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HVRSD Board of Education officially swears in new members By ANDREW HARRISON
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Andrea Driver, Anita Williams Galiano, and Adam Sawicki were officially sworn in to start their three-year terms on the Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education during the board’s annual reorganization meeting. School Board Business Administrator and Board Secretary
Robert Colavita administered the oath of office on Jan. 4 to the three board members. Driver, Galiano, and Sawicki will be representing Hopewell Township on the school board. After the swearing in,Board President Deborah Linthorst was nominated and re-elected by board members for the 2021 year. “I would like to thank all of my fellow board members for
putting your faith in me to lead this body in the year ahead. This year will continue to challenge our district and all of those in the field of education,” she said. “I know we are not merely looking to maintain the status quo, but will continue to be forward thinking and will look for innovative and creative solutions in doing the work for this district.” Jessica Grillo will serve as
vice president in 2021 after she was unanimously elected by fellow board members. “I want to say thank you and this vote of confidence means a lot to me. I am looking forward to working with Debbie (Linthorst),” she said in her remarks. “I think Debbie and I will be a good partnership and think we work well together. I think this board knows that Debbie and I do
not necessary agree on everything and I think that is a good mark of a leadership team.” The HVRSD Board of Education members are Board President Deborah Linthorst, Vice President Jessica Grillo, Anita Williams Galiano, William Herbert, John Mason, Adam Sawicki, Jenny Long, Alyce Murray, and Debra O’Reilly.
Marling briefs Hopewell Township on latest COVID-19 information By ANDREW HARRISON
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Hopewell Township Health Officer Dawn Marling covered the township’s latest COVID-19 cases and the current pandemic vaccination efforts in Mercer County in a recent presentation to township committee members. To start her presentation on Jan. 11, Marling spotlighted the increase in COVID-19 cases within township. “We are unfortunately seeing that post holiday surge of COVID-19 cases right now. We had 43 new cases last week, which puts us at a total of 450 cases since the pandemic began. I wanted you to know that 70% of those have occurred since Nov. 1,” she said. “So it has been a pretty dramatic rise in the last couple months. We are currently monitoring several hospitalizations and Capital Health is expecting that their hospitalizations are going to be in the next couple of weeks.” Marling stressed the importance of limiting interactions, social interactions, and staying home if residents are sick. The health department has also currently been informed about new COVID-19 positive cases at the Mercer County Correction Center. “We are working with the warden on a group of COVID-19 positive inmates,” she said. “They are housed within one distinct housing unit, which is good news. We are partnering with the Mercer County Health Department and the New Jersey Regional epidemiologist to monitor that situation.” Regarding the COVID-19 vaccination effort throughout Mercer County, the township health department is partnering with the Mercer County Health Officers Association (MCHOA). The health department has been running COVID-19 vaccination clinics since the last week of December all over Mercer County in
partnership with MCHOA. “We have vaccinated over 1,000 health care workers and first responders in Mercer County already. We have more clinics this week, next week and the following week,” she said. “We intend to keep this going and scale it up as we move through the different phases that are designated by the state health department. Right now we are in Phase 1A, which is community health care workers, EMTs and the state just opened it last week to firefighters and police officers as well.” The township does not have an estimated time yet from the state for Phase 1B. “Phase 1B would include our seniors that are age 75 and older and will also include other frontline essential workers. The state is still defining what that will include,” Marling said. “We are working with Mercer County Community College (MCCC) around getting enough vaccinators and pooling our resources, so that we are envisioning to have at least one large scale community
vaccination site, as well as, smaller sites for our residents to be able to get to more easily and there of course will be one in Hopewell Valley.” The health department will continue to inform the public to the township website and social media accounts when more information becomes available. “I also would like to encourage residents to sign up on the New Jersey vaccine portal. That is covidvaccine.nj.gov,” Marling said. “The system, as of today, will not make an appointment for you, but will let you know what category you are in and if the state changes that definition it will be automatically updated. Then residents will get an email when they are able to schedule appointments during that phase.” When Mayor Julie Blake asked about any impacts on 2021 budget, Marling said she will keep the committee informed on financial needs and highlighted the potential staff overtime, which would depend on how often and See COVID-19, Page 2A
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Prepare for prescribed burns at Mercer Meadows The Mercer County Park Commission will perform prescribed burns at Mercer Meadows this winter and spring with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service (NJFFS). The NJFFS worked in collaboration with the Park Commission’s Stewardship Department on an initial prescribed burn in 2020. The next phase of the plan is set to begin in the days ahead. In 2018, Gov. Phil Murphy signed The Prescribed Burn Act, which expanded the ability of the NJFFS to implement prescribed fire for habitat management as well as other forestry and ecological needs. This legislation also made the services of the NJFFS more accessible to local governments. Properly conducted prescribed burns encourage native seed germination, reduce invasive plant pressure, and cycle nutrients into the soil. Increasing habitat quality and diversity along with promoting forest regeneration, managing invasive species, and grassland establishment are all benefits from conducting prescribed burns. The Park Commission anticipates the burns to have additional benefits
