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Princeton Health Department continues contact tracing efforts By ANDREW HARRISON Staff Writer

As New Jersey state officials continue building their efforts in the area of contact tracing, so too are Princeton Health Department officials. Recently, state officials announced the implementation of a robust contact tracing program to help slow the spread of those who have come into contact with infected COVID-19 individuals. “In Princeton we have been pretty fortunate to have Princeton resident volunteers that have stepped forward to assist our department in both being trained in contact tracing, but also verified and certified by the state Department of Health to utilize their state disease reporting system, which is not an easy task,” said Jeff Grosser, Princeton health officer. “It takes about anywhere between 15-20 hours of training and a certification process. We are fortunate that we have a resident population with experience in both public health, but also contact tracing.” According to Grosser, Princeton currently has 10 individuals actively tracing as part of a contact tracing task force. “This is right in line with the John Hopkins University Center for Health Security and Association of State and Territorial Health Officials in their suggestion of how many contact tracers a population like Princeton should have,” Grosser said. “We are utilizing volunteers from the community, parking enforcement officers and college interns.” Princeton’s contact tracing

training began during the week of May 15 and was pretty much finalized on May 19 after another hands-on exercise. The individuals are currently taking cases and doing extensive contact tracing, according to Grosser. “Ten contact tracers is a reasonable number for Princeton’s population. We will see how many we need based on how much contact tracing we have to do,” said George DiFerdinando, chair of the Princeton Board of Health. “This will be fluid. We will need to keep recruiting contact tracers even if we do not have a big surge, because some of those people will go back to their day jobs.” Grosser added that this effort is coming in conjunction with the state Department of Health putting forth an army of contact tracers, where the state is planning to hire more than 1,000 contact tracers for the state. “That is in addition to and not pulling away from contract tracers we currently have. The Princeton Health Department has sat in on a number of conference calls with the state and contact tracing has been a large part of the discussion in regards to how this is going to work,” Grosser said. “Formerly, a local health department would be responsible for the contact tracing in their jurisdiction. Having a group of contact tracers managing your jurisdiction takes a lot of coordination and also requires a large number of technological advances that we currently do not have.” The Princeton Health Department uses state electronic disease reporting system that manages

Princeton’s positive cases and the contacts of those cases would not fall under that system, according to Grosser. “The state is also investing in a digital software called CommCare, which is going to be a parallel software to what we are currently using. We will also have to be trained in that as well as our contact tracers,” Grosser said. “As we start to see cases decline in our town – and

we started to see that in the last 10 days now – what we are going to realize is that those contact tracers are going to have to be readily available, especially as society begins to reopen.” Grosser added that Princeton is going to most likely see more cases because there will be more exposure. “We are likely going to have more rings of contacts, meaning

people going into work, to events and going out into the community. When that happens, it adds a whole new dimension to contact tracing in terms of investigations,” Grosser said. In addition to contact tracing, Princeton’s department recently hired a new inspector with extensive experience in technology, who set up an access database that is allowed to manage Princeton’s cases.

Colonnade at Princeton Battlefield State Park during a calm afternoon

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People rest on the steps of the colonnade at Princeton Battleﬁeld State Park in Princeton on May 19.

Princeton public schools to have virtual graduations By LEA KAHN Staff Writer

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Princeton Public Schools officials’ hopes that students and teachers would abandon the virtual classroom and return to the real classroom were dashed when Gov. Phil Murphy extended school building closures through the end of the school year. The public school buildings have been closed since mid-March to prevent the spread of COVID-19. School district officials held out hope that students would be able to return to the school buildings before the end of the 2019-20 school year.

Murphy opted to keep the school buildings closed through June 30, citing the need to protect the health of the state’s 1.6 million public and private school students and thousands of teachers, administrators and support staff. “I know we all knew this was a possibility, but it still took a toll in hearing it in reality,” Superintendent of Schools Steve Cochrane said. While Murphy’s decision means students and staff will not be able to come together in person before the end of June, Cochrane expressed gratitude toward the governor “for making a decision based on what is best for the health of our students, our staff and our state.” Turning to end-of-year milestones such as Princeton High School graduation and moving-on ceremonies for the elementary and middle school students, Cochrane said they would be virtual events. The last day of school for Princeton High School students – and graduation for the Class of 2020 – is June 16, Cochrane said. It will be a virtual graduation, because large gatherings of people are not permitted.

Princeton High School Principal Jessica Baxter is putting together plans for a video that would show each senior walking across the stage to receive a diploma while wearing the traditional blue cap and gown, he said. The Princeton High School senior awards and Gold Key awards ceremonies also will be virtual, but it is possible that other senior celebrations could be held outdoors later in the summer if restrictions are lifted, he said. The John Witherspoon Middle School moving-on ceremony for eighth grade students, which would have been held in Richardson Auditorium on the Princeton University campus, will be a virtual event next month, Cochrane said. The elementary school principals and the parent-teacher organizations are also considering virtual approaches to the fifth grade moving on ceremony, he said. “The goal is to celebrate with our students the relationships, accomplishments and memories through those first few years,” Cochrane said. Summer school is set to be virtual also, he said. If it is possible,

some of those students may be brought into the schools before the end of summer to get them acclimated to the start of a new school year, he added. Looking ahead to September, there are many details that need to be worked out before students can have in-person instruction, Cochrane said. The district has established a Re-entry Leadership Team of nearly 30 administrators, teachers, support staff and a couple of school board members to hammer out those details. “We are not likely to flip a switch in September and suddenly have 4,000 students and 800 staff back in our buildings with learning happening as it always has. The reopening of schools in a climate of social distancing will pose significant and complex problems,” Cochrane said. The issues facing school district officials range from whether students and staff will need to have their temperature taken before entering a school building, to whether they need to wear a mask. Cleaning protocols need to be determined, as well as how to handle social distancing protocols on

the school bus, in the classroom and on the playground. Attention also will be paid to students’ emotional health in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cochrane said. The pandemic has been traumatic for adults and students, and its effects will likely be felt for some time, he said. “As students re-enter our schools, we want to assess their emotional wellness. We want to support them individually and collectively. Schools need to be places of hope and excitement,” he said. While some students have handled remote learning quite well, others have not, Cochrane said. School district officials will work to find a way to address the gaps or losses in learning that some students experienced as they tried to learn remotely, he said. Summing up, Cochrane said that it is clear that the “new normal” will differ from the pre-COVID-19 normal. “Nevertheless, as we all adjust, I hope we can hold onto the silver lining of our response to this crisis – of flexibility, creativity, patience, partnership, and of care, compassion, grit and gratitude,” Cochrane said.

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Sat., May 23Mon., May 25

The Princeton Family YMCA will hold a Virtual 5K Race and One Mile Family Fun Walk/Run May 2325. Participants decide when and where they want to participate, such as in a park, around the neighborhood or on a treadmill. Registration is free and will be accepted through May 25. Register as an individual or team. Emails will be sent prior to May 22 with a link to upload times. All times must be uploaded by May 29. Support the #StayWithUs campaign. For more information, visit princetonymca.org

Mon., May 25

Although Cranbury’s Memorial Day Parade was canceled, instead a caravan of the township’s fire, police and DPW vehicles will tour the town starting at 1 p.m. on May 25. Route details will be posted on the township website and the Cranbury Lion’s website this week. Neighbors are invited to decorate porches or front yards, bang pots and pans, do a TikTok dance in your front yard – all while socially distancing. Plus, since it’s graduation season, if there is a graduate in your household, place a sign in your front yard. Take photos of your family enjoying the day and upload them to social media using the hashtag #cranburycelebrates. Extra bonus for tagging the Cranbury Lions if posting on Facebook or Twitter.

Tues., May 26

“Quakers: The Quiet Revolutionaries,” by Princeton filmmaker Janet Gardner, will be shown at 11 p.m. May 26 on WNYC, and on public television stations across the country over the coming year. Scenes in the film were shot at the Princeton Friends meeting and include interviews with local members. The 57-minute film tells the story of a spiritual movement that has played a role in the religious, social and political life of the nation. Demonstrating an influence disproportionate to their

numbers, Quakers have led anti-slavery, civil rights and women’s rights movements and been strong advocates for world peace. Gardner began planning the documentary in 2012 after visiting Pendle Hill in Lancashire, U.K., where George Fox started the religion in the 1600s. Richard Nurse of Franklin Township served as senior producer and narrator. The film was made possible by support from The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, Obadiah Brown’s Benevolent Fund, Thomas H. & Mary Williams Shoemaker Fund, Tyson Memorial Fund, John Pemberton Fund and others.

Tues., May 26

Herbicide treatment will take place at Brainerd Lake in Cranbury during the week of May 26.

Wed., May 27

SheTek, an initiative of PamTen, Inc., will hold the next episode of its webinar series “The Outlet” from 11 a.m. to noon on May 27. The episode will feature Chaya Pamula, SheTek founder and PamTen Inc.’s president, CEO and cofounder; along with Brenda Ross-Dulan, principal at The Ross-Dulan Group and Chairman of the Board of the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce. Attendees will learn about Ross-Dulan’s latest decision-making strategies and the flexibility skills professionals need to add to their toolboxes today and in the future. “The Outlet 02” will give attendees a window into ongoing conversations supporting women at all stages in their tech careers. This discussion will incorporate a question-and-answer session. “The Outlet” is free to attend, but registration is required. Register at http://bit. ly/TheOutlet2.

