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Virtual MLK Day benefits four local nonprofits The fourth annual Hopewell Gives Back: MLK Day of Service involved the efforts of community volunteers, nonprofits and event organizers. More than 100 volunteers registered online to give back to the community at the fourth annual MLK Day of Service hosted by the Hopewell Presbyterian Church. Three Hopewell Valley Central High School graduates, Sarah Cleveland, Sam Fowler and Gavin Fowler organized the event. Over the last three years, the Hopewell Gives Back: MLK Day of Service has attracted hundreds of individuals, families and members of organizations including

Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and National Honors Society, according to information provided by the Sourland Conservancy. This year, the three young adults who founded Hopewell Gives Back were planning to pass the baton to a new team of teen volunteers, as they were all attending college, according to the statement. “Sam, Gavin and I founded HGB to help bring the community together and give teens valuable nonprofit experience,” said Cleveland, a sophomore at McGill University. “The original plan was to bring middle and high schoolers up through the ranks of organizing and running

the events.” Sam Fowler, a freshman at Lafayette University, said that in March 2020 the trio decided to postpone planning this year’s event. “We didn’t know how we were going to handle MLK Day with COVID,” he said in the statement. “The American Red Cross and the Hopewell Presbyterian Church let us go ahead with the blood drives with few changes, but we needed to come up with a whole new way to handle MLK Day.” “We couldn’t let everyone down,” said Gavin Fowler, a See MLK, Page 4A

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More than 100 volunteers registered online to give back to the community at the fourth annual MLK Day of Service hosted by the Hopewell Presbyterian Church.

Hopewell Township police: White motorists accounted for 80% of traffic stops in 2020, police rarely use force By ANDREW HARRISON

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Hopewell Township Police Director Robert Karmazin recently presented a snapshot of 2020 data regarding traffic stops and use of force. The police department serves not only the Hopewell Township community, but also Hopewell Borough through a shared services agreement. The presentation was the first part of a two-part presentation, which spotlighted police department statistics, programs and accomplishments. “Our use of force data indicates that we use it very infrequently. Everything we have been reporting as we go along is not necessarily being reported by other police departments locally and most likely in the state,” Mayor Julie Blake said. Karmazin will return before the township committee on Jan. 25 to present part two, which is designed to speak to the strategic goals of the department in enhancing community policing, while also introducing proposed programs and community engagements. “We are talking about a longterm commitment to transparency and engagement regarding community policing,” Blake said. In the first presentation that highlighted 2020 statistics, Karmazin presented data that had been compiled by the department and an outside police consultant hired by the township committee. During 2020, Hopewell Township police officers conducted a total of 5,493 traffic stops. Karmazin’s presentation presented a breakdown of the stops

by race. White motorists represented 80% (4,421) of the traffic stops, Black motorists accounted for 15% (836), Asian/Pacific Islander were 4% (223), American Indian represented 1% (8) and unknown accounted for 1% (5). Pivoting to the use of force data, Hopewell Township police reported 10 use of force incidents for 2020. Out of the 10 subjects involved, two had been injured or transported for medical attention. Karmazin stated in his presentation that the two injured or transported were not specifically involved with use of force being brought upon those individuals. The force level ranged from compliance holds to hands/fists. The compliance holds were the main force level utilized with 17 total for incidents in 2020, according to the presentation. “We have the highest standards even if it is just handcuffing somebody. You can just have your hand on someone and that can be considered use of force,” Blake said. “Having 17 listed there is pretty low.” There are various ways to do a compliance hold. “It can actually be just bringing someone’s arm back and moving them and giving them direction. It can go ahead and stop their movement or activity if they are not complying to you,” Karmazin said in his presentation. “It is all considered non-lethal force.” See POLICE, Page 4A

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Three Hopewell Valley Arts Council artspires are on display on the front grounds of Hopewell Elementary School in Hopewell Borough.

Hopewell Borough’s master plan re-examination will afford public the chance to comment By ANDREW HARRISON

Staff Writer

Focused on future redevelopment of the borough, the Hopewell Borough Planning Board is holding the first in a series of master plan re-examination meetings next week. The first session scheduled for Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. is part of a planning board effort to engage the public for input on planning and development within the borough. “Though our meetings this year need to be via Zoom, and we will miss the in-person contact, the fact that we can allow residents to participate from their homes may provide greater opportunity for outreach in this important endeavor,” Planning Board Chairman Peter Macholdt said. “We also plan to record the

meetings where our professionals will be explaining planning concepts – sort of a Master Plan 101 – and they will be available on the borough website for people to review at their convenience.” The planning board is designing the initial meeting as a way to bring residents into the conversation and explain the master plan re-examination process. Planning Board members and staff will review what the master plan reexamination process is, what kind of issues they will be focusing on and then open up the floor to what kind of issues residents would like to discuss that would develop ideas for future meetings or gatherings. “The goal of the kickoff conversation is to get people to thinking about the larger issues. Affordable housing is a big one,

