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Hillsborough High School girls lacrosse program shows support for healthcare workers through dozens of goody bag donations By STEVEN BASSIN Staff Writer

HILLSBOROUGH – Like all high school sports teams this spring, the Hillsborough High School girls lacrosse program has seen its season canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. The team endured almost two months of not knowing if or when they would be able to get on the ﬁeld to compete this spring. It resulted in a season that was not meant to be when Gov. Phil Murphy announced on May 4 that all schools in New Jersey would continue to be closed for the remainder of the school year. Despite all the heartache of not being able to compete and have fun this season, the girls who would have suited up for the Raiders stayed together and decided to put their focus on making a difference in the ﬁght against COVID-19. That initiative was creating personally made goody bags for healthcare workers at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-New Brunswick to help them continue to treat those in need during the pandemic. “It felt great to give back and show our support to our local healthcare workers,” Hillsborough Coach Kristina Dunphey said. “Our program loves to give back to the Hillsborough community. This was a way for us to show our support to the local hospitals in our areas that are working hard to help people in our community beat this virus.” The goody bag donation idea came to be thanks to Samantha Hand, who is the mother of Hallie Hand, a freshman on Hillsborough’s team. Hand started a donation drive

to collect bottles of lotion and lip balm to give to healthcare workers at Morristown Medical Center. She started the initiative after talking to her friend Kim Michelson, who is a cardiothoracic physician assistant at the hospital and the mother of Ella Bandola, another freshman girls lacrosse player for Hillsborough. Hand approached Michelson about how she could help her and other healthcare workers at the hospital combat COVID-19, and the doctor told her friend that lotion and lip balm were little things that could help them all out in the process. From there, Hand set up a bin at her house for people to drop off the items that she would then give to Michelson to bring to the hospital. As co-director of the Hillsborough Junior Raiders Girls Lacrosse Program, Hand spread word through the organization about her donation drive. She would encourage people to use Amazon as a way to purchase items and send them directly to her, making it a safer transaction for everyone. Kids in the Hillsborough Junior Girls Lacrosse Program also wrote more than 300 thank you cards and created homemade signs for the healthcare workers that were sent as part of the donations. In total, Hand received more than 1,000 bottles of lotion and 975 lip balms. “It was a safe and easy way for people to donate,” Hand said. “People in the Hillsborough community went out of their way to help spread the word and donate to the cause. It’s really a family like community. It’s heartwarming.” Dunphey thought Hand’s initiative was a great idea after hearing

about it, and decided to talk to her team about organizing a donation drive of their own for healthcare workers in their area. The second-year coach and Hillsborough High School alum reached out to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-New Brunswick about what type of supplies healthcare workers there needed. Besides the essential personnel protective equipment, the hospital told her there were many things, from snacks to hair ties to lotion, that their healthcare workers would love to have – even being candies like lollipops and suckers to help keep nurses and doctors mouths’ from getting too dry. Dunphey and her players then went to work, ﬁlling 37 goody bags of granola bars, protein bars, hair ties, hand sanitizer, lotion and candy that they would personally deliver to the hospital. “This really helped lift our spirits,” Dunphey said. “Our girls came together and put their efforts towards trying to help healthcare workers out in any way they could. It shows you the type of people they are.” The goody bags also included hand written notes and signs that were made by senior Tessa Norﬂeet to showcase the team’s support and appreciation for all the hard work that the healthcare workers have been putting in during the pandemic. This spring was a much anticipated one for Hillsboorugh with high expectations, Dunphey said. With the coronavirus now wiping out the season, the coach admits she feels heartbroken for the seniors, and it is tough not being able to see

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Healthcare Workers at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-New Brunswick receive goody bags from the Hillsborough High School girls lacrosse team that showcase their appreciation and support towards them for their hard work during the coronavirus pandemic.

what her team could have accomplished this spring. Dunphey said the team will get together soon to honor the seniors with a Virtual Senior Night. The coach is also hopeful for her players to possibly get a chance to play in a summer league or some type of senior all-star game if restrictions are lifted.

Dunphey states that the program’s philosophy is to help players become the best they can be and have that translate off the ﬁeld in the classroom and in life. “It just goes to show how very selﬂess our girls are,” Dunphey said. “They didn’t let the results of this season steal them from giving back to the community.”

Princeton Festival offers video recordings by contemporary international poets

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The Princeton Festival is presenting exclusive video readings by 12 distinguished, widely published poets from the U.S., Japan and China on Facebook (www. facebook.com/princetonfest), Instagram (www.instagram.com/ princetonfest), and the festival website (www.princetonfestival. org/performance/poetry-readingseries/). The festival series features a different poet every day, reading a poem on the general topic of women. Each reading will take approximately one minute. All videos are also collected on the website for later viewing. “We had an enthusiastic response to our poetry readings in 2018 and 2019,” Richard Tang Yuk, executive and artistic director of the Princeton Festival, said in a prepared statement. “The COVID-19 crisis prevents us from having live performances at this time, but we hope that these virtual poetry readings will uplift and inspire us all. These readings are the ﬁrst of several digital performances we plan to offer in place of our regular season.”

The series kicks off with Yasuhiro Yotsumoto of Japan. Other participants from Japan include Shuntaro Tanikawa, the country’s most renowned contemporary poet; Mari Kashiwagi, who gave the ﬁrst festival poetry reading two years ago; Miho Nanaka, who lives in the U.S. and writes in English; and Toshiko Hirata, a novelist as well as a poet, according to the statement. Xue Di, the Chinese poet who drew a large audience at the 2019 festival, also participates in the virtual event. Chinese and Japanese-language readings will be subtitled in English. Participating American poets are Randall Mann; Christopher Merrill, who directs the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program; Wayne Miller, editor of the University of Colorado publication “Copper Nickel”; Kathryn Nuernberger; Kevin Prufer; and Jonathan Wells, who read the English versions of Xue Di’s poetry at the 2019 Princeton Festival poetry reading. The Princeton Festival is a multi-genre festival of the performing arts. Its June 2020 public performance season has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. In its place the festival will offer online access to archived performances from past seasons as well as live “at-home” performing arts events. For more information, visit www.princetonfestival.org or call 609-759-1979.

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Clockwise from upper left: Xue Di, Toshiko Hirata, Jonathan Wells, Kathryn Nuernberger, Kevin Prufer, Christopher Merrill, Wayne Miller, Mari Kashiwagi, Shuntaro Tanikawa, Miho Nonaka, Randall Mann and Yasuhiro Yotsumoto are participating in virtual poetry readings.

