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Hillsborough lacrosse seniors get special sendoff

By STEVEN BASSIN Staff Writer

The senior players on the Hillsborough High School boys lacrosse team got some closure from their lost spring season due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Hillsborough was part of a special Senior Send-Off Night that was hosted by Apex Sports and Events on July 17.

The event, which featured a total of four high school boys and girls programs, gave seniors the chance to have one last game on the field together with their coaches and teammates.

Hillsborough played the Delaware Valley High School boys lacrosse team, while the Bernards High School and the Mountain Lake High School girls lacrosse teams faced off against each other.

“Having the chance to play with their brothers one last time and put the Hillsborough jersey on again was something our guys really enjoyed,” Hillsborough boys lacrosse Coach Nick Angrisani said. “Playing this game meant a lot to them. It took a lot of work, but I’m glad we were able to do it.”

Seniors Varun Deb, Tom Ramsey, Alex Marsh, Anthony Shields, Kyle Clark, Josh Quick and AJ Vinchur all got the chance to put on their Hillsborough jersey for the last time and fly around with their teammates.

Each senior was honored before the game at midfield with their parents, just like they would on Senior Day. The event also featured an informal banquet under social distancing rules that coaches, players and their families attended after the game.

The team also honored and played for fallen classmate and teammate Chris Koll, who passed away from leukemia two years ago.

The event was the result of Angrisani’s hard work over the last few months to give his seniors the opportunity to play one

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Hillsborough High School boys lacrosse Coach Nick Angrisani and his seven senior players pose together after the special senior sendoff game at Apex Sports and Events on July 17.

last game.

Hillsborough’s senior class had dedicated a lot of their time and effort to Angrisani over his first two years at the helm and the coach made it his mission to do something special for his guys after seeing them miss out on their senior season.

“I wanted to do something for them,” Angrisani said. “All of them have played a significant role for our team over the years.

They didn’t get to have their senior season and get that closure.

I wanted to help them get the chance to play one more game if possible.”

Since the spring season was canceled, Angrisani reached out to teams across the state to set up a potential contest in the summer.

Hillsborough’s Senior Activity Room reopened July 20

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After several months of the Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building being closed to the public amid the COVID-19 public health crisis, the building re-opened to the public on July 6 with several safety precautions in place. In the next phase of the opening, the Senior Activity Room opened on July 20 to any Hillsborough residents over age 60.

All visitors are required to wear a mask or other facial covering and must sign in at reception upon entry to the building.

Visitors are reminded to practice social distancing of at least 6 feet apart. Seniors entering the activity room will also be asked to sign in the log, in the activity room as was previously required. In compliance with Executive Order regulations, capacity is limited to no more than 30 individuals in the activity room at one time, according to information provided by the township.

If a visitor is experiencing any symptoms in the prior 72 hours, they should not enter the building nor the Senior Activity Room: fever, cough, unusual fatigue, shortness of breath, new loss of sense or taste of smell, headaches, unusual muscle pain, sore throat and/or diarrhea.

The hours of operation for the Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building will be 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays until further notice.

His long search and hard work to find Hillsborough a running mate came to ahead when Delaware Valley signed on to play the Raiders and give their seniors a chance to play one last game as well.

The event was scheduled to take place in the middle of June, but was pushed back because of COVID-19 restrictions, Angrisani said.

As everything came together last Friday night, Angrisani stood on the sideline and watched his players walk to midfield with their parents to be honored before the game.

The moment meant the world to Angrisani, who was glad that his hard work gave his seniors one last chance to play the game

they love.

“Being able to put this together and see the smiles on their faces meant the world to me,” Angrisani said.

Hillsborough was hoping to rebound from its 5-12 campaign last year.

With a strong senior class and a good group of underclassmen surrounding them, Angrisani felt his team had a chance to make some noise in Somerset County and put together one of the best seasons the program has had in recent years.

Unfortunately, Hillsborough did not get the chance to see what they could accomplish as a group this spring due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

It was devastating, Angrisani

admits, but the coach saw his squad stay strong through it all.

Before facing off against Delaware Valley, Angrisani told his squad to just have fun and enjoy the moment of playing on the field together one last time.

Hillsborough played a fun and hard fought game against Delaware Valley in a losing effort.

The result didn’t matter to Angrisani as he was just happy to see his team back on the field together again competing.

“It was very special to see the guys fly around and play the sport they love,” Angrisani said. “It brought a little normalcy to everyone as we all came together as a team one last time.”

OPINION

Current school board member encourages other to seek seat I am a member of the Hillsborough Township School Board. The opinions expressed here are my own; they are neither authorized by nor do they express the views or opinions of the Hillsborough Township School Board.

The school board’s role is to make sure the schools are well run, but the board does not run the schools. This distinction is important: the school board sets the “what” through policy and the administration does the “how” in day-to-day management.

School board members are the largest group of elected officials in New Jersey and also the most regulated. Serving on the

school board is a time commitment, but you won’t be learning alone.

Training is provided through New Jersey School Boards Association (www.njsba.org) and these are my main take-aways: All children can be successful; it’s our job to figure out what that is and how to help them achieve it. At the end of the day, it’s about what’s in the best interest of the kids.

The school board is comprised of nine residents from Hillsborough and Millstone.

Each board member serves for a three-year term and each year, three seats are open for election.

The school board election is nonpartisan and the nominating pe-

tition needs 10 signatures plus a notary signature.

Residents must file their nominating petition with the Somerset County Clerk by 4 p.m., Monday, July 27, for their names to appear on the Nov. 3 General Election ballot.

In the spirit of discourse, diversity of opinion and working for what’s best for children, I encourage my fellow citizens to consider running for school board.

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CALENDAR Editor’s Note: Please call before attending any event. As of press time, certain restrictions were still in place due to the coronavirus outbreak.C

Canceled

The Bryn Mawr– Wellesley Book Sale suspended operations for the foreseeable future and will not accept book donations until further notice.

Ongoing

Pickleball will be held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at the Mercer County Park Tennis/Pickleball Center, Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Morning times to be announced.

Participants must wear masks, bring water and bring their own paddle.

Mercer County fees are $7/time or a player can pay $35 (62 and older) or $70 (under 62) to join the MC Park tennis/pickleball through the end of 2020.

For more information,

email NewcomersMarketing@ywcaprinceton.org or visit www.ywcaprinceton. org/newcomers.

HomeFront’s Back to School Drive, benefiting local children in need, is ongoing.

Sign up to sponsor one or more children, and provide them with the clothing, shoes, backpack and the school supplies they will need to succeed, whether they are learning remotely or in school.

For more details, visit homefront@homefrontnj. org, or to sponsor a child, email homefront@homefrontnj.org or call 609-9151035.

Fri., July 24

Cranbury Township will hold drive-in movie showings at the West Property on June 10. The matinee will be “Toy Story 4” for the younger crowd at 6 p.m., followed by the feature showing of “National Lampoon’s Vacation” at 8:45 p.m.

Brainerd Lake, North Main Street, Village Park, Cranbury Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey may have aquatic pesticides applied on or between 28 July 2020 through 28 August 2020 for aquatic weed/algae control with Tribune (diquat dibromide), and/or Aquathol K (endothall), and/or Clipper (flumioxazin), and/or Aquapro (glyphosate) and/or Captain (copper) and/or copper sulfate by boat equipment

by Princeton Hydro, LLC (NJDEP #97186A), 1108 Old York Road, Ringoes NJ 08551. There may be an irrigation/ watering restriction for up to 3-5 days. Upon request, the pesticide applicator or applicator business shall provide a resident with notification at least 12 hours prior to the application, except for Quarantine and Disease Vector Control only, when conditions necessitate pesticide applications sooner than that time. Emergency Information, contact NJ Poison Information and Education System 800222-1222, National Pesticide Information Center 800-8587378 for routine health inquiries, information about signs/ symptoms of pesticide exposure, Pesticide Control Program 609-984-6666 “This number is for pesticide regulation information, pesticide complaints and health referrals”.

Other information contact Tyler, Princeton Hydro, LLC, Senior Field Operations Manager 908-237-5660.

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Sun., July 26 “Look Before You Vote: Televising the Presidential Conventions” will be held at 1:30 p.m. July 26.

Join the Sarnoff Collection for July’s Sunday at the Sarnoff Zoom discussion about the history of broadcasting and the presidential conventions and the cool technologies that were invented to cover those technologically challenging events.

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Sundays, July 26, Aug. 9 & 23

Have Bike Will Ride is a new warm-weather bicycling group through the YWCA Princeton Area Newcomers and Friends Women’s Club.

This is a leisurely ride off-road on park trails or small towns with very slow or no traffic. Some ideas are Skillman Park, Duke Farms, portions of the D&R Canal Trail, Village Park in Lawrenceville, and portions of the Lawrenceville-Hopewell Trail system.

The group expects to ride for about an hour, beginning around 5:30 p.m., weather-permitting.

The specific meet up location and ride details will be sent by email to members of the group before the ride. If there is a coffee shop along the way, riders will stop for a visit.

For more information, email NewcomersMarketing@ywcaprinceton.org or visit www.ywcaprinceton. org/newcomers.

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Wed., July 29

Tickets are available for Mercer’s Got Magic, an interactive virtual fundraising show featuring magicians, illusionists and mind readers.

Mercer’s Got Magic will air on July 29 at 7 p.m.

Attendees can see the show via Live Stream on their TV, computer or electronic device.

The family-friendly event is sponsored by The Rotary Club of Robbinsville Hamilton and will benefit the Hamilton Area YMCA, COVID-19 relief and other Rotary charities.

Tickets start at $25 per household, with Deluxe and VIP upgrades available, and the ability to donate additional funds to The Rotary.

To learn more and to purchase tickets, visit www.MercersGotMagic. com

CMA, a full-service communications, marketing and association management firm, has launched new digital services to meet marketplace demand amid COVID-19.

On July 29, CMA’s Dan Beldowicz, who is the firm’s director of business development, will present “Virtual Success: How Remote Events Build Brands,” a live webinar at 12:30 p.m. that will educate attendees about the new digital opportunities to bring customers and members closer.

To register for free, visit http://cmasolutions.com/ webinar-1/ Take time to eat, chat, make new friends, solidify old ones, then perhaps discover something cool about the town where lunch is held, through the YWCA Princeton Area Newcomers and Friends Women’s Club.

For time and location, email NewcomersMarketing@ywcaprinceton.org or visit www.ywcaprinceton. org/newcomers.

East Windsor will hold a document shredding event from 4-8 p.m. July 29 for township residents only at the East Windsor Senior Center, 40 Lanning Blvd., East Windsor, off Princeton-Hightstown Road/Route 571.

Township residents can bring up to 10 boxes of documents to be shredded, allowing them to dispose of unwanted and unneeded documents.

No commercial entities are permitted.

Residents must bring proof of residency by displaying a valid driver’s license or a property tax bill.

They can show their driver’s license or property tax bill to event staff through the car’s window.

The dropoff will be contactless, and residents must stay in their cars. When they reach the dropoff point, the driver must unlock the trunk or rear doors to the trained staff – wearing face masks and gloves – will be able to remove the items from the trunk or rear seat.

Residents should wear a face mask at the time of the event. If at all possible, only the driver should be in the car when dropping off items to be shredded. It would be preferable if there were no other passengers or pets in the car, township officials said.

For more information, call 609-443-4000, ext. 215.

Thursday, July 30

SheTek, an initiative of PamTen, Inc., will hold

a free, two-day video conference from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 30.

Session 1, Continued Learning for Tech Careers and Beyond, will dig into how continued learning can benefit you, and how you can take advantage of learning to boost your career in unexpected ways.

Judith Sheft, executive director of the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology, will moderate this SheTek-exclusive event.