such as reducing hazardous fuel loads to prevent unplanned, potentially damaging wildfires. Prescribed burns have also been successful in reducing tick and insect pest populations. Following the prescribed burn at the Pole Farm in 2020, stewardship staff conducted a photo study of the areas that were burned. Photos were taken from fixed points throughout the park after the burn and during the growing season. The progression of photographs taken demonstrated the suppression of woody invasive species, and thriving herbaceous plants in the burned fields. Results from the annual breeding bird survey displayed an increase in overall abundance of birds in the field monitored during the breeding season post-burn compared to previous years. Additional scientific monitoring is planned to evaluate the success of the prescribed burn. The prescribed burns at the Pole Farm are expected to take place between January and late spring as determined by the Section Forest Fire Warden. There will be two areas receiving a dormant-season burn, to happen
prior to April 15. These burns will occur over a one- to two-day period. Another area within the Pole Farm will undergo a growing-season burn later this spring, prior to June 15. The section warden will determine when the conditions fall within a safe range and will notify the Park Commission and appropriate township and emergency response officials with 48 hours’ notice before the burn will begin. For the safety of the public, the park will be closed during and immediately after the burns. The closure will be posted at all entrances, crossings and trailheads, as well as on the Park Commission website and social media pages. “This initiative would not be possible without the NJFFS and their team of skilled professionals,” said Park Commission Executive Director Aaron T. Watson. “Prescribed burning is a new way for the Park Commission to manage for invasive species and promote a habitat with more native plants, improving the ecological functions of Mercer Meadows. We are thrilled to continue this
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initiative in 2021.” The fire will be lit, monitored and managed by the Forest Fire Service officials who have undergone rigorous training and are experienced in conducting safe and effective prescribed burns. All appropriate safety measures and precautions will be taken by those performing the burn. While the burn is in progress there will be law enforcement and fire personnel, equipment and vehicles present at the Pole Farm and surrounding areas. Specific conditions must be met in order to burn, including temperature, relative humidity, and wind speed and direction. For the days following the burn, there may be smoldering dead trees and logs within the burn areas. This activity is normal and need not be reported to the fire department or Park Commission as a fire hazard. Park Commission staff will be on site to monitor post-burn activity. For more information on the Mercer Meadows prescribed burn, including frequently asked questions, maps and resources, visit www.mercercountyparks. org. HOPEWELL VALLEY NEWS 100 Overlook Center 2nd Floor Princeton, NJ 08540 609-924-3244 Hopewell Valley News (USPS 250-300) is published twice a week by Packet Media LLC., 100 Overlook Center, 2nd Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540. Mail Subscription Rates The current Auto Renewal rate is $9.36 and is charged on a quarterly bases. The 1 year standard rate is $46.20. Mailed subscription rate is $77.18 for 1 year, $122.76 for two years, $177.37 for three years. Out-ofcountry rates available on request. All advertising published in Hopewell Valley News is subject to the applicable rate card, copies of which are available from the advertising department. The Packet reserves the right not to accept an advertiser’s order. Only publication of an advertisement shall constitute final acceptance. NM-00431796
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The Princeton Festival’s 15th annual piano competition is open to pianists from around the world, with an entry deadline of April 19. To enter the competition, artists must submit a video of themselves performing a designated piece of music. Participants compete for cash prizes and certificates, plus the Richard Tang Yuk award, named for the festival’s founding artistic director, given to the best performer overall. The professionally adjudicated competition is organized into seven categories: • Four age categories for solo performers from 6 to 18 years old. • Open Class I for soloists and Piano Four-Hands for all competitors up to 25 years old • Open Class II, new for 2021, for solo professionals and lifelong amateurs 26 or older Full information and an entry application is available at https://princetonfestival.org/2021-piano-competitionrules/. Winners in all categories will be announced after the Finalists’ Concert, which will stream online on June 6.
Thursdays, throughout January
The Nature Center at Washington Crossing State Park in the Titusville section of Hopewell Township is offering programs this winter free of charge. Aerobic hikes will be offered at 1 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 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 609-737-0609.
Saturdays, through March 13
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 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays through 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 donut-shaped tokamaks but are making a come-back 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 remaining schedule is: • 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” • Feb. 6: Adam Ruben, author, “Public Perception of Science: Lesson from a Dead Sheep.” • Feb. 13: Slobain Duffy, “Virus Host-Shifting: Insights from Laboratory Experimental Evolution” • Feb. 27: Tracy Drain, of NASA, “Mars Exploration Program” • March 6: Sophia Gershman, PPPL, “Plasma Science Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic” • March 13: Kory Evans, Rice University, “Ecology and Evolution of Teleost Fishes” Recordings of the talks will be posted on the Science Education website a few weeks after the initial viewing. For more information, visit energy.gov/science.
