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Class of 2018 says goodbye to Central High School By Samantha Brandbergh Contributor
The sound of cheers, air horns and cowbells echoed across Ackerson Field on June 20, as hundreds gathered to watch the Hopewell Valley Central High School Class of 2018 receive their diplomas and take the field as newly minted high school graduates. According to Principal Tana Smith, students are going “far and wide” after graduation. Some students will be attending Ivy League schools, including University of Pennsylvania, Cornell, Princeton and Brown. Locally, students will attend schools such as The College of New Jersey, Stockton University and University of Delaware. Others will travel to California, Oregon, South Carolina and Washington to further their education, she said. Other students, Smith said, have opted to attend technical schools, such as Rochester Institute of Technology, Stevens Institute of Technology and Worcester Poly Tech. The Class of 2018 also has students who will be enlisting in the Air Force, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine Academy, Smith said. Before the 320 graduates walked across the stage, they were met with words of encouragement from local officials, and reminisced on past achievements with their peers. Graduate Samantha Barnes encouraged her classmates to live out their dreams, no matter how complicated they may seem, and to “use their voices.” Barnes said that one of her passions is for the environment —
she seldom sees toads anymore, an animal she and her brother would “catch” on their driveway. “I dream big, and came up with a plan,” she said. “Work for the United Nations Environment Programme. That’s what each of us have to do. Go out there, find your passion and fight for it.” This fight is something that the Class of 2018 has exemplified throughout the year, Barnes said, as they have worked to start various clubs, raise $125,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and organize a school-wide walk-out to protest gun violence. Barnes closed her speech by urging her classmates to find their voice again as they enter a new chapter in their lives. “We are on the cusp of creating great change,” she said. “Get out there — cure cancer, fight for our country, save the world. Because we are the voices of our future.” Vice Principal Scott Brettell presented graduates Max Wills and Catherine Zhang with the awards of valedictorian and salutatorian. In his speech, Wills took the time to reflect on the class’ accomplishments. Every year, he said, the Class of 2018 has had the highest number of recipients of the Principals High Academic Honor Award. The robotics team has competed in several regional competitions and won two awards for creativity, he added. Additionally, the baseball team won the Mercer County Tournament for the first time in school history. “This list is only a small sample of what we have achieved See GRADUATION, Page 3A
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Seniors at Hopewell Valley Central High School celebrated the end of their high school careers on June 20, as they participated in this year’s graduation ceremony. The graduating class heard addresses from Valedictorian Max Willis and Salutatorian Catherine Zhang, along with other attendees and district officials. Pictured right, Vice Principal Patricia Pinelli, Principal Tana Smith, Vice Principal Scott Brettell (from left) walked to their seats prior to the ceremony.
Hopewell Valley Regional school board reorganizes for 2018-19 By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
From appointing the school district’s architect to appointing the bank that will handle the school district’s funds, the Hopewell Valley Regional School District Board of Education made those appointments during its annual business reorganization meeting last week. The board holds two reorganization meetings every year - one that coincides with the fiscal year, which begins July 1 and ends June 30, and one that follows the annual school board election in November. The fiscal year appointments and actions may be routine in nature, but are necessary for the
school district to function. The board reappointed the architectural firm of Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie to serve as the district’s architect, and Van Cleef Engineering to handle engineering issues. PARS Environmental was hired as the district’s environmental consultant. Northfield Bank will be the official depository for school funds. Three law firms - Sclar & Sclar; Schenck Price Smith & King LLP; and Methfessel & Werbel - were appointed to represent the district for various matters. McManimon & Scotland will handle all work related to bonds. Also, the board renewed the annual contracts of Business
Administrator/Board Secretary Robert Colavita and Assistant Superintendent of Schools Anthony Suozzo. Colavita will be paid $165,763 as the business administrator/ board secretary. In addition to those duties, Colavita was appointed to serve as the custodian of government records, the public agency compliance officer and the district’s certified purchasing agent. Suozzo will be paid $160,551 to serve as the assistant superintendent of schools. He will also serve as the district’s affirmative action officer, the anti-bullying coordinator and the school safety specialist.
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Borough officials consider plastic bag alternatives Aiming to discourage the use of single-use plastic bags, Hopewell Borough officials plan to approach the owners of convenience stores and ask them whether they can offer alternatives to the plastic bags. The topic of single-use plastic bags and a potential ban on them in town was raised at a Borough Council meeting earlier this month. No decision has been made. Borough Council President Schuyler Morehouse said a ban on plastic bags would be a “tough sell.” He suggested asking patrons to be more concerned and to decline the use of a plastic bag. Patrons should switch to reusable bags, he said.
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When Mayor Paul Anzano asked council members about a potential ban on the use of plastic bags in the borough, Councilman Ryan Kennedy reminded the council that Mercer County voters rejected a similar proposal in a non-binding referendum several years ago. Meanwhile, Gov. Phil Murphy has a bill on his desk that was approved by the Legislature on June 21. If the bill is signed into law by Murphy, it would discourage the use of single-use plastic and paper bags by implementing a five-cent fee on each bag, effective Oct. 1. The bill would apply to drug stores, supermarkets and retail
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If you ever wondered if smiling were contagious, recent research points to the answer and the reason for it. It seems that the human brain has been hardwired to read the expression in other people’s faces. This ability began as a survival mechanism that helped us differentiate between people with whom we could get along and potential enemies. Today, our society has largely evolved to the point where danger is not so ever present; yet, our ability to decipher people’s facial expressions is no less valuable. Researchers have found that when we see a person’s expression, we tend to mimic it back. So, if a person smiles, we are likely to return it. Doing so creates empathy and fosters friendship. We know your concerns about treatment and your hopes for a better smile. That’s why our orthodontic practice offers a more personalized approach, a truly friendly staff, and consistent interaction between doctor and patient. To schedule a free orthodontic consultation, please call the office of MARK W. McDONOUGH, DMD, LLC. at 609-730-1414. Our practice is conveniently located at 245 South Main Street (next to Toll Gate Grammar School), Pennington.
Please visit our website at: www.Bracez4you.com P.S. Researchers have found that the physical act of smiling stimulates the brain to produce a happy mood, as facial muscles stimulate the release of neurotransmitters in the brain.
