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Princeton Council waives permit fees for affordable housing units on Bunn Drive By LEA KAHN Staff Writer
Aiming to help the Princeton Community Housing Development Corp., the Princeton Council has agreed to waive the building permit fees associated with the nonprofit group’s plans to build 25 affordable housing units at Princeton Community Village. The Princeton Council approved the waiver of the building permit fees at its April 12 meeting. Princeton Community Housing received approval from the Princeton Planning Board in March to build 25 affordable apartments at Princeton Community Village at 480 Bunn Dr., opposite Hilltop Park. The rental apartment complex, which has 239 affordable housing units, opened in 1975. The additional 25 units grew out of the Municipality of Princeton’s lawsuit settlement with the Fair Share Housing Center last year. Princeton, along with many towns in New Jersey, was sued by the nonprofit group for allegedly failing to provide its fair share of affordable housing. Princeton Community Village has 71 one-bedroom apartments and 168 two-, three- and fourbedroom apartments. Amenities include a clubhouse to serve the needs of the community. The 25 affordable units approved by the Princeton Planning Board include five one-bedroom apartments, 14 two-bedroom apartments and six three-bedroom apartments. The one-bedroom apartments will be about 670 square feet, and the two-bedroom apartments will be about 940 square feet. The threebedroom apartments will vary in size from 1,175 square feet to 1,215 square feet. Three apartments will meet the standards of the federal Americans With Disabilities Act and will be
located on the first floor. One of the two-bedroom apartments will be set aside for a person who is visually impaired or who has a hearing impairment. The new apartments will be built in a three-story building, located near the Holly House apartment building on Sassafras Row. There will be 38 parking spaces, with an additional 35 parking spaces to be “banked” – not built unless they are needed. Parking is the number one issue with the residents, said Edward Truscelli, executive director of Princeton Community Housing. Car share and buses will not meet the residents’ needs, he said. Meanwhile, the plan calls for two electric vehicle charging stations. Conduits will be provided for future electric vehicle charging stations. Truscelli said he knows of only one electric vehicle at Princeton Community Village. At the Planning Board meeting, Planning Board member Zenon Tech-Czarny pushed for more electric vehicle charging stations, noting that he believes there will be demand for electric vehicles. “(Electric cars) are not just for rich people. We should allow for people to get an electric vehicle,” Tech-Czarny said. Lower income people should have access to electric vehicles, he said. One resident who lives in the Holly House apartment building agreed and said that while he does not own an electric vehicle now, he might buy one in the future. Providing electric vehicle charging stations could encourage people to buy them, he said. Additional sustainability measures are included in the new apartment building. The roof will be designed to accommodate solar panels, and kitchen and laundry equipment will meet Energy Star efficiency ratings. Each unit will have laundry equipment.
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Princeton school board approves budget By LEA KAHN Staff Writer
The Princeton Public Schools Board of Education adopted its $96.3 million operating budget for 2021-22, following a public hearing at its April 27 meeting. The 2021-22 operating budget increased by $700,000 over the 2020-21 budget of $95.6 million. The amount to be raised by property taxes to support the spending plan has increased from $79.6 million in the 202021 budget to $80.4 million for 2021-22, or by $796,139. The school district property tax will increase by 2 cents – from $1.18 per $100 of assessed value to $1.20. The owner of a house assessed at the town average of $841,064 will pay $10,101 in school district taxes, which is an increase of $151 over last year. In addition to the property tax, other sources of revenue in the 2021-22 operating budget
includes $4.8 million in tuition from the Cranbury School District, which is sending 247 students to Princeton High School. The district sends its high school students to Princeton High School because it lacks a high school. The Princeton Public Schools also will receive $4.5 million in state aid for 2021-22, which is an increase of $296,017 over the amount it received for the 202021 operating budget. The district also will apply $3.3 million from its fund balance, or surplus account, as a source of revenue. The property tax levy makes up 86% of the revenue to support the operating budget. State aid makes up 7% and tuition for the Cranbury Public Schools high school students is 6%. Tuition for students who live outside of Princeton and whose parents work in the district, plus miscellaneous revenue, is 1%. On the expense side, the budget appropriates $72.3 million for salaries and benefits, or 77%
of all expenses, school district officials said. The budget also earmarks $7.1 million in tuition for the Princeton Charter School. Tuition for special education students whose needs cannot be met by the school district and who are sent to specialized schools out of the district will be $3.2 million. Turning to the impact of COVID-19, school district officials said the district saved between $2 million and $2.5 million. Those savings occurred during periods of remote-only learning, and included lower transportation costs and lower energy costs. Those savings were offset by a nearly equal amount of extra costs, mainly due to improvements to the HVAC (heating ventilation and air conditioning) systems at the Princeton Unified Middle School, and the Community Park, Littlebrook and Riverside elementary schools; See BUDGET, Page 6A
Princeton resident takes top honors as part of West Point team
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A Princeton resident is part of one of two West Point teams that earned first and second place titles at the 2021 Warfighter Innovation in Science and Engineering Challenge during a live virtual event hosted by the Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center on April 27. Team Superstrand, a West Point multidisciplinary cadet team, won the competition by defeating 11 teams from four other U.S. Service Academies. They brought home the top spot with their state-of-the-art design of a biosensing, conductive textile
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material for military uniforms using synthesized carbon nanotubes and cellulose nanofiber composites, according to information provided by the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Cadets Felita Zhang, Edward Tang, Paul Trackey, Danielle Lynch, Hunter Beauchamp, Jeff Tantow and Princeton native Alexa Zammit were advised by Col. John Burpo and Dr. Enoch Nagelli from the Department of Chemistry and Life Science, according to the statement. “One of the most challenging things about conducting nano-