Joining Sheft will be Gale Tenen Spak, president of Build Their Future LLC and retired associate vice president of Continuing & Distance Education at NJIT, and Katherine Kish, executive director at Einstein’s Alley.

To register, visit http:// bit.ly/SheTekVC1 Session 2, Everything You Need to Know about a Cybersecurity Career, features a cybersecurity panel uniquely designed to give all attendees a window into the life of a cybersecurity professional. Moderating the panel will be John Mendes, vice president Cof cybersecurity at PamTen Inc. Mendes will be joined

by Sydney Klein, chief information security officer at Bristol-Myers Squibb; Prasad Tenjerla, co-founder and COO of PamTen Inc.; and Jessica Robinson, CEO of PurePoint International and ambassador at Consciously Secure Living.

To register, visit http:// bit.ly/SheTekVC2 Each session will also include a variety of breakout rooms that will include personal development, relaxation techniques, networking opportunities, and more. These rooms tie into the various main sessions, offering unique options for attendees.

Guests can register for both or individual sessions.

Additional sponsorship opportunities are still available. Reach out to contact@shetek.net for more information.

Visit www.shetek.net or on social media @shetekglobal.

Fri., July 31

Nominations are being accepted in 10 categories for an annual recognition program to celebrate individuals, businesses and governments for extraordinary commitment to recycling.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), in conjunction with the Association of New Jersey Recyclers, annually recognizes excellence in recycling to highlight program successes achieved by individuals, agencies, businesses and others whose efforts help keep New Jersey communities clean and healthy.

Applications may be submitted in these categories: Institution, Business, Retail Merchant, Government, Leadership, Rising Star, Recycling Industry, Outstanding Educator/ Educational Program, Volunteer Citizen and Source Reduction/Resource Management/Sustainability.

Nominations are due

by July 31 and awardees will be notified in September. Award winners will be honored at the Association of New Jersey Recyclers Symposium and Awards Luncheon scheduled Oct. 14 in Neptune.

To view the application and information packet, visit www.nj.gov/dep/ dshw/recycling/awards. htm or www.recycle.nj.gov.

Exploring Family History is for anyone who wants to learn more about their family history and genealogy.

To be held on July 31 through the YWCA Princeton Newcomers and Friends Women’s Club.

New members welcome.

For more information, email NewcomersMarketing@ywcaprinceton.org or visit www.ywcaprinceton. org/newcomers.

Fri., July 31 – Sun., August 2

Girls on the Run of Central NJ (GOTRCNJ) has transitioned its season 5K run to a virtual event.

The Rainbow Run for Fun virtual 5K will take place between July 31 and Aug. 2. Complete the 5K on your own time at your own pace. Register at https:// runsignup.com/rainbowrun4fun5k.

Registration is free and open to all; however, donations will be accepted during registration to benefit the scholarship fund for those girls who otherwise would not be able to participate.

All participants will receive a printable bib, a printable finisher certificate, a 5K training plan, weekly emails with training tips and words of encouragement, a photo frame/ finisher’s sign.

For more information, email donna.york@girlsontherun.org or call 908-6424321.

GOTRCNJ anticipates there will be a fall 2020 program, either in person, virtual or a hybrid of both.

For more information, visit www. gotrcnj.org.

From Fri., July 31 – Fri., Sept. 4

A series of structured workshops will benefit poets who are interested in honing their craft and working toward publishing their work. Featuring Anna Evans. Will be held online courtesy of the West Windsor Arts Council. To register, visit https://westwindsorarts.z2systems.com/np/ clients/westwindsorarts/ eventList.

Tues., August 4 – Thurs., August 6

The Hillsborough Education Foundation (HEF) is organizing a book drive to replenish teachers’ classroom libraries in Hillsborough Township Public Schools.

The book drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 4 and 5 and from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 6 at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Building multipurpose room, 379 S. Branch Road, Hillsborough at the corner of Beekman Lane.

Drop off gently used books in very good condition. Hillsborough Township Public Schools teachers will be invited to select books for use in their classrooms grades Pre-K to 12.

Exclusions include: encyclopedias, self-help books, law textbooks, medical textbooks, scholarly monographs, business books, science books, technical books, Reader’s Digest, Time Life, cookbooks, romance books, manuals, almanacs, restaurant guides, travel guides, travel guides, Life Nature Library, Life Science Library, Life World Library, any musky dirty books, any books with heavily underlined pages, and paperback

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

What #Black Lives Matter and COVID have taught me about being a teenager in 2020 A few days ago I watched my friends graduate from high school, on my computer screen. The speeches were pre-recorded, the montage of the diploma ceremony was videoclips of parents handing the certificates to their children in living rooms or front yards and, all things considered, it was beautiful in every way.

That same day across the country, across much of the world actually, millions of people were standing up against racial injustice, inequality, and inequity. In some places, cities were burning. In others, protesters and police stood in unison against racism.

Welcome to the world you are inheriting, graduates.

My high school shut down in-person classes in mid-March. My friends and I, like 55 million other high schoolers across the country, lost physical contact with each other overnight and became thumbnail-size faces on Zoom chat virtual classrooms.

In the weeks that followed, I began adjusting to life under quarantine and social distancing. The academic framework I had grown accustomed to for the last 11 years of family, friends, and school, which had a straightforward measurement system of grades, acknowledgments, and incentives became wildly skewed as everyone was now making it up as we went along. The new normal has not yet found its footing.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining about my situation in any way. I have come to appreciate all the blessings and safety in my life even more than I did before. I knew I was fortunate in countless ways with a loving family, caring friends and teachers, and a roof over my head. Knowing these things would still be there when I wake up every day is incredibly comforting.

My teenage life was still going on under

COVID-19 so I studied for my AP exams as expected. We also performed the spring play online, acting into our laptops as dramatically as we could over Zoom. For the first few weeks I tried hard to stay optimistic, probably thinking a positive attitude would somehow keep viruses away from those I care about.

I still worry about losing someone close to me. The circle of people I know who are healthy and safe is gradually shrinking.

Friends of friends have gotten COVID-19, and one or two people I knew distantly have died, including my kindly elderly neighbor with the two cocker spaniels.

By the end of the term, off the record, I didn’t really care about classes. It was hard to motivate despite the best intentions of my teachers, who did try their best. The gloom that had been building over 12 weeks, simply put, was whispering in my ear, “none of this matters.”

A lot of things in my previous life aren’t as important as they used to be. Superficial and material things like my outward image, owning stuff, even haircuts.

Working remotely has made me appreciate the nuances that make up the world. I miss the smiles in the school hallways, the sea of voices in the cafeteria, the meaningless conversations with friends that mean everything now. But I’ve noticed new details in my now smaller world too: the angle of sunlight in the late morning, my teachers’ dedication, my family’s affection, my friends’ support.

My core friendships have evolved as well.

Before COVID-19 much of our relationships were based on shared experiences – being in the same classes, hanging out together, physically being side by side. Since then, we’ve grown closer through conversations, video chats, messaging. We’ve crossed into the (surprisingly comfortable) realm of articulating

how we truly are feeling and thinking, saying out loud what we have been holding inside.

I’ve become more comfortable talking to my friends about what scares me about what my future may or may not hold, and my friends are sharing more as well. I appreciate hearing my friends Matt’s and Shivant’s voices over the phone or through a video game. I miss other people’s laughter, singing and words.

I do have a much greater appreciation for having food in the refrigerator, and being able to sit down at the dinner table with my mother and father, and my siblings Quincy, Christian and Celeste.

Instead of thinking about the computer science club, water polo or asking someone to prom, my worries during COVID-19 were hoping my family and friends stayed healthy and safe, that doctors and nurses got their needed PPE, and that hospitals obtain enough ventilators so they didn’t have to choose who would be granted a fighting chance to live and who will be slotted to die.

Being 16 years old during this time is a peculiar feeling. I am no longer a child and legally not yet an adult. My generation is rapidly inheriting the complex world we live in, which is both beautiful and horrifying.

For a short window of time, I thought the biggest problem our country would be facing was public gatherings during COVID-19 and more infections. Sadly, things are much worse.

During the last few months I’ve watched and read about incredible acts of kindness as well as horrific acts of cruelty. I learned that people deemed essential, including healthcare workers, grocery store workers and bus drivers, are literally giving their lives in service of others. Elsewhere, innocent lives are continually being disregarded and minorities are being wantonly murdered, a minuscule number are known only thanks to camera phones.

As a teenage, Asian-French American male, I fit into certain boxes and have lived a generally peaceful life. I have not personally felt persecuted based on who I am or how I look, sound or act. I do know the difference between right and wrong, however, and I know there are many things wrong today.

The rage I feel watching the endless cycle of oppression and violence against Black people and other marginalized communities is pushing me to learn more about race relations in the U.S., well beyond what we learned in the classroom in AP U.S. History and other classes.

I am listening to a wide range of voices to calibrate my own moral compass. I am paying more attention to my friends and how they’re feeling about all of this. As a teenager witnessing and living the rousing efforts for social reform, there is so much I have had to contemplate over the past few weeks and so much more I have yet to consider. I must now ask myself what my role is now in all of this and how I want my life and my actions to impact others.

It is becoming more of a requirement to take an active role in politics, someway somehow, because it seems so many adults currently steering our country forget they are supposed to serve the people, not the other way around. It is intimidating to realize that the responsibility to fight for equality is on the shoulders and in the hands of my generation.

My friends and I do not know what the world will look like after this is over, but the one thing we do know today is that nothing will really be the same again.

Class is dismissed.

Alexander Huang-Menders is a rising high school senior attending the Pennington School in Pennington.

In the fight for equality and justice, the term ‘freeholder’ must go If everything stays on track, by the end of July the New Jersey Legislature will pass my legislation to rename the “Board of Chosen Freeholders” to “Board of County Commissioners” and “freeholder” and “chosen freeholder” to “county commissioner.”

While I have the honor of having my name on the bill as the prime sponsor, I’m just the conduit for many others. There were legislators and other elected officials

who have worked since 2011 on this issue.

Newly elected Somerset County Freeholder Director Shanel Robinson, one of 19 Black county freeholders, known as the NJNineteen, last year asked me to revive this legislation. She expressed discomfort in the title of “freeholder,” a title even more unbearable now that she was the director.

She asked whether this bill could be reintroduced – an action that was passionately supported by Crystal Pruitt, Franklin Town-

ship council member and my chief of staff.

It is well past time that we shed the title of freeholder, which is by its very nature exclusionary. A freeholder, historically, was intended to keep county-level office restricted to white, male, debt-free owners; keep people of color and women out of public service; maintain power structures; and perpetuate the very institutionalized racism and sexism we’re dealing with today.

This is an opportunity to confront and

address a piece of a larger issue for injustice and inequality in our state. While there is still much work to do, and some may say this is inconsequential, I’d argue the opposite.

In the fight for equality and justice, even the smallest battles are worth winning.

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HEALTH MATTERS

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By Sabahat Bokhari, M.D.

Heart palpitations can make you feel off beat

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ave you ever felt as if your heart skipped a beat or that it was beating so hard that it could beat straight out of your chest?

These feelings are called heart palpitations, and while they can be unnerving, they are often harmless.

However, in some instances, heart palpitations can be due to an abnormal heart rhythm that may require medical treatment.

If you experience heart palpitations, see your doctor.

A thorough evaluation can help determine the cause and identify any underlying medical issues.

What are heart palpitations?

Controlled by electrical impulses, your heart normally beats between 60 and 100 times per minute, keeping blood pumping throughout your body at a steady rhythm.

Every now and then, these electrical impulses can be interrupted, briefly changing the heart’s rhythm.

When this happens, you may feel a flutter in your chest or feel as if your heart skipped a beat.

