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Allegations against three Lawrence Township police officers claim misrepresentation of locations, entering park against governor’s orders By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Three Lawrence Township police officers are facing criminal charges for falsifying government records, following an internal investigation by the Lawrence Township Police Department, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo Onofri said. Police officers Hector Nieves, Liubove Bjorklund and Timothy Wallace were suspended from the Lawrence Township Police Department without pay after they were charged with the offenses May 21,

Onofri said. The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office was contacted earlier this month by the Lawrence Township Police Department to look into allegations of “deceptive conduct and falsifying records,” Onofri said. “The investigation revealed that the officers engaged in intentional misrepresentation of their actual locations, which included falsifying reports and records,” Onofri said. One officer re-aligned his in-car video recorder camera, he said. “These officers allowed their purely personal interests to infect the proper performance of their le-

gal obligations as police officers,” Onofri said. Two of the three police officers also violated Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order that closed all state and county parks by allegedly entering the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park in Princeton, Onofri said. Nieves, 44, and Bjorklund, 32, were charged with falsifying government records and with violating the governor’s executive order by entering the state park April 23 while it was closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic “for a purpose unrelated to any official func-

tion or capacity,” according to the prosecutor’s office. Nieves also was charged with tampering with records. Nieves allegedly falsely documented his location in CAD (computer aided dispatch) records 19 times between March 21 and May 11. He also was discovered to have altered the view of his in-car camera several times while on duty so that it did not show him privately meeting with an off-duty female police officer. In one incident, the camera’s position was altered so that it would not record him and the off-duty fe-

male police officer meeting or entering the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park while it was closed, Onofri said. Bjorklund allegedly falsified her location in meal break CFS (calls for service) records 11 times between March 20 and May 4, and entered the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park in Princeton while it was closed under the governor’s executive order, Onofri said. Wallace was charged with falsifying government records for allegedly falsely documenting his location in a CAD record May 4, Onorfi said.

Eldridge named School Business Administrator of the Year By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

For Thomas Eldridge, May 12 started out as a typical work day for the Lawrence Township Public Schools business administrator. But when Eldridge saw nearly two dozen cars stop in front of his house, he began to wonder what was going on. Then, his wife told him to come outside. It wasn’t until the people in those cars got out, carrying balloons and waving posters that said, “Congratulations Tom. NJASBO SBA of the Year 2019-2020” that it dawned on him that he was being honored as the School Business Administrator of the Year. Among the people who spilled out of the cars were co-workers from the school district and colleagues from the New Jersey Association of School Business Officials. The organization includes school district employees who are involved in the business end of the district. Each year since 1999, the New Jersey Association of School Business Officials has honored one of its own as the member of the year. This year, it was Eldridge’s turn to be recognized. “My wife asked me to come outside, so I went. I had no idea what I was seeing when I stepped outside of my door. I couldn’t process what I was seeing,” Eldridge said. It came as quite a surprise to be honored as the School Business Administrator of the Year – almost as much as the surprise of seeing his friends and colleagues standing outside his home, he said. Eldridge said his colleagues were “very generous” in their selection of him as the School Business Administrator of the Year. “The members of the New Jersey Association of School Business Officials are caring educators who are focused on bringing resources and services to the classroom. I am honored by their choice and grateful to be one of them,” he said. Eldridge said he believes that his role as the business administrator is to “find ways to deploy resources to help make the educational mission happen and to make educational dreams come true.” Eldridge was nominated for the award by Superintendent of Schools Ross Kasun, who praised him for his dedication and effort. The result is a positive climate in the Lawrence Township Public Schools that, in turn, inspires students and staff, Kasun said. “Tom’s leadership ability, wisdom, integrity, skill set and passion for excellence make him an

ideal candidate for this outstanding award,” Kasun said. Former Superintendent of Schools Crystal Edwards also praised Eldridge, noting that his talents were in business management, capital improvements and state regulatory compliance. She worked with Eldridge for 12 years – as the assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, and later as the superintendent of schools. “Tom’s gift was in developing relationships with staff and being a supportive champion of public education,” said Edwards, who is the current superintendent of schools in the Lynchburg City Schools in Virginia. “Tom’s care and compassion for children and his commitment to public service make him a worthy recipient of this award,” she said. Eldridge was hired to become the business administrator for the Lawrence Township Public Schools in 2001 under then-Superintendent of Schools Max Riley, who often described Eldridge as a “wunderkind” – someone who succeeds at an early age in a competitive or highly difficult field.

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Thomas Eldridge was named School Business Administrator of the Year; family and friends surprised him with a car parade on May 12.

Eldridge continued to serve under Riley’s successors – former superintendents of school Philip Meara and Crystal Edwards, and Ross Kasun, the current superinten-

dent of schools. Eldridge began his career as the business administrator/school board secretary at the Frenchtown Board of Education in 1995. He served as

the assistant business administrator in the Gloucester Township Board of Education in 1997, before leaving for the Lawrence school district.

Lawrence High School maintains plans for virtual graduation Graduation Day, which is the day that Lawrence High School seniors have been anticipating for 13 years, is nearly here – but it won’t be exactly what they had expected. The traditional send-off at the CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton and the Project Graduation party that follows the ceremony have been canceled because of COVID-19. Project Graduation is a free, all-night graduation party with food and entertainment under adult supervision. Superintendent of Schools Ross Kasun, however, has a plan in place to try to make up for it. “I know these times are particularly disappointing for the seniors and their families. Our seniors worked hard and deserve to be celebrated. We wish we could have given them a traditional graduation ceremony,” Kasun said. “We have received numerous great suggestions from parents about ways we can celebrate our seniors and make the end of their high school career special. We will do what we feel is best for our district, always with a focus on not putting our students or staff in danger,” Kasun said, acknowledging the parents’ suggestions. While the COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruptions, the Lawrence High School administration

has worked hard to find creative ways to honor the seniors, he said. There will be a virtual graduation ceremony posted on June 19 at 7 p.m. on the school district and high school websites at www.ltps. org, and will also run on the school district’s cable channel. This decision was maintained after Gov. Phil Murphy announced on May 26 that graduations could be held in person after July 6. The ceremony will feature student speakers, Lawrence High School Principal David Adam’s remarks, student performances, individual names and photos of each graduating senior, the presentation of the senior class by Kasun, and the conferral of diplomas by school board president Kevin Van Hise. Acknowledgment of the seniors kicked off May 1, when each senior

received a “Class of 2020” lawn sign, paid for by Project Graduation and delivered by Project Graduation parents and high school administrators. Project Graduation also has some other things planned – from a major prize drawing each Friday in June during the Lawrence High School administrative update, to “Adopt-a-Senior.” Caps and gowns, a senior gift, two tickets to the cap-and-gown photo o and other goodies will be delivered June 12 to each “adopted” senior’s home by high school staff, administrators and faculty. The senior cap-and-gown photo op on June 19 will take place on the high school football field. Each senior will walk across the stage – socially distanced – to be congratulated by Adam, the Lawrence High

School principal. Their parents may take a photograph of their senior, and a professional photographer will be on hand, too. Meanwhile, the Senior Spotlight slideshow on the Lawrence High School webpage allows the seniors to share something about themselves – from Summer Leblanc’s disclosure that she has signed up for the Army National Guard to Max Frank’s favorite high school memory (going out to lunch) – as well as their plans and some advice to underclassmen. The Senior Awards ceremony was posted in a video on the high school webpage on May 28, and the Athletic Awards ceremony will air June 4 on the high school web page to highlight record-breakers, championship teams and senior scholarship winners.

