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Hillsborough K9 officer retires after nine years of service K9 Officer Marco, a Belgian malinois, retired from the Hillsborough Police Department on Oct. 16 after serving the community for nine years. Marco was donated to the township by Dr. Caesar DePaço and Deanna Padovani-DePaço in 2013. K9 Marco assumed the K9 officer position in 2013 upon the retirement of K9 Raider, the Hillsborough Township Police Department’s first K9 officer. He was partnered with K9 Officer Christopher Engelhardt during his tenure. K9 Marco assisted in multiple narcotics arrests, located fleeing suspects, assisted with missing children and evidence recovery. Pictured from left: Committeewoman Gloria McCauley, Captain David Fisher, Chief Michael McMahon, Engelhardt, K9 Marco, Mayor Doug Tomson, Deputy Mayor Shawn Lipani and Committeeman Frank DelCore.
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Pictured from left: Committeewoman Gloria McCauley, Captain David Fisher, Chief Michael McMahon, Engelhardt, K9 Marco, Mayor Doug Tomson, Deputy Mayor Shawn Lipani and Committeeman Frank DelCore.
Area resident shares joys of raising son with Down syndrome in video produced by GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough released a brief but powerful video, “What I Wish I Told My Doctor,” produced to promote Down syndrome acceptance. The clip features East Brunswick resident Melissa Diaz, who speaks of the trials and hardship she faced when, at 18 weeks of pregnancy, it was discovered that
her child likely had Down syndrome. In a very compelling manner, and with frequent appearances by her son Noah, Diaz tells of the messages of negativity she encountered as well as the pressure she felt to terminate her pregnancy, according to information provided by GiGi’s Playhouse.
Diaz ultimately pushed against this pressure and welcomed Noah into this world three years ago, who they appropriately describe as a child who “has an amazing gift of touching the lives of everyone he meets” and who has given them an appreciation for the small significant moments in life, according to the statement.
“Every day at GiGi’s we see it, and we want others to know it: with the right supports, patience, encouragement, love, and acceptance, there isn’t anything that individuals with Down syndrome cannot achieve,” Christy Bouziotis, GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough Board Vice President, said in the statement. “We produced
this video to promote Down syndrome acceptance and hopefully provide families like the Diaz’s hope for the future of their child.” The video is available at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=i5UNmFvQDQM For more information, visit gigisplayhouse.org/hillsborough
Iron Peak Sports grand opening to include Halloween-themed events
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Iron Peak Sports & Events, New Jersey’s newest sport, event and family entertainment venue, will hold its grand opening from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 31. The day will feature an official ribbon cutting, along with a host of activities for the whole family at its new Hillsborough location. “We’re thrilled to be able to host this event and introduce the community to all that Iron Peak has to offer,” Gregg Wilke, the facility’s managing partner, said in a prepared statement. “All of our amenities will be open and ready for people to experience.” The celebration, which is free to the public, will feature a number of Halloween-themed activities, including a costume contest and contactless trick-or-treating. There will also be a number of interactive demonstrations throughout the facility, including on the ninja course, climbing walls and aerial ropes course. Founding sponsor, Re/Max Instyle Realty, will be at the event offering the opportunity for guests to ride in their hot air balloon, weather permitting. In an effort to monitor the number of people in the building at one time, guests are required to register in advance for specific time slots. Protocols will be in place, including on-site screening, mask wearing, and frequent cleaning of all high-touch areas.
