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Princeton police approved for average 2.25% salary increase By LEA KAHN Staff Writer

Princeton police officers will receive salary increases averaging 2.25% over the lifetime of a recently approved five-year agreement between the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local 130 and the Princeton Council. The contract, which is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2020 and expires Dec. 31, 2024, provides for salary increases of 1.75% for 2020 and 2021; salary increases of 2.75% for 2022 and 2023; and 2.25% for 2024, which is the final year of the contract. The contract negotiated be-

tween the police union and the town covers the Princeton Police Department’s patrol officers, detectives, corporals, sergeants, lieutenants and the captain. It does not apply to the police chief. Under the terms of the contract, a patrol officer hired before Jan. 1, 2013, will earn $118,646 for 2020. At the end of the fiveyear contract, the patrol officer will earn $130,321. The Princeton Police Department was created on Jan. 1, 2013, when the former Princeton Borough and Princeton Township police departments merged. Patrol officers hired after Jan. 1, 2013, were paid $59,809 while they were in the police academy

during 2020. Once the patrol officer graduated from the police academy, he or she was paid $66,728 for the balance of their first year on the job. The salary for patrol officers who were in their second year on the job was $77,479 in 2020. It topped out at $118,646 in 2020 for a patrol officer who had been on the job for 13 years. By the fifth year of the contract in 2024, the salary is $85,103 for a patrol officer in his or her second year of work, and $130,321 for a police officer who has worked for the Princeton Police Department for 13 years. A patrol officer who had been promoted to corporal in 2020 was

paid $126,589. The corporal will be paid $139,046 in the final year of the contract. For 2020, the salary range for the police sergeant was $130,472 for a first-year sergeant, and topped out at $137,764 for sergeants who had held the rank for five years. At the end of the contract, the salary range is $143,311 to $151,321. A police lieutenant was paid $158,431 in 2020. In the fifth year of the contract, the lieutenant will be paid $174,021. The police captain, which is one rung below police chief, earned $167,936 in 2020 and is in line to be paid $184,462 in the last year of the contract in 2024.

Police officers also are entitled to longevity pay, beginning with their fifth year of service. Some contracts apply a set amount of money for longevity, but the PBA contract determines longevity on a percentage basis of a police officer’s salary. At five years of service, longevity pay is set at 1% of base pay, or salary. After eight years, it is 2% of base pay and after 10 years of service, it is 3% of base pay. By the time a police officer has worked for the Princeton Police Department for 15 years, longevity pay is 4% of base pay. It reaches 5% of base pay after 20 years of service, and 6% after 24 years.

Brandywine at Princeton suffers first loss of residents due to COVID, but looks toward future with beginning of vaccinations By JENNIFER AMATO Managing Editor

Although five residents of Brandywine Living at Princeton died within a two-week span as a result of COVID-19, vaccinations have begun to keep all residents and staff members safe, according to administrators of the facility. The residents who died were in their early 90s, on average, and had an average residence at the South Brunswick-based senior living facility of six-and-ahalf years. Three of the residents died at a hospital and two of the residents died at Brandywine, according to Brenda J. Bacon, president and chief executive officer of Brandywine Living. The deaths occurred from Dec. 28 to Jan. 8, Bacon said, most likely as the result of an outbreak at Brandywine Princeton that was initially reported on Dec. 16, several weeks after the Thanksgiving holiday. The peak of the outbreak was Dec. 28, she said. She said many residents of the facility tend to have underlying conditions, which makes battling COVID more difficult. “The long-term residents are part of our community, part of our

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Brandywine at Princeton residents have begun receiving their COVID-19 vaccines. See related story, page 6A.

hearts, part of our family. It has been extremely difficult,” Bacon said. Bacon said the situation was reflective of the trend in the surrounding community. “When (a disease) is that rampant, you are going to have to deal with it the best you can to protect residents,” she said. Prior to the five recent deaths,

Brandywine had a high success rate of keeping its 200 residents and staff members safe. No one had passed away from the virus since the pandemic began in midMarch. “We started very early with COVID precautions,” Bacon said, noting there was a full stock of personal protective equipment available at the beginning of

March; employees were required to wear masks, and gowns when necessary; sanitation procedures were increased; anyone who tested positive for the coronavirus was isolated for 14 days; employees were tested once or twice a week; anyone coming into the building was screened for symptoms; and employees were only allowed to work at Brandywine and not another health care facility to avoid cross-contamination. COVID is “highly contagious and mostly invisible,” Bacon said, noting that 40% to 50% of transmission is by people who are asymptomatic. “We have to use with COVID many, many interventions to try and keep our residents safe, particularly when the country and New Jersey have been so hot with infections,” she said. However, she said she is “looking forward,” as Brandywine at Princeton already held its first vaccination clinic on Jan. 14, when about 100 residents and staff members received the first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. In three weeks, those who chose to get their first dose of the vaccine will receive their second dose of the vaccine, and anyone

who decides to get their first dose of the vaccine can do so. Three weeks after that, group B will receive their second dose. “We absolutely intend to vaccinate everyone (who wants the vaccine),” Bacon said. Brandywine as a company has 32 communities in seven states, and had held 19 vaccination clinics as of press time. Bacon said she worries about people who have been isolated at home for the past 10 months, and for those who are experiencing COVID fatigue. “We value keeping our residents both social and safe. We want them to have fun, to have something to look forward to, to have friends, to laugh, to be safe,” she said. “I am very, very hopeful we soon will be returning to that with the vaccine. We have done everything we can to keep our residents safe with this awful virus hitting the entire world.” She thanked Brandywine’s team of frontline “heroes.” “I am feeling really positive we see the light at the end of this tunnel,” she said, reminding all to remain vigilant, mask up and get vaccinated. “Hopefully we can come through this terrible period all coming out stronger.”

Princeton University receives second major application approval for East Campus By ANDREW HARRISON Staff Writer

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Princeton University is able to move forward with the proposed construction of a new soccer stadium and practice field on campus. The university received approval for the proposed project from the Princeton Planning Board this month on Jan. 7. The stadium and practice field are part of the university’s plan to develop the East

Campus Entry. The university had already received a green light for the construction of the East Campus Garage in 2020 and awaits preliminary and final site plan approval for a geo-exchange and athletics operation facility in addition to the recently approved soccer stadium and practice field. The new soccer stadium will be close to 12,500 square feet and relocates the existing Roberts Sta-

dium from the western side of Washington Road. The stadium’s new proposed location is west of FitzRandolph Road and south of Strubing Field, according to application documents. The stadium’s location on the East Campus site will also replace the existing structure of the FitzRandolph Observatory, that is being demolished during developments, with the practice field going See APPROVAL, Page 4A

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The entrance into the construction site for East Campus Garage and Soccer Stadium at Princeton University, pictured on Jan. 19.

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The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program will not be offered this tax season at any site in Mercer County because of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, AARP is offering an alternative this year called the AARP Alternative Tax Preparation program (ATP). The ATP program provides direct taxpayer access to free online tax software for this year’s taxes as well as video and/or phone assistance with a certified AARP tax assister. Rather than doing the tax return for taxpayers, certified AARP tax assisters help taxpayers prepare their own online returns. Starting Jan. 22, taxpayers can get more information about the Alternative Tax Preparation program at aarpfoundation.org/taxaide. The Tax-Aide program intends to resume preparing tax returns at Mercer County sites next year.

Jan. 22 through Jan. 24

Princeton Photo Workshop will offer a live photo boot camp, with sessions scheduled for 6-8:30 p.m. Jan. 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (with a break for lunch) Jan. 23 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (with break for lunch) Jan. 24. This introductory workshop offers new photographers a deep dive into the skills needed to make better pictures with a camera. During the workshop, there will be informative and inspirational live presentations, alternating with shooting exercises that give the opportunity to test out the techniques being learned, and then a chance to come together after each exercise for Q&A and group discussion. The instructor will be “in the room” for face-to-face instruction and feedback during all shooting activities. Learn how the camera thinks, reacts and works; and learn the relationships among aperture, shutter speed, ISO and more. Explore what makes a good image, including composition, light and the photographer; getting comfortable with seeing and investigating subjects, whether people, objects or the natural world; and using what is learned during the weekend to expand from taking snapshots to making artistic images. The course includes image review for feedback and examples of how a photographer uses post processing to enhance an image. The cost is $339. To register, visit http://princetonphotoworkshop.com/classes

Through Saturday, Jan. 23

“The Long Shadow” is a PBS documentary about Director Frances Causey’s personal experience of White privilege in the context of anti-Black racism in the U.S. She exposes her own family’s history of slaveholding and looks at how slavery continues to have an impact today. Not In Our Town Princeton, La Convivencia, and the Racial Justice Task Force of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton have teamed up to sponsor several days of free online viewing opportunities for the public. During the week of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, through Jan. 23, anyone can view “The Long Shadow” online at a convenient day and time for no ticket cost. Content warning: The film contains brief shots of violent, degrading images and references to human suffering. The link to view the film is http://thelongshadowfilm.com/niotprincetonuucp/

