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Pennington and Hopewell Borough councils re-elect council presidents By ANDREW HARRISON

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Council members in Pennington Borough and Hopewell Borough have re-elected each of their council presidents from 2020. During reorganization meetings on Jan. 4, Catherine Chandler was elected council president for the Pennington Borough Council and Charles Schuyler Morehouse was also elected to serve as council president for the Hopewell Borough Council. Pennington: After Chandler and Kennen Gross were sworn in to start their three-year terms on the borough council, Councilman

Charles Marciante nominated Chandler for council president. Fellow council members went on to vote unanimously in favor of her election. “I was very happy to be reelected to council and to once again be asked to serve as Council President, to support Mayor Joe Lawver. In 2021, we will continue to face some of challenges of 2020, as we work to serve the community with the continued restrictions of COVID-19,” Chandler said in a statement. “But there is light at the end of the tunnel with the distribution of vaccines.”

She added that despite the coronavirus pandemic the borough had moved forward in 2020 on a number of important projects, such as road construction, and the necessary renovations of Borough Hall. “In addition, our purchase of the land behind Tollgate Grammar School for purposes of the community Arboretum received final approvals, so we can move forward on that project in 2021,” Chandler said. “Parks and Recreation is planning its spring and summer events and Economic Development Committee is continuing its initiatives to promote

business in Pennington, such as its Support your Local Businesses initiative and its “get Lit” program. “So things are happening and it is due to our amazing professionals and our countless volunteers and I look forward to working with them this year as always,” she added. The borough’s six council members are Council President Catherine Chandler, Councilwoman Deborah Gnatt, Councilman Charles Marciante, Councilwoman Beverly Mills, Councilwoman Liz Semple and Councilman Ken Gross.

Hopewell Borough: Morehouse was also unanimously elected to serve as council president for 2021. Borough Administrator Michele Hovan said he has continuously served as council president since the fall of 2013, following the passing of longtime president David Knights. The Hopewell Borough Council is Council President Charles Morehouse, Councilman David Mackie, Councilman Ryan Kennedy, Councilman Chris Fossel, Councilwoman Samara McAuliffe and Councilwoman Debra Stuhler.

Site investigations delayed for Pennington landfill property By ANDREW HARRISON

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Pennington Borough’s site investigation of the closed landfill property along West Delaware Avenue won’t be complete until a supplemental investigation takes place to evaluate additional contaminant concerns for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The delay of the investigation into 2021 is due to DEP adding an additional requirement in the summer of 2020 to all remedial landfill site investigations, which requires additional testing for a broad class of chemicals known as per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The substances have been used in stain repellants, electronics, and coatings for textiles. They can be toxic and reach into the ground, possibly contaminating groundwater. PFAS at low levels cause health problems as the substance continues in the body for years, according to the DEP. “The site investigation was nearing completion when the borough was advised of the new sampling requirement for landfills,” Borough Administrator Eileen Heinzel said. Pennington Borough Council members last fall authorized an application seeking close to $312,000 in additional funding from the state’s Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund (HDSRF) for the supplemental investigation of the landfill and surrounding borough property on the site that is off of West Delaware Avenue and Broemel Place. Available to municipalities, the HDSRF funds preliminary assessments, site investigations and remedial investigations to determine the existence or extent of hazardous substance discharge conditions on property, according to the borough.

“The borough anticipates receiving grant funding for this additional sampling from the HDSRF. Once submitted to NJDEP, the application typically requires 6 to 9 months to evaluate,” Heinzel said. “Project initiation and investigation is estimated to require between 8 and 9 months.” Once the site investigations are complete, and based on the outcome of the investigations, a redevelopment plan would be the next step for the borough. “The target date for redevelopment planning is October 2021,” Heinzel added. In 2018, Pennington Borough contracted with Excel Environmental Resources, Inc. of North Brunswick, for services related to site investigation and remedial investigation of the closed solid waste landfill. If approved for state funding, Excel would continue conducting the investigations. DEP had previously approved $301,000 in funding from HDSRF grant program for the cost of the preliminary assessment, and the initial site investigation and remedial investigation.

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Township committee members elect Julie Blake as mayor By ANDREW HARRISON

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Hopewell Township has a new mayor and deputy mayor at the helm of the township committee for 2021. During the township committee’s reorganization meeting on Jan. 4, Julie Blake was nominated and elected by fellow members of the committee to become Hopewell Township’s next

mayor. Courtney Peters-Manning is now Hopewell Township’s deputy mayor after her nomination and election. Blake takes over the duties of mayor from Township Committeewoman Kristin McLaughlin, who nominated Blake for mayor in 2021. “I want to acknowledge the hard work and grace that Mayor Kristin McLaughlin has shown

these past two years, along with Deputy Mayor Michael Ruger,” Blake said. “The time and effort that their leadership has provided to us as residents has been outstanding, especially during the many crises we faced this year.” Blake envisions 2021 as a year of recovery for the township. “Recovery from the impacts of COVID-19 on our community, health and economy and recovery from the strain on both our finan-

cial and human resources,” she said. “In 2021, the township will have to absorb a de-valuation of the Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) property and the result of the loss of tax revenue from municipal services in Hopewell Valley schools.” In her remarks to residents and fellow committee members, Blake spotlighted that costs will

