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Bridge over Moore’s Creek to feature historical iron truss

By Andrew Martins Managing Editor

An iron bridge truss from the late 1800s will find new life later this year when it becomes part of the months long restoration project to rehabilitate the Valley Road bridge in Hopewell Township.

The historic truss superstructure from the old Bear Tavern Road bridge, also known as the Jacob’s Creek Bridge, was was removed and preserved when the structure was dismantled in 2011. At the time, the bridge had already been closed for two years after officials determined that it

was structurally unsound for regular use.

According to Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes, the truss is being restored as part of a $1.4 million contract between the Mercer County Department of Transportation and Infrastructure and the Newark-based State Line Construction Company to repair the Valley Road Bridge over Moore’s Creek, between Pleasant Valley Road and Woodens Lane.

Located near the Howell Living History Farm, which is operated by the Mercer County Park Commission, the Valley Road bridge was ultimately determined

Students share recent humanitarian trip to Haiti with residents

By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Rafer Friedman knew that Haiti would be different, but he was not fully prepared for just how it different it would be from the life that he has always known - as an American and as a student at The Pennington School.

“It was culture shock,” said Rafer, who spent a week in Haiti last month on a medical mission trip coordinated by The Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville.

Ten students and five adult chaperones - including a doctor and a nurse - spent the week of March 19-25 in the island nation.

“We got off the airplane with our bags, and we piled them up in the back of a pickup truck. It was like a rush. I can barely remember it,” said Rafer, who is a junior at the private, co-educational boarding school in Pennington.

Rafer was one of three Pennington School students who spoke about their trip to members of The Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville Sunday morning.

The church has had a long-standing relationship with the Rev. Luc Deratus and Harmony Ministries in Haiti that began in the 1980’s.

For many years, The Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville has been sending teams of volunteers to Haiti to help the Rev. Deratus - whether it is distributing food, dispensing medical and hygiene supplies at medical clinics or painting classrooms in schools operated by Harmony Ministries.

Seven years ago, students from The Pennington School began to make their own trips to Haiti to help the Rev. Deratus.

And each time the students return from a trip, they report back to The Presbyterian Church of Law-

renceville on their experiences.

This time around, The Pennington School students handed out medicine, painkillers and vitamins at medical clinics organized in conjunction with Harmony Ministries. They also painted classrooms in the schools and distributed rice to families.

Reflecting on his experiences as a first-timer on the trip, Rafer told the congregants that being able to help the Haitians was a “humbling and meaningful” experience for him. He handed out medicine to people who walked for hours to get to the clinics held in the villages of Leogan, Thoman and LaSalle, where Harmony Ministries has established itself.

“I learned how we are all the same people, even if we come from different cultures,” Rafer said. “You see they are exactly the same people as us, but they do not have the same opportunities as us.”

Emily Moini, who is a junior at The Pennington School and who is a veteran of the mission trips to Haiti, agreed that the Haitian children do not have the same opportunities that she and her classmates enjoy. Last month’s trip to Haiti was her second one.

“Last year, I was upset and confused. Fundamentally, it didn’t make sense to me,” Emily said, adding that she felt “super, super privileged.” Her way of handling that feeling was to go back to Haiti and help some more.

Quoting author Paulo Coelho, Emily said that “when we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better, too.” For Emily, the trip was all about relationships - what it means to serve, and finding her See HAITI, Page 3A

by county officials to be the most optimal location for the 19th century truss.

The State Historic Preservation Office approved the truss restoration project, as well as the relocation of the truss to the Valley Road Bridge.

“From a historical perspective, the Moore’s Creek location made the most sense because a truss bridge had been there previously,” Hughes said.

Members of the truss that are deteriorated, or portions of those members, are being fabricated by Susan R. Bauer Inc., a bridge fabricator located in Ringwood, and

incorporated into the old truss.

The existing Valley Road Bridge structure is a single span, simply supported steel beam structure. It is supported on full height abutments built on spread footings. The reconstructed bridge will be a 64-foot span by 29-foot-4-inch-wide main structure supported on the existing abutments. It will support the rehabilitated historic Bear Tavern Road Bridge truss superstructure, which has a span length of 75 feet, 3 3/8 inches and width of 31 feet. A cantilever sidewalk will be provided along the north side.

The proposed cross section

will consist of two 11-foot travel lanes, two 2-foot-wide shoulders and 4-foot tall bridge railings.

The superstructure will consist of steel beams with a composite reinforced concrete deck.

As a result of the work being done on the bridge, all traffic will be closed from when the project starts on or about April 16 until approximately mid-August, weather permitting. A detour will be posted directing motorists to use Pleasant Valley Road, Barry Road, County Route 518 (Brunswick Pike) and Woodens Lane.

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Timberlane Students of the Month In order to promote student responsibility and reward extraordinary effort, the following students were nominated by their teachers at Timberlane Middle School: (back row, from left) Principal Nicole Gianfredi, Michael Klysinski, Kyle Mason, Garrett Zimmerman, Emily Neal, Analea Litz, Lilah Ghannam. (front row, from left) Sela Horowitz, Rory Danieluk, Juliette Jimenez, Ismael Medina.

Stream teams get ready for annual cleanup at regional watershed Volunteers from 12 local communities and towns will join together to make local rivers, lakes, and streams safer, cleaner, and healthier during the Stony BrookMillstone Watershed Association’s 12th Annual Stream Cleanups, scheduled for Saturday, April 14 and again on Saturday, April 21.

Members in each community will join forces with the Watershed in cleaning up streams and helping minimize the human impact on the environment.

The cleanups will be Saturday, April 14, in Franklin from

9:30 a.m. to noon at Pine Grove Elementary School, 130 Highland Ave.; in Lawrence from 9 to 11 a.m. at Colonial Lake Park on Lake Drive; in Millstone from 9 a.m. to noon at the Millstone Court Building, 215 Millstone Road; in Montgomery from 9 to 11 a.m. at Mill Pond Soccer Complex, 11 Mill Pond Road; in Princeton from 1 to 3 p.m. at Turning Basin Park on Alexander Road; and in West Windsor from 1 to 3 p.m. at Port Mercer Canal House on Quakerbridge Road.

The cleanups on Saturday, April 21, will be held Cranbury

from 9 to 11 a.m. at Village Park in downtown Cranbury; in East Windsor from 9 to 11 a.m. at Etra Lake Park on Disbrow Hill Road; in Hightstown from 9 to 11 a.m. at Peddie Lake parking lot, 101 N. Main St.; in Plainsboro from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Recreation Department, 641 Plainsboro Road; in Monroe from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Community Garden south of the firehouse; and at the Watershed Reserve from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Pond House on Wargo Road.

Each year thousands of pounds of trash and pollutants are washed

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All infants are born with a sucking reflex that prepares them for breast-feeding. Beyond that, infants often engage in thumbsucking to comfort themselves when they are tired, bored, or anxious. With this in mind, more than three-quarters of infants suck their thumbs, fingers or pacifiers through their first year of life. As children then pass through their toddler years and into their preschool years, many give up the thumb-sucking habit.

Up until this point, there is no need to pressure children to stop sucking their thumbs or fingers unless there are signs that the habit is altering their bite or the natural positions of their teeth.

Once a child reaches his or her fifth birthday, thumb-sucking should be discouraged.

A persistent thumb or finger sucking habit beyond a certain age can cause significant tooth misalignment or jaw deformation. The degree of disruption depends on several factors, such as how forceful the habit is, how often, and up to what age the habit is continuing.

To schedule a consultation, please call the office of MARK W. McDONOUGH, DMD, LLC, at 609-730-1414. We are conveniently located at 245 South Main Street (next to Toll Gate Grammar School), Pennington.

P.S. One in five children sucks their thumb or fingers past their fifth birthday, in which cases an orthodontist should be consulted to assess the child’s bite and help break the habit with positive reinforcement or a specially designed orthodontic appliance.

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ter at www.sourland.org to receive event information and registration links.

Registration is now open for the Spring 2018 season of the Hopewell Valley Soccer Association, a recreational program for players of all skill levels. We are open to boys and girls from 3-years-old through the eighth grade.

Visit hvsasoccer.org for more details.

Register now for Tai Chi

Bus tour of the Eastern Sourlands On Saturday, April 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., experience the magic and rich history of the Sourlands, an unspoiled landscape of forested ridges, pastoral farms and a special refuge for heroes, patriots, artists and, yes, even ghosts. Tour the famed Lindbergh home, inside and out. Enjoy the Sourlands in the springtime.

Learn the legends and lore of your own backyard paradise, home to numerous unique animals and plants.

Learn about the Sourland Mountain environment and heritage - and how to protect this special place for future generations.

Tickets will go on sale soon. Subscribe to Sourland Conservancy’s eNewslet-

Sometimes referred to as “meditation in motion,” Tai Chi is a low impact weight-bearing exercise known for its ability to improve overall health and well-being.

Participants report greater balance, flexibility, strength and a sense of well-being along with relief of fatigue, stiffness and stress reduction.

A beginner’s class will start Monday, April 2, at 4:30 p.m. for 10 weeks in St. Matthew’s Church, Pennington. An intermediate class will follow each week at 5:30 p.m.

For more information, or to register, call Bev Tucker at 609-737-1384 or e-mail taichibev92@gmail. com

Healthy trees in your yard: Preparation, planting, pruning and more Are you thinking of planting a tree this spring?

Need advice about how to prune an existing tree?

Come and hear this informative talk and bring your questions! This event featuring Rich Wheeler, Certified Tree Expert and Certified Tree Arborist at Tamke Tree Experts, is sponsored by the Hopewell Advisory Shade Tree Commission and the Hopewell Public Library. Free admission.

At the Hopewell Borough Train Station, 2 Railroad Place, Hopewell, NJ.

Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 7 p.m.

HV Youth Chorale Mic Drop 2018 The Hopewell Valley Youth Chorale will hold its annual Mic Drop event on Saturday, April 28 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Hopewell Theater in Hopewell Borough.

All types of musical acts will hit the stage – from rock bands to saxophone soloists.

Winners will win cash prizes of $500, $250 and $125 for the first, second and third prize winners.

StoneHearth Bluegrass Band On Sunday, April 29, the Titusville Presbyterian Church presents bluegrass artists the StoneHearth Bluegrass Band for a two hour musical concert from 6 to 8 p.m.

StoneHearth Bluegrass Band plays traditional bluegrass but has been known to put a bluegrass style on hits

by Simon and Garfunkle, The Drifters, The Everly Brothers and even The Beatles. StoneHearth has played on WDVR’s Heartlands Hayride, and have opened shows at WDVR for bluegrass notables the James King Band and Karl Shiflett and Big Country Show. They were one of about 80 acts selected from 700 to perform in the program Music Under the City, playing at various subway stations throughout the city, with the biggest night playing under Madison Square garden the same night the Country Music Awards were held there.

Cost of the concert is $15. Family pricing is available. For more information, please call the church office at 609-7371385 or visit www.titusvillechurch.org.

The First Presbyterian Church of Titusville, founded in 1838, is located at 48 River Drive along the banks of the Delaware River, one mile north of the Washington Crossing Bridge and six miles south of Lambertville.

The Creation Under the direction of Richard Tang Yuk, Joseph Haydn ‘s masterful oratorio The Creation, will be performed with full orchestra on Sunday, April 29, at 4 p.m., at the Princeton Meadow Church located at 545 Meadow Road, Princeton. Vocal soloists are Jessica Beebe, soprano, John Matthew Myers, tenor, and Daniel Noyola, bass-baritone.

The audience is invited to a ‘Meet the Artists’ reception immediately following the performance.

Tickets, which start at $30, are available online at www.voiceschorale.org or by telephone at 609-4740331.

To learn more about Voices Chorale, please visit www.VoicesChorale.org and Facebook.com/VoicesChorale.

Pennington Day Pennington’s annual community street fair, held this year on May 19, celebrates the Greater Hopewell Valley area’s best family fun, food, vendors, arts and crafts, music, dance, non-profits and more. Over 5,000 people and 225 unique booth ven-

dors took part in last year’s festivities, with 2018 look-C ing to grow even more.

The day-long event, which takes up the greater part of South Main Street, does more than just entertain - it helps great causes.

The funds raised by Pennington Day booth vendors contributes to grants that are awarded to many local civic causes.

Time is limited to register for booth space as it’s expected to sell out again.

For-profit and non-profit both vendors are encouraged to apply as quickly as possible. Only a few spots remain for food vendors, who take residence at the Toll Gate Elementary school loop and Howe Commons. To register, visit: http://penningtonday. org/vendors/ The rain-or-shine event starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m.

To learn more or to apply for a booth, visit www. penningtonday.org.

Kindergarten registration at HVRSD

Kindergarten registration for the 2018-19 school year has begun for parents of children anticipating entering kindergarten in the Hopewell Valley Regional School district next fall. (Children must be five years old on or before October 1, 2018, per Board policy #5112).

Registration forms are available online through the district website by clicking on the “Registrar” link located under the Main Menu/Offices option. If you don’t have Internet/ printer access, the Registrar

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or Office of Curriculum & ,Instruction Office can suprply you with the appropri,ate forms.

- School visits will be .held at the four elemen-tary schools on the followsing dates: Bear Tavern on tMarch 26-28; Toll Gate lGrammar on March 27-29; Hopewell Elementary on

s . t -Continued from Page 1A y wfrom streets and yards into -rivers and streams, eventueally flowing into New Jer-sey’s bays and the ocean. e “Stream cleanups have ,an enormous impact on .our water quality, protecting the environment and tremoving tons of trash,” tsaid Jim Waltman, execu-

public and all levels are welcome. Come out and practice yoga to calm your mind, relax your body and restore your spirit.

For questions, email Nancy McCormack at mccormackne@comcast. net or call 609-333-1188.

Help us monitor stream health in the Sourlands by

Health - indoors; April 14 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Fiddlers Creek Preserve (near Titusville) Stream Health Assessment.

No experience necessary. Training is free, but space is limited. Registration is required. http:// tiny.cc/SourlandStreams.

Sponsored by the Sourland Conservancy, Stony Brook-

tive director for the Watershed Association. “We appreciate the willingness of volunteers, neighbors, and families to join forces to help clean up our water.”

To date, more than 4,625 volunteers have helped keep waterways safe by gathering and disposing of 93,208 pounds of trash and unwanted waste from local

streams and rivers.

The cleanup is a great way to honor Earth Day and gives people a handson opportunity to take responsibility for their environment, to make a difference and to interact with fellow community members. Drop-in volunteers are welcome at any of the stream cleanups. More in-

formation is available from Erin Stretz at (609) 7373735, ext. 17 or email at estretz@thewatershed.org.

Volunteers should wear boots, long sleeves, gloves and bring a water bottle.

Rain gear is encouraged for inclement weather, but the events will be held rain or shine. To learn more visit www.thewatershed.org.

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This year’s trip was similar to the one last year - giving out drugs, vitamins and painkillers - to the Haitians who had lined up even before the medical clinic opened early in the morning, Graham said. It’s a great feeling, he added.

“It is also the sense of empowerment. They say, ‘Thank you, Lord’ (at Harmony Ministries’ church services). That’s what keeps me going back - the strength and the faith of the people. You just have to go back.”

For Blair Thompson, who was one of the five adult chaperones, what keeps him going back to Haiti is watching the students struggle to adjust as they move outside of their

comfort zone. He has participated in several trips.

“You see how they adjust,” said Thompson, who teaches English at The Pennington School.

“They are lost at sea (when they arrive), but then they get to working together. They see how much of the world lives,” Thompson said.

About 1,500 Haitians visited the medical clinics set up by the students and adults this year. While the numbers may seem overwhelming, “we made a personal connection with each person,” Thompson said.

“We want to help people. We want the people to know that they matter,” he said.

Thompson said that what struck him on his first

trip several years ago was the fact that the Haitians walk everywhere. “It made me realize, their world is circumscribed by where they can walk,” he said.

While the images one sees on television and the articles that one reads in newspapers and magazines portray Haiti as a country full of poverty, despair and hopelessness, those images are wrong.

“Yes, there is poverty,” Thompson said, but the notion that people feel despair and hopelessness “couldn’t be more false.” The Haitian Packet Media, LLC. people would like to take control of their own lives and they want to be selfsufficient, he said, adding that they are doing things Classifieds Great Local Content News Classifieds Great Content Local News for themselves.

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Millstone Watershed Association, Central Delaware Watershed, Raritan Headwaters Association and Mercer County Park Commission.

attending a two-part training presented by AmeriCorps New Jersey Watershed Ambassador, Fairfax Hutter, and Sourland Conservancy Intern, Lucas Norfleet.

