Princeton Packet | 10-30-2020

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Local nonprofit provides domestic violence victims with resources

By ANDREW HARRISON Staff Writer

The issue of domestic violence was brought to the forefront locally during the coronavirus pandemic by a Princeton area non-profit’s virtual summit of panelists and survivors.

The organization Lead My Way conducted the virtual summit on Oct. 24, which was designed to provide resources for survivors and victims, along with tips for others to notice the signs of domestic violence.

Lead My Way’s goal is to provide solutions to empower domestic violence survivors with interpersonal and professional growth as their physical and emotional healing progresses, according to the organization.

“As I was married and my circumstances changed, somehow and somewhere a freed voice would take some strength at times, I was not willing to continue taking injustice. But there were not many choices I had,” said Ritu Chopra, executive director Lead My Way, who is also a domestic violence survivor. “I chose courage and I chose freedom. I realized I never allowed myself to heal. This project is my healing project which gave birth to Lead My Way.” Topics for the Courage, Community, Communication during COVID-19 summit ranged from empowerment and personal stories of perseverance during crisis, the long lasting impact of domestic violence, challenges to families facing abuse during the coronavirus pandemic, and bystander intervention and positive roles. The event included speakers from the United

States, South Africa and Australia.

“Domestic violence is not limited to women, men also suffer, children also suffer, elderly people, and people with any sort of disabilities. Very often we are trying to blame the victims that is how society looks at it. It happens so often that victims start to blame themselves,” Chopra said. “Looking at domestic violence as a stigma or taboo or something we have to hide is something we have to change our perspective on.”

According to The New England Journal of Medicine, domestic violence hotlines in some regions of the country have seen the number of calls they receive drop by more than 50%. The article states, however, that experts in the field knew rates of intimate partner violence had not decreased, but that victims were unable to safely connect with services.

The violence can come in many forms: physical, psychological, emotional and sexual. The journal highlights that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men experience domestic violence.

One of the summit’s featured topics delved not only into challenges to families facing abuse during the coronavirus pandemic, but the aspect of depression and loneliness faced by those in more isolated scenarios due to impact of the virus on normal life.

“The virus is affecting people, but it is not affecting everyone.

Depending on how strong a person is, some people have become stronger,” said Dr. Pratap Singhal, an emergency and family medicine doctor out of Bellville, who spoke to issue of depression and loneliness. “Yes, I see more depression

and more loneliness, but I also see people becoming stronger from this.”

To cope with the emotional effects of the virus impact on society, he suggests that individuals can help themselves mentally by utilizing meditation, prayer or connecting with an individual’s hero on a daily basis, whether it is reading their stories, letters or book.

“You need to be aware that you need the help and do something about it and yes you can do something about it,” Singhal said. “The solution is to be strong mentally, physically and spiritually.”

Michelle Gamble from Sankofa Healing and Enrichment Inc. discussed the issue of children’s mental health in the current pandemic.

“I am very concerned that we are not looking at how they are not prepared to handle what has been happening in our world. They are not prepared in a variety of ways.

Number one, we live in a society where we no longer teach our children how to be emotionally resilient,” she said. “We live in a world where we are always pushing medications. For some of our children they have genetic issues that predispose them to anxiety and depression, for some of our children they are dealing with food intolerances, and for some of our children they are dealing with toxic metal issues.”

Gamble added that COVID is bringing to light these imbalances that were there from the beginning.

“Our children need to be in safe environments and be able to be taught emotional resilience. Our children also need for us to address them as individuals as unique,” Gamble said. “We need to do a

deep dive to understand why our children may be having certain difficulties with anxiety and depression that goes beyond the craziness of lockdown or trauma of puberty.

We have to also encourage our adult population to allow our children be children.”

The event also touched on panelists personal stories of domestic

violence, on teen dating violence, rationalizing domestic violence, timing and intuition of intervening in a domestic violence situation, and the difficulty for a victim to leave an ongoing domestic violence situation.

For information on domestic violence resources from the event, visit www.leadmyway-usa.org.

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Drawing by Arts Council of Princeton instructor Barbara DiLorenzo.

Princeton Small Business Resiliency Fund reopens grant program Applications will open on Nov. 1 for a second round of independently owned small businesses seeking financial support in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

The Princeton Small Business Resiliency Fund will provide additional grants up to $5,000 to complement state and federal aid to Princeton’s small businesses.

The grants provide assistance with the costs associated with reopening and adjusting to the current guidelines required to

conduct business and can be applied to expenses such as cleaning and sanitation supplies, technology and connectivity needs, retrofitting spaces for social distancing, marketing and communications and more, according to information provided by Palmer Square Management on behalf of the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

In the second round of funding, the criteria for eligibility has been changed to invite a broader

selection of Princeton businesses to apply. Several changes were made to the eligibility requirements. Applicants will no longer be assessed based on credit score, and new businesses are also invited to apply, according to the statement.

No business awarded funds in the first round will be considered at this time, and applicants will be reviewed on a first come first serve basis. Once the available funds are depleted the application portal will shut down.

The application process will go live on Nov. 1. For the complete list of eligibility requirements and information on how to apply, visit www.princetonresiliencyfund.org/grant-criteria.

“This second round is the result of the collective concerns and partnerships in one of our region’s core areas. It represents the collaboration of public and private initiatives to support and maintain the business community. Princeton University, in partnership with Mayor [Liz]

Lempert and Councilwoman [Michelle] Pirone Lambros, members of the community represented in the Grant Committee, the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce, and residents who have donated are all engaged in finding solutions to the business challenges of our time,” John B. Goedecke, president of the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation, said in the statement.

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Princeton University professor discovers clues to Alzheimer’s disease and ALS, winning the country’s largest unrestricted scientific prize

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Princeton University’s Clifford Brangwynne has won America’s largest unrestricted scientific prize for his discovery that upends previous understandings of the internal organization of cells.

Brangwynne, a chemical and biological engineering professor, has been named the 2020 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists Laureate in Life Sciences and will thus receive $250,000, the largest unrestricted scientific prize offered to America’s most-promising,

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Princeton University professor Clifford Brangwynne has won America’s largest unrestricted scientific prize for his discovery that upends previous understandings of the internal organization of cells.

young faculty-level scientific researchers.

Brangwynne’s award-winning work is based on the clues to Alzheimer’s disease and ALS revealed in the physics of cells, according to the New York Academy of Sciences and the Blavatnik Family Foundation, which jointly issued the award.

Brangwynne discovered that inside cells, biomolecules can merge to form liquid-like droplets that allow for the localization and compartmentalization of molecular interactions. The ability of these droplets to smoothly fuse and separate is critical for cell division and the development of embryos. Errors in this physical property may result in the formation of solid structures, such as the tangles and fibers found in Alzheimer’s disease, which can cause cell damage and death, ac-

cording to the provided information.

Brangwynne’s background in materials science and soft matter physics enabled the discovery and understanding of how these condensates form through liquid-liquid phase separation and how condensates function in cells, according to the information. He was a postdoctoral researcher for the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics and Max Planck Institute for Physics of Complex Systems in Germany. He received his PhD from Harvard University and his Bachelor of Science from Carnegie Mellon University.He is also an investigator for the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, focusing on molecular and cellular biology.Since Brangwynne’s discovery, labs throughout the world have dis-

covered new types of membraneless condensates, as well as the repercussions of related pathological phase transitions, according to the statement. Improper phase separation can lead to neurodegenerative diseases. For example, when biomolecules within these droplets are unable to separate they can form stiff fibers and tangles that cause neuronal damage found in Alzheimer’s disease.

“It’s a tremendous honor to be chosen as a Blavatnik National Awards Laureate. The recognition of this new field at the interface of cell biology and soft matter physics inspires my lab to continue breaking the barriers separating scientific disciplines,” Brangwynne said in the statement.

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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 “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/.

A replica of the Justice Bell will be on view from Oct. 20-31 in the Stockton Education Center located at Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton.

