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Mercer County, local officials come together to discuss use of American Rescue Plan federal funds By ANDREW HARRISON
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State legislators, Mercer County commissioners, Mercer County mayors and administrators gathered virtually to discuss their aspirations for federal funds from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act. Organized by the Capital City Area Black Caucus, the discussion on April 24 centered on how Mercer County government and municipal officials would hope and plan to utilize the federal funds. As of April 27, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has not provided specific guidance yet on how the federal funds can be used by the county and local municipalities. Through the American Rescue Plan, which was signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11, New Jersey is being allocated $10.18 billion in direct federal assistance to the state government and local governments (county and municipal).
“The money is going to be an enormous amount with so many different people looking at how to spend this. I look at it as four ways of how we need to think about this money,” Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker (D-Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset) said on April 24. “The first one is the immediate. We know people are hurting, businesses are hurting and businesses are closing. I think the first thing we do is look at where this money be used for the immediate.” He added that inclusivity, looking to the future when it comes to helping prosperity grow in communities, and tying it into what officials are currently doing, such as community programs, are other ways to the funds could be used. Assemblyman Dan Benson (D-Mercer, Middlesex) suggested transportation as an area where he would want funds to be allocated. “We have done a great job of building equity for our seniors
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The Hopewell Township Committee has approved a resolution directing the planning board to determine if the property site adjacent to the Zaitz Tract properties qualifies as an area in need redevelopment. The property site location is at 1646 Reed Road and is near the intersection of Reed and Diverty Roads. The properties the make up the Zaitz Tract are next to the property off of Reed Road, which would be the new home to a Hopewell Valley Senior and Community Center. The resolution was approved on May 3. Mayor Julie Blake, Deputy Mayor Courtney PetersManning, Committeewoman Kristin McLaughlin, Committeeman Kevin Kuchinski and Committeeman Michael Ruger voted “yes” on the measure. “If we were to move forward positively on this the preliminary investigation report will be developed by our planner and discussed
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Eleanor Baker turned 100 years old on May 1.
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Planning board asked to determine if Reed Road property is an area in need of redevelopment By ANDREW HARRISON
Longtime Hopewell Township resident celebrates 100th birthday
at the planning board level,” said Mark Kataryniak, community development director and Hopewell Township township engineer. “A recommendation will come back to the governing body for a determination as to whether or not this area constitutes an area in need of redevelopment.” According to the resolution, the Hopewell Valley YMCA is the contract purchaser of the 15.18-acre property. The stakeholders for the project for the new center include Hopewell Township officials and professional staff, Hopewell Valley YMCA, and Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education and school district. With the planning board authorized to undertake the investigation of the property site off of Reed Road, the investigation will be handled by planning firm Banisch Associates. A map of the proposed area, along with a written report on the findings, will be submitted to the planning board. After the planning board receives such a report they will make recommendations to the township committee. “This action tonight is the first step in one of many that will be included in the redevelopment process, assuming you act tonight,” Attorney Kevin McManimon said on May 3 prior to township committee approval. “Then there is a study that gets undertaken and presented to the planning board; See REED ROAD, Page 3A
Fire tricks drive by Baker’s house for her 100th birthday.
Hopewell Township resident Eleanor Baker celebrated turning 100 years old on May 1. She was born on May 1, 1921, and was educated at the Harbourton school house. She went on to graduated from Pen-
Baker, center, waves an American flag as emergency service vehicles, fire trucks and the Hopewell Township police drive by for her birthday.
nington Central High School on Main Street in Pennington. Over the years, Baker worked at Heinemann Electric, Cointreau Liquors and Ribsam’s Florist which was located in Pennytown.
In 1945, she married the late John W. Baker and together they had three sons: John, Ken and Harry. She also has two grandsons, John and Shawn; and three great grandsons, Nathen, Branden and Trevor.
Pennington Council adopts $4.49M budget for municipal operations in 2021 By ANDREW HARRISON
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Pennington Council members adopted a $4.49 million municipal budget to fund municipal operations in 2021. The Pennington Council adopted the budget on May 3. Council President Catherine Chandler, Councilwoman Deborah Gnatt, Councilwoman Beverly Mills, Councilwoman Liz Semple, and Councilman Ken Gross voted “yes” to introduce the budget. Councilman Charles Marciante was the sole vote against budget adoption in the meeting. “I am going to vote ‘no’ on the budget because I do not believe we should be raising taxes after we did 5% last year and during a pandemic at the worst economic time of our country we are raising taxes,” he said on May 3. “Like I said, if you want to drive older people out of this town and people that educate their children and leave, keep going. You are getting to stress people to a point where this is not fair.”
Pennington’s municipal appropriations are increasing from $3.82 million in 2020 to $4.49 million in the 2021 budget. The borough’s residential and commercial owners support the municipal appropriations through a tax levy. In 2021, the tax levy is projected to be $2.70 million, an increase from 2020’s $2.57 million. The 2020 budget totaled $3.82 million. Residential and commercial property owners paid a total tax levy of $2.40 million to support the budget. The borough’s Chief Financial Officer Sandra Webb informed the Council at the May 3 meeting that Pennington had been notified by the assessor that the borough’s assessed value dropped by $279,000. “We are going to propose a small amendment to the budget to keep the tax rate at the two cent increase, which would be a $1,369 decrease in the local tax. We are going to use surplus to offset that,” Webb said. In 2021, the municipal tax rate
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is projected to be 49 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The owner of a home that is still assessed at $484,000 pays $2,371 in municipal taxes. The municipal tax rate increased by two cents from 47 cents in 2020. An owner of a home assessed at $484,000 paid $2,274 in 2020 municipal taxes. Municipal taxes are one item on a property owner’s total tax bill, which also includes school taxes and Mercer County taxes. The amount an individual pays in taxes is determined by the assessed value of his home and/or property, and the tax rate that is set by each taxing entity. On the revenues portion of the 2021 budget, Pennington will use $437,546 from the surplus as revenue in the budget. In the 2020 budget, officials used $366,915 from the surplus funds as revenue in the budget. Other revenues in the 2021 budget include $135,000 in uniform construction code fees, $187,581 in state aid, which