Local non-profit organizations receive grants to continue essential services in Somerset County Several Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean and Somerset non-profit organizations are recipients of the COVID-19 Emergency Response Grant through The Provident Bank Foundation (PBF). Each non-profit was awarded $5,000 grants in order for the organizations to continue to serve their respective communities with essential services. The non-profit organizations include Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County, the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Foundation Inc. in Middlesex County, Monmouth Medical Center Foundation, Move For Hunger and

Visiting Nurse Association Health Group of New Jersey in Monmouth County, Ocean Medical Center Foundation in Ocean County and Adult Day Center of Somerset County. Organizations receiving grants span 12 counties in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and cover healthcare, shelter, food, senior and behavioral services. “Helping organizations and ensuring their staff members have the tools to continue operating during this difﬁcult time is our main priority right now,” said Samantha Plotino, executive director of PBF. “It has never been more important to

offer support to local organizations that are providing critical services to our community.” The Provident Bank Foundation was established in 2003 by Provident Bank to enhance the quality of life in the region through support of not-for-proﬁt groups, institutions, schools and other 501(c)(3) organizations that provide services in communities served by the Bank. Since inception, the foundation has granted more than $25 million to not-forproﬁt organizations and institutions working toward stronger communities. For more information, visit www.theprovidentbankfoundation. org or call 862-260-3990.

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CALENDAR Editor’s Note: Please call before attending any event. As of press time, the shelter in place due to the coronavirus outbreak was until further notice.

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• The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra postponed “Family: The ‘New World’ Symphony and Beyond!” which was scheduled for May 9. • The Spirit of Princeton’s Annual Memorial Day Parade, scheduled for May 23, has been cancelled. No decision has been made yet as to Spirit of Princeton’s Flag Day ceremony scheduled for June 15. For more information, call 609-430-0144 or visit www. spiritofprinceton.org/ • Cranbury canceled its Memorial Day Parade, which was scheduled for May 25.

Thurs., May 14

“Quakers: The Quiet Revolutionaries,” by Princeton filmmaker Janet Gardner, will be shown at 8 p.m. May 14 on NJTV and at 11 p.m. May 26 on WNYC, and on public television stations across the country over the coming year. Scenes in the film were shot at the Princeton Friends meeting and include interviews with local members. The 57-minute film tells the story of a spiritual movement that has played a role in the religious, social and political life of the nation. Demonstrating an influence disproportionate to their numbers, Quakers have led anti-slavery, civil rights and women’s rights movements and been strong advocates for world peace. Gardner began planning the documentary in 2012 after visiting Pendle Hill in Lancashire, U.K., where George Fox started the religion in the 1600s. Richard Nurse of Franklin Township served as senior producer and narrator. The film was made possible by support from The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, Obadiah Brown’s Benevolent Fund, Thomas H. & Mary Williams Shoemaker Fund, Tyson Memorial Fund, John Pemberton Fund and others.

Wed., May 20

Board of Trustees meeting. All meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of the month otherwise noted. 7 p.m. Princeton Public Library, second floor Conference Room, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. 2020 Barbara Boggs Sigmund Awards.

Womanspace announces its 2020 Barbara Boggs Sigmund Awards Honoree, Elizabeth Smart, child abduction prevention advocate and victim of childhood abduction. The abduction of Smart was one of the most followed child abduction cases of our time. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Princeton Marriott, 100 College Road E., Princeton. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/qmugg3t.

Wed., May 20 – Sat., May 23

Cirque Du Soleil. Crystal is not just an ice show, it’s the very first experience on ice from Cirque du Soleil. Watch world-class ice skaters and acrobats claim their new frozen playground with speed and fluidity as they challenge the laws of gravity with never-before-seen acrobatics. This show is suitable for all ages. Tickets: Start at $48 adult, start at $35 children ages 2-12 (additional fees may apply). Parking: $10 (cash only). Doors open one hour prior to show. 7:30 p.m. event starts. Cure Insurance Arena, 81 Hamilton Ave., Trenton. To buy tickets, visit tinyurl.com/tgl4qkq.

May 23-24, 30-31; June 6-7

NJ Renaissance Faire. The faire has always had a soft spot for the little guy, and this season follows Will Scarlett, nephew of Robin Hood (he will be there too, with Maid Marion), pursued by the Sheriff of Nottingham, and defended by the Merry Men and Women of Sherwood Forest. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Liberty Lake, 1195 Florence-Columbus Road, Bordentown. For more information, visit NJRenFaire.com, YouYube.com/NJrenfaire and Facebook.com/NewJerseyRenFaire.

Tues., May 26

“Quakers: The Quiet Revolutionaries,” by Princeton filmmaker Janet Gardner, will be shown at 11 p.m. May 26 on WNYC, and on public television stations across the country over the coming year. Scenes in the film were shot at the Princeton Friends meeting and include interviews with local members. The 57-minute film tells the story of a spiritual movement that has played a role in the religious, social and political life of the nation. Demonstrating an influence disproportionate to their numbers, Quakers have led anti-slavery, civil rights and women’s rights movements and been strong advocates for

world peace. Gardner began planning the documentary in 2012 after visiting Pendle Hill in Lancashire, U.K., where George Fox started the religion in the 1600s. Richard Nurse of Franklin Township served as senior producer and narrator. The film was made possible by support from The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, Obadiah Brown’s Benevolent Fund, Thomas H. & Mary Williams Shoemaker Fund, Tyson Memorial Fund, John Pemberton Fund and others.

Saturday, May 30

Quaran-Teen-Ed: Apart But Not Alone is a PSA contest for New Jersey high school students. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Express your creativity by sharing how you are coping and keeping your mind and body healthy. The PSA will provide support to other youth who may be going through a difficult time. Enter a digital poster, size 11-inch by 11inch (1080 by 1080 pixels) as a jpg file; a poem, short essay or lyrics, 300 words max, as a pdf file; or a 30-60 second video as an mp4 file. Entries must include a reference to 2nd Floor Youth Helpline 888-222-2228. Provide accurate and factual information from other reliable sources. Incorporate the message and phrase “Apart But Not Alone.” Attach the submission and email to contest@empowersomerset.com. Subject line should state County, Name, Contest Submission. Include first and last name, name of high school, grade, project title, contact phone number and email, and parent/guardian name and contact information for approval. Winners will be chosen by regional community leaders and celebrity judge Joetta Clark Diggs, a four-time Olympian. Prizes range from $100 to $400. Winning entries will be posted on various social media outlets. Deadline is 10 p.m. on May 31. Winners will be announced on June 8.