Sat., May 30

Q u a r a n - Te e n - E d : Apart But Not Alone is a PSA contest for New Jersey high school students. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Express your creativity by sharing how you are coping and keeping your mind and body healthy. The PSA will provide support to other youth who may be going through a difficult time. Enter a digital poster, size 11-inch by 11-inch (1080 by 1080 pixels) as a jpg file; a

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poem, short essay or lyrics, 300 words max, as a pdf file; or a 30-60 second video as an mp4 file. Entries must include a reference to 2nd Floor Youth Helpline 888-222-2228. Provide accurate and factual information from other reliable sources. Incorporate the message and phrase “Apart But Not Alone.” Attach the submission and email to contest@empowersomerset.com. Subject line should state County, Name, Contest Submission. Include first and last name, name of high school, grade, project title, contact phone number and email, and parent/guardian name and contact information for approval. Winners will be chosen by regional community leaders and celebrity judge Joetta Clark Diggs, a four-time Olympian. Prizes range from $100 to $400. Winning entries will be posted on various social media outlets. Deadline is 10 p.m. on May 31. Winners will be announced on June 8.

Sat., May 30

Six Flags Great Adventure announced its Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure will open May 30 and operate daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. Active Members, Season Pass holders and employees can catch a special preview May 29. Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure will take guests on a self-guided journey through 1,200 exotic animals from six continents. From the safety and privacy of their own vehicles, guests will slowly wind through 350 acres and 11 simulated natural habitats. While most animals roam freely in the safari, predators are kept safely behind fences. All animals are clearly visible from car windows. Guests can learn all about the animals and their habitats at www. sixflags.com/safari Active Members, Season Pass Holders, and single-day ticket holders can make reservations beginning May 27 at 10 a.m. at www.sixflags. com/reserve. Advance tickets and reservations are required. Ticket sales will not be available at the gate. A new list of safety requirements is available on the park’s website at www. sixflags.com/greatadventure and include keeping all windows, doors and convertible tops closed; not feeding or touching the animals; no smoking, littering or stopping; cars, SUVs and consumer pickup trucks with empty beds only – no buses, campers, RVs, commercial vehicles or trucks larger than

a consumer pickup truck; maximum speed of 5 mph and maintaining safe distance between other cars and animals. All vehicles will be inspected prior to entering the safari, rules will be enforced throughout the journey by park staff, and anyone who violates the rules will be ejected from the park without a refund and possibly prosecuted. As a safety precaution, all Six Flags employees will be temperature and health screened each day, and wear masks and gloves where appropriate. Per current state regulations, no additional services will be available. Six Flags encourages guests to plan accordingly for restroom breaks, gasoline, and food. Only portable toilets will be available upon entrance and exit.

Sun. May 31

The top 10 poems have been selected for the 2020 NAMI NJ Dara Axelrod Expressive Arts Mental Health Poetry Contest based on the theme of “battling our challenges with superpowers.” NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) members and friends can vote online for the top three poems through May 31. All poems entered into the contest will be showcased on NAMI NJ’s Poetry Corner webpage in the coming months. The poems are listed in alphabetical order by poem name; the author names are temporarily omitted for fair voting: Cosmic Revelation, D.I.D., Hello my name is: Resilience, Metamorphosis, My Survival Story, Signs, Silence, The good the bad and the mental illness, Untitled and Visibility. Vote online at https:// docs.google.com/forms/ d / e / 1 FA I p Q L S c X O _ T5z59SYT0yfYZWD8p__ l2lY9CPenSF2Uby645myyQK9w/viewform

Mon., June 1

The Dr. Esther Wollin Memorial Scholarship Fund offers a scholarship opportunity available to Jewish female students who reside in the Princeton Mercer Bucks community. Monies from Dr. Wollin’s estate were designated to grant a college scholarship to eligible Jewish female full-time students who will be, or are already attending Rutgers University and raised by their Jewish mother in a single-parent household in the Princeton Mercer Bucks Community. Eligibility is based on financial need. Submission deadline is June 1. For more information or to apply, visit www.JFCSonline.org,

or contact Joyce at 609-9878100 or JoyceW@JFCSonline.org. Offered by Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Greater Mercer County.

Members: $65; Full Table of 12: $600. 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. TPC Jasna Polana, 4519 Province Line Road, Princeton. 609-924-1776.

Mon., June 9

Sat., June 27 and Sun., June 28

Princeton PFLAG meeting. PFLAG is a support group for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals. Peer-facilitated discussion and information sharing in a safe, confidential, non-judgmental setting. Refreshments. Newcomers welcome. Serving Central New Jersey and beyond. 7-9 p.m. Trinity Church, 33 S. Mercer St., Princeton. Visit pflagprinceton.org for more information.

Mon., July 6Fri., July 10

Princeton Photo Workshop has translated many of its photography classes, including photography basics, photo editing, portrait photography, composition, and black and white photography, into fully interactive remote classes. Summer Photo Camp for Teens will be held from July 6-10 and from Aug. 10-14 via Zoom since the workshop is closed through at least September. Camp will start at 10 a.m. for about four hours. Campers will learn the basics of taking better pictures, including camera settings, composition and using light to capture the image you envision. After a break for lunch, campers will learn how to use Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic to download, edit, organize and creatively process photos. At the end of each virtual day, campers will then be assigned photo exercises. New experiences will include how to do virtual portraits, experimenting with abstract art photography and an exploration of science-fiction-like worlds with renowned Macro photographer Don Komarechka, direct from his home in Ontario. Requirements are a digital camera and computer. To register, visit princetonphotoworkshop.com/ remotecamp

Thurs., June 18

Women of Achievement Awards Breakfast. The annual Women of Achievement Awards recognize women in the Princeton Mercer Region for their unique contributions and activities in their fields of interest, who through their work and determinations have successfully attained the respect of their peers and the acknowledgment of the business community. Tickets: Members: $50; Future

Clean Up Weekend in Cranbury. This is the weekend to dispose of large household items that are too large to fit into the trash bin, or unwanted items not worthy of donating. No household trash, construction from contractors, household hazardous waste, paint or carcasses will be accepted.

Sun., June 28

Historical and architectural walking tours of Cranbury. The tour is approximately two hours long, covering the history and architecture of the oldest founded village in New Jersey (1697). A contribution of $7 per person is suggested; proceeds go to the Cranbury Historical and Preservation Society. 2 p.m. Cranbury Museum, 4 Park Place E., Cranbury. To register, call tour guide Richard Moody at 609-819-1359. Preserving the Pinelands: Albert Horner’s Portraits of a National Treasure. The exhibit will feature images which capture the beauty and landscapes of New Jersey’s Pinelands National Reserve by photographer Albert Horner, and artifacts from the NJ State Museum’s collections which tell some of the stories of the land, animals, people and industries that make the reserve a state and national treasure. NJ State Museum, 205 W. State St., Trenton. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/y2qgvkqs.

Mon., July 13

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REAL STRENGTH IS HELPING OTHERS. Across the region, our Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team deploys to ensure you receive high quality, compassionate care right where you need them. For more than 30 years, they have brought the most advanced medical care to your doorstep as the area’s only Mobile Intensive Care Unit and the ﬁrst Mobile Stroke Unit in the Delaware Valley. During these recent months, they have displayed their heroic strength in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, answering the call whenever needed to provide you with the time sensitive care you need, when and where you need it. Our heroes don’t wear capes, but they do ride in high tech vehicles with one purpose—to save lives. As you see their vehicles cruise through your neighborhoods DURING NATIONAL EMS WEEK, please be sure to thank them and all of the area’s EMS squads for their continuing commitment to a healthier community.

