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Lawrence Township Council adopts budget for 2020 By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Lawrence Township property owners will see a 2-cent increase in the municipal property tax rate under the $50.5 million budget for 2020 that was approved by the Township Council, following a public hearing at its April 21 meeting. The municipal property tax rate will increase from 57 cents to 59 cents per $100 of assessed value. This means the owner of a house assessed at the township average of $281,403 would pay $1,660 in municipal property taxes, which is a $49 increase over 2019, township officials said. Municipal property taxes are one component of a property owner’s tax bill. Lawrence Township’s residential and commercial property owners also pay taxes to support the Lawrence Township Public Schools, Mercer County and the Mercer County Library System. They also pay local and county open space taxes. The 2020 municipal budget is $1.4 million more than the 2019 municipal budget of $49.1 million. Officials said most of the increase is due to contractual obligations, such as salary increases, and to statutory increases such as pension payments. Municipal Manager Kevin Ner-

winski told the council that a slight modification was made to the budget. It was increased by $135,000 – $30,000 in salaries and wages, and $105,000 in other expenses under the Municipal Manager appropriation in the budget. The $135,000 increase is an estimate of the potential COVID-19 related additional expenses for 2020, Nerwinski said. The budget was prepared and introduced by the Township Council before the COVID-19 pandemic emerged. The additional money can be used to hire temporary employees, if the township’s work force decreases because of illness or other COVID-19 related circumstances, and to buy goods and supplies to address COVID-19 related issues, Nerwinski said. “The full impact of the pandemic upon municipal finances cannot be accurately known at this time. We will have a better sense of it after our third quarter property taxes are collected,” Nerwinski said. The third quarter property tax bill is due Aug. 1. Nerwinski said there are no plans to create new, permanent positions. The township will replace police officers who are retiring to maintain the strength of the Lawrence Township Police Department, he said. The main source of revenue to support the budget is property

taxes. The amount to be raised by taxes is $27.6 million, which is an increase of $926,104 over the $26.6 million tax levy for 2019. The budget anticipates using $6.8 million from surplus funds as a source of revenue to balance the budget. This is an increase of $1.2 million over the 2019 budget. Lawrence Township had $16.9 million in surplus funds at the end of 2019, compared to a year-end surplus of $15.5 million in 2018. Officials anticipate receiving $3.9 million in state aid for 2020. State aid has remained flat for several years. Miscellaneous revenues such

as liquor licenses, fees and permits, municipal court fines and costs, a hotel and motel tax, and grants will generate $15.2 million. Lawrence Township is poised to make progress on several significant projects that have been in the works, and grant funds have played a part in making the projects a reality, according to township officials. Lawrence Township expects to receive $2.9 million in grants toward the purchase of the Sheft property that borders Colonial Lake, adjacent to the Colonial Bowling and Entertainment Center at 2420 Brunswick Pike. The

township will use $700,000 from its open space fund toward the $3.6 million purchase. The township received a $60,000 grant toward the planning and completion of the Brunswick Pike streetscape project, which will beautify a stretch of Brunswick Pike between Lake Drive and the Brunswick Circle. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has awarded a $239,524 grant to the township through its Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation fund toward the cleanup of the former “Pit Stop” property on Lawrence Road.

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The Brearley Oak, named for one of the earliest settlers in Lawrence Township, has stood sentinel for more than 300 years, and now watches over the Bristol Myers-Squibb Co. office building on Princeton Pike.

Memorial Day parade canceled in Lawrence Township to protect community at large By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

For the first time in recent memory, Lawrence Township has canceled its annual Memorial Day parade. The decision to cancel the parade was made in part for safety reasons, to protect the health and safety of participants and spectators alike, township officials said. Municipal Manager Kevin Nerwinski said canceling the parade was a disappointing decision to make, but one that was not very difficult because of the unprecedented pandemic of COVID-19. “Protecting the health and safety of the community and our employees cannot – and should not – be compromised for a parade, no matter how desperately a community

may need it emotionally or mentally,” Nerwinski said. While some residents questioned whether the April 22 decision was made too early, Nerwinski said it was not done prematurely. Much time, effort and manpower goes into planning the Memorial Day parade, he said. “These events are not just about designating a date, time and location, and we all show up. It takes a lot of work and organization, both by the event planners and the groups that participate,” he said. The Memorial Day parade is co-sponsored by Lawrence Township, American Legion Post 414, the 112th Field Artillery Association and the Lawrence Township Patriotic Committee. Planning for the Memorial Day parade takes at least two months,

Lawrence Township marks Arbor Day by planting trees at municipal complex By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Three small shade trees have been planted along the frontage of the Lawrence Township Municipal Complex in celebration of Arbor Day, which was observed April 24. The trees were planted south of the exit driveway at the municipal building to highlight the township’s commitment to trees and tree planting. Mayor James Kownacki issued a proclamation in recognition of Arbor Day, which was established as the last Friday in April by the State Legislature in 1949. Arbor Day is the official day to honor trees and the people who take care of them. Lawrence Township recognizes Arbor Day with tree-related activities every year. Last year, volunteers planted a dozen dawn redwood trees along a segment of the Lawrence Hopewell Trail – a pedestrian and bicycle path – that bisects Maidenhead Meadow Park, which is located on Princeton Pike across the street from Foxcroft Drive. Maidenhead Meadows Park is the site of a former plant nursery that was abandoned in the early 1980s. Lawrence Boy Scout Troop 27 planted an allee (alley bordered by trees or shrubs) of dawn redwood trees in the park about 10 years ago.

Meanwhile, Kownacki’s proclamation outlined the history of Arbor Day, starting in 1872 when J. Sterling Morton suggested to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees. Morton was a Nebraska newspaper editor and served as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under President Grover Cleveland. “Arbor Day was first observed with the planting of more than one million trees in Nebraska. Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world,” the proclamation said. Lawrence Township has been recognized as a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation since 1996. A town achieves Tree City USA status be meeting four core standards of urban forestry management, starting with maintaining a tree committee – in Lawrence’s case, it is the Shade Tree Advisory Committee. A town also must have a community tree ordinance; spend at least $2 per person on urban forestry; and celebrate Arbor Day to become a Tree City USA community. “It is a pleasure to observe Arbor Day and celebrate the importance of trees,” Municipal Manager Kevin Nerwinski said. “Lawrence Township continues its hard work and dedication to preserve our woods and specimen trees, as well as our environment.”

Nerwinski said. “It is simply not an option” nor is it reasonable to wait until the last minute to decide whether to hold the parade because of all the planning that goes into it, he said. Nerwinski said that “unfortunately but understandably,” the township has received very few commitments from people, clubs and other organizations that traditionally take part in the Memorial Day parade. Boy Scout troops, Girl Scout troops, veterans organizations, soldiers and sailors, emergency first responders, youth sports groups and school groups have marched in the parade from Lawrence High School on Princeton Pike to Darrah Lane, Birchwood Knoll and into Veterans Park for a short ceremony and refreshments.

Newinski expressed reluctance to have police, firefighters and emergency medical technicians gather together to participate in the parade and risk their health and safety. Doing so could jeopardize their ability to serve the community when they are most needed if they become ill, he said. The Memorial Day parade is all about community – a gathering together of residents, clubs, associations, musical bands, vendors and military veterans, Nerwinski said. But to allow such an event to take place, given what is known of the highly contagious nature of COVID-19 disease “would be irresponsible, in my opinion,” he said. “As much as we want to re-open and return to some normalcy, I think it is most appropriate to be guided by our trusted health professionals to

fight this virus with common sense decision-making,” he said. “We can live through disappointment, but some of us may not live through the coronavirus.” Nerwinski assured residents that there will be a point in time when they may come together to celebrate the community again with parades and events, but only when it is safe to do so. “We will appreciate those moments and events so much more, now that we have had them taken away from us this year,” he said. “For now, let’s be smart, protect ourselves and by doing so, limit the risk that we put our healthcare workers in who have been providing care and comfort to those of us that are sick or dying from this virus. We will figure out a safe way to honor those that have served in our military.”