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The West Windsor Arts Council will present the opening reception of the “Harmony” art show at 7:15 p.m. Jan. 15. This show explores the way in which balance and harmony are restored through art. To register, visit https://westwindsorarts.org/event/ harmony-art-show/
Beginning Fri., January 15
The first full production of “Unbecoming,” a new play by Princeton University alumna Emma Catherine Watkins (Class of 2018) that is inspired by the story of the real-life Lady Charlotte Guest, a Victorian housewife and mother, will begin streaming by the Lewis Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. Jan. 15. There will be subsequent screenings at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Jan. 16 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 17. Live conversations to follow the broadcasts. Much to her husband’s dismay, Charlotte aspires to become the first person to translate the “Mabinogion,” a collection of ancient Welsh stories, into English. Through her
translation, she encounters Blodeuwedd, a woman conjured from flowers as a wife for her creator and punished for her infidelity. As Charlotte struggles to reconcile her creative ambitions with 19th-century expectations of marriage and motherhood, she must also confront the power and responsibility she holds in retelling Blodeuwedd’s story. Performed by a cast of six Princeton students – who lived as a quarantine pod through the fall – in a unique outdoor setting and presented as a filmed theatrical production. The film will be closed captioned and the conversations will be live captioned. Viewers in need of other access accommodations can contact the Lewis Center at least two weeks in advance by emailing LewisCenter@princeton. edu For information, registration and access to the film, visit https://arts.princeton.edu/events/unbecoming/2021-01-15/
Sat., January 16
“Make Better Pictures with Your iPhone & Other Smartphone Cameras” will be presented virtually by Frank Veronsky from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 16, courtesy of Princeton Photo Workshop. Learn to make phone snapshots into inspired first-rate images that look like they were shot with a DSLR camera. Veronsky will discuss phone camera functions and adjustments, basic photo editing, in-phone and app filters, sharing favorites with friends and family, as well as the basics of composition and lighting. Students will have hands-on practice during class. The cost is $69. To register, visit https://princetonphotoworkshop.com/ classes/iphone-mpdjx
The Princeton YMCA will host a Zoom event facilitated by Dr. Tyree Winters, A.K.A. “The Hip Hop Doc,” who provides an atmosphere for families to dance and exercise together, at 11 a.m. Jan. 16. This virtual class is free and open to all. This event is intended for youth and adults of all ages to boost their mental and physical health together through popular songs and dancing. Dr. Winters is a board-certified pediatrician who maintains a special interest in helping combat youth obesity. To register, visit https://princetonymca.org/schedules/ or email mroseborough@princetonymca.org
Sat., January 16 to Mon., January 18
Community volunteers, partner nonprofits and teen leaders of Hopewell Gives Back (HGB) will observe the Martin Luther King Day of Service by volunteering Jan. 16-18 through the Sourland Conservancy. This year, the HGB teen leaders planned a virtual event to invite families and individuals of all ages to pick up a project kit to complete at home. Each project will benefit one of four local nonprofits: I Support the Girls (feminine hygiene packs), Seeds to
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By Jody Kashden, Ph.D.
HEALTH MATTERS
Telehealth Helps Individuals with Mental Health Disorders Stay Connected For people living with mental health disorders, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented a unique set of challenges. Not only has the pandemic exacerbated feelings of fear and anxiety, but it also has disrupted how individuals connect with each other, including with their therapist. Maintaining a human connection, however, is critical to maintaining your mental health and key to treating disorders such as anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. At Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health, the transition to telehealth during the pandemic has enabled patients to connect virtually, ensuring they continue to have access to the programs, care, and human interaction they need. Millions of Americans Millions of Americans are affected by mental health conditions – most commonly depression and anxiety – every year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). As NAMI reports, 1 in every 5 adults living in the United States experiences some form of mental illness, while one in every 20 experience serious mental illness. In addition, 17% of young people ages 6 to 17 experience a mental health disorder. Though everyone is different, in general, warning signs of a potential mental health disorder can include:
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• Feeling sad or withdrawn for more than two weeks • Drastic changes in mood, behavior, personality, and sleeping patterns • Irritability and uncontrollable anger • Difficulty concentrating or staying focused • Substance abuse • Inability to carry out daily activities or handle problems and stress • Excessive worry or fear • Feeling as if your quality of life is not what you want it to be • Thoughts of suicide, self-harm, or attempted suicide If you’re concerned about your mental health, talk to your doctor or consult a mental health professional. Once diagnosed, many mental health disorders can often be effectively treated with therapy, medication, or a combination of the two. It is also important to note that individuals without a mental health diagnosis can benefit from therapy and counseling too. Therapy can support personal growth and can help with a range of issues such as communicating effectively, managing expectations at work and school, even public speaking. Telehealth Shows Positive Outcomes Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health offers inpatient and intensive outpatient treatment programs that are customized to meet the needs of children, adolescents, and adults, with specialized programs for men and women. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Princeton House has been providing intensive outpatient treatment programs via telehealth. Through the use of a secure video conferencing platform, patients are able to participate in individual and group therapy sessions from the comfort and safety of their home. In addition, through telehealth, patients have virtual access to medication check-ins with psychiatrists, family meetings, and yoga, music, and art therapies. Telehealth utilizes video conferencing, which provides the ability to see body language and expressions. This helps patients and therapists maintain human connection while social distancing. The use of telehealth has also expanded the availability of mental health services for patients who have trouble accessing in-person care because of issues such as distance or transportation. Early research among adult Princeton House patients shows that there is no difference in treatment outcome between in-person therapy and teletherapy. Adult Princeton House outpatient survey results indicate: • 94% feel that receiving virtual treatment is helpful • 63% would consider using virtual treatment even if in-person treatment was available Tips for Effective Telehealth Sessions Typically to participate in telehealth, patients must:
• Have a smartphone tablet, laptop, or desktop unit with a camera and microphone • Have access to the internet • Have a quiet space in which to connect with treatment Other tips for an effective telehealth session include: • Set the scene. Find a space with minimal distractions. Center yourself on the screen so you are visible from the waist up, enabling your therapist and other participants to see your body language. Sit up tall with your device’s camera at eye level. Use soft, diffused natural lighting when possible. • Arrive on time. In fact, give yourself a few extra minutes to transition to your telehealth session from whatever else you were doing beforehand. • Stay present. Avoid multitasking. Close out other programs or apps on your device to limit distractions. Put a “Do not disturb” sign on your door. • Dress appropriately for a public setting. • Hydrate. Keep a glass of water nearby and make sure to take a sip every now and then. • Do a test run with the technology before your first session so you know it works. • Don’t forget you’re on camera. Even though they’re not physically in the room with you, people can see what you’re doing. Here to Stay Throughout the pandemic, telehealth has helped patients with mental health disorders feel less isolated and has provided a connection with others through these challenging times. Even when the pandemic subsides, it is expected that telehealth will be here to stay. Most insurances, including Medicaid, cover telehealth services. For more information about Princeton House Behavioral Health telehealth services, call 888-437-1610 or visit www.princetonhouse.org. Jody Kashden, Ph.D. is the Senior Director of Clinical Development and Performance Improvement at Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health.
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frequently the township is running vaccination clinics that would involve weekend dates and re-shifting of hours. “I think it is a little to early to tell. If you are referring to the cold storage equipment, I do intend to submit that to the state under the grant. I will also be able to submit for reimbursement on a lot of clinic supplies and different expenses associated with running vaccination clinics,” she said. “Having that support is really critical.”
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By Michele S. Byers
New Jersey environmental wins and losses of 2020
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he year 2020 will go down in history as the year of the COVID-19 pandemic, with many lives lost, lockdowns, school and business closings, economic uncertainty and political divisions. In the midst of it all we found a silver lining as New Jerseyans embraced and enjoyed parks and green spaces. The past year this state we’re in saw encouraging progress on climate action, clean energy, environmental justice, reductions in plastic pollution, and more preserved open space and farmland. Parks and open space – It is no secret New Jerseyans love nature and open space as demonstrated by the overwhelming success of every statewide land preservation ballot question in the past 60 years. During the lockdown, people flocked to parks and preserves, proving parks and open space are vital to both mental and physical health, offering places to exercise, enjoy nature and socialize in the fresh outdoor air. In 2020, New Jersey’s dedicated land preservation funding from the Corporate Business Tax went up, providing $113 million for land acquisition, conservation, farmland preservation, recreation projects, improvements to state parks, and historic preservation grants. This funding will be supplemented by unspent funds from previous years, making more land preservation possible in 2021. At the national level, the bipartisan
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Great American Outdoors Act was signed into law in August with support from New Jersey’s entire Congressional delegation, providing permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund at the full authorized amount of $900 million a year. This fund is America’s most important land preservation program and in New Jersey it has supported the creation of parks, preserves, wildlife refuges and recreation areas in all 21 New Jersey counties. Climate change action – As a coastal state, New Jersey is extremely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, including increased flooding, sea level rise, and stronger, more frequent storms. In October, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection released the Global Warming Response Act 80×50 report, a strong call to action detailing the steps needed to achieve the state’s goal of an 80% emissions reduction by 2050. One notable recommendation is using “natural solutions” like planting new forests on cleared land, slowing conversion of existing forests to development, restoring forests that have suffered from insects, fire and pathogens, and conducting scientifically based stewardship in healthy forests that are already storing carbon efficiently. The report also calls for reduced reliance on fossil fuels and an aggressive move toward clean energy sources like wind and solar. One piece of good news was Gov. Murphy’s announcement that construction will begin on an offshore wind project that can provide enough clean energy to power nearly 250,000 homes while creating thousands of good, local jobs. But clean energy only makes sense if it is located well. A horrible example in 2020 was a proposal for a utility-scale solar project on more than 800 acres of prime farmland in Salem County. New Jersey should not sacrifice its best farmland when there are many other sites – such as industrial brownfields and rooftops – where solar installations are more appropriate. Pipelines – The year 2020 saw continued efforts to stop unneeded fossil fuel infrastructure like natural gas pipelines, including the proposed PennEast pipeline in Hunterdon and Mercer counties, and the Southern Reliability Link in the Pine Barrens.