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is inviting seventh- to 10thgrade girls to step into the world of science, technology engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at PPPL’s annual Young Women’s Conference on May 7. The free day of science from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. will be held on a virtual platform where young women can watch live and videotaped science demonstrations, talk to women working in STEM fields, and listen to an inspiring talk by a female scientist. The event is free and open to both teachers “bringing” groups of girls from schools and to individual seventh- to tenthgraders. The link to register is available on the Young Women’s Conference website. The online conference, which is funded by the DOE Office of Science Fusion Energy Sciences program, will follow the format of live events, with girls making their way through booths, stopping to see a chemistry show by Kathryn Wagner, a lecturer, demonstrator and outreach director in chemistry at Princeton University, and talking to female scientists and engineers in breakout rooms, culminating with a keynote speech by a prominent female scientist. More than a dozen exhibitors will have displays at virtual “booths.” PPPL’s science education staff will present plasma demonstrations. Forensics experts from the F.B.I. will be back with live forensics demonstrations. There will also be a live artificial intelligence presentation by TechGirls, and science demonstrations from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, WAGS Robotics, and coding and robotics teams from local high schools. The exhibitors will all be on hand to answer questions during or after the presentations. The event will culminate with a keynote speech in the virtual Melvin B. Gottlieb Auditorium (patterned after PPPL’s real-life auditorium) by Stephanie Diem, a plasma physicist who has been active in science education and outreach activities. Diem is a professor in the Engineering Physics Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a former research scientist at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the Fusion Energy Division. For more information, visit energy.gov/ science
“Vestige,” presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater, will be held at 8 p.m. May 7 online. Princeton senior Glenna Jane Galarion presents a livestream concert drawn from her concept album “Vestige“ following its release. The collection of songs on the album, written, composed and produced by Galarion, encapsulate absence: the absence of permanence, the absence of unconditionality, the absence of choice, the absence of wholeness, the absence of voice. Through this debut full-length original musical project, she explores intimacy and attachment, sonically and lyrically tracing her conceptions of relationships and entanglements from a father’s absence to a reclamation of the body. Free and open to the public. For more information and the Zoom link, visit https://arts.princeton.edu/events/ vestige-release-of-album-by-glenna-janegalarion/
Through Saturday, May 8
The Arts Council of Princeton will present “A Voice to be Heard” on view in their Taplin Gallery through May 8, exploring the idea of the inner voice and the ongoing search for meaning. Joyce Kozloff in her series “girlhood” visually collaborated with her younger self through using childhood drawings in her current work that reflect on her education, and perception of the world. Maria de Los Angeles exposes the internalized dialogue and external narratives surrounding migration through humor, story, facts and allegory. Martha Tuttle turns her attention to the sublime, finding inspiration in the vast space of the west, its’ almost invisible processes and moments, and the relationship of her physicality to place reflected through process. Buket Savci explains, “I explore abundance versus emotional craving. Observing both the loneliness and need for attention, accompanied with consumerism frenzy globally.” Adam Moss takes a quieter look at human connection through portraiture of friends and family considering the psychology of the self and implication of the gaze. That need to collect memories of experiences is visible in the work of Ryan Bonilla, who through photography captures
the spontaneity of everyday life in his culture. Shelter Serra looks at society for its voice, the role of technology, and of production. Brooklyn-based artist, designer, filmmaker Frenel Morris creates lucid, intimate paintings capturing simulacrum in seemingly ordinary objects to deliver a vivid copy of reality. Gallery hours are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Arts Council of Princeton is located at 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. For more information, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org.
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May 5 marks the 200th anniversary of the death of European ruler Napoleon Bonaparte. On May 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., stop by the front lawn of the Bordentown Historical Society at 302 Farnsworth Ave. and view artifacts associated with the late emperor’s oldest brother and Bordentown resident, Joseph Bonaparte, as well as relics discovered on his estate. In addition, representatives from the Delaware & Raritan Greenways will have material on their open space organization and will be available to answer questions regarding the recent acquisition of the former Bonaparte property. Souvenirs from the historical society will be for sale. A live outdoor concert featuring the music of Lionel Richie, performed by Amani, will be held at 3 p.m. May 8 at the duCret School of Art, 1030 Central Ave., Plainfield. The concert will benefit Bridgeway Rehabilitation Services. All tickets are $20 for the general public. Anyone served by Bridgeway is invited to attend in person for free. RSVP to Erica by emailing eerica.smith@bridgewayrehab.org The event can be accessed virtually on Zoom as well. To register, visit www.eventbrite. com/e/bridgeway-benefit-conert-tickets-145922298523 To donate without attending, visit https://snwbl.it/uK2y4K
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HomeFront wants to collect 250,000 diapers and wipes by Mother’s Day on May 9 so it can land a spot in the Guinness World Records book while helping families who cannot afford to keep their babies in diapers. HomeFront, which helps the homeless and the working poor, operates its own Diaper Resource Center in a blue warehouse building at its Family Preservation Campus in Ewing Township. Diapers of all sizes are needed. Diapers and wipes may be dropped off weekdays, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., at HomeFront’s headquarters at 1880 Princeton Ave. in Lawrence Township. They may also be dropped off on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.
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Geocaching is a high-tech update on the old-fashioned scavenger hunt game, which uses GPS (global positioning system) technology to locate objects hidden in the park. Participants age preteen and older at Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville from 1:30-3:30 p.m. May 9 will learn
how to obtain information and hints from the Geocaching.com website, on the location of dozens of geocache sites in and around the state park. They will then use handheld GPS devices to go out and find as many caches as possible. Once a cache is found, participants typically will sign in on the log contained within and then take an object from the cache box after leaving a trinket for subsequent geocachers. Participants should bring a pocket full of trinkets to exchange when they locate caches. Trinkets can include small toys and balls, plastic jewelry, pens, pencils, scratch pads, patches, action figures, coins, etc. A limited number of GPS navigation devices will be made available to participants on a first come, first served basis. Bring your own handheld GPS device or smart phone with Geocaching app installed if you have one. Meet at the Nature Center. Advanced registration and payment required. Fee is $2 per person, exact change. For more information, call 609-7370609.
