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Zoning board will continue to hear application on RPM Development on Oct. 21 By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
The would-be developer of a 70-unit affordable housing development, adjacent to the Lawrence Shopping Center, may find out whether the Lawrence Township Zoning Board of Adjustment will approve its use variance application at the board’s meeting on Oct. 21. The zoning board began the public hearing on RPM Development LLC’s request for a use variance for its proposed 100% affordable housing development on land off Texas Avenue, at the rear of the Lawrence Shopping Center, at its Sept. 16 meeting. It ran out of time to complete the public hearing. RPM Development needs the use variance because duplex and multi-family developments are not permitted in the Highway Commercial or R-4 residential zones. Most of the four-acre site on Texas Avenue is zoned Highway Commercial and a small portion is zoned R-4. The density of development at 17.9 units per acre also exceeds the maximum of 10 units per acre in the R-4 zone. With the exception of the apartment set aside for the on-site superintendent, all of the apartments are earmarked for low- and moderateincome households. The development will help Lawrence Township meet its obligation to provide affordable housing as a result of a lawsuit filed against it – and several other towns – by the Fair Share Housing Center. The site was added to the township’s Housing Element and Fair Share Plan in the Lawrence Township Master Plan in July. The site would have to be rezoned to permit the multi-family development, but RPM Development is working under a tight deadline to apply for funding under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program. RPM representatives told the zoning board at its Sept. 16 meeting that the company specializes in developing affordable housing and has done so for more than 30 years. It builds and manages affordable housing developments, including 4,000 units in New Jersey. Much of the Sept. 16 public hearing focused on traffic and parking issues, with some discussion about the lack of recreational amenities for the residents of the 69 affordable rental apartments. The original plan showed 79 parking spaces, of which 23 were to be located on the street on Texas Avenue. The rest of the parking spaces would be distributed on the
property. A variance is required, because 141 parking spaces are required for the mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. In an amendment to the application submitted prior to the Sept. 16 meeting, the plan showed 102 parking spaces. Of those 102 parking spaces, 42 would be located on land belonging to the Lawrence Shopping Center, between the rear of the shopping center and the three apartment buildings. The remain-
der of the parking spaces would be on RPM Development’s property. The applicant’s traffic engineer said the number of parking spaces is sufficient. Given the income of the renters, the number of cars that could be expected to be parked at the affordable housing development would be fewer than in a market-rate housing development, he said. The applicant has data from its other properties that show one car
per apartment, the traffic engineer said. NJTransit operates two bus routes nearby, which would reduce the parking demand. The proximity of the development to a grocery store and other retail stores at the Lawrence Shopping Center, as well as the potential that some renters could find jobs in those stores, also reduces the need for parking spaces, the traffic engineer said. The applicant’s civil engineer
told the zoning board that although the development does not include formal recreational amenities, there is an area of open space near the Texas Avenue entrance to the Lawrence Shopping Center that would be part of the development. The civil engineer said his client would be amenable to working with the township to provide recreational amenities, such as benches or swings, on the open space near the shopping center entrance.
Bridge Academy celebrates two Eagle Scouts
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Above: Julian Reeves of Freehold, left, a member of Boy Scout Troop 82 in Jackson, earned his Eagle Scout rank by building the posts and railings at the Forestry Center in Jackson. He is a graduate of The Bridge Academy in Lawrence Township.
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Jared Rodriguez chose to make hygiene bags to distribute to Loaves and Fishes of the Diocese of Trenton as his Eagle Scout project. He is a student at The Bridge Academy in Lawrence Township.
