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Hillsborough soccer players hold holiday food drive
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The Hillsborough Township Committee thanked the Hillsborough High School Boys Soccer Team for holding a holiday food drive. The team collected, date checked and organized Thanksgiving meal items received during the drive. The team then made a couple of trips to drop off the donated meals to Hillsborough’s Community Assistance Network (C.A.N.). The boys were recognized during the committee’s Nov. 10 meeting.
Daniel’s Law protects privacy of judges, law enforcement personnel Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation (A1649) which protects the home addresses and telephone numbers of judges, prosecutors and law enforcement officers from public disclosure. The bill, known as “Daniel’s Law,” is named in honor of Daniel Anderl, the late son of U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas. Anderl fell victim to a senseless act of gun violence committed by an individual who had compiled a dossier of personal information about Salas, including the judge’s home address, according to information provided by the governor’s office. “This is a renewed commitment to ensure our judiciary, prosecutors and members of law enforcement who answer the call of justice can do so without fear for their personal safety, or that of their loved ones,” Murphy said in a statement on Nov. 20. “By shielding the home addresses and private contact information for those who serve on the bench and enforce our laws, we are demonstrating that in the face of unspeakable tragedy, New Jersey
responds not with thoughts and prayers, but with concrete action.” “My husband, Mark, and I would like to thank Gov. Murphy and all the men and women of the New Jersey State Legislature for enacting this trailblazing legislation,” Salas said in the statement. “We hope this law can be a steppingstone to improving the security of my sisters and brothers who serve as federal judges throughout the country. Nobody should be forced to endure the kind of pain my family has experienced ever again. Together we can work to ensure that all members of the judiciary (federal, state and municipal courts) can perform their duties without fear of retribution or harm. Daniel used to say, ‘Mom, I love talking with you.’ I know Daniel is listening now, and he is smiling down on us today because he knows that with this bill signing, we are doing our part to ensure that his death will not be in vain.” The bill amends the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) to exclude from the definition of a government
(i.e., public) record the portion of any document which discloses the home address of any active or retired judge, prosecutor or law enforcement officer, according to the statement. Further, the bill prohibits government agencies, individuals and businesses from knowingly publishing on the internet, or otherwise making available, the home address or unpublished home telephone number of any active or retired judge or any active or retired prosecutor, according to the statement. The bill also enables any active or retired judge, prosecutor or law enforcement officer whose home address or unpublished telephone number is disclosed on the internet or otherwise made available to the public, or whose immediate family member’s name, home address, or unpublished phone number is disclosed on the internet or otherwise made available to the public, to request that the information be removed. The government agency, individual or business would be required to remove the information
within 72 hours of receiving such a request in writing, according to the statement. “Daniel Anderl’s tragic death reminds us that the disclosure of personal information can leave judges and family members vulnerable to threats and violence,” Chief Justice Stuart Rabner said in the statement. “We are grateful to the governor and the Legislature for taking this important step to provide common sense protections for active and retired judges and their families, along with others in the justice system, in the hope that a future tragedy can be prevented.” “Judges, prosecutors and law enforcement officers all play vital roles in keeping the public safe, but in doing so, they often jeopardize their own safety, becoming targets of vengeful criminals or litigants,” Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said in the statement. “We need to protect them as they protect all of us. This commonsense law will go a long way to ensure the privacy and security of these public servants and their families.”
“To everyone who played a role in getting this done, I thank you. However, our work does not end here. We must extend these privacy protections nationwide, so that no one lives through what Judge Salas and her husband lived through,” U.S. Senator Bob Menendez said in the statement. “We are living in a time of endless vitriol, rising hate crimes and increased personal attacks. And while we may not be able to eliminate hatred from someone’s heart, we can take action to better protect the men and women of our federal bench. That’s why I am proud to see Gov. Murphy sign Daniel’s Law here in New Jersey – and why I remain committed to the passage of the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act in Washington.” Anderl, 20, was killed at his family’s North Brunswick home on July 19. Salas’ husband, Mark Anderl, who is a criminal defense attorney, was seriously injured in the attack
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Hillsborough Township schedules holiday events, offers help to those in need
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Hillsborough Township will kick off the holiday season on Dec. 4 with its annual lighting of the township Christmas tree. The virtual event will begin at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom and on the township’s YouTube Channel, featuring holiday music and clips of previous events. At approximately 6:55 p.m., Mayor Doug Tomson will welcome all Zoom viewers for the arrival of Santa, which is expected at 7 p.m. This event is not open to the public as per the governor’s Executive Orders. Participation will
only be virtual via Zoom. Register in advance at https:// zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ iSU0pyscT32JrqqfGu_qEg After registering, a confirmation email will be sent containing information about joining the webinar. Santa will also connect with children through a special mailbox at the Hillsborough Parks & Recreation Department inside the municipal building. Each night leading up to Christmas, Santa will send one of his elves to pick up each letter. Drop off a letter by Dec. 11 to ensure a response from Santa himself. Sample letters are available at Santa’s mailbox or click https:// s3.amazonaws.com/my.llfiles. com/00267366/Santa-letter.pdf for an example. No postage necessary. There will be some holiday fun for the adults as well. Hillsborough’s first Home
For The Holidays Decorating Contest will take place through Dec. 6. Submit a picture of your yard or home’s exterior, your name and your street address to recreation@ hillsborough-nj.org Lights and decorations should be on display from 5- 9 p.m. nightly. Decorated homes should anticipate an increase in traffic during the voting period of Dec. 8-20. Participants viewing homes should remain in their vehicles or the sidewalk, if on foot. Do not ring anybody’s doorbell. A list of participating homes and a voting link will be on the Parks & Recreation website at www.hillsboroughnjrecreation. org by 4:30 p.m. Dec. 7. The voting link will close on Dec. 20th. Then, the Hanukkah festivities begin as Temple Beth-El presents a Shabbat Hanukkah service with a virtual menorah lighting from 6:30-8:15 p.m. Dec. 11.