materials research is that there are many different variables that can impact how our products turn out and not all of them can be accounted for,” Zammit said in the statement. “I love working with my teammates in the lab and enjoy mentoring the plebes who join our projects. One of the best feelings is the atmosphere in the lab when we all are able achieve a product that is what we have been trying to create; everyone gets extremely excited and feels fulfilled. “From my experience conducting research in the Multifunctional Materials Lab, I have learned that often times the results that you get are not the ones you were hoping for. But there can be something taken away or a different application put to those unexpected results,” she said. Zammit graduated from Princeton High School in 2018. She is part of the West Point Flying Team, West Point Chapter of American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Chinese Language and Culture Association, Sailing Team and Cadet Media Group. She has received the Super-
intendent’s Achievement Award and Distinguished Cadet Award Zammit is studying chemical engineering, and hopes to be an Army aviator, according to the statement. Additionally, Team Defenders, another West Point multidisciplinary cadet team, tied for second place in the WISE Challenge. Their project designed and tested an innovative armor structure system to protect military vehicles against blasts while optimizing weight. Cadets Jarrett Justice, Courtney Loomis, Tyler Kim, and Jesus Carrillo were advised by Dr. Kevin McMullen from the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering. “West Point is extremely proud of the hard work and dedication of all teams who competed in the WISE Challenge this year,” U.S. Military Academy Dean of the Academic Board Brig. Gen. Cindy Jebb said in the statement. “This most recent announcement not only recognizes cadets’ excellence in research to improve Army modernization and warfighter innovation for our Army
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and nation, but it is also a testament to the support and commitment of our faculty.” Cadets and midshipmen from the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy presented their innovative Science and Engineering solutions to service-specific or joint-mission challenges. They were judged for innovation, technical approach and analysis, operational impact to the war fighter, and how well the idea was communicated to the audience. The WISE Challenge provides a channel for service academies to network and make connections between a multitude of stakeholders across the Department of Defense. The competition is sponsored by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center and approved by the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Research and Technology. For more information about the WISE Challenge, visit WISE | Warfighter Innovation in Science & Engineering (army.mil). THE PRINCETON PACKET 100 Overlook Center 2nd Floor Princeton, NJ 08540 609-924-3244
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is inviting seventh- to 10th-grade girls to step into the world of science, technology engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at PPPL’s annual Young Women’s Conference on May 7. The free day of science from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. will be held on a virtual platform where young women can watch live and videotaped science demonstrations, talk to women working in STEM fields, and listen to an inspiring talk by a female scientist. The event is free and open to both teachers “bringing” groups of girls from schools and to individual seventh- to tenth-graders. The link to register is available on the Young Women’s Conference website here. The online conference, which is funded by the DOE Office of Science Fusion Energy Sciences program, will follow the format of live events, with girls making their way through booths, stopping to see a chemistry show by Kathryn Wagner, a lecturer, demonstrator and outreach director in chemistry at Princeton University, and talking to female scientists and engineers in breakout rooms, culminating with a keynote speech by a prominent female scientist. More than a dozen exhibitors will have displays at virtual “booths.” PPPL’s science education staff will present plasma demonstrations. Forensics experts from the F.B.I. will be back with live forensics demonstrations. There will also be a live artificial intelligence presentation by TechGirls, and science demonstrations from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, WAGS Robotics, and coding and robotics teams from local high schools. The exhibitors will all be on hand to answer questions during or after the presentations. The event will culminate with a keynote speech in the virtual Melvin B. Gottlieb Auditorium (patterned after PPPL’s real-life auditorium) by Stephanie Diem, a plasma physicist who has been active in science education and outreach activities. Diem is a professor in the Engineering Physics Department at the University of WisconsinMadison and a former research scientist at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the Fusion Energy Division. For more information, visit energy.gov/science “Vestige,” presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater, will be held at 8 p.m. May 7 online. Princeton senior Glenna Jane Galarion presents a livestream concert drawn from her concept album “Vestige“ following its release. The collection of songs on the album, written, composed and produced by Galarion, encapsulate absence: the absence of permanence, the absence of unconditionality, the absence of choice, the absence of wholeness, the absence of voice. Through this debut full-length original musical project, she explores intimacy and attachment, sonically and lyrically tracing her conceptions of relationships and entanglements from a father’s absence to a reclamation of the body. Free and open to the public. For more information and the Zoom link, visit https://
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The Arts Council of Princeton will present “A Voice to be Heard” on view in their Taplin Gallery through May 8, exploring the idea of the inner voice and the ongoing search for meaning. Joyce Kozloff in her series “girlhood” visually collaborated with her younger self through using childhood drawings in her current work that reflect on her education, and perception of the world. Maria de Los Angeles exposes the internalized dialogue and external narratives surrounding migration through humor, story, facts and allegory. Martha Tuttle turns her attention to the sublime, finding inspiration in the vast space of the west, its’ almost invisible processes and moments, and the relationship of her physicality to place reflected through process. Buket Savci explains, “I explore abundance versus emotional craving. Observing both the loneliness and need for attention, accompanied with consumerism frenzy globally.” Adam Moss takes a quieter look at human connection through portraiture of friends and family considering the psychology of the self and implication of the gaze. That need to collect memories of experiences is visible in the work of Ryan Bonilla, who through photography captures the spontaneity of everyday life in his culture. Shelter Serra looks at society for its voice, the role of technology, and of production. Brooklyn-based artist, designer, filmmaker Frenel Morris creates lucid, intimate paintings capturing simulacrum in seemingly ordinary objects to deliver a vivid copy of reality. Gallery hours are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Arts Council of Princeton is located at 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. For more information, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org. Saturday, May 8 A live outdoor concert featuring the music of Lionel Richie, performed by Amani, will be held at 3 p.m. May 8 at the duCret School of Art, 1030 Central Ave., Plainfield. The concert will benefit Bridgeway Rehabilitation Services. All tickets are $20 for the general public. Anyone served by Bridgeway is invited to attend in person for free. RSVP to Erica by emailing eerica.smith@ bridgewayrehab.org The event can be accessed virtually on Zoom as well. To register, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/bridgewaybenefit-conert-tickets-145922298523 To donate without attending, visit https://snwbl.it/ uK2y4K
