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Application for mixed-use building on Griggs Corner lot is withdrawn By LEA KAHN Staff Writer

Palmer Square Management LLC has withdrawn its application to develop a mixed-use building on the Griggs Corner parking lot on the corner of Witherspoon Street and Hulfish Street. The application for site plan approval, which was in front of the Princeton Planning Board, was withdrawn without comment, Princeton Planning Director Michael LaPlace said. It was scheduled for the board’s Sept.

17 meeting, which was canceled. The Princeton Planning Board began hearing testimony on the application to construct a threestory building on the privatelyowned parking lot at its July 23 meeting. The board ran out of time to complete the public hearing on the application, and subsequent meetings were scheduled to continue it – but never held. The quarter-acre property is opposite the Princeton Public Library. It was the site of a restaurant operated by the Griggs family. After the restaurant was

closed and the building was demolished, it became a gasoline service station. Since 1992, it has been a 24-space metered parking lot. The land is privately owned and does not belong to the Municipality of Princeton. The application called for constructing a three-story building on the corner lot. It would have consisted of 5,308 square feet of commercial space in the basement and 5,467 square feet of commercial space on the first floor.

The second and third floors would have contained seven rental apartments – six duplexes (two-story apartments) and a one-story flat. It was anticipated that the flat would be set aside as an affordable housing unit. While the plan called for seven rental apartments on the upper two floors, there would not be any on-site parking. Palmer Square Management had set aside parking spaces in the adjacent Hulfish Street parking garage for the residential tenants. The plan also showed a patio

at the rear of the building. Trees would have been planted along the patio, and planter boxes would have been placed on Witherspoon Street and Hulfish Street, according to testimony presented at the July 23 meeting. Architect Joshua Zinder traced the history of the property for the Planning Board. It was the site of the Imperial Restaurant, owned by Burnett Griggs, in the 1950s. The building was demolished in 1961, and replaced by a gasoline service station in 1963. The gas station closed in 1987.

The Suppers Programs contributes to COVID-19 relief and recovery When schools and businesses in Princeton and surrounding communities started closing their doors earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Marion Reinson, executive director of The Suppers Programs, began looking for ways the organization could better support the community during this unprecedented time. “As an organization that is focused primarily on educating people on ways to cook and eat whole food to support their health and help prevent disease, we saw an urgent, unfulfilled need in our community that was directly aligned with our mission and vision,” Reinson said in a statement prepared by Mueller Communications. Beginning in March, the organization’s board decided that a percentage of all donations made in support of its virtual programming and webinars would be shared 50/50 with the Princeton Area Community Foundation’s (PACF) COVID Relief & Recovery Fund. This

special fund was created to provide support to community organizations actively engaged in addressing critical issues like food and housing insecurity, reduced and lost income, child care and behavioral and mental health needs, according to the statement. “We know that we can help people improve their health if they have access to a few basics: access to healthy, whole food ingredients and a place to cook and have a seat at a table. We felt the need to support people in this way,” Reinson said in the statement. In total, Suppers was able to provide more than $1,200 dollars to PACF’s COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund.

“We appreciate the importance of supporting each other during this unprecedented time,” Fiona Capstick, Suppers board president, said in the statement. “Sharing our organization’s fundraising with the COVID-19 Relief Fund is aligned with our values as an organization, as we feel it helps those among us who have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. A heartfelt thank you to our Suppers community for taking part in this meaningful contribution.” For more information about PACF’s COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund, visit https://pacf. org/the-princeton-area-community-foundation-covid-19-reliefrecovery-fund/ The Suppers Programs is a

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Suppers Executive Director Marion Reinson, left, and Board President Fiona Capstick allocated 50% of the organization’s donations this summer to the Princeton Area Community Foundation COVID Relief & Recovery Fund.

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connects an ecosystem of medical and healthcare practitioners, community partners, chefs and farmers with people seeking resources and support for a healthy lifestyle. For information, visit www.thesuppersprograms.org.

Sustainable Princeton works toward cleaner landscaping practices By ANDREW HARRISON Staff Writer

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Sustainable Princeton is looking to embark on a new project that would transition the Princeton landscaping community to more sustainable practices. The organization recently applied for grant funding from Partners for Places, which funds sustainability projects in local communities to promote a healthy environment and wellbeing for residents, according to Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN). USDN and the Funders’ Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities created the grant program back in 2012. “They look to fund sustainability and climate action plan actions within local government. This particular funding that we applied for, they were looking for a proposal that would advance equitable sustainability actions or a sustainability action that

enhances equity,” said Christine Symington, program director for Sustainable Princeton. The organization won’t hear back on whether their funding for the grant has been approved until November. The minimum amount was for $50,000 for the grant and grant amounts can reach up to $150,000. The initiative would be a year-long project that would start this December through December 2021. The topic of landscaping practices and gas powered lawn maintenance equipment rose to the top of proposal ideas for the grant after discussions with council members, the Princeton Board of Health and Environmental Commission. The brainstorming of ideas would be for a need that the community had that would help advance a sustainability project, which also promoted equity in the Princeton community. “What we have in our climate action plan are a set of actions: one to propose the health and safety of outdoor workers which includes landscapers, but also in the plan actions expand no-mow/ low-mow maintained areas and reducing the use of gas powered lawn maintenance equipment,” Symington said. “We thought OK, this topic will help us move forward on these three climate plan actions.” The three actions sited by Symington refer to the Climate Action Plan items adopted in 2019, which specifically refer to

protecting and enhancing natural resources and advocating for outdoor workers. “The project will make our town more equitable, because the landscaping community is predominately Latino and one of the most vulnerable community groups and are impacted directly by less environmentally preferable landscaping practices,” she said. If approved for grant funding in November, Sustainable Princeton will move forward with their outreach into the community. “Next steps after receiving grant funding would be to have a set of deliverables that have to do with outreach into the community. Initiatives to help with whatever problem that is trying to be solved,” Symington said. “The grant also wants community stakeholders to be involved with the process, so there will be a committee that would involve frontline community groups. Groups that work directly with the landscaping community will be involved.” There will be guiding principles for the committee in this year-long project. “We would work with the landscaping community to help understand what are the barriers to transitioning to more sustainable landscaping practices, while making sure we are aware of the health impacts and the financial barriers,” she added. “In addition, we would also be doing outreach to residents and the organizations

that use landscaping services to educate them about creating demand for more sustainable landscaping practices.” Reducing the use of gas powered lawn maintenance equipment, reducing the amount of lawns or fields that you have to cut and restoring them to more native habitats, are just some of the practices suggested by Sustainable Princeton. “For the education component in the process, we would be looking to do workshops with the landscaping community to teach them about different equipment that are battery powered and what it is actually like to use them on a day-to-day basis,” Symington said, “making sure their transition is done in a way to where they are not negatively impacted financially and still make money and pay employees during the transition.” Symington has acknowledged they will still need to figure out how to fund the transition and will work on those details as part of the grant. “What we found through our initial interviews with some folks in the landscaping community and those who have helped with this transition across the country, a lot of landscaping companies put a lot of investment into the equipment they have now, several thousands of dollars into what they have,” she said. “We will try to replicate what other communities have done with buy backs or working with manufactures

to help defray the initial costs of transitioning.” If Sustainable Princeton does not get the grant, the organization will look for other funders. “We will try to come up with the funding. We will also still do an education portion,” Symington said.

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Dove Hospice Services of New Jersey seeks compassionate volunteers to provide support to local hospice patients and their families. Hospice patient care volunteers visit with patients in their homes, which can also be nursing facilities or assisted living facilities, at least once a week. They read to the patient, reminisce about their lives, play cards, help with letter writing and provide respite for caregivers. Visits can be virtual, and are either during the day or early evening. Volunteers may also assist with administrative work within the hospice office. Patient care volunteers complete an application and attend a virtual volunteer training program that covers the role of a hospice volunteer. Day and evening virtual training programs are offered. To sign up for the next virtual training class, contact Volunteer Coordinator Deborah Adams at 732-405-3035 or email deborah@ dovehs.com.

Weekends, through November

Terhune Orchards will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 1 for Fall Family Fun Weekends. Enjoy live music by local bands from noon to 4 p.m. Find your way out of the cornstalk maze and hay bale maze. Take a family stroll through the farm trail and sunflower trail. Children can enjoy pony rides, rubber duck races, the hippity hop corral, the barnyard, the tractor play area and the Adventure Barn. At the main farm during Fall Family Weekends, visit the pick-your-own pumpkin patch. Free pumpkin painting with the purchase of a 5 pound pumpkin. The fall food tent has picnic bags ready with BBQ chicken, mac & cheese, homemade soup and chili with sides, ready to grab-n-go. General admission is required for the winery. Light fare of cheese plates and chips and salsa bags are available. Groups and tables are limited to six guests and have a 2-hour time limit. Masks required until seated at table. The farm store or tented outdoor market are brimming with varieties of apples, fresh vegetables and herbs grown on the farm, as well as apple cider donuts, apple cider and an array of fresh baked goods and treats. Admission to Fall Family Fun Weekends is $10, ages 3 and up. Pumpkins, food and pony rides are not included in admission. All entry to the farm on Cold Soil Road, Princeton, including winery and farm store, must be purchased in advance with online timed admission tickets. Visit www.terhuneorchards.com Tickets are valid for three hours after entry. Mask are required on premise for all guests 3 year and older. For more information, call 609-924-2310; or visit www.terhuneorchards.com or Facebook.com/terhuneorchards

Sat., October 3

The Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) and Rise will host a drive-thru food distribution on Oct. 3 to provide supplemental groceries for more than 1,000 families in the greater Hightstown and East Windsor areas of Mercer County. The food distribution will be held in the Victoria Classics parking lot, located at 480 Mercer St. in Hightstown; and at the walk-up Rise Pantry at 133 Broad St., Hightstown. The event is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.

and food will be distributed to the first 1,000 families on a first-come, first-served basis until 4 p.m. The event will follow CDC and state guidelines for social distancing, which will allow residents to drive-up through the distribution line to collect a box of fresh and packaged food, all while remaining contact-free. For more information, contact J. Steinhauer at jsteinhauer@trentonsoupkitchen.org or 609-695-5456, ext. 108.

Sun., October 4

The Paul Robeson House of Princeton will host a webinar featuring NY Times columnists Paul Krugman and Eduardo Porter in a virtual conversation at 3 p.m. Oct. 4. The two best-selling authors will offer their perspectives on the economy, the recent social and racial unrest, equity concerns and the coming presidential election. Paul Krugman, Nobel Prize winner, is one of most recognized and trusted voices on economics and public policy. His book, “Arguing with Zombies Economics, Politics and the Fight for a Better Future” showcases his stance on universal healthcare, international trade wars and other topics that are central to the current national environment. Eduardo Porter, NY Times economics reporter and author of “American Poison, How Racial Hostility Destroyed Our Promise,” will join the discussion. Porter’s commentary will present his research and views on how prevailing, systemic racism has not only harmed and limited the prospects of Black, Brown and other marginalized communities, and compromised our hopes for an authentic democracy. Porter will share his ideas for addressing our current situation. The virtual conversation is a fundraiser to support the restoration of the Paul Robeson House of Princeton. Proceeds will also be used to fund development of educational programming and other initiatives. Tickets for the event are $50. Pre-registration is required. Visit www.thepaulrobesonhouseofprinceton.org for details.