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HEALTH MATTERS By the Rev. Matthew Rhodes

Coronavirus Complicates Grieving Process

here is no greater loss than the loss of a loved one, and even in the best of times, the grief can feel overwhelming. Rituals like funerals, shivas and life celebrations can often help ease the pain and allow those left behind to begin healing. But because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have been forced to change the way they say goodbye, complicating the grieving process, though making it no less important. Ambiguous Loss In the absence of rituals surrounding the dying – such as visiting the bedside, viewing the body and having a funeral – how does someone grieve? How does a spouse or a child or a friend grieve someone’s absence without having been present? These unclear and uncertain experiences that many people are grappling with right now are referred to as ambiguous losses. Coined by the researcher and educator Pauline Boss, Ph.D., the term ambiguous loss is defined as when the emotional and physical realities don’t align. A loved one may be physically gone, but it still feels as though they are emotionally present because one has not had a way to “observe” their death. For instance, when a loved one in the military goes missing and inevitably dies, but the loved one still feels them as emotionally present even as they are physically absent. A patient with dementia, for example, is

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physically present but the loved one feels their emotional absence. Thus, the idea being that when an otherwise healthy enough person leaves home to go to the hospital, declines rapidly, and the loved one doesn’t get to see them throughout the process, it creates something like ambiguous loss. Complicated Grief Grief is a normal response to loss and is marked by a range of feelings, including: • Emotional numbness, shock, disbelief or denial. • Anxiety over being separated from the loved one. • Distress that leads to crying; sighing; having dreams, illusions and hallucinations of the deceased; and looking for places or things that were shared with the loved one. • Anger. • Periods of sadness, loss of sleep, loss of appetite, extreme tiredness, guilt and loss of interest in life. These feelings, compounded by ambiguous loss, can make the grieving process more difficult. Not to mention, with physical distancing measures and restrictions on gatherings in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, people are being left to grieve apart at a time when they need to be together the most. While it may be too soon to say how grieving in isolation will affect people long-term, studies have shown that lack of social support increases the chance of having problems coping with a loss and could

Others may enjoy talking with other people who were also close to their loved one. Additionally, though no substitute for in-person interactions, online gatherings and live-streamed services can provide an outlet for people to share stories and memories of the deceased and offer comfort for those left behind. For people struggling with grief, online counseling is available. There is no question that the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been disorienting for almost everyone. Few people have their regular routines any more, and the traditions and rituals that help mark life’s triumphs and its losses, have been suspended. This has made the grieving process more difficult, but in time, as tears turn into laughter, people will heal, move forward and find peace. As the effects of COVID-19 are felt throughout Central Jersey, Penn Medicine Princeton Health remains committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive care to the community 24/7. If you are debilitated by grief, whether from the loss of a loved one or the multiple losses felt by healthcare workers during the pandemic, Princeton House Behavioral Health may be able to help. To learn more, visit www.princetonhouse.org or call 888437-1610. The Rev. Matthew Rhodes is the director of Religious Ministries at Penn Medicine Princeton Health.

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Glittering jewels of the sky

his time of year, New Jersey is popping with color from blooming flowers and shrubs and beautiful songbirds. One of the brightest is the rubythroated hummingbird, which returns to the Garden State each spring to breed and raise

young. These tiny birds – weighing only a little more than a nickel – are the only hummingbirds native to New Jersey. They spend winters in Mexico and Central America and fly north in the spring to breed, the males ar-

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riving ahead of the females. Their arrival coincides with the emergence of insects and flowering wildflowers and shrubs. Males have bright emerald green feathers and an iridescent red throat patch that flashes in the sunlight. Females and juveniles don’t have the ruby throat patch and their green coloring is more subdued. The speed of the hummingbirds’ flight and their ability to hover make them fascinating to observe. If you are outside enjoying the fresh air and warm weather, you might first notice a hummingbird buzzing past in a blur, like a superfast bumblebee. If you are lucky, it might pause to sip nectar from a flower or perch on a slim tree branch. Newcomers to bird-watching should be sure not to confuse hummingbirds with day-flying clearwing sphinx moths, which look like little fuzzy flying lobsters and are also known as hummingbird moths. In the spring, male hummingbirds put on acrobatic aerial displays to attract females. Their maneuvers include repeatedly soaring up to 100 feet in the air and plunging toward the ground. After mating, male ruby-throats are pretty much out of the picture, as females nest and raise young on their own. Female hummingbirds use nature’s original stretchy fiber – silk from spider webs – to bind dandelion and thistle down into a nest the size of a large thimble. Like jeans made of spandex, these nests stretch and expand as the hatchlings grow. It takes sharp eyes to spot hummingbird nests, as they are built on tree branches 10 to 40 feet high and cleverly camouflaged with lichen and moss. Hummingbirds can rapidly rotate their wings over 90 degrees at the shoulder socket. Every wing upstroke relies on back muscles equally as powerful

as the breast muscles that power the downstroke. No beat of a wing is wasted simply “lifting” the wing back to a starting position as in typical birds. Hovering is actually flying straight up, balanced against the downward pull of gravity. If you could magically switch off the force of gravity, the hummingbird would accelerate straight up like an Apollo rocket launch. Because of their speed and agility, hummingbirds are bold and fearless. They are highly territorial about food sources and will divebomb competitors for flowers and feeders. They have even been known to attack other species – including bald eagles, which weigh 1,600 times as much. To fuel all that flying, hummingbirds sip sugary nectar from flowers using long, hollow tongues that work like soda straws. They are critical pollinators for native plants with tubular flowers and their high metabolism requires many times their body weight in nectar each day. But hummingbirds also need protein. They “flycatch” mosquitoes and midges in mid-air, and pick spiders and caterpillars off leaves. Because of their protein requirements, they prefer to nest near wetlands and stream corridors where insects are plentiful. It’s easy to attract rubythroated hummingbirds to your backyard with brightly colored flowers and nectar feeders. Plant flowers like trumpet vine, bee balm, lobelia, salvia, butterfly weed, petunia, hibiscus, mandevilla, morning glory and native coral honeysuckle; hummingbirds especially like plants with bright red, orange and pink blossoms. You will hear their distinctive chattering peeps as they zip from flower to flower. Set up a feeder outside your window for maximum viewing pleasure. Most feeders are colored red to grab the hummingbirds’ attention and some have tiny perches to entice visitors to

stay longer. Mixing hummingbird food is simple. Add a quarter-cup of table sugar to one cup of water, but leave out the food coloring because it could be harmful to the birds. Hang the feeder in a place that gets midday and afternoon shade. Clean the feeder and change the sugar water often because it can ferment in summer heat. Also, take care not to place the feeder in a place where hummingbirds will be vulnerable to cats. But don’t wait, because hummingbird season is short. By mid-August, most males will begin their southward migration and females and juveniles will follow a few weeks later. The ruby-throated hummingbird population has probably increased over the last 50 years due to the abandonment of farmlands, the overall increase in thickets and shrubby habitats, and the prevalence of feeders. However, dangerous agricultural insecticides pose a threat in certain localities. If you are really into hummingbird watching, share your observations. Each year, thousands of citizen scientists track migrations, which helps researchers determine whether patterns are shifting due to climate change or other factors. One great site where you can report bird sightings is eBird, a project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology – www.ebird.org Another is www.hummingbirds.net, a website with constantly updating maps showing the annual hummingbird migration. For more information on identifying, observing and feeding hummingbirds, visit the Cornell Lab of Ornithology website at www. allaboutbirds.org/guide/ ruby-throated_hummingbird/id 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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n hyperbolic language similar to what I hear from my sixyear-old grandson, several of my friends declared a few months ago that Nov. 6, 2019, was the “worst” day of their lives. It was the day Alexander Road closed. Christmas was going to be ruined for Princeton downtown retailers, the Grinch would steal all the spirited celebrations such as the Palmer Square tree lighting, getting in and out of Princeton during Communiversity (town/gown arts festival at the end of April) would be beyond nightmarish, and everyone would miss important business meetings, train departures, medical appointments and soccer games. Six months and one week later, Alexander Road opened on May 15 to the tune of “whatever.” “The construction is a huge accomplishment,” said Princeton Police Chief Nick Sutter, referring to the concurrent Mercer County and New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) projects that replaced three bridges over the D&R Canal, the Stony Brook and Alexander Creek. “It took massive coordination at all levels of government and great engineering skill,” he said. The project also generated a tsunami of controversy. “We did several press conferences and community presentations. People were writing letters to the elected officials and the newspapers on a regular basis,” all communications expressing intense concern about the consequences of a six-month closure of such a major artery in and out of Princeton, said the chief. But that brouhaha was the good old days. COVID-19 has far upstaged Alexander Road on the scale of human suffering. Hardly anyone missed a train, because no one was commuting. No one was late for a

the residents. “The health and economic pressures are overwhelming. Transitioning out of this shutdown situation will be tricky. We never had a playbook for a pandemic. As a department, we are very good at handling emergency events, such as devastating storms or other disasters. These events have a limited timeframe; and therefore, the operational adjustments are for a defined period of time. After a tough storm, for example, we generally are back on our feet in two weeks. In this pandemic situation, no one expected this, and no one has a playbook for returning to normalcy. We are mapping out our playbook as we go along.” Thus far, said the chief, the residents seem to be accommodating all the COVID transition protocols. “People seem respectful and well informed. We have gotten only a few complaints about social distancing, and everyone has been cooperative. Generally, breaking the protocols has been the result of carelessness, not civil disobedience. People seem to be paying attention and respectful. “Unlike in some communities, we haven’t had to police large congregations of people. Graduation time may be challenging. My heart bleeds for the graduates and their parents,” said the father of three boys, 16, 13 and 10 years old. “We have to remain nimble and flexible and expect the unexpected. I am very enthusiastic about normalcy, but with that we must be prepared for unanticipated consequences,” Chief Sutter said. From his perspective, it will be great to get back to the gym (no matter what the COVID-related rules) – and to listen to complaints about too much traffic on Alexander Road.