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to make sure people understand all the different aspects of that to some degree the regulatory, but also the importance of it and how it fits into the community,” Councilman David Mackie said. “It has been a few years since we have done our last reexamination and we now have three parcels in town that have designated areas in need of redevelopment. Those are significant from the standpoint of planning.” He added that larger questions in terms of what type of redevelopment residents would like to see in a general sense regarding new business and housing needs will also be discussed during the series of meetings. The reason for the meetings and the re-examination stems

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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-competition-rules/. Winners in all categories will be announced after the Finalists’ Concert, which will stream online on June 6.

Thursdays in 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 sepa-

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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 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 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 remaining schedule is: • 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 HostShifting: 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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A guided autobiography workshop will be offered by the Pennington Public Library through Feb. 16, from 2-4 p.m. All classes will be presented via Zoom. Begin writing your life story two pages at a time, using in-class activities and weekly themes to stimulate memories and structure writing. No previous writing experience is necessary. This course creates a comfortable environment for students of all levels. Beginners appreciate the simple tips designed to stimulate their writing. More experienced writers welcome the regular assignments that keep them moving forward. Participants share their weekly two page vignettes in small groups and provide mutual support and encouragement. Anyone who wants to leave a written legacy, start a memoir, gain perspective on a life transition, or is otherwise interested in exploring their life through the medium of story should attend.

The instructor is Julie Feibush of the Birren Center for Autobiographical Studies There are limited openings. Inquire by emailing kha@penningtonlibrary.org Participation fee is $15. For more information, visit http://penningtonlibrary.org

Fri., January 22 through Sun., January 24

Princeton Photo Workshop will offer a live photo boot camp, with sessions scheduled for 6-8:30 p.m. Jan. 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (with a break for lunch) Jan. 23 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (with break for lunch) Jan. 24. This introductory workshop offers new photographers a deep dive into the skills needed to make better pictures with a camera. During the workshop, there will be informative and inspirational live presentations, alternating with shooting exercises that give the opportunity to test out the techniques being learned, and then a chance to come together after each exercise for Q&A and group discussion. The instructor will be “in the room” for face-to-face instruction and feedback during all shooting activities. Learn how the camera thinks, reacts and works; and learn the relationships among aperture, shutter speed, ISO and more. Explore what makes a good image, including composition, light and the photographer; getting comfortable with seeing and investigating subjects, whether people, objects or the natural world; and using what is learned during the weekend to expand from taking snapshots to making artistic images. The course includes image review for feedback and examples of how a photographer uses post processing to enhance an image. The cost is $339. To register, visit http://princetonphotoworkshop.com/classes

Sun., January 24

The Princeton Education Foundation (PEF) is offering a chance to bake virtually with the founder and baker of Lillipies of Princeton at 3 p.m. Jan. 24. The live Zoom event with Jen Carson will show attendees how to make her version of pop-tarts and how to convert the recipe to make her signature Lillipie at home. Tickets are $40, and 100% of the proceeds benefit PEF to continue its mission of supporting education excellence in the Princeton Public Schools into 2021. Reserve a spot by visiting www.pefnj. org

Beginning Mon., January 25 Members of Voices Chorale NJ (VCNJ) have enjoyed learning through an Online Singer Education Program. VCNJ invites singers to hone singing skills and choral knowledge virtually on 10 Monday nights, from 7:30-9 p.m., starting Jan. 25. The series of classes by VCNJ’s Artistic Director Dr. David A. McConnell and guest educators will include vocal development, sight singing, study of choral literature and composers across the eras, and more. Participants can look forward to valuable and delightful training for skilled amateur choral singers. Additionally, VCNJ will host two special music events, including a sing-along “coffeeshop” with well-known Irish singer “Uncle” Gerry Dignan and an evening of Renaissance music with Riverview Early

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Frisby elected chairman of Mercer County Commissioners By ANDREW HARRISON