Saturdays, through March 13

The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory’s (PPPL) 36-year tradition of offering weekly informative talks on a wide variety of science subjects continues with a live online version. The Ronald E. Hatcher Science on Saturday Lecture Series resumes from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays through March 13, on the Zoom virtual meeting platform. The series kicks off with a lecture on “The Renaissance of the Stellarator Fusion Concept,” by PPPL physicist David Gates, head of Advanced Projects. Stellarators, a type of fusion energy facility that has twisty coils, were invented by PPPL founder Lyman Spitzer in the 1950s. The complex devices have been a less popular choice for fusion experiments than donut-shaped tokamaks but are making a come-back as scientists find new approaches to stellarator design. Other highlights include a talk by Geeta Govindarajoo, professor of chemistry at Rutgers University, on the intersection between chemistry and art. Govindarajoo will discuss the role of chemistry in creating and restoring art and detecting forgeries. Post questions for the speaker by tweeting to @PPPLsSciEd or #scionsat. The remaining schedule is: • Jan. 23: Geeta Govindarajoo, of Rutgers University’s Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, “Chemistry and Art: Like Dissolves Like. How Solubility Influences Creating and Restoring Art, Forgery and Tell-

ing a Good Story” • Jan. 30: Cristian Galbiaiti, of Princeton University’s Department of Physics, “From studying the Sun, to searching for dark matter, to fighting COVID-19” • Feb. 6: Adam Ruben, author, “Public Perception of Science: Lesson from a Dead Sheep.” • Feb. 13: Slobain Duffy, “Virus HostShifting: Insights from Laboratory Experimental Evolution” • Feb. 27: Tracy Drain, of NASA, “Mars Exploration Program” • March 6: Sophia Gershman, PPPL, “Plasma Science Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic” • March 13: Kory Evans, Rice University, “Ecology and Evolution of Teleost Fishes” Recordings of the talks will be posted on the Science Education website a few weeks after the initial viewing. For more information, visit energy.gov/science.

Sunday, Jan. 24

The Princeton Education Foundation (PEF) is offering a chance to bake virtually with the founder and baker of Lillipies of Princeton at 3 p.m. Jan. 24. The live Zoom event with Jen Carson will show attendees how to make her version of pop-tarts and how to convert the recipe to make her signature Lillipie at home. Tickets are $40, and 100% of the proceeds benefit PEF to continue its mission of supporting education excellence in the Princeton Public Schools into 2021. Reserve a spot by visiting www.pefnj.org

Monday, January 25 to Wednesday, January 27

The annual Princeton Community Works (PCW) conference focused on meeting the needs of volunteers, boards and staff of nonprofit organizations will take place online Jan. 25-27. Offering words of inspiration, healing and hope on the opening night of the conference will be the Rev. Darrell LaRue Armstrong with his keynote address. He is the pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, a community of faith that is rooted in the African American worship tradition. Shiloh serves nearly 600 families in the Greater Trenton Community and around the world. Rev. Armstrong also is an entrepreneur, having founded the Institute for Clergy Training, a research and training agency, which partners with multi-sector agencies on a variety of

topics related to leadership, child and social welfare. Overall, attendees can choose from one to eight workshops out of 32 options. The 2021 workshop sessions cover a range of topics that are important to nonprofits. They include: virtual fundraising events, organizing for success and sustainability, legal challenges, building an engaged board, self-care, volunteer management, virtual programs, using data, measurement and metrics, teamwork, communicating effectively, diversity, equity & inclusion, strategic planning, youthinitiated service projects, sponsorship and corporate partnerships, social media (basic and advanced), budgeting basics, grant writing, tax matters, building audiences online, crowd sourcing, digital transformation, impactful surveys, storytelling donor development, video basics, and effective board governance. The cost is $10 per person. Full workshop descriptions, speaker biographies and registration information can be found at www.PrincetonCommunityWorks. org.

Mondays, Jan. 25 to Feb. 22

Mercer County Community College is accepting students for its new health-professions program: “Medical Cannabis Training.” The 15-hour non-credit class will run Monday evenings, Jan. 25 through Feb. 22, from 6-9 p.m. via Zoom. Anyone from the public age 18 and up may enroll. The course will be offered through MCCC’s Center for Continuing Studies and students will receive a certificate upon completion of the course. The Medical Cannabis Training course is intended for anyone who is interested in a career on the ground floor of the medical cannabis profession, or who is curious about this emerging industry in New Jersey. The five-day course will introduce students to this highly regulated industry by bringing in a variety of subject-matter experts to discuss areas of import such as federal and state laws and regulations, the endocannabinoid system, cultivation basics, how cannabis products are made, as well as cover dispensary-technician training techniques such as dosing, administration and compliance. The cost for the five-session live virtual course is $500. For more information or to enroll, visit www.mccc.edu/healthprof or email registration@mccc.edu.

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Consultant will determine if shopping center area is in need of redevelopment By LEA KAHN Staff Writer

The Princeton Council has awarded a $12,000 contract to a planning consultant to help determine whether the Princeton Shopping Center and adjacent properties should be declared an area in need of redevelopment. The council awarded the contract to professional planner Carlos Rodrigues to conduct a preliminary investigation of the North Harrison Study Area at its Jan. 19 meeting. He is a principal of Design Solutions for a Crowded Planet LLC. The properties to be studied are the Princeton Shopping Center at 301 N. Harrison St.; the former Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad headquarters on the corner of North Harrison Street and Clearview Avenue; 8 Clearview Ave. and 14 Clearview Ave., which are owned by the Municipality of Princeton; and 351 Terhune Road, which is a vacant parcel on the corner of North

Harrison Street and Terhune Road. Rodrigues will contact the property owners, managers and contract purchasers to collect any relevant information they may possess. He will visit the properties and document the existing conditions, both inside and outside of the buildings. Rodrigues also will review the Princeton Master Plan, as well as the current zoning and land use regulations as they apply to the North Harrison Study Area. He will prepare a report and present it to the Princeton Council and the Princeton Planning Board. The process was set in motion when the Princeton Council approved a resolution in December 2020 to ask the Princeton Planning Board to study the area. The Princeton Planning Board, in turn, considered the matter at its Jan. 7 meeting. Designation of the study area as “an area in need of redevelopment” would give the property owners maximum flexibility and design options for future development, Princeton Planning Director Michael La-

Place told the Planning Board at the Jan. 7 meeting. There is no need to consider condemnation of the properties because the property owners, including the Municipality of Princeton, are in agreement about the redevelopment area planning process, LaPlace said. The Princeton Shopping Center is at the heart of the study area, LaPlace said. The shopping center was developed in the 1950s and it is functionally and economically obsolete, he said. It also has a “very high” vacancy rate, he said. The Princeton Shopping Center is anchored by McCaffrey’s Supermarket at the north end and by the Walgreens drug store at the south end. Of the approximately 50 storefronts, more than a half-dozen are vacant. Several stores and businesses have closed or vacated in the past few months, including New York Sports Club, Bon Appetit and the One-Of-A-Kind Consignment shop. The Papery is holding a going-out-of-

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Consultant will assist Princeton officials search for new administrator By LEA KAHN Staff Writer

The search for a new municipal administrator for Princeton has been launched, following the Princeton Council’s decision to award a contract to a Cranford-based consultant at its last meeting of 2020. The Princeton Council awarded a contract for $17,500 to Jersey Professional Management at its Dec. 30 meeting. The contract has a duration of six months. The search for a new municipal administrator was triggered by Administrator Marc Dashield’s plans to retire as of April 1. Dashield has held the top administrative post for six years. Dashield succeeded former Municipal Administrator Bob Bruschi, who was the first administrator of the consolidated Municipality of Princeton. Bruschi had been the Princeton Borough administrator, until the former Princeton Borough and the former Princeton Township merged in 2013. Dashield has spent 27 years in public service, beginning with a stint in the U.S. military and then in local government. He began

business sale. “This is probably one of the most troubling times for retail that we have faced in many decades. It seems like an appropriate time to re-think the use of the largely retail development,” LaPlace said of the Princeton Shopping Center. Princeton Councilwoman Mia Sacks, who sits on the Planning Board, agreed that the Princeton Shopping Center is “massively underutilized.” She emphasized that there is no movement to demolish the shopping center. Sacks said two of the town’s largest proposed affordable housing sites are included within the North Harrison Study Area – including one site in the parking lot on the south side of the shopping center, near the Walgreens drug store. The second site is the undeveloped land at 351 Terhune Road, on the north side of the Princeton Shopping Center. It is on the corner of North Harrison Street and Terhune Road.

his career in local government in Franklin Township, where he was, by turns, the township’s municipal clerk, finance director and assistant township manager. Dashield was the city administrator for the City of Plainfield and the executive assistant for the City of Elizabeth. He moved on to become the township manager and chief operating officer in Montclair. He took on the job of municipal administrator in Princeton. Jersey Professional Management has assisted more than 300 towns, 50-plus school boards and numerous counties as management consultants, recruiters, temporary employees and shared services specialists, according to its website. The consulting firm lists former Princeton Borough Administrator Thomas B. Shannon among its professional management team members and employees. Shannon served as the Princeton Borough administrator during the 1990s, following a stint as the Hillsborough Township manager in the 1980s. He joined Jersey Professional Management in 2001.