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fter 17 years of socially distancing underground, billions of “magic” insects are about to come out for a party spreading across swaths of the northeastern United States, including New Jersey. If they Are in your neighborhood, it will get noisy. These flying insects, periodical cicadas of the genus Magicicada, are known for their bright red eyes and bulky bodies. They emerge every 13 or 17 years for a month of frenzied mating activity, punctuated by the males’ shrill, buzzing chorus. This year’s group is Brood X (10) and it is one of the largest of the 17-year cicada broods. They are just emerging in parts of 15 states, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland. But don’t fear. They don’t bite, sting, carry diseases or eat your plants. They are not poisonous, so don’t worry if your dog or cat munches on them. In many parts of the world people eat them, and they are said to taste like canned asparagus. Now’s your chance to enjoy them for the weird and wonderful phenomenon they are. Cicadas are considered beneficial because they aerate the ground, provide a banquet for birds and mammals, and contribute nutrients to the soil after they die. Periodical cicadas have been around for millions of years and were known to Native
Americans before the arrival of the first Europeans. Pilgrims at Plymouth Colony spotted them in 1634 and mistook them for locusts, as in the Biblical plagues. Brood X was first reported in 1715 in Philadelphia, but may no longer appear in the city. If you are not a fan of bugs, you may be surprised to learn that periodical cicadas have a big following. There are cicada websites, cicada social media pages and even merchandise like T-shirts and coffee mugs. On the scientific side, you can track their progress, report sightings, and post photos
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and videos on apps like iNaturalist and Cicada Safari. Periodical cicadas should not be confused with annual cicadas, which appear later in the summer. The current members of Brood X hatched from eggs that were laid in tree branches in the summer of 2004. The hatchlings crawled down the trees, burrowed deep into the ground and have been there ever since, sucking fluid from tree roots and growing steadily When the ground gets warm enough, which is already happening in some New Jersey locations, the cicada nymphs tunnel their way out to become adults. They will climb the nearest trees and shed their exoskeletons. The veins in their wings will fill with fluid, their skin will harden and they will be ready to fly. The exoskeletons stay behind – crunchy, translucent shells clinging to tree trunks. To attract mates, males sing by flexing their tymbals – drum-like organs on either side of the abdomen. At the height of the mating season, their sound can be deafening. After mating, females cut open tender tree branches and deposit their eggs. Soon after, the adults die, having fulfilled their duties. A few weeks later, hatchlings will con-
tinue the cycle by burrowing into the earth, not to be seen again until 2038. Why do periodical cicadas come out only every 13 or 17 years, but in great numbers? Some scientists think the timing may be a natural defense mechanism. After all, it’s harder for predators to anticipate a food source if it appears at infrequent intervals. And the sheer number of cicadas in the brood ensures there will be enough survivors to produce the next generation. Enjoy the fascinating cicada spectacle while it lasts. And know that by protecting New Jersey’s trees and forests, we can make sure Brood X has places to safely re-emerge in 17 years. To learn more about periodical cicadas, go to the University of Connecticut website at https://cicadas.uconn.edu or www.cicadamania.com At the latter site, you will find fun facts, cicada history and even a cicada bingo game (one square says, “Saw a dog or a human eat a cicada”). To report cicada sightings in your area, download the iNaturalist or Cicada Safari apps to your smartphone. You can also check the iNaturalist and Cicada Safari websites to see where cicadas have been spotted near you. Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills. She may be reached at info@njconservation.org
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ndrea Goldsmith’s resume is intimidating – so much so that I almost persuaded myself to tune out rather than tune into a Princeton University Center for Jewish Life virtual lecture that featured her as a speaker. Just like I try to exercise my body on a regular basis, I also try to stay in mental shape (particularly during these mindnumbing, brain-foggy pandemic times) by ingesting a regular diet of academic lectures. So I clicked into the Zoom lecture and prepared to feel inadequate. Dr. Goldsmith, who formerly was an electrical engineering professor at Stanford University, is the recently appointed Princeton University dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Her research interests are in information theory, communication theory, and signal processing, and their application to wireless communications, interconnected systems, and neuroscience. She has co-founded and served as chief technical officer for two wireless communications firms. She is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, two of the highest honors in U.S. academia. The author of the book “Wireless Communications” and co-author of the books “MIMO Wireless Communications” and “Principles of Cognitive Radio,” she is an inventor on 29 patents. She received the bachelor, master’s and doctorate degrees in electrical engineering from U.C. Berkeley. “Andrea Goldsmith brings tremendous expertise and leadership to Princeton,” said Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber. “She is a brilliant and creative scholar, a successful entrepreneur, and a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the academy and industry.” Even with my comparative mental flabbiness characterized by a research expertise in Cheetos and coffee, I still feel qualified to add a few more bullet points to Dean Goldsmith’s bio. I learned that in addition to all of her amazing professional accomplishments, Andrea is a down-to-earth, problemsolving, empathetic, thoughtful woman, the mother of two grown children (both embarking on engineering professions), daughter of a Holocaust survivor, and the wife of a San Francisco-based electrical engineer, who is the son of a holocaust survivor and grand nephew of Israel’s first Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion. But most impressively, Dr. Goldsmith, who merits a nonfiction biographical book rather than an 800-word column, is someone who believes her profession is as much art as it is science. She has been able to thrive professionally by never allowing herself to be intimated by the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated profession.