Alexander Road opened on 0May 15 with a whimper relative to the loud commotion that took place more than six weeks ago when the closing occurred. Pictured is a mail truck using the newly accessible route to deliver goods to Princetonians sheltering in place during the pandemic.

soccer game, because they all have been cancelled. Only a handful of people cared about getting to the stores downtown because most are closed. Communiversity was cancelled, eliminating congestion nightmares. And there has been little traffic on the other arteries in and out of town, thus no problem for those needing access to the hospital. According to the police chief, the one thing the COVID crisis has given us is perspective. I try to talk with Chief Sutter on a regular basis to get his update on life in Princeton from a public safety perspective. We last spoke at the end of December after the tragic death of The Jewish Center of Princeton’s Rabbi Adam Feldman, a very close friend of Chief Sutter’s. “I was devastated when he died, but this COVID situation takes

devastation to a new level. It has changed how all of us approach life and certainly has changed policing.” Only two police officers were confirmed to have had the COVID-19 virus, but the unofficial numbers might be much higher, said the chief. “In February, a lot of people were sick in the department. It is not uncommon to have the flu affect a lot of the staff at once, but this seemed more intense. Our antibody tests we now are conducting are coming back with a lot of positives, so it is likely we had more cases than we thought. I am just so grateful that everyone is okay.” The changes in policing, however, have gone far beyond sitting six feet apart. To limit potential exposure to the virus, the department operated in shifts. Community po-

licing, essentially ceased to exist. “When in our shift-operational phase, we could provide none of the extras – no robust social media, no pedestrian safety enforcement, no more community meetings or outreach to the youth in the community. But activity in town was at a standstill, so it was okay,” he said. “For the past several weeks, the police call volume has been down, especially in the central business district. Accidents involving cars have been reduced by 50%. Incidents of crime also have gone way down.” But as stores open, traffic – pedestrian and vehicular – increases, human interactions increase, the parking stresses increase with curbside pickup, and police activity will increase. There are also mental health issues, the chief noted; anger/anxiety/fear/frustration may play out in different ways among

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Princeton moves forward with design of turf field at Hilltop Park By LEA KAHN Staff Writer

The synthetic turf athletic field at Hilltop Park moved one step closer to reality as the Princeton Council awarded a contract to Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc., to undertake the design of the field and lighting at its April 27 meeting. Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc., which is based in Flanders, will perform the task for an amount not to exceed $64,200, according to the resolution awarding the contract to the engineering firm. Hilltop Park is located on Bunn Drive across from the Princeton Community Village affordable housing development. The 11.2-acre park contains a skate park, a basketball court, a grass soccer field, a baseball field and a playground. A meeting will be held between Suburban Consulting Engineers and the Princeton Recreation Department, the Princeton Recreation Commission and the Princeton Engineering Department to review the project expectations, the scope of the project and the schedule. The plan is to replace the grass soccer field with a multi-purpose synthetic turf field that can double as a lacrosse field as well as a soccer field. There will be a chain link fence, benches for players, bleachers, walkways and ball protection netting. It may also include replacement of the existing lighting with LED sports lighting for the multi-purpose field. If there is

enough money, the existing lights at the baseball field will be replaced with LED lighting. The engineering firm will prepare a set of bid specifications that will be advertised for bidding by contractors. The bid specifications spell out what is needed. Suburban Consulting Engineers will survey the site for existing conditions, including topography. It will also map out the location of underground utilities, such as water, gas, oil, electric and telecommunications, according to the scope of services. The survey will map out the existing sidewalks, driveways, walls and curbs. It will delineate the locations of wooded areas and individual trees with a diameter breast height of at least six inches. Also, soil samples will be taken to determine if the soil is contaminated. The site of the athletic field was historically used for farming. During the course of its study, the engineering firm will meet with the neighborhood to get feedback on the initial concept design, and a courtesy review with the Princeton Planning Board. Also, it will present the site plan to the Princeton Council. Another meeting with the Princeton Recreation Commission will be held to review the final design. The project is estimated to cost between $1 million and $1.5 million. Some of the cost will be covered by a $500,000 grant from the Mercer County at Play grant program.

Spirit of Princeton plans virtual Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony Although the Spirit of Princeton’s annual Memorial Day Parade, originally scheduled for May 23, has been cancelled, the Spirit of Princeton organization nevertheless will commemorate the holiday with a virtual wreath-laying ceremony on Monday, May 25, at 11 a.m. The community can watch the wreathlaying ceremony, featuring Spirit of Princeton co-chair Kam Amirzafar, and a member each from the Princeton Fire Department and the Princeton First Aid Squad, on Facebook Live (www.facebook. com/spiritofprinceton/), or through a link posted on the Spirit of Princeton website. The Memorial Day Parade and commemoration ceremony are financed by the Spirit of Princeton, a charitable non-profit group of local residents dedicated to bringing the community together through a vari-

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2019 Nissan Rogue Sport SL AWD Every car manustands a full 13-inchfacturer has its bread es shorter than the and butter model. Its full size Rogue (at 172 inches) and anchor, so to speak, three inches shorter that kind of carries the (at 63 inches). load for the rest of the Nissan sandlineup. wiched this model For Toyota, it’s long into its lineup for been the Corolla. The people who were popular Civic has carlooking for someried the load for Honda thing a bit bigger for many years, as well. than the Kicks, but Nissan, the third of Peter Perrotta not quite as big as the the Big Three Japanese Rogue. Hence, they importers, looks to its sales leader, the Rouge SUV these call the Rogue Sport a “’tweener”. I recently road tested the 2019 days, to carry the ball in their Nissan Rogue Sport SL AWD for showrooms. In an attempt to piggyback on one week to see how this ‘tweener the popularity of the Rouge, three matches up against its big brother years ago Nissan introduced a and similar vehicles in its class. There is a lot to like on the mini-Rogue of sorts and called it the Nissan Rogue Sport – it’s clas- Rogue Sport. It is quite stylish sified as a subcompact SUV that with a curvy, aerodynamic stance

in the front, back, with a nice side profile as well. It looks exactly like a mini-Rogue. It has a crisp solid ride, takes bumps well and has a fairly noiseless cabin. The steering is spot on with precision like accuracy. Its interior design is smart and modern looking and its controls are not hard to navigate. However, if you are looking for the Nissan Rogue Sport to offer up a sporty ride or some type of performance ride, you won’t find it here, folks. For some reason, the design folks at Nissan decided to power this Rogue Sport with a 2.0 liter direct overhead cam, 16 valve, four cylinder engine that struggles to put out 141 horsepower and 147 pound feet of torque. When you combine that engine with the non-shifting, con-

tinuously variable transmission (CVT), it makes for an adequate ride, but really, nothing to write home about. That being said, since, everyone has his or her own driving style, there is room in the marketplace for this vehicle to be successful. My wife, who owns a Nissan Altima, would be perfectly comfortable driving this car. She has a conservative driving style, rarely, if ever, performs any aggressive maneuvers and always goes exactly what the speed limit says. I, on the other hand, am always looking to push the envelope a bit more and enjoy putting a car through its paces. This is not a vehicle that responds well to that test. In comparison, in case you were wondering, the full size Rogue comes standard with a 2.5 liter, four cylinder engine that puts out a more robust 170 horsepower. For what its worth, my suggestion is for Nissan to put a blower – or turbo – in the Rogue Sport engine to give it that little extra power push it needs. Nissan offers up the Rogue Sport in three models: the entry level S at a base price of $23,285; the SV ($25,085) and the top of the line SL, with a base price of $29,310. Each model is offered in front wheel or all wheel drive variations. My tester was the AWD SL that carried a bottom line sticker price of $33,020. Added options to my tester included: $395 for premium paint (Scarlet Ember); $280 for carpeted floor mats with cargo area protector and a first aid kit; $1,990 for a adestination and delivery. The Premium Package includes a power sliding moonroof, LED low and high beam headlights and an auto dimming inside mirror with a Homelink universal transceiver. The EPA gas mileage ratings for the Rogue Sport are a reasonably impressive 27 miles per gal-

lon overall – 30 mpg on the highway and 24 in city driving. The EPA estimates that the Rogue Sport will cost about $1,400 a year, on average, to gas up. It uses an estimated 3.7 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven. The Rogue Sport SL AWD model has not been crash tested by the government’s 5-star safety rating test yet. Some of the nicer amenities that come standard with the 2019 Rogue Sport SL AWD include: 8 way power driver seat, including two way lumbar support; 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels; a Bose premium audio system with nine speakers; Apple Car Play and Android Auto; a 7-inch color display screen with multi touch control and navigation; a heated leather wrapped steering wheel, and more. Overall, the Nissan Rogue Sport has received fairly positive reviews from the general automotive press. Consumer Reports says, “The engine is pleasant, but not overly powerful. The Sport handles responsively and rides in a refined manner, with cabin noise kept to reasonable levels. We like the easy to use controls and infotainment system.” And, the folks at Car and Driver state, “It has an economical powertrain, soaks up bumps admirably and has a spacious and well designed cabin. It is competent, handsome and accommodating. This is one crossover you could bring home to meet your mother.” So, the bottom line here is, if you are looking for a good all around sub-compact crossover SUV and are not looking for an aggressive sporty vehicle, you should give this model serious consideration in this class. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears weekly. Comments and suggestions are welcome. You can contact me at peter@capitalmotorcars.com.