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Chelsea Senior Living founder and CEO Herb Heflich, left, and President and COO Roger Bernier both received vaccines to set an example for their safety.

Vaccinations are available for residents and staff of Chelsea Senior Living communities. Receiving the vaccine will be voluntary. However, Chelsea founder and CEO Herb Heflich and President and COO Roger Bernier both received vaccines to set an example for their safety. “We ask all of our residents and staff to help us keep everyone in our buildings safe and healthy,” Bernier said in a prepared

statement. “To that end, we strongly urge everyone to be vaccinated. The vaccine has been exhaustively tested and approved by the FDA and CDC and is said to be at least 95% effective in preventing illness due to COVID-19.” The vaccine, given in two injections a month apart, will be administered by trained pharmacists from CVS, which is handling vaccines for thousands of long term care residents and staff nationwide.

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id you know that according to the National Institute on Aging, more than 1 in 3 people age 65 years or older falls each year? Moreover, thousands of older adults sustain significant injuries, including fractures, after a fall. Physical therapy, however, can help older adults recover from falls and it can also help prevent falls before they happen. Princeton Rehabilitation, a unit of Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center (PMC), offers comprehensive physical therapy services to help improve strength and balance and address issues of dizziness and vertigo so that patients can stay on their feet as they age. Leading Cause of Injury-Related Death Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among adults age 65 and older in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More specifically, falls that result in a hip fracture are especially dangerous as studies indicate that hip fractures are associated with increased mortality rates for older adults. This is in part because older adults are more likely to have other health complications, making them slower to recover from injuries than others. As the CDC notes, more than 300,000 adults age 65 and older are hospitalized for a hip fracture each year in the United States, and the chances of breaking a hip increase as you get older. Common Risk Factors There are many reasons someone may experience a fall, and typically, the more risk factors someone has, the greater their chances of falling. Some of the most common risk factors for falling include: • Dizziness and vertigo, which may be caused by medication or another health conditions. • Lower body weakness. • Difficulty walking and balancing. • Vision problems. • Poor footwear. • Home hazards, such as area rugs, poor lighting, wet floors, and small pets that are underfoot. According to the CDC, women are especially at risk. The CDC reports that women fall more often than men, and are more prone to osteoporosis, a disease that weakens bones and

makes them more susceptible to fracture. Further, falling once doubles your chances of falling again. If you are concerned about your risk for falling or have already experienced a fall, talk to your doctor. He or she may prescribe physical therapy to help reduce your risk. Prevention Tips The best way to prevent fractures is to prevent falls. Here are some steps you can take to reduce your risk of falling: • Start with sensible shoes. High heels, sloppy slippers, and shoes with slick soles can make you slip, stumble, and fall. So can walking in socks or stockings. Choose proper ﬁtting, sturdy shoes with nonskid soles. Trade slip-ons for laceup shoes or shoes with Velcro straps. • Light up your life. Keep your home brightly lit to avoid tripping over objects that are hard to see. Use night lights in bedrooms, bathrooms and hallways. Have a lamp within reach of your bed. Turn on the lights when going up and down stairs. • Address home hazards. Secure loose rugs with slip-resistant backing, or better yet remove loose rugs altogether. Declutter. Store clothing, food and dishes within reach. Put up railings on indoor and outdoor stairs, and install non-slip treads on bare wood steps. • Be safe in the bath. Bathrooms are common places for falls. Install grab bars around the tub and toilet. Consider a tub chair or bench and handheld shower. Use non-skid mats. • See to it. Check your eyeglass prescription regularly and clean your glasses on a daily basis. • Keep moving. Exercise helps to strengthen your muscles, improve joint mobility and improve balance. Strength exercises can be performed standing or while seated in a supportive chair or even on the bed. Slow exercises like tai chi and seated yoga are great for getting you moving and for improving your balance. • Review your medications. Periodically review your prescriptions with your physician, pharmacist, or healthcare practitioner to ensure they’re not causing side effects like dizziness or vertigo. Physical Therapy Can Help Physical therapists can help people reduce their risk of falling by developing an individualized exercise program that builds strength and improves balance. They can also teach

you how to use assistive devices, such as canes and walkers, to help you get around safely. In addition, therapists can perform a home safety inspection to identify and address fall hazards. Physical therapy is also important when recovering after a fall. In many cases, people fear falling again and limit their activity. Working with a therapist to regain strength and mobility can also help you regain your conﬁdence and quality of life. Princeton Rehabilitation is currently treating patients in person and via telehealth. Every precaution is being taken to ensure the safety of patients and staff. All staff and patients are screened prior to entering the building, face masks are required, patients are seen one-on-one, physical distancing is maintained in waiting areas, and all equipment is sanitized and disinfected between each patient. For more information about Princeton Rehabilitation or2 to ﬁnd a physical therapist with Princeton Rehabilitation, call 609-853-7840 or visit www.princetonhcs.org. Linda A. Lucuski, PT, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist and director of Princeton Rehabilitation in Hamilton.

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efore the foreign ground. invasion of imA lot has ported luxury auchanged, obviously, tomobiles into the Ameriin the decades that can market, Cadillac once followed. stood as the proud icon of Nowadays, ball success. players rock out with their Mercedes Benz If you were lucky G63 AMG wagenough to own one – big ons with a price tag ﬁns and all – it was a sign north of $150,000. that you had made it (at Or, the just as expenleast on the surface). sive 8-series BMW Duke Snider, Hall of Peter Perrotta M sport. fame centerﬁelder for the This week I am Brooklyn Dodgers, once said, “My high salary for one sea- reviewing the 2021 Cadillac XT4 AWD Premium Luxury small SUV son was $46,000 and a Cadillac.” On his 1964 football card, Jim with a price tag of $51,435. But, Brown, perhaps the greatest run- even in this segment of the market, ning back ever, posed with his Cadillac struggles to keep up with brand new, baby blue ’64 Caddy the foreign competition. Case in point, in its overview prominently placed in the back-

of the 2021 XT4, the editors at Car and Driver wrote: “Overall reﬁnement (of the XT4) isn’t quite on the same level as its key rivals… the Audi Q3, the BMW X1 and the Mercedes Benz GLA.” I’m not sure if I completely agree with that assessment, but I point it out as testament to what Cadillac is up against these days. To be fair, I’m not sure that it’s even relevant to compare the XT4 to its German-made rivals. Why do I say this? Because the Q3, the X1 and the GLA are German imports that, for the most part, are engineered with the typical European-style ride to them, mixed in with some luxury accoutrements. They are more sporty than luxury styled and lend themselves to feeling the road un-

derneath you as you drive them. The Cadillac XT4 – and most Caddys in general – are engineered completely opposite of that. First introduced in 2019, the XT4 was designed to appeal to what those older ball players sought decades ago: luxury and comfort. On the outside the fairly new XT4 model is elegantly styled with a very angular but attractive stance. Moreover, the ride is not European, but American. The XT4 ﬂoats along quite nicely and comfortably either on the highway or around town. It’s roomy, easy to steer and navigate and has great eye appeal as well. I must admit, the one week I just spent test driving the 2021 XT4 AWD Premium Luxury SUV was thoroughly enjoyable and fun, as well. This SUV is very easy to drive, comfortable and its interior buttons, switches and infotainment system are easy to use and function quite nicely. I test drove the 2020 XT4 last year, but it seemed like I liked it a bit more when I drove it for the second time this year. In my second go-round with the XT4, the handling seemed more precise to me and the ride was not as squishy and more down to earth, which I liked. Powering the 2021 XT4 is a 2.0 liter, turbo-charged, four cylinder engine that puts out 237 horsepower. It pairs with a nine-speed transmission and is offered in front or all wheel drive versions. This XT4 seemed amply powered to me. I didn’t zero to 60 time test it. But, the folks at Car and Driver has it clocked at 7.8 seconds for the zero to 60, which won’t win you too many Gran Prix races. The base price for the Premium Luxury model I drove is $42,295.