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The Nature Center at Washington Crossing State Park in the Titusville section of Hopewell Township is offering programs this winter free of charge. Pre-teens and adults can hike Baldpate Mountain from 1:30-4 p.m. Jan. 10. Follow a county park trail from its trail head near Church Road to the top of the hill. Meet at the parking lot by Niederer’s Pond. Bring a water bottle and wear hiking shoes. Aerobic hikes will be offered at 1 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 14, 21 and 28, weather permitting. The 2-3.5 mile brisk guided hikes will move along selected trails in the state park. Routes to be determined. Meet at the Nature Center. Bring a water bottle and wear hiking shoes. The trails are quite wet in sections. All programs will require advanced registration in order to manage social distancing. Face coverings are required at all events. Attendance is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. All children must be accompanied by an adult. In the event of inclement weather, some programs might be canceled; call ahead before coming out. These events are available to families and individuals only. Programs for scouts, schools, home school groups and other groups are available and scheduled separately by special arrangement. Call 609737-0609.

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The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory’s (PPPL) 36-year tradition of offering weekly informative talks on a wide variety of science subjects continues with a live online version. The Ronald E. Hatcher Science on Saturday Lecture Series resumes from 9:3011:30 a.m. Saturdays, Jan. 9 to March 13, on the Zoom virtual meeting platform. The series kicks off with a lecture on “The Renaissance of the Stellarator Fusion Concept,” by PPPL physicist David Gates, head of Advanced Projects. Stellarators, a type of fusion energy facility that has twisty coils, were invented by PPPL founder Lyman Spitzer in the 1950s. The complex devices have been a less popular choice for fusion experiments than donutshaped tokamaks but are making a comeback as scientists find new approaches to stellarator design. Other highlights include a talk by Geeta Govindarajoo, professor of chemistry at Rutgers University, on the intersection between chemistry and art. Govindarajoo will discuss the role of chemistry in creating and restoring art and detecting forgeries. Post questions for the speaker by tweeting to @PPPLsSciEd or #scionsat. The January schedule is: • Jan. 9: David Gates, PPPL, “The Renaissance of the Stellarator Fusion Concept” • Jan. 16: Arvind Narayanan, a computer scientist and professor at Princeton University, “How to Recognize AI Snake Oil” • Jan. 23: Geeta Govindarajoo, of Rutgers University’s Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, “Chemistry and Art: Like Dissolves Like. How Solubility Influences Creating and Restoring Art, Forgery and Telling a Good Story” • Jan. 30: Cristian Galbiaiti, of Princeton University’s Department of Physics, “From studying the Sun, to searching for dark matter, to fighting COVID-19” Recordings of the talks will be posted on the Science Education website a few weeks after the initial viewing. The complete schedule will be posted on the Science on Saturday website. For more information, visit energy.gov/ science.

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Morven Museum & Garden’s Festival of Trees is a juried collection of trees and mantles decorated by area garden clubs and non-profit partners displayed in the museum’s galleries throughout the mansion-turned-museum. The trees will be on display through Jan. 10. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton, is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Festival of Trees is included with museum admission of $10; $8.00 for seniors; free for Friends of Morven and children 6 years old and under. For more information and associated Festival of Trees programming, both virtual and in-person, visit morven.org/ The Princeton Symphony Orchestra will present a virtual concert featuring the music of Mozart and Saint Georges at 4

p.m. Jan. 10. The program spotlights Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s dramatic Serenade for Winds in C Minor, K. 388 and Joseph Bologne, Le Chevalier de Saint-Georges’ Symphony No. 1 in G Major. Ukrainian-born virtuoso pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk performs selections for solo piano. For tickets, visit princetonsymphony. org.

The Dryden Ensemble will present a virtual concert, “Extraordinary Tunings,” at 4 p.m. Jan. 10. Virtually unknown repertoire from 1620-50, featuring Daniel Swenberg. For Zoom tickets, visit www.drydenensemble.org or call 609-466-8541.

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The West Windsor Arts Council will present a virtual exhibit, Harmony Art Show, from Jan. 11 to Feb. 26. WWAC invites artists to explore the idea of balance disrupted and harmony restored as it relates to personal experience, beliefs, or observations. The online opening reception will be from 7:15-9 p.m. Jan. 15. For more information, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkfuqrTspHt0TTfednaklYy6cktleZ66w

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Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart invites families of boys interested in grades 5-8 to virtually join a Middle School Admission Webinar at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 12. Hear from students and drop into classrooms with teachers. Register at https://bit.ly/3aWGK2t Princeton Academy is located at 1128 Great Road, Princeton. Call 609-921-6499 or visit www.princetonacademy.org