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The Mercer County Park Commission announced the third year of “Eyes on Eagles” programming to celebrate the four pairs of bald eagles that nest in Mercer County, including two pairs that have chosen county parks for nest sites. The Park Commission, Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey (CWF) and the Wildlife Center Friends are partnering to host both in-person and virtual eagle viewing programs throughout the spring nesting season. In-person public nest viewing programs will be held at the West Picnic Area at Mercer County Park. Naturalists and guides will be on hand to help the public safely view bald eagles with spotting scopes for a closer look. “Eyes on Eagles” in-person nest viewings will be held on the second Sunday and fourth Friday of the month, from 1-3 p.m., through May 9. Masks and social distancing are required. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Two virtual “Eyes on Eagles” panel discussions will offer an even closer look at life in the nest on June 3 at 7 p.m. The Park Commission will air up-to-date video footage of the nest featuring two important stages in eaglet development. During the Zoom-based program, expert panelists will supply commentary on eagle behavior, biology and conservation. Registration is required for these free public programs by visiting http://mercercountyparks.org/?utm_medium=email&utm_ source=govdelivery#!/activities/ eyes-eagles For the safety of the eagles, all viewing will be done from a distance. Bald eagles and many bird species are sensitive during their nesting season. Park patrons must remain on marked trails at all times; disturbance to wildlife will cause harm, where they may refuse to return in the future. Public programs will provide important tips to park users on “eagle etiquette,” including information on federal regulations prohibiting the disturbance of bald eagle nests. Local and regional wildlife photographers are encouraged to share their images of the breeding eagles through email or social media. Images can be emailed to parksinfo@mercercounty.org with the photographer’s name, or shared through social media by tagging or mentioning the
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Continued from Page 1A and disabled. We need to do more,” he said. “People should be able to get from A to B, whether it is for work, child care, health care or just recreational purposes. People need to be able to get around and it should not matter if you own a car or not or have the right income or zip code. We need to use some of this money to figure out where the gaps and invest in that infrastructure.” Benson also included broadband infrastructure and education infrastructure as additional areas for funding. Mercer County as a whole will receive more than $186 million in federal aid. The county government would be allocated $71.26 million and the total amount to municipalities is more than $115 million. “One of the first things we need to do is get vaccines into arms. We need to look into pushing a vaccination campaign. I talked with several mayors that we have gotten the people that are easy and low hanging fruit, but that it is going to be challenging to get this other group,” said Sam Frisby, chairman of the Mercer County Commissioners. “The other thing we need to do is stabilize some of our small businesses right now. We need to help with that with all of our towns.” He also cited infrastructure opportunities, internet mesh work and increased investment into the county’s vocational program. Commissioner Lucy Walter proposed increased investment in programs that provide housing in Mercer County for all people during the April 24 discussion. “We have young professionals, nurses, trades people, secretaries and administrative assistants who cannot afford to buy a house in Mercer County. We need to provide programs that assist in down payments, that assist will all of those needs to buy a house and make you a home owner in this county,” she said. “We need to have business incubators, so that young businesses starting out have the internet structure and have the structure they need to get these businesses off the ground and going.” Walter also suggested upgrading waste water plants and expanding access to Trenton. A breakdown on aid for municipalities includes East Windsor – $2.68 million, Hightstown – $521,023, Hopewell Borough – $187,230, Hopewell Township – $1.74 million, Lawrence Township – $3.18 million, Pennington – $253,046, Princeton – $6.05 million, Trenton – 73.78 million and West Windsor – $2.74 million. “In general categories we look forward to first of all, we have budgetary needs. We do a lot of direct servicing to our community,” East Windsor Mayor Janice Mironov said. “We had to step up in a lot of the health areas to do vaccinations and outreach and we want to fund that and continue to do that. We have had to fill major revenue gaps an we are going to have to continue to do that and we want to make sure we have robust programs.” Mironov also spotlighted the expanding of the senior center, build on health related recreation and exercise, and continue partnerships with social service nonprofits.
Hopewell Township Mayor Julie Blake said for her town they will use the dollars allocated to repay uncollected taxes and a gap in revenues. “We are in some ways a large suburban community that really depends on property owners to pay for things. We depend on a few large commercial tax bases that have disappeared over the last few years,” she said. “It is not a pretty picture for us in Hopewell in terms of having new opportunities. I would like to see our dollars go to social service needs. I would say health services, COVID-19 brought to the forefront that we were so underfunded and underserviced.” Hopewell Borough Councilman Ryan Kennedy, speaking for the borough, highlighted the municipality’s infrastructure needs as an area of focus for the federal aid. “We are a traditional small town. We are dense, so we have infrastructure needs. Things like water, a new well, needs for public works, capital needs for the Hopewell Borough train station building and ultimately we want to be connected,” he said. “We want to be connected with our businesses. We need to invest in making sure our in-person meetings work as well as Zoom. This is a personal dream of mine as well, but we want to be connected with public transportation.” Princeton Mayor Mark Freda said Princeton is looking to use the funding to not increase taxes and community investment. “I know in Princeton we are going to get it in two waves, part of it this year and part of it next year,” he said. “I think what we are going to end up doing this year is saving property owners and taxpayers some money and try to keep our tax increase to nothing. We are talking about a lot of ways to use the money next year to invest in the community and invest in a way to give back to the community.”
Budget Continued from Page 1A is the same amount received in 2020; and $533,499 in public and private revenues. On the appropriations side of the budget for 2021, the budget will fund appropriations such as $632,000 in police salaries and wages, $235,000 on the payment of bond principal, $182,354 on shared service agreements, $210,000 on employee group health, $114,000 engineering services and costs, and $275,000 roads salary and wages.
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if the planning board acts favorably upon it and the township committee acts favorably on the planning board’s action then you have the foundational step in place. The redevelopment area is designated.” If the township committee does agree and designate the land as an area in need of redevelopment it would give the township the authorization to utilize all the powers under redevelop law for such a designation, except for the use of eminent domain, according to the resolution. “The next step in the process is to determine what the zoning will be for the site. This is obviously going to jive with Zaitz Tract site, because of its proximity to it,” McManimon said. “But in the process there will be an opportunity to craft a redevelopment plan for that property and that process will include an ordinance by the governing body, which is a two meeting tract and the review by the planning board, which is another opportunity to see what the zoning proposal for the site is.”
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Mercer County Park Commission on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If posting pictures of eagles in Mercer County parks, tag the Park Commission and use the hashtag #capitalcountyeagles. Credit will be given to the photographers if outside photos are shared. To learn more about bald eagle programming opportunities, visit www.mercercountyparks.org or www.conservewildlifenj.org.