Volunteers must attend both sessions: April 12, 7-9 p.m. the Barn at the Hunt House (near Pennington) Introduction to Stream

March 26-28; and Stony Brook on April 10-12. Appointments must be made for the school visits when registering.

One Spirit Yoga One Spirit Yoga returns to the train station at 9 a.m. on Wednesday mornings from October through May. Bring a yoga mat, a beach towel as well as any other props you like to use and wear stretchable clothing.

This class is open to the

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Emily admitted to some ambivalence about taking -part in a return trip to Haiti, lbecause she thought that smaybe she should give up gher place so that someone nelse could go on the trip -and have that experience. tBut in the end, she decided eto go on the trip again.

- Graham Davies, who is da senior at The Pennington School, said the trip last e month was much easier h than his first trip last year. y He said he felt as though he ” had been “thrown into the n fdeep end” last year, espe/cially when he was helping rout at the medical clinic to distribute vitamins and other medication. The pace

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New film tells story of how Petty’s Island was saved

Imagine a 500-acre island oasis for birds and wildlife, and an urban nature education center, in the Delaware River between Camden and Philadelphia.

Fifteen years ago, an improbable alliance formed. Petty’s Island’s owner, the CITGO Petroleum Corporation, teamed up with environmentalists from across New Jersey and local urban residents to preserve the island.

The battle to preserve Petty’s Island is captured in “500 Acres of Controversy: Saving Petty’s Island,” a new documentary to be premiered at Princeton Environmental Film Festival on Sunday, April 15, at 1:15 p.m. at the Princeton Library.

“I think Petty’s Island will rank right up there with Liberty State Park and Central Park as iconic open space,” said Michael Catania, chairman of the New Jersey Natural Lands Trust, which commissioned the film.

Despite being less than a mile from millions of people, Petty’s Island was a place few people had heard of and even fewer had visited. Once a Native American hunting ground, the island was an industrial site for most of the 20th century and off-limits to the public.

In 2003, CITGO decided to close its facility and sell Petty’s Island. Cherokee, a housing developer, proposed a billion dollar project with views of the Philadelphia skyline. Some eagerly anticipated the tax dollars the project would bring in.

Then something unexpected happened. A pair of bald eagles, an endangered species, was discovered nesting on Petty’s Island. This was a first for Camden County.

“When you have bald eagles nesting in a place, they’re entitled to a certain level of protection with a perimeter around the nest,” explained Catania. CITGO officials then shifted gears and offered to donate the entire island to the New Jersey Natural Lands Trust as a nature preserve.

The free island was turned down when the McGreevey administration, which had several voting representatives on the Trust, refused the donation.

But the story didn’t end there. Scandal erupted after a baby bald eagle was found mortally injured on the ground on Petty’s Island … and a developer’s consultant was accused. Public opinion turned against the development.

More pressure for preserving Petty’s Island came from local residents who would have been displaced by plans to bulldoze thousands of Camden homes in the Cramer Hill neighborhood and redevelop the waterfront facing Petty’s Island.

By 2009, plans to develop Petty’s Island had unraveled. The New Jersey Natural Lands Trust asked CITGO if its donation offer was still good – and the corporation said yes! This time, the Corzine administration directed its representatives to join with the environmental community and support the donation.

Today, Petty’s Island is in the midst of an amazing transformation from a marine terminal and oil storage facility into a public nature preserve.

“Petty’s Island is really special because it’s such a large piece of semi-natural habitat along a great river, the Delaware River, between two gigantic cities,” said Dr. Emile DeVito, staff biologist at New Jersey Conservation Foundation, who was interviewed in the documentary. “It’s going to be a great wildlife park.”

“500 Acres of Controversy” is one of a handful of New Jersey-centered films chosen for the Princeton Environmental Film Festival, which runs from April 8 through 15.

For the full Princeton Environmental Film Festival schedule, go to https://www.princetonlibrary.org/peff/ schedule/.

To visit Petty’s Island, sign up for one of New Jersey Natural Lands Trust’s hikes and tours www.njaudubon. org. Access to the island is currently limited to these trips, which are organized and operated for the Trust by New Jersey Audubon.

For more information about the New Jersey Natural Lands Trust, visit their website at www.nj.gov.njnlt.

Michele S. Byers is executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation in Morristown.

listening to residents and use their best judgement and the advice of experts in finalizing the details.

Continuing the process of correcting misinformation, a few conspiracy theorists falsely claim that the committee has been hiding information by delaying the release of meeting minutes. To this I say, really? Fact, the backlog of published meeting minutes was a result of available resources and not anyone’s desire to not make the information public. When this situation happened under former Mayor Harvey Lester’s watch was anyone claiming a lack of transparency? No, clearer minds realized that it was a result of the process and not a deceptive act.

Rather than wasting time pointing fingers and standing on our soapboxes spewing misinformation, let’s use our time and voice wisely by working together in a manner that serves all current and future residents of Hopewell Township best.

ple disrupt the meeting by kibitzing audibly in the back of the room and speaking out of order—in between approaching the podium with a variety of accusations and demands.

In most people, this constant barrage of disrespect along with the angry and accusatory comments would decrease their willingness to compromise. Not this committee. Again and again, I see them respond with earnest interest to the public’s questions and comments and then actively look for every reasonable action available to address their concerns—no matter how those concerns are posed or who poses them. Even when they’ve just been directly insulted—again.

For example, at last night’s meeting, Deputy Mayor Julie Blake moved to table an ordinance related to expenditure for the acquisition and installation of water treatment plant controls for the township water utility so that the committee could further evaluate the alternatives on how to pay for it—because of public comment. (Worth noting: during the budget process, the original payment plan along with its long-term benefits to impacted residents had previously been vetted with and approved by the head of the Washington Crossing Homeowners Association.) Even so, the committee ultimately opted not to move forward with the ordinance so they could take time to respond to the concerns of the public.

As another example of the responsiveness of this committee, township counsel reported that as a result of public comment, the township had gone back to the developer for the Zaitz tract and gotten them to agree to include a sewer trunk line that Diverty Road residents could tie into.

Because the Zaitz tract is subject to a redevelopment plan, the Township was able to ask the developer to include this “off-tract” improvement for the Diverty Road residents.

(A “redevelopment plan” is basically a big ordinance that allows the township to control what developers can and cannot do with a property.)

The one thing that is becoming abundantly clear to me by attending these meetings is the layers upon layers of complexity that this committee is required to unpack week after week, particularly when it comes to affordable housing.

We are so lucky to have so many on the dais who do all their homework and so are maximally prepared to address our questions and concerns. We are lucky that their commitment to the office is so strong and their emotional intelligence and maturity so high that they are able to put aside whatever natural reaction they have to what is being said and focus first on serving the public. It’s a hard job, done well. We have outstanding leaders on our township committee—let’s treat them with the honor and respect they deserve. They’ve more than earned it.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Time for civility in affordable housing debate To the editor: There seems to be a lot of confusion and misinformation related to the township committee around two related but different topics – affordable housing and transparency.

My research shows that there has been a lot of progress with affordable housing from where the yownship was in 2015. In 2017, the township committee unanimously agreed to a negotiated settlement that limits our affordable housing obligation to 653 affordable units. This not only saved us thousands of dollars in legal expenses, but also resulted in a better outcome for Hopewell Township.

To give an example of what could have happened had the committee not negotiated, West Windsor didn’t settle and was recently saddled with a requirement for 1500 new affordable housing units?!? And the court’s final ruling indicates that Hopewell Township’s affordable housing obligation would have been approximately 100 units higher, which could have resulted in up to 500 additional housing units being built.

The final locations and total number of units that will be built is still being worked out, so as a resident I am glad that the township committee is in control of that process.

I’m confident the five-member committee will continue

Peter Sandford Hopewell Township

Above and beyond To the editor: Another Hopewell Township Committee Meeting, another round of vitriolic public comment, and yet another antacid (or three) required after listening to the same peo-

Helena Bouchez Hopewell Township

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IN THE LIBRARIES Events at the Pennington Public Library, located at 30 North Main Street in Pennington, include: Author Talk: Larry Kidder - Crossroads of the Revolution, Trenton 1774-1783 Sunday, April 22 at 3 p.m.

Larry Kidder talks about his book Crossroads of the Revolution: Trenton 1774-1783, in which he argues that Trenton, New Jersey, played a large role in the years during the Revolutionary War and is significant for more than just being the location of a famous battle. Exhaustively researched and beautifully written, this is the story of revolutionary Trenton, NJ, both a critical supply post and a crucial junction halfway between loyalist New York and patriot Philadelphia.

Getting Started with Medicare: An Educational Workshop Tuesday, April 24 at 6 p.m.

Presenter: Devin Rubin, Golden Years Design Benefits, Inc. Come to an educational workshop to learn the ins and outs of Medicare. Many are confused by their options, especially since every individual’s situation is different.

Devin Rubin will lead you through the Medicare maze.

Come learn about original Medicare and how it works with private Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage plans. We will go over your Medicare options and you will leave the workshop with a thorough understanding of how Medicare works and how to pick the right plan for your situation. Registration: kha@penningtonlibrary.org Swim Team Film Screening Sunday, April 29 at 3 p.m.

The documentary “Swim Team” chronicles the overwhelming struggles and extraordinary triumphs of three young athletes with autism and shows how a swim team can bring hope to a community.

In New Jersey, the parents of a Mikey Mcquay, take matters into their own hands. Michael and Maria Mcquay form a competitive swim team, the Jersey Hammerheads, recruiting diverse teens on the spectrum and training them with high expectations and zero pity. In addition to Mikey, other featured swimmers include Robbie, who says he aspires to be faster than Michael Phelps, and Kelvin, who has Tourette’s syndrome in addition to autism.

Made over the course of two years, “Swim Team” follows the challenges the swimmers face, both personally and as a group. The movie also trails their parents, who raise their children — mostly teenagers — without a rule book, at times feeling isolated themselves, but finding camaraderie in one another. Free screening. Post film Q&A with Producer-Director Lara Stolman. Registration: kha@ penningtonlibrary.org Puppy Love: What to expect when bringing home a new puppy or dog Friday, May 4 at 7 p.m.

Presenter: Tricia Baker, CPDT-KA, Professional Dog Trainer Before bringing home that new dog, be prepared and you will minimize stress and maximize joy. Topics to be covered include picking your right family dog, house

training, crate training, unwanted behaviors, positive training tools, importance of early training, and clicker training basics.

Introduction to Animal-Assisted Therapy Friday, May 4 at 8 p.m.

Presenter: Tricia Baker, CPDT-KA, Professional Dog Trainer The simple action of petting a dog releases good brain chemicals. Learn the physical benefits of having a family pet, emotional support animals, therapy dog or working service dog. Find out how your dog can earn the Canine Citizen Certification from the AKC, and how he/she can become a therapy dog.

Ongoing: Color Me Calm: Research shows that coloring can be relaxing. Many adults in need of a break from stress are finding peace inside the blank spaces of a coloring page.

The library will have coloring pages and supplies in the New Jersey Room and to enjoy this activity as a way to de-stress or just let your inner child out.

English Language Conversation Sessions: Meeting leader Bambi Hegedus has tutored professionally and on a volunteer basis for 25 years. Participants at these relaxed and informal sessions should have some knowledge of English. Emphasis will be on learning practical phrases and will be determined by the needs of the participants.

Please e-mail trussell@penningtonlibrary.org for more information and to register. Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

Story Time with Ms. Kim: Treat your child and yourself to a morning out with rhymes, music, a small craft, and a read aloud that brings books to life. Story times have many benefits for children including: hearing another adult read, watching other children get engaged in a story, and exposure to a wide variety of authors and writing styles.

Geared for children age 2-4, siblings and babies welcome.

Wednesdays at 11 a.m., except last week of the month.

Meetings will stop on the third week of July and will start back up in September.

Adult Book Discussion Group: Drop by our long-running, monthly book discussion group for lively and stimulating conversation. Registration is not necessary. December 7 - Book and Film - Hidden Figures. First Thursdays at 2 p.m.

Too-Busy-for-Books Book Club: Designed for people who barely find enough time to breathe, this book club will read only a short work per month-nothing longer than 120 pages. Dec 12 - The Lemoine Affair by Marcel Proust. Second Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.

Events at the Hopewell Township branch, Mercer County Library, at 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, next to Hopewell Valley Central High School): AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is providing free tax preparation at the on Tuesdays, April 17 with appointments on the hour from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Appointments are required. AARP trained tax preparers focus on low and moderate income returns, but can prepare most personal returns within training guidelines. Tax preparers can e-file Federal and state returns, as well as PTR (“Senior Freeze”) forms. Please call 609.737.2610 to make an appointment.

Find your inner calm with our Guided Mediation Series. Mira Desai teaches this guided meditation series.

Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel or yoga mat. Class dates are Friday, April 13, 20 & 27 at 1 p.m. No registration necessary.

On Saturday, April 14 at 10 a.m., the library will host a Learn to Crochet class. This introductory class will get you well on your way to making warm & cozy things for you and your loved ones. For adults & teens, ages 14 & older. All materials will be provided. Registration required at www.mcl.org or call the library at 609-737-2610.

Join us at the library on Saturday, April 14 for a free Family & Friends CPR participation class for Adult/ Child at 2 p.m. or Infant at 3 p.m. (not for certification).

This class provides information on cardiac disease, stroke and teaches basic CPR and Heimlich maneuver. The community is the first link in the chain of survival. They are the first to witness an incident and activate the EMS. This course teaches them what to do in the first few critical moments until someone arrives. Registration required at www.mcl.org or call the library at 609-737-2610.

Nobody wants to be exposed to toxic substances while they are simply doing their household cleaning. And we all want to do what we can to protect the earth. But when it comes to cleaning products, how do you know what is harmful and what is not? We could all use a little help reading product labels; and when we switch to something less toxic, how can we be sure it will be just as effective?

The Hopewell Valley Green Team will be sharing answers to these questions and more at a Green Cleaning workshop on Tuesday, April 17 at 7 p.m. Registration requested at www.mcl.org or call the library at 609-737-2610.

The Alzheimer’s Association, Great New Jersey Chapter, is looking for Support Group Facilitators. The goal of the Alzheimer’s caregiver support groups is to provide emotional, social and/or educational support to group members. Groups are designed to provide emotional, educational and social support for caregivers through regularly scheduled meetings. They help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems. The groups encourage caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health, as well as optimally care for the person with dementia. Alzheimer’s Support Group Facilitator Training takes place on Wednesday, April 18 at 6 p.m. Registration requested at www.mcl.org or call the library at 609-737-2610.

The Writers Support Group will meet on Tuesday, April 24 at 6 p.m. at the library. All are welcome to attend and enjoy the challenges of becoming better writers, defeating writer’s block and perfecting the craft.

Bob Kirby is back for Active Aging Fitness. Class takes place on Wednesday, April 25 at 12 p.m.

This month’s Movie for Adults is An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power (2017) will be shown on Wednesday, April 25 at 1:30 & 6:30 p.m. Sequel to the 2006 film “An Inconvenient Truth” documents Al Gore’s fight against climate change. (100 minutes, Rated PG) No registration

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CAMPUS CORNER James Madison University is pleased to announce the following students made the dean’s list for the fall 2017 semester: Ian Michael Livernoche of Pennington.

Karlie Marie Lorenz of Pennington.

Students who earn dean’s list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899.

--James Madison University is pleased to announce the following student made the president’s list for the fall 2017 semester.

Hopewell resident, Sara Elizabeth Leeper, has been named to the president’s list at James Madison University for the fall 2017 semester. Students who earn president’s list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of 3.900 or above. Leeper is majoring in Interdisc Liberal Studies.

--At Gettysburg, students use the opportunity to study globally to pursue diverse paths in multiple areas of study.

Over 200 students studied globally in the Fall 2017 semester, representing over 30 majors in over 25 countries.

Maura O’Neill, Sociology major from Pennington, studied in France.

Erik Wendt, Mathematics major from Titusville, studied in Hungary.

--Muhlenberg College students with a term GPA of 3.50 or higher were recognized for their academic achievement and named to Dean’s List for Fall 2017.

Local students receiving this recognition include: Ethan Dickstein of Pennington Gabriella Crivelli of Titusville Danielle Costanzo of Titusville --Tri Nong was named to the dean’s list at Miami University for the 2017 fall semester.

Miami University students who are ranked in the top twenty percent of undergraduate students within their division for first semester 2017-2018 have been named to the dean’s list recognizing academic performance.

Nong, from Pennington, is earning a B.S. in Computer Science majoring in Computer Science.

