theatre. See Page 3 for a review of “Turning Off the Morning News.” Photo by T. Charles Erickson

Human beings have been praying to God for thousands of years and now Bucks County Playhouse is giving the Almighty a chance to let us know what’s on his mind. David Javerbaum’s comedy “An Act of God” sees the title character (played by Harry Bouvy) return to Earth to offer an updated version of the Ten Commandments. He is joined by two archangels: Michael (Ashley D. Kelley) and Gabriel (Joe Kinosian). Over the course of the show, God shares insights into omniscience, which doesn’t mean he knows everything; it means he’s capable of knowing everything, but he chooses what he wants to know. For example, in the ’80s, he decided to stay ignorant as to who shot JR until the episode of “Dallas” aired. “When it turned out to be his mistress/sister-in-law, that was a bit of a letdown I thought,” God says. “‘The Sixth Sense,’ though, that I did not see coming.” He also talks about celebrities (he understands them, they’re his chosen people) and sports (when backup wide receivers point to him after scoring a touchdown, that cheapens his brand). “I only, on extremely rare occasions, influence the outcome of sporting events, to affect the spread,” God says. “An Act of God” has had two limited Broadway runs, one starring Jim Parsons in 2015, the other with Sean Hayes in 2016, and it’s now headed to the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, Pennsylvania, May 18 through June 16. Bouvy got the part because of his prior work with Tracy Brigden, who’s directing “An Act of God.” They had worked together on a staging of Christopher Durang’s “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” at City Theater Company in Pittsburgh. Bouvy played Vanya, a character who late in the play has a long, five-page monologue. That made him a good fit for God, who spends most of the show talking to the audience. “I’m sort of familiar with the art form itself, of standing and talking for a good hour

and 15 minutes,” Bouvy says. “Although this is not actually a one-man show, and I think its important for people to know that. There are two other people who play the archangels Gabriel and Michael in the play. I will not be alone the whole time, which actually I’m very relieved about.” The Bible says man was created in God’s image and Bouvy says the play follows that idea. “He has faults; He has problems; He has desires and wishes and dreams of his own,” Bouvy says. “That’s part of the play that I think is really interesting, it’s not just one series of jokes — which I kind of worried that it was — that it was more or less a standup routine, but it’s not.” He suggests audiences come to the show with an open mind and allow themselves to laugh at this human idea of who God is. “He realizes things about himself in the end, which is what I think most good theater and good drama does,” Bouvy says. “People leave changed; the audience leaves changed and the characters leave changed. If the character is the same at the end of a play as they are at the beginning of the play, then what has really happened? We want to see characters who have a problem of some kind — in the theater — and we want to see how they solve that problem.” One idea of the play is taking Bible stories and various religions and highlighting how they all work together, in a humorous way. As Bouvy talks about that, he starts to say it’s possible someone of faith could be offended by “An Act of God,” but he changes that thought. “I’d rather modify that by saying a person of faith, who has no sense of humor, might be offended by certain things in the play.”

“An Act of God” will be performed at Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania, May 18 through June 16. Tickets cost $40-$75; www.buckscountyplayhouse.org; 215-862-2121.

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COVER STORY - STAGE REVIEW

by Anthony Stoeckert

‘Turning Off the Morning News’ at McCarter

hristopher Durang’s “Turning Off the Morning News” takes place in a world that doesn’t seem quite real. The fantastic set by Beowulf Boritt features colorful homes and green carpet that looks like artificial turf. At center is the façade of a house, which rotates, setting the scene for living rooms in neighboring houses, where most of the action takes place. Surrounding the larger house are smaller homes of bright colors, creating the illusion of a neighborhood, with a bright sky projected behind. It’s all framed by a wall with an opening shaped like a pre-HD television. This unreal and sunny place is the setting for a story about a very real issue — gun violence. That this play is outrageously funny and powerful is a testament to Durang and one of the best casts you’re going to see on a stage this year. Jimmy (John Pankow) is angry at the world and promising to shoot people at the mall, or shoot his wife, Polly (Kristine Nielsen), and their son, Timmy (Nicholas Podany). He wants his family to decide, and Polly finally chooses her husband go shoot people at the mall. He puts on a pig mask and leaves with a sack of rifles. Polly isn’t worried much, she doesn’t think Jimmy will go through it. And besides, she has a lot to worry about, including her potted plant, which she often can’t find, even when it’s front of her. Timmy has his own problem: He’s getting bullied at school. Polly’s solution, that he be home schooled, isn’t much of a help. Meanwhile, new neighbors Clifford (Robert Sella) and Salena (Rachel Nicks) are adjusting to their new lives. They’re both recently single, but they aren’t a couple. Clifford has a new job as an assistant editor at a local newspaper and he’s obsessed with the news - and the bad things in the world. Salena is trying to connect with her neighbors and decides to meet some moms at the bus stop, which may come off as weird since she doesn’t have kids. But she strikes up a friendship with Rosalind (Jenn Harris), who wears a pillowcase on her head because of her basal sores and Mohs surgery, the sun is stronger than it used to be, you see. Somehow, this all leads to one of the most uncomfortable cocktail parties in the history of cocktail parties. Polly, Jimmy and Timmy arrive at Salena and Clifford’s home, and things go so badly they leave and walk back in, so they can start over. Then things get worse. Race and alcoholism are mentioned, and conflicts build on one another. By the time Jimmy threatens to kill Polly, Salena is lost. “I’m not sure what to do,” she says.