However, my tester was loaded with option packages, which included: $2,500 for the comfort and technology package; $1,500 for embedded navigation and a 13-speaker Bose sound system; $1,500 for an enhanced visibility package; $1,100 for a driver assist package; $850 for a cold weather package; $625 for Garnet metallic paint and $470 for a driver awareness package. The comfort and technology package includes: 8 way power seats; heated and cooled seat with massage and lumbar; wireless phone charging. The enhanced visibility package includes: a rear camera mirror; parking assist; rear pedestrian alert and HD surround vision. The EPA’s fuel economy ratings for the XT4 come in at 24 miles per gallon overall – with 29 miles per gallon for highway driving and 22 mpg around town. The EPA estimates that it will cost $2,050 a year in fuel to run this XT4 as it uses, on average, 4.2 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven. In the government’s 5-star safety crash test ratings, the XT4 scored an impressive five stars on its overall vehicle score. It received five stars for the side crash test, four stars for the rollover test, five stars for the front driver’s side test and four stars for the front passenger side test. Overall, I feel the XT4 stacks up quite nicely when you compare it to the other competitors in this crowded small, luxury segment. If you are considering leasing or purchasing a small, luxury SUV or crossover, the XT4 should be one have on your short list. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears weekly. For questions or comments he can be contacted at pperrotta@comcast.net.

Company set to provide WiFi in area of Princeton lacked required contractor certificate By LEA KAHN Staff Writer

The Princeton Council is going back out to bid to seek a vendor to bring Internet access to residents of the affordable housing developments owned or managed by the Princeton Housing Authority and Princeton Community Housing. The Princeton Council rejected the sole bid for a contract to provide Internet service to the affordable housing developments at its Jan. 19 meeting. The company lacked the required public works

contractor certificate. State law requires contractors who work on publicly-funded projects to hold a certificate. Administrator Marc Dashield told the Princeton Council that the administration reached out to the vendor that is applying for the public works contractor certificate. The initial bid was “on the street” during the holidays, which may have limited the number of bidders, he said. Dashield said the town may receive additional bidders when the request for bids goes out for a second round.

Princeton is in line to receive grant funding through a federal Community Development Block Grant, which will cover the costs of installing the equipment and providing free Internet service to the residents of the affordable housing developments. Once the equipment and infrastructure are in place, the vendor may be able to offer low-cost Internet service to residents in the neighborhood, Princeton officials said. Internet service to the residents of the affordable housing units will be free. WiFi is increasingly necessary

for everyone, officials said. It is necessary for senior citizens and other adults looking to connect to news and information, job opportunities and family and friends. Students also need Internet access for remote learning and even for regular assignments, once inperson education resumes. The Princeton Public Schools has resorted to remote instruction periodically since the COVID-19 pandemic erupted and schools were closed in March 2020. The vendor will bring the infrastructure and services to the residents of the 236 units in five

developments owned and managed by the Princeton Housing Authority – the Hageman Homes on Clay Street; Maple Terrace and Franklin Terrace on Franklin Avenue; Lloyd Terrace at the end of Spruce Street; and Redding Circle, off Mount Lucas Road. The nearly 470 units in developments owned or managed by Princeton Community Housing – Princeton Community Village, off Bunn Drive; Griggs Farm, off Cherry Valley Road; and Elm Court and the Harriet Bryan House, both off Elm Road – also will be included.

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I am writing this letter for two reasons. One, because Yes We CAN! Food Drives is so deeply appreciative of the community support we have received this past year in collecting food to help our neighbors overcome food security. Through our food drives at supermarkets and farmers markets, our volunteers have collected an astonishing 14,000 pounds of donations or seven tons. All that fresh and canned food goes to Arm in Arm food pantries in Trenton and Princeton for free distribution to their clients, a list that includes families, seniors and veterans. Due to the health crisis, many more people find themselves unemployed. Is it any wonder that Arm in Arm has experienced a dramatic increase in the number of individuals and families needing food support? This brings me to the second reason for writing. You have an opportunity to help Yes We CAN! Food Drives, and by extension, your neighbors, by supporting the winter market of the West Windsor Community Farmers Market. Every first and third Saturday through April, the market is held outdoors, rain, snow or shine, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at MarketFair on Route 1 in West Windsor.

Unfortunately, not enough people know about the market. What you are missing is an amazing experience—vibrant, fun and busy. Come meet your neighbors and enjoy a Saturday morning outing while buying directly from local farmers. Available to you is fresh produce, coastal seafood, farm fresh eggs, artisan cheese, fresh pasta and sauces, soups and chili, pastured meats and poultry, gluten-free baked goods, alpaca fiber wear, and much more. Yes We Can! volunteers are set up at the outdoor market, where we use cash donations from visitors to buy fresh produce from the farmers. A win-win for both the farmers and those in need of food. So, please mark the farmers market dates on your calendar: Jan. 16, Feb. 6 and 20, March 6 and 20, and April 3 and 17. You can reach the market from the Meadow Road side parking lot in front of the AMC Theater. For more information about the market, visit westwindsorfarmersmarket.org. For information or to volunteer for Yes We CAN! Food Drives, visit https://arminarm. org/yeswecanfooddrives/. Fran Engler Publicity Chair Yes We CAN! Food Drives Trenton and Princeton

Brandywine residents receive Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine CVS Pharmacy has partnered with Brandywine Living at Princeton, located in South Brunswick, as the clinic provider for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Brandywine, as a company, has already held several clinics that resulted in the inoculation of hundreds of residents and frontline team members. With more than 20 more clinics to be completed over the next few weeks, Brandywine expects to have thousands of its residents and team members vaccinated by month’s end. Brandywine Living at Princeton resident Kirt Wedemeyer, age 95, said, “I think this is an incredible breakthrough to be able to have a vaccine so quickly.” When asked how she felt about the vaccine, 90-year-old Dee Wagner of Brandywine Living at Middlebrook Crossing Bridgewater said, “It’s the most important

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Princeton Festival names interim executive director The Princeton Festival has appointed Becky Brett, an award-winning leader of festivals in the performing arts and humanities, as its interim executive director. Brett will oversee the festival’s 2021 season, help strengthen its professional staff, and take a role in fundraising, among other duties. “We feel very fortunate to have found an interim executive director of Becky’s talent and experience to move us through a phase of leadership transition,” Benedikt von Schröder, chair of the Princeton Festival Board of Trustees, said in a prepared statement. “She brings the ideal combination of creative thinking, management knowhow, and interpersonal skills to the position.” “I can’t wait to work with the talented artistic and production staff at the Princeton Festival,” Brett said in the statement. “I’m excited to join an organization that is interested in preserving musical traditions while innovating performing arts and outreach programs at the highest level.” A graduate of Northwestern University, Brett spent her early career in Chicago with Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Chicago Humanities Festival, and the Chicago Improv Festival (among other organizations). She also co-founded and produced Atlanta’s Spontaneous Combustion Festival. Brett became executive director of the Virginia Highlands Festival in 2012. She

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Samuel Frisby has been elected the new chair of the Mercer County Board of Commissioners for 2021. After the swearing in of Commissioners John Cimino and Lucylle Walter, Frisby was nominated to become the next chair by Commissioner Nina Melker, and was unanimously elected by his fellow commissioners on Jan. 9 at the board’s annual reorganization meeting. He takes over the duties of chairman from Commissioner Andrew Koontz, who led the board in 2020. “Let me start first by saying thank you to my dear friend and mentor former Mayor Douglas H. Palmer for swearing me in today,” Frisby said in his remarks. “The fact that the term ‘freeholder’ has been eliminated from the lexicon of county government, which I believe to be a racist, misogynistic and non-inclusive term, I thought it only fitting to have the first African American mayor of the City of Trenton, who served on this board as a freeholder, swear in the first African American Mercer County Board of Commissioner chair.” Members of the board officially adopted the title change in their last meeting of 2020 in December. In addition, Frisby thanked his colleagues for trusting him with the reigns in 2021. “I’m believing that 2021 will bring much more peace and joy than we saw in 2020. With the vaccine now being disseminated,

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has created new events for the 70-year-old arts and culture organization, increased sponsorship dollars by 30%, and forged strong alliances with local government and institutional partners, according to the statement. Since 2016 she has also been advising, consulting, and coaching nonprofit leaders, helping them increase revenue, improve communications, and build strategic partnerships. In 2019 she was invited to present a TEDx talk on “The Art of Connection.”

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we are moving in the right direction,” he said. “I am looking forward to working with this administration and would like to host monthly Zoom meetings featuring different areas of county government to educate the general public on what the county government does and continue to update ourselves as commissioners on what the county is doing.” The county clerk, county surrogate, county Division of Public Health and Department of Human Services and Parks Commission are being looked at as some of Frisby’s first guests. Melker was nominated by Cimino to become the board’s next vice chair. She was also unanimously elected and replaces Frisby, who had served in the position during 2020. “It is my honor and privilege to serve as a Mercer County commissioner and I am so honored to have the opportunity to serve as vice chair. This past year has been one that has been filled with many challenges,” she said. “I know firsthand how COVID has affected all of us as I had the virus and was very lucky to be a survivor. My thoughts and my prayers are with all of the families that have been affected by this virus.” She added that the board is working hard to help get the vaccine out resident in Mercer County as quickly as possible. “Our country needs to heal and unite and bring the change that we very much need,” Melker said. “I look forward to working closely with our incoming Chair Samuel Frisby.”