--Emily Griffin has been named to the fall 2017 Dean’s List at University of the Sciences. Selection for this award is based on completing and passing all assigned courses with no grade below a “C” and attaining an academic average of at least 3.4 for courses taken in the fall of 2017.

Griffin, of Pennington, is a master of occupational therapy student.

--Lycoming College congratulates Azad Aghababian, of Hopewell, on being named to the Fall 2017 Dean’s List.

Students make the Dean’s List if they complete at least 12 semester hours and earn a minimum grade point average of 3.50 for the semester.

The Lycoming College Dean’s List is issued at the close of each semester in recognition of superior scholarship.

--The following students earned dean’s list honors for the Fall 2017 semester at Saint Joseph’s University. Students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above, a B or greater in all their classes, and complete at least 15 credits to earn Dean’s List status for a semester.

Jessica Cavallaro of Hopewell Evelyn Russo of Hopewell Eleni Angelakis of Pennington --Noah Hillman, of Pennington, a member of the class of 2019 majoring in robotics engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), was a member of a student team that recently completed an intense, hands-on research through the WPI project center in Hangzhou, China. The project was titled China Manufacturing 2025 Challenges

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TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

Affordable Self Storage, Inc. Operators sale for non-payment of storage charges.

NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY

The following property will be sold at public auction on 5/5/2018 at 11:30am, Kenneth Hallberg, Unit #164, containing sealed boxes, plastic containers, chairs, bed frame, sewing machine, fan, wooden table, shelving unit, wrapping paper, books, miscellaneous household items.

The auction will be held on the premises of Affordable Self Storage, Inc., 1337 Route 179, Lambertville, NJ 08530.

Entire contents bid, CASH ONLY. We reserve the right to cancel at any time for any reason. For further information: (609) 397-6397.

The ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the governing body of the Township of Hopewell, in the County of Mercer, State of New Jersey, on April 9, 2018. It will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the governing body to be held at the Municipal Building, in the Township on April 23, 2018 at 7 o’clock p.m. During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of the full ordinance will be available at no cost and during regular business hours at the Clerk’s office for the members of the general public who shall request the same. The summary of the terms of such ordinance follows: Title: “ORDINANCE RE-APPROPRIATING $196,967.11 PROCEEDS OF OBLIGATIONS NOT NEEDED FOR THEIR ORIGINAL PURPOSES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR THE 2018 ROAD PROGRAM IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL, IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY”

and Opportunities.

--Loyola University Maryland has announced the members of its fall 2017 Dean’s List. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List at Loyola, a student must achieve a minimum QPA of at least 3.500 for the term, provided that, in the term they have successfully completed courses totaling a minimum of 15 credits.

The following local students have achieved this honor and indicated that Loyola can release their directory information: Anahys Aghababian, class of 2019 from Hopewell; Jack Finnegan, class of 2020 from Titusville; Sarah Lippman, class of 2020 from Pennington; Elijah May, class of 2018 from Pennington; Madison Nicolao, class of 2018 from Pennington; Julia Senkowsky, class of 2018 from Titusville; Sarah Taylor, class of 2018 from Pennington.

--Gettysburg College students take pride in their work, and we are likewise proud to announce their recent academic achievements.

Gettysburg College students with a quality point average in the range of 3.300 to 3.599 for a semester’s work are placed on the College’s Deans’ Commendation List.

Molly McLaughlin of Pennington, Class of 2021, has been placed on the Deans’ Commendation List for outstanding academic achievement in the Fall 2017 semester.

--The following students at the Rochester Institute of Technology made the Dean’s List for the fall semester: Jarryd Pezzillo, of Pennington, who is in the glass program and Kyle Weekley, of Titusville, who is in the game design and development program.

Degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean’s List if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400; they do not have any grades of “Incomplete,” “D” or “F”; and they have completed, at least 12 credit hours.

HVN, 1x, 4/13/18, 4/20/18 Fee: $18.60 Affidavit: $15.00

Purpose: $196,967.11 of the proceeds of obligations originally made available pursuant to Section 3(c) of bond ordinance #15-1610 ($57,602.00), Section 3(b)(ii) of bond ordinance #16-1630 ($4,799.22), Section 3(d) of bond ordinance #16-1630 ($130,120.90) and Section 6(d) of bond ordinance #16-1630 ($4,444.99) of the Township of Hopewell, in the County of Mercer, New Jersey, are no longer necessary for the various purposes for which the obligations previously were authorized and are re-appropriated to provide for the 2018 Road Program, including all work and materials necessary therefor and incidental thereto and further including all related costs and expenditures incidental thereto.

Re-Appropriation: $196,967.11 Bonds/Notes Authorized: N/A Grant Appropriated: N/A Section 20 Costs: N/A Useful Life: N/A Laurie E. Gompf Municipal Clerk This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17.

HVN, 1x, 4/13/18 Fee: $38.13

GET GET CONNECTED! CONNECTED!

Legal Notices Public notice is hereby given that I, Mary Kennedy-Nadzak, CTC, Collector of Taxes of the Township of Hopewell, in the County of Mercer, will sell at public auction on Wednesday April 18, 2018 at the Hopewell Township Municipal Building, 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, New Jersey, at 10:00 am or at such later time and place to which said sale may be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount on municipal liens chargeable against said lands as of December 31, 2017, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et. seq. together with interest and costs as computed to April 18, 2018.

Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of the municipal liens chargeable against each parcel, together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate of interest bid, not to exceed 18% per annum.

Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (NJSA 58:10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (NJSA 58:10A-1 et seq.), and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (NJSA 13:1K-6 et seq.) In addition, the municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of this site.

Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to the conclusion of the sale in the form of CASH, MONEY ORDER, CERTIFIED/BANK CHECK,OR WIRE (wire for balances greater than $1,000.00), only. Properties for which there are no bidders will be struck off to the Township at an interest rate of 18%.

In the event that the owner of the property is on active duty in the military service, the tax collector should be notified immediately.

The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: BLOCK

LOT

QUALIFIER

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PROPERTY LOCATION

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HVN, 1x, 4/13/18 Fee: $102.92 Affidavit: $15.00

5 col x 10.5” HVN, 2x, 3/30/18, 4/6/18, 4/13/18, $613.80

$342,200.74

HVN, 1x, 4/13/18 Fee: $102.92

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-necessary. e Attention sixth graders mand up! Celebrate Naetional Poetry Month at the aHopewell Branch Library.

You are invited to share rpoems from your pockets -(poems 15 lines or less that can be folded and put in a ;pocket) for the library’s h Poem in Your Pocket read, ing on Saturday, April 28 at s 3 p.m. They can be favor8 -ites of your own work or

from a favorite poet. Locally renowned poets, Eloise Bruce, Lois Marie Harrod, Judy Michaels and Gretna Wilkinson will facilitate the reading and share poems of their own. Refreshments will be provided. Registration requested at www.mcl. org or call the library at 609-737-2610.

Resume reviews are available by appointment.

Call Andrea Merrick at 609-737-2610 to register for a convenient time for

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Borough of Pennington Resolution #2018 – 4.10 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PARS ENVIRONMENTAL INCORPORATED FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE 2017 RIGHT TO KNOW SURVEY

A copy of the resolution and contract are on file in the Borough Clerk’s office.

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getting rid of, the library will take them for its local history collection.

Get to know the borough better by joining the library’s activities at the Hopewell Public Library: Storytime: Every Monday morning at 10:30, preschoolers and their adult companions are invited to gather in our upstairs Children’s Room for stories, songs and activities.

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The Borough Council of the Borough of Pennington at a meeting held on April 2, 2018 approved the following Resolution awarding a professional services contract with PARS Environmental Inc. for completion of the 2017 Right to Know Survey in the amount of $1,800.00.

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help in creating or reviewing your resume.

One-on-one help with library digital resources, like e-books, audiobooks and movies, is available by appointment. Call 609-7372610 or email avanscoy@ mcl.org.

Those who have something to put in the display case should contact Anna Van Scoyoc at 609-7372610.

If you have old Centralogues you’re thinking of

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day of each month at 7pm at the library. Copies of each month’s book are available for check out. All are welcome.

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rBY ORDER OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL oMichele Hovan Borough Administrator/Clerk ”HVN, 1x, 4/13/18 Fee: $15.81

Notice is hereby given that at a regular meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Hopewell, New Jersey, held on Monday, the 9th day of April 2018, the following ordinances were read a second time and adopted: O R D I N A N C E N O. 18-1689 AN ORDINANCE SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER II, “ADMINISTRATION” OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, BY ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF “TOWNSHIP HISTORIAN” __________________________________________________ O R D I N A N C E N O. 18-1690 ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELLAMENDING CHAPTER XVII(Article IX, 17-168) OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL ENTITLED THE HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP “LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE” (RO-1, 2 AND 3 DISTRICTS: RESEARCH/OFFICE DISTRICTS) (BMS) Laurie E. Gompf Municipal Clerk HVN, 1x, 4/13/18 Fee: $25.11

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BOROUGH OF PENNINGTON ORDINANCE 2018-4

AN ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14 IN THE BOROUGH OF PENNIGNTON, NEW JERSEY

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 98 OF THE BOROUGH CODE REGARDING FEES

The foregoing ordinance was introduced and approved on first reading at a meeting of the Pennington Borough Council on April 2, 2018. Said ordinance will be considered further at a Public Hearing to be held at the Regular Council Meeting on May 7, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., at Pennington Borough Hall, 30 North Main Street, Pennington, NJ at which time all interested persons may appear for or against adoption. Said ordinance is posted on the bulletin board in Borough Hall and copies are available to the public in the office of the Borough Clerk.

Betty Sterling Borough Clerk PP, 1x, 4/13/18 Fee: $17.67 Affidavit: $15.00

BOROUGH OF PENNINGTON ORDINANCE 2018-5 AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR AND DETERMINE THE RATE OF COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF PENNINGTON, COUNTY OF MERCER, STATE OF NEW JERSEY FOR THE YEAR 2018 The foregoing ordinance was introduced and approved on first reading at a meeting of the Pennington Borough Council on April 2, 2018. Said ordinance will be considered further at a Public Hearing to be held at the Regular Council Meeting on May 7, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., at Pennington Borough Hall, 30 North Main Street, Pennington, NJ at which time all interested persons may appear for or against adoption. Said ordinance is posted on the bulletin board in Borough Hall and copies are available to the public in the office of the Borough Clerk.

The foregoing ordinance was introduced and approved on first reading at a meeting of the Pennington Borough Council on April 2, 2018. Said ordinance will be considered further at a Public Hearing to be held at the Regular Council Meeting on May 7, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., at Pennington Borough Hall, 30 North Main Street, Pennington, NJ at which time all interested persons may appear for or against adoption. Said ordinance is posted on the bulletin board in Borough Hall and copies are available to the public in the office of the Borough Clerk.

Betty Sterling Borough Clerk HVN, 1x, 4/13/18 Fee: $16.74 LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF MERCER BOROUGH OF PENNINGTON PLANNING BOARD

At its Regular meeting on March 14, 2018 the Pennington Planning Board took the following action:

Robert Robson, 110 Crawley Avenue, Block 504, Lot 3, R-80 Zone, received use variance approval with conditions for floor area ratio to construct an addition to the rear of existing house: adopted resolution.

Mary W. Mistretta Planning Board Secretary HVN, 1x, 4/13/18 Fee: $14.88 Affidavit: $15.00 NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION

HVN, 1x, 4/13/18 Fee: $17.67 Affidavit: $15.00 NOTICE Please take notice that the Pennington Borough Planning Board ( “Planning Board”), at its regular meeting on May 9, 2018 at 7:30 p.m., at Pennington Borough Hall, 30 North Main Street, Pennington, New Jersey 08534, will hold a public hearing on the application of The Pennington School (“School”) for preliminary and final site plan approval and variance approval in connection with the School’s proposed installation of a forty foot high ballstop/netting near the baseball field along Burd Street and two (2) temporary modular units on the School’s campus located at 112 West Delaware Avenue, Pennington, New Jersey 08534 (Lot 4, Block 502, Pennington Borough, NJ). In order to accommodate its staff during the renovation process associated with its administrative offices, the School is proposing to install two (2) temporary modular units. One of the modular office units will be 705 square feet in size and the other unit will be approximately 1,410 square feet in size.

These modular office units will be utilized by the School’s staff during the renovation of the administrative offices, after which the units will be decommissioned and removed. The ballstop/net requires a variance as the School is proposing a setback of 24.6’ and the required front yard setback is 50’.

In addition to the site plan and variance approval referred to above, the School will also seek any and all other relief, including but not limited to variance, waiver or exception relief, that the Planning Board may deem to be necessary or appropriate in connection with this matter.

When the School’s application is heard by the Planning Board, any interested person or party may appear in person or through its attorney and will be given an opportunity to appear and be heard in accordance with the rules of the Planning Board. The application, site plan and other documentation relating to this case are available for public inspection at the office of the Borough Clerk in Pennington Borough Hall, 30 North Main Street, Pennington, New Jersey 08534 during regular business hours.

STARK & STARK A Professional Corporation Counsel to The Pennington School HVN, 1x, 4/13/18 Fee: $32.55 Affidavit: $15.00 HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3470 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-017252-17

Notice is hereby given that Ordinance No. 815 was introduced and passed on first reading at a meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Hopewell, County of Mercer, on April 5, 2018, and that second reading/public hearing will be held on May 3, 2018 at 7:00 pm, or as soon thereafter as possible, at the Hopewell Borough Council meeting to be held at the Hopewell Borough Hall, 88 East Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ, at which time all persons interested shall be given the opportuni ty to be heard on the Ordinance.

Copies of this ordinance are available in the Municipal clerk's office.

BY ORDER OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL Michele Hovan Borough Administrator/Clerk SECTION ONE

BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Hopewell in the County of Mercer, New Jersey as follows: Subsection a. Rates for Water Use of Section 10-4.7 of the "Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Hopewell, 1975, as amended, is hereby amended to read as follows: a.

Rates for Water Use. Customers shall be charged the following rates for water used as registered on the water meter. If water usage is not metered, the minimum charge shall apply. These rates shall be effective as of April 1, 2018.

For Water Used Each Quarter Residential and Commercial First 2,000 gallons or less (minimum charge) For water in excess of 2,000 gallons up to 5,000 gallons per 1,000 gallons For water in excess of 5,000 gallons up to 10,000 gallons per 1,000 gallons For water in excess of 10,000 gallons up to 20,000 gallons per 1,000 gallons For water in excess of 20,000 gallons up to 30,000 gallons per 1,000 gallons For water in excess of 30,000 gallons up to 40,000 gallons per 1,000 gallons For water in excess of 40,000 gallons per 1,000 gallons Commercial - water in excess of 100,000 gallons per 1,000 gallons

Rate $26.01 $13.45 $13.99 $14.56 $15.14 $15.75 $16.39 $15.14

BETWEEN: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. vs JUSTIN J. LANE, ET AL

SECTION TWO

Execution for sale of mortgaged premises

This ordinance shall take effect on April 1, 2018 and upon its passage and publication as provided by law.

By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 71 Main Street, Freeholders Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Borough of Flemington, that is to say: Property to be sold is located in the CITY OF LAMBERTVILLE County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey Premises commonly known as: 24 HANCOCK STREET Tax lot 6.01 IN BLOCK 1087

HVN, 1x, 4/13/16 Fee: $51.15 HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3476 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-011306-14

BETWEEN: DITECH FINANCIAL LLC vs LAURA ANN WALTHER-WINTERHALTER, ET AL Execution for sale of mortgaged premises

Dimensions: (approx): 75.00 FT X 125.00 FT X 75.00 FT X 125.00 FT Nearest Cross Street: GRANT AVENUE. MAILING ADDRES: 24 HANCOCK STREET, LAMBERTVILLE, NJ 08530-2302 The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff.

The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $242,228.29 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale. *Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or other charges, and any such taxes, charges, liens, insurance premiums or other advances made by plaintiff prior to this sale.

All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their own independent investigation to ascertain whether or not any outstanding interest remain of record and/or have priority over the lien being foreclosed and, if so the current amount due thereon. **If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's attorney. *** SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Website not affiliated with Sheriff's office.

FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, PC (856) 813-5500 DATED: February 23, 2018

By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, April 25, 2018

at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 71 Main Street, Freeholders Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Borough of Flemington, that is to say:

Property to be sold is located in the CITY OF LAMBERTVILLE County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey Premises commonly known as: 171 NORTH UNION STREET, UNIT 5 Tax lot 11 QUAL C0005 IN BLOCK 1009 Dimensions: (approx): CONDO Nearest Cross Street: BUTTONWOOD STREET

The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff.