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Sat., May 30

Quaran-Teen-Ed: Apart But Not Alone is a PSA contest for New Jersey high school students. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Express your creativity by sharing how you are coping and keeping your mind and body healthy. The PSA will provide support to other youth who may be going through a difficult time. Enter a digital poster, size 11-inch by 11-inch (1080 by 1080 pixels) as a jpg file; a poem, short essay or lyrics, 300 words max, as a pdf file; or a 30-60 second video as an mp4 file. Entries must include a reference to 2nd Floor Youth Helpline 888-222-2228. Provide accurate and factual information from other reliable sources. Incorporate the message and phrase “Apart But Not Alone.” Attach the submission and email to contest@empowersomerset.com. Subject line should state County, Name, Contest Submission. Include first and last name, name of high school, grade, project title, contact phone number and email, and parent/guardian name and contact information for approval. Winners will be chosen by regional community leaders and celebrity judge Joetta Clark Diggs, a four-time Olympian. Prizes range from $100 to $400. Winning entries will be posted on various social media outlets. Deadline is 10 p.m. on May 31. Winners will be announced on June 8. Six Flags Great Adventure announced its Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure will open May 30 and operate daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. Active Members, Season Pass holders and employees can catch a special preview May 29. Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure will take guests on a self-guided journey through 1,200 exotic animals from six continents. From the safety and privacy of their own vehicles, guests will slowly wind through 350 acres and 11 simulated natural habitats. While most animals roam freely in the safari, predators are kept safely behind fences. All animals are clearly visible from car windows. Guests can learn all about the animals and their habitats at www.sixflags.com/safari Active Members, Season Pass Holders, and single-day ticket holders can make reservations beginning May 27 at 10 a.m. at www.sixflags.com/reserve. Advance tickets and reservations are required. Ticket sales will not be available at the gate. A new list of safety requirements is available on the park’s website at www.sixflags.com/greatadventure and include keeping all windows, doors and convertible tops closed; not feeding or touching the animals; no smoking, littering or stopping; cars, SUVs and consumer pickup trucks with empty beds only – no buses, campers, RVs, commercial vehicles or trucks larger than a consumer pickup truck; maximum speed of 5 mph and maintaining safe distance between other cars and animals. All vehicles will be inspected prior to entering the safari, rules will be enforced throughout the journey by park staff, and anyone who violates the rules will be ejected from the park without a refund and possibly prosecuted. As a safety precaution, all Six Flags employees will be temperature and health screened each day, and wear masks and gloves where appropriate. Per current state regulations, no additional services will be available. Six Flags encourages guests to plan accordingly for restroom breaks, gasoline, and food. Only portable toilets will be available upon entrance and exit.

Sun., May 31

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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. “Virtually Yours,” the free online performing arts series from The Princeton Festival, will offer a song from The Sound of Music featuring Festival artists, a podcast interview, a talk on opera, two recordings of concerts from 2013 and 2019, and a streamed video of its hit 2018 production of Puccini’s opera Madama Butterfly during its first week (June 1-7). Most events will be available at www.princetonfestival. org or its Facebook page from the day they launch through the end of June. As indicated in the schedule below, however, two performances will be streamed only once, at a specific time. • Monday, June 1: Princeton Festival artists sing “Do Re Mi” from The Sound of Music • Tuesday, June 2: “Signature Artists Showcase.” A Festival artist performs from his or her home. Artist TBA. • Wednesday, June 3: Podcast interview with conductor, producer, composer, and scholar Carmen-Helena Téllez on “Women in Music.” • Thursday, June 4: “Why We Love Opera,” lecture by performer and musicologist Tim Urban • Friday, June 4 at 1 pm: Concordia Chamber Players 2019 Festival concert, featuring music of Beethoven, Kodály, and Mendelssohn. Available on WWFM radio and the www. wwfm.org website. This concert will be streamed only once. • Saturday, June 6. Organ recital by Matt Middleton from the 2013 season, featuring music by Lizst, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Wagner, and others. • Sunday, June 7 at 1 pm. Video stream of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly from the Festival’s highly praised 2018 production. This opera will be streamed only once. More details on these events, plus a full list of “Virtually Yours” events in the remaining three weeks of the season, may be viewed at https://princetonfestival.org/virtuallyyours/.

Sat., June 7

HomeFront’s Virtual Run/Walk/Dog Walk for Hope will kick off with a virtual event at 9 a.m. June 7 on Facebook Live. The 10K, 5K, 1 mile and dog walk will support HomeFront’s year-round children’s program for more than 400 local children in need. Start from your front door or any spot of your choosing – and respect social distancing guidelines. Register at www.homefrontnj.org

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

The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber will hold its Women of Achievement awards ceremony virtually from 1011 a.m. on June 18. Dr. Kemi Alli of the Henry J. Austin Health Center, Caryn Barnes of Langan Engineering, Judith Hutton of YMCA Princeton and Ana Montego of the American Red Cross are the 2020 honorees. Tickets are $30 for members or $40 for future members. Ads and sponsorships begin at $50; ad deadline is June 8. For ticket or sponsorship information, visit web.princetonmercerchamber.org

Sat., June 27 and Sun., June 28

Clean Up Weekend in Cranbury. This is the weekend to dispose of large household items that are too large to fit into the trash bin, or unwanted items not worthy of donating. No household trash, construction from contractors, household hazardous waste, paint or carcasses will be accepted.

Sun., June 28

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 6-Fri., July 10

Princeton Photo Workshop has translated many of its photography classes, including photography basics, photo editing, portrait photography, composition, and black and white photography, into fully interactive remote classes. Summer Photo Camp for Teens will be held from July 6-10 and from Aug. 10-14 via Zoom since the workshop is closed through at least September. Camp will start at 10 a.m. for about four hours. Campers will learn the basics of taking better pictures, including camera settings, composition and using light to capture the image you envision. After a break for lunch, campers will learn how to use Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic to download, edit, organize and creatively process photos. At the end of each virtual day, campers will then be assigned photo exercises. New experiences will include how to do virtual portraits, experimenting with abstract art photography and an exploration of science-fiction-like worlds with renowned Macro photographer Don Komarechka, direct from his home in Ontario. Requirements are a digital camera and computer. To register, visit princetonphotoworkshop.com/remotecamp

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 timetested 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.

Thurs., July 16

The Mercer County Senior Art Show will be available online from July 23 to Aug. 7. Any Mercer County resident age 60 or older can submit an entry. Deadline is July 16. The closing reception and award ceremony is planned for 1-2 p.m. Aug. 7 via Zoom. Winners will be notified of the Zoom code closer to the reception date. All first place winners are automatically included in the New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show. For the registration link, visit mercercounty.org. For more information, call Cheryl Reed at 609-989-6899 or email chreed@mercercounty.org.

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.

Mon., Aug. 10-Fri., Aug. 14

Princeton Photo Workshop has translated many of its photography classes, including photography basics, photo editing, portrait photography, composition, and black and white photography, into fully interactive remote classes. Summer Photo Camp for Teens will be held Aug. 1014 via Zoom since the workshop is closed through at least September. Camp will start at 10 a.m. for about four hours. Campers will learn the basics of taking better pictures, including camera settings, composition and using light to capture the image you envision. After a break for lunch, campers will learn how to use Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic to download, edit, organize and creatively process photos. At the end of each virtual day, campers will then be assigned photo exercises. New experiences will include how to do virtual portraits, experimenting with abstract art photography and an exploration of science-fiction-like worlds with renowned Macro photographer Don Komarechka, direct from his home in Ontario. Requirements are a digital camera and computer. To register, visit princetonphotoworkshop.com/remotecamp

Mon., August 10

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Former Merck official talks about potential COVID-19 vaccines By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

