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Hillsborough boys soccer focused on making great run in sectional tournament By STEVEN BASSIN Staff Writer

The Hillsborough High School boys soccer team heads into the final stretch of the regular season with a 5-2-1 record as it seeks a run at a sectional title in the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 4 Tournament this month. Just a little over a month ago, the Raiders thought their chances of having a season were going to get washed out after a player in the program was in close contact with the COVID-19 outbreak at DC Gymnastics. It resulted in the program having to shut down activities and left players and coaches wondering if they would get the chance to be on the field this fall. “When we had that scare right after tryouts, we were all hanging on eggshells,” said senior Dimitri Ramirez. “We were all nervous that (the season) was going to get shut down. We were excited when the season finally came and we’ve all been doing our best to limit ourselves to small groups of people outside of soccer to keep the season going.” The Raiders were able to resume activities after the shutdown and got to start the 2020 season against the Princeton Day School on Oct. 3. After an opening match tie, Hillsborough rolled off three consecutive victories, including a 2-0 victory over rival BridgewaterRaritan High School. Hillsborough then battled through four straight one-game contests, coming out on the winning end on two of those games against North Hunterdon Regional High School and most recently, edging out Franklin High School in a 2-1 victory on Oct. 31. The Raiders battled tough in their two losses this season to seven-win teams, the Pingry School in Basking Ridge, and Hunterdon Central Regional High School in Flemington. The great start to the season has the Raiders and their Coach Eric Puma believing that they have what it takes to make a run

Jalen Moni dribbles the ball past teammate Nick Dimitri Ramirez passes the ball to a teammate Alexander during the team’s practice on Nov. 2. during the team’s practice on Nov. 2. Hillsborough is Moni leads the team with three goals scored this 5-2-1 to start the season. season.

Nick Alexander dribbles the ball up the field.

Ian Janaszik sheds off teammate Jalen Moni to possess the loose ball during the practice.

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at their first sectional title since 1997. “They’re doing very well and I knew they were capable of it.” Puma said. “We’re getting better each game. They’re finding different ways to contribute on the team, whether it’s as a starter or coming off the bench. We’re making the most of our time together.” Defense is a big strength for Hillsborough this season. The Raiders have only allowed a total of four goals scored this season

and four of their victories this fall have been a result of shutout. Senior goalkeeper Daniel Guerrero Nieto has recorded all four of those shutouts for the Raiders, racking a total of 47 saves so far this season in net. “I think we’ve been doing well,” said junior defender Jack Burd. “Everyone is just excited to be out here and playing together.” Burd has dished out two assists this season for Hillsborough. On offense, juniors Jalen Moni and Mark Rudden both

lead Hillsborough in goals scored with three goals apiece. Rudden’s second half goal led Hillsborough to a 1-0 victory over Hunterdon Central on Oct. 21. Junior Juan Medellin leads the way in the assist column for Hillsborough with three. He also has found the back of the net once this season for the Raiders. Seniors Adam and Deen Sonbol were both key members of Hillsborough’s squad last season that won 13 games.

Adam has a goal scored and an assist this fall, while Deen has dished out two assists from his center-midfielder position. “The season has gone very well,” Deen said. “We always thought that we could go very far in the state tournament and bring back a trophy. We move and possess the ball well. We are a team that you should fear.” The Raiders have had a total of 10 different players find the back of the net this fall. The depth of talent on Hillsborough’s roster allows Puma to use different lineups and formations based on the opponent the Raiders are facing. “I think we have it down to two different formations that we can use depending on who we play and what the situation is in the game to score goals,” Ramirez said. “We play every game like it’s our last.” Hillsborough has two remaining regular season games scheduled, but could possibly have a third with a makeup game against Gill St. Bernard’s. Having had success in the regular season and the Somerset County Tournament in recent years, the Raiders have not been unable to continue that success in the state tournament. The team has failed to make it out of the first round of the sectional tournament the last two years. Puma says his team is motivated to prove people wrong this season in the tournament and wants to send the seniors out on a special note. To help his team break its recent slide in the state tournament, Puma is having his team “practice winning” in practice to get them ready for the playoffs. “We want to do something that no team here has done in some time,” Puma said. “There are a lot of different motivations to have. You have to practice winning. We’re going to use different philosophies to get to that finish line.” Hillsborough hosts Watchung Hills on Nov. 4 and then travels to play Ridge on Nov. 7.

Duke Farms Community Garden assists in ﬁlling community need during COVID-19

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, Duke Farms pivoted their farming and community garden operations in response to immense local food insecurity experienced by New Jersey residents. Typically, the beef and vegetable farming program supplied the café with high quality, sustainably-grown food. Seeing the increased demand on food banks in the local community was a deciding factor for the nonproﬁt organization to donate the farm to fork café food to area soup kitchens, according to information provided by the farm.

In partnership with this effort, the Duke Farms Community Garden, composed of more than 500 Somerset County residents, expanded a preexisting and robust volunteer giving program. About 6,300 pounds of fruits and vegetables have been donated thus far to food banks and soup kitchens, according to the statement. Between the two arms of the donation programs, the following totals were delivered to Feeding Hands throughout Somerset County, the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, Jewish Family Services in Bridgewater, Holy Trinity Church in Bridgewater, St. Ann’s Church in Raritan, Hillsborough

Township Food Bank, Pentecostal Church in Somerville, and the Bound Brook School District: 4,200 pounds farm produce, 2,000 pounds of beef, 1,080 dozen eggs and 6,300 pounds of community garden-grown produce. “Duke Farms’ farmers and our community gardeners are helping feed those in our community without access to fresh, healthy food, a gap that has grown wider with this pandemic,” Executive Director Margaret Waldock said in the statement. “We are honored to help and ﬁnd hope and inspiration from the land and each other during these difﬁcult times.”