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A lecture on “Art Nouveau: Humanity in Harmony with the Natural World” will be presented virtually be the Pennington Public Library at 7 p.m. Jan. 14. Art Nouveau is an elegant decorative style that revolutionized visual art and architecture across Europe and the United States at the end of the 19th Century and into the 20th. Art Nouveau designers believed that all the arts should work in harmony to create a “total work of art”; or Gesamtkunstwerk—paintings, graphic art, buildings, interior design, furniture, textiles, clothes, ceramics, glass art, metal work, and jewelry—all inspired by graceful, natural forms. Registration required by visiting http:// penningtonlibrary.org

Through the Princeton Photo Workshop, learn how to make a good image at 10 a.m. Jan. 14. Learn about composition and light, the critical components of making a good image, as well as more camera functions, the difference between RAW & JPEG, and using different lenses to make the pictures you envision. For more information, visit princetonphotoworkshop.com/classes NonProfitConnect, a nonprofit committed to strengthening nonprofits and their boards, is offering a series of four sessions focused on building skills to serve on a nonprofit board and ending in a chance to connect with a board that matches the participant’s interests. The BoardConnect program trains professionals to become active, productive and high impact nonprofit trustees by providing them with an understanding of board roles and responsibilities and giving them a realistic understanding of the Central New Jersey nonprofit landscape. Participants are guided through topics of governance, legal & fiduciary responsibilities and fundraising by nonprofit experts in the community. The training is then followed by a Meet & Greet Nonprofit “Fair” where NonProfitConnect facilitates introductions to area nonprofits in need of skilled and effective board members. BoardConnect will be held on five consecutive Thursdays, starting January 14, 4-5:30pm. “Attendees at our program universally share their appreciation that BoardConnect prepares them to serve on a board and is a reflection of both our motivated, qualified participants and expert workshop leaders. A large number of our graduates also go on to serve in leadership roles on nonprofit boards,” says Executive Director Allison Howe. BoardConnect also provides a custom board training for area corporations or businesses looking to enhance their corporate citizenship platforms. By training company employees on how to be effective board members, NonProfitConnect can help increase and strengthen a com-

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THE STATE WE’RE IN

Friday, January 8, 2021

By Michele S. Byers

Nature in New Jersey is quite busy during winter

inter may seem quiet, almost like nature is taking a break. But is this true? Many animals are hibernating, lots of birds have fled to the south and plants are dormant. But you might be surprised at all of nature’s activity in winter in this state we’re in. Every day for the next six months, we will gain a couple of additional minutes of daylight. The increasing daylight signals to the natural world that although it’s cold – and will remain so for months – spring is already on its way. You may have noticed bald eagles carrying twigs and grass. Bald eagles are New Jersey’s early birds, responding quickly to changes in daylight by starting an early mating season. In the chill of winter, eagles are among the first birds – along with great horned owls – to build nests and lay eggs. Right now, eagles in New Jersey are gathering materials to build or repair nests, many of which are used by the same pair for years. A few females have even started laying eggs. The first bald eagle chicks of 2021 will begin hatching in late February and early March. How can bald eagles nest so early, when it seems like the cold would be lethal to the eggs and young? The answer is that males and females are active parents, working cooperatively to keep eggs and babies warm at all times. While one hunts, the other sits on the nest. The incubation and nesting period for bald eagles is long, so starting early may

give them an advantage. By the time chicks are ready to fly and hunt in the spring, food sources like fish, small mammals and waterfowl will be more plentiful. Great horned owls also mate early for the same reasons. On winter nights when all is still and quiet, you can often hear great horned owls hooting mating calls to each other from the tops of tall trees. Winter is also mating season for Eastern tiger salamanders, New Jersey’s earliest breeding reptile. These prehistoric looking salamanders can grow as long as 14 inches. They are not easy to spot, though, because they are nocturnal and spend most of their lives in underground burrows. On wet nights in winter, Eastern tiger salamanders crawl out of their burrows. Males make their way to ponds and vernal pools – sometimes across snow – where they gather in the water and wait for females. Female tiger salamanders choose which males get to breed. Once a female has picked her mate, she swims under him and bumps his neck. That’s a signal for him to release sperm into the water. The female absorbs the sperm, later releasing five to eight gelatinous egg masses the size of golf balls. Once the egg-laying is finished, all parental duties are over. The larvae that hatch in early spring are completely on their own. Eggs laid in vernal pools – that is, ponds that dry up in summer – have the best chance of success, since these bodies

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of water do not have fish that would otherwise eat the eggs and larvae. What other interesting treats does nature offer in winter? If you are lucky, you might glimpse an all-white ermine hunting near a stream or lake. Ermine is another name for shorttailed weasel, a native semi-aquatic mammal in New Jersey. Ermine are famous for their snowy fur, but that’s just their winter coloring. In the summer, their appearance changes to brown with white chests and bellies. Like mink and other weasels, ermines are carnivorous. Most insects disappear in winter, but it’s possible on warm days to spot a beautiful mourning cloak butterfly. In northern areas where it overwinters, including New Jersey, adult mourning cloaks may be seen basking in the sun during almost every month of winter on warm days. These moths have distinctive black wings with small blue dots and a bright golden-yellow edge. You may be able to attract them to your yard by putting out pieces of sweet, overripe fruit, like bananas. On warm nights, it’s not unusual to see small grayish moths flying around under porch lights and in car headlights. These are male winter moths. These non-native moths emerge from the ground to breed during mild winter weather. Breeding in winter may give these moths an advantage because there are fewer birds around to feast on their eggs, which will hatch in the spring. Winter is also a great time to observe species that migrate to New Jersey from the north in search of more plentiful food. For example, seals are regular winter visitors to New Jersey’s shoreline, living in colonies at Sandy Hook Bay and other protected places. Birds that come from the north to spend winters in New Jersey include snowy owls, gannets, loons, snow geese and many waterfowl species. However, these birds do not breed in

