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State legislature continues hearing bill that would aid Hopewell Borough By ANDREW HARRISON
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The state legislature is moving legislation forward in the assembly that would aid Hopewell Borough in collecting business personal property taxes on local telephone companies. In Hopewell Borough’s case, it would help collect business personal property taxes from Verizon Communications. Assembly bill (A2991), which focuses on taxation of certain business personal property that
includes poles, lines and equipment for local exchange telephone companies such as Verizon Communications, was given the green light from the Assembly State and Local Government Committee on Oct. 19. The bill, which revises the definition of local exchange telephone company, will now head to Assembly Appropriations Committee for a hearing. A similar bill in the Senate (S421) has been introduced and referred to the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee but awaits fur-
ther hearings. “I’m an optimist, so my glass is always half full. I’m told at the Senate on the community level it is on their list and told by the Assembly that they are going to do it. I expect the Assembly bill to come out of the Appropriations Committee,” Hopewell Borough Mayor Paul Anzano said. “I am not delusional. Hopewell Borough and the New Jersey League of Municipalities are being opposed by Verizon and the business community (New Jersey Chamber of Commerce and New
Jersey Business and Industry Association).” Assembly bill (A2991) would help more than 120 municipalities statewide collect business personal property taxes from telecommunication carriers such as Verizon, CenturyLink and Warwick, regardless of the percentage of the market share threshold that it serves, according to bill documents. The reason for the bills comes from a disagreement since 2008 between Verizon and Hopewell Borough over personal property
HVRSD steers through challenge of school closures during coronavirus pandemic By ANDREW HARRISON
Staff Writer
Navigating the coronavirus pandemic has not been an easy task for school districts statewide during the 2020-21 school year. Since beginning the school year with in-person instruction, the Hopewell Valley Regional School District (HVRSD) has faced several school closures due to confirmed COVID-19 cases, but those schools have been able to reopen with in-person instruction after safety protocols were completed after a positive case is confirmed. The school closures have occurred at four of six schools in the district: Hopewell Valley Central High School (1), Toll Gate Grammar School (1), Hopewell Elementary School (1), and Timberlane Middle School (TMS) (1). Bear Tavern Elementary School and Stony Brook Elementary School are the schools that have not had to close so far. TMS was the latest school closure, which went into effect the week of Oct. 16, the school has since resumed in-person instruction. “Following our district pro-
tocols, TMS was closed for two days to complete contact tracing and deep cleaning. We noted no additional cases, so we were able to reopen,” Superintendent of Schools Thomas Smith said. For the district administration, the number of closures and school reopening’s that have happened so far this year have been better than what was anticipated when the school year began. “We expected more and longer closures. Parents and staff have been very supportive of our process and I think we transitioned to remote in the impacted schools fairly smoothly,” Smith said. “I think we have shown that we can effectively deal with these issues as they come up. We don’t plan on altering our in-person instruction unless instructed to do so by the New Jersey Department of Health or the governor.” The district’s protocol if a confirmed case appears with a student, teacher or staff member is as follows: the school where the individual attends or works will close for two to five days for deep cleaning and contact tracing. Class instruction will transition to remote learning during that period. No other schools in the dis-
trict are to close, only the school where the individual attends or works. If a student who is positive has siblings or a teacher is in multiple schools, the district may then expand the closure to include additional schools. To start the academic year on Sept. 9, the district provided inperson instruction and fully remote learning options for families to choose between. The first option was the inperson, through an A and B day schedule, which allows half the student populations in each of the six schools to come into the school on alternating schedules in the certain mornings of each week. “We are generally pleased with how our programs are running. Based on anecdotal, survey and committee feedback, the majority of people are satisfied with our current program,” Smith said. “We have identified a few areas on the secondary and elementary level that we would like to tweak. Assuming the committee supports this, the changes will be rolled out over the next two months.”
taxes, when the company at that time informed five municipalities (one of which was Hopewell Borough) that it would appeal the applying of taxes out of the New Jersey Telecommunications Act of 1997 to their personal property located in those municipalities for the 2009 tax year. The statute taxes carriers providing dial tone and access to 51% of lines within the local telephone exchange. Verizon had been relying on part of the act that
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Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space Force of Nature hike at Eames Preserve in Hopewell Township on Oct. 24.
Yearlings of New Jersey sires lead sales at auction
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Yearlings from New Jersey sires Muscle Hill and Walner led the way at the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale in Kentucky. Muscle Hill led trotting sires with $4.81 million in gross sales and a $192,400 average for 25 horses sold, according to information provided by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture. Walner was second in gross sales with $2.64 million with an average of $155,294 for 17 horses. Muscle Hill and Walner each stand at Southwind Farms in Pennington. “New Jersey has a rich tradi-
tion in horse racing and our equine farms continue to make a significant positive impact on many levels,” NJDA Secretary Douglas Fisher, who visited Southwind Farms earlier this year, said in the statement. “A thriving horse industry establishes a broad economic infrastructure that supports many agriculture-related businesses.” The offspring of Muscle Hill and Walner each garnered their share of attention at the sale. The trotting filly Kadena, out of Walner, brought the highest price on the first day of the sale at $725,000, according to the statement. That amount set the record for a highest bid on a filly yearling, breaking the previous mark of $625,000 set in 1983. Kadena is expected to train in New Jersey this fall. The top selling colt from Muscle Hill was Bonanza at $600,000. Muscle Hill also sired Knights Guard, and Trunk Bay, which each sold for $400,000, and No Ball Games, which sold
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Douglas Fisher, secretary of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, with sire Muscle Hill at Southwind Farms in Pennington earlier this year.
for $340,000, according to the statement. Muscle Hill sired this year’s Hambletonian winner Ramona
Hill. Muscle Hill was the 2009 Horse of the Year and was the Trotting World Champion as a 2-year-old and a 3-year-old.
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Princeton Community Works is an all-volunteer organization committed to serving the greater Mercer County area by providing nonprofits and volunteers the opportunity to connect, build skills,and raise awareness. To respond to the current situation, the organization is launching a series of online discussions, called Community Conversations, to bring together the nonprofit community. Community Conversations will focus on “Wellness: You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup” Oct. 26, 28 and 30 (Times TBD) Registration is available on the website. The group is also planning a virtual Princeton Community Works conference in January 2021. For more information, visit www.princetoncommunityworks.org/. A replica of the Justice Bell will be on view from Oct. 20-31 in the Stockton Education Center located at Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton. To register, visit www. morven.org For more information, visit www.facebook. com/morven.museum. garden; Instagram @morvenmuseum; or Twitter @ MorvenMuseum
Sat., October 31
Mutts characters Earl and Mooch and Trenton Thunder’s Boomer will make special appearances during a Masquerade Parade on Oct. 31 at St. Michael’s Farm Preserve, as well as a suffragette in authentic costume to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women’s constitutional right to vote. Rain date is Nov. 1. A dozen stationary “floats” await, along with live music by Princeton University Concerts, and musician Bill Flemer of the Riverside Bluegrass Band. Participants are encouraged to decorate their cars. The theme is “I love land because …” Each car will receive a nature-themed goodie bag, including a newly published children’s book. Space is limited. Preregister. Timed tickets available from 12:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. The cost is $25 per carload. St. Michael’s Farm Preserve is located at Charles Evans Overlook at Aunt Molly Road in Hopewell. To sign up, visit https://form.jotform. com/202666552356156
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Labyrinth Books will hold a storewide sale through Nov. 1 at the bookstore, 122 Nassau St., Princeton. Oct. 30 is a fundraising day for Princeton Mutual Aid. Instead of discounting any purchase, 15% of all sales will be donated. Internet sales apply. On Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, use promo code “minotaur” to save 15% on orders through labyrinthbooks. com Labyrinth Books continues its ongoing food and clothing drive for Trenton Rescue Mission and Armin-Arm. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and 10 a.m. to
6 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays.