Yahrzeits will be read. Prayers will be shown on the screen. Bring a menorah with three candles. Join via Zoom using password “Sh@bbat” at https://us02web. zoom.us/j/98365509442?pwd=c Xo0dGNvRmlLWGRFOXE0ZW pDREJ3UT09#success Or, watch via livestream at https://livestream.com/ourbethel For those in need over the next several weeks, Hillsborough Township CAN (Community Assistance Network) will provide holiday meals and gifts to residents with financial difficulties. Contact the Social Services Department at 908-369-3880 to receive help, or to donate funds, food or gifts. For more information on any of the holiday events and activities, visit http://hillsborough-nj. org In addition, Somerset County Sheriff Darrin J. Russo and the
Blood drive at St. Mary’s of Hillsborough will save up to 93 lives New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, is desperately in need of blood donations. St. Mary’s of Hillsborough hosted a blood drive on Nov. 12 to help. The blood drive yielded 31 units of blood, which is enough to save up to 93 lives, according to information provided by New Jersey Blood Services.
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Marine Toys for Tots Foundation are sponsoring a 2020 Toys for Tots collection drive that will enable children who are in need to receive Christmas gifts. A collection box will be placed inside the vestibule at the entrance to the county Administration Building, located at 20 Grove St., Somerville. Toys can be dropped off through Dec. 11, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Toy donations should be new or unwrapped, safe (non-choking hazard toys for infants and toddlers) and age-appropriate for both boys and girls. The ages of gift recipients range from newborn up to 14 years of age. Toy gun replicas and gift cards will not be accepted. For more information about Toys for Tots donations, contact Sheriff’s Officer Joe Bialiy at 908-231-7197, email Bialiy@ co.somerset.nj.us or visit www. toysfortots.org.
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CHRISTINE’S HOPE FOR KIDS Jean and John Gianacaci, the founders of Christine’s Hope for Kids, dreamed of one day writing a book to honor their daughter, Christine, who loved helping kids, especially kids who were treated unfairly because of their differences. While she herself was bullied as a child, because of Tourette’s, she was upbeat, kind, and always the first to help someone who needed her help. That was Christine. Because of what Christine experienced, Jean and John wanted to do something about bullying. They partnered with Linda Martin, a friend and a Christine’s Hope for Kids board member, to write a story that addressed bullying. That story is told in a way every child can relate to in ALWAYS BETTER TOGETHER...A Story of Acceptance, Friendship and Love. It teaches children important lessons about accepting people’s differences and the remarkable power of kindness. About Christine’s Hope for Kids... Christines’s Hope for Kids is a local non-profit with one abiding principle. That every child deserves to be a kid, regardless of his or her circumstances. The foundation was inspired by Christine Gianacaci, the daughter of Jean and John, who lost her life when an earthquake struck while she was on a mission in Haiti to help underprivileged children. In the eleven years since its inception, Christine’s Hope for Kids has dispersed over $1,000,000 to 130 local agencies, providing tens of thousands of children with the kind of things most children take for granted. The proceeds from the sale of this book will enable Christine’s Hope for Kids to help even more underserved children in our very own communities. ALWAYS BETTER TOGETHER is a great gift for every child this holiday. It can be purchased for $24.95 at chistineshope.org, and in Pennington at Artistic Designs, Emily’s Cafe, Orion Jewelry Studio, Pennington Quality Market, Rosedale Mills, The Front Porch and Twirl Toy Store. Also in Lawrenceville at Enzo’s La Piccola Cucina and in Robbinsville at Salon Xtraordinare. To learn more about Christine’s Hope for Kids, please visit christineshope.org. NM-00447180
Daniel’s Law Continued from Page 1A carried out by suspect Roy Den Hollander, who allegedly targeted the family because of his disdain for Salas and her role as a federal judge, according to reports. Salas sits on the bench in the District of New Jersey, Newark. “No person who takes on the responsibility of serving as a federal judge should ever have to live in fear that they or their family could be targeted by someone who is able to easily access their personal information,” U.S. Senator Cory Booker said in the statement. “Judge Salas and her husband, Mark, have gone through something that no parent should ever have to endure. I am grateful for the leadership of Gov. Murphy, Senator [Joe] Cryan, and Assemblywoman [Annette] Quijano as we honor the memory of Daniel with a commitment that this should never happen again.” Primary sponsors of A1649 include Assemblymembers Annette Quijano, Yvonne Lopez, Craig Coughlin and Ralph Caputo; and Senators Joe Cryan, Nicholas Scutari, Nellie Pou and Bob Smith. “Making tough decisions is part of the job for judges and prosecutors. Sometimes these decisions aren’t popular, and they become a target. It’s frightening to think that disgruntled individuals may be able to find their home addresses and personal phone numbers readily available at the touch of a button,” Quijano, Lopez, Coughlin and Caputo said in a joint statement. “Our hearts continue to break for Judge Salas and her family. The goal of this bill is to better protect the privacy of judges and prosecutors by prohibiting their personal addresses and contact information from being shared online without their consent.” “This law will honor the legacy of Daniel Anderl and respect the loving memories of his family,” Cryan, a former Union County Sheriff who oversaw courthouse security in Union County, said in the statement. “This was a tragic act of violence targeted at a respected judge and her family because the gunman was able to locate their home address. It was also an attack on the justice system that was felt by everyone who serves or has served in law enforcement. They devote their lives to the safety of the public – they should be kept safe as well.” “We must act to protect our public of-
ficials and their families from potential attacks,” Scutari, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said in the statement. “The targeting of Judge Salas at her private residence by a gunman, resulting in the tragic death of her son and the serious wounding of her husband, underscores the need for us to do more to protect our judges and their families. Domestic terrorism is a very real threat in today’s society. Not long ago, a gunman attempted to take the life of then-Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, another gunman opened fire at a congressional softball game and, most recently, there was the foiled plot to kidnap and murder the governor of Michigan. This is a vital first step in ensuring the safety of our public officials in New Jersey.” “Judges and other court officers who serve our legal system deserve to be protected from any possible attack or retaliation for merely performing their sworn duties. What happened to Judge Esther Salas, and her family, and in particular the fatal shooting of her son, Daniel, in his own home, must never happen again,” Pou said in the statement. “This law, restricting access to home addresses of judges and others who work in our court system will add a needed layer of protection for these public servants.” “As a representative and resident from Middlesex County, I was shocked, heartbroken and angered by the home attack on Judge Salas and her family, which left her husband critically wounded and ended in the death of her son, Daniel,” Smith said in the statement. “The Salas family are among my constituents, so it is important for me that I am a part of any action we take in response to this horrific incident. We have to do more to protect our judges, prosecutors and law enforcement officers from violent retaliation, especially in a time when people are actually planning physical violence against civil servants.” “This measure takes the steps necessary to obscure details about judges that could put them and their families at risk,” Senator Robert Singer said in the statement. “There is so much information exchanged online, and a reckless post or an innocuous comment can, in the wrong hands, be dangerous. Enacting this law will help increase security for judges our legal system relies on.”