To register, visit www.morven.org For more information, visit www.facebook.com/morven.museum.garden; Instagram @morvenmuseum; or Twitter @MorvenMuseum

Sat., October 31

Mutts characters Earl and Mooch and Trenton Thunder’s Boomer will make special appearances during a Masquerade Parade on Oct. 31 at St. Michael’s Farm Preserve, as well as a suffragette in authentic costume to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women’s constitutional right to vote.

Rain date is Nov. 1.

A dozen stationary “floats” await, along with live music by Princeton University Concerts, and musician Bill Flemer of the Riverside Bluegrass Band.

Participants are encouraged to decorate their cars. The theme is “I love land because …” Each car will receive a nature-themed goodie bag, including a newly published children’s book.

Space is limited. Pre-register.

Timed tickets available from 12:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

The cost is $25 per carload.

St. Michael’s Farm Preserve is located at Charles Evans Overlook at Aunt Molly Road in Hopewell.

To sign up, visit https://form.jotform. com/202666552356156

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Through Sun., November 1 Labyrinth Books will hold a storewide sale through Nov. 1 at the bookstore, 122 Nassau St., Princeton.

Oct. 30 is a fundraising day for Princeton Mutual Aid. Instead of discounting any purchase, 15% of all sales will be donated. Internet sales apply.

On Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, use promo code “minotaur” to save 15% on orders through labyrinthbooks.com Labyrinth Books continues its ongoing food and clothing drive for Trenton Rescue Mission and Arm-in-Arm. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thursdays through Sundays.

Weekends, through Nov. 1

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 609-9242310; or visit www.terhuneorchards.com or Facebook.com/terhuneorchards

Thurs., November 5

A conversation with artist Lawrence Lek will take place at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 5.

Lek, a Malaysian-Chinese multimedia artist, filmmaker and musician, the 2020 Sarah Lee Elson, Class of 1984, international artist-in-residence, and Mitra Abbaspour, Haskell curator of modern and contemporary art.

Lek uses gaming software, 3D animation, installation, performance and technologies such as VR to create site-specific virtual worlds through which he examines the impact of digital realities on the politics of creativity and perceptions of reality.

Register for free at https://princeton. zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hffIycDxSJyvIfdF6t7z8g Also, through Nov. 8, Lek’s experimental video essay “Sinofuturism (1839-2046)” will be available to screen for all program registrants. In this work, Lek melds genres of science fiction, documentary melodrama, social realism and Chinese cosmologies to view the future through the lens of China’s technological development. Technological systems and humans vie to determine reality, and “Sinofuturism” deconstructs the role of Asiatic stereotypes in navigating those relationships in realms extending from computing, to addiction to gaming and gambling.

This event will include live closed captions in both English and Spanish.

For more information, visit the Princeton University Art Museum website at artmuseum.princeton.edu

The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold a live virtual networking event/monthly membership luncheon at noon on Nov. 5, featuring Kevin Gabbier, co-founder of Fat Shack.

To register, visit https://web.princetonmercerchamber.org/events/NovemberVirtual%20Monthly%20Membership%20Luncheon-930/details

Through Fri., November 6

Students entering grades 6-9 will be able to gather under the tents on the field at the Princeton Family YMCA, 59 Paul Robe-

son Place, for three-hour sessions. During that time, they can be together safely, enjoy the benefits of socializing, and engage in a more rounded school experience.

Screened and trained college students as well as recent graduates will serve as advisors and role models, providing leadership and facilitating fun, structured activities.

Financial assistance will be available.

For more information, visit princetonymca.org

Sat., November 7

The 10th annual West Windsor Arts Council’s Off the Wall Holiday Market opens Nov. 7, online or by appointment.

More than 80 works of art by almost 50 artists and artisans will be displayed. Unique, carefully curated items, including jewelry, pottery, sculpture metal arts and textiles.

All works of art are under $400, with select items under $200.

Viewing hours by appointment on Nov. 7, 14 and 21.

For a complete list of artisans and to plan a purchase, visit https://westwindsorarts.org.

Through Sun., November 8

HiTOPS will hold an all-virtual HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon this year.

For a reduced entry fee of $45, runners can complete their 13.1 miles at once or cumulatively through Nov. 8. With a new interactive online result tracking tool, runners can watch themselves virtually move around the HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon course.

Every runner receive a commemorative medal, shirt and bib, and all runners have the chance to win one of three $150 Hamilton Jewelers gift cards.

Runners who have already registered for the race can defer their registration to the 2021 HiTOPS Princeton Half Event or convert to this year’s virtual run. Runners who choose this year’s virtual run can donate the price difference to HiTOPS or receive a credit towards next year’s race.

The addition of a HiTOPS Youth Run, available for all young people up to 18 years of age, creates an opportunity for an allfamily event. This “Just Run” event rewards any distance run between Oct. 25 and Nov. 8 with a commemorative youth medal.

Complete details are available at HiTOPSPrincetonHalf.com.

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Princeton administrator will retire from position in April 2021

By LEA KAHN Staff Writer

Princeton Administrator Marc Dashield, who has held the Municipality of Princeton’s top administrative post for six years, will retire early next year.

Dashield will be retiring effective April 1, 2021, capping a 27-year career in public service in which he has served in various capacities in towns and cities across New Jersey.

He came to Princeton from Montclair, where he was the township manager and chief operating officer.

“I find now is the time for me to move to a new chapter in my life, where I can spend more time with my family and explore other personal interests,” he said.

Dashield took over from former Municipal Administrator Bob Bruschi. Bruschi

was the consolidated town’s first municipal administrator, and the former Princeton Borough administrator. The Town of Princeton was formed when the former Princeton Borough and the former Princeton Township consolidated in 2013.

During his 27 years in public service – first in the U.S. military and then in local government – Dashield said he has had the opportunity to lead two of the state’s top communities as the municipal administrator in Princeton and the township manager in Montclair. In both towns, he was the first Black to be appointed to those posts.

Earlier in his career, Dashield held several positions in Franklin Township. He was the township’s municipal clerk, finance director and assistant township manager. He was the city administrator for the City of Plainfield and the executive assistant for the City of

Elizabeth.

Looking back on his six years in Princeton, Dashield said the accomplishments that he is most proud of are the ones that have a long-term impact on the Princeton community and that have a direct impact on the lives of residents.

“With that said, I am most proud of my stewardship of the Princeton Fire Department as it transitions to a combination fire department,” Dashield said.

The Princeton Fire Department, which had been an all-volunteer fire department since it was organized in 1788, moved to become a combination fire department this year. A combination fire department has a blend of paid firefighters and volunteer firefighters.

In its new configuration, the Princeton Fire Department is staffed around the clock

by two-member teams of paid firefighters and is supplemented by volunteer firefighters. A crew of firefighters is ready to leave the Princeton Fire Department’s headquarters immediately upon being dispatched.

“The transition to a combination fire department has already demonstrated a significant increase in the safety of our residents,” he said. There is a shorter response time because there are firefighters ready to leave the firehouse at all times.

Dashield said he is also proud of the work that has gone into developing two units of affordable housing on Lytle Street, next to the Mary Moss Playground.

The project involved working with Habit for Humanity and community groups to develop an opportunity for new affordable housing in the Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood.

Thanet Circle application includes hundreds of housing units

By LEA KAHN Staff Writer

The would-be developer of a 221-unit development, proposed for the site of two vacant office buildings on Thanet Circle, will have to wait until the Princeton Planning Board’s Nov. 5 meeting to learn whether the application has been approved.

The Planning Board listened to more than four hours of testimony presented by Princeton Thanet Road Urban Renewal LLC representatives at a special meeting Oct. 22. The development would be located on 12.8 acres of land on Thanet Circle, off Terhune Road.

The applicant also is seeking to subdivide the entire 15-acre parcel into three parcels – two of which will be the site of the 221-unit development. The third lot will be spun off to another developer who has plans to build an 80-unit, affordable housing rental apartment complex for senior citizens.