Lawrence students continue remote learning; questions still surround prom and graduation By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Lawrence Township Public Schools officials’ hopes that students and teachers would abandon the virtual classroom and return to the real classroom were dashed when Gov. Phil Murphy extended school building closures through May 15. The Lawrence Township public school buildings have been closed since March 16 in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Lawrence Township Public Schools, like public and private schools across New Jersey, shifted to distance learning last month in compliance with Gov. Murphy’s executive order that closed school buildings.

In his April 17 letter to students and their families, Superintendent of Schools Ross Kasun wrote that “while it is disappointing that the stay-at-home order is extended, together we are resilient and will get through this. “We realize the school closure extension is especially disappointing for our high school seniors and their families. We are exploring opportunities to highlight and celebrate them as their high school career draws to a close,” Kasun wrote. Acknowledging that the “biggest questions” surround the senior prom and graduation, Kasun said school district officials would share plans about the events once those plans are finalized. When the school district moved

to virtual/remote learning on short notice last month, 150 Chromebook laptop computers were distributed to students who did not have one so they could participate in virtual learning, Kasun said. When school district officials discovered that more Chromebook laptop computers were needed, the Lawrence Township Education Foundation offered the district a $26,085 grant to buy 100 more Chromebooks. The Lawrence Township Education Foundation’s grant was not in the foundation’s budget, Kasun said. He praised the nonprofit group for stepping forward “to help fulfill our needs and bring educational opportunities into more students’ homes during the closure.”

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• The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra postponed “Family: The ‘New World’ Symphony and Beyond!” which was scheduled for May 9. • The Spirit of Princeton’s Annual Memorial Day Parade, scheduled for May 23, has been cancelled. No decision has been made yet as to Spirit of Princeton’s Flag Day ceremony scheduled for June 15. For more information, call 609-430-0144 or visit www. spiritofprinceton.org/ • Cranbury canceled its Memorial Day Parade, which was scheduled for May 25.

Thurs., May 14

“Quakers: The Quiet Revolutionaries,” by Princeton filmmaker Janet Gardner, will be shown at 8 p.m. May 14 on NJTV and at 11 p.m. May 26 on WNYC, and on public television stations across the country over the coming year. Scenes in the film were shot at the Princeton Friends meeting and include interviews with local members. The 57-minute film tells the story of a spiritual movement that has played a role in the religious, social and political life of the nation. Demonstrating an influence disproportionate to their numbers, Quakers have led anti-slavery, civil rights and women’s rights movements and been strong advocates for world peace. Gardner began planning the documentary in 2012 after visiting Pendle Hill in Lancashire, U.K., where George Fox started the religion in the 1600s. Richard Nurse of Franklin Township served as senior producer and narrator. The film was made possible by support from The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, Obadiah Brown’s Benevolent Fund, Thomas H. & Mary Williams Shoemaker Fund, Tyson Memorial Fund, John Pemberton Fund and others.

Wed., May 20

Board of Trustees meeting. All meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of the month otherwise noted. 7 p.m. Princeton Public Library, second floor Conference Room, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. 2020 Barbara Boggs Sigmund Awards. Womanspace announces its 2020 Barbara Boggs Sigmund Awards Honoree, Elizabeth Smart, child abduction prevention advocate and victim of childhood abduction. The abduction of Smart was one of the most followed child abduction cases of our time. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Princeton Marriott, 100 College Road E., Princeton. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/qmugg3t.

Wed., May 20 – Sat., May 23

Cirque Du Soleil. Crystal is not just an ice show, it’s the very first experience on ice from Cirque du Soleil. Watch world-class ice skaters and acrobats claim their new frozen playground with speed and fluidity as they challenge the laws of gravity with neverbefore-seen acrobatics. This show is suitable for all ages. Tickets: Start at $48 adult, start at $35 children ages 2-12 (additional fees may apply). Parking: $10 (cash only). Doors open one hour prior to show. 7:30 p.m. event starts. Cure Insurance Arena, 81 Hamilton Ave., Trenton. To buy tickets, visit tinyurl. com/tgl4qkq.

Saturdays and Sundays, May 23-24; May 30-31; June 6-7

NJ Renaissance Faire. The faire has always had a soft spot for the little guy, and this season follows Will Scarlett, nephew of Robin Hood (he will be there too, with Maid

Marion), pursued by the Sheriff of Nottingham, and defended by the Merry Men and Women of Sherwood Forest. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Liberty Lake, 1195 Florence-Columbus Road, Bordentown. For more information, visit NJRenFaire.com, YouYube.com/NJrenfaire and Facebook.com/NewJerseyRenFaire.

Sat., June 27 and Sun., June 28 Mon., Aug. 11

Tues., May 26

Sun., June 28

“Quakers: The Quiet Revolutionaries,” by Princeton filmmaker Janet Gardner, will be shown at 11 p.m. May 26 on WNYC, and on public television stations across the country over the coming year. Scenes in the film were shot at the Princeton Friends meeting and include interviews with local members. The 57-minute film tells the story of a spiritual movement that has played a role in the religious, social and political life of the nation. Demonstrating an influence disproportionate to their numbers, Quakers have led anti-slavery, civil rights and women’s rights movements and been strong advocates for world peace. Gardner began planning the documentary in 2012 after visiting Pendle Hill in Lancashire, U.K., where George Fox started the religion in the 1600s. Richard Nurse of Franklin Township served as senior producer and narrator. The film was made possible by support from The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, Obadiah Brown’s Benevolent Fund, Thomas H. & Mary Williams Shoemaker Fund, Tyson Memorial Fund, John Pemberton Fund and others.

Mon., June 1

The Dr. Esther Wollin Memorial Scholarship Fund offers a scholarship opportunity available to Jewish female students who reside in the Princeton Mercer Bucks community. Monies from Dr. Wollin’s estate were designated to grant a college scholarship to eligible Jewish female full-time students who will be, or are already attending Rutgers University and raised by their Jewish mother in a single-parent household in the Princeton Mercer Bucks Community. Eligibility is based on financial need. Submission deadline is June 1. For more information or to apply, visit www.JFCSonline.org, or contact Joyce at 609-987-8100 or JoyceW@JFCSonline. org. Offered by Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Greater Mercer County.

Mon., June 9

Princeton PFLAG meeting. PFLAG is a support group for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals. Peer-facilitated discussion and information sharing in a safe, confidential, non-judgmental setting. Refreshments. Newcomers welcome. Serving Central New Jersey and beyond. 7-9 p.m. Trinity Church, 33 S. Mercer St., Princeton. Visit pflagprinceton.org for more information.

Thurs., June 18

Women of Achievement Awards Breakfast. The annual Women of Achievement Awards recognize women in the Princeton Mercer Region for their unique contributions and activities in their fields of interest, who through their work and determinations have successfully attained the respect of their peers and the acknowledgment of the business community. Tickets: Members: $50; Future Members: $65; Full Table of 12: $600. 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. TPC Jasna Polana, 4519 Province Line Road, Princeton. 609-9241776.

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Historical and architectural walking tours of Cranbury. The tour is approximately two hours long, covering the history and architecture of the oldest founded village in New Jersey (1697). A contribution of $7 per person is suggested; proceeds go to the Cranbury Historical and Preservation Society. 2 p.m. Cranbury Museum, 4 Park Place E., Cranbury. To register, call tour guide Richard Moody at 609-819-1359. Preserving the Pinelands: Albert Horner’s Portraits of a National Treasure. The exhibit will feature images which capture the beauty and landscapes of New Jersey’s Pinelands National Reserve by photographer Albert Horner, and artifacts from the NJ State Museum’s collections which tell some of the stories of the land, animals, people and industries that make the reserve a state and national treasure. NJ State Museum, 205 W. State St., Trenton. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/y2qgvkqs.

Mon., July 13

Tues., July 14

Disney Institute 2020. The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton will host Disney Institute: Disney’s Approach To Leadership Excellence. This course is based on a time-tested approach demonstrated by leaders. They’ve learned that leaders who intentionally nurture an environment of mutual trust and respect tend to drive stronger employee performance, which leads to exceptional customer service—and ultimately— improved business results. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Robert Wood Johnson Conference Center @ RWJ Fitness & Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road. To register, visit tinyurl.com/uy8oxey.