During the past year, underground drilling, known as horizontal directional drilling, resulted in spills of muddy sludge during construction of the Southern Reliability Link pipeline. The sludge seriously damaged a home and polluted nearby streams. Unfortunately, this type of accident is not uncommon. The state temporarily suspended permits, but later allowed construction to resume. Lawsuits are pending. In 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to decide whether to hear PennEast’s petition to overturn a Third Circuit appellate decision in favor of the State of New Jersey denying PennEast the right to condemn state-preserved lands. The PennEast pipeline would cross hundreds of acres preserved by the State of New Jersey and its partners, harming pristine water resources and rare wildlife. New Jersey’s Ratepayer Advocate found no need for the project, calling it unfair to ratepayers. Big win on environmental justice – For years, New Jersey’s poor, urban and minority communities have borne the brunt of environmental contamination. In September, after much hard work from environmental justice advocates, Gov. Murphy signed the landmark Environmental Justice Act. The new law requires the Department of Environmental Protection to consider cumulative public health impacts on overburdened communities when reviewing development applications. This will help prevent facilities like power plants, landfills and incinerators from being built or expanded if they would create hazards in communities already impacted by pollution. The agency also created a new position, the Deputy Commissioner for Environmental Justice and Equity, to ensure that all communities are represented. Plastic bag ban passed – In a huge victory for wildlife and a clean environment, Gov. Murphy signed the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act, the nation’s strongest law to curb the use of plastics. The ban on single-use plastic bags and polystyrene foam food containers won’t take effect until May 2022, but local plastic bag bans in about 130 New Jersey municipalities will remain in effect during the phase-in period. In addition to prohibiting single-use plastic bags, the law will ban large stores
from providing paper bags, and plastic straws will be available at restaurants and bars by request only. Many of us are happy to see the end of 2020 and are looking forward to a better year. Here’s a sneak preview of some hopeful environmental initiatives. Coming up – This year, the Department of Environmental Protection will finalize its plan to restore the contaminated interior section of the state’s most popular park, Liberty State Park along the Hudson River waterfront. Numerous conservation groups are supporting the restoration plans, but threats to the park continue from backers of a neighboring private golf course that has been pressing to acquire part of the park. Two public hearings are scheduled later this month. The Department of Environmental Protection is developing regulations to implement its climate change program. New Jersey has some of the most effective regional land use protection plans in the nation, but appointments to both the Highlands Council and the Pinelands Commission have been left vacant for too long. Without these appointments, both agencies are hindered in their ability to protect the water supply for more than 75% of New Jersey residents. It is critical that Gov. Murphy’s appointments of several highly qualified individuals go forward in 2021. Here’s to goodbye and good riddance to 2020 and welcoming a healthy environment and happy citizenry in 2021! To learn more about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources, 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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Legal Notices BOROUGH OF PENNINGTON ORDINANCE #2021 – 1 ORDINANCE AMENDING DATES FOR PAYMENT OF CHARGES BY CUSTOMERS OF THE PENNINGTON BOROUGH WATER AND SEWER UTILITY, AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF PENNINGTON The foregoing ordinance was introduced and approved on first reading at a meeting of the Pennington Borough Council on January 4, 2021. Said ordinance will be considered further at a Public Hearing to be held at the Regular Council Meeting on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., via ZOOM 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.
Borough of Pennington Resolution #2021-1.1 RESOLUTION APPOINTING HODULIK AND MORRISON AS BOROUGH AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR 2021 The Borough Council of the Borough of Pennington at a meeting held on January 4, 2021 approved the following Resolution awarding a professional services contract with McManimon & Scotland as Bond Counsel for a period of one year. Borough of Pennington Resolution #2021-1.2 RESOLUTION APPOINTING EDWARD J. MCMANIMON AS BOND COUNSEL FOR THE YEAR 2021
HVN, 1x, 1/15/2021 Fee: $21.39 Affidavit: $15.00 TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER X (FEES AND PERMITS), SECTION 10-3 (CONSTRUCTION FEE SCHEDULE) OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL This ordinance permits the Township of Hopewell to increase various construction permit fees consistent with the rates charged by the State of New Jersey, Department of Community Affairs and surrounding municipalities for comparable permits.
A copy of the ordinance is available at no cost at the Municipal Clerk's Office, 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, New Jersey during regular business hours and posted on the municipal bulletin board for public inspection.
This Ordinance was introduced and read and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Hopewell, County of Mercer on January 11, 2021. It will be further considered for final passage after public hearing at a meeting of the Hopewell Township Committee to be held on Monday, the 25th day of January 2021, via Zoom Video Communications beginning at 6:00 p.m. at which place and time all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance.
The Borough Council of the Borough of Pennington at a meeting held on January 4, 2021 approved the following Resolution appointing Craig Hubert as Chief Municipal Prosecutor for the year 2021 in the amount of $300.00 per session. Borough of Pennington Resolution #2021-1.4 RESOLUTION APPOINTING CRAIG J. HUBERT AS CHIEF MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR FOR THE YEAR 2021 The Borough Council of the Borough of Pennington at a meeting held on January 4, 2021 approved the following Resolution awarding a professional services contract with Walter R. Bliss as Borough Attorney for a period of one year in the amount of $50,000
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At their meeting on January 6, 2021, the Borough of Hopewell Planning Board awarded contracts under the “non-fair and open process” as defined by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2(6) of the Local Public Contracts Law which were awarded without public bidding in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) and anticipated to exceed the Townshipʼs bid threshold. Contracts for a period of one year from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 were awarded, pursuant to the terms of the proposals submitted, to the following: Professional Attorney Services to Christopher J. DeGrezia, Esq. of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP; Professional Engineer Services to Ferriero Engineering, Inc.; Professional Planning Services to Banisch Associates, Inc.