The housing developments are intended to help Princeton meet its obligation to provide affordable housing. The town was sued by the nonprofit Fair Share Housing Center – along with other towns in New Jersey – for allegedly failing to provide its fair share of affordable housing.

The application by Princeton Thanet Road Urban Renewal LLC includes 193 rental apartments in three apartment build-

ings, and 28 townhouse units spread among seven townhouse buildings. There is a onestory clubhouse, also.

The development, which is being built

by AvalonBay Communities, would be known as Avalon Princeton Thanet Circle.

Of the 193 rental apartments, 11 would be set aside for affordable housing. Of those units, five would be earmarked for residents with special needs.

Parking would be provided in lots surrounding the four-story apartment building and the two three-story apartment buildings.

There would be six electric vehicle charging stations – more than the minimum two that are required – in the parking lot. Electric vehicle charging stations also will be included in the garages of the townhouses.

The plan provides for 38 bicycle parking spaces, spread out among the three apartment buildings. It also includes a bicycle storage room that will have a tire pump and repair stand, and that can accommodate up to 80 bicycles.

Project architect Ed Bradford said the finishes inside the market rate units and the affordable housing units would be similar.

The 10 affordable housing units would be interspersed in the four-story apartment building, and the 11th one would be located in one of the two three-story apartment buildings.

Bradford said the plan retains a wooded area between the townhouses in the northeast corner at the rear of the development, and the homes on Governors Lane. There is about 190 feet between the nearest townhouses and the nearest home on Governors Lane, he said.

“We think there will be very minimal impact on the neighbors,” Bradford said.

The Princeton Environmental Commission, in its review of the application and subsequent report, asked for the developer to install rooftop solar panels, and to also make the buildings all electric to avoid the use of natural gas to heat and cool the units.

When Planning Board member Zenon Tech-Czarny suggested making the units all electric, Bradford said AvalonBay Communities is not committed to designing allelectric buildings. The buildings will meet LEED for Homes certification, however, and will use Energy Star-rated applicants and LED lighting.

LEED-certified buildings adhere to green building designs, which are aimed at encouraging sustainable building practices. LEED is an abbreviation for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

Attorney Peter Flannery said his client already is providing more electric vehicle charging stations than would be required, and is providing “a lot” for an inclusionary development, which is a development that includes market rate and affordable hous-

ing units.

Circling back to the site plan, Princeton Councilwoman Mia Sacks, who also sits on the Princeton Planning Board, asked whether the existing house on the corner of Terhune Road and Thanet Circle would be “vulnerable” to the lights and sounds at the development.

Bradford said he would not expect any noise or lighting impacts from the development because of the “sheer distance” between the house and the development.

“We will study it during the development of our design,” Bradford said.

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Artwork inspires us to take action to protect water bodies

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s most readers are aware, man’s activity, and particularly his emissions from fossil fuel usage, are warming the earth – the atmosphere, the oceans and the continents. Many residents are doing their part and more to help address, publicize and correct the situation.

But among the more striking efforts to bring these situations before the public is in The Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, a 20-minute drive west of New Hope. The museum, a work of art in itself, is displaying a show, “Rising Tides: Contemporary Art and The Ecology of Water,” which presents a number of artists, painters and sculptors, who have interpreted both the condition of oceans and other water bodies along with the species living in them.

2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, founded in 1970 to educate the public about environmental issues impacting our planet. To commemorate this event, the Michener Art Museum is featuring work, into next January, by contemporary artists from the Bucks County and greater Philadelphia region who are investigating the effects of global warming, climate change, pollution, and related environmental concerns about water and aquatic species.

The concerns of these artists are expressed in large-scale paintings, works on paper, sculptures and installations.

The exhibition, at the same time, celebrates the power of art to visualize ecological crisis and global change, as seen through the eyes of seven local artists.

The particular problems which the Delaware River,

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but also many other bodies, face include: contamination by plastics, resource extraction, unsustainable fishing, flooding, and the absorption of poisons by flood waters, as well as climate change. The Delaware River has long been a powerful local resource that has been both idyllic and industrial. These changes to the river and coastal waters have profoundly changed them, reducing their availability for our usage, but also threatening the survival of residing species. These changes come, of course, on top of sea level rises, global warming, and the heat-driven storms battering coasts around the world.

Among the works exhibited is an installation by Stacy

Levy of collected Delaware River water, in bottles, which depicts, beautifully, both the pollution and the flooding beyond the banks of today’s river.

A second work in the exhibit is Pat Martin’s “Floating Reef,” a depiction of that addresses the deteriorating conditions of oceanic ecosystems due to pollution. It offers an unsettling representation of discarded, tangled fishing nets that ominously float on the water’s surface, just above the sea life.

These two and the other artworks alert us to consider our planet’s most fundamental resources in new lights, and, hopefully, inspire us to take action to preserve them.

By Bruce Pierce, M.D.

Treatment Can Help Relieve Pain, Restore Fertility in Women With Endometriosis

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id you know that endometriosis occurs in about 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)?

While the condition is most often diagnosed in women in their 30s and 40s, it can affect younger women as well, including teenagers.

It is also a common cause of infertility. In fact, as ACOG notes, almost 40 percent of women with infertility have endometriosis.

At Penn Medicine Princeton Health, women have access to a range of treatment options for endometriosis, including medication, surgery, or both. When surgery is necessary, Princeton Health offers a minimally invasive, robotic approach that can result in less pain and a quicker recovery.

What is endometriosis?

Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial tissue, which normally lines the uterus, develops outside of the uterine cavity in locations such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes and abdominal cavity.

This tissue may grow and bleed like the lining of the uterus does during the menstrual cycle. This can irritate the surrounding tissue and lead to swelling, inflammation and adhesions. Sometimes these adhesions can cause the organs in the pelvis to stick together.

It is unclear what causes endometriosis, though researchers theorize that in some women the tissue that is normally shed during menstruation instead flows backward through the fallopian tubes and into the pelvic cavity rather than out of the body.

Moreover, it seems that endometriosis may have a genetic component, meaning that if a woman has a first-degree relative (mother, sister, daughter) with endometriosis, she is at greater risk for the disease herself.

What are the symptoms of endometriosis?

Many women with endometriosis have no symptoms, but others may experience symptoms that are so severe they interfere with their normal daily activities and quality of life.

When symptoms do occur they typically include:

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• Pain, especially just prior to and during menstruation.

Pain can be felt in the lower abdomen, pelvis or lower back.

In many cases, the pain does not respond to anti-inflammatory medication.

• Abnormal periods characterized by heavy and/or prolonged bleeding.

• Pain during intercourse.

• Bowel and urinary disorders such as diarrhea, constipation, painful urination, painful bowel movements, blood in the urine, and a frequent urge to urinate.

• Neuropathy. Endometriosis can often affect the pelvic tissue underlying the nerves that lead to the legs, which can cause nerve pain in the lower extremities.

• Fatigue and irritability caused by living with chronic pain.

• Infertility. Endometriosis is one of the top reasons for infertility. Often, women don’t know they have endometriosis until they have trouble getting pregnant.

The severity of endometriosis symptoms is not related to the extent of the disease. Some women with extensive endometriosis may not experience any symptoms, while others with minimal disease may have severe symptoms.

How is endometriosis diagnosed and treated?

Diagnosis typically begins with a pelvic exam and an ultrasound, but the only sure way of diagnosing endometriosis is through minimally invasive laparoscopy to view the pelvic organs. Usually, a biopsy is performed to confirm the diagnosis.

Treating endometriosis depends on the extent of the disease, the severity of symptoms, and whether a woman wants to have children.

Typically, treatment begins with medication to manage the symptoms. Medication may include nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, pain relievers and hormonal medications that regulate estrogen levels, such as birth control pills and progestin-only medications. Estrogen is the hormone that triggers the endometrial tissue in the uterus to thicken each month before it sheds with a menstrual period.