Sunday, May 31

The top 10 poems have been selected for the 2020 NAMI NJ Dara Axelrod Expressive Arts Mental Health Poetry Contest based on the theme of “battling our challenges with superpowers.” NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) members and friends can vote online for the top three poems through May 31. All poems entered into the contest will be showcased on NAMI NJ’s Poetry Corner webpage in the coming months. The poems are listed in alphabetical order by poem name; the author names are temporarily omitted for fair voting: Cosmic Revelation, D.I.D., Hello my name is: Resilience, Metamorphosis, My Survival Story, Signs, Silence, The good the bad and the mental illness, Untitled and Visibility. Vote online at https://docs.google.com/ forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXO_T5z59SYT0yfYZWD8p__l2lY9CPenSF2Uby645myyQK9w/viewform

Mon., June 1

The Dr. Esther Wollin Memorial Scholarship Fund offers a scholarship opportunity available to Jewish female students who reside in the Princeton Mercer Bucks community. Monies from Dr. Wollin’s estate were designated to grant a college scholarship to eligible Jewish female full-time students who will be, or are already attending Rutgers University and raised by their Jewish mother

in a single-parent household in the Princeton Mercer Bucks Community. Eligibility is based on financial need. Submission deadline is June 1. For more information or to apply, visit www.JFCSonline.org, or contact Joyce at 609-987-8100 or JoyceW@ JFCSonline.org. Offered by Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Greater Mercer County.

Mon., June 9

Princeton PFLAG meeting. PFLAG is a support group for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals. Peer-facilitated discussion and information sharing in a safe, confidential, non-judgmental setting. Refreshments. Newcomers welcome. Serving Central New Jersey and beyond. 7-9 p.m. Trinity Church, 33 S. Mercer St., Princeton. Visit pflagprinceton.org for more information.

Thurs., June 18

Women of Achievement Awards Breakfast. The annual Women of Achievement Awards recognize women in the Princeton Mercer Region for their unique contributions and activities in their fields of interest, who through their work and determinations have successfully attained the respect of their peers and the acknowledgment of the business community. Tickets: Members: $50; Future Members: $65; Full Table of 12: $600. 8 a.m.10:30 a.m. TPC Jasna Polana, 4519 Province Line Road, Princeton. 609-924-1776.

Sat., June 27 and Sun., June 28

Clean Up Weekend in Cranbury. This is the weekend to dispose of large household items that are too large to fit into the trash bin, or unwanted items not worthy of donating. No household trash, construction from contractors, household hazardous waste, paint or carcasses will be accepted.

Sun., June 28

Historical and architectural walking tours of Cranbury. The tour is approximately two hours long, covering the history and architecture of the oldest founded village in New Jersey (1697). A contribution of $7 per person is suggested; proceeds go to the Cranbury Historical and Preservation Society. 2 p.m. Cranbury Museum, 4 Park Place E., Cranbury. To register, call tour guide Richard Moody at 609-819-1359.

Preserving the Pinelands: Albert Horner’s Portraits of a National Treasure. The exhibit will feature images which capture the beauty and landscapes of New Jersey’s Pinelands National Reserve by photographer Albert Horner, and artifacts from the NJ State Museum’s collections which tell some of the stories of the land, animals, people and industries that make the reserve a state and national treasure. NJ State Museum, 205 W. State St., Trenton. For more information, visit tinyurl. com/y2qgvkqs.

Mon., July 13

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Medical marijuana patients face unavailable medication, long lines at treatment centers during COVID crisis By JENNIFER AMATO Managing Editor

There are 73,000 patients in New Jersey’s medicinal cannabis program, which represents only a small fraction of the number of people in New Jersey who could benefit from medical marijuana, according to Anne Davis, the former executive director of the New Jersey chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, and part of the Cannabis Law Committee of the NJ Bar Association. Patients who rely on the use of medical marijuana have been affected by COVID-19 in several ways. As with other products, there has been panic buying of medical marijuana. This has led to long lines at the alternative treatment centers (ATC) and certain strains are either not available at all, or only available in reduced amounts. “Supply cannot keep up with increasing demand,” Davis said. There are seven ATCs currently dispensing medical marijuana in New Jersey: Greenleaf Compassion Center of Montclair, Compassionate Care Foundation of Egg Harbor, Garden State Dispensary of Woodbridge and Union Township, Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center of Cranbury, Curaleaf NJ Inc. in Bellmawr, Harmony Dispensary in Secaucus and Rise in Paterson. The New Jersey Department of Health now allows ATCs to serve patients curbside in their vehicles. The DOH also reduced all caregiver registration fees to $20. Previously, all dispensing had to occur within an ATC and the registration fee for caregivers was $100, unless caregivers qualified for the standard reduced fee, Davis said. The waivers also remove the requirement for ATCs to conduct in-person consultations for new patients, unless requested. Consultations can be done over the phone instead of in-person. “The majority of New Jersey’s 9 million residents could benefit from marijuana therapy at some time in their lives, when you consider all of marijuana’s therapeutic uses. If you live in the Garden State, you have a one in three chance of having a cancer diagnosis at some time in your life. Chronic pain affects about one in three. The state is finally beginning to recognize mental and emotional conditions that qualify for marijuana therapy—and PTSD and anxiety are just the tip of the iceberg. We all die, and marijuana improves the quality of life of the dying like no other drug,” Davis said. Patients who cannot get their medicine either suffer needlessly, or risk arrest and imprisonment by obtaining their medicine from the Black Market, Davis said. “Even if medicine is obtained from the Black Market, there is no guarantee that particular strains that are most effective for the patients’ conditions are available, or that the cannabinoid content is known and consistently available, or that the marijuana was grown organically and is free of pesticides, molds, heavy metals, etc. Patients can illegally grow it themselves, but there are Draconian pen-

alties associated with this, including a decade or more in prison and forfeiture of property. Besides, it takes several months to produce a crop and usually requires special equipment and know-how to produce medical grade marijuana,” Davis said. In addition, seeking out medicine from the Black Market violates social distancing mandates from the government, and places vulnerable patients at greater risk, Davis said. “Home cultivation for patients is a solution that the Coalition for Medical Marijuana-New Jersey endorses. Gardening itself is therapeutic. To grow a therapeutic herb is to get twice the bang for your buck. To produce your own medicine, and titrate it to control your own symptoms, under medical supervision, is a wonderful advance in American health care. It minimizes the pharmaceutical industry and the insurance industry from the health care picture, along with their huge profits. Home cultivation is an important part of health care reform. But, sad irony, the Garden State does not permit it,” Davis said.