Over the course of the last year, Laila Palmer and Gabby Issa, Hun School Class of 2021 and 2018, respectively, have navigated starting a small business during a time that was particularly difficult for small business owners. Bark + Bee Honey, established in 2020, is an online business that sells fresh honey with 100% of the proceeds benefiting dog shelters in New Jersey. It all started when Palmer learned of a connection her mother had to a beekeeper in Poland; upon learning, she began researching and discussing with her cousin, Issa, about starting a honey business, according to information provided by the Hun School. Palmer and Issa, who both have a love for marketing, decided to jump right in. They quickly purchased 10 bee hives and began working with a local beekeeper to harvest honey. While Issa and Palmer were set on starting a business revolving around honey, they both were eager to incorporate a passion that they both share: adopting dogs. “My capstone project at Hun was volunteering at a dog shelter, and we both grew up with adopted dogs and other animals,” Issa said in the statement. “So we both have the ‘adopt, don’t shop’ mentality and we really wanted to do something to save both dogs and bees. So, Bark + Bee Honey turned into a company that sells honey with 100% of the proceeds being donated to SAVE shelter in Princeton and Love For Dogs shelter in New Jersey.” Due to the difficulties associated with selling their product in stores throughout the pandemic, Bark + Bee Honey currently operates as an e-commerce business with plans to expand to local farmers markets and small shops, according to the statement. “We started this business in the middle of a pandemic, so it has been re-

ally difficult to get our foot in the door of other small businesses, local shops, and farmers markets to sell our honey,” Palmer said in the statement. “So right now, we sell our products only online and our goal is to expand into small shops and get a table at several local farmers markets in the coming months.” Palmer and Issa not only hope to expand their business into different markets, but they also have plans to expand their product list. “There are a lot of honey related items that we are looking to start selli ng as well,” Issa said in the statement. “Honey sticks, honey dispensers, different clothing items. It’s all up in the air right now but that’s what we plan to do.” While the future of Bark + Bee Honey is headed towards success, as young professionals, so are Issa and Palmer. “We both have an interest in marketing and advertising so this type of first hand experience just isn’t something we could get in a traditional classroom,” Issa said in the statement. “We are really lucky to be able to learn the ins and outs of running a business. I would say we have both learned so much about just budgeting and planning both for the business and for ourselves.” While Issa and Palmer note that they have loved getting this hands-on experience, both girls agree that the best part of this experience is that they get to run a business together, strengthen their bond, and do good for the two communities that they are most passionate about, according to the statement. For more information, visit www.instagram.com/barkandbeehoney/ or www. barkandbee.com/.

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he last time I saw Princeton businessman and entrepreneur Jack Morrison was at the gym – one year ago. A few weeks prior to the gym encounter, I had interviewed Jack, along with Chef Nicolas Demurge, at Jack’s most recent Princeton restaurant endeavor, the French bistro Kristine’s. Located in the heart of Princeton at Hinds Plaza, aka Library Plaza, Kristine’s, thanks to Chef Demurge’s culinary skills and business background, grew into a popular lunch and dinner destination and had just started offering breakfast. My health-conscious daughter-in-law, whose name happens to be Christine, had eaten there and was wowed by the creativity, simplicity, freshness, “no heaviness” of the offerings. The menu also included vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free options – something very crucial to the insane food restrictions of my family members, whose only food option suitable for everyone is Styrofoam. As Jack got his cardio workout on the exercise bike, I told him I was preparing to write my column about Kristine’s, but I wanted to explore a bit more thoroughly ‘Why.’ What on earth possessed him to open up another restaurant – always a stressful and dicey business venture – at a time in his life when people expected him to be retiring to the south of France, instead of opening a restaurant featuring the food of France. Jack Morrison also is the owner of two highly popular Princeton restaurants – The Witherspoon Grill and Blue Point Grill, as well as a seafood market Nassau Street Seafood. Kristine’s was a labor of love for Jack, a “truly enjoyable project,” Jack said in my original interview. “Sure, I wanted it to be successful, but I was not going to stress over it. More than anything I just wanted to do it right,” he said. “I had always wanted to have a French restaurant that featured bistro-style, health-conscious food served in an environ-

Screenshot of Princeton Merchants Association virtual meeting on Jan. 14.

ment featuring camaraderie, and conviviality.” He noted that he was willing to take a risk with Kristine’s, because he was in a financial stable position with his other Princeton business ventures that included the food operations, as well as 75 residential apartments in downtown Princeton. I never got the opportunity to drill down on his motivation, because within a few days of our gym conversation, Kristine’s, instead of serving up omelets, was serving nothing. COVID invaded the landscape, and Princeton restaurants closed. Jack Morrison’s world, and that of all other Princeton merchants, became surreal, unstable and scary. Although I never talked to Jack during the COVID upheaval, it didn’t take much imagination on my part to understand the devastation that he must have felt – not only the obvious financial impact on him personally, but also the emotional turmoil he was experiencing regarding the impact on his employees. Several times during the course of my interview, he mentioned to me how his “family” comprised all those working for him at his three restaurants and Nassau Street Seafood. He ran a family business that consisted of not only his blood relatives who work in the business, but also everyone who had a role in the success of his operations. “I met Nicolas Demurge through a mutual friend and knew instinctively that he would

be perfect for Kristine’s. Although he grew up in the countryside of Lyon and was immersed in French culture and cuisine, I wanted to make sure that he and his wife and two young children would be comfortable in their new home and considered me and my family as their family. In fact, I feel that way about all of my employees. I have 160 families to take care of,” said Jack, who opened Nassau Street Seafood with his wife in 1982. “Actually, I think of all Princeton merchants as family – we play a role in each other’s sustainability. A vibrant business community helps all of us,” Jack said to me at a time that now seems like Halcyon Days, when unrelated people could talk and eat together – inside. The next time I saw Jack Morrison was a year later on the morning of Jan. 14, 2021 – not over breakfast at Kristine’s but over Zoom at a meeting of the Princeton Merchants Association (PMA). Jack, who is president of the Princeton Merchants Association, looked composed and confident, not like someone who had navigated a painfully treacherous year consisting of little sleep and whiplash decision making about big and small challenges, such as illness, COVID testing, COVID safety protocols, unemployment benefits, business loans, heat lamps, canopies, tents, weather reports, masks, hand sanitizer, food delivery, web and social media presence.

The PMA meeting agenda included a message from Mark Freda, Princeton’s new mayor, a report from Jeff Grosser, Princeton’s health officer, and an update from Princeton University officials. Attendees learned that Mayor Freda listens a lot and only talks when he has something worthwhile to say – “I try not to talk just to make noise … My role is to be here and listen to you,” Mark said. COVID is still a major threat, said Jeff Grosser, and vaccine doses thus far are limited in number. The vaccination implementation is slower than anticipated, because of supply, but also, the process of actually administering the injection is more labor intensive than that of a regular flu shot. Each individual right after they have gotten a COVID vaccine has to be observed for 15 to 30 minutes to make sure that no adverse allergic reaction occurs. The merchants, eager to get Princeton University students – masked and socially distant – back into their retail establishments, learned that 3,000 Princeton University undergraduates (graduate students have already been on campus) were returning to campus in a staggered fashion, starting the weekend of Jan. 16, and were going to be conforming to very strict and elaborate COVID safety protocols. All classes (which begin on Feb. 1) , however, will remain virtual. At the Zoom meeting that had 60 participants, Jack hearkened to the theme of our conversation a year ago. He talked about how being part of the Princeton merchant family – how the camaraderie, the support, the determination, sustained and motivated everyone during this challenging time. “PMA proved to be of great value – probably greater value than ever before to Princeton. We let people know that Princeton was an excellent place to visit” with outdoor historic attractions and merchants who were innovative in finding COVID safe ways to sell their wares and serve their food, in spite of the overwhelming stresses and challenges, Jack said. The future may be uncertain, but Jack was sure of one thing – the members of the family will be there for one another. The Princeton Merchants Association meets the ﬁrst Thursday each month at 10 a.m. www.princetonmerchants.org

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Artis Senior Living will hold vaccine clinic for residents, staff members Artis Senior Living will be among the first memory care facilities to hold a COVID-19 vaccine clinic. Located at 861 Alexander Road in Princeton, the community will make the vaccines available to residents and staff members beginning Feb. 3. “Today is an exciting day as we take an enormous step in fighting back against this terrible virus that has been controlling our lives for so long,” Don Feltman, Artis Senior Living president and CEO, said in a prepared statement. “Through our renowned partnership with physicians from Johns Hopkins, who are on the frontline of COVID research, we formed the Artis