If conservative measures don’t bring relief, surgery to remove the tissue can help reduce pain and restore fertility. In severe cases, if a woman does not want children, a hysterectomy, along with the removal of the ovaries, may be recommended.

At Princeton Health, surgery to treat endometriosis can be performed using a minimally invasive, robot-assisted approach. This technology enables surgeons to operate with

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greater precision and control, minimizing the pain and risk associated with large incisions while increasing the likelihood of a fast recovery and positive clinical outcome.

In some cases, robot-assisted hysterectomy can be performed through a single incision in the belly button.

It is important to note however, that while surgery can help treat endometriosis, it cannot cure the condition unless the ovaries are removed. Endometriosis typically only resolves when a woman reaches menopause — natural or induced — and the body stops making estrogen.

Additionally, many women who undergo treatment for endometriosis also benefit from pelvic floor physical therapy, which can help manage pain and reduce symptoms.

To find a physician affiliated with Penn Medicine Princeton Health, call 888-742-7496 or visit www.princetonhcs.org.

Bruce Pierce, M.D., is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American College of Surgeons. He is the medical director of the Robotic Surgery Program at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center.

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The founding donor, Princeton University, had pledged $250,000 and an additional dollar for dollar match to the first $100,000 received from additional donors. Community members and businesses, including the Sands Foundation, Stark & Stark, Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s and FirstBank, collectively raised more than $100,000 to meet the match challenge, according to the statement.

In the initial round of funding that was distributed in September, 70 businesses were each granted $5,000.

“We are so grateful for the support from the Resiliency Fund and the Princeton community. Their efforts to support our small businesses in these challenging times speaks to how it truly takes a village to keep us all strong,” Kathy Klockenbrink, owner of Jammin Crepes and a recipient of a first round grant, said in the statement. “Thank you all for your belief in our mission and special community. We will get through this together and only be stronger.”

“With the support of the community and the Resiliency Fund it has been possible for us to keep things together through these challenging times. Without the fund and other aid such as PPP and grants we would not have had the ability to keep our store open for this period (that is going on 9 months). We are forever grateful and thankful to be a part of the Princeton community,” Andrew Mangone, Hinkson’s The Office Store owner and first round grant recipient, said in the statement.

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Members of Princeton Community Housing thank the late Marvin Reed for his contributions as mayor We, the Boards of Trustees of Princeton Community Housing Development Corp and Princeton Community Housing (PCH), join with the larger community to mourn the death of former mayor of Princeton Borough, Marvin Reed.

A champion of and advocate for affordable housing, enabling, among others, the expansion of PCH’s Princeton senior community Harriet Bryan House, Marvin was a model public servant. The phrase from Otto von Bismarck, “politics is the art of the possible” comes to mind.

Marvin Reed’s artful, solutions-oriented approach to government and public service: build consensus around achievable projects that benefit people and continue your efforts to build support for what’s right, despite opposition, helping to broker productive accommodations as circumstances change.

Marvin was a longstanding supporter of the idea of local transportation. The Free B, the municipal local Princeton jitney service instituted in 2008 (unfortunately suspended currently) with the support of Princeton University, was an initiative spearheaded by Marvin Reed. Although it had been contemplated that the Free B bus service would be instrumental in providing transportation to local rail commuters to the Princeton Dinky station, it turned out that fewer commuters than anticipated

used the Free B service. However, by cutting some of the routes for rail commuters, the town was able to expand neighborhood Free B service, including an increase in the number of shuttle runs from Elm Court/ Harriet Bryan House to the Princeton Senior Resource Center.

Indeed it was a godsend for residents of other PCH communities as well. Princeton Community Village resident Debbie Disher attended the ceremony unveiling the new bus named in honor of Marvin Reed, which was contributed to the town

by Princeton University in 2016, in her capacity as a member of the Public Transit Advisory Committee. Disher commented that she rides the Free B shuttle all the time.

“It is so dependable and always there,” Disher said. “I come to the library a lot and can get anywhere I need to go in town.

It’s great because you don’t have to worry about parking.”

We miss Marvin Reed and extend heartfelt condolences to his family.

Valerie Haynes PCH Community Board Chair Alice K. Small PCHDC Board Chair Sara Just PCH PR and Advocacy Committee Chair Ed Truscelli PCH Executive Director

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t’s hard to live down your “Slothful acceleration with reputation once it has been base engine,” is what the ediachieved. tors at Car and Driver noted.

You know, we all have So, lo and behold, Subaru that “frugal” friend who has has set out for the 2021 model earned his or her reputation year, to change that reputation by accounting for every penny by offering up a new standard when it comes time to chip in engine for the 2021 Subaru to pay the bill at the diner.

Crosstrek Limited and Sport Much the same can be models – a 2.5 liter, four cylinder boxer-styled engine that said for Subaru’s Crosstrek puts out 182 horsepower, 20 – a popular four-wheel drive percent more than the 2.0. compact crossover SUV. Peter Perrotta 2021 is the ninth consecuNo, this car or its owners tive year that Subaru has ofaren’t frugal. fered up the Crosstrek in its It’s just a vehicle that has, over the years, earned a reputation for be- model offerings and, to date, the Crossing very utilitarian, but at the same time, a trek’s equipped with the 2.5 liter engine make them the most powerful ones to date. bit slow.

So as to not disappoint my On The Road Up until 2021, the only engine the folks at Subaru offered in the Crosstrek was a 2.0 fans, I recently jumped behind the wheel liter, four-cylinder boxer-styled powerplant of the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Limited – that delivered an unimpressive 152 horse- equipped with the more powerful 2.5 engine – for one week to get a firsthand feel power.

Many in the North American motoring for this upgraded crossover.

I must say, I was immediately impressed press rightfully pointed out that this base with the new engine and some of the exter2.0 engine needed to be improved.

nal design tweaks that Subaru packed into this refreshed model.

The enhanced power is immediately noticeable and it seems to mesh quite well with the CVT transmission – continuously variable transmission – making for a very smooth and seamless acceleration pattern.

The 2021 Crosstrek Limited feels bolder and more substantial with its enhanced ability to make aggressive lane changes and passing maneuvers.

The newly offered 2.5 engine comes standard on both the Limited and Sport models. The base and premium trims continue to use the 2.0 liter engine.

In actuality, the 2.5 engine offered for 2021 in the Crosstrek is not new to this Japanese car maker. It is the same 2.5 engine that Subaru has used in its mid-sized Legacy sedan and Outback station wagon.

The 2021 Crosstrek Limited model I road tested carries a base sticker price of $27,995. The only other added option was an option package for $2,395 that included a power moonroof, navigation and an upgraded Harman Kardon sound system.

When you add in the additional $1,050

for destination and delivery, the bottom line sticker price on my tester was $31,440.

Truth be told, though, folks, Subaru has a very loyal following. And, for most Subaru lovers, it really isn’t all about power.

Subaru has staked its reputation on offering up very solid, four-wheel drive vehicles that are quite versatile. This Crosstrek can be taken off road where it chews up dirt and sand quite well.

It will also hold its own with the best of them in any kind of inclement weather.

It is spacious and comfortable on the inside and has an ample amount of cargo room.

This is the perfect vehicle to bring to the mountains to go on a hike or throw a kayak on top and motor off to the Pinelands for a day of fun on the water.

At the same time, it is also refined enough to offer a bit of luxury in its interior ergonomics so that you can take it with you on “date night” as well.

All of the 2021 Crosstreks will offer up redesigned wheels – giving it a sportier look – and a redesigned front fascia that includes a new bumper and grille.

The newly offered 2.5 liter engine offers up an impressive overall EPA mileage rating of 29 miles per gallon – 34 mpg in highway driving and 27 mpg in city driving.

The Crosstrek is loaded with a ton of the usual safety features. Its Subaru Starlink 8-inch multi-media touchscreen infotainment system is top notch, as well.