Through Monday, May 10 D&R Greenway is offering a series of free virtual presentations about Delaware River natural, historic and cultural places that can be discovered locally. Lucky participants who attend all four sessions in the series will be rewarded with a guest certificate for a kayak experience in D&R Greenway’s new fleet of boats kept at Bordentown Beach. This opportunity is first come, first served, with a limitation of 25 participants in each session to allow for questions and discussion. Everyone is welcome to register at www.drgreenway. org. Those who sign up for all four sessions will receive priority registration. Each of the four sessions takes place from 7-8:30 p.m. via Zoom, with the link sent to registered participants only. All sessions are on Mondays, except for the last session which takes place on the Thursday following Memorial Day. Dates are May 10 Geography and History; May 17 Ecology and Natural Resources; May 24 Arts and Culture;
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Friday, May 7, 2021
By Michele S. Byers
Cicadas will re-emerge in New Jersey during the spring
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hether you prefer silly love songs or like that old time rock ‘n’ roll, music has been proven to – in the words of singer Bob Seger – soothe the soul. In fact, music has such a powerful effect on mental health and well-being that it can help many people, from children to older adults, cope with mental health problems, including anxiety and depression. Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health offers group music therapy sessions as part of its inpatient and intensive outpatient programs for children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Gives Voice to Your Feelings As the American Music Therapy Association notes, music therapy uses musical interaction as a means of communication and expression for individuals with mental health concerns. Music therapy can involve playing an instrument, singing, listening to music or even exploring lyrics with the goal of giving a voice to individuals who may be having a difficult time processing information or expressing themselves. Research has shown that music therapy can help people: • Improve self-image and increase self-esteem • Decrease anxiety and stress • Increase verbalization • Enhance interpersonal relationships • Increase motivation • Provide a safe emotional outlet What’s more, you don’t need to know how to play an instrument or have any musical background to participate in and benefit from music therapy. Helps in Healing Music therapists can be trained in a wide range of clinical skills, including communication, cognitive neuroscience, psychological disorders, as well as chronic illness and pain management. In addition to supporting you in expressing your feelings through music, a music therapist can help you explore ways to change how you’re feeling by listening to music. Several studies have shown, for example, that listen-
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fulfilled their duties. A few weeks later, hatchlings will continue the cycle by burrowing into the earth, not to be seen again until 2038. Why do periodical cicadas come out only every 13 or 17 years, but in great numbers? Some scientists think the timing may be a natural defense mechanism. After all, it’s harder for predators to anticipate a food source if it appears at infrequent intervals. And the sheer number of cicadas in the brood ensures there will be enough survivors to produce the next generation. Enjoy the fascinating cicada spectacle while it lasts. And know that by protecting New Jersey’s trees and forests, we can make sure Brood X has places to safely reemerge in 17 years. To learn more about periodical cicadas, go to the University of Connecticut website at https://cicadas.uconn. edu or www.cicadamania.com At the latter site, you will find fun facts, cicada history and even a cicada bingo game (one square says, “Saw a dog or a human eat a cicada”). To report cicada sightings in your area, download the iNaturalist or Cicada Safari apps to your smartphone. You can also check the iNaturalist and Cicada Safari websites to see where cicadas have been spotted near you. 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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X was first reported in 1715 in Philadelphia, but may no longer appear in the city. If you are not a fan of bugs, you may be surprised to learn that periodical cicadas have a big following. There are cicada websites, cicada social media pages and even merchandise like T-shirts and coffee mugs. On the scientific side, you can track their progress, report sightings, and post photos and videos on apps like iNaturalist and Cicada Safari. Periodical cicadas should not be confused with annual cicadas, which appear later in the summer. The current members of Brood X hatched from eggs that were laid in tree branches in the summer of 2004. The hatchlings crawled down the trees, burrowed deep into the ground and have been there ever since, sucking fluid from tree roots and growing steadily When the ground gets warm enough, which is already happening in some New Jersey locations, the cicada nymphs tunnel their way out to become adults. They will climb the nearest trees and shed their exoskeletons. The veins in their wings will fill with fluid, their skin will harden and they will be ready to fly. The exoskeletons stay behind – crunchy, translucent shells clinging to tree trunks. To attract mates, males sing by flexing their tymbals – drum-like organs on either side of the abdomen. At the height of the mating season, their sound can be deafening. After mating, females cut open tender tree branches and deposit their eggs. Soon after, the adults die, having
ing to soft, soothing sounds when you’re feeling angry or leles and guitars are also available. stressed can help reduce blood pressure and bring about However, music therapy is not about musical ability. feelings of calm. Whether you are an accomplished musician or are toMusic therapy can also help cultivate mindfulness and tally new to musical expression, the goal of music therapy teach people how to stay present in the moment. Addition- is to meet in the middle and connect, to use the structure of ally, it can support people in evaluating their inner mono- the music to open up individually and as a group. Each session typically ends with a grounding exercise logue and breaking free of negative self-talk. It can also help individuals break through rigidity and accept imper- that pulls everything together. The process can help with: fection. • Mood regulation Music therapy is especially beneficial for adolescents • Stress tolerance as they work through the trials and tribulations of the teen• Impulse control age years, creating a healing environment during a time of • Cultivating positive relationships uncertainty. In addition to music therapy, Princeton House BehavPitch Perfect At Princeton House Behavioral Health, each music ioral Health also offers the following expressive therapies therapy session is tailored to the unique needs of the group as part of its treatment programs: • Dance/movement on that specific day. Sessions usually begin with a mind• Art fulness-based activity, followed by a musical activity. DATE—Sunday,• May 23, 2021 Journaling A variety of instruments are available, RELEASE from keyboard to xylophone, and a range of percussion instruments. UkuSee MUSIC, Page 6A
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ndrea Goldsmith’s resume is intimidating – so much so that I almost persuaded myself to tune out rather than tune into a Princeton University Center for Jewish Life virtual lecture that featured her as a speaker. Just like I try to exercise my body on a regular basis, I also try to stay in mental shape (particularly during these mindnumbing, brain-foggy pandemic times) by ingesting a regular diet of academic lectures. So I clicked into the Zoom lecture and prepared to feel inadequate. Dr. Goldsmith, who formerly was an electrical engineering professor at Stanford University, is the recently appointed Princeton University dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Her research interests are in information theory, communication theory, and signal processing, and their application to wireless communications, interconnected systems, and neuroscience. She has cofounded and served as chief technical officer for two wireless communications firms. She is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and the American Academy
of Arts and Sciences, two of the highest honors in U.S. academia. The author of the book “Wireless Communications” and co-author of the books “MIMO Wireless Communications” and “Principles of Cognitive Radio,” she is an inventor on 29 patents. She received the bachelor, master’s and doctorate degrees in electrical engineering from U.C. Berkeley. “Andrea Goldsmith brings tremendous expertise and leadership to Princeton,” said Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber. “She is a brilliant and creative scholar, a successful entrepreneur, and a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the academy and industry.” Even with my comparative mental flabbiness characterized by a research expertise in Cheetos and coffee, I still feel qualified to add a few more bullet points to Dean Goldsmith’s bio. I learned that in addition to all of her amazing professional accomplishments, Andrea is a down-to-earth, problem-solving, empathetic, thoughtful woman, the mother of two grown children (both embarking on engineering professions), daughter of a Holocaust survivor, and the wife of a San Francisco-based electrical engineer, who is the son of a holocaust survivor and grand nephew of Israel’s first Prime Minister David BenGurion. But most impressively, Dr. Goldsmith, who merits a non-fiction biographical book rather than an 800-word column, is someone who believes her profession is as much art as it is science. She has been able to thrive professionally by never allowing herself to be intimated by the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated profession. In the lecture she gave a few weeks ago, she offered a glimpse of her educational and engineering philosophy and the factors in her life that brought her to where she is today. Even though both her parents were Jewish, she was raised in a very secular environment and never embraced the religion until she became an adult. “I attended my first Jewish holiday cel-
ebration – a Passover Seder – when I was 23 years old and my first Torah reading was in 2010 at my son’s Bar Mitzvah,” she said. But coming to Judaism as an adult, she feels she was better positioned to appreciate the value of some of the guiding principles and traditions of Judaism – the ethics, generosity of spirit, and resilience, an often heard, pandemic-era word. “I saw very clearly in Judaism a history of people who did not get deterred by failure or challenges or other people’s opinion of you,” she said. In her profession where women leaders and mentors were scarce, Dr. Goldsmith often found strength in her Jewish roots. And her eagerness to embrace the technology of the future is tied to the past as articulated in the universality and constancy of religious traditions. “I love traditions, connecting me to the past,” and providing the security and historical perspective for her to go forward into future no matter what the perceived risks are. As a renowned engineering innovator in the field of wireless communication, Dr. Goldsmith thinks some of her success may be due to two very different influences from parents – her father, a chemical engineer, and her mother, an artist. She instinctively thinks out of the box – but those thoughts are tempered by a realistic assessment of what is technologically feasible. With a broad liberal arts undergraduate education, followed by a master’s and doctoral degrees in electrical engineering, she is the living embodiment of STEAM. The acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics, STEAM aims to integrate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) with the arts as a means of enhancing the learning experience while demonstrating how all things are connected to each other. The appeal of wireless communication for her goes beyond a fascination with the intricacies of the technology. Her love of wireless communication is its link to humanity, thanks to the technology’s enormous potential to change the way people
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it is important to be mindful of your mood so you know when switching gears may help you achieve a more desired emotional state. In music, everything is important – the rhythm, the lyrics, the tone. It is the same with therapy. By using music therapeutically, you can experience how each piece fits together as a whole, and open up to expressing the emotions within. For more information about Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health, visit www.princetonhouse.org or call 888437-1610.
