2018-07-27 Hillsborough Beacon

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GOP submits three names to fill empty committee seat By Andrew Martins Managing Editor

Days after Greg Burchette announced his resignation from the Hillsborough Township Committee, members of the local Republican organization announced they had submitted three individuals who could fill the vacated seat next month. At the August 14 committee meeting, officials will choose from Shawn Lipani, Ron Skobo and Helen “Chickie” Haines to serve out the rest of Burchette’s unexpired term, ending Dec. 31.

“I’m proud to have forwarded the names of three highly qualified individuals, all of whom can make an immediate impact on the township committee,” Hillsborough Republican Chair Ken Scherer said. Burchette announced his resignation from the governing body via a prerecorded video that was played during the July 10 committee meeting. In the video, he said he was stepping down that Friday after changes in his personal life meant he “no longer [met] the Hillsborough residency requirement to be a committee-

man in this town.” The news came months after he and fellow Republican Carl Suraci did not file to run in last month’s primaries to retain their seats this November. According to state law, when an elected official resigns from a local governing body, representatives from the outgoing member’s political party have up to 15 days to submit three potential replacements for consideration. Both Lipani and Skobo are the current Republican candidates for the two committee seats up for grabs in the general election

this November. In the event that one of them is picked to take Burchette’s spot, they will remain on the ballot for a chance at a full term on the committee. According to Scherer, Lipani is a life-long Hillsborough resident and small business owner who currently serves as the chairman of the township’s Planning Board. He’s also served as a member of the Hillsborough Economic Development Board, the Hillsborough Township Zoning Board of Adjustment, the Capital Planning Board, Hillsborough Rotary and the Youth Services

Commission. Skobo is a retired law enforcement official, who has lived in the township for more than four decades. He’s served on the township’s Recreation Commission, the Cultural and Arts Commission, and the Planning Board. At the county level, he’s served as the Somerset Treatment Services Board President and has volunteered for Somerset County Youth Leadership. As an equally well-known figure among local Republicans,

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Law enforcement agencies prepare for school shootings

Drills at intermediate school help ﬁrst responders visualize the unthinkable By Samantha Brandbergh Contributor

Sirens blared, smoke hovered in the air and Hillsborough Township Police officers took action during an active shooter drill at Auten Road Intermediate School on July 18. Issued by Hillsborough Police Chief Darren Powell and led by officer Ted Lewis, the drill had students from the Somerset County Police Academy Youth Week acting as injured students. Over the course of the exercise, they laid sprawled out in the hallways wearing tags around their neck depicting their “injuries” — gunshot wound to the chest, head injury from fall, deceased, semi-conscious and so on. “We know this is fake, but we’re treating it as if it’s real,” Lewis said, addressing the students and school employees present. The drill was comprised of two scenarios, one with a single gunman and the other with two. The men walked the hallways — firearms loaded with blank rounds in hand — sending the sound of gunshots throughout the building. In the first scenario, the single gunman committed suicide while in the second, one gunman was shot and the other was taken into custody by officers. With guns drawn, officers made their way into classrooms looking for remaining victims or other possible gunmen. A handful of teachers participated in the drill, with each assigned a group of Youth Week students and remained in classrooms while the drill was in progress, and some teachers volunteered to dial 9-11. Once cleared by police, members of Robert Wood Johnson EMS worked on stabilizing victims, treating their wounds and taking them to safety outside of the building. The drill was continued until

everyone was safely evacuated from the building. According to Gun Violence Archive, there have been 184 reported and verified mass shootings in the United States so far in 2018, with the Santa Fe High School shooting among the most recent. For Auten Road Intermediate School Principal Christopher Carey, drills like this are crucial. “This anticipates the need for communication and the need to be organized and prepared for really anything,” he said. “For the teachers here today, we are able to take some real life examples to speak about. A lot of times we talk about fictitious scenarios, but this is as close as we could get, thankfully. It gets your emotions and every sense of your body involved.” Carey added that active shooter drills allow administrative employees and those involved to share how they felt in the moment, resulting in them being more prepared in the future. One of the participating students, Sabrina Eilers, 15, of Hillsborough, called the experience “scary,” but said it gave her a better understanding of what could happen. “I came away with a lot more knowledge about how you need to be precise in everything that you do when it comes to these situations,” she said. Lewis spoke again with employees and Youth Week students once the drills were completed, declaring them a “success” and applauding the communication skills exhibited among the officers and school staff. He also answered any questions about protocol that should be taken during a real-life scenario. “If I hear gunshots coming from the front door, I’m evacuating out that back door,” he said, pointing to the back door of the cafeteria. For Carey, the drill has opened the door for future discussions about school safety. “I think that this is a help for us, but we’re very proactive as a school and as a district to continuously revisit our policies and procedures,” he said. “This is going to influence that.”

Photos by Rebecca Nowalski

Last Wednesday, first responders from Hillsborough and the surrounding area descended upon Auten Road Intermediate School for a pair of active shooter drills. In both instances, shooters had begun causing simulated chaos in the school, as emergency personnel were tasked with quickly and safely responding to the threat. Above, Hillsborough Township Officer Phil Wolff (front) leads a team of officers into the school. Below left, Somerset Police Academy youth week participants flee the school during one of the scenarios. Below right, Hillsborough Township Officer Tyler Ott in action during the drill. Bottom, “terrorist” Michael Gromlich fires a shotgun.

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CALENDAR Through Sun., Aug. 5

“Cheaper by The Dozen.” The next production of the Somerset Valley Players, Hillsborough’s awardwinning, nonprofit community theatre, is this comedy. Directed Chris Russoniello, “Cheaper by the Dozen” is based on a memoir written by two members of the Frank and Lillian Gilbreth family. The Gilbreths were noted innovators in the field of industrial efficiency and the parents of 12 children. They resided in Montclair, New Jersey, in the 1920s. The comedy centers on the efforts of their eldest daughter, Anne, to become an independent teenager despite two quirky parents and 11 siblings. Produced by Karen and Dominick Abbatiello, the stage manager is Harriet Trainor. Somerset Valley Players theater on 689 Amwell Road (Rout 514) in Hillsborough. The theater is air conditioned, barrier free and wheelchair accessible. For tickets and show times go to www.svptheatre.org.

Through Fri., July 27

Vacation Bible School. The Clover Hill Reformed Church will host the school

from 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 am each day. The theme will be “Under Construction: Building God’s House on Earth.” Registration ends July 8. Free will donation accepted! To register, visit our website at www. cloverhillchurch.org or contact the church office at 908-369-8451.

Fri., July 27 Sun., July 29

36th annual QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning. The largest summertime hot air balloon and music festival in North America will feature 100 sport and special shaped hot air balloons taking off twice each day; a live concert series featuring Grammy award winners and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Andy Grammer, Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Lifehouse and Laurie Berkner. Solberg Airport, Readington. For more information, visit www. balloonfestival.com or call 1-800-468-2479.

Sun., July 29

The Clover Hill Reformed Church Worship will be at 10 a.m., on the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost. Our sermon, based upon Ephesians 2:17-22, will be titled “Built Together.” Contact information: 908-3698451 or CHRC1834@ gmail.com.