The authorizing Resolutions and contracts are available for public inspection in the office of the Borough Clerk at Borough Hall, 88 E. Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ 08525.
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RESOLUTION APPOINTING WALTER R. BLISS, JR. AS BOROUGH ATTORNEY FOR THE YEAR 2021
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The Borough Council of the Borough of Pennington at a meeting held on January 4, 2021 approved the following Resolution appointing Richard Kelly as Public Defender for the year 2021 in the amount of $200.00 per session.
RESOLUTION APPOINTING RICHARD KELLY AS PUBLIC DEFENDER THE YEAR 2020 The Borough Council of the Borough of Pennington at a meeting held on January 4, 2021 approved the following Resolution awarding a professional services contract with Capital Health System, Inc. for a period of one year. Borough of Pennington Resolution #2021-1.19 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. TO PERFORM ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING SERVICES FOR THE BOROUGH OF PENNINGTON FOR THE YEAR 2021 The Borough Council of the Borough of Pennington at a meeting held on January 4, 2021 approved the following Resolution awarding a professional services contract with Phoenix Advisors, LLC for a period of one year in the amount of $1,500.00. Borough of Pennington Resolution #2020-1.21
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NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED The Township of Hopewell, County of Mercer, has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11 5(1)(a). The contract and the resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the office of the Municipal Clerk.
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NOTICE OF AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS The Borough Council of the Borough of Pennington at a meeting held on January 4, 2021 approved the following Resolution awarding a professional services contract with Hodulik & Morrison for audit services for a period of one year in the amount of $27,250.
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RETENTION OF SERVICE FOR CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AUDIT IN CONNECTION WITH ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE BOROUGH FOR THE YEAR 2021 The Borough Council of the Borough of Pennington at a meeting held on January 4, 2021 approved the following Resolution awarding a software support agreement with Edmunds GovTech in 2021 for a period of one year in the amount of $11,098. Borough of Pennington Resolution #2021-1.23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SOFTWARE SUPPORT AGREEMENT WITH EDMUNDS GOVTECH A copy of each resolution and contract is on file in the Borough Clerkʼs office. Betty Sterling Borough Clerk HVN, 1x, 1/15/2021 Fee: $86.49 Affidavit: $15.00
This ordinance amends Chapter 17, “Land Use and Development,” Article XI, “Planning Board” Section 17-183, “Appointment” and Section 17-184, “Term” by amending the Class I member appointment and the Class I member term in accordance with the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law 40:55D-23. A copy of the ordinance is available at no cost at the Municipal Clerk's Office, 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, New Jersey during regular business hours and posted on the municipal bulletin board for public inspection. This Ordinance was introduced and read and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Hopewell, County of Mercer on Monday, January 11, 2021. It will be further considered for final passage after public hearing at a meeting of the Hopewell Township Committee to be held on Monday the 25th day of January 2021, via Zoom Video Communications at 6:00 p.m. at which place and time all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. Laurie E. Gompf Municipal Clerk HVN, 1x, 1/15/2021 Fee: $26.97 BOROUGH OF HOPEWELL NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDS
The Borough Council of the Borough of Hopewell has awarded the following contracts without competitive bidding for professional services for the year 2021 pursuant to NJSA 40A: 11-5(1). The contracts and authorizing resolutions for the following professionals are available for public inspection in the office of the Borough Clerk: AWARDED TO: Mason, Griffin & Pierson, PC, Legal Services McManimon & Scotland, LLC, Bond Counsel Services Inverso & Stewart, LLC - Auditing Services Ferriero Engineering, Inc. - Engineering Services Ferriero Engineering, Inc. – Maintenance of Tax Maps Gallagher Insurance - Insurance Broker of Record Phoenix Advisors, LLC – Continuing Disclosure Agent Joseph Tauriello Law Offices, PC – Special Counsel The above contracts were awarded on January 4, 2021. Contract values are pursuant to the schedule of fees contained within the individual contracts. Michele Hovan Borough Administrator/Clerk HVN, 1x, 1/15/2021 Fee: $26.04
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welve months ago, I attended the municipal reorganization meeting of the Franklin Township Council that featured, among other agenda items, the swearing in of a co-worker – Ms. Crystal Pruitt – as a Franklin Township Council member. Having just turned 34 years old and holding down a full-time job as chief of staff for Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker, Crystal gave a speech that at the time I thought was brilliant and unsettling. One year later, I know her words were brilliant, unsettling, but also prescient and surprisingly comforting to me during this discomforting time. Now 35 years old with a new job at the NJ Board of Public Utilities as head of its Office of Clean Energy
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By Pam Hersh Equity, Crystal represents the clear-eyed, unsentimental, determined millennial leadership that society needs right now to strengthen democracy and achieve concrete social justice changes. After the events of last Wednesday, I wanted to do more than vilify the actions of the Capitol mob and its influencers and put the event into context. So I reread Crystal’s speech – presented prior to Jan. 6, 2021, prior to Feb. 23, 2020 (Ahmaud Marquez Arbery), prior to March 13, 2020 (Breonna Taylor), prior to June 30, 2020 (George Floyd). “2020 is a year,” she said, “in which we will be tested and we all will have to reckon with who are, as individuals, as a community all the way up to who we are as a country. There will be those who will continue to maintain their power and supremacy by pitting groups against each other. Using the oppression of one group as a weapon while simultaneously using it as a shield to obscure their prejudice and ignorance. That providing for someone will ultimately take away for others. They will seek to divide us, by making us choose. But that is a false choice; the fight for equality for some does not mean less for others. It is never an ‘or’. The quest for liberty, justice, equality, equity, security and respect are always ‘and’ … It is not justice for some, it is justice for all. It is not power for some of the people, it is power for all the people. “For every person, who has wondered if they have a voice, know that you do and I am listening … I will welcome your engagement,” she said to a crowd of people in a municipal meeting room when we