Recent Bridge Academy alumnus Julian Reeves ’20 and Bridge student Jared Rodriguez have both been involved in scouting since grade school. This year, they achieved something only 4% of all Boy Scouts accomplish: they became Eagle Scouts. An Eagle Scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America. Julian, a member of Troop 82 in Jackson, earned his honor in March just as the world was shutting down due to coronavirus, according to information provided by The Bridge Academy, located in Lawrence Township. Beginning in September 2019, the Freehold resident created a plan and rebuilt the posts and railings at the Forestry Center in
Jackson. He also filled the steps with dirt and cleaned up the area, according to the statement. He graduated from The Bridge Academy in June and is now a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Jared, a current student at Bridge, was inducted virtually into the Eagle Scout ranks on Sept. 22. The distribution date for his project was Jan. 25, 2019. Jared is a Life Scout and instructor in Troop 33 of Ewing Township. “Scouts has taught me many basic skills I use daily, including teamwork, knots and first aid,” he said in the statement. The Ewing resident chose to make hygiene bags to distribute to Loaves and Fishes of the Diocese of Trenton as his Eagle Scout project.
He asked parishioners, local businesses, classmates, friends, and family to donate items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, soap, combs, washcloths, and more during November 2019. He distributed the hygiene bags in January 2020. Jared continues to be involved with scouting, according to the statement. The Bridge Academy is an independent school for students with language-based learning disabilities, like dyslexia, auditory processing disorder and ADHD. It is the only Orton-Gillingham accredited program in New Jersey. For more information about The Bridge Academy, call 609-844-0770 or visit www. bridgeacademynj.org.
Candelight vigil will honor lives lost to COVID, violence By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
To say that 2020 has been a challenging year is an understatement – from the loss of lives to the COVID-19 pandemic to the loss of personal heroes and role models on the national stage. Hoping to heal those losses, a Community Candlelight Vigil has been planned for Oct. 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Yeger Drive entrance to Village Park. Attendees are being asked to wear a facial mask and to maintain social distancing. All are welcome to attend the event, which is being cosponsored by the Black Solidarity Group, the League of Women Voters of Lawrence Township, the Lawrence Citizen Activists and the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville. Kyla Allen, who is spearheading the Community Candlelight Vigil, said she was moved to organize it as a means to deal with loss. “I feel like it’s becoming numbing, all of the losses. From
family members and loved ones due to COVID-19, to some of our favorite legends and personal heroes,” said Allen, who is a Lawrence High School graduate. “It’s the right time for a moment of peace and unity,” said Allen, who belongs to the Black Solidarity Group and the League of Women Voters of Lawrence Township. Everyone who is planning to attend the candlelight vigil should bring their own candle so they can each honor a person who was special to them, she said, adding that “every person is important.” “We are going to light candles in honor of some of the public losses we have all taken this year, including basketball player Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gigi, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, civil rights leader John Lewis and actor Chadwick Boseman,” Allen said. The young Black men and women who were killed by police also will be remembered, she said. And there will be a moment specifically for the loved ones lost
due to COVID-19, including a tribute to them by the Black Solidarity Group, Allen said. There will be speakers, educators and artists. The speakers include Allen herself, who will talk about breast cancer awareness; Kimmie Carlos, the founder of the Urban Health Alliance, who will talk about mental health, trauma and addiction; and Trenton activist Jasi Mikae, who will talk about police and gun violence. While the focus of the Community Candlelight Vigil is on lives lost and the healing process, the League of Women Vot-
ers of Lawrence Township wants to shine a light on the wrongs committed against Blacks – even by the founders of the League of Women Voters, which celebrated its centennial this year. Even as the League of Women Voters celebrated its founding, many long-time members learned for the first time that the “founding mothers” had tried to distance their cause from that of their African American activist colleagues, said Nicole Plett of the League of Women Voters of Lawrence Township. “Who knew that Black
women, at the very center of the women’s suffrage (voting rights) movement, were required to march at the back of the historic 1913 Washington, D.C. woman suffrage parade? Who knew that White suffragists were reluctant to focus on Black concerns or feature powerful Black women in their public events,” Plett said. The League of Women Voters wants to build a stronger, more inclusive democracy, and that’s why the Lawrence chapter is proud to have been invited to co-sponsor the Community Candlelight Vigil, Plett said.