You might feel your heart is beating too fast or even too slow, and you might also have an acute awareness of your heartbeat.

These are heart palpitations and are a common occurrence that can be due to the following: • Anxiety, stress, panic attack or fear • Caffeine • Nicotine • Cocaine or other illegal drugs • Diet pills

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• Exercise • Fever Usually, heart palpitations are not serious and resolve on their own, but occasionally they can signal an ongoing arrhythmia or abnormal heart rhythm that can cause the heart to pump less effectively.

There are several different types of arrhythmias, which are classified by where in the heart they originate – the upper chambers (atria) or lower chambers (ventricles).

Common arrhythmias include: • Atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter, characterized by a fast and irregular heartbeat. Atrial fibrillation can lead to serious complications such as stroke.

• Tachycardia, a heart rate that is too fast.

• Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome, a condition present at birth that leads to short circuits and rapid heartbeats in adulthood.

• Ventricular fibrillation, a severely abnormal heart rate that is life threatening. The most common cause of a heart attack.

Additionally, though not technically an arrhythmia, premature ventricular contractions start in the ventricles rather than the atria, causing an extra beat and fluttering feeling. These are normally not serious, but they can trigger a longer lasting arrhythmia.

When should you seek medical care?

Though not typically life-threatening, heart palpitations can often cause people to feel anxious and afraid.

Don’t hesitate to call your doctor if you are concerned or if you are experiencing heart palpitations for the first time.

In addition, if you experience any of the following symptoms, contact your doctor right away: • Your palpitations occur often (more than six per minute or in groups of three or more).

• Your pulse is higher than 100 beats per minute.

• You have risk factors for heart disease, such as high cholesterol, diabetes, or high blood pressure.

Call 911 or have someone take you to an emergency room if you have: • Chest pain • Shortness of breath • Unusual sweating • Dizziness or lightheadedness How are heart palpitations diagnosed and treated?

After evaluating your symptoms, your doctor may perform tests to determine if your heart palpitations are caused by an arrhythmia or other condition. These tests

may include: • An electrocardiogram, which records the electrical activity of your heart.

• An echocardiogram, which uses sound waves to create a picture of your heart.

• A Holter monitor, which records your heart’s rhythm for 24 to 48 hours during your normal activity.

Treatment for arrhythmias vary depending on their type and severity and may include medication or certain procedures that restore the heart’s regular rhythm.

If your heart looks healthy, your doctor will likely recommend preventative measures to control palpitations, such as: • Lowering your intake of caffeine and nicotine • Reducing stress and anxiety • Deep relaxation and breathing exercises • Practicing yoga, mediation, or tai chi • Getting regular exercise • Not smoking Though common, heart palpitations should not be ignored. If you experience an irregular heart rhythm, talk to your doctor so you can address the problem without missing another beat.

If you are having symptoms of a possible heart attack, stroke or another serious condition, do not hesitate to get the care you need. In accordance with guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the New Jersey Department of Health, upon arrival every patient who comes to the Penn Medicine Princeton Health Emergency Department (ED) receives a mask, has their temperature taken, and is screened for COVID-19 symptoms. All of our ED rooms are private, and patients who are suspected of being infected do not share waiting areas or bathroom facilities with other patients.

Call 911 – do not let fear prevent you from seeking care.

To learn more about the safety measures established at Penn Medicine Princeton Health, review the safety video on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/MeAJJ_cKFVQ. To find a doctor with Princeton Health, call 888742-7496 or visit www.princetonhcs.org. Many Princeton Health primary care physicians and specialists are seeing patients via telehealth or in person. It is best to contact your physician’s office if you have questions or concerns.

Sabahat Bokhari, M.D., is board certified in cardiovascular disease and is a member of the medical staff at Penn Medicine Princeton Health.

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Capital Health Medical Group, Capital Health’s network of more than 400 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, has opened Capital Health Primary Care – Nottingham, a new primary care office conveniently located at 1700 Nottingham Way, Hamilton, New Jersey 08619.

The new office features three board certified doctors who are available for appointments to provide checkups, sick visits and preventive care for children and adults (including care that’s specific for women and older adults). This office accepts most insurances and was previously located at 1235 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road in Hamilton.

“If you don’t already have a primary care doctor, our office offers daytime and evening appointment hours for routine check-ups and follow-up visits, as well as sick visits for when you’re not feeling well,” said Dr. Naila Wasti, a board certified internist and lead physician at Capital Health Primary Care – Nottingham. Dr. Wasti is joined

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Comet Neowise illustrates the importance of dark skies

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ince the earliest days of human civilization, the night sky has been a source of fascination and mystery. Ancient star-gazers saw human and animal shapes in clusters of stars, and invented elaborate mythologies. Trying to understand the night sky inspired science, religion, philosophy, mathematics, art and literature.

One of the most awe-inspiring sights is a comet, which often appears literally “out of the blue” before disappearing in a matter of days or weeks.

Ancient Greeks and Romans believed the mysterious appearance of comets signaled either good or bad news ahead, including the birth of a great leader. Some speculate that the Magi followed a comet, not a guiding star, to Bethlehem to see the newborn baby Jesus.

This month, for the first time in more than 20 years, a bright comet is visible from the Northern Hemisphere. This comet – named Neowise after its discoverer, NASA’s Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer – is now visible after sunset.

Comets have been described by modern astronomers as “dirty snowballs” that orbit the sun. They’re made of ices mixed with dust dating from the formation of our solar system. They have an icy center, known as the nucleus, and a tail, or coma, made of gases and dust.

Unlike the wake of a boat, the tail of a comet does not trail behind the comet’s path. The tail is produced by solar wind, moving out from the sun and carrying evaporated gases and particulate matter from the comet’s nucleus away from the sun. So a comet’s tail points directly away from the sun.

How can you see Comet Neowise?

Here’s some advice from New Jersey Conservation Foundation’s staff biologist Dr. Emile DeVito, an astronomy buff since he was a kid: • Pick a location as dark as possible, with a good view toward the horizon to the north and northwest. Try to find a place where light pollution from a large town is not directly to the north or north-

west of your location. Use binoculars to get the best view.

• Use binoculars or a telescope to get the best possible view. First focus on bright stars directly overhead, to be sure that stars appear as pinpricks of light, then scan for the comet. Look north-northwest low toward the horizon, below and to the right of the cup of Big Dipper.

• In places with light pollution, you may have to wait until the sky gets completely dark before you can see the comet.

• If you cannot find dark skies or a clear view of the horizon, consider going to a public park or open space, or even a quiet rural roadside.

• Even if you can’t get to a dark, rural area, you may still be able to view the comet if the sky is clear and doesn’t have too much haze from humidity. Try accessible rooftops or upper floors of tall buildings in built-up urban and suburban areas, or from public sidewalks adjacent to large open ball fields or recreation areas that allow for low views of the north-northwest horizon. Or look for areas where bright streetlights or floodlights are least prevalent in the direction where you are looking for the comet.

Because New Jersey is the nation’s most urbanized state, there are many places where Comet Neowise won’t be visible in its full glory due to light pollution.

This underscores another benefit of permanently preserved land: dark skies. Dark skies are becoming rare as suburbanization and light pollution creep across the landscape. Thankfully, New Jersey continues to lead the nation in land preservation and this state we’re in has some incredible dark sky regions, including the Pine Barrens, the hilly northwestern counties, and the agricultural belt in South Jersey near the Delaware Bay. The International Dark-Sky Association believes a dark night sky is a part of our “common heritage” and is in danger of being missed by younger generations.

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WWFM brings live music to Mercer County Community College with broadcast concerts

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WWFM The Classical Network will present a pair of live concert broadcasts from the Black Box Theater on the West Windsor campus of Mercer County Community College (MCCC) on July 24.

During the past five months of the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person classical music concerts have not been possible for the safety of musicians and audiences alike. With strict guidelines in place for safety and social distancing, this double bill of live concert broadcasts represents the second and third such events presented as a gift to the community from WWFM and MCCC. WWFM The Classical Network, now in its 38th year of broadcasting, is a national leader for broadcasting live concerts and concerts recorded live, most notably with its weekday Noontime Concerts series, plus Friday evening concerts at 8 p.m. and a host of specialty-themed programs, featuring world class classical music ensembles, musicians, venues and festivals throughout this region and across the country, according to a prepared statement.

This broadcast initiative is one major reason The Classical Network has been a two-time recipient of the prestigious ASCAP Foundation Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Radio Broadcast Award (2014 and 2017).

This Friday at noon, The Classical Network will present its second live concert broadcast from Mercer County Community College, this time featuring locally based, internationally acclaimed American concert pianist, Clipper Erickson in a program of music by Canadian American composer of African descent, Nathaniel Dett, composer and pianist, Laurie Altman, and Beethoven, whose 250th birthday anniversary is celebrated this year worldwide. Clipper Erickson currently teaches at Westminster Conservatory of Music at Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Princeton, and at Temple University, Philadelphia.

Later in the evening at 8 p.m., WWFM will welcome another long-time musical partner, composer, conductor, pianist, author and commentator, Rob Kapilow, host of What Makes It Great, one of WWFM’s popular programs. Since Kapilow cannot present his programs in front

But the problem is deeper. A growing body of research suggests that the loss of dark skies can impact human health and the rhythms of the natural world.

For nocturnal animals, artificial light at night can disrupt feeding and mating patterns. Light pollution can also have negative impacts on migrating birds, sea turtle hatchlings, and insects. For humans, excessive exposure to artificial light at night – especially blue light – has been linked to increased risks for obesity, depression, sleep disorders, diabetes and breast cancer.

Stand up for dark skies by supporting land preservation, and by urging your community to avoid unnecessarily bright and intrusive lighting. Visit the International Dark-Sky Association website at www. darksky.org/ to learn more about light pollution and what you can do to help.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to see Comet Neowise while you can, because its long orbit won’t bring it back to our corner of the galaxy for another 6,766 years!

The comet will be moving closer to

Continued from Page 4A Earth until July 22 and changing position and brightness each night. Go to https:// earthsky.org/space/how-to-see-cometc2020-f3-neowise to check the times it will be visible.

And to learn more about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources – including dark sky areas – visit the New Jersey Conservation Foundation website at www.njconservation.org or contact me at info@njconservation.org.

Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills. She may be reached at info@njconservation.org

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“We see these live concerts initiatives as an innovative plan to help keep the arts alive during the COVID pandemic and to improve the quality of life through music for the residents of Mercer County, its surrounding communities, and to those beyond our terrestrial broadcast region.

WWFM has been successfully broadcasting concerts for years under the collective title of Celebrating Our Musical Community. With the continued support of our parent institution, Mercer County Community College, we’re delighted to bring the best in classical music programming to our listeners, even with the challenges the pandemic has presented,” said Alice Weiss, station manager, in the statement.

She added, “We hope these live concerts will bring a sense of excitement and joy, knowing that classical music is a very important part of life for many people, and that WWFM is committed to help keep classical music available at the touch of your radio button, or the click of your mouse or command to your smart speaker. Hopefully, these live performance experiences will, once again, bring us all closer together through music.”

WWFM is located on the West Windsor alege where The Classical Network is heard on 89.1. WWFM The Classical Network is heard on eight additional radio frequencies throughout New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, and portions of Delaware, Maryland and Colorado, and via Internet streaming at wwfm.org.

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n June of 2009, things Now, more than 11 years looked very bleak for later, companies like Ford American automakers and Chevrolet can proudly like, Ford, Chevy and Chrys- say that they survived this ler. crisis and are once again viSwept up in the financial- able economic forces on the ly crippling housing American market lending bublandscape. ble that burst rather One of abruptly, many stalthe things, wart American comFord did, panies, like Ford, in order were literally on the to become verge of insolvency. meaner and leaner Led by President in the face Barack Obama, the of this crigovernment issued sis was to massive amounts of streamline bailout money in an its product attempt to keep the line. They American automakPeter Perrotta began ofers from withering fering less away into the abyss. models.