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Samuel Frisby has been elected the new chair of the Mercer County Board of Commissioners for 2021. After the swearing in of Commissioners John Cimino and Lucylle Walter, Frisby was nominated to become the next chair by Commissioner Nina Melker, and was unanimously elected by his fellow commissioners on Jan. 9 at the board’s annual reorganization meeting. He takes over the duties of chairman from Com-

missioner Andrew Koontz, who led the board in 2020. “Let me start first by saying thank you to my dear friend and mentor former Mayor Douglas H. Palmer for swearing me in today,” Frisby said in his remarks. “The fact that the term ‘freeholder’ has been eliminated from the lexicon of county government, which I believe to be a racist, misogynistic and noninclusive term, I thought it only fitting to have the first African American mayor of the City of Trenton, who served on this board

as a freeholder, swear in the first African American Mercer County Board of Commissioner chair.” Members of the board officially adopted the title change in their last meeting of 2020 in December. In addition, Frisby thanked his colleagues for trusting him with the reigns in 2021. “I’m believing that 2021 will bring much more peace and joy than we saw in 2020. With the vaccine now being disseminated, we are moving in the right direction,” he said. “I am looking forward to working

with this administration and would like to host monthly Zoom meetings featuring different areas of county government to educate the general public on what the county government does and continue to update ourselves as commissioners on what the county is doing.” The county clerk, county surrogate, county Division of Public Health and Department of Human Services and Parks Commission are being looked at as some of Frisby’s first guests. Melker was nominated

Older Adults at Greater Risk for Falls and Fractures

id you know that according to the National Institute on Aging, more than 1 in 3 people age 65 years or older falls each year? Moreover, thousands of older adults sustain significant injuries, including fractures, after a fall. Physical therapy, however, can help older adults recover from falls and it can also help prevent falls before they happen. Princeton Rehabilitation, a unit of Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center (PMC), offers comprehensive physical therapy services to help improve strength and balance and address issues of dizziness and vertigo so that patients can stay on their feet as they age. Leading Cause of Injury-Related Death Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among adults age 65 and older in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More specifically, falls that result in a hip fracture are especially dangerous as studies indicate that hip fractures are associated with increased mortality rates for older adults. This is in part because older adults are more likely to have other health complications, making them slower to recover from injuries than others. As the CDC notes, more than 300,000 adults age 65 and older are hospitalized for a hip fracture each year in the United States, and the chances of breaking a hip increase as you get older. Common Risk Factors There are many reasons someone may experience a fall, and typically, the more risk factors someone has, the greater their chances of falling. Some of the most common risk factors for falling include: • Dizziness and vertigo, which may be caused by medication or another health conditions. • Lower body weakness. • Difficulty walking and balancing. • Vision problems. • Poor footwear. • Home hazards, such as area rugs, poor lighting, wet floors, and small pets that are underfoot. According to the CDC, women are especially at risk. The CDC reports that women fall more often than men, and are more prone to osteoporosis, a disease that weakens bones and makes them more susceptible to fracture. Further, falling once doubles your chances of falling again. If you are concerned about your risk for falling or have already experienced a fall, talk to your doctor. He or she may prescribe physical therapy to help reduce your risk. Prevention Tips The best way to prevent fractures is to prevent falls. Here are some steps you can take to reduce your risk of falling: • Start with sensible shoes. High heels, sloppy slippers, and shoes with slick soles can make you slip, stumble, and

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fall. So can walking in socks or stockings. Choose proper fitting, sturdy shoes with nonskid soles. Trade slip-ons for laceup shoes or shoes with Velcro straps. • Light up your life. Keep your home brightly lit to avoid tripping over objects that are hard to see. Use night lights in bedrooms, bathrooms and hallways. Have a lamp within reach of your bed. Turn on the lights when going up and down stairs. • Address home hazards. Secure loose rugs with slipresistant backing, or better yet remove loose rugs altogether. Declutter. Store clothing, food and dishes within reach. Put up railings on indoor and outdoor stairs, and install non-slip treads on bare wood steps. • Be safe in the bath. Bathrooms are common places for falls. Install grab bars around the tub and toilet. Consider a tub chair or bench and handheld shower. Use non-skid mats. • See to it. Check your eyeglass prescription regularly and clean your glasses on a daily basis. • Keep moving. Exercise helps to strengthen your muscles, improve joint mobility and improve balance. Strength exercises can be performed standing or while seated in a supportive chair or even on the bed. Slow exercises like tai chi and seated yoga are great for getting you moving and for improving your balance. • Review your medications. Periodically review your prescriptions with your physician, pharmacist, or healthcare practitioner to ensure they’re not causing side effects like dizziness or vertigo. Physical Therapy Can Help Physical therapists can help people reduce their risk of falling by developing an individualized exercise program that builds strength and improves balance. They can also teach you how to use assistive devices, such as canes and walkers, to help you get around safely. In addition, therapists can perform a home safety inspection to identify and address fall hazards. Physical therapy is also important when recovering after a fall. In many cases, people fear falling again and limit their activity. Working with a therapist to regain strength and mobility can also help you regain your confidence and quality of life. Princeton Rehabilitation is currently treating patients in person and via telehealth. Every precaution is being taken to ensure the safety of patients and staff. All staff and patients are screened prior to entering the building, face masks are required, patients are seen one-on-one, physical distancing is maintained in waiting areas, and all equipment is sanitized and disinfected between each patient. For more information about Princeton Rehabilitation or to find a physical therapist with Princeton Rehabilitation, call 609-853-7840 or visit www.princetonhcs.org. Linda A. Lucuski, PT, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist and director of Princeton Rehabilitation in Hamilton. Interested singers should visit www.voiceschoralenj. org for additional information.