Sun., October 4 through Thurs., October 8

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Mercer New Jersey welcomes Mariel Hemingway as the keynote speaker at its 12th annual Harvest of Hope Wellness Conference from Oct. 4-8. Presented online, the conference is open to the public and provides an educational, inspirational, and communal experience for individuals, families, and friends affected by mental illness. Sponsored in part by Mercer County, Hemingway’s keynote address, “Creating Mental Harmony in Times of Uncertainty,” focuses on the seven suicides in her family, including those of her world-renowned grandfather Ernest and her supermodel sister Margaux, the famous actress has spent the last several years speaking as a mental health and wellness advocate. During her keynote, she will explain how she focuses her energy on fighting stigma and achieving psychological wellbeing through a combination of technology and a holistic approach to living. Since Harvest of Hope at Home 2020 will be held virtually over five evenings, all registrants are invited to eight workshops. With partial funding from Mercer County and Penn Medicine Princeton House, workshops include: An Update on the Medical Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders by Dr. Susan McElroy; Spirituality and Mental Wellness by Dr. Sonia Waters; Ask the Doctor by Dr. Mark Komrad; The Intersection of the Criminal Justice System and Individuals with Mental Health Treatment Needs by Dr. Joel Friedman; A Good Night’s Sleep for a Better Day’s

Wake by Dr. Matthew Carter; and Loving Someone with Mental Illness by Diane Mintz. On a lighter note, Chef Cristina Covello will offer a seasonal ingredient cooking demo, and Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre will present “The Flip Side: In Therapy,” a 30-minute comedy created especially for NAMI Mercer. For more information and to register, visit www.namimercer.org or call 609-799-8994. The registration fee of $10 enables online access to the keynote and all workshops (both live and recorded).

Mon., October 5 – Fri., October 30

Princeton Community Works is an allvolunteer organization committed to serving the greater Mercer County area by providing nonprofits and volunteers the opportunity to connect, build skills,and raise awareness. To respond to the current situation, the organization is launching a series of online discussions, called Community Conversations, to bring together the nonprofit community. Community Conversations will focus on three topics: • “What is Working? What Challenges are you Facing? Share Solutions!” Oct. 5 at 5 p.m., Oct. 7 at 11 a.m., and Oct. 9 at 1 p.m. • “Creating Your New ‘Normal’” Oct. 12, 14 and 16 (Times TBD) • “Wellness: You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup” Oct. 26, 28 and 30 (Times TBD) Registration is available on the website. The group is also planning a virtual Princeton Community Works conference in January 2021. For more information, visit www.princetoncommunityworks.org/.

Wednesdays, October 7 December 16

The Princeton Family YMCA will hold a series of “Paths to Success,” a weekly online interview series for students in grade 6 and above, from 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 7-Dec. 16. The schedule is: • Oct. 7 – Natalie Madero, technical project manager in the Information Technology industry • Oct. 14 – Cory J. Parks MBA, vice president, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt • Oct. 21 – Ron Carter, deputy assistant director, United States Marshall Service • Oct. 28 – Abi Shitta-Bey, high school math teacher/STEM educator • Nov. 4 – Zara Northover OLY, 2008 Summer Olympian and product manager, Quicken Loans • Nov. 11 – Marlon Davila, fine artist selfemployed at www.7ovechild.com • Nov. 18 – Matt Roseborough, EMT and firefighter in Baltimore • Dec. 2 – Ramon Basie, business consultant, Insperity • Dec. 9 – Monique Jones, director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Stuart Day School, Princeton • Dec. 16 – Patrick and Pushawn Brown, brothers and high school football coaches Princeton public school students can receive community service hours for participation. To register, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B77YKFF or contact Mike Roseborough at Mroseborough@PrincetonYMCA. org

Wed., October 7 & Thursdays, Oct. 22 and 29

The film series “Combahee Experimental: Celebrating Black Women’s Experimental Filmmaking,” presented by Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Visual Arts, will be a three-event series celebrating the work of Black women filmmakers and their cinematic

contributions to contemporary visual culture, curated by Simone Leigh and Tina Campt, at 6 p.m. Oct. 7, 22 and 29 via Zoom. The series is free and open to the public, but registration is required. For more information and the Zoom link, visit arts.princeton.edu/vis-film-series

Thurs., October 8

Ronni Baer will lead a virtual visit to the planned installation of 17th-century Dutch paintings at the Princeton University Art Museum at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 8. Dates and details are subject to change; visit artmuseum.princeton.edu for updates.

Thursdays, October 8 – November 12

The Princeton University Art Museum is partnering with the Arts Council of Princeton to provide free online art-making experiences at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 8-Nov. 12. Weekly classes are taught by artist-instructor Barbara DiLorenzo over Zoom, so participants can join live from home. A variety of media and techniques will be explored using materials readily available. Each week’s lesson features works from the museum’s collections and is introduced by an Art Museum Student Tour Guide. Dates and details are subject to change; visit artmuseum.princeton.edu for updates.

Tues., October 13

The Greenway Farmer’s Market will be held from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 13 and Nov. 10 at 200 Carnegie Center, Princeton. Free parking will be available at 202 Carnegie Center. For more information and updates, visit www.greenwayfarmersmarket.com

Wed., October 14

A reading by translator, writer, researcher and Princeton alum Flora Thomson-DeVeaux, Class of 2013, and two seniors in the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Creative Writing at Princeton University, will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 14 via Zoom. The C.K. Williams Reading Series showcases senior thesis students of the Program in Creative Writing with established writers as special guests. The reading is free and open to the public. For more information and the Zoom link, visit https://arts.princeton.edu/events/c-k-williams-reading-by-flora-thomson-de-veaux/ A Conversation with Selwyn Seyfu Hinds will be presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts via Zoom at 6 p.m. Oct. 14. An informal talk and Q&A with awardwinning author, editor, music scribe, producer, screenwriter and Princeton alum Selwyn Seyfu Hind, Princeton University Class of 1993. Free and open to the public; registration is required and advance registration is encouraged. For more information and the Zoom link, visit https://arts.princeton.edu/events/a-conversation-with-selwyn-seyfu-hinds-93/

Thurs., October 15

The Central NJ & Bucks Co. Women in Development (WID) is hosting monthly roundtables for nonprofit professionals online. Join Amy Boroff from Action for a discussion on how the pandemic is impacting communication and year-end fundraising efforts at noon on Oct. 15. Roundtables are a member-only benefit. Renew for the 2020 21 season before signing up. Register online at https://widmercer.org/ site/event/october-roundtable/

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Princeton middle school teacher motivates students to enjoy reading By ANDREW HARRISON Staff Writer

Lisa McGhee is helping her students find the value in reading, when her Book Club returns for its second year at the Princeton Unified Middle School. Students participating in McGheeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s project at the middle school will not only discuss books and build on reading strategies. The students, for a portion of the school year, are to create their own creative writing work that is to be published into a class book. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was a huge success with my seventh graders. I had students really shine and produce excellent work. I want all of my students to experience this in all three grades,â&#x20AC;? McGhee said. The Book Club, which is scheduled to start the first week of October and conclude the last week of April, will begin remotely for two mornings a week due to the coronavirus pandemic. Last year, students met in person before school for 45 minutes the two mornings each week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Remotely I am going to do the book club. I will read the book or we will read it together and we can have an online discussion that way. We then kind of go from there depending on

what happens with the school year,â&#x20AC;? McGhee said. Thirty students from the sixth, seventh and eighth grades are set to participate out of the 110 who qualify. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My students are basic skills Title I students who have been identified as needing extra support in reading and writing. I did this last year, but I extended it to all three grades in the middle school instead of one for the 2020-21 school year, because it was a huge success,â&#x20AC;? McGhee said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is really just to motivate them and help them realize that writing and reading can be fun and purposeful and worthwhile.â&#x20AC;? McGhee, who is a reading teacher at the middle school, teamed up with Princeton author Claire Legrand to conduct three mini workshops during the club and project program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She comes in and talks to the students about the struggles she has experienced as a writer. She shows them her rejection letters, then she gives them a workshop for half a day on how they can write creatively and where they can get ideas from, other than what they would have learned in school,â&#x20AC;? McGhee added. Legrand will help students find inspiration with music. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She plays music for them and says, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Close your eyes and what does this make you think of?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; She comes back several

times after that and works with students individually on their creative writing projects and then I work with them in class to build further,â&#x20AC;? McGhee said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The end goal is to publish a book for them through Studentreasures Publishing and each student receives a copy of their published work.â&#x20AC;? The project in 2020-21 is aided by a $6,000 grant from the NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Foundation. The funds allow for McGhee to pay for the authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fee, books for every student participating, and covers the publishing of their class book of creative writing at the end of their project. During the course of the book club and project, students will read four novels. They are to learn how to build characters, learn revision, editing and rewriting skills. When students finish their own creative writing pieces they will experience constructive criticism and receive feedback. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want the students to come into this without any preconceived notions about reading or writing. I would love for them to end with the joy of reading and that it can be a lifelong activity, that not only helps them in their career or lives, but is a lifelong activity,â&#x20AC;? McGhee said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Writing does not necessarily have be writing an essay or paragraph, it can be something creative.â&#x20AC;?

Princeton Adult School begins new seasonÂ with 145 class offerings The Princeton Adult School (PAS), whose motto is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Learning Never Ends,â&#x20AC;? crafted a selection of 145 classes that reflect a creativity and commitment to excellence characteristic of PASâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 81 years of serving the community. Any in-person classes are in a COVID-safe environment, and the small virtual classes feature instructors trained to connect with their students via Zoom, according to information provided by PAS. The two featured lecture series include the 10 key campaigns of the American Revolution with instructor Roger Williams, secretary of the Princeton Battlefield Society; and

Princeton University science, innovation and technology experts expound on the theme: Innovation Making the Culture Thrive. Other selections include haiku writing, standup comedy, beekeeping, cartooning, learning a new language, enhancing computer and social media skills, or obtaining a clearer understanding of the criminal justice system in the context of structural racial discrimination. According to PAS President Darren Zagarola, the offerings are particularly wide ranging, covering the arts, politics, humanities, history, health and wellness, food and drink, busi-

ness and technology, home and garden, and world languages, including English as a Second Language. In this election year, PAS is offering a three-part virtual series on the 2020 election in New Jersey. New Jerseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s renowned elections commentator Ingrid Reed has put together three panel discussions featuring academics, journalists and politicians. The PAS is sponsoring the program in collaboration with the Princeton Public Library, and there will be no charge. Visit www.princetonadultschool.orgÂ to register for classes. Call the office at 609-683-1101 for assistance.