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Duke Farms in Hillsborough donated 12,000 pounds of vegetables, beef and eggs to Somerset County food pantries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Local author bases book out of Hillsborough gym A local Somerset County author recently published a book that is based out of a Hillsborough gym where he does book signings. Lew Freimark, of Montgomery, has written several illustrated youth soccer books in the “Soccer Tales” series, “Legend of the Shoelace Monster” and “Born to Play the Game”. “Soccer Tales III – Baba

Yaga’s Revenge” is timely for Halloween. Soccer balls are stolen by a nefarious Russian witch, and Shoelace Monster and his Crew must come to the rescue and save the game. All three books in the trilogy are featured in the Somerset County Library System, where he works. His newest release is “Locker

Tales-Coffee Beans to Fitness Dreams (Politics to Pandemic).” Freimark has experience as a soccer parent, coach and referee at all levels of the game. His father played the game in Europe and his sons have played Division I soccer and refereed in club soccer. Freimark is also a middle school/ high school teacher.

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The 10th annual West Windsor Arts Council’s Off the Wall Holiday Market opens Nov. 7, online or by appointment. More than 80 works of art by almost 50 artists and artisans will be displayed. Unique, carefully curated items, including jewelry, pottery, sculpture metal arts and textiles. All works of art are under $400, with select items under $200. Viewing hours by appointment on Nov. 7, 14 and 21. For a complete list of artisans and to plan a purchase, visit https://westwindsorarts.org. Lamb’s Artillery Company, a Revolutionary War re-enactment group, will conduct artillery demonstrations from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 7 in the field behind the Visitor Center Museum, Washington Crossing State Park, 355 Washington CrossingPennington Road, Titusville section of Hopewell Township. The cannon firing demonstrations will be held at 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 609-7370623 or visit state.nj.us

Through Sun., November 8

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. Runners who have already registered for the race can defer their registration to the 2021 HiTOPS Princeton Half Event or convert to this year’s virtual run. Runners who choose this year’s virtual run can donate the price difference to HiTOPS or receive a credit towards next year’s race. The addition of a HiTOPS Youth Run, available for all young people up to 18 years of age, creates an opportunity for an all-family event. This “Just Run” event rewards any distance run between Oct. 25

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and Nov. 8‚ with a commemorative youth medal. Complete details are available at HiTOPSPrincetonHalf.com.

Through Tues., November 10

The Hillsborough Education Foundation (HEF) will hold its fall fundraising campaign “$10 for $10,000” to raise funds that will go toward providing grants and scholarships to teachers and students in Hillsborough Township Public Schools, through Nov. 10. The Power of 10 grows HEF’s community network in many ways: If each person who shares HEF’s fundraising campaign with 10 people, and those 10 people share with another 10 people, that one person’s reach extends to 100 people. If 10 people donate $10 to HEF, that raises $100 for the fundraising campaign. If those 10 people share with another 10 people, that raises $1,000. Repeat 10 times and the community helps raise $10,000 that benefits Hillsborough Township Public Schools.

Tues., November 10

The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce will celebrate Peter Crowley’s retirement as president and CEO of the chamber from 5-6:30 p.m. Nov. 10. There will be a video tribute during the virtual retirement party. There will also be an opportunity to network with fellow chamber members. Tickets are $35 per person. Various sponsorships are available. To register, visit https://web.princetonmercerchamber.org Inside the Curator’s Office: Stormy Weather, Rembrandt’s “The Three Trees” will be presented at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 10. Join Laura M. Giles, Heather and Paul G. Haaga Jr., Princeton University Class of 1970, curator of prints and drawings, for a close and contextual look at this recently acquired print, considered to be one of Rembrandt’s masterpieces in any medium. Membership and registration are required to attend this virtual event. Membership is free. Join at https://artmuseum.princeton. edu/support/membership/free-membership Register for the program at https://princ-

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“What Do the Election Results Mean for New Jersey?” will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 11 courtesy of the Princeton Public Library. New Jersey political analyst Ingrid Reed presents an interactive panel discussion about what the election results mean for New Jersey. To RSVP, visit www.crowdcast.io/e/ whatdoesitmeanwithingridr/register?utm_ medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery After World War II, the creations of a group of artists who became known as Abstract Expressionists made New York City the world focal point of Contemporary Art. In his presentation at 1 p.m. on Nov. 11, Docent Rob Coghan will discuss key examples in the museum collection. Free for West Windsor Art Council members, or $10 for non-members. To register, visit https://secure.westwindsorarts.org/np/clients/westwindsorarts/ eventRegistration.jsp?event=9973&utm_ medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Thurs., November 12

The Bordentown Rotary Club will hold #Rotary4Recovery at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 on the Bordentown Beach. Masks and social distancing mandatory. More details to come. For more information, visit the Facebook page of the Bordertown Rotary Club. Photographer Vik Muniz is best known for his recreations of seminal artworks in history using everyday materials, from images torn from magazines to junk to powdered pigments. Muniz will discuss his career as well as his creative process and his latest production in the face of the pandemic during a virtual discussion at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 12, courtesy of the Princeton University Art Museum. Dates and details are subject to change; visit artmuseum.princeton.edu for updates. The Sourland Conservancy will host its annual education series, Sourland Train Station Seminar, virtually. How Many Wildflowers Can You Grow

in a Sourland Mountain Garden? with Juanita Hummel will be discussed at 7 p.m. Nov. 12. Gardening on the Sourland Mountain can be a challenge. The landscape is sprinkled with giant boulders, the topsoil is shallow, rocky, acidic and sometimes soggy, and there are many deer living in the woods. The focus of the talk will be primarily on native plants, most native to the Sourlands, as well as their role in the ecosystem. Sign up via http://tiny.cc/SC2020Train “Memory and the Woman Suffragists of New Jersey” will be presented at 6 p.m. No. 12 by the Historical Society of Princeton. From 1776 to 1807, New Jersey allowed “inhabitants” with sufficient money to vote, regardless of citizenship, sex, or race. This virtual talk – held on Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s 105th birthday – will examine how historical memory of those years, when women in the state could vote, was transmitted across generations, embraced by a women’s rights movement, and incorporated into a political culture shared by the state’s suffragists. Co-sponsored by the Princeton Public Library. To register, visit https://princetonlibrary. libnet.info/event/4644447

Thursdays, through Nov. 12

The Princeton University Art Museum is partnering with the Arts Council of Princeton to provide free online art-making experiences at 8 p.m. Thursdays, through Nov. 12. Weekly classes are taught by artist-instructor Barbara DiLorenzo over Zoom, so participants can join live from home. A variety of media and techniques will be explored using materials readily available. Each week’s lesson features works from the museum’s collections and is introduced by an Art Museum Student Tour Guide. Dates and details are subject to change; visit artmuseum.princeton.edu for updates.