Davis said the legislature should immediately amend the Compassionate Use Act to allow medical cannabis patients to possess and grow up to six cannabis plants, just as the New Jersey Senate voted they should be allowed to do in the Compassionate Use bill, on Feb. 23, 2009, by a vote of 22-16. The Attorney General should also enact a moratorium on arrests of patients growing their own essential medicine and the legislature should at least decriminalize it in emergency legislation, she said. Patients could get clones, plants or seeds from ATCs and they are already registered with the department for verification. There can be a small fee each plant and even a tag to be placed on the plant so law enforcement can easily tell which gardens are legal, she said. “This is essential access,” Davis said. For more information, www.nj.gov/health/news/2020/ approved/20200323a.shtml, www.nj.gov/health/ news/2020/approved/20200116a.shtml or www.letpatientsgrownj.com/forum

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Humanity continues to suffer from climate change Our country currently faces two crises – a health emergency and an economic crisis – both caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Humanity also continues to suffer due to the negative effects of climate change. Early studies have shown that people who live in areas with increased pollution suffer more from this pandemic. I’ve been heartened to see Congress pass relief bills in a bipartisan fashion. As we emerge from this pandemic crisis, I encourage our elected officials to look at climate policies with bipartisan support. Americans want to see their elected officials take meaningful action to address climate change. Climate change should be a bridge issue that unites people, not a “wedge” issue that divides them. One such policy is a “carbon fee and dividend” that would boost the economy, create millions of jobs, reduce pollution, improve health and send monthly dividend checks to Americans. And … it doesn’t grow our government. A carbon fee and dividend bill already exists in Congress: The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, HR763. Four New Jersey members of Congress are already co-sponsors of this bill: Tom Malinowski, Donald Payne, Albio Sires and Bonnie Watson-Coleman. Thanks to those members of Congress who work in a bipartisan way to address health, economic and environ-

mental challenges that we face. Learn more about HR763 at www.energyinnovationact.org. Nadine Sapirman Hillsborough

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Coronavirus Turns Kids’ Worlds Upside Down Too

eing a parent can be challenging even on the best days but parenting during the coronavirus pandemic is a Herculean task to say the least. Fortunately, children do not appear to be at higher risk for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) than adults. While some children and infants have been sick with COVID-19, adults make up most of the known cases to date, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). With schools closed, sports cancelled and play dates postponed, parents are concerned about their children’s physical health, and also about their developmental and emotional health. Many pediatricians, including those associated with Penn Medicine Princeton Health, are offering patients telehealth appointments for sick visits. They’re also offering phone conferences to discuss behavioral issues, attention deficit disorder, or any other concerns related to how their children are handling the stresses that come from social isolation during the outbreak. Additionally, the American Academy of Pediatrics feels strongly that children still need medical attention for illness symptoms and follow-up care for previously diagnosed medical conditions. Well visits remain incredibly important also for monitoring growth, checking developmental milestones, hearing and vision screenings, mental health screenings, and providing essential vaccinations. Following CDC guidelines, pediatricians have put safety measures in place so they can remain open for in-person well visits, including routine check-ups and immunizations. Children May Have Mild Symptoms The symptoms of COVID-19 are similar in children and adults, according to the CDC. However, children with confirmed COVID-19 have generally shown mild symptoms. Reported symptoms in children include cold-like symptoms, such as fever, runny nose and cough. Vomiting and diarrhea have also been reported. It’s not known yet whether some children may be at higher risk for severe illness, for example, children with underlying medical conditions and special healthcare needs. If you see any sign of illness consistent with symptoms of COVID-19, particularly fever, cough, or shortness of breath, the CDC advises calling your healthcare provider and keeping your child home and away from others as much as possible. Stopping the Spread As the CDC notes, children may have only mild symptoms, but they can still pass the virus on to others who may be at higher risk, including older adults and people who have serious underlying medical conditions. To help stop the spread and keep children and families healthy, the CDC recommends: • Cleaning hands often, using soap and water or alcoholbased sanitizer. • Avoiding people who are sick (coughing and sneezing). • Cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces daily in household common areas (like tables, hard-back chairs, doorknobs, light switches, remotes, handles, desks, toilets and sinks). • Laundering items, including washable plus toys, as needed. • Practice social distancing (also known as physical distancing). While school is out, children should not have inperson play dates with children from other households. If children are playing outside their own homes, it is essential they remain six feet from anyone who is not in their own household. The CDC also recommends that children 2 years and older should wear a cloth face covering over their nose and mouth when in a community setting. Keeping Kids Healthy Children are generally resilient, and for the most part, COVID-19 will likely not have any long-term effects on

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their overall health and wellbeing. Nevertheless, it is important to recognize that the virus has turned their world upside down too, and they need help navigating the unchartered waters. Older children especially may be missing their friends and social interactions as well as rites of passage like proms and graduations. Social media – in moderate doses – can help them maintain connections, as can video chats. For younger children, limiting screen time remains important, but there is no getting around the fact that screens are needed for online education and socialization. Try to balance screen time with other non-screen activities, such as a craft or cooking project or some sort of physical activity. The CDC offers the following tips for keeping kids healthy during the COVID-19 outbreak: • Encourage your child to play outdoors. Use indoor activity breaks (like stretch breaks or dance breaks) throughout the day. • Create a flexible schedule and routine. Have consistent bedtimes and get up at the same time. Structure the day for learning, free time, healthy meals and snacks, and physical activity. Allow flexibility in the schedule. • Stay in touch with your child’s school. Review assignments and help your child establish a reasonable pace for completing the work. Communicate challenges to the school. If your child is having a hard time completing assignments, let the school know. • Take time to talk to with your child about the outbreak. Answer questions and share facts in a way they can understand. Remain calm and reassuring. • Watch for signs of stress in your child. Some common changes to watch for include excessive worry or sadness, unhealthy eating or sleeping habits, and difficulty with at-

tention and concentration. If you are concerned, call your pediatrician. The Silver Lining Though COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on normal daily life, there could be a silver lining. Consider that children are able to sleep longer now that they don’t have to wake up so early to get to school. As the American Academy of Pediatrics notes, children who get enough sleep have a healthier immune system, and better school performance, behavior, memory and mental health. In general, toddlers need 12 hours of sleep a night, elementary and middle school children need between 9 and 10 hours, and high schoolers need at least 8 hours. Also consider that without all the extracurricular activities, children may be feeling less stress and anxiety. While organized activities have many healthy benefits, including building-self esteem and enhancing brain development, being overscheduled all the time can be detrimental. Free time is important, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, because it can allow time for kids to play, use their imagination, and relax. Research demonstrates that play, in particular, helps children learn how to solve problems, identify interests and work with others. Striking the right balance may be tricky, but perhaps these lessons can carry over into a post COVID-19 life that is even better than it was before. As the effects of COVID-19 are felt throughout Central Jersey, Penn Medicine Princeton Health remains committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive care to the community 24/7. Bert Mandelbaum, M.D., is board certiﬁed in pediatrics and chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at Penn Medicine Princeton Health.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

