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Vision Zero Task Force formed to reduce traffic crash injuries, fatalities

By LEA KAHN Staff Writer

Traffic accidents claimed the lives of three pedestrians and injured 78 people in Princeton between 2015 and 2019 – but if the Vision Zero Task Force has its way, pedestrian deaths and serious injuries will be a thing of the past.

The Princeton Council has authorized the creation of the Vision Zero Task Force, which aims to present a set of specific improvements to roadway design standards, traffic signal policies, street lighting policies and enforcement activities by the end of this year.

Princeton is one of New Jersey’s most bikable and walkable communities, including children who walk or ride their bicycles to school, according to the resolution that created the task force.

The resolution was approved by the Princeton Council at its Feb.

16 meeting.

Children, people of color, people with limited English proficiency and senior citizens – many of whom rely on walking or riding a bicycle to reach their destination – are more susceptible to crash-related injuries, the resolution said.

While some say that traffic crashes and injuries are unavoidable, proponents of Vision Zero take the opposite stance.

“Vision Zero is a philosophy of traffic and roadway management,” Princeton Councilman David Cohen said. “Vision Zero believes accidents and clashes are avoidable. With proper design and policies, we can eliminate deaths and serious injuries on our roadways.”

Vision Zero, which is a global model that traces its roots to Sweden, is made up of five core principles – starting with the premise that municipalities can prevent traffic deaths and severe injuries.

Its other principles include the belief that while human error is inevitable, the entire system – not just individuals – is responsible for safety. Saving lives is not expensive, according to Vision Zero.

Vision Zero campaigns to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries have been adopted in New York City; Philadelphia; Cambridge, Massachusetts; Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Hoboken, the resolution stated.

The move to create Princeton’s own Vision Zero Task Force was greeted with support from several members of the public who attended the Princeton Council’s virtual meeting – including Laura and Richard Fredericks of the New Jersey Vision Zero Alliance.

The East Brunswick Township couple, whose 24-year-old daughter was riding her bicycle on her way to work in Philadelphia when she was killed by the driver of a trash truck, applauded

Council members David Cohen and Mia Sacks.

Representatives from the Princeton Police Department, the Princeton Engineering Department, the Princeton Planning Department and the Princeton Board of Health will serve on the task force.

Two representatives from the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee, as well as one representative each from the town’s Department of Infrastructure and Operations, the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education and the Princeton Senior Resource Center will serve on the task force.

Rounding out the membership on the Vision Zero Task Force, there will be a representative from the Princeton Human Services Commission, Princeton University and the Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association, according to the resolution.

the Princeton Council’s decision.

“We have become advocates for safe streets – not safer streets, but safe streets. Thank you for saving the lives of all people who use the streets,” Laura Fredericks said.

John Boyle of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia also praised the Princeton Council. The group is grateful that Princeton is leading the way by example, he said. Vision Zero is one of the coalition’s main campaigns.

Lisa Serieyssol, who chairs Princeton’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee, said the committee was thrilled and is looking forward to establishing the task force. The task force will look at policies to promote Vision Zero’s goals and apply them to Princeton, she said.

The 17-member Vision Zero Task Force will include two Princeton residents, as well as Mayor Mark Freda, and Princeton

Historical Society of Princeton digitizes 300 at-risk oral history recordings The Historical Society of Princeton (HSP) has successfully digitized approximately 300 atrisk audio cassette oral history recordings in HSP’s archival collection, making these resources newly available to researchers.

Preservation concerns had previously rendered these cassettes, many of which are almost 50 years old, unplayable and thus inaccessible to HSP patrons, according to information provided by the society.

The endeavor received funding support from the New Jersey Historical Commission.

“Since use accelerates a cassette’s deterioration, the Library

of Congress now recommends that audiocassettes and other vintage recordings be played as little as possible in order to maximize their lifespan. Even with such precautions, the average cassette only lasts between 10 to 30 years before it degrades completely.

Many of the cassettes that HSP digitized fell far beyond this range, making their immediate preservation a priority,” Stephanie Schwartz, HSP curator of Collections and Research, said in the statement.

Funding from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a Department of State, enabled HSP to engage a professional vendor to cre-

ate high-quality digital files from these delicate recordings.

With the tapes digitized, the recordings are now available to researchers and HSP staff for innumerable important and engaging public history uses.

Collections transferred include: Interviews conducted by the Princeton History Project, an oral history initiative during the 1970s and 1980s that documented the stories of Princeton residents alive at the turn-of-the-century; Interviews conducted by author Jamie Sayen in the 1970s with Albert Einstein’s Princeton friends and colleagues that provide an intimate look at a man

ize the study of the past,” Izzy Kasdin, executive director of the Historical Society of Princeton, said in the statement. “We are so pleased to have been able to complete this project, as part of our overall goals to continue to expand the breadth and diversity of history accessible to Princetonians and the research community at large.”

HSP staff are regularly adding new catalog records documenting the digitized interviews to HSP’s online database. Researchers can reach out to HSP’s Collections Department at stephanie@princetonhistory.org for additional assistance.

with New Jersey connections and worldwide appeal; and Oral histories from the residents of Princeton’s historic African American and Italian American communities, including interviews conducted by author Kathryn Watterson for her award-winning book “I Hear My People Singing: Voices of African American Princeton,” published by the Princeton University Press in 2017.

“Oral histories are critical resources. They provide records of individuals and perspectives not otherwise represented in our collection or the historical narrative at large. They help us to human-

Steinway & Sons offers rare collections available through Jacobs Music Company in Princeton

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As Jacobs Music Company opens its new location in Princeton, Steinway & Sons has made a rare collection of pianos, impacted by the pandemic, available only at the new Princeton location.

“The performing arts community was especially hard hit with cancellations of hundreds of live performances and venues left dark. Music was silenced and Steinway & Sons pianos were quiet for almost a year,” Chris Rinaldi, president of Jacobs Music Company, said in a prepared statement.

Not knowing how long the pandemic would continue, more than 40 concert grand pianos were maintained to be ready for performers in the New York City Metropolitan area and beyond.

“These pianos are the best of the best, played on the world’s most recognizable stages by the world’s most revered artists, and many of them are now at our Princeton location, available for purchase at substantial savings.

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These pianos were in Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, Performing Arts in Newark, concert halls at Tanglewood, Saratoga and more. They were played by artists from Emanuel Ax, Leon Fleisher, Lang Lang and Yuja Wang to Jon Batiste, Harry Connick, Jr., Diana Krall, Regina Spektor, McCoy Tyner and Rufus Wainwright,” Rinaldi said in the statement.

The new Princeton store is located at The Shops of Windsor Green at 3495 Route 1 south.

This sale, the largest collection of Steinway & Sons pianos anywhere, will run from March 1-31 by appointment only in the Princeton store.

Appointments are availably virtually as well.

There are Steinway & Sons pianos available in every size, including more than 15 Models B or D, some with designs by Lalique, another by American mural painter Edwin Blashfield.

They have been played by

hundreds of classical, jazz and pop artists including the most renowned in the world.

In addition to these legendary instruments, visitors can select from a wide range of new, authentically restored, and certified preowned Steinway pianos.

The history of these instruments take them back to performances by Vladimir Horwitz, George Gershwin, Artur Rubenstein and Van Cllburn.

Robert Rinaldi, executive vice president of Jacobs Music Company, said he is overwhelmed by the support of Steinway & Sons and the response from the community.

“This extraordinary collection of more than 60 Steinway & Sons pianos is a rare opportunity to own a legendary piano. In fact, if you have attended a concert in recent years at Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center or NJPAC you have likely heard these pianos in performance. To know that your piano was performed on by many of the world’s greatest artists is

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As Jacobs Music Company opens its new location in Princeton, Steinway & Sons has made a rare collection of pianos, impacted by the pandemic, available only at the new Princeton location.

truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Each one of these pianos represent a significant piece of musical history and our American culture,” he said in the statement.

Opportunities are being arranged for special guests to play one of these unique Steinways, and even record themselves while playing.

“Supporting the community is part of the mission of Jacobs Music Company, and we hope to thank healthcare workers and first responders with an invitation to play. We also want to connect with passionate piano students who would relish the chance to play an instrument that was once in Carnegie Hall and played by the world’s most prominent pianists,” Chris Rinaldi said in the statement.