were all still allowed to meet non-virtually. As I got to know her, I was curious about what motivated her to get involved in state and local government with the passion for an advocacy that yields not only speeches, but also action. Her commitment to activist advocacy developed from both her personal experience of “being Black in America and hyper-vigilant to marginalized people,” in her words, as well as her professional experience of working in the criminal justice field. A graduate of North Carolina State University (BS in criminology) and John Jay College of Criminal Justice (two master’s degrees, one in forensic psychology and another in forensic mental health counseling), Crystal worked at jobs prior to going into government that gave her a close look at the current criminal justice system. She became stressed and depressed with treatment and rehabilitation protocols for dealing with criminal behavior and became particularly frustrated over her inability to change the system. She determined that the best way for her to tackle criminal justice, mental health and more broadly social justice equity issues was to become involved in state and local government. “I was lucky to connect with Assemblyman Zwicker, who, at the time I met him, was a new legislator. A thoughtful outsider, a scientist and fact-based decision maker, he seemed to really appreciate and seek out my perspective,” she said. In an interview for the NJ League of Municipalities Magazine (March 2020), she acknowledged the importance of par-
ticipating in government. “Representation matters, and as a millennial woman of color, it is important that I show that there is a place for us in local government. I am proof that if you’re willing to serve, that there is nothing stopping you, not your gender, not your race, or age. Don’t let anything be a barrier to accessing and participating in democracy, and don’t let anyone convince you otherwise. There is space for you, and if there isn’t, then make a space and be unapologetic about it. There have been generations of strong Black and Brown women in government before me who have been disrupters and I want to carry on their legacy while encouraging the next generation.” Crystal’s actions and words have also encouraged me – a member of a much older generation looking out for the future of my kids and grandkids in that next generation. Crystal Pruitt is one of the women being honored at the upcoming Tribute YWCA Princeton Awards on March 25. www.ywcaprinceton.org/tribute The Tribute to Women Awards is a signature YWCA Princeton event established in 1984 and has since honored exemplary women from the Greater Mercer County area who embody the YWCA mission – “eliminating racism empowering women” and who have demonstrated sustained leadership and exceptional talent. Crystal will be honored with the Young Woman Award, which was first awarded in 2020 and created to put a spotlight on rising stars who demonstrate commitment and passion in advancing social equity early in their careers.
The link to view the film is http://thelongshadowfilm.com/niotprincetonuucp/ The groups are also offering a live Q&A with Causey at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20. To register for that event, visit https://zoom. us/meeting/register/tJEqd-qupj8rGNXudcu7whS8N3oe9Cqq-iDP
of Service projects, visit www.eventbrite.com/o/west-windsor-arts-council9372549786?utm_medium=email&utm_ source=govdelivery In order to adhere to COVID-19 safety guidelines, participants will be asked to
pre-register for a drop-off time. Projects will serve neighbors in need from RISE Community Services, Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, Send Hunger Packing WWP, and Jennye Stubblefield Senior Center in Trenton.
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“The Long Shadow” is a PBS documentary about Director Frances Causey’s personal experience of White privilege in the context of anti-Black racism in the U.S. She exposes her own family’s history of slaveholding and looks at how slavery continues to have an impact today. Not In Our Town Princeton, La Convivencia, and the Racial Justice Task Force of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton have teamed up to sponsor several days of free online viewing opportunities for the public. During the week of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, from Jan. 17–23, anyone can view “The Long Shadow” online at a convenient day and time for no ticket cost. Content warning: The film contains brief shots of violent, degrading images and references to human suffering.
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In partnership with the African American Parent Support Group, West Windsor Human Relations Council, and West Windsor-Plainsboro People of Color Advocacy (WW-P POC), the West Windsor Arts Council will present both a virtual panel discussion and a day of service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18. The panel discussion will begin at 2 p.m. and will be led by the WW-P POC Advocacy group. To register, visit https://us02web. zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclduit pzgvGNJ-leZOkLiQO_lA96O3-qqq?utm_ medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery In addition, the council has several service projects to make MLK Day a “day on, not a day off.” These projects will require advance preparation followed by delivery to the West Windsor Arts Center on Jan. 18. For more information about the Day
GUILT AND GRIEVING Those familiar with grief know that guilt can be part of the grieving process. For instance, guilt is often felt by those who are relieved that a loved one has died. This feeling stems from the belief that death may come as a blessing to those who have endured prolonged suffering and pain due to terminal illness. These feelings and the guilt they engender are most commonly experienced by caregivers, who have firsthand knowledge of the pain that terminal patients go through. These individuals, in particular, should understand that their guilt is misplaced. Caregivers may also find themselves in a different stage of grief than most, as they often may grieve before death arrives.