Ford took advantage of about $9 billion Thus, they were in a better in line-of-credit government position to build higher qualloans to right its ship and get ity cars and trucks by conitself sailing in the right di- centrating their production rection again, while the entire efforts on less product.

The formula worked. country slowly emerged from While not perfect, most of this severe financial crisis.

the models in the current Ford lineup are solidly built trucks or cars that compare quite nicely with most of what the Japanese, Korean and German automakers have.

My recent one week test drive in the 2020 Ford Edge ST AWD did nothing to dissuade me from that thesis.

Overall I found the 2.7 liter, V-6 turbo Edge ST to be a very solid offering and contender in the very crowded two row, mid-sized crossover SUV segment. This sporty Edge is performance oriented enough to thrill the driving enthusiast and yet, at the same time, roomy and comfortable enough to fill the needs of a cargo carrying family.

This aggressively styled Edge is flashy and edgy enough to turn heads and it grips the road quite nicely through twists and turns in any kind of weather, thanks to its capable all wheel drive system.

Introduced in 2007, this

marks the 13th year that Ford has included the mid-sized Edge in its lineup.

The 2020 model is relatively unchanged from last year’s version when the Edge did receive a fairly significant face lift.

In 2019, Ford gave the Edge a new look with a significantly changed front grill, revised front and rear bumpers and more modern looking front and rear lighting elements. They laid to rest the Sport model and in its place introduced the ST, with its twin turbocharged V-6 engine.

I must say, I like the new aggressive looking ST model.

As an added option my Blue Met tester added a $2,695 performance package that included performance brakes; 21-inch premium painted black wheels and summer tires.

The base price of the Edge ST is $43,265. The tester had $8,030 in options.

When you add in the $1,245 destination charge the MSRP sticker price was $52,540.

The other added options included: $4,840 for a Group A equipment package and $495 for a cold weather package.

The Group A package includes: garage door opener; perimeter alarm; wireless charging pad; panoramic roof; voice activated, touch navigation system; adaptive cruise control; remote start; heated rear seats and heated and cooled front seats.

The cold weather package added a heated steering wheel; front and rear all weather floor liners and a windshield wiper de-icer system.

The Edge is also offered in the base model SE trim (starting at $32,195); a midlevel SEL ($35,450) and the top of the line $39,195 Titanium edition.

The Edge is the only model offering the V-6. The other models come standard with a 2.0 liter, 4 cylinder turbo engine that puts out 250 horsepower. The V-6 gets a spunky 335 horse.

In general the auto critics have been kind to the Edge.

The folks at Consumer Reports say: “the Edge can rival a luxury car with its quiet cabin, steady ride and agile handling.”

Car and Driver wrote: “ranging from adequately equipped base models to the sporting ST, the Edge offers something for everybody”.

Car and Driver gave the Edge high marks for its quiet cabin, comfortable seats and plentiful standard equipment.

For low marks, Car and Driver says the Edge’s interior materials were “subpar” and its handling was clumsy.

To be honest, I didn’t find

the interior accoutrements to be subpar. I would rate it more like average.

As far as handling goes, I thought the steering could have been tighter. This Edge drives more like a luxury SUV – serving up a soft and cushy ride that at times could feel a bit squishy.

The Department of Transportation’s EPA fuel economy ratings for the Edge come in at 21 miles.

The EPA estimates that this Edge will cost about $1,950 a year in fuel to operate as it uses about 4.8 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven.

In the government’s five star crash ratings test, this Edge had very strong marks, sporting a 5 star rating for its overall vehicle crash test score.

It received 5 stars for front crash for both driver and passenger side, 5 stars for the side crash test and 4 stars in the rollover test.

The center console infotainment system is slightly above average.

While there is nothing overly impressive about the infotainment system, which mainly controls navigation, phone and audio controls, it functions quite easily and seamlessly for any of the day-to-day driving functions asked of it.

Overall, I would recommend that anyone who is considering leasing or purchasing a mid-sized, two row crossover or SUV, should give serious consideration to the Ford Edge.

Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears weekly. Any questions or comments are welcomed. He can be contacted at peter@capitalmotorcars.com

CMA launches new digital services to help businesses market themselves during COVID-19 CMA, a full-service communications, marketing and association management firm, has launched new digital services to meet marketplace demand amid COVID-19.

Due to social distancing precautions and health concerns surrounding the new virus, CMA has turned several of its services into digital formats, including annual and regional conferences, town hall meetings and training, according to information provided by the company.

On July 29, CMA’s Dan Beldowicz, who is the firm’s director of business development, will present “Virtual Success: How Remote Events Build Brands,” a live 12:30 p.m. EST webinar that will

educate attendees about the new digital opportunities to bring customers and members closer.

“Organizations are faced with a whole new challenge of bringing customers, clients and members closer from afar,” Jeffrey Barnhart, CMA’s CEO and founder, said in the statement. “Our new digital solutions – ranging from virtual conferences, virtual town halls to virtual training – create a memorable experience amid a ‘new normal’ in business.”

CMA is preparing a slew of virtual annual conferences for this fall. Cutting-edge features will include a virtual trade show where exhibitors will have a virtual, branded

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Virtual Panel Discussions Provides Critical Communications Earlier this year, the American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association (APSNA) needed to quickly share critical COVID-19 developments to its membership during a nationwide state of emergency. As a result, CMA identified the Facebook Live feature, which is essentially a live social media video, as the ideal way to

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APSNA’s one-day virtual event helped deepen engagement with members by providing a forum for them to connect in a genuine way – sharing regional updates about the pandemic and getting answers to questions in real-time. The experience reached 4,000 members, generated 229 social media post clicks, 87 reactions and 20 live comments as the association built deeper engagement with its membership, according to the statement.

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CMA implemented its fully managed remote training and distance learning solution, which utilizes industry standard conferencing services.

Even after being a client of Pimley & Pimley for several years, the Singaporean multinational banking corporation said the three-week, remote seminar sessions were the best training services they have experienced, according to the statement.

This feedback encouraged Pimley & Pimley to ask CMA to prepare more remote learning materials for another bank in the ensuing weeks, especially after the Singaporean bank reported increases in attendance, which went from 30-something attendees during the first week to nearly

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VolunteerConnect announces name change to NonProfitConnect VolunteerConnect, a leader in supporting community nonprofits, has announced that the organization will begin operating under the name NonProfitConnect effective immediately.

As an expert resource to local nonprofits for over 20 years, NonProfitConnect will continue to focus on building strong boards, while increasing support of nonprofit executive leadership. In addition to training community members to serve on nonprofit boards, NonProfitConnect offers opportunities for nonprofit leaders to connect through peer circles, where they can share best practices, and attend training and other networking events, according

to information provided by the organization.

“This change is the next logical step in the evolution of our organization, where we can leverage our strengths and resources to best address the needs of the community,” Board Chair Toni Anne Blake said in the statement.

Executive Director Allison Howe also said, “We are excited to roll out several new pilot programs to assess what is most effective in building increasingly diverse, skilled and engaged groups of board and staff leaders.”

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Junior League of Greater Princeton members Adeola Sonaike, Adrianna Lubaczewski, Alexandra Hipple, Allison Quilty, Amanda Mullens Chait, Amanda Wright, Carly Ximenes, Christina Wilson, Claire Coogan, Colleen Raymond, Courtney Steininger, Jenni Egelston, Hope Mouko, Kristin Nice, Nichole Pine, Salam Dayekh, Sarah Brooks and Swati Jain.

The Junior League of Greater Princeton (JLGP) is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

Since its founding in 1921, the JLGP has a long tradition of service and philanthropy in Mercer County and Bucks County, identifying needs in these communities and putting its financial and human resources towards meeting those needs in an impactful way, according to information provided by the organization.

Members of the JLGP accomplish this through hands-on projects, volunteer initiatives, and leadership skills development.

Some past initiatives the JLGP has facilitated and/or supported include: RISE Thrift Store donations and collections, RISE Holiday Party in conjunction with Melvin H. Kreps Middle School, Done in a Day Events in conjunction with HomeFront and I Support the Girls, and yearly grants and scholarships offered to deserving young women and organizations who are committed to voluntarism and community service. The

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JLGP’s focus initiative for the next decade will be food security, defined as physical and economic access to foods that meet individual dietary needs and personal preferences, according to the statement.

As JLGP enters its centennial year, the following celebrations are planned: A Centennial Tea Party, March 24, 2021; and A Centennial “Great Gatsby” Gala, May 22, 2021. For more information, visit www. jlgp.org/centennial-celebration The JLGP welcomes all women over the age of 21 who demonstrate a commitment to voluntarism, regardless of race, religion or national origin. The annual new member class runs October through May. In order to become an active member, a new member class must be completed.

Women who are interested in joining the JLGP should consider attending one of the summer information sessions; they are informative but are not a requirement. Dates and times are: 7 p.m. Aug. 12 via Zoom, 10 a.m. Aug. 29 to be determined, and 7 p.m.

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PAYING THE PRICE OF LOVE If there is no denying love, there can be no denying the grief that comes with the agony of losing someone you have loved.

The vulnerability required to truly love someone can be a double-edged sword.

Not only does it deepen and broaden the scope of feeling, but it also bares the heart to loss. Grief is the inevitable reaction to painful loss. It helps to prepare the grieving you for the changes that will certainly follow. The recovery process can be protracted and difficult, but grief can open the door to acceptance. Although bitter, grief can also promote the healing.

In the end, recovery from loss provides the opportunity to learn and grow.

A private service was held in New Jersey on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Friends and Family are invited to a Celebration of Life, which will be held on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Franklin Park Conservatory at The Wells Barn & Lawn, 1777 E Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, those attending are asked to wear a mask and maintain social distancing. Arrangements were entrusted to Walker Funeral Home, Toledo, Ohio (419-841-2422). Online condolences may be shared at walkerfuneralhomes.com.

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Dr. Stanley John Vitello, PhD, formerly of Hopewell, NJ, passed away unexpectedly on June 26, 2020 in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was 76 years old.

Stanley was born in South Philadelphia in 1944 to Orazio and Bessie Chaiken Vitello. He was the eldest of three children: brother to Janet Vitello Cristofaro and Martin Vitello. A proud Eagle Scout, his early years were filled with a love of learning, baseball, and history. Stan was the first in his family to attend college. His love of learning continued as he completed his bachelor's degree at Temple University in 1965, Ed. S in Special Education at Vanderbilt in 1969, and his Doctorate in Educational Psychology at the University of Connecticut in 1972. He received a Master of Studies in Law fromYale Law School in 1983 and acquired his law degree from Villanova University in 1997 at the age of 53.

Stanley was a professor at Glassboro State College, The Pennsylvania State University and until retirement Professor Emeritus at Rutgers University, in New Jersey. He dedicated his life to fighting for and serving the developmentally disabled. Stan was an educator, author, attorney, and a career long advocate for the rights of those with disabilities. In 1990 he was awarded a Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Public Policy Fellowship and served on the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Disability Policy.

He loved to travel. He regularly presented at international conferences in Spain, Italy and other countries.

He also volunteered his time with centers dedicated to disabled children in countries like India and Italy.

Additionally, he spent time with his son David traveling much of Europe and visiting the home of their ancestors in Italy and Ukraine. They also took a weeklong trip to upstate New York to visit Historic Hudson Valley.

In 2016 he moved in with his daughter Emilie and her family. Stan and Emilie enjoyed going to the movies, lunches together (he especially loved a good bacon burger!), and he loved going for a weekly massage.