The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $268,692.45 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale.

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. Interested parties regarding Sheriff's Sale, please contact Auction.com at (800) 7936107 or at www.auction.com.

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HVN, 1x, 3/23/18, 3/30/18, 4/6/18, 4/13/18 Fee: $230.64 Affidavit: $15.00 HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3469 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-028170-14 BETWEEN: MTGLQ INVETORS, L.P. vs DEIDRE E. WOULD, ET AL Execution for sale of mortgaged premises By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 71 Main Street, Freeholders Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Borough of Flemington, that is to say: Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF DELAWARE County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey Premises commonly known as: 131 SANDY RIDGE ROAD Tax lot 11 IN BLOCK 39 Dimensions: (approx): 316.80 FT X 88.61 FT X 289.99 FT X 100.00 FT.

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Notice is hereby given that Ordinance No. 814 was introduced and passed on first reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Hopewell, County of Mercer, on April 5, 2018, and that second reading/public hearing will be held on May 3, 2018 at 7:00 pm, or as soon thereafter as possible, at Hopewell Borough Hall, 88 East Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ, at which time all persons interested shall be given the opportunity to be heard on the Ordinance.

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ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC (856) 858-7080 DATED: March 6, 2018 HVN, 4x, 3/30/18, 4/6/18, 4/13/18, 4/20/18 Fee: $208.32 Affidavit: $223.32 HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3486 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-009491-16 BETWEEN: REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. vs SUZANNE MARY VAN FLEET, ET AL Execution for sale of mortgaged premises By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 71 Main Street, Freeholders Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Borough of Flemington, that is to say: Property to be sold is located in the BOROUGH OF STOCKTON County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey

Nearest Cross Street: RITTENHOUSE ROAD. MAILING ADDRESS: 131 SANDY RIDGE ROAD, STOCKTON, NJ 08559-1513 The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $294,471.59 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale. *Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or other charges, and any such taxes, charges, liens, insurance premiums or other advances made by plaintiff prior to this sale.

All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their own independent investigation to ascertain whether or not any outstanding interest remain of record and/or have priority over the lien being foreclosed and, if so the current amount due thereon. **If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be enti tled only a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's attorney. *** SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. SUBJECT TO USA'S RIGHT OF REDEMPTION: Pursuant to 28, U.S.C. Section 2410c, this sale is subject to a 120 day right of redemption held by the United States of America by virtue of the Internal Revenue Service Lien: FEDERAL TAX LIEN. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE vs DEIDRE E. WOULD, dated February 14, 2013 and recorded February 25, 2013 in Instrument No. 20130225000105410 in the amount of $13,864.81.

The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $150,142.69 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale.

Taxes: Current as of 3/24/2018. SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Suprior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. For interested parties regarding Sherriff's Sale, please contact Auction.com at (800) 793-6107 or at www.auction.com

FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, PC (856) 813-5500 DATED: February 26, 2018

ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC (856) 858-7080 DATED: March 12, 2018

HVN, 1x, 3/23/18, 3/30/18, 4/6/18, 4/13/18 Fee: $230.64 Affidavit: $15.00

HVN, 4x, April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 2018 Fee: $208.32 Affidavit: $15.00

Premises commonly known as: 17 NORTH MAIN STREET Tax lot 2.01 IN BLOCK 9 Dimensions: (approx): .1000 Nearest Cross Street: FERRY STREET - MAILING ADDRESS: 17 NORTH MAIN STREET, STOCKTON, NJ 08559

The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff.

FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY

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MERCER COUNTY NOTES Nature center to offer ‘Birding 101’ series

Do you aspire to take to the sky, but feel overwhelmed when identifying a bird out in the field? The Tulpehaking Nature Center offers a beginner birdwatching series that will help you hone your skills while studying in the Abbott Marshlands.

The Birding 101 Series will take place on Saturdays, April 14, 21 and 28 from 8 to 10 a.m.

In this four-part series, local expert Bill “Birdman” Pitman will help you develop the basic skills and knowledge essential for becoming a great birdwatcher. With Bill’s guidance, participants will practice using binoculars and identifying birds by shape, size, behavior and habitat. By building this solid foundation, you will be able to experience more of the bird instead of missing out while consulting your field guide.

Designated as an Important Bird and Birding Area by the New Jersey Audubon Society, the Abbott Marshlands stands out for its diverse and high-quality habitats for birds. Most time will be spent outdoors in the field; please dress accordingly. The Park Commission will have binoculars available to borrow, or you may bring your own.

This workshop is $5 per session or $15 for the series if paid in full on the first day of class. This series is appropriate for teens and adults. Pre-registration is required; please call (609) 888-3218 or follow the link HYPERLINK “https://goo.gl/forms/ MrijySvDIfzl4Iv83″https://goo.gl/ forms/.

The Tulpehaking Nature Center is located at 157 Westcott Ave. in Hamilton. It is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.

Nature Center plans monthly Scout days

The Tulpehaking Nature Center will open its doors for Cub and Girl Scouts through April, May and June. Ambitious Scouts looking to fulfill their badge requirements can do so through fun, handson activities provided by the Park Commission.

Scout Days will be open to individual Scouts and groups. Cub Scout programs will be offered April 15, May 6 and June 2.

Girl Scout programs will be offered April 29, May 19 and June 3. All programs will be held from 1 to 4 p.m.; participants are

encouraged to bring a snack.

Workshops are $8 per Scout for county residents and $10 per Scout for non-county residents. All materials will be provided by the nature center staff with the exception of the badge.

Pre-registration and pre-payment is required; email Brian Boyer at tnc@mercercounty.org or call (609) 888-3218. To register online, visit the calendar page at www.mercercountyparks.org.

The Tulpehaking Nature Center is located at 157 Westcott Ave., Hamilton, NJ 08610. It is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. For more information about the nature center, programs and schedule of events, visit www.mercercountyparks. org.

Commission accepts venison donations for HHH program

The Mercer County Park Commission cooperated with its hunters this season to obtain venison donations to Hunters Helping the Hungry (HHH), a non-profit organization that works with butchers, hunters and food banks. This first year’s initiative resulted in the donation of 14 deer harvested by the end of the hunting season.

The Naturalist Department provided drop-off donation days to licensed county hunters in the Deer Management Program at both Mercer Meadows and Baldpate Mountain during hunting season. Donated deer were taken to the Farmers’ Butcher Shop in Pennington where the venison was processed, picked up by HHH and distributed to charities throughout New Jersey and to America’s Second Harvest Food Banks statewide. The Park Commission paid the additional processing fees not covered by the HHH program.

Approximately 518 pounds of venison were provided to the program, translating to 2,072 servings of protein by this county initiative. Venison is a valuable resource to those in need, offering a high-protein food source to populations with limited access to nutrition.

The Deer Management Program is held annually to improve the health of forest ecosystems within the parks and in coordination with regional efforts to reduce the overpopulation of white-tailed deer in central New Jersey. The program complies with all hunting regulations set by the State of New Jersey.

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County seeks help with location of potholes

Mercer County takes pothole repairs seriously. While crews regularly patrol our roadways, they simply cannot locate every pothole. That’s why we are asking for your help. If you see a pothole on a Mercer County roadway, report its location to the county dispatcher by calling 609530-7510, providing specific information about the location of the pothole including helpful landmarks, travel lane direction, adjacent addresses and any information that could assist the county in locating and repairing the pothole.

If you are not certain the road in question is maintained by the Roads Unit, refer to our County Routes and Roadways webpage for listings by municipality: http:// www.mercercounty.org/ departments/ transportationand-infrastructure/highway- division/county-routes-and- roadways.

If the roadway is not under county jurisdiction, the county will forward the information to the proper authority for their action.

Park Commission now accepting picnic reservations

The Mercer County Park Commission is now accepting reservations for the five county-owned picnic areas for the 2018 season. These include the West and East Picnic Areas in Mercer County Park, Rosedale Picnic Area in Mercer Meadows, Princeton Country Club Picnic Area in West Windsor, and Valley Road Picnic Area in Hopewell Township.

For a link to the online Community Pass reservation system, visit the Park Commission website at http://mercercountyparks. org/facilities/picnic-areas. Interested parties should have either a MasterCard or Visa card ready to make a reservation. Reservations will be made automatically on a first-come, first-served basis.

For those residents without an Internet connection, reservations also can be made over the phone or in-person at the Recreation Center at 1638 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550.

For more information, call the Recreation and Events Center at (609) 443-8560 or visit www.mercercountyparks.org.

Park commission announces summer nature camps

The Mercer County Park Commission’s Nature Programs will host educational summer camps for children ranging in age from pre-K to eighth grade. The summer camps are developed and instructed by the Park Commission’s team of naturalists.

Baldpate Mountain Nature Camp is a weeklong camp packed with hands-on nature explorations, science experiments, hikes through the forest and unstructured nature play. Camp days are devoted to a nature-specific topic and may include bugs, forest ecology, birds and tracking. Two different camps accommodate children entering grades 1 through 3 and those entering grades 4 through 6. New this year, campers have the option to register for one or two weeks of camp. Camp sessions will be offered July 9 through 13, July 16 through 20, July 30 through Aug. 3 and Aug. 6 through 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Aquatic Adventure Camp will be held at Mercer County Marina, July 25 through 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

If your child loves being on the water observing nature, then Aquatic Adventure Camp will be a perfect fit. Designed to balance the fun of summer with science, Aquatic Adventure Camp will have your child diving into fresh water ecology, testing Mercer Lake’s water, kayaking creeks

and coves, and observing wildlife. Aquatic Adventure Camp also includes activities such as fishing, taking a ride on the pontoon boat, hiking and a cookout. Campers will memorialize their week by making a gyotaku T-shirt to take home.

Wild Discovery Camp will be held at Baldpate Mountain, Aug. 13 through 17 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. This half-day summer camp is an introduction to the wonders of nature designed to capture the curiosity of children entering pre-K and kindergarten. Story time, nature-themed art projects, walks and explorations will make up your child’s morning. Campers will hunt under rocks and logs for crawlies and observe live animals to increase their awareness of the world.

All summer nature camps and programs of the Mercer County Park Commission are led and taught by naturalist staff. Camps are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and spots are limited. At this time, the Park Commission is unable to provide before- or after-care for children attending camp. For more information and to download registration forms, visit http:// www.mercercountyparks.org/#!/activities/ summer-nature-camps.

Veteran ID cards available

U.S. Military veterans residing in Mercer County should now obtain their county photo identification card that also designates their status as a veteran. The low cost identification card is available to all Mercer County veterans in acknowledgement for their service rendered to the United States of America.

Outside of this weeklong period, veterans would pay a special reduced fee of $10, half the normal price for an ID card, which makes now the perfect time for veterans to pick up one for free as Veterans Day approaches.

There are several benefits for the ID cards which have an increased expiration period of 10 years and include the book and page that indicate where a veteran’s honorable discharge is recorded in the County Clerk’s Office. Also, the ID cards that indicate a veteran’s status have additional benefits as many local retailers now offer discounts to veterans. A booklet of participating vendors and retailers in Mercer can be obtained by anyone who visits to receive their Vet ID card.

The requirements for a Mercer County ID card are: must be a Mercer County resident for at least six months; must produce the following: A valid birth certificate with a raised seal, a United State’s passport, or a naturalization certificate, a valid NJ motor vehicle license or voter registration card or, lease agreement.

To have their U.S. military veteran status designated on the ID card, veterans must also produce (or have registered) their DD-214 discharge papers with the County Clerk’s Office.

Moreover, the recording of a veteran’s DD-214 form is free of charge to all honorably discharged Mercer County veterans.

A Certificate of Release - Discharge from Active Duty, or DD 214 form for short, is generally issued when a service member is honorably discharged from active military duty. The document contains information normally needed to verify military service for benefits, retirement, employment, and membership in veterans’ organizations.

Veterans can receive their photo ID card by visiting the Mercer County Clerk’s Office at 240 W State Street, 7th floor, in Trenton. The clerk’s office is open from Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For further information, call 609-2787108 or visit mercercounty.org.

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RELIGIOUS NOTES St. Matthews’s Episcopal - The church is at 300 S. Main St., Pennington, across from Toll Gate Grammar School. Sunday worship schedule is at 8 a.m. for Holy Eucharist Rite I and at 10 a.m. for Choral Holy Eucharist Rite II. The Sunday morning children’s program for ages four years through eighth grade meets during the 10 a.m. service.

Nursery care is also provided for children under four years.

The Rev. Barbara King Briggs is the Rector. Questions? Call 609-737-0985 or visitwww.stmatthewspennington.org.

First Baptist, Pennington — Sunday services begin at 11 a.m. The Rev. Malik McKinley Sr. is interim pastor. The church is at the corner of Crawley Avenue and Academy Street in Pennington. For information, call 609-303-0129.

Pennington United Methodist — Regular Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m.

The Rev. Daniel Casselberry is pastor.

The church offers a variety of services designed to help those with special needs, including an elevator for wheelchair accessibility, wireless hearing aids and handicapped parking is available.

The church is at 60 S. Main St. For further information on youth and adult Sunday school and special programs, call the church office at 609-737-1374 or visit www.pumcnj.com.

St. James R. C. Church — The church is at 115 E. Delaware Ave., Pennington.

The chapel is on Eglantine Avenue. Masses are held Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 8, 9:45 and 11:30 a.m. Daily Mass is held in the chapel at 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday. The sacrament of reconciliation is held Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon.

The Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh is pastor. The fax is 609-737-6912. Nancy Lucash in the office of religious education/ adult faith formation/RCIA can be reached at 609-737-2717.

Visit stjamespennington.org for more information.

Hopewell United Methodist — The morning worship begins at 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 15. The morning message will be given by Rev. Kate Hillis. She will continue with the Easter worship series, Alive. The topic this week is, Parting the Sea. A nursery is provided for infants and toddlers at that time.

Adult Small Study Group meets at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday mornings. At this time they are studying Disciple IV: Under the Tree of Life.

Children’s Sunday school meets during the morning service.

Hopewell United Methodist Church offers a blend of contemporary and traditional worship styles. The church is located on 20 Blackwell Ave. It is handicap accessible.

For more information about the Church and its programs, please contact Pastor Hillis at 609-466-0471 or visit the Church’s website at www.hopewellmethodist. org. You can also visit us on Facebook@ HopewellMethodistNJ. Hopewell Presbyterian — Worship starts at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Childcare is provided during the worship service. The church is handicapped accessible with an elevator to all three levels.

Call the church office at 609-466-0758 or visit www.hopewellpresbyterian.org.

The church is at the intersection of West Broad and Louellen streets.

Second Calvary Baptist — The regular Sunday schedule is Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship is at 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Bible study and prayer is at 7 p.m.

The pastor is the Rev. Michael Diggs Sr. The church at Columbia and Maple avenues can be reached by phone at 609-4660862. The fax number is 609-466-4229.

Calvary Baptist — Sunday worship and Sunday school meets at 10 a.m. Nursery is offered during worship. The Rev. Dennis O’Neill is pastor. Philip Orr is the minister of music.

The church is at 3 E. Broad St., Hopewell Borough, near the corner of East Broad Street and North Greenwood Avenue. A chair lift is available to the sanctuary. Call 609-466-1880 for more information or visit www.calvarybaptisthopewell. org.

St. Alphonsus R. C. Church — Mass is celebrated Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Daily Mass is held at 7 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

The Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh is pastor. Donna Millar is the coordinator of religious education and faith formation.

The church is located at the corner of Princeton Avenue and East Prospect Street in Hopewell Borough. Questions?

Call 609-466-0332. For information, visit http://stalphonsushopewell.org.

Pennington Presbyterian — Rev. Nancy Mikoski and Rev. David Hallgren are pastors. Child care is available at 8:45 a.m. and church school for children, youth and adults is at 9 a.m. Worship services begin at 10:15 a.m., followed by fellowship time.

Communion is the first Sunday of every month. There is also a class for adults on Thursday evenings at 6:55 p.m. Check our website home page for information about adult education offerings.

There is a Bell Choir, and choirs for all ages. Call the church office for details, or look at our FOCUS newsletter under the ‘about us’ section of our website. All are welcome.

The church has an elevator and easy access for wheelchairs. Call 609-737-1221 or visit facebook.com/PennPres and pennres. org for more information.

First Presbyterian of Titusville — The church welcomes everyone in Christian fellowship on Sundays. Morning worship is at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary with Rev. Kenneth Good preaching. Immediately following worship there is a time of fellowship and refreshments in the Heritage Room. At 10:45 a.m. the Adult Education class meets in the Heritage Room.