Fri. Aug. 3

Annual Fishing Derby and Family Camp Out. The township’s Fishing Derby and Camp Out are set for Friday, August 3 at the Ann Van Middlesworth Park. This year’s Family Camp out will include a

glow-in-the-dark night hike and a movie under the stars. The Fishing Derby will be open to children ages 14 years and younger. Kids are encouraged to come out, cast a line, and try and catch the biggest fish! The events are held rain or shine. The Derby will run from 5-7 pm and the registration fee is $5 per child. The Family Camp Out is $5 a person and will include breakfast on Saturday morning. For $10 a person, Friday night dinner will also be provided. Additional information, registration a is available on the Parks and Recreation website.

Sat., Aug. 4

The Hillsborough Music Festival is returning to the Hillsborough Promenade (in the field next to Lowe’s). As in previous years, the 2018 festival is free to the public and cosponsored by Hillsborough Township. The HMF will feature outstanding and diverse local bands, solo artists, great food, vendors, and children’s activities. Since 2010 the festival has raised funds for youth suicide prevention through outreach, education, and mental health awareness programs. This is a familyfriendly outdoor festival dedicated to saving the lives of our children. We invite local businesses, sponsors, and community members who want to join this festival to add their time and resources to support this great day. Be an HMF Volunteer: Adults and kids, gain experience and service hours! There are ample opportunities to get involved, both before the festival and

on the day of the event. Sign up using our online form, and we will connect you with the tasks that suit your skills and schedule! Be a HMF Sponsor: For more information on sponsorship levels, go to: www. hillsboroughmusicfestival. org/become-a-sponsor. html Be a HMF Vendor: For more information on showing off your products or services at the festival, go to: www.hillsboroughmusicfestival.org/vendor- information.html For more information on how to donate, be a vendor, perform, and volunteer, go to: www.hillsboroughmusicfestival.org.

Tues. Aug. 7

Purple Heart Ceremony. Hillsborough Township, a Purple Heart Community, will hold the Annual Purple Heart Ceremony on Tuesday, August 7 at 6 p.m. at the Garden of Honor at Municipal Complex. The ceremony will be held rain or shine. Light refreshments will follow the ceremony.

Tues., Aug. 14 Sun., Aug. 19

Annual Rotary fair. 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 Prome-

nade, 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.

Continuing events

Outdoor Summertime Yoga One Spirit Yoga is offered in the Hopewell bandstand gazebo through September at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays. All levels are welcome. Wear stretchy clothes, bring a beach towel and water bottle. Yoga mats can be provided if you don’t have one. Intend to dissolve your stress, calm your mind and restore your spirit. For questions, please contact Nancy McCormack at mccormackne@comcast. net or 609-466-8786. 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: July 28, Aug. 11 and 25, Sept. 8 and 22, Oct. 6 and 20. For more information, call 908-359-6819, 908578-5202, or 908-725-4908 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 Sept. 22. This year’s theme is Celebrate New Jersey. Submissions must be received by August 4 and notification of acceptance will be mailed Aug. 11. Submissions can be made at franklintwo.seamlessdocs.com/f/artwalkcall4art Divorce support group: A nondenominational support group to help separated and divorced people to a new beginning. The group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Hillsborough Presbyterian Church, Route 206 at Homestead Road. Call 908-295-6740.

Send items to calendar@centraljersey.com or fax to 609-924-3842. The deadline for submissions each week is 3 p.m. on Friday. For details, call 609874-2163.

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Bergstrom bows out, Holmes the new candidate for Dems’ committee bid By Andrew Martins Managing Editor

The Democratic ticket in this year’s race for two seats on the Hillsborough Township Committee underwent some changes this Monday, as officials announced James Bergstrom was pulling out of the contest and was to be replaced by Olivia Holmes. The outgoing Democratic candidate backed away from the contest due to “expanded professional and personal demands on his time” that would

hamper his ability to run, according to Campaign Chairman John Beggiato. “While we know that Dr. Bergstrom would have been a great candidate, we fully understand and respect his decision,” Beggiato said. The news came more than a month after Bergstrom and running mate Jeffrey A. Wright were named as this year’s electoral counterpoints to Republican hopefuls Shawn Lipani and Ron Skobo. Having been selected by the Hillsborough Dem-

ocratic Organization as Bergstrom’s replacement and receiving an unanimous endorsement from the Hillsborough Democratic Alliance, Beggiato said Holmes was a good selection for the party’s chances at the polls. “Ms. Holmes brings experience and involvement in many long-term Hillsborough issues, as well as a refreshing outlook on the future of our town,” he said. “She has also demonstrated her commitment to ‘small d’ Democratic ideals at the national and state

levels.” According to officials, Holmes was born in Berkeley, Calif. before moving to New York City in the 1980s, she has lived in Hillsborough for more than 30 years. As an award-winning photographer, she is a member of the Professional Photographers Association of New Jersey and the owner of Olivia Holmes Photography, which has been in operation for the last 25 years. Over the years as a Hillsborough resident, officials said Holmes has been a

member of the Friends of Hillsborough, started Preserve the Preserve and has volunteered for Planned Parenthood. Last January, she co-founded the National Action Group, a group of Hillsborough residents who marched, met, contacted elected representatives on issues, and conducted other non-partisan activities alongside the national resistance movement against President Donald Trump. In addition to her local work, she has served as a Democratic County Com-

mitteewoman since 2014 and was just re-elected for another term. With roughly four months left before the Nov. 6 general election, Holmes said she and Wright were eager to earn the trust of the public. “We are ready to bring our best in our campaign for township committee by reaching out to as many residents as possible before Election Day,” she said. “We want to listen, and then use our organizing, financial, and personal skills to improving our town.”

of Arts and Sciences. Conor D. Gray, of Hillsborough, a senior international studies major in the University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Jessica L. LoCicero, of Hillsborough, a sophomore strategic communication major in the University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Andrew B. Patterson, of Hillsborough, a junior exercise science major in the University’s Panuska College of Professional Studies. Nicole M. Pitera, of Hillsborough, a sophomore exercise science major in the University’s Panuska College of Professional Studies. John T. Pugh, of Hillsborough, a junior community health education major in the University’s Panuska College of Professional Studies. Jessica L. Raichel, of Hillsborough, a freshman accounting major in the University’s Kania School of Management.