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thoughts and my prayers are with all of the families that have been affected by this virus.” She added that the board is working hard to help get the vaccine out resident in Mercer County as quickly as possible. “Our country needs to heal and unite and bring the change that we very much need,” Melker said. “I look forward to working closely with our incoming Chair Samuel Frisby.”

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by Cimino to become the board’s next vice chair. She was also unanimously elected and replaces Frisby, who had served in the position during 2020. “It is my honor and privilege to serve as a Mercer County commissioner and I am so honored to have the opportunity to serve as vice chair. This past year has been one that has been filled with many challenges,” she said. “I know firsthand how COVID has affected all of us as I had the virus and was very lucky to be a survivor. My

Mon., January 25 to Wed., January 27

The annual Princeton Community Works (PCW) conference focused on meeting the needs of volunteers, boards and staff of nonprofit organizations will take place online Jan. 25-27. Offering words of inspiration, healing and hope on the opening night of the conference will be the Rev. Darrell LaRue Armstrong with his keynote address. He is the pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, a community of faith that is rooted in the African American worship tradition. Shiloh serves nearly 600 families in the Greater Trenton Community and around the world. Rev. Armstrong also is an entrepreneur, having founded the Institute for Clergy Training, a research and training agency, which partners with multi-sector agencies on a variety of topics related to leadership, child and social welfare. Overall, attendees can choose from one to eight workshops out of 32 options. The 2021 workshop sessions cover a range of topics that are important to nonprofits. They include: virtual fundraising events, organizing for success and sustainability, legal challenges, building an engaged board, selfcare, volunteer management, virtual programs, using data, measurement and metrics, teamwork, communicating effectively, diversity, equity & inclusion, strategic planning, youth-initiated service projects, sponsorship and corporate partnerships, social media (basic and advanced), budgeting basics, grant writing, tax matters, building audiences online, crowd sourcing, digital transformation, impactful surveys, storytelling donor development, video basics, and effective board governance. The cost is $10 per person. Full workshop descriptions, speaker biographies and registration information can be found at www.PrincetonCommunityWorks.org. See CALENDAR, Page 6A

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p p from recent planning board meetings in late 2020 addressC ing a proposed commercial retail and restaurant project g application at the Castoro property on East Broad Street. During those meetings residents expressed to members of c the planning board that they would like to have a public dialogue outside of the framework of a specific application t to talk more broadly about planning issues in the borough. w “People were saying that they would like to have these j conversations in advance of specific applications and proposals so that they are better equipped to evaluate them d instead of being reactive. I think there is agreement on the S planning board and borough council on that being a good i thing,” Mackie said. “We have not specifically laid out a g schedule yet for these meetings and I think we would be closer to figuring that out once we have this initial meetX ing.” “ Rather than talk about specific properties the thinking o from the planning board is to talk about the broader isQ sues regarding development within the borough, which G includes zoning. “For example, along along Broad Street we have a t mixture of business/residential zoning versus residential, m so there are questions about whether we want to make that d more uniform,” Mackie added. “What we talked about with this first meeting is having an initial general presentar tion probably by our planner and a couple planning board m members and then our thinking is to open up the floor to the public very early. We are not going to begin with a long presentation.” G e

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In addition to the holds, hands/fists were reported once, Karmazin described the incident as not actually having involved a hand or fist but instead was the grabbing of one’s hand for compliance. Additionally, the only other force level used in 2020 was “other,” which was indicated during the presentation as an individual who fell to the ground prior to being arrested. “We have Bob Karmazin coming back on Jan. 25 and I asked him last year to present two presentations – one of where we are now in terms of policing and followed by what are the proposals in front of us and how to implement them,” Blake said. “Obviously this is not addressing anything that is in litigation that had been concerning to the residents at large. That we cannot address publicly, but it does not mean it is not there.”