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and things communicate. It is this element of humanity that is fundamental to Princeton’s School of Engineering and Applied Science and made it such a perfect fit for Dean Goldsmith. Press materials announcing the new dean described SEAS as emphasizing the discovery and application of fundamental scientific principles to bring lasting benefits to society. A key to this work is the school’s collaborative culture. Faculty and students work closely with industry and with Princeton’s world-leading programs in the natural and social sciences, humanities and public policy. Graduates go on to become leaders in a wide range of industries, academic fields and public service. Currently, Dean Goldsmith is working with the Princeton University Lewis Center for the Arts on a certificate program in engineering and the arts. An example of what she hopes to achieve by an arts/engineering collaboration is the architecture/ engineering certificate program. The certificate focuses on opportunities to respond dynamically to evolving global challenges, where elegant and effective solutions lead to more resilient and sustainable communities. The key to a successful collaborative culture is diversity, said Dean Goldsmith. Racial, religious, ethnic and gender diversity achieves “diversity in thinking and approaches to solving problems. “In my university, in my profession and in my startups I have found that diverse participants lead to a broader set of ideas and overall better outcomes,” Dean Goldsmith said. “Efforts to increase diversity must also ensure an inclusive and supportive environment to retain diverse members and maximize their success.” By the end of her talk, I felt no intimidation, but rather inspiration and confident enough to audit an engineering course next semester. After all, I have mastered Zoom, so why not Electrical and Computer Engineering?
Music • Relaxation and stress management Create a Mental Health Playlist As “pandemic playlists” have become popular, mental health playlists can be particularly beneficial for those who are struggling. In the digital age, creating these playlists has become easier using music apps. When creating a playlist consider including songs that: • Feel supportive and grounding • Match your mood to help process emotions like sadness, anger,or happiness • Progress from matching a difficult emotion to a more desired emotional state Keep in mind that listening to a happy song when you’re angry might make you feel invalidated. However, if you are playing music that matches a difficult emotion,
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New chapter of National Association of Women in Construction will hold chartering ceremony May 12 The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is chartering a new chapter in the Princeton area. The group of 40 new chapter members met virtually on March 9 for their organizational meeting, during which members selected the official name of the chapter, adopted the national bylaws and standing rules, and set forth the recurring monthly general membership meeting and board meeting (second Wednesday of the month),
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according to information provided by the 389th chapter of NAWIC. During this official meeting, the group also elected the following officers and Board of Directors: President Suchita Shah, AIA – Kamlesh Shah Designs President-Elect Jessie Guo, Golden Crown Contractors Vice President Michele George Callum, Construction Risk Partners Recording Secretary Lynn Katz, WillScot Corresponding Secretary Emily Clancy, Torcon Construction Treasurer Jill Wicherski, Bancroft Construction Board of Directors: Erica Braxton, Plumbers Local 24 & Iron Workers Local 11; Victoria Airgood, Esq – Hill Wallack LLP; and AnnMarie Keane, Construction Risk Partners
“Our chapter is proud to be uniting such a diverse and energetic group of women across New Jersey through this initiative to trade experiences and networks, advocate for a healthy and successful professional life, and celebrate the remarkable work of women in the construction industry,” Shah said in the PHOTO COURTESY OF NAWIC-PRINCETON CHAPTER statement. “We are thank- The newest chapter of the National Association of Women ful to our allies in the in- in Construction is based out of the Princeton area. dustry and in the NAWIC NAWIC was founded in 1953 by 16 organization for supporting women working in the construction inand amplifying these voices.” The chartering ceremony and network- dustry to create a support network for ing event is open to the public. To register, women working in a male-dominated field. It gained its national charter in 1955 and visit https://www.nawicnortheast.org there are now 115 chapters across the U.S.
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The ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the governing body of the Township of Hopewell, in the County of Mercer, State of New Jersey, on May 3, 2021. It will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the governing body to be held via Zoom Video Communications on May 17, 2021 at 5:30 oʼclock p.m. During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of the full ordinance will be available at no cost at the Municipal Clerkʼs Office for the members of the general public who shall request the same. The summary of the terms of such ordinance follows:
Title: “ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,700 FROM THE CAPITAL FUND FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A SNOWPLOW BLADE FOR THE WASHINGTON CROSSING ESTATES WATER UTILITY IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL, IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY.”
Purposes: $2,700 is appropriated from the Capital Fund for the acquisition of a snowplow blade for the Washington Crossing Estates Water Utility in and by the Township of Hopewell, in the County of Mercer, New Jersey, including all work and materials necessary therefor and incidental thereto.