Always Better Together A Story of Acceptance, Friendship and Love
Christine’s Hope for Kids takes on bullying with a children’s book that teaches important lessons about accepting our differences, the true meaning of friendship, the power of forgiveness and the most important lesson of all, that treating others with kindness and love is the true path to happiness. This book was written in honor of Christine Gianacaci, who loved helping kids, especially those who were being treated unfairly because of their differences. Local author Linda Martin, has written a beautiful story that addresses bullying through important lessons about acceptance, tolerance and the power of kindness. Illustrator, Anita Barghigiani, has brought the book to life with her beautiful images. Always Better Together is the perfect gift for every child on your holiday list. It can be purchased on christineshope.org and at these local businesses. In Pennington at Artistic Designs, Emily’s Cafe & Catering, Orion Jewelry Studio, Pennington Quality Market, Rosedale Mills, The Front Porch and Twirl Toy Store. Also in Lawrenceville at Enzo's La Piccola Cucina and in Robbinsville at Salon Xtraordinare.
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CALENDAR Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Hamilton will host its traditional Tree of Lights winter celebration online at 7 p.m. Dec. 4. To join in, visit rwjbh.org/hamiltontreeoflights The Fund for Irish Studies at Princeton University will present a reading by poet Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 4 via Zoom. Chuilleanáin is an Ireland professor of poetry 2016-19, and professor emeritus in the School of English at Trinity College Dublin. This event will be live captioned. Viewers in need of other access accommodations are invited to contact the Lewis Center at least two weeks in advance at LewisCenter@ princeton.edu For information and the Zoom registration link, visit https://arts.princeton.edu/events/ fund-for-irish-studies-reading-by-eilean-nichuilleanain/
Sat., December 5
Collecting Art 101 will be held virtually from 1-5 p.m. Dec. 5, courtesy of the Princeton University Art Museum. Join three fine arts specialists as they share tips on how to begin and maintain an art collection. This program will explore collecting photography, prints and 20th century American painting. Featuring Sarah Morthland, certified member, Appraisers Association of America, speaking about collecting photography from 1-2 p.m.; Cora Michael, owner/principal, Cora Michael Fine Art LLC, speaking about collecting prints from 2:30-3:30 p.m.; and Jonathan Spies, former gallery director, Menconi + Schoelkopf, speaking about 20th century American paintings, from 4-5 p.m. Register for one session, or join all three. Each session has its own registration link. Register for each session individually. Dates and details are subject to change; visit artmuseum.princeton.edu for updates. A Holiday Farmers Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 5 at Burlington County’s Agricultural Center, 500 Centerton Road, Moorestown. The market will feature live music, fresh baked goods, local produce, fresh cut flowers and holiday themed crafts and artwork. Saturdays, Dec. 5 and 12 The History Center Gift Shop, located at 6 S. Main St. in Cranbury, will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 5 and 12. For more information, visit www.cranburyhistory.org.
Sun., December 6
The Dryden Ensemble will hold its autumn benefit concert at 4 p.m. Dec. 6 via Zoom. Details will be released soon. For updated information, visit www. drydenensemble.org/ The Give the Gift of Friendship Dog Walk will be held Dec. 6 at Ann Van Middlesworth Park, 17 Pleasant View Road, Hillsborough, in order to add resident Ethan McKeown to a waiting list to receive an autism service dog through 4 Paws For Ability. The minimum amount needed is $17,000 for the training. Register at runsignup.com
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A Christmas Carol @HOME is an experience being offered by the McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton. Receive individually wrapped envelopes with scenes that can be performed together in person or virtually; character-sketch postcards to color, frame or send; conversation cards to spark dialogue and conversation, ideal for all ages, connecting the timeless themes in Dickens’ classic story with today; and more ways to enhance the experience online, including access to a full script and stage adaptation, photo and video submissions of your own “A Christmas Carol” performances, and local promotions from the community. Limited availability. While supplies last. Order by Dec. 7 to ensure delivery by Dec. 24. While supplies last. For more information, visit https:// w w w. m c c a r t e r. o r g / t i c k e t s - e v e n t s / ACCatHOME/?vgo_ee=rnbuQ5FiiTsvWx% 2FFq0R4xaIfYyzJc77mf9vNIlXPl%2Fc% 3D
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Expressing the Passions of the Soul: The Study of Human Emotions in Art and Science will be presented at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 8. Join Veronica White, curator of academic programs, and Alex Todorov, professor, University of Chicago Booth School of Business, as they reflect on his teaching experience at the Art Museum and his publication “Face Value: The Irresistible Influence of First
Impressions” (Princeton University Press, 2017). 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:// princeton.zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_64UQr84iTee2EBFo9cbOiQ The Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF) will present a virtual reading of Donna Barbara Higuera’s new novel, “Lupe Wong Won’t Dance,” followed by a question-and-answer session at 4 p.m. Dec. 8. The character of Wong is a combination of Higuera and her children and some of their experiences. The book is the story of a determined middle school girl who needs an A in all her classes in order to meet her favorite pitcher, Fu Li Hernandez, who is Chinacan/ Mexinese, just like she is. So, when the horror that is square dancing rears its head in the gym, Lupe is not going to let that slide. To register, visit tfaforms.com/4862645. Established in 2004, LALDEF promotes the rights of all immigrants (with a focus on the Latin American community in Mercer County); facilitates access to health care, education and legal representation; advocates for the integration of immigrants; and fosters intercultural communication to strengthen our communities. Visit laldef.org
“Getting Through the Holidays Without Someone You Love,” at 1 p.m. Dec. 16. Presented by Doug Skerbetz, chaplain. To register, email Doug@dovehs.com A link will be emailed prior to the call with instructions on how to access the presentation.