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freshman at Colgate University. “We had to find a way for everyone to work virtually.” In fact, the three students had to plan the event virtually, as well from Hopewell; Hamilton, New York; and Montreal, Canada. They weren’t sure how the nonprofits and volunteers would respond, but everyone quickly adapted to the new model, according to the statement. Each nonprofit recorded a video to introduce participants to their work and demonstrate how to complete their various projects. Volunteers registered online, picked up kits at Hopewell Presbyterian Church on Jan. 16, completed projects at home, and dropped off finished projects at the church on Jan. 18, according to the statement. Together, the volunteers tied 25 full-sized fleece blankets and 375 no-sew face masks for the The Rescue Mission of Trenton, 1,000 feminine hygiene kits for I Support the Girls – Central/South New Jersey, decorated over 500 paper bags for Seeds to Sew International, and assembled 625 native seed packets for the Sourland Conservancy, according to the statement. “The slots filled up so quickly online,” volunteer Jennifer McNay said in the statement. “My family wanted to do more.” The organizers are considering a hybrid event for 2022 to accommodate more volunteers and nonprofits. Teens are needed to help plan and run future events. No experience is necessary. Email hopewellgivesback@gmail.com for information or to sign up. Hopewell Gives Back is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization. The group hosts the MLK Day of Service and two blood drives each year. Donations are tax deductible and offset the cost of supplies. To learn more or participate in future events, visit https://hopewellgivesback.weebly.com and follow them on Facebook and Instagram. Business Briefs may be sent via email to jamato@newspapermediagroup.com Business Briefs may report the opening of a new business with a description of what the business offers, or hirings or promotions at a local business, or hirings or promotions of area residents at their place of employment.

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efore the foreign invasion of imported luxury automobiles into the American market, Cadillac once stood as the proud icon of success. If you were lucky enough to own one – big fins and all – it was a sign that you had Peter Perrotta made it (at least on the surface). Duke Snider, Hall of fame centerfielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers, once said, “My high salary for one season was $46,000 and a Cadillac.” On his 1964 football card, Jim Brown, perhaps the greatest running back ever, posed with his brand new, baby blue ’64 Caddy prominently placed in the background. A lot has changed, obviously, in the decades that followed. Nowadays, ball players rock out with their Mercedes Benz G63 AMG wagons with a price tag north of $150,000. Or, the just as expensive 8-series BMW M sport. This week I am reviewing the 2021 Cadillac XT4 AWD Premium Luxury small SUV with a price tag of $51,435. But, even in this segment of the market, Cadillac struggles to keep up with the foreign competition. Case in point, in its overview of the 2021 XT4, the editors at Car and Driver wrote: “Overall refinement (of the XT4) isn’t quite on the same level as its key rivals…the Audi Q3, the BMW X1 and the Mercedes Benz GLA.” I’m not sure if I completely agree with that assessment, but I point it out as testament to what Cadillac is up against these days. To be fair, I’m not sure that it’s even relevant to compare the XT4 to its Germanmade rivals. Why do I say this? Because the Q3, the X1 and the GLA are German imports that, for the most part, are engineered with the typical European-style

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ride to them, mixed in with some luxury accoutrements. They are more sporty than luxury styled and lend themselves to feeling the road underneath you as you drive them. The Cadillac XT4 – and most Caddys in general – are engineered completely opposite of that. First introduced in 2019, the XT4 was designed to appeal to what those older ball players sought decades ago: luxury and comfort. On the outside the fairly new XT4 model is elegantly styled with a very angular but attractive stance. Moreover, the ride is not European, but American. The XT4 floats along quite nicely and comfortably either on the highway or around town. It’s roomy, easy to steer and navigate and has great eye appeal as well. I must admit, the one week I just spent test driving the 2021 XT4 AWD Premium Luxury SUV was thoroughly enjoyable and fun, as well. This SUV is very easy to drive, comfortable and its interior buttons, switches and infotainment system are easy to use and function quite nicely. I test drove the 2020 XT4 last year, but it seemed like I liked it a bit more when I drove it for the second time this year. In my second go-round with the XT4, the handling seemed more precise to me and the ride was not as squishy and more down to earth, which I liked. Powering the 2021 XT4 is a 2.0 liter, turbo-charged, four cylinder engine that puts out 237 horsepower. It pairs with a ninespeed transmission and is offered in front or all wheel drive versions.

This XT4 seemed amply powered to me. I didn’t zero to 60 time test it. But, the folks at Car and Driver has it clocked at 7.8 seconds for the zero to 60, which won’t win you too many Gran Prix races. The base price for the Premium Luxury model I drove is $42,295. However, my tester was loaded with option packages, which included: $2,500 for the comfort and technology package; $1,500 for embedded navigation and a 13-speaker Bose sound system; $1,500 for an enhanced visibility package; $1,100 for a driver assist package; $850 for a cold weather package; $625 for Garnet metallic paint and $470 for a driver awareness package. The comfort and technology package includes: 8 way power seats; heated and cooled seat with massage and lumbar; wireless phone charging. The enhanced visibility package includes: a rear camera mirror; parking assist; rear pedestrian alert and HD surround vision. The EPA’s fuel economy ratings for the XT4 come in at 24 miles per gallon overall –

with 29 miles per gallon for highway driving and 22 mpg around town. The EPA estimates that it will cost $2,050 a year in fuel to run this XT4 as it uses, on average, 4.2 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven. In the government’s 5-star safety crash test ratings, the XT4 scored an impressive five stars on its overall vehicle score. It received five stars for the side crash test, four stars for the rollover test, five stars for the front driver’s side test and four stars for the front passenger side test. Overall, I feel the XT4 stacks up quite nicely when you compare it to the other competitors in this crowded small, luxury segment. If you are considering leasing or purchasing a small, luxury SUV or crossover, the XT4 should be one have on your short list. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears weekly. For questions or comments he can be contacted at pperrotta@comcast.net.