New Jersey, so in the spring they will return to their nesting grounds in the northern United States and in Canada. Even trees have interesting winter tales to tell. For instance, did you ever notice trees with old leaves still clinging to their branches, fluttering in the breeze but not falling off? These are probably beeches and oaks. Beech trees are especially lovely in winter, with pale golden-brown leaves that glow in the sunlight. Why are beech and oak leaves still hanging on when most trees have long since shed their leaves? Amazingly enough, this may be an adaptation by the trees to protect tender young buds from animals that would munch them. Dried leaves on branches might look unappealing enough to browsing herbivores that they might bypass beeches and oaks in favor of trees with more accessible buds. Is this due to deer? Probably not, since deer have a short reach and beech and oak leaves can be seen on branches 15 to 20 feet high. Dr. Emile DeVito, the New Jersey Conservation Foundation’s staff biologist and naturalist, points out that only a few thousand years ago, the beech forests of North America were inhabited by giant ground sloths, long since extinct. Giant ground sloths could reach as high as elephants and were able to nip buds from high branches. Since a few thousand years is the blink of an eye in evolution, trees would not have had much time to respond to the disappearance of giant ground sloths. Enjoy nature’s unique sights and sounds this winter. Spring may seem far away, but nature’s timeless cycles are reason for hope. For information about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources – including habitats for a diversity of wildlife – visit the New Jersey Conservation Foundation website at www.njconservation.org Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills. She may be reached at info@njconservation.org

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Blake Continued from Page 1A shift from BMS to residents and small businesses regarding taxes for the Hopewell Valley Regional School District. “In the face of these challenges the committee will continue to work hard to mitigate the impact on our budget and economic recovery. Kevin Kuchinski and our professionals have sought opportunities to save money through capital loan refinancing and reducing our debt costs,” she said. “In 2020, we were able to restructure our debt which will result in taxpayer savings of more than $1.8 million over the next 10 years.” Additionally, Blake spoke to the series of events with the township police department and police forces across the country

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in 2020 and how the township is addressing broad concerns of racial discrimination and police use of force from residents. “We used that moment to reflect on current practices and improve our community outreach and relationship building. We hired an outside consultant and a civilian police director to articulate what we currently do, what we value, and where do we go from here,” she said. “I am grateful for their work and the police department’s openness to more communication and public input and as always there excellent policing in the community.” Blake also highlighted the new pressing issues the township faces, such as recreational marijuana and the committee’s need

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Virtual exploration of our world Since most of us can neither safely travel for exploration, nor want to, given the risks, another way to see our planet is available on the streaming service Discovery+. Its five episodes of “A Perfect Planet” will “examine the forces of nature that shape all life.” These include sunlight, weather, oceans, volcanoes and ourselves, the most recently arrived of these forces. The series guide and narrator is wellknown Sir David Attenborough, long the voice of knowledge about our habitats and species. At age 94 he is not slowing down. The series was filmed in 31 countries over four years. The focus of the series is not climate change but rather is “the extraordinary resiliency of the natural world” and how so many things “mesh” together to flourish. He does observe, however, that the one benefit of the pandemic is that it has made many people more aware of the “fragility and value” of the natural world. As a biologist he has also long been aware of species’ life spans, but he is not overly concerned with his own. What does worry him is the burden left to succeeding generations of cleaning up or reversing the destruction we have visited upon the planet. Perhaps if people see even parts of this series, they will appreciate more deeply what we have. The series takes viewers to the MidEast, Africa, the Indian Ocean, and to the

Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia. The film crew was witness to six volcanoes and came close to large Russian bears, giant tortoises, and all shapes and colors of birds. While the series does not deal with climate change, Attenborough himself does acknowledge that he was demoralized by President Donald Trump’s pulling the country out of the global climate accord, but then “jumped out of his chair” when he heard that Joe Biden had won and will reintroduce this country to international efforts – something that Attenborough deems as “absolutely crucial to the survival of the natural world.” While he emphasizes the resiliency of the natural world, he does acknowledge that not every species survives through the millennia. In speaking about “rock-hopper penguins,” Attenborough does give a nod to the roles that “judgment and luck” play in both the penguins’ future and in his own career. He feels unusually fortunate in having been able to travel the world and see many of its wonders. At the same time, he confesses that the pictures, the visual recordings, of all the many species he has encountered, are by themselves the real gifts to the rest of us. They provide us with the vivid imprints of this world we live in. We don’t really need the words; just the images of all these creatures we share the planet with.