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Weekends, through November
Terhune Orchards will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 1 for Fall Family Fun Weekends. Enjoy live music by local bands from noon to 4 p.m. Find your way out of the cornstalk maze and hay bale maze. Take a family stroll through the farm trail and sunflower trail. Children can enjoy pony rides, rubber duck races, the hippity hop corral, the barnyard, the tractor play area and the Adventure Barn. At the main farm during Fall Family Weekends, visit the pick-your-own pumpkin patch. Free pumpkin painting with the purchase of a 5 pound pumpkin. The fall food tent has picnic bags ready with BBQ chicken, mac & cheese, homemade soup and chili with sides, ready to grabn-go. General admission is required for the winery. Light fare of cheese plates and chips and salsa bags are available. Groups and tables are limited to six guests and have a 2-hour time limit. Masks required until seated at table. The farm store or tented outdoor market
are brimming with varieties of apples, fresh vegetables and herbs grown on the farm, as well as apple cider donuts, apple cider and an array of fresh baked goods and treats. Admission to Fall Family Fun Weekends is $10, ages 3 and up. Pumpkins, food and pony rides are not included in admission. All entry to the farm on Cold Soil Road, Princeton, including winery and farm store, must be purchased in advance with online timed admission tickets. Visit www.terhuneorchards.com Tickets are valid for three hours after entry. Mask are required on premise for all guests 3 year and older. For more information, call 609-924-2310; or visit www.terhuneorchards.com or Facebook.com/terhuneorchards Howell Farm’s 24th annual corn maze offers visitors an opportunity to search for map pieces and clues to complete a number of challenges throughout the 3-acre maze. Other activities include a courtyard with food and games, a farm stand with pumpkins and fall decorations, and hayrides to the top of
nearby Belle Mountain. General admission is $10 for ages 10 and older, $8 for children ages 5-9 and free for children 4 and under. The maze is also open on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 12, from noon to 4 p.m. On all dates, the maze closes one hour after the latest entry time. The maze is the annual fundraiser of the all-volunteer Friends of Howell Farm. Proceeds support the farm’s historic preservation projects and its educational programs for schools. Purchase tickets in advance at www.howellfarm.org. Tickets are available at the door, but attendance capacities are limited and a wait is possible on peak days and times. Masks will be required in the courtyard and inside the maze when social distancing isn’t possible. All Mercer County Park Commission rules and regulations apply, as well as state requirements regarding COVID-19. For more information, call the farm office at 609-737-3299 or visit www.howellfarm. org or www.mercercountyparks.org. On weekends, call 609-397-2555.
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Princeton University Concerts will open its 2020-21 season with a virtual watch party featuring the Takács String Quartet, in a performance live from Colorado. Free of charge and open to all, the watch party will feature music by Mozart, Debussy, Bartók and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and will conclude with a live question-and-answer session in which listeners can directly interact with members of the Takács Quartet. The watch party will take place from 8-9 p.m. Oct. 15. The stream will then be available for on-demand viewing through Oct. 18. While this free virtual event is nonticketed, attendees are encouraged to RSVP in advance by emailing princetonuniversityconcerts.org for access to special related content leading up to the stream, including a brief video introduction to the evening’s program given by Princeton University Professor Emeritus Scott Burnham who will include the history of Coleridge-Taylor’s background as a 20th-century English composer and activist of European and African descent. The Central NJ & Bucks Co. Women in Development (WID) is hosting monthly
roundtables for nonprofit professionals online. Join Amy Boroff from Action for a discussion on how the pandemic is impacting communication and year-end fundraising efforts at noon on Oct. 15. Learn the essentials to frame a year-end appeal. Roundtables are a member-only benefit. Renew for the 2020 21 season before signing up. Register online at https://widmercer.org/ site/event/october-roundtable/ Good Grief will hold its 10th annual gala from 7-8 p.m. Oct. 15. The program will feature Good Grief kids sharing their stories of hope and resilience as well as special appearances by sports stars Dalvin Tomlinson of the NY Giants and former New York Yankee all-star Bernie Williams. The evening will also include a tribute to medical professionals who have served on the front lines throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Individual tickets for the event are $150 and provide viewers with a link to the virtual broadcast. Full information is available at GgGala2020.givesmart.com All proceeds from the gala support Good Grief’s mission to provide free and unlimited support to help grieving children and families in more than 180 communities across the New Jersey. For more information, visit www.goodgrief.org
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The Pennington School will host two virtual open houses to show prospective students and their families the academic and extracurricular programs and activities that the independent coeducational boarding school offers to students in grades 6-12: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 18 for the Upper School, and from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 25 for the Middle School. These events will offer prospective families an opportunity to explore the Pennington experience, meet with students, see the classrooms, and talk with teachers. For more information, visit pennington. org/admission/open-house. Email admiss@pennington.org or call 609–737–6128 with any questions.