Photo by T. Charles Erickson

From left: Nicholas Podany, Robert Sella, Kristine Nielsen, Jenn Harris and Rachel Nicks in Christopher Durang’s “Turning Off the Morning News” at McCarter Theatre. It’s a hard play to describe, but it’s easy to notice how good it is. It’s also a gift from Durang to Nielsen, who is a regular in Durang’s plays (including in the Tony-winning “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”, which also had its world premiere at McCarter). Nielsen returns the gift with a breathtaking performance. Polly is flighty, talks non-stop, forgets things - even her son’s name - but there’s an edge beneath her attempts to stay optimistic. As Jimmy, Pankow is a force, he’s filled with rage but his deadliest weapon may be his bluntness. During that party, every time Jimmy opened his mouth, I braced myself; waiting for the next inappropriate statement that would make this horrible situation worse (in a good way). Harris steals scenes with her pillowcase and other antics. Podany, Sella and Nicks play more grounded characters, who have relatable problems. Timmy is trying to survive high school, and Salena and Clifford are trying to survive the ends of their marriages. Both Salena and and Rosalind lost their husbands to former girlfriends they reconnected with on Facebook. That’s what Facebook is

for, Rosalind notes, it’s a time machine where 40-yearolds can go back to high school. “I didn’t think of blaming Facebook. I thought of blaming my husband,” Salena shoots back. Those realistic jokes are balanced with meta humor, such as Polly pointing out Timmy looks 17 or 18 because they didn’t want to cast a real 13-year-old. Beneath all the outrageous behavior and jokes is a statement about gun violence. Nielsen’s brilliance comes through because Polly’s ignoring her husband’s threat is scary, even as scenes are funny. It’s hard to miss the symbolism behind a character ignoring the threat of violence that’s right under her nose. Eventually a price is paid, and the power of that moment stops your breath. Even more powerful is the possibility of hope that life can go on, and we have what it takes to survive.

“Turning Off the Morning News” continues at McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, through June 3; www.mccarter.org or call 609-258-2787.

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THINGS TO DO STAGE The Nerd, George Street Playhouse, 103 College Farm Road, New Brunswick. Comedy about Willum (played by Colin Hanlon) who is celebrating a birthday, and is joined by Rick Steadman (Jonathan Kite), a fellow ex-soldier who saved Willum’s life, stops by for a visit that lasts way too long, through May 20; www.georgestreetplayhouse.org; 732-246-7717. “Caged,” Passage Theatre, 205 E. Front St., Trenton. The voices of incarcerated men speak out in writings by current and former inmates, through May 20; passagetheatre.org; 609-392-0766. “The Producers,” Music Mountain Theatre, Route 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. Musical based on Mel Brooks’ comedy classic about producer Max Bialystock and accountant Leo Bloom, who realize they can make more money with a flop show than a hit, through May 20. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Tickets cost $22; www.musicmountaintheatre. org; 609-397-3337.