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Terhune Orchards will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 1 for Fall Family Fun Weekends. Enjoy live music by local bands from noon to 4 p.m. Find your way out of the cornstalk maze and hay bale maze. Take a family stroll through the farm trail and sunflower trail. Children can enjoy pony rides, rubber duck races, the hippity hop corral, the barnyard, the tractor play area and the Adventure Barn. At the main farm during Fall Family Weekends, visit the pick-your-own pumpkin patch. Free pumpkin painting with the purchase of a 5 pound pumpkin. The fall food tent has picnic bags ready with BBQ chicken, mac & cheese, homemade soup and chili with sides, ready to grab-n-go. General admission is required for the winery. Light fare of cheese plates and chips and salsa bags are available. Groups and tables are limited to six guests and have a 2-hour time limit. Masks required until seated at table. The farm store or tented outdoor market are brimming with varieties of apples, fresh vegetables and herbs grown on the farm, as well as apple cider donuts, apple cider and an array of fresh baked goods and treats. Admission to Fall Family Fun Weekends is $10, ages 3 and up. Pumpkins, food and pony rides are not included in admission. All entry to the farm on Cold Soil Road, Princeton, including winery and farm store, must be purchased in advance with online timed admission tickets. Visit www.terhuneorchards.com Tickets are valid for three hours after entry. Mask are required on premise for all guests 3 year and older. For more information, call 609-924-2310; or visit www.terhuneorchards.com or Facebook.com/terhuneorchards Howell Farm’s 24th annual corn maze offers visitors an opportunity to search for map pieces and clues to complete a number of challenges throughout the 3-acre maze. Other activities include a courtyard with food and games, a farm stand with pumpkins and fall decorations, and hayrides to the top of nearby Belle Mountain. General admission is $10 for ages 10 and older, $8 for children ages 5-9 and free for children 4 and under. In September, the hours of entry are noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. In October, entry hours are from 5-8 p.m. on Fridays, noon to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. The maze is also open on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 12, from noon to 4 p.m. On all dates, the maze closes one hour after the latest entry time. The maze is the annual fundraiser of the all-volunteer Friends of Howell Farm. Proceeds support the farm’s historic preservation projects and its educational programs for schools. Purchase tickets in advance at www.howellfarm. org. Tickets are available at
the door, but attendance capacities are limited and a wait is possible on peak days and times. Masks will be required in the courtyard and inside the maze when social distancing isn’t possible. All Mercer County Park Commission rules and regulations apply, as well as state requirements regarding COVID-19. Howell Farm is owned by the County of Mercer and operated by the Mercer County Park Commission. Its corn maze is located on Valley Road one mile west of the farm, adjacent to the former Belle Mountain Ski Area (GPS address: 17 Valley Road, Hopewell Township). The farm’s Visitor Center and historic site are located at 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township. Public hours are listed on the farm’s website at www.howellfarm.org. For more information, call the farm office at 609737-3299 or visit www. howellfarm.org or www. mercercountyparks.org. On weekends, call 609-3972555.
Thurs., Nov. 5
A conversation with artist Lawrence Lek will take place at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 5. Lek, a Malaysian-Chinese multimedia artist, filmmaker and musician, the 2020 Sarah Lee Elson, Class of 1984, international artist-in-residence, and Mitra Abbaspour, Haskell curator of modern and contemporary art. Lek uses gaming software, 3D animation, installation, performance and technologies such as VR to create site-specific virtual worlds through which he examines the impact of digital realities on the politics of creativity and perceptions of reality. Register for free at https://princeton.zoom.us/ webinar/register/WN_hffIycDxSJyvIfdF6t7z8g Also, through Nov. 8, Lek’s experimental video essay “Sinofuturism (18392046)” will be available to screen for all program registrants. In this work, Lek melds genres of science fiction, documentary melodrama, social realism and Chinese cosmologies to view the future through the lens of China’s technological development. Technological systems and humans vie to determine reality, and “Sinofuturism” deconstructs the role of Asiatic stereotypes in navigating those relationships in realms extending from computing, to addiction to gaming and gambling. This event will include live closed captions in both English and Spanish. For more information, visit the Princeton University Art Museum website at artmuseum.princeton.edu The Sourland Conservancy will host its annual education series, Sourland Train Station Seminar, virtually. Sourland Mountain and American Indians: A Hidden Story with Ian Burrow will be presented at 7 p.m. Nov. 5. American Indians have been in the Sourlands for at least 8,000 years, but it can seem as if they left little evidence of their life here. Recent re-examination of artifact collections, new historical research, and archaeological surveys on the mountain itself are beginning to change that picture.
