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Grant will allow Slackwood School to add STEM cart to library

By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Aiming to help Slackwood School students develop their STEM skills, the Lawrence Township Education Foundation has awarded a $20,182 grant to the Lawrence Township Public Schools to bring a fully stocked STEM (science, engineering, technology, math) cart into the school’s renovated library.

The money, which was donated to the Lawrence Township Education Foundation by the BristolMyers Squibb Corp., will be used for two initiatives – S.E.E. STEM (Strengthening Equitable Experiences in STEM) and B.E. STEM (Building Entries into STEM).

Nearly three dozen bins on the STEM cart will be filled with construction material, circuits, robotics and basis low-tech items such as cardboard, duct tape, string and glue.

Using the materials in the STEM cart, students in the grades K-3 school can come up with creative ideas to apply their STEM skills in the classroom. They may explore topics such as energy, transportation, communications, coding and eco-literacy through high-tech and low-tech projects.

In addition to the STEM cart, the Lawrence Township Educa-

tion Foundation grant will be used to bring Chromebooks into the Slackwood School library.

“It is our hope that the materials from the S.E.E. STEM and B.E. STEM grant will spark excitement and curiosity in STEM topics, and maybe for future careers in STEM,” said Karen Faiman, executive director of the Lawrence Township Education Foundation.

The STEM cart will be located in the STREAM (science, technol-

ogy, research, engineering, arts, math) area of the school’s newly renovated library. The library renovation project is being funded by a $100,000 grant, also from the Lawrence Township Education Foundation.

The project calls for relocating and doubling the size of the library, which has been housed in one room on the first floor of the elementary school on Princeton Pike. The current library, which

is being replaced, is 1,400 square feet.

The library is moving into a remodeled space in the basement of the school. It will feature a media zone and the STREAM Center.

The media zone and the STREAM Center will be located in different areas of the library.

The media zone will include the library’s book collection, which will be expanded to include new titles – in both print and new

media formats. The Slackwood School library’s book collection is the smallest among the four elementary schools, officials said.

The media zone also will include interactive video technology, and research tools such as Chromebook laptop computers and iPads. It will be large enough to handle several classes simultaneously for lessons and projects On the other side of the library, the STREAM Center will include whiteboard walls, as well as wipeoff tables for brainstorming, mindmapping and design work.

The STREAM Center also can accommodate rotating projects and initiatives that include a Makerspace, coding station and video production studio. It can also be used as a family resource and education center.

“The Makerspace is a flexible space for making, learning, exploring and sharing that uses everything from high tech to ‘no tech’ tools,” said Jeanne Muzi, the Slackwood School principal.

The goal of the Makerspace is for students to work together to learn, collaborate and build. They can explore new ideas which will enable them to create new things or to improve things that already exist. They can hone their problem-solving skills and take on new challenges, Muzi said.

Lawrence Township Public Schools will begin school year remotely

By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Lawrence Township Public Schools students will be learning remotely for the first few weeks when they go back to school Sept.

8, based on the latest iteration of the school district’s re-opening plan.

The Lawrence Township Public Schools Board of Education approved the re-opening plan at its Aug. 12 meeting. Administrators hope to gradually bring students and teachers back together in the classroom over time and as COVID-19 conditions improve.

Superintendent of Schools Ross Kasun outlined the re-opening plan, which must be submitted to the Mercer County Superintendent of Schools and the New Jersey Department of Education, before the school board.

Under the first phase of the district’s multi-phase plan, teachers will be able to go into the schools and teach from their classroom immediately. Students will learn remotely from home, Kasun said.

For students whose parents must return to work, the district has arranged for all-day childcare through the Capital Area YMCA. There will be limited openings for childcare at the Lawrence Intermediate School and the Ben Franklin Elementary School for students in grades K-6.

The learning centers will be set up in the gym or other rooms that are not being used, and staffed by the Capital Area YMCA. Students will bring their laptop computers or tablets with them to the learning centers. They will receive the same lessons remotely that their schoolmates receive, with some help and supervision from the Capital Area YMCA. The school day would begin between 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m., depending on the grade level, and end in the afternoon. Students will have time for a lunch break before “returning” to school.

The plan calls for elementary school students to receive a minimum of four lessons per week – two language arts lessons and two math lessons – that are taught by live instruction. They will also have instruction during their morning meetings at the start of the school day. Daily attendance will

be taken during the morning meeting.

Students in grades 6-12 will participate in four class periods per day, taught by live instruction. Attendance will be taken during the morning meeting for sixth grade students, and at the start of each class period for students in grades 7-12. Students can ask questions during the lesson and at predetermined office hours and coaching time during the day.

Students also will have additional instruction through pre-recorded and self-guided activities.

They can contact their teachers and work their way through the self-guided lessons.

Kasun said conditions would

be reassessed every 30 days, with the goal of bringing the students back into school. If all goes well and conditions improve, the district can implement the hybrid model of learning, he said.

The hybrid option would bring small groups of students into the school building – properly socially distanced and wearing face masks – on different days and in different weeks. Students would be divided into Group A and Group B. A third group of students would continue to learn remotely at home.

Wrapping up the presentation, Kasun said the decision to provide remote learning “was not a light one.” Some families will be happy with the remote learning plan, and

others will not like it, he said.

School board member Jonathan Dauber agreed with Kasun that the plan is not going to make every family happy or fit into their life “in a perfect way.” He said he realizes the complexity of the issue and that “it is a moving target.”

School board member Michelle King said that speaking for herself, she was in support of the “body of work” prepared by the administration. She said that while she believes the remote instruction program has improved since it was implemented in the spring, there is no substitute for being in a classroom.

“I am not excited that (remote learning) is the position we are

promoting at the beginning of the school year. I want to work diligently to move along” to bring students back into the classroom in the hybrid model as soon as possible, King said.

King also said that she “truly hopes” that the learning centers will offer the assistance to working families that they need.

School board member Michele Bowes echoed Kasun’s comments that the recommendation and decision that is being made was not one that was made lightly.

“No one goes into this thinking this is the ideal situation, but this is the best situation, given the circumstances are in now,” Bowes said.

County Prosecutors Association offers scholarships to law students, police officers advancing career The County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey is offering scholarships to law school students seeking careers as prosecuting attorneys, graduate students with a commitment to child advocacy, and to police officers hoping to attend college or graduate school to advance their careers in law enforcement.

The annual scholarships, each amounting to a one-year grant of $3,500, will be paid directly to the recipients, who will be selected by a committee that administers the County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey Scholarship Foundation.

Scholarship applicants must be residents of New Jersey and must demonstrate a financial need.

Scholarship recipients from previous years are ineligible.

Each of the scholarships are dedicated to the memory of an attorney who died in office, where they had served with dignity as prosecutors in various counties in New Jersey and exemplified the high standards of law enforcement professionals.

To be eligible for the Oscar W. Rittenhouse Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must be accepted for admission to a law school and must have an interest in pursuing a career as a prosecutor.

Rittenhouse, 48, served as part-time prosecutor in Hunter-

don County from 1968-73, and was appointed the county’s first full-time prosecutor in 1975. He was killed in 1979 while returning from a national prosecutor’s convention, where he spoke on preventing juvenile delinquency.

To be eligible for the Andrew K. Ruotolo Jr. Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must be accepted for admission to a law school or a graduate school. Applicants must exhibit an interest, and commitment to, enhancing the rights and well-being of children through child advocacy programs.

Ruotolo, 42, who served as Union County prosecutor from 1991-95, had dedicated his career to helping troubled youth and was the creator of the Union County Child Advocacy Center, which serves as a safe haven for abused children.

To be eligible for the Harris Y. Cotton Memorial Scholarship,

an applicant must be accepted for admission to a law school. The applicant must have an interest in pursuing a career as a prosecutor with an emphasis in domestic violence or hate crime prosecutions.

Cotton, 68, known as the “Dean of Prosecutors”, served with distinction in Gloucester County from 1975-80 and from 1991-97, when he died 40 minutes before his term expired. During his tenure, he was a strong advocate for the protection of individual rights and he created specialized units to combat domestic violence and hate crimes.

To be eligible for the John H. Stamler Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must be a sworn law enforcement officer seeking educational advancement on a college or graduate level to improve his or her effectiveness as a law enforcement officer.

Stamler, 52, was the first pros-

ecutor in the state to be appointed to three consecutive terms as prosecutor, serving in Union County from 1977-90. He was dedicated to the welfare of law enforcement officers and was an innovator of programs to help victims of domestic violence and child abuse.

He championed a witness/victim assistance program, advocated crime prevention and battled the scourge of illegal drugs.

Applications must be postmarked by Sept. 4. Applications are available at www.burlpros. org.

Personal interviews of finalists will be conducted. Applicants will be notified of the committee’s decision in October.

Applications should be sent to Prosecutor Scott Coffina, Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office, 49 Rancocas Road, Mount Holly 08060; or email SCoffina@ co.burlington.nj.us

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The Mercer County Solidarity Network (MCSN) is a new mutual aid group designed to connect people in need throughout Mercer County with people who can help meet those needs.

The group is looking for individuals, families and businesses who would like to donate their time, resources or goods/services with people who have been affected by the pandemic and who request support. There is no minimum obligation – donors can specify whatever they feel they can provide and the group will match donors with individuals who have expressed a related need.

To sign up as a donor, visit www.mercersolidarity.org/ or email MercerCountyPOL@ gmail.com.

Produce is fully stocked at the Terhune Orchards farm store, Cold Soil Road, Princeton.

Fruits, vegetables and herbs are picked daily. There are also mixed bouquets and fresh-cut sunflowers.

Visit the farm store in person, or order online at www.terhuneorchards.com/shop Summer hours of the farm store are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends. The winery is open from noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

Terhune also sells produce at the Princeton Farmers Market on Thursdays, West Windsor Farmers Market on Saturdays, and Trenton Farmers Market on Fridays and Saturdays.

For more information or to order over the phone, call 609-924-2310.

Princeton Girlchoir and Princeton Boychoir are auditioning new choristers for the 2020-21 season. Both choirs are programs of Westrick Music Academy (WMA).

Any child entering grades 3-12 this fall is welcomed.

Singers will be asked to introduce themselves, sing a Major scale and a familiar song like “Row, Row, Row Your Boat, or “Happy Birthday”. This will help music directors better understand their current level of musical ability.

Interested singers have the option to have a live audition via Zoom, or submit an audition video.

Auditions are scheduled throughout August, but interested singers are encouraged to apply early.

To learn more about the process or to schedule an audition, visit WestrickMusic. org/auditions.

Pickleball will be held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at the Mercer County Park Tennis/Pickleball Center, Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Morning times to be announced.

Participants must wear masks, bring water and bring their own paddle.

Mercer County fees are $7/time or a player can pay $35 (62 and older) or $70 (under 62) to join the Mercer County Park tennis/ pickleball program through the end of 2020.

Membership is required.

For more information on pickleball and membership, email NewcomersMembership@ywcaprinceton.org or visit www. ywcaprinceton.org/newcomers.

Suydam Farms is offering pick-yourown blackberries.

Produce is available for sale, as is farm fresh proteins. Shop from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays.

Suydam Farms is located at 49 Skillman Lane, Somerset.

For more information, visit www.suydamfarms.net

HomeFront’s Back to School Drive, benefiting local children in need, is ongoing.

Sign up to sponsor one or more children, and provide them with the clothing, shoes, backpack and the school supplies they will need to succeed, whether they are learning remotely or in school.

For more details, visit homefront@homefrontnj.org, or to sponsor a child, email homefront@homefrontnj.org or call 609-915-1035.

Join the ACME Screening Room every Saturday night this summer for the ACME Carpool Cinema at the Spoke Works Building, 204 N. Union St., Lambertville.

Each evening begins with live music by local musicians, followed by a movie screening at dusk.

Bring your own food for a picnic or visit local restaurants offering take out. Thai Tida will be on site providing concessions of Thai street food.

For the upcoming film schedule and to purchase tickets, visit www.acmescreeningroom.org.

The ACME Screening Room is also planning a live comedy night fundraiser with more details to come.

The Mercer County Mask Project is in need of masks for healthcare workers and first responders.

Volunteers of the West Windsor Arts Council have made more than 230 face masks thus far.

To donate, visit https://westwindsorarts. org/volunteer/ for more information.

Right at Home of Central New Jersey is holding a Health Care Heroes Back to School drive along with HarborChase of Princeton.

Residents and professional partners are asked to donate supplies for the children of doctors, nurses, EMTs, home health aides and social workers.

Donations can be dropped off at Right at Home of Central New Jersey, 1405 Route 18 south, Suite 203, Old Bridge; or at HarborChase of Princeton, 4331 Route 1 south, Princeton.

For more information, call 732-967-0900.

Gesher LeKesher is currently accepting applications from high school juniors and seniors in the Greater Princeton Mercer Bucks area to participate in a Jewish peer leadership program.

As Gesher “Madrichim” (peer leaders), teens lead a group of seventh to ninth grade “Talmidim” (learners) in outreaches addressing trending topics from a Jewish perspective including friendships, the impact of social media, peer pressure, prejudice, and antiSemitism on campus.

Gesher LeKesher meets virtually six hours each month: two Monday night trainings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and an additional outreach time either Monday/Wednesday night or Sunday morning.

Gesher LeKesher is a program of Jewish Family & Children Services and is partially funded by the Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks.

For more information, visit www.jfcsonline.org/gesher-lekesher.

The Jewish Community Youth Foundation is kicking off its 18th year giving back to local, national and global non-profits beginning this fall. The program brings together teens in grades 8-12 from the Mercer and Bucks counties area.