Safety Council which has allowed us to monitor the development of the vaccine and plan for the safest way to get it to our residents and associates.” Two COVID-19 vaccines, produced by Pfizer and Moderna, have now received emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration. The vaccines were developed and tested with tens of thousands participating in the trial. Results show both vaccines to be 94% effective in preventing COVID-19 with no serious side effects reported. With 20 memory care assisted living communities in operation throughout the U.S., Artis Senior Living is strongly en-

couraging all of their residents and associates to get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it is available to them. “As a leader in the industry, we are proud to be taking this essential step toward the slow return to normal for our residents, associates and all of their families,” Feltman said in the statement. Artis Senior Living has planned a vaccine clinic for each of their communities for initial vaccine distribution, with followup clinics planned for the second required dose 3–4 weeks later. “At Artis, we spend each day caring for their lives with joy, purpose and engagement, but we also know that the lim-

ited time they’ve had with their loved ones in-person has been hard on everyone,” Feltman said in the statement. “With this vaccine, we are one step closer to more frequent visits, one step closer to hugs, one step closer to the peace-of-mind everyone so desperately needs.” While Feltman has great confidence in the vaccine, he reminds the public that Artis will continue to use all safety protocols developed in partnership with physicians from Johns Hopkins and the Artis Safety Council in an effort to provide the safest possible environment for residents and those caring for them, according to the statement.

as appropriate for different communities. The changed lives are reflected in some prominent examples such as Julius Erving and LeBron James who played in Salvation Army gyms as children. Most of all during these stressful times of COVID-19 and ongoing class and racial strife, it is wonderful to be surrounded in Princeton by such joyful givers. The bellringers of course extend thanks to each who donates, but that generally pales compared with the heart-felt thanks offered by the donors themselves who are so very grateful to be afforded the opportunity to support aid for those most in need. This is the case over and over, whether from a donor who may very well be a corporate executive or from the man this year at the bus stop whose clothes were disheveled at best and who

fished out of his pocket what seemed to be the last nickel to his name and dropped it in the kettle. My personal thanks to a woman who offered me a slice of her takeout pizza on a particularly cold day. The Salvation Army has been laserfocused on finding places in crisis, communities in great need, and setting up for the long-run. Locally it has been based in Trenton since the 1880’s and isn’t going anywhere. Thank you all again for contributing to this legacy and supporting the charitable mission.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Thanks to Red Kettle donors On behalf of The Salvation Army Trenton Citadel Corps and Princeton United Methodist Church (PUMC), I am writing to thank the hundreds of people who contributed to the 13th annual Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign in Princeton this holiday season. Thanks to the generosity of hundreds of donors and dozens of PUMC bellringing volunteers in Greater Princeton, The Salvation Army will continue to support a broad array of programs and services to help alleviate suffering to any and all in need without qualification or discrimination. Some of the services have included: assistance with housing and social services; a greatly expanded mobile food truck/hygiene service providing delivery of hot meals and hygiene kits to neighborhoods in response

to the COVID-19 crisis; neighborhood picnics with police representatives to build community trust; and safe-space afterschool activities and tutoring for students in STEM and reading enrichment. A program for music and drama begins in January due in part to our community’s support. Nationally and internationally, The Salvation Army’s services are available in virtually every zip code and in more than 130 countries. After the U.S. public school system, The Salvation Army is the largest provider of music education in the country. The organization also serves displaced men, women and children every day of the year through homeless shelters, transitional housing programs and permanent housing. Many other services meet other needs

Dana Dreibelbis Parishioner, Princeton United Methodist Church Advisory Board, The Salvation Army, Trenton

Obituaries

Obituary Mark Hutchins Tulloss

OBITUARY Mike Lurie

Mark Hutchins Tulloss, of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, died of cardiac arrest on October 27, 2020. Mark was born in Berkeley, California, October 5, 1969, and grew up for the most part in Princeton, New Jersey. He attended Buxton School (Williamstown, Massachusetts) for high school and graduated from Princeton University in 1991 with a degree in Near Eastern Studies. Mark obtained a Master’s Degree in Middle Eastern Studies from New York University and a law degree from Temple University’s Beasley School of law. He practiced law in Philadelphia where he was also very active in progressive politics. Mark and his family moved to Dubai in 2007. Mark was a widely respected international business lawyer with a practice focused on advising businesses in the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America. His career included work involving major infrastructure project ﬁnance, engineering, regulatory affairs, labor law, and technology. At the time of his death, he was employed as Senior Counsel at Kalbian Hagerty where he was a valued mentor to many on the staff. He leaves behind his wife, Alison Tulloss, and children, Owen and Lily, of Washington, DC; his mother, Bonnie Schorske of Philadelphia and Lords Valley, Pennsylvania; his father, Rod Tulloss and stepmother, Mary Tulloss of Roosevelt, New Jersey; his brother, David and sister-in-law, Damia, and nephews , Elias and Levi Tulloss, of Lower Gwynedd Township, Pennsylvania, and friend, Lilliana Stefaniuk of Odessa, Ukraine. Mark’s sister, Sarah Elizabeth Tulloss, predeceased him. Mark never went into anything half-way. Anyone having a conversation with him could learn a lot about politics, science, world culture and cuisine, the chemistry of cooking, men’s fashion, medieval Islamic banking practices, and many other subjects. Mark was ﬂuent in Arabic and Farsi, and he was an accomplished weightlifter known in gyms on several continents. Mark’s colleagues had a beautiful candle-lit gathering in his memory on a beach in Dubai across from the Burj Khalifa. A large memorial gathering of friends also took place at a restaurant in Odessa, Ukraine. A private family ceremony will be held when it is safe to have one. Mark’s family, friends, and colleagues miss him greatly. NM-00450785

On Tuesday, January 12th, Mike Lurie passed away at the age of 82. Mike was quietly accomplished: He had a PhD in Engineering. He was an adjunct professor at Princeton University, held multiple patents, won a group Emmy award for technical achievement, and with his wife Mary sailed the Great Loop. Mike was also a pianist, jeweler, carpenter, and perfectionist. He spent months rebuilding a single wall in his kitchen. Every joint was a ﬂawless right angle, every fastener perfectly applied. The electrician who saw the work asked Mike if he wanted a job. His reply: “Sure, but I don’t think you want to pay me hourly.” Mike is survived by his wife Mary, two sons Ian and Steve, and four grandchildren Josephine, Madeline, Morgan, and Harrison. A memorial will be held when the world lets us all gather safely. In lieu of gifts or ﬂowers, please make a donation to the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

OBITUARY Gabriella G. Marchetti Princeton- Gabriella G. Marchetti (née Tomassoni) left this world on January 9, 2021, at age 96, after a good and long life. A devoted wife and mother with movie star looks, she was a fantastic cook who enjoyed nothing more than feeding those she loved. Gabriella was the youngest of five children, born in 1924 to Gaetano Tomassoni and Maria Petrosemolo in Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy. She was exceptionally close to her three older sisters, Gilda, Elsa and Adriana, who preceded her in death and with whom she is surely catching up right now over an endless pot of espresso. Gabriella earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Literature from the University of Naples in the years after World War II. In the mid-1950s, enamored with the U.S. and in search of adventure, she made her way by ship across the Atlantic to New York City, where she found work and support in the local Italian community. She met Francis R. Marchetti on a blind date in Manhattan and the two married on May 31, 1958. The couple eventually settled in Skillman, N.J., where they raised two daughters and lived until 2016, when they moved to assisted living. In the late 1960s, Gabriella worked as a substitute teacher for Montgomery Township schools. In the 1980s she taught French and Italian at Notre Dame High School, in Lawrenceville. Gabriella knew how to throw a dinner party. If you were lucky enough to be invited, you might be treated to silky, fork-tender ossobuco or a rich, many-layered lasagne verde alla Bolognese, with frozen coffee soufflé or a billowy lemon meringue pie for dessert. She was an active and enthusiastic volunteer at Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart in the years that her daughters attended, chairing the annual Christmas bazaar fund raiser twice and manning the bazaar’s most popular booth, at which she sold her home-cooked Italian specialties. She turned that popularity into a series of cooking classes that she taught in her kitchen. Even though Gabriella became an American citizen, Italy always remained strong in her heart. She loved Italian things: stylish hats and bright silk scarves and colorful majolica ceramics. She loved all of Italy, but mostly she loved Rome and the blue Adriatic waters and green rugged mountains of Abruzzo. Each June, she would return to her homeland with her daughters in tow and spend the halcyon days of summer among her beloved sisters. She had boundless energy and a smile that could, and did, light up a room. She had opinions— lots of them—and was not shy about sharing them. She was stubborn and also strong-willed; in 1990, after many decades as a smoker, she quit cold turkey and never looked back. She lavished love and good food on her family, and was elated when she became a grandmother, first in 1996, then again in 1998 and 2000. She was the best of nonnas to her three grandchildren. Gabriella’s loss is deeply felt by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her husband, Francis R. Marchetti; daughters Maria Marchetti (Golowski) and Domenica Marchetti (Vance); and grandchildren Nicholas Vance, Adriana Vance, and Gina Golowski. At the family’s request, services for Gabriella will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hillsborough Funeral Home, Hillsborough, NJ. NM-00450377