He is survived by his son, David Vitello (his wife Aya) and their daughter Kiyoko, as well as his daughter Emilie Singh (her husband Adish) and their daughter's Chloe and Madison. He will be deeply missed.

Stanley will be remembered for his love of his children and grandchildren, his sense of humor and his commitment to virtuous character and service to others. His children have started a foundation in his name to honor his Legacy and to continue to advocate for the populations he spent his life serving: stanleyjvitellofoundation.org A quote from Stanley: “There are no life courses to take only to bear the slings and arrows of this life, and to never give up on oneself or others you love.”

There was a service for Stanley in Scottsdale,Arizona on Wednesday, July 15th, 2020 at Messinger Mortuary Pinnacle Peak. He will be cremated, and his ashes will be spread in Naples by his family.

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DOCTOR JOSEPH MICHAEL NOVI

Anyone who came in contact with Joe knew he was kind, caring, and full of compassion. He had an immense passion for his wife, Traci, and always wanted, “one more hug.” Joe was always a source of positivity, gentleness and made you feel like you were beyond special. Joe’s family and friends will grieve his absence more than words can describe. To honor Joe’s wishes and his modest loving demeanor, we would like to quote what is lovingly referred to as “Joseph’s Pearls of Wisdom”: “ Let those you love know you love them, share your knowledge, and always ask for one more hug. “

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It is with great and deep sadness that we share Doctor Joseph Michael Novi, 57, of Toledo and formerly of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 12, 2020. The loss of Joe was shocking and unexpected, and one that strikes the heart of many. Joe was a remarkably loving son, brother, husband, father and “Pop” to the sparkle of his eye, Wren. Joe is survived by his mother, Maria Sue Novi of Hillsborough, New Jersey; wife and love of his life, Traci; children, Brian (Dana), Meaghan, Whitnee (Kevin) and Wade; granddaughter, Wren; siblings, Ralph (Robin) Novi, Doreen (Mike) Szeflinski, Dawn (Jeff) Strauch; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Novi.

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County Prosecutors Association offers scholarships to students, police advancing their careers The County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey is offering scholarships to law school students seeking careers as prosecuting attorneys, graduate students with a commitment to child advocacy, and to police officers hoping to attend college or graduate school to advance their careers in law enforcement.

The annual scholarships, each amounting to a one-year grant of $3,500, will be paid directly to the recipients, who will be selected by a committee that administers the County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey Scholarship Foundation.

Scholarship applicants must be residents of New Jersey and must demonstrate a financial need. Scholarship recipients from previous years are ineligible.

Each of the scholarships are dedicated to the memory of an attorney who died in office, where they had served with dignity as prosecutors in various counties in New Jersey and exemplified the high standards of law enforcement professionals.

To be eligible for the Oscar W. Rittenhouse Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must be accepted for admission to a law school and must have an interest in pursuing a career as a prosecutor.

Rittenhouse, 48, served as part-time prosecutor in Hunterdon County from 1968-73, and was appointed the county’s first full-time prosecutor in 1975.

He was killed in 1979 while returning from a national prosecutor’s convention, where he spoke on preventing juvenile delinquency.

To be eligible for the Andrew K. Ruotolo Jr. Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must be accepted for admission to a law school or a graduate school.

Applicants must exhibit an interest, and commitment to, enhancing the rights and well-being of children through child advocacy programs.

Ruotolo, 42, who served as Union County prosecutor from 1991-95, had

dedicated his career to helping troubled youth and was the creator of the Union County Child Advocacy Center, which serves as a safe haven for abused children.

To be eligible for the Harris Y. Cotton Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must be accepted for admission to a law school. The applicant must have an interest in pursuing a career as a prosecutor with an emphasis in domestic violence or hate crime prosecutions.

Cotton, 68, known as the “Dean of Prosecutors”, served with distinction in Gloucester County from 1975-80 and from 1991-97, when he died 40 minutes before his term expired. During his tenure, he was a strong advocate for the protection of individual rights and he created specialized units to combat domestic violence and hate crimes.

To be eligible for the John H. Stamler Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must be a sworn law enforcement officer seeking educational advancement on a college or graduate level to improve his or her effectiveness as a law enforcement officer.

Stamler, 52, was the first prosecutor in the state to be appointed to three consecutive terms as prosecutor, serving in Union County from 1977-90. He was dedicated to the welfare of law enforcement officers and was an innovator of programs to help victims of domestic violence and child abuse. He championed a witness/victim assistance program, advocated crime prevention and battled the scourge of illegal drugs.

Applications must be postmarked by Sept. 4. Applications are available online at www.burlpros.org.

Personal interviews of finalists will be conducted. Applicants will be notified of the committee’s decision in October.

Applications should be sent to Prosecutor Scott Coffina, Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office, 49 Rancocas Road, Mount Holly 08060; or email SCoffina@co.burlington.nj.us

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John Weingart: Plagues and Pandemics: A Musical Tradition

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y longtime friend John Weingart, associate director at the Rutgers University Eagleton Institute of Politics, has a knack for delving into topics that scare people. According to a New York Times article in 1996 that featured him when he served as executive director of the NJ Low Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility Siting Board, John described how some people thought they would glow in the dark when they shook his hand. His job was to find a community that would agree (for considerable remuneration) to host a New Jersey storage site for low-level radioactive waste, but just discussing the problem of storage proved to be radioactive to the governing officials and citizens of a community.

He is hoping, however, for a non-nuclear reaction to him on Saturday, July 25, when he discusses the scary topic of pandemics and plagues for a Zoom audience that won’t have to worry about contamination from COVID-19 or radiation.

“Plagues and Pandemics: A Musical Tradition” – a fundraiser for the Arts Council of Princeton – will be a musical listening tour and discussion with renowned American pop culture authority Sean Wilentz and John Weingart, whose New Jersey fame has little to do with low level radioactive waste storage, but rather his nearly half a century career as host of WPRB’s “Music You Can’t Hear on the Radio.” John’s partner in this initiative and actually the instigator, Sean Wilentz, is a Grammy-nominated author and a Princeton University professor of American history. The two music

John Weingart in his WPRB Radio Studio doing his show “Music You Can’t Hear on the Radio”; he and PU Professor Sean Wilentz are hosting Arts Council of Princeton fundraiser July 25.

aficionados will be putting an intellectual yet fun-filled spin on songs of despair and perseverance.

It is part of the folk tradition, John said, to tell stories, event stories about joy and despair. “There are songs that are in one way or another speaking to the current moment and reflecting what we are now feeling during this pandemic. … It is common to describe what we are going through as ‘unprecedented,’ ” but in fact, said John, music shows that our reactions to the crisis have precedent.

“Sean reached out to me by email to outline the program and ask if I would do it with him as a benefit

for the Arts Council. I was flattered, honored and intrigued, and instantly said ‘yes.’ I think I first met Sean in 2001 when he came onto my radio show to discuss Bob Dylan’s thennew album Love and Theft. Sean was a fan of my show, which is how he knew of me. I knew of him because he’s famous and an immediately likable guy,” said John.

John’s completely volunteer role as a folk music radio host represents a song of sheer joy that has been playing in his life for decades. He had hosted a radio show at Brandeis University, when he was an undergraduate. He came to Princeton in the fall of 1973 as a graduate stu-

dent in public affairs, and quickly connected with WPRB-FM, a commercial nonprofit radio station run

by Princeton students. He became the founding host of “Music You Can’t Hear On The Radio,” which airs every Sunday between 5 and 8 p.m., as a mix of folk, string band, bluegrass and “other” music.

Known as New Jersey’s longestrunning bluegrass show, “Music You Can’t Hear on the Radio” used to be produced in the basement of a college dormitory. Now he is broadcasting from his own dormitory – his home. “Learning how to do this has been challenging for me, but definitely worth it,” said John, a

Delaware Township resident.

During the past several months of pandemic influenced lifestyle, he has enjoyed – in addition to his radio related projects – taking long walks with his wife and working from home, thus avoiding a twohour round trip daily commute. As Eagleton associate director for 20 years, he directs Eagleton’s Center on the American Governor; education programs including the Eagleton Fellowship and Undergraduate Associates Programs; and the Arthur J. Holland Ethics in Government Program.

In case anyone is interested, the Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility Siting Board no longer exists. No town in New Jersey was willing to host the facility, and New Jersey was able to come to an agreement with a South Carolina facility to accept the state’s waste.

John got a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to write about the process in a book titled: “Waste Is A Terrible Thing To Mind: Risk, Radiation, and Distrust of Government.” It sounds like the basis of a good blues song – perhaps writing music could be the next gig for John and Sean.

Join folk music radio host John Weingart and Princeton University Professor Sean Wilentz for Plagues and Pandemics: A Musical Tradition, a special fundraising edition of the Arts Council of Princeton’s popular In Conversation virtual series on Saturday, July 25, from 7-8:30 p.m. To purchase tickets — $15 ACP Members; $20 non-members, or a “pay-what-you-choose” option — and to receive the Zoom link, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org.

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L’Dor V’Dor: Charitable giving from generation to generation After the sudden passing of Rabbi James S. Diamond in 2013, his family wanted to do something meaningful in his memory. They set up a five-year memorial lecture series, a partnership of the Princeton University Judaic Studies department and the Center for Jewish Life where Diamond served as executive director for nine years.

But the family wanted to do more, something lasting that would both memorialize Diamond and pass on his values to his grandchildren.

Judy Diamond, of Princeton, recalled learning that one doesn’t have to be wealthy to open a donor advised fund.

Originally from Winnipeg, Canada, she has experience with a fund in memory of her parents at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba. By creating a fund in her husband’s memory at the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Mercer, she recognized an opportunity to achieve three goals: provide grants to organizations with which Jim identified, encourage friends to contribute, and create a philanthropic tradition that will span across the generations.

Judy Diamond established the Rabbi James S. Diamond Memorial Fund with her children – Gila and Alan Shusterman of Chevy Chase, Maryland; Etan and Judy Diamond of Efrat, Israel; and Shifra Diamond of New York City.

In the years since the fund was established, the Diamonds’ family and friends have marked special occasions by making contributions to add to the fund.

Judy Diamond’s goal was to encourage her grandchildren – now in their teens and early 20s – to take the lead in recommending grants to be given from the fund.

This spring, with the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, Judy Diamond challenged her grandchildren to identify nonprofits in need due to the impact of COVID-19. They took the assignment seriously and recommended three organizations to receive grants.

Jordan, Rebecca and David Shusterman recognized that months of quarantine have led to a sharp uptick in reports of domestic violence. They researched organizations in their area and recommended a grant to My Sister’s Place in Washington, DC, which shelters, supports and empowers survivors of domestic violence.

Eli, Shira and Avi Diamond chose to support Pantry Packers, a program of Tzedakah Central/Colel Chabad, which delivers crates of food and necessities to the neediest households in Israel. In 2016, the Diamond family had celebrated Avi’s Bar Mitzvah by serving as Pantry Packers, repackaging wholesale products into family-size portions.

Now, their donation will help

feed hungry families touched by the economic effects of the pandemic.

A third grant was suggested by grandson Eli who joined his grandfather Jim years ago as he delivered meals with the Kosher Meals on Wheels program at Greenwood House in Ewing. That experience made an impression on Eli, and he recommended a grant to Greenwood House in support of life-sustaining meals for homebound seniors.

Judy Diamond could not be prouder of her grandchildren. They understood how meaningful it was to have and use the family’s donor advised fund to support needy causes. As Rebecca Shusterman said, “It’s a privilege that we have a fund set up to make donations. If you have the ability to give back, you should – now, more than ever.”

Judy Diamond is assured that the cherished core Jewish value of helping others has been embraced and passed from one generation to the next.