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Calendar Continued from Page 2A Local archaeologist and historian Ian Burrow will talk about what we know and don’t know, about Indigenous people on and around the mountain. If you have Indian artifacts you’d like to know more about, bring them to the Zoom meeting. Sign up via http://tiny. cc/SC2020Train The “Great Poems for Times of Turmoil” poetry circle will be held at 8 p.m. Nov. 5 courtesy of the Mercer County Library’s Lawrence headquarters branch. All are welcome to examine and discuss poems by W. H. Auden, Rainer Maria Rilke, Rudyard Kipling, Derek Walcott, William Butler Yeats, Lucille Clifton, Naomi Shihab Nye, etc. The selected poems may sprout from difficult circumstances, but thrive to reach toward solace in times of turmoil. Sharon, a librarian from the Lawrence branch, will lead the discussion. Registration with an email is required. The link will be sent through GoToMeeting approximately 24 hours before the program. For more information, email hopeprogs@mcl.org The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold a live virtual networking event/ monthly membership luncheon at noon on Nov. 5, featuring Kevin Gabbier, co-founder of Fat Shack. To register, visit https:// web.princetonmercerchamber.org/events/NovemberVirtual%20Monthly%20 Membership%20Luncheon-930/details
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Students entering grades 6-9 will be able to gather under the tents on the field at the Princeton Family YMCA, 59 Paul Robeson Place, for threehour sessions. During that time, they can be together safely, enjoy the benefits of socializing, and engage in a more rounded school experience. Screened and trained college students as well as recent graduates will serve as advisors and role models, providing leadership and facilitating fun, structured activities. Financial assistance will be available. For more information, visit princetonymca.org
Sat., November 7
The 10th annual West Windsor Arts Council’s Off the Wall Holiday Market opens Nov. 7, online or by appointment. More than 80 works of art by almost 50 artists and artisans will be displayed. Unique, carefully curated items, including jewelry, pottery, sculpture metal arts and textiles. All works of art are under $400, with select items under $200. Viewing hours by appointment on Nov. 7, 14 and 21. For a complete list of artisans and to plan a purchase, visit https://westwindsorarts.org. Lamb’s Artillery Company, a Revolutionary War re-enactment group, will conduct artillery demonstrations from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 7 in the field behind the Visitor
Center Museum, Washington Crossing State Park, 355 Washington CrossingPennington Road, Titusville section of Hopewell Township. The cannon firing demonstrations will be held at 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 609-737-0623 or visit state.nj.us
Through Sun., November 8
HiTOPS will hold an all-virtual HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon this year. For a reduced entry fee of $45, runners can complete their 13.1 miles at once or cumulatively through Nov. 8. With a new interactive online result tracking tool, runners can watch themselves virtually move around the HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon course. Every runner receive a commemorative medal, shirt and bib, and all runners have the chance to win one of three $150 Hamilton Jewelers gift cards. Runners who have already registered for the race can defer their registration to the 2021 HiTOPS Princeton Half Event or convert to this year’s virtual run. Runners who choose this year’s virtual run can donate the price difference to HiTOPS or receive a credit towards next year’s race. The addition of a HiTOPS Youth Run, available for all young people up to 18 years of age, creates an opportunity for an all-family event. This “Just Run” event rewards any distance See CALENDAR, Page 4A
Continued from Page 1A allowed it to exempt itself from paying business personal property taxes on the cables and related equipment if it determined that it did not supply dial tone service to 51% or more of an area’s landline telephones. Representatives of Verizon have previously stated that the company services less than the 51% in the case of Hopewell Borough and should not be subject to the local business tax. They did appeal a 2019 New Jersey Tax Court decision that determined that Verizon serviced more than 51% of dial tone and access
in the Hopewell Telephone Exchange and should be taxed for the 2009 year. “We are now at the appellate level and it has been over a year and we still do not have a hearing date. Verizon has continually thrown out these bogus appeal motions. They are just trying to bleed us dry,” Anzano said. “We are in a holding pattern, but the bigger thing is there are 60 other municipalities who have the same litigation as us and the courts have told them we will wait until the Hopewell Borough case is resolved before you have your day in court.”
As the case was making its way through the legal system, Verizon did pay the tax. “In order for Verizon to maintain its position as an appellate they need to be paying the taxes, so we received the money,” he added. Hopewell Borough has been in more than 10 years of litigation with Verizon. “I hope this issue gets resolved before I am no longer mayor,” Anzano said. “The community has been supportive and no one has expressed any issues to me about our legal bills or legal position.”
daughter of Muscle Hill. Southwind Farms’ general manager is Laura Young and her husband, Chris Pazdan, is the farm manager. Along with the 235 acres at the horse facility, they also farm about 800 acres in hay and grain in Hopewell Township, according to the statement. A second Southwind Farms equine facility is located in Gilbertsville, New York. The success of New Jersey race horses has led to an increase in the amount of mares that are bred in the state each year, according to the statement. The number has risen by more than 500 since 2017, reach-
ing nearly 800 in 2020. The racing dates for the rest of this year at the Meadowlands are Fridays and Saturdays from now through the end of the year, except for Christmas Day. There are also seven off-track wagering facilities throughout the state located at Meadowlands Racetrack, Freehold Raceway, Mays Landing, Monmouth Park, Woodbridge, Gloucester Township and Toms River. For more information about the Standardbred Breeders Association of New Jersey, visit www. sboanj.com/
Yearlings Continued from Page 1A 20 straight wins and set a single year winnings record at nearly $2.5 million, according to the statement. According to the United States Trotting Association, 2-year-old foals and starters from Muscle Hill had amassed more than $4 million in earnings through the end of 2019. Walner was the 2016 2-year-old Dan Patch Award Trotter of the Year, when he won 9 of 10 starts, which included a win in the Breeders Crown. In 2017, he won the Stanley Dancer Memorial Division at the Meadowlands, according to the statement. Walner is out of Mission Brief, a
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id you know that endometriosis occurs in about 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)? While the condition is most often diagnosed in women in their 30s and 40s, it can affect younger women as well, including teenagers. It is also a common cause of infertility. In fact, as ACOG notes, almost 40 percent of women with infertility have endometriosis. At Penn Medicine Princeton Health, women have access to a range of treatment options for endometriosis, including medication, surgery, or both. When surgery is necessary, Princeton Health offers a minimally invasive, robotic approach that can result in less pain and a quicker recovery. What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial tissue, which normally lines the uterus, develops outside of the uterine cavity in locations such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes and abdominal cavity. This tissue may grow and bleed like the lining of the uterus does during the menstrual cycle. This can irritate the surrounding tissue and lead to swelling, inflammation and adhesions. Sometimes these adhesions can cause the organs in the pelvis to stick together. It is unclear what causes endometriosis, though researchers theorize that in some women the tissue that is normally shed during menstruation instead flows backward through the fallopian tubes and into the pelvic cavity rather than out of the body. Moreover, it seems that endometriosis may have a genetic component, meaning that if a woman has a first-degree relative (mother, sister, daughter) with endometriosis, she is at greater risk for the disease herself. What are the symptoms of endometriosis? Many women with endometriosis have no symptoms, but others may experience symptoms that are so severe they interfere with their normal daily activities and quality of life. When symptoms do occur they typically include: • Pain, especially just prior to and during menstruation. Pain can be felt in the lower abdomen, pelvis or lower back. In many cases, the pain does not respond to antiinflammatory medication. • Abnormal periods characterized by heavy and/or pro-
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longed bleeding. • Pain during intercourse. • Bowel and urinary disorders such as diarrhea, constipation, painful urination, painful bowel movements, blood in the urine, and a frequent urge to urinate. • Neuropathy. Endometriosis can often affect the pelvic tissue underlying the nerves that lead to the legs, which can cause nerve pain in the lower extremities. • Fatigue and irritability caused by living with chronic pain. • Infertility. Endometriosis is one of the top reasons for infertility. Often, women don’t know they have endometriosis until they have trouble getting pregnant. The severity of endometriosis symptoms is not related to the extent of the disease. Some women with extensive endometriosis may not experience any symptoms, while others with minimal disease may have severe symptoms. How is endometriosis diagnosed and treated? Diagnosis typically begins with a pelvic exam and an ultrasound, but the only sure way of diagnosing endometriosis is through minimally invasive laparoscopy to view the pelvic organs. Usually, a biopsy is performed to confirm the diagnosis. Treating endometriosis depends on the extent of the disease, the severity of symptoms, and whether a woman wants to have children. Typically, treatment begins with medication to manage the symptoms. Medication may include nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, pain relievers and hormonal medications that regulate estrogen levels, such as birth control pills and progestin-only medications. Estrogen is the hormone that triggers the endometrial tissue in the uterus to thicken each month before it sheds with a menstrual period. If conservative measures don’t bring relief, surgery to remove the tissue can help reduce pain and restore fertility. In severe cases, if a woman does not want children, a hysterectomy, along with the removal of the ovaries, may be recommended. At Princeton Health, surgery to treat endometriosis can be performed using a minimally invasive, robot-assisted approach. This technology enables surgeons to operate with greater precision and control, minimizing the pain and risk associated with large incisions while increasing the likelihood of a fast recovery and positive clinical outcome. In some cases, robot-assisted hysterectomy can be performed through a single incision in the belly button. It is important to note however, that while surgery can help treat endometriosis, it cannot cure the condition unless the ovaries are removed. Endometriosis typically only resolves when a woman reaches menopause — natural or induced — and the body stops making estrogen. Additionally, many women who undergo treatment for endometriosis also benefit from pelvic floor physical therapy, which can help manage pain and reduce symptoms. To find a physician affiliated with Penn Medicine Princeton Health, call 888-742-7496 or visit www.princetonhcs.org. Bruce Pierce, M.D., is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American College of Surgeons. He is the medical director of the Robotic Surgery Program at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center.