Established in 1900, Jacobs Music was selected by Steinway & Sons as its only dealer repre-

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sentative in New Jersey, Southeastern and South-Central Pennsylvania and Delaware for sales, technical service and concert and artist service, according to the statement. The company has seven showrooms, including its flagship Steinway Selection Center at 1718 Chestnut St. in Center City Philadelphia, as well as West Chester, Doylestown and Ephrata, Pennsylvania, and Cherry Hill, Princeton and Shrewsbury. Jacobs Music is one of the nation’s oldest and largest acoustic and digital piano retailers with new, pre-owned and authentic factory restored Steinway & Sons pianos as well as Steinway’s Boston and Essex pianos. Jacobs also offers a vast selection of used instruments from manufacturers around the world and Roland digital pianos.

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CALENDAR Central Jersey SCORE, a non-profit resource partner of the Small Business Administration, is looking for volunteers to assist people looking to start a business or grow an existing small business.

The organization is recruiting business owners and executives, both current and retired, who want to share their experience and knowledge with today’s up-and-coming entrepreneurs.

Central Jersey SCORE provides in-person mentoring and webinars, both offered virtually in line with current pandemic restrictions. In addition, the SCORE website offers tools and templates on a wide variety of topics and numerous online courses and webinars to assist small business owners through every aspect of business development and management. Services are offered free of charge.

Anyone interested in volunteering with SCORE or seeking additional information should email marcia.glatman@scorevolunteer.org Westrick Music Academy (WMA), home of Princeton Girlchoir and Princeton Boychoir, is currently enrolling students of all ages in a variety of music education classes, exploring new and engaging ways to build and strengthen musicianship skills.

For musicians in grades 3-12, there are a variety of classes for all levels. Learn how to relax and strengthen muscles while focusing on the slow, deep breathing used in singing with Yoga for Singers. In Musical Theater Fun, young artists will engage in activities focused on singing techniques, character development, acting skills and dance/choreography in preparation for a final showcase performance. In the Ukulele group class, students will build their musicianship while learning to play traditional songs on one the most delightful instruments.

Adults will also find opportunities for musical growth with WMA. In Group Ukelele for Adults, learn basic chords and strumming techniques.

WMA also looks forward to hosting a Comedy Improv Workshop this term. This highly interactive, one-day class is open to anyone of any experience level.

Find more information on WMA’s music education programs, register for a class, or learn more about WMA’s flagship choir programs at WestrickMusic.org/education.

United Way of Mercer County’s (UWGMC) Free Tax Preparation Program serves individuals and families struggling to make ends meet.

For more than a decade, households earning less than $65,000 per year have relied on this service. Despite being under a pandemic, UWGMC is making this vital program available through April 15 at the United Way office in Lawrenceville and The Salvation Army in Trenton.

To access the tax preparation service or schedule an appointment visit www.uwgmc. org/freetaxprogram or call 609-896-1912.

Information is also available in Spanish.

Friday, March 5

A filmed production of Samuel Beckett’s “Happy Days,” produced by The Wild Project of New York’s East Village in association with Princeton University’s Fund for Irish Studies in recognition of this modernist masterpiece’s 60th anniversary, will be screened at 4:30 p.m. March 5 via Zoom.

In the ultimate emblem of perseverance, Beckett’s Winnie, a tour de force of charm and grit helplessly buried up to her waist in the ground, endures the wearisome humdrum of endless, interchangeable days. And now, speaking to an audience who has faced a year of quarantine, the play endures as well.

Directed by Princeton alumnus Nico Krell and featuring alumni Tessa Albertson and Jake Austin Robertson.

Free and open to the public.

Live introduction will be captioned and the filmed production will be closed captioned. Viewers in need of other access accommodations should email LewisCenter@ princeton.edu For information and the Zoom registration link, visit arts.princeton.edu/happy-days

Through Saturday, March 6

On view in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Taplin Gallery through March 6 is “Legends of the Arts,” a Black History Month exhibit.

Presented by Museums in Motion, visitors are invited to take a stroll through decades of culture and excellence related to some of the most notable individuals in American history. Legendary figures such as poet and author Langston Hughes, actor and singer Paul Robeson, actress Lena Horne, and Motown singing sensation The Supremes will be featured, to name a few.

All ages are invited to view this display at 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton.

To learn more, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org.

First and third Saturdays, through April

Every first and third Saturday through April, the West Windsor Community Farmers Market is held outdoors, rain, snow or shine, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at MarketFair on Route 1 in West Windsor/Princeton.

Available 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 more.

Yes We Can! food drive volunteers are set up at the outdoor market, where they collect cash donations from visitors to buy fresh produce from the farmers.

The dates are March 6 and 20, and April 3 and 17.

Enter 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/.

Saturday, March 6

The students who signed up to participate in Princeton’s Department of Music’s Fall 2020 Opera Performance course expected to perform a staged version of “La Calisto,” Francesco Cavalli’s 17th-century opera, in Richardson Auditorium at the end of the term.

The arrival of the pandemic quickly necessitated the creation of a virtual opera, recorded with phone cameras from students’ homes scattered across the world, in a production conducted by Performance Program Director Michael Pratt, directed by Christopher Mattaliano, edited by videographer Christopher McDonald, and with dramaturgy by Department Chair Wendy Heller.

“La Calisto” will premiere on March 6 as a three-episode series on the Department of Music’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/ channel/UCE03_6jE29C_5d61Lwm51WA The episodes will remain available for ondemand streaming following the premiere.

Sunday, March 7

The 14th annual Adath Israel SacksWilner Holocaust Education Program will be presented at 12:30 p.m. March 7.

Two years ago, attendees of the program heard the story of the late Hetty Komjathy, whose parents hid two Jewish families in the organ loft of their Rotterdam church.

Now, the rest of the story from two descendants of the hidden will be presented.

Cousins Daphne Geismar and Sharon Strauss, one in Connecticut and the other in Israel, both discovered “Holocaust drawers” filled with letters, pictures and memoirs which Geismar turned into the book “Invisible Years: A Family’s Collected Account of Separation and Survival during the Holocaust

in the Netherlands.”

In this presentation, hear about the breathtaking stories of nine family members from two generations, ingeniously woven together and linked to historical events.

To register and receive the Zoom link, call 609-896-4977.

The Princeton Symphony Orchestra will present a recording of live performances of Respighi’s “Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite III” and Puccini’s “I Crisantemi,” conducted by Rossen Milanov, at 4 p.m. March 7.

Harpist Alexander Boldachev performs his own compositions for solo harp, as well as works by Smetana and Piazzolla.

Tickets are $15 per device access link, which includes the digital program and ondemand video for one week following the performance.

For more information, visit princetonsymphony.org or call 609 497-0020.

A Virtual Choral Evensong for the Second Sunday in Lent will be presented remotely via Zoom by Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Lambertville, at 4 p.m. March 7.

There will be a 30-minute concert consisting of a number of virtual recordings made by the choir over the past few months of the global pandemic. The service is presented live, and will offer real-time interactions among those attending and serving, whereas service music and anthems sung and played

by Saint Andrew’s Virtual Choir and Orchestra will be presented in videos, recorded prior to the service on individual devices and then carefully pieced together.

Music will include portions of the Requiem by Gabriel Fauré, a Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by the Elizabethan composer William Byrd, and other works by Mark Wilber Stewart and Michael T. Kevane.

The choir and orchestra are under the direction of Michael T. Kevane, the church’s organist and choirmaster.

Evensong services at Saint Andrew’s are modeled on those presented at major Anglican English churches, such as Westminster Abbey and Saint Paul’s in London, and Kings College Chapel, Cambridge.

The link to the service is at www.standrewslambertville.org or call 609-397-2425.

Monday, March 8

The Historical Society of Princeton (HSP) at Updike Farmstead will present a lecture on The Roaring Twenties from 7-8:30 p.m. March 8.

One hundred years later, there is a continued fascination with the 1920s and how a surge of innovation and cultural milestones emerged out of the ashes of World War I. Eric Burns, author of “1920: The Year That Made the Decade Roar,” will look back at that critical (and often misunderstood) time, highlighting events that set the tone for the century that followed.

Free and open to the public, this program will be offered on Zoom and streamed live on HSP’s Facebook page.

To register for the Zoom link, visit https:// princetonhistory.org/events/1920-the-yearthat-made-the-decade-roar/

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History and hiking in New Jersey are perfect together

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t’s hard to go more than a few miles in New Jersey without bumping into an historic site. The state isn’t called the “Crossroads of the American Revolution” for nothing.

George Washington spent more time here than in any other state. And New Jersey has many historic sites connected to early industry and agriculture.

Know what else New Jersey has plenty of? Open space and trails. In every region from High Point to Cape May, there are lots of great places to walk and hike.