To learn more about donor advised funds at the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Mercer, contact Amy Zacks at amy@foundationjewish.org or 609-5244374. Visit www.foundationjewish.org.

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Rabbi Jim and Judy Diamond with their children and grandchildren on a 50th wedding anniversary trip to Israel in 2010. Pictured in the front row, from left: Rebecca, David, Shira, Judy, Avi and Jim. Pictured in the back row, from left: Jordan, Alan, Gila, Shifra, Eli, Etan and Judy.

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Members of the extended Diamond family volunteer at Pantry Packers in celebration of Avi Diamond’s Bar Mitzvah.

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, former New Jersey journalists launch wedding business built on storytelling The number of postponed and canceled weddings due to COVID-19 and its associated lockdowns have caused stress, the loss of a wedding date, and uncertainty about when a couple might finally get married.

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by two career storytellers is trying to help couples tie the knot.

Storyteller Weddings, a Central Jersey/Jersey Shore-based wedding officiant, planning and music business, launched this month with the goal of organizing socially distant,

budget-friendly ceremonies in a pinch, held via video chat or outdoors.

Run by two musicians and former journalists, Storyteller Weddings relies on their interviewing, writing and management skills to deliver compelling, heartfelt wedding ceremonies

uniquely suited for each couple, according to information provided by its founders.

“We don’t want to see anyone unwillingly give up their wedding date,” co-founder Jack Murtha, who lives in Neptune and grew up in Brick, said in the

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The idea of Storyteller Weddings began several years ago when Murtha officiated fellow co-founder Tom Castles’ wedding.

Over the years, the longtime friends took on tasks for other ceremonies. Eventually, they noticed one thing that far too many weddings had in common: The ceremonies were a bore, ridden with clichés and recycled readings, according to the statement.

“Wedding officiants belong to the gig economy, and that’s no knock on them,” Castles, a longtime Middlesex County resident said in the statement. “But we realized that strong, reported storytelling could make each ceremony more gripping and memorable for couples and their guests.”

Castles and Murtha believe they’re the people to do it. Both New Jersey natives and Rutgers University graduates, they met almost 10 years ago while working for Greater Media

Newspapers, the predecessor to Newspaper Media Group/Packet Media LLC, covering Middlesex and Monmouth counties.

They’ve covered much of the state, from New Brunswick to North Jersey, for digital media startups and enshrined newspapers and magazines. Murtha and Castles have also reported rich features on health care, technology and the media business, according to the statement.

So far, Storyteller Weddings has performed one wedding in the COVID-19 era. The socially distant ceremony in Asbury Park consisted of 14 people.

Storyteller Weddings wrote and led the ceremony and handled vendor relations, from photography to floristry, in just four days, according to the statement.

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All throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of high schoolers across the United States logged on online video platforms, like Google Meet and Zoom, to attend class. Many woke up later than they usually do, talked to fewer people, and some even slacked off on their school work. While many argue that virtual schooling will not prepare high schoolers for college and our future life, I believe virtual schooling gives us a glimpse of what it will be like living independently.

Remote learning has given teenagers more time to sleep. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, teens are recommended to have between 8-10 hours of sleep. However, a study from the American Academy of Pediatrics found that 73% of teenagers do not get enough sleep. The consequences of this include poor performance in school, an inability to focus in class, and also depression. Speaking as a teenager myself, I am part of the majority of teenagers, as I usually do not get enough sleep on a typical school day on campus.

As much as I hate to admit it, I know I am not alone in saying that procrastinating to finish assignments for the next day and watching YouTube videos late at night has greatly impacted my sleep schedule (sorry mom). However, during the period of remote learning, I was able to get the necessary eight hours of sleep for me to function properly, as classes were asynchronous. As a result, I performed better in school, my mood was far more optimistic, and I actually enjoyed going to school every day.

Many schools across the country made their grading policies more lenient as they have foreseen technological issues, and they acknowledged that there may be problems within the student’s family. Consequently, teachers were not there to push you to do work to the best of your ability. While this sounds bad at first, I think students have benefited from the lenient grading policies as there was more time for them to focus on and retain the material for each class, instead of just forgetting it all

after taking a final exam. Additionally, the competitive and toxic environment of high schools was greatly alleviated, thus there was a lot less stress and anxiety put on students. Instead, students have been learning to compete against themselves — not with others — and such an environment ultimately makes students happier. Moreover, the fact that no one was pushing us to do anything prepares us for college, as it is up to you to get your work done and go to classes. Virtual schooling has driven us to be more independent and less reliant on others to do our work.

On the other hand, there are downsides to virtual learning. For instance, the pandemic has diminished social interactions among teenagers and teachers. While I have taken this to my advantage and used this time to focus on writing and other outside-of-school interests, I know that teenagers like me are missing out on a crucial period of bonding and are experiencing more loneliness than usual. However, we must remember that virtual schooling is only temporary, and thus we will be able to see all of our friends and teachers again sooner if we follow quarantine issues and stay safe. Furthermore, when teachers and school administrators are formulating a schooling plan for next year, they should create more student bonding opportunities to reduce the number of students feeling lonely and ultimately creating a happier and more supportive school environment.

Above all, we must be grateful for the teachers that are dedicated to educating their students in these trying times. While virtual schooling does have its downsides, it is still an opportunity for teenagers to shine. We, as teenagers, may complain that “school sucks,” but we must remember that we are lucky to have such brilliant teachers that teach us, and that we are lucky to even have school at all.

Kyler Zhou Kyler Zhou is a resident of Hopewell.

He is a young activist and a rising sophomore attending Princeton Day School.

Social distancing – Am I too close?

Our world has turned into something out of a dystopian novel. Crossing the street when we see someone walking towards us, working from home, and having a conversation from the windows of our cars have become the norm. Hundreds of thousands of people have already lost their lives to the COVID-19 pandemic, and with new cases popping up every day, who knows how long it will be until we have a curative vaccine.

Simply shutting down the economy until a cure is developed is not practical; we must form a feasible plan to mitigate the spread of the virus as best we can. While handwashing, wearing masks and contact tracing are some of the various methods already in place, none have been as effective at flattening the curve as social distancing. But maintaining a strict 6 feet of social distance between two people is not so easy as the economy is opening up. What would help, however, would be to know as a broader population if we are far apart enough to minimize disease transmission.

If we find ourselves too close, we can take it upon ourselves to create a little more distance to get to a safe place.

I suggest the development of a new metric: the Social Distance Average Measure (SDAM). In a given area at a given time, we can use aggregated cell phone location data to determine the average distance between people. We can calculate the SDAM during various time intervals, beginning after the WHO’s January public health emergency declaration. We can use this data to determine the threshold SDAM, the minimum average distance that should be maintained by people to minimize transmission of COVID-19.

By providing live updates of the threshold SDAM and current SDAM of a given area, on say, a weather forecasting app or similar reporting system, we can all do our part to help control the spread of this pandemic. We will mitigate the spread of the virus ourselves, understanding the need for alertness and caution when we see the current SDAM approaching the threshold.

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Princeton Festival adds three trustees to board Three prominent area residents – Gail Kohn, Leila Shahbender,and Rita Shklar – have been elected to three-year renewable terms on the Board of Trustees of the Princeton Festival.

“We are fortunate that three such accomplished and dedicated supporters of the performing arts have chosen to join our Board,” said Benedikt von Schröder, board chair, in a statement provided by the Princeton Festival. “They bring us a rare combination of technical expertise, organizational skills, and commitment to education and outreach.

“Our board is preparing to meet the challenges of a new age for the arts – not just in using technology to reach our audience, such as our recent Virtually Yours season of online performances, but in broadening our offerings to serve more segments of our community. Our new members will help us reach that goal.”

As a member of the Princeton Festival’s Gala Committee, Kohn, a Princeton resident, has made the visual arts a prominent part of the popular annual event. She is an active promoter of the visual and performing arts within the community, including

serving on the Princeton University Concerts Committee. Kohn’s career included working for Mathematica Policy Research, according to the statement.

Shahbender, of Hopewell, serves on the festival’s Technology Committee, and has applied her technical expertise to a number of important database projects. Her extensive non-profit experience also includes serving as board chair and secretary for the Princeton Girlchoir. For 28 years Shahbender worked at Princeton University, where she was a director in the Office of Information Technology, according to the statement.

Shklar, of Princeton, is an awardwinning pianist and teacher. A native of St. Petersburg, Russia, she has performed extensively in the U.S., Russia, Hungary and Italy. She has served on the faculties of Westminster Conservatory, Westminster Choir College Continuing Education Program, and the College of New Jersey. Shklar is helping the Princeton Festival with its Piano Competition, scheduled for September, which will be conducted online for the first time in its 14-year history, according to the statement.

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Legal Notices BOROUGH OF HIGHTSTOWN FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING NOTICE

BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG

The Borough of Hightstown Water Department will be conducting fire hydrant flushing program between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays between Saturday, August 1, 2020 and Wednesday, September 30, 2020; with one night flushing (to be determined). This procedure is necessary to remove sediment build-up from the water mains and to check fire hydrants for proper operation.

NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCES The ordinances published by title herewith were introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the Governing Body of the Borough of Jamesburg, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, held on July 15, 2020. This will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the Governing Body to be held in the Borough Hall, 131 Perrineville Road, Jamesburg, on August 19, 2020 at 7:00PM, and during the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of said ordinances will be made available at the Municipal Clerkʼs office, in the Borough Hall, to the members of the general public who shall request same.

During the flushing program, we would advise you to check your water for discoloration before doing any laundry. Any discoloration is temporary and will clear up shortly. If you have any questions about the flushing program, please contact the Hightstown Water Department at 490-5117.

ORDINANCE #06-20 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO VARIOUS STREETS AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $450,000 THEREFORE, AUTHORIZED IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY

CP/WHH, 2x, 07/17/2020, 07/24/2020 Fee: $31.62 Affidavit: $15.00 TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY

ORDINANCE #07-20 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO OAKLAND ROAD AND LAKESTREET AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $472,200 THEREFORE, AUTHORIZED IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SALARY AND WAGE PLAN FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL, MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS ADMINISTRATION IN 2020

ORDINANCE #08-20

This ordinance amends the existing 2020 comprehensive Salary and Wage Plan for the Township of Hopewell, Section 3 by establishing the position of Police Director.

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF SEWER/DPW TRUCK AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $60,000 THEREFORE, AUTHORIZED IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY

A copy of the ordinance is available at no cost at the Municipal Clerk's Office, 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, New Jersey during regular business hours and posted on the municipal bulletin board for public inspection.

ORDINANCE #09-20 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS OF THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $22,920.00 THEREFORE, AUTHORIZED IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY

This Ordinance was introduced and read and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Hopewell, County of Mercer on July 20, 2020. It will be further considered for final passage after public hearing at a meeting of the Hopewell Township Committee to be held on Monday the 3rd day of August 2020, via Zoom Video Communications, beginning at TBD p.m. at which place and time all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance.