All events at the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville are free, unless otherwise noted, and open to the public.

The First Presbyterian Church of Titusville, founded in 1838, is located at 48 River Drive along the banks of the Delaware River, six miles south of Lambertville near the foot of the Washington Crossing Bridge. Additional information may be found by visiting www.titusvillechurch. org, facebook.com/titusvillechurch or calling (609) 737-1385.

Bethel AME Church - Sunday service begins at 11 a.m. The pastor is Rev. Dr. Angela M. Battle.

The Bethel AME Church is located at 246 South Main Street in Pennington. The phone number is 609-737-0922. Visit the church’s website at bethelpennington.org for more information on future services and upcoming events.

Titusville United Methodist — TUMC offers a weekly Sunday Family Worship Service at 10 a.m. The TUMC Book Group meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. There are small group discussions each month during the summer on the first and third Sundays at 9 a.m. All are welcome to attend.

TUMC Youth Group meets Sunday evenings, twice a month. Holy Communion is celebrated each month. “Celebration Sunday” is an after-worship coffee hour served every fourth Sunday.

TUMC is known as a “praying church” whose worship style is casual and familyfriendly. All are welcome, come as you are. TUMC was founded in 1806, and is

Obituaries

Virginia W. Salyerds, 92 Virginia W. Salyerds, 92, of Pennington passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Brandywine Assisted Living of Pennington Born Goode, VA., she was a longtime Pennington resident. Virginia was office manager with R.S. Chemical and Capitol City Warehouse which she operated with her husband. She was a member of Pennington United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women, especially with Peach Festival and other hospitality functions. She was also a former Brownie Scout Leader.

Predeceased by her parents, Pernander and Emma Williams, siblings, Lambeth and Ed Williams and Elsie Burford, her husband, Robert J. Salyerds and grandson, Robert Burchman; she is survived by her children and their families, Daughter, Barbara and Richard Mihalik, grandchildren, Carine and Frank Lam, Elisa and Kyle Wittkop and Hilary Golfetto and great grandchildren, Bryce and Brandon Wittkop; Daughter, Susan and Mel Burchman, grandchildren, Alex and Alana Burchman, great grandchildren, Gavin and Emilia Burchman; Son, John and Melissa Salyerds, grandson John Salyerds; and Son, Robert and Mickey Salyerds, grandson, R. Daniel and Danielle Salyerds and great grandchildren, Jake, Sophia and Lily Salyerds A memorial gathering will be held Sunday April 15, 2018 from 2:00-3:00PM with a service at 3:00PM at Blackwell Memorial Home, 21 N Main St, Pennington, NJ. www.blackwellmh.com

located at 7 Church Road in Titusville.

Har Sinai Temple — This is a Reform For more information, visit www.titusvil- temple at 2421 Pennington Road at Denow leumc.org or contact the church office 609- Road West in Hopewell Township. Friday 737-2622.

Shabbat services begin at 7:30 p.m. For St. George R. C. Church — The more information, call 609-730-8100 or Church of Saint George, 1370 River Road (Route 29) Titusville, holds Masses on Sat- visit www.harsinai.org.

Unitarian Universalist Church at urdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 9 and Washington Crossing — Rev. Kimberly 11 a.m.

Daily Mass is Tuesday through Friday Wildszewski leads Sunday services at 9 at 7:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation is a.m. and 11 a.m.

Saturdays from 4:30 to 5:10 p.m. the Rev. As Unitarian Universalists, we believe Msgr. Michael J. Walsh is pastor. The relithat we need not think alike to love alike. gious education office phone is 609-730Sunday children’s religious education and 1703. Parish phone is 609-737-2015.

St. Peter Lutheran — Worship ser- child care are available. Adult enrichment vices are held Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10:30 classes are open to guests. a.m. Contemporary worship is the third For information, call 609-737-0515 or Sunday of each month at the 8 a.m. service visit www.uucwc.org. only.

With few exceptions, only religious inThe church is at the corner of routes stitutions located in or serving Hopewell 518 and 579 in Hopewell Township. The Valley will be included in this column.

Rev. Stephen Gewecke is pastor.

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George Thorogood and the Destroyers are bringing their hits to the State Theatre

By Anthony Stoeckert

Veteran rocker George Thorogood's current tour is making a stop in New Brunswick.

By Bob Brown

fter a quick introduction to start a phone interview, George Thorogood is asked how he’s doing.

“Bad,” he says.

“To the bone?” he’s asked.

“That’s the idea.”

It’s a nod to “Bad to the Bone,” the 1982 song by Thorogood and his band the Destroyers. It wasn’t a hit when first released, but airplay on MTV in its early days, appearances in movies (“Christine,” “Terminator 2: Judgment Day”) and countless spins on classic rock stations have helped make the six-chord opening riff an iconic rock ’n’ roll moment.

It’s one of the classics Thorogood and the Destroyers will play April 19 at the State Theatre in New Brunswick.

And while Thorogood says he’s bad, he sets big expectations for the night.

“It will be a combination of my entire existence as a rock star extraordinaire,” he says. “A rock show people have ever seen before, like they will never see again.”

Really?

“I don’t know,” he says. “It sounds good, though, doesn’t it?”

Thorogood's other hits include “I Drink Alone” and his rowdy, guitardriven versions of “Move It on Over,” “Who Do You Love?” and “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer.”

Thorogood jokes around a lot during an interview. When asked what he likes about playing live he says, “My father used to say, ‘Whenever you have a chance to get out of work, take it.’” When asked what’s kept the Destroyers together so long he quips, “Probably my winning and charming personality.”

But when asked what sparked his love of blues and rock ’n’ roll, he starts talking in more depth, giving props to the legends who inspired him.

“I just looked at all the other bands that I was turned onto when I was a kid — the Beatles, the Stones and Dylan, a few of the other ones, the J. Geils Band, Led Zeppelin,

the Butterfield Blues Band, John Hammond. I looked at all these people and said, ‘How did they learn to play?’

It’s like saying, if you went to Martin Scorsese and said, ‘What film school did you go to, because that’s the one I want to go to.’ It was a natural thing to say I want to get up there and do what Elvin Bishop does or what Ry Cooper does.

“I wanted to play guitar like Keith Richards, perform like Mick Jagger and have my hair look like Brian Jones,” Thorogood continues. “And I said in order to do that, you have to listen to a lot of Bo Diddley.”

The legendary Bo Diddley, in fact, appeared in the video for “Bad to the Bone.” Thorogood says figuring out that guitar heritage was easier said than done.

“It was simple to figure it out, it wasn't simple to apply it; that’s a whole different story,” he says. “It’s one thing to say, ‘We gotta listen to some Robert Johnson and play like Muddy Waters, then if you want to play like Bo Diddley, you gotta play like Muddy Waters; if you want to play like Brian Jones you gotta play like Bo Diddley.

It’s all connected. But you gotta start with the roots first, and that’s easier said than done.”

Thorogood paid tribute to his musical inspirations with “2120 South Michigan Ave.,” his 2011 album on which he covered songs by artists who recorded for the legendary Chess record label, including Diddley, Chuck Berry and Willie Dixon. The album’s title refers to Chess Records’ Chicago address, and it’s also the name of an early instrumental by the Rolling Stones, which Thorogood recorded for the album.

“We needed more songs,” Thorogood said of recording the little-known Stones song. “I didn’t even know we were going to use that song; we were fooling around with it and then decided we’d hire a really good harmonica player, Charlie Musselwhite, to blow the harp on it.

We tried to get Mick Jagger, but he was

unavailable.”

The Destroyers have seen some lineup changes over the years, but two members of the band — drummer Jeff Simon and bassist Bill Blough — have been playing with Thorogood since the ’70s. Guitarist Jim Suhler has been in the band since 1999, and the newest member, Buddy Leach, who plays sax and piano, has been with the group for 15 years.

When asked why he stays with the same guys, Thorogood goes back to his efforts to avoid hard work.

“Shaking it up, taking new people to break them in, that takes time and a lot of effort,” he says.

And when he’s dealt with changes, he didn’t love the experience.

“It’s a real drag getting new

people,” he says. “It’s not inspiring, it’s hard work. And usually they don’t get it right anyway and by the time they get it right, the tour is over.”

As vinyl records continue their comeback, Universal recently rereleased three classic albums by Thorogood — 1982's “Bad the Bone,” 1988’s “Born the Be Bad” and the compilation, “30 Years of Rock” — on vinyl.

When it’s noted to Thorogood that music lovers are going back to vinyl, he quips, “It’s so old, it’s new.”

George Thorogood and the Destroyers will perform at the State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, April 19, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $36-$76; www. stnj.org; 732-246-7469.

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ON STAGE

By Keith Loria

TV Vet Is a Real ‘Nerd’ Jonathan Kite of '2 Broke Girls' is starring in a laugh-filled farce at George Street Playhouse

For six seasons, comedian Jonathan Kite portrayed the sex-crazed Ukrainian cook Oleg Golishevsky on the CBS hit, “2 Broke Girls,” but to hear the actor talk in his normal voice, you’d never know it was him.

Born and raised outside of Chicago, Kite studied drama at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign and spent a lot of time crafting different voices for roles in theater and on the comedy stage.

“I grew up doing theater and went to summer stock for years,” he says. “It wasn’t until I moved out to Los Angeles that I even did anything in film or television. All the stuff I grew up watching was in theater and that’s what inspired me to get involved in the profession.”

Kite will be soon appearing on stage at George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick, leading the cast in Larry Shue’s “The Nerd,” playing April 24 to May 20.

The play, directed by Kevin Cahoon, also features Ann Harada, Colin Hanlon, Kate Reinders, Zach Shaffer and Stephen Wallem.

The story is set during the birthday party of Willum (Hanlon), who is thrilled when Rick (Kite), a fellow ex-soldier who saved Willum’s life, stops by to wish him good cheer. Upon realizing that Rick will overstay his welcome with a vengeance, Willum puts together an outrageous plan to rid himself of this wacky GI who came to dinner.

“The play takes place in 1979 and starts with the 34th birthday of this man whose

life was saved many years ago in Vietnam by an anonymous stranger for all intents and purposes,” Kite says. “They had been communicating and many years ago made the offer that he would love to meet him and he’d always have a place to stay.”

When offered the role in this living room comedy, Kite jumped at the chance, calling it a rare opportunity since he lives in Los Angeles. In fact, he actually had an old copy of the script from his time in college and although he never performed in it before, Kite knew the play very well and knew it would be a fun show to be a part of.

“I’m very lucky to be able to play Rick, the nerd, it’s a part I’ve wanted to play for a long time,” he says. “This is such a wellknown show and I love farce; it’s one of my favorite things to be a part of and certainly to watch. Everything was the perfect storm — the rehearsals and show fit with the time I had available, which is something that usually keeps me from accepting things like this.”

Part of the message of the play, Kite notes, is that people need to stand up for themselves.

“Your life is in your own hands and even when you think it’s not, it’s your job to take it back,” he says. “People in the theater start out doing this for the love of the game, but it is a business and there needs to be a balance of those two things. I think that’s what the story is for Willum. He has a passion and there’s a business aspect of it pulling at him the whole show. At the end of the day, he realizes he needs to do it his

Jonathan Kite is playing the title character in George Street Playhouse’s production of “The Nerd.” own way to be happy.”

When not acting, Kite hits the standup circuit and is known for being an expert impressionist, boasting more than 100 celebrity impressions, including Vince Vaughn, Tom Hanks, Robert Downey Jr., Seth Rogen, Mark Wahlberg, and Liam Neeson. His newest is celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain.

“People like impressions. It’s a cool parlor trick and if you can do someone who people haven’t heard before, it’s like a magic trick,” he says. “That’s how I started doing standup. I would string them together in a coherent story that related to me and the audience and the experience I was going through in Hollywood.”

He also does voice work for animated series, such as Adult Swim’s “Black Dynamite” and FOX’s “Family Guy” and “American Dad.” TV viewers may soon get the chance to see Kite back on their screens soon, as he’s shooting a guest spot on a CBS show and is looking for the right project that would get him back full time. To that end, he’s writing his own series and hopes that will come to fruition in the next year.

“I was incredibly privileged and lucky to play Oleg because it took a lot of chances, which is not always the way on TV,” Kite says. “I’m happy people were convinced I was that guy because that’s the job. The writing was fantastic and the whole situation was a great one for me. I try to take that to the theater world, where you can take bigger leaps and I want to find a similar project on TV that I will be just as passionate about.”

“The Nerd” is being performed at George Street Playhouse’s temporary theater at 103 College Farm Road on the Rutgers University campus, April 24 to May 20; www.georgestreetPlayhouse.org; 732-2467717.

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HILLSBOROUGH CINEMAS (908874-8181): Super Troopers 2 (R) Thurs.

8 p.m. Truth or Dare (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 12:30, 2:55, 5:20, 7:45, 10:10; Sun. 12:30, 2:55, 5:20, 7:45; Mon.-Thurs. 2:55, 5:20, 7:45. Rampage (luxury recliners) (PG13)

Fri.-Sat. 1:55, 4:30, 7:05, 9:40; Sun. 1:55, 4:30, 7:05; Mon.-Thurs. 2, 4:30, 7:05.

Rampage (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 12:15, 2:50, 5:25, 8, 10:35; Sun. 12:15, 2:50, 5:25, 8; Mon.-Thurs. 2:50, 5:25, 8. A Quiet Place (recliners) (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 2:20, 4:40, 7, 9:20; Sun.-Thurs. 2:20, 4:40, 7. A Quiet Place (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 12:40, 3, 5:20, 7:40, 10; Sun. 12:40, 3, 5:20, 7:40; Mon.-

Thurs. 3, 5:20, 7:40. Blockers (R) Fri.-Sat. 12:25, 2:55, 5:25, 7:55, 10:25; Sun. 12:25, 2:55, 5:25, 7:55; Mon.-Thurs. 2:55, 5:25, 7:55. Ready Player One (luxury recliners) (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 12:50, 3:55, 7, 10:05; Sun. 12:50, 3:55, 7; Mon.-Thurs. 3:55, 7.

Sherlock Gnomes (PG) Fri.-Sun. 12:15, 2:30; Mon.-Thurs. 2:30. Love, Simon (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 4:45, 7:20, 9:55; Sun.Wed. 4:45, 7:20; Thurs. 4:45. Chappaquiddick (luxury recliners) (PG13) Fri.Sat. 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15; Sun. 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45; Mon.-Thurs. 2:45, 5:15, 7:45. Black Panther (PG13) Fri.Sat. 1, 4, 7, 10: Sun. 1, 4, 7; Sun.-Thurs.

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4:45, 7:20.

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PRINCETON GARDEN THEATRE (609-279-1999): Isle of Dogs (PG13) Fri. 4, 7, 9:25; Sat. 1, 4, 7, 9:25; Sun. 1, 4, 7; Mon.-Tues. 2, 5, 8; Wed.Thurs. 2, 4:45, 8. The Death of Stalin (R) Fri. 3:45, 6:45, 9:15; Sat. 1, 3:45, 6:45, 9:15; Sun. 1, 3:45, 6:45; Mon. 2:15, 5:30, 8; Tues.-Thurs. 2:15, 5:30.

Prof Picks: We Are the Best (PG13) Tues. 7:30 p.m. Stalker (1979) (NR) Wed. 7 p.m.

Wes Anderson’s “Isle of Dogs” is playing at area theaters, including the Princeton Garden Theatre.

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BALLET

By Anthony Stoeckert

ARB Honors Its Inspirations American Repertory Ballet is presenting a triple play this spring.

The company’s program “Generations: Influences from the Modern Age” will offer three ballets by Jose Limon, Gerald Arpino and Douglas Martin, the ARB’s artistic director.

The program, which will be performed at McCarter Theatre, April 20, will open with Limon’s “There is a Time.” ARB presented the premiere of the work in 2015 during the Jose Limon International Dance Festival in New York.

The other works on the program, “Sea Shadow” and “Rite of Spring,” were performed by Martin when he was a principal dancer with the Joffrey Ballet.

“Sea Shadow,” set to music by Maurice Ravel and choreographed by Arpino, is a story of a man who falls in live with a being who lives in the sea. It will be danced by Aldeir Monteiro and Nanako Yamamoto.

“There’s no storyline, there are ideas, but it’s up to the audience’s interpretation, and the dancers,” Monteiro says of “Sea Shadow.” “So my idea of it is that I’m on a beach

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by myself. And I’m just hanging out there and enjoying it.

And then suddenly I just fall asleep and then I dream of this beautiful ocean creature that comes along.”

His interpretation he says, is the man on the beach is thinking of a love who’s far away. In the dream, the person he loves becomes this ocean creature.