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In the lecture she gave a few weeks ago, she offered a glimpse of her educational and engineering philosophy and the factors in her life that brought her to where she is today. Even though both her parents were Jewish, she was raised in a very secular environment and never embraced the religion until she became an adult. “I attended my first Jewish holiday celebration – a Passover Seder – when I was 23 years old and my first Torah reading was in 2010 at my son’s Bar Mitzvah,” she said. But coming to Judaism as an adult, she feels she was better positioned to appreciate the value of some of the guiding principles and traditions of Judaism – the ethics, generosity of spirit, and resilience, an often heard, pandemic-era word. “I saw very clearly in Judaism a history of people who did not get deterred by failure or challenges or other people’s opinion of you,” she said. In her profession where women leaders and mentors were scarce, Dr. Goldsmith often found strength in her Jewish roots. And her eagerness to embrace the technology of the future is tied to the past as articulated in the universality and constancy of religious traditions. “I love traditions, connecting me to the past,” and providing the security and historical perspective for her to go forward into future no matter what the perceived risks are. As a renowned engineering innovator in the field of wireless communication, Dr. Goldsmith thinks some of her suc-
cess may be due to two very different influences from parents – her father, a chemical engineer, and her mother, an artist. She instinctively thinks out of the box – but those thoughts are tempered by a realistic assessment of what is technologically feasible. With a broad liberal arts undergraduate education, followed by a master’s and doctoral degrees in electrical engineering, she is the living embodiment of STEAM. The acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics, STEAM aims to integrate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) with the arts as a means of enhancing the learning experience while demonstrating how all things are connected to each other. The appeal of wireless communication for her goes beyond a fascination with the intricacies of the technology. Her love of wireless communication is its link to humanity, thanks to the technology’s enormous potential to change the way people and things communicate. It is this element of humanity that is fundamental to Princeton’s School of Engineering and Applied Science and made it such a perfect fit for Dean Goldsmith. Press materials announcing the new dean described SEAS as emphasizing the discovery and application of fundamental scientific principles to bring lasting benefits to society. A key to this work is the school’s collaborative culture. Faculty and students work closely with industry and with Princeton’s world-leading programs in the natural and social sciences, humanities and public policy. Graduates go on to become leaders in a wide range of industries, academic fields and public service. Currently, Dean Goldsmith is working with the Princeton University Lewis Center for the Arts on a certificate program in engineering and the arts. An example of what she hopes to achieve by an arts/engineering collaboration is the architecture/engineering certificate program. The certificate focuses on opportunities to respond dynamically to evolving global challenges, where elegant and effective solutions lead to more resilient and sustainable communities. The key to a successful collaborative culture is diversity, said Dean Goldsmith. Racial, religious, ethnic and gender diversity achieves “diversity in thinking and approaches to solving problems. “In my university, in my profession and in my startups I have found that diverse participants lead to a broader set of ideas and overall better outcomes,” Dean Goldsmith said. “Efforts to increase diversity must also ensure an inclusive and supportive environment to retain diverse members and maximize their success.” By the end of her talk, I felt no intimidation, but rather inspiration and confident enough to audit an engineering course next semester. After all, I have mastered Zoom, so why not Electrical and Computer Engineering?
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By Andrew Freedman, MTBC
Music Therapy Strikes the Right Note
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• Provide a safe emotional outlet What’s more, you don’t need to know how to play an instrument or have any musical background to participate in and benefit from music therapy.
Gives Voice to Your Feelings As the American Music Therapy Association notes, music therapy uses musical interaction as a means of communication and expression for individuals with mental health concerns. Music therapy can involve playing an instrument, singing, listening to music or even exploring lyrics with the goal of giving a voice to individuals who may be having a difficult time processing information or expressing themselves. Research has shown that music therapy can help people: • Improve self-image and increase self-esteem • Decrease anxiety and stress • Increase verbalization • Enhance interpersonal relationships • Increase motivation
Helps in Healing Music therapists can be trained in a wide range of clinical skills, including communication, cognitive neuroscience, psychological disorders, as well as chronic illness and pain management. In addition to supporting you in expressing your feelings through music, a music therapist can help you explore ways to change how you’re feeling by listening to music. Several studies have shown, for example, that listening to soft, soothing sounds when you’re feeling angry or stressed can help reduce blood pressure and bring about feelings of calm. Music therapy can also help cultivate mindfulness and teach people how to stay present in the moment. Additionally, it can support people in evaluating their inner monologue and breaking free of negative self-talk. It can also help individuals break through rigidity and accept imperfection. Music therapy is especially beneficial for adolescents as they work through the trials and tribulations of the teenage years, creating a healing environment during a time of uncertainty.
hether you prefer silly love songs or like that old time rock ‘n’ roll, music has been proven to – in the words of singer Bob Seger – soothe the soul. In fact, music has such a powerful effect on mental health and well-being that it can help many people, from children to older adults, cope with mental health problems, including anxiety and depression. Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health offers group music therapy sessions as part of its inpatient and intensive outpatient programs for children, adolescents, adults and seniors.
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Pitch Perfect At Princeton House Behavioral Health, each music therapy session is tailored to the unique needs of the group on that specific day. Sessions usually begin with a mindfulness-based activity, followed by a musical activity. A variety of instruments are available, from keyboard to xylophone, and a range of percussion instruments. Ukuleles and guitars are also available. However, music therapy is not about musical ability. Whether you are an accomplished musician or are totally new to musical expression, the goal of music therapy is to meet in the middle and connect, to use the structure of the music to open up individually and as a group. Each session typically ends with a grounding exercise that pulls everything together.
The process can help with: • Mood regulation • Stress tolerance • Impulse control • Cultivating positive relationships In addition to music therapy, Princeton House Behavioral Health also offers the following expressive therapies as part of its treatment programs: • Dance/movement • Art • Journaling • Relaxation and stress management
Create a Mental Health Playlist As “pandemic playlists” have become popular, mental health playlists can be particularly beneficial for those who are struggling. In the digital age, creating these playlists has become easier using music apps. When creating a playlist consider including songs that: • Feel supportive and grounding • Match your mood to help process emotions like sadness, anger,or happiness • Progress from matching a difficult emotion to a more desired emotional state Keep in mind that listening to a happy song when you’re angry might make you feel invalidated. However, if you are playing music that matches a difficult emotion, it is important to be mindful of your mood so you know when switching gears may help you achieve a more desired emotional state. In music, everything is important – the rhythm, the lyrics, the tone. It is the same with therapy. By using music therapeutically, you can experience how each piece fits together as a whole, and open up to expressing the emotions within. For more information about Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health, visit www.princetonhouse.org or call 888-437-1610.