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The Greenway Farmer’s Market will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at 200 Carnegie Center, Princeton. Free parking will be available at 202 Carnegie Center. For more information and updates, visit www.greenwayfarmersmarket.com The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce will celebrate Peter Crowley’s retirement as president and CEO of the chamber from 5-6:30 p.m. Nov. 10. There will be a video tribute during the virtual retirement party. There will also be an opportunity to network with fellow chamber members. Tickets are $35 per person. Various sponsorships are available. To register, visit https://web.princetonmercerchamber. org
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“What Do the Election Results Mean for New Jersey?” will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 11 courtesy of the Princeton Public Library. New Jersey political analyst Ingrid Reed presents an interactive panel discussion about what the election results mean for New Jersey. To RSVP, visit www.crowdcast.io/e/whatdoesitmeanwithingridr/register?utm_medium=email&utm_ source=govdelivery After World War II, the creations of a group of artists who became known as Abstract Expressionists made New York City the world focal point of Contemporary Art. In his presentation at 1 p.m. on Nov. 11, Docent Rob Coghan will discuss key examples in the museum collection. Free for West Windsor Art Council members, or $10 for non-members. To register, visit https://secure.westwindsorarts.org/np/clients/westwindsorarts/eventRegistration.jsp?event=9973&utm_medium=email&utm_ source=govdelivery
Thurs., November 12
Photographer Vik Muniz is best known for his recreations of seminal artworks in history using everyday materials, from images torn from magazines to junk to powdered pigments. Muniz will discuss his career as well as his creative process and his latest production in the face of the pandemic during a virtual discussion at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 12, courtesy of the Princeton University Art Museum. Dates and details are subject to change; visit artmuseum.princeton.edu for updates. The Sourland Conservancy will host its annual education series, Sourland Train Station Seminar, virtually. How Many Wildflowers Can You Grow in a Sourland Mountain Garden? with Juanita Hummel will be discussed
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s most readers are aware, man’s activity, and particularly his emissions from fossil fuel usage, are warming the earth – the atmosphere, the oceans and the continents. Many residents are doing their part and more to help address, publicize and correct the situation. But among the more striking efforts to bring these situations before the public is in The Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, a 20-minute drive west of New Hope. The museum, a work of art in itself, is displaying a show, “Rising Tides: Contemporary Art and The Ecology of Water,” which presents a number of artists, painters and sculptors, who have interpreted both the condition of oceans and other water bodies along with the species living in them. 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, founded in 1970 to educate the public about environmental issues impacting our planet. To commemorate this event, the Michener Art Museum is featuring work, into next January, by contemporary artists from the Bucks County and greater Philadelphia region who are investigating the effects of global warming, climate change, pollution, and related environmental concerns about water and aquatic species. The concerns of these artists are expressed in large-scale paintings, works on paper, sculptures and installations. The exhibition, at the same time, celebrates the power of art to visualize ecological crisis and global change, as seen through the eyes of seven local artists. The particular problems which the Delaware River, but also many other bodies, face include: contamination by plastics, resource extraction, unsustainable fishing, flooding, and the absorption of poisons by flood waters, as well as climate change. The Delaware River has long been a powerful local resource that has been both idyllic and industrial. These changes to the river and coastal waters have profoundly changed them, reducing their availability for our usage, but also threatening the survival of residing species. These changes come, of course, on top of sea level rises, global warming, and the heat-driven storms battering coasts around the world. Among the works exhibited is an installation by Stacy Levy of collected Delaware River water, in bottles, which depicts, beautifully, both the pollution and the flooding beyond the banks of today’s river. A second work in the exhibit is Pat Martin’s “Floating Reef,” a depiction of that addresses the deteriorating conditions of oceanic ecosystems due to pollution. It offers an unsettling representation of discarded, tangled fishing nets that ominously float on the water’s surface, just above the sea life. These two and the other artworks alert us to consider our planet’s most fundamental resources in new lights, and, hopefully, inspire us to take action to preserve them.
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The Princeton University Art Museum is partnering with the Arts Council of Princeton to provide free online art-making experiences at 8 p.m. Thursdays, through Nov. 12. Weekly classes are taught by artist-instructor Barbara DiLorenzo over Zoom, so participants can join live from home. A variety of media and techniques will be explored using materials readily available. Each week’s lesson features works from the museum’s collections and is introduced by an Art Museum Student Tour Guide. Dates and details are subject to change; visit artmuseum.princeton.edu for updates.
Fri., November 13
“Displaced, Erased, Unseen: Representations of Latinx Bodies in Contemporary Art” will be a virtual faculty panel held at 2 p.m. Nov. 13 by the Princeton University Art Museum.
Live webinar roundtable featuring Princeton voices from across disciplines considering the strategies used by Latinx artists to combat the social and political forces that obscure the lived experiences of marginalized communities. The panel will engage recent scholarship on the representation of Latinx bodies and feature work by Latin American artists recently added to the Museum’s collections. Panelists include Javier Guerrero, associate professor, Department of Spanish and Portuguese and director of Undergraduate Studies; Susana Draper, associate professor, Comparative Literature; and Christina León, assistant professor, English. Dates and details are subject to change; visit artmuseum.princeton.edu for updates.
Audience members will also have the opportunity to participate in question-and-answer panel discussions with filmmakers whose films are selected to screen at the festival.