My mother’s recovery from COVID-19 In early April, my 74-year-old mother, a high-risk patient, contracted COVID-19 while in an assisted living facility in Pennsylvania. She was successfully treated in a hospital outside of Philadelphia with a blend of treatments including oxygen, chloroquine (treatment for malaria), antibiotics and Tylenol. Because of the attentive healthcare workers and their responsiveness, she was not put on a ventilator, despite her sudden spike in fever and drop in oxygen levels. Some physicians treating COVID-19 patients report ventilators to be causing more harm than good and should be used only as a last resort. This has been reaffirmed by the recent treatment guidelines issued by the National Institute of Health. I am eternally grateful for the excellent and smart care that my mother received and it has made me think about the big picture of present and future therapies for COVID-19. Physicians and hospitals should be open to all possible treatments for COVID-19. Successful treatments, like the ones my mother received, are available now. Patients have also had successful recoveries using Remdesivir, a strong antiviral medicine. And most recently, a very old therapy model – blood plasma from recovered patients – is being seriously investigated. Other methods for healing patients have been reported around the globe but are not routinely explored here. Intravenous Vitamin C, a known anti-inflammatory nutrient and immune system booster, is just one of these. Treatments using a mix of hydrogen and oxygen gases, known as hydrogen therapy, seem to be able to turn oxygen deprivation symptoms around by reducing

the causes of inflammation in the body. In addition, homeopathy has had success in India for COVID-19, as it has had success in many other times in history during widespread infections. Our medical professionals and government leaders must be open to learning from other successful methods around the world. Being open to various ways of treating patients will save lives. As one of New Jersey’s new laws removes malpractice liability for healthcare practitioners during this crisis, there is a great opportunity to think outside the box and to try new treatments with patient consent. Attempts at creating a vaccine for coronavirus have not been successful in the past. Our focus should be on individualized treatments. Even if a vaccine is successfully developed, it won’t be ready for use for a long time (one year to 18 months) and it will not be appropriate for everyone. It is imperative to find feasible solutions for infected individuals now. Making sure that we maintain and strengthen treatment options is not only important for COVID-19 and any infection but it is also critical for individual health. s we move forward to the point when we can return to our lives – our livelihoods, schooling and social gatherings – let us make sure to preserve health care choices. And let us not allow politics, business incentives or tunnel vision get in the way of truly healing people who become ill.

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Tues., July 14

Disney Institute 2020. The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton will host Disney Institute: Disney’s Approach To Leadership Excellence. This course is based on a time-tested approach demonstrated by leaders. They’ve learned that leaders who intentionally nurture an environment of mutual trust and respect tend to drive stronger employee performance, which leads to exceptional customer service—and ultimately—improved business results. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Robert Wood Johnson Conference Center @ RWJ Fitness & Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road. To register, visit tinyurl. com/uy8oxey.

Fri., August 7

Watch an artist create a masterpiece before your eyes. Part art studio, part rock group, part creation lab, Artrageous takes audiences on a visual journey and high-energy ride of inspiration, creativity and engagement, paying tribute to a variety of art forms, icons and musical genres. It’s a frenzy

of movement and color as lines and brush strokes appear on giant canvasses, culminating in a gallery of fabulous finished paintings. 7 p.m. Aug. 7, Raritan Valley Community College, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg. Tickets are $30-$40.

Sat., August 8

Relive the experience of a live Motown concert, circa 1964, during “Shadows of the ’60s.” For all ages. 8 p.m. Aug. 8, Raritan Valley Community College, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg. Tickets are $30-$40.

Mon., Aug. 11

Through Sun., Sept. 13

“Fine Feathered Friends: Birds as Mainstay and Muse.” The New Jersey

State Museum is pleased to announce a new exhibition that brings the fun of birdwatching indoors through nearly 200 rarely seen artifacts and specimens exploring birds as an ecological mainstay and their role as a design-inspiring force, or muse, for New Jersey artisans. Free. Museum hours: 9 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Tuesday – Sunday. Auditorium galleries hours: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tuesday – Friday. For more information, visit statemuseum.nj.gov.

Mon., Sept. 14

Princeton PFLAG meeting. PFLAG is a support group for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals. Peer-facilitated discussion and information sharing in a safe, confidential, non-judgmental setting. 7-9 p.m. Trinity Church, 33 S. Mercer St., Princeton. Visit pflagprinceton.org for more information.

Continuing events

Coping with addiction: Parents of Addicted Children helps parents understand and cope with drug problems they are facing, and will face, with their children. Meets first and third Monday of month, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Neshanic Reformed Church, 715 Amwell Road.

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The D&amp;R Greenway‚Äôs virtual gala on Saturday, May 9, welcomes the public as it honors land preservation advocates Phyllis Marchand and John Rassweiler, who are receiving the 2020 Donald B. Jones Conservation Award.

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My virtual social calendar is crowded. On May 2, I attended the McCarter fundraiser honoring the legacy of McCarter Artistic Director and Resident Playwright Emily Mann. On May 9, I will be attending D&R Greenway’s gala honoring land preservation advocates Phyllis Marchand and John Rassweiler. The money I would have had to spend on clothes, hair, shoes, nails, transportation, makeup, (and in the old days babysitters), I am donating to the organizations. I am wearing the same comfy ripped sneakers, jogging tights and Stevie Wonder sweat shirt to next weekend’s event as I wore to last weekend’s event. Best of all, no one took or is taking my picture with one of my most favorite companions – a pint of mocha chip ice cream, a passion I share with one of the awardees (guess who). Last year, Mann announced that the 201920 season would be her final run as McCarter Theatre Center’s artistic director and resident playwright. On May 2, McCarter recognized Mann’s legacy as a nationally renowned and transformative arts leader, playwright and teacher by re-naming the McCarter LAB in her honor. In addition, the theater would host, in her honor, a virtual fundraiser, a livestreaming event featuring her theater colleagues extolling her extraordinary talent, contributions and humanity. Before the event, I kept thinking about how sad and impersonal it was to honor her by means of a computer screen. But actually the reverse was true. The Zoom presentations were extremely moving – and it moved a lot of people to make a donation as they were watching. The fundraiser featured a plethora of big names in the theater world, toasts, stories, and a pictorial stroll down memory lane. I, along with the 1,000 people viewing the event, all had front row center seats. Taking the stage on May 9 is an awards event whose purpose is to get as many people as possible to tune in and get turned on by the mission of D&R Greenway. D&R Greenway Land Trust is in its 31st year of preserving and protecting natural lands, farmlands and open spaces throughout central and southern New Jersey. It has natural appeal, especially after the beautiful weekend of May 2, when the state and county parks were re-opened and walkers appeared like dandelions – appropriately socially distanced – throughout the open spaces. The D&R Greenway, whose efforts have preserved 21,000 acres in central New Jersey, is honoring at its virtual gala two Princetonians, famous for many civic volunteer accomplishments, including, their passionate commitment to land preservation. Princeton TV (linked to the Greenway website for those without cable access) will broadcast the Virtual Gala, a pre-recorded awards ceremony and tribute videos on May 9 at 5:30 pm. For donors/sponsors/ticketholders to the gala, there will be a special