“We take over the ocean; we just swim and enjoy each other, that’s kind of my idea of the ballet,” Monteiro says.

Yamamoto says this is the first time she and Monteiro are dancing “Sea Creature,” and they started working on it late in 2017.

Trinette Singleton, who works with the ARB as a guest choreographer, danced the piece in 1969. Martin danced it in 1989 and the two dancers have been working with Yamamoto and Monteiro on their performance. One thing Singleton told Yamamoto is she didn’t count when she danced “Sea Creature.”

“She never counted when she used to perform it,” Yamamoto says. “It’s one of those things that you have to get very very familiar with, the music, to the point where you can you can almost sing to it, from the beginning to

the end. . . . I didn’t understand that [at first] but now that we’ve been on it for so long, it just naturally happens to the body.”

Singleton also told Yamamoto the sea creature she plays never has seen the world outside of the water.

“She’s very curious at first and then she finds a man on the beach, but she’s never seen a human before,” Yamamoto says. “We have a one-second scene where we have clear eye contact, then from then on- it’s the emotions and feelings built up.”

The program will conclude with “Rite of Spring,” choreographed by Martin, inspired by works the company Ballet Russes brought to America in the early 20th century. Martin has set the story in 1961 corporate America, similar to “Mad Men,” and explores offices relations and gender roles.

American Repertory Ballet will present “Generations: Influences from the Modern Age” at McCarter Theatre, 90 University Place, Princeton, April 20, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $20-$50; www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787.

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MUSIC

By Anthony Stoeckert

Are You Ready to Bach?

The Dryden Ensemble is wrapping up a season devoted to the baroque master

The Dryden Ensemble devoted its 2017-18 season to Johann Sebastian Bach, and it’s wrapping up the celebration with a concert featuring Bach, and a little more.

The baroque ensemble will present two performances of “Bach & Beyond,” April 21 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Solebury, Pennsylvania, and April 22 at Miller Chapel in Princeton. The concerts will open with Bach’s Sonata in C Major for flute and continuo; followed by his Fantasy and Fugue in A Minor for solo harpsichord.

The “beyond” will come during the second half with Johann Gottlieb Janitsch’s Quartet in G Minor; Georg Philipp’s Telemann’s Quartet in E Minor for flute,

violin, viola da gamba and continuo; and Quintent in C Major by Johann Christian Bach, son of Johann Sebastian.

Ensemble member Lisa Terry will play cello during the Janitsch piece. Janitsch worked with another son of Bach’s, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach. Terry describes the Janitsch as an “extraordinary” piece with a prominent oboe. It also includes the chorale “O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden (O Sacred Head, Now Wounded), which Bach used in his Passion settings.

“The way Janitsch writes is not like anybody else,” Terry says. “He’s from a different part of Europe, a little bit later in style, almost classical in style. The three upper parts — the oboe, viola and violin

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— they do all these intricate, interactive melodies with each other.

“Then I and the harpsichord are playing eighth-note accompaniment . . . All we do is pulsing eighth notes through the bar, mostly on one pitch, and sometimes changing per bar.”

She says each movement has its different style, so she may be playing subtly in the first movement and then more actively and bouncy in the second movement.

“I look at a chart and it looks like the same stuff throughout all four movements,” Terry says. “But then when I have to articulate it, I have to do really different things. It’s a really beautiful piece.”

Terry will play viola da gamba during Telemann’s Quartet in E Minor.

“That’s a prominent role for the viola da gamba, it’s a solo part,” she says. “I switch gears from playing continuo in the Janitsch to playing a solo part in the Telemann. That’s flute, violin and viola d gamba playing interactive melodies with each other, accompanied by harpsichord.”

Then the Johann Christian Bach quintet features oboe, flute, violin and continio.

Terry says that work is almost a classical period music as opposed to baroque, which creates a nice balance for the concert.

“It’s nice we have both baroque and pre-classical music on this concert,” she says. “It will be a lovely contrast.”

It’s music that is both fun and challenging for her to play.

“I get to use my skills taking rather simple-looking music and making it exactly fit what’s needed, and also play some challenging solo parts where I have to really lead and be responsible in a different way,” she says. “I get to play two instruments and use different kinds of skills on each.”

Terry’s interest in baroque music began in college, where she was a cello major at a music school at the University of Memphis.

“In my first year, our orchestra did the

St. John Passion of J.S. Bach and a professor at the school was playing the viola da gamba solo in the beautiful ‘Es ist vollbracht!’ — the alto aria toward the end of the work. That’s for just alto and gamba and it’s incredible. When I heard that, I knew I had to learn to play this instrument; I thought it was incredibly beautiful.”

The next year, she took a music history class and learned about baroque and renaissance music.

“I couldn’t believe what I was hearing, and I wanted to do it,” Terry says. “It took me a few years after moving to New York to decide to totally specialize. I was still playing cello and learning concertos and playing in orchestras, but I gave up playing that kind of cello a long time ago.”

She lives in New York City and plays in a few groups, including one that plays new, commissioned works for a viol consort, which features four instruments of different sizes, similar to a string quartet.

“It’s really great because the composers who are interested in writing for us, they are fond of the sound, they’re intrigued by the beautiful quality of the viola da gamba, and the viola cosort,” Terry says.

Also noteworthy about the Dryden concerts, Terry says, is they will feature baroque flute on the J.C. Bach piece, played by guest artists Taya Konig-Tarasevich.

“We hardly ever in our history of the Dryden Ensemble have used flute because mostly the chamber music we do is for violin and oboe, that combination,” Terry says. “So to use flute is a departure and it gives us a chance to do other kinds of music that we don’t usually do. That’s nice.”

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The Dryden Ensemble will present “Bach and Beyond” at Trinity Episcopal Church, 6587 Upper York Road, Solebury, Pennsylvania, April 21, 7:30 p.m. and Miller Chapel at Princeton Theological Seminary, 64 Mercer St., Princeton, April 22, 3 p.m.

Tickets cost $25; www.drydenensemble. org.

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By Anthony Stoeckert

Orchestra to Honor Rachmaninoff Pianist Clipper Erickson will join the NJ Capital Philharmonic for a perfomance of the composer's second concerto Clipper Erickson first started playing music by Sergei Rachmaninoff when he was a student at The Juilliard School in the 1970s. He played some of the Russian composer’s preludes and etudes, but it wasn’t until 10 years after he finished at Juilliard when Erickson first played Rachmaninoff’s famed Second Concerto.

“I always wanted to play it but I felt like I needed more experience playing other things before I tackled that,” Erickson says. “The opportunity came and I said, ‘OK, let’s go for it,’” That was in the 1980s and Erickson has played the piece a few times since, and he’s set to play it again during “The Great Rachmaninoff,” the next concert by the New Jersey Capital Philharmonic at Patriots Theatre at the War Memorial in Trenton, April 21. The concert is being done in part to honor a famed 1940 concert Rachmaninoff performed at the War Memorial.

Erickson will be the guest performer for the second concerto. The orchestra also will play Rachmaninoff’s “Symphonic Dances.” Erickson says the collaboration came about because he knows Dan Spalding, the symphony’s music director and conductor, and Spalding’s wife, the pianist Gabriela Imreh. He also knows some of the philharmonic’s musicians because many of them played in the Greater Trenton Symphony Orchestra, with whom he performed.

“I’ve always been interested in [the philharmonic], and happy that they’re bringing music back to Trenton and back to the War Memorial, so I’ve been corresponding with them and we’ve been thinking about some ideas

about what to play,” Erickson says. “And when Dan asked me last summer to play the Rachmaninoff 2, I was really, really overjoyed to do that. I love playing that piece and it’s a really special event to be able to do that, particularly in view of Rachmaninoff’s own visit there in 1940.”

There are several reasons why he enjoys playing the second concerto.

“Of course it’s one of the most famous and favorite of piano concertos in general,” he says. “It just has such great melodies and wonderful harmonies. I think it’s a really wonderfully put-together piece.”

It’s a well-known work of music, often played by orchestras. It’s also made its way into pop culture, in classic movies like “Brief Encounter” and “The Seven Year Itch.”

More recently, it was heard in the TV series “Pretty Little Liars.” Erickson says some people think that when something is popular, it might not live up to its reputation, but this concerto does.

“It has such terrific material, wonderful integration between the piano and the orchestra,” he says. “It’s a very strongly constructed piece besides it being so attractive and dramatic.”

It’s also known as a challenging work.

“It certainly has its difficulties, there’s no doubt about that,” Erickson says. “When he first wrote it, for many, many years, no one else would dare to play it. That’s the case also with No. 3; for decades he was the only one to play it because he kind of owned it. Of course, he was a master player too, besides being a composer, so he really owned the piece for a long time until people started be-

coming daring enough to perform it on its own. Now it’s played quite a bit but it still has quite a lot of challenges.”

Coincidentally, Erickson is playing the second concerto twice within a week, as he also was asked to perform it in Illinois, April 28.

“It will be completely different,” he says. “It’s two different orchestras and then two different conductors, two different venues. You have to remake it every time.”

Playing it now is also a different experience from when he first played it, he says.

“When I first played it, I learned it very quickly,” Erickson says. “So it was sort of trying it out and seeing how I could deal with it. But then as you play something through your life, it grows with you and changes. It requires more depth, hopefully, it has your personality changes as you grow. One of the cool things about playing music is that it’s not the same performance every time. As you change and you live your life, the way you play something changes also.”

Erickson also records music, with some of his recent releases being “My Cup Runneth Over,” his recording of Nathaniel Dett, the early 20th-century African American composer and an album of music by David Pinko, and two pieces written by Richard Broadbank, composer emeritus at Temple University, where Erickson teachers.

Fefu and Her Friends, Presented by Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater at Maclean House on the Princeton University campus. Play by María Irene Fornés, explores the relationships of a group of women who gather at Fefu’s country house to plan an event for their dogooding educational work. Set in pre-feminist America, the eccentric Fefu, the haunted Julia, and these old college friends and former lovers struggle to figure out who they are and what it means to be a woman in a male dominated world, April 13, 8 p.m., April 14-15, 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Free.

Advance reservations are encouraged; fefuprinceton. eventbrite.com.

“Titanic the Musical,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Playful Theatre Productions presents the Tony Award-winning musical about the maiden

— and only voyage — of the colossal ship that ends in tragedy at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, April 20-29.

Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $20; www. kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333.

“A Little Night Music,” ActorsNET of Bucks County, The Heritage Center Theatre, 635 North Delmorr Ave., Morrisville, Pennsylvania. In Sweden circa 1900, the romantic entanglements of actress Desiree Armfeldt and others are revealed through Hugh Wheeler’s book and Stephen Sondheim’s lilting score, April 20 through May 6. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $20, $17 seniors; www.actorsnetbucks.org; 215-295-3694.

Les Ballets Trackadero de Monte Carlo, McCarter Theatre 91 University Place, Princeton. The “Trocks,” as

The New Jersey Capital Philharmonic will perform “The Great Rachmaninoff” at the Patriots Theatre the War Memorial, April 21, 7:30 p.m. For tickets go to www.capitalphilharmonic.org.

THINGS TO DO STAGE “Grease,” Music Mountain Theatre, Route 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. Classic musical set in the 1950s about teenagers at Rydell High School, through April 22.

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“Bakersfield Mist,” West Windsor Arts Center, 952 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction. Inspired by true events, Maude Gutman, an unemployed bartender living in a trailer, believes a painting she bought in a thrift store for $3 is really an undiscovered Jackson Pollock worth millions. Is it the find of the century or a clever forgery?

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STAGE REVIEW

By Anthony Stoeckert

‘Grease’ at Music Mountain Theatre Talent shines in this staging of a '70s favorite, set in the '50s

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Right off the bat, Music Mountain Theatre’s production of “Grease” lets you know you’re in for a night of terrific singing. The show opens with the cast singing “Alma Mater,” which is essentially a choral version of “We Go Together.” It’s a fun opening — hearing lyrics like “rama lama lama ka dinga de dinga dong” as if they’re being sung by a church choir is pretty hard to resist.

And it’s hard to resist the charms of this show, on stage in Lambertville through April 22. It isn’t perfect, but there’s more than enough good stuff to satisfy fans of this classic, as well as anyone who’s never seen the show or movie.

“Grease” opened on Broadway in 1972 and ran for nearly eight years. It also was made into a smash 1978 film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.

Set at Rydell High School in the late ’50s, “Grease” focuses on two groups of teenagers — the Pink Ladies and the greaser gang Burger Palace Boys (changed to the T-Birds in the movie). These teens are focused on cars, music, dancing, fashion and sex — everything except schoolwork.

It’s the first day of school and Sandy Dumbrowski (Jaimie Geddes) becomes fast friends with Frenchy (Jill Palena), who introduces the new girl to the other Pink Ladies: Rizzo (Ali McMullen); Marty (Lauren Brader); and Jan (Morgan Tarrant).

Sandy tells them about her summer at the beach and a boy she met, Danny Zuko (Harrison Pharamond). This gets laughs from the ladies, and we find out Danny goes to Rydell. So what a perfect time to meet the Burger Palace Boys. In addition to Danny, there’s Kenickie (Karl Weigand); Sonny (Tom Farber); Roger (Rhett Commodaro); and Doody (Matt Robertson).

The Pink Ladies are excited to bring Sandy and Danny together but after his initial outburst of joy over seeing his summer love, Danny tries to act cool in front of his friends, pretending he’s indifferent to Sandy. Pharamond gets some big laughs during the bit.

That drives what little plot the show has. Other stories include the innocent Sandy trying to fit with her tough friends, Kenickie’s car, which he calls Greased Lightning, a rumble, a pregnancy scare and Frenchy dropping out of high school.

It’s the numbers that make the show. “Summer Nights” is indeed a blast, with the back and forth between the boys and girls.

Geddes brings a terrific voice and fine acting to Sandy.

Ali McMullen is a standout as Rizzo, bringing the house down with “There Are Worse Things I Can Do.” But the best number of the night might be a lesserknown song — “Mooning” — sung by Commodaro and Tarrant. It’s a weird song, about Roger’s passion for pull-

The cast of Music Mountain Theatre’s production of “Grease.”

ing his pants down to show people his backside, but these two sing it with humor and charm.

The show’s funniest moments come from supporting characters — Jordan Brennan is a scream as the nerdy Eugene. Louis Palena plays Vince Fontaine, the local DJ who hosts a dance contest at the school (and flirts with Marty). Louis Palena also plays the Teen Angel, who sings “Beauty School Dropout” to Frency. It’s a terrific moment, Palena sings with confidence and suave and the costumes worn by the cast members in this number are a hoot — especially Palena’s spray-painted Chuck Taylors.

Palena and Brennan also directed and choreographed, and have assembled a terrific cast — everyone brings lots of energy to the show.

A few numbers felt flat, and the transitions from scene to scene weren’t always smooth. But those hiccups don’t get in the way of the fun.

And some moments — like Kenickie, during “Summer Nights” asking if Sandy “put up a fight” don’t play well inC the MeToo era; they never should have played well. And that ending — oy! Mad magazine mocked it 40 years ago, and it’s worse than ever. Just as Danny stands up for himself and decides to be his own man, Sandy remakes herself to win him over. But classic musicals are time capsules, so it’s best to bring some perspective and enjoy the talent Music Mountain Theatre is offering.

“Grease” continues at Music Mountain Theatre, 1483 Route 179, Lambertville, through April 22. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. The April 15 performance will include American Sign Language interpretation. For tickets and information, go to www.musicmountaintheatre.org or call 609-397-3337.

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they are affectionately known, dance the fine line between high art and high camp as the world’s foremost all-male comic ballet troupe.

Donning drag to perform their faithful (sort of) renditions that poke fun at the conventions of “serious” dance, they parody classical works from Swan Lake to Giselle, and choreographers from Balanchine to Martha Graham, April 22, 3 p.m. Tickets cost $78.50$86.50; www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787.

One-Act PlayFest, Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Local actors will perform staged script-in-hand readings of six one-act plays selected for performance at the library, April 28, 7 p.m., 9 p.m.

Free. Online registration begins April 9 at 9:30 a.m. www. mcl.org/branches/lawrbr.html; 609-989-6920.

Westminster Schola Cantorum, Bristol Chapel on the campus of Westminster Choir College, Princeton. Program including music by Mozart, Brahms, Lauridsen and Mealor. The concert will include the Jersey of “Crossing the Bar” by Anthony Bernarducci, which is a setting of the Tennyson’s poem with the same title, April 13, 8 p.m. $20, $15 seniors/students; www.rider.edu/arts; 609-921-2663.