to discuss and decide on what to do about the farming, manufacturing, transporting and selling of recreational marijuana. In addition, the township will need to decide on what regulations should be put in place for stormwater runoff and has the planning board conducting an independent review of the site plan for affordable housing, as well as, reviewing the master plan. Peters-Manning takes over the duties of deputy mayor that was previously held by Township Committeeman Michael Ruger in 2019-20. “We are in the midst of a hard winter, coming at the end of a hard year. We have lost loved ones, protested injustice and faced a tumultuous election with

sharp political divisions,” Peters-Manning said. “We are so close to better times. Spring of 2021 will bring preservation of the Hopewell Valley Golf course with its transformation into a new public county golf course. This year, we will also see the county start the planning process and receive public input for the transformation for Trap Rock Quarry to Moore Station Quarry Park.” Hopewell Township’s five-member committee consists of Mayor Julie Blake, Deputy Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning, Committeewoman Kristin McLaughlin, Committeeman Kevin Kuchinski, and Committeeman Michael Ruger.

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Early Detection is Key in Treating Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women in the United States, claiming more lives than colon, prostate, ovarian, and breast cancer combined, according the American Cancer Society. And while there are several risk factors for lung cancer, the vast majority of lung cancer deaths are linked to smoking. Screening, however, can help detect lung cancer in high-risk individuals before symptoms begin and when the disease is easier to treat successfully. Penn Medicine Princeton Health offers no-cost lung cancer screening for qualified patients, enabling doctors to identify lung nodules as early as possible and helping to save lives. Finding Cancer Before Symptoms Start An estimated 229,000 new cases of lung cancer were diagnosed in the United States last year, according the American Cancer Society, and nearly 136,000 people died from the disease. By far, smoking is the leading risk factor for lung cancer, and is behind at least 80 percent of all lung cancer deaths. Other less common risk factors include radon exposure, asbestos exposure, exposure to other cancer causing agents, and family history. In most instances, by the time lung cancer causes symptoms – such as chronic cough or difficulty breathing – it is usually in an advanced stage when it is more difficult to treat. That is why early detection is key. Treat-

ment is most effective if cancer is found when it is small and before it has spread. Screening Criteria Based on results from the National Lung Cancer Screening Trial, lung cancer screening is recommended for people who: • Are current or former smokers • Are age 55 or older • Have a smoking history of 30 or more pack years (one pack per day for 30 years or two packs per day for 15 years) • Do not have a history of lung cancer If you meet the above criteria and are concerned about your risk for lung cancer, talk with your doctor about low-dose CT screening. With low-dose CT screening, spiral CT scans use low-dose radiation to make a series of detailed pictures of areas in the body. The pictures are made by a computer linked to an X-ray machine that scans the body in a spiral path. The scan takes just a few minutes and does not require any preoperative lab work. Results are normally available within a matter of days. Regular chest x-rays are not recommended for lung cancer screening. As the American Cancer Society notes, research has shown that using low-dose CT scans to screen people at higher risk for lung cancer has saved more lives compared to chest xrays. The American Cancer Society also notes that screening should only be done at facilities that have the right type of CT scanner and that have experience in lowdose CT scans for lung cancer screening. The facility should also have a team of

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Joy Clason Ward March 10, 1931 to December 26, 2020 JOY CLASON WARD died peacefully on December 26, 2020 in Jacksonville, FL in the presence of her loving husband JOHN J. WARD whom she married on May 24, 1953. They have celebrated many milestone anniversaries and had been looking forward to celebrating the 74th anniversary of their ﬁrst date on January 18, 2021. Besides her husband John, Joy is survived by her four daughters, Wendy (Art) Billingslea, Susan Ward (Larry Nadeau), Barbara (Jochen) Buehling and Karen (Chris) Cane, her grandchildren Lauren (Buddy), Kristin (Mike), Katie (Luke), John (Erin), Anna, Louisa, Michael, Cameron, Max and Kelly and her great-grandsons Dale, Will and James. MomMom was always there with a loving cuddle and words of encouragement whether watching a grandchild play baseball or soccer, listening to a musical recital or patiently helping someone learn to knit, sew or cook. Born Barbara Joy Clason on March 10, 1931, Joy was raised in Maplewood, NJ with her sister Jerry who passed away in August 1980. She attended Jefferson Elementary School and Columbia High School in Maplewood, NJ, graduating in 1949. Joy attended New Jersey College for Women where she earned a degree in Home Economics. She taught Home Economics at the Timberlane Junior School in Pennington, NJ for many years. Joy and John lived in the same house in Pennington for 55 years and were active participants in St. Matthews Church, Girls Scouts, and the community. Joy always had a welcoming smile and a warmth that was contagious. She sought to help others and make others comfortable whether welcoming them to the community, showing them houses during her years as a real estate agent or greeting friends and family. She was generous with her time and talents and was often found knitting a hat or a blanket for a new baby, making a quilt for a family member or the Quilts for Kids program, or knitting a “Stocking of Joy”. She knit more than 200 Christmas stockings for family, friends, and children of friends: those stockings will be cherished and enjoyed for many years to come. Family and friends were always of the utmost importance to both Joy and John. They made heroic efforts organizing reunions, sending cards and planning visits to maintain contact with friends from high school and college as well as friends and neighbors in Cranford and Pennington, NJ and Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. It was especially important to Joy to reach out to her sister Jerry’s family and to share the Clason family connection. They built a very special circle of friends with Marine Corps buddies and their wives who became like family and with whom they traveled together on short vacations. Although Joy never traveled extensively, she and John made over 30 trips to Düsseldorf, Germany, beginning in November 1992, to visit their daughter Barbara and her family, thereby giving tremendous support to them by keeping them within the family circle. Joy also loved to cook and bake and was a very competent and exacting teacher. For Joy’s 80th birthday, the family collected favorite family recipes and made a cookbook called “Joy Through the World”. There is no better way to describe her. She brought and spread joy through the world, and we are blessed and all the richer for it. She will be forever missed. Services are pending and burial will take place at Barrancas National Cemetery in NAS Pensacola, FL. Joy will be interred with her ﬁrstborn, John Thomas. Memorial gifts can be made to Christ Episcopal Church, 400 San Juan Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082. Please visit the online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com. Arrangements by Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home, Jacksonville Beach, FL. NM-00449507