Each teen philanthropist donates their own money which gets matched and pooled with money they fundraise during the program. Students will meet virtually to discuss Tzedakah and explore needs and the nonprofit organizations who address them. At year-end, each group decides how their dollars will be donated. The program offers teens the opportunity to develop leadership and presentation skills.

Registration is open for all participants in grades 8-10, and returning participants in 11th and 12th grades. Space is limited. For more information or to register, visit www. jfcsonline.org/jcyf.

Contact Celeste Albert at 609-987-8100, ext. 210 or CelesteA@jfcsonline.org with any questions.

Participating in yoga benefits both physical and mental health and influences positive thought. It alleviates mental stress, develops better physicality and subsequently enhances emotional well-being. Yoga postures are a form of meditation in motion that help release tension and emotional stress. This can help decrease physical ailments by improving the flow of oxygen and conditioning the respiratory tract through breathing exercises.

Honor Yoga is offering free, virtual classes at 8 a.m. Tuesdays and at 6 p.m. Thursdays with instructor Michelle Gerdes.

To register, visit http://honoryoga.com/ yfew

The Township of Hillsborough is working with Town Planner to produce a 250th anniversary edition of the color printed 2021 calendar, which will be mailed out to every residence in Hillsborough.

This year, the twist is historic pictures to commemorate Hillsborough’s 250-year history. Individuals interested in submitting photographs for consideration can email their high resolution image to pborek@hillsborough-nj.org. There is no guarantee any photo will be used.

A photo release will need to accompany the picture. The photo release form is found at www.hillsborough-nj.org The printing of the calendar is funded through the various advertisements contained within the calendar. Contact Jim O’Dowd at 973-650-2736 or jimodowd@townplanner. com for more information regarding advertising.

School is starting Sept. 3 in Hillsborough. Hillsborough C.A.N. (Community Assistance Network) is in need of supplies for school-age residents.

Drop off hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays at the township’s Social Services Department, 379 S. Branch Road.

To donate, visit www.hillsborough-nj.org.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

The Day World War II Ended The dawn of Aug. 15, 1945, in the Pacific denly recalled. The ship’s public address syswas no more important to me than any other tem barked that the war was over, that Japan except that it became one of the happiest had surrendered.

One pilot radioed “no hits, no runs, no erdays of my life. It was the day Japan surrendered and I realized there would be life for rors.” All of the strike force jettisoned their bombs 45 miles offshore and then returned me after World War II. I wasn’t counting on much of a future un- to wild celebrations. Up went our battle flag til then but, along with thousands of others while sailors and Marines pounded each othexpected to die in the impending invasion, I er in joy and fired their guns. The fact that would return home and finish college, start a we would survive was almost beyond belief for those of us living with career, find my wife and so much anxiety and fear. raise our children.

But our euphoria didn’t But right now I was a last long.

19-year-old petty officerEven though the Japaradarman aboard the USS nese government had ofAmsterdam, a Cleveland ficially surrendered, the class cruiser with 1,300 sky was soon darkening sailors and Marines prowith Japanese suicide tecting Admiral Nimplanes whose pilots were itz’s and Admiral Bull hell bent on reaching their Halsey’s Third Fleet airheaven. They pounded us craft carriers and battlewith guns blazing and ships. bombs exploding into our We were a Naval ships or the sea. bombardment and carrier Sailors were kissing strike force that pounded Anthony Galli girls in Times Square but Japan’s military instalwe were still fighting for lations for three months in preparation of the invasion by American our lives in a war that the Japanese had lost and allied forces. We didn’t know it then but – a fact that their Kamikazes refused to acAmerica was planning to invade the Japa- cept. For the next two weeks our fleet dodged nese homeland within 90 days in an air, sea and weaved as our 40- and 20-millimeter and ground attack that would cost hundreds guns responded with devastating effects on incoming Kamikazes. But the fleet’s deepof thousands more lives.

We knew that the Japanese were planning freeze food storage compartments were fillto go all out with artillery, bombs, rockets ing up with the dead who hours before were and Kamikaze suicide planes This was to celebrating their survival. be the greatest invasion since D-Day at NorThen finally, the suicide planes that mandy, but few of us talked about it. weren’t already splashed by our firepower We had doubts about our survival and flew off to a more peaceful, fuel-less ending thought if we didn’t talk about it, it might in the sea or to the disgrace of a landing ungo away. On Aug. 6 our ship’s radio blared harmed. that the United States had dropped an atomic We sailed into Tokyo Bay, where in less bomb, whatever that was, on Hiroshima. It than 20 minutes, General Douglas MacArhelped explain the huge explosion we had thur and Japanese authorities ended a war just heard, the sudden morning darkness that that lasted four years. After walking the enveloped us and the 8-foot waves rocking streets of burning Tokyo, we boarded our us. ship and headed for Okinawa to pick up Ship-to-ship communications confirmed wounded and dead Marines and moved them that none of our warships had struck a mine to Astoria, Oregon, which threw a festive or were under attack. This had to be a bomb, welcome to the first warship to return home we thought, so powerful that we were feeling to the United States. and hearing it from offshore nearly 90 miles Some have criticized our use of atomic away. bombs to end the war. But while saddened by We had unleashed the power of the sun, the terrible toll of deaths, both sides agreed as it was described, on the land of the rising their use actually spared as many as a million sun, which flattened the entire city and oblit- more lives. erated 80,000 people.

Three days later a second atomic bomb Anthony Galli lives in Pennington. He vaporized Nagasaki with nearly the same has authored four books, including two on number of deaths, and newscasters began the Civil War exploits of his great-grandfaspeculating a quick end of this war. But we ther with his Fourth Pennsylvania Cavalry had learned to ignore such rumors. Just an- in Virginia and Gettysburg. He has worked other bigger bomb we thought. But at 8:15 for UPI, TIME magazine and Sports Illusa.m. on Aug. 15 everything changed. trated with hundreds of his bylined articles More than 500 carrier planes of our task appearing in magazines and newspapers group minutes away from wreaking havoc across the country. He is a U.S. Navy veteran on Tokyo, Kure, Kobe and Osaka were sud- of World War II.

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A Double Miracle I want to share a brief story about the miracles my sons experienced in their lives.

Justin now holds a Master’s in Human Nutrition from The University Of Bridgeport and did his post graduate studies in mind-body medicine.The owner of his own company, Justin is dedicated to changing how we address autoimmune diseases so that long-term recovery and healing becomes possible. He advocates for woman who struggle with emotional blocks, early adult and childhood trauma, a surprising component of his clients’ history. Justin has also recently written a book.

My younger son graduated with a double major in Finance and Marketing and is working for a law firm in New York City. He also played on the Division I lacrosse team while in college.

It’s hard to imagine that these young men were diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at the ages of 7 and 5. Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder that effects 1 in every 162 children and is characterized by uncontrollable motor and vocal tics. Along with the tics my sons had severe learning disabilities. They had difficulty functioning in school and their classmates would make fun of them. It was extremely disruptive to their lives and to our family as well. I didn’t expect them to have normal lives.

I brought my sons to several neurologists

who all said there is no cure for Tourette’s and wanted to prescribe narcotics which I refused to allow them to take. Being a registered nurse I was well aware of the side effects they would experience.

I am also a Christian who believes in the power of prayer. I brought my sons to a healing service at my church shortly after they were diagnosed. After receiving prayer from the prayer team, I prayed for my sons every day and could not deny that their symptoms began to subside. Over time the motor and vocal tics completely disappeared. With constant prayer they were both completely healed. They are 28 and 33 years old today and both have normal and successful lives.

The learning disabilities they once had no longer exist.

I often think about the families who have a child or children with Tourette syndrome.

I want to give them hope and for them to know that all things are possible With God.

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By Michele S. Byers

Grow crops, not solar panels, on New Jersey’s best farmland

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f there’s any doubt that New Jersey is the Garden State, visit a local farm stand or a farmers’ market. This time of year, you will find some of the world’s most delicious produce: fresh Jersey tomatoes, peaches, sweet corn, peppers, blueberries, melons, squash and much more.

What makes them so good? One key ingredient is excellent soil. New Jersey has some of the best agricultural soils on Earth, perfect for growing a wide variety of foods.

These “prime” and “statewide important” soils are an incredibly precious natural resource that should never be taken for granted or squandered.

That’s why a proposed law to encourage large utilityscale solar projects without provisions to keep it off our best farmland and open space is a bad idea, no matter how well intentioned it may be.

The proposed legislation, S-2605, would toss out New Jersey’s existing solar siting policies, including provisions to restrict solar on farmland and redirect it to sites like brownfields, landfills, rooftops and parking lots.

The proposed law would not only make it easier to build large, utility-scale solar arrays on the state’s best farmland, it would also allow forests to be clear-cut to make way for solar projects, which makes no sense. Forests store the equivalent of 8% of New Jersey’s annual greenhouse gas emissions.

Make no mistake, encouraging solar energy is essential and is a critical part of New Jersey’s clean energy future.

By using a mix of solar, offshore wind and other clean technologies, this state we’re in plans to transition to 100% clean energy by 2050 for its power supply. Reducing the state’s reliance on fossil fuels is critical to combating climate change.

But solar energy projects must be built in the right places.

And high quality farmland and forests are most definitely

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not the right places.

The state’s Farmland Preservation Program has permanently preserved more than 230,000 acres of farmland to date, out of New Jersey’s 720,000 acres of farmland.

An additional 220,000 acres of preserved farmland are needed to sustain the agricultural industry in New Jersey, according to the State Agricultural Development Committee.

Thousands of acres of high quality farmland have been designated by the state and counties as “Agricultural Development Areas” and targeted for permanent farmland preservation.

It is counter-productive to encourage these high quality agricultural lands, targeted for future preservation, to become available for utility-scale solar.

For example, the proposed legislation could encourage projects like Dakota Power’s massive proposed solar facility on more than 800 acres of top quality farmland that is a target for preservation in Pilesgrove Township, Salem County.

Clearing forests makes no sense. In the battle against climate change, forests are powerful fighters. Forests pull carbon from the air and sequester it, they cool the air temperature in summer, provide habitat for wildlife and filter rainfall to protect local water quality. New Jersey needs more, not less, forests.

While some forests in the Highlands and Pinelands regions are excluded, the proposed legislation would open up forests in the Highlands Planning Area and places like the Sourland Mountains – a target of current open space preservation efforts – to large solar projects.

Forests in the Sourlands are among the most effective in the state at storing large amounts of carbon.

And what about the ratepayers? As currently written, the law would not require solar developers to bid competitively

for state financing, so an overly expensive project could potentially cost electric customers more money than necessary.

That’s why New Jersey’s Ratepayer Advocate has raised concerns about the legislation.

New Jersey can do better. We can have preserved and protected farmland and forests, and appropriately sited solar projects. If we are smart enough to plan and think this through, we can reap the benefits of clean energy and protect our most valuable farmland and forests.

In order to ensure solar is sited appropriately, the state should better define areas that are considered marginalized, as called for in the Energy Master Plan – that is, those with constrained economic or social value.

For example, there are areas of non-preserved farmland that may have poor soil conditions, or non-pristine, non-forested lands that are underused, both of which could potentially host solar projects while not compromising the state’s commitment to preserve open space and farmland.

This requires a thoughtful planning effort, which should not be hard in the age of computer mapping when so much knowledge of local soil and land use conditions can be evaluated online.

Let’s expand New Jersey’s commitment to renewable energy while still protecting the state’s most valuable farmland and open spaces. Our children and grandchildren deserve both clean energy and access to fresh produce and abundant forests.

Tell your legislators to fix or oppose S-2605, to advance solar energy without sacrificing our best farmland and forests.

Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills. She may be reached at info@njconservation.org

By Rajesh C. Sachdeo, M.D.

Managing Epilepsy and Preventing Seizures

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ccording to the Epilepsy Foundation, more than three million Americans have been diagnosed with epilepsy and 150,000 cases occur each year.

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition that produces sudden disturbances in the normal electrical function of the brain and results in seizures that can affect an individual’s awareness, movement, sensations, or behavior.

The disorder can occur at any age, but it is especially common in children and older adults.

In many cases, epilepsy can be easily treated and managed with medication and lifestyle adjustments. Often, epilepsy in children will resolve as they grow older.

Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center’s Epilepsy Program provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for adults and children who have seizure disorders.

Understanding Epilepsy When it comes to understanding epilepsy, it is helpful to think of a marching band.

In a marching band, if the drummer is off beat, the rest of the members may play louder so no one notices. But if the rest of the band doesn’t take over, the whole performance becomes disorganized and noticeably out of sync.

The same goes with your brain.

Typically, the different areas of your brain work in harmony together to stay balanced. If one area is misfiring, the other areas take over to keep it running smoothly.

However, if that balance becomes impaired, the brain can become disorganized and a seizure can occur. When a seizure occurs more than once for no obvious reason – such as a high fever – it is considered epilepsy.

Causes and Triggers In six out of 10 cases, the cause of epilepsy is unknown, according the Epilepsy Foundation. In such cases, the cause may be genetic. In other cases, the cause varies by the age of the person.

In children, epilepsy is often caused by an infection, such as meningitis, the herpes virus or even the common flu, that leaves scarring on the brain. In older adults, epilepsy is typically associated with stroke, tumors, Alzheimer’s disease, or head trauma often resulting from falls.

It is important to note that seizures that are caused by fevers in children are not considered epilepsy.

In people with epilepsy, seizures can be triggered by a number of factors, which include: • Sleep deprivation, poor quality sleep or changes in sleep patterns • Certain medications • Hormonal changes

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• Excessive alcohol consumption • Skipping meals • Not taking seizure medications as prescribed Diagnosis and Treatment Diagnosis begins with a complete medical exam and thorough history, including time of onset and duration of the seizure, and any precipitating factors or events associated with the seizure.