The Hun School starts school year in blended learning model After careful consideration and planning, The Hun School officially opened its 107th academic year on Sept. 8th following a virtual convocation. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s convocation was symbolic of the times, held virtually in order to welcome all students, faculty and staff at once, according to information provided by the school. The following day, the school opened with a blended learning model. Students have been divided into two academic teams: Honorem and Scientiam, each attending classes in person and virtually on alternating days. An all-virtual option is available for those who need or prefer it. Daily health checks, physical distancing, masks, and a host of health and safety protocols are in place to facilitate a safe return, according to the statement. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new this year? While masks are required and a one-way traffic pattern has been established in the hallways to ensure physically distanced navigation, the COVID pandemic was not the impetus for every change this academic year, according to the statement. The school is debuting a number of new programs year, including the Freshman Academy. This four-course, yearlong program was designed to provide all ninth graders a foundation at Hun. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We recognize that our students are coming from all over, whether that means different schools, both public and private, or different countries,â&#x20AC;? Dayna Gash, ninth grade dean, said in the statement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Freshman Academy program helps streamline the experience for our students.â&#x20AC;? The program is comprised of four distinct courses: Seminar 9, Health and Wellness, Coding, and either Performing or Visual Arts. Each course is assigned per marking period, and each has a unique and distinct purpose. Seminar 9, a course focused on community building and embedded with cultural competency, and Health and Wellness were offered to freshman students in recent years, but foundational coding and the arts courses are new this year. Project-based, experiential learning, a hallmark of The Hun School, will be on full display in the coding class, where all ninth grade students will receive an introduction to computer science and learn a coding language. Exposure to the arts and seeing firsthand how they enhance our daily lives is the goal of the Visual and Performing Arts courses. Though the four-part program is new this year, Seminar 9 is a campus success story. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The relationships forged between students in Seminar class are strong,â&#x20AC;? Gash said in the statement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those students stay close. In fact, one section last year transformed into a

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The Hun School officially opened its 107th academic year on Sept. 8th following a virtual convocation. Students are currently in a blended learning model.

club because the students wanted to remain together once the class was over.â&#x20AC;? Â While Seminar 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus is community, the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to building a strong community, both on campus and around the world, is evident in its latest offering: virtual community engagement events. Just last week, students entered the Zoom room to participate in several community engagement events such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where in the World?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tech Tips for Success,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hounds of Hun,â&#x20AC;? and more, according to the statement. Fresh-Air FunÂ A new intramural program will launch this fall in both the Middle School and Upper School. The Athletic Department is currently assessing interest in Ultimate Frisbee, Walking and Hiking, Intramural Tennis, Beach Volleyball, Yoga and Meditation, Wiffle Ball and Kick Ball, Erging, Non-Competitive Cheering, and Novice Fitness Training. Events will begin next week, most taking place 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Upper School or 2-3 p.m. in the Middle School each day. All intramural activities are co-educational and earn two points per activity toward their Upper School extracurricular requirement.

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ore than 6.5 million Americans have contracted COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, according the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and thousands more are diagnosed every week. And while most people suffer mild to moderate symptoms, some may develop complications that could have lasting health effects. Princeton Rehabilitation, a unit of Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, offers outpatient physical therapy to help individuals recovering from COVID-19 return to daily activities of living. Persistent Symptoms Most people recover from COVID-19 within two to six weeks. However, in some instances, symptoms may linger for weeks or months, even in people with a mild case of the virus. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), symptoms that may persist include: • Fatigue • Cough, congestion, or shortness of breath • Loss of taste or smell • Headache, body aches • Diarrhea, nausea • Chest or abdominal pain • Confusion Although people without underlying medical conditions can experience prolonged illness, the risk for persistent symptoms increases among people who have high blood pressure, obesity, or mental health conditions, according to the WHO. Additionally, while much is still unknown about how COVID-19 affects people over time, as the WHO notes, the virus may increase the risk of long-term health complications, including: • Heart damage or heart failure • Lung damage • Joint and muscle pain • Cognitive impairment, memory loss, or trouble concentrating • Anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder • Trouble sleeping Rehabilitation Can Help Rehabilitation plays an important role in COVID-19 recovery. Princeton Rehabilitation offers individualized outpatient treatment for patients who are recovering from COVID-19 and experiencing the following symptoms:

• Functional decline • Difficulty with daily tasks • Pain with movement • Decrease in endurance, limited endurance, or strength • Balance dysfunction and fall risk • Peripheral neuropathy • Difficulty breathing with movement • Cognitive deficits • Swallowing or voice impairments (due to intubation) The one-on-one patient care treatment approach, may include: • Therapeutic exercise to improve strength and range of motion • Specific exercises for endurance improvement • Gait training • Balance and weight-bearing exercises • Breathing and relaxation to increase breathing ability • Swallowing studies and voice evaluations In-person visits are offered at five locations, including in Hamilton, Princeton, Monroe, South Brunswick and Plainsboro. Physical therapy appointments are available during daytime and evening hours, including in the early morning. Therapists also provide treatment sessions via telehealth. Tips for Recovery In addition to rehabilitation, the WHO offers the following recommendations to help patients manage their recovery after COVID-19: • Aim for some level of cardio exercise for 20 to 30 minutes, five days a week. Any activity that makes you feel mild to moderately breathless can be counted toward your goal. Time your exercise and gradually increase the duration to build endurance. This may be in small increases such as an additional 30 seconds or one minute of activity. It may take a while to return to the level of activity you were normally able to do before you became sick. Talk to your doctor or physical therapist about an exercise program that is right for you. • Add strength-training exercises to your routine. This will help improve muscles that have become weaker as a result of your illness. • Pace yourself and try to do light tasks between heavier ones. You may need to leave yourself time during the day to rest. Let others help you with tasks that you may be struggling with. Things like caring for children, shopping, preparing meals, or driving may be difficult. Accept offers of support and let people know how they can help. • Ease back into activities. Do not try to take up full

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Princeton residents can provide input on next schools superintendent By LEA KAHN Staff Writer

Aiming to find out what Princeton residents want to see in the next superintendent of schools, a nine question survey seeking their input has been posted on the Princeton Public Schools website. The online survey will be posted on the school district’s website at www.princetonk12.org through Oct. 4. It can be found under the “District” tab on the home page, under “Superintendent Search.” In addition, a virtual open forum for parents, guardians and community members has been set for Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. Information on the open forum also is available under “Superintendent Search.” “We are at a really exciting point in our superintendent search, which is our input gathering phase. We are really excited to launch this part of the search,” school board member Betsey Baglio said. The school board is seeking a replacement for former Superintendent of Schools Steve Cochrane, who retired June 30. While parents and staff have already received the survey, community members – residents who do not have children enrolled in the public school district – also are invited to take part in the survey. The survey asks respondents to choose three items from among a lengthy list that they believe describes the district’s greatest educational strengths and its greatest educational challenges. The survey also asks respondents to choose three goals for the new superintendent to accomplish in his or her first year, and to choose five characteristics or skills that the new superintendent should possess. The findings from the survey, the open forums and focus group conversations will be compiled in a “New Superintendent Profile,” which will be reported to the school board at its Oct. 27 meeting. The school board hired the Illinois-based consulting firm of School Exec Connect to help the Princeton Public Schools to find its next superintendent of schools. Kevin O’Mara, the firm’s president, is working closely with the school board on the search process. The search firm will launch a national search to identify a diverse group of candidates, Baglio said. The board is looking for an innovative leader to help it to sustain the district’s mission. After reviewing the applications, School Exec Connect will present two slates of candidates to the school board – a slate of seven or eight semi-finalists, and then a final list of three candidates. The school board’s goal is to have a new superintendent in place by July 1, 2021.

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THE STATE WE’RE IN

By Michele S. Byers

Environmental justice: Clean and green in every community

rowing up in Camden, Olivia Carpenter Glenn suffered from asthma and allergies. She wasn’t alone: many of her family members, friends and neighbors also had respiratory ailments, a result of breathing the polluted air in their industrial city. Respiratory health issues were so common in Camden that Olivia gave them little thought until her freshman year at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. “That first fall, being around such fresh air, and just seeing the beauty of the White Mountains of New Hampshire and the Green Mountains of Vermont, really made me start to ask a lot of questions,” she recalled. “Why is this beauty here and it’s not where I’m from? Why do I have persistent respiratory issues when I’m home, but when I’m here I don’t have them?” That was the beginning of Olivia’s awareness of environmental justice, a major influence in her decision to major in environmental studies. Environmental justice is defined as the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people and communities – regardless of race, color, national origin or income – in the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies. The environmental justice movement emerged in the 1980s and has been gaining momentum in recent years. Now, Olivia is in a position to deliver environmental justice for communities like her hometown, places overburdened with pollution and polluters. In July, Olivia was appointed deputy commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, in charge of advancing the state’s environmental justice and equity efforts in communities

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that are disproportionately impacted by pollution and are known to have dirtier air and more public health issues than other parts of New Jersey. As of last week, this state we’re in has a powerful new tool: a historic environmental justice law aimed at ending the environmental health disparities between New Jersey’s urban, industrial and low-income areas, and its wealthier suburbs and rural communities. On Sept. 18, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a new law that for the first time enables permitting agencies to consider “cumulative impacts” when reviewing applications to construct or operate. Prominent activists like Dr. Nicky Sheats, of the John S. Watson Institute for Public Policy, describe the ability to consider cumulative impacts as the “Holy Grail of the environmental justice movement.” The bill would require certain applicants seeking permits from the Department of Environmental Protection to submit an environmental justice impact statement addressing the consequences their project would have on neighboring “overburdened communities.” The department would then gather public input and weigh the cumulative impacts of pollution on communities when deciding whether to grant permits for new or expanded facilities. For example, if a community already has stressors like a landfill, sewage treatment plant, power generating plant or incinerator, these impacts would have to be taken into account. The bill also covers trash transfer stations, other solid waste facilities, large recycling facilities, and scrap metal facilities. Overburdened communities are defined as those where 35% of the households qualify as low-income, or 40% of households are minority, or 40% of households have

limited English proficiency. According to the state, there are approximately 310 municipalities, with populations totaling nearly 4.5 million residents, that have overburdened communities within their borders. The new environmental justice law isn’t really new; it was introduced repeatedly since 2008, with Senator Troy Singleton as its main driving force and Assemblyman John McKeon sponsoring it in the Legislature’s lower house. Olivia believes a “perfect storm” of circumstances led to the law’s passage after languishing for a dozen years. “One is the political will of the governor, who took the unprecedented stance of publicly stating his position on this piece of legislation before it was even passed,” she said. “The other piece is us being in the midst of this pandemic, which has really illuminated disparities for people in a very tangible way. When we look at the public health crisis, we can see that it impacts some communities more strongly than others.” She also believes that growing public support for the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of the George Floyd killing was a factor in getting the bill passed. Now that the environmental justice law is on the books – the strictest such law in the nation – the Department of Environmental Protection must write rules to implement it. Thanks to Gov. Murphy, Senator Singleton, Assemblyman McKeon, DEP Commissioner Catherine McCabe, Olivia Glenn, the NJ Environmental Justice Alliance, Clean Water Action and scores of environmental justice advocates who have worked so hard to bring about this sorely needed change. It’s only fair that officials reviewing applications for new facilities like incinerators and landfills should consider the commu-

nity’s current environmental quality. For too long, decisions like these were made in a vacuum, as if the existing sources of pollution didn’t count. “It does feel really good to be a part of something this historic, but what stays on the forefront of my mind is that it’s needful,” Olivia said. “When we think about the communities that we’re serving, who for a long time have been waiting for us to get to this point, they need this. I’m mindful of the work of wanting to make these changes happen – I’m happy, but I feel like I’ve got to push my sleeves up.” In addition to the environmental justice law, New Jersey is also advancing new environmental justice guidance to executive agencies in New Jersey state government, under the direction of an executive order from Gov. Murphy. For Olivia, the implications of New Jersey’s environmental justice leadership work go beyond the Garden State. “We are taking bold steps on behalf of environmental justice communities nationwide,” she says. “We hope this empowers leaders and advocates everywhere to better protect some of our most vulnerable neighbors.” For more information on the work of New Jersey’s Office of Environmental Justice, visit https://nj.gov/dep/ej/. And to learn more about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources, visit the New Jersey Conservation Foundation website at www.njconservation.org or contact me at info@njconservation.org.