The former president of the Merck Vaccine Division of Merck & Co. believes that despite ramped-up efforts to develop a vaccine against COVID-19, scientists are more likely to develop antiviral treatments first. Gordon Douglas, M.D., spoke about COVID-19 and what it takes to develop a vaccine in the May 18 episode of Princeton University’s podcast, “We Roar.” The podcast is a production of Princeton University’s Office of Communications. While the Trump Administration is pushing for a vaccine to be developed by the end of 2020, Douglas said a more realistic timetable would be 12-18 months – and even that would be “a very optimistic forecast.” “Getting a new vaccine licensed is a huge accomplishment. It really is not done anywhere near as frequently as you think,” said Douglas, who belongs to Princeton University’s Class of 1955. He graduated from Cornell Medical School in 1959. Douglas has been a practicing physician and also has been a medical investigator,

medical school professor and a consultant for the Dale and Betty Bumpers Vaccine Research Center at the National Institutes of Health. Douglas pointed out that vaccines, such as those that were developed for polio, measles and chickenpox, took around 10-15 years to create. The only two vaccines that were developed in a shorter time span were those for mumps and ebola. They took four to five years to create, he said. “I think 12-18 months is a very optimistic forecast for this incredible job of developing a COVID vaccine and making enough to ensure that the entire world can be immunized,” he said. It is possible to reduce the time that it takes to create a vaccine, starting with the careful design of clinical studies, which would help to shorten the clinical development timeline. It is not a simple process, he said. While the clinical studies are under way, a pharmaceutical company would have to be prepared for large scale manufacturing of the vaccine, he said. Assuming a vaccine is successfully created, a two-dose vaccine means preparing 700 million

doses for use in the United States, Douglas said. Manufacturers would have to make billions of doses “because we really should make enough vaccines for every person on this planet,” he said. Each dose would have to be perfect, which is a “huge bio-engineering challenge,” he said. Meanwhile, the Center for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations has estimated that there are more than 100 potential COVID-19 vaccines in active development, Douglas said. “There is a race to get there. A lot of people really want to make this vaccine and they want to do it as rapidly as possible. They want to be the ones who do it,” Douglas said. But many of those potential vaccines will not be successful, he said. Only about 10% of the potential vaccines would likely made it past the first phase of trials, so it becomes a process of “winnowing out” all of the vaccines that will not work, he said. “You have to select the vaccines that will work. You need to build the manufacturing plant now, at the stage of early clinical develop-

ment, before you know exactly which one is going to win,” Douglas said. He said that as many as eight or 10 manufacturing plants would have to be built now, at a cost of about $1 billion apiece. All told, shortening the timeframe to develop a successful vaccine comes at a high price, he said. Douglas said he likely would appoint a panel of the top vaccinologists and ask them to look at the 100plus proposed vaccines. The panel would pick the ones most likely to be successful,

and arrangements would be made to build the manufacturing plants. “I would do it today. That’s the way you would get a vaccine in 24 months. I don’t think we’re going to do it in 18 months, but 24 months is a target if you do everything the way I just described it,” he said. Douglas recalled that when he arrived at Merck, the company was attempting to develop a vaccine for HIV. None of the vaccines worked, but the research led to the development of anti-

viral drugs, he said. “With COVID-19, I think we’ll get anti-virals before we get a vaccine. They are easier to develop, and there are a number of them in clinical trials now,” he said. Scientists are gaining a better understanding of COVID-19, he said. “Anti-virals will come along. I predict there will be some pretty good antivirals for COVID-19. I can’t tell you exactly when, but I would think soon – and I think sooner than a vaccine,” Douglas said.

Princeton University Art Museum offers free six-month membership Through May 31, the Princeton University Art Museum is offering free six-month memberships. While the galleries are temporarily closed, enjoy six months of exclusive virtual programming; a subscription to the museum’s weekly e-newsletter; a mailed copy of the spring

issue of the museum’s magazine; and a discount at the museum store, which currently offers personal phone and email shopping and, soon, a new online store. Some of the special programs only available to members includes: on May 26, discover the ways in

which the museum continues to build one of the nation’s finest collections of Asian art; on June 9, hear a museum curator explain what an 1832 painting can tell us about American society, and surviving the pandemics of the past. To enroll, visit https:// artmuseum.princeton.edu/

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he coronavirus hit hard, infecting more than 1.5 million residents in the United States and triggering the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. New Jersey is at the epicenter of the pandemic, with more COVID-19 cases than any state except New York. Thanks to difficult but essential social distancing and reduced travel, the coronavirus is hopefully loosening its grip – at least for the time being – and the public health emergency is slowly improving. Our state and nation must now rebuild the economy while protecting health and safety at the same time. Where to begin? How about investing in clean energy, parks and trails, and stronger protections for our waterways? These green investments will help the economy recover, create new jobs and make communities healthier and safer. Tim Sullivan, CEO of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, recently identified clean energy as one of biggest opportunities to successfully restart the state’s economy. Sullivan also co-chairs the Governor’s Restart and Recovery Advisory Council, tasked with plotting a course for reopening and repairing our economy. In an op-ed on the ROI-NJ.com (Return On Information) business news site, Sullivan wrote that the clean/renewable energy sectors “are poised to add significantly to the state’s climate, energy, environmental and economic resilience.

“We should push harder than ever to prioritize the development of the offshore wind industry, and to make the package of resiliency- and environmental-justice driven investments outlined in Gov. Murphy’s Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative strategic plan.” Here’s some solid evidence that green investments can yield real bangs for the bucks: • Climate change – A new global study on fiscal recovery shows that climate-friendly policies would benefit economies and the environment. “The COVID-19 crisis could mark a turning point in progress on climate change,” according to a report in the Oxford Review of Economic Policy. The report recommends that industrialized countries invest in “clean physical infrastructure,” such as solar or wind farms and upgrading electric grids. It also recommends retrofitting buildings to improve energy efficiency, projects to restore or preserve ecosystems, and research into clean technologies. • Renewable energy jobs – Renewables like solar and wind create more jobs per unit of energy delivered than coal or natural gas, according to a 2010 study published in the journal Energy Policy. Stimulus spending on renewable energy also yields more jobs than fossil fuels. While $1 million in stimulus spending on oil and natural gas would generate roughly five jobs, the same amount invested in wind and solar would result in 13 to 14 jobs, according to a

2009 report. • Energy efficiency – The Economic Policy Institute, a national nonpartisan think tank, found that $50 billion in building retrofits and smart grid investments would support 445,000 jobs across the United States, or 8.9 jobs per $1 million invested. • Higher pay – Workers in clean energy earn higher and more equitable wages compared to all workers nationally, according to the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program. Mean hourly wages in clean energy exceed national averages by 8% to 19%. Clean energy wages are also more equitable; even workers at lower ends of the income spectrum can earn more per hour than in other jobs. • Parks and trails – Investments in parks, trails and open space and historic preservation contribute to the economic recovery and public health. According to the Trust for Public Land, 23 jobs are created for every $1 million of direct agency spending on park operations, and 16 jobs for every $1 million of direct agency spending on capital improvements. A study by the East Coast Greenway Association found that 17 jobs are created for every $1 million invested in trails. • Ecosystem services – Preserving natural lands provides ecosystem services like filtering impurities from water and preventing flooding. These conservation benefits equate to a strong return on investment, with a national average of $4 returned in natural ser-

vices for every $1 invested. This return can be as high as $11 in some states. The bottom line is that we don’t have to choose between a clean, healthy environment and a strong economy. We can have both. In fact, evidence shows that economic health declines when the environment is degraded. Fortunately, New Jersey is planning for a clean energy future where most of the state’s energy comes from clean, renewable sources like solar and offshore wind. This is in stark contrast to the current administration in Washington, D.C., which is pushing for dozens of environmental rollbacks, putting clean water, air and public health at risk. Now is the time for New Jersey to double down on its investment in clean energy, energy efficiency, open space, parks and trails. These green investments are sure to appeal to millions of people here in the nation’s most densely populated state who have developed a newfound appreciation for natural lands, parks, clean air and water, and open spaces during the pandemic. For more information about clean, renewable energy, including additional studies, visit the ReThink Energy NJ website at www. rethinkenergynj.org 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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How to prioritize mental health during pandemic