I found it very easy to link up my phone or iPod music system, and when it came time to enter an address into the navigation system that went seamlessly well too. It’s an all around good system that easily recognizes voice commands as well.

As a total package you get a lot for your money with Subaru Crosstrek and I would recommend that anyone who is in the market for a compact crossover SUV give this model some heavy consideration.

Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears weekly. If you have an questions or comments he can be reached at peter@capitalmotorcars.com.

YWCA Princeton opens new Burke Foundation Early Childhood Center YWCA Princeton recently celebrated its newly renovated program building, including a new childcare wing, The Burke Foundation Early Childhood Center at YWCA Princeton.

The center will provide childcare and early education for children 8 weeks through 6 years old.

In addition to the new childcare wing, the building underwent a major refresh to improve the functionality, atmosphere and impact of the space.

“For working parents, the availability of affordable, quality child care is absolutely essential, but the new YWCA Childcare Center goes beyond offering this critical service,” said First Lady Tammy Murphy, who was in attendance on Sept. 26, according to information provided by Qorvis Communications. “By including a lactation room, classrooms for pub-

lic pre-K classes, access to ESL classes, and more, this facility will support Princeton area families in a multitude of ways. I am thrilled to see the partnership between the Burke Foundation and YWCA Princeton come into fruition in such a meaningful way for the benefit of the surrounding community.”

YWCA Princeton provided summer childcare at a temporary location in July and August. Extensive safety protocols were followed including temperature screening and symptom checking upon arrival, small class sizes, and frequent sanitization of all surfaces.

These practices will continue to be utilized at The Burke Foundation Early Childhood Center at YWCA Princeton, according to the statement.

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“We are incredibly thankful to have partnered with The Burke Foundation to create a new childcare wing that will serve families for years to come. Our research-based curriculum prepares children to meet developmental milestones in order to thrive in kindergarten, and beyond.”

YWCA Princeton’s childcare program is structured to support cognitive, physical and social-emotional development. In addition, all nine classrooms, including the three from the Princeton Public Schools’ Preschool Expansion Program, are bilingual.

“The first five years is the most critical stage of development in a person’s life.

High quality early education is the bedrock for children’s future learning, health and life success,” James Burke, president of the Burke Foundation, said in the statement. “That’s why quality childcare is one of the smartest investments a community can make in its future.

Through this partnership, the Burke Foundation and the YWCA Princeton are committing to a stronger tomorrow for our children and our community.”

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Voters asked to weigh in on legalized LETTER TO THE EDITOR marijuana, tax credit for veterans, Deadline approaches for individuals changing legislative redistricting schedule to file for Senior Freeze checks

By LEA KAHN Staff Writer

While voters are focused on the presidential election and their own local elections, they will also be asked to weigh in on public questions on the Nov. 3 general election ballot that would amend the New Jersey Constitution on a number of issues – chief among them, legalizing marijuana.

The ballot asks voters to approve or disapprove an amendment to the New Jersey Constitution to legalize marijuana. Another amendment would expand property tax deductions or exemptions to peacetime military veterans.

If voters approve of an amendment to the New Jersey Constitution to allow the sale of cannabis – which is a form of marijuana – to adults, oversight would be provided by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission. The commission was established in 2019 to oversee the state’s medical marijuana program.

Cannabis would be sold in retail stores, and subject to the state sales tax. Municipalities also may impose a local tax on cannabis products, according to an interpretive statement that appears on the ballot.

The New Jersey League of Women Voters analyzed the question, and suggested reasons why a voter might approve or disapprove it on the league’s website, www.Vote411.org.

Among the reasons for voting against legalizing marijuana is that its increased use could lead to more car crashes. Drunk drivers can be detected by an alcohol Breathalyzer, but similar technology does not exist for detecting the level of impairment of a driver who uses marijuana.

Legalizing marijuana also could lead to overuse or abuse, as well as unintended access to those under 21 years old. Given that it would be taxed, the underground market for marijuana would likely still exist, according to www.Vote411.org. It would be less expensive and not subject to the sales tax.

Finally, marijuana is still illegal at the federal level.

There are reasons to approve legalizing marijuana – starting with the prospect of creating jobs, increasing state sales tax revenue and possible local tax revenue. It would lead to reduced costs that arise from arresting, prosecuting and punishing people for cannabis-related offenses, according to www.

Vote411.org.

Countering the argument that it is not possible to determine whether a driver has been impaired by marijuana use, specially trained police officers – drug recognition experts – can recognize drug effects. Also, regulating the sale of marijuana would ensure quality control, unlike marijuana sold on the underground market.

Another public question asks voters to approve or disapprove an amendment to the state Constitution to extend a $250 deduction on property taxes to include military veterans who served during peacetime. The deduction currently is only available to veterans who served during times of war, and to their surviving spouses.

The question also asks whether a full property tax exemption for disabled military veterans who suffered injuries during wartime should be extended to include veterans who became disabled during their peacetime mili-

tary service.

Veterans who live in a continuing care retirement community would not be eligible for the full property tax exemption.

The reason to vote against it, according to www.Vote411.org., is that it would cost New Jersey about $13.6 million more from the Property Tax Relief Fund in 2020. The New Jersey Office of Legislative Services provided the estimated additional costs.

The reason to vote for the measure to extend property tax relief is that it is one way to recognize military veterans’ service to the United States of America, regardless whether they served during war or peace, according to www.Vote411.org.

The third ballot question asks for a Constitutional amendment to change the legislative redistricting schedule if census data is delayed.

Typically, New Jersey requires an Apportionment Commission to create new legislative districts in the year following the federal census. This means that New Jersey’s legislative districts are currently created and certified in years ending in one (2021). New Jersey holds legislative elections in years ending in one (2021), and a new map is in place in time for those elections. This is done to ensure that the districts most accurately represent the state’s population – how it has moved and changed.

This question asks voters if they approve delaying the certification of new legislative maps if census data is received after February 15 of the year ending in one (such as 2021).

This delay would mean that New Jersey’s Apportionment Commission would have until March 1 of a year ending in two (2022) to create new legislative districts and state legislative elections would be held under the new map in years ending in three (beginning in 2023).

This would be a permanent change and this delayed scheduled would apply every time New Jersey received the Census data after Feb. 15.

The reasons a voter might vote “no,” according to www.vote411.com, focus on the population in New Jersey being more racially diverse than 10 years ago, and extending the current district lines for two years means that these populations will not be accurately reflected or politically represented for an additional two years; there are other solutions, such as changing the primary election date in 2021, switching from odd to even year elections, or using existing map for just one year; and since this change is permanent, this would limit flexibility in handling delays for future census counts not affected by a pandemic.

Reasons a voter might vote “yes,” according to www.vote411.org, include March 1, 2022, certification of new legislative district lines gives more time for the redistricting process in determining new legislative map; the proposed delay avoids compressing primary timelines, providing a normal timeframe after new districts are certified to field and run candidates for 2023; and the option prevents possible multiple one year terms and elections, such as an election in 2021 under the old map (if Census data was delayed), followed by a special election in 2022 and a regularly scheduled 2023 election.

For more information, visit www.vote411. org/ballot

With less than two weeks to go, the New Jersey State Treasurer’s office has extended the filing deadline for 2019 Senior Freeze applications from Nov. 2, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020. This is a welcome development because many seniors were scrambling to meet the original date in order to keep their property tax relief.

Senior Freeze is the property tax relief program that sends a refund check to seniors for property tax payments they have already made.

The program was, well, “frozen” earlier in the year as part of Gov. Phil Murphy’s response to reduced tax revenues due to the coronavirus pandemic.

But the payments for the 2019 Senior Freeze were restored as part of the revised budget that was passed at the end of September.

A video about the Senior Freeze and all of New Jersey’s property tax relief programs is available at njseniorcouncil.com Applications for Senior Freeze (PTR2 Forms) were mailed out in February to those who were already in the program.