If you enjoy history and hiking, read on. Many of New Jersey’s most interesting historic sites are part of larger parks with trail networks.

Here are some great places to pair an invigorating walk with a lesson in local history this winter and spring. You may not be able to get in the buildings during the pandemic, but there is still plenty to see: • Morristown National Historic Park – You won’t find a park more steeped in Revolutionary War history than the site of Washington’s encampment during the extraordinarily frigid winter of 1779-80. The park consists of four important places: Jockey Hollow, the Ford Mansion, Fort Nonsense and the New Jersey Brigade Encampment site. Miles of trails wind through the park’s hilly terrain.

• Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park – One of the nicest places in the state to walk or bicycle is along the D&R Canal, which stretches 77 miles from New Brunswick to Trenton to Frenchtown. For a taste of local history, check out the Prallsville Mills historic site in Stockton, a mill village along the Delaware River dating back to the 1700s. As a bonus, the area surrounding Stockton has miles of trails through the scenic countryside in the Wickecheoke Creek Preserve.

• Batsto Village – Located within Wharton State Forest in the Pine Barrens, Batsto Village was established in 1766 as an iron making community. After iron production dwindled, the village turned to glass. Glassmaking also died out, but the village remains today a wonderful historic site with a mansion, iron furnace, general store, gristmill, sawmill and cottages.

Several hiking trails are directly accessible from Batsto Village and more are located in other sections of the state forest.

• Washington’s Crossing State Park – This state park in Mercer County commemorates Washington’s famous crossing of the Delaware River on Dec. 25, 1776 to surprise and overwhelm Hessian mercenary troops quartered in Trenton.

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The victory at the Battle of Trenton is credited with turning the tide of the struggling American Revolution. Enjoy hikes on the park’s trails as you soak up history and river views.

• Paterson Great Falls National Historic Park – New Jersey’s most impressive falls, which once powered Paterson’s famous silk mills, are not to be missed. Although there are no trails directly connected to the historic park, Passaic County’s Garrett Mountain Reservation is just a short distance away. In addition to its trails, some on steep and challenging terrain, the reservation includes Lambert Castle and other historic buildings.

• Monmouth Battlefield State Park – The park in Manalapan is located at the site of the Battle of Monmouth, fought on June 28, 1778, the longest one-day battle of the Revolutionary War. Though the battle ended in a draw, it was considered a moral victory for Washington. The park includes a historical museum, visitors center and a colonial rural landscape of orchards, fields, woods and wetlands with miles of trails.

• Allaire State Park – This Monmouth County park in Wall Township includes the Historic Village at Allaire, once an iron producing factory town. The village was self-sufficient, with homes for workers, a carpentry and pattern-making shop, blacksmith shop, bakery, boarding house, school, church, blast furnace, mills and a general store with a post office. Today the Historic Village at Allaire is an interactive museum where visitors can experience history directly through handson activities. Several hiking trails are located in the park.

• Fort Mott State Park – Fort Mott, in Salem County, was part of the Harbor Defenses of the Delaware, a three-fort defense system designed for the Delaware River during the period following the American Civil War through the 1890s. The trails at the park are not long, but they offer splendid views of the river from the fortifications.

• Whitesbog Village – Part of Brendan Byrne State Forest, Whitesbog Village is a historic farm and town with old buildings, blueberry farm fields, cranberry bogs, hiking trails, reservoirs, streams, a picnic grove and the Elizabeth White Gardens. In the early 1900s, Whitesbog was the largest cranberry farm in New Jersey and its founder, Joseph J. White, was a nationally recognized leader in the cranberry industry.

His daughter, Elizabeth C. White, went on to help develop the first cultivated blueberry bushes.

• Millbrook Village – Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is best known for its spectacular trails, but it also includes Millbrook Village, a collection of historic buildings.

The village got its start in 1832, when a local farmer built a grist mill along Van Campens Mill Brook. Millbrook Village is not an exact re-creation of the community that sprang up

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around the mill, but it evokes the feeling of New Jersey’s countryside hamlets.

• Deserted Village of Feltsville – For a somewhat spooky experience, check out the Feltville Historic District, located in the Watchung Reservation in Union County. At various times, Feltsville was a mill town, a farming area and a summer resort. It is known locally as “Deserted Village,” as most buildings dating from the 18th century are abandoned and in need of repair. After seeing the village, enjoy the Watchung Reservation’s miles of spectacular trails.

• East Jersey Old Towne Village – The village is a collection of local historic structures that were disassembled and relocated to Johnson Park in Piscataway. These reconstructed and replica buildings – including a tavern, blacksmith shop, homes and a church – represent architecture typical of farm and merchant communities once found in the Raritan Valley.

Johnson Park is a linear park running along the Raritan River, with walking paths, ballfields and a zoo.

• Liberty State Park – Located on the Hudson River waterfront in Jersey City, Liberty State Park is New Jersey’s most popular state park, with spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Liberty State Park is also home to the historic Central Railroad of New Jersey terminal, and has numerous walking paths along the water and in the park’s interior.

Enjoy hiking and history. It’s fun to get exercise and fresh air while learning about the events, people and lifestyles that shaped New Jersey. If there has been a fresh snowfall, be sure to check trail conditions … you might want to switch to crosscountry skiing or snowshoeing instead.

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Vestibular Rehabilitation Can Help Treat Vertigo

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ife can become a challenge when simple movements like bending forward or turning suddenly cause you to become dizzy or experience vertigo.

Often, the cause is a disorder that affects the vestibular system – the parts of the inner ear and the brain that process sensory information involved with controlling balance and eye movements.

Approximately 69 million adults in the United States have experienced some form of vestibular dysfunction in their lives, according to the Vestibular Disorders Association.

At, vestibular rehabilitation helps decrease, manage, and eliminate symptoms of vestibular disorders, helping patients regain their balance and independence.

Defining Dizziness and Vertigo Though slightly different, the terms dizziness and vertigo are often used interchangeably.

Dizziness is characterized as a whirling sensation or feeling as if you are ready to fall. It can also be accompanied by feelings of light-headedness, giddiness, swimming or floating.

Vertigo is characterized as feeling as if your surroundings are spinning or whirling about. Vertigo may also cause a jumbled or disoriented state of mind.

Dizziness and vertigo often occur together and can lead to balance problems and ultimately, to falls.

Understanding the Vestibular System The vestibular system is part of the inner ear and contains specialized cells that detect movement and crystals that help control balance.

More specifically, the cells detect linear movement, such as when a plane takes off or when you start walking, and circular movement, such as when you turn around.

If the vestibular system is disrupted, it can lead to dizziness, vertigo and balance problems.

There are many conditions that can affect the vestibular system, including: • Bacterial and viral infections • ALS or Lou Gehrig’s diseases

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• Multiple sclerosis • Stroke • Parkinson’s disease • Migraines • Meniere’s disease • A tear or defect in the thin membranes between the middle and inner ears • Non-malignant tumors • Neck injury One of the most common vestibular disorders, however, is a condition called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo or BPPV, which occurs when the crystals in the inner ear become displaced and send false signals to the brain.

For older adults, BPPV is typically associated with degeneration of the inner ear, while adults under age 50 may develop BPPV after sustaining a head injury. For many people, the cause of BPPV is unknown.

Symptoms of Vestibular Disorder Symptoms of BPPV and other vestibular disorders may include: • Vertigo • Nausea • Lightheadedness • Dizziness • Vision changes • Hearing changes • Memory loss and confusion • Coordination problems • Headaches • Fatigue • Sensitivity to changes in temperature • Depression and anxiety Not everyone with a vestibular disorder like BPPV will experience the same symptoms. Moreover, activities that cause symptoms of BPPV vary in each person.

Most often, symptoms are brought on by certain head movements and activities such as rolling over or getting out of

bed or getting up from the dentist chair or shampoo bowl at the hair salon.

Diagnosis and Treatment Diagnosing and treating a vestibular disorder typically starts with a visit to your doctor, who may refer you to a physical therapist for further evaluation and rehabilitation.

At Princeton Rehabilitation, therapists with specialized training offer comprehensive testing and treatment for dizziness, vertigo, and loss of balance due to vestibular disorders.

Testing includes the use of infrared video goggles to assess eye movement and to accurately diagnose BPPV. Depending on the cause, treatment for vestibular disorders may include medication, traditional physical therapy techniques, as well as balance and gait training, visual tracking exercises, and instruction in how to do activities of daily living in a way that reduces dizziness.