Thurs., December 17
Heroes of Hope and Healing will be the theme of NAMI Mercer’s 19th annual benefit gala at 7 p.m. Dec. 17. Formerly called “Night OUT with NAMI,” the event will be virtual this year and thus has been renamed “Night IN with NAMI”. NAMI Mercer’s special guest and Visionary Award honoree will be Maurice Benard, two-time daytime Emmy winner who has played Sonny on the ABC daytime drama “General Hospital” for the past 27 years. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 22, Benard has been a long-time advocate for persons affected by mental illness. As part of the Night IN with NAMI program, local playwright and performer David Lee White will interview Benard about his 2020 memoir “Nothing General About
It: How Love (and Lithium) Saved Me On and Off General Hospital”. Dr. Karen Marquis will become NAMI Mercer’s 10th Pillar awardee at the gala. This honor recognizes individuals who have made an extraordinary, long-term contribution to the organization’s mission and to the people it serves. For the first time, NAMI Mercer will recognize a young adult with the WOW Award for reducing stigma and promoting youth mental health. The recipient will be Gianna Santoro. There is no charge for tickets to Night IN with NAMI. Throughout the festivities, Master of Ceremonies and former Board President Dan Schuberth will invite participants to “fund-a-need” by donating live by text, online or by check. The link to Night IN with NAMI will be available on namimercer.org. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities and for more information about the event, contact Dawn Dannenbrink, director of development, at 609-799-8994, ext. 13 or ddannenbrink@namimercer.org.
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Thurs., December 10
Louise Glyck will be the focus of a virtual poetry circle at 7 p.m. Dec. 10. Sharon, a librarian for the Lawrence branch of the Mercer County Library System, will lead the discussion on the American poet. Registration with an email is required in order to connect through GoToMeeting. For more information, email hopeprogs@ mcl.org
Sat., December 12
The Arts Council of Princeton will offer a workshop in felted jewelry from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 12 in the studio, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. Explore fiber arts and create textile jewelry through carding, weaving and felting with wool. This class will be taught using social distancing measures and students will be required to wear a mask. Cost is $35 for members or $45 for nonmembers. To register, visit https://public.artscouncilofprinceton.org/public/classdirect/1527
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By Gabrielle Nierenberg Imagine sitting in the pilot seat and looking straight out to the horizon to see the blue skies and clouds. And then when you look to your right you see the Philadelphia skyline and to your left New York City the skyline. Flying is an incredible feeling. Talk about seeing the world from a different perspective. Ok, maybe you have flown in a commercial plane to Florida or Utah, but there is something so unique about flying in a single engine airplane. When flying in a Cessna Skyhawk, you are seeing the world from a completely different view than on the ground or a commercial jet. The Princeton Flying School at the Princeton Airport offers an extraordinary experience of an Introductory Flying Lesson. In the beginning you will go
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The Work of Adrienne Kennedy: Inspiration & Influence will be presented by McCarter @Home through Dec. 12. Kennedy is one of the most prolific and widely studied living playwrights. Despite her outsized influence, Kennedy is not a household name. This digital festival is a celebration of why she should be. For more information, visit https://www. mccarter.org/adriennekennedy Homefront’s ArtJam for the Holidays is a reimagined art event that will be held through Dec. 12. HomeFront’s ArtJam for the Holidays will feature the work of more than 50 local and regional artists, ArtSpace and SewingSpace artists. Offering one-of-a-kind art for sale online, or in-person by appointment only at the HomeFront Family campus in the Blue Garage, HomeFront Family Campus, 101 Celia Way, Ewing. Paintings, pottery, glasswork, and handsewn items comprise a diversity of visual art, fine crafts as well as home and holiday décor. Appointment-only gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Sign up online at www.signupgenius. com/go/10c0d48acaf2aabf8c16-2020
Mondays, through Dec. 14
Voices Chorale NJ (VCNJ) invites singers who would like to hone musical and singing skills to join an online meeting application on Monday nights from 7:30-9 p.m., Sept. 28-Dec. 14. The series of classes will be curated by Dr. David A. McConnell, artistic director of VCNJ. Topics will include vocal development, ear training, sight singing, study of choral literature, and more. Participants can look forward to valuable training for skilled amateur choral singers. All members of the singing community are welcome to participate. The cost for the program is $115. Interested singers should email info@voiceschoralenj.org to receive additional instructions.
Wed., December 16
Dove Hospice Services of New Jersey will hold an interactive program on Zoom,
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through a pre-flight inspection to ensure the airplane is ready for flight, as all pilots do. Then, you will spend an hour in the air with a certified flight instructor going over some basic maneuvers. You will even get a chance to fly the airplane yourself! But do not worry; there are dual controls in the planes, so the instructor is there to assist you the entire time. When people return from their first Introductory Flying Lesson they are elated and often speechless. Many have said it was their dream to fly a plane, and it finally came true! This is a very special hour. Not only is this a special experience, but it counts as your first hour towards getting your Private Pilot’s License. Many students are inspired during their Introductory Flying Lesson to continue to study and train for
their Private Pilot’s License, while others are completely captivated by this hour and feel fulfilled. Either way, flying an airplane is something very special and you have the power to be the one who makes this experience possible. An Introductory Flying Lesson is the perfect gift to give to that someone who seems to have everything and you just don’t know what to buy. What better gift than an experience of a lifetime. This holiday season struggle no more when it comes to gift giving. As long as they are tall enough to reach the pedals, they can fly. Call 609-921-3100 for more information or visit us on the web at www. PrincetonFlyingSchool.com Happy flying!