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

By Huck Fairman

Bill McKibben offers hope, direction and dire warnings Editorial note: This column was originally published on Dec. 7, 2018.

nvironmentalist Bill McKibben, an author, distinguished scholar and founder of 350.org, came to town the other night. Introduced by fellow environmentalist Professor Michael Oppenheimer, he stopped during his national speaking tour to talk to an expectant audience at Richardson Auditorium eager to hear what hope and direction he might offer on the environmental and political crises we face. Beginning on a relatively soft note, McKibben told the audience he was here in conjunction with both the Princeton Environmental Institute and the Princeton Art Museum’s exhibit, Nature’s Nation: American Art and Environment, which he urged all to go see. His support arises from his observation that art, or simply images, can have a real impact. He reminded us of how the first photos of Earth from space and the Moon revealed that our beautiful blue and white planet floats essentially alone in what amounts to a dark infinity. Those photos opened peoples’ eyes to the fact that this planet is our only home and we must take better care of it. McKibben also touted the value of photos of people around the world protesting the desecration of our planet brought on by fossil fuels, electric power generation, heating and cooling, manufacturing, and governments – despite our having alternatives. Sadly, he reminded us, that while our cultural heritage has been recorded and expressed through a rich array of art, we are,

and have been, destroying the very world our art celebrates. But, he also reminded us that individuals can make an impact too, Rachel Carson’s books that stirred a generation, David Brower’s founding of the Sierra Club and the idea that wilderness was something that merited preservation. McKibben then inserted several grave warnings. First, there is no longer any place on Earth that is not untrammeled by man. And secondly, in efforts to preserve life as we’ve known it, we are in an immense fight against destructive forces. A fight we are losing. If we need evidence of this, the latest IPCC report warns that we have only a few years to begin making significant changes. If one doubts that report, one need simply acknowledge the fact that the seven strongest storms on record have all occurred since 2006. Rising temperatures and ocean levels are already having their very serious impacts. If we do not succeed in making the needed changes, he predicted that we will see more of the repercussions that helped launch both the Honduran Caravan and the civil war in Syria. These two upheavals were set in motion by draughts devastating agriculture, which in turn helped ignite violence and political divisions. As agriculture in those regions became unsustainable, life there became impossible. To reverse these trends, we will need to find and organize new levels of solidarity. And, McKibben added, surviving will also require enormous economic changes. One sign of needed change is New York

State’s filing charges against Exxon, asserting that the oil company downplayed to its share holders the impacts of climate change upon its business and the environment. But McKibben warned that these challenges to the fossil fuel industry and the financial sector that supports them will face push back. The looming fights will be about money and power – neither of which those industries and their allies will willingly relinquish. We, the small but many, are facing the fewer but large and rich. History, he observed, has long been the story of man fighting man. Now however, the fight for our future is man versus nature. Will man change or will he force nature to change unalterably? To preserve the world as we know it – and again, the IPCC report states we don’t have much time – McKibben alerted us that we must change the zeitgeist. While we now have the technology to effect the necessary changes, we need the popular and political will. We are no longer facing a sooner-thebetter situation, but a sooner-or-never situation. In an aside, he revealed that Princeton University has not yet divested its investments in the fossil fuel industry. The audience erupted at this, supporting his implication that it is time for the university to do so. It is ironic that on one hand the university has made strides to reduce its emissions while it still supports the fossil fuel industry. Perhaps this is emblematic of the divisions that threaten civilization. So how do we win this fight? McKibben affirmed that we need public support and pressure. And we need artists to help rally

that support, by expressing both the dangers and the solutions. In short, he urged that we need to do everything we can, including turning to green power, voting in carbon taxes, collecting and sequestering the carbon already in the atmosphere, and perhaps most important of all, exerting the political will to keep carbon in the ground. He noted, additionally, that among the most important and far reaching expressions of this need to change was Pope Francis’ 2nd. Encyclical, Laudato Si’ whose subtitle is, “On care of our common home.” But aside from the Pope, too few political leaders have led the effort. We, the people, need to change that. With this message in mind, McKibben ended with a story from Sweden. There, a fifteen-year-old young lady responded to her parents’ passivity by saying, “If you’re not going to do anything, then I won’t either. I won’t go to school.” And instead, she seated herself on a chair outside of the Swedish Parliament, explaining that she would move when they did, on this most essential issue.

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issan has been makI recently settled behind ing Sentras for 38 the wheel of the 2020 Nissan Sentra 2.0 SV CVT for one years. That’s a nice week to judge how they did run for this compact entry with remodeling the all new level model. Sentra. Ever wonder where these In many ways the all new car makers come up with the Sentra is a big hit. It’s extenames for these models? rior styling is sleek, sculpted Wikipedia says “the word and cool looking. Interior Sentra sounds like central as redesign is a big winner as well as sentry, which evokes well. images of safety.” Inside the new Sentra Another internet postPeter Perrotta looks more expensive than ing says the name Sentra is its price tag. It is intelligently of Italian origin and means laid out and fairly roomy but “beautiful.” Suffice it to say that the Nissan Sentra still a bit snug for my six-foot frame. This new Sentra sits on a new platform has been around long enough so that most and suspension as well. I found the new people know what it is. However, this Japanese auto maker frame and suspension to be solid and very was not about to rest on its laurels when it functional. However, the new Sentra only offers comes to the Sentra. For the 2020 model year, Nissan has come out with an “all one engine, the 2.0 liter four cylinder new” Sentra from top to bottom and in- powerplant that produces 149 horsepower and 145 pound feet of torque. side and out.

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Yes, there were times when I punched the accelerator looking to make an aggressive passing move or enter an on ramp on the interstate and found the power to be lacking, but that’s almost to be expected for a car in this class. As far as the noisy engine complaint, I didn’t find that to be the case. Most of the time the engine for this Sentra was relatively quiet. However, when you do “punch it” a bit the engine revs become more audible than usual. The base price for the Senta SV I tested is $20,270. The sticker price of my tester was $24,800, which includes added options and $925 for destination and delivery. The added options included $2,400 for an SV premium package, $500 for a lighting package and $440 for an electronics package. The SV premium package included: LED head lamps; power moonroof; quilted leather seats; 6-way power driver seat; heated seat and a leather shift knob. The lighting package includes ambient interior lighting and some ground effects lighting. The EPA fuel consumption ratings for this all new Sentra are quite impressive. It gets 33 miles per gallon overall – 39 mpg in highway driving and 29 in city driving. The estimate annual fuel cost for driving the Sentra is a miserly $1,250 a year as it uses about 3 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven. This new model Sentra has not been government crash test rated yet. The infotainment system in the new Sentra is fairly easy to use. My tester synched my phone and iPod music system rather easily. However, my tester did not have a factory navigation system in it so I had to plug my Android phone into it and use Android Auto. I didn’t think the Android Auto system was as good as factory navigation system would be. I lost the signal several times while using the Android navigation system. Overall, at the end of the day the Sentra can stand proudly side by side in comparison to either the Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears weekly. He can be contacted at peter@capitalmotorcars.com.

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Morven Museum & Garden’s Festival of Trees tradition continues

Morven Museum & Garden’s Festival -of Trees is a juried collection of trees and nmantles decorated by area garden clubs eand non-profit partners displayed in the museum’s galleries throughout the mansion-turned-museum. , The trees will be on display from Nov. f18 through Jan. 10, 2021. A Winter Wonsderland outdoor fundraiser is planned for oDec. 3. e “Morven’s annual Festival of Trees has been a holiday highlight for years, and this year – a year like no other – we’re enhancing it by opening the decorated galleries dof the museum a week earlier and running -through Jan. 10 to give everyone extra time to see it without encouraging crowds. The event chairs embraced the creativity -demanded by the coronavirus and added a Winter Wonderland twist to our annual fundraising party,” Executive Director Jill :Barry said in a prepared statement. - During the Dec. 3 fundraising party, the museum will be open to enjoy the decorated trees and mantels at timed intervals; thowever, the party is based outdoors “in sthe fresh air under the stars, enjoying firelight, holiday treats, twinkle lights, music rand a few surprises,” Barry said. “We long to gather together, and on this gevening we will be doing so while support. r y

ing Morven’s exhibitions and education programs. We hope many in our community, neighbors and friends will consider becoming early supporters of this wonderful fundraising event at whatever level they can. “We’re inviting everyone to don their woollies and wellies, along with their mask, and join us on Dec. 3 in the transformed backyard of the museum from 5:30-8 p.m. by the fire pits for holiday cheer with safe social distancing,” she said.

Key sponsorship levels range from Shining Star at $15,000, which includes 12 holiday party tickets and 12 museum tickets; Angel at $10,000, including 10 holiday party tickets and 10 museum tickets; Herald at $5,000, including six holiday party tickets and six museum tickets; and Sentinel at $2,500, which includes four holiday party tickets plus four museum tickets. Patron and Supporter tickets are available at $500 and $250 per person, respectively, and all these levels will be recognized on the invitation if committed by Oct. 5. The basic party tickets are $175 per person. For more information on becoming a Festival of Trees sponsor, contact Kathy Greenwood at 609-924-8144, ext. 113 or kgreenwood@morven.org Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton, is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Festival of Trees is included with museum admission of $10; $8.00 for seniors; free for Friends of Morven and children 6 years old and under. For more information and associated Festival of Trees programming, both virtual and in-person, visit morven.org/.

BEACON holds Back to School Jam

ack to School Jam, a gathering produced by BEACON (Black Educators Affirming Coalition Opportuw rnities and Networks), through the support mof PREA (Princeton Regional Education Association) Spirit Chair Malachi Wood, -Linda Oppenheim from Not in Our Town, and Jennifer Gering from Princeton PBA, was held at the Princeton Family YMCA on Sept. 24. - More than 125 people attended the socially distanced event that featured food dfrom Pizza Den and Joe Brown’s ice cream; music from DJ Darius the 1st; live performances from Olive Giles and Ranjit nArapurakal; student speakers Mojisola Ayrodele and Faria Majeed; a Hula hoop contest; dancing; prizes; and soccer instruction from Inspire Sports Club. Vendors included Credit Brilliance, Culture in Educational Excellence, DJ Darius the 1st, Envy League, Inspire

Sports Club, Jackie’s Dollar Vine, Mr. Junk Truck, Pizza Den, PREA, Princeton Borough Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local No 13, Princeton Family YMCA, Witherspoon Jackson Historical Society and Young Scholars Institute. BEACON was conceived during a meeting on April 20, 2017, by educator Jason Carter in response to the lack of Black administrators in Princeton Public Schools, and formed under the name Black Educators of Princeton. The group became known as BEACON in 2018. It is committed to supporting the recruitment and retention of faculty of color, especially those who identify as Black/African American, within Princeton Public Schools, and to developing pathways for Black student achievement through shared agency and the collaborative efforts of parents, teachers, and stakeholders of the Princeton Public Schools community.

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Miss Kim set to release first children’s music album Kim Yarson, of Miss Kim’s Children’s Music, will release her first children’s album “Growing Up Great” on Oct. 21. The pre-recorded concert is sponsored by the Mercer County Library System and will debut at 10 a.m. on their YouTube Channel. While Miss Kim has been performing for babies and toddlers for 10 years at libraries across New Jersey, it is the pandemic that gave her the time and opportunity to write, produce and release “Growing Up Great,” all on her own from the recording studio in her basement, she said. She penned 11 fun and energetic songs infused with manners, movement and motivation. “Being home in quarantine gave me the time I needed to put together an album for children that was begging to be written,” she said in a prepared statement. “These songs will not only get kids moving, but have great moral messages, like dealing with emotions in ‘Colors of a Rainbow,’ working on getting better at doing things like walking or catching a ball in ‘If You Want To Be Great,’ and the very catchy, ‘Being Kind.’ “ Along with the album release will be two animated videos of “The Shaker Egg Song” and “Thank You All Around the World,” which will be released in October on Miss Kim’s Children’s Music YouTube channel. “I want the Miss Kim’s Children Music YouTube channel to be a place where parents feel completely comfortable letting their children watch my vlogs, videos and listening to my music,” Yarson said in the statement. “Knowing I can create music that that matters to parents, while entertaining and teaching children about life, nature, themselves and the world around them, is very gratifying to me.”