The goals of vestibular rehabilitation at Princeton Rehabilitation are to: • Decrease symptoms • Improve balance function • Increase general activity level For patients with BPPV, a technique such as the Epley maneuver can correct dizziness by repositioning the displaced crystals in the inner ear. The maneuver involves a series of sequential movements of the head, with each position held for 30 to 60 seconds, and is proven to be a highly effective treatment for BPPV. If you are experiencing dizziness, vertigo, or loss of balance, talk to your doctor.

Most vestibular disorders can be easily and effectively treated so that the room stops spinning and you can return to a functional, productive life.

For more information about Princeton Rehabilitation or to find a physical therapist with Princeton Rehabilitation call 609853-7840 or visit www.princetonhcs.org.

Linda A. Lucuski, P.T., D.P.T., is a licensed physical therapist and director of Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center Princeton Rehabilitation in Hamilton.

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ew York Times” columnist Nicholas Kristof reported on a recent book by epidemiologist Shanna Swan, “Count Down,” and studies by other scientists and professors that warn a class of chemicals is having serious impacts on our reproductive abilities.

The chemicals are called endocrine disruptors. They, when they get into us, “mimic the body’s hormones and thus fool our cells.” This can lead to “reproductive havoc.”

And unfortunately these chemicals are everywhere: in “plastics, shampoos, cosmetics, cushion, pesticides, canned foods, and ATM receipts.”

Among the impacts of these chemicals are drops in sperm counts, genital abnormalities, girls experiencing early puberty, mature women experiencing declining egg quality, and more miscarriages.

Animals, too, are experiencing physical abnormalities.

And researchers have found that impacts of these endocrine disruptors are “cumulative, generation after generation.”

Shanna Swan hopes that people will come to see the seriousness of this problem as most have come to acknowledge the climate crisis.

The World Health Organization, the President’s Cancer Panel, and endocrine societies have all warned of these problems. Europe and Canada have moved to regulate them. It is to be hoped that this country and the new administration will follow suit. Prior to this change, chemical companies, like tobacco and automobile companies before them, had resisted testing, corporate responsibility, and oversight.

Other researchers caution that the knowledge of how and how widely these disruptors work is not complete, but the threat is that some people will become infertile and unable to have children and extend their family line.

Shanna Swan offers a number of suggestions to avoid endocrine disruptors. They include: use glass and not plastic containers for food storage; do not microwave foods in plastic wraps or containers or tops; avoid pesticides; buy organic produce where possible; avoid tobacco and marijuana; don’t use vinyl shower curtains; don’t use air fresheners; prevent dust buildup; and check on environmental evaluations of consumer products.

Finally, Kristof observes that this situation, like that of climate change, could be around for a significant period. As carbon dioxide lingers in our atmosphere for centuries, so the chemicals carrying these endocrine disruptors may be so deeply embedded in our products, and human and animal bodies, that they may not quickly be able to be expunged. Thus our very future may well depend on our thorough understanding of these problems, and our responses to them.

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or 27 years the E Class sedan has long been Mercedes Benz’ bread-and-

traditions of what the E Class sedan has been all about, while at the same time sprinkling in all butter. of the modern technology now Well folks, that bread-andat the disposal of modern day butter just got a bit upper crusty. car makers.

The luxury German auto The result is quite astoundmakers’ best selling model has ing. undergone a facelift for 2021 – To start with, the exterior inside and out – and the results look of the E450 has been redehave been to rave reviews. signed to offer a more aggresSo much so that in November sive and sportier look. It features MotorTrend announced that the redesigned headlamps and tail Peter Perrotta Mercedes E-Class lineup was lamps, radiator grille and bumthe winner of MotorTrend’s 2021 per.

“Golden Calipers” for Car of the Year – one The new exterior look works well. It of the most prestigious and sought after hon- doesn’t compromise the traditional look and ors by the world’s automotive manufacturers. design the E-class has held for decades, but In an effort to bring my On The Road at the same time it provides a fresher more readers up to speed on the most recent au- modern, sportier and aggressive look. tomotive developments, I recently jumped On the inside, the E450 is simply asbehind the wheel of the 2021 E450 4matic tounding.

New interior highlights to the E450 inSedan for one week to see what all the fuss clude a stunning 12.3 inch dual widescreen was about. display for its MBUX control system, a newIt didn’t disappoint.

If one was going to start completely from ly designed steering wheel and controls and scratch and design and build a prototypical opulent new leather upholstery, trim, paint luxury sedan – using the best of today’s mod- and wheel options. ern technology – the 2021 Mercedes Benz E But, Mercedes didn’t stop there.

450 4matic sedan would be close to what you Under the hood, the new E450 sedan has would get. been upgraded with an electrified 3.0 liter inWhile not perfect – nothing is – this new- line 6 cylinder engine that is now integrated ly redesigned sedan upholds all of the solid with an electric generator called EQ Boost

– that includes a 48-volt on board electrical system.

The result of this new engine and EQ boost system gives the E450 an impressive 362 horsepower.

Overall, I found the new E450 comfortable to drive. It’s roomy and luxurious. The car drives silky smooth, capable of being driven conservatively in and out of everyday traffic. At the same time, if you are feeling a bit frisky, you can select the “sports plus” drive mode and this car will compete with the best of them in sporty and aggressive driving.

Moreover, Mercedes tried and true 4matic system – automatic 4-wheel drive – also makes this sedan quite capable in inclement weather.

On one Saturday during my test week, I drove this E450 from Maple Shade to Wayne, New Jersey, in a driving rain and wind storm.

It handled the treachery on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway quite well and I felt very confident navigating it in inclement weather.

The MBUX interior communications system, incorporated into the operation of the 12.3-inch screen, can be a bit overwhelming at first, but once you learn the ins and outs of how to use the sensitive touch pad on the center console and to use the proper voice commands, it all works quite well.

One of the new features of the new communication system is an Alexis-like system where by you can – just by saying “Hi Mercedes” – ask the car what the weather forecast is or to find you nearby restaurants among other amazing things. The car actually talks to you.

On my trip to Wayne, I wanted to stop nearby after the sports trading card show I attended, and get some Cuban food. All I had to say was: “Hi Mercedes, find me some Cuban restaurants nearby.”

It responded by offering up a comprehensive list of nearby restaurants featuring Cuban cuisine superimposed on my navigation screen. All I had to do was select one and I was on my way.

Of course, all of this amazingness and luxury doesn’t come cheap. But, I am going to assume that if one is considering purchasing or leasing an E-Class sedan, they have the wherewithal to afford it.

My 2021 E-450 4matic Sedan had a base price of $62,000. With added options and destination and delivery, it carried a bottom line sticker price of $81,950.

The long laundry list of options added to

my tester included (but wasn’t limited to): $2,300 for the premium package; $1,950 for the driver assist package; $1,900 for the air body control air suspension system; $1,620 for upgraded black leather; $1,300 for design black Piano lacquer interior trim; $1,320 for massaging mulit-contour front seats and $1,000 for 19-inch AMG twin spoke wheels.

Of course you can save a few dollars by cutting back on the options.

The E-class sedan is also offered up in the less expensive E350 model, featuring a four cylinder turbo charged engine. The base E350 rear wheel drive sedan carries a base price of $54,250, while the base price of the E350 4matic is offered at $56,750.

The EPA fuel consumption ratings for the E450 4matic come in at an average of 26 miles per gallon – 30 on the highway and 23 in city driving.

The new E450 4matic was not crash test rated yet under the government’s 5 star safety ratings.

Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears weekly. For comments and questions, he can be contacted at pperrotta@comcast.net.

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es, Eddie Glaude Jr. is an internationally renowned scholar, who speaks to the complex social, racial and economic dynamics of the American experience.

Yes, Dr. Glaude is a professor and chair of the African American Studies Department at Princeton University.

Yes, he is the author of several critically acclaimed books, the most recent “Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own,” released on June 30, 2020.

Yes, he is a political commentator on MSNBC with a worldwide pulpit.

No, “It does not follow,” said Dr. Glaude, that, even with these credentials, he “has all the answers” as to how to fix the devastation wreaked by American racism.

I was one of 123 people who had the honor of listening to Dr. Glaude speak at a Feb. 24 virtual Princeton Community Housing (PCH) event, raising money for PCH’s pandemic rental assistance program.

The occasion featured Dr. Glaude in conversation with Rev. Lukata Mjumbe, PCH board member, veteran grassroots community organizer, public policy advocate, interfaith leader and community pastor at the Princeton Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church.

What Dr. Glaude does have, however, is a remarkable way of getting people to think about – and face – the truth of the American experience, expose the “big lie” of American equality and justice for all (which has not been for all), and inspire us to do better.