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Hopewell Valley Board of Education discusses school district equity audit By ANDREW HARRISON
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Hopewell Valley Board of Education members and district officials were briefed on the findings of an independent equity audit conducted by Rowan University professor Jennifer Rich. Rich’s teaching at the university has an emphasis on social justice and anti-bias education, according to the university. When the school board convened for a virtual meeting on Sept. 21, Rich presented her findings which highlighted the strengths and challenges for the district. In her findings, challenges found through the audit were student perception of differences in discipline and expectations; affinity groups sense of comfort and belonging in schools and the community; and effectively addressing incidents of racism, bias or teasing. “We have been focusing on equity for over five years. Much of our work has focused on professional development, improving access and removing systemic barriers,” Superintendent of Schools Thomas Smith said. “We feel we have made some good progress towards our goals; however, we really wanted an objective, third party
to look at what we are doing to verify, critique and provide feedback.” When the district decided to move forward with the equity audit and interview potential individuals about two years ago to conduct the audit, the administration did not want to just have a survey or a committee run by the district. “Most importantly, we wanted to hear from students. We wanted to have someone not known by our students to facilitate focus groups to get authentic feedback,” Smith said. To gather together information for the audit a survey was sent to students, teachers and families; student and faculty focus groups were established at Hopewell Valley Central High School (seven) and Timberlane Middle School (three); and two community conversations were held (one open conversation and one with families of color), according to Rich’s presentation. Rich is not just stopping there: equity walks at all six of the district schools will occur; there will be added community conversations; additional focus groups at the high school and middle school will also continue; as well as focus groups at Hopewell Elementary, Stony Brook Elementary, Bear Tavern Elementary and Toll
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Gate Grammar School. In addition to what is left for the audit, Rich provided her recommendations for how the district and school board can address any issues. “We will be implementing all of the recommendations over time. Dr. Rich will continue with our plan to conduct classroom visits to look at the books we have in our classroom, the pictures we have on our walls and the curricula we use. Are they reflective of our community and our values?” Smith said. “Additionally, we will continue to host community conversations, student focus groups and we are planning to put together a district equity counsel composed of parents, students and staff.” Some of the audit’s recommendations include: diversifying the curriculum, establishing an equity council and peer leaders, relationship building starting at the elementary level, and professional development of culturally responsive teachings and conversations. “We need to continue to focus our efforts on the middle school level. Developmentally, this is often a tough time for students and we need to partner with parents to address some of the accepted behaviors such as teasing among students,” he said.
“Students who are friends making fun of each other can have lasting, hurtful results. The students do not see these as bullying, because they are friends.” Rich acknowledged in the presentation that HVRSD is already doing a lot when it comes to addressing equity by not tolerating bullying, having a strong commitment to culturally responsive teachings and equity, and taking a proactive approach to intervention and issues of bias that still occur. What stood out to Smith during the presentation, he said, was the level of understanding from students, particularly those in middle grades, of a defined social hierarchy that is tied to affluence, race and material goods. “Part of this can be blamed on social media, but I am concerned about the messages we send as adults about what we value. Students clearly pick up our actions and inactions,” he said. “If we do not address something, it can be seen as tacit approval. Students are very cognizant of others being treated differently. Additionally, the need for this to be a community-wide effort – the schools can’t do this alone resonated with me.”
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Deadline approaches to file for Senior Freeze checks With less than two weeks to go, the New Jersey State Treasurer’s office has extended the filing deadline for 2019 Senior Freeze applications from Nov. 2, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020. This is a welcome development because many seniors were scrambling to meet the original date in order to keep their property tax relief. Senior Freeze is the property tax relief program that sends a refund check to seniors for property tax payments they have already made. The program was, well, “frozen” earlier in the year as part of Gov. Phil Murphy’s response to reduced tax revenues due to the coronavirus pandemic. But the payments for the 2019 Senior Freeze were restored as part of the revised budget that was passed at the end of September. A video about the Senior Freeze and all of New Jersey’s property tax relief programs is available at njseniorcouncil.com Applications for Senior Freeze (PTR2 Forms) were mailed out in February to those who were already in the program. The application requires a certification from the local tax office that property taxes had been paid in 2018 and 2019. Unfortunately, by mid-March, municipal offices started shutting down and then there was the announcement in May that Senior Freeze was being defunded. It is not. People who mailed in their PTR-2 forms in late February and early March are already beginning to get their checks. If you are unable to find your form, call the New Jersey State Senior Freeze Hotline at 1-800-882-6597 and they will mail a duplicate to you. You will still need the certification from your local tax office. The application must be returned to the state by mail and postmarked no later than Dec. 31. If you have never filed for Senior Freeze before, you will need to complete a PTR-1 Form. The income limit for 2019 is now $91,505. Your local tax collector’s office should have the application form which comes in a blue booklet. The booklet is long, but the form itself is fairly straightforward and easy to fill out. The tricky part is that you also need to
get a certification from the local tax collector’s office confirming you paid your 2018 and 2019 property tax payment. With limited hours of office opening and limited staff, it may be harder to get this form certified. So how do you qualify for this program? First, you must have paid your property taxes in full for 2018 and 2019. Second, you must have lived in New Jersey since Dec. 31, 2008 and lived in your home since Dec. 31, 2015. You have to have turned 65 during 2018 (not 2019) and your income must have been less than $89,013 during 2018 and less than $91,505 during 2019. Income for these purposes, with some limited exceptions, includes pretty much all the income you have, including Social Security and IRA and 401(k) withdrawals. This income limit is higher than in prior years and this means more people will qualify for the program. Do the math and see if you are one of them. Many people rely on this program to stay in their home. First-time participants in this year’s program are estimated to get more than $200 back and continuing participants will, on average, receive more than $1,400. Many long-term participants receive many thousands of dollars. This is not surprising since your freeze check is the difference between your current property taxes and the amount of your property taxes in the first year you qualified for the program. Many seniors were devastated when the Senior Freeze program was put on hold. Many are still unaware the program has been restored and now they have until Dec. 31 to get their application in. This is your money that is being returned to you and you are entitled to it. But the application has to be postmarked by Dec. 31. Make sure you don’t miss out. Peter Humphreys is a New Jersey attorney. Ellen Steinberg is the director of the Senior Citizens Council. The Senior Citizens Council is a nonprofit organization founded 50 years ago to assist older adults.
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Cynthia T. Levinson of Pennington New Jersey and Fort Myers Florida passed away peacefully at Arden Courts Fort Myers on Tuesday October 20, 2020 as she was nearing her 90th birthday. Born and raised in New York City, Cynthia graduated from the Hunter College High School class of 1949. Hunter was the top competitive girls high school in New York. Cynthia distinguished herself by being elected and serving as President of the school government. Shortly after graduating, Cynthia married Lawrence Levinson and moved to Washington D.C. She worked as the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of Agriculture while Larry worked and went to law school. Upon the arrival of son David and then Frank, Cynthia devoted herself full time to family. They moved to New Jersey, first to Scotch Plains where daughter Susan joined the family and subsequently to Pennington where Cynthia lived for over 40 years and volunteered at the town library. Cynthia loved to walk every day and became known throughout town as “the walking lady.” Cynthia was the heart and center of the family- the thoughtful and wise person everyone confided in, the woman who always put everyone ahead of herself. She was a calm and friendly presence liked by all. Predeceased by husband Larry, Cynthia is survived by her children, David, Frank and Susan Bixby; grandchildren Benjamin, Charles and Zachary Levinson and Nathaniel and Rachel Bixby and two great-grandchildren; and sister Joan Carlson and brother Peter Tyor. Memorial services are private.