Staff and personnel will also be on hand to promote social distancing and other measures to provide an environment where visitors can have fun and experience the facility in a safe atmosphere. “We can’t wait to show off our new building,” Sandra Weingart, Iron Peak’s general manager, said in the statement. “At the same time, we are mindful of the cur-
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The Voice of Democracy Program is the VFW’s premier scholarship program. This year’s theme is “Is This the Country the Founders Envisioned?” Students in grades 9-12 can enter by Oct. 31. Record an original 3-5 minute essay on an audio CD or a flash drive. No music, singing, poetry or sound effects are allowed. Hearing/speech impaired students can email youthscholarships@vfw.org for special instructions. The body of the essay must not identify the student in any way. The Patriot’s Pen competition for students in grades 6-8 focuses on the theme “What is Patriotism to Me?” Contact a teacher, youth group leader or post member to supervise the competition. Submit an essay of 300 to 400 typewritten words to the VFW Post by Oct. 31. Writers will be judged on knowledge of the theme, theme development and clarity of ideas. Mail entries to Hillsborough Memorial VFW Post 8371, 601 Route 206, Suite 2628, Hillsborough 08844. For more information, email youthscholarships@vfw.org
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Hillsborough’s annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade and Costume Contest will take place beginning at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 31 at the Ann Van Middlesworth Dog Park, 17 Pleasant View Road, Hillsborough. Families and pets will gather in the dog park while Hillsborough Girl Scouts rank the costumes and select prize winners such as best costume, best group costume and more. All prizes will be donated from local businesses. No pre-registration required. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. that morning. The parade will start at 9 a.m. by the pavilion. Trunk or Treat will take place from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Willow Road Complex, Hillsborough. Families can provide a decorated trunk/ vehicle as well as candy to hand out to the Trunk or Treaters; or families can register their children to “treat” without a trunk for $5 per child. Registration is required by visiting www.hillsboroughnjrecreation.org Mutts characters Earl and Mooch and Trenton Thunder’s Boomer will make special appearances during a Masquerade Parade on Oct. 31 at St. Michael’s Farm Preserve, as well as a suffragette in authentic costume to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women’s constitutional right to vote. Rain date is Nov. 1. A dozen stationary “floats” await, along with live music by Princeton University Concerts, and musician Bill Flemer of the Riverside Bluegrass Band. Participants are encouraged to decorate their cars. The theme is “I love land because …” Each car will receive a nature-themed goodie bag, including a newly published children’s book. Space is limited. Pre-register.
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Labyrinth Books will hold a storewide sale through Nov. 1 at the bookstore, 122 Nassau St., Princeton. Oct. 30 is a fundraising day for Princeton Mutual Aid. Instead of discounting any purchase, 15% of all sales will be donated. Internet sales apply. On Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, use promo code “minotaur” to save 15% on orders through labyrinthbooks.com Labyrinth Books continues its ongoing food and clothing drive for Trenton Rescue Mission and Arm-in-Arm. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays.
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The Sourland Conservancy will host its annual education series, Sourland Train Station Seminar, virtually. Sourland Mountain and American Indians: A Hidden Story with Ian Burrow will be presented at 7 p.m. Nov. 5. American Indians have been in the Sourlands for at least 8,000 years, but it can seem as if they left little evidence of their life here. Recent re-examination of artifact collections, new historical research, and archaeological surveys on the mountain itself are beginning to change that picture. Local archaeologist and historian Ian Burrow will talk about what we know and don’t know, about Indigenous people on and around the mountain. If you have Indian artifacts you’d like to know more about, bring them to the Zoom meeting. Sign up via http://tiny.cc/SC2020Train
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HiTOPS will hold an all-virtual HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon this year. For a reduced entry fee of $45, runners can complete their 13.1 miles at once or cumulatively through Nov. 8. With a new interactive online result tracking tool, runners can watch themselves virtually move around the HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon course. Every runner receive a commemorative medal, shirt and bib, and all runners have the chance to win one of three $150 Hamilton Jewelers gift cards. The addition of a HiTOPS Youth Run, available for all young people up to 18 years of age, creates an opportunity for an allfamily event. This “Just Run” event rewards any distance run between Oct. 25 and Nov. 8‚ÄØwith a commemorative youth medal. ‚ÄØ Complete details are available at HiTOPSPrincetonHalf.com.