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TOWN FORUM THE STATE WE’RE IN By Michele S. Byers
Get outside and embrace ‘friluftsliv’ this winter
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riluftsliv might be hard to pronounce, but it is a concept to embrace this winter amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Meaning “open-air life” in Norwegian, friluftsliv (pronounced free-loofts-liv) is deeply ingrained in Nordic culture. Scandinavians are renowned for their love of the outdoors, no matter the season or weather. There’s even a popular saying: “There is no bad weather, only bad clothes.” At Scandinavian latitudes, where winter means scarce daylight and frigid temperatures, friluftsliv is an incredibly helpful attitude. Why not try it out this winter for the sake of our health and sanity? After the first COVID outbreak this past spring, socializing outside with friends and family became a way of life for many. It was easy in the warm months to spend leisurely hours walking with friends, hanging out at parks and beaches, and dining outdoors. But as winter’s chill sets in, a different mindset is needed to avoid either spending the next several months in isolation or spreading COVID-19 at indoor gatherings. Friluftsliv is all about connecting with nature, either alone or socially. Numerous studies have shown that time spent outdoors boosts physical and mental health. A 2019 study published in the journal “Nature” found that spending just two hours a week in natural environments like parks or green spaces increases happiness and feelings of well-being. “According to United Nations listings, Scandinavian countries consistently rank as the happiest countries on Earth,” points out Oliver Luke Delorie, author of the book “Friluftsliv: Reconnect with Nature,” published earlier this year. Friluftsliv is not limited to hard-core outdoor activities like winter camping in the backwoods, snowshoeing in deep powder, or gliding across a frozen fjord. It’s a lifestyle choice of enjoying moments outdoors. Think lunchtime strolls with friends, bicycling around town, or bundling up and enjoying a steaming mug of cocoa in the snow. The Norwegians even have a special word, utepils, for drinking a beer outdoors! Here are some ideas for getting into the spirit of friluftsliv this winter: • Dress for the weather, because you won’t have fun if you are cold and wet. Wear essentials like a warm parka, wool hat, snow-proof boots, longjohns and insulated gloves or mittens. By the way, outdoor gear makes great holiday gifts for those who will be joining you outside;
• Look for new parks, forests and trails to explore with friends. Hiking is great in cold weather and many hikers prefer it to the hot, humid conditions of summer. You will warm up quickly once you start moving, so make sure to dress in layers. This state we’re in has an incredible variety of trails in all regions and for all ability levels. And without leaves on trees, you will get better views of birds, wildlife and scenery. • Summer is not the only time to visit the beach. New Jersey’s beaches – 130 miles of them, all nearly empty in winter – are great for walking. As a bonus, you will get soothing views of breaking waves and may be lucky enough to spot diving winter birds like loons and gannets, and marine mammals like whales, dolphins and seals. • Make the outdoors the center of your social life. After warming up with a brisk walk, enjoy an outdoor picnic where it’s easy to avoid ants, flies and mosquitoes. If local lakes and ponds freeze over, organize a skating party. If it snows, try sledding or cross-country skiing … or have a snowman building contest. Toast marshmallows around a campfire, just as you would in summer. Remember to wear a mask and keep socially distanced. An added bonus: a face mask helps keep your face from freezing! • If you have a yard, deck or patio, prep your outdoor spaces for winter entertaining. This would be the year to invest in improvements to extend the outdoor season, such as patio heaters, fire pits, warm seat cushions, blankets and hand warmers. • If you are interested in meeting new people or going on guided adventures, consider joining an outdoor club. Organizations like the Appalachian Mountain Club of New York-North Jersey and the Outdoor Club of South Jersey offer hikes and events in all seasons – all subject to COVID-19 precautions. The state parks system also sponsors walks, hikes and events year round – see its calendar at https://www.state. nj.us/dep/parksandforests/calendar/index.html • Check out conservation groups in your area for hikes and other events. For example, the nonprofit Raritan Headwaters Association hit it off the friluftsliv charts recently with a European-style lighted paper lantern parade through the meadows of its nature preserve in Bedminster at sunset. Connect with nature this winter for your health and happiness. Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills. She may be reached at info@njconservation.org
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The Hillsborough Township Planning Board held a public meeting on Thursday, November 05, 2020 at 7:30 p.m., at which time the following Resolution was memorialized:
Somerset County Improvement Authority (Solar Facility) – File 20-PB-11-INF – The Planning Board concurs with the application to construct a ground-mounted solar facility on approximately 80 acres of land situated on Property known as Block 175, Lot 39.02 on the Hillsborough Township Tax Maps, located on Mountain View Road, in the ED, Economic Development District, as amended.
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, 12/04/2020, Fee: $23.25
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hillsborough Township Historic Preservation Commission has rescheduled its December public meeting from December 03, 2020 to Wednesday, December 09, 2020 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.
Applications scheduled to the agenda in question will be available for inspection at: https://hillsboroughnj.civicclerk.com/ at least 10 calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting date. At the time of the meeting, the public will have an opportunity to participate as follows: When: Wednesday, December 09, 2020 at 7:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Please enter the link below to join the meeting: https://zoom.us/j/91262738839?pwd=ZDZJQlBDV1VpTFcrMFhBc1F5Z1ZlQT09 Webinar ID: 912 6273 8839 Passcode: G3Ud13 Or iPhone one-tap: US: +19292056099,,91262738839#,,,,,,0#,,756372# OR +13017158592,,91262738839#,,,,,,0#,,756372#
Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 929 205 6099 OR +1 301 715 8592 OR +1 312 626 6799 OR +1 669 900 6833 OR +1 253 215 8782 OR +1 346 248 7799 Webinar ID: 912 6273 8839 Passcode: 756372 To help ensure everyone has an opportunity to participate, members of the public are encouraged to notify the Planning & Zoning Department no later than noon on the date of the meeting if they intend to participate by contacting the Planning Board Clerk via email at dpadgett@hillsborough-nj.org. If you are unable to access the application material online or prefer an in-person inspection, please contact the Hillsborough Township Planning & Zoning Department at (908) 369-8382 or dpadgett@hillsborough-nj.org to make arrangements. Formal action may be taken. The public is invited to participate remotely as outlined above. Debora Padgett Administrative Assistant / Planning Board Clerk HB. 1x, 12/04/2020, Fee: $49.29 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY PROVIDED that JSM at Hillsborough, LLC (“Applicant”) has filed an Application with the Hillsborough Township Planning Board pertaining to the property at 390 Route 206, designated as Block 155.01, Lots 66 & 67 on the Hillsborough Township Tax Map. The property is approximately 10.95 acres in area and located in Mixed Use Inclusionary Overlay District within the GA District. The Applicant is seeking Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval to permit a mixed-use development consisting of a 3 story high, 118 unit multi-family building (which includes 29 affordable units per COAH income standards), to the rear of the site (primarily on lot 67) the renovation of the two existing commercial buildings on Lot 66 at the front of the site and the addition of a drive-thru restaurant near the Route 206 frontage, with associated parking, loading, signage and landscaping. The Applicant also seeks in conjunction with Preliminary and Final Site Plan approval the following bulk variance relief from the following zoning standards: (i) Section 113.1.K(10)(g)- A pedestrian walkway of at least 5 feet in width shall connect the sidewalk area in front of the stores to the sidewalk on Andria Ave. where no connecting sidewalk is provided. (ii) Section 113.1.K(7)(c), - Multifamily buildings shall be appropriately screened from nonresidential service areas including but not limited to loading and trash collection areas; where such screening is not provided. (iii) Section 188-68(E)(1) -minimum parking space size, 10ʼx20ʼ spaces required, whereas 9ʼx18ʼ parking spaces are proposed for the residential portion of the development. Compliant with RSIS requirements; (iv) Section 188-68(E)(1) -Commercial drive aisle width, 30 feet required, whereas 24 feet is proposed. (v) Section 188-68(E)(3) -The number of commercial parking spaces does not conform to the ordinance, 202 parking spaces required, whereas 138 parking spaces are proposed;