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Rider University forms task force to plan for fall opening By LEA KAHN Staff Writer

Rider University, which moved to remote learning in response to COVID-19 in March, has formed a task force to create a plan for the fall semester in the wake of the pandemic, Rider University officials announced May 7. Rider officials expect the college to be fully open for the fall semester, including the relocation of Westminster Choir College from its Princeton campus to the Lawrence Township campus, President Gregory Dell’Omo said. But being “fully open” could mean many things, and that’s what the Fall 2020 Planning Task Force will explore, Dell’Omo said. “Even if the worst of the pandemic is behind us by then, we know there will be a lasting impact and possibly recurrences of the coronavirus that we must plan for now,” Dell’Omo said. To help plan for the fall semester, the Fall 2020 Planning Task Force will evalu-

ate and recommend “a comprehensive plan to address the myriad of issues and challenges we will face next academic year,” he said. The task force will focus on four areas: academics, facilities and public health, the student experience, and finance and enrollment. It is being chaired by Kelly Bidle, the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. “As much as we wish we could resume business as usual in the fall, it’s unrealistic to think this virus is going to suddenly disappear and not have any effect on our operations,” Bidle said. Dell’Omo agreed, and said that “in a perfect world,” officials would be able to predict exactly what will happen in September. But there are too many unknowns to be able to state what will occur, other than that officials will do all they can to protect the health and safety of the community while also focusing on academics, Dell’Omo said. The uncertainty carries over to potential

students and their families who are deciding where to enroll for college for the fall semester, officials said. “Given the uncertainty posed by the virus, it’s very challenging to predict with precision how it will affect enrollment,” said Kristine Brown, associate vice president for University Marketing and Communications. “To combat this uncertainty, we are doing everything within our power to support and engage potential students,” Brown said. Those efforts include creating “virtual” options for all admissions events and tours, intensive outreach to admitted students and extending the deposit deadline to June 1, Brown said. What is certain, however, is Westminster Choir College’s move from its Princeton campus to Rider University’s Lawrence Township campus in time for the fall semester, officials said. Westminster Choir College became part of Rider University in 1992 when the two schools merged. Rider University decided to sell West-

minster Choir College for financial reasons in 2016. It launched a worldwide search for a buyer who would keep it in Princeton. It found a buyer, but when the deal fell through in July 2019, it was decided to consolidate the two campuses. “The campus transition is still taking place, and we expect renovations and construction in Omega House, Gill Chapel and Franklin B. Moore Library to be completed in time for the fall semester,” Brown said. Gill Chapel is being renovated to accommodate 13 new practice rooms for the Westminster Choir College students. The Franklin B. Moore Library is being renovated for the choir college’s extensive library collection, which includes books and sheet music. Rider University Provost DonnaJean Fredeen said officials “believe the decision to move forward with the transition at this time is critical to best preserve current and future Westminster enrollments, as well as supporting the vision for the combined Westminster College of the Arts in Lawrenceville.”

New TV show will focus on business Mercer County Correction Center community in Mercer County offers COVID-19 update The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber will launch a TV show featuring businesses and prominent figures of Mercer County this month. The show is being developed as new iteration of Mercer Business Magazine, a business publication which featured local happenings of the business community, legislative leaders and neighborhoods, from the 1950s to 2018. The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber, in partnership with RVN TV, will launch a broadcast that brings back the stories, information and community partnerships through “Mercer Business And YOU.” “Mercer Business and YOU will stay true to the mission of Mercer Business Magazine,” said Peter Crowley, president and CEO of the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber. “We will be focusing on Mercer County and the positive aspects that our business community offers. The show will present local news and information on why Mercer County is the best place to live and do business in New Jersey.” The pilot episode of Mercer Business

and YOU will air on May 22 on RVN TV. The inaugural show will spotlight regional leaders from Mercer County discussing information on how the business community can emerge, expand and grow to move beyond the pandemic with a segment titled: Restarting Mercer County: The Road Ahead. “In addition to current topics, we plan to incorporate many of the features associated with Mercer Business Magazine like the business highlight, legislative update and the always entertaining, Ask a Busy Person,” said Brenda Ross Dulan, chairwoman of the chamber. “I am excited to work with the staff at the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber and RVN TV bringing Mercer Business and YOU to the region,” said Mark Iorio, president of the Mega Group and past chair of the Mercer Business Magazine Editorial Committee. For more information regarding, email Warrie Howell at warrie@princetonmercer.org. For advertising and sponsorship opportunities, email Alice Barfield at Alice@princetonmercer.org.

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Eight inmates and four staff members at the Mercer County Correction Center in Hopewell Township have tested positive for COVID-19, but no COVID-19 deaths have been reported at the jail, Mercer County officials announced on May 18. Based on the test results, the Mercer County Correction Center has been deemed to be in “outbreak” status by the New Jersey Department of Health. This means it will be under the direction of the New Jersey Department of Health and Montgomery Township Health Officer Stephanie Carey. Hopewell Township contracts with Montgomery Township to provide health services. All inmates are being tested for COVID-19 as of May 18, and officials said it is expected that many test results will come back as positive. This has been the case in institutions and congregate living quarters statewide and nationally, they said.

Mercer County moves COVID-19 testing site in anticipation of mall reopening By LEA KAHN Staff Writer

Mercer County’s appointment-only, drive-through COVID-19 testing site has been relocated from the parking lot at the Quaker Bridge Mall in Lawrence Township to a parking lot across the street from the Mercer County administration building on S. Broad Street, effective May 19. The McDade Administration Building is located at 640 S. Broad St. in Trenton. The parking lot is opposite the administration building, one block south of the CURE Insurance Arena (formerly known as the Sun Bank Arena). The Quaker Bridge Mall has been closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it is anticipated that the mall will reopen in the near future under Gov. Phil Murphy’s plan to gradually reopen the state. Mercer County officials decided to move the testing site from the mall to Trenton for that reason. The move from the Quaker Bridge Mall does not affect the appointment-only, walkup testing sites in Hightstown and Trenton. Those sites are intended for residents who cannot drive to the testing site at the Quaker Bridge Mall, and now in the parking lot opposite the Mercer County administration building. The requirement for obtaining a CO-

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Contact tracing will be initiated, and precautionary screenings will be taken for all inmates who are being housed on the same unit as any inmate who tests positive for COVID-19, officials said. The eight inmates who have already tested positive for COVID-19 are being quarantined in the Medical Social Distance Unit for observation and treatment, officials said. The four staff members who tested positive are on leave. Visitor restrictions were put into place in March. Staff, contractors, inmates and individuals who are coming into the facility to serve a sentence or to wait for a trial are being screened for fever and respiratory symptoms, officials said. Physical distancing has been emphasized to staff and inmates alike. The Mercer County Correction Center has a daily population of about 300 inmates, although it has the capacity to hold as many as 850 inmates.

VID-19 test has not changed, either for the drive-up testing site or the walk-up testing sites in Trenton and Hightstown, Mercer County officials said. Testing is available at no cost to Mercer County residents who show symptoms of COVID-19. Those symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and the loss of taste and smell. To be eligible for testing, it is necessary to be examined by a physician. The physician will determine whether a test is needed, based on the symptoms. No one should be tested unless they are displaying symptoms. If the physician believes a test is needed, he or she will fax a prescription to the Mercer County health call center. A representative will contact the resident to schedule an appointment. Residents who do not have a physician can call the Henry J. Austin Health Center at 609-278-5900. They can help put the resident in touch with a physician by phone or video. The Mercer County COVID-19 testing centers are a collaborative effort between Mercer County, the City of Trenton, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, Capital Health System, St. Francis Medical Center and the Trenton Health Team.

Princeton University Art Museum offers free six-month membership Through May 31, the Princeton University Art Museum is offering free six-month memberships. While the galleries are temporarily closed, enjoy six months of exclusive virtual programming; a subscription to the museum’s weekly e-newsletter; a mailed copy of the spring issue of the museum’s magazine; and a discount at the museum store, which currently offers personal phone and email shopping and, soon, a new online

store. Some of the special programs only available to members includes: on May 26, discover the ways in which the museum continues to build one of the nation’s finest collections of Asian art; on June 9, hear a museum curator explain what an 1832 painting can tell us about American society, and surviving the pandemics of the past. To enroll, visit https://artmuseum.princeton.edu/

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Public invited to participate in Steps to Resilience through June 7 Building on the success of its annual 5K Walk and Run for Hope, New Jersey-based nonprofit Good Grief has launched Steps to Resilience, a virtual fundraising event to connect families, schools, workplaces, and communities at a time when social distancing and limited group gatherings are keeping us apart. Steps to Resilience is taking place over the next four weeks through June 7 and is open to the public. Participants register for the event and choose how they take their steps – walking or running, inside or outside, on the street, sidewalk, treadmill or track. As a virtual experience, participants have the flexibility to join the event at any time, set a goal and accomplish it over a day, week, or month. Register at www. wizathon.com/goodgrief5k Participants who register for

and uncertainty, the goal of Steps to Resilience is to create community, inspire each other and help build and practice resilience together,” Good Grief CEO Joe Primo said in a prepared statement. Proceeds from the fundraising event will support Good Grief’s mission to provide free and unlimited support to help grieving children and families in more than 150 communities across the New Jersey.