Appropriation: $2,700 Bonds/Notes Authorized: N/A Grant Appropriated: N/A Section 20 Costs: N/A Useful Life: N/A
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BOND ORDINANCE STATEMENT AND SUMMARY
The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally adopted by the Borough of Pennington, in the County of Mercer, State of New Jersey on May 3, 2021 and the 20 day period of limitation within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such bond ordinance can be commenced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of this statement. Copies of the full bond ordinance are available at no cost at 19 Brookside Avenue, Pennington, NJ 08534 for members of the general public who request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows: Title: BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO EAST WELLING AVENUE IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF PENNINGTON, IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $710,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $100,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF
Purpose: Improvements to East Welling Avenue, including, but not limited to, the reconstruction of East Welling Avenue from South Main Street to the eastern border of the Borough, curb and sidewalk replacement, the installation of handicap ramps and related sewer structure upgrades and further including all work and materials necessary therefor and incidental thereto
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The ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the governing body of the Township of Hopewell, in the County of Mercer, State of New Jersey, on May 3, 2021. It will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the governing body to be held via Zoom Video Communications on May 17, 2021 at 5:30 oʼclock p.m. During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of the full ordinance will be available at no cost at the Municipal Clerkʼs office for the members of the general public who shall request the same. The summary of the terms of such ordinance follows:
Title: “ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $7,000 FROM THE CAPITAL FUND FOR THE ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE PRINCETON FARMS SEWER UTILITY IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL, IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY.”
Purposes: $7,000 is hereby appropriated from the Capital Fund for the acquisition of equipment, including a snow plow blade and a lateral camera for the Princeton Farms Sewer Utility in and by the Township of Hopewell, in the County of Mercer, New Jersey, including all work and materials necessary therefor and incidental thereto.
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PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on the 19th day of May 2021 at 7:00 PM the Borough of Hopewell Planning Board will hold a public hearing via electronic means (as described below) on the application of the undersigned, at which time and place interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. Said meeting will be held electronically via “Zoom” webinar service. Interested parties can join the meeting via the credentials found below. To Join the Zoom Webinar: Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87972945494?pwd=QjJ2Rm42eDUyS3Y0VGRhNDQ2cVdqQT0 9 Passcode: 922512 Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 To observe and to participate: Prior to the meeting you should download the Zoom meeting application to the electronic device you will use to access the meeting. Just prior to or at the time of the meeting, you should open the Zoom application, and input the meeting Link, Meeting ID, and passcode to join the meeting. You will be prompted on audio and video access choices. You may wish to familiarize yourself with the operation of the Zoom platform prior to the time of the meeting, particularly with the process of “raising your hand” to be recognized during public participation. Please take notice that members of the public lacking the resources or know-how for technological access should contact the Borough for assistance in accessing any plans and/or the meeting/hearing. You will be able to listen to the meeting and participate telephonically by dialing the Zoom number listed above and entering the Meeting ID and passcode listed above. If a participant who has dialed into the electronic (i.e. Zoom) meeting would like to comment by “raising your hand” during the portion of the meeting set aside for public participation, they must dial *9 and the host will unmute them. The property that is the subject of the application is located in the B-R Business zone, page 3 of the Borough Tax Map, Block 29, Lot 2 and is more commonly known as 23-27 East Broad Street. The subject site is 0.346 acres in area and currently contains an existing three-story structure with four (4) apartments and ground floor commercial space, a gravel parking area at the rear of the site along with two (2) existing one-story garages. The applicant is seeking bifurcated use variance approval along with certain bulk variance relief as described below in accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law for the purpose of constructing a new and separate 4-unit apartment building at the rear of the property with eight (8) garage parking spaces on the first floor and two (2) two-bedroom apartments on both the second and third floors. In addition, a total of five (5) parking stalls will be provided outside the garages, including one (1) handicap-accessible parking stall, for a total of 13 parking stalls. The applicant also proposes installation of 6ʼ tall solid fencing along a portion of the eastern and southern property lines and landscape buffering along the eastern side of a portion of the driveway. A refuse and recycling area is proposed along the center rear of the existing building. No changes are proposed to the existing main structure, however two existing single-story garages would be removed and replaced with the proposed structure. As the application is bifurcated, should the applicant obtain the relief requested herein, he will return to the Planning Board at a later date for consideration of site plan approval. The applicant requires and requests the following relief from the zoning requirements: 1. D(1) use variance relief from §12-15.1 to permit more than 2 apartment dwellings on the property. Four apartments exist on the site at present and the applicant seeks approval for four (4) additional apartments in a new structure at the rear of the site. 2. D(1) use variance relief from §12-5.3a to permit a second principal residential building where only one is permitted. 3. D(4) use variance relief to permit a maximum floor area ratio of 0.68 where 0.24 is permitted. 4. D(5) use variance to permit relief from §12-4.24 which states that no apartment dwelling can have more than 3 units where 4 units are proposed. 5. Bulk variance relief for minimum lot area, where 29,100 square feet is required for a lot containing eight (8) apartments and 15,080 square feet exists. 6. Bulk variance relief for minimum side yard setback, where 10ʼ is required and 1.2ʼ is proposed. 7. Bulk variance relief for minimum total side yard setback, where 25ʼ is required and 4.2ʼ is proposed. 8. Bulk variance relief for minimum rear yard setback, where 25ʼ is required and 2ʼ is proposed. 9. Bulk variance relief for maximum coverage, where 30% is permitted, 82% exists and 80.46% is proposed. 10. Bulk variance relief for maximum number of stories, where 2 ½ stories is permitted and 3 is proposed. In addition, the applicant requests any variances, waivers and exceptions or other relief as may be required to permit the proposed development or which may result from the recommendations of the municipality or Planning Board through review of the application. A copy of said application and all supporting documents are on file with the Borough of Hopewell Planning Board, 88 E. Broad Street and may be viewed prior to said meeting by appointment at Borough Hall, by emailing the Planning Board Secretary at planning@hopewellboro-nj.us, or on the Hopewell Borough Planning Board website at https://www.hopewellboro-nj.us/government/planning-board/. If you are unable to access the application, plans, reports, exhibits and Board consultant reports online, please contact the Hopewell Borough Planning Board at (609) 466-2636, extension 108 or via e-mail at Maggie.schmitt@hopewellboro-nj.us for arrangements to view the documents. Any other questions may be directed to James Kyle, Planner for the Applicant, c/o Kyle McManus Associates, 2 East Broad Street, Second Floor, Hopewell, NJ 08525 by email at jkyle@kylemcmanus.com or by telephone 609-257-6706. At the time of the public hearing, members of the public may ask questions and present comments in support of, or in opposition to the application or any other matter that may come before the board. The Board may act on the application during the May 5, 2021 hearing, or may continue the hearing to another date, without further notice. Formal action may be taken by the Board at this meeting/hearing.
TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the governing body of the Township of Hopewell, in the County of Mercer, State of New Jersey, on May 3, 2021. It will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the governing body to be held via Zoom Video Communications on May 17, 2021 at 5:30 o'clock p.m. During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of the full bond ordinance will be available at no cost at the Municipal Clerk’s office for the members of the general public who shall request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows: Title: "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SEWER UTILITIES IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL, IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $123,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $116,850 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF" Purposes: Purpose a) Brandon Farms Sewer Utility: (i) Acquisition of lift station controls, including all related costs and expenses incidental thereto. (ii) Acquisition of a wastewater sewage grinder cartridge and a sewage pump station wet well mixer, including all related costs and expenses incidental thereto. (b) Princeton Farms Sewer Utility: Lift station door replacement, including all related costs and expenditures incidental thereto. TOTAL: Appropriation: $123,000 Bonds/Notes Authorized: $116,850 Grant Appropriated: N/A Section 20 Costs: $3,000 Useful Life: 26.99 years
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TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY The ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the governing body of the Township of Hopewell, in the County of Mercer, State of New Jersey, on May 3, 2021. It will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the governing body to be held via Zoom Video Communications on May 17, 2021 at 5:30 oʼclock p.m. During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of the full ordinance will be available at no cost at the Municipal Clerkʼs Office for the members of the general public who shall request the same. The summary of the terms of such ordinance follows: Title: “ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $12,000 FROM THE CAPITAL FUND FOR THE ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE BRANDON FARMS SEWER UTILITY IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL, IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY.” Purposes: $12,000 is hereby appropriated from the Capital Fund for the acquisition of equipment, including a snow plow blade and a lateral camera for the Brandon Farms Sewer Utility in and by the Township of Hopewell, in the County of Mercer, New Jersey, including all work and materials necessary therefor and incidental thereto. Appropriation: $12,000 Bonds/Notes Authorized: N/A Grant Appropriated: N/A Section 20 Costs: N/A Useful Life: N/A Laurie Gompf, Municipal Clerk This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. HVN, 1x, 5/7/2021 Fee: $31.62
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n general, I am not a big fan of big SUVs or oversized pickup trucks. Not because there is something qualitatively wrong with vehicles from that segment, more because my personal preference is to not have to drive something that big around on an ev-
eryday basis. However, if I had to choose a big, threerow SUV from among the vehicle choices in that segment, I do have preferences, of course. Enter the 2021 Nissan Armada Platinum 4WD – a vehicle that has received an extensive makeover for 2021. At first glance, my mind would think, “Oh no, not another week of commandeering a large, clumsy boat around.” However, I must say, after a one-week test drive of the Armada, I was impressed with its power, luxury and relative nimbleness – for a big SUV. And, if I had to choose a leading contender in the big, three-row SUV segment, I would say the Armada would have to be near the top of the list. From among the big, three-row SUVs I have tested, for me the Armada stands out because it has a powerful 400 horsepower V-8 engine, a soft, comfortable ride, roomy interior and is fairly easy to handle in everyday driving situations. One of the major knocks on the Armada, though, is it isn’t very fuel efficient. But, in reality, which large, three-row SUV is? But, for the record, the 4WD Platinum edition Armada I drove for a week gets an EPA rated 15 miles per gallon overall – 18 mpg in highway driving and a paltry 13 mpg in city driving.
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The EPA also estimates that it will cost you – on average – about $3,250 a year to feed this hungry fuel beast as it uses about 6.7 gallons of gas per every 100 miles. Moreover, if you look closely at the window sticker under the section where it says “fuel economy and greenhouse gas rating” the EPA rates the Armada a 2 on a scale of 1 to 10 and for its smog rating it gets a 3 on scale of 1 to 10. All that being said, I would venture to say that the buyer who is going to consider purchasing or leasing an Armada is probably not all that concerned about the “greenness” of this vehicle and more concerned about its roominess, power and towing capacity. The Armada is available in three trim levels, the SV, SL and top-of-the-line Platinum and with either 2wd or 4wd drivetrains. The base price of the Platinum edition I tested is $68,000. With added options my test vehicle carried a bottom line sticker price of $71,250. The added options included: $320 for
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carpeted floor mats; $390 for illuminated kick plates; $395 for welcome lighting and $650 for a Captains Chair second row seating package. At first glance, the 2021 Armada looks a lot different. Exterior wise the 2021 Armada sports a newer more chiseled and squared-off look. It has a new grille, hood, front fender, front bumper and LED headlights design that give it a more rugged and contemporary style. Inside, the folks at Nissan have upgraded the quality of the interior design and installed a larger 12.3 inch infotainment display screen that features Wi-Fi and wireless Apple CarPlay. I like the refreshed design of the Armada inside and out, and the new 12.3-inch infotainment touch screen is certainly a nice upgrade. For the most part, the infotainment system works reasonably well on this Armada for phone, music entertainment and navigation. I felt that for a vehicle at this pricing point, a graphics update to a more modern
look is in need for the navigation maps and entertainment systems. Moreover, the voice command system for navigation use falls short of expectations. I found myself having to repeat my voice commands too often in order to get the system to understand what it is I wanted it to do. The infotainment system operations have become so complex and sophisticated that, for me, it’s dangerous to try and do touch screen adjustments while driving. I find it much easier and safer to operate the infotainment system via voice command while driving. With that in mind, it becomes increasingly more important that the voice command and recognition systems work seamlessly. For my money, the best in the business in that department are BMW and Mercedes. Most of the others have room for improvement. The standard engine in the Armada is a 5.6 liter V8 that produces 400 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 413 pound feet of torque. It is paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission. If you are looking to trailer your boat down to the shore this season, the Armada is more than capable. It features a standard maximum towing capacity of up to 8,500 pounds for both the 4wd and 2wd models. The folks at Car and Driver gave the newly redesigned Armada high marks for being “serenely quiet and comfy” and having a smooth potent powertrain and pillow ride. However, Car and Driver called Armada’s fuel economy “dreadful”. At the end of the day, I still think that the Armada’s nimbleness and power, over other competitors in this segment, make it a serious contender in the big SUV segment.
Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appear weekly. He can be contacted for questions and comments at pperrotta@ comcast.net.