Saturday, November 14

Morven Museum & Garden will hold “The Calming Art of Cross Stitch” virtual workshop from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 12 and 19; or from 2-4 p.m. Nov. 14. Register at morven.org

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THE STATE WE’RE IN

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By Michele S. Byers

Harnessing nature to ﬁght climate change

any of us love huge old trees. Their beauty, size and feeling of the passing of time leave us in awe. But they also contribute to life on this planet and make it livable for humans and so many incredible life forms. But they also absorb harmful carbon dioxide from the air and release oxygen. The carbon is stored, or sequestered, in the wood of the tree’s trunk, branches and roots, and in its leaves and the organic components of soil. With the advent of a rapidly changing climate, the ability of trees and forests to sequester carbon is getting some attention in this state we’re in. A new report on the state’s climate change response by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is highlighting the role of natural solutions – that is, using the power of nature – as a key strategy in addressing climate issues. The 80&#215;50 refers to the state’s target of reducing carbon emissions 80% from 2006 levels by 2050. The state’s Global Warming Response Act requires the DEP to track emissions with respect to the target, lay out a strategy and adopt measures to ensure the targets are met. The 200-page report describes various carbon reduction strategies for transportation, electricity generation, homes, commercial businesses and industry. But it also focuses on the need to protect and enhance the amount of carbon stored in New Jersey’s lands. The report outlines ﬁve important ways that trees, forests, wetlands, marshes and farms can offset emissions by sequestering more carbon: • Reforestation – Planting new trees can signiﬁcantly boost the amounts of carbon stored in soil and woody biomass. Reforestation can take many forms, including planting

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trees in urban and suburban neighborhoods, planting more trees on pastures and croplands at New Jersey farms, and reforesting wetlands and other lands that were previously covered in forest. Efforts are underway to plant trees in cities, including the New Jersey Tree Foundation’s ongoing project in Camden, but much, much more is needed. • Avoiding the conversion of natural lands – Unfortunately, the trend in New Jersey over the course of the last several decades has been to cut down forests and pave over farms and natural areas for residential and commercial development and other land uses. Between 1986 and 2015, the state saw a 360,000-acre increase in land categorized as urban or developed, and decreases in acreage of upland forests, cropland, grassland and wetlands. But the good news is that the state, through Green Acres and other land preservation initiatives, is actively protecting forests for their ecological value. • Conservation management of agricultural lands – New Jersey has more than 411,000 acres of harvested cropland which could beneﬁt from improved land management practices to help reduce carbon losses. Best management practices such as little or no tilling of ﬁelds, planting cover crops in winter and increasing the organic carbon content of soils can enhance “carbon sinks” and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Between 2012 and 2017, New Jersey saw a 25% increase in acreage of cover crop, with more than 63,000 acres of planted cover crops in 2017. And in 2017, New Jersey farmers employed no-till practices on 104,499 acres of cropland. • Salt marsh and seagrass restoration and enhancement – Salt marshes and seagrass store carbon at a rapid

rate and can sequester carbon in the soil for thousands of years. Wetland ecosystems are excellent at storing carbon because their wet soils are low in oxygen, which slows down decomposition and allows organic material to build up. The report warns that the state’s tidal salt marshes could decline between 5% and 9% by 2050 due to sea level rise and recommends steps to protect these marshes by allowing them to migrate inland. • Proactive forest management – Critical “carbon sinks” in New Jersey’s forests are at risk from wildfires, invasive plants, pests, diseases and overabundant deer, as well as sea level rise. Proposed innovations include adopting carbon sequestration criteria as part of the Community Based Deer Management Plans and expanding deer population management tools on private forest lands. Carbon defense, which is protecting carbon already sequestered in forests, especially via selective thinning in the Pine Barrens to prevent catastrophic losses due to insect infestations and wildfires, can also promote rare species. Protecting existing forests through carbon defense and growing new forests and healing soil with a carbon offensive strategy can “deliver significant reductions in New Jersey’s net carbon emissions cost-effectively,” according to the report. The report concludes that natural solutions have the potential to increase carbon sequestration in the landscape by 33% by 2050. The state can’t meet its 2050 emissions targets without them.

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

By Megan Advani, P.T., D.P.T.

Ready to Lace Up Your Running Shoes? Read This First

unning has seen a surge in popularity this year. The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted people to lace up their sneakers and head outdoors for this socially distanced exercise that is good for both the body, and the mind. But while the physical and mental benefits of running are many, there remains a risk for injury, no matter if you are a long-timer runner or just recently picked up the sport as a pandemic past-time. Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center Princeton Rehabilitation offers a physical therapy program for runners for the assessment and treatment of running-related injuries with a focus on running biomechanics and injury prevention. From Your Hips to Your Feet A recently released study by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) found that at any given time, 25-36% of runners have a running-related injury. Most running-related injuries are chronic and the knees are affected most often, though injuries to the calf, ankle and foot are also common. In the large majority of cases, these injuries develop over time due to weakness in the hip, or more specifically the gluteal muscles, the main hip muscles that act as the powerhouse for your legs. Weakness in these muscles can cause your body to compensate and overuse or strain other areas while running. One of the most common injuries that runners develop due to gluteal weakness (specifically the gluteus medius muscle) is iliotibial tendonitis – or in runners’ parlance, IT band tendonitis. The condition occurs when the iliotibial band – the tendon that runs from your pelvis to just below your knee – is overused and becomes tight and pulls, resulting in inflammation and pain on the side and front of your knee. Injuries to your ankles and feet are often related to over-