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Good Grief will hold Steps to Resilience on June 7 to keep the community connected while also supporting grief services for children.

Steps to Resilience will have access to a fitness tracker to monitor their progress, create teams, share milestones and build a vir-

tual community. Throughout the four-week event, Good Grief will share resilience-building skills with all participants, as well as

ways to practice these skills for all ages. “At a time when so many of us are coping with isolation, stress

Good Grief delivers grief services to children and their families. Good Grief is a registered 501(c) (3) tax-exempt non-profit organization whose mission is to build resilience in children, strengthen families and empower communities to grow from loss and adversity. There are locations in Morristown and Princeton. For more information, visit www. good-grief.org

Route 1 Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Lawrenceville achieves specialized status to serve area farmers, agricultural operations in the region Route 1 Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR) of Lawrenceville has completed the stringent requirements to become an official Ram Agriculture Dealership to help them better understand the specific requirements that farmers, ranchers and growers need for the trucks on their agricultural operations. “Trucks are a critical tool on the farm and ranch, especially during the spring season,” said Mike Farrell, general manager at Route 1 CDJR. “The work of the farm cannot be delayed, and it cannot be conducted without these implements. That is

why we, because of the Department of Homeland Security Essential Industry designation would have preferred to remain open during this critical spring season, in order to service to our farm customers. But we also understand the need to put the safety of our employees and customers first so will remain closed until we can safely reopen.” The Ram Agriculture Dealership designation enables Route 1 CDJR to offer a specialized AgPack package to farmers and growers that provides a first ever return on their truck investment. The Ag-

Pack partner offerings are worth thousands of dollars to farm customers and lets the 10,300 New Jersey farmers and growers know the dealership understands the uniqueness of agriculture. Those who purchase a new Ram truck from Route 1 CDJR can then access AgPack. This truck industry exclusive AgPack package includes: • Special financing from AgDirect, powered by Farm Credit, offering flexible payment terms to match a farm’s income stream. • Exclusive rebates on Michelin & BF Goodrich tires – from tractors

to trucks to toys, potential savings worth more than $5,000 • 25% off MSRP on Rhino Ag Products plus a gift card valued between $100-$200 • Ram exclusive 5-10% under dealer cost direct from Dixie Chopper on their entire line of commercial mowers • A $1,000 seed corn or $250 soybean seed rebate from NK Seed • 1-year subscription to AgriEdge, valued at $5,000 • $1,000 credit towards AgroLiquid Crop Nutrition • $1,000 toward a new Reinke

Irrigation system and $500 towards parts on any existing Reinke system • Unlimited Ram exclusive discounts on many Gallagher Livestock products • Ram exclusive after purchase rebates up to $350 on EBY truck bodies and uplifts • Ram exclusive after purchase rebates up to $1,000 on EBY trailers – stock, equipment, or grain • Ram exclusive after purchase rebates up to $500 on EBY flatbeds and truck upfits To view the offer, visit www.ramagdealer.com/

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Two area high schools place in top Princeton Mercer Regional five of final round of Euro Challenge Chamber chairwoman named Students from Greenwich High School making in the EU works, and EU-U.S. ecoto governor’s Restart Council in Greenwich, Connecticut, won the final nomic relations. round of this year’s Euro Challenge competition, a high school academic contest where students showcase their financial literacy and specific knowledge of countries in the euro area. They led a total of five winning teams, including Princeton High School, second place; Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Manhattan, third place; Gulliver Preparatory High Scholl, Pinecrest, Florida, fourth place; and West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North, fifth place. This year’s contest marked the 15th iteration of the Euro Challenge and was done virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are pleased that we could hold this unique event for American high school students adjusted to the current distant learning conditions,” European Union Ambassador to the United States Stavros Lambrinidis said in a prepared statement after the finals on May 19. “Congratulations to the winning teams and to all Euro Challenge participants, who showcased impressive knowledge, enthusiasm and creativity in addressing complex economic issues. Given the unprecedented human and policy challenges posed by COVID-19, the competition this year couldn’t be more timely. The Euro Challenge teaches critical skills as students put themselves in the shoes of policymakers and consider new solutions to shared problems in order to build better societies.” The Euro Challenge promotes financial literacy and teaches high school students about the global economy, how policy-

More than 90 teams from across the United States participated from high schools in Connecticut, California, Florida, Washington, Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Massachusetts, Indiana, Illinois, Maryland and the District of Columbia. The five winning teams receive monetary awards generously provided by the Moody’s Foundation. The first- and second-placed teams will additionally receive a free trip to Washington, D.C., also sponsored by the Moody’s Foundation, to present solutions to the embassy of the country they researched. The Euro Challenge is a program launched and supported by the Delegation of the European Union to the United States, and is managed on the Delegation’s behalf by W!se (Working in Support of Education). The Moody’s Foundation sponsors the monetary awards. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York serves as program advisor. The Euro Challenge is supported by BNP Paribas, Florida International University, the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Illinois, the University of Texas at Austin, University of Washington, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (Detroit Branch), the World Affairs Council of Charlotte, the World Affairs Council of Seattle, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (Miami Branch). For more information on the competition, visit www.euro-challenge.org

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Janelle Connevey Morris August 19, 1926 to May 17, 2020 Janelle Connevey Morris of Princeton, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2020 at the age of 93. She is reunited for eternity with her beloved husband of 72 years, Mac Glenn Morris, and their beloved daughter Patricia Morris Harris, who preceded her mother in death exactly one year earlier. Janelle was born in Breckenridge, Texas, on August 19, 1926 to John Lawrence Connevey, an oil company superintendent, and Virginia Nell Connevey, née Sutton, and had two sisters, Maxine and Madge. Janelle was raised in Tuleta, Texas, a suburb of Beeville, by her father and stepmother, Mary Alice (Mamie) Connevey, née Underwood, surrounded by love and laughter, and enjoyed many travels with Maxine by her side to New Mexico and Colorado. Janelle met her husband Mac, a Marine bomber pilot, when he was assigned to Chase Field Naval Air Station in Beeville shortly after returning from service in the Pacific during World War II. They were married at her home in Tuleta on July 27, 1946 before moving to Princeton, New Jersey in 1947, where they raised their four children. Their life together was marked by an immense love for one another, enjoyment of every moment spent with their children and grandchildren, a wonderful circle of friends, and annual road trips out West. Many happy days were enjoyed by the Morris family and their treasured friends at Clearbrook Farm in Princeton, where Janelle and Mac raised their family. They purchased Clearbrook Farm, originally the country home of Moses Taylor Pyne, in 1962 and Janelle found great joy in making the house a home by renovating, painting, and wallpapering it herself. Janelle’s hospitality knew no bounds and Clearbrook Farm quickly became synonymous with a place of celebration and joy, hosting church gatherings, large Thanksgiving dinners for family and friends, plays that Janelle wrote, and Davidson reunions for hundreds of alumni. Janelle opened her home and her heart to all, treating strangers as friends and friends as family, always cooking for a big crowd, entertaining guests around the piano, and creating traditions at Clearbrook that have been carried on for generations. Janelle was known for her contagious laughter and sense of humor, her unconditional kindness and warmth, her Texas pride, and her heartfelt love of music. As a natural creative, she enjoyed staying up all night sewing clothes, curtains, and outfits for her grandchildren. She had a deep knowledge and admiration of Southwest Native American jewelry and developed lifelong friendships with local artists. This later inspired her career as a buyer, sharing their craft with the Princeton community. She found beauty in everything—in the people she met, the clouds in the sky, the flowers in her garden, and through music and verse. She laughed easily and often, mainly at herself. She valued her faith and was a proud deacon of the Nassau Presbyterian Church. Most of all, Janelle loved her hero, Mac Morris, and their marriage was a love story that continues to inspire all who were lucky enough to know them. Janelle Morris is survived by her son Steve Morris of Cleveland, Ohio, daughter Janelle Thibau and husband Eric of Potomac, Maryland, son John Morris and wife Suzy of Princeton, New Jersey, and sonin-law Ed Harris, Pat’s loving husband, of Perkasie, Pennsylvania. She is also survived by her thirteen adoring grandchildren and many great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Janelle’s name to Nassau Presbyterian Church in Princeton, New Jersey.

the statement. “Brenda’s depth of knowledge of the business community and her diversity of thought will be a welcome addition to the council as they engage in opening up our state.” On May 18, the governor announced a staged approach to opening the state from maximum restrictions in phase I, II and III to a final phase of new normal. The State of New Jersey is currently undergoing stage I, according to Murphy. “It is important to note that New Jersey is unique in that it is the most densely populated state in the country and is sandwiched between two major metro areas, New York and Philadelphia. Gov. Murphy is vigilant in his commitment to ensure all actions are aligned with science and New Jersey’s testing capabilities as we start this road to recovery. The restart will include three stages, intended to take us from restart, recovery into the ‘new normal,’ Ross-Dulan said in the statement. The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce is the largest regional Chamber of Commerce in Central New Jersey. The chamber is a membership organization committed to promoting business growth within the Princeton-Mercer Region and surrounding areas. With more than 8,000 individual chamber contacts and more than 1,500 chamber member companies, the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber’s membership is focused in five Central New Jersey counties and stretches as far as New York, Philadelphia and Canada. More information about the chamber can be found at www.princetonmercerchamber.org