“The Merry Wives of Windsor.” Shakespeare’s light-hearted comedy about societal hierarchies and the power of love to bring them down comes to the stage at Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theatre. In their annual tribute to The Bard, Shakespeare ’70 presents the play Fridays, June 22 and 29 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, June 23 and June 30 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, June 24 and July 1 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on the college’s West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening night performance on June 22. Tickets are $18 for adults; $16 for seniors; and $14 for students/children. Tickets may be purchased online at www.kelseytheatre.net or by calling the Kelsey Box Office at (609) 570-3333. Kelsey Theatre is wheelchair accessible, with free parking next to the theater.
Fri., June 29
Church hosts movie night. At 7 p.m., Pennington United Methodist Church will continue to host its free Community Movie Nights on the last
Friday of the month. The movie “Moonlight” will be shown at the church’s Morrell Fellowship Hall. The 2016 film won the academy award for Best Picture. The current movie series is being shown to promote a healthy dialogue on issues of race and diversity in our community. The showing includes free popcorn and soft drinks. The church is located at 60 S. Main St., Pennington. The church is ADA accessible and offers handicapped parking. Summer Concert. The Hopewell Valley Veterans Association will present an evening of music featuring the 63rd Army Band at 7 p.m. The concert will be held at Hopewell Township’s Woolsey Park. The park is located on CR 546 next to the Hopewell Township Municipal Complex. The event is free, please bring a lawn chair.
July 1-31
Hopewell Scavenger Hunt. The Stones of Hopewell is this year’s theme for the Hopewell Public Library’s annual self-scheduled, self-guided Scavenger Hunt during the whole month of July. Exercise your mind, body, and observational skills while searching high and low throughout the borough for specific items of stonework, masonry, ornaments, architectural embellishments, and other stony details hidden in plain sight. Leave enough time to visit the borough’s local businesses, stop for a cold drink and snack, or relax in one of the town parks. Hunt details and instructions will be posted on the library website, Facebook, or can be picked up at the
Hopewell Public Library starting on Monday, July 2. There will be prizes for all children, and also for the top contenders in the adult/family hunt. There is a shorter hunt for children, and a longer version for adults, teens and families. The hunt is free - and anyone, library patrons or not, can participate. Hopewell Public Library is an independent town library located at 13 E. Broad St., Hopewell. For directions and information, call 609-466-1625 or check the library website at www. redlibrary.org.
Thurs., July 5
Novitiate - The Art of Living Well Series. Spanning over a decade from the early 1950s through to the mid-60s, NOVITIATE is about a young girl’s first initiation with love, in this case with God. Raised by a non-religious, single mother in rural Tennessee, a scholarship to Catholic school soon finds Cathleen drawn into the mystery and romanticism of a life devoted to the worship and servitude of God. With the dawn of the Vatican II era, radical changes in the Church are threating the course of nuns’ lives. As she progresses from the postulant to the novitiate stage of training, she finds her faith repeatedly confronted and challenged by the harsh, often inhumane realities of being a servant of God. Cathleen finds herself struggling with issues of faith, sexuality, and recent changes in life of the Church. Rated R for language, some sexuality and nudity. Tickets: https:// ticketing.us.veezi.com/purc hase/495?siteToken=bcc0ct advbph6tkfbaaewsz39w
Sat., July 7
Night Hike. Explore Washington Crossing State Park for nature at night and have some good old-fashioned fun on this naturalistguided hike and campfire. Bring a flashlight. Enter the park from the entrance on Bear Tavern Rd (Phillips Farm/ Group Camping Entrance) and follow the event signs to the Nature Center. Advanced registration required. Starts at 8:30 p.m. The Nature Center at Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville. Participants must be at least 6 years old. Fee: $2.00/person. For more information, call 609737-0609.
Fri., July 13
Nature Explorers. This is an informal session of nature study and enjoyment for children ages 3 to 10 and their parents at 10 a.m. at the Nature Center at Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville. The activity of the day might be a hike, a craft, an aquatic program, an outdoor skill, etc. Advanced registration required. Free. For more information, call 609-7370609.
Sun., July 15
Pond Study. Kids ages 6 to 12 will use pond nets to collect and examine the various organisms that inhabit our pond from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Nature Center at Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville. Meet at the pond by the park service entrance off of Church Road in Titusville. Advanced registration required. Free. For more information, call 609737-0609.
July 28-29
100th Annual Mercer
County 4-H Fair. Join us at Howell Living History Farm for a truly enjoyable day. The fair includes animal shows and exhibits, homemade ice cream, hay rides, pony rides, music, magic shows, and farm tours. Check out displays by the Rutgers Master Gardners of Mercer County, Mercer County Wildlife Center, Mid-State Beekeepers Association, and many more! Free admission and parking for all! Please bring a non-perishable food donation for Rutgers Against Hunger. Free admission and parking. Saturday, July 28 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 29 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contact Altaira Bejgrowicz at 609-989-6833 or bejgrowicz@njaes.rutgers.edu.
Continuing events
Outdoor Summertime Yoga One Spirit Yoga is offered in the Hopewell bandstand gazebo, June through September at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays. All levels are welcome. Wear stretchy clothes, bring a beach towel and water bottle. Yoga mats can be provided if you don’t have one. Intend to dissolve your stress, calm your mind and restore your spirit. For questions, please contact Nancy McCormack at mccormackne@comcast.net or 609-466-8786. Send items to calendar@centraljersey.com or fax to 609-924-3842. The deadline for submissions each week is 3 p.m. on Friday. For details, call 609874-2163.