In addition, electroencephalograph (EEG) testing is useful to record brain waves and identify specific patterns associated with seizures. Tests such as MRIs and CT scans can help determine if seizures are caused by any structural changes in the brain such as a tumor or scarring.

Treatment for epilepsy has come a long way since the 1970s when there were only a handful of seizure medications available for the condition. Today, there are 26 different drugs that have proven effective in treating epilepsy and preventing seizures.

However, not everyone responds to a medication the same way, and patients need to work closely with their neurologist to find the right medication and dosage for their condition.

For patients whose seizures are not controlled by medication, vagal nerve stimulation may be an option. Vagal nerve stimulation is designed to control seizures by sending small pulses of electrical energy to the brain through a small implant. This procedure is used in adults and children 12 years and older.

Living With Epilepsy When a patient has a seizure, the event itself can be a scary experience for both the patient as well as for their loved ones. Not only can seizures lead to injury, but they can also cause sufferers to feel embarrassed and exhausted.

In addition to medical treatment, certain lifestyle adjustments can help reduce the risk for seizures.

• Getting adequate sleep. A well-rested brain is often able to suppress a good amount of seizure activity, like a good marching band can drown out the offbeat drummer.

• Exercising. Physical activity is good for your body and your brain. Moderate exercise has been shown to help prevent seizures in many patients.

• Limiting alcohol use. Alcohol can trigger seizures in some patients and can interact badly with epilepsy medication.

• Following a healthy diet and eating regularly. The brain needs proper nourishment to function well and becomes irritable and more susceptible to seizures with hunger.

For women of childbearing potential, before pregnancy is contemplated and during pregnancy, extra precautions are necessary in order to control seizures. Pregnancy can impair the absorption of many seizure drugs, thereby decreasing their effectiveness. It is critical for the pregnant patient to work with her doctor to adjust medications as needed during all stages of pregnancy to protect her and the baby.

Parents of children with epilepsy should make sure their child takes their medication as prescribed, has a healthy diet, and practices good sleep habits. As children grow older, particularly when they enter high school and college, seizure control may become more problematic because of noncompliance with prescribed medication or lifestyle changes with respect to sleep, diet and alcohol use.

Parents should encourage their children to lead a normal life, but also remind them to practice healthy habits so they can keep their epilepsy under control and prevent seizures.

For more information about the Epilepsy Program at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center or to find a physician with Penn Medicine Princeton Health call 888-7427496 or visit www.princetonhcs.org.

Rajesh C. Sachdeo, M.D., is board certified in neurology and specializes in treating patients with epilepsy. He is a member of the medical staff at Penn Medicine Princeton Health.

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Sat., August 29

The Jamaica Organization of New Jersey (JON-J) will hold a virtual Jamaica Independence Party from 7-10 p.m.

Aug. 29. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Featuring Master of Ceremonies Brian Gibbs, comedian Oliver Samuels, playwright Debra Ehrhardt, DJ Larry Ranks vs. DJ G-Royal of RSR Sound, Barrelman Radio and DJ Naturalist.

Wear all white and present your Jamaican flag.

Patrons are asked to donate to the fundraiser by using one of the following methods: JON-J PayPal account at www. paypal.com/biz/fund?id=KHUWYQBKLNVCC ; Zelle to Jamaicaorg.nj@gmail.com ; or write a check payable to the Jamaica Organization of New Jersey and mail to JON-J, P.O. Box 446, Orange, NJ 07051.

Sponsorships are available.

JON-J is a 501 (C) 3 non-profit organization that launched in 1998. The money raised through various fundraising events have been impactful in providing aid for hurricane disasterrelief efforts in New Jersey, Jamaica, and other Caribbean Islands; funding scholarships to college-bound students in New Jersey; assisting local food banks in New Jersey; and providing aid to needy schools in Jamaica.

For tickets, visit https://JonJindependenceparty.eventbrite. com

Through Sun., August 30

The Princeton University Art Museum is hosting a museum challenge through Aug. 30.

Choose any artwork from the Princeton University Art Museum’s collections or from another museum and re-create it at home using anything on hand, the more imaginative the better. Think dogs with books, a ketchup bottle standing in for wine, a bathrobe in place of a cape.

Snap a photo and submit the entry at artmuseum.princeton. edu/nss Categories include Best Use of Food, Best Use of a Pet, Best Landscape, Best Still Life, Best Portrait, 13-and-under Best in Show, and others.

Winners will be announced during the museum’s Nassau Street Sampler Virtual Festival on Sept. 3.

Contest details are available at https://artmuseum.princeton.edu/story/art-re-creation-challenge-how-enter See CALENDAR, Page 10A

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Liberty Lake Day Camp concludes successful season of summer camp

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Archery instructor Jeff Doherty, of Hightstown, instructs a young camper who enjoyed the summer at Liberty Lake Day Camp in Bordentown.

Freshmen boys, ages 6-7, climb a new playground

More than 1,000 campers who visited Liberty Lake Day Camp this summer came home COVID-free.

According to owner/director Andy Pritikn, the past president of the American Camp Association, it was challenging, but not impossible at all.

“It all starts with being outside,” Pritikin, whose fullyoutdoor camp sits on 60 shady acres just off Route 295 in Bordentown, serving families from Mercer, Burlington and Camden counties, as well as Lower Bucks and Center City Philadelphia, said in a statement provided by the camp. “We treated every group of campers and staff as its own independent family – with no intermingling between groups. These groups assembled together, played together, swam together, and ate together. While they needed to wear face-coverings on the school buses, they didn’t have to wear masks nor socially distance while playing within their group of friends at camp.”

The children, who had just endured months of home-quarantine, were “beyond thrilled” just to be outside, playing with their peers, he said.

In order to do so, they had to comply with a rigorous routine of temperature checks, handwashing/sanitizing, and down-scaled/safer protocols throughout their day.

Instructional swim instructors taught from the deck, more than 6 feet away, with the group counselors in the water assisting the campers.

The salad bar and division-wide spirit events were avoided, according to the statement.

“Friday assemblies are a big part of Liberty Lake, as campers perform their week-long projects for each other before we sing the Liberty Lake song. To do this, we built a brand new stage on our lower field so that groups could socially distance

half of those families have re-enrolled for the Liberty Lake 2021 season.

According to Pritikin, the biggest challenge in running a day camp during the pandemic was managing the stress of his seasonal staff.

“These amazing people took on a lot of responsibility – including social responsibility – in deciding to work at camp this summer. Countless staff (and campers, and parents) were getting COVID tested throughout the summer, an time anyone had symptoms – sore throat, stomach aches. It was all allergies, summer colds and stomach bugs – but the stress was real, and sometimes debilitating. I’m sure we’ll soon see similar within schools,” he said in the statement.

Pritikin said schools can learn from the Liberty Lake camp experience.

“If every camp group can function like a family, then I don’t see why we can’t do the same thing with a class of students. Rotate the teachers in, have them wear masks and distance, but the kids can be together like we’ve been doing at camps and day care centers for months now. If there’s a case of COVID, the class, and only the class, stays home for 14 days of quarantine. The school goes on,” Pritikin said in the statement.

He also said that his son and his classmates at Villanova have all been issued a fold-up chair to bring with them to class so that classes can be moved outdoors, under trees and tents.

“It’s very sad for the children, the parents, the teachers, everyone involved. It’s easy for me to make decrees and open my camp as I want. It’s much more complex dealing with boards of education and teacher unions,” he said in the statement.

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Middle schoolers happy to be separated from their phones at summer camp.

within spread out circles – sort of like you see at big public parks. It worked like a charm,” Pritikin said in the statement.

Color War, Yacht or Not, Masked Singer, and other Spirit Events were all creatively modified to be able to take place safely, much to the appreciation of the campers and their families.

Families who sent their children to Liberty Lake this summer say that they saw their children’s smiles and personalities return to them within only a couple of days of camp, according to the statement. Besides serving hundreds of families of essential workers, most families professed that the great reward of a camp experience, far outweighed the small risk involved given the outdoor environment and the safety precautions put in place, according to the statement. Pritikin estimates that 40% of his 2020 camp population was comprised of families whose prior camps chose not to open. And as of press time,

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Susie Wilson and Voting

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fter 90 years of living, Susie Wilson – renowned in New Jersey as a political activist, an advocate for teen sex education, and a competitive runner – would like to share some wise words that have fueled her long life.

“Vote – vote as though your life depends upon it,” said Susie, who has lived in Princeton for more than 50 of her 90 years.

“When we cast a vote – at that very moment – we all are equal. A vote has the same weight whether you are rich, poor, Black, Brown, White, a first generation American citizen, or someone with a Mayflower heritage. Make your voice heard.”

I got treated to her advice when I called Susie to talk about her 90th birthday celebration, a 3.1 walk run on the campus of ETS, an early August event for a handful of invited guests that actually took place on her 90th plus-six-months birthday. But Susie, who ran her first — and only — marathon (New York Marathon) at age 67, had no particular interest in talking about herself, but preferred conversation about the topic that has served as her energy drink – the state of our democracy.

In spite of the bleak landscape through which we are all slogging, Susie and I acknowledged that there was much on the political scene to celebrate. Her 90th birthday year has featured people making their voices heard in the area of social, political, and economic justice matters. Princeton’s advocacy events have included: a rally this past weekend to save the post office; several Black Lives Matter demonstrations throughout the spring and summer; Zoom police/community public forums on systemic racism and community policing.

After a public outcry about the racist behavior of prominent historic figures John Witherspoon and Woodrow Wilson, the John Witherspoon Middle School dropped John Witherspoon from its name, and Princeton University cleansed the name Wood-

row Wilson from its school of public affairs.

“None of this would have happened without people speaking out, causing a little ‘good trouble’ to quote Congressman John Lewis (the recently deceased and legendary civil rights activist), a secular saint,” Susie said. She has taken her kids and grandkids on a civil rights highlights trip that included the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, where Lewis sustained a nearly fatal beating during a 1965 civil rights march protesting racial discrimination in voting.

Quite appropriately and but only serendipitously, Susie’s birthday walk/run coincided with the 100th anniversary of women winning the right to vote in the United States. On Aug. 18, 1920, Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the Women’s Suffrage 19th amendment, giving the amendment the two-thirds majority of state ratification necessary to make it the law of the land.

“Most of my political activism has focused on getting women to run for public office and then supporting them when they decided to do so,” said Susie, who never ran for political office. The National Organization for Women asked Susie in 1997 to run for Congress against Congressman Chris Smith. “But people said it would have been folly. I should have ignored everyone and listened to my own counsel. It still nags at me that I turned down the opportunity to run and to speak out about women’s issues.

I ran the NYC Marathon instead. Of course I lost, but it was a wonderful experience and a great accomplishment. That’s how I feel about running for office. It is okay to lose, but you learn so much about yourself and the democratic process, and you get a chance to communicate your message to a broad audience,” she said.

Susie caught the voting rights bug from her mother, Katherine K. Neuberger, for whom Election Day was the most exciting and most important day of the year. “It even

Princeton Political Activist Susie Wilson at her 90th (and six months) birthday celebration.

dwarfed her husband’s/my father’s birthday,” Susie said.

From the time Katherine Neuberger cast her first vote when she was 21 in 1928, she never missed voting in any election in which it was legal for her to vote. In an essay Susie wrote for The Lawrence Ledger on Nov. 2, 1984, Susie noted that “process, not partisan politics, motivated my mother.”

Susie’s family was diverse as far as political affiliations, “but my mother, a Republican, never lost respect for an opposing point of view – only for failing to live up

to your most sacred responsibility as a citizen of the United States. Election Day was a day of a moral responsibility, regardless of party.”

Susie, in her role as a voting rights advocate, is the personification of a comment that John Lewis articulated in his final essay, printed in The New York Times after he died. “Democracy is an act, not a state.”

And I have no doubt that Susie, for another decade at least, will continue to act to get Americans to act on behalf of democracy by doing one simple thing – voting.

U.S. Postal Service launches new election mail website

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In New Jersey, you may be evaluated and treated by a licensed physical, occupational or speech therapist without a physician’s prescription1. This means you can start treatment more quickly and reduce your pain, restore your strength, and regain your abilities.

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The website, which provides clear and concise information about voting by mail, is available 24/7 by visiting usps.com/ votinginfo.

The postal service recognizes that many states are choosing to expand mail-in voting options in the upcoming elections and that there will likely be a significant increase in demand among postal customers to participate in those elections by using the mail, according to a statement provided on Aug. 21.

In response, the postal service has updated its website to serve both voting customers seeking information on how to use the mail to vote and election officials seeking resources to help make their administration of the upcoming elections a success.

For domestic voters, the website provides direct links to federal election resources as well as links to state-specific resources. For overseas and military voters, the new site provides additional information, including links to resources supporting their election participation.

The site also highlights what the postal service views as the most critical information for voters who opt to vote through the U.S. Mail: that, in requesting or casting a mail-in ballot, they not only must comply with their local jurisdictions’ requirements, but also should start the process early. To allow sufficient time for voters to receive, complete and return ballots via the mail, the postal service strongly recommends that voters request ballots at the earliest point allowable, but no later than 15 days prior to the election date, according to the statement.

The postal service also recommends that voters mail their ballots at least one week prior to their states’ due dates to allow for timely receipt by election officials.

Voters should contact their local election officials for further information about deadlines and other requirements.

In addition, the site provides resources to state and local election officials as part of the postal service’s ongoing efforts to partner with such officials to make the elections a success. The site guides election officials in contacting postal service personnel to discuss how they can design their mailings in a manner that comports with postal regulations, improves mail piece visibility and ensures efficient processing as well as timely delivery, according to the statement.

The site also provides links to information, such as the official 2020 Official Election Mail Kit (Kit 600) and the State and Local Election Officials User’s Guide (Publication 632), both of which were distributed to 11,500 election officials earlier this year.