Kyle D. Sluka, of Hillsborough, a junior business administration major in the University’s Kania School of Management. --Ithaca College congratulates students named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2018 semester. The following Hillsborough students were named to the Dean’s List: Sydney Rosen, Max Friedman, Clement Obropta, Casey Schoch, Samantha Marsh --The following students have been named to the spring 2018 Dean’s List at University of the Sciences. Selection for this award is based on completing and passing all assigned courses with no grade below a “C” and attaining an academic average of at least 3.4 for courses taken in the spring of 2018. Olivia Delorenzo, Saranya Srinivasan, Michelle Marzolini --Matthew Bryan

Nowaczek of Hillsborough has been named to the President’s List at Clemson University for the spring 2018 semester. Nowaczek is majoring in Civil Engineering. --Matthew Yeager of Hillsborough has been named to the Dean’s List at Clemson University for the spring 2018 semester. Yeager is majoring in Civil Engineering. --Degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Rochester Institute of Technology’s Dean’s List if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400; they do not have any

grades of “Incomplete”, “D” or “F”; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours. Nikhil Deshmukh of Hillsborough, who is in the electrical engineering program. Cristian Alfaro of Hillsborough, who is in the graphic design program. --Students at Lehigh University attained Dean’s List in Spring 2018. This status is granted to students who earned a scholastic average of 3.6 or better while carrying at least 12 hours of regularly graded courses. Kristen Yusiewicz; Brooke Lautt; Michael Ricca; Edward Jeffs;

Grace Kim; and Keith Calvaruso. --Niveditha Chalam of Hillsborough earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for Spring 2018 at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have a 4.0 academic average for the semester. --Olivia Phelps, 2014 Hillsborough High School Graduate; has been named to the Dean’s list at The Collage of New Jersey for the 2018 Spring semester.

CAMPUS CORNER Local residents were among more than 1,650 students named to The University of Scranton’s Dean’s List for the 2018 spring semester. The Dean’s List recognizes students for academic excellence. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours during the semester to make the Dean’s List. The students are: Lianna M. Bruno, of Hillsborough, a freshman nursing major in the University’s Panuska College of Professional Studies. Lauren E. Burke, of Hillsborough, a sophomore nursing major in the University’s Panuska College of Professional Studies. Alexandra M. Chedid, of Hillsborough, a sophomore exercise science major in the University’s Panuska College of Professional Studies. Andrea C. Chernick, of Hillsborough, a sophomore neuroscience major in the University’s College

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THE STATE WE’RE IN

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By Michele S. Byers

Love NJ’s great outdoors? Go out and take action now.

What do Wharton State Forest in the Pine Barrens, Jesse Allen Park in Newark, Camden Waterfront Park, the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Island Beach State Park and Paterson’s Great Falls National Historic Park have in common? These parks and natural areas – and many more throughout this state we’re in - have all benefited from the Land and Water Conservation Fund, a 52-year-old federal program to create and improve public parks, recreation areas, beaches, monuments and historic sites. New Jersey has received more than $346 million through this popular, bipartisan program. But the Land and Water Conservation Fund is set to expire on Sept. 30, and quick action by Congress is needed. Established in 1964 by President Lyndon Johnson, the Land and Water Conservation Fund is a fantastic deal because it provides outdoor recreation for millions of people at no cost to taxpayers. It’s funded entirely through royalties from offshore oil and gas projects. Over the past 50 years, the Land and Water Conservation Fund has helped preserve iconic landscapes in every state, including Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, Mount Rainier National Park in Washington, the GettysManvilleNews.2.736x4.5.StaffBox.indd

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burg National Military Park in Pennsylvania and George Washington’s Mount Vernon. In New Jersey, this fund has helped establish, expand and improve public parks in all 21 counties – from small community parks and ballfields to national recreation areas and wildlife refuges like theDelaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. Outdoor recreation is a powerful economic engine in New Jersey, generating nearly $19 billion inconsumer spending every year and supporting 143,000 jobs, $5.9 billion in wages and salaries, and $1.2 billion in state and local tax revenue. This economic engine will sputter if the funds run out. As our state’s population grows, it’s important that we continue to add public open spaces so that everyone can experience the great outdoors. Not convinced? Without the Land and Water Conservation Fund, these projects won’t happen: • Continued revitalization of the North Camden Waterfront Park, extending it by a half-mile with additional trails, picnic areas and spots for sightseeing along the Delaware River back channel. • Continued revitalization of Jesse Allen Park in Newark as a vibrant space for community gatherings, recreation and athletics. When completed, it will be New-

ark’s second-largest city-owned park, benefiting nearly 13,700 residents within a 10-minute walk, as well as residents in surrounding communities. • An addition to the Rockaway River Wildlife Management Area in Morris County, connecting to 3,000 acres of preserved lands. This unique property flows into the Musconetcong and Rockaway River watersheds and protects water quality in both Lake Shawnee and Lake Hopatcong. Others include Liberty State Park, Spruce Run Recreation Area and the Pequest Fish Hatchery. Thecity of Paterson has a grant to build a trail along the Passaic River. The New Jersey Highlands region has benefited from this fund, protecting the drinking water for more than 6 million people, or nearly two-thirds of New Jersey’s population. Contact your Congressional representative today and urge him or her to support American’s most important conservation program and ensure that the Land and Water Conservation Fund is permanently reauthorized and fully funded. To contact your congressional representative, go tohttp://www.house.gov/ representatives/find/. And for more information about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources, visit the New Jersey Conservation Foundation website at www.njconservation. org or contact me atinfo@njconservation.org.

COLLEGE CONNECTION

Colleges feature amazing amenities

If you haven’t stepped foot on a college campus in many years, you probably won’t believe your eyes. Many “dorms” are in the form of suites and include kitchens with upscale appliances, living/dining rooms, and maid service to keep everything clean. The food often rivals, or surpasses, that offered in restaurants in students’ hometowns and includes a host of ethnic varieties as well as gluten-free and vegetarian options. The recreational amenities often mimic those found at resorts. Are colleges spending their endowments and treating students to these amenities? Absolutely not. College costs continue to rise and the average student loan debt continues to increase, reaching $39,400 for last year’s graduating class. But even in the face of rising student debt, colleges defend their spending as a marketing tool to help them attract students. The National Bureau of Economic Research confirms that colleges do indeed draw more applicants by spending large sums of money on facilities and amenities. Students, in evaluating the academic programs offered by potential colleges, are likewise considering the amenities that they would enjoy. Students looking for music-driven amenities might

want to consider Oberlin College in Ohio. Its students have access to more than 1,500 state-of-the-art instruments, including over 200 Steinway grand pianos. Those with an appreciation for fine art might want to decorate their dorms by “renting” works of Pablo Picasso and other renowned artists for a fee of five dollars! Students seeking all-around luxurious amenities should check out High Point University in North Carolina. A $700 million renovation provides students with state-of-the-art living quarters, a first-run movie theater with complimentary popcorn, drinks and snacks, an ice cream truck serving free ice cream, outdoor hot tubs, and a “1924 Prime Steakhouse” where students can enjoy a five-course meal once a week. Students enrolled at Oklahoma State University get to play on Karsten Creek, the best collegiate 18-hole golf course in the country. It’s one of only ten courses in the U.S. to receive a 5-star ranking from Golf Digest and has given its students the opportunity to collect multiple awards and championship trophies over the years. The Osprey Fountains at the University of North Florida has been likened to a resort for its pool with a lazy river,