Andrew Freedman, MTBC, is a music therapist at Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health’s Moorestown location.
Budget Continued from Page 1A supplying personal protective equipment; and supporting the teachers through new technology, extra help and tents for outdoor learning. It is expected that the pandemic-related costs will be reimbursed by the federal government. Although there was no comment from the public on the budget, school board member Brian McDonald praised the school board’s Operations Committee – school board members Deb Bronfeld, Dan Dart, Beth
Behrend and Susan Kanter – for focusing on the budget and ensuring that “every taxpayer dollar was spent as efficiently as possible.” McDonald also praised Business Administrator Matthew Bouldin for enacting strong controls in purchasing, as well as working with the school district’s insurance broke to provide “the same high quality benefits to all employees but at a cost that is no longer growing at the rate it had been growing.”
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n general, I am not a big fan of big SUVs or oversized pickup trucks. Not because there is something qualitatively wrong with vehicles from that segment, more because my personal preference is to not have to drive something that big around on an everyday basis. Peter Perrotta However, if I had to choose a big, three-row SUV from among the vehicle choices in that segment, I do have preferences, of course. Enter the 2021 Nissan Armada Platinum 4WD – a vehicle that has received an extensive makeover for 2021. At first glance, my mind would think, “Oh no, not another week of commandeering a large, clumsy boat around.” However, I must say, after a one-week test drive of the Armada, I was impressed with its power, luxury and relative nimbleness – for a big SUV. And, if I had to choose a leading contender in the big, three-row SUV segment, I would say the Armada would have to be near the top of the list. From among the big, three-row SUVs I have tested, for me the Armada stands out because it has a powerful 400 horsepower V-8 engine, a soft, comfortable ride, roomy interior and is fairly easy to handle in everyday driving situations. One of the major knocks on the Armada, though, is it isn’t very fuel efficient. But, in reality, which large, threerow SUV is? But, for the record, the 4WD Platinum edition Armada I drove for a week gets an EPA rated 15 miles per gallon overall – 18 mpg in highway driving and a paltry 13 mpg in city driving. The EPA also estimates that it will cost you – on average – about $3,250 a year to feed this hungry fuel beast as it uses about 6.7 gallons of gas per every 100 miles. Moreover, if you look closely at the window sticker under the section where it says “fuel economy and greenhouse gas rating” the EPA rates the Armada a 2 on a scale of 1 to 10 and for its smog rating it gets a 3 on scale of 1 to 10.
All that being said, I would venture to say that the buyer who is going to consider purchasing or leasing an Armada is probably not all that concerned about the “green-ness” of this vehicle and more concerned about its roominess, power and towing capacity. The Armada is available in three trim levels, the SV, SL and top-of-the-line Platinum and with either 2wd or 4wd drivetrains. The base price of the Platinum edition I tested is $68,000. With added options my test vehicle carried a bottom line sticker price of $71,250. The added options included: $320 for carpeted floor mats; $390 for illuminated kick plates; $395 for welcome lighting and $650 for a Captains Chair second row seating package. At first glance, the 2021 Armada looks a lot different. Exterior wise the 2021 Armada sports a newer more chiseled and squared-off look. It has a new grille, hood, front fender, front bumper and LED headlights design that give it a more rugged and contemporary style. Inside, the folks at Nissan have upgraded the quality of the interior design and installed a larger 12.3 inch infotainment display screen that features Wi-Fi and wireless Apple CarPlay. I like the refreshed design of the Armada inside and out, and the new 12.3-inch infotainment touch screen is certainly a nice upgrade. For the most part, the infotainment system works reasonably well on this Armada for phone, music entertainment and navigation. I felt that for a vehicle at this pricing point, a graphics update to a more modern look is in need for the navigation maps and entertainment systems. Moreover, the voice command system for navigation use falls short of expectations. I found myself having to repeat my voice commands too often in order to get the system to understand what it is I wanted it to do. The infotainment system operations have become so complex and sophisticated that, for me, it’s dangerous to try and do touch screen adjustments while driving. I find it
much easier and safer to operate the infotainment system via voice command while driving. With that in mind, it becomes increasingly more important that the voice command and recognition systems work seamlessly. For my money, the best in the business in that department are BMW and Mercedes. Most of the others have room for improvement. The standard engine in the Armada is a 5.6 liter V8 that produces 400 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 413 pound feet of torque. It is paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission. If you are looking to trailer your boat down to the shore this season, the Armada is more than capable. It features a standard maximum towing capacity of up to 8,500 pounds for both the 4wd and 2wd models. The folks at Car and Driver gave the newly redesigned Armada high marks for being “serenely quiet and comfy” and having a smooth potent powertrain and pillow ride. However, Car and Driver called Armada’s fuel economy “dreadful”. At the end of the day, I still think that the Armada’s nimbleness and power, over other competitors in this segment, make it a serious contender in the big SUV segment. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appear weekly. He can be contacted for questions and comments at pperrotta@comcast.net.