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Sat., November 14 – Sat., December 12 The Work of Adrienne Kennedy: Inspiration & Influence will be presented by McCarter @Home from Nov. 14 through Dec. 12. Kennedy is one of the most prolific and widely studied living playwrights. Despite her outsized influence, Kennedy is not a household name. This digital festival is a celebration of why she should be. For more information, visit https://www. mccarter.org/adriennekennedy Homefront’s ArtJam for the Holidays is a reimagined art event that will be held Nov. 14-Dec. 12 HomeFront’s ArtJam for the Holidays
will feature the work of more than 50 local and regional artists, ArtSpace and SewingSpace artists. Offering one-of-a-kind art for sale online, or in-person by appointment only at the HomeFront Family campus in the Blue Garage, HomeFront Family Campus, 101 Celia Way, Ewing. Paintings, pottery, glasswork, and hand-sewn items comprise a diversity of visual art, fine crafts as well as home and holiday décor. Proceeds will help support the artists and ArtSpace programs. Appointment-only gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Sign up online at www.signupgenius. com/go/10c0d48acaf2aabf8c16-2020 See CALENDAR, Page 7A
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Princeton Medical Center recognized for achievements in stroke care For the second year in a row, Princeton Medical Center (PMC) earned the Get With The Guidelines–Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award, which is granted by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) to hospitals that demonstrate a commitment to high-quality stroke care based on the latest scientific evidence. To receive the Gold Plus Award, PMC met or exceeded specific quality achievement measures for diagnosing and treating stroke patients for two consecutive years. The measures include evaluation of the proper use of medications and other stroke treatments aligned with the most up-to-date, evidence-based guidelines with the goal of speeding recovery and reducing death and disability. Before discharge, patients should receive education on managing their health and schedule a follow-up visit as
well as other care interventions — for instance, an assessment for rehabilitation services. “The Get With The Guidelines–Stroke program supports excellent care every step of the way, particularly in expediting diagnosis and treatment,” Paul K. Kaiser, MD, medical director of PMC’s Stroke Program, said in a prepared statement. “This is crucial when someone is having a stroke and every minute matters.” Philip Tran, RN, stroke coordinator at PMC, commended the physicians, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, and senior managers on the hospital’s Stroke Committee for their leadership in pursuing excellence in stroke care, according to the statement. PMC also holds advanced certification from The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center.
According to the AHA/ASA, stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the United States. On average, someone in the U.S. suffers a stroke every 40 seconds and nearly 795,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year. The AHA/ASA attempts to raise public awareness of stroke warning signs and the need for timely treatment by emphasizing the acronym FAST: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty and Time to call 911. Fast, effective diagnosis and treatment of a stroke takes on added importance in 2020, when individuals may choose to delay seeking emergency care due to concerns about the potential to be exposed to COVID-19, according to the statement. Learn more at www.princetonhcs.org/healthandsafety.
Local nonprofit provides domestic violence victims with resources By ANDREW HARRISON
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The issue of domestic violence was brought to the forefront locally during the coronavirus pandemic by a Princeton area non-profit’s virtual summit of panelists and survivors. The organization Lead My Way conducted the virtual summit on Oct. 24, which was designed to provide resources for survivors and victims, along with tips for others to notice the signs of domestic violence. Lead My Way’s goal is to provide solutions to empower domestic violence survivors with interpersonal and professional growth as their physical and emotional healing progresses, according to the organization. “As I was married and my circumstances changed, somehow and somewhere a freed voice would take some strength at times, I was not willing to continue taking injustice. But there were not many choices I had,” said Ritu Chopra, executive director Lead My Way, who is also a domestic violence survivor. “I chose courage and I chose freedom. I realized I never allowed myself to heal. This project is my healing project which gave birth to Lead My Way.” Topics for the Courage, Community, Communication during COVID-19 summit ranged from empowerment and personal stories of perseverance during crisis, the long lasting impact of domestic violence, challenges to families facing abuse during the coronavirus pandemic, and bystander intervention and positive roles. The event included speakers from the United States, South Africa and Australia. “Domestic violence is not limited to women, men also suffer, children also suffer, elderly people, and people with any sort of disabilities. Very often we are trying to
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blame the victims that is how society looks at it. It happens so often that victims start to blame themselves,” Chopra said. “Looking at domestic violence as a stigma or taboo or something we have to hide is something we have to change our perspective on.” According to The New England Journal of Medicine, domestic violence hotlines in some regions of the country have seen the number of calls they receive drop by more than 50%. The article states, however, that experts in the field knew rates of intimate partner violence had not decreased, but that victims were unable to safely connect with services. The violence can come in many forms: physical, psychological, emotional and sexual. The journal highlights that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men experience domestic violence. One of the summit’s featured topics delved not only into challenges to families facing abuse during the coronavirus pandemic, but the aspect of depression and loneliness faced by those in more isolated scenarios due to impact of the virus on normal life. “The virus is affecting people, but it is not affecting everyone. Depending on how strong a person is, some people have become stronger,” said Dr. Pratap Singhal, an emergency and family medicine doctor out of Bellville, who spoke to issue of depression and loneliness. “Yes, I see more depression and more loneliness, but I also see people becoming stronger from this.” To cope with the emotional effects of the virus impact on society, he suggests that individuals can help themselves mentally by utilizing meditation, prayer or connecting with an individual’s hero on a daily basis, whether it is reading their stories, letters or book. “You need to be aware that you need the help and do something about it and yes you can do something about
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The Rotary Club of Robbinsville Hamilton will give area residents the opportunity to honor their hero in the inaugural Flags For Heroes program, Nov. 1-14, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Hamilton. Local residents and businesses can sponsor an American flag, 3 feet by 5 feet, on the grounds of RWJUH-Hamilton along Whitehorse-Hamilton Square Road and Klockner Road. Each American flag will honor someone’s local hero including military, mother, father, grandparent, son, daughter, family, friend, neighbor, COVID-19 hero, fire and rescue, police, teacher, nurse, doctor, medical professional, clergy, business, and others who have made a difference in someone’s life. Each donor will receive a keepsake flag medallion with their name, message and sponsor’s name, and acknowledgement on the display banner at RWJUH-Hamilton and on the Rotary’s website, www.RHRotary.org. Flag Sponsorships start at $50 for individuals and $250 for businesses and can be purchased at www.RHRotary.org. Supplies are limited and sponsorships are available on a first come, first service basis. For more information about the Rotary and its charitable initiatives, email Info@ RHRotary.org or visit www.RHRotary.org.