The U.S. Postal Service remains fully committed to fulfilling its role in the electoral process when policymakers choose to use our services in administering elections. The postal service can fully handle and deliver the anticipated increase in election mail volume and is continuing to coordinate with state and local election officials through November, according to the statement.

Election officials and voters are being asked to be mindful of the postal service’s established delivery standards and consider how the mail actually works, so that voters have adequate time to request, receive, complete and send their mail-in ballots, according to the statement.

The postal service will continue to do everything in its power to efficiently handle and deliver election mail, including ballots, in a manner consistent with the proven processes and procedures that have been relied upon for years, according to the statement.

The postal service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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New Jersey Supreme Court justices allow $10B borrowing plan to stand

By Mark Rosman Managing Editor

The justices who sit on the New Jersey Supreme Court have ruled that New Jersey’s elected representatives may borrow up to $9.9 billion to address the fiscal crisis that has arisen as a consequence of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.

The court issued its ruling on Aug. 12 in the case of the New Jersey Republican State Committee vs. Gov. Phil Murphy. The ruling came one week after oral arguments were heard by the justices of the state’s highest court.

The legal case arose from legislation Murphy signed into law on July 16. Murphy, a Democrat, signed the New Jersey COVID-19 Emergency Bond Act which authorizes the state to borrow up to $9.9 billion to address the fiscal crisis brought on by the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.

In its ruling the court said “the law repre-

sents a policy choice made by the legislative and executive branches to address the current crisis. It is not for the judiciary to assess the wisdom of that decision. The only question here is whether the borrowing scheme violates the state Constitution. … Subject to the limits imposed here by the court, the bond act does not violate the Constitution.”

The court set forth certain limits with which the Democratic-controlled Legislature will have to comply as it moves forward with the borrowing plan.

The plaintiffs in the litigation were the New Jersey Republican State Committee; state Sen. Declan O’Scanlon (R-Monmouth); state Assemblyman Hal Wirths (RMorris, Sussex, Warren); and residents Lisa Natale-Contessa of Toms River and Ileana Schirmer of Hamilton Township.

The Republicans’ complaint asserted, among other claims, that enacting the New Jersey COVID-19 Emergency Bond Act would be a violation of the Debt Limitation

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Linda L. Hare who taught French for many years in the Hillsborough School District, died August 17, 2020. She was 71 and lived with her husband, James, in Blawenburg, N.J. Born in Sellersville, Pa., Linda was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Flaherty) Czelecz, of Lansdale, Pa. She attended North Penn High School where she played on the field hockey team. A French major at the Pennsylvania State University, she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and graduated magna cum laude in 1971.

Linda and Jim married the following year while she was enrolled in the translator-interpreter program at Georgetown University.

After completing her studies, she spent several years as a translator and interpreter at the embassies of Madagascar and Mauritania in Washington, and the Moroccan consulate in New York.

With the birth of her first child, she chose to stay at home for the next 17 years to focus on her growing family.

In 1998, she went back to the classroom. For more than 15 years, Madame Hare —as her students knew her – shared her enthusiasm for the French language with her students at Hillsborough’s intermediate, middle and high schools. Along with honors courses, she also taught Advanced Placement French and was advisor to the French club.

At retirement, Linda made a smooth transition to a new role as grandmother, a title she clearly relished and one she made synonymous with fun for her grandson Marcus.

In addition to her husband of 48 years, Linda is survived by her children, Amy Hare Soyfer, of Sellersville, Pa.; Robert J. Hare, of Lansdale, Pa.; and Margaret R. Hare, of New Brunswick, N.J.; a grandson, Marcus Soyfer; her sister, Jeanette Adams and her family, of Langhorne, Pa.; and cousin Deborah Henry Blasetti and her family, of Lansdale.

A private memorial service will be held by the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Linda’s memory to your favorite charity.

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Clause of the state Constitution.

According to a press release from the governor’s office, under the law, the state has the authority to issue bonds totaling $2.7 billion for the remainder of the extended Fiscal Year 2020, which runs through Sept.

30, and up to an additional $7.2 billion for the nine-month Fiscal Year 2021 that runs from Oct. 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, for a combined amount of up to $9.9 billion to be issued over the two periods.

In a statement following the Supreme Court’s ruling, O’Scanlon said, “I feel strongly that the Supreme Court ruled the wrong way. … The mission of government – to be responsible, fair and live within its means – doesn’t go away in the face of adversity. On the contrary, that mission becomes even more critical during such times.

“Regardless of our dissatisfaction with this ruling, it is our job as sitting legislators to do our best working within the bounds of the decision and minimize the damage that unfettered borrowing would have on the fiscal future of our state, as well as the economic pain it would have on our children and grandchildren.

“Thankfully, the decision does insist on accurate, regular certifications of revenue

and shortfalls, and limits what borrowed funds can be used for.

“We must use all power vested in our co-equal branch of government to deal head-on with the challenges placed before us. Our children and grandchildren cannot afford our dumping today’s challenges on them. They will have enough of their own,” O’Scanlon said.

The New Jersey Democratic State Committee took a different view of the ruling and said, “The Supreme Court unanimously affirmed the constitutionality of Gov. Murphy’s COVID-19 emergency borrowing plan … if the lawsuit had been successful, thousands of first responders, teachers, public health workers and other essential employees would have been fired in the middle of the pandemic.

“The court wholly rejected the Republicans’ arguments and accepted Gov. Murphy’s reasoning that the borrowing plan is necessary given the stark financial realities the state is facing due to COVID-19. …

Gov. Murphy and legislative Democrats are making the hard choices needed for middle class families to weather this storm,” the New Jersey Democratic State Committee said.

Mercer County alum finds his niche researching global human security issues for D.C. think tank

Daniel Hurley may have two jobs right political insecurity.” now, but the 2017 honors graduate of MerFor Hurley, his work with The Hay Incer County Community College (MCCC) stitute is a dream come true for the politihas one unifying vision: to advance human cal science major who has been interested rights in U.S. foreign in politics, U.S. foreign policy. policy and human seHurley, who graducurity both before and ated last year with a throughout college, acbachelor’s degree in pocording to the statement. litical science from The “Before coming to College of New Jersey, MCCC, I had engaged is currently a full-time in domestic politics by legislative aide for state working on several poAssemblyman Daniel R. litical campaigns as a Benson, where he pervolunteer and intern, informs legislative work cluding for former Conand manages constituent gressman Rush Holt, outreach, according to Assemblyman Daniel information provided by Benson, CongressMCCC. woman Bonnie Watson Daniel Hurley At the same time, Coleman and Plainsboro Hurley, formally a felTownship Committee low, is the program manager candidates,” the former MCCC for a Washington D.C.-based think tank honors student said in the statement. “While called The Hay Institute, where he is lead- at MCCC, I was also elected to my first term ing the research and development of an up- as a county committeeman for the Middlecoming report assessing the state of human sex County Democratic Organization.” security in the United States, according to Hurley explained that he has always the statement. been drawn to domestic politics and global Hurley explained that human security is affairs, with an “ultimate goal of pursuing an approach to understanding global vulner- a career in public service.” But prior to enabilities that is fairly new in international tering college, Hurley was uncertain which relations. major he felt most passionate about based “It is a paradigm that grew in promi- on his varying but related interests.

“I decided to attend MCCC and pursue nence in the 1990s and focuses on understanding how enhancing the security of the liberal arts major because it provided a the individual can lead to greater national multidisciplinary curriculum that allowed security and subsequently a more stable in- me to explore, and eventually narrow down, ternational environment,” Hurley said in the my academic interests,” he said in the statestatement. ment.

The Hay Institute is a nonprofit, nonparAfter his first semester at MCCC, Hurtisan think-tank organization founded with ley gravitated toward international affairs the mission of promoting discussion of hu- and decided that his professional ambitions man security around the globe. Hurley’s aligned with a career in U.S. foreign policy. research will become part of the institute’s During the summer of 2019 he had the opAnnual Report series, which serves as a re- portunity to engage in U.S. foreign policy source for scholars, government agencies by completing an internship with Senator and civil society, according to the statement. Bob Menendez’s staff for the Senate ForHurley, who has been interested in this eign Relations Committee in Washington, domain of international affairs for quite D.C., according to the statement.

Hurley’s next stop will be graduate some time, has suddenly found his research uncannily timely in light of the COVID-19 school where he will pursue a master’s depandemic. He explained that human secu- gree in security studies, specializing in the rity is broken down into several areas, with nexus between human rights and national security. health security being one.

Plans are in place for after he completes “The ongoing pandemic has revealed how a global public-health crisis can ex- graduate school as well.

“My objective is to serve as a foreign afacerbate existing insecurities and generate new vulnerabilities experienced by indi- fairs officer with the Bureau of Democracy, viduals and nations as a whole,” Hurley said Human Rights and Labor at the Department in the statement. “Whether that be high un- of State, crafting U.S. foreign policy that ademployment (economic insecurity), wide- vances human rights and human security,” spread food insecurity, or even the onset of he said in the statement.

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September marks awareness campaign to fight hunger

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New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy, left, bags meals with TASK Associate Director of Operations Paul Jensen. The First Lady’s visit came as the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen began serving meals to-go immediately after closing its dining room to help with efforts to stem the spread of COVID-19.

Next month kicks off Hunger Action Month and for the third consecutive year, TASK (Trenton Area Soup Kitchen) will join anti-hunger advocates nationwide, spotlighting the chronic struggle millions of Americans have with food access.

Created in 2008 by Feeding America, the largest U.S.based hunger-relief, advocacy and education organization, Hunger Action Month is dedicated to encouraging everyone to effectively implement ways to alleviate and eventually end hunger and food insecurity, according to a statement provided

by TASK. Food access always matters, but at a time when more than half of New Jersey’s population – according to the U.S. Census Bureau – have lost jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic, awareness is vital, according to the statement. While concern about food scarcity in the state has decreased since the beginning of the pandemic, still, nearly 700,000 New Jerseyans say they are concerned about where they will find their next meal. According to “The Impact of the Coronavirus

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Freeholders are part of ‘cancel culture’ Freeholders, elected representatives who sit on Boards of Chosen Freeholders in New Jersey counties, rapidly became an endangered species when they were targeted by the cancel culture.

Until then, nobody much cared why this archaic term was perpetuated in New Jersey. The few who did discovered it to be a signpost of history and unique to New Jersey because this colony’s beginning was unlike any other. Freeholder, in consequence, held a different meaning here than any place else: the right of self-governance.

The source of the opprobrium lately heaped on the term freeholder appears to be little more than the social mores of the 17th century. Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway has rightly pointed out it is not invested with “structural racism.” However, his suggestion it has a legacy of denying people the right to vote runs contrary to what John, Lord Berkeley, and Sir George Carteret instituted in 1664 with their “Concessions and Agreements” inviting all comers to settle New Jersey. An allotment of land was awaiting any freeman who swore allegiance to them and to the king, thereby making everyone a freeholder with a voice in selecting a council of 12 to advise the governor and in choosing from among themselves freeholders to represent them in an annual general assembly which would make necessary laws and lay equal taxes and assessments.

A wide-open invitation speedily attracted malcontents from colonies to the north and south as well as from overseas so that early New Jersey possessed a greater diversity of religions, cultures and languages than any of the others, a veritable recipe for internal strife.

on Local Food Insecurity” report by Feeding America, food insecurity for New Jersey’s children is projected to increase to nearly 20% based on projected growth in unemployment and poverty.

TASK fights hunger all year-round, but in September Trenton’s only soup kitchen takes added steps to spotlight this dilemma affecting nearly 40,000 Mercer County residents, of which 10,000 are children, according to the statement.

Since March, when statewide efforts began to stem the spread of COVID-19, the soup kitchen closed its main dining room and switched to serving meals to-go from its front door.

Whether picking up a take-out meal at TASK’s main facility in Trenton or visiting one of its off-site meal services in a town nearby, TASK patrons receive hand-prepared meals that meet or exceed the USDA-recommended servings of dairy, fruit, vegetables, protein and grains, according to the statement.

Last year, TASK served more than 325,000 meals.

“TASK‚ÄØadvocates‚ÄØfor‚ÄØanyone experiencing hunger and food insecurity,” TASK Executive Director Joyce E. Campbell said in the statement. “This‚ÄØyear, however, with the many conversations on racial and economic injustice and coping with the COVID-19 pandemic, Hunger Action Month can put a spotlight on the challenges felt right here in our own backyard. Everyone is feeling the crunch of these times, but we can’t deny that disadvantaged communities have been the hardest hit.”‚ÄØ During Hunger Action Month, the soup kitchen will host various events and activities to inform and spotlight the many elements of hunger and food insecurity in the community.

On Sept. 10, Hunger Action Day, residents are asked to wear orange, the official color for hunger relief. It is also the day city officials in Trenton will recognize the campaign with a proclamation.

On Sept. 17 TASK will acknowledge Food Waste Prevention Day which was designed in New Jersey to spotlight the tons of uneaten food that ends up in landfills, contributing to both hunger and environmental deterioration, according to the statement. Additionally, the soup kitchen has brought back its “30 Ways in 30 Days Hunger Action Calendar” – a road map to the many steps anyone can take to make a difference with daily acts that can contribute to the at-home fight against hunger and food insecurity.

Gather the family to learn how to decrease the amount of food waste in landfills. Watch the documentary “Wasted: The Story of Food Waste” on Sept. 13. Check out TASK on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter for links to streaming.

Tune in to TASK’s social media at 8 p.m. Sept. 22 for Hunger Action Month Trivia Night and a chance to win prizes. Look for @TASKSoupKitchen.