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and in the time of the novel coronavirus pandemic, mental health has never mattered more. The pandemic is exacting a significant toll on everyone. While many are grieving the loss of a loved one, others are experiencing extreme anxiety, job-related stress (in some cases, reduced hours or job loss), and social isolation. In fact, in a study by Qualtrics, 2 out of 5 (or 41.6%) of respondents said that their mental health has declined since the coronavirus outbreak. The study also shows that changes of workplace and employment have significantly impacted people’s mental health, with unemployed individuals having the highest proportion of mental health declines followed by those with new working arrangements. Thankfully, there are practical tools that we can all use to improve our mental health and increase resiliency. There are also ways that we can support our friends, family, and co-workers who are struggling. The theme of this year’s Mental Health Month is #Tools2Thrive, as designated by Mental Health America. #Tools2Thrive explores what people can do daily to prioritize their mental health, build resiliency in the face of trauma, support others who are struggling, and work towards a path of recovery. This includes maintaining a healthy diet, exercising, monitoring your television intake and sleeping pattern, connecting with others through digital platforms, and eliminating toxic influences from your life. Now, more than ever, it is also impor-

tant for individuals to recognize their emotions and reach out if they need help. There are organizations located throughout New Jersey that specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of various mental illnesses, as well as offer support services. SERV Behavioral Health System Inc., headquartered in Ewing, is a private, not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization that provides integrated services to children, youth, and adults who are coping with chronic mental illness, substance use disorder, or intellectual/developmental disabilities. SERV has facilities in 11 counties in New Jersey and serves approximately 1,800 consumers a year. Our programs include a continuum of residential services, partialcare programs, and outpatient care focusing on individual needs. Through our work, we also address a multitude of social issues including homelessness, hunger, addiction recovery, senior care, diversity and tolerance and education. The people we assist on a daily basis are your family, your friends, your neighbors and your children. They are the people in your community. Each day, we work to strengthen these individuals in an effort to help them live successfully in the community, maintain regular work, or further their education while they struggle to cope with a serious disability. We do this because we know that with the strengthening of each individual comes the strengthening of our community as a whole. No doubt, the pandemic has sharply altered our lifestyles, and the importance of focusing on your mental health is para-

mount. With stay-at-home orders and quarantines still a part of everyday life, now is the time to set aside fears and stigmas of admitting you may have some issues that need to be addressed. There are resources available for anyone who is feeling overwhelmed. You can text message HOME or SHARE to 741741 to reach a crisis counselor immediately. You can also call the state’s mental health hotline: 866-202-4357. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If we’ve learned anything from this crisis, it’s that we’re all in this together. We

must pay attention to our emotional wellbeing and the well-being of those we care for as we cope with the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic. This isn’t an option—it’s a necessity. Just as washing our hands and maintaining physical distance are necessary to lessen the impact of this crisis, so too is caring for our mental health and the mental health of those around us. Regina Widdows President and CEO SERV Behavioral Health System, Inc. Ewing

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f you are old enough to re- little bit of both a traditional Jeep member the opening of the Wrangler and a classic pick up old black and truck. Quite simply, white Superman teleit’s a “’tweener”. vision shows, you will I decided to road recall that each episode test the new Gladiator for one week recently began with someone to see what all the fuss exclaiming: “Look up was about because this in the sky. It’s a bird. new vehicle has cerIt’s a plane. No, it’s Sutainly been receiving perman!” some rave reviews and The same type of awards from the autoscenario rings true for motive press. one of Chrysler’s hotCar and Driver test new entries into the Peter Perrotta magazine placed it on automotive market in its prestigious “ Ten many years. “Look, over there, it’s a Jeep. Best” list out of all the 2020 modIt’s a pickup truck. No, it’s the els and the Rocky Mountain Auto Press named it the 2020 “Truck of Gladiator!” The 2020 Jeep Gladiator Over- the Year”. “It’s a convertible pickup wagland 4X4 – an all new model for the Jeep line – isn’t strictly a Jeep. Nei- on dreamed up in the vein of an 83-function Swiss Army knife for ther, is it just another pickup truck. Instead, this cleverly designed, the road,” wrote the editors of Car all purpose vehicle, is actually a and Driver.

“Unquestionably a truck and instantly recognizable as a Jeep, the all new 2020 Gladiator is the ultimate vehicle for any outdoor adventure,” said Tim Kuniskis, head of the Jeep brand, North America. “There is tremendous demand for this unique vehicle from our loyal Jeep customers and pickup truck buyers everywhere.” Yes, quite true. Taken unto themselves, the pickup truck and Jeep segments of the automotive market have been on fire the past few years. As most market research indicates, traditional sedans are struggling for market share while SUVs, crossovers and pickups have taken over the automotive landscape. So, maybe Chrysler is onto something by combining two of the hottest segments into one neat package. While I am not totally sold on the idea yet – I am more of a tradi-

tionalist – I will say there is an awful lot to like in the new Gladiator model that makes it an extremely versatile on and off-road vehicle with a great utilitarian touch by adding the five-foot pickup bed on the back. Like a traditional Jeep, the Gladiator doesn’t boast of precision handling or a soft ride, but, quite frankly that’s not where the strengths of this vehicle are. The strength is obviously in its ruggedness, versatility and extreme off road capabilities. While I found that driving the Gladiator was comfortable and entertaining enough, where it thrived the most was in the dirt. Once I pulled off the main road and on to the sandy, muddy paths of my South Jersey Pinelands, that is where this vehicle excelled. The oversized tires and coil spring rear suspension contribute mightily to this vehicle’s off road capabilities. Alongside the center console shifter was a second shifter that lets you select 2H for rear wheel drive, 4H for four wheel high and 4L for the down and dirty four wheel drive low situations. The Gladiator chews up sand, rocks and mud with a vengeance. You can throw a ton of stuff in the back pickup bed – a bike, kayak, barbecue grill – on your trip into the great outdoors and still have ample room in the four seat cabin for five full-sized adults and a dog. Moreover, once you get where you are going, there is a “toy like” novelty to this unique vehicle. So, once out in the woods or down to the beach, you can remove the hardtop and doors in sections and the windshield folds down as well. Quite cool. For now, the Gladiator is offered in four models – Sport, Sport S, Overland and Rubicon – that all get the same engine, a 3.6 liter, 285 horsepower, six cylinder powerplant. My tester came equipped with the optional 8-speed automatic transmission. A six-speed manual transmission is also available.

Jeep does have future plans to offer up the Gladiator with a turbo diesel engine sometime in the future. The base price of the Overland Gladiator is $40,395. My tester came equipped with $13,445 in options. When you add in the $1,495 destination charge, the MSRP sticker price came in at $55,335. Some of the pricier options included are: $2,000 for the 8-speed automatic transmission; $1,495 for an optional equipment package that includes leather seats and leather wrapped brake handle and shift knob; a $995 cold weather package that includes heated front seats and steering wheel and remote start; $995 for a premium lighting package; and $1,195 for a “Black Freedom Package” that comes with a 3-piece removable hard top, rear sliding window and rear window defroster. The EPA fuel economy ratings for this vehicle are 19 miles per gallon (MPG) overall – with 22 mpg on the highway and 17 in city driving. The EPA estimates that the average annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $2,150 as it uses about 5.3 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven. As far as the government’s 5-star safety ratings, this vehicle has not yet been rated by the government for overall vehicle score, frontal crash, side crash or rollover risk. It comes standard with a threeyear, 36,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty with a five-year, 60,000 mile limited powertrain coverage. Overall, I would have to confidently admit, that if you are an active lifestyle individual or family person, this would be an excellent vehicle to give serious consideration to when looking for a vehicle to match your lifestyle. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears weekly. Comments and or suggestions are more than welcome. He can be reached at peter@capitalmotorcars.com

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n the current phase of social isolation life, I became particularly nostalgic for social mingling, when I walked past Small World (the smaller one on Nassau Street) on Memorial Day weekend. I saw a crowd of people awkwardly trying not to hang out near one another, as they were taking advantage of Small World’s “contactless” ordering/paying and no seating. I gazed at the sterile scene, closed my eyes, and suddenly pictured the vibrant congeniality of Small World in 2020 BC (before COVID). I saw Princeton University Professor John Horton Conway and his eclectic group of buddies at 7 a.m. sitting at a small table inside Small World. They were laugh-