Fri., August 7

Watch an artist create a masterpiece before your eyes. Part art studio, part rock group, part creation lab, Artrageous takes audiences on a visual journey and high-energy ride of inspiration, creativity and engagement, paying tribute to a variety of art forms, icons and musical genres. It’s a frenzy of movement and color as lines and brush strokes appear on giant canvasses, culminating in a gallery of fabulous finished paintings. 7 p.m. Aug. 7, Raritan Valley Community College, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg. Tickets are $30-$40.

Sat., August 8

Relive the experience of a live Motown concert, circa 1964, during “Shadows of the ’60s.” For all ages. 8 p.m. Aug. 8, Raritan Valley Community College, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg. Tickets are $30-$40.

Through Sun., Sept. 13

“Fine Feathered Friends: Birds as Mainstay and Muse.” The New Jersey State Museum is pleased to announce a new exhibition that brings the fun of birdwatching indoors through nearly 200 rarely seen artifacts and specimens exploring birds as an ecological mainstay and their role as a design-inspiring force, or muse, for New Jersey artisans. Free. Museum hours: 9 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Tuesday – Sunday. Auditorium galleries hours: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tuesday – Friday. For more information, visit statemuseum. nj.gov.

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Mon., Dec. 14

Princeton PFLAG meeting. PFLAG is a support group for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals. A presentation and discussion with a panel of Princeton University LGBT Center Peer Educators, who will share their stories, answer questions, and discuss LGBTQ+ life at the university. PFLAG provides support for families, friends and allies of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals in a safe, confidential and non-judgmental setting. Refreshments. Newcomers welcome. Serving Central New Jersey and beyond. 7-9 p.m. Trinity Church, 33 S. Mercer St., Princeton. Visit pflagprinceton.org for more information.

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African American community experiences physical, mental effects from COVID-19 For example, the symptoms of bipolar disorder in Black America are not experienced differently than a White America, Powell said. “But the manic/depressive episode [in whites] will most likely be of shorter duration than the black persons due to their increased access to health care, higher level treatment interventions and higher socioeconomic states, all of which influence duration, which leads to better outcomes,” Powell said. “In simple terms, it is not the disease of mental illness that has any more or less of a negative effect on African Americans over other demographics, it’s about having access to the tools that help to manage the symptoms that lead to better outcomes and recovery – recovery that is possible no matter how as human beings we are defined socially, economically or demographically.” Therefore, AACT-NOW provides mental health support groups throughout New Jersey, and Family to Family classes for families of those with mental illness. Also available is the Young Adult Society, a social group for young adults ages 21-35 with mental health concerns. “As one of the four NAMI [National Alliance on Mental Illness] New Jersey multicultural outreach programs, AACTNOW is here for families who are affected by mental illness. NAMI-NJ offers free referral service and help for families in navigating the mental health system. During the pandemic, AACT-NOW offers free online support groups for families affected by mental illness, phone support/referral, and virtual social support for young adults with lived experience of mental health issues. NAMI NJ’s webinar series and online signature program presentations are also freely available for all communities across the state and beyond.” Aside from protecting physical and mental health, AACT-NOW also works on eliminating the stigma surrounding mental illness in the African American community. “For some, it feels that there is more of a stigma in the African American community because society discriminates against African Americans, so any other issues are magnified. Different reasons prevent African Americans from seeking treatment and receiving quality care. In the African American community, many people misunderstand what a mental health condition is and don’t talk about this topic. This lack of knowledge leads many to believe that a mental health condition is a personal weakness or some sort of punishment from

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As the COVID-19 crisis continues, being in public increases the risk of contracting the virus, but then staying at home in quarantine causes issues such as stress, anxiety, depression and feelings of isolation to arise. African Americans, like many minority communities, are likely to experience socioeconomic disparities such as exclusion from health, educational, social and economic resources, which may contribute to worse mental health outcomes. “African Americans do have a higher incidence of underlying health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and heart disease. Over 40% of African Americans have high blood pressure, among the highest rates in the world, according to the American Heart Association. By comparison, about a third of white Americans have high blood pressure. Similarly, African Americans tend to have higher rates of diabetes,” said Lisa Powell, program coordinator for AACT-NOW, African American Community Together NOW. This makes the group more susceptible to COVID-19 because they are more likely to be exposed to the virus, they experience underlying health conditions and they have less access to medical care, according to an article published in “Science News.” “Millions of people of people in the U.S. are affected by mental illness each year and it is important to measure how common mental illness is so we can understand its physical, social and financial impact — and so we can show that no one is alone,” Powell said. “These numbers are also powerful tools for raising public awareness, stigma-busting and advocating for better health care: 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness, 1 in 25 U.S. adults experience serious serious mental illness, and 17% of youth (6-17 years) experience a mental health disorder.” In the African American community, the effects of mental illness are not so much governed by any biological defect in DNA but rather the artificial, but very real, barriers to treatment that unfairly challenge their ability to manage the disease of mental illness as individuals and a community, Powell said. “The legacy of slavery, health care inequities, myths and assumptions held by a highly racialized America about people of color continues to pose a major challenge in the group’s ability to mitigate the effects of the disease,” Powell said.

God. African Americans may be reluctant to discuss mental health issues and seek treatment because of the shame and stigma associated with such conditions,” Powell said. “In the African American community, family, community and spiritual beliefs tend to be great sources of strength and support. Most African Americans rely on faith, family and social communities for emotional support rather than turning to health care professionals, even though medical or therapeutic treatment may be necessary. Faith and spirituality can help in the recovery process but should not be

the only option you pursue. If spirituality is an important part of one’s life, spiritual practices can be a strong part of a treatment plan, spiritual leaders and faith communities can provide support and reduce isolation. Relying on family, community and faith for support is important, but seeking professional help is imperative. “This can be combated by showing compassion and understanding. Contacting others, being empathetic and lending an ear is needed now more than ever,” Powell said. For more information and resources visit, www.naminj.org/covid19.

New Jersey American Water asks customers to protect workers Amidst the current COVID-19 public health emergency, New Jersey American Water employees continue to work to provide reliable water and wastewater service for 2.8 million people across the state. According to Thomas Shroba, vice president of Operations, the company has implemented a business continuity plan and provided critical personal protection equipment to protect employees. “We are doing all we can to protect our colleagues and the public while we continue to provide a critical service. Unfortunately, we continue to have customers approach our workers in the field, presenting a safety concern which can be avoided with the public’s help and social distancing,” Shroba said in a company statement. The company asks that the public follows social distancing recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by maintaining at least 6 feet between themselves and American Water employees. If there is a question about service, customers can call the customer service center at 800-272-1325. Representatives are available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays for general inquiries and 24/7 for emergencies.

In addition to following the CDC’s social distancing guidelines, New Jersey American Water is observing National Work Zone Awareness Week and reminds customers of the following safety tips when approaching a work zone:

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“Our employees’ safety is one of our foremost priorities, as is providing quality, reliable service,” Shroba said in the statement. “We recognize this is a challenging time of uncertainty, and we thank our dedicated, hard-working teams for rising to this challenge.” For more information, visit www. newjerseyamwater.com and follow New Jersey American Water on Twitter and Facebook.