Through Nov. 16, Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker (D-16) is hosting a virtual food drive for the food banks serving the residents of the 16th Legislative District. To donate, visit https://yougivegoods.com/district16-fooddrive YouGiveGoods will ship the items, appropriately packaged and labeled, to the designated facility. For the product donations, YouGiveGoods will provide a tax receipt; for the cash donations, the tax receipt would come from the food bank itself. For more information, contact Zwicker at AsmZwicker@njleg.org
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The Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey/Princeton Symphony Orchestra will present a concert featuring the music of Price, Bach and Grieg at 4 p.m. Nov. 15. Tickets to this event come in the form of an access link. For more information, visit yocj.org or princetonsymphony.org
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The Washington Crossing Audubon Society (WCAS) will present “Impacts of Deer and Invasive Plant Species on Forest Understories in New Jersey,” an online presentation by Jay F. Kelly, at 8 p.m. Nov. 16. l Kelly, associate professor of Biology and Environmental Science at Raritan Valley Community College, will discuss his research on the impact of overabundant deer and invasive plant species since the mid-20th century on 250 forests in central-northern New Jersey and the effectiveness of different tools for forest restoration. t The goals of this research are to provide real-world research opportunities for students and to equip local communities with information needed to understand these important issues and what can be done to address them. This is a free, virtual event. To register, email contact.wcas@gmail.com to receive a link to Zoom meeting with access code. Space is limited to the first 100 registrants. f More information can be found at www.washingtoncrossingaudubon.org.
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it,” Singhal said. “The solution is to be strong mentally, physically and spiritually.” Michelle Gamble from Sankofa Healing and Enrichment Inc. discussed the issue of children’s mental health in the current pandemic. “I am very concerned that we are not looking at how they are not prepared to handle what has been happening in our world. They are not prepared in a variety of ways. Number one, we live in a society where we no longer teach our children how to be emotionally resilient,” she said. “We live in a world where we are always pushing medications. For some of our children they have genetic issues that predispose them to anxiety and depression, for some of our children they are dealing with food intolerances, and for some of our children they are dealing with toxic metal issues.” Gamble added that COVID is bringing to light these imbalances that were there from the beginning. “Our children need to be in safe environments and be able to be taught emotional resilience. Our children also need for us to address them as individuals as unique,” Gamble said. “We need to do a deep dive to understand why our children may be having certain difficulties with anxiety and depression that goes beyond the craziness of lockdown or trauma of puberty. We have to also encourage our adult population to allow our children be children.” The event also touched on panelists personal stories of domestic violence, on teen dating violence, rationalizing domestic violence, timing and intuition of intervening in a domestic violence situation, and the difficulty for a victim to leave an ongoing domestic violence situation.
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The Pennington School names its Cum Laude seniors Twelve Pennington School seniors were inducted as student members of the school’s chapter of the Cum Laude Society, within the top 10% of their class as determined by grade point average, one of the highest honors the school can confer. The new members of Cum Laude, named on Oct. 13, are William Bernal, Sophia Cano, Xingrui Chen, Matthew Cooper, Kailey Dierk, Alexander HuangMenders, Shivant Krishnan, Minghao Li, Rohit Pothacamury, Trinity Pryor, Olivia Schroeder-Positano and Haichuan Wang. After an invocation from the Rev. David Hallgren, Head of School William Hawkey gave a welcome speech, according to information provided by the school. Teacher of Music Donald Dolan provided information about Cum Laude’s history and motto, and Dean of Academic Affairs Scott Peeler introduced the faculty members in Pennington’s Cum Laude chapter. Nathan Van Yperen, chair of the Religion Department, was the program speaker. Cum Laude
Chapter President Lisa L. Houston then formally inducted the students. The Cum Laude Society is an international organization dedicated to recognizing academic achievement in secondary schools. There are 382 institutions in the society; most are independent schools. A list of the Cum Laude inductees, arranged by hometown, is as follows: Hillsborough: Shivant Krishnan Lawrenceville: Sophia Cano, Matthew Cooper Pennington: Olivia Schroeder-Positano Princeton: Alexander Huang-Menders, Rohit Pothacamury Skillman: William Bernal Pennsylvania Newtown: Kailey Dierk Yardley: Trinity Pryor CHINA Beijing: Xingrui Chen, Haichuan Wang Dalian: Minghao Li
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The new inductees of The Pennington School’s chapter of the Cum Laude Society.
The Pennington School is an independent coeducational school for grades 6-12, in day and boarding programs. The curriculum is college preparatory, with an
emphasis on individual excellence, fostering the development of the whole student through academics, athletics, community service, and the performing arts
Pennington student uses 3D printer to create N95 masks Spurred by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Pennington student Olivia Bottomley, Class of 2022, used her ingenuity, creativity and applied science skills to contribute to the search for more effective personal protective equipment (PPE): she spent her summer designing and building a partially 3D-printed mask. Surgical N95 respirators are the standard face covering for healthcare professionals working with COVID-19 patients. Due to a shortage of N95 masks, the public
are dissuaded from purchasing them. “I set myself the challenge to achieve the same level of protection without depriving healthcare professionals of their PPE,” Bottomley said in a statement released by The Pennington School. On Sept. 23, Bottomley presented her 3D-printed mask to the Pennington community during her Applied Science talk, “Using STEM Skills to Solve COVID Challenges.” During the talk, Bottomley explained the process and technology she
used to design the product. “In order for the N95 filter to be as effective as possible, it needs to fit around your face snugly,” Bottomley said, according to the statement. With a 3D printer, photogrammetry, and a 3D slicer, she created a perfect outline of her lower face. Bottomley then experimented with various filter materials, and ultimately chose Filti Face Mask Material, which is breathable and highly protective. However, the
3D-printed mask, when covered with N95 filter material, has the potential to work better than a standard N95 mask, according to the statement. Bottomley noted that the project underwent many iterations. She was ultimately pleased with the results, and encouraged her fellow students to not give up in the face of roadblocks, according to the statement.
Pennington School teacher accepted to Leadership+Design Fellowship Erin O’Connell, teacher of English at The Pennington School, has been accepted to the 2020–21 Leadership+Design Fellowship. As one of a handful of educators selected, O’Connell will engage in a year-long collaboration with Leadership+Design, an organization committed to creating the future of teaching and learning. “Addressing the challenges of distance and hybrid learning requires flexibility and focus on what’s most important: in our case, the student,” she said in a prepared statement. “I am looking to Leadership+Design
to challenge my own thinking, open me up to new ideas and approaches, and help me move my ideas into realities.” Recognizing that flexibility and adaptability are crucial within the rapidly shifting educational landscape, Leadership+Design supports educators in becoming innovators and changemakers in their own schools and communities. To put human-centered design thinking into practice, each Leadership+Design Fellow will develop a project delving into a specific area of engagement or research. The project gives fellows the opportunity to grow their lead-
ership capacity and sharpen their skills as innovators and problem solvers, according to the statement. “At Pennington, I am hoping to further enhance the mentoring program and overall faculty support services,” said O’Connell, who, in addition to her role as an English teacher, serves as a faculty mentor and the director of the Peer Leadership program. O’Connell has spent her entire career at The Pennington School, and she sees her fellowship as a perfectly timed opportunity to help the school grow, according to the statement. Despite the many hardships of
the pandemic, O’Connell remains optimistic that schools and teachers will use this time as an opportunity to reevaluate their curricula and methodologies. “Innovation in education is a requirement right now,” O’Connell said in the statement. “Although I wish more than anything in the world that there was not a life-threatening pandemic, this time will force us to slow down, look around, and hopefully reimagine teaching and learning. It is a time for change. I have to believe that this moment has something to teach us if we are just open to learn.”