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Roundtable conversation discusses if Chauvin verdict will impact future of policing By ANDREW HARRISON Staff Writer
In the aftermath of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin being found guilty in April on all three counts over the death of George Floyd, a virtual roundtable discussion took place on the trail of Chauvin and death of Floyd. On April 20, Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, second-degree manslaughter and third-degree murder. In 2020, the death of Floyd would not only spark protests in Minneapolis, but across the country and the world. The roundtable hosted on April 29 by Princeton University’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Not in Our Town Princeton featured panelists Jonathan Mummolo, a Princeton University assistant professor
of Politics and Public, Civil Rights Attorney Caroline Clarke and George James, a therapist and assistant professor at Thomas Jefferson University. Panelists were first asked by moderator Soorya Baliga if they would have predicted this outcome based on recent history, and if they are surprised. “I think anytime you are relying on a jury reaching a unanimous verdict it is not a forgone conclusion, especially when the defendant is a police officer in the United States,” Mummolo said. “That said, this case has some unusual features, most notably complete video evidence of the entire horrific events and testimony from fellow police officers condemning Chauvin’s actions. I think the fact that even though with all of that evidence the outcome was still in some doubt really says something about
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where we are when it comes to police accountability.” James said there was a heightened level of anxiety for himself and people he’s worked with. “The heightened level of anxiety that so many people felt says that they weren’t sure what to expect. There was a sense that could lead to a result that was not desired at least for a lot of people,” he said. “I think on top of that because of the past in so many cases where you thought there was evidence, video and testimony that would prove or show that this person should be guilty or something should happen and then it didn’t. So I think I could not predict the outcome and was hoping with everything that was there.” Clarke was somewhat surprised by the verdict.
“I typically do not try to predict the outcome of any cases that involve police abuse. I think this case was unique because I think America knew the whole world was watching and I believe those jurors knew it, too,” she said. “In addition to that we had a whole year of protests. Young people never stopped protesting and I think we had the COVID-19 factor. Typically, we are indifferent to the plight of black folks and everyone is trying to live their lives and move along. COVID-19 forced us as a nation to sit still.” Another topic posed to the panelists focused on if they foresee the verdict from the trial impacting law enforcement policy and procedures. “No I do not,” Clarke said. “Law enforcement practices and procedures have See VERDICT, Page 9A
Obituaries
OBITUARY Jean Jelinek Russell Jean Jelinek Russell passed away in her home in Princeton, New Jersey on September 4, 2020. Jean was born in Chicago, IL, to Edward Jelinek and Lucille Bleers. “Grandpa Joe” was a beloved childhood caregiver. She lived her life fully, traveling widely. Jean had a passion for the arts and nature, and was an avid reader. Jean met Martin Lawrence Russell, in the US from his home country of England, and they relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area. The couple married in 1959, settled into Marin County, and started their family. Jean is survived by Martin and their three children; son, Andrew Lawrence Russell; daughters, Ingrid Anne Russell and Elizabeth Jean Carnevale; and three grandsons, Dylan Lawrence Russell, Owen Yeats Russell, and Kyle Richard Carnevale. In the 1970’s, Jean completed her Bachelor’s degree at San Francisco State University and began studying the art of sculpture. Pursuing art as a career, Jean Russell joined the Johnson Atelier Technical Institute of Sculpture as an apprentice in November 1980, developing her skills as a moldmaker and sculptor before becoming a permanent staff member of the Modeling and Mold Department. During her long career, Jean molded the work of many notable sculptors including Seward Johnson, George Segal and Julian Schnabel, among others. She also made molds for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY and enlarged monumental sculptures for Alex Ettl at his Sculpture House studio in Princeton, NJ. Jean never retired.
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The newest chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction is based out of the Princeton area.
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is chartering a new chapter in the Princeton area. The group of 40 new chapter members met virtually on March 9 for their organizational meeting, during which members selected the official name of the chapter, adopted the national bylaws and standing rules, and set forth the recurring monthly general membership meeting and board meeting (second Wednesday of the month), according to information provided by the 389th chapter of NAWIC. During this official meeting, the group also elected the following officers and Board of Directors: President Suchita Shah, AIA – Kamlesh Shah Designs President-Elect Jessie Guo, Golden Crown Contractors Vice President Michele George Callum, Construction Risk Partners Recording Secretary Lynn Katz, WillScot Corresponding Secretary Emily Clancy, Torcon Construction Treasurer Jill Wicherski, Bancroft Construction Board of Directors: Erica Braxton, Plumbers Local 24 & Iron Workers Local
11; Victoria Airgood, Esq – Hill Wallack LLP; and AnnMarie Keane, Construction Risk Partners “Our chapter is proud to be uniting such a diverse and energetic group of women across New Jersey through this initiative to trade experiences and networks, advocate for a healthy and successful professional life, and celebrate the remarkable work of women in the construction industry,” Shah said in the statement. “We are thankful to our allies in the industry and in the NAWIC organization for supporting and amplifying these voices.” NAWIC was founded in 1953 by 16 women working in the construction industry to create a support network for women working in a male-dominated field. It gained its national charter in 1955 and there are now 115 chapters across the U.S.. The organization provides many opportunities to its members, including educational, professional development, scholarships, and mentoring. The chartering ceremony and networking event is open to the public. To register, visit www.nawicnortheast. org/Sys/Login?ReturnUrl=%2fSys%2fIn viteeReply%2fAttendReply%3feventId% 3d4279316.
Montgomery girls lacrosse team drops to 2-2 on the season, both losses against Hillsborough
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Monday’s Senior Night contest between Montgomery High School and Hillsborough High School saw Montgomery drop to 2-2 on the season. Held on May 3 at Dan A. Noonan Field in Hillsborough, Montgomery junior Maddie Hogan scored a team-high two goals, while teammate Toni Chungunov recorded the only Cougars’ goal in the second half. The only two losses this season for the Cougars have come against Hillsborough, this time by a score of 8-2.