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Struggling with Substance Abuse, Addiction During COVID-19 Crisis

eople who are struggling with substance abuse and addiction are especially vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19, both mentally and physically. Moreover, the virus may lead many more people to develop substance abuse problems as they turn to alcohol and drugs to cope with the crisis. Look no further than the liquor stores that have reported exponential increases in sales since the virus hit as a harbinger of what may come. If you or a loved one are struggling with substance abuse or addiction or having trouble managing emotions because of the coronavirus, support is available. By staying mentally healthy, you can also help yourself stay physically healthy. Substance Use Can Increase Risk There are still a lot of unknowns about COVID-19, but it is clear that the virus most often attacks the respiratory system and causes difficulty breathing. People who use substances that are known to compromise lung function, such as opioids and methamphetamine, are at greater risk for more severe complications, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. And though alcohol may seem

less dangerous than other substances, it too can increase risk. As the World Health Organization notes, alcohol use, especially heavy use, weakens the immune system and reduces the ability to cope with infectious diseases like the coronavirus. Heavy use of alcohol also increases the risk of acute respiratory distress syndrome, one of the most severe complications of COVID-19. Isolation, Anxiety and Fear Feelings of isolation and loneliness are a significant risk factor for substance abuse. But when the best way to protect against the virus is to at stay home, it can be especially hard to avoid these feelings. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), during this difficult time, people may feel anxiety, worry and fear related to: • Their own health status or the health status of others • Time taken off from work and the potential loss of income and job security • Challenges of securing things like groceries and personal care items They may also experience feelings of: • Boredom • Anger • Uncertainty

• Depression, including feelings of hopelessness, changes in appetite, and changes in sleep habits Without healthy coping mechanisms, these feelings and the unpredictability of the virus can be triggers for substance abuse and can make staying clean and sober even more difficult. If you or a loved one experience any of these reactions for two to four weeks or more, contact your healthcare provider for help. Healthy Coping Mechanisms According to SAMHSA, reaching out to people you trust – whether over the phone, or by text, email, or video chat – is one of the best ways to reduce anxiety, depression, loneliness and boredom and to avoid substance abuse. The National Association on Mental Illness (NAMI) also offers these coping tips: • Be selective about how you consume news. It’s generally a good idea to stay engaged and informed, but having some limits on your news consumption can help. • Follow healthy daily routines as much as possible. Even simple actions like making your bed every day and getting dressed can make a difference. Eating a nutritious diet and getting enough sleep are also critical. • Take care of yourself through

exercise and movement. You might not be able to go to the gym right now, but there are many other ways to stay physically active. Consider taking an online fitness class or having a weekly dance party. Research suggests that exercise releases chemicals that help to better manage stress and anxiety, so just get moving. • Practice mindfulness. Focus your attention on the present moment, and accept it without judgment. Meditation and breathing exercises can also help. • Find meaningful things to do with your free time. Read a book, create an art project, play games or cook something new. Additionally, for people currently struggling with substance abuse or in recovery, support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous are holding online meetings regularly. In New Jersey, ReachNJ is a 24-hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week addiction hotline where people who have Substance Use Disorder or friends and family can get assistance and support from live, New Jersey-based, trained addiction counselors. An individual who calls the program’s toll-free number, 1-844-ReachNJ, will speak live to a staff member who will help con-

nect you to treatment. ReachNJ assists callers regardless of their insurance status. As the effects of COVID-19 are felt throughout Central Jersey, Penn Medicine Princeton Health remains committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive care to the community 24/7. Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health has transitioned its Intensive Outpatient Program from an in-person format to a telehealth format until further notice. Transitioning to this form of treatment enables clients to receive care in a way that minimizes the risk of spreading coronavirus or other illnesses through direct contact, while still providing personalized care for children (ages 6 and up), adolescents, and adults. ‚Ä® ‚Ä®Princeton House Behavioral Health’s inpatient hospital program remains open and is following strict infection control measures and screening to protect patients and staff. To learn more, visit www. princetonhouse.org or call 800437-1610. Nicole Orro, L.P.C., L.C.A.D.C. is a licensed professional counselor and a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor. She is the Director of Outpatient Addiction Services at Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health.

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Renewable Energy Supply – A Tale of Two Rates

he Town of Princeton has admirably drawn up a number of steps to reduce the cost and the emissions, or pollution, stemming from power generation and usage, along with that from vehicles. These initiatives are joined together in the Princeton Climate Action Plan. Part of that plan was to provide residents with options to reduce the cost and pollution from generating, or supplying, electric power. Reducing pollution essentially means turning away from using fossil fuels as power sources. Recently, Mayor Liz Lempert sent out a letter to residents announcing that residents can opt out of the new contract the town has negotiated with a supply company, Constellation New Energy (CNE), for its electric supply (not delivery, which PSE&G will continue to provide.) The letter states that this agreement with CNE will provide electric energy that “has a 50% renewable energy content at a price ($0.13053) that is projected to be lower than PSE&G’s … supply rate over the life of the contract.” Residents can also opt for a 100% renewable product option at a slightly higher rate. An additional benefit is that with the support implied by residents choosing this option, their actions will signal to power providers and governments that renewable energy is preferred and its expansion supported. This encourages power companies to purchase more renewable energy credits (RECs) from the state, which can theoretically help finance renewable expansion. However, there are several problems with the town of Princeton’s supply promises. One is that CNE, PSE&G and other suppliers (which do not generate power — they buy and sell it) all draw from the same power transmissions in the regional (PJM) network, which is comprised of about 4% renewable energy. Therefore, Princeton’s promise of 50-100% renewable energy content may be easily misinterpreted as simply clean energy. This supply level, however, can be reached only by including the RECs that CNE owns. Those RECs gives CNE credit for a cleaner supply, but do not actually change the electric power they buy and sell.

The following explanation is from CNE: “Each REC represents the positive environmental attributes of one megawatt hour (MWh) of electricity generated by a renewable power plant and is retired on behalf of customers wishing to promote their environmental commitment. The purchase of RECs supports the operation and development of facilities that generate clean, renewable energy.” (CNE Source) (https://www.constellation.com/solutions/for-your-commercial-business/renewable_energy/renewable-energy-certificates– recs-.html) The composition figures for our local grid’s power sources are available in at least two environmental information disclosure (EID) charts, which confirm that the percentage of renewable energy in the electricity we receive is indeed about 4% — not 50%, not 100%. To really increase the percentage of renewables in New Jersey’s power options, it looks like we all will have to hope that the planned wind farms off the coast will, in fact, produce the clean energy that is estimated to provide in future years 50% of the state’s power needs. As for the promises promoted by CNE, one can find, on Wikipedia, criticisms from environmental organizations (Greenpeace, The World Wife Fund for Nature) alerting us to the fact that RECs do not actually increase the amount of renewable energy, but simply give credit for what already exists and perhaps encourage development. That arrangement mostly benefits the certificate holders, particularly if they can sell them at a price higher than they paid. But, if RECs are so beneficial for, or encouraging of, renewable energy, why has the 4% renewable energy not increased substantially over the many years of the RECs existence? We all, residents and the town, want to encourage and use cleaner power to preserve our environments and our health. It is, therefore, disappointing that the town has contracted with a company whose energy content, as detailed in the several EIDs, is not clearly explained by the town to those expecting to buy clean, or cleaner, electricity.

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iving up on things is not Mark Freda’s thing. I know these things about him, because I have worked with Mark on various town initiatives (emergency services, town/gown relations, Spirit of Princeton events) for the past 40 years. So when he, along with the Spirit of Princeton co-chair Kam Amirzafari, decided to cancel this year’s Memorial Day Parade, no one was giving up, according to Mark. “We are just tabling the event for this year, but this gives us time to plan for an even bigger celebration next year. … We have to do this, to honor those who have sacrificed for all of us, and we need to celebrate our community. The community thrives on these events, we have too few celebrations that bring people from all walks of life together,” he said, reminiscing about community unity events in the past – July 4th Fireworks with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra, the Eagles/ Giants preseason game at Palmer Stadium and the Princeton Firefighters Parade in June. “That’s what the Spirit of Princeton hopes to accomplish, why we got started in the first place. We not only celebrate patriotic events (Flag Day, Veterans Day, Memorial Day), but also we are bringing people together – the need to do so feeling even more urgent during this COVID-19 public health emergency,” said Mark. But since gathering people together is forbidden right now, and a virtual Memorial Day parade is virtually unappealing, Mark is focused on an activity that is valued and needed in real not virtual

time: the lifesaving activity of the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad (PFARS). Even though his professional career has been that of a facilities manager for major corporations, his other equally demanding career has been giving back to and strengthening the community. The 63-year-old, who grew up on Erdman Avenue in Princeton, has been volunteering in various capacities since he was a teenager. His particular interests were in emergency services – as an EMT with the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad and firefighter with the Princeton Hook and Ladder Fire Company. Finally, his two careers were brought together when Mark assumed the now paid position of president of the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad. Serving as chief of the squad is a 30-year squad veteran Frank Setnicky, and they make up the professional leadership team managing the squad’s nine paid professional Emergency Medical Technicians and its 80 to 90 volunteer EMTs. So now Mark’s thing is the PFARS, which like Mark, has a mission of never giving up the community. COVID-19, although responsible for cancelling community events (this weekend was supposed to be Communiversity), has failed to overwhelm PFARS. “On one hand, we were lucky; on the other hand, we were prepared,” said Mark. He credited EMT volunteer Bryan Hill, a Princeton High School alumnus and now getting his doctorate in nursing, for gathering and analyzing all the COVID-related information necessary to respond to the virus threat. Bryan, Mark said, made time in his