Red Cross teams with NFL to urge blood and plasma donation The American Red Cross and the National Football League are teaming up this January, during National Blood Donor Month, to urge individuals to give blood and to help tackle the national convalescent plasma shortage. Those who come to donate blood or platelets this month will be automatically entered to win two tickets to next year’s Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles. Individuals can schedule an appointment to give blood by visiting RedCross-

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When Clark Kent puts on his glasses to hide his identity as a superhero his peers see him sit behind a desk oblivious to his agenda. After Gov. Phil Murphy appointed Carole Johnson as the commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Human Services, the disabled community figured there was another government official to manage the largest department in New Jersey. She had come from the Obama administration working on health care and public disability policy. The commissioner visited our programs with people with severe medical fragility. She seemed to be a quiet, yet intellectually

gifted leader. Then the pandemic hit. It was at that time that the provider communities in New Jersey saw her turn into a superhero. As a national non-profit we have experienced firsthand unorganized management for COVID-19 mitigation in many of the other states. In other states we were faced with the lack of reporting viral outbreaks, actual cuts in supports and in some cases, feckless direction. This was not the case in New Jersey. Commissioner Carole Johnson knew that direct support retention was critical. She knew how to handle the crisis in the throes of

the most challenging times ever faced by those of us serving the most vulnerable have ever experienced. She knew that supports coupled with clear communication was essential for our essential staff. New Jersey is losing a superhero. Hopefully Carole Johnson will guide the president for successful supports for persons with disabilities as a national leader as part of the BidenHarris Administration’s White House COVID-19 response team.

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HomeFront extends heartfelt thanks for keeping wonder and hope alive Thanks to our wonderful community for donating more than 2,600 specially chosen gifts to HomeFront’s annual Christmas Wishes Drive. The pandemic didn’t slow Santa down or stop him from keeping his appointment with each HomeFront child who was waiting for him with a heart full of hope. If you saw the thousands of gifts arriving on the HomeFront dock for our kids during our annual Christmas Wishes Drive, you too would believe in Santa Claus. These gifts chosen with each child’s special wishes in mind de-

light and entertain children who would otherwise have gotten nothing on Christmas morning. But most importantly, they also keep a sense of wonder and belief alive in many of them who live chaotic and scary lives. As with so many other things this year, the Christmas Wishes Drive of 2020 took on a much deeper meaning for our HomeFront kids. For our older kids the gifts were like a hug from someone out there in a year of social isolation. They were a reminder that they, and Christmas, were not forgotten – that they were

Legal Notices Notice of Hopewell Township Fire District No. 1 Virtual Meetings 2/11/21 & 2/25/21 The Hopewell Township Fire District No. 1 Board of Fire Commissioners meeting scheduled at 7:00 PM on February 11, 2021 will be conducted virtually on Zoom. You must register in advance in order to attend at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83382227125?pwd=M2prbjdSVTdGZEhIb0ZERkdjeDVodz09 The Hopewell Township Fire District No. 1 Board of Fire Commissioners meeting scheduled at 7:00 PM on February 25, 2021 will be conducted virtually on Zoom. You must register in advance in order to attend at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89797548525?pwd=emNIbGsrbUlKYmp0YlVQMHBmN1hwZz09 Ambrish Agarwal, Secretary Hopewell Township Fire District No. 1 HVN, 1x, 1/22/2021 Fee: $16.74 NOTICE TO BIDDERS HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP FIRE DISTRICT NO.1 LARGE FIRE APPARATUS SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND VEHICLE REPAIR SERVICES BID

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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 Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 10:30 AM prevailing time, at which time bids will be opened remotely and read in public for: Large Fire Apparatus Scheduled Maintenance and Vehicle Repair Services. 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/tZIlfuyupzssGtYM8t_gfboRcxc9i6PV9IgT 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 Large Fire Apparatus Scheduled Maintenance and Vehicle Repair Services Bid” 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 are encouraged to submit bid responses via certified mail or overnight delivery to confirm delivery date. 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, 1/22/2021 Fee: $31.62 NOTICE TO BIDDERS HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP FIRE DISTRICT NO.1 AMBULANCE & SMALL VEHICLE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES BID 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 Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 9:30 AM prevailing time, at which time bids will be opened remotely and read in public for: Ambulance & Small Vehicle Scheduled Maintenance and Repair Services. 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/tZEsc-qvrDopE91nPADFVzbNywr9b64oETto 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 Ambulance & Small Vehicle Scheduled Maintenance and Repair Services” 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 are encouraged to submit bid responses via certified mail or overnight delivery to confirm delivery date. 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.