Westminster Williamson Voices, Princeton Abbey, 75 Mapleton Road, Princeton. Concert offering the world premiere of Peter Relph’s “Requiem” for a cappella choir and crotales. Also on the program is the premiere of Cortlandt Matthews’ Psalmo, a work using chant improvisation as its expressive vehicle. Works by Whitbourn, MacMillan, Lavoy and Gjiello complete the program of new compositions for choir, April 14, 8 p.m. $20, $15 seniors/ students; www.rider.edu/arts; 609-921-2663.

Richardson Chamber Players, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the Princeton University campus.

Chamber program celebrating African-American composers Daniel Bernard Roumain, Alvin Singleton, George Walker, and Kendall Williams, April 15, 3 p.m. $15; princetonuniversityconcerts.org; 609-258-9220.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE “Jack and the Giants,” Music Mountain Theatre, Route 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. Jack sells his beloved cow for a handful of magic beans and when those beans are planted, look out! A beanstalk reaching through the clouds leads Jack to a magical land where a giant lives, April 14-28. Performances are Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $8; www.musicmountaintheatre.org.

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Continued from Page 6B Westminster Conservatory’s Kaleidoscope Chamber Series, Memorial Chapel on the campus of Rider University, Lawrenceville. Program of music for voice, winds and piano. The recital will feature Craig Levesque’s arrangements of works from the first two decades of the 20th century, as well as two original compositions, April 15, 3 p.m. www.rider.edu/arts; 609- 921-2663.

Larissa Korkina and Esma Pasic-Filipovic, Niles Chapel, Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau St., Princeton. Westminster Conservatory presents a noontime recital by pianists Larissa Korkina and Esma Pasic-Filipovic performing piano music for four hands. The program includes Franz Peter Schubert’s Fantasy in F Minor, D. 940 and Felix Mendelssohn’s Fantasy in D Minor, April 19, 12:15 p.m. www.rider.edu/arts.

Westminster Jubilee Singers, Bristol Chapel on the campus of Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Princeton. Concert titled “Striving After God” featuring works by Hall Johnson, Mark Butler, Adolphus Hailstork and Robert Ray, April 22, 7 p.m. $20, $15 seniors/students; www.rider.edu/arts; 609-921-2663.

JAZZ, CABARET, ROCK, FOLK, ETC. Erin Hill, Bordentown Regional Middle School, 50 Dunn’s Mill Road, Bordentown. Concert by electric harp player and her band, April 15, 3 p.m. $20, $5 students; 609-298-5465.

Jeff Tweedy, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Solo acoustic concert by the member of Wilco, April 18, 7:30 p.m. www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787.

Israband, Rutgers Hillel, 70 College Avenue, New Brunswick. Concert by Israeli cover band as part of an event honoring Israel’s 70th anniversary, April 19, 8:30 p.m. A panel discussion “New Trends in Israeli Music and Dance,” will take place before the concert, beginning at 7 p.m. The panel will feature Dr. Galeet Dardashti, assistant professor of Jewish music and musician-in-residence at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, and Dr. Dina Roginsky, a senior lecturer of modern Hebrew language and culture at Yale University. Advance registration is requested: email rsvpBildner@sas.rutgers.edu or call 848-932-2033.

B Garnet Rogers, Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton. Concert by Canadian singer-songwriter, presented by The Princeton Folk Music Society, April 20, 8:15 p.m. $20; www.princetonfolk.org; 609799-0944.

Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Concert featuring Steven Van Zandt, guitarist for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and producer who used the “soul hornsmeet-rock ‘n’ roll guitars” approach he first pioneered on Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes’ classic first three albums, April 29, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $55-$125; www. stnj.org; 732-246-7469.

MUSEUMS Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue, Trenton. “Going for the Gold: Trenton and the Olympics.” There have been 14 Olympic athletes associated with Trenton, from the 1928 Amsterdam Summer Games through the 1996 Atlanta Summer Games. Only two win medals: a gold and bronze.

Discover who these Olympians are. Olympic posters from 12 Olympics attended by TMS trustee Karl Flesch are on display along with other Olympic memorabilia, through April 29. “The Bigger Picture,” an exhibition of paintings and sculpture by four recognized local artists that have combined forces to make a statement that supports the relationship between larger paintings, sculpture and the timely celebration of cultural differences, through April 29. Hours: Wed.-Sat. noon to 4 p.m. Sun. 1-4 p.m. www. ellarslie.org; 609-989-3632.

Princeton University Art Museum, on the campus of Princeton University, Princeton. “The Artist Sees Differently: Modern Still Lifes from The Phillips Collection.

Exhibit of 38 paintings from The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C., offers an analysis of the modernist still life, including rarely seen works by European and American masters such as Paul Cézanne, Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Marsden Hartley, Milton Avery, and Georgia O’Keeffe, through April 29. Hours: Tues.-Wed., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Admission is free; artmuseum.princeton.edu; 609-258-3788.

Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton. “A Gentleman’s Pursuit: The Commodore’s Greenhouse” Exhibit reveals the findings at Morven from Hunter Research’s excavation of one of New Jersey’s earliest greenhouses, through June 3. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10, $8 seniors/students; morven.org; 609-9248144.

Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St. (at George Street) on the College Avenue Campus of Rutgers, New Brunswick. Cats vs. Dogs: Illustrations for Children’s Literature. Featuring more than 40 drawings and collages by Frank Asch, Mary Chalmers, Tony Chen, Roger Duvoisin, Shari Halpern, Lois Lenski, Ward Schumaker, and Art Seiden. The exhibition emphasizes the strength of visual elements in storytelling, especially for children learning how to read, through June 24, 2018. This exhibit is open to the public Fridays through Sundays. “It’s Just a Job: Bill Owens and Studs Terkel on Working in 1970s America.”

Multimedia exhibit pairs the two iconic documentarians of work life, underscoring how the decade was a dramatic time of transition for the American workforce. It is not simply a look back: many of the themes that Owens and Terkel identified remain strikingly relevant, engaging visitors to consider their own perspectives about working, through July 29. Artists talk with Bill Owens, April during Art After Hours: First Tuesdays. Museum hours: Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free; www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu; 848-932-7237.

GALLERIES The Rider University Art Gallery, Bart Luedeke Center on the Rider campus, 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville. “Outside/Inside,” an exhibit of works by alumna Suzanne Dinger featuring local infrastructures, as well as natural settings, through April 15. Hours: Tues.Thurs. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sun. noon to 4 p.m. For more information, go to www.rider.edu/arts.

Gallery 14, 14 Mercer St., Hopewell. “Sibling Visions,” Paul and Alice Grebanier. Exhibit exploring the idea the idea that siblings have much in common. In the Goodkind Gallery: “The Klotz Throwing Factory” by Bennett Povlow. Photographs of a mill in western Maryland to give a glimpse of a blue-collar world that ended 60 years ago, through April 15. www.photogallery14.com; 609-333-8511.

Millstone River Gallery at Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center, 100 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro. “Art for a Wintry Season,” mixed media exhibit featuring works

by Lauren Curtis, Mary M. Michaels, Debra Pisacreta, and Mickie Rosen, through April 20. For more information, go to princetonphotoclub.org.

Anne Reid ’72 Art Gallery at Princeton Day School, 650 Great Road, Princeton. “A Brick Road Worth Following,” featuring the work of Newbery Award-winning author and illustrator Grace Lin, through April 26. Reception, April 17, noon to 1 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. when school is in session; www.pds.org.

The Gourgaud Gallery, 23-A North Main St., Cranb ury. Exhibit of photos by members of the Cranbury Digital Camera Club. The photos selected by the photographers for the show depict various themes and subject matter, through April 27; www.cranburyartscouncil.org.

Morpeth Contemporary and Frame Studio, 43 W. Broad St., Hopewell. Featuring art Michael Madigan and

Jim Jansma’s ceramics. Madigan is exhibiting abstract paintings and the art that inspired them. Jansma is revisiting pieces from past work, through April 29; morpethcontemporary.com; 609-333-9393 The Gallery at Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Annual “Visual Arts Student Exhibition” featuring works by MCCC students. A range of Mercer’s Visual Arts programs will be represented in the show, including Fine Arts, Advertising and Graphic Design, Digital Arts, Photography and Sculpture, through May 3. Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.with Wednesday hours extended until 7 p.m. www.mccc.edu/gallery.

Taplin Gallery at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. “Earth, Fire, Water, Ice, Debris: Five Artists Comment on the Environment,” an exhibit of work dedicated to artists using their visual skills to bring awareness to environmental issues in the world. Helena Bienstock, Diane Burko, Anita Glesta, Susan Hockaday, and Martha Vaughn address climate change, global warming, infrastructure, and additional subjects related to environmental disturbance and destruction, through May 5. artscouncilofprinceton.org; 609-924-8777.

Mercer County Community College’s James Kerney Campus Gallery, Trenton Hall, 137 N. Broad St., Trenton. “America in a Trance,” an exhibit by photographer Niko J. Kallianiotis, whose images of life in small Pennsylvania towns capture a fading picture of the American dream, through May 10. Artist’s talk and reception, April 18, 5-7:30 p.m. Hours: Tues. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wed. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. www.mccc.edu/ jkcgallery.

Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library, 65 Olden Street, Princeton University campus. “Learning to Fight, Fighting to Learn: Education in Times of War,” exhibition at World War I and its effect on education, drawing from the university srchives and the public policy papers of Princeton University Library, through June 2018. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. during the academic year; library.princeton.edu.

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Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Felipe Esparza, April 13-14, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., $28; Ray William Johnson featuring EpicLLOYD, April 15, 8 p.m., $25; Comedy benefit for the “Reverend” Bob Levy starring Colin Quinn, Jim Norton, Artie Lange, Jim Florentine, Vinnie Brand and Rich Vos, April 17, 8 p.m., $40; Rodney Laney, April 19, 7:30 p.m., April 20, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., $20; Deon Cole, April 21, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., $32; www.stressfactory.com; 732-545-4242.

Princeton Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor. Vince August, April 13; Jeff Pirrami, April 14; Imus in the Morning’s Rob Bartlett with Tony Powell, April 21; catcharisingstar.com; 609-987-8018.

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Greg Kennedy, McCarter Theatre 91 University Place, Princeton. Two-time gold medalist at the International Jugglers’ Association Championship brings his show “Spherus to McCarter, incorporating his own distinct manipulative skills and the acrobatics of two aerial dancers, April 15, 3 p.m. Tickets cost $25-35; www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787.

Interactive Movie Party of Disney’s “Little Mermaid,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Theater To Go presents an interactive screening of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.” Ariel, Prince Eric, Sebastian, Ursula the Sea Witch and members of the audience can all join in the fun, April 21, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., $18, $16 seniors, $14 seniors/students; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333.

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PACKET PICKS April 13-14 Trinity Cathedral rummage sale Trinity Cathedral’s annual rummage sale continues April 13, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and April 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the cathedral, 801 W. State St. in Trenton.

Items for sale include: Household items, kitchen, bed and bath; furniture including china and lamps, art work, children’s clothing, books and toys, seasonal decorations, sporting goods, clothing, jewelry, purses and more.

For more information, call 609-392-3805.

April 15 Friends of Princeton Open Space Annual Meeting The Friends of Princeton Open Space will host their annual meeting, beginning at 3 p.m. at Mountain Lakes House at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve, 57 Mountain Ave. in Princeton.

Guest speaker Mark Brownlee, principal and head ecologist of the ecological restoration company and native plant nursery, ArcheWild, will speak on “Investing in Our Land: Deriving Real Economic Value for Ourselves and our Community.”

Weather permitting, immediately following the meeting there will be a trail walk.

RSVP by April 13, 2018, by emailing info@FOPOS. org or call 609-921-2772.

For more information about Friends of Princeton Open Space, go to fopos.org.

Genealogy society at Beth El Synagogue The Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor and Mercer County Genealogy Society will host “The Intersection of Genetics and Genealogy,” beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor.

Direct-to-consumer DNA testing provides the toolbox for solving difficult genealogical problems. Anthony May will provide a guide to selecting the right DNA test, understanding your results in the context of your family tree.

For more information, go to www.bethel.net or call 609-443-4454.

April 20 Grafting workshop at Hopewell The Northeast Organic Farming Association of NJ will present a grafting workshop with Tom Molnar, Ph.D. at Firefly Farm in Hopewell, 4-6 p.m.

Molnar is an associate professor in the plant biology department of the Rutgers University School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. Participants will learn the basics of different grafting methods and diving deeper with some hands-on work.

Each participant will take home a grafted apple rootstock for planting. Materials will be supplied. The workshop will be followed by a potluck dinner at Firefly Farm. Bring a side dish, salad, or dessert.

Registration costs $20.

For more information, go to www.nofanj.org.

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Get wild this spring

I have a mental image, and maybe a photograph somewhere, of my Armenian grandmother out in the yard in the spring, bent over and using the gathered folds of her skirt to hold tender young dandelion greens. Closer to the driveway and walkways, she would have been seeking out succulent stems of purslane, which likes to grow in cracks and on the edges. Long after she was gone, my father cruised the back roads looking for wild grapevines so he could pick tender leaves to stuff with rice, currants, and pine nuts, although my fastidious mother chided him if he picked too close to the road where exhaust fumes and pesticide spray were a threat.

Foraging is back in style now, with some ambitious seekers even making a business of bringing their haul to local restaurants for seasonal specials. When I polled local chefs on their favorite spring foods, several mentioned greens. “We have a spring ritual here at Bobolink, a cheese soufflé-omelet with lots of wild garlic chives, the first taste of springtime!” said Jonathan White who owns the famous Bobolink Dairy & Bakehouse in Milford with his wife Nina.

Chef Rennie DiLorenzo, owner of 12 Farms restaurant in Hightstown, responded, “We are looking forward to asparagus, which we will be serving as a side as well as cream of asparagus soup.

Also ramps will be used to make a ramp pesto for our homemade pasta. And rhubarb will be used for dessert, a strawberry rhubarb pie. We are going to be shucking a lot of peas too. We would like to do ‘risi bisi’ Which is risotto with fresh peas, potentially even sweet pea ravioli.”

Ramps (wild leeks) are especially prized by local chefs since they are not widely cultivated (seven years to maturity!) and their availability in the wild is increasingly rare. Foragers need to show some restraint in harvesting to protect future supplies.

Fortunately, though, frilly wild arugula is easily cultivated

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Photo courtesy of Lucy’s Kitchen & Market

Springtime dishes from Lucy’s Kitchen & Market include an Asian radish and cucumber salad. now, and I remember being the “first one on my block” to order seeds of once-wild Arugula Selvatica. It’s much smaller than the messy bunches of large-lobed leaves that I used to purchase, and far more commonly used today.

Caron Wendell, co-owner of Lucy’s Kitchen & Market in Princeton, tells me they offer a salad with “beautiful watermelon radish with arugula and feta cheese,” in addition to a cucumber/radish salad with sesame vinaigrette.

Marcia Willsie, proprietor of Ezekiel’s Table (a cooking school not currently in operation), shared her love of nettles, which lose their sting when cooked into an emerald soup. “They must be eaten when young, however,” she added, and she combines them with spring peas for her soup, which you will find at ezekielstable.com/nettling- again.

Nettle soup Adapted from “Joy of Cooking,” Rombauer and Becker, Bobbs-Merrill (1975). About 5 cups.

I can still feel the painful sting when I brushed by a patch of nettles on a hike years ago. Be sure to wear rubber gloves when you pick and handle the raw greens.

Feel free to purée this soup before serving, if that’s your style.

— F.B. 1 quart nettle tops 5 cups stock, at a simmer (chicken is nice)

2 tablespoons cooked rice or oatmeal (potato would work, too) Salt and pepper to taste Wear rubber gloves to protect your hands. Remove the central stems from the nettle tops, saving the tender leaves and discarding the stems. Blend the cooked rice or oatmeal into the stock and then add the nettles. Simmer 10 to 15 minutes, which eliminates the sting. Season to taste and serve.

Spaghetti with dandelion greens and cured fish roe (Spaghetti con cicoria e bottarga) Adapted from “Tasting Rome: Fresh Flavors and Forgotten Recipes from an Ancient City,” Katie Parla and Kristina Gill, Clarkson Potter (2016). Serves 4 to 6.

Bottarga, dried and salted fish roe, is available at gourmet stores and online. — F.B. Sea salt 1 pound dandelion greens 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to taste 3 garlic cloves, smashed 2 teaspoons peperoncino or red pepper flakes 1 pound spaghetti ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano (optional) 1 (3-inch) piece bottarga Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and salt the water.

Add dandelion greens and blanch until tender, about a minute.