Area governors announce easing of pandemic restrictions On May 3, Gov. Phil Murphy, New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont jointly announced a significant easing of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on the region’s businesses, venues and gatherings given significant progress in vaccinations and sustained reduction in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. “With our COVID-19 numbers, particularly hospitalizations, trending decisively in the right direction and our vaccination goals within reach, now is the time to take major steps to reopen our economy and loosen both indoor and outdoor gathering and capacity restrictions,” Murphy said. “We’ve done this the right way, in partnership with our neighboring states of New York and Connecticut, and by allowing data, science and public health to guide our decision-making. Over these next few weeks, I encourage all remaining eligible New Jerseyans to get vaccinated so we can continue fighting back against this virus and move toward a ‘new normal’ for ourselves, our neighbors and our loved ones,” he said. “The tide is turning against COVID-19 in New York, and thanks to our increasing vaccination rates, as well as our successful, data-based regional approach, we’re able to take more steps to reopen our economy, help businesses and workers, and keep moving towards returning to normal,” Cuomo said. “Thanks to the hard work of New Yorkers and our partners in government, we are now able to increase capacity limits for businesses, event venues and residences to reflect what we’re seeing in the COVID data. Maintaining this progress is critical and in order to keep moving in a positive direction, New Yorkers must continue to take all the proper precautions. If we let up now, we could slide backwards and that is something nobody wants. So, let’s be safe and for anyone who has yet to be vaccinated, please do so as soon as you can. With the addition of walk-in appointments, we’ve made it as easy as every to get your shot, so there are truly no excuses,” he said. “Our region has led by example since the beginning of the pandemic, taking the virus seriously and working collaboratively across state lines to the benefit of all of our residents,” Lamont said. “We were able announce the elimination of business restrictions due to a nation-leading vaccine distribution program which benefits all Connecticut residents, and our neighbors in New York and New Jersey.” The following guidelines apply to New York and New Jersey: Social Distance-based Business
Capacities Effective May 19, most business capacities – which are currently based upon percentage of maximum occupancy – will be removed in New Jersey and New York. Businesses will only be limited by the space available for patrons or parties of patrons to maintain the required social distance of 6 feet. This new distance-based maximum capacity will apply across commercial settings, including retail, food services, gyms and fitness centers, amusement and family entertainment, hair salons, barber shops and other personal care services, among other settings. It will also apply in houses of worship. Increase in Social and Residential Gathering Limits In New York beginning May 10, the outdoor social gathering limit will increase from 200 to 500 people. Beginning May 19, the indoor social gathering limit will increase from 100 to 250 people. Also, the outdoor residential gathering limit of 25 people will be removed, reverting to the social gathering limit of 500 people with space for appropriate social distancing, and the indoor residential gathering limit will increase from 10 to 50 people. In New York, any event gatherings in excess of the social gathering limits may only occur if all individuals present proof of full vaccination status or recent negative COVID-19 test result. Event Venues Congregate commercial and social events in New York – such as those at venues that host sports competitions, performing arts and live entertainment, and catered receptions – can exceed the social gathering limits of 500 people outdoors or 250 people indoors if all attendees over the age of four present either proof of full vaccination status or recent negative COVID-19 test result and the required social distancing can be accommodated. Starting May 19, large-scale indoor event venues will operate at 30% capacity, which is an increase from the current 10% capacity limit. Large-scale outdoor event venues will operate at 33%. Social distancing, masks and other applicable health protocols will still apply, including the requirement of attendee proof of full vaccination or recent negative COVID-19 test result. Industry Reopening Requirements While most industry capacity restrictions will be lifted, industry-specific requirements will remain in effect for a longer period of time, including state or local
health authority event notification, health screening, contact information for tracing, enhanced air handling and building system standards, hand hygiene, and environmental cleaning and disinfection protocols. The state will continue to provide additional guidance on these provisions as they apply to each industry. On April 30, Cuomo announced that New York City indoor dining will expand to 75% capacity beginning May 7, bringing New York City in line with the rest of New York. The governor also announced that hair salons, barber shops and other personal care services will expand to 75%
capacity beginning May 7. New York City gyms and fitness centers will expand to 50% capacity beginning May 15. On April 28, Cuomo announced that the food and beverage service and catered event curfews would end this month. Connecticut Previously Announced: Starting May 1: The elimination of outdoor restrictions including limits on table sizes, and the requirement that food be served with alcohol Starting May 19: The elimination of all remaining business restrictions including those on capacity limits at large event venues in the state
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Many thanks for helping venues stay afloat The application portal for the federal Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) to provide relief funds for devastated indie venues across the U.S. has launched after a failed launch earlier in April due to technical difficulties. You might better recognize this as the culmination of the #SaveOurStages (SOS) Act spearheaded by the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) that you helped us spread awareness of and advocate for since summer of last year. Thank you! Finally, those efforts are paying off as tens of thousands of venues across the country apply for this much needed federal assistance, which could be the only thing standing between them and permanent closure.
Hopewell Theater sincerely thanks its patrons for their part in helping vulnerable venues and performing arts centers stay afloat. Nobody wants to see these cultural hubs disappear just as hope is on the horizon for a post-pandemic world. By signing petitions, sharing our posts, and spreading the word, you helped make this happen. You showed that people believe in the importance of the arts industry. Thank you. We will get through this together (and with a lot of federal assistance for the arts). Sara Scully Executive Director/Co-Founder Hopewell Theater Hopewell
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The Kitchen Twins, 17-year-old foodies Emily and Lyla, will discuss how to make an gnocchi dinner and dark chocolate pudding dessert in a workshop open to budding chefs of all ages from 7-8 p.m. May 11. All proceeds benefit the Arts Council of Princeton’s free community programs. Tickets include access to the webinar and recipe resource sheet.
Register at www.artscouncilofprinceton.org Teepa Snow, a dementia care expert, will speak during a virtual webinar at 10 a.m. May 11 through Artis Senior Living of Princeton Junction. The session is designed to help caregivers recognize and appreciate their role in creating days that are filled with moments of joy and meaningful activities when caring for someone with dementia. Register at theartisway.com/princeton under the Events tab.
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TRENTON CITY $170,000 Cecelia Tazelaar 609.529.1585 MLS# NJ M E 3 1 0 6 8 8
SOUTH BRUNSWICK TWP $499,000 Deborah T Carter 908.303.4320 MLS# 2115135R
MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP $750,000 Carolyn Spohn 609.468.2145 MLS# NJSO114514
WEST WINDOR TOWNSHIP $975,000 Kathryn Baxter 516.521.7771 MLS# NJME311634
PENNINGTON BOROUGH $1,575,000 Brinton H West 609.462.0556 MLS# NJME310514
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EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP $180,000 Eileen Bitterly 202.262.2667 MLS# NJ M E 3 1 1 5 7 8
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PRINCETON $799,000 Barbara Blackwell 609.915.5000 MLS# NJME311200
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HAMILTON TOWNSHIP $235,000 Anne Setzer 609.516.9203 MLS# NJ M E 3 1 1 2 7 6
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PENNINGTON BOROUGH $625,000 Brinton H West 609.462.0556 MLS# NJME311598
HOPEWELL BOROUGH $895,000 Jennifer E Curtis 609.610.0809 MLS# NJME311084
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FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP $1,250,000 Kathryn Baxter 516.521.7771 MLS# NJSO114590
PRINCETON $1,950,000 Owen ‘Jones’ Toland 609.731.5953 MLS# NJME307516
WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP $655,000 Jean Grecsek 609.751.2958 MLS# NJME310250
PRINCETON $949,000 Susan L ‘Suzy’ DiMeglio 609.915.5645 MLS# NJME308412
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HAMILTON TOWNSHIP $449,000 Deborah T Carter 908.303.4320 M LS# NJ M E 3 1 1 4 4 0
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FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP $495,000 Carolyn V Kirch 908.420.1208 MLS# NJ S O 1 1 4 5 3 2
MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP $750,000 Maura Mills 609.947.5757 MLS# NJSO114520
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