The application requires a certification from the local tax office that property taxes had been paid in 2018 and 2019.

Unfortunately, by mid-March, municipal offices started shutting down and then there was the announcement in May that Senior Freeze was being defunded. It is not. People who mailed in their PTR-2 forms in late February and early March are already beginning to get their checks.

If you are unable to find your form, call the New Jersey State Senior Freeze Hotline at 1-800-882-6597 and they will mail a duplicate to you.

You will still need the certification from your local tax office. The application must be returned to the state by mail and postmarked no later than Dec. 31.

If you have never filed for Senior Freeze before, you will need to complete a PTR-1 Form. The income limit for 2019 is now $91,505. Your local tax collector’s office should have the application form which comes in a blue booklet.

The booklet is long, but the form itself is fairly straightforward and easy to fill out.

The tricky part is that you also need to get a certification from the local tax collec-

tor’s office confirming you paid your 2018 and 2019 property tax payment.

With limited hours of office opening and limited staff, it may be harder to get this form certified.

So how do you qualify for this program?

First, you must have paid your property taxes in full for 2018 and 2019.

Second, you must have lived in New Jersey since Dec. 31, 2008 and lived in your home since Dec. 31, 2015.

You have to have turned 65 during 2018 (not 2019) and your income must have been less than $89,013 during 2018 and less than $91,505 during 2019.

Income for these purposes, with some limited exceptions, includes pretty much all the income you have, including Social Security and IRA and 401(k) withdrawals.

This income limit is higher than in prior years and this means more people will qualify for the program. Do the math and see if you are one of them.

Many people rely on this program to stay in their home. First-time participants in this year’s program are estimated to get more than $200 back and continuing participants will, on average, receive more than $1,400.

Many long-term participants receive many thousands of dollars. This is not surprising since your freeze check is the difference between your current property taxes and the amount of your property taxes in the first year you qualified for the program.

Many seniors were devastated when the Senior Freeze program was put on hold.

Many are still unaware the program has been restored and now they have until Dec. 31 to get their application in.

This is your money that is being returned to you and you are entitled to it. But the application has to be postmarked by Dec. 31. Make sure you don’t miss out.

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Peter Humphreys is a New Jersey attorney. Ellen Steinberg is the director of the Senior Citizens Council. The Senior Citizens Council is a nonprofit organization founded 50 years ago to assist older adults.

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Helen Theresa Gentile, 98, passed away peacefully while sleeping at her home at The Avalon in Hillsborough, New Jersey on the morning of October 20, 2020, a few weeks before her 99th birthday. She had been a long-time resident, with her husband Emile Gentile, of Garden City, New York for 44 years before moving to New Jersey.

Tues., November 10

The Greenway Farmer’s Market will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 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

The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce will celebrate Peter Crowley’s retirement as president and CEO of the chamber from 5-6:30 p.m.

Nov. 10.

There will be a video tribute during the virtual retirement party. There will also be an opportunity to network with fellow chamber members.

Tickets are $35 per person. Various sponsorships are available.

To register, visit https://web.princetonmercerchamber.org

Inside the Curator’s Office: Stormy Weather, Rembrandt’s “The Three Trees” will be presented at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 10.

Join Laura M. Giles, Heather and Paul G. Haaga Jr., Princeton University Class of 1970, curator of prints and drawings, for a close and contextual look at this recently acquired print, considered to be one of Rembrandt’s masterpieces in any medium.

Membership and registration are required to attend this virtual event.

November 15, 1921 – October 20, 2020 Join at https://artmuseum.princeton. edu/support/membership/free-membership Register for the program at https:// princeton.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ AxcyLamPRSOFHBEDUHOdGg

Wed., November 11 “What Do the Election Results Mean for New Jersey?” will be held at 7 p.m.

Nov. 11 courtesy of the Princeton Public Library.

New Jersey political analyst Ingrid Reed presents an interactive panel discussion about what the election results mean for New Jersey.

To RSVP, visit www.crowdcast.io/e/ whatdoesitmeanwithingridr/register?utm_ medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

After World War II, the creations of a group of artists who became known as Abstract Expressionists made New York City the world focal point of Contemporary Art. In his presentation at 1 p.m. on Nov. 11, Docent Rob Coghan will discuss key examples in the museum collection.

Free for West Windsor Art Council members, or $10 for non-members.

To register, visit https://secure.westwindsorarts.org/np/clients/westwindsorarts/ eventRegistration.jsp?event=9973&utm_ medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery.

Helen was born on November 15, 1921 in Brooklyn, New York, the middle child and only daughter of Alexander and Rose Picozzi (née Adamo) and adoring sister of Matthew Picozzi and Vincent Picozzi, who predeceased her. Helen grew up in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and Richmond Hill, Queens, spending happy summers with her close-knit extended Italian-American family at her family’s bungalow in Highland, New York, near New Paltz, a tradition she later continued with her own children. An excellent student, Helen graduated from Richmond Hill High School at 15 and then attended Queens College, along with her older brother Matthew, where she majored in French and Spanish language and literature and was on the diving team and in the badminton and fencing clubs. She was proud to be a member of Queens College’s first graduating class in 1941, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree with departmental honors. She took post-graduate courses in foreign language education at Middlebury College and Cornell University and later earned a Masters of Arts degree in Education from City College of New York in 1945.

Following college, Helen embarked on a long and rewarding career as a New York City public school teacher, beginning as a high school French teacher during World War II, where her students were so close in age that more than one of them asked her for a date. She later changed to teaching elementary school, working for many years as a sixth grade and Spanish teacher at P.S. 41 in Bayside, Queens. She was a strict but encouraging teacher, imparting her love of learning and gift for language to her many students over the years, until retiring in 1986.

In 1952, Helen met her future husband, Emile Gentile, on a ski slope in the Poconos when she dropped her skis and he offered to carry one for her. They were engaged four months later, married on December 21, 1952 and continued a lifelong love and partnership for more than 60 years until Emile’s death in 2013.

Helen was a devoted, loving mother of four children. She demanded high standards but never ceasing to do as much as she could for her family. With remarkable energy through most of her life, she managed to teach school, grade papers, plan lessons and graduation exercises, shop, cook three-course Sunday pasta dinners, be a Cub Scout den mother, clean house and dishes, sew hems, dresses, doll clothes and Halloween costumes, schedule dance and piano lessons, sports activities and doctor visits, host family holidays and birthday parties, attend weekly mass, bake chocolate cakes, zeppoles, honey cakes and cream puffs, and try her hand at crocheting, upholstering furniture, sculpture and painting. In retirement, Helen volunteered at a local Long Island hospital and with the League of Women Voters, played bridge and golf, and enjoyed movie nights, local theater and traveling with Emile, taking Elderhostel (now Road Scholars) vacations for many years. Helen and Emile especially enjoyed spending the winter months in the Florida sun at their second home at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, where they made many new friends and visited with old friends and family.

Although slowed in her last years, Helen continued to find joy in the beauty of nature and in her children and grandchildren, delighting most recently in her great-grandson. She will be greatly missed by her family and caregivers for her indomitable spirit, humor and caring concern. Helen is survived by her son, Vincent E. Gentile of Princeton, New Jersey, and his wife Patricia Pickrel, her daughter, Patricia E. Coutu of Warwick, Rhode Island, daughter Laurie J. Gentile, and son-in-law Scott Friedland, of Chappaqua, New York and daughter Jill T. Gentile, of Highland Park, New Jersey; her grandchildren Andrew V. Gentile and wife KC Arbour, Daniel Gentile, Katherine Coutu Holland and husband Chris Holland, Nicholas Coutu, Julia Friedland, Alexander Friedland and Michael Friedland; and her great-grandson, Henry Gentile. Her son-in-law, Roland J. Coutu, predeceased her.