Kim Yarson, of Miss Kim’s Children’s Music, will release her first children’s album “Growing Up Great” on Oct. 21.

For more information, visit www.MissKimsChildrensMusic.com. Kim Yarson is a successful, energetic singer-songwriter from East Windsor. She has been writing songs for 26 years and performing for over 10 years. In addition to running Miss Kim Music for Children since 2010, she has four albums to her credit written for adults and has performed at venues and festivals around New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. To learn more about Kim’s other projects-, visit www.kimyarson.com.

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Desi Physician Moms donated 100 facial masks to the Hillsborough Township Community Assistance Network.

Desi Physician Moms (DPM) donated 100 facial masks to the Hillsborough Township Community Assistance Network. DPM member Dr. Neha Saraiya and her team of volunteers from Montgomery, Vaishali, Preeti, Anita, Madhu and Arva, sewed the masks. Eleven DPM members from eight cities throughout the United States volunteered their time and coordinated volunteer teams to make 30,000 masks for physicians in direct patient care, high risk patients, and the

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elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The masks are a variation of an original design produced by Dr. Sonia Mehta, anesthesiologist at the University of Florida. DPM works to support women’s and children’s issues and other issues regarding work/family balance, immigration, and maintaining Desi culture while residing in North America and assimilating into Western culture, according to information provided by Hillsborough Township.

Rider announces measures to reduce tuition ‘sticker shock’ and strengthen educational value Rider University announced a series of new measures intended to strengthen the overall value of a Rider education, including a 22% reduction of annual undergraduate tuition, as well as support for career preparation and academic success. Beginning in the fall of 2021 for all new students, Rider will reduce its base undergraduate tuition from $45,120 to $35,000. The new initiative, called Lifting Barriers, is designed to help students break through significant obstacles they face in obtaining a college education and a successful career, including understanding the true cost of college and the ability to adapt, both socially and academically, in a college environment and beyond, according to information provided by Rider on Sept. 14. “These new measures continue our bold action to provide an exceptional educational value for our students,” Rider President Gregory G. Dell’Omo, Ph.D, said in the statement. “Because a college education remains one of the most important investments individuals can make in their lifetimes, our goal is to help lift any barrier that prevents a student from thriving at Rider University, including those who assume a private education is out of reach based solely on the sticker price.” Like many universities, Rider currently follows a complex pricing model that provides substantial discounts through scholarships and financial aid. “While we’re very proud of our ongoing commitment to providing financial aid, which will not change, the current model creates a significant hurdle for students and families who believe the sticker price immediately puts a Rider education financially out of reach,” Vice President of Enrollment Management Drew Aromando said in the statement. “The new tuition rate also aims to keep more New Jersey students from leaving the state to attend public or private institutions at out-of-state tuition rates that are similar. After careful analysis, we determined that providing more immediate clarity to the actual final cost of a Rider education would serve prospective students, the institution and the state of New Jersey better.” Along with changes to tuition, Rider is also announcing adjustments to its signature Engaged Learning Program. The changes are designed to bolster the university’s already strong record of preparing students for successful careers, according to the statement. Rider has set a new target that 95% of all students, beginning with the Class of 2025, will participate in enriched career preparation experiences such as internships, fieldwork and co-ops across all disciplines, including the arts, sciences, business and more. Although the current Engaged Learning Program, which launched in 2017, already requires students to participate in meaningful cocurricular experiences in order to graduate, the new measures double down on those experiences most likely to lead to career success. “More than ever, students want to know that their education will directly lead to a positive outcome upon graduation,” Kim Barberich, the executive director of Rider’s Office of Career Development and Success, said in the statement. “Launching our Engaged Learning Program confirmed that experiences like

internships are directly correlated with career preparedness. Our priority is to build on this knowledge so that we are doing everything within our power to help ensure Rider students are prepared to succeed professionally immediately following graduation.” To make this possible, Rider is investing heavily in Career Development and Success with new staff, enhanced technologies and other additional resources so students have the support they need to develop on-the-job skills, build their resumes and make valuable connections, according to the statement. The move continues Rider’s ongoing investment in infrastructure to provide more support so students understand and take advantage of Rider’s outstanding academic, social and career resources. For example, this July, Rider launched the new Student Navigation Office, which is designed to provide students with a proactive approach to success coaching that consists of a robust support system connecting them to their academic, social, career-oriented needs and resources. This September, Rider is scheduled to open the new space for its Center For Diversity and Inclusion, a cornerstone in promoting a safe and welcoming physical environment and campus climate that garners a sense of belonging for the University’s diverse community, according to the statement. Under the new tuition model, Rider will continue to generously award financial aid and scholarships. Ninety-nine percent of all students currently receive Rider-funded scholarships and financial aid — a percentage that is not expected to change under the new model, according to the statement. But for new students who receive the new, lower advertised tuition, the need for financial aid will also be lower. Rider will adjust these awards according to the reduced need, which means that out of pocket costs to students will remain similar. “This strategy reduces the trajectory of Rider’s high tuition, high discount pricing model, which was ballooning to unrealistic levels, but it does not change our commitment to generously awarding financial aid and scholarships,” Aromando said in the statement. Because the net price is remaining stable, applying the new tuition rate to current students would have no effect on their cost of attendance, which is why Rider chose not to apply the new rates to current students, according to the statement. The university will continue to honor financial awards promised to current students at the time of admission, assuming all student requirements continue to be met. “We’re committed to full transparency in comparing how the two models would affect every individual and will work one-on-one with them until they share our confidence that they are receiving the best and most fair deal,” Aromando said in the statement. “Taken as a whole, these changes should send a clear message that Rider stands very competitively alongside our peers, including public colleges and universities,” Dell’Omo said in the statement. “I’m extremely confident in the unique strengths Rider possesses to support students on their journey of achieving their personal and professional goals.”

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Current school board member supports Princeton High students support bathroom facility next to fields Behrend, Tuck-Ponder, Durbin I am writing as a 25-year resident and public school parent. While I am honored to serve on the Board of Education, I am writing in a personal capacity, not on behalf of the board. This year’s school board election is enormously important, and I am strongly supporting Beth Behrend and Michele Tuck-Ponder for reelection and Jean Durbin for election. These three extraordinarily talented women have unique skills, professional backgrounds and perspectives that will ensure that our excellent schools remain strong and that the difficult challenges we face are addressed by experienced community leaders. Beth, Michele and Jean are committed to providing an excellent and equitable education for every child through data-driven decision making, priority-based budgeting, and ensuring that high quality teachers, coaches, instructors, aides and staff help all children thrive and grow using 21st century best practices. In addition to being accomplished professionals, Beth, Michele and Jean have exemplary and proven track records as community volunteers and leaders. Beth helped sustain and incorporate school gardens into the public-school curriculum and led the Riverside PTO. She has been a strong advocate for sustainability as a trustee and secretary of the Watershed Institute. As president of the Board of Education, Beth has done a stellar job as the board and administration have stabilized finances, improved facilities, negotiated new contracts with all three unions, navigated the pandemic, secured an interim superintendent, and launched numerous initiatives related to equity that are having measurable, positive impacts. Michele served on the Princeton Township Committee and three terms as mayor.

As commissioner of the Princeton Housing Authority, she works for access to safe and affordable housing. As vice president of the board and founding chair of its Equity Committee, she has been a vigorous advocate for equity in our schools. There is no one more qualified than Michele to push our schools forward in addressing the challenges of stubborn achievement and opportunity gaps and in making decisions through the lens of equity. Jean serves on the Civil Rights Commission and is immediate past president of the Princeton Community Democratic Organization, where she organized educational programs and engagement in our political process. Other longstanding service includes Princeton Little League, which welcomes all players regardless of ability to pay. She has served as co-president of Littlebrook PTO, as a member of the board of the Princeton Education Foundation, and as a parent coordinator of Littlebrook Chess Club. Beth, Michele and Jean’s children have progressed from kindergarten through graduation in our schools. All three candidates know our teachers and staff, and have seen our schools’ strengths and weaknesses through their children’s eyes as well as their own. They know where work needs to be done. There are no easy solutions to the challenges we face. Continued progress requires hard work, knowledge of our community, and the talent, creativity, experience, dedication and integrity that each of these candidates possesses. Please join me in voting for Beth Behrend, Michele Tuck-Ponder and Jean Durbin.

I write in support of the candidacy of Paul Johnson, Karen Lemon and Bill Hare to the Princeton Board of Education. The slate has made a commitment to walk the walk on the chronic academic achievement gap in our schools. Public schools can’t be blamed, after almost 20 years of trying and hardly making any progress. We are coming around to the idea that change requires much more than academics. We need to address the social and economic disparities in which children are born. But what is clear is that the process of implementing solutions starts in the schools. We use standardized tests to monitor progress on narrowing the gap, and to measure teacher performance. We also use test scores to decide students’ academic and professional destinies, and socioeconomic status. The high stakes create incentives to “cheat” in ways that are both obvious and less so. Wealthy students get extra coaching to maximize their scores. Teachers “teach to the test” to the detriment of students real learning. Schools relegate academically challenged students into special education and other remedial tracks, with unintended and counterproductive consequences. Standardized tests have been blamed for hurting the quality of public education and criticized as invalid and unreliable metrics of student achievement because of their strong correlation to socioeconomic status. More colleges are no longer requiring SAT/ACT scores. Because of the pandemic, the U.S. Department of Education has granted blanket waivers of all federally-required tests to all 50 states for the 2020-21 school year. New Jersey cancelled the state’s tests for the 2019-20

year and may do so for the current year. This crisis may force the education establishment to come up with alternative metrics of student and teacher performance. But, however we measure it, we can’t make it go away. McKinsey & Company has warned that the COVID-19 crisis will magnify the gap among Black, Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students, already running 2-3 years behind. Princeton schools are on the right track trying to get the more disadvantaged students back to the classrooms first, and providing internet connectivity and an electronic device to every student, but the deployment of these resources is still experiencing delays and glitches. However, these students need more resources, more instructional time, more one-on-one tutoring and full-time summer school to catch up. The stakes are very high as a matter of social cohesion and economic sustainability. McKinsey estimates the cost of the achievement gap is 2-5% of our annual GDP, or hundreds of billions of dollars, yet we spend more than any other country in educating our children. The diverse slate of Paul Johnson, Karen Lemon and Bill Hare brings an impressive combination of skills, commitment, vision and empathy that would clearly enhance the existing board. They understand and deeply care for the needs of our most vulnerable students, without losing sight of the fiscal challenges facing the district. I urge Princetonians to not sit out this contested election and vote for these three outstanding candidates. Maria Juega Princeton

We are writing as current and former Princeton High School students and athletes because we have recently heard criticism of the Board of Education for approving the construction of a restroom facility next to the high school fields. We want to express our support for the bathroom facility because we believe it will be incredibly helpful to all students, particularly student athletes. This bathroom facility was approved by Princeton voters as part of the $26.9 million referendum from 2018 and was identified as the highest athletics priority by many parents and families. This is because having this facility is a matter of convenience and equity. Taking 10-15 minutes to go to the school building to use sanitary facilities is a challenge when you are competing and particularly difficult for those in a wheelchair or with limited mobility. The new restrooms will be accessible and connected to plumbing and stocked with sanitary supplies, including menstrual products. This restroom facility includes three bathrooms: a woman’s restroom, a men’s restroom, and a gender neutral restroom. We believe that this is setting an important precedent in our district of including gender neutral bathrooms on all of our facilities, so that nobody has to feel uncomfortable or unsafe using a restroom. This is something we strongly urge the district to do at the middle and elementary schools as well. This restroom facility is not only for athletes. It will benefit all students because even non-athletes often go outside for large portions of gym classes, depending on the season. The project is set to be finished by spring of this school year and it is more

than possible that our community will still be grappling with COVID-19 at that point. With COVID concerns, having access to facilities with soap and running water on the fields, both for PHS athletes and for opposing teams, is more important than ever. According to our athletics director, Princeton High School is the only school in Mercer County without a comparable facility, even though ours, when complete, will be among the smallest. We understand that this might not seem at first glance like a top district priority. However, as mentioned previously, the bathroom facility was part of the referendum and as such, received the approval of a majority of Princeton voters when it was put out for a vote. The money for this project has already been set aside and cannot be used for anything other than referendum projects. And the bathrooms came at a cost that is well under what was previously estimated. Rather than questioning why this project was included in the referendum, we should be celebrating the fact that we are addressing needs that align with so many of our district’s and community’s priorities and values.