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OBITUARY Stanley R. Szumski Stanley R. Szumski, age 99, passed away peacefully in his daughter’s home in Geneseo on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. He was predeceased by his brothers, Jannek and Ryszek Szumski.
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He is survived by his wife, Hazel K. Scroxton Szumski, his two children, Christopher R. (Ruth) Szumski of Glastonbury, CT, DeAnna L. (Norman) Croteau of Geneseo, grandchildren, Elizabeth and Rebecca Szumski, Calvin, Bronte and Alexander Croteau, several nieces and nephews. Stanley was born February 4, 1921 in former Wilno, Poland now, Vilnius, Lithuania the son of Joseph and Marie Pietkewicz Schimmel-Szumski. During WWII he was taken prisoner by the Germans, but escaped and made his way to Britain where he joined the Allied Army, and then qualified for the Polish Division of the British Royal Air Force. He met the love of his life, Hazel K. Scroxton, when stationed at Newton Airbase near Nottingham, England and they married in 1949. In 1954, they immigrated to American settling in Lawrence, New Jersey where he worked for Johnson & Johnson until retirement. Stanley was a family man who shared his hobbies with his wife and two children. He loved photography, sailing, hunting, ice skating, skiing and traveling in Europe. In his retirement years he added computer classes and digital photography to his list of hobbies.
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ArtJam and holiday market support artists and families experiencing homelessness ArtJam for the Holidays is a re-imagined art event, supporting homeless families, and taking a creative approach while keeping visitors safe and socially distant. From Nov. 14 to Dec. 12, ArtJam for the Holidays will display the art of professional artists and undiscovered artists who have experienced homelessness. In addition to an online gallery (www.artjamnj.org), the art can be viewed and purchased in HomeFront’s new Blue Garage Gallery at the Family Campus in Ewing. HomeFront’s Blue Garage Gallery officially opens with ArtJam for the Holidays, its inaugural art event. Featuring more than 50 local and regional artists, ArtSpace artists and SewingSpace creators, it offers one-of-a-kind art for sale, including paintings, pottery, glasswork and handsewn items, according to a statement from HomeFront. ArtJam is a pop-up art exhibition typically held in Palmer Square in Princeton. Due to the COVID-19 situation, ArtJam was offered virtually in an online gallery this summer. “We are very grateful for all of the community support for ArtJam, throughout the years, and especially during these uncertain times when we moved the display and sales online,” Ruthann Traylor, director of Artspace/SewingSpace at HomeFront, said in the statement. “We were so pleased with our success of ArtJam Online and our Holiday Market in 2019 that we are producing an exciting new event – ArtJam for the Holidays which combines both.” ArtJam for the Holidays goes live on Nov. 14 supporting ArtSpace, the therapeutic art program at HomeFront. “Not only are these events fundraisers, they have a significant impact on encouraging the HomeFront artists and boosting their feelings of self-worth. Shoppers are supporting these budding entrepreneurs as they gain business skills and opportunities,” Traylor said in the statement.