(vi) Section 113.1(F)(4)- Parking areas shall be located behind or on the side of buildings and subject to appropriate screening requirements as provided in this section. Parking areas shall not be located between the roadway and the fronts of buildings. As proposed, parking is provided for in the front of the buildings, although this proposal is consistent with what existed previously on the site. (vii) Section 113.1(F)(4)- All parking areas, where visible from a public street, shall be screened by a five-foot-high solid wall, architectural fence and/or solid evergreen hedge. As proposed, no screening is provided from a public street, although this proposal is consistent with what existed previously on the site. (viii) Section 113.1(F)(4)- Each parking space shall be within 50 feet of a planted or retained tree trunk. As proposed, parking spaces are not within 50 feet of a planted or retained tree trunk, although this proposal is consistent with what existed previously on the site. The applicant is also requesting the following waivers:
Johnson, Brook will continue to move ‘BoroForward’ despite loss in election Friends and neighbors, the vote has been officially certified and confirmed the earlier counts that reflected that Doug Tomson and Janine Erickson received 53% of the votes in the election. To the people of Hillsborough, the Johnson Brook team offered an extremely clear and different choice of goals, ideas and character and the majority of our neighbors decided that they wanted Tomson and Erickson for Hillsborough. We respect that choice and we will continue to work for a better Hillsborough. At the outset of the campaign, we were in direct contact with Tomson and made a gentleman’s agreement that, on behalf of the well-being of our entire community, that we would all run a campaign based solely on the presentation of ideas and would not engage in the misinformation and character-maligning tactics that we have all come to despise about the election season. We held our side of this commitment because we believed in it, but in the end, our opposition did not. We are extremely proud of the campaign that we conducted featuring uncompromising personal responsibility and accountability, truth, integrity, and fresh ideas focused on creating a stronger, more inclusive, and healthy community. We focused on the positive work we would do on behalf of the Hillsborough community if elected. We sought to create a platform that would bring neighbors together across partisan divides and did not use the divisive and dishonest tactics until now rarely seen in Hillsborough. Of all of the misinformation lobbed against our campaign, we were particularly saddened to see our opponents attempt to turn a community-building, peaceful social justice protest, where over a thousand residents gathered to stand in solidarity against the unlawful killing of George Floyd, into vile, baiting, anti-police cam-
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paign messaging. We trusted that residents understood that because you are pro-justice in America, you are not anti-police. Of course we support the Hillsborough Police Department and that is totally consistent with supporting equal justice for all people. We are committed to do the work building those needed bridges. We continue to believe that to move a community forward into a shared and cohesive future, leadership has a responsibility to not engage in that harmful divide-andconquer tactics, that have proven so corrosive on the national level. Also, just for the record, neither of us ever supported the construction of 800 homes from 2005, especially dishonest, since it was the Republicans who approved over 740 units of new housing in just 2020. We want to thank everyone who supported us and believed in our ideas of creating a new vision for Hillsborough. This vision respected all people, focused on a transparent and inclusive local government dedicated to smart growth and infrastructure planning that respected our tax dollars, and promoted preserving our remaining natural beauty and character. See LETTER TO THE EDITOR, Page 5A
a. Section 188-68 -A loading berth shall be provided for all retail/commercial uses, whereas 4 are required and only 1 is proposed. b. Section 188-68- A loading berth shall have a minimum depth of 60 feet, whereas a 50foot loading berth is provided.
c. Section 188-175.I.(1)(k)- crosswalks shall be delineated by a change in texture of materials, reflective paints and appropriate pedestrian crossing signage and street lighting . The use of bump-outs and refuge islands shall be used to provide safe pedestrian access across and through parking lots and internal roadways. Raised sidewalks and speed tables may also be required to reduce potential auto/pedestrian conflicts, whereas several areas do not comply, although this proposal is consistent with what existed previously on the site.
The Applicant also requests such additional variances and/or waivers as the Planning Board or its staff and professionals may determine are necessary or appropriate during their review of the application, or as may be generated by changes to the plan required or suggested by members of the Zoning Board, its consultants, and/or members of the public. The Planning Board will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on the application on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 7:30 PM. The meeting will be held by a Zoom Webinar.
When: December 17, 2020 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Planning Board Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: 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. The application documents will be available for inspection at https://hillsboroughnj.civicclerk.com/ at least 10 calendar days before the scheduled meeting date. At the time of the meeting the public will be given an opportunity to participate as follows: Remote Participation through Zoom: When: Thursday, December 17, 2020 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada) Please enter the link below to join the meeting: https://zoom.us/j/92000210208?pwd=U2E3bEVOaXFXbWNXNTBxZ01uSFRsdz09 Passcode: 8u18Bu Or iPhone one-tap: US: +13017158592,,92000210208#,,,,,,0#,,255027# OR +13126266799,,92000210208#,,,,,,0#,,255027# Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 301 715 8592 OR +1 312 626 6799 OR +1 929 205 6099 OR +1 253 215 8782 OR +1 346 248 7799 OR +1 669 900 6833 Webinar ID: 920 0021 0208 Passcode: 255027 To help ensure everyone has an opportunity to participate, members of the public are encouraged to notify the Hillsborough Township Planning and Zoning Department no later than noon on the date of the meeting if they intend to ask questions or conduct any crossexamination, by contacting the Planning Board Clerk at dpadgett@hillsborough-nj.org. It is strongly recommended that if any member of the public wishes to present written comments or exhibits at the meeting that they be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Department, preferably electronically to dpadgett@hillsborough-nj.org, at least two business days prior to the meeting. This will help ensure that your input is properly presented and recorded. If you are unable to access the application material online at https://hillsboroughnj.civicclerk.com/ or prefer to inspect the complete application file in person, please contact the Planning and Zoning Department at (908) 369-8382 or dpadgett@hillsborough-nj.org to make arrangements. Douglas K. Wolfson THE WEINGARTEN LAW FIRM 1260 Stelton Road Piscataway NJ 08854 732-393-0048 Attorneys for the Applicant JSM at Hillsborough, LLC HB, 1x, 12/4/2020, Fee: $106.02 Affidavit: $15.00
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By Sangita Verma, PT, DPT, MBA, GCS
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fter hip or knee replacement surgery, many patients are eager to return to the activities they love – from golfing and gardening to playing tennis or simply playing with the grandkids. Physical therapy plays an important role in the recovery process. With exercises designed to strengthen the muscles and other tissues around the joint, physical therapy can help manage pain and restore function and mobility so patients can get back on their feet faster. Princeton Rehabilitation at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center offers outpatient physical therapy to help individuals recovering from hip or knee replacement return to their normal activities. Hip, Knee Replacement Surgery Common According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 32.5 million people in the United States suffer from osteoarthritis, a degenerative condition characterized by the breakdown of the cartilage in the joint that protects your bones from rubbing against each other. Though osteoarthritis can affect any joint in your body, it most commonly occurs in your knees and hips, causing pain, stiffness, swelling and decreased range of motion. In many cases, osteoarthritis can be managed with medication and lifestyle changes such as weight loss and increased physical activity. However, when the pain keeps you from leading an active life, surgery to replace your hip or knee can provide a safe and effective remedy. In simplest terms, joint replacement surgery involves removing the damaged parts of a joint and replacing them with a metal, plastic or a ceramic device called a prosthesis. The prosthesis is designed to replicate the movement of a normal, healthy joint. Joint replacement surgery is common in the United States, with more than 1.2 million hip and knee replacement procedures performed annually, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. At Penn Medicine Princeton Health, hip and knee replacement procedures may be performed on an inpatient basis or as an outpatient procedure for appropriate candidates. Physical Therapy Starts Within Hours As the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons notes, regular exercise to restore strength and mobility to your joint is important for a full recovery after surgery.