Her family extends their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Avalon @ Hillsborough, NJ for the high quality and loving care they provided to their mother, Helen, for the past 7 years. A short memorial service for the family was held at The Mather-Hodge Funeral Home, Princeton, New Jersey. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, 216 Nassau St., Princeton, New Jersey 08542. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that donations may be made in Helen’s name to Queens College, www.qc.cuny.edu or Alzheimers Foundation of America, www.alzfdn.org.

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Tay Walker: YWCA Princeton’s new executive director

T

ay Walker never just wanted a job.

She sought a job that consumed her thoughts morning, noon and night, a job that made her want to dive in rather than check out. Her dream became a reality four months ago, as she assumed the role of the YWCA Princeton’s new executive director.

When I met Tay virtually, I was struck and awed by her passion for the YWCA Princeton. I guess it takes one to know one.

For the past four decades, I have been an unapologetic fan of the YWCA Princeton – even though I never have used any of its specific services, other than eating at its little café, occasionally attending some of the social justice rallies and lectures, and supporting its fundraisers. But that never mattered to me, because I always knew the YWCA represented the right values for the right reasons at the right time.

The Princeton YWCA, which will be celebrating its 100th birthday in 2022, is dedicated to “eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all,” according to its mission statement. I have seen how the YW has transformed the lives of dozens of my friends and acquaintances with its renowned childcare resources, Breast Cancer Resource Center, Newcomers’ Club, and programs such as English as a Second Language, STEM/Robotics, High School Equivalency, and Stand Against Racism.

Does all this seem too good to be true? Actually thank goodness it is true.

According to Tay, another woman, who happens to be her mother, inspired her 20year career as a non-profit manager in the social justice and public health field. As Tay’s accomplishments, which include being the Early Childhood and Health Services Administrator at Camden County Head Start, became more and more noteworthy, Tay would reference her mother’s career and commitment as the reason for her own dedication to her profession. “I always had a desire to walk (and work) in my mothers footsteps.”

Her mother Mary Walker served as an advocate for the Consumer Education Protection Agency in Philadelphia. She fought for other people’s access to housing, health care, jobs and job training.

“My mother was so passionate about her work that when I was a teenager, she was arrested in a peaceful protest. I wanted to join with her instead of rebelling against her. She believed in equal rights for everyone, especially for those who could not be at the table to make their voices heard. I watched my mom galvanize the community members and get people to come and speak. She laid the foundation for who I am today.”

Tay Walker

Even though her mother’s job title was “advocate,” Tay considers her mom as someone who went outside the bounds of a traditional advocate by also being an activist.

“And that is my role model. Of course, I too, am an advocate for the principles that define the YWCA’s mission, but in addition I am an activist. I not only will advocate on behalf of the individuals being served by the YWCA, but also will be proactive, put power behind the advocacy with an activism that will make a difference. An activist has no fear of ruffling feathers.”

Tay is passing on her passion for social justice activism to her 11-year-old daughter, who has done public service announcements in Philadelphia about kids making healthy life choices. Three generations of Walker women will appear at an upcoming Black Lives Matter event in northern New Jersey.

Another activist who has inspired Tay is New Jersey’s First Lady Tammy Murphy.

“I was so honored to have her speak at the end of September for the opening of the YWCA’s newly renovated program building, including a new childcare wing: The Burke Foundation Early Childhood Center at YWCA Princeton. Tammy Murphy’s and Governor Murphy’s dedication to childhood education is so uplifting, as is the extraordinary support the YWCA Princeton

has gotten from The Burke Foundation,” Tay said.

“For working parents, the availability of affordable, quality child care is absolutely essential, but the new YWCA Childcare Center goes beyond offering this critical service,” said First Lady Tammy Murphy. “By including a lactation room, classrooms for public Pre-K classes, access to ESL classes, and more, this facility will support Princeton area families in a multitude of ways. I am thrilled to see the partnership between The Burke Foundation and YWCA Princeton come into fruition in such a meaningful way for the benefit of the surrounding community.”

Another woman had a hand in the YWCA’s renovation project. Barbara Hillier of Princeton-based Studio Hillier designed the Early Childhood Center at YWCA Princeton with sustainability, functionality and safety in mind. For example, a new stroller bunker was created for convenient storage, and features a grid built to run rainwater and melting snow away from the strollers inside.

“We have nine wonderful classrooms serving 30 percent more children a year ages eight weeks to six years old. The renovation project allowed us to build three classrooms for a partnership with the Princeton School District to provide free preschool, about which we are beyond

thrilled,” Tay said.

“The first five years is the most critical stage of development in a person’s life.

High quality early education is the bedrock for children’s future learning, health and life success,” said James Burke, president of The Burke Foundation. “That’s why quality childcare is one of the smartest investments a community can make in its future.”

And Tay, with her nonstop dream job, intends to invest herself 100 percent in the YWCA Princeton’s future and the future of the people it serves.

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BOND ORDINANCE STATEMENT AND SUMMARY The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally adopted by Princeton, in the County of Mercer, State of New Jersey on October 26, 2020 and the 20 day period of limitation within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such bond ordinance can be commenced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of this statement. Copies of the full bond ordinance are available at no cost and during regular business hours, at the Clerk’s office for members of the general public who request the same.

The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows: Title: BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY PRINCETON, IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $1,720,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,634,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF PRINCETON TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF

TAKE NOTICE that the Mayor and Council of Princeton, County of Mercer, State of New Jersey has awarded the following contract without competitive bidding executed as an extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (1) (a) at a meeting held on October 26, 2020. The contract and the resolution authorizing them are available for public inspection in the Office of the Municipal Clerk as follows: NAME

SERVICE

TIME

AMOUNT

NV5

Preliminary Design Services of the Rosedale Road Safe Routes to School Project

terminate upon completion of services or 10/15/2023

Not to Exceed $303,140.13

T&M Associates

Witherspoon Street Phase 2 Roadway and Storm Sewer Design Services between Green Street and Valley Road

10/27/202010/26/2021

Not to Exceed $159,204.00

Trap Rock Industries, LLC

Road Materials Services (Bituminous MaterialsDelivered, Bituminous Cold Weather Hot Patch Materials-FOB, Clean Stone-FOB and Quarry Blend-FOB)

2021

Not to Exceed $250,000.00

County of Mercer

Public Health Shared Services AgreementPublic Health Preparedness and Response

9/1/20208/31/2023

Not to Exceed $0

Purposes:

Purpose a) Police Department The acquisition of lights and sirens for vehicles, including all related costs and expenditures incidental thereto. b) Department of Public Works 1) The acquisition of a small trash truck and dump trucks, including all related costs and expenditures incidental thereto.

2) The acquisition of a street sweeper, including all related costs and expenditures incidental thereto.

3) Roof replacement at Witherspoon Hall, including all work and materials necessary therefor and incidental thereto and further including all related costs and expenditures incidental thereto. c) Engineering Department Safe Routes to School improvements to Rosedale Road, including all work and materials necessary therefor and incidental thereto. d) Infrastructure Department Remediation of River Road Site, including all work and materials necessary therefor and incidental thereto. e) Recreation Department 1) Rebuilding of dugouts and retaining wall at Grover Park, including all work and materials necessary therefor and incidental thereto.

2) The acquisition of a vehicle for Programming, including all related costs and expenditures incidental thereto.

2) Renovations to Greenway Meadow roof, including all work and materials necessary therefor and incidental thereto.

Total:

Appropriation & Estimated Cost

Estimated Maximum Amount of Bonds & Notes

Period of Usefulness

$42,000

$39,900

5 years

$555,000

$527,250

5 years

$305,000

$289,750

15 years

$187,000

$177,650

Dawn M. Mount Deputy Municipal Clerk PP, 1x, 10/30/2020, Fee: $61.25 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF PRINCETON ABBEY AND CEMETERY, INC.