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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: y9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday: 1-5 p.m. - Through the month of July, view the collections of Survana Nagaraju (student -artwork). f The library is looking for reliable teen -volunteers to help out at various programs. sCommunity service hours will be awarded .to all volunteers at the end of the school -year for their attendance and space is lim-ited. - Visit SCLSNJ.org or call 908-369-2200 mfor information or to register. Program 6dates and times are subject to change. All -programs are free and registration is required unless otherwise indicated. d Special Events t SCLSNJ Summer Reading Chalrlenge: The SCLSNJ Summer Reading Challenge continues until Aug. 18. Ready ing every day - either independently or o with someone - can help maintain reading proficiency over the summer. Our challenge supports lifelong learning for all yages, with programs, prizes, reading rec.ommendations, and more. Join SCLSNJ’s Summer Reading Challenge. Register at sclsnj.org/SummerReading or at your local SCLSNJ library branch. Somerset County 4-H Fair - Aug. 8-10. The SCLSNJ booth at the Somerset County 4-H Fair on Milltown Road in Bridgewater will have giveaways, activis ties and storytimes. Adult programs (registration ree quired): e • Musical Summer Movies - “Grease,” r starring John Travolta and Olivia NewtonJohn. (Rated PG, 110 min.) Tues., July 31, d 6:30-8:30 p.m. 0 • Geeky Grown-Ups Group - This is a t monthly meeting of “Geeky Grown-Ups,” otherwise known as adults who are enthusiastic about science fiction, fantasy and e gaming topics. Wed., Aug. 1, 6:30-8:30 l p.m. • Your Home, Your Haven: Life in a o Smart Home - Learn about smart home f technology and how to put it to work for e you. Presented by Hillsborough resident d Rohit Anand. Thurs., Aug. 2, 7-8 p.m. e • Nonprofit Issues: Webinars from the Foundation Center - Each session offers a different webinar topic, such as fund, raising, grant budgets, and proposal writing. Meets the first Monday of alternate

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On June 29, children of all ages brought their stuffed animals to watch the movie “The Secret Life of Pets” at SCLSNJ’s Hillsborough Library branch. Participants tucked their stuffed pets in for a sleepover at the Library. Pictured are Jillian Kusterer, 9, and Amanda Kusterer, 7, of Hillsborough posing with their stuffed dogs. Explore more summer fun at your Library: sclsnj.libnet.info/events. months. Discussion and networking following the webinar. Mon., Aug. 6, 1-3 p.m. • Summer Side Salads - Discover flavorful summer salads using quinoa, wild rice, and other nutritious ingredients. Presented by Samantha Nuzio, Registered Dietitian from ShopRite of Hillsborough. Wed., Aug. 8, 7-8 p.m. • Musical Summer Movies - “Beach Blanket Bingo” starring Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello. (Not Rated, 98 min.) Thurs., Aug. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Youth programs (registration required): • Family Storytime: Stories at Castle Park - Storytime with Miss Jessica at Hillsborough’s Castle Park playground, located next to the Hillsborough Municipal Building. Families with children. Fri., July 27, 10-10:45 a.m. • KIDZ Art Zone: Under the Sea Mixed Media - Budding artists can have fun creating masterpieces with their friends. Entering grades 1-4. Fri., July 27, 3:30-4:15 p.m. • SCLSNJ Celebrates Harry Potter - This summer, SCLSNJ celebrates the Boy Who Lived with fun and games. Entering

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grades 6-12. Sat., July 28, 2-3:30 p.m. • Storytime: Toddler Time - Introduce the pleasure of books to your child through stories, songs, and a simple activity. Ages 18-36 months. Tues., July 31, 9:30-10:15 a.m. • Storytime: Rhyme Time - Build brain power with 20 minutes of nursery rhyme fun. Ages birth - 18 months. Tues., July 31, 10:30-10:50 a.m. • HHS Summer Reading Book Club Meet us weekly in the teen area to discuss this week’s chapters with your peers. Entering grades 9-12. July 31, August 7; 5:306:30 p.m. • Get a Job: Application and Interviewing Process - Have a snack and learn the basics on how to apply and land a job. Presented by Middle Earth. Entering grades 9-12. Tues., July 31, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Animals Rock featuring Eyes of the Wild - We all know birds sing but did you know a wallaby has a special call for its baby, alligators make a boom sound in B Flat, and groundhogs whistle? Learn about these and other amazing animal sounds. Entering grades K-5. Wed., Aug. 1, 4-5 p.m.

• Leadership Academy - Learn leadership skills as you co-plan and co-run teen/ tween programs with the teen librarian. Community service hours will be awarded at the end of the school year. Entering grades 9-12. Wed., Aug. 1, 6-7 p.m. • Common Application Workshop - Get started on your Common Application with a former college admission officer. Presented by Vince Valenzuela of Collegewise. Entering grade 12. Thurs., Aug. 2, noon - 2 p.m. • Family Storytime - Drop into the children’s room for 20 minutes of stories with Ms. Jenn. Families with children. Thurs., Aug. 2, 1-1:20 p.m. • Storytime - STEM Stories: Reach for the Stars - Explore non-fiction books and enjoy a hands-on activity. Ages 36-60 months. Fri., Aug. 3, 10-10:45 a.m. • SummerSTEM: You Be the Chemist - Explore science, tech, engineering, and math concepts with fun, hands-on activities, and experiments. Entering grades 3-6. Fri., Aug. 3, 3:30-4:45 p.m. • Monday Morning Playtime - A social interactive time with literacy resources and activities for you and your child. This week Samantha Nunzio, RD from ShopRite. Parents/caregivers with children, birth - 36 months. Mon., Aug. 6, 10-10:45 a.m. • BubbleMania: Comedy with a Drip - Casey Carle will wow in this high energy performance and creation of unbelievable bubble creations including bubble cubes, and spacecraft, bouncing bubbles, and trapping people inside bubbles. Entering grades K-5. Tues., Aug. 7, 4-4:50 p.m. • Make a Difference: Memory Books - Help the local residents suffering from memory loss at Grace Healthcare Services by creating memory books for them. Community service hours will be awarded to participants. Entering grades 6-12. Tues., Aug. 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Baby Songs - Spend time making music with your little one. Ages birth - 24 months. Fri., Aug. 10, 10-10:30 a.m. • Captain Underpants Party - Are you a fan of George and Harold? Then it’s time for some ultimate undergarment fun. Make crafts, play games, and do battle. Entering grades 2-5. Sat., Aug. 11, 11 a.m. - noon. • Lip Sync Battle - Step onto the stage and perform in front of your peers a song of your choice. If you only want to watch,

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At our Aug. 2 meeting we will have Gordon James perform his own special music for us. Trips & Programs Sun., May 19-26, 2019 - We have a special offer with great prices and perks for a limited time for a cruise to beautiful Bermuda from New York on the Norwegian Escape. Open to members and non-members. Bermuda seven day cruise from New York on The NorLegal Notices NOTICE OF DECISION HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT The Hillsborough Township Board of Adjustment held a public meeting on Wednesday July 18, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Municipal Complex, at which time the following Resolutions were memorialized: George R. Farley– File #BA-18-01 – Applicant GRANTED ‘c’ Bulk Variance for relief from Minimum Lot Size, Minimum Front Yard Setback, and Minimum Lot Width to construct a single-family house and relief from Minimum Rear Yard and Front Yard setbacks for existing detached garage on property known as Block 34, Lots 1 and 20 on the Hillsborough Township Tax Maps, located at 28 Equator Avenue in the CR District, with conditions.