“after party” via Zoom with the awardees and special guests, including the family and friends of the deceased Michael Snyder. The Snyder team is winning a community service award for funding and building the new “Iron Mike Trail,” accessible from Rosedale Road, in memory of committed outdoors enthusiast Mike Snyder. “While it is not safe to gather together physically, we can gather electronically to celebrate two great pillars of the Princeton community who have contributed mightily to preserving land, former Princeton Township Mayor Phyllis Marchand, and business executive John Rassweiler, who served longer than anyone on the D&R Greenway Land Trust’s board,” said D&R Greenway President and CEO Linda Mead. The D&R Mission, said public relations consultant Brad Fay, resonates particularly well these days of social isolation. “D&R Greenway’s ‘Our Open Space is Open’ messages are getting attention nationally and locally, as people today realize more than ever how critical preserved lands and a daily dose of walking is to their health and well-being. D&R Greenway’s awardees were way ahead of the curve as champions of open space and trails. A gift to D&R Greenway is a gift that keeps on giving forever. The gala is about celebrating nature and lands and the people who have done amazing work to make that preservation possible. We are honoring these two amazing Princetonians. I have had the distinct honor to interview them both via Zoom to hear their stories and philosophies about they have worked so hard to preserve lands.” Honoree Phyllis Marchand served 23 years as an elected official in Princeton Township, including 12 years as mayor, before retiring in 2009. She became involved with D&R Greenway when the non-profit preserved land in Princeton, namely Greenway Meadows and Coventry Farm. She joined the D&R Greenway Board of Trustees in 2010 and served as chair from 2016 until she retired from the board in 2019. An ardent advocate for preservation of open space and the environment, Phyllis has used her leadership platform in the community to convert hundreds (Pam Hersh being one of them) to the D&R Greenway cause. “I care about D&R Greenway because I care about the legacy I will leave to my grandchildren and to all future generations … take care of each other, take care of our planet and enjoy ‘Land for Life!’” said Phyllis, an avid runner (now an avid walker, she admitted), who has completed 18 marathons in New York, Boston and Philadelphia. I know John Rassweiler, only by reputation, as someone who has been extremely active on many community non-profit boards, including the D&R Greenway board, where he served for more than 20 years. I can’t wait to “meet” him at the benefit on May 9. True to his open space passion, he owns and manages a registered tree farm in Vermont. A successful businessman, he retired 25 years ago in order to go to work – by volunteering for non-profits.

Obituaries

OBITUARY

Raymond Van Arsdale, Sr. Calabash, NC On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, Raymond Van Arsdale Sr. passed away in Calabash, NC at the age of 92. He was a loving husband for 63 years to Arlette Carolyn Van Arsdale and beloved father to sons Raymond Jr., Timothy, Keith, and Kyle. He has seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Marie Geisenhoner of Pennington, NJ. His brother Jack Van Arsdale currently lives in Livermore, CA. His sister-inlaw Virginia Lewis lives in Hopewell, NJ. Raymond was born in Hopewell, NJ, son of Edward and Julia Van Arsdale. He resided in Hopewell for most of his life and spent his career at The Burroughs Corporation. A true patriot and veteran, Raymond served in the Merchant Marines in World War II and in the United States Army. He was a past chief of the Hopewell Fire Department, Station 52 and past commander of American Legion Post 339. He was a member of the Carolina Shores American Legion Post 503, the VFW Calabash Post 7288, the Little River Elks Lodge 2840, life member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and a long-standing member of Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church in Hopewell, NJ and Saint Brendan‘s Catholic Church in Shallotte, NC. Raymond loved his country and was dedicated to his community. He was a selﬂess, hard-working, jovial man who was never a stranger to anyone. He was known to always wear a big smile and truly cherished time with his family and friends. He will be forever loved and missed, remaining in the hearts and memories of not only his beloved family but the many lives he has touched. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Alphonsus Church, 54 East Prospect Street, Hopewell, NJ, 08525 or American Legion Post 503, 10277 Beach Drive SW, Carolina Shores, NC 28467. Graveside services were held privately. Arrangements under the direction of the Cromwell-Immordino Memorial Home, 2560 Pennington Rd, Pennington, NJ 08525. Condolences can be made at www.CromwellImmordioMemorialHome.com.

OBITUARY Edward F O’Connor Edward F O’Connor, 81, died peacefully in the company of his family on April 25, 2020. Born in Washington Heights, NY, Ed raised his family in Emerson, NJ, resided in Derwood, MD and retired to Pennington, NJ. He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 55 years, Joan (nee McMahon). Ed was a proud graduate of St. Elisabeth School and Cardinal Hays High School. He received a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Fordham University and went on to earn an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business. Ed’s career with Port Authority of NY/ NJ aviation division spanned over 35 years. He continued his career at the Federal Aviation Administration in Washington, DC and was a member of the Air Transport Association. A man of deep faith, Ed attended daily mass, most recently at St. James Church in Pennington. He was a parishioner for over 30 years at the Church of the Assumption in Emerson, NJ where he was active in the Knights of Columbus. An Army veteran, Ed continued his service with the American Legion post 269. He was known as a reliable Ceili partner for Joan, honing his skills with the Ring of Kerry Irish dancers in Washington, DC. A keen traveller, Ed and Joan enjoyed trips with his brothers and their wives, passing on his love of travel to his children and grandchildren. He was an avid walker, known for his daily walks to and from the Emerson train station. Ed enjoyed traditional Irish music and a cold beer, spending many Sunday afternoons listening to WFUV. Ed is survived by his children: Margaret and her husband Jonathan Berman of London, England, Loretta and her partner Sean McVeigh of Ewing, NJ, Edward and his wife Alicia of Scotch Plains, NJ and Brian of Oakland, CA and Pennington, NJ. His ﬁve grandchildren – Erin, Brendan, Sean, Ella and Connor – will miss Pop dearly. He will fondly be remembered as Uncle Eddie by his many nieces and nephews. A funeral mass and celebration of life will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St Elizabeth School, https://saintelizabethschool.org/ donate (JFrega@steliznyc.org,) or WFUV, the Fordham University radio station: 1-877WFUV-907 or https://donate.nprstations.org/wfuv/wfuv-irish-contribution-form Arrangements are by the Wilson-Apple Funeral Home, Pennington. Condolences are welcome at www.wilsonapple.com.