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joy of getting together over a cup of coffee. Dr. Conway made profound contributions to number theory, coding theory, probability theory, topology, algebra and more — and created brilliant games from it all. His extraordinary life ended on Saturday, April 11, when he died of the coronavirus in a New Brunswick nursing home. But in my brain, his most profound contribution among all of his world-renowned academic accomplishments was his celebration of friendship. His little morning gathering consisted of neighborhood residents of all different economic and professional backgrounds, but with one shared quality – a passion for humanity, community, and gabbing. Ryan, who lives with his family around the corner from the Small World Coffee gathering spot, loves his “Tree Street” community and finds great joy in translating the ambience onto canvas. The paintings, he said, use soft colors, light, and shadows, transparency and opacity and tell stories in their own way as evocative as the stories told by Dr. Conway and his friends. In the artist’s statement on his webpage, Ryan captured in words why his art – depicting daily rituals, casual routines and the ordinary – is so meaningful to me these days when memories of camaraderie and community are washing over me. “In my recent work I explore what it means to have a sense of home and to know more intimately what I see and experience every day. My subjects are my neighbors, and what I portray is my neighborhood. In painting them I’ve come to appreciate an ephemeral landscape that lies within. Early on, my vision had been held hostage to the line separating one object from another. But life is not thus constrained. Rather than line, my work now lingers on shape, color, light and shadow. Distinctions remain, but separations are softened. Each moment I render, even those that are still, slip into life’s flow,” he said. Art critic and nationally known photographer Ricardo Barros further expounded on the particular appeal of Ryan’s “community” paintings. “Ryan Lilienthal … holds his footing in the space he inhabits. Rather than retell what we already know about … Princeton, he focuses on the quiet, more intimate landscape of daily experience. Daily rituals – casual

routines so familiar that we are often blind to them, and customs that grow ever more precious with the passage of time – are this painter’s subject. “Ryan’s paintings are instants vividly seen. In many ways, they are unremarkable events excerpted from life. They depict moments of poignancy. His paintings show us an array of unassuming gestures and interactions we later realize constitute meaning in personal experience,” Mr. Barros said. Ryan’s models never posed in a studio, just interacted with Ryan who etched the images and mood in his mind’s eye. “When John came to Small World in the morning, he was always wearing T-shirts that were math jokes. He and the others talked about everything, mundane, political and trivial. He even set me straight about my name. I thought Lilienthal meant Lily of the Valley. He told me that Lilienthal means Valley of the Lilies.” Known for years as an immigration attorney, Ryan now practices law only “tangentially,” in order to spend most of his time working as an artist. He is inspired by his family (wife attorney Rachel Stark, and three sons); community (he was a former Princeton Borough Council person and ongoing community activist for a variety of social causes); and, of course, his neighborhood’s personalities like John Conway, who found fun in the most intellectually challenging topics. Ryan, perhaps inspired by this fun/challenging juxtaposition, has been working on mixed media creations literally and figuratively drawn from a national conversation around the Mueller report. For the first artwork in the planned series, he cut up 36 pages of the report and painted on top of the pieces of paper to reflect visually the themes of opaqueness and transparency so prevalent in the words of the report. Each of the four pieces is a metaphor for different aspects of the report and the controversy around it. COVID, for the time being, has thwarted exhibitions of any of Ryan’s works. I truly look forward to when I not only can attend exhibits, but also have a conversation about them over a cup of coffee at Small World, which, by the way, should give Ryan’s Small World Coffee picture a permanent home. It would make a great conversation piece.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Broadcasts of 2019 festival concerts by Concordia Chamber Players, Van Cliburn competition pianist Rachel Cheung, and the Princeton Festival Baroque Orchestra and Chorus, airing Fridays at 8 p.m. on WWFM radio, 89.1 FM in the Trenton area and worldwide over The Classical Network at www.wwfm.org. â&#x20AC;˘ Videos of musical artists performing from their homes on various days. â&#x20AC;˘ Latin band Fleur Seule on June 13. â&#x20AC;˘ A series of podcasts launched each Wednesday on such topics as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Women in Musicâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Costuming Operas and Musicals,â&#x20AC;? along with interviews with Shai Zohar, pianist, and Sylvia McNair, soprano. â&#x20AC;˘ Twelve renowned poets from the U.S., Japan, and China, reading poems on the theme of women, in a compilation of videos made especially for the Festival. To be released on June 22. â&#x20AC;˘ An opera workshop for people who want to learn more about the art form, starting June 9; and a musical workshop for aspiring singers beginning June 15. â&#x20AC;˘ Lectures by prominent experts: Professor Timothy Urban on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why We Love Operaâ&#x20AC;? (June 4) and Professor Stacy Wolf on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beyond Broadway: The Pleasure and Promise of Musical Theater across Americaâ&#x20AC;? (June 18). A full roster of Virtually Yours events, plus periodic updates to the schedule, may be viewed at https://princetonfestival.org/ virtually-yours/.

Nominate a Purple Heart hero for national recognition TheÂ National Purple Heart Honor MissionÂ is opening the nomination process for itsÂ 2021 Purple Heart Patriot Project. This multi-day salute to service will bring together Purple Heart heroes representing each state and territory in the nation to pay tribute to their courage and sacrifice on behalf of a grateful nation. One Purple Heart recipient and an escort of their choosing from each state and territory will again be selected for an all-expensespaid tribute filled with tours and ceremonies honoring their service and that of all those who have earned the Purple Heart. The fourday Patriot Project Mission will feature visits to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, historic Washingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s headquarters where the Badge of Military Merit originated in 1782, and a private tour of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the museum dedicated to paying tribute to our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s combat wounded. Other special tribute events are also being planned. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Purple Heart recipients have made extraordinary sacrifices for our freedom,â&#x20AC;? said National Purple Heart Honor Mission Executive Director, Russell Vernon, Col. USA Ret. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These brave men and women who bare the physical scars of war, saved the world from the darkness of Nazism, communism, fascism and terrorism. This tribute is a reminder to all of us that their sacrifice will never be forgotten. For some, it is the homecoming they never had. For others, it is an opportunity to connect with their fellow Purple Heart recipients and share stories only they can fully appreciate. For all Americans, the Patriot Project, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a reminder of the cost of freedom.â&#x20AC;? It is estimated that more than 1.8 million Americans have been awarded the Purple Heart for being wounded in action or making the ultimate sacrifice for the nation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The honorees we will select symbol-

ize what it means to be humble heroes, who served, sacrificed and continued to serve their communities,â&#x20AC;? Vernon said in the statement. Anyone can nominate a Purple Heart recipient they know. Nominations must include a short description (up to 250 words) of why their nominee is deserving of this special recognition. Submissions can be sent via email toÂ Info@PurpleHeartMission.org or submitted via www.purpleheartmission.org/patriotproject. Nominations will be accepted until Aug. 31. The Honor Mission will select three finalists from each state and territory and a national panel of Purple Heart recipients and other distinguished Americans will select the final honorees. A complete list of honorees will be announced nationally on Nov. 11, Veterans Day. Video footage of the 2019 Patriot Project Mission and interviews with select honorees can be found at http://bit.ly/PHHonorMissionVideos. The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, which was established and expanded through the vision and work of the Honor Mission, today is operated by the New York-New Jersey Palisades Interstate Park Commission. The National Purple Heart Honor Mission is an approved 501(c)3 national charitable organization that provides a range of tribute programing to honor our Purple Heart heroes and preserve their legacy. The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, Inc., DBA the National Purple Heart Honor Mission is an approved 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which supports a variety of programs to promote the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, pay tribute to Purple Heart recipients, and educate all Americans about our combat-wounded veterans to ensure those who sacrificed for freedom are never forgotten. Learn more and support their efforts at www.PurpleHeartMission.org.

Princeton-Mercer tourism bureau releases inspirational video message The Princeton-Mercer Convention and Visitors Bureau (PMCVB) released â&#x20AC;&#x153;Adventure Awaits in Mercer County,â&#x20AC;? a motivational video featuring highlights of nature-oriented activities in the Princeton Mercer region in an effort to inspire hope during the pandemic. Â Designed as a personal letter to residents and future visitors, with aerial nature footage of Mercer Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farms, parks and rivers, the creative evokes a sense of inspiration, camaraderie and hope for better days to come. The letter is as follows: Dear Future Visitors and Current Residents We invite you toâ&#x20AC;Ś Be inspired by nature Feel motivated by each other Dream about the future Imagine the good times to come Because Adventure Awaits. From our home to yours, See you soon!

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are excited to release this motivational footage in an effort to raise the spirits of the community and future visitors as we live through these new times together. Mercer County has an abundance of nature activities that are safe for families to explore, especially in the coming Summer months, and we look forward to seeing our visitors soon,â&#x20AC;? Gina Guarino, managing director of the PMCVB, said in a prepared statement. At the onset of the pandemic, the PMCVB established a COVID-19 Resource Page for members, residents and visitors to keep the public updated on the situation. The site is consistently being refreshed to include virtual tours, socially distant friendly activities and blogs, take out/delivery options, and visual interactive concepts such as digital puzzles reflecting iconic sights of the region. To view the video message, visit www. youtube.com/watch?v=PPCiF978xAg Visit www.visitprinceton.org/ for more information on the region.