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Nevertheless, this assortment of peoples worked out differences among themselves, honored one another’s choice of delegate to the assembly and were of one mind when it came to insisting on rights granted to them. They dared go so far as to use those rights against Berkeley and Carteret. When the proprietors attempted to collect a traditional feudal levy known as quit rents, freeholders refused to pay, insisting this was a tax regardless of what name it had; and they were not liable for any tax other than what their assembly authorized.

(All this a century before “Taxation Without Representation” became a war cry leading up to our war for independence.)

Freeholder intransigence persisted through twists and turns, ups and downs for 30 years until it resulted in dissolution of wholly unsatisfactory proprietary rule and reunification of East and West Jersey in 1702.

Over the 18th century, landholding as a determinant of voting rights was gradually supplanted by other measures of worth. Abandoning it altogether was proposed when our first NJ Constitution was drafted in 1776. But, no; freeholder was a talisman worthy of preserving whether or not its origins were remembered. Changes effected by the 1844 Constitution preserved use of the term freeholder only for county governing boards; since when it has served to affirm our right of selfgovernment, a distinction New Jersey could rightly point to with pride.

To impulsively throw freeholders away is a great pity. To have done so by reason of spurious claims is sadder still.

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Mercer County freeholders embrace name change to county commissioner

By Andrew Harrison Staff Writer

Mercer County Freeholders will officially be known as county commissioners come 2021, after Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed state legislation (S855) eliminating the title.

State officials had signaled the potential elimination of the term freeholder since July with Murphy making the phasing out of the term official on Aug. 21. Mercer County’s title of freeholder officially becomes commissioner on Jan. 1, 2021, along with the state’s other 20 counties.

The bill also requires all boards of chosen freeholders to be known as boards of county commissioners within one year of Jan. 1, 2021. However, the signed legislation would not require Mercer County to update or replace signs or other writings by Jan. 1 if doing so requires county funds. They can be updated the next time they need to be replaced.

“I had reconciled myself to the change. Freeholders themselves are talking to each other and starting to call each other commissioners to get used to the new name,” Mercer County Freeholder Chairman Andrew Koontz said. “We have been calling each other commissioner on occasion to give the new title a whirl.”

New Jersey had been the only state across the country to still use the term freeholder as the title for elected officials running county government. County officials in other

states are called county commissioners.

“The term freeholder is an exclusionary term. When you look at the origins of it, it means a person that owns property without any other debt,” Koontz said. “That used to be a qualification you needed to have in order to vote in the state a long time ago. It dates back to a time when the right to vote was only given to certain people, generally White males, who owned property.”

The Old English term freeholder refers to an individual who owned an estate or land, free of debt, according to Mercer County’s website.

“I applaud the effort of our governor and state legislature to immediately break ties with this obsolete terminology that was born out of exclusivity, misogyny, racism and privilege. This shift in thinking shows many people are beginning to recognize that words have meaning and names have power,” Mercer County Freeholder Vice Chairman Samuel Frisby said. “A name is not just a name, it tells people who you are, and freeholders are not who we are nor how I want to be remembered. This is a good beginning, but there is much work to be done on our Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) journey.”

Freeholder John Cimino said the title change was long overdue and has some real undertones and connotations that have no place today.

“Being an elected Mercer County freeholder, there has been a lot of confusion around exactly what that title meant, a lot unknown to our constituents,” he said. “I do

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think a change in title to a county commissioner helps people better understand the role specifically and what a county commissioner does. On another level, the meaning and the connotation of a freeholder no longer has any place in our society. It, for quite some time, has not had a place in society.”

Freeholder Nina Melker also supports the change in name to commissioner.

“With New Jersey being the only state in the union to still use a term which dates back to the colonial age to designate a White male who owned an estate or land free and clear, certainly does not represent me as a female, my colleagues on our board, or countless other elected women and elected officials of color who are dedicated to their respective counties and the citizens they serve,” she said.

“My hope is that by changing the name of elected representatives from freeholder to county commissioner it will be an important step toward making county government more transparent.”

Melker added that she also hopes it helps make residents more aware of who their county representatives are and the important services and programs provided by county government.

Freeholder Ann Cannon considers this a small step toward a more equitable society.

“Since I was first elected as freeholder in 1994, I always felt that the title didn’t necessarily reflect myself or many of my colleagues–both past and present and Democrat and Republican alike. While this is a very small step towards a more equitable society, it is an important step nonetheless,” she said. “I hope this change signals to all of New Jersey’s residents that they too are welcome to run for this office and serve their fellow citizens without the stain of our troubled and unequal history in their official title.”

Freeholder Lucylle Walter said she was never one for titles.

“I will focus on the work to do and let others decide what I should be called. All governmental titles were meant for someone other than myself or many of my colleagues. Senator comes from the Latin root meaning “old man”. How many county executives are female or of race other than White? Government is heavily based in the concept of White men rule,” she added. “To change the title does not change that, but it is a start. The best persons for the office is where we need to focus our energy regardless of race, sex or any other exterior facade, to paraphrase Martin Luther King … judge on the content of a person’s character.”

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Assemblymen Andrew Zwicker and Roy Freiman (D16) are holding a virtual school supplies drive.

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The goal is to collect 2,000 items by Aug. 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.

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The opening reception will be 7:15 p.m. Sept. 11.

Artists explore the theme of art and healing as it relates to the pandemic as well as to any challenging life experience, personal or public.

For more information, visit https://westwindsorarts.org/ event/art-and-healing-exhibition/

Thurs., September 3

The Princeton University Art Museum will hold its Nassau Street Sampler Virtual Festival from 4-11 p.m. Sept. 3.

The fest will include online lotería, trivia, art-making, chef videos, student performances, and a virtual dance party.

For more information, visit https://artmuseum.princeton. edu/nassau-street-sampler

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Calendar Continued from Page 10A In the summer of 1783, the Continental Congress met at Nassau Hall in Princeton, awaiting news of a peace treaty with Great Britain. On Sept. 3, the Treaty of Paris was signed, formally ending the Revolutionary War. On the anniversary of this milestone, educator and long-time Historical Society of Princeton walking tour guide Barry Singer will offer an illustrated talk via Zoom describing the lead up to this pivotal moment in America’s history, as this small rural town provides the backdrop for the historic events of that summer and fall.

“Zoom into History: Princeton, the Nation’s Capital: 1783” will be presented at 7 p.m. Sept. 23.

To register, visit https://princetonhistory.org/events/princeton-the-nations-capital-1783/

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A series of structured workshops will benefit poets who are interested in honing their craft and working toward publishing their work. Featuring Anna Evans. Will be held online courtesy of the West Windsor Arts Council. To register, visit https://westwindsorarts. z2systems.com/np/clients/westwindsorarts/ eventList.jsp?anotherEvent=&categoryIds=6

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Hillsborough Parks & Recreation will begin an Independent Study Center on Sept.

4. This program is designed for families looking for an appropriate setting for their children where they can work independently on their remote learning assignments and participate independently in their remote classrooms, while being supervised by a combination of recreation staff, college students and substitute teachers.

It is the student’s responsibility to complete their work, though if students seek assistance, staff will give a helping hand.

Toward the middle part of the afternoon when students begin completing their work, such activities will be provided for the students like board games, movies, internet time and outdoor activities, weather-permitting.

Students in grades 2-8 can join from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays at the municipal complex, 379 S. Branch Road, Hillsborough.

Fri., September 4 – Fri., November 6

Students entering grades 6-9 will be able to gather under the tents on the field at the Princeton Family YMCA, 59 Paul Robeson Place, for three-hour sessions. During that time, they can be together safely, enjoy the benefits of socializing, and engage in a more rounded school experience.

Screened and trained college students as well as recent graduates will serve as advisors and role models, providing leadership and facilitating fun, structured activities.

Financial assistance will be available.

For more information, visit princetonymca.org

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The Princeton Festival’s 14th annual competition for young pianists will be conducted entirely online, closing on Sept. 23 with a virtual concert by finalists and the announcement of the winners. Those wishing to enter must submit a video of themselves playing a designated piece by Sept. 7.

Submissions will be adjudicated by a distinguished panel of Conservatory faculty and concert soloists. Entrants will compete in four categories divided by age from 6 to 18 years old, plus two categories (Piano Four-Hands and Open Class) for competitors 25 and under. Artists may enter more than one category.

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here was a time – before cell phones and the internet – when making choices in life was a whole lot simpler.

When it came to car shopping and available models, there weren’t three different versions of the same model.

Peter Perrotta And, more specifically, there weren’t even that many models to chose from to begin with.

Take BMW, for example. Back in the 1970s, BMW offered up a few basic sedans in its model lineup and no SUVs. A good friend of mine had a BMW 2002 in 1973, which was a very staid looking, boxy, four-door sedan that was known for its superior build quality and longevity.

He piled several hundred thousand miles on that car – a stick shift – and marveled at its superior craftsmanship and simplicity.

Of course, almost 50 years later, much has changed.

These days, BMW offers up a dizzying array of more than 15 different models of sedans, SUVs and coupes. What once was a

simple choice now can get quite confusing.

Moreover, within those 15 different models there are varying versions of each.

So why stop now? This year, BMW introduced a plug-in hybrid version of one its most popular models the X3 five seat SUV. Last year alone, BMW sold more than 70,000 X3s in the United States alone.

So for 2020, enter the 2020 X3 xdrive 30e, the first plug-in hybrid version of this popular SUV in the BMW lineup.

I recently road tested this new plug-in hybrid for one week and came away quite impressed with this version of what has been a highly successful model for the German automaker.

The plug-in hybrid X3 rides much like the traditional gas-powered version, but with a lot smoother and quieter vibe to it.

My tester was powered by a 2.0 liter BMW, 4 cylinder twin turbo gas engine that puts out 181 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 258 pound feet of torque. The gas engine is complemented by an electric traction motor, mounted within the transmission housing, that puts out an additional 107 horsepower at 3,140 rpms and 77 pound feet of torque.

The combined power outlet is 288 horsepower and 310 pound feet of torque.

In addition to the two motors – electric and gas – a high voltage (12 kwh) lithium-ion battery is located underneath the rear seats. This

battery provides additional storage capacity for the electric only and hybrid driving mode.

In the hybrid driving mode, this new X3 can operate at speeds of up to 68 miles per hour on electric power alone. Moreover, in the electric mode – with no gas engine assistance – this X3e version has a limited driving range of anywhere from 20 to 30 miles.

Truth be told, I found this vehicle to be much more effective as a hybrid.

The hybrid version of this vehicle offers very low emissions capabilities and up to 60 miles per gallon gas mileage depending on what version of the hybrid mode you choose to drive it in.

If you select the aggressive “sports plus” mode, you will get a much more aggressive performance-oriented drive, but sacrifice the 60 miles per gallon gas mileage possibility.

The comfort mode affords a good balance of sportiness and performance with better gas mileage performance.

The 2020 X3 xdrive 30e I drove for one week carried an overall MSRP price tag of $65,020.

The stripped down base price is $48,550.

However, my tested added: an M Sport package for $5,000; $550 for dark graphite metallic paint; $950 for upgraded 20-inch wheels; $500 for driver assistance package; $1,700 for driver assistance plus; $1,400 for a dynamic handling package; $4,500 for an

executive package; and $875 for a Harman Kardon surround sound system.

The driver assistance package includes lane departure warning and active blind spot detection systems, which help the driver to guide the car back into the correct path with a steering input. It also includes rear cross traffic alert, thereby reducing the risk of a collision when reversing into roads that are obstructed from the driver’s view.

Moreover, the driver’s assistance plus package offers the full complement of advanced systems including active cruise control with stop and go, traffic jam assistant, active lane keeping assistant with side collision avoidance, evasion aid and front cross traffic alert.

Overall, at the end of the day, you are pretty much getting the same exact look, feel and drive of the ever popular traditional gas X3 with the added advantage of the plug-in hybrid feature.

For me, this combination is a win-win power punch.

This all wheel drive SUV handles like a charm in all kinds of weather. It is peppy enough to maintain an aggressive performance-like drive and feel to it and is attractively appointed inside and out.

This BMW features a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster display and a 10.25-inch digital touch screen display with navigation, BMW intelligent personal assistant and wireless Apple carplay compatibility.

For the most part, I found the BMW infotainment system to be above average in its ability to perform the everyday most used functions like navigation, phone and music operations.

This infotainment system can be a bit confusing at first, but once you get used to it works like a charm.

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Friday, August 28, 2020

A Packet Publication 13A

Legal Notices HILLSBOROUGH PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF REMOTE HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Alpine Construction Group, Inc. (the Applicant) submitted a Development Application/Minor Site Plan to the Borough of Hillsborough, with respect to the property located at 303 Roycefield Road, in the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset and State of New Jersey, more formally identified as Block 143, Lot 11.02 on the Official Tax Map of the Township of Hill sborough. Specifically, the Applicant is seeking Approval, and/or other potential relief associated with a request to effectuate the following: Construction of an approximate 4,800 square foot (60 feet by 80 feet) storage building (accessory structure) to house construction equipment on the subject property.

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The Applicant will require Minor Site Plan Approval together with various waivers, including but not limited to: Checklist Item M (3) Surface Water Management; Section 188-86 Stormwater Runoff and Chapter 262 Stormwater Control Article I; Checklist Item M (5) Landscape Size and Detail; Section 188-31.E. (3)(a); Checklist Item N (5) Expected Vehicle Volumes; Section 188.31E. (2); Checklist Item N (10) Parking and Loading Plans; Section 188-68.1; Checklist Item N (15) Lighting Plan; Section 188-57; Waiver from NJ Department of Environmental Protection and/or Delaware Raritan Canal Commission filing requirements.

Additionally, the Applicant will also be seeking relief for any and all other Variances/Bulk Variances/Design Waivers/Submission Waivers which are necessary, or which may become necessary, during the Public Hearing Process.