Transfer to a colander to drain.

Cool for about 10 minutes before squeezing out any remaining water. Coarsely chop the greens and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Add garlic and cook just until golden, about 5 minutes.

Add peperoncino and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add dandelion greens and cook until the leaves darken, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook until al dente, drain, and transfer to a large serving bowl. Add the dandelion greens and Pecorino Romano (if using). Toss well, adding additional olive oil if desired. Divide pasta among individual plates and grate bottarga to taste over each serving.

Buttermilk-Fried Ramps Adapted from bonappetit.com.

I include this elegantly simple recipe because it has the funniest header note I’ve ever read: “Somewhere a Bloomin’ Onion is weeping.” — F.B. 8 ounces ramps 2 cups buttermilk 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for serving 1 teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper Vegetable oil (for frying) Lemon wedges (for serving) Special Equipment A deep-fry thermometer Trim greens from ramps; reserve for another use. Place buttermilk in a shallow dish. Combine flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne in another shallow dish.

Coat ramps in flour mixture, then buttermilk, then flour mixture again.

Fit a large pot with a deepfry thermometer. Pour in oil to a depth of 2 inces, heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 350 degrees. Fry ramps until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels; season with salt. Serve with lemon wedges.

Pam Hersh

Defying expectations and setting the standard

I wish my mother were alive to see not what I have accomplished, but what Princeton resident Jane Altman has accomplished. Altman, an attorney practicing family law for four decades, and founding partner in the Skillmanbased firm Altman, Legband and Mayides, is about to receive on April 16 the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Tischler Award for lifetime contributions to the advancement of family law.

“When I was in college at Barnard College (Columbia University) in the ‘60s, the expectation was that I would be a teacher or nurse, but mostly devote my life to being a good wife and mother,” said Altman.

Following the commonly designated life pathway of that era, she got married when she still was in college, received her master’s degree in elementary education at the Bank Street School of Education in Manhattan and had two children. And then came the self-imposed bump in the road.

“I decided to switch careers — to leave elementary education and go to law school [RutgersCamden School of Law],” Altman said. “My mother warned ‘If you go to law school, you won’t stay married.’”

Her mom’s concern reflected the angst of many moms (certainly mine) raising college-aged daughters in the 1960s.

In spite of her love of teach-

ing young children, Altman still felt restless for a greater career challenge. She decided — “just because” she could — to take the LSAT without any real intention of becoming a lawyer. She did well on the exam and decided to go to law school.

During law school, Altman quickly learned she couldn’t “do it all” — do well in classes and be the perfect homemaker and wife and mother. Her priority always was the health and well being of her family, but cleaning, cooking, doing laundry, entertaining fell to the side of the road that her mother had wanted her to follow.

“Our family was fortunate that my husband was very supportive of my decision to change careers, plus he had the flexibility with his job and willingness — to stay home with sick kids when I had to be in class,” Altman said.

Also, the women’s movement of the ’60s and ’70s, by presenting women and their goals in a new light, gave her the courage to move forward.

Altman has been married for 52 years to the same man, Robert Altman, Ph.D., well known in the Princeton community as a retired executive with ETS and a volunteer extraordinaire.

Her philosophy as a matrimonial lawyer is that there are rarely, if ever, “winners” in a matrimonial case, and that every case should be settled as fairly as pos-

sible for both parties. She encourages her clients to pursue mediation and settlement conferences as a preferred initial approach — unless, of course, there are issues that do not lend themselves to settlement attempts, such as domestic violence, an imminent danger of the dissipation of assets, the kidnapping of a child, etc.

Starting in 1978, she worked for four years in the Princeton law firm of Carchman, Annich, Sochor, and Shuster, and eventually left to start her own firm.

That firm, Altman, Legband and Mayrides, has now expanded to include four attorneys.

She has served as a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Family Law Executive Committee and of the prestigious Supreme Court Family Practice Committee. She regularly lectures for the Institute for Continuing Legal Education and writes for and is senior editor of the New Jersey Family Lawyer.

The professional awards and recognition, however, are not what make Jane run.

“I truly enjoy helping people and see them grow as individuals after they get through the upheaval in their lives,” she said. “It has been gratifying to see women and men thrive both professionally and personally after getting out of a negative and possibly abusive relationship.”

She is particularly struck by

the prevalence of domestic violence — among all socio-economic groups. Spending many volunteer hours over the years counseling women of their rights in a domestic violence compliant, she is a longtime member of the Advisory Board of Womanspace, the Mercer County Shelter for Battered Women.

Her pioneering spirit that led her to enter a male-dominated field (women made up less than 20 percent of her law school enrollment in the ’70s) has paved her granddaughter’s career road to be far smoother and far more limitless than grandma’s.

“I asked one of my [five] grandchildren — 19-year-old Rachel Edelson, a student at Princeton University — ‘Am I right to think that you and your friends find no gender restrictions on your career aspirations?’

“The response from Rachel and her friends was that they feel unconstrained by any gender considerations — that story is apparently ‘ancient history,’ ” Altman said.

Currently, Rachel says she intends to go to law school and continue a family tradition of female lawyers — her mother Jennifer also is a lawyer. And Grandma Jane intends to be there to see what she has accomplished.

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Dr. Heather van Raalte, M.D.

Pelvic floor disorders: Gaining control over the urge to go Frequent visits to the bathroom, urinary leakage and other pelvic floor problems can make it difficult to enjoy everyday activities.

Some people endure the embarrassment and inconvenience of urinary incontinence for years.

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

The Center for Pelvic Wellness at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center (PMC) offers a range of treatments from physical therapy to medication and minor surgical procedures to help manage and even cure pelvic floor disorders.

Pelvic floor dysfunction Millions of people across the United States experience some form of urinary incontinence — stress incontinence (leakage caused by coughing, sneezing, running and jumping) or urge incontinence (the pressing need to pass urine).

The conditions, however, are more common in women and are often related to the weakening of the muscles, tissues and ligaments that make up the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor supports and holds the pelvic organs (vagina, uterus, bladder, urethra and rectum) in place.

For women, weakening of the pelvic floor is typically caused by pregnancy, childbirth, age and obesity.

In men, prostate cancer surgery, bladder or bowel problems and heavy lifting or high-impact exercising may weaken pelvic floor muscles.

Children and adolescents may also experience common disorders such as chronic constipation, bed wetting, stress incontinence and other conditions.

Often interrelated Pelvic floor problems are often interrelated, and it is common for two or three conditions to occur at the same time and for symptoms to overlap. Signs of pelvic floor problems may

include: • Frequent urination • Urgent urination • Leakage when sneezing, coughing or laughing • Painful urination • Difficulty urinating and recurring bladder infections Women also can experience pelvic organ prolapse, which occurs when the tissues and muscles can no longer support the pelvic organs and they drop down. Symptoms of prolapse may include: • Feeling of pelvic pressure or fullness • Organs bulging out of the vagina • Leakage of urine •Difficulty completely emptying the bladder • Problems with having a bowel movement • Lower back pain Time to see the doctor Too often, individuals avoid talking to their doctor about urinary incontinence and pelvic floor problems because they are embarrassed to bring up the subject or they think their problem is not so bad.

However, doctors treat patients with urinary incontinence every day and are accustomed to dealing with the condition. Moreover, urinary incontinence — even a small amount of leaking — is not just a normal part of aging. If urinary incontinence is interfering with your daily activities, it is time to see a doctor.

Seeking medical attention for urinary problems is important. A proper diagnosis can identify any underlying medical condition causing the problem and is the first step toward a resolution.

The Center for Pelvic Wellness offers a multidisciplinary team approach to treating urinary incontinence and other pelvic floor disorders, including bladder, vaginal and uterine prolapse.

Tailored treatment approaches include: • Physical therapy to

step for patients trying to determine where to start in addressing their specific needs.

Dr. Heather van Raalte strengthen weakened muscles, with therapists who are specialty certified in treating pelvic floor disorders • Behavioral modifications or lifestyle changes, such as fluid management and diet changes • Medication therapies • Minor same-day procedures to tighten or support the urethra • Minimally invasive robotic surgeries • Advanced treatment options such as bladderregulating surgical procedures (neuromodulation) and Botox injections into the wall of the bladder The center’s new Pediatric Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Program also offers specialized rehabilitation and treatment for pediatric patients ages 7 and older.

In this program, the pelvic floor physical therapist will perform an evaluation that will include testing the strength and muscle coordination of the diaphragm, pelvic floor, abdominal wall, lower back, and hips.

The therapist may then recommend a treatment plan specifically designed to address the young patient’s needs.

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However, those muscles can be hard to isolate. Although people often think their exercise regimen addresses the pelvic floor muscles, they can be difficult to access without guidance, which is one reason why working with a specially trained physical therapist is beneficial.

In addition to pelvic floor exercises, lifestyle changes can also help make a difference including: Losing weight. In overweight women, losing even a small amount of weight (less than 10 percent of total body weight) may decrease urine leakage, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).

Managing fluid intake.

As suggested by ACOG, if you have leakage in the early morning or at night, you might want to limit your intake of fluids several hours before bedtime.

Limiting alcohol and caffeine may also be helpful.

Training your bladder.

Bladder training can help control the urge to empty the bladder and increase the time span between urinating to normal levels (every three to four hours during the day and every four to eight hours at night).

Avoiding heavy lifting.

Lifting heavy weights can put a strain on your pelvic muscles, and ultimately cause them to weaken.

Eat a healthy diet high in fiber. Fiber can help minimize constipation and straining with bowel movements.

For more information about the Center for Pelvic Wellness or to find a urogynecologist with Penn Medicine Princeton Health, go to www.princetonhcs.org or call 888-742-7496.

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I’ve had the pleasure of working with highly experienced professionals from Attorneys, Lenders and Brokers since I started my business. They have become my trusted colleagues, teachers and support structure — unofficinal members of my ‘Team’ so to speak. Together with their combined experience and advice, my clients can have absolute confidence; whatever issues come up unexpected or not, they know we’ve got their back.

3) I lived and worked in NYC for many years as a Magazine Art Director focused on Interior Design and Home Improvement Magazines where I learned a lot about remodeling and design trends. When I moved to New Jersey, I became an Accredited Home Stager and did Staging and Interior Design for a variety of clients including Agents who asked me to stage their listings.

Through various home renovations I’ve done on my own homes, I accrued a list of contractors I knew I could depend upon and seeing their work firsthand in my own home, I felt confident recommending them to my clients. Whether they were moving or staying, I could make their homes look great! I decided to get my Real Estate License and I quickly came to know what it took to get a house sold. On Listing Consultations, I explain to Sellers how to see their home through the eyes of a Buyer and depending upon their needs and budget, I recommend small remodeling projects and/or repairs, paint colors, furniture placement and accessorizing ideas. I’m more than willing to jump right in with them and delighted to run the project. As my Real Estate business has grown, I now offer my Staging and Design Services solely for my listing clients as a complimentary bonus in my marketing plan.

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No two sales or purchases are alike, so I need to stay on top of my game too by keeping up with my continuing education.

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Real Estate is fluid and we have to make constant adjustments in our expectations, sometimes daily. The needs of my Buyers vary and everyone has a wish list. It depends upon the Buyers; those that are up for renovations and those that are not. Some are looking for a home that is move-in ready which can mean many things; serviceable condition, renovated or brand new.

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31 Richey Place tRenton A rare opportunity to own one of Trenton’s grand old homes. 5 bedrooms, 2 full & 2 half baths. Beautifully restored and updated to maintain the charm of yesteryear with modern conveniences of today. A Must see!!! MLS# 7127251 $305,500 609-586-1400

3010 windy Bush Rd. uPPeR Makefield twP. 1890 Windy Bush Estate is a 10 acre oasis of country farmlands and gently rolling hills. Many possibilities horses, crops etc. Original Fieldstone House features generously sized rooms. $1,400,500 215-862-9441

6 BonneR ct. hoPewell 4 BR 2 l/2 bath Colonial Home with finished basement, granite flooring, 2 car garage on a -de-sac located in Brandon Farms. Open house this Sunday. MLS #7136231 $554,500

51 lawRenceVille PenninGton Rd unit 103 - lawRenceVille 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Condo located in Village Mill within Lawrence Township.

Near Lawrenceville Main Street and close to Village Park and Mercer County Park North. MLS #7153289 $139,900 609-737-1500

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RESIDENTIAL Princeton

$5,799,000

Cranbury

$625,000 55 N.Main St.

8 Players Lane. Enter through an automatic gated

entrance to a private enclave of 6 homes, in the most prestigious Jasna Polana Estates & a stone’s throw from the 230 acres Jasna Polana Golf Course, includes FREE membership. 7BR, 7BA & two 1/2BAs home to call your own private luxurious retreat that sits at the top of the culde-sac with custom built-in pool. So much to see.

Great building with prime location in the heart of historic Cranbury.

Charming town w/great mix of Retail stores & restaurants.

3,000 sq ft of retail. There are 2 additional flrs that could be converted to 2 nice size apartments. Property has 5 parking spots attached to an off street additional parking lot. Business has been operating for 25 plus years. Seller has township approvals for restaurant & apartments.

COMMERCIAL Hamilton Twp.

$399,000 1931 Nottingham Way. 3,300 sq ft office building for sale on over a half acre lot. Located on the corner of Nottingham Way and Klockner Road. Great location on a busy intersection with high car traffic count and a 1/2 mile from Route 295. Main floor consists of 3 office spaces, conference room, reception and waiting area and a copy room. Second floor consists of mostly open floor plan. 2 zone newer HVAC. All gas heat. Private, parking lot plus 2 handicap spaces with outdoor spotlights. Building is ADA compliant. 200 amp electric panel has been updated, complete fire alarm and security system. Basement has had waterproofing system installed and exterior walk out bilco doors.

Pylon sign out front.

Florence

$249,900

216 E Front St. Great location to open an office.

First floor is currently set up for any type of medical office use. 5 patient exam rooms, a break room, a waiting room with patient window, fireplace and large bay window. Patient check out area with counter.

Separate patient and employee bathrooms, file room, front and rear entrance, storage room and professional office for physician. Can easily be used for any type of office space including a chiropractor, accupuncturist, physical therapist, massage therapist, attorney, accountant, insurance agent. Lots of car traffic on Front St. Building has newer windows, commercial heater was recently rebuilt and oil tank removed. There are 2 full apartments with private entrances, updated and fully leased. This building could be easily converted back to a single family home or possible 3rd apartment on first floor with township approval.

Ewing Twp.

$599,900

1871 Pennington Rd. Prime location in Ewing Township

and a great opportunity to own a commercial property with good income potential. Located directly across from The College of New Jersey, this recently renovated building is ready for a new owner. Owner has clear C/O. 4,000 sq ft of the building is currently being used for a successful doctor’s practice. The second section of the building, 2852 sq ft, has recently been renovated for a legal 8 unit rental to include a large common area, 4.5 baths, dining room, full kitchen that includes all appliances plus washer and dryer. Excellent exposure with good access to public transportation. Plenty of parking, too. Lots of vehicle traffic, walk to the college and new shops & restaurants.

Minutes to 95. Easy commuting to Philadelphia & NY.

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630 kRessMan Rd. williaMs twP. 1820 Stone house next to the stream.

Gourmet kitchen, 3 Bedrooms and Family Room, 5 FP, Vintage and Modern touches. MLS#7126242 $599,000

215-862-9441

real estate news Joeseph Baylis From Weichert, REALTORS’ East Windsor Office Recognized for Regional Sales Award Joe McDonald, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that sales associate Joseph Baylis of the East Windsor office was individually recognized for exceptional performance in March.

Baylis was the top associate in his Weichert sales region for resale listings, resales and resale revenue units during the month.

The region is comprised of offices throughout Morris, Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset, Sussex and Union counties.

Invite this talented neighborhood specialist in to learn about the real estate services offered by Weichert, Realtors. Baylis can be reached in Weichert’s East Windsor office at 417 Route 130, or call (609) 448-1400 for more information.

Since 1969, Weichert, Realtors has grown from a single office into one of the nation’s leading providers of homeownership services by putting its customers first. A family of full-service real estate and financial services companies, Weichert helps customers buy and sell both residential and commercial real estate, and streamlines the delivery of mortgages and home and title insurance. Weichert leverages its customer website, www. weichert.com, one of the most visited real estate websites in the nation, to help families and individuals realize the dream of homeownership through quick and easy access to listing information and the services of its real estate professionals nationwide. Like other family-owned and -operated businesses, Weichert enjoys greater public trust according to several national surveys. For more information, Weichert’s customer service center can be reached at 1-800-USA-SOLD.

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