OBITUARY Norma Ruth Wagner Norma Ruth Wagner (née Sked) passed away at her home in Gulf Breeze, Florida, on December 24, 2020, surrounded by family and able to enjoy her beloved sunset view over Pensacola Bay in her final days. Norma was born on April 23, 1936, in Pennington, New Jersey. She graduated from Hopewell Valley High School and attended Trenton State College. She married her high school sweetheart, Raymond R. Wagner, on October 1, 1955. They built a home together in Pennington and raised their children there.
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HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP $1,075,000 Deborah W Lane 609.306.3442 MLS# NJME297860
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP $1,750,000 Cynthia Shoemaker-Zerrer 609.915.8399 MLS# NJME305290
commercial
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP $168,500 (1.16 acres) Brinton H West 609.462.0556 MLS# NJME306014
LAMBERTVILLE CITY $395,000 Louis R Toboz 609 .751.1247 MLS# NJHT106706
HOPEWELL BOROUGH $499,000 Yalian ‘Eileen’ Fan 609.937.2632 MLS# NJME299642
PRINCETON $1,160,000 Catherine ‘Kate’ Stinson 609.439.9343 MLS# NJME303226
PRINCETON $1,850,000 Michael Monarca 917.225.0831 1000261879
Age Restricted PLAINSBORO TOWNSHIP $275,000 Merlene K Tucker 609.937.7693 MLS# NJMX122970
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP $399,000 Christina Phillips 917.208.5724 MLS# NJME305636
WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP $669,900 Gina Marie Spaziano 484.213.0717 MLS# NJME300964
PRINCETON $1,219,000 Linda Twining 609.439.2282 MLS# NJME303772
PRINCETON $2,095,000 Maura Mills 609.947.5757 MLS# NJME305374
EAST AMWELL TOWNSHIP $289,000 Nina S Burns 215.262.2159 MLS# NJHT106354
Age Restricted PLAINSBORO TOWNSHIP $425,000 Merlene K Tucker 609.937.7693 MLS# NJMX123180
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP $795,000 Maura Mills 609.947.5757 MLS# NJME305412
PRINCETON $1,250,000 Norman T ‘Pete’ Callaway 609.558.5900 MLS# NJME276250
DELAWARE TOWNSHIP $2,300,000 Nina S Burns 215.262.2159 MLS# 3658577
PHILLIPSBURG TOWN $314,900 Victoria R Rutkowski 908.246.0207 MLS# 3679981
Age Restricted PLAINSBORO TOWNSHIP $425,000 Merlene K Tucker 609.937.7693 MLS# NJMX122588
MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP $835,000 Jennifer Dionne 908.531.6230 MLS# NJSO113794
MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP $1,295,000 Victoria R Rutkowski 908.246.0207 MLS# NJSO113718
PRINCETON $2,795,000 Sylmarie Trowbridge 917.386.5880 MLS# NJME295572
FLEMINGTON BOROUGH $350,000 Kevin Shawn McPheeters 215.740.8331 MLS# NJHT106456
Age Restricted PLAINSBORO TOWNSHIP $446,000 Catherine ‘Kate’ Stinson 609.439.9343 MLS# NJMX124558
PRINCETON $875,000 Kimberly A Rizk 609.203.4807 MLS# NJME289468
PRINCETON $1,375,000 Marilyn R ‘Lynne’ Durkee 609.462.4292 MLS# NJME305264
NEW HOPE BOROUGH $2,939,000 Sarah Strong Drake 908.229.4260 M L S # PA BU 5 0 0 7 6 0
LAMBERTVILLE CITY $374,000 Nina S Burns 215.262.2159 MLS# 3683652
CRANBURY TOWNSHIP $450,000 Gail Ciallella 732.259.7794 MLS# 1008356062
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP $889,000 Marie ‘Michelle’ Miller 609.455.6557 MLS# NJME295526
EAST AMWELL TOWNSHIP $1,400,000 Beth M Steffanelli 609.915.2360 MLS# 1000427206
PRINCETON $3,750,000 Maura Mills 609.947.5757 MLS# NJME305326
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP $1,450,000 Ira Lackey, Jr 609.203.2099 MLS# NJME301862
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP $6,250,000 Norman T ‘Pete’ Callaway 609.558.5900 MLS# NJME296518
introducing
BRANCHBURG TOWNSHIP $385,000 Sarah Strong Drake 908.229.4260 MLS# NJSO113880
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP $459,000 Brinton H West 609.462.0556 MLS# NJME301522
EASTON CITY $899,000 Kevin Shawn McPheeters 215.740.8331 M L S # PA N H 1 0 7 5 6 4
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