3087 Route 22, LLC (Permadur/Sissco) – File #BA-18-05 – Applicant GRANTED Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan Approval; ‘d’ variance for building height of 42ft where 35ft is permitted; ‘c’ Variances for relief from Minimum Front Yard Setback of 100.5ft where 125ft required, and Minimum Rear Yard Setback of 90ft where 100ft required; and design waivers for parking spaces and parking aisle width, to construct a new manufacturing facility and related parking lot on property known as Block 142, Lots 28, 29, 31.01, and 31.02, located at 186-192 Route 206 in the I-1 District, with conditions.

The above-referenced Resolutions have been filed in the Planning and Zoning Office of the Municipal Complex, The Peter J. Biondi Building, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ, and is available for public inspection during the regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Patrick Gorman Board of Adjustment Secretary/Clerk HB, 1x, 7/27/18 Fee: $30.69

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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 Aug. 9. 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 Aug. 16. 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 Hunterdon Hills Playhouse - Aug. 15 Long Island - 4 days/3 nights - Sept. 4-7 Octoberfest: Krucker’s Picnic Grove, Pomona, NY Oct. 24 Longwood Gardens, PA - Nov. 28 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).

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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 908-3693880 for details. — Chickie Haines Call 908-874-3231

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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.

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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 County-operated senior centers offer a nutritionally balanced lunch, Monday through Friday, for a suggested donation of $2.50 for anyone age 60 and older. Menu choices include a hot meat-based 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 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 or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Adults age 60 and older are invited to visit the countyoperated 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 $15. T’ai Chi Chih with Janet O will run weekly at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays. T’ai Chi Chih is a series of 19 gentle, fluid movements, and one pose that activate, circulate and balance the intrinsic energy of the body known as chi. The practice can be performed while standing or sitting and by individuals of any age, ability or condition. $25 for the 10-week program. Session starts on Aug. 8. Call (908) 369-8700 for more information. Horseshoe Pit – Available Monday – Friday (Weather permitting) Bocce Court and Horseshoe Pit – Available Monday – Friday (Weather permitting) See SENIOR CORNER, Page 7A

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Library Continued from Page 5A but not perform, please note that in your registration. Entering grades 6-12. Sat., Aug. 11, 2-3:30 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. 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 Reading Buddy - Your child will increase their love of reading while reading aloud with a reading buddy volunteer.

Entering grades K-4. Monday-Thursday, through Aug. 16, 10 a.m. - noon and 4-6 p.m. 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,

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people interested in starting genealogy as a hobby and help individuals create their own family trees. July 27 – Summer Fun Fresh Fruit Frozen Yogurt Tasting, 10:45 a.m. By combining a few simple and healthy ingredients, participants will create a fresh fruit frozen yogurt to enjoy. The recipe will be shared and tasting is encouraged. Aug. 1 – “All about Lyme Disease” by Joe Gyurian, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 10:30 a.m. Joe will discuss various types of ticks, tick diseases in New Jersey, and tips for people who have been in the woods and bitten by a tick. Aug. 1, 15 & 22 – Social Networking Group (Wednesday Group), 12:30 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 socialize. Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 – 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 need fellow players? Lessons and refreshers are available at the center. Call (908) 369-8700 for more information. Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 – Trivia Time, 9:45 a.m. Did you know that solving puzzles or challenging yourself with new, mind-stretching exercises might stimulate the brain and enhance your critical thinking process? Join us for some mind-tingling brain stumpers and a fun-filled intellectual workout. Aug. 2 – Name That Tune: A Musical Adventure, 10:15 a.m. Challenge your memory in this hilarious game, as you guess old and new favorite songs. Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 – Horseshoe

and Bocce Ball Club, 9:30 a.m. Enjoy time outside while being part of our horseshoe and bocce ball clubs! Great for all ability levels. Instruction is available. (Weather permitting) Aug. 3, 24 & 31 – The Week in Review, 10 a.m. Join us as we recap headlines of the week, and have a group discussion about articles of interest. Bring an exciting event to share, or join a lively discussion about local and national events. Aug. 3 – Healthy Food Tasting: Mini Fruit Tart with Janet Timari. In this demonstration, participants will watch the making of a Mini Fruit Tart and then enjoy a tasting. Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27 – Scrabble Club, 9:30 a.m. Enjoy a friendly game of scrabble. If interest is shown, the center may plan opportunities for members to compete against other scrabble clubs. Aug. 6 – “The Life Story of Juliette Gordon Low: Founder of the Girl Scouts” by

Carol Simon Levine, Storyteller, 10:30 a.m. Juliette Gordon Low the Founder of the Girl Scouts, will come to life through the storytelling of Carol Simon Levine. In honor of two amazing Girl Scout Gold Awards occurring at the center this month, we wanted to share the story of Girl Scouting and the significance it has had in the United States. Aug. 7, 14, 21 & 28 – Puzzle Club, 10 a.m. Strike-up conversations, make new friends and enjoy assembling puzzles. Aug. 7, 14, 21 & 28 – Social Networking Group (Tuesday Group), 12:30 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 socialize.

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Senior Corner Continued from Page 6A Global Kaleidoscope – Sangeeta Kishore, world traveler and High School student. Aug. 13-17. This month, as part of Sangeeta’s Girl Scout Gold Award, she will take participants to three countries without ever leaving the center. The three-day program will teach participants about the lifestyle, culture and the history of Italy, Mexico and India. The interactive program will include lessons on dances from these countries, an interactive create and take, and unique art displays. Under the Sea Art Exploration with Ariella, Aug. 8, 10, 20, 29 – Ariella, an art student who also is working on her Girl Scout Gold Award, will visit the center four times to teach demonstrate and create one-of-a-kind art projects. All supplies, including detailed instructions, are included in this educational program series. All program participants will create a one-of-akind art piece to keep. This is a month-long group project for the center. 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: July 30 – Scrabble Friends, 9:30 a.m. Enjoy a friendly game of Scrabble; with sufficient interest the center may plan opportunities for members to compete with other area Scrabble clubs. July 30 – “Learn about Genealogy and Start a Family Tree (two-part series)” by Janet Timari, Hillsborough Senior Center Manager, 10:45 a.m. Janet enjoys genealogy in her spare time. Over the next two weeks we will learn about her family search, offer pointers on research for

College Continued from Page 4A putting green, outdoor running track, lighted volleyball, tennis and basketball courts, six themed lounges, and so much more. In addition to the Osprey, the university hosts a 32-acre golf complex, a zip-line complex, and one of the only collegiate skate parks in the country. The aquatic facility at the Georgia Institute of Technology is essentially an indoor water park for adults and includes a 184foot curly water slide and a competition swimming pool that was originally built for the 1996 Olympic Games. California Institute of Technology owns

and operates satellites and observatories throughout North and South America as well as Antarctica, giving student astronomers an unparalleled view of the universe. The list goes on and on, so students should do their research to be sure to choose the ideal college that meets their academic and leisure time interests. 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 908-369-5362.

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Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey performs ‘Titus Andronicus’ for the ﬁrst time in over 30 years.

Jul. 27th – Aug. 5th, 2018

IN REVIEW

by Ken Downey Jr.

COVER STORY

Revenge, Deceit and Murder. Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey performs ‘Titus Andronicus’ for the first time in over 30 years.