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Sarah Ocicki, Purchasing Agent HVN, 1x, 1/22/2021 Fee: $31.62 LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF MERCER BOROUGH OF PENNINGTON PLANNING BOARD At its Reorganization and Regular meeting on January 13, 2021 the Pennington Planning Board took the following actions: The following were given the Oath of Office: Joseph Lawver, Mayor, Class I, Eileen Heinzel, Class II, Borough Official, Deborah Gnatt, Class III, Council Representative, for terms 01/01/2021-12/31/2021; Cara Laitusis, Class IV, 01-01-2020-12-31-2023; Seung Kwak, Alternate I, Jeanne Van Orman, Alternate II. James Reilly was appointed Chairman and Nicholas Angarone was appointed Vice Chairman. Edwin W. Schmierer, Esq., Mason, Griffin & Pierson, P.C. was appointed Planning Board Attorney for the year 2021. Brian R. Perry, P.E., Van Note-Harvey Associates, PC was appointed Planning Board Engineer for the year 2021. James Kyle, PP/AICP, KMA Associates, was appointed Borough Planner for the year 2021. Mary W. Mistretta was appointed Planning Board Secretary through 01-31-2021. Annual Report – approved for submittal to Mayor and Borough Council. Subcommittee for Master Plan Review – following were appointed: Nicholas Angarone, Cara Laitusis, Katherine OʼNeill, Jeanne Van Orman. Application Review Committee – following were appointed: Eileen Heinzel, Seung Kwak, James Reilly, Douglas Schotland. Hopewell Valley News was designated the official daily newspaper for the Planning Board and The Times of Trenton the official daily newspaper to be used only when through no fault of the applicant or Board it was not possible to publish Legal Notice in the Hopewell Valley News and/or it is a timing issue. Planning Board meeting dates were approved as follows: Feb. 10, Mar. 10, Apr. 14, May 12, Jun. 9, Jul. 14, Aug. 11, Sep. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8, Jan. 12, 2022. All meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Meetings are currently being held on a zoom webinar until further notice. Mary W. Mistretta Planning Board Secretary HVN, 1x, 1/22/2021 Fee: $37.30 Affidavit: $15.00

still “seen” in a pretty dark time. For our little ones those gifts reaffirmed their belief – in Santa Claus, in an end to “the sickness”, in a better future for their family, in hope and in the fact that they are loved- all the things that help them stay mentally healthy and resilient. We are overwhelmed by the kindness of hundreds of people in our community who made sure that those children who daily live under the specter of homelessness were remembered by Santa. Kelsey Espada HomeFront Volunteer Coordinator Wendy Lipka HomeFront Drive Volunteer HomeFront Lawrenceville

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Mercer County Community College is accepting students for its new health-professions program: “Medical Cannabis Training.” The 15-hour non-credit class will run Monday evenings, Jan. 25 through Feb. 22, from 6-9 p.m. via Zoom. Anyone from the public age 18 and up may enroll. The course will be offered through MCCC’s Center for Continuing Studies and students will receive a certificate upon completion of the course. The Medical Cannabis Training course is intended for anyone who is interested in a career on the ground floor of the medical cannabis profession, or who is curious about this emerging industry in New Jersey. The five-day course will introduce students to this highly regulated industry by bringing in a variety of subject-matter experts to discuss areas of import such as federal and state laws and regulations, the endocannabinoid system, cultivation basics, how cannabis products are made, as well as cover dispensary-technician training techniques such as dosing, administration and compliance. The cost for the fivesession live virtual course is $500. For more information or to enroll, visit www.mccc. edu/healthprof

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Hopewell Township Committee seeks input on future of Mine Road Bridge The Hopewell Township Committee is seeking public input on the future of the Mine Road Bridge. The bridge is on the township’s list of designated historic sites. It was built in the late 19th century by the King Bridge Company. Like the old Jacobs Creek Bridge and the Washington Crossing Bridge, it is an iron truss bridge, typical of the pe-

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riod when they were on the cutting edge of technology, according to information provided by Hopewell Township. Due to structural deficiencies resulting from a downed tree that caused limited damage to the upper structure of the bridge several years ago, Mercer County proposes to remove the 4-ton load rated, iron truss bridge and replace it with a modern, 40-ton load rating bridge, according to the statement. Upgrading the bridge this way will keep it open to through traffic. The Hopewell Township Historic Preservation Commission produced a resolution last fall suggesting that if repairs could not make the bridge usable for traffic at the 4-ton rating, the historic structure should be left intact and be utilized as a pedestrian bridge only, according to the statement. The Township Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss the alternatives and the community’s preferences for the future of this bridge at 5 p.m. Jan. 27. The agenda and Zoom link will be posted in the Agenda Center on the township website at http://www.hopewelltwp.org. At this meeting, the county will present the various op-

tions it is considering. The Township Committee encourages interested community members to voice their opinions at the meeting.