pronation, a condition in which the feet roll inward when walking and running. Overpronation can lead to tendonitis in the foot, ankle and lower leg as well as pain on the inside of the ankle and foot. Additionally, overpronation can lead to shin splints. Tips for Preventing Injuries • Keep your hips strong with exercises that target your gluteal muscles and core. This can include lateral leg lifts, squats, bridges, and one-leg balance activities. Also, sitting for too long or in one position, such as with your legs crossed, can cause your hip ﬂexors to shorten and gluteal muscles to weaken over time. If you sit most of the day, be sure to get up and move around at least once an hour to give your hips a break. • Wear the proper footwear. The AAOS recommends selecting a running shoe that offers good shock absorption and construction that will provide stability and cushioning to the foot. Make sure that there is a thumbnail’s width between the end of the longest toe and the end of the shoe. Buy shoes at the end of the day when your foot is at its largest size. • Warm up before you head out. An active warm up can help loosen up your muscles and prepare your body for a run. Make squats and lunges part of your warmup routine. • Save static stretching for your post-run cool down. Hold stretches for at least 30 seconds to allow your muscles to stretch properly. Figure four stretches (for the piriformis and gluteal muscles) and hip ﬂexor stretches are good to perform after running. • Choose forgiving surfaces. If possible, try to run on softer surfaces like dirt paths and trails, to reduce the impact on your joints. Concrete is the least forgiving surface for runners. • Vary your route. Do you run on the same side of the road or take the same path each time you run? Typically roads and paths are banked to one side, which means so is

your body. Over time this can lead to injury. • Do not run through pain. Toss out that old saying “No pain, no gain.” If you experience pain while running, stop and give your body a break. If the pain continues, it might be time to see a physical therapist. • Keep a training log. Logging your activity and noting when and where pain first starts can help your physical therapist identify the cause of the problem and develop an effective treatment plan. Rehab for Runners Injuries happen, and when they do, it is important to seek medical treatment. In many cases, physical therapy can help treat the condition and prevent future injuries. The Princeton Rehabilitation Runners’ Clinic and Rehabilitation Program provides each patient with a running specific evaluation, including: • Assessment of posture, range of motion, strength and flexibility. • Video analysis of running technique on a running treadmill (posterior and lateral views) using a camera and running analysis software. • Comprehensive home exercise program. Follow up sessions include: • Manual techniques as needed. • Specific stretching and strengthening exercises as well as closed chain activities. • Instruction in running technique and injury prevention. Patients can also expect to receive a comprehensive home exercise program. To learn more about the Princeton Rehabilitation Runners’ Clinic and Rehabilitation Program, call 609-8537840.

Megan Advani, P.T., D.P.T., is a doctor of physical therapy and outpatient rehabilitation manager with Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center Princeton Rehabilitation.

YMCA, ACME foundation partner to help with food insecurity during COVID Greater Somerset County YMCA is responding to the dramatic surge in requests for food assistance during the COVID-19 crisis by partnering with Nourishing Neighbors ACME Markets Foundation. Greater Somerset County YMCA received a $73,490 grant from the Help Feed Kids and Families Program to fight hunger during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond. The campaign is part of ACME’s Nourishing Neighbors Community Relief Initiative.

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• Keep food banks stocked so they can respond to increased demand • Support emergency meal distribution programs at schools • Support senior centers and other programs that provide meals and food to seniors • Help families access federal food programs “It’s an honor support the work of Greater Somerset County YMCA because they’re on the frontline of hunger relief with effective, efficient, caring outreach to people in need,” Dana Ward of the ACME Markets Foundation said in the statement. “In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, it’s good to know that there are community partners like the Y who won’t allow hunger to become a second crisis.” As part of Greater Somerset County YMCA’s Food Security Program, the Y has been distributing food in each of its communities including Plainfield, which has experienced a significant increase in food insecurity. For details on food distribution and weekly volunteer opportunities that support the program, contact Kisha Chubb at kchubb@gscymca.org or visit www.gscymca.org/py-foodsecurity.

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Hillsborough grad works his way up to presidential strike advisor at Pentagon

Major James Kavanagh has served as a United States Marine for almost 24 years. After graduating from Hillsborough High School in 1995 and then graduating from Penn State University, Kavanagh reported to The Basic School in Quantico, Virginia, where he held multiple billets as a training officer, protocol officer and warfighting operations Officer-in-Charge (OIC). After graduation, he attended the Air Defense Control Officer Course prior to reporting for duty at Marine Air Control Squadron 4. - While at Squadron 4, Kavanagh, a first nlieutenant, held multiple billets as security manager, classified material control and reproduction officer, and NATO control offilcer, as well as Detachment OIC and future operations officer from the detachment to wing level during seven different exercises. Kavanagh then deployed on a seven,month individual assignment to the U.S. sCentral Command area of responsibility as a joint interface control watch officer for -Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, New Dawn and Unified Protector, as -well as Horn of Africa, Gulf of Aden and

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Arabian Gulf missions. He was promoted to captain while deployed to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Upon his return, Kavanagh was transferred to MTACS-18 as the training OIC. He earned multiple qualifications within the

Tactical Air Command Center. He served as the III Marine Expeditionary Force Ballistic Missile Defense liaison officer for the United Nations Command/Combined Forced Command at Yongsan Army Garrison, South Korea for the North Korean missile launches, and the senior air coordinator for the Marine component of JTF-505 during Operation Damayan in the Philippines, executing humanitarian relief operations. In June 2014, Kavanagh was assigned to Manpower and Reserve Affairs as the Aviation-Ground Company Grade Monitor for personnel assignments. He attended the U.S. Army’s Air Defense Artillery Captains Career Course. He completed the Air Defense Airspace Management/Brigade Aviation Element Tactical Ground Integration and the Joint Fires Observer courses. Kavanagh was promoted to major and is currently assigned to the Joint Staff at the Pentagon as a presidential strike advisor and assistant deputy director for operations for the National Military Command Center. His next tour will be back at Quantico to earn his master’s degree in military studies. He has served in commands that have

been awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Navy Unit Commendation, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, and the Meritorious Unit Commendation.