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OBITUARY Paul Schnitzler Paul Schnitzler, 84, a former long-time resident of the Princeton, NJ area, died at home on December 22, 2020 in Wesley Chapel, FL. Paul was born in Brooklyn, New York to Jack Schnitzler and Mildred Schnitzler on July 20, 1936. He was married to Carol Schnitzler from January 18, 1959 until 1985. They raised 3 children – Ray, Robin & David – in Kendall Park, NJ. After 14 years together, Paul’s marriage to Sandra Miniere on December 2, 2001 lasted the rest of his life. As an electrical engineer and consultant, he worked for RCA Corporation/David Sarnoff Research Center (Princeton, NJ), Bell Laboratories (Holmdel, NJ), Time, Inc., Cadence Design Systems, Coastcom, and ZMedia. Over the course of his career, including 14 years at USF Tampa, Paul found his calling as an instructor in higher education. He left a legacy in his 2015 book, Lead Change Without Fear – using the YES I AM Solution. A private, in-person and virtual Celebration of Life Service will be held on January 24, 2021. To read in-depth obituary or to add your memories please see: https://tinyurl.com/ PaulSchnitzlerDignityMemorial NM-00450914

Joshua Warren Wood III January 15, 2021 Joshua Warren Wood III of Lawrenceville was born in Portsmouth, Virginia and came north to attend Princeton University, graduating in 1963. Warren commanded an artillery battery in Germany during the Cold War, studied law under future US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia at the University of Virginia (‘71), and helped lead the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for three decades as Vice President & General Counsel, shepherding its growth from a startup to the largest healthcare philanthropy in the US. His passions included literature, opera, baseball and wine. He lived a life of service, giving his body for his country’s defense, his life’s labor for public health, and his heart to the arts. His service fulﬁlled, Joshua Warren Wood III, 79, died Friday, January 15, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Joshua Warren and Mary Evelyn (Carter) Wood, Jr., he is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marcia Ramsey Wood, a daughter and son-in-law Lauren and Kent Yeh, a son and daughter-inlaw Joshua Warren and Michele Wood IV, sister and brother-in-law Barbara and Bobby Harrell, and three grandchildren: Emily Yeh, Madeleine Wood and Joshua Warren (Jack) Wood V. Due to Covid 19 restrictions funeral services will be private. Burial will be in the Princeton Cemetery. In lieu of ﬂowers donations can be made to the Mission and Outreach Fund of Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542. NM-00450738

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Princeton Junction teen receives President’s Volunteer Service Award for time spent with Special Olympics

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Princeton Board of Education will work in everyone’s best interests

The Princeton Board of Education held its reorganization meeting on Jan. 5, and we are pleased to welcome continuing members, Beth Behrend and Michele-Tuck Ponder, and Jean Durbin who joins us for her first term. Behrend will return as board president, joined by Dafna Kendal as vice president. Betsy Baglio, Debbie Bronfeld, Daniel Dart, Susan Kanter, Peter Katz and Brian McDonald continue their service. As we begin 2021, we remain grateful to Superintendent of Schools Dr. Barry Galasso, the administrators, teachers and support staff for their commitment to our students and professionalism in these difficult times. Despite the hard work of more than 700 teachers and staff, we recognize that the abrupt pivot to remote/hybrid learning has been challenging for many students. We know that some are struggling, academically as well as emotionally. The Board of Education is committed to measuring and remediating the pandemic’s impact on students. This will include summer tutorial programs and may also include new summer programs for students who have experienced learning loss. These programs, as well as activities to help students reconnect with one another, will be essential as school slowly begins to return to normal this fall.

We will also continue our work to select and welcome a new permanent superintendent to lead our district forward. The board has spent many hours reviewing resumes and interviewing candidates and will continue with candidate interviews later this month. We look forward to updating the community as the process continues. As we begin 2021, we are optimistic that the pandemic will abate, vaccines will become readily available, and we look forward to the time when we can welcome all students back to our buildings. The board is committed to working together in the best interest of our students, staff, and community. We welcome your feedback and encourage you to join our meetings on Zoom and share your questions or concerns with us at our meetings or in writing. Thank you for entrusting us with the stewardship of the Princeton Public Schools. Princeton Board of Education Betsy Kalber Baglio Beth Behrend Debbie Bronfeld Daniel Dart Jean Durbin Peter Katz Susan Kanter Dafna Kendal Brian McDonald Michele Tuck-Ponder

A Pingry School student has received the President’s Volunteer Service Award, established in 2002 to honor individuals whose service positively impacts communities in the nation and inspires those around them to take action. Motivated by his love for sports, Arjun Sen of Princeton Junction earned the Bronzelevel award by volunteering for about 125 hours over 12 months with the Special Olympics, according to information provided by The Pingry School. “I can’t imagine my life without athletics, and I don’t feel that it is fair for someone less fortunate to not have that opportunity,” Arjun said in the statement. “I wanted to help the athletes experience the same joy—if not more—that I do.” Arjun has spent nearly three years working with intellectually disabled athletes in sports such as football, soccer, and track and field. “My work included coaching in training sessions and facilitating tournament events. I have enjoyed every minute with them and I look forward to continuing my time with them,” he said in the statement. Pingry requires every student in Grades 7-12 to complete 10 hours of community and civic engagement each year, and Arjun is among many dedicated students who go above and beyond.

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Arjun Sen, a student at The Pingry School, received the President’s Volunteer Service Award for his commitment to the Special Olympics.

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Right at Home of Central New Jersey forms non-profit to ‘Smash Out’ Alzheimer’s Smash Out Alzheimer’s Foundation has been established as the official charity of Right at Home of Central New Jersey. For many years, Beth Sholom, owner and executive director of Right at Home – who is the founder and CEO of the Smash Out Alzheimer’s Foundation – has raised money for various Alzheimer’s charities in order to find a cure for Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases, according to information provided by the company. She has organized and hosted two

“Smash Out Alzheimer’s” events, the first in 2017 and the second in 2019. Both events included decorating pumpkins, gift baskets that were auctioned off, refreshments, pumpkin smashing, live music, and local vendors and artisans selling seasonal and holiday merchandise. The end result of both events was not only raising awareness of the need for more research into finding a cure for Alzheimer’s but – thanks to all who attended, donated, participated and entertained –

raising many thousands of dollars which was donated to Alzheimer’s New Jersey, according to the statement. Prior to both of Smash Out Alzheimer’s events, the group completed in-person and online fundraisers, including partnering with such companies as Yankee Candle, Pampered Chef and LuLaRoe. This past summer, the “Shed the COVID-19” fundraising event asked participants to commit to donating $1 for every pound they lost over a 2-month period,

with all monies being donated to Alzheimer’s New Jersey. Because so many of Right at Home of Central New Jersey’s past and present clients suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, Sholom decided to form a 501c3 tax-exempt organization to be able to raise funds for Alzheimer’srelated organizations on an ongoing basis all year long, according to the statement. For more information, visit rightathome.net.

LegaL Notices NOTICE OF CLOSED SESSION MEETING MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF PRINCETON ADDITION OF OPEN SESSION

SUMMARY OR SYNOPSIS OF REPORT OF AUDIT TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN FIRE DISTRICT NO. 4 SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019

Notice is hereby given that the regular Closed Session Meeting of the Mayor and Council of Princeton scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2021, will now be immediately followed by the addition of an Open Session meeting of Mayor and Council, which has been scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. The purpose of the Open Session meeting is for Council’s goal setting and priorities for 2021. Formal action will be taken during Open Session.

GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS BALANCE SHEET/STATEMENT OF NET POSITION DECEMBER 31, 2019 ASSETS

GENERAL FUND

ADJUSTMENTS

Cash and Cash Equivalents

8,268.86

Total Assets

8,268.86

STATEMENT OF NET POSITION

8,268.86 8,268.86

LIABILITIES AND NET POSITION

The Council will convene electronically into closed session prior to Open Session. This portion of the meeting will not be open to the public. Formal action will not be taken during Closed Session. The matters discussed will be made public when the need for confidentiality no longer exists. The public portion of the meeting of the Princeton Mayor and Council will begin at 3:30 p.m. and will be held electronically via Zoom’s webinar service.

Liabilities: Accounts Payable

Because of the state of emergency in New Jersey regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the meeting will be held electronically via “Zoom.” Instructions for how to access the meeting are below and will also be posted on the home page of Princeton’s website (www.princetonnj.gov) and on the meeting agenda.