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Hillsborough promotes two police officers to fill recent vacancies
PHOTOS COURTESY OF HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP Mayor Doug Tomson, Sgt. Joseph Paschall, his family, Committeewoman Gloria McCauley and Chief Mike McMahon during Paschall’s promotion Mayor Doug Tomson, Lt. John Carney, his family, Committeewoman Gloria McCauley and Chief Mike McMahon during his promotion ceremony. ceremony on Oct. 13.
The Hillsborough Township Committee promoted two police officers from the department to fill recent vacancies. After a thorough interview process, Sgt. John Carney was promoted to lieutenant and Corporal Joseph Paschall was promoted to sergeant on Oct. 13. “As a result of the extensive experience base available within the Hillsborough Police Department, we are able to promote the highest rated candidates for the positions of lieutenant and sergeant,” Mayor Doug Tomson said during the meeting, according to information provided by the township. Carney has been working for the department since 1997, when he was appointed as a police officer within the department. His assignments included initially in the Patrol Division, then Services Division, Investigative Division, and promotion to sergeant in September 2016 in the Patrol Division. Most recently, he was assigned to the Services Division, Traffic Bureau, according to the statement.
Throughout Carney’s 23 years with the department, he has received many commendations, command citations and letters of appreciation for a variety of jobs well-done, according to the statement. In April 1999 he received a letter of appreciation from the Township Committee for a job well done on a report of a missing individual. In February 2008, he received a performance notice for a job well done on a burglary investigation. Paschall has been working for the department since 2001. During his early career he worked in the Patrol and Investigative divisions, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotic Task Force, and as the Office of Emergency Management deputy coordinator, according to the statement. He was appointed corporal in November 2019 and has remained in that position until present day. Throughout Paschal’s tenure with the department, he has received many commendations, command citations and letters of appreciation for a variety of
jobs well-done. In 2016 and 2017, he received a Top Cop
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he received a command citation for a great job on a
narcotics investigation, as well as in March 2016, a command citation for a job well done with a structure fire investigation, according to the statement. “Congratulations to Corporal Joseph Paschall. We wish him much success in his new position,” Tomson said, according to the statement. Both officers were joined by their families; Committeewoman Gloria McCauley, liaison to Public Safety; and Hillsborough Township Police Chief Mike McMahon for a private swearing in ceremony amid the COVID-19 safety precautions.
Somerset County library staff donate food, school supplies to Food Bank Network of Somerset County In response to the community need, staff from the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) donated non-perishable food items and school supplies to The Food Bank Network of Somerset County. “Libraries are all about sharing and I couldn’t be more proud to work with such a fine and generous staff,” County Library Administrator Brian Auger said in a prepared statement on Oct. 21. “The Library System’s drop offs have been a reliable and significant source for the food bank for the last decade. Even during these trying times caused by the pandemic, Library staff rose to the occasion and made contributions from their own resources.” Library System staff donated approximately
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Somerset County Library System staff donated approximately 1,000 pounds of food, 10 boxes of school supplies, and 100 backpacks to the Food Bank Network of Somerset County.
1,000 pounds of food, 10 boxes of school supplies, and 100 backpacks to the organization, according to the statement. “The Food Bank Network of Somerset County regularly services 350 families, but that number has
nearly doubled this year due to the impact of the pandemic,” SCLSNJ Operations Supervisor Edith Lit said in the statement. “For the 10th year, SCLSNJ staff was able to continue the Library System’s mission to help those in need
through their dedication to give back. Because of our staff’s donations, hundreds of families will have school supplies for their children and food on the table.” For more information or to donate, visit somersetfoodbank.org.