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Six months of free membership Our gift to you in troubled times Enroll for free now through May 31, 2020

artmuseum.princeton.edu Doug and Mike Starn, (Any) Body Oddly Propped (detail), 2015. Glass, steel, and bronze. Princeton University Art Museum. Museum commission made possible by Shelly Belfer Malkin, Class of 1986, and Anthony E. Malkin, and by the John B. Putnam Jr. Memorial Fund. ÂŠ Doug and Mike Starn, 2015

Red Bank Veterinary Hospitals in Hillsborough is moving to a NEW 19,000 square foot, state-of-the-art hospital! In addition to a fresh look and a larger space, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have new equipment and additional specialty services to meet the needs of your pets.

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Mon., August 31

The National Purple Heart Honor Mission is opening the nomination process for its 2021 Purple Heart Patriot Project. This multi-day salute to service will bring together Purple Heart heroes representing each state and territory in the nation to pay tribute to their courage and sacrifice on behalf of a grateful nation. One Purple Heart recipient and an escort of their choosing from each state and territory will again be selected for an allexpenses-paid tribute filled with tours and ceremonies honoring their service and that of all those who have earned the Purple Heart. The four-day Patriot Project Mission will feature visits to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, historic Washington’s headquarters where the Badge of Military Merit originated in 1782, and a private tour of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor – the museum dedicated to paying tribute to our nation’s combat wounded. Other special tribute events are also being planned. Anyone can nominate a Purple Heart recipient they know. Nominations must include a short description (up to 250 words) of why their nominee is deserving of this special recognition. Submissions can be sent via email to Info@PurpleHeartMission.org or submitted via www.purpleheartmission.org/patriot-project. Nominations will be accepted until Aug. 31. The Honor Mission will select three finalists from each state and territory and a national panel of Purple Heart recipients and other distinguished Americans will select the final honorees. A complete list of honorees will be an-

nounced nationally on Nov. 11, Veterans Day.

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.

Mon., Sept. 14

Mon., Oct. 12

beyond. 7-9 p.m. Trinity Church, 33 S. Mercer St., Princeton. Visit pflagprinceton. org for more information.

Mon., Nov. 10

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.

Continuing events

Dance for PD) that brings the benefits of dance to individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Led weekly by trained teaching artists, Dance for Parkinson’s uses music, guided imagery, vocalization and movement to provide participants with a holistic, safe and creative experience. Until classes can resume in the studio, this class is one of more than 135 weekly online classes American Repertory Ballet is delivering to the community via Zoom. For more information, email lcahill@ arballet.org. Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that promotes communication, public speaking and leadership. The Toastmasters Club in Hillsborough holds virtual meetings on the first and third Thursdays of the month beginning at 7:15 p.m. To attend, email president-1689@toastmastersclubs.org For more information on Toastmasters International, visit www.toastmasters.org/ 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.

In 2018, American Repertory Ballet launched Dance for Parkinson’s (an affiliate of the Mark Morris Dance Group’s

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HEADSTONES AND MARKERS There are many styles of headstones from which to choose. Flush, flat, or lawnlevel markers, which come in a variety of textures, finishes, shapes, and designs, are set either flush to the ground or raised a few inches above it. Vertical upright headstones consist of a vertical tablet that sits atop a base, while a slant marker features a wide base that angles up to a tapered top. A bevel marker is a raised headstone that is flat on the bottom and cut on a gentle angle (like a wedge). A ledger marker is a thick slab of stone that covers the entire grave. Lastly, upright monument headstones can feature intricate angled tops, dome shapes, and even sculptures.

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Funeral directors are trained to assist families in arranging whatever type of

service they desire. The service, held either at a place of worship or at the funeral home with the deceased present, varies in ritual according to denomination. Call 609-737-2900 to learn more about our funeral services. Our experienced and professional staff is here to guide you through the creation of a service that reﬂects your values, your preferences, and your loved one’s life story. You’ll ﬁnd us at 21 North Main St. Continuous Family Service Since 1881. QUOTE: “Who chose burial monuments? Were the wishes of the deceased taken into consideration? It was a subject I’d never considered before.” Susan Hubbard

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Obituaries

Elaine Regina Hayden Farrand Born: September 12, 1939

Elaine Regina (Hayden) Farrand, 80, died peacefully on Saturday, May 23rd in Hillsborough. She was the loving wife of the late Paul Francis Farrand for 50 years. Elaine was the youngest of 7 children of the late Mary Masterson Hayden and Joseph Stanley Hayden. She was preceded in death by her brothers Dr. Joseph S. Hayden and Fr. Ted Hayden, and sisters JoAnn Hayden Murphy, M. Loeman Hayden, Dorothy Ann Hayden and Patricia Hayden. Raised in Winthrop, MA, Elaine was a 4th generation Bostonian and cherished so many things from her beloved home state, including ice skating at the Boston Common, the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots, the ocean shores of Cape Cod, the Swan Boats of Boston Public Garden, Quincy Market and Bailey’s Ice Cream parlor. Elaine attended Notre Dame Academy High School, earned her bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Education from Emmanuel College in Boston and a Masters in Reading in Language Arts from Framingham State College. She was a Title 1 Reading teacher at Woodrow Wilson School in Framingham, MA and made a career shift to technical writing for various tech companies once her children were grown.

Despite hardships in her life, including the tragic early loss of her father, three sisters and her niece to Marfan Syndrome, and later raising a special needs child, she was a person of deep faith and conviction. She was an active member of St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Framingham, MA and later Mary Mother of God Church in Hillsborough, NJ. Elaine was a fierce advocate for those less fortunate, including those from the special needs community, the immigrant community and the Title 1 community. She shared memories with, and had a deep connection to, her many friends from Liberia, Africa, where her dear brother Fr. Ted Hayden lived and served for over 50 years. Elaine first met her husband Paul, the best friend of her brother Joe, when she was three years old. Years later, they fell in love and married in 1960. During their 50 years of marriage until Paul’s death in 2010, Paul and Elaine were deeply in love and hopeless romantics. Paul believed the lyrics from “Annie’s Song” by John Denver best captured how he felt about Elaine. He framed the lyrics for her and they’d often listen to it together. As Paul did in 2010, Elaine entered into heaven while listening to their special song. Elaine’s greatest joy came from spending time with her grandchildren and she spent her later years travelling to be with them. She is survived by her loving children and their spouses, Tricia (Farrand) and Ron Kordalski of Green Valley, AZ; Paul G. Farrand and Julie Kalkowski of Omaha, NE; Christine Farrand of Hillsborough, NJ and Juliane (Farrand) and Nikolai Bahram of Santa Cruz, CA; six grandchildren: Lauren & Charles Kordalski, Maureen & Emma Kalkowski-Farrand, Alexander & Andre Bahram, her dear sister- in-law Betty Lou Hayden, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, humor, warmth, love, and compassion. Please visit her memorialized Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/elaine.h.farrand or https://www.hillsboroughfuneralhome.com/ for updates on services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alternatives for Special Needs (https://www.alternativesin c.org/), or the Fr. Ted Hayden Liberia Scholarship (http://www.frhaydenscholarship.org/). NM-00431065

OBITUARY Valerie Harris Valerie Harris, 90, of Lawrenceville passed away peacefully on May 18th at St. Joseph’s Skilled Nursing Center at Morris Hall in Lawrenceville, NJ. Born in Trenton, NJ, she was a life-long area resident. She resided in Pennington and Silver Beach for many years. Valerie was a registered nurse graduating from Jersey City Medical Center in 1950. She retired in 1999 from the State of New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. Daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Green DeFreytas, wife of the late Lawrence L. Harris who died in 2013, she is survived by ﬁve daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Andrew Dow, Barbara and James Fruscione, Patricia Hall, Judith and Angelo Petrangeli, Elizabeth and Ronald Gregg, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who she loved dearly and who brought her much joy, as well as, several nieces and nephews. The family of Valerie Harris wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of St. Joseph’s for the love and care they provided these past several years. Due to public health regulations, funeral services will be private by the Wilson-Apple Funeral Home, Pennington. Burial will be at Harbourton Cemetery. In lieu of ﬂowers, contributions in Valerie’s memory may be made to the Staff Appreciation Fund at Morris Hall, 1 Bishops Drive, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences are welcome at www.wilsonapple.com.