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Gov. Phil Murphy has signed Executive Order No. 192 which he said will provide d mandatory health and safety standards to protect all of New Jersey’s workers at work during the ongoing 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Murphy signed the order on Oct. 28, according to a press release from his ofe fice. A representative of the New Jersey Business and Industry Association took iswsue with certain aspects of the order shortly after Murphy’s action was announced. “Since the start of the pandemic, New Jersey workers across all sectors have risen to the challenges imposed by COVID-19,” Murphy was quoted as saying in the press release. “Yet, the federal government has failed to provide all workers the proper standards and protections they deserve. Today’s executive order closes that gap to help ensure the health and safety of our workforce during this unprecedented time,” the governor p said. “With today’s action, New Jersey becomes the only state to leverage its public sector-only jurisdiction to protect workers l n

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in the private sector from COVID-19. We now have the essential tools and resources we need to ensure businesses are operating safely, and our economy is moving forward,” Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo said. “By protecting New Jerseyans in the workplace, we are lessening the health risks to families and communities. As more people return to work, the high standards we have set today will be critical in maintaining our public health,” AsaroAngelo said. Executive Order No. 192 mandates that as of 6 a.m. Nov. 5, all employers, at minimum, must require individuals at a worksite to maintain at least 6 feet of distance from others to the maximum extent possible and require employees and visitors to wear masks when entering the worksite, subject to certain limited exceptions, according to the press release. Other protocols require employers to: • Provide approved sanitization materials to employees and visitors at no cost to those individuals; • Ensure that employees practice hand hygiene and provide sufficient break time

for that purpose; • Routinely clean and disinfect all hightouch areas in accordance with Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines; • Conduct daily health checks, such as temperature screenings, visual symptom checking, self-assessment checklists, and/or health questionnaires, prior to each shift, consistent with CDC guidance; • Exclude sick employees from the workplace and follow requirements of applicable leave laws; • Promptly notify employees of any known exposure to COVID-19 at the worksite. New Jersey Business and Industry Association President and CEO Michele Siekerka responded to Executive Order No. 192 by saying, “While we have always shared Gov. Murphy’s priority to establish workplaces that follow federal safety guidelines, today’s directive again makes New Jersey an outlier in terms of mandates – without any balance whatsoever for the concerns of employers. “Our policymakers must strike a better balance toward trying to help our employ-

ers by prioritizing legislation for liability protections supporting those businesses that are doing the right thing already – in addition to bringing them more sorely needed resources. “Sadly, we heard no such balance from Gov. Murphy today. We only heard about applying more financial burdens on the same job creators who simultaneously have many of the greatest capacity restrictions in the nation,” she said. “Further, most businesses already have protective safeguards in place and are critically concerned about safeguarding their workforce and their workplaces. “Mechanisms already exist to call out bad actors and hold them accountable. There is no need to now mandate additional costs on the good actors through unnecessary policy. “We once again urge Gov. Murphy and our policymakers to put a pause on any further mandates, recognizing that New Jersey’s business climate was already consistently ranked among the worst in the nation pre-COVID because of the excessive cost of doing business. Further mandates only exacerbate that,” Siekerka said.

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he first thing you can’t fail to notice The slings and arrows start from the get-go about the 2021 Chevy Trailblazer RS with the simple headline on Car and Driver’s AWD that I recently drove for one week online review of this car: “2021 Chevrolet is its striking color: Oasis Blue. Trailblazer: Lots of show, not much go.” If I were naming it – and I am sure the folks Ouch! at Chevy are glad that I’m not – I would’ve While Motor Trend raved about the versaopted for a more appropriate “Electric Blue”. tility of the Trailblazer, their editors also hit it up for being slow. But, that’s neither here nor there, suffice it So I guess you are ready for me to jump on to say that this Oasis Blue, with a black roof the bandwagon, right? top and a Jet Black with red accents interior Well, not exactly. That would be too easy. makes for a very “can’t miss” image as you While the metrics don’t lie – this engine drive it around town. puts out a pedestrian 155 horsepower – and It is definitely a “love it or hate it” color its zero to 60 time is a laborious 9.4 seconds, combination. However, there are plenty of Peter Perrotta there is still much to like about the Trailblazer. other color options available on the Trailblazer Let’s clear the air. If you are looking to own if one is considering buying or leasing one anya quick and nimble European-styled little SUV that you can time soon. The second most obvious thing one notices about the scoot about town with a kid and dog in tow but still zip in 2021 Trailblazer RS is its new sculpted body style, and once and out of traffic making aggressive lane changes, then stop you plop yourself behind the wheel and take it for a spin, right there folks, this isn’t the car for you. But, not everyone wants to drive like that. I love my you can’t help but start wondering if the three-cylinder 1.3 wife, dearly, but I don’t think she ever accelerates aggresliter Ecotec turbo engine is sufficient. Yes, that’s right folks, a three-cylinder engine – albeit sively or takes her 2011 Nissan Altima over 55 mph. My point is, even if we concede the point that the Trailturbo charged – in an SUV. It certainly was a bold move blazer is slow, so what? for GM. I am sure there are plenty of folks out there among the Needless to say, Chevy has sort of taken it on the chin from the traditional motoring press reviewers for this move. vast motoring public who would be perfectly content driv-