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and in their own place. Participants will receive a printable bib and finisher’s certificate. Register at https://runsignup.com/ gotrturkeytrot or visit www.gotrcnj.org. For race questions, contact Donna York at donna.york@girlsontherun.org or 908642-4321.
Calendar Continued from Page 7A Tues., November 17 Greenwood House will hold a fundraiser, Online Live with Richard Kind, at 7 p.m. Nov. 19. Hosted by Chef Nick Liberato of Netflix’s “Restaurants on the Edge” along with his local project at Stockton Farmer’s Market, The Borscht Belt Delicatessen. For ticket information, visit www. greenwoodhouse.org The Historical Society of Princeton offers guidance and tips to help use today’s readily available technology to preserve and share family history. “Research Your Roots – Capturing Your Family History” will be presented at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St. Use technology to create audio and video files to record and share anecdotes, family jokes and legends, and first-person accounts of how your family has interacted with the past century and how they see current events. For more information, call 609-9249529 or visit princetonlibrary.org
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Morven Museum & Garden’s Festival of Trees is a juried collection of trees and mantles decorated by area garden clubs and non-profit partners displayed in the museum’s galleries throughout the mansion-turned-museum. The trees will be on display from Nov. 18 through Jan. 10, 2021. A Winter Wonderland outdoor fundraiser is planned for Dec. 3. During the fundraising party, the museum will be open to enjoy the decorated trees and mantels at timed intervals; however, the party is based outdoors. The basic party tickets are $175 per person. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton, is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Festival of Trees is included with museum admission of $10; $8.00 for seniors; free for Friends of Morven and children 6
years old and under. For more information and associated Festival of Trees programming, both virtual and in-person, visit morven.org/
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Morven Museum & Garden will present “Utopia, New Jersey: Travels in the Nearest Eden” with author Perdita Buchan at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 19. For more information, visit morven.org
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A virtual panel discussion, “Picturing Pandemics: From the Distant Past to the Recent Present” will be held at 2 p.m. Nov. 20, courtesy of the Princeton University Art Museum. Throughout history and across cultures, works of art have played a fundamental role in addressing infectious diseases and their damaging effects on individuals and a society. Some artists have used narrative to document an epidemic, while others have worked more abstractly or have urged activism. Join Bryan Just, Laura Giles, Veronica White and Robbie LeDesma for a discussion of objects in the museum’s collections related to pandemics, ranging from the ancient Americas to contemporary times. Dates and details are subject to change; visit artmuseum.princeton.edu for updates.
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Morven Museum & Garden’s first Pop-Up Holiday Craft Sale will be held from 1-9 p.m. Nov. 20, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 21 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 22 inside the Stockton Education Center, 55 Stockton St., Princeton. Admission is $10, which includes entrance to the Festival of Trees inside the museum. All participants must wear a mask, and adhere to social distancing and capacity limits. For more information, visit https:// www.morven.org/
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Sarah Ocicki, Purchasing Agent Cosmo Tomaro, Secretary Hopewell Township Fire District No. 1 HVN, 1x, 10/30/2020 Fee: $35.34 BOROUGH OF HOPEWELL TAX SALE NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF 2019 TAXES AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, Regina M. Toth, Collector of Taxes of the Borough of Hopewell, in the County of Mercer, pursuant to the authority of the statutes in such case made and provided, will on: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2020 at the Borough's Municipal Office at 88 E. Broad St., Hopewell, NJ, at 2:00 pm or at such later time and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable against said land respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1 et seq., as computed to the 5th of November, 2020. Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of the municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate of interest bid, not to exceed (18) per cent per annum in accordance with said act of legislature. Industrial Properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10 23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10A 1 et seq.), and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K 6 et seq.). In addition, the municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. Parcels are to be sold subject to rollback taxes under the Farmland Assessment Act of 1964, improvement assessment installments not yet due, and any omitted or added assessments for improvements as provided in N.J.S.A. 54:4 63.2 and 54:4 63.l. Any parcel may be redeemed before the sale by payment of amount due thereon to the date of such payments including all costs to such date. Payment for the sale shall be made before the conclusion of sale or property will be resold. ONLY CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK, OR MONEY ORDER WILL BE ACCEPTED IN PAYMENT FOR THE PARCELS PRIOR TO TAX SALE OR AT THE TIME OF TAX SALE BY SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. The following is a description of the lands and owners of record obtained from the 2020 tax duplicate together with the total amount due thereon as computed to the date of sale including costs. The names shown are as they appear in the tax duplicate and do not necessarily mean that the parties are the present owners of the property: IN THE EVENT THE OWNER IS ON ACTIVE DUTY WITH THE MILITARY, THE TAX COLLECTOR SHOULD BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY. BLOCK
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PRINCETON, NJ (October 20, 2020) – Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty, a locally owned real estate firm based in Princeton, New Jersey, announced today a limited time opportunity at the brand new luxury active adult community, The Townhomes at Riverwalk in Plainsboro, N.J. The townhomes feature modern, open style floor plans, high-end finishes, and offer access to resort style amenities including a fitness studio, yoga studio, art studio, wine bar, restaurant, and piano bar, and offer the absolute best in 55+ living combined with superbly crafted new construction. All this, directly across the street from world class healthcare at Penn Medicine Princeton Health, and with easy access to the unmatched culture and lifestyle of not only downtown Princeton and Princeton University, but neighboring Manhattan and Philadelphia, with the Princeton Junction train station with access to NJ Transit and Amtrak trains only 2.7 miles away. “It’s amazing to have a high-end active adult community, with access to such extraordinary amenities, that is also so convenient to Princeton, incredible healthcare and transportation. There’s really nothing like it in the area,” says Judson Henderson, Broker of Record at Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty. “The project fills a unique niche in the greater Princeton area.” The Townhomes at Riverwalk sales office is now open, with quick delivery available, and until October 31, 2020, has two Sutton-model units: 21 Riverwalk and 32 Riverwalk, available for a base price of $599,000 (originally priced from $639,900). For more information about these properties and their carefree luxury lifestyle, please contact the listing agent and Broker Associate, Danielle Spilatore , via email dspilatore@callawayhenderson. com or cell: 609.658.3880. Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty is located at 4 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542, and serves the greater Princeton area with three additional offices throughout central New Jersey, including Montgomery, Pennington, and Lambertville. For additional information, please contact 609.921.1050 or visit callawayhenderson.com. The Sotheby’s International Realty network currently has more than 23,000 sales associates located in approximately 1000 offices in 72 countries and territories worldwide.
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Full-Time Project Manager, Software Testing (Princeton, NJ; multiple openings): Manage software testing utilizing automated testing tools Quality Center, QTP, white box, black box, Ready API, JIRA, UFT, ALM and Agile. Manage the development and implementation of application testing strategy, including functional, system integration, security and performance testing. Periodic relocation and/or travel may be required to various unanticipated work sites in the U.S. Mail resume to Coforge Limited f/k/a NIIT Technologies Limited, Attn: Mr. Luka Poulton, 502 Carnegie Center Dr., Suite 301, Princeton, NJ 08540. Ref job #LP2020039.
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