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Treatment Can Help Relieve Pain, Restore Fertility in Women With Endometriosis
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id you know that endometriosis occurs in about 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)? While the condition is most often diagnosed in women in their 30s and 40s, it can affect younger women as well, including teenagers. It is also a common cause of infertility. In fact, as ACOG notes, almost 40 percent of women with infertility have endometriosis. At Penn Medicine Princeton Health, women have access to a range of treatment options for endometriosis, including medication, surgery, or both. When surgery is necessary, Princeton Health offers a minimally invasive, robotic approach that can result in less pain and a quicker recovery. What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial tissue, which normally lines the uterus, develops outside of the uterine cavity in locations such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes and abdominal cavity. This tissue may grow and bleed like the lining of the uterus does during the menstrual cycle. This can irritate the surrounding tissue and lead to swelling, inflammation and adhesions. Sometimes these adhesions can cause the organs in the pelvis to stick together. It is unclear what causes endometriosis, though researchers theorize that in some women the tissue that is normally shed during menstruation instead flows backward through the fallopian tubes and into the pelvic cavity rather than out of the body. Moreover, it seems that endometriosis may have a genetic component, meaning that if a woman has a first-degree relative (mother, sister, daughter) with endometriosis, she is at greater risk for the disease herself. What are the symptoms of endometriosis? Many women with endometriosis have no symptoms,
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but others may experience symptoms that are so severe they interfere with their normal daily activities and quality of life. When symptoms do occur they typically include: • Pain, especially just prior to and during menstruation. Pain can be felt in the lower abdomen, pelvis or lower back. In many cases, the pain does not respond to antiinflammatory medication. • Abnormal periods characterized by heavy and/or prolonged bleeding. • Pain during intercourse. • Bowel and urinary disorders such as diarrhea, constipation, painful urination, painful bowel movements, blood in the urine, and a frequent urge to urinate. • Neuropathy. Endometriosis can often affect the pelvic tissue underlying the nerves that lead to the legs, which can cause nerve pain in the lower extremities. • Fatigue and irritability caused by living with chronic pain. • Infertility. Endometriosis is one of the top reasons for infertility. Often, women don’t know they have endometriosis until they have trouble getting pregnant. The severity of endometriosis symptoms is not related to the extent of the disease. Some women with extensive endometriosis may not experience any symptoms, while others with minimal disease may have severe symptoms. How is endometriosis diagnosed and treated? Diagnosis typically begins with a pelvic exam and an ultrasound, but the only sure way of diagnosing endometriosis is through minimally invasive laparoscopy to view the pelvic organs. Usually, a biopsy is performed to confirm the diagnosis. Treating endometriosis depends on the extent of the disease, the severity of symptoms, and whether a woman wants to have children. Typically, treatment begins with medication to manage the symptoms. Medication may include nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs, pain relievers and hormonal medications that regulate estrogen levels, such as birth control pills and progestin-only medications. Estrogen is the hormone that triggers the endometrial tissue in the uterus to thicken each month before it sheds with a menstrual period. If conservative measures don’t bring relief, surgery to remove the tissue can help reduce pain and restore fertility. In severe cases, if a woman does not want children, a hysterectomy, along with the removal of the ovaries, may be recommended. At Princeton Health, surgery to treat endometriosis can be performed using a minimally invasive, robot-assisted approach. This technology enables surgeons to operate with greater precision and control, minimizing the pain and risk associated with large incisions while increasing the likelihood of a fast recovery and positive clinical outcome. In some cases, robot-assisted hysterectomy can be performed through a single incision in the belly button. It is important to note however, that while surgery can help treat endometriosis, it cannot cure the condition unless the ovaries are removed. Endometriosis typically only resolves when a woman reaches menopause — natural or induced — and the body stops making estrogen. Additionally, many women who undergo treatment for endometriosis also benefit from pelvic floor physical therapy, which can help manage pain and reduce symptoms. To find a physician affiliated with Penn Medicine Princeton Health, call 888-742-7496 or visit www.princetonhcs.org. Bruce Pierce, M.D., is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American College of Surgeons. He is the medical director of the Robotic Surgery Program at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center.