Rose B. Rickert Rose Belfiore Rickert passed away on May 3, 2021. Rose was born in North Hempstead, New York, June 2, 1926 to Filomena and Alfonso Belfiore. Rose was married to Herb for 66 wonderful years before he passed away in 2017. She is predeceased by her son Ken and her granddaughter Allison. Surviving Rose are her children Nancy (Bert), Leslie ( Jim), Don (Kay) and Neil (Susan). She leaves behind grandchildren Gwynne, Christopher, Amie, Keelan, Jaime, Emily, Ruth, and Ryan, two great grandchildren, Anselm and Cecilia, and Rose also leaves behind a nephew Dennis (Karin). The greatest source of happiness in her life was her family. The gathering of the “clan” for any occasion was a joyous, raucous, fun time. Although most of the cooking was done by the Chief Chef, she usually had more help than she needed! In demand were Rose’s lasagna, cheesecake and “that dessert”. Her Easter pie was a once a year treat. Rose was also a very organized person, always anticipating what was needed. This includes this obituary which (for the most part) is in her own words. As a member of All Saints’ Church in Princeton, NJ, Rose was active on several committees, but her first love was arranging flowers for the Sunday services and other occasions. Being an usher for many occasions was always an honor. She always considered All Saints’ Church her second home with a large, loving family. Rose’s last place of employment was Princeton Theological Seminary. She worked in several departments until becoming Business Manager for the quarterly journal, “Theology Today”. When grandchildren began arriving, she retired and spent many blissful hours with “the kids”. The family would like to acknowledge the love and support from Vitas Hospice, the 24-hour Springpoint aides, and especially from the remarkable staff at Meadow Lakes. We will forever be thankful for your exceptional care of Rose and support to our family. Memorial services are to be determined. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Womanspace, Inc. at www.womanspace.org. NM-00460935
OBITUARY Lydia Osborne Lydia Osborne, 74, of Pennington, NJ passed away surrounded by her family on April 24, 2021 at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell.
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Her colleagues in the art world have described her as: “The definition of cool, elegant, dignified, sweet, intelligent, thoughtful, and inspiring, with a calming presence and effortless chic, filled with kindness and wisdom, a teacher.”
First-year Coach Joe Riccardi has been looking forward “all school year” to being on the field with his Montgomery squad and feels the team has the talent to be competitive in the Skyland Conference this season. “We have a great group of seniors and a great group of juniors,” Riccardi said. “The sophomores are awesome. I can’t ask for a better group to come into the season with. They’re a great group of kids.” Both Hillsborough and Montgomery are scheduled to be in action on May 6. Hillsborough will travel to play Phillipsburg High School, while Montgomery is slated to play against Bridgewater-Raritan High School.
Lydia was born and raised in Princeton, NJ. After living in Ewing, NJ for a couple of years, she moved to Pennington where she was a resident for the past 45 years. She graduated from Princeton High School and started her career at The Alumni Council of Princeton University in 1965. She left her career for ten years to start a family, however, returned in 1983. As the Assistant to the Director of the Alumni Council, her compassion, knowledge, dedication, smile, and contagious personality was known by many Princeton alumni. During her career, she was known by many as the go-to person who embraced all those who crossed her path. A highlight of her career was being selected as a honorary class member to the Princeton University classes of 1950, 1974, and 1983. She retired after 37 years at Princeton University. She enjoyed her life long friendships, movies, visiting family/friends, and her biggest loves, her children and grandchildren. She loved spending time with her family, having Sunday dinners, and watching her grandchildren. Predeceased by her father, Frederick Spring Osborne, mother Katherine Mitchell Osborne, brother Frederick Spring Osborne, Jr., she is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Michael Kopliner IV of Pennington, a son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Meredith Sferra of Pennington and three grandchildren Ava, Ryan, and Joshua. Cremation and burial will be private. A memorial service will be scheduled shortly for all to remember her life. Arrangements are under the direction of Mather Hodge Funeral Home, Princeton, NJ. NM-00460456
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Montgomery, Hillsborough announce joint COVID vaccination program Officials in Montgomery and Hillsborough announced a series of joint COVID-19 vaccination clinics for May and June, as part of a push to maximize the number of their residents protected against the novel coronavirus. The two neighboring municipalities will alternate between their respective senior centers on Saturday mornings 9 a.m. to noon. They will also hold a series of popup clinics, usually on Thursdays, with the exact time and location changing as part of a strategy of reaching out to hesitant populations. The Saturday clinics will feature the Moderna vaccine, while the pop-up clinics will use either the Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine or Moderna, based on supply. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins will be accepted. “This collaboration with Hillsborough is based on the fact that local health departments are best able to reach vaccine hesitant residents,” Montgomery Township Mayor Devra Keenan said in a statement provided by Montgomery Township. “It also addresses the physical distance between our towns and the county’s primary vaccine site in Branchburg.” “With New Jersey largely reopening in May, everyone should get vaccinated as quickly as possible,” Hillsborough Mayor Shawn Lipani said in the statement. “Vaccines are readily available now, so make an appointment today.” Both municipalities are doing well in terms of vaccination, with at least two-thirds of adults having received one or more doses of the vaccine by late April, well ahead of state and county averages. “But the remaining residents are more hesitant and
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Officials in Montgomery and Hillsborough announced a series of joint COVID-19 vaccination clinics for May and June.
therefore more difficult to reach,” Montgomery Health Officer Stephanie D. Carey said in the statement. “Reaching hesitant people will take a big investment in time, to answer questions and build trust,” Hillsborough Health Officer Siobhan Spano said in the statement. “But that’s how we end this pandemic and get back to normal.” The Montgomery and Hillsborough Health Departments have announced the following clinics dates:
Verdict Continued from Page 8A been around as long as Black people have been around in a more permanent way. I think the rise of cellphone and America and we have died at the hands of police every body cam footage is pivotal,” Mummolo said. century, every single week and nothing has changed. During the discussion, James mentioned a point that “In fact, I believe within 24 hours after the Chauvin had been raised in a prior forum he participated in about verdict there were six police shootings of Black and Brown police officers leaving the job and how that is already people. I believe it was Princeton University Professor Ed- starting to cause some fear and anxiety. die Glaude who said in the same ways we are joyful about “Which, then I think can push against the thought of the Chauvin verdict watch out, because the police are go- reform. Which goes back to the narrative that the thought ing to be coming back in a way we need to be prepared for. of taking care of people who are in a marginalized position I’m hopeful, but I’m not sure that is really going to make a or marginalized identities or people who are being misdifference,” Clarke said. treated is for sometimes a quick moment,” he said. “Then Clarke added that what she does think will make a dif- we go back to supporting those who are in a position of ference are the young people in the streets joined by the power. I think that is a concern of real change could mean power of the ballot box. disrupting what we see, could mean seeing things go in a Mummolo agreed with Clarke that he also has doubts way that we might not intent or want and see people leave about seeing meaningful changes to policing in the near the job or that some people might need to check their bias. future. Real change is not easy and is intense and could have some “I think in general real change is costly and difficult. sacrifices and consequences.” Political institutions always resist it and police are defiOther topics raised and discussed at the roundtable nitely a political institution,” he said. “It is much easier to included Chauvin’s sentencing and charges; legislation; announce superficial change such as enhanced training or what precedent they anticipate this case will set for future community outreach effort than to address the deep insti- police involved trials; and the mental, emotional and psytutional problems like a lack of meaningful oversight and chological effect of communities witnessing events such as killing of George Floyd over time. accountability for misconduct. RELEASE DATE—Sunday, May 23, 2021 Editor’s note: As of press time, reports stated Chauvin’s “There are some positive signs. Continued widespread protests and media coverage of police-involved killings lawyer was calling for a retrial based on the failure to have really placed police reform on the political agenda sequester the jurors.