ing this 2021 Trailblazer around town or on a vacation sojourn and not even notice or even think it’s slow because their driving style fits this model perfectly. My overall impression of the 2021 Trailblazer is a positive one. This vehicle is well-styled, inside and out, and is roomy and comfortable to drive. It also has a versatile, utilitarian personality as well. On weekends, I carry around glass display cases for when I set up at baseball card shows to sell my wares. The Trailblazer held all three of my cases quite well and my Martin acoustic guitar also fit back there when I was taking it to get it restrung. The Trailblazer is rather nimble to maneuver around town and it also takes the typical bumps and bruises in our New Jersey roads quite well. There isn’t too much shake, rattle and roll when you go over bumps or hit potholes. The 2021 Trailblazer RS AWD model I road tested carries a base sticker price of $26,900. With added options and destination and delivery charges the bottom line sticker price on my tester comes in at $30,580. The added options included $1,720 for a technology package, $620 for a convenience package and $345 for a driver confidence package. The technology package includes wireless Bluetooth Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, adaptive cruise control, a Bose 7-speaker upgraded sound system and more. The driver confidence package includes rear park assist, rear cross traffic alert, lane change alert and side blind zone alert. Among the items included in the driver convenience package are rear port charging stations, automatic zoned AC, and the Sirius Satellite radio system. The infotainment system in the Trailblazer is the standard one included in most of the GM lines. It is a solid performing system that is easy to use without any glitches. Chevy offers up the Trailblazer in five different trim levels: the L, LS, LT, Activ and the RS. The entry level L can be had for a meager starting base price of $19,995. The three cylinder turbocharged engine in the Trailblazer I drove for one week gets a fairly impressive 28 miles per gallon overall in the EPA’s fuel consumption ratings. It gets 26 mpg in city driving and 30 in highway driving. The EPA estimates the annual cost of driving the Trailblazer around town for one year is $1,450 as it uses about 3.6 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven. This vehicle has not yet received a rating for the government’s 5 star crash and safety tests. The bottom line is that while this Trailblazer may not be everyone’s cup of tea, there is plenty to like about it to consider it a serious contender for anyone who is considering owning or leasing a small SUV.

Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears weekly. He can be reached at peter@capitalmotorcars.com.

Montgomery Township breaks ground on site of long-awaited municipal center By ANDREW HARRISON Staff Writer

Montgomery Township has officially broken ground on a new comprehensive municipal building complex that is scheduled to be completed in 2022. The new municipal center will be more than 62,000 square feet and include a new Somerset County library branch. Montgomery elected officials, together with officials from Somerset County, placed shovels in the ground wearing ceremonial hard hats to kick off the new project on Oct. 15. Montgomery’s new complex on Headquarters Park Drive is a little more than 3 miles away from the current municipal building in use on Van Horne Road. Township Administrator Donato Nieman said that the current municipal building used by the township does not have sufficient space for employees and services. “Montgomery was a rapidly growing municipality. It needed a building that could provide a space for the employees but the community,” he said. “The current building the original part of it was built in the 1960s and had an addition added in the 1980s and even 10 years later the addition was insufficient given the demand for services and increase in the population.” According to data from Somerset County and the U.S. Census Bureau, Montgomery’s population has increased from 7,360 in the 1980s to 23,124 as of 2019. The 45-acre site for the new municipal building complex is located at the corner of Route 206 and Orchard

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Road. The location used to be the former site of the corporate offices of ConvaTec. “The first time I walked through this site and went through the buildings that were here was back in 2013. It was a period of two-and-a-half years working with the township committees at that time and convincing them with their support to acquire this site,” Nieman said. “ConvaTec was asking $14 million for this property and we purchased it for $5.9 million. Then we were able to hire architects and work with the county, because of their AAA bond rating, we are Aa1. We worked with them on financing and with their architects to help design this complex.” The complex will feature a new 20,000-square-foot Somerset County Library, municipal offices, the municipal police department, and contain 11 formal meeting rooms. There are also going to be green spaces and outdoor meeting places, which include a rain garden. “The county worked with us hand in glove. It was smooth and very harmonious,” Nieman said. “A comprehensive site was always the idea, a place where the community could gather. It is near public transportation, near our schools and also be on signalized intersection on Route 206.” The police department is to share the first floor of the new building with the new library and public meeting rooms. The municipal administration offices are on the second floor, along with additional meeting rooms not present on the first floor. Montgomery secured a 30-year loan of $35 million with an interest rate of 1.75% to finance the project working through the Somerset County Improvement Authority (SCIA), a shared services program providing an alternative funding mechanism for municipalities. The township will be paying $1.9 million annually towards the loan for

the project. “We are thinking about the next several decades in Montgomery and we need a place where we can learn celebrate and join together as a community. That is what exactly what this space is all about,” Montgomery Township Mayor Sadaf Jaffer said. “It is difficult to take the plunge and make such an investment, but is a necessary and important investment needed right now. This has been many years and decades in the making.” There had been town hall meetings to receive feedback from residents, a design subcommittee established to help get to the final design of the project. “A project of this magnitude is a labor of love. A library is such a beautiful institution to create. We are a growing community with a lot of families and seniors and a lot of people who want the resources a library provides,” she added. “When this center opens it will be the center of the community. This will be where the government meets and where you go for library services and events and hopefully even concerts.” The addition of the new library to the complex evolved over the course of developing the project. The library portion of the project will have small meeting rooms for study, a children’s section, a lounge area for parents and casual readers, and lockers outside for after-hours pick-up of books, according to officials. “This groundbreaking is a very important step. When governmental entities can partner such as the library system and Montgomery Township, that is what makes this project such a great idea. To be successful we can’t do it alone,” Somerset County Freeholder Director Shanel Robinson said. “The addition of the library kind of evolved in the process, because as Montgomery has grown, so has the needs and services they provide to the community.”

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Deadline approaches for individuals to ﬁle for Senior Freeze checks With less than two weeks to go, the New Jersey State Treasurer’s office has extended the filing deadline for 2019 Senior Freeze applications from Nov. 2, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020. This is a welcome development because many seniors were scrambling to meet the original date in order to keep their property tax relief. Senior Freeze is the property tax relief program that sends a refund check to seniors for property tax payments they have already made. The program was, well, “frozen” earlier in the year as part of Gov. Phil Murphy’s response to reduced tax revenues due to the coronavirus pandemic. But the payments for the 2019 Senior Freeze were restored as part of the revised budget that was passed at the end of September. A video about the Senior Freeze and all of New Jersey’s property tax relief programs is available at njseniorcouncil.com Applications for Senior Freeze (PTR-2 Forms) were mailed out in February to those who were already in the program. The application requires a certification from the local tax office that property taxes had been paid in 2018 and 2019. Unfortunately, by mid-March, municipal offices started shutting down and then there was the announcement in May that Senior Freeze was being defunded. It is not. People who mailed in their PTR-2 forms in late February and early March are already beginning to get their checks.