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s Events at the Penningyton Public Library, locateed at 30 North Main Street -in Pennington, include: , Music Makin’ Family yFun! Friday, June 29 at 11 , a.m., Families m Presenter: Priscilla Alls man, House of Music r Learn to read music -whilst engaging with your ekids and having a great -family day! Create your yvery own music composidtion, make a craft, learn gabout different instruments -and much much more all twhile having lot’s of fun! dGeared toward children –ages 2-9. Adults required to attend for children ages 4 and under. Registration: 4 kha@penningtonlibrary.org , Music Story Times z Join us for a special -Story Times featuring local
neighborhood friends. July 11 at 11 a.m. - Music Together July 18 at 11 a.m. - Kid’s Music Round e Tail Waggin’ Tutors: Giselle & Pistal Thursdays, July 12 - August 9, 4:45-5:45 p.m., Reghister for a 15-minute slot n Come read to Readeing Therapy Dog Giselle yor Pistal and their owner lDebra Lampert-Rudman. sA great way for readers to tdevelop fluency while gaineing confidence. For ages 5 dand up. To register, please rcall the library at 609-737t0404. - African Drum Circle Wednesday, July 18, 3 r 3:45 p.m. This program gets both r e s -Continued from Page 1A -over the last four years, and it is not a product of mere luck or coincidence,” Wills said. “No matter what path you take, always remember what you have achieved thus far.” Representing the Hopewell and Pennington communities, Mayor of Pennington Borough Anthony Persichilli offered various pieces of advice for the students to take with them beyond graduation. “Not knowing the answer to [‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’] as a child is expected, but as you get older, there’s more pressure to decide what you’re going to be,” he said. “While it’s great to know the answer to that now, it’s OK if you don’t — sorry, parents.” Persichilli added that it is more “valuable” for one to know who they want to be, as opposed to what they want to be. Once that is solved, he said, “the rest
adults and children up and moving and dancing to the beat! Children learn about African drumming and play an authentic African Djembe. Play hand drums, sing songs, and end the session with a traditional African dance circle. Great fun for the whole family. Led by Learn Listen Play, a mobile music education program. Register: kha@penningtonlibrary.org Ongoing: 2018 Adult Summer Reading Club: Libraries Rock! Prize drawings throughout the summer! Pick up entry forms at the circulation desk & submit from 6/1 - 8/10. There will be an end of the summer grand prize drawing for a Kindle Fire! All books count, including print books, e-books, and audiobooks. Participants must have a Pennington Public Library card to be eligible for prize drawings. Through Aug. 10. 2018 Children’s Summer Reading Club: Libraries Rock! Collect stickers & win prize when you sign up for the Summer Reading Club! Sign up starts Wednesday, June 20th. Register and receive a personal reading log, an activity game board, and a free mustache lip whistle. Stickers will be awarded to mark your progress, and additional prizes will be awarded at the halfway and end points. Also, collect all ten stickers to be entered in a drawing to win a Kindle Fire Kids Edition. You may
also earn stickers for attending special summer events. Program ends August 3rd. Geared toward ages 5-10. Ask about our under 5 program! Through Aug. 3. Homebound delivery: The Pennington Public Library is pleased to announce its newest service, HomeBound Delivery. If patrons can’t get to the library, volunteers will drop of requested books and media to their homes, free of charge. This free service is available Monday through Friday to all Pennington residents with an active library card. Requests can be made by calling 609-7370404 or emailing HomeBound@penningtonlibrary. org. The library will attempt same-day delivery for requests made by 11 a.m. and next business day delivery for requests made after 11 a.m. Color Me Calm: Research shows that coloring can be relaxing. Many adults in need of a break from stress are finding peace inside the blank spaces of a coloring page. The library will have coloring pages and supplies in the New Jersey Room and to enjoy this activity as a way to de-stress or just let your inner child out. English Language Conversation Sessions: Meeting leader Bambi Hegedus has tutored professionally and on a volunteer basis for 25 years. Participants at these relaxed and informal sessions should have some knowledge of English.
Graduation will follow.” Alyce Murray, President of the Board of Education, addressed the students, congratulated them on their successes and detailed her personal experiences of watching them grow up in the school district. “Seven years ago, I stood in the back of the Tollgate Elementary cafeteria serving spaghetti, meatballs and cake to some of you and your families as you stepped up from your tiny elementary school to attend Timberlane Middle School,” she said. “I marveled at your open minds to the big adventures.” Murray commended the students who have took to the Board of Education with the hopes of starting clubs — such as Diversity Club — as well as those who have attended board meetings to voice their opinions and concerns. She prompted the graduates to embrace their own, and others’, individuality, as well.
“Continue to celebrate the uniqueness in you and what sets you apart,” she said. “Most importantly, celebrate the uniqueness in others. You will be the future leaders that truly make this world a better place.” The graduation ceremony closed with musical performances by Hopewell Valley Chamber Singers, Ragazze and covers of the Phillip Phillips songs “Gone, Gone, Gone” and “Home,” arranged by graduate Konstanza Kovalev. As the sun set on Ackerson Field, the graduates tossed their caps into the air, signifying the end of their high school careers. “Please always take pride in where you come from,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas A. Smith said. “Your experiences here in Hopewell Valley, the people you’ve met and the communities in which you grew up in all go a long way to shaping you as a person.”