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Jean Ann (Herman) Brindle June 2, 1946 – December 29, 2020 Jean Ann (Herman) Brindle, 74, a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, and teacher to thousands of central New Jersey students, formerly of Lawrenceville, N.J., died unexpectedly at her home in Longwood, Fla. on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. Jean had a unique blend of warmth, wit, and quiet stoicism, personality traits undoubtedly rooted in her Finnish heritage and cultivated by her late parents, Aili and T. August “Gus” Herman. Jean was born June 2, 1946, in Newark, N.J. and grew up with her sister, Bette, in Springfield, N.J. Her personal and professional life changed forever when she decided to attend Trenton State College, where she earned a degree in elementary education. Due to a dorm shortage, Jean found off-campus housing in a nearby home. The host family’s son, Mike Brindle, was off at Glassboro (Rowan) State College, but she soon became friends with Mike’s sister Tori. Eventually, Mike started coming home a lot on weekends – to see the girl who was staying in his room – and a 50-year love story began. They were married on Aug. 17, 1968, just after Jean’s graduation. Jean began her teaching career in Whitehouse Station, N.J. She pored over lesson plans meticulously – all written in her perfect cursive handwriting. She had a flair for creative arts, and she could command a classroom of rambunctious youngsters with one of her signature glares. After five years off to stay home with her newborn daughter Janet starting in 1974, Jean returned to the classroom in Hopewell Valley, N.J., where she taught at Bear Tavern School and Toll Gate (Grammar) School. She inspired generations of students, staging the Greek Olympics, diagramming sentences, and teaching both Gifted & Talented and Special Needs classes until her retirement in 2006. One of Jean’s favorite times each year was the week in August spent with her sister in North Wildwood, N.J., until Bette’s death in 2012. Jean and Mike made the most of their time off, rooting for the Philadelphia Phillies and traveling the world on cruise ships to ports as distant as St. Petersburg, Russia, the Mediterranean Sea, and her favorite – Magens Bay in St. John, Virgin Islands. She had a favorite slot machine at the Paris casino in Las Vegas and several Atlantic City casinos. They were married for 46 years until his death in 2015. She missed him every day since. Shortly after Mike’s death, Jean moved to Florida, where she spent five years spoiling Janet and her husband Jay, who she loved like a son. Jean’s first in-state purchase was a Disney Annual Pass. She took up adult coloring, channeled her vast vocabulary into a Words With Friends habit, and despite Janet’s gentle teasing, began following one of Jay’s interests: professional wrestling. Celebrating her life are her daughter Janet Brindle Reddick and husband, Jay, of Orlando, Fla.; sister-in-law Tori Socha of Yardley, Pa.; niece, Jennifer Richardson and husband, David, and daughter, Ella, of Morrisville, Pa.; niece, Christine Hunt and husband, Shawn, and children, Ryan and Hailey, of Hillsborough, N.J.; and nephew, Mark Janutolo and partner Allison Trabb, and children, Mackenzie and Corey, of Hillsborough, N.J. A remembrance will be held sometime in Summer 2021 in New Jersey. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to honor Jean with simple acts of kindness or a donation to your favorite charity in her name. NM-00449644

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hen it comes to Nissan’s Altima – their best-selling sedan – my household is no stranger. When my wife first started to drive, we purchased a pre-owned Altima (1998) that served us well. That vehicle was passed down to my 22-year-old son when he first started to drive. It logged over 150,000 miles without asking for