If you are unable to find your form, call the New Jersey State Senior Freeze Hotline at 1-800-882-6597 and they will mail a duplicate to you. You will still need the certification from your local tax office. The application must be returned to the state by mail and postmarked no later than Dec. 31. If you have never filed for Senior Freeze before, you will need to complete a PTR-1 Form. The income limit for 2019 is now $91,505. Your local tax collector’s office should have the application form which comes in a blue booklet. The booklet is long, but the form itself is fairly straightforward and easy to fill out. The tricky part is that you also need to get a certification from the local tax collector’s office confirming you paid your 2018 and 2019 property tax payment. With limited hours of office opening and limited staff, it may be harder to get this form certified. So how do you qualify for this program? First, you must have paid your property taxes in full for 2018 and 2019. Second, you must have lived in New Jersey since Dec. 31, 2008 and lived in your home since Dec. 31, 2015. You have to have turned 65 during 2018 (not 2019) and your income must have been less than $89,013 during 2018 and less than $91,505 during 2019. Income for these purposes, with some limited exceptions, includes pretty much all the income you have, in-

Eagle Scout creates memorial trail in Hillsborough Vaughn Colva recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout by organizing the construction of the Mike Merdinger Memorial Trail. The project involved measuring the different legs of the trail, installing trail posts, constructing a trail map and cleaning up the area with mulch, according to the proclamation presented to Vaughn by the Hillsborough Township Committee on Oct. 13. Using the funds raised for the project, Vaughn also purchased and installed two park benches, one of which commemorates one of his scouting mentors from Boy Scout Troop 1776. The project was completed in 211 hours with the help of 31 scouts and volunteers, according to the statement. Vaughn served as junior assistant scoutmaster, sailing venture trip senior patrol leader, senior patrol leader, venture patrol leader, and assistant senior patrol leader of programming. He is a senior at Hillsborough High School. He is a threeseason varsity lettered athlete in football, winter track and field, and spring track and field. He is a member of the Raritan Valley Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, serving as cadet first lieutenant. He competed in the color guard, senior and junior rifle, and was awarded the National Cadet Competition Ribbon and commander in 2016, and the Commendation Award in 2018.

Vaughn was also a People to People student ambassador at the Sydney, Australia, conference in 2014; attended the Junior Police Academy for Somerset County in July 2017; and was awarded the Detective Matthew Tarentino Matter of Pride Award in 2017.

cluding Social Security and IRA and 401(k) withdrawals. This income limit is higher than in prior years and this means more people will qualify for the program. Do the math and see if you are one of them. Many people rely on this program to stay in their home. First-time participants in this year’s program are estimated to get more than $200 back and continuing participants will, on average, receive more than $1,400. Many long-term participants receive many thousands of dollars. This is not surprising since your freeze check is the difference between your current property taxes and the amount of your property taxes in the first year you qualified for the program. Many seniors were devastated when the Senior Freeze program was put on hold. Many are still unaware the program has been restored and now they have until Dec. 31 to get their application in. This is your money that is being returned to you and you are entitled to it. But the application has to be postmarked by Dec. 31. Make sure you don’t miss out.

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Hillsborough’s newest Eagle Scout builds food donation boxes for area libraries

Sahil Ravula, a junior at Hillsborough High School and a member of Boy Scout Troop 89, recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He was congratulated during the Hillsborough Township Committee meeting on Sept. 22. Sahil’s Eagle Scout project consisted of building four food donation boxes for libraries in Hillsborough, Somerville, North Plainfield and Peapack & Gladstone, according to information provided by the township. More than 16 children and adults from Troop 89 helped with the construction, which took over 100 hours to complete. Sahil also served as librarian, patrol leader, outdoor ethics guide and troop guide. Sahil is an active member of the Hillsborough High School volleyball team and was selected for the Johnson & Johnson Technology Awareness Program. He also initiated a Youth Leadership and Public Speaking Program at the Sri Venkateswara Temple and Community Center and has taught over 100 students, according to the statement.

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DPM member Dr. Neha Saraiya and her team of volunteerd from Montgomery, Vaishali, Preeti, Anita, Madhu and Arva, sewed the masks. Eleven DPM members from eight cities throughout the United States volunteered their time and coordinated volunteer teams

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The Hillsborough Education Foundation continues its longest running program of granting scholarships to graduating Hillsborough High School seniors, announcing Emily Orr as the winner of HEF’s 2020 Senior Scholarship. Orr is a freshman at Villanova University, majoring in mechanical engineering.

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Her rigorous schedule gives her time to play as a catcher for Villanova’s softball team, participate in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and volunteer on the inclusion crew for Villanova’s Special Olympics Fall Fest, the largest student-run Special Olympics event in the United States, according to information provided by the HEF.

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The Hillsborough Education Foundation (HEF) announced Hannah Fulton as HEF’s logo contest winner.

The Hillsborough Education Foundation (HEF) announced Hannah Fulton as HEF’s logo contest winner. Hannah’s logo designs captures HEF’s mission to strengthen the bridge between the community and Hillsborough Township Public Schools with the clean, modern lines of her architectural based logo design, according to information provided by HEF. Hannah’s inspiration came from traditional school houses and books as education’s foundation. Hannah is a graduate student at the Louisiana Tech University School of Design. Towards that goal, she came

across HEF’s logo contest press release and submitted several designs, according to the statement. Hannah is also a finalist in a South Korean pug rescue T-shirt design contest. Hannah is finishing her Master of Fine Arts degree with a concentration in studio, and would like to teach at the university level, according to the statement. She earned her Bachelor’s degree at Northwestern State University of Louisiana in Graphic Communications with a minor in photography. For more information, visit www. hannahnaomifulton.com

Hillsborough’s newest Eagle Scout revamps dog park Raymond Gerald McAleer, a recent graduate of Hillsborough High School, recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout through Boy Scout Troop 1776. His project consisted of improving the Ann Van Middlesworth Dog Park by adding two pieces of agility equipment, two leash posts and a marked path to the dog park. The project took 77 hours to complete with the help of 16 volunteers, according to the proclamation presented to McAleer by the Hillsborough Township Committee on Oct. 13. McAleer served as assistant senior patrol leader, first aid instructor, troop scribe, trip leader for spelunking, rock climbing, canoeing, the council First Aid Meet, and the Council Klondike competition.