Princeton Festival to launch online ‘Virtually Yours’ free events in June The Princeton Festival has announced “Virtually Yours,” a free online festival of live and recorded performances of instrumental and vocal music, musical theater, opera and poetry, plus educational presentations. There will be different events every day from June 1 to 28; a full schedule is available at www. princetonfestival.org. “When the coronavirus threat forced cancellation of our regular season, we responded by creating Virtually Yours as another way to bring the inspiration of the performing arts to our community,” Richard Tang Yuk, executive and artistic director, said in the statement. “This online program maintains the high artistic quality Princeton Festival audiences have come to expect in a variety of genres, both classical and popular. It includes totally new material prepared especially for us by leading artists, plus performances from our recorded archives. We’re confident audiences will find it to be an exciting and engaging series of events.” Highlights of the Virtually Yours online festival include the following: • Videos of four festival opera productions, each streamed just once on Sundays at 1 p.m. The operas are Puccini’s Madama Butterfly (June 7), Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro (June 14), the 2019 production of John Adams’s Nixon in China (June 21), and Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman (June 28). • A “Live Musical Theater Review” (June 20, 8 p.m).

• Broadcasts of 2019 festival concerts by Concordia Chamber Players, Van Cliburn competition pianist Rachel Cheung, and the Princeton Festival Baroque Orchestra and Chorus, airing Fridays at 8 p.m. on WWFM radio, 89.1 FM in the Trenton area and worldwide over The Classical Network at www. wwfm.org. • Videos of musical artists performing from their homes on various days. • Latin band Fleur Seule on June 13. • A series of podcasts launched each Wednesday on such topics as “Women in Music” and “Costuming Operas and Musicals,” along with interviews with Shai Zohar, pianist, and Sylvia McNair, soprano. • Twelve renowned poets from the U.S., Japan, and China, reading poems on the theme of women, in a compilation of videos made especially for the Festival. To be released on June 22. • An opera workshop for people who want to learn more about the art form, starting June 9; and a musical workshop for aspiring singers beginning June 15. • Lectures by prominent experts: Professor Timothy Urban on “Why We Love Opera” (June 4) and Professor Stacy Wolf on “Beyond Broadway: The Pleasure and Promise of Musical Theater across America” (June 18). A full roster of Virtually Yours events, plus periodic updates to the schedule, may be viewed at https://princetonfestival.org/virtually-yours/.

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Roy Lee Wallace, Jr. Roy Lee Wallace, Jr., 90, of Boyce, Virginia passed away Monday, May 11, 2020, at his home. Roy was born in 1929 in Gadsden, Alabama, son of the late Roy and Ruth Wallace. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Japan in 1946-1947 and graduated from Rutgers University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree. Roy was an IT Manager and retired from Hoffman LaRoche in Nutley, New Jersey. Roy was a thinker, a reader, and a font of information. He was a loving father and adored his wife of 64 years with an adoration that never faded. Technology and the latest gadgets fascinated him. Prokoﬁev and Sibelius and Puccini music moved him to tears. His children and grandchildren remember the laughter, the outdoor fun, the special dishes he loved to prepare for them, and the generous gifts. Roy was a Quaker and member of Stony Brook Meeting House in Princeton, New Jersey. He married Mary Ann Locke on April 2, 1956 in Absecon, New Jersey. Surviving with his wife of 64 years is a daughter, The Honorable Wendy Gooditis and husband, Chris of Boyce, Virginia and a son, John Darrow Wallace and partner, Ann Shannon of Ipswich, Massachusetts; grandchildren, Evan Darrow Wallace and wife, Vivian Wu of San Francisco, California, Dylan Alden Wallace of Toronto, Canada, Rachel Tamsen Wallace of Newburyport, Massachusetts, Chloe Wallace Gooditis of Finchburg, Wisconsin, and Locke Wallace Gooditis of Baltimore, Maryland. Roy was preceded in death by a son, Brian Dean Wallace; sisters, Janie Sue Copeland and Mary Ruth Albright; and brother, John Wade Wallace. All services will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Omps Funeral Home, 1600 Amherst Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601. Memorial contributions may be made in Roy’s memory to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, Virginia 22601. Please view obituaries and tribute wall at www.ompsfuneralhome.com

Gov. Phil Murphy announced his Restart and Recovery Advisory Council last week, naming Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber Chairwoman Brenda Ross-Dulan to the committee. The governor declared the council will bring together leaders from various industry, community, and faith-based groups and institutions across New Jersey to advise state leadership on economic issues impacted by the pandemic. I am honored to have been asked to serve on this council. After our first call on Friday [May 15], it was clear our thought leaders are in tune with what is really happening in our business communities. My sincere desire is to bring my expertise and authentic voice to this important conversation. Ultimately, we want to ensure the successful restart and recovery of our state’s economy and support the governor’s mission of delivering a stronger more equitable New Jersey,” Ross-Dulan said in a prepared statement. The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber is the largest regional chamber in the state, and started its own COVID-19 Ad hoc committee at the onset of the pandemic. RossDulan said she will utilize the discussions of the chamber’s committee and relay the granular and tactical recommendations to the State Council, according to the statement. Brenda’s appointment to the governor’s Restart and Recovery Council reinforces the strength of the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber’s impact in Central New Jersey,” said Peter Crowley, president and CEO of the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber, in

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Amidst the current COVID-19 public health emergency, New Jersey American Water employees continue to work to provide reliable water and wastewater service for 2.8 million people across the state. According to Thomas Shroba, vice president of Operations, the company has implemented a business continuity plan and provided critical personal protection equipment to protect employees. “We are doing all we can to protect our colleagues and the public while we continue to provide a critical service. Unfortunately, we continue to have customers approach our workers in the field, presenting a safety concern which can be avoided with the public’s help and social distancing,” Shroba said in a company statement. The company asks that the public follows social distancing recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by maintaining at least 6 feet between themselves and American Water employees. If there is a question about service, customers can call the customer service center at 800-272-1325. Representatives are available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays for general inquiries and 24/7 for emergencies. In addition to following the CDC’s social distancing guidelines, New Jersey American Water is observing National Work Zone Awareness Week and reminds customers of

the following safety tips when approaching a work zone: • Be alert, watch for warning signs posted in advance. • Slow down, follow posted speed limits, and adjust speed for traffic flows and weather conditions. • Be prepared for sudden stops and leave at least two seconds of braking room between cars. • Stay focused and keep an eye on flaggers, workers, and equipment. “Our employees’ safety is one of our foremost priorities, as is providing quality, reliable service,” Shroba said in the statement. “We recognize this is a challenging time of uncertainty, and we thank our dedicated, hardworking teams for rising to this challenge.” For more information, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com and follow New Jersey American Water on Twitter and Facebook.

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Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton to honor two Mercer County residents, law firm for helping people in need

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton will honor two Mercer County residents and a Lawrenceville law firm at its 31st annual Guardian Angel Dinner Dance, the nonprofit’s largest annual fundraiser and celebration of volunteers. The gala, set for Sept. 26 at the Hyatt Regency Princeton, is a salute to the special people who have positively impacted Catholic Charities’ ability to meet the needs of the poor and vulnerable, according to information provided by Catholic Charities. • The Client Achievement Award honors a Catholic Charities client who has shown courage, persistence and hard work in overcoming hardship. Robert Brooks of Trenton broke a longtime cycle of drug addiction and incarceration after he reached out to Catholic Charities for help in 2017 and began counseling in Partners in Recovery. There, he also learned to manage symptoms related to his PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). He inspired the creation of a new men’s trauma support group at Catholic Charities and wrote a book about his journey. He has become an advocate who works to destigmatize mental illness. He now works as a peer mentor at Catholic Charities’ Early Intervention Support Services program in Hamilton and serves on the agency’s Behavioral Health Consumer Advisory Council. He is pursuing a college degree with the goal of working professionally as a counselor.