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TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY ANNUAL NOTICE OF SCHEDULED MEETINGS In accordance with the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, listed below is the list of meeting dates for 2021 for the Township of Hopewell Boards, Committees and Commissions. All meetings will be held via Zoom Video Communications and/or in the Municipal Building (except as noted below) on the date and at times as stated: 2021 HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETINGS 1ST AND 3RD MONDAY (except as noted below) MEETING TIME 5:30 P.M. (except at noted below) January 4 (Reorganization Meeting) (5:00 p.m.) January 11 (2nd Monday) (5:00 p.m. Special Budget) January 11 (2nd Monday) (6:00 p.m.) January 19 (Tues. 5:00 p.m. Special Budget Meeting) January 25 (4th Monday) (5:00 p.m. Special Budget) January 25 (4th Monday) (6:00 p.m.) February 1 (5:00 p.m. Special Budget) February 1 (6:00 p.m.) February 8 (5:00 p.m. Special Budget Meeting) February 16 (Tuesday) (5:00 p.m. Special Budget) February 16 (Tuesday) (6:00 p.m.) February 22 (5:00 p.m. Special Budget Meeting) March 1 (5:00 p.m. Special Budget) March 1 (6:00 p.m.) March 15 April 5 April 19 May 3 May 17

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much. After laying the ’98 to rest, we purchased a 2011 pre-owned Altima, several years ago, which we still own and love. That car still runs strong. It only has about 88,000 miles on it and has never needed much maintenance. Needless to say, my family is a big fan of the Altima. Recently, I jumped behind the wheel of a brand new Altima to see what the latest version of this popular mid-sized sedan was offerSUBMITTED PHOTO ing these days. 2021 Nissan Altima 2.5 Platinum AWD The vehicle I tested for one week is the 2021 Nissan Altima is that it is a very competent mid-sized sedan that Altima 2.5 Platinum AWD sedan. checks a lot of the right boxes. The Altima got a fresh new top-to-bottom and inside It has an attractive appearance, inside and out. The exout redesign two years ago. That look still carries with the terior is more up-to-date looking and sportier and more 2021 models. aggressive looking. The inside is plenty comfortable and The top-of-the-line Platinum edition carries a base roomy and offers enough attractive ergonomics to make it price of $34,100. My tester stickered at $36,745. appealing to most. Additional options added to my tester included: $205 The overall ride and handling is above average. The for splash guards; $395 for premium paint (Pearl White); steering is smooth and easy. It handles and corners well $300 for floor mats, trunk mat and a hideaway net; $400 and takes bumps without much jostling. for illuminated kick plates; $420 for rear spoiler and $925 The only thing I would add here is this: For me, the for destination and delivery. Altima doesn’t provide a tremendous “Wow!” factor – if When it comes to which model Altima to choose, there that’s what you’re looking for. are several options. And, mind you, not everyone cares about a “Wow!” “Enhancements for the 2021 model year include re- factor for their cars. Most people are content with a good, vised grade level content, with the SR grade now slotted solid car that checks a lot of the aforementioned boxes. above the SV,” says a release from Nissan. “This brings And, this car does do that. the lineup order of S, SV, SR and Platinum in line with the The folks over at Car and Driver gave the 2021 Alother Nissan sedans. There is also the addition of a new SV tima high marks for having a “quiet and efficient standard premium package.” powertrain, spacious and comfy cabin and available fourThe Altima is offered with two different engine choices wheel drive.” – a 2.0 liter, 4 cylinder variable compression turbo engine Car and Driver knocked the Altima because they said which generates about 248 horsepower and a standard its turbo engine was not compatible with its all-wheel 2.5 liter, 4 cylinder (non turbo) that gets about 188 horse- drive system, had brittle ride quality and wasn’t as engagpower. Both engines are paired with Nissan’s continuously ing as its top rivals (Honda and Mazda). variable automatic transmission (CVT). I didn’t drive the turbo engine Altima so I can’t comMy tester was equipped with the 2.5 engine. I found the ment there. 2.5 to be adequate enough for around town driving. I was Car and Driver’s overall verdict hits at my “Wow!” a bit disappointed in its performance when I tried to push factor comment. “The Altima has some unique options and it when I needed to make an aggressive passing move or sporty characteristics, but it doesn’t inspire like the segneeded it to accelerate for getting on the interstate. ment’s best,” says the editor at Car and Driver. However, that being said, I tend to be more of an agWell, I’m not sure I totally agree with that comment. gressive driver. For someone who drives more conservaI don’t find the Honda Accord or the Mazda 6 all that tively – like my wife – this engine and power is more than inspiring either. Like the Altima, both are very competent adequate. mid-sized sedans with good track records for reliability, My overall impression of the fairly newly redesigned but their “Wow!” factor is about the same as the Altima, if you ask me. The Altima I drove for one week has an EPA gas mileage rating of 29 miles per gallon overall – 35 miles per gallon in highway driving and 29 mpg in city driving. The EPA estimates that the Altima will cost about $1,400 per year to run on fuel as it uses about 3.4 gallons Now accepting reservations of gas per every 100 miles driven. for weddings, showers, The Altima received impressive results in the government’s 5-star safety ratings crash test. It got 5 stars for its and parties. overall vehicle score. The Cranbury Inn Restaurant Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears weekly. is definitely a place to go. It’s romantic, For questions or comments he can be contacted at pperinteresting and exciting. The food is great, rotta@comcast.net.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING PENNINGTON PLANNING/ZONING BOARD Reorganization & Regular Meeting Please take notice that on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. the Pennington Borough Planning/Zoning Board will hold its reorganization and regular meeting. Because of the state of emergency in New Jersey regarding COVID-19, the meeting will be held remotely via a Zoom webinar. The meeting connection information will be available on the Boroughʼs web site at www.penningtonboro.org where instructions regarding the Zoom webinar will also be available. The connections for computer or phone are also listed below. Documents will be posted on the Boroughʼs website for viewing and available for viewing at 29 Brookside Avenue, Pennington, New Jersey. Members of the public may make comments during the public portion of the hearing by e mail to mmistretta@penningtonboro.org. or submitted in written letter form and delivered to the Board at the temporary Borough Hall, 29 Brookside Avenue where there is a drop box at the rear of the building, access is from Green Street. All advanced comments must be received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the scheduled meeting. The purpose of the Reorganization meeting is to give oaths of office, appoint professionals, appoint members for the Application Review Committee, approve meeting dates, designate official newspaper and any other Resolutions as needed. The Regular meeting will be Board business that as necessary, Zoning Officerʼs report, approving minutes, there are no applications on the agenda. The link to join the webinar (also found on the Pennington Borough web site): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89663071351?pwd=YVU2NHdJUU8yU1dRcEtoV2xWRFA1QT0 9 Passcode: 857430 Or telephone: 1-646-558-8656. Webinar ID: 896 6307 1351 Passcode: 857430 Formal action will be taken. Mary W. Mistretta Planning Board Secretary HVN, 1x, 1/8/2021 Fee: $35.34 Affidavit: $15.00