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PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Public Hearing will be held by the Hillsborough Planning Board through a Remote Hearing hosted virtually from the Hillsborough Borough Hall, Municipal Building, Borough Hall, located at 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 (or some other potential host site). The Remote Public Hearing will take place on September 10, 2020 at 7:30 PM Eastern Time.

Members of the Public are welcome to, and encouraged to, observe/participate in the Remote Hearing. The meeting will be held via a Web-Meeting Conference Communication System. Members of the Public can access the meeting via a Smart Phone or Tablet, via a special link on your computer, or by telephone. For anyone interested in observing and/ or otherwise participating in the Remote Web Meeting, the instructions are set forth below:

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Due to the Governor's Executive Orders and pursuant to P.L. 2020,c.11,the public may only participate in this meeting remotely as outlined below.

The application documents will be available fo1• inspection at https://hillsboroughnj.dvicclerk.coni/ at least 10 calendar days before the scheduled meeting date.

At the time of the meeting the public will be given an opportunity to participate as follows: Remote Participation through Zoom When: September 10, 2020 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada) https://zoom.ns/j/98250899613?pwd=bHNSFNkNIRNdzFsU2g1c29KY1VZZzo9 Passcode: x2kcER Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13017158592,,98250899613#,,,,,,o#,.170998# OR +13126266799,,98250899613#,,,,,,o#,,170998# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1301715 8592 OR +1 312 .6 26 6799 Olt +1929 205 6099 OR +1 253 215 8782 OR +1 346 248 7799 OR +1. 669 900 6833 Webinar ID: 982 5089 9613 Passcode: 170998 Additional technological assistance and/or additional information can be obtained by contacting Debora Padgett the Board Secretary at DPadgett@Hillsborough-NJ.org or 908-3694313 ext. 7181.

The Application information/plans are or will be available for public inspection, on the Borough Website at least ten (10) days in advance of the Remote Hearing. (In special qualifying circumstances, members of the public are also free to contact the Board Secretary, or Applicant's Attorney, to discuss if any other special/reasonable accommodations can, in good faith, be effectuated to facilitate public review of pertinent documents.)

To help ensure everyone has an opportunity to participate, members of the public are encouraged to notify the Hillsborough Township Planning & Zoning Department no later than noon on the date of the meeting if they intend to ask questions or conduct any cross-examination by contacting the Planning Board Clerk at dpadgett@hillsborough-nj.org.

If you are unable to access the application material online at https://hillsboroughnj.civicclerk.com or prefer to inspect the application file in person, please contact the Planning & Zoning Department at (908) 369-8382 or dpadgett@hillsborough-nj.org to make arrangements.

Members of the public who have questions, comments, or concerns regarding the Web Meeting process, or the Remote Meeting format, should contact the Board Secretary (during regular Borough hours). In the event no one is present to immediately answer the phone (because of coronavirus scheduling issues), members of the public are encouraged to leave a message, call back, or send an e- mail message .

Likewise, members of the public should also feel free to contact the Board Secretary, at the above-referenced number, if they have any other questions, issues, concerns, or barriers to participation/observation.

Members of the public should notify the Board Secretary, in advance, if possible, via email, or phone call, of any anticipated intention to undertake cross-examination, introduce evidence, and/ or otherwise make public comments/ statements in connection with a particular Application . The purpose of such notification is to ensure, to the greatest extent possible, that the technological needs of all are accommodated, and so as to furthermore ensure, to the greatest extent possible, that any additional documents to be identified/ referenced at the Remote Hearing can hopefully be available for review by all participants and other members of the public. Please note that the preceding sentence will not limit or otherwise block the ability of members of the public to ask questions, make comments, or issue opinions based upon testimony and evidence presented during the Remote Public Hearing.

Legal Notices PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m. on September 10, 2020, at a Regular Meeting of the Planning Board of the Township of Hillsborough. Due to the Governorʼs Executive Orders and pursuant to P.L. 2020, c.11, the hearing will be held remotely and conducted virtually via Zoom.

The subject of the hearing will be the application of Esco Precision, Inc, in Case #20-PB07-MSPV for preliminary and final major site plan approval to construct an approximate 3,500 square foot warehouse addition to the existing 8,000 square foot building together with an additional mezzanine to include the stairwell, foyer, 1,178 sq ft of research area and 1,808 sq ft of office space to be added on top of the existing facility as a second floor, with associated site improvements as well as variances for the following existing nonconforming conditions: (a) minimum lot area (1 acre required, 0.82 acres existing & proposed); (b) minimum lot width (200 ft required, 188.3 ft existing & proposed); (c) minimum lot depth (200 ft required, 152.4 ft existing & proposed); (d) minimum rear yard setback (50 ft required, 22.1 ft existing & proposed. Applicant is also seeking a variance as to front yard setback (50 ft required 29 ft existing & 26.1 ft proposed). The subject property is located at 71 Old Camplain Road and is further identified as Block 66, Lot 3. Applicant also intends to request at the hearing that the application be deemed amended to include, and the Board grant, any additional approvals, variances, waivers from design standards and/or submission requirements, or exceptions from the Hillsborough Township Land Development Ordinance determined to be necessary or which may develop during the review, processing and hearing of this application as are required to develop the premises in the manner indicated in the application materials.

A copy of the application, plans and all supporting documents are on file in the Planning Board Office at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Building, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ, and are available for public inspection during usual business hours Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

HVN, 2x, 08/28/20, 09/04/2020 Fee: $26.04 Affidavit: $15.00 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hillsborough Township Historic Preservation Commission has rescheduled its September public meeting from September 24, 2020 to Thursday, September 17, 2020 via virtual means only, commencing at 7:30 p.m. Due to the Governorʼs Executive Orders and pursuant to P.L. 2020,c.11, the public may only participate in this meeting remotely as outlined below.

Applications scheduled to the agenda in question will be available for inspection at https://hillsboroughnj.civicclerk.com/ at least 10 calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting date.

When: September 17, 2020 7:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

At the time of the meeting the public will be given an opportunity to participate as follows: Remote Participation through Zoom When: September 10, 2020 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada) https://zoom.us/j/98250899613?pwd=bHVNSFNkNlRNdzFsU2g1c29KY1VZZz09 Passcode: x2kcER Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13017158592,,98250899613#,,,,,,0#,,170998# OR +13126266799,,98250899613#,,,,,,0#,,170998# Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 301 715 8592 OR +1 312 626 6799 OR +1 929 205 6099 OR +1 253 215 8782 OR +1 346 248 7799 OR +1 669 900 6833 Webinar ID: 982 5089 9613 Passcode: 170998 To help ensure everyone has an opportunity to participate, members of the public are encouraged to notify the Hillsborough Township Planning & Zoning Department no later than noon on the date of the meeting if they intend to ask questions or conduct any cross-examination by contacting the Planning Board Clerk at dpadgett@hillsborough-nj.org.

Attorneys for Applicant Eric S. Wasser, Esquire 43 West High Street Somerville, NJ 08876 908-707-8700 opt 3 www.WasserLaw.com

FRANCIS P. LINNUS Attorney for Applicant

Please click or type the link below to join the meeting: https://zoom.us/j/95555730284?pwd=Q2U4Vnc2ZTdIbEZJWkpDL1o0ZmdYQT09 Passcode: Z6wHKe Or iPhone one-tap: US: +13126266799,,95555730284#,,,,,,0#,,659524# OR +19292056099,,95555730284#,,,,,,0#,,659524# Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 312 626 6799 OR +1 929 205 6099 OR +1 301 715 8592 OR +1 346 248 7799 OR +1 669 900 6833 OR +1 253 215 8782 Webinar ID: 955 5573 0284 Passcode: 659524 To help ensure everyone has an opportunity to participate, members of the public are encouraged to notify the Planning & Zoning Department no later than noon on the date of the meeting if they intend to participate by contacting the Planning Board Clerk via email at dpadgett@hillsborough-nj.org.

If you are unable to access the application material online or prefer an in-person inspection, please contact the Hillsborough Township Planning & Zoning Department at (908) 369-8382 or dpadgett@hillsborough-nj.org to make arrangements.

Formal action may be taken. The public is invited to participate remotely as outlined above.

Debora Padgett Planning Board Clerk HB. 1x, 8/28/2020, Fee: $60.45

HB, 1x, 8/28/20 Fee: $64.17 Affidavit: $15.00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD

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 August 19, 2020.

ORDINANCE #06-20 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO VARIOUS STREETS AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $450,000 THEREFORE, AUTHORIZED IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY ORDINANCE #07-20 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO OAKLAND ROAD AND LAKESTREET AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $472,200 THEREFORE, AUTHORIZED IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY ORDINANCE #08-20 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF SEWER/DPW TRUCK AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $60,000 THEREFORE, AUTHORIZED IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY ORDINANCE #09-20 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS OF THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $22,920.00 THEREFORE, AUTHORIZED IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY ORDINANCE #10-20 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS OF THE BOROUGH HALL ADA RAMP AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $20,000.00 THEREFORE, AUTHORIZED IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY Susan Boulogne Municipal Clerk Borough of Jamesburg

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hillsborough Township Planning Board will hold its regularly scheduled September 24, 2020 meeting via virtual means only, commencing at 7:30 p.m. Due to the Governorʼs Executive Orders and pursuant to P.L. 2020,c.11, the public may only participate in this meeting remotely as outlined below.

Application documents will be available for inspection at https://hillsboroughnj.civicclerk.com/ at least 10 calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting date. If you are unable to access the application material online or prefer to inspect the application file in person, please contact the Planning & Zoning Department at (908) 369-8382 or dpadgett@hillsborough-nj.org to make arrangements.

At the time of the meeting the public will be given an opportunity to participate as follows: Remote Participation through Zoom When: September 24, 2020 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada) Please click or type the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/97976067536?pwd=Z1EwTFlNMUpLQ2lNcGZZRXFjY1Mvdz09 Passcode: jn6tW9 Or iPhone one-tap: US: +13126266799,,97976067536#,,,,,,0#,,765208# OR +19292056099,,97976067536#,,,,,,0#,,765208# Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 312 626 6799 OR +1 929 205 6099 OR +1 301 715 8592 OR +1 346 248 7799 OR +1 669 900 6833 OR +1 253 215 8782 Webinar ID: 979 7606 7536 Passcode: 765208 Formal action may be taken. The public is invited to participate remotely as outlined above.

Debora Padgett Planning Board Clerk HB. 1x, 8/28/2020, Fee: $41.85

CP/WHH, 1x, 8/28/2020 Fee: $57.04

BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS Public notice is hereby given that I, Kevin Hatch, Collector of Taxes of the Borough of Jamesburg, in the County of Middlesex, will sell at public sale, on THE 14th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2020 at the Collector’s Office, Municipal Building, 131 Perrineville Road, Jamesburg, New Jersey, at 9:00 A.M., (EST) or at such other time and place to which said sale may be adjourned at the said Collector’s Office, each and all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable against said lands respectively, as computed up to the 31st day of December, 2019, as required under the provisions of Article 4, Chapter 5, Title 54, of the Revised Statutes of New Jersey, 1937, entitled “Sale of Real Property to Enforce Liens” Section 54:5-19 to 54:5-111, and amendments thereto. Parcels are to be sold subject to rollback taxes under the Farmland Assessment Act of 1994, improvement assessment installments not yet due, and omitted or added assessment for improvements as provided in N.J.S.A. 54:4-63.2 and 54:4-63.31.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that said lands will be sold at 18% interest or less to make the amount of municipal liens chargeable against redemption at the lowest rate of interest. The payment for the sale shall be made before the conclusion of the sale by cash, certified check, money order, or pre-approved Company check or the property shall be resold. Properties for which there are not other purchasers, shall be struck off and sold to the Borough of Jamesburg, in accordance with said act of the Legislators. Interest on subsequent liens shall be allowed as provided by law.

At any time prior to the sale, said Collector will receive payment of the amount due on any property with interest and costs incurred by cash, certified check or money order.

Industrial Properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (NJSA 58:10-23.11), the Water Pollution Control Act (NJSA 58:10A-1) and the Industrial site Recovery Act (NJSA 13:1K-6). In addition, the municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site.

In the event the owner is on active duty with the military, the Collector should be notified immediately.

The land and premises to be sold are described as follows: Qualifier

Time/Place of Sale: Items will be up for auction on StorageTresures.com until 9/22/2020 at 5:00 pm. The highest bidder can come to retrieve items within 72 hours after contacting our office. $100 cash deposit is required prior to clean out and will be returned once bidder has removed all items and swept unit clean. We will accept cash or certified check. The units are located at 1577 Reed Road, Pennington, NJ 08534. (609) 737-8300

The application documents will be available for inspection at https://hillsboroughnj.civicclerk.com/ at least 10 calendar days before the scheduled meeting date.

BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG

Lot 1 12 5 9.01 11.02 4 16 11 8 19 2 8.01 4 9 1.01 474.01 2 345.02 382 3.02 1052 5 10 13.01 15 15.02 18 10 2 7 12 1 9 2 8 1

Description of items: Boxes of documents and personal effects

At the time of the meeting, the public will have an opportunity to participate as follows:

NOTICE OF FINAL ADOPTION

Block 2 4 5 6 6 7 7 8 12 12 16 17 18 18 19 20 21 21 21 24 25 27 27 27 27 27 27 29 30 30 31 36 36 38 39 40

Auctioning: Timothy Korzun Unit #540 (5x10 Unit)

Due to the Governorʼs Executive Orders and pursuant to P.L. 2020,c.11, the public may only participate in this meeting remotely as outlined below.

If you are unable to access the application material online at https://hillsboroughnj.civicclerk.com/ or prefer to inspect the application file in person, please contact the Planning and Zoning Department at (908) 369-8382 or dpadgett@hillsborough-nj.org to make arrangements.