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Tybalt (Matt Duchnowski, left) and Mercutio (Cat Miller) duel in the ActorsNET production of Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy, “Romeo and Juliet.”

‘Romeo and Juliet’ die a bit too early at Heritage Center Theatre

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illiam Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” is now in production at the Heritage Center Theatre in Morrisville, Pa., until July 29. The classic tale of star-crossed lovers is anything but perfect as the Heritage Center Theatre’s cast put on a disappointing performance on their opening night of Friday, July 13. In an 85-seat theater, where the square footage is smaller than the average American home, audience members were met with office fans that sat in the two corners in front of the stage and blew the audience’s warm breath back into their faces. Due to an electrical surge earlier in the week, the Heritage Center Theatre was left without air conditioning during the hot summer nights of mid-July. Throughout the five-act play, I counted multiple times where the actors stumbled over their lines throughout the production. When they weren’t stumbling over their

own lines, actors went through them as if they were forced to recite them. At some moments, I was transported back to my 9th grade English class, where Mrs. Nava forced hesitant students to read aloud in front of the class. The leading lady of the show, Kelly Colleran (Juliet Capulet), seemed to speed through each one of her lines as if she had to get every last word out in each breath. Colleran’s fast recital of lines made her clearly out of breath and hard to understand. While the male lead of the show, Nick Napoli (Romeo Montague), could barely convey emotion through his performance. Each time he attempted to show a different emotion, whether it was sadness or affection, Napoli would get louder and start to yell his lines to the audience. Keep in mind that the theater sat only 85 and his shouting

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COVER STORY

by Ken Downey Jr.

Shakespeare Theatre of N.J. puts on a dark ‘Titus Andronicus’

show that is anything but fun for all families, William Shakespeare’s “Titus Andronicus” premiered on July 18 at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey that is located on the campus of Drew University in Madison. The dark and chilling tale of revenge, deceit and murder were all relevant in the production of “Titus Andronicus,” which was performed by the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey for the first time in more than 30 years. Set towards the end of the Roman Empire, the play opens following the death of the Roman emperor and his two sons after a battle against the Goths, which has lasted for the last 10 years. Returning from battle, Titus Andronicus (Bruce Cromer) arrives victorious, and with prisoners as well. Titus’ prisoners included the Queen of the Goths, Tamora (Vanessa Morosco) and her three sons, Alarbus (Brett Comer), Demetrius (Torsten Johnson), Chiron (Quentin McCuiston), as well as her secret lover, Aaron the Moor (Chris White). To avenge the deaths of the former Roman Emperor and his two sons, Titus plans to kill Tamora’s eldest son, Alarbus. Tamora who begs for Titus to spare him, is left feeling vengeful as Titus does not hear her pleas. Tamora, along with her two sons and the Moor, vow to get revenge on Titus and his family. Eventually, Titus is asked to take the throne, but refuses because he does not feel that he is fit to rule. Titus elects that Saturninus (Benjamin Eakeley), the eldest of the former emperor’s two remaining sons, take the throne. Saturninus is immediately elected as emperor. Needing a bride, Saturninus wants to marry Titus’ daughter, Lavinia (Fiona Robberson). Though, Lavinia is already betrothed to Saturninus’ brother, Bassianus (Oliver Archibald). Bassianus refuses to give up his love, Lavinia. Titus’ four sons tell him that the be-

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The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey stages “Titus Andronicus” for the first time in more than 30 years. trothal is still legitimate under Roman law. Titus accuses them of treason and chases after Bassianus as he and Lavinia try to run away. His four sons trying to stop him lead to Titus accidentally murdering his youngest son, Mutius (Emery Lawrence). Saturninus denounces the entire Andronici family and then shockingly announces his pick for his bride. Tamora, Queen of the Goths. Tamora asks Saturninus to pardon his brother, Bassianus and the Andronici family. Which he does, setting her plan into motion. The next day, while out on the royal hunt, Queen Tamora sneaks off to be with her secret lover, Aaron the Moor. When, Bassianus and Lavinia happen upon the two in the midst of their thralls, Tamora calls upon her sons, Demetrius and Chiron to kill Bassianus.

Begging for her life as well, Lavinia pleas with Tamora for her life. Tamora already, was going to spare her, and tells Lavinia that she would never deprive her sons of her. Now begging Tamora to kill her, her two sons drag Lavinia into a cave to rape her. Making sure that she can never tell anyone what truly happened, they cut out her tongue and chop off her hands. Writing a forged letter to Saturninus, Aaron of Moor frames Titus’ sons, Quintus (Braden Spear) and Martius (Jackson Knight Pierce) as the murderers of Bassianus. Marcus (Robert Cuccioli), Titus’ brother, stumbles upon Lavinia in the woods and is immediately shocked by her state. Marcus decides he must take her to her father. Aaron the Moor seeks out Titus to falsely tell him that Saturninus will spare his sons, Quintus and Martius, if either he, his

brother Marcus or his eldest son, Lucius (Clark Scott Carmichael) chops of their hand and sends it to him. Titus agrees to do it, and has Aaron chop off his hand. Giving it to Aaron, he eventually returns with the hand, along with Quintus’ and Martius’ heads in bags. Titus now distraught and desperate to get revenge, the first act ends with him sending his last remaining son, Lucius to leave Rome and raise an army to return to overthrow the throne. The set for the production was amazing. Giant sword blades were placed strategically around the ceiling of the stage and a giant Roman helmet was placed on the right side of the stage, lopsided and jutting out from the floor. Dry ice was pumped onto the stage and the theater was in a state of fog. Costumes were very well done. The Romans were all in a mix of robes on top of suits. Which made them look modernlyauthentic. While the Goths wore furs and chains and were branded with fake tattoos, looking somewhat like the Dothraki from Game of Thrones. What was incredible acting and directing from all who took part in the production, was overshadowed by the darkness of the show. Fiona Robberson gave a tremendous performance as Lavinia. It was so well done, that it truly looked as if she were being raped on stage. From the look on her face to her chilling, blood-curdling screams, it was really hard to watch. I was not shocked to see several people get into their vehicles at intermission and leave before the conclusion of the show. It is needless to say that this show is not for families and parents should be wary if they plan on bringing their families out for a night of theater. ‘Titus Andronicus,’ continues at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, 36 Madison Ave. Madison, through Aug. 5. www.shakespearenj.org. 973-408-5600.