• The Light of Hope Award honors a person or organization in each county Catholic Charities serves – Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean – for their support and commitment to the work of Catholic Charities in their community. Mary Jo Herbert of Titusville has supported Catholic Charities since 1991. A hay farmer and thoroughbred horse breeder, she was president of the New Jersey Board of Agriculture, president of the New Jersey Thoroughbred Breeders Association, and a member of the National Breeders Cup Board and the New Jersey Farm Service Agency Committee. Her late husband, Michael Herbert Sr., received the Light of Hope, Mercer County award in 2004 and served on Catholic Charities’ Board of Trustees. Their son, Michael Herbert Jr., now serves on Catholic Charities Board of Trustees. She is a parishioner at St. James Church in Pennington, where she is active on their gardening committee. She has five grown children and eight grandchildren. • The Corporate Citizen of the Year Award recognizes a business that partners and supports Catholic Charities’ goals and mission. Stark & Stark of Lawrenceville has been a significant donor since 2001. As one of the oldest law practices in New Jersey, Stark & Stark offers a full range of legal services for businesses and individuals. Since its founding in 1933, Stark & Stark has been committed to active participation in and support of the community. Many of the firm’s at-

torneys and staff volunteer in their communities. Stark & Stark understands the importance of both client and community relationships. Between financial contributions, donations, and employee involvement, Stark & Stark has forged alliances with more than 200 different local, regional and national community organizations, associations, nonprofits and charitable organizations. The Guardian Angel Dinner Dance is Catholic Charities’ signature fundraiser, raising much-needed funds to support the 100,000 people the organization serves annually, regardless of religious affiliation or ability to pay, according to the statement. Last year, the gala raised more than $300,000, a record for the event. “Today, we are in uncharted waters, as we collectively face a pandemic that has upended our lives,” said Marlene Laó-Collins, executive director of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton. “That’s why I am ever so grateful for the continued support of our donors and volunteers. Last year, as we developed our longterm strategic initiative, we could not have predicted the crisis we face today’s widespread business and school closures and indefinite quarantines of the public, mandated by all levels of our government. Yet here we are. “Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, as an essential service, continues to operate. This agency is a beacon of light in the midst of this madness for those who truly

Mary Jo Herbert will receive the Light of Hope Award.

need us. Sadly, we anticipate the need for our lifesaving services will grow, as the coronavirus crisis persists. This year, our appreciation for the volunteers and donors who journey with us is deeper than ever. We simply cannot do this without you. Perhaps this global experience will open our hearts even wider to those who face adversity even during good times. Our amazing honorees always restore my hope and optimism. They shine the light on what is truly important to help people overcome poverty, homelessness, hunger, domestic violence, childhood trauma, mental health disorders, drug addiction and so many other hardships,” she said. The gala’s planning committee is co-chaired by Mary Ann Saville of Browns Mills and Caroline Taylor of Bordentown. “In this difficult and often frightening time of illness, job loss, and shuttered businesses, it

is comforting to know that Catholic Charities is there. Throughout the hardships caused by this pandemic, Catholic Charities remains steadfast in their ministry to the most vulnerable in our society by providing food pantries, shelters, group homes, crisis counseling, and more,” Saville said. “That is why now, more than ever before, I believe we must all come together to support Catholic Charities in every way we can. I am especially asking for your support of the Guardian Angel Dinner Dance. Not only is this event an important fundraiser, it is a great opportunity for us to honor those people who empower Catholic Charities to continue their very important work throughout this unusually trying time and beyond. I am confident that we can count on everyone’s love, prayers and support.” For more information, visit www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/ guardian-angel-honorees-gala/

RWJBarnabas Health seeks donors of convalescent plasma for its program to treat COVID-19 patients RWJBarnabas Health is seeking convalescent plasma donations from former patients and others who have fully recovered from COVID-19 for its convalescent plasma program. The blood plasma collected from people who have recovered from COVID-19 is used in the treatment of patients currently infected with the virus. The convalescent plasma is transfused into patients who match the stringent criteria and who have serious or immediately life-threatening COVID-19 infections, according to information provided by RWJBarnabas. All RWJBarnabas Health acute care hospitals are participating in the Mayo Clinic’s clinical trial, as well as selected patients who will be in the individual experimental arm, on the use of convalescent plasma for

treatment of COVID-19 patients, according to the statement. The hospitals do not collect convalescent plasma. The plasma is obtained from the blood banks with which RWJBarnabas Health has contracts – the American Red Cross and the New York Blood Center – where the convalescent plasma is collected. Patients who have recovered at RWJBarnabas Health facilities are being notified of this collection process. Requests that donations be directed to a specific patient are not being accepted at this time. On March 25, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized compassionate use of convalescent plasma for patients infected with the coronavirus that causes the COVID-19 disease. The effectiveness of such treatments has not yet

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Robert Brooks will receive the Client Achievement Award from Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton.

been proven in treating COVID-19 and the convalescent plasma therapy remains an experimental procedure. The limiting factors to this procedure include the amount of product available due to low levels of antibodies, the need to match convalescent plasma to a patient’s blood type — the same as any blood product — and the two-week wait the donor must be negative after recovering from COVID-19, according to the statement. The American Red Cross and the New York Blood center, in conjunction with the FDA, are looking for volunteers of fully recovered COVID-19 patients to sign up to donate plasma to help current patients. Visit www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/dlp/ plasma-donations-from-recovered-covid19-patients.html or nybc.org/covidplasma .

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PURCHASE OF POLICE BODY-WORN CAMERAS, VEHICLE MOUNTED CAMERA EQUIPMENT, INTERVIEW RECORDING SYSTEM AND DIGITAL EVIDENCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

LANDSCAPING SERVICES will be received via certified mail or overnight delivery ONLY due to the closure of the Municipal Building to:

All bids shall be on approved bid forms which shall be submitted in sealed envelopes, addressed to the Municipal Clerk, Municipal Building, 400 Witherspoon Street, First Floor, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, bearing the name and address of the bidder and the purpose for which the bid is submitted. Required documents to be submitted are set forth in Paragraph 1C of the “Instructions to Bidders”. Bids may be submitted in person or by mail. If mailed, they shall be sent to the Municipal Clerk, Municipal Building, 400 Witherspoon Street, First Floor, Princeton New Jersey 08540. If submitted in person, they shall be delivered to the Princeton Police Department which is at the bottom floor of the Municipal Building (street address of 1 Valley Road, Princeton New Jersey 08540).

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On Friday, June 12, 2020 until 1:00 PM, at the address set forth above. The Bid Opening will be held outside in the Plaza between the Municipal Building and Recreation Building. NO BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 1:00 P.M. BIDS RECEIVED AFTER SUCH TIME AND DATE WILL BE RETURNED UNOPENED TO THE BIDDER. SEALED BIDS WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED AND READ ALOUD AT ADDRESS AND TIME SET FORTH ABOVE. Specifications and other information may be obtained by e-mailing MRice@Plainsboronj.com

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Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 974 3477 3270 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aoAiffwoV No bids will be received after the above-designated date and time. The Municipality assumes no responsibility for the loss or the non-delivery of any bid sent to it prior to the bid opening. This contract provides for the purchase of police body-worn cameras, vehicle mounted camera equipment, interview room recording system and digital evidence management system. Bidders are advised that delivery and installation (as applicable) of the equipment shall occur within one hundred and eighty (180) calendar days of issuance of a Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages in the amount of two hundred fifty dollars per day ($250.00/day) may be assessed for failure to meet the project completion deadline as indicated above. Specifications and bid documents are available from Princeton’s website: www.princetonnj.gov. Specifications and bid documents may also be obtained via mail (bidder responsible for cost of postage) from the Municipal Clerk, by contacting the Clerk’s office at (609) 924-5704 during the hours of 9 a.m. through 5 p.m., weekdays. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, bank cashier's check or bid bond of an amount equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the total bid, but not to exceed $20,000.00, payable to the Municipality of Princeton. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. The Municipality intends to award this project to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid is responsive and complies with its requirements for same, provided that in the judgment of the Municipality it is reasonable, within available funds and in the interest of the Municipality. The Municipality reserves the right to reject any and all bids to the extent permitted by law. An award will be made or bids will be rejected within 60 days after the opening of bids, unless extended as provided by law. Delores A. Williams Municipal Clerk

ATTEST: _____________________________ Carol J. Torres, Township Clerk PP, 1x, 5/22/20, Fee: $34.65 Affidavit: $15.00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids for JANITORIAL SERVICES will be received via certified mail or overnight delivery ONLY due to the closure of the Municipal Building to: Township Clerk (Bids) Township of Plainsboro Municipal Building 641 Plainsboro Road Plainsboro, New Jersey 08536 On Friday, June 12, 2020 until 1:00 PM, at the address set forth above. The Bid Opening will be held outside in the Plaza between the Municipal Building and Recreation Building. NO BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 1:00 P.M. BIDS RECEIVED AFTER SUCH TIME AND DATE WILL BE RETURNED UNOPENED TO THE BIDDER. SEALED BIDS WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED AND READ ALOUD AT ADDRESS AND TIME SET FORTH ABOVE. Specifications and other information may be obtained by e-mailing MRice@Plainsboronj.com Bidders are required to comply with the Requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C.:17:27 ATTEST: _____________________________ Carol J. Torres, Township Clerk

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PP, 1x, 5/22/2020 Fee: $93.80 Affidavit: $15.00 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF PRINCETON PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF PRINCETON WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020. Because of the state of emergency in New Jersey regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the meeting will be held electronically via “Zoom.” The Council will convene electronically in closed session beginning at 2:00 p.m. This portion of the meeting will not be open to the public. The matters to be discussed in closed session, to the extent known as of the date of this notice, are as follows:

PUBLIC NOTICE The Princeton Board of Education will hold two Closed Session Virtual Meetings on Monday, June 1, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. and Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. The purpose of these meetings is to interview search firms. The meetings will be closed to the public, and no action will be taken. Matt Bouldin Business Administrator/Board Secretary PP, 1x, 5/22/2020 Fee: $11.55

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