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very demanding schedule to stay on top of all the COVID data – continually gathering, organizing and analyzing statements coming from the governor, the New Jersey Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, and various renowned health and science authorities. “We were getting data and formulating strategies before COVID really hit Princeton. We had the protective gear, had the disinfecting materials, and developed

protocols for social distancing, taking temperatures of our members, and handling calls from both patients with respiratory and flulike ailments and those without. When cases began to emerge in Princeton, we were ready. Two of our members became ill with COVID-19, but we contained the spread, and they have recovered,” Mark said. The luck was the timing of the move to the new building. The squad moved from its very cramped 5,000-square-foot build-

ing on N. Harrison to its new 15,000-square-foot headquarters on Mt. Lucas Road in December 2019. “In the old building, we never could have practiced social distancing. We have crews in the building 24/7 – sleeping, eating. … There are typically three to six volunteer emergency medical technicians on an overnight shift, but the bunk rooms can accommodate as many as 12 volunteers. Also, in our new facility, all of our equipment now is inside. In the old building, we had to keep some of the equipment outside under awnings. Now, the four ambulances, a rescue truck, a rescue trailer, a boat and two utility vehicles all can fit inside the building. The indoor location for the equipment makes for a more effective response and maintenance,” Mark said. Although PFARS is known for its high level of strategic preparedness, no one can be prepared emotionally for tragedy, Mark said. The line-of-duty death of EMT Michael Kenwood, who drowned during a Hurricane Irene rescue attempt, and the death of Advisory Board Member Bill Sword, who was struck by a falling tree in his own driveway during superstorm Sandy, are very much part of the squad psyche, but in an inspiring way. Bill, whose life had been saved by PFARS nine years earlier (after a horrific home invasion), was key in the planning of the new building. His widow, Martha Sword, is now chairman of the PFARS Board. Both men are memorialized within the new building. Their dedication to the squad and the Princeton community is something that “keep us going,” Mark said – something that COVID never could destroy.

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Bluebirds take wing in New Jersey

f bluebirds are a symbol of happiness, here’s some extremely happy news: New Jersey is the nation’s top state in expanding its population of bluebirds! According to Allen Jackson, president of the New Jersey Bluebird Society, a national survey of breeding birds for 2005-15 shows that bluebirds in the Garden State are increasing their numbers by about 7% annually – a higher rate than any other state. “New Jersey’s trend is No. 1 in the U.S. for bluebirds,” he proclaimed. This good news comes at a time when the populations of many bird species, including forest birds and common backyard species, are dropping precariously. With the males’ brilliant blue plumage and flash of brick red on the breast, Eastern bluebirds were once common up and down the East Coast, especially in open areas with little

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understory and sparse ground cover. But their population plunged from the 1930s through the 1970s due to habitat loss, pesticides and competition from aggressive non-native birds like house sparrows and starlings. Happily for these small thrushes, human helpers have stepped in to tilt the odds back in their favor. All across New Jersey, especially in the southern counties, bluebird lovers have put up thousands of nest boxes to give their feathered friends a much-needed boost. Allen has installed more than 1,000 nest boxes in southern New Jersey, many of them built by teacher David Moyer’s wood shop classes at the Middle Township Middle School in Cape May County. And citizen scientist Nels Anderson, known as the “bluebird whisperer of the Pine Barrens,” has built, installed and monitored hundreds of boxes on public open space for more than two decades. He started in 1999 in Wharton State Forest and in 2007 expanded into the Franklin Parker Preserve in Chatsworth. Bluebirds are well suited to nesting in man-made boxes. They are what are known as “secondary cavity nesters,” meaning they historically build their nests in holes in trees left by woodpeckers. In the absence of woodpecker holes or other natural cavities, they will readily accept boxes. They also don’t mind being close to people, so boxes placed near homes won’t scare them away. “Over the last four years, we’ve had about 14,000 baby Brainerd Lake, North Main Street, Village Park, Cranbury Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey may have aquatic pesticides applied on or between 28 April 2020 through 27 May 2020 for aquatic weed/algae control with Tribune (diquat dibromide), and/or Aquathol K (endothall), and/or Clipper (ﬂumioxazin), and/or Aquapro (glyphosate) and/or Captain (copper) and/or copper sulfate by boat equipment by Princeton Hydro, LLC (NJDEP #97186A), 1108 Old York Road, Ringoes NJ 08551. There may be an irrigation/watering restriction for up to 3-5 days. Upon request, the pesticide applicator or applicator business shall provide a resident with notiﬁcation at least 12 hours prior to the application, except for Quarantine and Disease Vector Control only, when conditions necessitate pesticide applications sooner than that time. Emergency Information, contact NJ Poison Information and Education System 800222-1222, National Pesticide Information Center 800-8587378 for routine health inquiries, information about signs/ symptoms of pesticide exposure, Pesticide Control Program 609-984-6666 “This number is for pesticide regulation information, pesticide complaints and health referrals”. Other information contact Tyler, Princeton Hydro, LLC, Senior Field Operations Manager 908-237-5660. NM-00428903

bluebirds fledged,” said Allen, a wildlife biologist who lives in Millville. Last year alone, 4,200 bluebird chicks successfully left their nests in bluebird boxes. And due to this past warm winter, 2020 is shaping up to be a banner year for bluebirds as well. Unlike some birds which lay only one clutch of eggs each year, bluebirds are prolific breeders, laying two or even three clutches of up to five eggs. This helps compensate for the low survival rate of fledglings due to predators, disease and deadly cold and wet spells in spring. Want to help bluebirds by putting up boxes on your property or a public open space near you? For best results, make sure you do it the right way, advises Allen. • First, check that the bluebird box you buy or build meets design standards posted on the New Jersey Bluebird Society website. A flimsy or poorly ventilated box could put bluebird chicks in danger and a too-large opening will allow bigger birds and critters inside. • Location, location, location! Bluebirds are insect eaters, so boxes should be next to open fields, meadows or grassy areas with plentiful food sources … but with a tree or shrub nearby to provide a safe landing point above the ground. • Protect bluebirds from predators like snakes and raccoons by mounting boxes on poles equipped with predator guards. “The worst thing you can do is put a box on a tree” because trees are easy for predators to climb, says Allen. • Monitor bluebird boxes to learn what’s going on inside. If snakes, mice, ants, wasps or other uninvited critters have taken up residence, evict them. Keep notes on key dates – when eggs are laid, when they hatch, when nestlings fledge – to help the cause of citizen science. In normal years, the New Jersey Bluebird Society distributes nest boxes built by the Middle Township students. But because of coronavirus-related school closings, the inventory is running low and likely will not be replenished until fall. But that should not affect the prospects for the continued recovery of bluebirds in New Jersey. “People believe in the environment and want to do something for bluebirds. The program grows like a snowball rolling downhill,” said Allen. “What we’re doing now will ensure that we will have bluebirds around for future generations to enjoy.” For more information about bluebirds and how to help them nest near you, visit the New Jersey Bluebird Society website at www.njbluebirdsociety.org. You can also see photos of bluebirds and hear recordings of their songs and sounds. Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills. She may be reached at info@njconservation.org

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Co-Dependents Anonymous Step Study Meeting. CoDA is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. Meetings are held every Friday evenings. The 24 Club, The 1860 House, 2nd floor, 124 Montgomery Road, Skillman. For more information, email fridayeveningcoda@gmail.com. VFW Meetings: Monthly meetings of the Hillsborough Memorial VFW Post 8371 are held the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Somerset County Hillsborough Senior Center, 339 S. Branch Road. The post’s mission is Veterans and Military Support, Youth Scholarship Activities and Community Service. All veterans with foreign service are welcome as members to assist the post in achieving its mission. For information regarding membership, post activities or the youth scholarship programs, contact Commander Tom Cellilli via phone or text at 908-255-3669.

Alzheimer’s caregiver support group: Following the guidelines of the Alzheimer’s Association, the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group is “a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia to meet and develop a mutual support system.” The group meets the first Monday and second Wednesday of each month at the Bridgewater United Methodist Church, 651 Country Club Road, Bridgewater. All are welcome.