Emphasis will be on learning practical phrases and will be determined by the needs of the participants. Please e-mail trussell@penningtonlibrary.org for more information and to register. Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Story Time with Ms. Kim: Treat your child and yourself to a morning out with rhymes, music, a small craft, and a read aloud that brings books to life. Story times have many benefits for children including: hearing another adult read, watching other children get engaged in a story, and exposure to a wide variety of authors and writing styles. Geared for children age 2-4, siblings and babies welcome. Wednesdays at 11 a.m., except last week of the month. Meetings will stop on the third week of July and will start back up in September. Adult Book Discussion Group: Drop by our longrunning, monthly book discussion group for lively and stimulating conversation. Registration is not necessary. December 7 - Book and Film - Hidden Figures. First Thursdays at 2 p.m. Too-Busy-for-Books Book Club: Designed for people who barely find enough time to breathe, this book club will read only a short work per month-nothing longer than 120 pages. Dec 12 - The Lemoine Affair by Marcel Proust. Second Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Events at the Hopewell Township branch, Mercer County Library, at 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, next to Hopewell Valley Central High School): This month’s First Friday Film, The Dark Tower, is screening on Fri., July 6 at 1:30 p.m. A gunslinger
battles the sinister Man in Black in a fantasy world that connects to Earth (PG13, 95 minutes). Yoga for Success offers simple, but powerful yoga postures to bring stability and balance. Instruction by a trained Isha facilitator. An introductory class will take place Sat., July 7 at 10:00 a.m. Learn about replacing typical summer products with powerful non-toxic, essential oils at the Essential Oils 101: Summer Wellness Guide program on Tues., July 10 at 10:00 a.m. This is a child-friendly program. Registration requested at www.mcl.org or call the library at 609-7372610. Resume reviews are available by appointment. Call Andrea Merrick at 609737-2610 to register for a convenient time for help in creating or reviewing your resume. Those who have something to put in the display case should contact Anna Van Scoyoc at 609-7372610. If you have old Centralogues you’re thinking of getting rid of, the library will take them for its local history collection. Get to know the borough better by joining the library’s activities at the Hopewell Public Library: Meet Hopewell’s Children’s Book Authors: Start the summer at the Train Station with book readings and signings by two of Hopewell Borough’s authors. Abigail Rayner will be reading her book, The Back Up Bunny, about why it’s a good idea to have a backup plan when you lose your favorite toy. And Barbara DiLorenzo with her
book, Quincy The Chameleon Who Couldn’t Blend In, a story about learning how to embrace your unique qualities. Saturday, June 30 at 2 p.m. at the Hopewell Train Station, 2 Railroad Place Storytime: Every Monday morning at 10:30, preschoolers and their adult companions are invited to gather in our upstairs Children’s Room for stories, songs and activities. HPL Book Club: Held on the first Monday of each month, at 7:00pm at the library. Copies of each month’s book are available for check out. All are welcome. Traditional Book Club: Meets the first Monday of each month at 7pm at the library. Copies of each month’s book are available for check out. All are welcome. Cookbook Book Club: The cookbook book club meets in the library on the third Thursday of every other month, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Members choose a cookbook – classic, new, hot, or obscure – to pore over every two months. Each member cooks one dish from the book and brings it to the library so everyone can sit down together and discuss the book while eating a feast from the book’s recipes. Check for details on Facebook (“Hopewell Library Cookbook Club”), or contact the library for more information. Books can be obtained through interlibrary loan at the circulation desk. Hopewell Public Library (466-1625) is located at 13 E. Broad St. in Hopewell Borough. More information is available on the website - redlibrary.org,
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Ratables? Really? To the editor: Municipal leaders must understand the trap of the ratables chase. It should be obvious by now that additional residential development, which attracts families with children, drives up tax rates because the high cost of educating those children is not remotely matched by the tax revenue from those homes. To keep property tax rates down, some elected officials turn to ratables such as office parks, shopping malls, hotels, and the like. They naively believe that commercial properties generate significant tax revenue without comparable service increases. After all, office complexes don’t house children. It turns out that ratables usually don’t drive down tax rates. In 2010, NJ Future published Chasing Their Tales: Municipal Ratables Chase Doesn’t Necessarily Pay. You can read the study at www.njfuture.org/research-publications/ research-reports/ratables-chase-doesnt-pay/. Their conclusion, after studying voluminous data, was that the conventional wisdom of the ratables chase is not supported by the evidence. Generations of township leaders have understood these facts. Twenty years ago, a prescient township committee blocked the expansion of sewers from Trenton and eliminated most IOP (Industrial Office Park) zoning in the township’s southern tier. Today’s township committee seems to be unaware of NJ Future’s findings. In the letter to the editor on May 14, Andrew Borders Legal Notices
TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL COUNTY OF MERCER Notice is hereby given that at a regular meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Hopewell, New Jersey, held on Monday, the 25th day of June 2018, the following ordinances were read a second time and adopted: O R D I N A N C E N O. 18-1693 ACCEPTING RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT FROM PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY LOCATED AT BLOCK 88, LOT 3, 2451 PENNINGTON ROAD __________________________________________________ O R D I N A N C E N O. 18-1694
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL, COUNTY OF MERCER, STATE OF NEW JERSEY APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF AND THE EXECUTION OF FINANCIAL AGREEMENT WITH U.S. HOME AT HOPEWELL URBAN RENEWAL, LLC REGARDING A PORTION OF THE BLOCK 85, LOT 3 REDEVELOPMENT AREA This ordinance authorizes the Township of Hopewell to enter into a Financial Agreement with U.S. Home at Hopewell Urban Renewal, LLC in accordance with the provisions of the Long Term Tax Exemption Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:20-1 et seq. and authorizes the Township to accept, in lieu of real property taxes, an annual service charge with respect to a portion of the Block 85, Lot 3 Redevelopment Area. A copy of the ordinance is available at no cost at the Municipal Clerk's Office, 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, New Jersey during regular business hours and posted on the municipal bulletin board for public inspection. This Ordinance was introduced and read and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Hopewell, County of Mercer on June 25, 2018. It will be further considered for final passage after public hearing at a meeting of the Hopewell Township Committee to be held on Monday the 30th day of July 2018, at the Municipal Building, 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, New Jersey, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at which place and time all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. Laurie E. Gompf Municipal Clerk HVN, 1x, 6/29/18 Fee: $27.90 HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3514 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-018238-17 BETWEEN: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY vs ROBERT GOLDRING, ET AL Execution for sale of mortgaged premises By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, July 11, 2018
at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 71 Main Street, Freeholders Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Borough of Flemington, that is to say: Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF EAST AMWELL County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey Premises commonly known as: 45 MANNERS ROAD Tax lot 8.03 IN BLOCK 24 Dimensions: (approx): 170 X 398 X 207 X 400 X 37 Nearest Cross Street: WERTSVILLE ROAD - MAILING ADDRESS: 45 MANNERS ROAD, RINGOES, NJ 08551 The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $444,436.91 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale. Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, municipal or tax liens that may be due. Prior mortgages, judgments, liens, encumbrances: N/A. SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF UDREN LAW OFFICES, P.C. (856) 669-5400 DATED: May 1, 2018