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Artwork inspires us to take action to protect water bodies
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s most readers are aware, man’s activity, and particularly his emissions from fossil fuel usage, are warming the earth – the atmosphere, the oceans and the continents. Many residents are doing their part and more to help address, publicize and correct the situation. But among the more striking efforts to bring these situations before the public is in The Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, a 20-minute drive west of New Hope. The museum, a work of art in itself, is displaying a show, “Rising Tides: Contemporary Art and The Ecology of Water,” which presents a number of artists, painters and sculptors, who have interpreted both the condition of oceans and other water bodies along with the species living in them. 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, founded in 1970 to educate the public about environmental issues impacting our planet. To commemorate this event, the Michener Art Museum is featuring work, into next January,
by contemporary artists from the Bucks County and greater Philadelphia region who are investigating the effects of global warming, climate change, pollution, and related environmental concerns about water and aquatic species. The concerns of these artists are expressed in large-scale paintings, works on paper, sculptures and installations. The exhibition, at the same time, celebrates the power of art to visualize ecological crisis and global change, as seen through the eyes of seven local artists. The particular problems which the Delaware River, but also many other bodies, face include: contamination by plastics, resource extraction, unsustainable fishing, flooding, and the absorption of poisons by flood waters, as well as climate change. The Delaware River has long been a powerful local resource that has been both idyllic and industrial. These changes to the river and coastal waters have profoundly changed them, reducing their availability for our usage,
but also threatening the survival of residing species. These changes come, of course, on top of sea level rises, global warming, and the heat-driven storms battering coasts around the world. Among the works exhibited is an installation by Stacy Levy of collected Delaware River water, in bottles, which depicts, beautifully, both the pollution and the flooding beyond the banks of today’s river. A second work in the exhibit is Pat Martin’s “Floating Reef,” a depiction of that addresses the deteriorating conditions of oceanic ecosystems due to pollution. It offers an unsettling representation of discarded, tangled fishing nets that ominously float on the water’s surface, just above the sea life. These two and the other artworks alert us to consider our planet’s most fundamental resources in new lights, and, hopefully, inspire us to take action to preserve them.
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Mayor says issue with contact tracing sign in sheet is reason for reduced hours The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) operates a branch of the library system, located at 379 S. Branch Road, which is in the Peter J. Biondi Hillsbor-
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ough Township Municipal Building. What is unique is that this branch is a tenant within the township’s municipal building. At the onset of the public health crisis of COVID-19, the building was closed to the public, but municipal employees were remaining working and providing services for our residents. On July 6, the Re-Open Hillsborough Task Force and township officials made the decision to open the building to the public for normal hours of operation, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. One of the many safety measures put in place to protect the public as well as the employees of the building, including those employees of the library, was contact tracing. Every individual who enters the building for any reason is required to sign in at the main entrance. The purpose of this practice is to assist public health officials should there be an exposure that involves any visitors to the building. These practices are in direct response to the ongoing guidance from Somerset County Freeholders regarding contact tracing as well as that of the governor’s directives. During a public health crisis, such as COVID-19, local decision making regarding matters of public health is under the
guidance of the township health officer. While operating under an Emergency Declaration, it is the Office of Emergency Management director, John Sheridan, in accordance with regulations set forth by the state director of Emergency Management, who shall be empowered to issue and enforce orders relative and necessary to protect the health, safety and resources of the residents of the municipality. During the planning phase for opening the building to the public, the Reopen Hillsborough Task Force, which included a member from the Hillsborough library, met to discuss necessary safety precautions to be put in place as well as requiring all visitors to sign in to the building. The SCLSNJ’s legal counsel advised against collecting patron information due to confidentiality concerns, resulting in SCLSNJ making the decision not to provide coverage for the sign in desk beyond the operating hours of municipal offices, therefore limiting their hours of operation to coincide with those hours of the building. Patrons’ privacy should be protected. However, there is currently a public health pandemic and cases in New Jersey