Legal Notices TAKE NOTICE that the Township of Lawrence is applying for a Freshwater Wetlands General Permit #17 and Flood Hazard Area General Permit #12 & General Permit #13 to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Land Use Regulation for the development described below: APPLICANT: PROJECT NAME: PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Lawrence Township Lawrence Hopewell Trail – Pretty Brook Segment The Project proposes to construct a bituminous 10-ft wide multi use trail with a pedestrian footbridge in sensitive areas for recreational public use. The Lawrence Hopewell Trail is a planned 22-mile multi-use trail that runs through Lawrence and Hopewell Townships that offers safe and scenic off-road access for families, joggers, hikers, bicyclists, and commuters to enjoy the abundant natural environment of this region. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS: Pretty Brook Road between Cleveland Road and Province Line Road BLOCK/LOT: Lawrence Township Right-of-Way MUNICIPALITY: Lawrence Township COUNTY: Mercer County
The complete permit application package can be reviewed at either the municipal clerkʼs office in the municipality in which the site subject to the application is located, or by appointment at the departmentʼs Trenton office. Either a 30-day public comment period or public hearing will be held on the application in the future. Individuals may request a public hearing on the application within 45 calendar days of the date of this notice. Requests for a public hearing shall be sent to the Department at the address below and shall state the specific nature of the issues to be raised at the hearing: New Jersey Department of Environmental Projection Division of Land Use Regulation P.O. Box 420, Code 501-02A 501 East State Street Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Attn: Lawrence Township Supervisor
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, Nov. 15-23, coincides with the month-long ArtJam for the Holidays event. During National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, programs are planned throughout the nation to raise awareness of the prevalence of struggling Americans, especially children. “Families in the Mercer area should not have to worry about whether they will have food on their plate or a roof over their head. We have seen a real increase in the needs of many residents in these times of economic downturn,” HomeFront Founder and CEO Connie Mercer said in the statement. Visit the Blue Garage by appointment for a personal shopping experience or purchase items online. “Bringing together the work of professional and aspiring artists makes ArtJam for the Holidays a different exhibit from a traditional art show,” Traylor said in the statement. “A dedicated team of volunteers and I have transformed a utilitarian outbuilding into a professional art venue. We are excited to have our inaugural event in the Blue Garage in time for the holiday season.” Traylor added, “Through transforming this former storage garage we bring both awesome art and the important stories of HomeFront’s work to the community.” The gallery will be available online from Nov. 14 to Dec. 12. Visiting the Blue Garage will be by appointment only with adherence to safety and social distancing. Appointments can be made 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays
Since its founding 29 years ago, HomeFront has worked to end family homelessness in Central New Jersey by breaking the cycle of poverty through the provision of shelter, skills for a self-sustaining life and hope. HomeFront has developed a sophisticated network of supportive housing and social services for very low-income households who are either homeless or at high risk of becoming so. Recognized as a four-star charity by Charity Navigator, 90% of every dollar raised is dedicated to programs that directly help clients. For more information about how you can help, visit www.homefrontnj.org or call 609-9899417.
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Diligent dental hygiene is more than a path to a beautiful smile. It can save both pain and money as well, which is why many people choose to invest in a water flosser. Although brushing is vital, it can never reach all the crevices in which food can hide, and while string flossing can go deeper than brushing, water flossing can reach almost anywhere. Some people may find them intimidating at first, and there is a bit of a learning curve to master when it comes to pressure and water temperature; however, once you figure out your preferred setting, water flossers are very easy to use. If heavy plaque is a problem, try string flossing your teeth first. Carefully performed home oral hygiene is one of the most effective ways to keep your mouth and teeth healthy.
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Otsuka America named ‘Great Place to Work’ Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. announced that it is “Great Place to WorkCertified.” Using validated employee feedback gathered with Great Place to Work’s rigorous, data-driven “For All” methodology, certification confirms at least 7 out of 10 employees have a consistently positive experience at Otsuka, according to information provided by the company. “We are delighted that Otsuka has been certified as a Great Place to Work,” Angela
Colon-Mahoney, vice president, People and Business Services, Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc., said in the statement. “Our unique culture and committed employees make the company truly special. A full 91% of our employees said Otsuka is a great place to work, ranking us among the top companies. I am proud of us, of Otsuka, and to be part of a place where we truly defy limitation so others can too.” “We congratulate Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. on its Certification,”
Local women support area charities 100 Women Bridging Hope, a newlyestablished philanthropic organization serving Mercer County and Bucks County, Pennsylvania, recently made a donation to LifeTies, Inc. Founded in January, 100 Women Bridging Hope (100WBH) joins together local women in support of area charities. The ultimate goal is to have a direct financial impact on those most in need. Members are asked to commit $100 every quarter and recipients are chosen from among nonprof-
its proposed by the members, according to a prepared statement. Every dollar donated goes directly to the organization selected. LifeTies, Inc. is a supportive network of professional staff and trained volunteers dedicated to helping youth and young adults throughout Mercer County overcome the effects of abuse, neglect or homelessness. For information about joining 100 Women Bridging Hope, contact Lorri Ackerman at lackerman@comcast.net.