4,800.00

Total Liabilities

4,800.00

4,800.00 4,800.00

The agenda and the access information for the February 11th meeting will be posted on the Princeton website (www.princetonnj.gov) on Wednesday, February 10th, 2021. The public is advised to check the website the day of the meeting for any changes to the agenda. Delores A. Williams Municipal Clerk

Fund Balances/Net Position: Fund Balances:

PP, 1x, 1/22/2021 Fee: $36.75

Assigned: LEGAL NOTICE

Designated for Subsequent Year’s Expenditures Unassigned Total Fund Balances Total Liabilities and Fund Balances

1,059.00

(1,059.00)

2,409.86

(2,409.86)

3,468.86

(3,468.86)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Historic Preservation Commission at its meeting on December 21, 2020 adopted the following resolutions:

8,268.86

Net Position Unrestricted

3,468.86

Total Net Position

3,468.86

3,468.86 $

3,468.86

SUMMARY OR SYNOPSIS OF REPORT OF AUDIT TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN FIRE DISTRICT NO. 4 SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019

During the Covid-19 pandemic, all meetings will be held via Zoom platform at 4:00 PM. Log-in information for the meetings will be available on the municipal website www.princetonnj.gov When in-person public meetings resume, meeting will be held in the Municipal Complex, 400 Witherspoon Street, Meeting Room B, at 4:00 PM. 2. Resolution to provide adequate notice of meetings 3. Resolution to charge for meeting notices Elizabeth Kim

STATEMENT OF GOVERNMENTAL FUND REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES/STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES GENERAL FUND

1. Resolution establishing the 2018 meeting dates as follows: Monday, January 25, 2021 Monday, February 22, 2021 Monday, March 15, 2021 Monday, April 19, 2021 Monday, May 17, 2021 Monday, June 21, 2021 Monday, July 19, 2021 Monday, August 16, 2021 Monday, September 20, 2021 Monday, October 18, 2021 Monday, November 15, 2021 Monday, December 20, 2021

ADJUSTMENTS

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

Expenditures:

Historic Preservation Officer Copies of the documents are on file in the Princeton Historic Preservation Office, 400 Witherspoon Street; Princeton, NJ 08540 and are available for viewing by contacting the office at 609-285-4151 during normal business hours. PP, 1x, 1/22/2021 Fee: $37.80, Affidavit: $15.00

Operating Appropriations

Total Expenditures

54,202.22

$ -

54,202.22 54,202.22

Revenues: District Taxes Interet on Investments Supplemental Fire Service Act Grant Total Revenues

50,042.00

2.13

168.00

50,212.13

Excess (Deﬁciency) of Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures

(3,990.09)

3,990.09

Change in Net Position

(3,990.09)

Fund Balances/Net Position, January 1 Fund Balances/Net Position, December 31

(3,990.09)

7,458.95 $

3,468.86

7,458.95 $

3,990.09

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PRINCETON BOARD OF PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSIONERS MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY NOTICE is hereby given that the Princeton Board of Parks & Recreation Commissioners will receive proposals for: PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE TO PRINCETON COMMUNITY POOL, Route 206 and Valley Road, Princeton, New Jersey. Specifications and proposal forms may be obtained by contacting the Recreation Office, either by phone (609)921-9480 or email (recreation@princetonnj.gov). All proposals shall be on approved forms, which shall be submitted in sealed envelopes, addressed to the Executive Director of Recreation, 380 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, bearing the name and address of the vendor and the purpose for which the proposal is submitted (Sodium Hypochlorite RFP). A proposal guaranty of $500.00 must be included with each proposal. Proposals may be submitted by mail, and they will be received at the Recreation Office no later than Thursday, February 18, 2021, at 4:30pm. prevailing time at the Recreation Office, 380 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, New Jersey. No proposals shall be received after the above, designated time. All persons submitting proposals are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c 127 and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1.1 et seq. Affirmative Action. The Recreation Commission reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or to waive informalities or deviations, if the Recreation Commission shall determine that it is in the best interest of Princeton to do so. Ben Stentz, Executive Director

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NOTICE REGARDING AGENDA MEETINGS MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF PRINCETON

The above summary or synopsis was prepared from the Report of Audit of the Township of Franklin Fire District No. 4, Somerset County, New Jersey, for the calendar year 2019. The financial data included in the summary or synopsis is presented in the form prescribed by the Local Finance Board, Department of Community Affairs, State of New Jersey. Readers are cautioned that the summary or synopsis was prepared solely for the purpose of compliance with the public disclosure provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A: 5A-16 and, accordingly, the summary or synopsis should not be relied upon for any other purpose. The Report of Audit, submitted by Hodulik & Morrison, P.A., a division of PKF O’Connor Davies, Certified Public Accountants, Registered Municipal Accountants, is on file at the Fire District No. 4 Clerk’s office and may be inspected by any interested person.

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This luxurious community nestled in the rolling hills of beautiful Bernardsville has sold three homes in recent weeks. BERNARDSVILLE, NJ – With a New Year comes new dreams that can be fulfilled at The Heritage at Claremont in Bernardsville. Homes are selling quickly at this luxurious Bernardsville community where exciting journeys are about to unfold. Just ask John (Chuck) and Suzanne Chuhinko – the couple moved to The Heritage at Claremont last year after downsizing from their sprawling Tewksbury Township estate. After being rooted there for many years, they knew it was time to start fresh with a low maintenance lifestyle. The Chuhinkos’ new home search led them to The Heritage at Claremont – and that’s the moment they realized they were finally ready to start their next chapter. The remarkable community features an intimate offering of just 20 luxury condominiums. The borough’s landmark Parish House has been reimagined as a luxury residential structure now called The Great Hall, which is home to four luxury condominiums. “I loved the building,” said Suzanne. “I just loved it. When I came in and saw the high ceilings, I knew it could be wonderful. We hired a friend who was a designer and it was a very easy process.” Harmonizing the old and the new, The Heritage at Claremont offers the finest finishes and features with each residence dedicated to a luxury all its own. Open concept floor plans offer up to three bedrooms, up to three-and-a-half baths, up to 2,800 sq. ft. of living space, a terrace, enclosed garage parking and storage. Other highlights include chef-inspired kitchens with designer appliances, specialty countertops and furniturequality cabinetry. Primary bathrooms are complimented by radiant heating and designer fixtures. All residences showcase superior highperformance energy efficiency, including heating and cooling systems and sound insulation. Nestled on two acres of picturesque rolling hills, the estate’s lovely grounds feature mature trees, specimen shrubs, lush gardens and strolling paths. “I think the landscaping here is fabulous,” Chuck added. “The way they coordinated the stone, the grass, the trees and all of the walkways – I think that makes the place.” The Chuhinkos have complimentary access to concierge services – a perk that is offered to all residents who call this community home. “With a genuine smile and warm welcome, our friendly staff of concierges elevate the unique way of life offered at this community,” said Kevin Cullen, Vice President of The Conti Group, the project’s developer. “Whether you need a helping hand, a watchful eye or a go-to person for some of life’s details, our concierges greatly extend a variety of thoughtful services.” Common areas at The Heritage at Claremont are monitored both in-person and remotely, giving residents additional peace of mind while parking their cars, strolling the property and accessing their residences. As an added benefit, utilities, maintenance and repair services are all included in homeowner’s association fees, affording residents a value-driven, worry-free lifestyle that can easily be found at The Heritage at Claremont. “I love the staff here,” said Chuck. “If there is an issue, it is solved immediately.” The Heritage at Claremont is just minutes from Bernardsville’s charming and vibrant town center, which offers shops, services, boutiques, a movie theater and some truly magnificent restaurants. “I like walking to the restaurants,” said Chuck. “There are five or six different restaurants that we can walk down into this beautiful village.” With New York City less than an hour away, residents are easily connected to the sights, sounds, shows and shopping in the most sought-after city in the world. The Bernardsville Train Station is also in close proximity. “Now I can walk right down and get on the train to go to New York,” Suzanne said. “It’s wonderful.” In retrospect, the Chuhinkos could not be more pleased with their decision to move to The Heritage at Claremont. “I love walking in the front door,” said Suzanne. “It’s just perfect. It’s beautiful here. I just love to come home.” The Heritage at Claremont is located at 80 Claremont Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924. Residences are priced from the $700s to $1.7M. Private tours are available. To learn more, call 908-857-4492 or visit theheritageatclaremont.com. About The Heritage at Claremont The Heritage at Claremont breaks new ground in the concept of luxury home building. Visionary Natale G. Conti and noted architect Jeffrey Beer came together to create The Great Hall and The Collection. Working with project advisor Daniel Lincoln, known for his work in historic preservation, Beer has harmonized the old with the new at The Heritage at Claremont. The community, located at 80 Claremont Road in Bernardsville, is sponsored by NGC Development, LLC and represented by Turpin Realtors. To learn more, visit theheritageatclaremont.com.

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WE’RE PROUD TO BE AMONG THE NATION’S SAFEST HOSPITALS Saint Peter’s University Hospital is the only hospital in Middlesex County to have earned an“A”grade for excellence in the commitment we have to the patients and families we serve.

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