Free weekly support groups: Carrier Clinic hosts free weekly support groups on the campus throughout the year. These support programs include: Weekend Codependency Program, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bright Futures for Kids, Sundays, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Parents Support Group, Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. Mood Disorder Support Group, Thursdays, 7:30-9:15 p.m. For more information about these or other services and programs available at Carrier Clinic, visit CarrierClinic.org or call 908281-1513. For more information, visit CarrierClinic.org/WhatToDo. Midweek meals: The Wednesday midweek meals held in Asbury Hall, at the United Methodist Church of Bound Brook, have started back up. All seniors are invited for a full course meal for $4. Bring friends and family to enjoy a meal and fellowship.

Pop Warner: Calling all 5-7 year olds. Hillsborough Dukes Pop Warner is offering free Flag Football registration to first time players, including instructional and safe environment with fun training activities to teach core skills. Every child plays every game and the Dukes are the only organization that requires coaches to be USA Football Heads Up Certified. There are no tryouts or team drafting. Visit register.hillsboroughdukes.com to register. For more information, contact football@hillsboroughdukes.com. Coping with addiction: Parents of Addicted Children helps parents understand and cope with drug problems they are facing, and will face, with their children. Meets first and third Monday of month, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Neshanic Reformed Church, 715 Amwell Road. Alzheimer’s support group: The Alzheimer’s Association has a support group in Hillsborough. Family members and caregivers come together to share information and support in a safe, confidential atmosphere. Meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Brookdale Hillsborough, 600 Auten Road. Call 908-431-1300. Mothers of Preschoolers: MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets from 9:3011:30 a.m. Fridays at the Fellowship Bible Church building, 109 New Amwell Road. The group says it meets to “laugh, cry and embrace the journey of motherhood.” Sponsored by Crossroads Community Church, it hears speakers, has a craft or project and lots of conversation and refreshment. Child care is provided. For information, see www. crossroadsnj.org/MOPS. Registration fee is required. Divorce support group: A nondenominational support group to help separated and divorced people to a new beginning. The group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. at Hillsborough Presbyterian Church, Route 206 at Homestead Road. Call 908-295-6740. Swim lessons at HRC: The Swim Academy at HRC, located at 30 Brower Lane, Hillsborough, is offering swim lessons for all ages and levels. Call HRC Fitness at 908359-3600 to register or visit www.hrcfitness. com for class schedules. 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 609-874-2163.

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RWJBarnabas Health seeks donors of convalescent plasma for its program to treat COVID-19 patients RWJBarnabas Health is seeking convalescent plasma donations from former patients and others who have fully recovered from COVID-19 for its convalescent plasma program. The blood plasma collected from people who have recovered from COVID-19 is used in the treatment of patients currently infected with the virus. The convalescent plasma is transfused into patients who match the stringent criteria and who have serious or immediately life-threatening COVID-19 infections, according to information provided by RWJBarnabas. All RWJBarnabas Health acute care hospitals are participating in the Mayo Clinic’s clinical trial, as well as selected patients who will be in the individual experimental arm, on the use of convalescent plasma for treatment of COVID-19 patients, according to the statement. The hospitals do not collect convalescent plasma. The plasma is obtained from the blood banks with which RWJBarnabas Health has contracts – the American Red Cross and the New York Blood Center – where the convalescent plasma is collected. Patients who have recovered at RWJBarnabas Health facilities are being notified of

this collection process. Requests that donations be directed to a specific patient are not being accepted at this time. On March 25, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized compassionate use of convalescent plasma for patients infected with the coronavirus that causes the COVID-19 disease. The effectiveness of such treatments has not yet been proven in treating COVID-19 and the convalescent plasma therapy remains an experimental procedure. The limiting factors to this procedure include the amount of product available due to low levels of antibodies, the need to match convalescent plasma to a patient’s blood type — the same as any blood product — and the twoweek wait the donor must be negative after recovering from COVID-19, according to the statement. The American Red Cross and the New York Blood center, in conjunction with the FDA, are looking for volunteers of fully recovered COVID-19 patients to sign up to donate plasma to help current patients. Visit www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/dlp/ plasma-donations-from-recovered-covid19-patients.html or nybc.org/covidplasma.

Legal Notices Notice Due to the restrictions for meetings during the Coronavirus epidemic, the April meeting of the Monroe Twp. Board of Fire Commissioners was postponed from April 14th until April 21st when it was conducted on the internet using the Zoom procedure. Presently we are proposing to use this format until regular meeting conditions can be used. Our next scheduled meeting, on May 12th, will also be used with the zoom application on the internet. Any persons wishing to observe the proceedings can sign on to the Fire Department website www.MTFD3.com for direction. CP/WHH, 1x, 5/1/2020 Fee: $8.68 Affidavit: $15.00

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SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE To conform with the Sunshine Laws regarding meetings, the Monroe Township Board of Education hereby gives notice that the Board of Education will hold a Remote Special Public Board of Education Meeting on Thursday, May 07, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be conducted via an Online Webinar. The website for public participation in this meeting listed below: Event address for attendees: https://monroeps.webex.com/monroeps/onstage/g.php?MTID=e10ee524687d11b802fea50 79b5cba50c

Take Notice, that in in accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:10A-8 et seq. application has been made to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, to receive title papers authorizing the sale of: 2003 BMW SAV/X5, VIN 5UXFA53513LV77021 on 05/04/2020 at 9:00AM by means of a public/private sale. This described motor vehicle which came into possession of Open Road BMW through abandonment or failure of owners to claim it may be examined at 731 US highway 1S, Edison, NJ . Objections to this sale, if any, should be made immediately in writing to the following address: State of NJ, Motor Vehicle Commission, Special Title Unit, 225 East State Street, PO Box 017, Trenton, NJ 08666. LL, 2x, 4/24- 5/1/2020, Fee: $20.46 Affidavit: $15.00 MONROE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE **RESCHEDULED JUNE 3, 2020 MEETING** **CANCELLING JUNE 29, 2020 MEETING**

During the Public Session, attendees will be afforded an opportunity to ask questions and/or to provide comments. Formal action may be taken at this meeting. The purpose of the special meeting is to address the following Agenda:

SUNSHINE NOTICE Borough of Pennington 30 North Main Street Pennington, NJ 08534 NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, May 4, 2020 at 7:00 PM the Pennington Borough Council of the Borough of Pennington will meet via the internet, accessible by Mayor and Council, meeting participants and the general public, from their computers, through the Borough Website www.penningtonboro.org . The website will provide the following link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/195707620https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86390050500?pwd=UjlwdDlGaXRMUWk2VkFYMDVTb0RNQT09

1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Statement 5. Public Forum 6. Closed Session: Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Appeals; Superintendent Evaluation 7. Next Scheduled Board of Education Meeting May 11, 2020 8. Adjournment The complete meeting agenda can be found on the district website at www.monroe.k12.nj.us.

The purpose of the meeting is to conduct regular business as needed including but not limited to Ordinances, Resolutions, Payment of Bills, Budget Adoption and any other business as needed. Formal action will be taken. Members of the public will be given instructions at the beginning of the meeting on how they can participate at the time allotted for public comment. The agenda for the meeting will be available on the Borough Website at www.penningtonboro.org Further instructions concerning the use of this meeting technology, ZOOM PRO, may be found at https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us Other questions concerning the meeting may be addressed to the Borough Clerk at bsterling@penningtonboro.org or by phone at 609-737-0276.