Frank “Pearce” Stark July 21, 1946 to May 25, 2020 Frank “Pearce” Stark, 73 of St. James, NC, passed away peacefully on Memorial Day, May 25, 2020 in the SECU Hospice House of Brunswick with his wife and daughter at his side. Pearce was born July 21, 1946 in New Canaan, CT, son of the late Frank and Alice Stark. He was a veteran of the US Coast Guard. Any sport that he tried, he mastered. He enjoyed surﬁng, skiing, and loved golﬁng with his friends in Hopewell, NJ and St. James, NC. Pearce was manager and partner in Charley’s Brother, a popular restaurant in Hopewell, NJ. Later, he worked in the insurance industry with Prudential until his retirement. Pearce always enjoyed being with his wife, daughter, and his many friends, laughing and telling stories. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Kathleen Stark; a daughter, Amy Elizabeth Stark. He was preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie Stark. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, a celebration of his life will be held at a later date in St. James. Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com. Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.

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Calendar Continued from Page 8A arship programs, contact Commander Tom Cellilli via phone or text at 908-255-3669.

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 schol-

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. Send items to calendar@centraljersey. com or fax to 609-924-3842. The deadline for submissions each week is 5 p.m. on Tuesday. For details, call 609-874-2163.

Legal Notices DELAWARE AND RARITAN CANAL COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY TOWNSHIP OF HILLSBOROUGH REQUEST TO RELEASE CONSERVATION EASEMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that, in accordance with the New Jersey Conservation Restriction and Historic Preservation Restriction Act, N.J.S.A. 13:8B-1 et seq., the Delaware and Raritan Canal Commission (Commission) has received a request from the New Jersey Department of Transportation for a partial release of a Conservation Easement due to planned development along the Route 206 corridor. The Conservation Easement was granted by Route 206 Enterprises, LLC. to the Commission on October 24, 2012 and applies to the tax lot listed below. The lot was required to be restricted as a condition of Commission approvals for the proposed development of the lot. As holder of the Conservation Easement, the Commission is required to conduct a public hearing on the proposed partial release prior to making a final determination on this request. Under N.J.S.A. 13:8B-6, the approval of the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection is also required for this release. APPLICANT: COMMISION FILE NUMBER: PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

New Jersey Department of Transportation 11-4210 Release of Conservation Restriction due to planned development along the Route 206 Corridor MUNICIPALITY: Township of Hillsborough COUNTY: Somerset PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION AT THE TIME OF PROJECT APPROVAL: Block 141, Lot 30 CURRENT PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: Block 141, Lot 30.02 Block 141, Lot 30.03 HEARING DATE: June 17, 2020 HEARING TIME: 9:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. HEARING LOCATION:

MONROE TOWNSHIP NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received from Bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 6/4/20 downloaded, and publicly opened and read, in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08625; for: Re-Advertisement Drawbridge Preventive Maintenance Contract 2019-1, Statewide Federal Project No: STP-D00S(328) DP No: 20470 Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Specifically, the contractor, sub recipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontractors prior to contract award or authorization. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of Wage and hour Compliance at the time of bid.

The public hearing will be held prior to the monthly Commission Meeting. Pursuant to the declared COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency, and in order to maintain recommended social distancing practices, the meeting shall be conducted by means of online platform and teleconference. The public may attend the public hearing by means of online platform and teleconference call; login/dial-in information will be provided with the Delaware and Raritan Canal Commission Monthly meeting notice at https://www.nj.gov/dep/drcc/meeting-info/upcoming-notice/

The Commission invites the public to attend the public hearing and present comments on the requested release. Written comments on the proposed release may also be submitted by July 1, 2020 to:

The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award.

EFFECTIVE MARCH 11, 2020 AND UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE The Monroe Township firehouse located at 10 Halsey Reed Road is closed to the public due to COVID-19. Operations will continue, but facilities are now restricted to emergency personnel only. The district will utilize virtual meetings whenever necessary. Monthly public meetings will be hosted via the platform Zoom. The next public meeting will be held virtually at 7pm on June 10, 2020. Details on joining the meeting can be found by clicking on the event title in the calendar of the District Website @ https://www.station57.org/.The meetings will be recorded and posted to this site after completion. Jason P. Martin, Commissioner jmartin@station57.org CP/WHH, 1x, 5/29/2020 Fee: $16.12 Affidavit: $15.00

Plans, specifications, any addenda to the specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe, follow the instructions on the web site. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, any addenda to the specifications, and bidding information may be inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the following locations: 200 Stierli Court One Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Phone: 973-601-6690

John Hutchison, Executive Director Delaware & Raritan Canal Commission PO Box 539 Route 29 Stockton, NJ 08559 John.hutchison@dep.nj.gov

Executive Campus Rt. 70 West Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Phone: 856-486-6623

New Jersey Department of Transportation Division of Procurement Bureau of Construction Services 1035 Parkway Avenue PO Box 600 Trenton, NJ 08625

or Tina Shutz, Section Chief PO Box 600 1035 Parkway Ave. Trenton, NJ 08625-0600 Tina.Shutz@dot.nj.gov

CP/WHH, 3x, 5/15/2020, 5/22/2020, 5/29/2020 Fee: $153.45

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Additional information about this request may be found at: https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/ HB, 3x, 5/29/20, 6/5/20, 6/12/20, Fee: $230.64, Affidavit: $15.00

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BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG

REHABILITATION OF ROUTE 206 EXISTING SANITARY GRAVITY SEWER SYSTEM – CONTRACT NO. 50

NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCES

FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF HILLSBOROUGH MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for the construction of the above referenced project will be received by The Township of Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority until 11:00 AM, prevailing times on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at which time the sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at The Township of Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority located at 220 Triangle Road, Suite 234, Hillsborough, NJ, 08844. Work under this contract shall include furnishing all labor, equipment and materials required to complete the rehabilitation of an existing gravity sewer system located in the southbound side of Route 206, between Homestead Road and Oxford Place, in Hillsborough Township. A site survey and closed-circuit television inspection of the existing system has been performed and will be provided. Work includes, but is not limited to, the rehabilitation of approximately 3,040 LF of 12” diameter asbestos-cement pipe by installation of a resin impregnated flexible tube, the reactivation of approximately 17 service lateral connections and the rehabilitation of the service lateral connections using a cured-in-place lateral pipe lining connection seal from the connection to 5 feet up into the lateral pipe. The portion of sanitary sewer system to be repaired exists with ten (10) manhole structures that will be restored by application of a flexible polyurethane resin system. A non-mandatory prebid conference call meeting will be held as follows at 11:00 am prevailing local time on Tuesday, June 16, 2020:

The ordinances published by title herewith were introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the Governing Body of the Borough of Jamesburg, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, held on May 20, 2020. This will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the Governing Body to be held in the Borough Hall, 131 Perrineville Road, Jamesburg, on June 17, 2020 at 7:00PM, and during the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of said ordinances will be made available at the Municipal Clerkʼs office, in the Borough Hall, to the members of the general public who shall request same. ORDINANCE #05-20 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS OF THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $40,549 THEREFORE, AUTHORIZED IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY

Susan Boulogne Registered Municipal Clerk Borough of Jamesburg CP/WHH, 1x, 5/29/2020 Fee: $32.24

BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG

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NOTICE OF FINAL ADOPTION

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The ordinance published by title herewith have been finally adopted at the meeting of the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Jamesburg, held on May 20, 2020.