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ON THE ROAD

PETER PERROTTA

2020 Ram 1500 Rebel Crew Cab 4X4

2020 Ram 1500 Rebel Black Edition.

erhaps in these trying times that surround us, harkening back to a bit of old school “Americana” will be good for our souls right now. For me, nothing speaks to the soul of my American consciousness more Peter Perrotta than spotting one of those old Chevy, Ford or Dodge pickup trucks with a “For Sale” on it by the side of the road. It’s usually a step above a rotted barn find, probably runs, but its going to need some work. And, for any us who have driven across many states – when that was possible – you know that the automotive landscape changes quite drastically when you get south of Maryland and west of Reading, Pennsylvania. All of a sudden, it seems like everyone has an American pickup truck – usually a Dodge Ram, Chevy Silverado or a Ford F-150. “Where I come from, your truck is a reflection of who you are,” says A&E reality TV star Jase Robertson, an accomplished hunter and fisherman from West Monroe, Louisiana. Of the pickup offerings from the big three

American automakers, currently the Dodge Ram 1500 pickup seems to be currying the most favor among the respected auto review critics. With that in mind, I recently road tested the popular 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 Rebel Crew Cab 4 X 4 pickup truck to see what all the fuss was about. Now mind you, while this truck is more than capable of doing some heavy lifting and creative off-roading, this is not your typical barn find or work truck. It’s far too luxurious and way too expensive to be limited to just dirty work. The Ram 1500 Rebel I tested has a base price of $47,990. However, it was loaded with $21,620 in glitzy options. When you add in the $1,695 for destination and delivery, the MSRP sticker price registered at $71,305. Now folks, that’s a lot of cabbage to be paying for a pickup truck. At that price, you want to make sure if you do take it offroading you sure as heck don’t end up upside down in a Pinelands sand ditch. When you go shopping for your pickup truck, it can get a bit confusing. Each model is offered in a number of different trims with crew cab or extended cab body styles and several different engines and bed sizes. So, it’s a good idea to do your homework beforehand. Base prices for the Ram 1500 range anywhere from $32,950 for the entry level

Tradesman to $55,110 for the top-of-the-line Limited. Other models offered include the Big Horn (base price $38,035), and the Laramie ($41,735). The Ram 1500 is offered in rear wheel and 4WD and has three available engines: 3.0 liter V6 turbo diesel (260 HP); 3.6 liter V6 (305 HP) and the 5.7 liter V8 (395 HP). My tester was a 4WD Crew Cab that was powered by the first time offered 3.0 liter V6 turbo diesel, coupled with an 8 speed automatic transmission. While the new turbo diesel was miserly on gas – 24 mpg overall with 29 on the highway and 21 in city driving – I found it to be a wee bit underpowered at times. This vehicle is massive. It has an overall length of 233 inches, weighs 5,355 pounds and has a towing capacity of 11,340 pounds. The options included: $4,995 for the 3.0 liter turbo diesel engine; $3,000 for the level 2 equipment group that includes heated seats and steering wheel, parking sensors, power adjustable pedals and more; $2,995 for the Rebel package that includes, 8- and 12-way power seats, a Wi-Fi hot spot, a 19-speaker Harmon Kardon premium sound system, a 12-inch touch screen with navigation ; $1,805 for the air suspension; $1,495 for a dual pane panoramic sun roof. The truck, which is ruggedly attractive and looks like its ready to rumble at any minute, is also outfitted with a Black Appearance

Package that includes a black front bumper with black back plate, a black RAM front grille badge and oversized 18-inch gloss black wheels. My tester had a Diamond Black Crystal Pearl exterior and luxury trimmed black leather seats. Simply put, this truck is quite attractive. It makes you want to just jump in and take off. Overall, I was extremely impressed with this truck. It is loaded with luxurious creature comforts inside and has a very comfortable ride and almost noiseless cabin. Almost every auto critic who reviews the Ram 1500 mentions that this truck comes standard with a rear coil spring suspension that is head and shoulders about the leaf spring rear suspensions offered up by Ford and Chevy. I totally agree. Moreover, my tester added the air suspension as an option which made the truck even more comfortable to drive. Inside the cabin is very roomy, both upfront and in the rear. The interior accoutrements and ergonomics are spot on. Dodge’s Uconnect infotainment system is one of the easiest to operate and is extremely intuitive. It is very easy to sync up your phone, connect your iPod and enter a navigation destination – a task that is not as easy in some other models these days. Moreover, the upgraded Harmon Kardon 19-speaker audio system is an audiophile’s dream. It is capable of producing ear splitting concert quality surround sound. A few other neat features of this truck which should be noted include: a split tailgate, so you don’t have to lower the entire gate; the ability to raise and lower the suspension height to four different settings at the push of a button; a locking differential for off-roading; and lockable side storage cabinets on the out side of both sides of the pickup bed. The Ram 1500 gets an impressive 5-star overall rating in the government’s crash tests as well. Moreover, the EPA estimates the annual fuel cost to run this truck to be $1,950 as it uses about 4.2 gallons of diesel fuel per every 100 miles driven. While the pickup field is crowded, the Dodge Ram 1500 is an impressive entry into this arena. Anyone, who is considering buying or leasing a pickup would be remiss not to consider one of the Ram 1500 models. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears weekly. You comments or suggestions are welcome. He can be contacted at peter@ capitalmotorcars.com.

Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE 2020-15 An Ordinance titled,

Board Meeting Cancelations and Change

“Ordinance Providing For The Vacation Of A 0.027 Acre Portion Of Land Along The Westerly Line Of Route 206 Abutting The Property Previously Identified As Block 178, Lot 7, Following Consolidation Of Block 178, Lots 4-11, Identified As Block 178, Lot 4.01, Township Of Hillsborough, County Of Somerset, State Of New Jersey.”

RESCHEDULED DATE FOR May 5 and May 19, 2020 BOARD MEETINGS

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 May 26, 2020, 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.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hillsborough Township Environmental Commission will hold its regularly scheduled May 18, 2020 meeting via electronic means only, commencing at 7:00 p.m. Due to the Governorʼs Executive Orders and pursuant to P.L. 2020,c.11, the public may only participate in this meeting remotely as outlined below. Formal action may be taken.

Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance entitled:

All applications on the agenda in question along with related exhibits and reports to date 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, members of the public will have an opportunity to be heard by phoning the following AT&T call-in bridge number: 1. USA Toll-Free: 888-204-5987 2. Access Code: 2604706 Users will be prompted with additional information to join the meeting. To help ensure everyone has an opportunity to participate, members of the public are encouraged to notify the Planning & Zoning Department no later than noon on the date of the meeting if they intend to participate by contacting the Planning Board Clerk via email at dpadgett@hillsborough-nj.org. If you are unable to access the application material online at https://hillsboroughnj.civicclerk.com/, please contact the Hillsborough Township Planning & Zoning Department at (908) 369-8382 or dpadgett@hillsborough-nj.org to make arrangements to review the documents. AGENDA ITEMS: CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES • November 25, 2019 – Revised Minutes (Tabled from 02-24-20 meeting) • January 27, 2020 – Reorganization Meeting • January 27, 2020 – Regular Meeting • February 24, 2020 BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS • Hillsborough Industrial Park – File 19-PB-24-S/MSPV– Block 200.05, Lot 14.01 (formerly Lot 14) & 15 – 1 & 3 Jill Court. Applicant seeking minor subdivision approval; preliminary and final major site plan approval; ʻcʼ bulk variances; and waivers, to construct additions to two existing buildings, with additional parking expansion, on Property located in the LI, Light Industrial Zone. • PSE&G (430 Three Bridges Road) – BA-19-23 – Block 1, Lot 2 – 430 Three Bridges Road. Applicant seeking ʻdʼ use and ʻcʼ bulk variances to replace the existing electrical transmission lattice towers with new, taller Y-frame monopole structures equipped with the capability to carry higher-voltage transmission lines through its RPV overhead electric transmission ROW corridor, on property in the AG Agricultural Zone. CONSIDERATION OF OLD BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF NEW BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED COMMITTEE REPORTS CONSIDERATION OF MAPS / DOCUMENTS BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR ADJOURNMENT Formal action may be taken. The public is invited to participate remotely as outlined above. Debora Padgett Planning Board Clerk HB, 1x, 5/8/2020 Fee: $59.52

BOROUGH OF PENNINGTON ORDINANCE 2020-2 AN ORDINANCE PHASING OUT THE USE OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BAGS IN THE BOROUGH OF PENNINGTON The foregoing ordinance was finally adopted at a meeting of the Pennington Borough Council on May 4, 2020. The ordinance is posted on the bulletin board in Borough Hall and on the Borough web-site. Copies are available to the public in the office of the Borough Clerk Elizabeth Sterling Borough Clerk HVN, 1x, 5/8/2020 Fee: $15.81 Affidavit: $15.00

ORDINANCE 2020- 08 An Ordinance titled, “Ordinance of the Township of Hillsborough, Somerset County, New Jersey, Amending Chapter 188 “Land Use and Development”, Article V “Districts and Standards”, Section 188-98, RA, RS, R, R1, R2, CR, AH, RCA, PD, Residential Districts, by Adding R8A Zone to Apply to Block 182, Lots 9, 11.01, and 46.01; and Block 183, Lot 38.02.” was introduced at a Meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey held on February 25, 2020 and was passed and approved by the said Township Committee at a regular and duly convened meeting held on April 28, 2020. Pamela Borek Hillsborough Township Clerk

TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED The Township of Hopewell, County of Mercer, has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11 5(1)(a). The contract and the resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the office of the Municipal Clerk. AWARDED TO: Branch Associates, Inc. SERVICES: Planning Legal Services TIME PERIOD: May 4, 2020 to December 31, 2020 CONTRACT AMOUNT: Not to Exceed $20,000 ___________________________________ AWARDED TO: SERVICES: TIME PERIOD: CONTRACT AMOUNT:

Ferriero Engineering Inc. Conflict Land Use Board Engineer May 4, 2020 to December 31, 2020 Not to Exceed Escrow Funds

Laurie E. Gompf Municipal Clerk HVN, 1x, 5/8/2020 Fee: $25.11

HB, 1x, 5/8/2020 Fee: $25.11

BOROUGH OF PENNINGTON ORDINANCE #2020 – 6

MEETING NOTICE To conform with the Sunshine Laws regarding meetings, the Monroe Township Board of Education hereby gives notice that the Board of Education will hold a Remote Public Board of Education Meeting on Monday, May 11, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be conducted via an Online Webinar. The website for public participation in this meeting is listed below: Event address for attendees: https://monroeps.webex.com/monroeps/onstage/g.php?MTID=eb057878283a03d617a894 67f2541e20e

AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR AND DETERMINE THE RATE OF COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF PENNINGTON, COUNTY OF MERCER, STATE OF NEW JERSEY FOR THE YEAR 2020 The foregoing ordinance was finally adopted at a meeting of the Pennington Borough Council on May 4, 2020. The ordinance is posted on the bulletin board in Borough Hall and on the Borough web-site. Copies are available to the public in the office of the Borough Clerk

During the Public Session, attendees will be afforded an opportunity to ask questions and/or to provide comments. Formal action may be taken at this meeting. Respectfully submitted, Michael C. Gorski, CPA Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Elizabeth Sterling Borough Clerk HVN, 1x, 5/8/2020 Fee: $17.67 Affidavit: $15.00

CP/WHH 5/8/20 1x Fee: $21.39 Affidavit: $15.00

BOROUGH OF PENNINGTON ORDINANCE # 2020-5 AN ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14 IN THE BOROUGH OF PENNINGTON, NEW JERSEY

BOROUGH OF PENNINGTON ORDINANCE 2020 - 7 ORDINANCE EXTENDING FOR THREE MONTHS THE EXPIRATION OF FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSES AND AMENDING SECTION 112-1 OF THE BOROUGH CODE

The foregoing ordinance was finally adopted at a meeting of the Pennington Borough Council on May 4, 2020. The ordinance is posted on the bulletin board in Borough Hall and on the Borough web-site. Copies are available to the public in the office of the Borough Clerk

The foregoing ordinance was introduced and approved on first reading at a meeting of the Pennington Borough Council on May 4, 2020. Said ordinance will be considered further at a Public Hearing to be held at the Regular Council Meeting on June 1, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., at Pennington Borough Hall, 30 North Main Street, Pennington, NJ at which time all interested persons may appear for or against adoption. Said ordinance is posted on the bulletin board in Borough Hall and copies are available to the public in the office of the Borough Clerk.

Elizabeth Sterling Borough Clerk

HVN, 1x, 5/8/2020 Fee: $17.67 Affidavit: $15.00

HVN, 1x, 5/8/2020 Fee: $19.53 Affidavit: $15.00

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