“Turning Off the Morning News,” McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton. World premiere comedy by Tony-winning author Christopher Durang that takes a dark look at today’s world, through June 3; www.mccarter. org; 609-258-2787. “Tartuffe,” Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Ave., Madison. Tartuffe, the consummate con man, hypocrite and womanizer, meets his match in Molière’s masterpiece of biting social commentary, through June 3; www.shakespearenj.org; 973-408-5600. Cirque Éloize, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Performance of “Saloon,” the newest creation from Canada’s Cirque Éloize, where dance, circus arts, original music, and theater collide to create a surreal dream-like experience. In the show, America is expanding, the railroad is stretching westward to lands of untold promise, and in the middle See THINGS TO DO, Page 7B

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which comes back and sets up a new set of Ten Commandments, May 18 through June 16; $40-$80; www.bcptheater.org; 215-862-2121. “Glengarry Glen Ross,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. A group of desperate real estate salesmen are sharpening their knives as they prepare to sell some questionable properties really fast in David Mamet’s classic. Presented by The Pennington Players, May 25-June 3. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $18, $16 seniors, $14 students/children; www. kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333. CHILDREN’S THEATRE “101 Dalmatians Kids,” Music Mountain Theatre, Route 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. Pet owners Roger and Anita live happily in London with their Dalmatians, Pongo and Perdita. Everything is quiet until Anita’s former classmate, the monstrous Cruella De Vil, plots to steal the puppies for her new fur coat, through May 26. Per-

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Continued from Page 5B of the desert a town comes to life. The Saloon doors swing open to reveal a motley cast of individuals, each with a tale to tell. A gathering and meeting place, it quickly becomes the theater of all stories, May 11, 7:30 p.m., May 12, 3 p.m. $25-$60; www. mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. “Sylvia,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. A.R. Gurney’s romantic comedy about marriage… and a dog. Empty nesters Greg and Kate have moved back to Manhattan after years in the suburbs. As Kate tells Greg: “The dog phase of my life is definitely over.” But life has a way of giving you what you think you don’t want. Greg finds Sylvia, a street-smart Labradoodle, and brings her home, through May 20. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $18, $16 seniors, $14 students/children; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333. “Act of God,” Bucks County Playhouse 70 S. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Comedy by David Javerbaum in

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THINGS TO DO Continued from Page 7B formances are Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $8; www. musicmountaintheatre.org. “The Cat in the Hat,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. From the moment his oversized, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that they are in for an adventure like no other. Based on the Dr. Seuss book, presented by Theatreworks USA and Two Beans Productions, June 2, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. $12, $10 children; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333.

MUSIC CLASSICAL MUSIC The Princeton Singers, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer St., Princeton. Concert titled “Make Our Garden Grow,” featuring repertoire from British cathedrals to Broadway; Stanford, Bernstein, Sondheim and more, May 19, 8 p.m. $25-$70; www.princetonsingers.org. Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the Princeton University Campus. World premiere of composer Saad Haddad’s “Risala,” a PSO co-commission, and award-winning soloist Ilya Kaler onstage for Johannes Brahms’ Violin Concerto

in D Major, Op. 77. The program also will include Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9 in E-Flat Major, Op. 70, May 20, 4 p.m. $35-$85; www.princetonsymphony.org; 609 497-0020. JAZZ, CABARET, ROCK, FOLK, ETC. Joshua Redman and Brooklyn Rider, 91 University Place, Princeton. Saxophone player Joshua Redman will be joined by percussionist Satoshi Takeishi and bassist Scott Colley for a collaboration with the string quartet, Brooklyn Rider, May 18, 8 p.m. $25-$60; www.mccarter. org; 609-258-2787. Roy Book Binder, Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton. Repertoire includes blues, country tunes, bluegrass, folk, and popular songs that originated in Tin Pan Alley. Presented by The Princeton Folk Music Society, May 18, 8:15 p.m. $20, $10 students younger than 22, $5 children; www.princetonfolk.org; 609-7990944. Arlo Guthrie - The Re-Generation Tour, 91 University Place, Princeton. Guthrie and members of his family are singing Arlo Guthri’s songs, and also the songs of his father, Woody Guthrie, May 19, 8 p.m. $46-$60; www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. The Blawenburg Band, Hopewell Valley Central High School Performing Arts Center, 259 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington. Founded in 1890, the Blawen-

burg Band continues a tradition that began when towns depended on their own people for live musical entertainment. The group is one of the oldest community bands in the state and among the most active, May 20, 3 p.m. Free; www.blawenburgband.org. Pink Martini featuring China Forbes, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Pink Martini’s “little orchestra” draws inspiration from the romantic Hollywood musicals of the 1940s and ’50s and crosses genres to make an eclectic, modern sound. Their arrangements of Latin music, jazz, cabaret and cinema scores come together in a sound that defies categorization, May 22, 7:30 p.m. $82.50-$90.50; www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. Rhiannon Giddens, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Singer-songwriter Rhiannon Giddens is the co-founder of the band Carolina Chocolate Drops, in which she also plays banjo and fiddle. She will be joined by special guests Jake Blount and Tatiana Hargreaves, May 23, 7:30 p.m. $25-$48; www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell. American roots music, their performance of Ungar’s composition, “Ashokan Farewell,” became the musical hallmark of Ken Burns’ “The Civil War,” May 25, 8 p.m. hopewelltheater.com.