Access Code: 808-576-237 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/808576237 Contract Documents may be examined by prospective bidders at the Authority offices between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM on or after Monday, June 1, 2020 or purchased upon presentation of the name and mailing address of the interested party and payment of a non-refundable charge of $ 150.00 for reproduction and processing. Checks shall be made payable to “The Township of Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority.” Please note that at the time of releasing this Advertisement, the Authority offices are closed to the public. To pick up copies of the Bid Documents, please make an appointment with the Authority by calling (908) 371-9660. Prospective Bidders are requested to conduct a site visit themselves. Should they want to look down a manhole, please make an appointment with the Authority by calling (908) 3719660. All bids must be accompanied by bid security. The bid security shall be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond executed by a principal of bidder and surety company attorney in fact and witnessed and attested to with the power of attorney attached, in the amount of 10% of the amount of the bid but not to exceed $20,000.00 and made payable to “The Township of Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority.” In addition to the certified check, cashier's check or bid bond as bid security, each bid must be accompanied by a Consent of Surety of a surety company licensed to do business in the State of New Jersey and acceptable to The Township of Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority that in event of an award of a Contract to the bidder, said surety will furnish the required bonds in the sum of the full amount of the bid. This project is being funded by The Township of Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a 1-Year/100% Performance Bond, 1Year/100% Labor and Material Payment Bond, 1-Year/100% General Maintenance Bond and 5-Year Environmental Maintenance Letter of Credit in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents. Should the successful Bidder to which this Contract is awarded fail to comply with the above provisions as to the submission of the required bonds, fully executed or to execute the Contract within the time required herein, the Owners may, at their sole discretion, declare the successful Bidder in default, and shall be entitled to retain the bid security. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of New Jersey P.L. 1975, C.127 (N.J.A.C. 17:27), Public Works Contractor Registration Act (PWCRA) P.L. 1999, C.238N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq, Affirmative Action; P.L. 1963, C.150, Prevailing Wage Act; and P.L. 1975 C.33, Disclosure of Interests, as amended and supplemented, and P.L. 2004, c.57 concerning Business Registration of Public Contractors. The successful bidder will be required to comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and all of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor. Pursuant to P.L. 2010 c. 108, a bidder may request that its bid be withdrawn due to a "mistake" on the part of the bidder, as defined in the Law. Otherwise, no bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date and time set for the opening of the bids. TTHMUA reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities or immaterial differences should TTHMUA deem it to be in the public interest to do so. All bids may be rejected pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2. Each proposal or bid must be submitted in accordance with the terms of the aforesaid specifications and must be made on standard proposal forms contained in the specifications. It must be enclosed in a sealed envelope, bearing the project name and the name and address of the bidder and be delivered at the place on, or before the hour above named when all received bids will be publicly open and read aloud. The Township of Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities or immaterial differences should The Township of Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority deem it to be in the public interest to do so. By order of The Township of Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority

Robert A. Hough, P.E. Executive Director HB, 1x, 5/29/2020 Fee: $104.16 Affidavit: $15.00

Notice On or approx. about May 1, 2020 to September 30, 2020, E. Runyon T/A Aquatic Services, 464 Preventorium Road, Howell, NJ, 07731, 732-938-6366, Reg. # 96848A, will apply pesticides: Tribune, # 100-1091, Diquat dibromide; and/or Navigate, # 228-378-8959, Butoxyethyl ester, 2,4-D; and/or Cutrine Plus, # 8959-10, Copper; and/or Rodeo, # 62719-324, glyphosphate: to the bodies of water as listed below. The application will be made by boat or from land, using a venturi system on the surface and/or subsurface. Product labels and the specific dates of treatment may be obtained by contacting Aquatic Services. Additional info. on the products to be used my be obtained by calling 1-800-POISON 1. Licensed application: Edwin C. Runyon, Jr., # 23850A. No restrictions for Cutrine Plus. For Knockout treated water should not be used for irrigation or domestic purposes for 14 days. For Navigate wait 24 hours after treatment for bathing; 3 weeks for irrigation and domestic purposes. In Somerset County: Kalkin Pond HB, 1x, 5/29/2020, Fee: $17.67

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ORDINANCE #04-20 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER IV, ENTITLED “GENERAL LICENSING,” OF THE “CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG,” IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH A NEW SECTION THEREOF, TO BE KNOWN AS SECTION 4-12, ENTITLED “MOBILE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS.” Susan Boulogne Registered Municipal Clerk Borough of Jamesburg

CP/WHH, 1x, 5/29/2020 Fee: $28.52 SUNSHINE NOTICE Borough of Pennington 30 North Main Street Pennington, NJ 08534 NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE SHADE TREE COMMITTEE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 7:30 PM the Historic Preservation Committee of the Borough of Pennington will meet via the internet, accessible by Committee members, meeting participants and the general public, from their computers, through the Borough Website www.penningtonboro.org . The website will provide the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83786923902?pwd=Q2lEVDdWWFowWVlEcGRLOWx6MXpFUT09 The purpose of the meeting is to review an application for certificate of appropriateness for the property known as 16 East Delaware Avenue, Block 601 Lot 24, and to conduct such other business as may come before the Committee. Formal action may 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. Elizabeth Sterling Borough Clerk HVN, 1x, 5/29/2020 Fee: $35.34 Affidavit: $15.00

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received from Bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 6/9/20 downloaded, and publicly opened and read, in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08625; for: Re-Advertisement Drawbridge Preventive Maintenance Contract 2019-2, Statewide Federal Project No: STP-D00S(327) DP No: 20471 Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Specifically, the contractor, sub recipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontractors prior to contract award or authorization. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of Wage and hour Compliance at the time of bid. The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. Plans, specifications, any addenda to the specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe, follow the instructions on the web site. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, any addenda to the specifications, and bidding information may be inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the following locations:

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received from Bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 6/11/20 downloaded, and publicly opened and read, in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08625; for:

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Re-Advertisement Drawbridge Preventive Maintenance Contract 2017-1, Statewide Federal Project No: NHP-0001(328) DP No: 20472 Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Specifically, the contractor, sub recipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate.

CP/WHH, 3x, 5/15/2020, 5/22/2020, 5/29/2020 Fee: $156.24

SUNSHINE NOTICE Borough of Pennington 30 North Main Street Pennington, NJ 08534

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontractors prior to contract award or authorization. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of Wage and hour Compliance at the time of bid. The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award.

Executive Campus Rt. 70 West Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Phone: 856-486-6623

NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, June 1, 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://us02web.zoom.us/j/87006943217?pwd=Q1lTZHJ4TWppMTF4L280a080UnRIZz09 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.

Plans, specifications, any addenda to the specifications, and bidding information may be inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the following locations:

Further instructions concerning the use of this meeting technology, ZOOM PRO, may be found at https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us

200 Stierli Court One Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Phone: 973-601-6690

Executive Campus Rt. 70 West Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Phone: 856-486-6623

New Jersey Department of Transportation Division of Procurement Bureau of Construction Services 1035 Parkway Avenue PO Box 600 Trenton, NJ 08625 CP/WHH, 3x, 5/15/2020, 5/22/2020, 5/29/2020 Fee: $153.45

The agenda for the meeting will be available on the Borough Website at www.penningtonboro.org

Other questions concerning the meeting may be addressed to the Borough Clerk at bsterling@penningtonboro.org or by phone at 609-737-0276. Elizabeth Sterling Borough Clerk

Elizabeth Sterling Borough Clerk HVN, 1x, 5/29/2020 Fee: $36.27 Affidavit: $15.00

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. Where did you grow up? A. I grew up in Rockaway NJ in a lake community called White Meadow Lake which is in Morris County. After high school, I attended Ramapo College of New Jersey in Bergen County to obtain my Bachelor Degree in Business. I purchased by first condo in Middlesex County and now I live and raise my family in Hillsborough in Somerset County. I love Hillsborough and it’s central location to everything. I’m a life-long Jersey Girl at heart and understand the demographics and housing market in different communities.

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. What do you enjoy doing when you are not working? A. In addition to being with my family, I like to stay active by working out, biking and walking. I also recently completed my first Rugged Maniac race. For the past 10

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Friday, May 29, 2020

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MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP Jennifer E Curtis $725,000 MLS# NJSO112968

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EAST AMWELL TOWNSHIP Beth M Steffanelli $1,400,000 MLS# 1000427206

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MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP Susan L DiMeglio $1,100,000 MLS# NJSO112722

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MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP Millstone River Road $750,000 MLS# NJSO113140

S BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP Kathryn Baxter $889,000 MLS# NJMX122656

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N BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP Jennifer Dionne $480,000 MLS# NJMX123834

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