Insurance typically requires surgeons to prescribe physical therapy after knee and hip replacement, and therapy typically begins within hours after the procedure. Whether in an inpatient or outpatient setting, a physical therapist will teach you how to move safely following precautions, sit at the edge of the bed, stand, put some weight on the joint, and walk. The physical therapist will also help you begin an exercise program to improve the strength and flexibility of the muscles around the joint. You are normally able to go home once you are able to walk safely, navigate steps and complete your exercise program. As part of your recovery, outpatient physical therapy will continue to focus on range of motion, strength, endurance and balance to help you achieve your highest functional level. Physical therapy can also help manage pain and decrease swelling with modalities and manual therapy techniques. Physical therapy is aimed at: • Improving range of motion. After surgery, swelling and pain may keep you from moving your joint as you desire. Physical therapy can help you work through this and improve range of motion. • Strengthening muscles. Building strength in the muscles surrounding the joint can help decrease the need for assistive devices like a walker, crutches or cane. • Restoring balance. As you continue to recover, agility exercises will help you restore balance so you can safely navigate things like icy sidewalks or uneven terrain. Agility exercises can also help you make the sudden stops and turns that many sports require. • Returning normal function. Physical therapy exercises can help you return to the activities you were able to do before pain started to limit your motion. For some, that could mean returning to tennis or golf, for others it could mean restoring the ability to carry groceries up a set of stairs or taking a pain-free walk in the park. It is important to note that some patients may need home care services for a brief period of time until they can safely attend an outpatient physical therapy program. An Individualized Approach Princeton Rehabilitation offers patients an individualized, goal-oriented treatment program that progresses based on your level of pain and tolerance to therapy. In-person physical therapy appointments are offered in Hamilton, Monroe, Plainsboro, Princeton and South
Brunswick. For patients seeking care at the Monroe site, transportation is available. Telemedicine appointments are also available. Telemedicine allows new and existing patients and physical therapists to connect remotely through a secure video application on a smartphone, desktop or laptop computer for one-on-one care. For more information about Princeton Rehabilitation or to find a physical therapist with Princeton Rehabilitation, call 609-853-7840 or visit www.princetonhcs.org.
Sangita Verma, PT, DPT, MBA, GCS holds a doctorate degree in physical therapy, is a geriatric certified specialist, and is the director of Rehabilitation for Princeton Rehabilitation.
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Our vision also focused on the goal of transforming a rapidly growing suburban township into a vibrant community with an actual downtown with shops and cultural offerings that celebrate our rich diversity, like Somerville or Princeton. We looked to help turn Hillsborough into a place that people would want to come to visit rather than drive past on the bypass, and therefore strengthen our local economy. We hope that our campaign illuminated the need for resident participation and insistence on a more diverse and inclusive local government, and we hope that our platform will encourage our neighbors to hold leadership accountable for managing the growth of the township by not continuing to yield to real-estate special interests. With the presumed election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, we join with our neighbors in overcoming this pandemic, healing, and building a stronger tomorrow. We hope that we will work together to build the community and America that we know we absolutely deserve. BoroForward!
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hen it comes to hysystem indicator and fuel conbrid technology in sumption indicator located on a automobiles, Toyo4.2 inch screen help coach the ta, or its luxury division Lexus, driver to operate the vehicle as are at the head of the class these fuel efficiently as possible. days. The result of all this cutting For me, the Toyota Prius edge hybrid technology is an sets the gold standard for hybrid amazingly efficient and ecoachievement. It is boldly defriendly SUV. signed, exciting to drive, energy The government’s EPA fuel efficient and miserly on gas. consumption ratings for this The trend these days is for NX 300h come in at an impresthe car manufacturers to make sive 33 miles per gallon for Peter Perrotta hybrid versions of their models highway driving, 30 mpg in more and more available. city driving, netting an overall To that point, I recently jumped behind rating of 31 miles per gallon. the wheel of the 2021 Lexus NX 300h F The EPA estimates that this vehicle will Sport crossover SUV for one week to see cost a miserly $1,300 per year to operate how this model measures up to what the as it only uses about 3.2 gallons of gas per Prius is offering. every 100 miles driven. Personally, I found this NX 300h F sport As far as efficiency goes, this compact an overall pleasure to drive. The hybrid opSUV has it. The NX 300h is powered by 2.5 liter eration is seamless and the gas engine/elecAtkinson cycle, four cylinder engine com- tric battery combination operates smoothly. However, when it comes to the ride and bined with a high torque electric motor. The unique transmission in this vehicle varies handling, I found an issue. At normal highway and around town the power between the gas engine and the electric motor or combines both on an as- speeds the NX 300h passes the test. It’s fairly nimble and easy to navigate through needed basis. The result is a combined 194 horsepow- most daily driving situations. However, I found that at higher speeds – er system. Moreover, regenerative braking changes used more aggressively on the Turnpike or the electric motor to a generator that cap- Interstate – to make an aggressive pass this tures the kinetic energy of the wheels when vehicle loses its grip on the road a bit and the brake is applied, storing it in the nickel- gives the driver a bit of an uneasy feel. It feels a bit top heavy at higher speeds. metal hydride battery pack. If you compare just the ride of this NX When this vehicle is in the EV drive mode, under certain conditions, the NX 300h to the competitors in its group, it 300h can run solely on the electric motor comes up a bit short in that category, but far at lower speeds – below 25 mph. A hybrid superior in the hybrid technology offered.