Charlie Biggs ‘20 Shoshi Henderson ‘21 Ananya Lahiri ’20 Brian Li ’17 Mindy Li ‘19 Katie McDonnell ‘20 Kenia Morales ‘20 Raisa Rubin-Stankiewicz ‘20 Shane Spring ‘19 Princeton High School students and alum

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State expands Small Landlord Emergency Johnson, Lemon, Hare ‘bring impressive Grant Program due to pandemic situation If tenants have had difficulty making non-vacant rental unit impacted by COVskills’ to Princeton school board rent payments as a result of the COVID-19 ID-19 between April and July 2020;

Michele Tuck-Ponder will ‘make the right investments’ for Princeton students We are supporting Michele Tuck-Ponder for a second term on the Princeton Board of Education.

Michele has the leadership experience that we can trust to help us make the critical decisions ahead on equity, facilities, budget, safety and educational excellence. Michele will continue to address systemic and institutional racism in our district, particularly in the areas of discipline, special education classifications, hiring and academic achievement. She will continue to look at every decision and every expenditure through the lens of equity for every student – LGBTQ students, immigrants, those with learning disabilities, students of every color and ethnicity, and regardless of their economic status. As chair of the Equity Committee, she will continue to lead the coordinated response to inequity in our schools. Princeton’s schools are crowded and will become even more so over the next few years. As a former mayor experienced with municipal budgets and buildings, she will work collaboratively with the community to ensure that we have the facili-

ties that we need for our children without unduly burdening our taxpayers – she has demonstrated through her voting record on the BOE that fiscal responsibility is key. Above all, Michele will continue to work tirelessly to help all of our current and future students get the skills they need for success in the 21st century – collaboration, creativity, communications, technology and cultural competence while learning in a safe environment. COVID-19 has presented unique challenges, and we trust Michele to help us make the right investments to help our children, teachers and staff thrive whether the learning is virtual or in-person. Please, vote for Michele Tuck-Ponder for Princeton BOE. You can learn more about Michele at MTP4BOE.com. Evangeline and Alex Burgers Iona and Maurice Harding Karen Jezierny Robin Birkel Princeton

emergency, the Small Landlord Emergency Grant (SLEG) Program is reopening and expanding to reimburse owners of three- to 30-unit rental properties for lost rent revenue due to COVID-19 between April and July 2020, as long as they agree to forgive outstanding back rent and late fees that their tenant accrued during this time. The program reopened Sept. 28 and will run through 4 p.m. Oct. 13. To be eligible for the second round of the SLEG Program: 1. Applicants must own a residential property in New Jersey with three to 30 rental units; 2. Applicants must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ (DCA) Bureau of Housing Inspection; 3. The property must not be a seasonal or vacation rental property; 4. The property must have at least one

5. The property must have low- to moderate-income rent levels. All completed eligible applications will be randomly sorted by computer to give each applicant an equal chance of being funded. Grant funding will be allocated on a case-by-case basis, based on the number of COVID-impacted units and the amount of missed rent. A list of all successful landlord applicants will be posted to the NJHMFA website, and letters will be sent to all tenants of awarded landlords. There is a range of tools available on NJHMFA’s website to assist property owners in preparing their applications. Applicants can contact languagehelp@njhmfa.gov to receive a call within one business day from a representative who can communicate with them in their primary language. Potential applicants with specific questions can call NJHMFA’s toll-free hotline at 866-280-9756 or email sleg@njhmfa.gov.

Assistance available for energy costs Assistance is available for energy costs for those who qualify beginning Oct. 1, but applicants must adhere to certain COVID-19 restrictions. Mercer County’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), offered in coordination with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, is designed to help low-income families and individuals meet home heating and medically necessary cooling costs. This year, the LIHEAP application period is Oct. 1 through July 31, 2021. Mercer County will continue accepting applications for the Universal Service Fund (USF) Program throughout the year. Residents who pay their own heating costs, and meet the income guidelines, may be eligible to receive financial assistance with their winter heating bill. Residents with medical conditions also may be eligible to receive cooling assistance. An eligibility chart can be found on the Mercer County website. “The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have created financial hardships for

many households that now have to worry about the cost of heating and other energy bills,” Hughes said in a prepared statement. “I urge our low-income residents to visit our website or contact the county housing office to determine their eligibility to apply for energy assistance.” Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the public may visit the Mercer County Office of Housing and Community Development, located at 640 South Broad St., Trenton, by appointment only. If an inperson visit is necessary, clients can call 609-337-0933 or email heatingappt@ mercercounty.org to schedule an appointment. Beginning Oct. 1, the county will temporarily begin operating an outdoor informational center adjacent to the 640 South Broad St. building. Clients will be able to drop off applications and access information from LIHEAP staff. The county will continue to accept applications by regular mail, fax and email until July 31, 2021. Applications, forms and information are available at www. mercercounty.org.

Obituaries

Mark Belleman Rockey, 66, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27th with his family by his side. Predeceased by his elder brother, Jon H. Rockey, he is survived by his loving wife, Deborah, beloved daughters, Julia and Virginia Rockey, siblings Meg R. Chambers, Anne F. Rockey, Lisa R. Bermel, Patrick C. Rockey, Ernest A. Rockey Jr., Carroll E. Rockey, and many adoring nieces and nephews. Visitation hours will be held Friday, October 9th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Saint James Church, 115 E. Delaware Avenue, Pennington, NJ. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 10th at Saint James Church. For condolences go to blackwellmh.com. NM-00441832

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NJBIZ recognizes Ida Bormentar in its 2020 Gov. Murphy signs $32.7 billion awards for Best 50 Women in Business fiscal year 2021 budget into law Ida Bormentar, executive director for the Mercer County office of Community Options, Inc., was recently named as one of the Best 50 Women in Business by NJBIZ for 2020. Community Options is a national nonprofit that provides housing and employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Recipients of this award represent New Jersey’s best in leadership, decision-making, trendsetting and forward thinking. Honorees were recognized at a virtual ceremony held on Sept. 21, according to a press release. “We are so proud of Ida (Bormentar) for this tremendous achievement,” said Robert Stack, president and CEO of Community Options. “Her commitment to service is an inspiration to all of us and she is truly deserving of this recognition.” Bormentar joined Community Options in 2014 and manages operations and develop-

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Executive Director Ida Bormentar

ment throughout Mercer County. Community Options supports over 60 individuals in small, community-based homes in Mercer County. “It is truly an honor to be selected for this award,” Bormentar said. “My work is my passion and I am so grateful for the opportunity to dedicate my career to improving the lives of people with disabilities.”

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Municipality of Princeton in the County of Mercer, State of New Jersey, at the Municipal Building, 400 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 on October 21, 2020 at 11:00 AM prevailing time and place publicly opened and read for the following: RECONSTRUCTION OF BANK STREET AND NASSAU STREET (NJSH RT. 27) STREETSCAPE (BAYARD LANE TO BANK STREET) This project, extending from Nassau Street (NJSH 27) to Chambers Street, provides for sanitary sewer main and services replacement; storm sewer replacement and extensions; curb replacement; and roadway and sidewalk reconstruction. Sidewalk replacement on Nassau Street (NJSH 27) between Bank Street and Bayard Lane (US Route 206) is also included in this project. The principal items of work consist of the following: 1,255 CY of excavation; 1,704 SY of dense graded aggregate base course; 689 tons of HMA 19M64 base course; 239 tons of HMA 9.5M64 surface course; 486 LF of ductile iron storm sewer pipe (12” 14” AND 18” diameter); 702 LF of PVC storm pipe (4” diameter); 435 LF of PVC storm pipe (6” diameter); 226 LF of reinforced storm sewer pipe (15” diameter); 1,341 SY of tinted concrete sidewalk, ADA curb ramps, and driveway aprons; 634 LF of concrete vertical curb; 1,226 LF of granite curb; traffic markings including 254 LF of 4” traffic marking lines and 208 LF of 24” traffic marking lines; permanent signage; 768 LF of 8” diameter PVC sanitary sewer pipe replacement; 455 LF of sanitary sewer pipe lateral replacement; 211 LF of sanitary sewer pipe new lateral installation; 6 CY reinforced concrete landscape wall; 8 units of tree removal (6” to 18” diameter); 5 units of tree plantings; and other related miscellaneous work. Project construction must be initiated upon contract award and be substantially completed in one hundred sixty (160) calendar days. Forty (40) calendar days of winter shutdown have been incorporated into this construction schedule. The entire project must be completed in one hundred eighty (180) calendar days. Plans, specifications and bid documents are available for download from https://www.princetonnj.gov/bids-and-rfps at no cost. In accordance with applicable law, the bidders’ list will not be disclosed. 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. No bids will be received after the above-designated time. 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). The Municipality assumes no responsibility for the loss or the non-delivery of any bid sent to it prior to the bid opening. Bids will be publicly opened, examined and announced at the Municipal Clerk’s Office, through use of a virtual platform, Zoom.com. Bidders and other interested members of the public may observe and participate in the bid opening through the following link: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84622940641 Meeting ID: 846 2294 0641 One tap mobile +16465588656,,84622940641# US (New York) 13017158592,,84622940641# US +(Germantown) Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 846 2294 0641 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbbpjxHQp 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 and a Consent of Surety. The surety shall be bound to furnish performance and payment bonds as required in the “Instructions to Bidders”. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1.1 et seq., concerning Equal Employment and Affirmative Action, N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 (P.L. 1977, c.33, s. 1, eff. March 8, 1977; amended 2016 c. 43, s.1), requiring a Statement of Ownership Disclosure, and all other requirements as set forth in the Instructions to Bidders. 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, and within available funds of the Municipality. The Municipality reserves the right to reject 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