15 years

$128,000

$121,600

10 years

$417,000

$396,150

20 years

$27,000

$25,650

15 years

$34,000

$32,300

5 years

$25,000

$23,750

15 years

$1,720,000

$1,634,000

Notice is given that the Annual Meeting of the Members and Trustees of the Princeton Abbey and Cemetery, Inc., a New Jersey Non-Profit Corporation, will be held at 12:30 p.m. on the 4th day of November, 2020 to elect Trustees of the Corporation and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. The meeting shall be held at Hollywood Memorial Park Offices located at 1621 Stuyvesant Avenue, 2nd Floor, Union, New Jersey, 07083.

J. Bradley Green President PP, 3x, October 16, 23, 30, 2020 Fee: $50.40 Aff: $15.00 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE PRINCETON ABBEY MANAGEMENT, LLC Notice is given that the Annual Meeting of the Members and Directors of The Princeton Abbey Management, LLC, a New Jersey Limited Liability Company, will be held at 1 :00 p.m. on the 4th day of November, 2020 to elect Officers of the Company and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. The meeting shall be held at Hollywood Memorial Park Offices located at 1621 Stuyvesant A venue, 2nd Floor, Union, New Jersey, 07083.

J. Bradley Green President

Appropriation: $1,720,000 Bonds/Notes Authorized: $1,634,000

PP, 3x, October 16, 23, 30, 2020 Fee: $50.40 Aff: $15.00

Grant Appropriated: N/A

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF CMS PAC SERVICES, LLC Notice is given that the Annual Meeting of the Members of CMS PAC Services, LLC, a New Jersey Limited Liability Company, will be held at 9:40 a.m. on the 4th day of November, 2020 to elect Officers and Directors of the Company and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. The meeting shall be held at Hollywood Memorial Park Offices located at 1621 Stuyvesant Avenue, 2nd Floor, Union, New Jersey, 07083.

J. Bradley Green President PP, 3x, October 16, 23, 30, 2020 Fee: $50.40 Aff: $15.00 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF CMS PAC HOLDINGS, INC. Notice is given that the Annual Meeting of the Members and Directors of CMS PAC Holdings, Inc., a New Jersey Non-Profit Corporation, will be held at 9:30 a.m. on the 4th day of November, 2020 to elect Officers and Directors of the Corporation and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. The meeting shall be held at Hollywood Memorial Park Offices located at 1621 Stuyvesant Avenue, 2nd Floor, Union, New Jersey, 07083.

J. Bradley Green President PP, 3x, October 16, 23, 30, 2020 Fee: $50.40 Aff: $15.00

MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF PRINCETON

Section 20 Costs: $60,000

This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17.

NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting of the Mayor and Council of Princeton held October 26, 2020 an ordinance entitled: Ordinance #2020-33 An Ordinance Concerning Salaries and Compensation of Certain Personnel of the Municipality of Princeton was passed on second and final reading and adopted.

10/30/2020 1t (emailed PP 10/27/20)

Delores A. Williams Municipal Clerk

PP, 1x, 10/30/2020, Fee: $87.15 Affidavit: $15.00

PP, 1x, 10/30/2020, Fee: $12.60

Useful Life: 12.17 years Delores A. Williams, Clerk

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PRINCETON, NJ (October 20, 2020) – Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty, a locally owned real estate firm based in Princeton, New Jersey, announced today a limited time opportunity at the brand new luxury active adult community, The Townhomes at Riverwalk in Plainsboro, N.J. The townhomes feature modern, open style floor plans, high-end finishes, and offer access to resort style amenities including a fitness studio, yoga studio, art studio, wine bar, restaurant, and piano bar, and offer the absolute best in 55+ living combined with superbly crafted new construction.

All this, directly across the street from world class healthcare at Penn Medicine Princeton Health, and with easy access to the unmatched culture and lifestyle of not only downtown Princeton and Princeton University, but neighboring Manhattan and Philadelphia, with the Princeton Junction train station with access to NJ Transit and Amtrak trains only 2.7 miles away.

“It’s amazing to have a high-end active adult community, with access to such extraordinary amenities, that is also so convenient to Princeton, incredible healthcare and transportation. There’s really nothing like it in the area,” says Judson Henderson, Broker of Record at Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty. “The project fills a unique niche in the greater Princeton area.”

The Townhomes at Riverwalk sales office is now open, with quick delivery available, and until October 31, 2020, has two Sutton-model units: 21 Riverwalk and 32 Riverwalk, available for a base price of $599,000 (originally priced from $639,900). For more information about these properties and their carefree luxury lifestyle, please contact the listing agent and Broker Associate, Danielle Spilatore , via email dspilatore@callawayhenderson. com or cell: 609.658.3880.

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Princeton Charter School A US Department of Education Blue Ribbon School serving students in grades K-8 seeks qualified applicants for the following 2020-21 leave replacement position: TEACHER OF FRENCH (Full-time) Elementary and Middle School All applicants must hold, or be willing to attain, the relevant NJ certification.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, copies of NJ certificate(s) and college transcripts to: Head of School, Princeton Charter School, 100 Bunn Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540, or to pcsoffice@princetoncharter.org .Princeton Charter School is an equal opportunity employer.

Deadline for application is November 30, 2020. Must be a resident of New Jersey or willing to relocate. For more school information visit our web site at www.pcs.k12.nj.us.

COACH: Princeton Day School, an independent PreK-12 school, seeks an experienced basketball coach for the 2020-21 Winter season. For position details and application instructions, please visit: https://www.pds.org/aboutprinceton-day-school/ careers.

EOE Help Wanted Software Developer II w/ S&P Global Market Intelligence Inc. in Princeton, NJ. Architect & design software projects.

Position reqs a MasterĘźs deg (US or foreign equiv) in Comp Sci or rel & 3 yrs of exp in job offered or rel role OR Bach deg (US or foreign equiv) in Comp Sci or rel & 5 yrs of exp in job offered or rel role. Prior exp must incl 2 yrs of exp w/: C#, .Net core, HTML, LINQ, JSON, XML, CSS, XSL, & Windows Services; & SQL, JavaScript frameworks (JQuery, Knockout.js), & JMS. Prior exp must incl 1 yr of exp w/ Rest API; & AWS, Container Technologies incl Docker & Kubernetes.

Qualified Applicants: Email resumes to PeopleMovementSupport@spglobal.com & ref the job code 257314 S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer committed to making all employment decisions w/out regard to race/ethnicity, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status (incl domestic partnerships & civil unions), sexual orientation, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com & your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/c ompliance/posters/pdf/eeopost. pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law.

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Full-Time Project Manager, Software Testing (Princeton, NJ; multiple openings): Manage software testing utilizing automated testing tools Quality Center, QTP, white box, black box, Ready API, JIRA, UFT, ALM and Agile. Manage the development and implementation of application testing strategy, including functional, system integration, security and performance testing. Periodic relocation and/or travel may be required to various unanticipated work sites in the U.S. Mail resume to Coforge Limited f/k/a NIIT Technologies Limited, Attn: Mr. Luka Poulton, 502 Carnegie Center Dr., Suite 301, Princeton, NJ 08540. Ref job #LP2020039.

Full-time Project Manager, Business Solutions (Princeton, NJ; multiple openings): Manage business analysis, systems analysis & system testing in supporting the development & implementation of enterprise applications for insurance carriers utilizing Duck Creek Technology (Policy Admins System, Claim and Billing System), Intelledox, Spark-post, Guidewire Policy Center (Claim Center and Billing Center), Open Text Exstream Dialogue, AgileScrum, MS-Visio, Team Forge, iRise, JIRA, and Caliber-RM. Periodic relocation and/or travel may be required to various unanticipated work sites in the U.S. Mail resume to Coforge Limited f/k/a NIIT Technologies Limited, Attn: Mr. Luka Poulton, 502 Carnegie CenterDATE Dr., SuiteNovember 301, PrinRELEASE —Sunday, 15, 2020 ceton, NJ 08540. Ref job #LP2020038.

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