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HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3520 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-021011-17 BETWEEN: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. vs EILEEN F. COFFEY, ET AL Execution for sale of mortgaged premises By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 71 Main Street, Freeholders Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Borough of Flemington, that is to say: Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF DELAWARE County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey
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By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on:
Inverso & Stewart, LLC Municipal Auditing Services June 25, 2018 to June 24, 2019 Not to Exceed $35,000.00 Laurie E. Gompf Municipal Clerk
HVN, 1x, 6/29/18 Fee: $17.67
TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE EXTENSION OF THE MUNICIPAL CONSENT FOR CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES PROVIDED BY COMCAST OF SOUTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA, LLC This ordinance authorizes the Township of Hopewell to grant to Comcast of Southeast Pennsylvania, LLC its non-exclusive consent to place in, upon, along, across, above, over and under the highways, streets, alleys, sidewalks, public ways, and public places in the municipality poles, wires, cables, and fixtures necessary for the construction, maintenance and operation in Hopewell Township of a cable television system and cabl e communications system. A copy of the ordinance is available at no cost at the Municipal Clerk's Office, 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, New Jersey during regular business hours and posted on the municipal bulletin board for public inspection. This Ordinance was introduced and read and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Hopewell, County of Mercer on June 25, 2018. It will be further considered for final passage after public hearing at a meeting of the Hopewell Township Committee to be held on Monday, the 30th day of July 2018, at the Municipal Building, 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, New Jersey, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at which place and time all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. Laurie E. Gompf Municipal Clerk HVN, 1x, 6/29/18 Fee: $27.90
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLANNING/ZONING BOARD OF BOROUGH OF PENNINGTON APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL MAJOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL AND VARIANCES FOR EXISTING NONCONFORMITIES BY AGRAIN, LLC, 278 NORTH MAIN STREET, BLOCK 103, LOT 8 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in the Pennington Borough Municipal Building, located at 30 North Main Street in Pennington, New Jersey 08534, the Planning/Zoning Board of Borough of Pennington will hold a public hearing on the following matter, at which time and place all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard. You may appear in person or by agent or attorney and present any objections which you may have to the granting of approval of this application. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider the application of Agrain, LLC for preliminary and final major site plan approval and variances for existing nonconformities to renovate and improve property located at 278 North Main Street, Pennington, New Jersey 08534, which is located in the MU-1 “Mixed Use” zoning district and is known as Block 103, Lot 8 on the Tax Map of the Borough of Pennington, for purposes of establishing a new wood-fired pizza restaurant in an existing building on the southern end of the property. The proposed restaurant use is a permitted use in the MU-1 zoning district. The application proposes to add a 1,300 square foot outdoor dining patio to a portion of the above-referenced building. The application also proposes the removal of a gate, fences, a concrete walk, a shed, a frame building, curbing and some concrete pavement, as well as the relocation of a storage area and a shed, to accommodate the paving of an existing parking lot on the property. New lighting, landscaping, curbing, fencing, sidewalks, steps, storage, signage and other improvements are also proposed. To the extent the Planning/Zoning Board determines that the five (5) preexisting nonconformities on the property require variances under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(c)(1) or (2), the applicant also seeks the grant of such variances. Specifically, the property has the following preexisting nonconformities under Section 215-77 of Pennington Borough’s Zone Regulations: (1) a minimum building setback of 10 feet is required from a railroad right-ofway, whereas the existing condition is -1.82 feet; (2) a minimum building setback of 50 feet is required from a residential zone, whereas the existing condition is 9.35 feet; (3) a minimum building setback of 25 feet is required from the street, whereas the existing condition is -5.58 feet; (4) the maximum building footprint is 3,000 square feet, whereas the existing condition is 6,517 square feet; and (5) the maximum lot coverage is 50%, whereas the existing condition is 71.89% and the applicant proposes to reduce it to 63.33%. The Applicant further seeks any variances and waivers/exceptions that are discovered during the review of this application and/or which are deemed necessary by the Board. All documents pertaining to this application may be inspected by the public between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. in the office of the Secretary of the Planning/Zoning Board, located in the Pennington Borough Municipal Building at 30 North Main Street in Pennington, New Jersey 08534. Agrain, LLC, Applicant Henry T. Chou, Esq. HILL WALLACK LLP Attorneys for Applicant 21 Roszel Road Princeton, New Jersey 08540 HVN, 1x, 6/29/18 Fee: $52.08 Affidavit: $15.00
HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3515 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-2561-17 BETWEEN: PRO CAP 5 STERLING NAT'L BY ITS CUSTODIAN, US BANK vs GORDON E. DARLING, ET AL Execution for sale of mortgaged premises By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 71 Main Street, Freeholders Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Borough of Flemington, that is to say:
Tax lot 14.19
Premises commonly known as: 567 ROSEMONT RINGOES ROAD
Dimensions: (approx): 125.00FT X 183.00FT X 125.00FT X 183.00FT
Tax lot 29 IN BLOCK 36
Nearest Cross Street: RITTENHOUSE ROAD - MAILING ADDRESS: 9 GRANARY ROAD, SERGEANTSVILLE, NJ 08557
Dimensions: (approx): IRREGULAR
ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, PC (856) 813-5500 DATED: March 9, 2018
FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY
HVN, 4x 6/22/18 - 7/13/18, Fee: $219.48 Affidavit: $15.00
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 71 Main Street, Freeholders Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Borough of Flemington, that is to say:
Premises commonly known as: 66 BRITTON ROAD Tax lot 21 IN BLOCK 26 Dimensions: (approx): 243 X 178 X 239 X 15 X 163
Nearest Cross Street: ON THE CENTERLINE OF BRITTON ROAD, NEAR SANDBROOK HEADQUARTERS ROAD. Mailing Address: 66 Britton Road, Stockton, NJ 08559
The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $228,256.83 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale. The sale is subject to unpaid taxes and assessments, tax, water and sewer liens and other municipal assessments. The amount due can be obtained from the local taxing authority. Pursuant to NJSA 46:8B-21 the sale may also be subject to the limited liens priority of any condominium/homeowner association liens which may exist. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF SHAPIRO & DENARDO, LLC (856) 793-3080 DATED: December 12, 2017
FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY
HVN, 4x 6/22/18 - 7/13/18, Fee: $208.32 Affidavit: $15.00 HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3516 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-025864-17
BETWEEN: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY vs JAMES F. COTTRELL, ET AL Execution for sale of mortgaged premises
By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, July 11, 2018
at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 71 Main Street, Freeholders Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Borough of Flemington, that is to say:
Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF DELAWARE County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey Premises commonly known as: 63 RITTENHOUSE ROAD Tax lot 16.01 IN BLOCK 39 Dimensions: (approx): 7.06 AC. Nearest Cross Street: SANDY RIDGE ROAD - MAILING ADDRESS: 63 RITTENHOUSE ROAD, STOCKTON, NJ 08559
The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff.