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Somerset County Library System responds to issues at Hillsborough branch
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Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) operates 10 branch libraries throughout Somerset County. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in response to Executive Orders from the governor, SCLSNJ closed all branches to the public, but continued to offer services virtually. As soon as the governor permitted libraries to expand services, SCLSNJ began offering curbside pickup, and continued to expand those services as the governor’s Executive Orders allowed. When Executive Order 173 gave libraries permission to reopen to the public, SCLSNJ began opening its branches to the public. At each step in this process, SCLSNJ worked to keep a balance between two vitally important principles – protecting the health and safety of SCLSNJ staff and visitors, and protecting the privacy rights of all library users. SCLSNJ imposes strict standards for health and safety – all staff and visitors are required to wear face masks in the library and to practice social distancing, as indicated on floor markings and posted reminders; clear plastic barriers have been installed throughout each branch to insult visitors from staff members, and interpersonal contacts as kept to a minimum (no more than 5 minutes whenever possible); high-touch surface areas are wiped down throughout the day and more intense cleaning is done after hours; the number of persons permitted to enter the library at any time is limited to a maximum of 25% of capacity; and hours of operation have been shortened in each branch. Unfortunately, at the Hillsborough branch, the hours have been curtailed even further, at the direction of Hillsborough Township. Upon reopening its municipal
building to limited public visitation, Hillsborough instituted a requirement that anyone entering had to provide personal contact information, which the township intends to use for contact tracing in the event of an exposure. Because the Hillsborough branch library occupies a space, which is connected to the municipal building, Hillsborough requires all visitors to the library to provide the same information. Hillsborough stops collecting this information at 4:30 p.m. weekdays and not at all on the weekends, but the library normally would be open to 8 p.m. and for limited hours on both Saturday and Sunday. Hillsborough imposed its requirement to collect personal information upon the library during hours when the township is not collecting it, with the expectation that the library would turn over the personal information about visitors to the township upon request. Under state law, libraries are prohibited from disclosing personal information about any library user to anyone outside of the library unless the individual consents or a court issues an order directing the disclosure. SCLSNJ explained to Hillsborough why it could not collect and release the personal information about all visitors in the matter Hillsborough demanded, and the township said the library could not be open after 4:30 p.m. and on weekends if it did not collect this information from visitors. SCLSNJ offered several compromise solutions, but the township rejected each. SCLSNJ has continually sought creative solutions to satisfy Hillsborough’s demands without compromising the privacy rights of all persons who visit the library. Senior SCLSNJ administration have been working with SCLSNJ’s attorney, and de-
vised yet another compromise resolution, which SCLSNJ’s attorney is in the process of presenting to Hillsborough’s attorney for consideration. We remain hopeful that Hillsborough will accept this reasonable solution so that the library can expand its hours and better service its customers. The Hillsborough branch staff, in response to the shortened hours, has been
providing Hands Free Holds (contactless pickup) for customers since July 6, 2020 as follows: • Monday-Thursday 4:30-8 p.m. • Friday 4:30-6 p.m. • Saturday 10-6 p.m.
• This article was submitted by the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey
Your Turn Continued from Page 4A are on the rise. It is under the governor’s directive to conduct contact tracing. The goal is to keep patrons safe. It is through the collaboration of the Office of Emergency Management and the township’s health officer, that the safety precautions are implemented at the municipal complex. “As the pandemic continues to unfold,
contact tracing remains to be an important aspect of keeping individuals safe. It is critical that this contact information is gathered at the onset of symptoms, illness or positive test as time is of the essence when this information is needed to be retrieved,” Hillsborough Township Health Officer Siobhan Spano said. “Unfortunately, the Library System has offered options that would impact public safety and delay contact tracing,” Mayor Doug Tomson said.