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Agent for the Board of Fire Commissioners of Hopewell Township Fire District No. 1. A live Zoom meeting will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 10:00 AM prevailing time, at which time bids will be opened remotely and read in public for: Marine Unit. Due to the restrictions on public gatherings under the New Jersey COVID-19 State of Emergency, in-person attendance is prohibited. Anyone wishing to attend the Zoom Bid Opening must register in advance at this website: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkfuqgpzksGNa-jOB9IXdcRGpAr3csm-_Q Proposals must be submitted on the specified bid form in the manner outlined, be enclosed in a sealed package bearing the name and address of the bidder and clearly marked “Hopewell Township Fire District No. 1 MARINE UNIT” on the outside, addressed to Sarah Ocicki, Purchasing Agent, at the address above. Bids may be delivered by mail to Hopewell Township Fire District No. 1, 201 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville, NJ 08560. Bidders may also arrange to hand-deliver bids by scheduling an appointment with Sarah Ocicki at sarah.ocicki@hopewelltwpfire.org or by calling 609-730-8156 extension 4140. Bidders are encouraged to submit bid responses via certified mail or overnight delivery to confirm delivery date and avoid the need for hand-delivery. Bids will not be accepted via email. Specifications, instructions, and bid forms are available at the Hopewell Township Fire District No. 1 website at www.hopewelltwpfire.org or by contacting Sarah Ocicki at sarah.ocicki@hopewelltwpfire.org or 609-730-8156 extension 4140. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27. Sarah Ocicki, Purchasing Agent HVN, 1x, 1/8/2021 Fee: $32.55

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BERNARDSVILLE, NJ – Historic charm. Gracious living. Timeless lines. Stunning materials. Meticulous finishes. Lightfilled spaces. This is The Heritage at Claremont, a remarkable Bernardsville community that features 20 luxury condominiums. The project was created by visionary Natale G. Conti and designed by renowned architect Jeffrey Beer. Dan Lincoln, historical architect and consultant, added a refined sensibility to the magnificent heritage found on the grounds. A longtime resident of Bernardsville, Conti saw a need for luxurious, care-free living in the Somerset Hills. As the visionary behind the Historic Stevens Estate Renovation in Bernardsville and Murray Hill Square in New Providence, Conti’s goal was to create a maintenance-free community that not only represented the area’s rich history but was also a landmark in Bernardsville. A truly unique experience in luxury living, The Heritage at Claremont is where the legacy of the past meets the modern and sophisticated conveniences of today. “As you ascend the tree-lined lane that was once home to the Parish House of St. Bernard’s Church, you are met with the grandeur and beauty of this historic masterpiece that dates back to 1912,” said Kevin Cullen, Vice President of The Conti Group, the project’s developer. The Heritage at Claremont is steeped in the history of the affluent Bernardsville Mountain community. The borough’s landmark Parish House, which exudes English Gothic style architecture and was designed by noted architect Henry Janeway Hardenbergh, has been reimagined as a luxury residential structure now called The Great Hall, which is home to four luxury condominiums. Hardenbergh was the visionary behind architectural masterpieces like New York City’s The Dakota, The Plaza Hotel and the original Waldorf Astoria. “The Parish House was built not only to serve Saint Bernard’s Church, but the entire community,” said Cullen. “Soldiers were treated at the Parish House after the return from World World I. The history here is just remarkable and permeates through to every aspect of what The Heritage at Claremont is today.” The Heritage at Claremont also features 16 residences in an adjacent building called The Collection. “In designing the new addition, we wanted to complement the existing Parish House, and we did that by studying the existing Parish Hall,” said Beer. “We have a beautiful existing piece of architecture that was done in the early

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