Public comment will be accepted at the meeting or by contacting Township Clerk Laurie Gompf at lgompf@hopewlltwp.org.

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This luxurious community nestled in the rolling hills of beautiful Bernardsville has sold three homes in recent weeks. BERNARDSVILLE, NJ – With a New Year comes new dreams that can be fulfilled at The Heritage at Claremont in Bernardsville. Homes are selling quickly at this luxurious Bernardsville community where exciting journeys are about to unfold. Just ask John (Chuck) and Suzanne Chuhinko – the couple moved to The Heritage at Claremont last year after downsizing from their sprawling Tewksbury Township estate. After being rooted there for many years, they knew it was time to start fresh with a low maintenance lifestyle. The Chuhinkos’ new home search led them to The Heritage at Claremont – and that’s the moment they realized they were finally ready to start their next chapter. The remarkable community features an intimate offering of just 20 luxury condominiums. The borough’s landmark Parish House has been reimagined as a luxury residential structure now called The Great Hall, which is home to four luxury condominiums. “I loved the building,” said Suzanne. “I just loved it. When I came in and saw the high ceilings, I knew it could be wonderful. We hired a friend who was a designer and it was a very easy process.” Harmonizing the old and the new, The Heritage at Claremont offers the finest finishes and features with each residence dedicated to a luxury all its own. Open concept floor plans offer up to three bedrooms, up to three-and-a-half baths, up to 2,800 sq. ft. of living space, a terrace, enclosed garage parking and storage. Other highlights include chef-inspired kitchens with designer appliances, specialty countertops and furniturequality cabinetry. Primary bathrooms are complimented by radiant heating and designer fixtures. All residences showcase superior highperformance energy efficiency, including heating and cooling systems and sound insulation. Nestled on two acres of picturesque rolling hills, the estate’s lovely grounds feature mature trees, specimen shrubs, lush gardens and strolling paths. “I think the landscaping here is fabulous,” Chuck added. “The way they coordinated the stone, the grass, the trees and all of the walkways – I think that makes the place.” The Chuhinkos have complimentary access to concierge services – a perk that is offered to all residents who call this community home. “With a genuine smile and warm welcome, our friendly staff of concierges elevate the unique way of life offered at this community,” said Kevin Cullen, Vice President of The Conti Group, the project’s developer. “Whether you need a helping hand, a watchful eye or a go-to person for some of life’s details, our concierges greatly extend a variety of thoughtful services.” Common areas at The Heritage at Claremont are monitored both in-person and remotely, giving residents additional peace of mind while parking their cars, strolling the property and accessing their residences. As an added benefit, utilities, maintenance and repair services are all included in homeowner’s association fees, affording residents a value-driven, worry-free lifestyle that can easily be found at The Heritage at Claremont. “I love the staff here,” said Chuck. “If there is an issue, it is solved immediately.” The Heritage at Claremont is just minutes from Bernardsville’s charming and vibrant town center, which offers shops, services, boutiques, a movie theater and some truly magnificent restaurants. “I like walking to the restaurants,” said Chuck. “There are five or six different restaurants that we can walk down into this beautiful village.” With New York City less than an hour away, residents are easily connected to the sights, sounds, shows and shopping in the most sought-after city in the world. The Bernardsville Train Station is also in close proximity. “Now I can walk right down and get on the train to go to New York,” Suzanne said. “It’s wonderful.” In retrospect, the Chuhinkos could not be more pleased with their decision to move to The Heritage at Claremont. “I love walking in the front door,” said Suzanne. “It’s just perfect. It’s beautiful here. I just love to come home.” The Heritage at Claremont is located at 80 Claremont Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924. Residences are priced from the $700s to $1.7M. Private tours are available. To learn more, call 908-857-4492 or visit theheritageatclaremont.com. About The Heritage at Claremont The Heritage at Claremont breaks new ground in the concept of luxury home building. Visionary Natale G. Conti and noted architect Jeffrey Beer came together to create The Great Hall and The Collection. Working with project advisor Daniel Lincoln, known for his work in historic preservation, Beer has harmonized the old with the new at The Heritage at Claremont. The community, located at 80 Claremont Road in Bernardsville, is sponsored by NGC Development, LLC and represented by Turpin Realtors. To learn more, visit theheritageatclaremont.com.

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