ORDINANCE #10-20 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS OF THE BOROUGH HALL ADA RAMP AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $20,000.00 THEREFORE, AUTHORIZED IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY

Laurie E. Gompf Municipal Clerk

Susan Boulogne, RMC CP/WHH, 1x, 7/24/2020 Fee: $54.56

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD

CRANBURY TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

The Township of Hillsborough has awarded a contract with competitive bidding under N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This contract and resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the office of the Township Clerk at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey:

ORDINANCE NO. 20-1731 ORDINANCE STATEMENT AND SUMMARY The ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally adopted by the Township of Hopewell, in the County of Mercer, State of New Jersey on July 20, 2020 and the 20 day period of limitation within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be commenced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of this statement. Copies of the full ordinance are available at no cost and during regular business hours, at the Clerkʼs office for members of the general public who request the same. The summary of the terms of such ordinance follows: Title: “ORDINANCE RE-APPROPRIATING $44,705 PROCEEDS OF OBLIGATIONS NOT NEEDED FOR THEIR ORIGINAL PURPOSE IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR UPGRADES TO SOCIETY HILL PUMP STATION IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL, IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY.” Purpose: $44,705 is re-appropriated from Bond Ordinance #19-1711 of the Township of Hopewell, in the County of Mercer, New Jersey (the “Township”), finally adopted June 17, 2019, which are no long necessary to provide for the acquisition and installation of fans at the Brandon Farms Sewer Utility in order to provide for upgrades to Society Hill Pump Station, including the installation of a flow meter and all necessary repairs, including all related costs and expenditures incidental thereto.

Awarded:

Binsky & Snyder LLC

Type of Service:

GOODS & SERVICES

Goods/Services: Installation of Thermostats and Controllers Cost:

Bulk Variance for relief from Section 150-16 B6 Minimum rear yard setback is 40ʼ The applicant also seeks any such other variances, exceptions, or other relief as might be identified during the course of the public hearing.

Pamela Borek Hillsborough Township Clerk

The applicant proposes to construct a 20ʼ x 40ʼ inground pool with 12ʼ x 12ʼ sundeck 30 feet from the rear property line to the coping (waterʼs edge) where 40 feet is required. A 12ʼ x 14ʼ storage shed will be constructed 10 feet off the rear property line and 10 feet off the right side property line. The pool filter and heater will be located to the left side of the shed or inside if able. The rear lot will be enclosed by a 5ʼ tall, black, vinyl coated 1 ¼” mesh fence (on rear property line) the remaining three sides (left, right and front that tie into the back of the house) will be 5ʼ tall black aluminum fence with self-closing and latching gates.

HB. 1x, 7/24/2020, Fee: $21.39 LEGAL NOTICE

ORDINANCE 2020-18 An Ordinance titled, “Ordinance to Exceed the 2020 Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits and to Establish a CAP Bank.” was introduced at a Meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey held on June 9, 2020 and was passed and approved by the said Township Committee at a regular and duly convened meeting held on July 14, 2020.

HVN, 1x, 7/24/2020 Fee: $37.20 Monroe Township Board of Education 423 Buckelew Avenue

Pamela Borek Hillsborough Township Clerk

Monroe Township, NJ 08831 PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:11-11, the Monroe Township Board of Education (hereinafter the “Board”) is providing notice of its intent to hold a public hearing and to take action to amend, extend, renegotiate and/or alter contract terms and conditions of the district Superintendent at its remote regular meeting to take place on August 26, 2020 commencing at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be conducted via an Online Webinar. The website for public participation in this meeting is listed below:

The Monroe Township Board of Education hereby designates starting at 7:00 P.M. on the website noted above on August 26, 2020 as the public hearing required by the Act, after which the Board may take action to amend the Superintendent's contract.

Prior to this action, the Board will permit the public to make comment on the proposed contract addendum at the aforementioned meeting. The Board, pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, specifically N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b), shall not publicly discuss personnel matters and shall not respond to comments made by members of the public. However, the Board will give all comments appropriate consideration.

Please be aware that the subject of this hearing retains the right of privacy and shall retain all rights regarding defamation and slander according to the laws of New Jersey. The Board shall not be held liable for comments made by members of the public.

Michael C. Gorski, CPA Business Administrator/Board Secretary

https://www.cranburytownship.org/zoning-board-adjustment Members of the public who wish to review hard copies of any document available for online inspection at the above link should contact either the Board Secretary, Josette C. Kratz via e-mail at jckratz@cranbury-nj.com or telephone at (609) 664-3122 to establish a means by which such review can be safely arranged in accordance with public directives on social distancing. In addition to the Application materials on file, the Applicantʼs proposed exhibits to be utilized during the August 5, 2020 public hearing shall also be posted in the above, electronic link https://cranburynj-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/jckratz_cranbury-nj_com/Em0nMgg-ItdGgr7xRCCtp1QBSvwbu3VI1FmnAfU7n0zprQ?e=a6zH4G Those exhibits shall be posted at least two (2) days prior to the public hearing. Access to all Application materials, as well as proposed exhibits shall be available for access prior to and during the public hearing.

Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance entitled:

If members of the public wish to view the public hearing on the Application and offer comments and/or questions on the Application, the hearing on the Application will be conducted via Zoom conference that will be open to any member of the public to attend virtually.

Access to the meeting is achieved through computer, tablet, smart device or phone, and/or internet browser: Any member of the public who wishes to submit a public comment and/or question at the August 5, 2020 public hearing on the Application will be provided the ability to do so during the specified portions of the public hearing.

ORDINANCE 2020-16

Members of the public intending to attend and offer comments and/or questions at the public hearing on the Application must follow the steps below.

LEGAL NOTICE

https://monroeps.webex.com/monroeps/onstage/g.php?MTID=e53ff2ce277c7e5a48fd1316 a6ec65d9a

Section 5 of the Act amended N.J.S.A. 18A:11-11 to require boards of education to provide public notice of a public hearing 10 days prior to the renegotiation, extension, amendment, or alteration of an employment contract with the superintendent of schools, assistant superintendent of schools, or school business administrator. Said public notice was provided to the public via posting in the office of the Board Secretary located at 423 Buckelew Avenue, Monroe Township, NJ 08831 and at all schools on July 24, 2020, posting on the districtʼs public website on July 24, 2020, publishing in the districtʼs official newspapers, the Home News Tribune and the Cranbury Press, on July 24, 2020 and filing on July 24, 2020 with the Clerk of the Municipality for public posting.

A link to all documents relating to this Application are electronically available for public review can be found on the following webpage link:

To facilitate the August 5, 2020 public hearing on the Application, the Board will be using the video conference service known as Zoom (zoom.us) as the Township municipal building, along with other Township facilities, remains closed to members of the public.

HB. 1x, 7/24/2020, Fee: $22.32

Event address for attendees:

Section 5 of the Act amended N.J.S.A. 18A:11-11 to require boards of education to provide public notice 30 days prior to the renegotiation, extension, amendment, or alteration of an employment contract with the superintendent of schools, assistant superintendent of schools, or school business administrator. Said public notice was provided to the public via posting in the office of the Board Secretary located at 423 Buckelew Avenue, Monroe Township, NJ 08831 and at all schools on July 24, 2020, posting on the districtʼs public website on July 24, 2020, publishing in the districtʼs official newspapers, the Home News Tribune and the Cranbury Press, on July 24, 2020 and filing on July 24, 2020 with the Clerk of the Municipality for public posting.

(access instructions are included below) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Boncho and Kathleen Bonchev, who are the owners of property designated on the Cranbury Township tax maps as Block 20 05; Lot 14, located at 25 Washington Drive in the Shadow Oaks residential neighborhood, have applied to the Cranbury Township Zoning Board of Adjustment for the following relief:

Not To Exceed $28,415.00

Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance entitled:

Laurie E. Gompf Municipal Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION AUGUST 5, 2020 AT 7:00 PM – VIA VIDEO ZOOM CONFERENCE

Year(s): 2020

Re-Appropriation: $44,705 Bonds/Notes Authorized: N/A Grant Appropriated: N/A Section 20 Costs: N/A Useful Life: N/A

An Ordinance titled, “Ordinance Amending Chapter 188 "Land Use and Development", Article V "Districts and Standards", Section 188-113.4 "GV Green Village District", Section 188113.5 "Town Center District" And Adding A New Section 188-113.8 "Multifamily Inclusionary District-1 (MFID-1)".”

Participation Options: When: Aug 5, 2020 19:00 Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Cranbury Township Zoning Board of Adjustment Please click the link below to join the webinar:

was introduced at a Meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey held on May 12, 2020 and was passed and approved by the said Township Committee at a regular and duly convened meeting held on July 14, 2020.

https://zoom.us/j/96396984638?pwd=dkVTQytRTHZCZGFoUE5nSlJXaWZOQT09

Pamela Borek Hillsborough Township Clerk

For Telephone: US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782

HB. 1x, 7/24/2020, Fee: $23.25

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: SERVICES: TIME PERIOD: CONTRACT AMOUNT:

360AOR Worldwide Executive Leadership Consulting: Hopewell Police Department July 20, 2020 to December 31, 2020 Not to Exceed $23,300.00 Laurie E. Gompf Municipal Clerk

HVN, 1x, 7/24/2020 Fee: $18.60

SUNSHINE NOTICE Borough of Pennington 30 North Main Street Pennington, NJ 08534

TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY

Password: 452794 OR

Webinar ID: 963 9698 4638 Password: 452794

TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

CP/WHH 7/24/20 1x Fee: $57.66 Affidavit: $15.00

For individuals who cannot register for Zoom digitally or dial into the meeting they may submit written comments/questions by contacting the Board Secretary via e-mail jckratz@cranbury-nj.com prior to the meeting, up until August 5, 2020 at 4:30 P.M. The comments/questions must include the individualʼs name and address, which will be read into the record.

CP/WHH, 1x, 7/24/2020 Fee: $82.77 Affidavit: $15.00 Storage Unit Auction at Hogan Self Storage Auctioning: Ramsey Naylor Unit #333 (5x10 Unit) Description of items: Boxes, lamp, misc. furniture Time/Place of Sale: Items will be up for auction on StorageTresures.com until 8/4/2020 at 4:30 pm. The highest bidder can come to retrieve items within 72 hours after contacting our office. $100 cash deposit is required prior to clean out and will be returned once bidder has removed all items and swept unit clean. We will accept cash, certified check, or money order. The units are located at 1577 Reed Road, Pennington, NJ 08534. (609) 737-8300 HVN, 2x, 07/17/20, 07/24/2020 Fee: $26.04 Affidavit: $15.00

NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF POLICE DIRECTOR AND AMENDING SECTION 2-2.10 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL, MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY This ordinance amends Chapter II, “Administration,” Section 2-2, “Township Offices,” Subsection 2-2.10. “Police Department” to establish the position of “Police Director” and adds certain language in d. Police Director; Powers and Duties.

A copy of the ordinance is available at no cost at the Municipal Clerk's Office, 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, New Jersey during regular business hours and posted on the municipal bulletin board for public inspection.

This Ordinance was introduced and read and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Hopewell, County of Mercer on July 20, 2020. It will be further considered for final passage after public hearing at a meeting of the Hopewell Township Committee to be held on Monday the 3rd day of August 2020, via Zoom Video Communications, beginning at TBD p.m. at which place and time all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance.

HVN, 1x, 7/24/2020 Fee: $26.04

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HVN, 1x, 7/24/2020 Fee: $25.11

TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

Laurie E. Gompf Municipal Clerk

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 7:30 PM the Open Space Committee of the Borough of Pennington will meet for their regular meeting via the internet, accessible by Committee members, meeting participants and the general public, from their computers, through the Borough Website www.penningtonboro.org . The website will provide the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042346849?pwd=dkpIUTA2UkZiKzV3OWJRUHhKME5jQT09 Members of the public will be given instructions at the beginning of the meeting on how they can participate at the time allotted for public comment.

The agenda for the meeting will be available on the Borough Website at www.penningtonboro.org.

Further instructions concerning the use of this meeting technology, ZOOM PRO, may be found at https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us Other questions concerning the meeting may be addressed to the Borough Clerk at bsterling@penningtonboro.org or by phone at 609-737-0276.

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE 2020-20 An Ordinance titled, “Ordinance Changing The Name Of The North Section Of Old Somerville Road To Maybus Court In Accordance With N.J.S.A. 40:67-1(k).”