HB, 1x, 8/28/2020, Fee: $108.81, affidavit: $15.00

Storage Unit Auction at Hogan Self-Storage

Owner Name SWANNER, BRANDON LABENSKI,VINCENT & LISA M.PRICE JUBIN, JEFFREY N & WENDY ANN NASEF, SONIA TUCHMATULIN, K W & BASNAJIAN, M R SAUNDERS, KAMEESHA TILLEY, MADELINE WILSON, STEPHEN W. FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOC CASTEOLLANOS, EDWIN & MARIA E DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST CO PILATO, DEAN KITCHEN, LAWONDA & ELOISE DAWES,PATRICK A. THOMPSON, DINA & COCO, MARYANN N MONTALVO, LILLIAN & DUFFY, THOMAS CUEVAS, GEMMA & BUDNICK, THOMAS CUEVAS, GEMMA & BUDNICK, THOMAS CUEVAS, GEMMA & BUDNICK, THOMAS PETRALIA, ANTHONY & NICOLE C SCIARRATTA, SALVATORE & MILDRED GALLAHER, JOHN OSBORN, SUSAN & MOORE, DOUGLAS MARIA REALTY LLC ESO, JENNIE HOUSTON, JOHN SHULTZ, ROBERT & EVA MORRIS, ERIN INTRAVARTOLO, JOHN J ZELASKO, DEBORAH A FRITZ,DOUGLAS & RIKER,DANA & JASON SAVINO, STEVEN AVERY, RUSSELL PRONTNICKI,JEFFREY&VENTURA,EDUARDO SEPTAK,KATHERYN A. APUZZO, DORILA

CP, 2x, 8/21/2020 & 8/28/2020, Fee: $446.40 Affidavit: $30.00

Amount 176.60 486.60 435.37 407.56 532.08 10,509.04 291.15 1,221.82 2,332.55 987.20 455.65 173.40 289.20 428.44 407.56 343.81 405.66 180.07 153.93 485.58 175.90 7,725.02 911.36 7,408.27 4,233.65 518.26 4,871.32 176.38 170.05 8,713.83 290.30 746.23 95.24 406.10 296.27 634.32

Type Other Qual S S S S S TS S T T T S S S S S S S T T S S T S S TS S TS S T TS S S S S S S

Property Location 45 FORGE STREET 14 WILLIAM STREET 2 WILLIAM STREET 16 NEW STREET 12 NEW STREET 15 NEW STREET 7 MARRYOTT STREET 12 MARRYOTT STREET 162 BUCKELEW AVENUE BUCKELEW AVENUE 185 BUCKELEW AVENUE 2 CHERRY STREET 29 LAKE STREET 39 PERGOLA AVENUE 49 PERGOLA AVENUE 143 DUANE ST 100 FORGE STREET WORTH STREET WORTH STREET 104 MENDOKER DRIVE 52 PERGOLA AVENUE 10 PERGOLA AVENUE 18 PERGOLA AVENUE 30 PERGOLA AVENUE 34 PERGOLA AVENUE 38 PERGOLA AVENUE 4 DUANE STREET 13 WARREN STREET 43 EAST RAILROAD AVENUE 9 FRANKLIN STREET 6 FRANKLIN STREET 131 STEVENS AVENUE 33 HOOKER STREET 211 GATZMER AVENUE 72 WEST RAILROAD AVENUE 185 GATZMER AVENUE

Additional Lot 12.01

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40 41 42 43 47.04 47.07 47.08 47.10 47.10 50 50 51 52 52 52 53 53 54 54 56 56 59 62 64 65 65 68 68 68 68 70 73 73 73 73 73 73.01 73.01 73.04 75 75.01 75.01 75.01 75.01 75.01 75.01 75.01 75.01 75.01 75.01 75.01 75.01 75.01 75.01 75.01 76 77 77.01 78

7 5 22 12 12 3 1 6 18 5 8 5.01 1.02 8.01 10 2 9.01 9 13 3.04 4 2.02 5 8 4 15 1 1 1 1 2 2.02 4 4 4 4 10 12 21 3.21 338 338 338 338 338 338 338 338 338 338 338 338 338 338 338 2.03 11 1 1.01

DUTCHER, ROBERT R & SANDRA R DUBOIS,WENDY MARTE,SOBEIDA VALDEZ&RAIDY M VALDEZ TUTTINET LLC WEBER, MICHAEL D. & JACQUELINE PRONTNICKI, JEFFREY SCOTT,MICHELLE V ELDRIDGE,JAMES R.& LISA M. MARKS,CASIMIR & BRADSHAW,BERNADINE ORTIZ-JUAREZ, VICTOR SPEED, ADRIAN J & ZEBERA DURANDO, NIKI PREFACH, MATTHEW & HILLYER, DONNA VERA-MAYORGA, ALEX ZELASKO,DEBORAH & BOGOTA,CHESTER JR CURTO, CLAUDIA S FERREIRA DURSKI,RAYMOND D & MEGAN G &DAVID E DEMETZKY,GORDON&ANNEMARIE&ROSEMARIE REYNOLDS, RICHARD S & DAWN K GRIMA, MICHAEL P LINKE, ALBERT & NANCY AVILES, SANDRO & ANGELA KITCHEN, LAWONDA & ELOISE GALLAHER, JOHN & JOY MEIROSE, EDWARD WHITE, CASEY CONIGLIO, JOSEPH & SUSAN GUERRA, MARIANO MENDOCKER, ROSS ZOMBORI, ANDREW PEREZ, RUTH & JOSE & JULIA NIEVES, JACQUELINE MITROSKY,FRANK ROSENBERG,SCOTT & SPAGNUOLO,JACLYN MALVONNE, BRIANNA WASHINGTON,MATTHEW & TAMIKA JASMINE CASAS, FELIPE J. JR. BUCKLEY, LAURA & MICHAEL MARKS, CASIMIR M LEONE, STEVEN RULE, KATHLEEN A. DELGADO, SACHA THIERO-CESPEDES, YESENIA CZERWINSKI, BOGDAN GREENSPAN,LAUREN PHELPS. MICHAEL J KUMAR, AJAY & MONIKA JOHANNSON, WILLIAM & ERIK MCGRAW,DOUGLAS RODRIGUEZ,SELENA & MARRAZZO,ANTHONY LEONARDI, KALYNN & MEYERS, MARYANN DUBEY, NIRAJ L & ANUPAMA REGA, STEPHEN DARE, DAVID J & VIRGINIA A PAWLOWSKI, JOSEPH & ERICA WIGWAM ASSOCIATES INC KOHN, CHANA B BAKER, WILLIAM M, SR & MAUREEN MARKS, STEVEN

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as To Students

In Accordance with the guidelines set forth in sec. 4.03 of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B.587 by the Internal Revenue Service, The Titusville Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

HB, HV, PP, 1x, 8/28/20 Fee: $27.16 Aff: $15.00

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS A NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Bid Packets will be received by the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey on September 16, 2020 at 10:30a.m prevailing time at Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, Court Room, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey, 08844 at which time and place the Bid Packets will be publicly unsealed and its contents announced in public for Willow Road, Phase II Improvements. Due to Covid 19 procedures, please allow extra time to enter the building if you plan on attending the bid opening. You will be required to adhere to social distancing within the Court Room.

The scope of Work contemplated for the abovenamed Project includes roadway improvements including traffic striping and markings, handicap ramp improvements as well as all other Work of any type or description necessary for contemplation of the Project, whether or not specifically described in these Contract Documents. All Work on this Contract shall be completed within 60 Calendar Days from Notice to Proceed.

Formal action may be taken. The public is invited to participate remotely as outlined above.

Contract Documents and Plans for the proposed Work, which have been prepared by Peter Bondar, of the firm of T&M Associates, are available at the office of the Township Engineer and may be inspected by prospective Bidders during normal business hours of 8am to 4:30pm.

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Bidders will be furnished with a copy of the Contract Documents upon proper notice and payment of a non-refundable charge of seventy-five Dollars ($75.00) payable to “Township of Hillsborough” at the offices of the Township Clerk to defray the cost thereof.

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The TOWNSHIP OF HILLSBOROUGH announces the sale of 2019 and prior year delinquent taxes and other municipal charges through an online auction on September 23, 2020 at 8:00 am.

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The provided Bid Packet must be completed in the manner designated in the Contract Documents, must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the Bidder and the name of the Project on the outside and must be addressed to Township Engineer. Also, Bid Packets must be accompanied by a Statement of Consent of Surety from a surety company holding a Certificate of Authorization to do business in the State of New Jersey and either a Bid Bond or a Certified Check drawn to the order of “Township of Hillsborough” for not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid price amount, except that the check shall not exceed $20,000.00. The successful Bidder is hereby notified that a Performance and Payment Bonds for the full amount of this Project is required.

The award of the Contract for this Project will not be made until the necessary funds have been provided by Township of Hillsborough in a lawful manner. Please be advised that this Project is being funded through Township of Hillsborough. By virtue of Executive Order #34 (1976), vendors currently suspended, debarred or disqualified are excluded from participating on this Project.

The successful Bidder shall be required to comply with the applicable statutory requirements of the Contract Documents and Plans which include all of the following: (i) N.J.A.C. 17:27; (ii) N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq.; (iii) Business Registrations (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44); (iv) Prevailing Wage Act (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25, et seq.); (v) Public Work Contractor Registration (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48); and (vi) Affirmative Action Requirements (N.J.S.A. 10:51, et seq.); and any other legal requirements applicable to this Project.

Township of Hillsborough intends to award this Project to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder in accordance with applicable law. Township of Hillsborough reserves the right to reject any and all Bid Packets to the extent permitted by law. An award will be made, or Bid Packets will be rejected within sixty (60) Calendar Days after the opening of the Bid Packets, during which time the Bid Packets shall be irrevocable and unavailable to withdraw by Bidders, unless otherwise extended in the Contract Documents.

The contract shall not be approved until a favorable eligibility determination has been made by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

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“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., September 14

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.

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The Young Professionals Group of the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton Foundation is hosting 2020 YPG Family Movie Night on Sept. 18, featuring “Trolls World Tour” at Arm & Hammer Park, home of the Trenton Thunder, 1 Thunder Road, Trenton. Doors open with food trucks at 5:30 p.m.; movie begins at 7 p.m.

Also celebrating Kacie Hurley, business development executive at Withum as Young Professional of the Year, and Ritchie & Page Distributing Company, Inc. as corporate honoree.

There will be temperature checks at the gate and face masks are required. Bring your own blanket and snacks; chairs, coolers, strollers and alcohol not permitted.

A family movie pack of four tickets is $100. Adult tickets for ages 12 and up are $30. Child tickets for ages 3-11 are $20. Children under 3 are free.

All tickets include food truck voucher, popcorn and gift.

For tickets, visit www.rwjbh.org/ypgmovienight Sponsorship and marketing opportunities available starting at $100. Contact Jillian Kay at 609-581-6581 or jillian.kay@rwjbh.org for more details.

All proceeds to benefit The Cancer Center at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton and the Patient Assistance Fund.

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. Where did you grow up? years, I was a volunteer for the Fresh Air Fund where I was the chairperson for all of A. I grew up in Rockaway NJ in a lake community Somerset and Hunterdon County. I was responsible for recruiting families to host called White Meadow Lake which is in Morris County. inner-city children for summer vacations. We were also a host family and enjoyed After high school, I attended Ramapo College of New Jersey having kids at our house all summer. in Bergen County to obtain my Bachelor Degree in Business. I . What are the top 3 things that separate you from your purchased by first condo in Middlesex County and now I live competition? and raise my family in Hillsborough in Somerset County. I A. First, I take a very honest and comprehensive look at my love Hillsborough and it’s central location to everything. I’m a life-long Jersey Girl at heart and understand the demographics client’s situation, family, financial goals, and the marketplace. Next, I build a relationship with my client and embrace their goals as my and housing market in different communities. own. Finally, I accept a high level of responsibility for my clients’ . What do you see in the future for Real Estate sales satisfaction and achievement of these goals. and prices? . How long have you worked in real estate?

A. In my 25 years of selling real estate, I have seen markets swing in varying degrees. I have sold in buyers’ A. I started in the mortgage business after college markets and sold in sellers’ markets. Although it is very hard and decided to transition to real estate in 1992. I to predict the future, the real estate market has been very worked as a sales associate with the Top Producing Agent at strong the last couple of years. Interest rates are at an all- Prudential NJ Properties. We were the #1 Award Winning time low so many first-time homebuyers are trying to get into Sales Team in the entire company. I switched to Keller the market. I also see an increase in the number of investors Williams Realty in 2013 and have been a Top Producing looking to enter the market.

Agent as well as the Director of Agent Services. I was also involved in the New Agent Mentoring and Training . What do you enjoy doing when you are not Program. 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

The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber will hold its 2020 Golf & Tennis Outing from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 15 at Forsgate County Club, 375 Forsgate Dr., Monroe.

Arrival is by 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 11 a.m. Shotgun start at noon. Helicopter ball drop is at 5:30 p.m. A cocktail reception, dinner and awards will be at 5:45 p.m.

The Cherry Valley Country Club, 125 Country Club Dr., Skillman, will host the tennis tournament. Arrival is at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m., practice at 12:30 p.m. and tournament start at 1:30 p.m. The final match will be at Forsgate at 5 p.m.

To register, visit https://web.princetonmercerchamber.org/events/2020Golf%20%20Tennis%20Outing-844/details

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There is nothing more rewarding than helping someone purchase their first home. I also work with investors. I have invested in many properties myself, I’m currently a landlord and I have successfully flipped homes. This gives me the experience and insight into these markets. In addition, I also sell in a lot in adult communities since many of my clients are downsizing.