The BMW X1 or X2, for instance, or the Mercedes GLA or GLB, offer a sportier drive and feel to their compact crossover SUVs. In the German vehicles I feel that a more secure command of the road is offered at higher speeds or while commandeering more aggressive driving maneuvers. The 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport I drove for a week has a base price of $46,810. There were no additional options added to this tester besides a $1,025 charge for destination and delivery, bringing the bottom line sticker price to $47,835. The F Sport black line special edition package my tester came equipped with as standard included: sport tuned suspension; heated steering wheel; front fog and cornering lamps; aluminum pedals; 18-inch F Sport wheels and more. The editors at Car and Driver gave the NX 300 high marks for its “chiseled styling, proper SUV seating and spacious interior.” I would have to agree. This vehicle is quite comfortable and spacious inside for a compact crossover SUV. For low points, the folks at Car and
Driver dinged the NX 300 for its “fussy infotainment controller, middle-of-the-pack acceleration and aged styling”. I am not sure I agree about the acceleration knock or the styling comment, but I most certainly do agree with the infotainment controller issue. On the center console, just below the gear shifter, sits a touch pad controller for all the infotainment functions in this vehicle. The touch pad is very sensitive and if you are trying to adjust different functions in this vehicle while you are driving, it can be a very frustrating task. New for 2021 for the NX 300h is blind spot monitoring and the rear cross traffic alert as standard features; an updated low profile wiper blade design; power folding automatic dimming reverse tilt mirrors; and an updated Mark Levinson amplifier for the sound system. Overall, this NX 300h F Sport makes for a quite impressive package, albeit not perfect. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears weekly. For comments and questions, he can be reached at peter@capitalmotorcars.com.
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Sustainable signs As I emerged on Black Friday from the Princeton CVS on Nassau Street to a horde of unmasked kids who refused to move out of the way to let me pass, I turned red with anger, assumed the status of a crazy little lady, and hollered: “Wear a friggin’ mask.� Thank you to New Jersey’s First Lady Tammy Murphy. She inspired me to act – by sending me a sign – literally. The New Jersey Department of Health and the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund, founded by First Lady Tammy Murphy, created a billboard with three of my favorite New Jerseyans – Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi and Jon Stewart. Wearing masks, the three pop culture icons are pictured standing next to each other and saying “Wear A Friggin’ Mask.� Reportedly, there are 30 of these billboards scattered throughout the state, even though I have only seen it on Twitter. I would have added a footnote: ‘Wear your friggin’ mask over your mouth and NOSE.’ I contemplated installing a lawn sign reproducing the billboard, but banned that thought from my psyche, when I realized it would mean that Princeton would accumulate yet another lawn sign. The unchecked invasion of lawn signs is certainly less deadly than COVID, but possibly very harmful to everyone’s health in the future. It is truly a quirky quality of humans that in an era of massive electronic and virtual communication, the Fred Flintstone of communications strategies – tactile signs on billboards, bulletin boards, bus shelters, and lawns are favorite vehicles for communication. Unlike the paper notices on bulletin boards and bus shelters which can be safely recycled, the lawn signs have a life of their own – a non recyclable life of their own. Ninety percent of campaign signs are made from corrugated cardboard coated in plastic, making the campaign signs the zombies
of the sign world. If you throw out a plastic campaign sign, it will end up in either a landďŹ ll and take a very long time to biodegrade or in a waste incinerator, which releases toxic emissions and greenhouse gases when burning plastic. LandďŹ lls also produce greenhouse gases, mostly methane and carbon dioxide, which contribute to climate change by trapping heat in the atmosphere. Lawn signs like weeds took over Princeton’s lawns during this recent heated election, not only because of the Biden/Trump contest, but also because of the school board race in which it seemed as though everyone except for Pam Hersh wanted to be a School Board member. Add these election signs to all the signs promoting social justice, celebrating our ďŹ rst responders, and advertising home renovation contractors, and Princeton residents experienced a lawn-sign blizzard. Maybe, I thought, people ďŹ gured that plastic signs were effective at keeping the virus away. In fact, they not only fail to thwart the virus, they also raise my blood pressure. The only sign of the season that I did not want to destroy was Tammy Murphy’s
sign hoisted high above the ground and easily repurposed when the mask campaign is concluded. In an effort to reduce my blood pressure, I called Sustainable Princeton to ďŹ nd out what people should do with their plastic lawn signs – no matter what the message. Talking to Jenny Ludmer, who is the community outreach manager for Sustainable Princeton, I learned of some clever repurposing for the lawn signs of 2020. The signs with timeless messages of social justice (Black Lives Matter, Hate Has No Home Here, etc.), democracy (Vote), and gratitude to ďŹ rst responders, who deserve to be thanked 24/7, should can stay on one’s lawn forever and need no recycling. The political ones, however, present a challenge. Sustainable Princeton recycles the metal holders for the signs, but not the signs themselves. Jenny and I batted around a few ideas pertaining to sign reuse. The ďŹ rst thing to do is consider whether the candidates may run for ofďŹ ce again. Keep those Trump signs, since he has said he will run again in 2024.
And who knows about Biden. But if one is unwilling to hold onto a sign for sentimental or political reasons, then hold onto it for artistic and practical reasons. People have repurposed the signs into museum-worthy collages, funky lamp shades, and stools strong enough to support the weight of an adult. Others have used the signs as construction material for planters, kids’ swings, chicken coops and small sheds. It seems hard to imagine that scientists and engineers, who responded so miraculously with innovative solutions to the challenges of COVID, are unable to ďŹ nd a way to replace unrecyclable signs with recyclable ones. Probably the best thing one can do is lobby for signs that are recyclable. I am all in favor of old-fashioned communication vehicles – but if elected ofďŹ cials are banning plastic bags (yay, yay, yay) then we need to ban the signs promoting the elected ofďŹ cials who banned plastic bags. For Sustainable Princeton’s extensive recycling programs, visit www.Sustainableprinceton.org.
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