The answers, he told Rev. Mjumbe, have to come from the people living and working in the community. Princetonians may think that their community is a “cosmopolitan liberal space” that is without racism and treats everyone the same regardless of their economic status or skin color. That is part of the big lie. Princeton has problems, which are evident by just walking down Witherspoon Street and through the

John Witherspoon neighborhood.

Rev. Mjumbe, who in 2013 studied under Dr. Glaude, when Dr. Glaude was teaching at the Princeton Theological Seminary, asked his mentor for guidance as to what ordinary citizens in the community can do to make a difference.

Reiterating that he did not have all the answers, Dr. Glaude suggested we all could start with an attitude adjustment achieved by: learning about the community’s racial history (the good, the bad and the ugly); listening to people outside of one’s social bubble; dropping the paternalistic “we know what is best for the downtrodden” mindset; and most importantly adopting an “infrastructure of caring” around health, housing, education and employment.

“Racial justice is not a philanthropic or charitable gesture; it is not yours to give, it is not a donation,” he said. It is something we all have to work at to achieve.

Although many in Princeton might feel uncomfortable with Dr. Glaude’s unadorned critique of the town’s moral core, Princeton Community Housing’s advocates should feel good that they are living up to Dr. Glaude’s infrastructure of caring principles. It is the organization’s entire raison d’être. Its recent campaign to raise money for rental assistance for those fiscally devastated by the pandemic, exemplifies the infrastructure of caring. PCH doesn’t judge or preach – it listens and acts. And the best endorsement of its mission came when Dr. Glaude, who spoke at the benefit without a fee, then also made a substantial gift to PCH. “He gave his time and then also pledged generously,” said PCH Executive Director Ed Truscelli.

Dr. Glaude and Rev. Mjumbe concluded the evening by joking how Feb. 24 was a very busy day for both of them. Dr. Glaude made eight presentations, Rev. Mjumbe six – their popularity driven by the fact that February is Black History Month. For me, Dr. Glaude’s and Rev. Mjumbe’s words of

Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr., left, and the Rev. Lukata Mjumbe

wisdom are for every month, every day – and ideally should serve as a daily vitamin providing the energy and perseverance to move forward in the right direction.

PCH provides, manages and advocates for affordable housing in Princeton. It will

be possible to purchase a signed copy of Eddie Glaude Jr.’s book “Begin Again” until March 14. To purchase the book and/or make a donation – all proceeds go to the PCH COVID-19 Emergency Rent Relief Fund – visit www.pchhomes.org/

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Glen Campbell’s daughter will hold virtual program on Alzheimer’s disease courtesy of Artis Senior Living in Princeton Ashley Campbell, the youngest child of Kim Campbell and country music legend Glen Campbell, is an accomplished singer, songwriter and musician. However, she put her own career and life on hold when her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

Ashley Campbell joined her father on his goodbye tour in 2011-12.

“I can’t even put into words how priceless it was for me to be able to perform with my dad,” Ashley Campbell said in a statement provided by Artis Senior Living of Princeton Junction, which will hold a virtual talk with Campbell March 23. “I had the best seat in the house, being right there on stage with him every night. Watching him was the ultimate lesson in sharing joy and experiences through music.”

She was at her father’s side until he eventually lost his battle with Alzheimer’s.

Since her father’s death in 2017, Ashley Campbell has dedicated her life to her musical career and to sharing the impact of her family’s journey with Alzheimer’s.

She reinforces the importance of caring for the caregiver, those who are oftentimes neglected, according to the statement.

Ashley Campbell will take part in a virtual program, “I’ll Do The Remembering:

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Ashley Campbell, daughter of country music star Glen Campbell, will talk about their experiences with Alzheimer’s disease on March 23.

A Daughter’s Journey Through Alzheimer’s,” at 5:30 p.m. March 23 via Zoom.

The program will offer strategies on how to help loved ones and family navigate the journey that is Alzheimer’s.

Artis of Princeton Junction, a memory care residence, offers the following caregiver tips to families to ease the frustration and worry so often associated with the dis-

ease: • Become informed about the disease.

Knowing the symptoms and course of Alzheimer’s disease, as well as treatment options, will help the caregiver feel more in control. Initiate discussions with the patient’s physician, attend seminars and read literature t o become educated.

• Make a Plan: Fully research the kind

of care a loved one will receive before a crisis situation occurs.

• Consider joining a caregiver support group to share concerns and caregiving tips.

Those interested in attending Campbell’s talk should RSVP by March 22. Call 609-454-3360 or visit TheArtisWay.com/ Princeton.

Princeton Sewer Operating Committee chairman says sewers need repairs

By LEA KAHN Staff Writer

Out of sight, out of mind – that’s why most Princeton residents don’t understand what the sewer system does and why it needs to be maintained.

But Princeton officials do understand and they are beginning to take steps to ensure that the aging sewer system, which snakes underneath the town’s streets, will be maintained after years of neglect.

David Goldfarb, who chairs the Princeton Sewer Operating Committee, pushed the Princeton Council to tackle the twin issues of deferred maintenance and understaffing at the council’s Feb. 16 meeting.

“The residents don’t see the problems.

They do not see the sewer and they are not aware of the problems. They see potholes, but they do not see sewers,” Goldfarb said.

Goldfarb, who served on the former Princeton Borough Council before Princeton Borough and Princeton Township merged, said Princeton Borough’s sewer manager was responsible for the sewers in both towns.

But since the two towns consolidated in 2013, the position of sewer manager was eliminated and the sewer maintenance operation was absorbed into the Infrastructure and Operations Division of the new Municipality of Princeton, he said.

Maintenance has been deferred and the aging sewer system is in disrepair, Goldfarb said.

“You must commit resources, including an increase in staffing, to maintain the sewer system properly. What is in place does not work. You will have to think about increasing the staff so the sewers get the attention they need,” Goldfarb said.

The need for increased staffing was outlined in a memorandum prepared by sewer engineer Andrew Filippi. It noted that the Sewer Division had a staff of 10 employees, but it has shrunk to six employees – a foreman and five workers.

Filippi requested an increase in staffing to a total of 22 employees over time. He requested hiring three additional employees in 2021.

Given the understaffing, the town has hired outside contractors to handle some of the work, but it would be less expensive if the town had its own employees to do the work, Goldfarb and Filippi told the council. Contractors typically build a 10% profit

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margin into their bids.

When Princeton Councilman David Cohen asked how the town would pay for the additional employees – through the sewer trust fund, sewer fees or general tax revenues – Goldfarb replied that the money would come from sewer fees.

“There is no question that sewer fees will have to increase if we staff the sewer operations properly. There will be some efficiencies (gained through increased staffing), but staffing will not pay for itself,” Goldfarb said.

Sewer improvements cannot be done for free, and sewer users will have to pay more, he said. Sewer fees are set by an ordinance adopted by the Princeton Council, in conjunction with the sewer budget. A property owner’s sewer fee is based on the amount of water that is used.

Princeton Councilwoman Eve Niedergang, who is the council’s liaison to the Princeton Sewer Operating Committee, said the request to hire three additional employees in 2021 “seems like a reasonable achievement. I hope we can move forward with it.”

“This is not going to be cheap,” Niedergang said.

However, there are areas where savings may be gained, she said, such as stopping inflow and infiltration – extra flow into the sewer system from groundwater and rainwater.

The extra water that goes into the sewer system is treated by the Stony Brook Regional Sewerage Authority, along with the normal sewage flow. The towns that belong to the Stony Brook Regional Sewerage Authority are charged for the cost of treating the water that flows into the treatment plant.

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Obituaries

OBITUARY MARY H. WALSH Mary Hildebrand Walsh died on February 27, 2021 in Skillman, N.J; she would have been 99 in April. Mrs. Walsh was born in Greenville, KY to the late Bess (Procter) Hildebrand and William Alfred Hildebrand. She was predeceased in 2018 by her husband, W. James Walsh.

Mrs. Walsh attended the University of Louisville before deciding to move to New York City to pursue an acting career after World War II. She left drama school in New York to become a model at Bergdorf Goodman’s custom-made department and modeled in high fashion shows for many years.