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now available! Approximately 6000 sf commercial multi-use property could be the perfect investment or an excellent income generating owner-user property.

The building is currently comprised of 1 podiatrist office, 1 dental office & 3 separate apartments. Dental office comprised of 4 exam rooms, 2 restrooms, 1 lab area & waiting room. Apartments renovated in 2015 including new cabinets and flooring. 2 - 1 bedroom apartments and 1- 2 bedroom with shared access to a large screened porch. Includes full basement. Large lot on the corner of 4th & Broad Street with an abundance of on-street parking. 2 HVAC units have recently been upgraded. New water/sewer line installed 2 years ago.

Cell: 267-980-8546 Office: 609-924-1600 ext. 7601

Roxey Ballet Company is looking for dancers of all ages for its upcoming virtual holiday classic “The Nutcracker”.

Auditions will be held on Sept. 12; registration deadline is Sept. 6.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, those auditioning have the opportunity to audition inperson or virtually via Zoom. Audition times will be staggered to accommodate smaller groups and physical distancing.

More information and to register, visit www.roxeyballet.org/auditions or email info@roxeyballet.org

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Blefari. “HomeServices is better positioned age company in the U.S. in sales volume, according 2019 REAL Trends to manage throughtothis volatility than any other real estate And we arethe committed 500 report. The company’s market dominance is firm. three times market BEAUTIFUL TOWNHOME supporting our agents as they more safely and share of its nearest competitor. In 2018tothe brokerage completed than 261 SAYRE DRIVE * Meticulously maintained Contempoguide sellers 25,000 transactions.

With 5,000 sales skillfully associates inbuyers moreand than 65 through sales ofrary Split; 2BR, 2.5 BAs. Built around a private atrium today’sopen home-transaction process,” Blefari fices the gourmet Tri-State area,concept the company acknowledged to theacross sky. Updated kit, open LRadds. & DR w/was recently “HomeServices offers the asvaulted #1 throughout the Huge entire Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Network. ceilings & frplce. owner’s suite w/completely full suite of brokerage, mortgage, title, and renovated 4-piece MBA. Large rear Group, deck overlooking Through its affiliate, the private Trident the company provides one-stop insurance added Peltier, executive park-like setting. car gar. Bsmnt w/built into shelving, walk-inservices,” shopping and 2facilitated services its clients including mortgage financchairman of HomeServices.

“That, together cedar closet & Samsung front loader W/D. New Roof, newer ing, and Bruce title, hrdwd property and hicasualty Thestrength, company-sponsored with ourThe financial stability, and unwindows, flrs, 2 stage efficiency insurance.

HVAC. charitable foundation, Foxoffers & Roach/Trident Charities, committed totoadparalleled leadership is team will continue Princeton Landing community many amenities; club house, pool, tennis, trails.of10children min. to Princeton Junction Train dressing the needs and families in stressfulanlife circumstances make HomeServices industry leader into Luxury rental station; historic downtown Princeton & 1 hr. to NY, Philly & 2020 and beyond.”

“A safe and secure home and has contributed over $6 million to more than 250 local organizations Jersey Shore. has neveratbeen more important,”High-tou concluded since its inception in 1995. Visit our Website www.foxroach.com.

For more information MLS# NJMX124568 Blefari. “HomeServices’ family of compaCompelling pro nies is uniquely positioned to making home Contact: Lisa DePamphilis Larry Flick V ownership not just a dream, but a possibilat lisad@foxroach.com or 215-778-8237 ity even during these extraordinary times.”

This is h DEVON, PA—Berkshire Hathaway Headquartered in Minneapolis, HomeSerHomeServices (BHHS) Fox & Roach, RE- vices has approximately 43,000 real estate ALTORSâ CEO Larry Flick V, is proud to professionals operating in 900 offices across announce that HomeServices of America 30 states and the District of Columbia. has again been recognized as the country’s Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox Cal largest real estate company based on the & Roach, REALTORS® has over 5,500 REAL TRENDS 500 transaction report re- sales professionals in more than 75 sales of-Ac leased last week. Berkshire Hathaway Ho- fices across the Tri-State area, It’s the company the life Servicing Montgomery Township meServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® was recently acknowledged as #1 throughis part of HomeServices of America. In out the entire Berkshire Hathaway Home2019, the HomeServices of America closed Services Network. Through its affiliate, the 329,680 residential transactions and facili- Trident Group, the company provides onetated approximately 219,000 mortgage, in- stop shopping and facilitated services to its surance, title, and escrow transactions. clients including mortgage financing, and Ron Peltier, executive chairman of Ho- title, property and casualty insurance. The meServices and Gino Blefari, CEO of Ho- company-sponsored charitable foundation, meServices, recognize and congratulate Fox & Roach/Trident Charities, is committhe employees, agents, and sales managers ted to addressing the needs of children and across HomeServices’ family of businesses. families in stressful life circumstances and Jennifer Dionne “This achievement affirms the hard work has contributed over $7.2 million to more Salesand Associate of our incredible team while we are than 250 local organizations since its incelebrating this Callaway moment, weHenderson recognize the ception in 1995. Visit our Website at www. challengesSotheby’s of these turbulent times,” said International Realtyfoxroach.com.

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609-92 RESIDENTIAL FOR SALE in NJ Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Fox &OFRoach, HOMESERVICES AMERICA® Cranbury $579,900 REALTORS®/Trident Group Holds Another RecordIS THE COUNTRY’S LARGEST See How We REAL ESTATE COMPANY Breaking Backpack Drive for Underpriveleged Children Other 55+ Communities.

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“We shattered our goal and are sobuy-in proud offee. our4sales asUnsurpassed amenities. large BA custom built Colonial on 3 acres (Hopewell sociates, employees, executives this year’s record-breaking results,” It’s anand entirely newfor55+ rental lifestyle Township!)

Stunning property located across from states Kassie Erb, Fox & Roach/TridentHowell Charities president, “and making Living History Farm. Enjoy the attractive life – and living. views all aroundtheir including the Farm, open meadows, it possible for morethat than elevates 7,500 children to start school year with the mountains & near by Dry Run Creek Trail & Hopewell supplies and confidence they need to succeed.”

Pictured here are corporate Valley Park. Peaceful, country-like living in Awardoffice representatives from accounting,winning, marketing, information technolohighly rated Hopewell Valley Regional School District! gies, leasing, and training.

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Lovely curb in appeal as approach the front & 2 car garage, end-unit This year’s drive represents more than you $106,000 instone contributions and over 609-358-0343 | ovationatriverwalk.com to woods for peaceful living. You will take note to 2,200 physical backpacks donated. Allbacks collected the beautiful open floor plan & upgrades throughout upon backpacks and supplies were distributed

by Gourmet Cra- kit is the heart of this home featuring entering. over-sized center island w/SS sink, granite counter tops, dles to Crayons to more than 175 organizations gas cooktop, double wall oven, 42” self-closing cabinets, throughout Delaware, New Jersey, andupgraded Pennsyllighting package and walk-in pantry! vania.

Since 2006, Fox & Roach/Trident ChariHamilton $749,900 ties has collected over 39,000 backpacks300 andOld supYork Rd. Amazing acreage!! Lovely plies for homeless and foster care children in the Colonial home on 11.6 AC with detached barn! Located in tristate area. “We are so proud to say that again, rural Hamilton, just outside of Allentown, sits this beautiful with 11.6 acres previously served as a Tree Farm. this year, we broke last year’s record,property remarks RRC (Rural Resource Conservation) which allows Barbara Griest, COO of BHHS Fox Zoned & Roach, farm, crop harvesting and even development options.

REALTORS® and the Trident Group, for“which is 4 BR, 2 2.5 bath home w/many upgrades including fence, a testament to the generosity and caring of our roof, whole house generator, deck & water line to the shed. sales associates, employees, executives, family, PROPERTIES in NJ friends, andCOMMERCIAL clients.” Kassie Erb adds, “With so many families living below the poverty level, our Cranbury $700,000 annual backpack drive is an important17 andN.gratiMain St. Prime opportunity to own a commercial building in the heart of Cranbury Twsp. NJ. fying project for our company.”

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Fox & Roach/Trident Charities, a charitable Facility, Child Care, Restaurant/Bar, & Breakfast, Religious Office, etc. Full Zoning found in Documents & foundation sponsored by BHHS Fox Residential, & Roach, floor plan. Many upgrades including newer A/C, completely REALTORS®, coordinates this projectrenovated with inthe 2015, 2-unit gas heat, 2 addt’l restrooms, updated company’s sales associates, employees, andelectric ex- & plumbing, open floor plan & more!

Seating for 96. Business also for sale for separately. ecutives to partner with Cradles to Crayons. CraRocco D’Armiento dles to Crayons is a non-profit organization that NJ REALTORS® 2019 Circle of Platinum Winner provides, free ofExcellence charge, theAward basic necessities to BHHS 2018 Chairman’s Circle children living in low-income homeless situPlatinum Award Winnerand Since 2017 Top 1/2% of Agents in the area ations.

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Prime opportunity to own a commercial building in the heart of Cranbury Twsp. NJ. Currently operating as a restaurant, this 3,000 SF +/- is zoned for many other uses including, but not limited to: Bed & Breakfast, Religious Facility, Child Care, Restaurant/Bar, Residential, Office, etc. Full Zoning found in Documents & floor plan. Many upgrades including newer A/C, completely renovated in 2015, 2-unit gas heat, 2 addt’l restrooms, updated electric & plumbing, open floor plan & more!

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Bordentown City will hold Restaurant Weekend Sept. 11-12. Hours are 3-11 p.m.

A section of the downtown area from Crosswick Street to either West Park Avenue or all the way down to Veterans Way will be taped off to allow restaurants to expand outdoor dining into the street to serve more patrons.

There will be live entertainment each night.

The Rev. Matt Tucker of Christ Church Parish will hold a memorial service for the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, on the corner of Boyds Pharmacy at 7 p.m. Sept. 11.

Diners should wear a mask when attending the event for shopping or for outdoor dining purposes.

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Beautiful 4 BR, 2.5 BA custom built Colonial on 3 acres (Hopewell Township!) Stunning property located across from Howell Living History Farm. Enjoy the attractive views all around including the Farm, open meadows, mountains & near by Dry Run Creek Trail & Hopewell Valley Park. Peaceful, country-like living in Awardwinning, highly rated Hopewell Valley Regional School District!

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HB, 3x, 8/21/20, 8/28/20, 9/11/20, Fee: $103.23, Affidavit: $15.00

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Donna M. Murray Sales Associate, REALTOR® 23 Years Experience Award Winning Sales Performance • • • • • •

#1 in Sales Volume - Fox & Roach Princeton Office - 2018 NJ REALTORS® 2017 REALTOR® of the Year - Mercer County NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® Platinum (2015-2019) Regional Top Producer (2009-2019) Five Star Real Estate Professional (2013-2019) Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 5 Year Legend Award - 2018

MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP JUST REDUCED!!

NOW $1,118,000 Experience pride of ownership in this gracious inviting 5 or 6 BR, 5.5 BA home built in 2014 on premium lot in desirable East Country Estates. Walking distance to Montgomery Twsp. Middle Schools.

Over 5,000 SF of easy living includes; fully finished walkout bsmnt w/BR & full bath, 1st floor BR/office w/full bath & MBR suite that any buyer will find impressive. This Center Hall Colonial w/numerous upgrades begins w/ a palette of freshly painted walls (entire interior), gleaming hrdwd floors, soaring 2-story foyer & custom wood staircase. The FLR is spacious, while the FDR is perfect size for a 2-22 person dinner party. The kitchen boasts a beautiful granite expansive center island w/ seating, designer fixtures, high-end SS applncs (fan vents outside), decorative tile backsplash, built-in butler's station & breakfast room. Fam Rm w/sunny exposure keeps family/guests together while entertaining & provides access to a deck & stone patio surrounded by rolling lawn, flowering shrubs, & trees. Be impressed w/2 spacious BRs that share Jack & Jill full bath, Princess BR w/full bath & opulent MBR suite complete with sitting room, luxurious bath & oversized walk-in closet. Finished bsmnt w/multipurpose rooms, a 6th BR & additional full bath. Value items not to be missed: Interior: gas fireplace, 1st floor laundry & powder room, central vac, 3 car gar, inground sprinkler sys. This distinctive property can become life-changing!

Berkshire Hathaway 253 Nassau Street | Princeton, NJ 08540

609-924-1600 Cell: 908-391-8396

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OPEN HOUSE SUN 8/30 * 1:00 - 3:00 10 MERRITT LANE, ROCKY HILL $834,000

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350 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08540

Listed by Laurent Ouzilou Sales Associate “Your relocation specialist”

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Office:609-921-1900 Cell: 732-789-5966 NM-00438547

AUCTION SEPTEMBER 24

Property Previews: Sept 3rd 4-6PM & Sept 13th 12 to 2PM Manor Home -5,200+/- SF, Private Setting on 1.95+/- Acres, features 5 Bedrooms & 4 Baths, Gourmet Kitchen and Library, Multi-level Deck for Entertaining!

Minimum Bid $750,000 • Previous Ask $1.15M

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1 TIMBERBROOKE DRIVE, HOPEWELL, NJ

PO BOX 4992, Clinton, NJ 08809 • 888-299-1438 • Maxspann.com

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6 Bedrooms (including 1 In-Law Suite), 5 Baths, 1 office, nestled on 1.96 acres lot, backyard overlooks beautiful inground pool in private & fenced yard & pool house, New Addition and Fully Renovated in 2018, spacious open floor plan, New roof, HVAC & gutters, Walking Distance from Restaurants, Stores, Library, Post office. 2 car garage. Minutes from Princeton Downtown. Montgomery Twp School.

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