Williams Forestry & Associates PUBLIC NOTICE In Compliance with sections 7.30-9.10 of the New Jersey Pesticide Control Code (N.J.A.C Title 7, Chapter 30), Williams Forestry & Associates, 673 N State St, Millville, PA 17846 NJ Pesticide License #90733B will be applying pesticides for the control of invasive vegetation along the existing Williams Gas Pipeline throughout Somerset, Hunterdon, and Mercer Counties, NJ during the period of October 5, 2020 and continuing through October 30, 2020 or until completion, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m, Monday - Friday. The following brand name and active ingredients of the pesticide being used for the control of invasive vegetation will be Aquaneat, active ingredient Glyphosate. EPA Registration # 228-365 Product will be applied to affected areas by backpack spray equipment. All applications will be made according to product labeling. Individuals wishing additional information about pesticides may contact the National Pesticide Information Center at 1800-858-7378. For emergencies call the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System at 1-800-222-1222. For pesticide regulation information, pesticide complaints, and health referrals call the New Jersey Pesticide Control Program at 609-984-6507. Upon request, Williams Forestry & Associates shall provide a resident with notification at least 12 hours prior to the application, except for Quarantine and Disease Vector Control only, when conditions necessitate pesticide applications sooner than that time. Those seeking further information regarding the company’s invasive vegetation control activities may contact Mr. Neil Andrews, CPA License # 57593B @ (570) 7643009, Williams Forestry & Associates 673 N State St, Millville, PA 17846

PP, 1x, 10/2/2020, Fee: $100.80 Affidavit: $15.00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids for PLAINSBORO ROAD BIKE PATH IMPROVEMENTS will be received by the Township Clerk Township of Plainsboro Municipal Building 641 Plainsboro Road Plainsboro, New Jersey 08536

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On October 20, 2020 until 10:00 A.M., at the address set forth above. NO BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 10:00 A.M. BIDS RECEIVED AFTER SUCH TIME AND DATE WILL BE RETURNED UNOPENED TO THE BIDDER. Specifications and other information may be obtained for a non-refundable fee of $75.00 at the Purchasing Office of the Township of Plainsboro between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. or by calling 609-799-0909 extension 1406 or e-mailing mrice@plainsboronj.com. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27. The New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act (P.L. 1963, Chapter 150) is hereby made a part of every contract entered into by the Township of Plainsboro, and by any nontownship public participant, except those contracts which are not within the contemplation of the Act; and the Bidder's signature on this proposal is his guarantee that neither he nor any sub-contractors he might employ to perform the work covered by this proposal are listed or are on record in the Office of the Commissioner of the N.J. State Department of Labor and Industry as one who has failed to pay prevailing wages in accordance with the provisions of the Act. The vendor must comply with all local, county, state and federal laws, rules and regulations applicable to this contract and to the work to be done hereunder. ATTEST: _____________________________ Carol J. Torres, Township Clerk PP, 1x, 10/02/20, Fee: $43.05 Affidavit: $15.00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids for GROVERS MILL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS will be received by the Township Clerk Township of Plainsboro Municipal Building 641 Plainsboro Road Plainsboro, New Jersey 08536 On October 27, 2020 until 10:00 A.M., at the address set forth above. NO BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 10:00 A.M. BIDS RECEIVED AFTER SUCH TIME AND DATE WILL BE RETURNED UNOPENED TO THE BIDDER. Specifications and other information may be obtained for a non-refundable fee of $75.00 at the Purchasing Office of the Township of Plainsboro between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. or by calling 609-799-0909 extension 1406 or e-mailing purchasing@plainsboronj.com. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27. The New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act (P.L. 1963, Chapter 150) is hereby made a part of every contract entered into by the Township of Plainsboro, and by any nontownship public participant, except those contracts which are not within the contemplation of the Act; and the Bidder's signature on this proposal is his guarantee that neither he nor any sub-contractors he might employ to perform the work covered by this proposal are listed or are on record in the Office of the Commissioner of the N.J. State Department of Labor and Industry as one who has failed to pay prevailing wages in accordance with the provisions of the Act. The vendor must comply with all local, county, state and federal laws, rules and regulations applicable to this contract and to the work to be done hereunder. ATTEST: Carol J. Torres, Township Clerk PP, 1x, 10/02/20, Fee: $42.00 Affidavit: $15.00 NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PRINCETON HOUSING AUTHORITY The regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Princeton Housing Authority will be held at the Princeton Municipal Building – Conference Room A, 400 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, New Jersey at 6:15pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month (with the exception of no meeting in August) for the purpose of transacting such lawful business which shall come before the Board. PP, 1x, 10/2/2020 Fee: $10.50 Affidavit: $15.00

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Democratic Governor Phil Murphy has signed the $32.7 billion Fiscal Year 2021 Appropriations Act (budget) into law. In a press release, Murphy said the revised state spending plan “manages to protect core priorities and deliver middle class tax relief during the historic fiscal crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.” The budget fully re-establishes the millionaire’s tax that expired in 2010, instituting the existing 10.75% rate on income over $5 million to income earned over $1 million, according to the press release. The budget also relies on the ability to issue up to $4.5 billion in general obligation bonds to help address the economic fallout created by COVID-19 and better position the state to weather any future public health and economic uncertainties, according to the press release. Murphy originally laid out his 2021 budget proposal on Feb. 25. Less than two weeks later, the COVID-19 pandemic took root, ravaging New Jersey from a public health standpoint and an economic standpoint, according to the press release. The crisis prompted state officials to follow the federal government in moving important April tax filing deadlines to July and extending the fiscal year from the traditional June 30 end date to Sept. 30. As a result, the budget signed by Murphy on Sept. 29 addresses spending from Oct. 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021. State Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-Gloucester) was quoted in the press release from the governor’s office as saying, “Our budget restores cuts and makes the investments we need in our state and county colleges, in Extraordinary Special Education Aid for our most vulnerable students, in our hospitals and direct care workers who provide critical healthcare, and in a wide range of other services that are more important than ever in this pandemic.” According to the governor, the budget maintains funding for critical programs, including K-12 education, municipal aid, direct property tax relief (including the Homestead Benefit and the Senior Freeze), the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, and post-secondary tuition assistance. Republicans had a different view of the Fiscal Year 2021 budget Murphy signed. Doug Steinhardt, the chairman of the state Republican Party, said, “With this budget, Gov. Murphy might as well be signing a letter addressed to every New Jersey taxpayer that reads ‘Move to Florida or Pennsylvania. I don’t care.’ “This $32.7 billion budget is the most callous and crippling in New Jersey history. In the middle of an economic crunch made worse by his decisions, Phil Murphy’s lack of understanding for struggling New Jersey businesses and families was never more evident,” Steinhardt said. In one specific budget development, New Jersey’s horse racing industry will receive a multi-million dollar subsidy in 2021, but the financial support from the state will not be as large as was initially anticipated. Republican state representatives reported several weeks ago that Murphy was planning to eliminate a $20 million subsidy the horse racing industry was scheduled to receive in the upcoming fiscal year. On Sept. 30, Dennis Drazin, the chairman and CEO of Darby Development, LLC, the operators of Monmouth Park, Oceanport, said most of the subsidy would be provided to the horse racing industry. “We are grateful to Gov. Murphy and the legislative leadership, the Senate president, the Assembly speaker and all the senators and assemblymen who supported protecting the horse racing industry by delivering a $15 million subsidy, thereby protecting 13,000 jobs and an (industry) that generates a significant economic contribution to New Jersey,” Drazin said.

New Jersey’s operating race tracks are Monmouth Park (thoroughbred racing), Freehold Raceway (harness racing) and the Meadowlands (harness and thoroughbred racing). The budget Murphy signed includes funding for school based youth services programs, which previous published reports indicated was on the chopping block. One youth services program that faced a loss of funding is The Source at Red Bank Regional High School, Little Silver. When word got out several weeks ago that the governor was considering defunding these programs, supporters of The Source mounted a campaign to save what they said is an important and much needed service in the school. In a message posted online after Murphy signed the Fiscal Year 2021 budget, directors of The Source addressed their supporters and wrote, “Your active participation yielded the outcome we so desired. Simply put, you changed our world. “Whether you made a phone call, sent a testimonial or shared information on social media, you made this change. We are so grateful for your advocacy on our behalf. “Thank you for your support, dedication and making the time to make a difference. As we enter into our 21st year of service, we assure you we will continue to meet the emerging needs of the students and school community at Red Bank Regional High School. We are pleased to say ‘The Source is Open,’ ” they wrote. Michele Siekerka, president and CEO of the New Jersey Business and Industry Association, addressed the spending plan in a press release and said, “Now that Gov. Murphy has put ink to the page of a budget that will do great damage to New Jersey businesses and taxpayers, we hope he and our policymakers will work on writing a new script that includes real, comprehensive reforms and expands the capacity for our businesses to operate. “We have contended from the beginning of this process that the excessive spending, borrowing and taxation found in this budget were, in fact, not necessary and not COVID-19 related. … With $215 billion in debt, a crushing business climate and a continued appetite to tax and spend, New Jersey simply cannot continue along this path. “We are encouraged by talk of real reforms as we turn the page from this budget, but it can no longer be about talk, and actions must truly be meaningful. We look forward to working with our policymakers to make it happen,” Siekerka said. The budget was met with approval from the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey, a statewide association of more than 250 community development corporations, individuals and other organizations that support the creation of affordable homes, economic opportunities and strong communities. In a press release, President and CEO Staci Berger said, “The effects of the economically crippling health pandemic have devastated our families and will be felt for years to come. “Tens of thousands of residents are dealing with the emotional and financial strain of housing instability; we applaud the renewed investment in the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to create the homes New Jersey’s residents and economy need. Housing is health and it’s been fundamental to stemming the spread of the virus. “Gov. Murphy and New Jersey’s legislators had a monumental task of delivering a budget which puts our state on sound financial footing. They did this while emphasizing fairness, promoting economic security and keeping residents safely and stably housed. “We are pleased to see this budget, which includes a millionaires tax, and other sensible solutions, signed by the governor so we can create the healthy and affordable communities necessary to build a thriving New Jersey,” Berger said.

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HOPEWELL

$1,099,000

Custom Home on 2 acres. Profess Landscaped w/amazing Bluestone Patios, Outdoor Frplce & Outdoor Cooking Station w/48” grill w/Granite Countertop. Gracious 2 Story Foyer w/Custom Millwork, Pillars & Medallion for Chandelier. FLR w/Gas Frplce, & French Doors lead to Conservatory/Ofﬁce. Breakfast Rm overlooks Private Backyard & Deck. Spacious Kit w/Cherry Cabinets, Granite Countertops, 5 Burner Stovetop & Double Wall Oven. Open Floor Plan to enjoy the Stonefaced Wood-Burning Frplce. The Back Staircase off the Fam. Rm/Kit leads to Family Loft. French Doors open to Master Suite w/Sitting Area & WIC. 2 Addt’l BRs & Full Bath. BR #4 w/Full Bath. Full Finished Walk-Out bsmnt to Beautiful Patio, Cooking Station, Fireplace & Fire Pit. Home Theatre & Custom Built Bar Area. Cul-De-Sac Location. Min. to Downtown Princeton & Hopewell Borough. Top rated Montgomery school system.

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$639,000

Waterfront Living...Enjoy Kayaking & fishing right in your backyard. Great Opportunity to live on Grover Mill Pond. 4 bedroom, 3 full baths. Custom built Waterfront Location. Living Room with Stone Fireplace, Hardwood Floors, Step Down Breakfast Area & Kit. Staircase off Breakfast Room leads to Loft which could be a Den/Office/Workout Room. Walkout Finished lower level with private entrance, Family room with fireplace, Full kitchen/dining area, 1 bedroom, 1 full bath. Perfect layout for home business/office or extended family situation. Minutes to Princeton Junction train station and downtown Princeton. Top NJ West Windsor school system.