Mrs. Walsh met the love of her life at a party in New York City. She and Jim were married in 1950 and resided in Upper Montclair, N.J. After marriage she raised three children, continued her modeling career and pursued her interest in the theater by working with the Junior League’s Children’s Theater in Montclair, N.J. In 1969 Mrs. Walsh and her family moved to Princeton, N.J. where she was a long-time member of the Present-Day Club, the Dogwood Garden Club, the Nassau Club and the Nassau Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Walsh was most recently a resident of the Stonebridge Montgomery retirement community in Skillman, N.J. Mrs. Walsh is survived by her three daughters and their husbands (Cynthia Walsh and Rene Milo, Diana Walsh and Paul Magnin, and Jennifer Walsh and Bernard Wharton), five grandchildren (Alex, Christopher, Tyler, Kayleigh and Zach) and two great grandchildren (Jayden and Lily).

Arrangements are under the direction of the Mather-Hodge Funeral Home, Princeton.

Pirone Lambros favored looking into Filippi’s suggestions. It would be “pound wise and penny foolish” to ignore the recommendations, and most costly in the long run, she said.

Princeton Councilman David Cohen said the town would need a five-year plan to implement the recommendations in Filippi’s memorandum. He said he would like to have more details about the amount of money that would be needed, and how much those recommendations would save.

Filippi said it costs the town about $5 million annually for the Stony Brook Regional Sewerage Authority to treat the wastewater,

and about half of that wastewater comes from groundwater and rainwater that finds its way into the sewer system.

“It’s not actually sewage, but the town is getting billed for it. It is not possible to remove all of it, and what you do remove will not (result) in a one-to-one reduction in what we are paying, but it is still a significant amount of potential savings,” Filippi said.

Mayor Mark Freda said town officials should meet with Filippi to review the memorandum, what the immediate needs are and how they would fit into a five-year plan. The Personnel Committee also should review the memorandum, too, he said.

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Work on the reconstruction project on Bank Street, which is a narrow off Nassau Street and opposite University Place, began last week after several storm-related postponements.

By LEA KAHN Staff Writer

The on-again, off-again reconstruction of Bank Street has begun.

Work on the reconstruction project on Bank Street, which is a narrow off Nassau Street and opposite University Place, began last week after several storm-related postponements.

The Bank Street project, which has been in the works for more than a year, calls for replacing the sanitary sewer main underneath the street and replacing the sanitary sewer lateral lines to the homes on Bank Street. An underground drainage system will be installed for stormwater runoff.

The cement curbs will be replaced with granite curbs in front of the houses. The concrete sidewalks also will be replaced.

A raised crosswalk will be installed at the intersection of Bank Street and Nassau Street.

The project does not call for installing the utilities underground, as some residents had requested.

Princeton officials said the town looked into burying the utilities underground, but it is expensive. An enormous concrete vault would have had to be installed under

the road, and Bank Street is a tight, narrow street.

The sanitary sewer replacement segment will be accomplished first. The sidewalks and curbs will be replaced, and then Bank Street will be repaved.

Earle Asphalt Co., which is based in Farmingdale, was awarded the contract for the job. Earle Asphalt Co.’s bid of $1.4 million was the second lowest bidder, and earned the contract after the lowest bidder – S. Brothers, Inc., which bid $1 million – withdrew because of errors in its pricing.

The third bidder was Z. Brothers Concrete Contractors of Sayreville, which bid $1.7 million.

Municipal Engineer Deanna Stockton had estimated the project to cost $1.5 million. Part of the cost of the project will be offset by a $214,937 grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s municipal aid grant program.

Acknowledging that two of the three bids were below the engineer’s estimate, Stockton said that her office “errs on the side of caution” when it prepares its engineer’s estimate for a job. The goal is to encourage enough competition from among contractors for the job, she said.

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School board makes acting principal, assistant principal appointments permanent

By LEA KAHN Staff Writer

A principal and an assistant principal who had been appointed to their positions in an “acting” capacity have been permanently appointed to those posts at the Johnson Park School and Princeton High School.

Angela Siso Stentz was named the permanent principal at the Johnson Park and Cecilia X. Birges was appointed to permanent assistant principal at Princeton High.

The appointments were made at the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education’s Feb. 23 meeting, and were to take effect Feb. 24.

Stentz replaced former Johnson Park

School Principal Robert Ginsberg, who was named to become the school district’s interim assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. Stentz was appointed to fill in as the acting principal in June 2020.

Stentz was earning – and will continue to earn – $156,000 annually, plus $4,800 in longevity pay.

Stentz has worked for the Princeton school district for more than 20 years. She started her career in the district as a special education teacher. For nearly 10 years, she was the K-12 director of guidance, and then became an assistant principal at Princeton High School.

At the time of her appointment as acting principal, then-Superintendent of Schools

Steve Cochrane said Stentz identifies as Hispanic and a person of color. He said she understands Spanish, and would bring to the principal’s post the qualities and heart of a great elementary school principal.

Birge was appointed to become an acting assistant principal at Princeton High School at the school board’s July 2020 meeting, replacing Stentz upon her promotion to acting principal at the grades K-5 Johnson Park School.

Birge is one of three assistant principals at Princeton High School. Since her appointment as acting assistant principal, she was earning – and will continue to earn – $114,000 annually.

Birge taught math and special education at Princeton High School. She taught at the

high school in 2012, but left to teach at the Dwight Morrow School in Englewood.

She returned to Princeton High School in 2015.

In addition to teaching math and special education, Birge had been the head coach for the high school’s speech and debate team. She also had been the assistant coach for the high school’s girls volleyball team, and also coached its junior varsity volleyball team.

Birge, who is Chinese American, had been the community’s liaison with the district’s Chinese American community.

She worked with the high school guidance counselors and the school district administration to bridge cultural gaps and promote a continuing dialogue on race relations.

Additional educators eligible for COVID-19 vaccines March 15

By ANDREW HARRISON Staff Writer

Superintendents and administrators in school districts statewide received welcome news, when Gov. Phil Murphy announced that more teachers will be able to make appointments to receive COVID-19 vaccinations.

Starting March 15, teachers and support staff for pre-K through 12th grade, not currently eligible, would become eligible for vaccine access this month in the state’s vaccination roll out. Prior to the expansion of eligibility, vaccinations were only available for educators and staff who were individuals at high risk or have certain medical conditions.

“Two weeks from today these groups will be able to make appointments and start getting vaccinated. What is being

constructed now until March 15, the exact how, where and some cases when is going to be worked out,” Murphy said at his COVID-19 briefing on March 1. “That is to be determined.”

To educators specifically, Murphy added that they will work with New Jersey Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli’s team, the New Jersey Department of Education, the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), school leaders and local education stakeholders and the state vaccination sites on ensuring full access without interrupting the school day.

“Depending on the community group that you are in, you may have different path to your vaccine,” Murphy said. “Depending on who you are you may not be calling the call center or state’s registration system, obviously by March 15 and March 29 respectively there will be very explicit

instructions.”

The Mercer County Association of School Administrators (MCASA) and Middlesex County Association of School Administrators were two of many associations across the state that had been urging Murphy to place educators in the highest priority to receive vaccinations.

“We are very excited to hear that educators will finally be eligible for the vaccine and we anxiously await details on how the distribution will take place,” said Thomas Smith, superintendent of Hopewell Valley Regional Schools and president of MCASA. “We stand ready and willing to assist in getting our staff vaccinated.”

In addition to educators and support staff, childcare workers in licensed and registered settings; public and local transportation workers, including bus, taxi, rideshare and airport employees; NJ Tran-

sit workers; and motor vehicle commission staff; public safety workers who are not sworn law enforcement or fire professionals, including probation officers and fire safety inspectors; migrant farm workers; members of tribal communities; and individuals experiencing homelessness and those living in shelters, including domestic violence shelters are also eligible starting March 15.

Following March 15, additional frontline essential workers will be able to make appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations beginning on March 29. Those additional essential workers eligible are in food production, agriculture and food distribution; eldercare and support; warehousing and logistics; social services support staff; elections personnel; hospitality; medical supply chain; postal and shipping services; clergy; and judicial system.