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LegaL Notices PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received from Bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 5/27/2021, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08625; for: Smart and Connected Corridor (Route 1/295), Contract # 1, Contract No. 060216050; Townships of Hopewell, Ewing, Hamilton, Lawrence, and West Windsor, Mercer County; Townships of Plainsboro, South Brunswick, North Brunswick, Edison, and Woodbridge, City of New Brunswick, Middlesex County 100% State Funded UPC NO: 216050 DP No: 21604 Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 (P.L 1975, c. 127); N.J.A.C. 17:27. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.19, contractors must provide a Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Form prior to contract award. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontractors prior to contract award or authorization. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Wage and Hour Compliance at the time of bid. Plans, specifications, any addenda to the specification and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe, follow the instructions on the web site. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the following locations:
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Princeton Zoning Board of Adjustment at its meeting on April 28, 2021 adopted the Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Resolution for the following application: Name: Location of Property:
Peter Haeberli and Marion Fricker, owners / applicants 47 Westcott Rd; Block 3.01, Lot 10
Nature of Application:
C2 variances to allow a new front- facing garage a setback of 10 feet and a height to setback ratio of 1:74.1 for the proposed front facing garage to allow demolition of an existing sunroom on the western elevation of the property and construction of a one-and-a half story addition containing a two- car front-facing garage
File:
Z21-008
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, 5/7/2021 Fee: $26.25 Affidavit: $15.00
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Princeton Zoning Board of Adjustment at its meeting on April 28, 2021 adopted the Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Resolution for the following application: Name: Location of Property:
Eugene M. Geleruter & Patricia A Koch, owners/applicants 8 Florence Lane; Block 6705, Lot 19
Nature of Application:
d (4) variance to allow a floor area ration of 18.1% to permit construction of a 12ft x 15ft covered screen porch and a 2.1ft x 3.6ff radon chase
File:
Z21-014
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, 5/7/2021 Fee: $26.25 Affidavit: $15.00 PUBLIC NOTICE The Princeton Board of Education will hold two Virtual Closed Session Meetings on May 11th and May 18th, 2021 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. The purpose of this meeting is for Personnel Items. No action will be taken. Matt Bouldin Business Administrator/Board Secretary PP, 1x, 5/7/2021 Fee: $11.55 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, May 19, 2021, for the purpose of transacting such lawful business which shall come before the Board. pp, 1x, 5/7/2021 Fee: $10.50 Affidavit: $15.00
West Windsor Parking Authority The West Windsor Parking Authority's 2019 Audit is now available on their website. Scot MacPherson Director of Operations PP, 1x, 5/7/2021 Fee: $9.45 Affidavit: $15.00
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HOPEWELL VALLEY, NJ–Ric Martel, sales leader of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® Hopewell Valley Office, welcomes Margaret Bynum as a sales associate. Bynum, who has been licensed since 2006, is an award winning agent who serves the Hopewell Valley area. She resides in Pennington and can be contacted at 609-227-1446 or by emailing margaret.bynum@foxroach.com.
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® is part of HomeServices of America, the nation’s largest provider of total home services and largest residential brokerage company in the U.S. in sales, according to the 2021 REAL Trends 500 report. The company has been awarded “Real Estate Agency Brand of the Year” and “Highest Ranked in Trust and/Love” in the 32nd annual Harris Poll EquiTrend® Study. With over 5,500 sales professionals in more than 75 sales offices across the Tri-State area, the company was recently acknowledged as #1, for the sixth year in a row, in the entire national Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Network. Through its affiliated services, the Trident Group and Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC; the company provides one-stop shopping and facilitated services to its clients including mortgage financing, and title, property and casualty insurance. The company-sponsored charitable foundation, Fox & Roach/Trident Charities, is committed to addressing the needs of children and families in stressful life circumstances and has contributed over $8 million to more than 250 local organizations since its inception in 1995. Visit our Website at www.foxroach.com.
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TRENTON CITY $170,000 Cecelia Tazelaar 609.529.1585 MLS# NJ M E 3 1 0 6 8 8
SOUTH BRUNSWICK TWP $499,000 Deborah T Carter 908.303.4320 MLS# 2115135R
MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP $750,000 Carolyn Spohn 609.468.2145 MLS# NJSO114514
WEST WINDOR TOWNSHIP $975,000 Kathryn Baxter 516.521.7771 MLS# NJME311634
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PRINCETON $799,000 Linda Twining 609.439.2282 MLS# NJME311240
PRINCETON $995,000 David M Schure 609.577.7029 MLS# NJME311174
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PENNINGTON BORO $598,500 Catherine C Nemeth 609.462.1237 MLS# NJME310302
PRINCETON $799,000 Barbara Blackwell 609.915.5000 MLS# NJME311200
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PRINCETON $1,950,000 Owen ‘Jones’ Toland 609.731.5953 MLS# NJME307516
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