The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $1,192,986.82 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale. Taxes: Current through 2nd Quarter of 2018* Plus interest on these figures through date of payoff and any and all subsequent taxes, water and sewer amounts. SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF STERN & EISENBERG, PC (609) 397-9200 DATED: May 18, 2018
FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY
HVN, 4x, June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2018 Fee: $208.32 Affidavit: $15.00
Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF DELAWARE County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey
The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $316,578.71 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale. *Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or other charges, and any such taxes, charges, liens, insurance premiums or other advances made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their own independent investigation to ascertain whether or not any outstanding interest remain of record and/or have priority over the lien being foreclosed and, if so the current amount due thereon. **If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. ***If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Website is not affiliated with Sheriff's office.
Execution for sale of mortgaged premises
Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF DELAWARE County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey
Premises commonly known as: 9 GRANARY ROAD IN BLOCK 36
HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3412 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-024478-16 BETWEEN: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION vs PHILIP R. MATLACK, ET AL
FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY
HVN, 4x, June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2018, Fee: $208.32 Affidavit: $15.00
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The Township of Hopewell, County of Mercer, has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11 5(1)(a). The contract and the resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the office of the Municipal Clerk.
HVN, 1x, 6/29/18 Fee: $20.46 TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY
wrote “jobs and businesses that don’t come here go somewhere else, and with them goes the chance to employ our C own closer to home and keep our resident tax burden low. We don’t have to keep losing those benefits, unless we as a community are unwilling to adapt.” Mr. Borders is fully entitled to his opinions. I do hope that he learns carefully from the NJ Future report. But the real point is that the township just appointed him to the zoning board. There are plenty of more qualified and betterinformed citizens in the township, but they clearly rewarded his continuing, partisan cheerleading. If we want to make sure that we never look like many other densely populated areas elsewhere in New Jersey, then we need perpetual vigilance. That starts with understanding how we got here, our enormous, bi-partisan efforts to safeguard the environment, and continuing vigilance regarding who we appoint to our boards and commissions. Twenty years ago, Hopewell Township had the best planning and zoning boards in the state. It brought democrats, independents and republicans together, all with a single commitment to environmental concerns and a dedication to smart growth. That dedication is quickly disappearing. The township committee has just failed this key test. I do applaud the zoning board’s rejection of the CVS application at Al’s Sunoco earlier this year. But it’s tough to imagine a “no” vote from Mr. Borders on that application. The zoning board is correctly named the zoning board of adjustment. They evaluate applications for variances. Our zoning boards have been extremely reluctant to grant variances, essentially deviations from the township’s zoning which codifies our dedication to smart growth. We can now only hope that Mr. Borders
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ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF DEEDS FOR BLOCK 29, LOT 18.02 AND BLOCK 51, LOT 22.03 FROM HARBOURTON FOUNDATION Laurie E. Gompf Municipal Clerk
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BETWEEN: MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP vs PAULA C. CUNNIUS Execution for sale of mortgaged premises
By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, July 25, 2018
at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 71 Main Street, Freeholders Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Borough of Flemington, that is to say: Property to be sold is located in the CITY OF LAMBERTVILLE County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey Premises commonly known as: 22 PERRY ROAD Tax lot 38 IN BLOCK 1002 Dimensions: (approx): 75' X 160'
Nearest Cross Street: STOCKTON FLEMINGTON ROAD - MAILING ADDRESS: 567 ROSEMONT RINGOES ROAD, SERGEANTSVILLE, NJ 08557 The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $78,885.84 the principal and interest secured by its tax sale certificate number 2014-003 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale. Prior liens and encumbrances not extinguished by sale: Open tax quarters and unpaid municipal charges due and owing to Delaware Township: $2,354.36 as of June 4, 2018. SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF GARY C. ZEITZ, L.L.C. (856) 857-1222 DATED: April 11, 2018
HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3526 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-004872-17
FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY
HVN, 4x, June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2018 Fee: $212.04 Affidavit: $15.00
Nearest Cross Street: ALEXANDER AVENUE - MAILING ADDRESS: 22 PERRY ROAD, LAMBERTVILLE, NJ 08530
The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff.
The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $183,809.90 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale. *Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or other charges, and any such taxes, charges, liens, insurance premiums or other advances made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their own independent investigation to ascertain whether or not any outstanding interest remain of record and/or have priority over the lien being foreclosed and, if so the current amount due thereon. SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF STERN, LAVINTHAL & FRANKENBERG, LLC (973) 797-1100 DATED: June 1, 2018
FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY
HVN, 4x, June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 2018 Fee: $212.04 Affidavit: $15.00
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Continued from Page 4A quickly learns that such variances should be granted rarely, and only with extraordinary cause. Cheryl Edwards Hopewell Township
Township relies on volunteer board members To the editor:
Hopewell Township relies on community members who care enough to volunteer their time to serve on local boards and commissions. They ensure that growth happens in the smartest and most environmentally friendly way possible, that health and safety protections are enforced, that our vast historical resources are honored and preserved. Sadly, the opinion pages of the local papers lately have been rife with personal attacks against Hopewell Township community members serving on the planning board, zoning board and the historical preservation commission. As a direct recipient of these personal attacks, I’d like to introduce myself to the community and explain why I volunteered to serve on the planning board, why I’m qualified to serve, and to encourage others to do the same. The planning board is the keeper of the master plan for Hopewell Township. It considers “big picture” goals about what we want our community to look like, how we ensure that our environment is protected, and how we balance conservation with growth and a vibrant community that we all want and need. It hears development applications, and lately it has been spending a lot of time considering our state-mandated affordable housing obligation, how that fits into the master plan, and whether the plan complies with redevelopment law. I joined the planning board in July of 2017. I have a bachelor’s degree magna cum laude from Brown University and a law degree with honors from the University of Chicago. Between college and law school, I worked at an environmental consulting firm focused on drinking water regulations whose primary client was the US EPA in Washington. After law school, I worked in the environmental and land use department of a law firm in Boston until I moved to Hopewell Township in the summer of 2009. I also serve on the Board of the Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space (FoHVOS). I have extensive experience not only in understanding intricate environmental laws, regulations, and concerns, but also in complex legal problem solving. All of these skills are needed on the planning board. I volunteer my time because I was raised to understand that giving back and serving others is of paramount value, and I am passionate about ensuring that Hopewell Township maintains its natural beauty, rural character, and open space while it meets its constitutional obligation on affordable housing. In spite of the challenges, I have no doubt my work on the planning board is meaningful and will result in a posi-