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Gallery 14, 14 Mercer St., Hopewell. “Walking Distance” by Dave Burwell. Photographic series by Burwell of images he made within walking distance of his Princeton home; “Notions” photographs by students of a the photography class at Princeton Day School, through May 20. www.photogallery14.com; 609-333-8511. Taplin Gallery at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. “Interwoven Stories International.” 3-hole fabric pages, stitched with memories, places, and people, speaking to the generosity, diversity, spirit, commitment and creativity of a community. Diana Weymar developed Interwoven Stories as 2016 Artist-in-Residence at the Arts Council of Princeton. She returns to curate more than 250 pages from Princeton, The Peddie School, the Nantucket Stitching Gam, the Zen Hospice Project (San Francisco), Open Space Art (Damascus, Syria), Build Peace (Columbia), the University of Puget Sound (Tacoma), Yarns/NoDominion Theatre (Jersey City), and Trans Tipping Point Project (Victoria, BC), through June 23. artscouncilofprinceton.org; 609924-8777. The Gourgaud Gallery, 23-A North Main St., Cranbury. Exhibit of works by members of the New York City United Federation of Teachers Painting Class exhibit. The UFT Painting Class began in 2010 at the Monmouth County Library, through June 29; www.cranburyartscouncil. org. See THINGS TO DO, Page 9B

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Continued from Page 8B Plainsboro Library Gallery, 9 Van Doren St., Plainsboro. “Serenity and Splendor,” photographs of Iceland by Susan Kessler, through May 23; Exhibit of hand-painted and fired ceramic tile art by central Jersey artist Adrian Nicoara. The exhibit will include original portraits, landscapes, and still life, as well as interpretations of classical art; it will also include decorative tiles and plates. Most of the work is created on 6 inch tiles, arranged in groupings that measure 12 inches to 36 inches. They are edged in copper, and assembled in hand-made wooden frames with inlaid fabrics or papers, which serve to enhance the

tiles within, May 26 through June 20. Opening reception, June 3, 2-4 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 609-275-2897.

COMEDY Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Joey Diaz, May 18-19; www.stressfactory.com; Open mic night, May 23, 8 p.m., $5; Craig Robinson, May 24, 7:30 p.m., May 25-26, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., $32-$37; www. stressfactory.com; 732-545-4242. Princeton Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor. Paul Virzi, May 18-19; Mike Eagan, May

26; catcharisingstar.com; 609-987-8018. The RRazz Room, The Clarion Inn & Suites, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, Pennsylvania. Julia Scotti from “America’s Got Talent,” June 2, 8 p.m. $25; therrazzroom.com; 888-596-1027.

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Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. Saturday English Country Dance, May 12, 8-11 p.m. (instruction at 7:30 p.m.), $11; Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, May 16, 8-10:30 p.m., $10; www.princetoncountrydancers.org.

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Florio’s new book is a message of hope Former New Jersey Governor Jim Florio is used to taking punches — physically and verbally. In the 1950s in Brooklyn, NY, before he entered politics, Florio was an amateur boxer. And when he embraced a career in public service as an elected official (as a state assemblyman, a congressman, and a governor from 1990 to 1994), he continued to take punches in the form of written and spoken words from those who disagreed with his positions on such issues as an assault rifle ban, budget cuts, tax increases, and a host of environmental reforms. With the publication of his autobiography “Standing on Principle,” Florio, now a practicing attorney and university professor, is using his words to communicate his passionate fight in the past and present to improve the present and future lives of others. In the governor’s words, “the issues that were important to me at the beginning of my public life are just as relevant and challenging today as they were nearly 50 years ago.” Full disclosure, I have been an unabashed Florio fan, a source of only positive words, both before and after I had him as a public policy professor in graduate school at the Edward J. Bloustein School at Rutgers University. Thrown into the mix of Florio’s words is Princeton resident Rick Sinding, the editor of Florio’s autobiography. Sinding has had a lifetime of experience in the world of words, including having been the senior communications consultant for New Jersey Future; former managing editor of The Princeton Packet (nine years after I held the position); journalism professor at Rutgers University; and assistant commissioner for the NJ Department of Environmental Protection. As Florio’s editor, Sinding was a word organizer, researcher, and at times translator/clarifier, helping the governor produce what I think is a crucially important and optimistic book. It tells an inspiring story of a successful New Jersey politician who was motivated by the greater good rather than self good. He had no fear of absorbing the punches of negative public opinion. As former U.S. Senator Bill Bradley, Princeton University Class of ’65, writes in the book’s forward, Governor Florio “cared … about good government. . . . He always thought about the long term, a very rare political trait.”