LegaL Notices TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, SOMERSET COUNTY REVISED PUBLIC NOTICE OF REMOTE MEETING TOWNSHIP COUNCIL BUDGET HEARINGS - 2021 The following Remote Budget Hearings of the Township Council of the Township of Franklin, County of Somerset will be held as follows: TIME: 7:00 P.M. DATE: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Wednesday, March 10, 2021 AGENDA: Budget Hearings

Formal Action will be taken at this meeting. The Remote Budget Hearings will be held through WebEx in audio and video capacity and the public shall have the opportunity to participate in that capacity as well as through a telephonic conference line to allow members of the public to dial in by telephone to listen and provide public comment pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:39-1.4(c) by the following link or calling into the following telephone number: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 https://franklintwpnj.webex.com/franklintwpnj/onstage/g.php?MTID=e9f17f6961c8e1cbb1d 1480a7fffd66cd United States Toll +1-408-418-9388 Access Code: 129 182 1863 Written comments can be made at least 72 hours prior to the meeting by mail, attention Township Clerk, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset NJ 08873 or by email at annmarie.mccarthy@franklinnj.gov. The deadline for written comments to be submitted is Saturday, February 27, 2021 by 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 10, 2021 https://franklintwpnj.webex.com/franklintwpnj/onstage/g.php?MTID=e70521fe30d1e45681b c842fbf94e6186 United States Toll +1-408-418-9388 Access Code: 129 127 0666 Written comments can be made at least 72 hours prior to the meeting by mail, attention Township Clerk, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset NJ 08873 or by email at annmarie.mccarthy@franklinnj.gov. The deadline for written comments to be submitted is Sunday, March 7, 2021 by 7:00 p.m.

Instructions for Public to Access Remote Meeting: -Go to Township Website: www.franklintwpnj.org - Click the Government tab -Click the Township Council tab - Click the Upcoming Meetings tab - Click the Township Council Meeting link located on DATE OF MEETING - Click View Details tab - Click link or Phone in

Instructions for Public Input: For those members of the public that are watching via WebEx who wish to speak: Please press the “Raise Hand” button. For those members of the public that are listening via the call-in number who wish to speak: Please press *3. At the appropriate time in the meeting, Township staff will announce your name and address.

After speaking: If on WebEx please press the “Lower Hand” button or if calling-in, please press *3 again. Public comment will be allowed for both those participating by audio only or audio and video means.

In addition to making public comments at any remote public meeting, the Township, in advance of the remote meeting shall allow public comment to be submitted to the Township Clerk by electronic mail and in written letter form which shall be received by the Clerk 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date, said deadline shall be established and posted on the website in advance of any remote public meeting.

Public comments submitted 72 hours prior to the remote public meeting shall be read aloud and addressed during the remote public meeting in a manner audible to all meeting participants and the public.

The Township of Franklin reserves the right to pass over duplicative written comments; however each comment shall be noted for the record with the content summarized.

The electronic communications used for the remote public meeting shall have a function which allows the Township to mute the audio of all members of the public as well as allow members of the public to mute themselves which shall be announced at the beginning of every remote public meeting.

If a member of the public becomes disruptive during a remote public meeting, including during any period for public comment, appropriate staff will be directed to mute or continue to mute the disruptive member of the public and warn that continued disruption may result in their being prevented from speaking during the remote public meeting or removed from the remote public meeting. Any member of the public who continues to act in a disruptive manner at a remote public meeting after receiving an initial warning may be muted while other members of the public are allowed to proceed with their question or comment. If time permits the disruptive individual shall be allowed to speak after all other members of the public have been given an opportunity to comment. If they remain disruptive, they may be muted for the remainder of the remote public meeting.

In addition to adequate notice the Township shall also provide electronic notice of the remote public meeting and shall contain the content required under N.J.S.A. 10:4-8 and N.J.A.C. 5:39-1.5(a) and shall be posted on the website of the Township. the content of the electronic notice shall also be posted on the main access door of the building where the public would routinely attend public meetings of the Township in person and the notice must be viewable from the outside, including posting notice of the meeting at any designated handicap entrance to the building.

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Date: March ___, 2021 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, March 15, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. the Princeton Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing via electronic means to review an application which includes demolition of a structure, or part of a structure, filed by Rabbi Eitan Webb and Gitty Webb (the "Applicants") with the Municipality of Princeton Zoning Board (the "Board") for use variance approval pursuant to NJSA 40:55D-70.d.(2) [and/or d.(1) if necessary] and floor area ratio ("FAR") relief pursuant to NJSA 40:55D-70.d.(4), bulk variance and minor site plan approval and historic preservation plan approval in connection with the property commonly known as 15-17 Edwards Place, known and designated as Block 41.01, Lots 62 and 63 on the tax maps of the Municipality of Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey (the "Property"). The Property is situated in the R-4 Residential ("R4") Zoning District and the Mercer Hill Historic District. The Princeton Historic Preservation Commission shall hear the applicants' reasons to permit the demolition.

Any person or persons affected by this application may have an opportunity to be heard at the Princeton Historic Preservation Meeting to be held on Monday, March 15, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. 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 will be posted on the home page of Princeton’s website (www.princetonnj.gov) and on the meeting agenda, as follows: Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84507798186 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13017158592,,84507798186# or +13126266799,,84507798186# 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 +1 646 558 8656 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128 Webinar ID: 845 0779 8186 International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdG9YOR0n9 The Property is an approximately 6,519 sf parcel which contains an existing two and one half story two family building which is adjacent to the Princeton University Campus. The Applicant and family, and the Chabad, currently occupy 15 Edwards Place.

The Chabad recently purchased 17 Edwards Place from Princeton University, which is the other half of 15 Edwards Place. The Applicant plans on combining the two halves to create one entrance for the structure. The new west side dormers will match the east side dormers that were part of a 2006 approval, and a new rear dormer is also proposed. The front entry improvements will include an expanded entry stair and a handicap ramp. Also proposed is a new rear sunroom addition (to replace the seasonal tents utilized for the weekly dinners) with a terrace above and a multi-purpose room below. A new stair is proposed at the rear of the property for code compliance.

Additional site improvements include the demolition of the existing garage, removal of existing concrete walk and porch steps from both sides and replaced with single entry steps, replacement of stone and block driveways with concrete pavers, trash enclosures, window wells, bike rack and new landscaping.

All documents relating to this application are on file in the Office of Historic Preservation for review under file 71HP-2020 and the Zoning Board of Adjustment Docket # Z2020-919 in the Municipal Complex, 400 Witherspoon Street and are available for inspection on the municipal website (www.princetonnj.gov), 10 days prior to the meeting date.

Rabbi Eitan Webb and Gitty Webb, Applicant Chabad Lubavitch on Campus-Princeton, Inc., Owner PP, 2x, 3/5/2021, 3/12/2021 Fee: $132.30 Affidavit: $15.00

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Princeton Zoning Board of Adjustment at its meeting on January 20, 2021 adopted the Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Resolution for the following application: Name: Location of Property:

Michael and Elme Schmid -Owners/Applicants 374 Cherry Hill Road; Block 3901, Lots 3 and 6, now known as Lot 14

Nature of Application: One-year extension of time within which to apply for construction permits for the variances granted by the Princeton Zoning Board Resolution of Memorialization adopted November 9, 2018, said extension to expire on November 9, 2021.

File:

Z1818-619

Determination:

Approved with conditions

Copies of the documents are on file in the Princeton Zoning Department, 400 Witherspoon Street; Princeton, NJ and may be viewed at princetonnj.gov PP, 1x, 3/5/2021 Fee: $25.20 Affidavit: $15.00

At the commencement of a remote public meeting it shall be announced publicly and caused to be entered in the minutes an accurate statement regarding adequate and electronic notice or an explanation for the reason it was not adequately provided as set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:39-1.5(g).

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Princeton Zoning Board of Adjustment at its meeting on February 24, 2021 adopted the Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Resolution for the following application:

All Documents relevant to this meeting are available on the Township’s Website: www.franklintwpnj.org under Government – Township Council – Agendas and Minutes.