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Romeo and Juliet Continued from Page 2B hurt my ears, I didn’t even ask the elderly couples sitting around me what they had been thinking. There were a few times throughout the production where there had been more than 15 actors on the stage at once (sword fight, masquerade). The stage, which was not very big, could not handle this many actors at once. The scenes were over-crowded, and you could not follow what was going on because everyone was so close together. Though trying to preserve the authenticity of the production, the over-crowding of the couple of scenes really brought you outside of the show. One of the biggest problems of the production was the set itself. A two-story building which served as the only set throughout the entire show, looked very authentic to the Verona setting of the play. To the right of the building was even a fountain with running water. With three doorways on the bottom, each with a black curtain, to mask the entrances and exits of each actor, and a matching three doorways above them to serve as balconies, the building looked very genuine. The upper balconies were used to proclaim announcements from, with of course, the key balcony for the Act II, Scene II, passage

THINGS TO DO where Romeo and Juliet share a secret moment. The topright doorway was used for this scene. Though the building looked more than true to the show, there was one glaring issue that just could not be excused; the set was too big. The tops of the upper-balcony doorways went way above the lighting in the ceiling of the theater. Standing in this section of the set, any audience member would have to crane their neck to be able to fully see the actor in the scene, unless they preferred to watch with the scaffolding of the lighting coming across the actor’s mid-section. During the iconic balcony scene, Colleran, who was portraying Juliet, had to kneel onto the ground and perform the scene almost laying on the floor. What should have been the pivotal scene of the show, was not as Romeo held up his hand to the girl who looked ready to go to sleep. Honorable Mention: The only enjoyable part of the entire production was Cat Miller as Mercutio. Miller nailed the role of Romeo’s best friend and portrayed a male better than the males who were actually on the stage. It was unfortunate that Miller was playing the character who was the first to die, it would have been nice to see her continue her performance past Act III.

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The Servant of Two Masters, Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s outdoor stage on the College of St. Elizabeth, 2 Convent Road, Morristown. Italian romp featuring Truffaldino, the servant, making the audience privy to and complicit in his increasingly complicated attempts to serve two masters at one time. By Bonnie J. Monte, translated and adapted from the play by Carlo Goldini. Patrons are encouraged to pack a picnic for al fresco dining on the lawn before the show begins, through July 29; www.shakespearenj.org; 973-4085600. High School Musical, Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Ave., Deal Park. follows the story of Troy Bolton, a basketball star for the East High Wildcats, and Gabriella Montez, a new student who catches his eye. The two eventually discover a secret passion for musical theater and audition for the spring musical. July 29 & Aug. 5 at 3 p.m., Aug. 1-2 at 8 p.m. Tickets: Adults $28, Seniors $26, Students $20, www. axelrodartscenter.com/shows, 732-531-9106. See THINGS TO DO, Page 6B

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Artistic Associate Hunter Foster and choreographed by Jeremy Dumont, through Aug. 4, $40-$80; www.bcptheater.org; 215-862-2121. “Titus Andronicus,” Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Ave., Madison. Shakespeare’s rarely produced violent tragedy about a general seeking revenge, through Aug. 5; www.shakespearenj.org; 973-408-5600. The Children’s Hour, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater on Princeton University’s campus. Lillian Hellman’s play in which one child’s lie throws a girls’ boarding school into chaos. This fiery American classic depicts a world where rules are rigid, rumors fly faster than truth, and the hint of scandal is enough to bring two schoolteachers’ lives crashing down, through Aug. 5. Performances: Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m., 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. There also are 8 p.m. performances on select Wednesdays; www.princetonsummertheater.org; 732-997-0205.

The Baltimore Waltz, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater on Princeton University’s campus. Paula Vogel’s play follows Anna and Carl through Europe on a film-noir-inspired trip, filled with mysterious detectives, devious doctors, and alluring men as they search for a cure for Anna’s disease, Aug. 9-19. Performances: Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m., 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. There also are 8 p.m. performances on select Wednesdays; www. princetonsummertheater.org; 732-9970205. CHILDREN’S THEATRE Disney’s Sleeping Beauty, Music Mountain Theatre, Route 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. Its Princess Aurora’s 16th birthday and three fairies must use their magic to save her from the spell of the evil sorceress, Maleficent, through Aug. 4. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The July 28 performance will be ASL interpreted. $8; www. musicmountaintheatre.org.

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CLASSICAL MUSIC Fife & Drum Taptoe Concert Series, Old Barracks Museum, Trenton. The Taptoe recreates a summer evening in 18th century Trenton, when the music and the guard would march through a garrison town signaling the time for the taverns to close their taps and for the soldiers to return to their barracks, July 28, 8 p.m. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25 for reserved balcony seating with included light refreshments; $10 lawn seating. Advanced tickets are available at www.barracks.org. JAZZ, CABARET, ROCK, FOLK, ETC. An Intimate Evening with Tom Gross, The Rrazz Room, 6426 Lower York Rd. New Hope, PA. Tom is an unabashed romantic, known for his dynamic and personal songs about love and longing. A selfSee THINGS TO DO, Page 8B

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MOVIE TIMES Movie and times for the week of July 27-Aug. 2. Schedules are subject to change. HILLSBOROUGH CINEMAS (908-874-8181): Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (PG) Fri.Thurs. 12:30, 2:55, 5:20, 7:45, 10:10. Mission: Impossible- Fallout (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 12:00, 3:15, 6:30, 9:45. Teen Titans Go! To The Movies (PG) Fri.-Thurs. 12:15, 2:40, 5:05, 7:30, 9:55. Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again! (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 12:00, 2:35, 5:10, 7:45, 10:20. Skyscraper (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:40, 10:10. MONTGOMERY CINEMAS (609-924-7444): Leave No Trace (PG) Fri.-Thurs. 2:05, 4:35, 7:05, 9:35. The Catcher Was A Spy (R) Fri.-Thurs. 5:00, 9:40. Three Identical Strangers (NR) Fri.-Thurs. 2:55,

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lywood Summer Nights: The Killing (1956) (NR) Wed. 7:30 Hollywood Summer Nights: Beetlejuice (1988) (PG) Thurs. 7:30. Tickets: General $18, Member $16. Movie Tickets: General $14, Member $12

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taught musician and songwriter, Tom has performed to tens of thousands in the United States and Europe, and has been heard on ABC, HBO and several independent films, July 28, 8 p.m., $20, therrazzroom.com, 888-596-1027. See THINGS TO DO, Page 11B

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Fitness is a way of life, love for Robert Murphy

obert Murphy is a man of few words. The philosophy guiding his professional life as a fitness facility management professional can be summed up in just a few of his words: “Well done is better than well said,” said Rob, who for the past decade has worked at health fitness facilities in the 08540 zip code area. Thanks to my professional life that focuses on words with the power to inspire action (I hope), I have talked to Rob and watched him in action at all three of the Princeton/Plainsboro fitness facilities he has managed: CanDo Fitness at Princeton Forrestal Village, Princeton Fitness and Wellness on the Princeton Medical Center campus and now, Life Time Athletic Princeton in the heart of Princeton Forrestal Center (Princeton University’s Corporate Office 00254046.0113.02x4.9.CranburyInn.indd

and Research Park), at 7 Forrestal Road South. He is a fan of show-and-tell exercise only when it is followed up by action. Even though he can wax eloquently about Life Time’s “incredible” staff, equipment, fitness classes, indoor and outdoor pools, saunas and other amenities, “their value is how they interact with our members. Our equipment and trainers are so important because they enable people to live in the healthiest possible way and to the fullest. I derive most of my professional satisfaction from watching members use the amenities and watching my staff work with them to make a difference in their lives,” he said. Rob Murphy of Life Time Athletic Princeton He describes himself as “member-centric fitness facility professional,” who has delivered a “fitness experience ing myself happy,” he said. “She encouraged me to pursue to over 70,000 members…always putting the member what I loved most – being fit and inspiring others to find first. Fitness in my world should not be an obligation, or the joy in fitness.” something that you are forced to do by doctors or family He left his account managing job and embraced his members, but rather an activity you really want to do and passion by becoming a “personal enhancement coach and enjoy without a trace of dread…. I want to change ‘have’ personal trainer” at CanDo. With persistence and passion to work out to ‘want’ to work out.” he rose through the ranks to become the facility’s general After graduating from college with a B.A. in history manager, an opportunity to spread his fitness gospel more and a lot of experience as a hockey and lacrosse player, effectively and more broadly. Rob first pursued a career as an account manager for a He laughed off being dubbed the Pied Piper of fitness, large American food corporation. even though dozens of members and fitness professionals “I was making money, but my wife [a Pilates instructor See LOOSE ENDS, Page 11B whom he met on a blind date] noted that I was not mak-