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ing maneuvers. The newly offered 2.5 engine comes standard on both the Limited and Sport models. The base and premium trims continue to use the 2.0 liter engine. In actuality, the 2.5 engine offered for 2021 in the Crosstrek is not new to this Japanese car maker. It is the same 2.5 engine that Subaru has used in its midsized Legacy sedan and Outback station wagon. The 2021 Crosstrek Limited model I road tested carries a base sticker price of $27,995. The only other added option was an option package for $2,395 that included a power moonroof, navigation and an upgraded Harman Kardon sound system. When you add in the additional $1,050 for destination and delivery, the bottom line sticker price on my tester was $31,440. Truth be told, though, folks, Subaru has a very loyal following. And, for most Subaru lovers,
it really isn’t all about power. Subaru has staked its reputation on offering up very solid, four-wheel drive vehicles that are quite versatile. This Crosstrek can be taken off road where it chews up dirt and sand quite well. It will also hold its own with the best of them in any kind of inclement weather. It is spacious and comfortable on the inside and has an ample amount of cargo room. This is the perfect vehicle to bring to the mountains to go on a hike or throw a kayak on top and motor off to the Pinelands for a day of fun on the water. At the same time, it is also refined enough to offer a bit of luxury in its interior ergonomics so that you can take it with you on “date night” as well. All of the 2021 Crosstreks will offer up redesigned wheels – giving it a sportier look – and a redesigned front fascia that includes a new bumper and grille. The newly offered 2.5 liter engine offers up an impressive overall EPA mileage rating of 29 miles per gallon – 34 mpg in highway driving and 27 mpg in city driving. The Crosstrek is loaded with a ton of the usual safety features. Its Subaru Starlink 8-inch multimedia touchscreen infotainment system is top notch, as well. I found it very easy to link up my phone or iPod music system, and when it came time to enter an address into the navigation system that went seamlessly well too. It’s an all around good system that easily recognizes voice commands as well. As a total package you get a lot for your money with Subaru Crosstrek and I would recommend that anyone who is in the market for a compact crossover SUV give this model some heavy consideration. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears weekly. If you have an questions or comments he can be reached at peter@capitalmotorcars.com.
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PRINCETON, NJ (October 20, 2020) – Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty, a locally owned real estate firm based in Princeton, New Jersey, announced today a limited time opportunity at the brand new luxury active adult community, The Townhomes at Riverwalk in Plainsboro, N.J. The townhomes feature modern, open style floor plans, high-end finishes, and offer access to resort style amenities including a fitness studio, yoga studio, art studio, wine bar, restaurant, and piano bar, and offer the absolute best in 55+ living combined with superbly crafted new construction. All this, directly across the street from world class healthcare at Penn Medicine Princeton Health, and with easy access to the unmatched culture and lifestyle of not only downtown Princeton and Princeton University, but neighboring Manhattan and Philadelphia, with the Princeton Junction train station with access to NJ Transit and Amtrak trains only 2.7 miles away. “It’s amazing to have a high-end active adult community, with access to such extraordinary amenities, that is also so convenient to Princeton, incredible healthcare and transportation. There’s really nothing like it in the area,” says Judson Henderson, Broker of Record at Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty. “The project fills a unique niche in the greater Princeton area.” The Townhomes at Riverwalk sales office is now open, with quick delivery available, and until October 31, 2020, has two Sutton-model units: 21 Riverwalk and 32 Riverwalk, available for a base price of $599,000 (originally priced from $639,900). For more information about these properties and their carefree luxury lifestyle, please contact the listing agent and Broker Associate, Danielle Spilatore , via email dspilatore@callawayhenderson. com or cell: 609.658.3880. Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty is located at 4 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542, and serves the greater Princeton area with three additional offices throughout central New Jersey, including Montgomery, Pennington, and Lambertville. For additional information, please contact 609.921.1050 or visit callawayhenderson.com. The Sotheby’s International Realty network currently has more than 23,000 sales associates located in approximately 1000 offices in 72 countries and territories worldwide.
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