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MONROE TOWNSHIP, MIDDLESEX COUNTY “NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING” The Monroe Township Council will be holding a Special Meeting on Monday, May 18, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of Introducing the 2020 Municipal Budget and any other business that may come before Council. The meeting will be held electronically only. Members of the public are invited to attend and are able to fully participate in the meeting through their smart phone or computer by accessing this Website: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/106827708 Or you may call any of the following numbers with your phone. Meeting ID# 106 827 708 +1 (312) 626 6799 +1 (929) 205 6099 +1 (253) 215 8782

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** Please note: by calling in you will only be able to hear the meeting and will not be able to participate with any public comment. If you would like to submit public comments prior to the meeting please do so by emailing Patricia Reid at preid@monroetwp.com no later than 5:00 pm on May 18, 2020. Please indicate in the subject line “Public Comment”. PATRICIA REID Township Clerk CP/WHH, 1x, 5/1/2020 Fee: $25.11

Please also be advised the Council Meeting scheduled for June 29, 2020 is cancelled. PATRICIA REID Township Clerk CP/WHH, 1x, 5/1/2020 Fee: $16.74 MONROE TOWNSHIP, MIDDLESEX COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE

Respectfully submitted, Michael C. Gorski, CPA Business Administrator/Board Secretary CP/WHH 5/1/20 1x Fee: $35.34 Affidavit: $15.00 NOTICE OF MEETING HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hillsborough Township Planning Board will hold its regularly scheduled May 14, 2020 meeting via electronic means only, commencing at 7:30 p.m. Due to the Governorʼs Executive Orders and pursuant to P.L. 2020,c.11, the public may only participate in this meeting remotely as outlined below. Formal action may be taken. At the time of the meeting, members of the public will have an opportunity to be heard by phoning the following AT&T call-in bridge number: 1. USA Toll-Free: 888-204-5987 2. Access Code: 2604706 Users will be prompted with additional information to join the meeting.

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In accordance with the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, please be advised, the Monroe Township Council has rescheduled their June 3, 2020 Combined Agenda/Regular Meeting to June 22, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building, One Municipal Plaza, Monroe Twp. N.J. 08831 or held telephonically. Due to the current circumstances this has yet to be determined.

To help ensure everyone has an opportunity to participate, members of the public are encouraged to notify the Planning & Zoning Department at (908) 369-8382 or dpadgett@hillsborough-nj.org no later than noon on the date of the meeting if they intend to participate. AGENDA ITEMS: CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES • June 13, 2019 • June 27, 2019 • December 05, 2019 • December 12, 2019 • March 20, 2020 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS • Heritage Business Campus / H. A. L., LLC (Ref: 030PB-19-SR), File 19-PB-18-MSP PLANNING BOARD BUSINESS BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES APPLICATIONS ADJOURNMENT Formal action may be taken by the Board. The public is invited to participate remotely as outlined above. Debora Padgett Planning Board Clerk HB, 1x, 5/1/2020 Fee: $40.92

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., and in consideration of Executive Order No. 103, issued by Governor Murphy on March 9, 2020, declaring a State of Emergency and a Public Health Emergency in the State of New Jersey, the Township of Monroe does hereby notify the public that to protect the health, safety and welfare of our citizens while ensuring the continued functioning of government, the Monroe Township Council Meeting scheduled for May 4, 2020 at 6:30 pm at 1 Municipal Plaza, Monroe Twp., NJ 08831, will be held electronically only. Members of the public are invited to attend and are able to fully participate in the meeting through their smart phone or computer by accessing this Website: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/106827708 Or you may call any of the following numbers with your phone. Meeting ID# 106 827 708 +1 (312) 626 6799 +1 (929) 205 6099 +1 (253) 215 8782

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PATRICIA REID Township Clerk CP/WHH, 1x, 5/1/2020 Fee: $31.62 BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG VIRTUAL COMBINED LAND USE BOARD MEETING The Borough of Jamesburg will be holding a Virtual Combined Land Use Board Meeting Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 7:00pm via Zoom. To join with audio and video, see below link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84439443835 (You can choose between telephone audio or device audio) To join with audio only, dial the following number and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: (646) 558-8656 Meeting ID: 844 3944 3835 Susan Boulogne Land Use Board Secretary CP/WHH, 1x, 5/1/2020 Fee: $21.39

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An all-time record was reached with 7,534 backpacks collected by BerkHamiton $224,900 shire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) Fox & Roach, REALTORS® and the 255 Lakeside Blvd. - Beautifully maintained Trident Group during Fox & Roach/Trident 14thsection annual BackHigh-rise living. Luxury rental Cape CodCharities’ in apartments. the Lakeside of Hamilton Township. 3are bedrooms, 1 full bathroom all sales in excellent pack Challenge. “We shattered our goal and so proud of our asUnsurpassed amenities.condition. No large buy-in fee. Bow window in the living room with sociates, employees, and executives for this year’s record-breaking results,” hardwood floors to lifestyle be found underneath carpet. The It’s an entirely new 55+ rental kitchen features gas stove, double sink & ventless gas states Kassie Erb, Fox & Roach/Trident Charities president, “and making heater. 2 bedrooms on the main level both w/hardwood that elevates life – and living. it possible for more than 7,500 children to start their year withof the flooring. 3 season roomschool located on the back the home with hardwood flooring, pine are walls,corporate ventless gas supplies and confidence they need to succeed.” Pictured here heater & jalousie windows. Home Warranty included. office representatives from accounting, marketing, information technologies, leasing,COMMERCIAL and training. PROPERTIES in NJ

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Lawrence $899,000 Since starting ourrental annualliving backpack challenge, we have today! donated over active 55+ means. Schedule 1761 Princeton Ave. Excellent opportunity 33,000 filled backpacks and supplies fortothe school year to children in need. own a 7,000 +/- SF retail building with 300’ This year’s609-358-0343 drive represents more| ovationatriverwalk.com thanof$106,000 contributions and over frontage oninPrinceton Avenue and located the Brunswick Avenue circle. Building is 2,200 physical backpacks donated. Allnear collected currently set up as a retail bike store comprised backpacks and supplies were distributed by Craof a showroom, repair shop and a restroom. dles to Crayons to more than 175 organizations The second floor contains 2 offices, kitchen, full and storage area. Situated on a fenced throughout Delaware, New Jersey, andbathroom Pennsylin 1.38 AC lot. Zoned HC - Highway. vania. Since 2006, Fox & Roach/Trident Charities has collected over 39,000 backpacks and supCOMMERCIAL PROPERTIES in PA plies for homeless and foster care children in the Oxford Square $229,900 tristate area. “We are so proud to say 380 thatMiddletown again, Blvd, Unit 702 Excellent opportunity to own a condo. This 1,800+/- SF Condo this year, we broke last year’s record, remarks unit would be a great investment opportunity or Barbara Griest, COO of BHHS Fox owner/user. & Roach, This condo unit features a traditional areaisand waiting room with entertainment REALTORS® and the Trident Group,reception “which system, built-in desks with pass thru sliding window a testament to the generosity and caring of our and sliding file system. 2 professional offices, one with built-in shelving. 3 exam rooms each with sink, sales associates, employees, executives, family, and exam room tables. This unit features a friends, and clients.” Kassie Erb adds,cabinetry “With so and a powder room. large galley kitchen many families living below theSite poverty level, our Levittown - Multiple Parcel $1,232,000 annual backpack drive is an important1407-1415 and grati- Hardy St. This is a unique industrial site consisting of multiple buildings on approximately 1.75 AC. A 6000 fying project for our company.” sf industrial building consisting of 3 overhead doors, one over-sized overhead door. A 2400 sf industrial building also consisting of 3 overhead

Phase I & II have been completed. Fully fenced lot. Utilities Fox & Roach/Trident Charities, a doors. charitable include public water, public sewer, natural gas & electric. Convenient foundation sponsored by BHHS Fox& & Roach, accessible location minutes from Route 13, Route 413, PA Turnpike & I-95. M-2, Heavy Manufacturing zoning. Permitted uses include: REALTORS®, coordinates this projectathletic with the facility, used automotive sales, automotive repair, manufacturing, research & development company’s sales associates, employees, and ex- and more. Also available in individual parcels, please see MLS #’s: PABU494930, PABU494948 & PABU494962. ecutives to partner with Cradles to Crayons. CraRocco D’Armiento dles to Crayons is a non-profi t organization that NJ REALTORS® 2018 Circle of Excellence Platinum Award Winner provides, free of charge, the basic necessities to 2018 Chairman’s Circle children living inBHHS low-income Platinum Award Winnerand homeless situTop 1/2% of Agents in the area ations.