tive contribution to Hopewell Township. To others inspired to contribute to their community in this way, please come forward—a list of township boards and commissions is available on the township website. You’ll contribute, you’ll meet great people, and you’ll learn a lot about where you live. Service to the community is a good thing, no matter what anyone says. Courtney Peters-Manning Hopewell Township
Mayor Kuchinski’s political cronies strike back To the editor: Recently, two of Hopewell Township Mayor Kevin Kuchinski’s political cronies wrote letters to the editor, both of which revealed the thought process of the small group of Democrats that are currently running the township. In her letter, Democrat Democrat District 10 Hopewell County Committee member Helena Bouchez refers to members of the public who ask questions of their township committee as a “predictable parade of detractors;” the system of holding their elected representatives accountable as being “attacked” by the public; and refers to truthful information presented in those questions as “baseless insinuations,” which “I hate.” In the other letter, Democrat loyalist and Kuchinski planning board appointee, Courtney Peters-Manning defends the seemingly uniquely unqualified and newly-appointed Kuchinski zoning board appointee Andrew Border,s as well as her fellow planning board members. According to Ms. Peters-Manning, when Kuchinski appoints a planning or zoning board member, apparently the appointee becomes imbued with a kind of doctrine of infallibility because, she writes, “they ensure that growth happens in the smartest and most environmentally friendly way possible,” regardless of public opinion or facts to the contrary. While neither Ms. Bouchez’s nor Ms. Peters-Manning’s views are accurate, they both seem based on the apparent party line that the Kuchinski-Blake administration has all the answers, when they obviously do not, and that the public is an impediment to the process. That the Kuchinski-Blake administration and their defenders apparently have little use for the truth or representative government with public input has been the subject of numerous letters to the editor and explains: • signing affordable housing contracts without a single public work-session; • refusing to answer questions as to affordable housing alternatives that they claim to have explored; • excluding Diverty Road residents from dramatic changes to their neighborhood proposed last summer; • straight-jacketing, verbally, public speakers at township committee meetings; • failing to produce meeting minutes for over one year
contrary to state law until I challenged that practice. The list could go on.
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Plastic Continued from Page 1A stores that have more than 2,000 square feet and that provide plastic or paper carryout bags to customers as a result of a sale. The bill would also apply to retail chains that have 10 or more stores. There is an exemption from the five-cent fee if the purchaser is enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps), the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) or the Work First New Jersey program.
Fees generated by the bill would be used by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for lead abatement in schools and communities. This includes removing and replacing water fountains, plumbing and pipes that contain lead, as well as stripping lead paint from schools and homes. The DEP would consult with the state Department of Education, the state Department of Community Affairs and the state Department of Health in carrying out the lead abatement program.
IN HONOR AND FOND MEMORY OF OUR PARTNER, COLLEAGUE, AND FRIEND,
DR. JEFFREY L. CHAIT, M.D. It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Dr. Jeffrey Chait. His passing on June 15, after a brief illness, is a loss to PMG, to his many devoted patients, and to his wife, Rita and their children and grandchildren. The funeral occurred June 17. Jeffrey Chait joined PMG in 1992. Since then, he tirelessly served his PMG patients, supporting countless mothers-to-be and their babies, and caring for women throughout their lives. He had a quick smile, was warm and compassionate, and was known for his calmness in the midst of times of stress. The entire Princeton Medical Group Family mourns the loss of such a great physician. His family has asked that donations in his memory be made to Doctors Without Borders.
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is more focused on securing her party’s nomination for township committee in 2019 or simply too busy towing the party line to actually protect the environ-
ment from the over-development of Kuchinski-Blake administration. Harvey Lester Titusville
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RELIGIOUS NOTES St. Matthews’s Episcopal - The church is at 300 S. Main St., Pennington, across from Toll Gate Grammar School. Sunday worship schedule is at 8 a.m. for Holy Eucharist Rite I and at 10 a.m. for Choral Holy Eucharist Rite II. The Sunday morning children’s program for ages four years through eighth grade meets during the 10 a.m. service. Nursery care is also provided for children under four years. The Rev. Barbara King Briggs is the Rector. Questions? Call 609-7370985 or visitwww.stmatthewspennington.org. First Baptist, Pennington — Sunday services begin at 11 a.m. The Rev. Malik McKinley Sr. is interim pastor. The church is at the corner of Crawley Avenue and Academy Street in Pennington. For information, call 609-303-0129. Pennington United Methodist — Regular Sunday Summer worship is at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Daniel Casselberry is pastor. The church offers a variety of services designed to help those with special needs, including an elevator for wheelchair accessibility, wireless hearing aids and handicapped parking is available. The church is at 60 S. Main St. For further information on youth and adult Sunday school and special programs, call the church office at 609-737-1374 or visit www.pumcnj.com. St. James R. C. Church — The church is at 115 E. Delaware Ave., Pennington. The chapel is on Eglantine Avenue. Masses are held Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 8, 9:45 and 11:30 a.m. Daily Mass is held in the chapel at 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday. The sacrament of reconciliation is held Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon. The Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh is pastor. The fax is 609-737-6912. Nancy Lucash in the office of religious education/adult faith formation/RCIA can be reached at 609-737-2717. Visit stjamespennington.org for more information. Hopewell United Methodist — The Morning Worship begins at 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 1. The morning message will be given by our new pastor, Rev. Laura Steele. The topic of her sermon will be about Healing Hands. A nursery is provided for infants and toddlers at that time. Adult small group study meets every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. Children’s Sunday school will resume again on Sept. 9. Hopewell United Methodist Church offers a blend of contemporary and traditional worship styles. The church is located on 20 Blackwell Ave. It is handicap accessible. For more information about the Church and its programs, please contact Pastor Hillis at (609) 466-0471 or visit the Church’s website at www.hopewellmethodist.org. You can also visit us on Facebook@HopewellMethodistNJ. Hopewell Presbyterian — Worship starts at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Childcare is provided during the worship service. The church is handicapped accessible with an elevator to all three levels. Call the church office at 609-466-0758 or visit www.hopewellpresbyterian.org. The church is at the intersection of West Broad