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Welcome Home! Beautifully Maintained Center Hall Colonial w/Wrap-Around Porch offers 5 BRs, 2.5 BA. Hrdwd Floors, Spacious Rooms. Formal Foyer leads to FLR w/Crown Molding, French Doors lead to the Wrap-Around Porch. FDR w/Chair Rail & Crown Moldings. Kit w/ generous Counter/Cabinet Space. Bright & Airy Breakfast Rm w/sliding Doors to Deck. Wood-Burning Frplce in Fam. Rm. 1st ﬂoor features 5th BR, Powder Room & Laundry Room. Master Suite w/Sitting Room, Walk in Closet & Full BA w/Soaking Tub & Stall Shower. 3 BR w/Ceiling Fans. Game Room in Bsmnt, 2 Car Gar. Yard is Landscaped w/Mature Trees. Home is Meticulously Maintained & Boasts Pride of Ownership. Close to shopping, downtown Princeton & Schools. Easy access to 206. Montgomery Twp. Top Rated Schools.

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Gracious & Lovely describes this 4/5 BR Home in Deerﬁeld Estates. Porch opens to Grand 2 Story Foyer w/Circular Staircase. 9’ Ceilings. FLR & DR plus Library (5th BR). Sunroom w/3 Skylights. Fam Rm w/ Frplce opens to Breakfast Room & Kit. Master Suite w/Sitting Area, WIC, Attic Storage, Ample Closets, Master Bath w/Custom Vanity, Jacuzzi & Shower. Bonus Room features BR Area, Sitting Room, WIC, 2 Addt’l Closets & Full Bath. Plus 2 more BRs & Family Bath. 3 Car Gar, Full Bsmnt. Backyard is like a resort. In-ground Pool & Spa. BBQ, Deck or Patio.

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$739,900

NEW CONSTRUCTION w/Princeton Mailing Address. In-Town Living a few blocks from Restaurants, Park, Library, D&R Canal, & Downtown Princeton. Top Rated School System. Front Porch, Formal Foyer leads LR & DR. Spacious Kit w/Center Island, Wood Cabinets, Granite Countertop/Backsplash, Vented hood fan, SS Applnces. Fam Rm w/Gas Frplce. 5th BR located on 1st Flr w/Full BA. 2nd Floor w/Loft perfect for Computer Area, Playroom or Home Ofﬁce. Master Suite w/ Tray Ceiling, Custom Walk-In Closet & Full BA. Laundry Room on 2nd ﬂoor, 3 BRs & Full BA. Full Bsmnt has 9’ Ceilings, Hrdwd Floors through out.

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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FOX & ROACH, REALTORS®/TRIDENT GROUP HOLDS A GOAL-BREAKING BACKPACK DRIVE FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN

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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FOX & ROACH, REALTORS® HONORS SALES ASSOCIATES AS ROBBINSVILLE OFFICE LEADERS ROBBINSVILLE, NJ—Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® salutes sales associates in the Robbinsville Office for being the office leaders for the month of August 2020. Individuals: JoAnn Stewart has been recognized for Listings. She has been licensed since 2004. Donna Moskowitz has been recognized for Volume and Units. Licensed since 1987, Moskowitz is a recipient of the Circle of Excellence Award. She is a 30-year resident of Mercer County. Teams: Smith & Associates, led by Brian Smith, has been recognized for Listings. Smith has been licensed since 2010. Team Gersh, led by Michael Gerstnicker, has been recognized for Volume. Gerstnicker has been licensed since 2004. The Lee Group has been recognized for Units. Tony Lee, CRS, Associate Broker, CSP, e-Certified, e-Pro, SRES, SFR, and Shannon Lee, SFR, are recipients of the Top of the Rock, Circle of Excellence, Five Star Real Estate Agent, President’s Circle and Chairman’s Circle Awards. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® is part of HomeServices of America, the nation’s largest provider of total home services and largest residential brokerage company in the U.S. in sales volume, according to the 2020 REAL Trends 500 report. The company was recently awarded “Real Estate Agency Brand of the Year” and “Highest Ranked in Trust and/Love” in the 32nd annual Harris Poll EquiTrend® Study. With market dominance three times the market share of its nearest competitor, the brokerage completed more than 31,457 transactions in 2019. With over 5,500 sales professionals in more than 75 sales offices across the Tri-State area, the company was recently acknowledged as #1, for the fifth year in a row, in the entire national Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Network. Through its affiliate, the Trident Group, the company provides one-stop shopping and facilitated services to its clients including mortgage financing, and title, property and casualty insurance. The company-sponsored charitable foundation, Fox & Roach/Trident Charities, is committed to addressing the needs of children and families in stressful life circumstances and has contributed over $7.2 million to more than 250 local organizations since its inception in 1995. Visit our Website at www.foxroach.com.

DEVON, PA–Holding a virtual “Ready for Learning” backpack challenge this year was a change from past years for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) Fox & Roach, REALTORS® and the Trident Group during Fox & Roach/Trident Charities’ 15th annual drive. “We far-surpassed our $100,000 goal for this year thanks to the incredible generosity and team work of our agents, employees, executives and communities,” states Kassie Erb, Fox & Roach/Trident Charities. An amazing total of $114,213 was donated to our participating organizations, providing 5,711 filled backpacks for underserved children in the communities we serve throughout the Tri-State region of Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Filled backpacks were delivered to children in need in participation with local partners including Cradles to Crayons, in Philadelphia; HomeFront in Central New Jersey, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal and Northern New Jersey and Community Bike Works in the Lehigh Valley to name a few. Since 2006, Fox & Roach/Trident Charities has collected over 46,500 backpacks and supplies for homeless and foster care children in the Tri State area. “We are so proud to say that this year we surpassed our goal, remarks Larry Flick, V, CEO of BHHS Fox & Roach, REALTORS® and the Trident Group. “The need now is greater than ever, our annual backpack drive is an important and gratifying project for our company and communities we serve.” adds Flick. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® is part of HomeServices of America, the nation’s largest provider of total home services and largest residential brokerage company in the U.S. in sales volume, according to 2019 REAL Trends 500 report. The company’s market dominance is three times the market share of its nearest competitor. In 2019 the brokerage completed more than 31,457 transactions. With over 5,000 sales associates in more than 75 sales offices across the Tri-State area, the company was recently acknowledged as #1 throughout the entire Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Network. Through its affiliate, the Trident Group, the company provides one-stop shopping and facilitated services to its clients including mortgage financing, and title, property and casualty insurance. The company-sponsored charitable foundation, Fox & Roach/Trident Charities, is committed to addressing the needs of children and families in stressful life circumstances and has contributed over $7.2 million to more than 250 local organizations since its inception in 1995. Visit our Website at www.foxroach.com.

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By Pam Hersh

The Sourlands

mong the many important directives and declarations that Gov. Phil Murphy has issued during this first term in office is one that has had a profound impact on me. On June 22, 2018, Gov. Murphy declared on “A Late Show” with Stephen Colbert that Central Jersey is a real place – even if North Jerseyans and South Jerseyans refuse to acknowledge the middle child in the Jersey family. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2r0h2mNz91M Gov. Murphy explained on Twitter that state law defines Central Jersey as the following counties: Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Somerset, Ocean and Union. Since I am a middle child who was born, raised and still lives in Central Jersey, I felt validated and vindicated after years of being bullied, because I was allegedly “a geographic and demographic middling nebbish with no distinctive identity,” according to a (former!) friend from Central Jersey who abandoned his roots and moved to Hoboken. The governor is from Central Jersey (Middletown), and Jon Stewart (appearing on the June 22 Colbert show) is a Central Jersey native (Lawrenceville). Also from Central Jersey is marketing and public affairs strategist Brad Fay, a former Montgomery Township elected official, now a Griggstown resident. Even though Brad is a relative newbie to Central Jersey (only 21 years), he has adopted a mission of promoting and nurturing Central Jersey. I was reminded of Brad’s passionate advocacy on behalf of Central Jersey, when I got a note from him announcing his latest film project, the Save the Sourlands Solo Fest, Oct. 10, at 8 p.m., a virtual alternative to the annual Sourlands Mountain Festival, produced by the Sourland Conservancy. It is a free, hour-long program combining a nature documentary and music festival to raise public awareness and funds to address a serious invasive, insect threat to a national,

natural treasure right here in Central Jersey – the Sourlands. The 90-square-mile Sourland region is home to the largest contiguous forest in Central New Jersey. The sparsely populated area includes parts of Somerset, Hunterdon and Mercer counties, and encompasses a complex ecosystem of forest, wetlands and grasslands. Its mosaic of habitats is home to a rich diversity of animal and plant species, many rare or endangered. The forest is important as a breeding area for migratory songbirds, particularly those who nest only in large wooded areas. A devastating enemy to all this is the emerald ash borer that will kill one million ash trees in the Sourlands. “Over 20 percent of the Sourland trees are ash, the highest concentration in New Jersey, and all these trees will be killed within the next few years … because of the emerald ash borer. We are working to develop a reforestation plan in partnership with local, state and national organizations that recognize the ecological importance of the Sourlands – and the impact of ash decline on our forest’s ability to clean our water and air, sequester carbon and provide critical habitat,” said Sourland Conservancy Executive Director Laurie Cleveland. According to Brad, the Solo Fest will feature stunning Sourland landscapes, jazz and folk entertainment by New Jersey musicians and naturalists explaining the importance of the Sourlands as a source of water, a wildlife habitat, and as a defense against climate change. Brad produced the festival with help from many friends, particularly Cliff Wilson who co-produced the original documentary incorporated in the show. Cliff, who is married to former Montgomery Township Mayor Louise Wilson, is known throughout Central Jersey and beyond for his band – the Clyde St. Clifford and the Omnidextrous Jazz Ensemble in which he is vocalist and bass player. The Thomas Sweet plaza on

Dead ash trees in the Sourland region.

Nassau Street has been a favorite performance spot for the band in the Before COVID era. Brad’s Central Jersey-ophile commitment stems from his love of history and the natural environment, with a practical vision for boosting New Jersey’s economy. “New Jersey is the Garden State, but the state’s farming and natural resources legacy generally are given short shrift when the state promotes itself,” Brad said. Drowning out the natural and historic wonders of the region, are the Jersey Shore, Liberty Island, and the state’s pop culture from Bruce Springsteen to the Sopranos. “New York State has made a commitment to the Hudson Valley and the Finger Lakes Region. New Jersey should do the same with Central Jersey. This has enormous economic benefits. I got a sense of that when this summer my Discover Central NJ summer staycation blog received 21,000 visits. The enthusiastic response to the summer staycation blog led Brad to create a Discover Central NJ harvest season blog. The staycation blog celebrates pandemic feasible day trips to historic and breathtakingly beautiful farms, historic sites, and pathways that make Central Jersey one of the great agrotourism and heritage tourism destinations in

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the nation. New Jersey keeps falling behind in terms of agrotourism, promoting agriculture in the Central Jersey region, I am hoping that the idea catches on.” After my conversation with Brad, I was inspired to take a mini vacation – right in my own neighborhood – the Millstone Valley National Scenic Byway. This 27-mile drive goes up and down the Millstone River and the canal. I am thrilled that I discovered Brad Fay and his efforts to bring the middle child to a position of prominence. And for those who are more into pop culture than trees, please note that Bruce Springsteen hails from historic Freehold in Central Jersey, is still living in Central Jersey, and made his claim to fame in my Central Jersey hometown of Asbury Park. The Save the Sourlands Solo Fest will air from 8 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 10. For more information, to donate, or to watch the event, visit www.sourland.org/solofest. The program will premiere for free on YouTube at 8 p.m. on Oct. 10, followed by an “After Party” at 9 p.m. on Zoom. People can visit Sourland.org/solofest for additional information, to purchase event merchandise and After Party tickets, to preview music performances, or to donate funds for planting native trees and shrubs in the Sourlands.