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ROACH, HONORS SALES ASSOCIATES AS age companyREALTORS® in the U.S. in sales volume, according tothis 2019 REAL Trends to manage through volatility than any other real estate firm. And we are committed 500 report. Th e company’s market dominance is three times the market PRINCETON JUNCTION OFFICE LEADERS supporting our agents as they more safely and share of its nearest competitor. In 2018tothe brokerage completed than skillfully guide buyers and sellers 25,000 transactions. With 5,000 sales associates in more than 65 through sales ofPRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ—Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach, REALtoday’sHomeServices home-transaction process,” Blefari fices across thesales Tri-State the company acknowledged TORS® salutes associatesarea, in the Princeton Junction was Ofﬁcerecently for being the ofﬁce leaders adds. “HomeServices offers the as for #1 the throughout the2020. entire Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Network. month of March full suite of brokerage, mortgage, title, and Through its affiliate, the Trident Group, the services,” company provides one-stop insurance added Peltier, executive Individuals: shopping and facilitated services to itschairman clientsofincluding mortgage financHomeServices. “That, together ing, and title, property and casualty insurance. Thestrength, company-sponsored Nicholas J. DiMeglio has been recognized for Volume Units. Licensed since 1989, with ourand financial stability, and DeunMeglio is afoundation, recipient of theFox NJ REALTORS® Circle of Charities, Excellence Distinguished Realcharitable & Roach/Trident is committed totoadparalleled leadershipand team will continue tor awards. is a resident of Somerset. dressing theHeneeds of children and families in stressfulanlife circumstances make HomeServices industry leader into 2020 and beyond.” “A safe and secure home and has contributed over $6 million to more than 250 local organizations Teams: has never been more important,” concluded since its inception in 1995. Visit our Website at www.foxroach.com. Blefari. “HomeServices’ family of compaThe Marchany Home Selling Team, led by Gil and Lorraine Marchany, has been recognized for Listings. ABR, SRES, EPRO, SFR, GRI, they areisrecipients the NJ REALTORS® Cirnies uniquelyof positioned to making home Larry Flick cle of Excellence award. GilVMarchany has beenownership licensed since Lorraine not 2008 just aand dream, but aMarchany possibilhas been licensed since 2007. They reside in Monroe. ity even during these extraordinary times.”

DEVON, PA—Berkshire Hathaway Headquartered in Minneapolis, HomeSerBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® is part of HomeServices HomeServices & Roach, REvices hasservices approximately 43,000 real estate of America, the(BHHS) nation’sFox largest provider of total home and largest residential broALTORSâ CEO Larry Flick V, is proud to professionals operating in 900 offices across kerage company in the U.S. in sales volume, according to 2019 REAL Trends 500 report. announce that HomeServices of America 30the states and the District of Columbia. The company’s market dominance is three times market share of its nearest competitor. has againthe been recognized as the more country’s In 2019 brokerage completed than 31,457Berkshire transactions. With over 5,000 salesFox asHathaway HomeServices sociatesreal in more 75 salesbased offices area, the company largest estatethan company onacross the the & Tri-State Roach, REALTORS® haswas overrecently 5,500 acknowledged as 500 #1 throughout entirereBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices REAL TRENDS transactionthereport sales professionals in more thanNetwork, 75 sales for ofthe 5thlast yearweek. in a row. ThroughHathaway its affiliate, the Trident Group,the theTri-State companyarea, provides one-stop leased Berkshire Hofices across the company shopping and facilitated services to its clients including mortgage financing, and title, propmeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® was recently acknowledged as #1 througherty and casualty insurance. The company-sponsored charitable foundation, Fox & Roach/ isTrident part of HomeServices of America. In outneeds the entire Berkshire Hathaway HomeCharities, is committed to addressing the of children and families in stressful 2019, the HomeServices of America closed Services Network. Through its affiliate, the life circumstances and has contributed over $7.2 million to more than 250 local organiza329,680 residential transactions and faciliTrident Group, the company provides onetions since its inception in 1995. Visit our Website at www.foxroach.com. tated approximately 219,000 mortgage, in- stop shopping and facilitated services to its surance, title, and escrow transactions. clients including mortgage financing, and Ron Peltier, executive chairman of Ho- title, property and casualty insurance. The meServices and Gino Blefari, CEO of Ho- company-sponsored charitable foundation, meServices, recognize and congratulate Fox & Roach/Trident Charities, is committhe employees, agents, and sales managers ted to addressing the needs of children and across HomeServices’ family of businesses. families in stressful life circumstances and “This achievement affirms the hard work has contributed over $7.2 million to more of our incredible team and while we are than 250 local organizations since its incelebrating this moment, we recognize the ception in 1995. Visit our Website at www. challenges of these turbulent times,” said foxroach.com.

real estate To advertise, contact Tracey Lucas 732.358.5200 Ext. 8319 tlucas@newspapermediagroup.com

10A A Packet Publication

Friday, May 1, 2020

Dear Neighbors, Friends, and Clients,

We advertise these properties for sale with no intention to disrespect the gravity of the COVID-19 situation we are all facing, as we have some clients that need our services now more than ever. We hope that you and your loved ones are safe and sound at this time, and our thoughts and prayers are with those whose lives are most affected. Sincerely,

The Callaway Henderson Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Realty Team

NEWLY PRICED

WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP Laura A Winroth $270,000 MLS# NJME287004

LAMBERTVILLE CITY Beth M Steffanelli $575,000 MLS# NJHT105888

ROBBINSVILLE TOWNSHIP Kathryn Baxter $875,000 MLS# NJME285662

PRINCETON Michael Monarca $2,725,000 MLS# 1000261801

S BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP Kathryn Baxter $900,000 MLS# NJMX122656

Â Â? PRINCETON Christina M Callaway $2,990,000 MLS# NJME287688

INTRODUCING

EWING TOWNSHIP Robin McCarthy Froehlich $289,000

MLS# NJME293716

SOLEBURY TOWNSHIP (6.2 acres) Cynthia Shoemaker-Zerrer $585,000 MLS# PABU486008

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP Catherine Stinson $309,900 MLS# NJME287932

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP Susan McKeon Paterson $649,000 MLS# NJME292630

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP Kathryn Baxter $904,500 MLS# NJME294212

SOLEBURY TOWNSHIP Nina S Burns $3,795,000 MLS# PABU494212

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP Anne Setzer $310,000 MLS# NJME287714

PRINCETON Linda Twining $685,000 MLS# NJME294080

PRINCETON Susan L DiMeglio $949,000 MLS# NJME291964

Susan L DiMeglio $4,450,000

PENNINGTON BOROUGH

WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP Jean Grecsek $689,500 MLS# NJME265546

PRINCETON (1.15 acres) Norman T Callaway $995,000 MLS# NJME285130

PRINCETON Linda Twining $4,950,000 MLS# NJME285908

Jane Henderson Kenyon $365,000 MLS# NJME290176

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP MLS# NJME275486

INTRODUCING

SOUTH BRUNSWICK TOWNIP Kathryn Baxter $525,000 MLS# NJMX123704

ALEXANDRIA TOWNSHIP Beth M Steffanelli $699,000 MLS# NJHT106096

LAWRENCE TOWNSHP Jean Grecsek $1,049,000 MLS# NJME286338

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP Jane Henderson Kenyon $4,995,000 MLS# 1000405576

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP Jean Grecsek $529,900 MLS# NJME283968

EAST AMWELL TOWNSHIP Beth M Steffanelli $699,000 MLS# 3545483

Â Â? WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHP Anne Setzer $1,190,000 MLS# NJME293496

DELAWARE TOWNSHIP Beth M Steffanelli $6,000,000 MLS# NJHT100038

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INTRODUCING

LAMBERTVILLE 609.397.1974

MONTGOMERY 908.874.0000

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP Janet Stefandl $535,000 MLS# NJME286766

ALEXANDRIA TOWNSHIP Beth M Steffanelli $740,000 MLS# NJHT105982

PRINCETON Amy G Worthington $1,395,000 MLS# NJME294314

DELAWARE TOWNSHIP Cynthia Shoemaker-Zerrer $6,950,000 MLS# 1001750775

PENNINGTON 609.737.7765

PRINCETON 609.921.1050

FRENCHTOWN BORO Russell Alan Poles $559,900 MLS# 3605814

PRINCETON Linda Twining $790,000 MLS# NJME293604

PRINCETON Barbara Blackwell $1,599,000 MLS# NJME285802

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP Norman T Callaway, Jr $9,750,000 MLS# NJME284608