and Louellen streets. Second Calvary Baptist — The regular Sunday schedule is Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship is at 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Bible study and prayer is at 7 p.m. The pastor is the Rev. Michael Diggs Sr. The church at Columbia and Maple avenues can be reached by phone at 609466-0862. The fax number is 609-466-4229. Calvary Baptist — Sunday worship and Sunday school meets at 10 a.m. Nursery is offered during worship. The Rev. Dennis O’Neill is pastor. Philip Orr is the minister of music. The church is at 3 E. Broad St., Hopewell Borough, near the corner of East Broad Street and North Greenwood Avenue. A chair lift is available to the sanctuary. Call 609466-1880 for more information or visit www.calvarybaptisthopewell.org. St. Alphonsus R. C. Church — Mass is celebrated Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Daily Mass is held at 7 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh is pastor. Donna Millar is the coordinator of religious education and faith formation. The church is located at the corner of Princeton Avenue and East Prospect Street in Hopewell Borough. Questions? Call 609466-0332. For information, visit http://stalphonsushopewell.org. Pennington Presbyterian — Rev. Nancy Mikoski and Rev. David Hallgren are pastors. Child care during the summer is available at 10 a.m., and worship services begin at 10:15 a.m. followed by fellowship time. Communion is the first Sunday of every month. All are welcome! Christian education programs for children and adults are on summer hiatus and will resume after Labor Day at 9 a.m. There is childcare during the education hour. There are choirs for children and adults, and a bell choir but there are no regular rehearsals during the summer. Look at our FOCUS newsletter under ‘about us’ section of www. pennpres.org for more information about our changing programs. The church bulletin is also online. The church has an elevator and easy access for wheelchairs. Call 609-7371221 with questions. First Presbyterian of Titusville — The church welcomes everyone in Christian fellowship on Sundays. Morning worship is at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary with Rev. Kenneth Good preaching. Immediately following worship there is a time of fellowship and refreshments in the Heritage Room. At 11 a.m. the Adult Education class, which is currently studying Romans, meets in the Heritage Room. Youth Christian Education classes will resume in September. All events at the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville are free, unless otherwise noted, and open to the public. The First Presbyterian Church of Titusville, founded in 1838, is located at 48 River Drive along the banks of the Delaware River, six miles south of Lambertville near the foot of the Washington Crossing Bridge. Additional information may be found
org, facebook.com/titusvillechurch or calling 609737-1385. Bethel AME Church Sunday service begins at 11 a.m. The pastor is Rev. Dr. Angela M. Battle. The Bethel AME Church is located at 246 South Main Street in Pennington. The phone number is 609-737-0922. Visit the church’s website at bethelpennington.org for more information on future services and upcoming events. Titusville United Methodist — TUMC offers a weekly Sunday Family Worship Service at 10 a.m. The TUMC Book Group meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. There are small group discussions each month during the summer on the first and third Sundays at 9 a.m. All are welcome to attend. TUMC Youth Group meets Sunday evenings, twice a month. Holy Communion is celebrated each month. “Celebration Sunday” is an after-worship coffee hour served every fourth Sunday. TUMC is known as a “praying church” whose worship style is casual and family-friendly. All are welcome, come as you are. TUMC was founded in 1806, and is located at 7 Church Road in Titusville. For more information, visit www.titusvilleumc. org or contact the church office 609-737-2622. St. George R. C. Church — The Church of Saint George, 1370 River Road (Route 29) Titusville, holds Masses on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 9 and 11 a.m. Daily Mass is Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation is Saturdays from 4:30 to 5:10 p.m. the Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh is pastor. The religious education office phone is 609-7301703. Parish phone is 609737-2015. Abiding Presence Lutheran — Regular summer worship services are held at 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays and 9:30 a.m. on Sundays mornings. Nursery care is provided during the Sunday worship service. The Reverend Marianne Rhebergen is interim pastor of the congregation. For more information, call the church office at 609-8827759. The church is at 2220 Pennington Road, just south of I-95 at the corner of Rockleigh Drive and Pennington Road. For more information, contact Pastor Marianne Rhebergen at 609-882-7759. St. Peter Lutheran — Worship services are held Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Contemporary worship is the third Sunday of each month at the 8 a.m. service only. The church is at the corner of routes 518 and 579 in Hopewell Township. The Rev. Stephen Gewecke is pastor. For more information about the church, call 609466-0939, or visit www. stpeternj.org. Princeton Community — The regular service is at 10 a.m. Nursery care and classes for children through the fifth grade are provided. There are weekly programs for teens. Princeton Community Church is at 2300 Pennington Road, Pennington. Visit online at www.princetonchurch. com. Questions? Call 609730-1114. First Assembly of God — The regular service schedule is Sunday School,
worship, 10:30 a.m.; Tues- Crossing — Rev. Kimberly Hopewell Township. For day morning prayer meet- Wildszewski leads Sunday further information, call ing, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday services at 9 a.m. and 11 609-883-2937. family night, 7 p.m. a.m. Community Bible Special needs accomAs Unitarian UniverStudy — A nondenominamodations are available. salists, we believe that we Child care and children’s need not think alike to love tional Bible study for womchurch are held Sundays for alike. Sunday children’s re- en and children. The group infants through fifth grade ligious education and child meets weekly on Wednesbeginning at 9:30 a.m. and care are available. Adult day mornings at Central Wednesday evenings for enrichment classes are Baptist Church in Ewing. all ages. The church is at open to guests. To register or visit, call or 87 Route 31, Pennington. For information, email Shirley McDonough Questions? Call 609-737- call 609-737-0515 or visat 609-771-8819 or char2282. it www.uucwc.org. Har Sinai Temple — His Harvest of Souls lieshirley@verizon.net. With few exceptions, This is a Reform temple Ministries — The nondeat 2421 Pennington Road nominational church holds only religious instituat Denow Road West in worship services the first tions located in or serving Hopewell Township. Fri- and third Sundays at 3 p.m. Hopewell Valley will be day Shabbat services begin and the second and fourth included in this column. at 7:30 p.m. For more infor- Thursdays at 6 p.m. The Email updated information mation, call 609-730-8100 church is at the Harbourton or visit www.harsinai.org. Community Church in Har- to calendar@centraljersey. Unitarian Universal- bourton village, 1516 Har- com so it arrives by 3 p.m. ist Church 00245502.1111.03x5.25.WilsonFuneralHome.indd at Washington bourton-Rocktown Road, Friday.
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