He was also inducted into the Order of the Arrow. McAleer supported Eden Autism Services and the Knights of Columbus Council 636 as a volunteer. McAleer is currently studying history at Raritan Valley Community College.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hillsborough Township Planning Board will hold its regularly scheduled December 03, 2020 meeting via virtual means only, commencing at 7:30 p.m. Due to the Governorʼs Executive Orders and pursuant to P.L. 2020,c.11, the public may only participate in this meeting remotely as outlined below.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hillsborough Township Board of Adjustment will hold its regularly scheduled December 02, 2020 meeting via virtual means only, commencing at 7:00 p.m. Due to the Governorʼs Executive Orders and pursuant to P.L. 2020,c.11, the public may only participate in this meeting remotely as outlined below.

Application documents will be available for inspection at https://hillsboroughnj.civicclerk.com/ at least 10 calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting date. If you are unable to access the application material online or prefer to inspect the complete application file in person, please contact the Planning & Zoning Department at (908) 369-8382 or dpadgett@hillsborough-nj.org to make arrangements.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hillsborough Township Planning Board will hold its regularly scheduled December 17, 2020 meeting via virtual means only, commencing at 7:30 p.m. Due to the Governorʼs Executive Orders and pursuant to P.L. 2020,c.11, the public may only participate in this meeting remotely as outlined below.

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Agenda to Date: APPLICATIONS: • Harvesters Gospel Center, Inc. – File BA-19-22 – Block 203.10, Lot 30 (formerly Block 203, Lot 4)- 490 Hillsborough Road. Applicant seeking preliminary and final major site plan approval; ʻdʼ variances; and waivers, to construct an addition on the existing residential dwelling for a church and parsonage, with associated stormwater, parking, lighting, landscaping, and improvements, on Property in the R, Residential Zoning District. Formal action may be taken. The public is invited to participate remotely as outlined above. Patrick Gorman, AICP Board of Adjustment Secretary/Clerk

“Ordinance Amending Chapter 188 “Land Use and Development”, Article IV “Design and Performance Standards”, Section 188-66 “Nonconforming Uses, Structures or Lots” of The Code of the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey.” 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 December 8, 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. Pamela Borek Hillsborough Township Clerk

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NOTICE OF DECISION HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD

ORDINANCE 2020-28

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NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD The Township of Hillsborough has awarded a contract with competitive bidding under N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.5(g). 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:

An Ordinance titled, “Ordinance Amending Chapter 115 “Amusement Games”, Section 115-9 "Designation of Recognized Amusement Parks" of the Municipal Code of the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey, To Change the Name of the Recognized Amusement Park from Apex Sports and Events to Iron Peak Sports and Events.” 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 December 8, 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. Pamela Borek Hillsborough Township Clerk HB. 1x, 11/6/2020, Fee: $26.97

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board held a public meeting on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 7:30 p.m., at which time the following Resolution was memorialized: Alpine Construction Group, Inc. (Chesla) – File 20-PB-08-SP - Applicant GRANTED minor site plan approval to construct a 4,800 square foot storage building to be located on site to the rear of the existing gravel area to the rear of the main building on Property known as Block 143, Lot 11.02 on the Hillsborough Township Tax Maps, located at 303 Roycefield Road, in the I-2, Light Industrial Zoning District, with conditions. The Resolution referenced above has been filed in the Planning and Zoning Department at The Peter J. Biondi Building, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, and is available for inspection at the Hillsborough Municipal Complex, The Peter J. Biondi Building, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, or by contacting the Planning Board Clerk at dpadgett@hillsborough-nj.org or 908-369-8382 during the regular business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Debora Padgett Planning Board Clerk HB. 1x, 11/6/2020, Fee: $23.25

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. Where did you grow up? A. I grew up in Rockaway NJ in a lake community called White Meadow Lake which is in Morris County. After high school, I attended Ramapo College of New Jersey in Bergen County to obtain my Bachelor Degree in Business. I purchased by first condo in Middlesex County and now I live and raise my family in Hillsborough in Somerset County. I love Hillsborough and it’s central location to everything. I’m a life-long Jersey Girl at heart and understand the demographics and housing market in different communities.

. What do you see in the future for Real Estate sales and prices? A. In my 25 years of selling real estate, I have seen markets swing in varying degrees. I have sold in buyers’ markets and sold in sellers’ markets. Although it is very hard to predict the future, the real estate market has been very strong the last couple of years. Interest rates are at an alltime low so many first-time homebuyers are trying to get into the market. I also see an increase in the number of investors looking to enter the market.

. What do you enjoy doing when you are not working? A. In addition to being with my family, I like to stay active by working out, biking and walking. I also recently completed my first Rugged Maniac race. For the past 10

years, I was a volunteer for the Fresh Air Fund where I was the chairperson for all of Somerset and Hunterdon County. I was responsible for recruiting families to host inner-city children for summer vacations. We were also a host family and enjoyed having kids at our house all summer.

. What are the top 3 things that separate you from your competition? A. First, I take a very honest and comprehensive look at my client’s situation, family, financial goals, and the marketplace. Next, I build a relationship with my client and embrace their goals as my own. Finally, I accept a high level of responsibility for my clients’ satisfaction and achievement of these goals.

. How long have you worked in real estate? A. I started in the mortgage business after college and decided to transition to real estate in 1992. I worked as a sales associate with the Top Producing Agent at Prudential NJ Properties. We were the #1 Award Winning Sales Team in the entire company. I switched to Keller Williams Realty in 2013 and have been a Top Producing Agent as well as the Director of Agent Services. I was also involved in the New Agent Mentoring and Training Program.

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