Open House Saturday, October 24th, 11am-2pm
Immediate Move-in Available In the center of the Princeton Borough
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Sarah Lewis-Kulin, vice president, Best Workplace List Research, Great Place to Work, said in the statement. “Organizations that earn their employees’ trust create great workplace cultures that deliver outstanding business results.” Great Place to Work is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees around the world and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Great Place to Work helps organizations quantify their culture and produce better business results by creating a high-trust work experience for all employees. Emprising, their culture management platform, empowers leaders with the surveys, real-time reporting, and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Their unparalleled benchmark data is used to recognize Great Place to Work-Certified companies and the Best Workplaces in the US and more than 60 countries, including the 100 Best Companies to Work For and World’s Best list published annually in “Fortune”. To learn more, visit greatplacetowork. com, listen to the podcast Better by Great Place to Work, and read “A Great Place to Work for All.” Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., located in Princeton, researches, develops, manufactures and markets innovative products, with a focus on pharmaceutical products to meet unmet medical needs and nutraceutical products for the maintenance of everyday health.
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In pharmaceuticals, Otsuka is a leader in the areas of mental, renal and cardiovascular health and has additional research programs in oncology and on several under-addressed diseases including tuberculosis, a significant global public health issue. Otsuka established a presence in the U.S. in 1973 and today its U.S. affiliates include Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC) and Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI). These two companies’ 1,700 employees in the U.S. develop and commercialize medicines in the areas of mental health, nephrology and cardiology, using cutting-edge technology to address unmet healthcare needs. Otsuka’s most recently approved product in the U.S. is the firstever treatment for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, a genetic disorder in which fluid-filled cysts develop in the kidneys over time, often leading to kidney failure. OPDC and OAPI are indirect subsidiaries of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd., which is a subsidiary of Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The Otsuka group of companies employed 47,000 people worldwide and had consolidated sales of approximately USD 13 billion in 2019. Learn more about Otsuka in the U.S. at www.otsuka-us.com and connect on LinkedIn and Twitter at @OtsukaUS. Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.’s global website is accessible at www.otsuka.co.jp/ en/.
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Venue at Cobblestone Creek named Community of the Year The Lennar community features Active Adult (55+) living with an array of lifestyle amenities on an 18-hole “Parkland” style golf course. Lawrence Township, NJ – Lennar Corporation (NYSE: LEN and LEN.B) has announced that Venue at Cobblestone Creek, an Active Adult (55+) golf course community in Lawrence Township, has been named Community of the Year for an Attached Community over $500,000 at the 33rd Annual Virtual Sales and Marketing Awards. The annual event, hosted by the New Jersey Builders Association, was held virtually on September 29 after being postponed earlier in the year due to COVID-19. Venue at Cobblestone Creek also took home the award for Best Attached Home for a Community Over $500,000. “I’d like to express my gratitude to everyone at the NJBA for awarding Venue at Cobblestone Creek with the title of Community of the Year,” said Anthony Mignone, Division President of Lennar New Jersey/New York. “This new golf course community offers elegantly appointed, open-concept townhomes that feature luxurious finishes, gourmet kitchens, stylish islands, dramatic foyers with magnificent staircases, opulent master suites and so much more. Call today for a virtual or private tour to learn more about this award-winning community.” Homebuyers can choose from three distinctive home designs with
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Venue at Cobblestone Creek has been named Community of the Year for an Attached Community over $500,000.
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