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Loose Ends Continued from Page 10B als have followed him from one fitness facility to another. He did not laugh off, however, the description of Life Time Fitness as a “Disney style fitness resort.” Just like Disney whose mission is to bring every individual the comprehensive and highest quality entertainment experience, “Life Time Fitness offers the ‘Healthy Way of Life’ experience through an array of health, wellness, nutrition, relaxation and entertainment services and programs,” said Rob who gave a healthy shout out to Princeton Forrestal Center executives, whose support, flexibility, and guidance enabled Life Time to create “the ultimate fitness experience.” When Rob is not working, he generally is working out. His leisure time with his two young daughters includes very little sitting-still time. He does a variety of exercises and sports with his two daughters, including pushups, squats and wall sits. Coming to work with Dad is far cry from sitting in a windowless office with a

computer. Work means an indoor pool, an outdoor “aquatic oasis” featuring a large pool, water slides and whirl pools, outdoor bistro, indoor café, and hanging out in the Life Time Kids Academy, a program designed especially for kids from three months to 11years, and led by experts teaching classes in many areas including tumbling, yoga, Spanish immersion, and arts. When his wife books a hotel for vacation outside of the Life Time Fitness building, “she knows me well enough to know that I can only be happy at a hotel with a good gym.” “The point is that I know am so fortunate that my work corresponds to what I want to do when I am not at work,” he said. “But I have to say again that the real gratification comes when people come up to me and say ‘you have changed my life. I never have been happier.’” This actually happened when I was sitting with him in the Life Time café. “How lucky can a guy get?” said Rob. It goes without saying that no other words are necessary.

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MUSEUMS Princeton University Art Museum, on the campus of Princeton University, Princeton. “Frank Stella Unbound: Literature and Printmaking,” Between 1984 and 1999, the American artist Frank Stella executed four ambitious print series, each of which was named after a literary work that had a distinctive narrative structure: the Passover song Had Gadya, a compilation of Italian folktales, the epic novel Moby-Dick, and the illustrated encyclopedia Dictionary of Imaginary Places. Through these four bodies of work, Stella evolved printmaking projects of unprecedented scale and complexity that both transformed the artist’s visual language, through Sept. 23; Hours: Tues.-Wed., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m.

Admission is free; artmuseum.princeton. edu; 609-258-3788. Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St. (at George Street) on the College Avenue Campus of Rutgers University, New Brunswick. “It’s Just a Job: Bill Owens and Studs Terkel on Working in 1970s America.” Multimedia exhibit pairs the two iconic documentarians of work life, underscoring how the decade was a dramatic time of transition for the American workforce. It is not simply a look back: many of the themes that Owens and Terkel identified remain strikingly relevant, engaging visitors to consider their own perspectives about working, through July 29. Artists talk with Bill Owens, April during Art After Hours: First Tuesdays. Museum hours: Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sat.Sun. noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free; www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu; 848932-7237.

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COST PLANTING MIX Fancy FAFARD MIX FINAL Large AFTER BIRD BATHS BAGS $ Potting Mix MAIL-IN $ 99 Crape Myrtle Trees 3 4 FORCOST AFTER 12MAIL-IN REBATE Only $ $ 99 $3.50 99 2 BAGS FINAL 5 FOR 10 $ 99 Each $ 99 per bag! REBATE $2.25 per bag! Each A MUST WHEN

Each PLANTING

Each

Use the Potting Mix Gasko’s has used for over 25 years!

3 GALLON POT

PEAT MOSS

QUALITY TOP SOIL 40 lb. Bags

2 for 12

7 For 10

2.2 cu. Ft. Bags

FOR

4 FOR $100

NEW GUINEA Alberta IMPATIENS Spruce Spirals

Each

4-5” Deer Resistant

1299

GREEN GIANT ARBS

LARGE VARIETY OF SUCCULENTS

HERBS

FOR

FULL OF COLOR! $ $ 99 FOR

4 for $20 $999

Each

Small Oval Window Boxes

Spiders, Million Bells, Wave Petunias and Many More

3 $25 Super Special

HOSTAS & DAYLILLIES INCLUDED!

SUCCULENT Mix Bowls $ $ 99 FOR 5 Each

6” SPECIALTY ANNUALS

299

$ 5 10 PERENNIALS $ 99

HYDRANGEAS

899

All 10” Hanging Baskets

Mix-N Match

SUPER SALE

Little Lime

Flowering Terracota Pots

Each

CRAPE MYRTLES

Each

Begonias , Petunias & many more!

FOR

2999

FLATS OF ANNUALS

4 10

Each

EMERALD GREEN ARBS Decorative 12”

4-5’ Leyland Cypress & Emerald Green Arbs $ $ 99 FOR

3 GALLON POT

Each

FULL OF COLOR!

Catmint, Coreopsis, English Lavender, Coral Bells, Begonias, Impatiens, Salvia, Sunflowers, Zinnias & Many More!

1499

3999

8” POTTED ANNUALS & PERENNIALS

FLOWERING HYDRANGEAS

Hydrangeas Trees 3’-4’

Alberta Spruce ❘ Boxwoods ❘ Assorted Holly Gold Thread Cypress ❘ Azaleas ❘ Rhodis FOR Barberrys ❘ Junipers ❘ MANY, MANY, MORE LARGE 3 GALLON POTS

FULL OF COLOR!

WINDOW BOXES $

Home Grown MIX-N-MATCH Shrubs

Any item of same price!

Family Farm Greenhouses

732-446-9205

Remember Gasko’s is committed to making gardening a fun & affordable experience! Our Prices are for the whole season not just ONE WEEK!

$6.99 each

SUPER DEAL BLACK MULCH

2 Cu. Ft. Bags

5 For 10 $

POTTING SOIL OR COMPOST MANURE

flowers, vegetables or shrubs

Use the Growing Mix Gasko’s has used for over 25 years!

GREAT DEALS ON NURSEY 4 for $10 40 lb. Bag STOCK Mix & Match

CASH OR CHECKS ONLY! No Debit or Credit Cards

BROWN CEDAR & RED MULCH

4 for $10

2 cu. Ft. Bags

15 GALLON POT

BULK BLACK MULCH $18Cu. Yd.

15 yd. min. Free Local Delivery

Each

DECORATIVE STONE 50 lb. Bags

4 For $12