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 August 11, 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.

Elizabeth Sterling Borough Clerk

Pamela Borek Hillsborough Township Clerk

HVN, 1x, 7/24/2020 Fee: $29.76 Affidavit: $15.00

HB. 1x, 7/24/2020, Fee: $23.25

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Classroom donations of tissues, Lysol wipes, glue sticks, poly folders, Expo markers and pencils will also be accepted during the book drive.

HEF will provide a tax receipt for all donations. Determining the actual value for tax purposes is up to the donor. For information, email HYPERLINK “mailto:hef. social@hef.org” hef.social@hef.org.

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 highenergy 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. 10-Fri., Aug. 14

Princeton Photo Workshop has translated many of its photography classes, including photography basics, photo editing, portrait photography, composition, and black and white photography, into fully interactive remote classes.

Summer Photo Camp for Teens will be held Aug. 10-14 via Zoom since the workshop is closed through at least September.

Camp will start at 10 a.m. for about four hours. Campers will learn the basics of taking better pictures, including camera settings, composition and using light to capture the image you envision. After a break for lunch, campers will learn how to use Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic to download, edit, organize and creatively

process photos. At the end of each virtual day, campers will then be assigned photo exercises.

New experiences will include how to do virtual portraits, experimenting with abstract art photography and an exploration of science-fiction-like worlds with renowned Macro photographer Don Komarechka, direct from his home in Ontario.

Requirements are a digital camera and computer.

To register, visit princetonphotoworkshop.com/remotecamp

Mon., August 10

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.

Tuesdays, Aug. 13, Sept. 10 & Oct. 8

Join the YWCA Princeton Area Newcomers and Friends Women’s Club at 4 p.m. to read and discuss books about race.

The first book is “How to Be an Antiracist” by Ibram Kenti; view one of the author’s talks at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=TzuOlyyQlug before the first meeting, if possible.

The Page 3 participants will select the other two books as well as whether members will meet online on Zoom or outside with masks while social distancing.

For more information, email NewcomersMarketing@ywcaprinceton.org or visit www.ywcaprinceton.org/newcomers.

Mon., August 31

The National Purple Heart Honor Mission is opening the nomination process for its 2021 Purple Heart Patriot Project.

This multi-day salute to service will bring together Purple Heart heroes representing each state and territory in the nation to pay See CALENDAR, Page 12A

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One Purple Heart recipient and an escort of their choosing from each state and territory will again be selected for an allexpenses-paid tribute filled with tours and ceremonies honoring their service and that of all those who have earned the Purple Heart. The four-day Patriot Project Mission will feature visits to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, historic Washington’s headquarters where the Badge of Military Merit originated in 1782, and a private tour of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor – the museum dedicated to paying tribute to our nation’s combat wounded. Other special tribute events are also being planned.

Anyone can nominate a Purple Heart recipient they know. Nominations must include a short description (up to 250 words) of why their nominee is deserving of this special recognition. Submissions can be sent via email to Info@PurpleHeartMission.org or submitted via www.purpleheartmission.org/patriot-project.

Nominations will be accepted until Aug. 31. The Honor Mission will select three finalists from each state and territory and a national panel of Purple Heart recipients and other distinguished Americans will select the final honorees.

A complete list of honorees will be announced nationally on Nov. 11, Veterans Day.

Through Sept. 7

The Princeton Festival’s 14th annual competition for young pianists will be conducted entirely online, closing on Sept. 23 with a virtual concert by finalists and the announcement of the winners. Those wishing to enter must submit a video of themselves playing a designated piece by Sept.

7.

Submissions will be adjudicated by a distinguished panel of Conservatory faculty and concert soloists. Entrants will compete in four categories divided by age from 6 to 18 years old, plus two categories (Piano Four-Hands and Open Class) for competitors 25 and under. Artists may enter more than one category.

Winners will receive certificates and cash prizes.

Details are available at https://princetonfestival.org/2020-piano-competitionrules-repertoire

Through Sun., September 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., September 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. 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.

Mon., October 12

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.

Sat., October 17

The Community Health Law Project (CHLP) has extended the deadline for nominations of candidates for the Ann Klein Advocate Awards and Mike Lione Accessibility Award to recognize those who dedicate themselves to improving the lives of people living with disabilities through Oct. 17.

The Ann Klein Advocate Award is given to a group of select individuals and organizations, nominated by the public, who have performed exemplary work as advocates for people living with disabilities and/or vulnerable populations.

The award is named in memory of Ann Klein, former commissioner of the NJ Department of Human Services, whose career as a public servant, legislator and social worker paved the way for significant advances in the human services systems throughout the State of New Jersey.

The Mike Lione Accessibility Award was established in 2013 in memory of longtime Community Health Law Project Board Member and former Chair Mike Lione. This award is presented to an individual or entity that has performed exemplary work as an advocate for accessibility on behalf of persons living with disabilities.

For more information, visit www.chlp. org or call 973-275-1175.

Thurs., October 29 & Fri., October 30

The NJ Conference for Women, a program of the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber’s Women in Business Alliance (WIBA), will hold its 2020 event on an online platform.

The event will offer the same the same education and motivational speakers in a two-day scheduled program that features a customizable agenda, sessions on demand, online interactive networking, giveaways and more.

The 2020 keynote speakers include Leymah Gbowee, a 2011 Nobel Peace Laureate, Liberian peace activist, trained social worker and women’s rights advocate. She currently serves as executive director of the Women, Peace and Security Program at Columbia University’s Earth Institute, and is the founder and current president of the Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa, the founding head of the Liberia Reconciliation Initiative, and co-founder and former executive director of Women Peace and Security Network Africa (WIPSEN-A); and Victoria Arlen is a reporter, Paralympic gold medalist and author. In 2005, Arlen was 11 years old when she came down with two rare neurological disorders, transverse myelitis and acute disseminated encephalomyelitis. She fought for her life for five years, including four years in a vegetative state where she was “locked” within herself, unable to communicate with those around her. At times, she suffered seizures for more than 20 hours per day. She was paralyzed from the waist down for a decade and incredibly, regained the ability to walk in 2016.

PENNINGTON BOROUGH WATER DEPARTMENT ISSUES REPORT The Pennington Borough Water Department has prepared and issued the 2020 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) in accordance with Federal and State regulations. Copies of the CCR are available and may be obtained from Pennington Borough Hall, 30 North Main Street, Pennington, NJ 08534, by calling the Public Works Department at (609)737-9440 or checking the website: http://www.penningtonboro.org. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you have any questions about this report or your water utility, please contact Norman F. Nelson, P.E., at (609) 987-2323.

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In addition to the keynotes, the event will feature at least five breakout speakers and an Executive Keynote General Session.

For the full agenda, visit www.njconferenceforwomen.com/agenda.html.

Tickets are $125 and are available at www.njconferenceforwomen.com.

Veterans and Military Support, Youth Scholarship Activities and Community Service. All veterans with foreign service are welcome as members to assist the post in achieving its mission. For information regarding membership, post activities or the youth scholarship programs, contact Commander Tom Cellilli via phone or text at 908-255-3669.

Mon., November 10 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.

Alzheimer’s caregiver support group: Following the guidelines of the Alzheimer’s Association, the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group is “a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia to meet and develop a mutual support system.” The group meets the first Monday and second Wednesday of each month at the Bridgewater United Methodist Church, 651 Country Club Road, Bridgewater. All are welcome.

Sat., November 14 & Sun., November 15

The Nassau Film Festival (NFF), which was postponed from May, will be held Nov. 14 and 15 at the Princeton Garden Theatre, Nassau Street, Princeton, to celebrate short films from around the globe.

The NFF screens short films and music videos (30 seconds to 20 minutes) in the following categories: fiction, documentary, animation, student fiction, horror, music videos, trailers and episodic.

Best of Festival Awards are given in each of the categories, and attendees have a chance to network with actors, actresses, directors, writers, producers and directors of photography at a special festival event.

Audience members will also have the opportunity to participate in questionand-answer panel discussions with filmmakers whose films are selected to screen at the festival.

The festival will accept submissions through Sept. 15.

Mon., December 14

Princeton PFLAG meeting. PFLAG is a support group for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals. A presentation and discussion with a panel of Princeton University LGBT Center Peer Educators, who will share their stories, answer questions, and discuss LGBTQ+ life at the university. PFLAG provides support for families, friends and allies of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals in a safe, confidential and 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.

Continuing events

In 2018, American Repertory Ballet launched Dance for Parkinson’s (an affiliate of the Mark Morris Dance Group’s Dance for PD) that brings the benefits of dance to individuals with Parkinson’s disease.

Led weekly by trained teaching artists, Dance for Parkinson’s uses music, guided imagery, vocalization and movement to provide participants with a holistic, safe and creative experience.

Until classes can resume in the studio, this class is one of more than 135 weekly online classes American Repertory Ballet is delivering to the community via Zoom.

For more information, email lcahill@ arballet.org.

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that promotes communication, public speaking and leadership.

The Toastmasters Club in Hillsborough holds virtual meetings on the first and third Thursdays of the month beginning at 7:15 p.m.

To attend, email president-1689@ toastmastersclubs.org For more information on Toastmasters International, visit www.toastmasters.org/

Co-Dependents Anonymous Step Study Meeting. CoDA is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. Meetings are held every Friday evenings. The 24 Club, The 1860 House, 2nd floor, 124 Montgomery Road, Skillman. For more information, email fridayeveningcoda@ gmail.com.

VFW Meetings: Monthly meetings of the Hillsborough Memorial VFW Post 8371 are held the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Somerset County Hillsborough Senior Center, 339 S. Branch Road. The post’s mission is

Free weekly support groups: Carrier Clinic hosts free weekly support groups on the campus throughout the year. These support programs include: Weekend Codependency Program, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Bright Futures for Kids, Sundays, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Parents Support Group, Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m.

Mood Disorder Support Group, Thursdays, 7:30-9:15 p.m.

For more information about these or other services and programs available at Carrier Clinic, visit CarrierClinic.org or call 908-281-1513. For more information, visit CarrierClinic.org/WhatToDo.

Midweek meals: The Wednesday midweek meals held in Asbury Hall, at the United Methodist Church of Bound Brook, have started back up. All seniors are invited for a full course meal for $4.

Bring friends and family to enjoy a meal and fellowship.

Pop Warner: Calling all 5-7 year olds.

Hillsborough Dukes Pop Warner is offering free Flag Football registration to first time players, including instructional and safe environment with fun training activities to teach core skills. Every child plays every game and the Dukes are the only organization that requires coaches to be USA Football Heads Up Certified. There are no tryouts or team drafting. Visit register.hillsboroughdukes.com to register.

For more information, contact football@ hillsboroughdukes.com.

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.

Alzheimer’s support group: The Alzheimer’s Association has a support group in Hillsborough. Family members and caregivers come together to share information and support in a safe, confidential atmosphere. Meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Brookdale Hillsborough, 600 Auten Road. Call 908-431-1300.

Mothers of Preschoolers: MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays at the Fellowship Bible Church building, 109 New Amwell Road. The group says it meets to “laugh, cry and embrace the journey of motherhood.” Sponsored by Crossroads Community Church, it hears speakers, has a craft or project and lots of conversation and refreshment. Child care is provided. For information, see www.crossroadsnj.org/ MOPS. Registration fee is required.

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 7-8:30 p.m. at Hillsborough Presbyterian Church, Route 206 at Homestead Road. Call 908-2956740.

Swim lessons at HRC: The Swim Academy at HRC, located at 30 Brower Lane, Hillsborough, is offering swim lessons for all ages and levels. Call HRC Fitness at 908-359-3600 to register or visit www.hrcfitness.com for class schedules.

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 609-874-2163.

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