Princeton resident Rick Sinding edited Jim Florio’s new book, “Standing on Principle.” “The book is about the major public issue and battles of my life,” Florio said. “First as an elected public office holder for nearly a quarter-century, and subsequently as a teacher for nearly the same length of time at the college level. . . . I hope this book . . . serves as a lesson, not only for my grandchildren but also for the many students who passed through my classrooms and seminars over the years.” As one of the many students who passed through his classroom, I hope this book serves as a lesson for my grandchildren and the millions of other young and old people in this state and nation. Florio, at his book launch at Rutgers University in April (“Standing on Principle” was published in cooperation with the Center on the American Governor, Eagleton Institute of Politics, Rutgers University), acknowledged that he lacks, and always has lacked, the “easy conversational, schmoozing” qualities associated with being a politician. As a self-described “dedicated policy wonk,” he succeeded in his quest for political leadership by disciplined and hard work, plus substantive, well-researched, fact-

based arguments. Sinding was tasked with creating a cohesive book, meaningful to both an academic and non-academic audience. Working from a series of transcribed interviews between experts on Jersey politics and policy and from his own conversations with the governor, Sinding did the research to find the background information to put the various issues into the proper context. He was particularly meticulous in checking every single fact, so the book would be a reliable historical account of the issues that mean so much to the governor. Sinding concluded that he never could rely on one newspaper article or report to validate a fact. “I always looked for two, even three, confirmations,” he said. “I felt a responsibility to make sure that this book would be an accurate historical record and live up to the governor’s very high ‘policy wonk’ standards.” Governor Florio, who celebrates his 81st birthday in August, is as insistent upon the validity of his facts as he is about staying in shape, Sinding said. “He walks four miles every day with weights . . . conscious of the fact he is slowing down, but determined to maintain his stamina.” The governor approached the presentation of “his issues,” Sinding said, with the same determination and focus that he approaches his physical well being. Florio may be a hard-charging fighter, Sinding said, but was terrific to work with because “Jim is a great listener,” Sinding said. “The listening is part of his persona. As governor, he always wanted to hear what everyone in the room had to say. And he would respect what each person had to contribute. . . . He was very eager to hear my opinion, recognized that writing was my particular area of expertise, and he genuinely wanted to know what I thought on an issue. “His style was particularly gratifying to me, because I always have felt that the key to the best journalism is listening, finding the voice of the interviewee, and letting the conversation between interviewer and interviewee just flow.” The author and editor considered every section/chapter a discrete story — beginning, middle, end, with each chapSee LOOSE ENDS, Page 11B

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ter having a punch line, with the last chapter being more of a sermon, according to Sinding. One chapter is dedicated to Florio’s wife, Lucinda, who wrote her story about her connection to Governor Florio in her own words, even though his opinion about his wife was made very clear in the book. “This book is also about the people who were dedi-

cated and committed to my ideas and supported me in the causes I have fought for — many from the beginning to the end of my career, and many who urged me for years to tell my side of the story,” the governor wrote in the book’s preface. “None is more important than my wife Lucinda, who literally changed my life.” Since this is my column, I get the last word — a big thank you to Governor Flo-

rio and his word manager Rick Sinding for giving me a textbook on political behavior that has punch, punch lines and moves me to hope rather than despair for the future of ethical principled behavior among elected officials. Florio will be speaking about his book at the Princeton Public Library on June 20, 2018. Exact time to be determined. For more information, go to www. princetonlibrary.org.

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$10.00 Off

your second cleaning service*

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