You can request copies if these documents by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at 732873-2500 ext. 6208 or emailing the Township Clerk at annmarie.mccarthy@franklinnj.gov

Name: Location of Property:

Any questions regarding this meeting please call the Township Clerk’s Office at 732-8732500 ext. 6208 or email the Township Clerk at annmarie.mccarthy@franklinnj.gov

Ann Marie McCarthy, RMC, MMC, Township Clerk

PP, 1x, 3/5/2021 Fee: $113.40 Affidavit: $15.00

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Princeton Zoning Board of Adjustment at its meeting on February 24, 2021 adopted the Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Resolution for the following application: Name: Location of Property:

Walton R. Johnson & Siobhan C. Johnson -Owners/Applicants 358 Cherry Valley Road; Block 401, Lots 4

Nature of Application: c (1) to allow lot area of 2.427 acres and c (2) to allow rear yard setbacks of 15.2 feet for the smaller shed and 14.5 feet for the larger shed to permit construction of a new single-family residence and retention of two existing sheds

Brent and Cara Weiss -Owners/Applicants 35 Shady Brook Lane; Block 4703, Lots 37

Nature of Application: a c (1) variance to allow a five-foot side yard setback to allow installation of a 10 ft. x 10 ft. storage shed File:

Z2020-918

Determination:

Approved with conditions

Copies of the documents are on file in the Princeton Zoning Department, 400 Witherspoon Street; Princeton, NJ and may be viewed at princetonnj.gov PP, 1x, 3/5/2021 Fee: $22.05 Affidavit: $15.00 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Princeton Zoning Board of Adjustment at its meeting on February 24, 2021 adopted the Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Resolution for the following application: Name: Location of Property:

Sarah E. Torian and William B. Whitley -Owners/Applicants 56 Leigh Avenue; Block 6906, Lot 22

Nature of Application: c (1) variances to allow a smaller side yard setback (left side) of 3.6 feet and a combined side yard setback of 7.7 feet to allow construction of a second-floor addition to the existing residence

File:

Z2020-900

File:

Z2020-902

Determination:

Approved with conditions

Determination:

Approved with conditions

Copies of the documents are on file in the Princeton Zoning Department, 400 Witherspoon Street; Princeton, NJ and may be viewed at princetonnj.gov

Copies of the documents are on file in the Princeton Zoning Department, 400 Witherspoon Street; Princeton, NJ and may be viewed at princetonnj.gov

PP, 1x, 3/5/2021 Fee: $24.15 Affidavit: $15.00

PP, 1x, 3/5/2021 Fee: $22.05 Affidavit: $15.00

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PRINCETON HOUSING AUTHORITY A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Princeton Housing Authority will be held via Zoom Conference at 6:15pm on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, for the purpose of transacting such lawful business which shall come before the Board. pp, 1x, 3/5/2021 Fee: $10.50 Affidavit: $15.00

THE COMMISSIONERS OF FIRE DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH BRUNSWICK COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX

NOTICE OF HEARING OF DEMOLITION IN A HISTORIC DISTRICT (In compliance with Sections 10B-380(5)(b) and 10B-390 of the Princeton Land Use Code)

Authorizing Regular Meeting Schedule for the 2021-2022 Year _________________________________ WHEREAS, Public Law 1975, Chapter 231, Section 13 requires a public body to post and maintain posted, to distribute to designated newspapers, and to further file with the Municipal Clerk for the purpose of inspections, a schedule of the regular meetings of such public body to be held during the year; and WHEREAS, such schedule of regular meetings is required to contain the location of each meeting, to the extent that it is known, and the time and date of each meeting; and WHEREAS, Public Law 1975, Chapter 231, Section 3-D, provides that where the annual notice or revisions thereof, in compliance with sections of the subject act, set forth the location, time and date of any meeting, no further action shall be required for such meeting.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Commissioners of Fire District No. 2 in the Township of South Brunswick, County of Middlesex as follows: (1) All regular meetings of the Commissioners shall take place at 7:00 P.M. on the following dates at the Monmouth Junction Fire Station, 573 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction: 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 06, 2021 Monday December 20, 2021 Tuesday January 18, 2022 Tuesday February 22, 2022 Tuesday March 01, 2022 Monday March 21, 2022

(2) All executive workshop meetings of the Commissioners will take place in the meeting room of the Commissioners at the aforesaid location at 7:00 P.M. prior to the regular meetings which are scheduled above.

(3) A summary of this resolution shall be mailed to the Home News Tribune and the Princeton Packet.

(4) A certified copy of this resolution shall be posted and maintained on the official bulletin board of the Township of South Brunswick, shall be posted on the official bulletin board of the Commissioners, and shall also be kept on file by the Municipal Clerk for the purpose of public inspection.

I do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the resolution passed by the Commissioners of Fire District No. 2 in the Township of South Brunswick, County of Middlesex, at a public meeting duly held on the 2nd day of March 2021. ____________________________ Douglas A. Wolfe / District Clerk PP, 1x, 3/5/2021 Fee: $59.85 Affidavit: $15.00

BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS FIRE DISTRICT #3 SOUTH BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP P. O. Box 78 Kingston, New Jersey 08528 NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION NOTICE is hereby given that the Commissioners of Fire District No. 3, in the Township of South Brunswick, County of Middlesex, shall ask the legal voters of said Fire District on Tuesday April 20, 2021 between the hours of 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. or longer if necessary to approve or disapprove of the proposed 2021 Annual Budget. Said voting shall take place at the KINGSTON FIREHOUSE, HEATHCOTE ROAD, KINGSTON. The legal voters of said Fire District shall also be asked to elect (2) commissioners to said Board of Fire Commissioners for a (3) year term.

The closing date for the filing of Petitions of Nominations to the Clerk of the Board relative to candidacy for said term shall be March 22, 2021.

Nomination Petitions may be obtained at the Clerk’s home at 14 Carter Brook Lane, Princeton or by calling 609 921-6286 to make arrangements to obtain a petition.

Spanish: Por la presente se da AVISO de que los Comisionados del Distrito de Bomberos No. 3, en el Municipio de South Brunswick, Condado de Middlesex, solicitarán a los votantes legales de dicho Distrito de Bomberos el martes 20 de abril de 2021 entre las 2 p.m. y 9 p.m. o más si es necesario para aprobar o desaprobar el Presupuesto Anual 2021 propuesto. Dicha votación tendrá lugar en KINGSTON FIREHOUSE, HEATHCOTE ROAD, KINGSTON. También se les pedirá a los votantes legales de dicho Distrito de Bomberos que elijan (2) comisionados para dicha Junta de Comisionados de Bomberos por un período de (3) años.

La fecha límite para la presentación de Peticiones de Nominaciones al Secretario de la Junta relativas a la candidatura para dicho término será el 22 de marzo de 2021.

Las peticiones de nominación se pueden obtener en la casa del secretario en 14 Carter Brook Lane, Princeton o llamando al 609 921-6286 para hacer los arreglos necesarios para obtener una petición.

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PUBLIC NOTICE AT&T proposes to construct a new 37’ metal pole and install a top-mounted antenna at 40’ near 26 Witherspoon St., Princeton, NJ (20210175). Interested parties may contact Scott Horn (856-809-1202) (1012 Industrial Dr., West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential effects on historic properties.

PP, 1x, 3/5/2021 Fee: $8.40 Affidavit: $15.00

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Princeton Zoning Board of Adjustment at its meeting on February 24, 2021 adopted the Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Resolution for the following application: Name: Location of Property:

Marco Sacchi and Sandra Scott -Owners/Applicants 9 Sergeant Street; Block 53.01, Lot 160

Nature of Application:

c (1) variances to allow a smaller side yard setback of 7.1 feet, a rear yard setback of 7.8 feet, a dormer face length of 34.5 feet and impervious coverage of 73.70% to allow construction of a second-floor addition to the existing residence

The Princeton Board of Education will hold a Virtual Closed Session Meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 7 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is for personnel items. No action will be taken.

File:

Z2020-915

Determination:

Approved with conditions

Matt Bouldin Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Copies of the documents are on file in the Princeton Zoning Department, 400 Witherspoon Street; Princeton, NJ and may be viewed at princetonnj.gov

PP, 1x, 3/5/2021 Fee: $11.55

PP, 1x, 3/5/2021 Fee: $23.15 Affidavit: $15.00

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Full time Project Manager, Data Warehouse Applications Development (Princeton, NJ; multiple openings): Manage the design, development and administration of enterprise data warehouse and ETL applications using SSIS, IBM Info Sphere, DataStage, Informatica, ODI, Oracle, SQL Server, PL/SQL, Unix shell scripting and Control M. Periodic relocation and/or travel may be required to various unanticipated work sites in the U.S. Mail resume to Coforge Limited f/k/a NIIT Technologies Limited, Attn: Luka Poulton, 502 Carnegie Center Drive, Suite 301, Princeton, NJ 08540. Ref job # LP2020041.

Positions we are hiring for: Warehouse workers, forklift drivers, picker/packers. Fulltime - 1st and 2nd shift positions a v a i l a b l e .

Job Description: High School Diploma required, able to kneel, crouch, reach and frequently lift 30lbs+, work well in fast-paced environment, flexible, can work overtime as needed, team player, professional and reliable work ethics pallet jack, forklift and hand truck experience preferred, ability to communicate in English, safety awareness training, perform other manual functions- kneel, crouch, reach and frequently lift 30lbs+, maintain safe work environment by keeping workstations neat; complying with procedures, rules and regulations. To apply call 212-213-1828 or email hresources@vcnyhome.com CARETAKER NEEDED for 63 year old handicapped son in Princeton 5 hours daily. Must have car.

Personal care. Meal preparation. Manage medications and give daily insulin shots.

Food shopping. Must have recent references.

732-241-0170

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